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No other major Canadian city has as many streets named after saints. What relation does a street have to its name? Is it possible to take only streets that are named after saints? Who were St. Laurent, St. Catherine, St. Urbain? This project traces the influence of French-Canadian Catholicism on street names, as part of a larger collaborative project using interactive artist maps to explore personal engagements with the city of Montreal.
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Fun ideas for a 40th birthday party include hosting a theme party, renting a banquet hall, renting an activity facility, holding an informal gathering, and giving the guest of honor the chance to do something she always wanted. The most suitable idea depends on the personality of the guest of honor.
One fun idea is to host a theme party. Popular themes include the Old West, a casino night or a Hawaiian luau. Alternately, the theme may be a time period relevant to the guest of honor's life, such as the '70s or '80s. The theme should be reflected in the party decorations, costumes, music and themed food.
An unexpected fun activity is to rent a banquet hall and use it to conduct a "roast" of the guest of honor. This includes putting together a funny and embarrassing collection of pictures and videos of the guest. Inviting close friends and relatives to provide amusing anecdotes about the guest of honor adds to the fun. A simpler version of this is to host an informal gathering in someone's backyard.
Another idea is to rent out an activity facility for the night. These include bowling alleys, water parks, movie theaters and swimming pools. One final idea involves taking the guest of honor to do an activity she always dreamed of, such as skydiving or scuba diving. This encourages the idea that life is only beginning at the age of 40.


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Just curious if anyone has advice:
I am looking to see what the best option would be to store a pellet of DNA at room temperature. Part of what I would like to do is ideally have either a dried pellet of genomic DNA which would remain stable at room temperature in a sealed container, or a pellet of genomic DNA in a small sealed container with some other clear solution. Most encountered mol bio questions revolve around dissolving a pellet that is being problematic, I want to find a way to do the opposite. The main concerns for me are relatively long term storage (specifically under these conditions), and prevention or minimization of DNA integrity. I am using a gDNA prep kit that results in approximately 5-12ug of genomic DNA, which is considered ultra clean. Adding other reagents is possible as well. I would potentially like to be able to reverse this (by re cleaning the DNA for downstream apps) but this actually isn't a huge concern. Mainly having a visible DNA pellet that is relatively stable long term. I realize this a weird request.
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Building a Website
Or: How to build your own website. Well, I'll let you in on a little secret… it's very easy!
First Steps
The first thing you need to do is write some webpages. These are just ordinary text files with special HTML tags in them that tell your browser how to format the text. There is lots of information on the web about how write HTML so I won't repeat it here.
There are also software packages that will let you use a wordprocessor-type interface to write webpages. Unfortunately many of these programs produce invalid, buggy HTML which tends to only work on the latest browsers produced by one particular company, and therefore best avoided. Most people have a favourite text editor, but if you don't you may like to try UltraEdit32 which is very powerful and userfriendly or, alternatively, the powerful and free Notepad++. If you still want a graphical editor Nvu is a good, free choice.
Step Two
Once you've written your pages, you need to transfer them to the server (probably zeus if you're a member of college). There are two methods of doing this.
- FTP: You'll need an FTP client, such as Filezilla. Connect to zeus.jesus.cam.ac.uk using the username and password given to you when you applied for your account, and copy the files to the directory entitledpublic_html (you may have to create it first if it doesn't exist already!) Most modern FTP clients automatically choose (correctly!) whether to send files as ASCII (text) or binary, but if yours doesn't, you need to send pictures as binary and your html files as ASCII.
Now type http://jcsu.jesus.cam.ac.uk/~CRSID/ into your browser (where CRSID is your username, e.g. ned21) and your new website should appear! See, I told you it was easy! 🙂
Points to Note
- You can create subdirectories within public_html if you wish. Files named index.html, index.htm, index.php are displayed by default if the specified URL ends with a '/'. e.g. if you typehttp://jcsu.jesus.cam.ac.uk/~ned21/ into your browser,http://jcsu.jesus.cam.ac.uk/~ned21/index.(html,htm,php) is the page that is displayed.
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Information has come to light suggesting that LinkedIn may have been compromised in December 2013 with the resultant loss of around 2,500 passwords. The criminals that infiltrated LinkedIn are only just getting around to using those passwords now, 3 months later, suggesting that it was a speculative or opportunist thief who took a while to find a buyer, rather than targeted to order with an immediate customer or purpose in mind.
2,500 may not sound like a lot compared with the millions of users on LinkedIn, but if it's your professional profile that's affected then it's a big problem for you. Imagine losing most of your professional contacts, or the recommendations (not those worthless endorsements) that people have written for you. LinkedIn are not helpfully and selectively restoring information that has been deleted from those affected.
Perhaps worse, imagine being locked out of your LinkedIn account, unable to get back in, with somebody else masquerading as you… perhaps abusing your timeline, creating content you'd rather not see on it, stealing email addresses for your contacts… while your professional contacts think it's you, and you can only watch on powerless.
It's not yet clear precisely where the vulnerability in LinkedIn was. Maybe it was connected with their Q&A user forum, or perhaps something to do with new premium account signups. LinkedIn aren't saying, although they are working to address the problem.
The message is clear enough though: change your passwords regularly. That way if your password is stolen without your knowledge, but not used for a while, it will hopefully be useless to the thieves when they come to try it.
And if you ever see an email suggesting that something odd is happening in or with your account, on any system, act quickly. Do not click a link in the email though (it may be a phishing scam or virus) but open up a browser, type in the URL manually, log in, and change your password.
For most people it'll take less than 15 minutes to change all your passwords on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter etc. So why not make that investment of time now rather that risk seeing your professional presence compromised, and then waste days picking up the pieces.
The same goes for any other systems you access online too, not least your bank (although they're generally a lot more secure to begin with).
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If there's anything Jim Cramer can't say often enough it's understand your holdings. And when holding a spec stock or a growth play, many individual investors often do understand the catalysts and the risks.
However, there are some higher yielding blue chips out there that worry Cramer.
They are Kimberly-Clark, General Mills, Clorox and other stocks "that grow at about 3% with a 3% dividends and price-to-earnings multiple that's three times that," Cramer said.
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Following the path cut by other luxury carmakers, Jaguar and Land Rover are gearing up for a full scale assault on the Chinese market. Despite a cooling international market, the Chinese have a strong appetite for foreign luxury cars and Jaguar/Land Rover want a piece of the action.
Earlier this year there were reports that Jaguar and Land Rover owner, Tata Motors, would invest heavily in the two brands in order to improve their sales. It was also revealed that Tata was considering options for assembly and localization of selected Jaguar Land Rover products in China.
But it's not easy getting a foothold in the Chinese market, you can't just roll in and build a manufacturing plant. According to the Chinese law, you need to have a local partner. Which leaves JLR looking at possible joint ventures. Apparently, JLR has decided to form a partnership with Chery, and the two companies are already seeking approval from local authorities to go ahead with their business plan.
Neither JLR or Chery are commenting on the posssible tie-in which is understandable considering Chery has already been denied one partnership with Subaru by the Chinese government.
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A report by the Mail & Gaurdian has revealed that legal counsel for SARS Commissioner Tom Moyane refused to get involved in the prosecution of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan for ethical reasons.
In an email sent to Moyane by attorney David Maphakela, he said that he did not agree with the view pursued by the Hawks and the National Prosecution Authority (NPA).
Gordhan will appear in court on November 2 for a fraud charge regarding a pension payment to former SARS Commissioner, Ivan Pillay.
It means that the NPA didn't look at the all the evidence at hand and all the evidence in the public domain before they made the decision to charge Minister Gordhan and his colleagues.— Pauli van Wyk, Mail & Guardian journalist
702's John Robbie spoke to Mail & Guardian journalist, Pauli van Wyk, who wrote the piece.
The newspaper also brought to light a hostage drama that ensued at the SARS offices in Pretoria between Moyane's bodyguards and high-ranking SARS official Vlok Symington. The incident was captured on video.
SARS is yet to respond to the report.
Listen to the interview below to hear more on the issue:
Vlok drafted this legal opinion saying in essence everything is okay with the pension pay-out of Mr Ivan Pillay, which is why Minister Gordhan, Pillay and Oupa Magashula are being charged for fraud.— Pauli van Wyk, Mail & Guardian journalist


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AT&T has just released some software updates to two of their smartphones from HTC. First up is the HTC One VX that is now being bumped to Android Jelly Bean. The second device is the HTC One that's said to get a maintenance update that brings LTE enhancements.
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Starting today AT&T consumers who are using this model can now update their device to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. This update brings in tons of new features to the device such as access to Google Now, the use of HTC Sense 4+ UI, as well as some AT&T LTE enhancements.
A notification will arrive on the device prompting users that an update is available. Aside from this, users can also manually check for the update by going to All Apps > Settings > AT&T Software Update > Check for updates on their device.
The update brings the device to software version 2.21.502.1.
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The HTC One is also getting a maintenance update today which brings the device to software version 1.26.502.15. This is the second update released by AT&T on this model and its changelog indicates that an LTE enhancement has been made. This is an OTA update and a notification will arrive on your device. The update can be checked by going to All Apps > Settings > AT&T Software Update > Check for updates.
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- Set aside approximately 20 minutes to allow the device to update, possibly longer based on Wi-Fi network speed
- Connect the device to a charger
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On self-worth, and dishwashers
I believe...
- I am worth more than the dishwasher I broke the other night
- Love heals all wounds of the soul
- Hugs and chocolate can save the world
- If we listen, we can hear God laughing
I broke a dishwasher the other night. I had help: I was tickled, and fell over the open door, so that now it opens farther than it's supposed to. The Apostle in Exile and I fixed it with an empty flower pot. (It hardly ever washes dishes anyway; it's her drying rack.) She tickled me because I'd said I was sorry too many times for some other thing. I fell backwards, bouncing off the dishwasher door and landing on the floor. She checked to be sure I was okay. Then we laughed until we were both out of breath.
Later, I couldn't get over the idea that I was worth more than her dishwasher. I mean, I hadn't expected her to yell at me or anything. I'm not ten anymore, and we don't have that kind of relationship anyway. But she wasn't upset for a second, and I couldn't believe how that could be.
When I was a kid, my parents and I were time-sharing at their friends' cabin. I borrowed their daughter's bike. I fell off, and came home bleeding. My mother's response: "I hope the bike's all right." I don't think she even stopped washing dishes to look at me. I knew I was worth more than Emily's bicycle, and that her parents wouldn't likely freak if I had damaged it. I remember even trying to say so--a gutsy thing, then. But I grew up in a home where material things mattered more than people. I would never, and have never, treated anyone like that. I've worked a lot with kids, and began intentionally so I'd know that I wouldn't. But this sort of thing sticks with you.
The Apostle gave me lots of hugs and reassurance, and a couple days later I was beginning to get it. We had Haagen-Dazs triple chocolate ice cream to celebrate. I know that my work is to continue this love in other people. I'm certainly willing to tell anyone, "You are worth more than my dishwasher." But it's both incredibly grace-filled and incredibly silly that she needed to say that to me.
I'm getting it, though. I told her it was like a book I read on climbing Mt. Everest, which is an impossible and arduous place anyway, and you'd never want to be there. The hardest part of the climb, apparently, is the last hundred feet or so: not only are you freezing and oxygen-deprived, but it's suddenly steeper until you reach the top. That's where I am. It is not where I was, a week ago.
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Well it's summertime and that means time for road trips. It also means it's time for Kelley Blue Book's annual top 10 list of the best vehicles to head out onto the open road with and not look back. That is, at least until you're headed back home.
The list really runs the gamut from sports cars, to trucks, to SUVs. After all, there are all sorts of road trips to be had. The Chevrolet Stingray nabs the top spot, followed by the Tesla Model S and the Ford F-F150.
"The KBB.com editors have endorsed the vehicles on the list to be road-trip worthy, not because they are basically the same candy bars in different wrappers, but because each is the proper tool for a specific kind of trip," said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com. "You probably wouldn't love the F-150 on California's Highway 1, and the Mazda MX-5 wouldn't be a great choice for your next camping vacation. Matched with the right kind of road trip, however, each of these vehicles will more than fulfill your latent lust for the open highway."
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Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Tesla Model S
Ford F-150
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Chrysler 300
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Mazda MX-5 Miata
Chevrolet Suburban
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William Shatner is choosing a different vehicle entirely for his upcoming 2,000-plus mile summer road trip from Chicago to LA. He'll be driving a three-wheeled motorcycle he helped design himself called a Rivet.
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Shatner's ride will in part benefit The American Legion and will be filmed by a TV crew.
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The Governor Cellucci Tribute Road Race will be held Aug. 2 in his hometown of Hudson. Proceeds will benefit the UMass ALS Cellucci Fund for ALS research at UMMS.
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UMass Medical School will pay for 3 megawatts of power generated by a newly completed solar array built by Boston-based renewable energy company First Wind. UMMS has a 30-year agreement with First Wind and two other solar companies to purchase up to 12 megawatts of power. Over the course of the agreement UMMS is projected to save a third off its current energy costs—an equivalent of $715,000 annually at today's rates.
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Using data from the UMMS-led FORCE-TJR joined replacement registry, David Ayers, MD, the Arthur M. Pappas, MD, Chair in Orthopedics, chair and professor of orthopedics & physical rehabilitation and director of the Musculoskeletal Center of Excellence, has identified national norms for the timing of hip and knee replacements.
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New research by Jose R. Lemos, PhD, professor of microbiology and physiological systems, finds that neurons have a greater capacity than previously appreciated to fine-tune their communications with other cells.
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Yang Xiang, PhD, assistant professor of neurobiology, and Gang Han, PhD, assistant professor of biochemistry & molecular pharmacology, have received a three-year, $900,000 grant from the Human Frontiers Science Program to lead an international team of scientists in the development and implementation of a new optogenetic platform that can remotely activate neurons inside a free-moving organism.
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Autism specialists from UMass Medical School are working with the EcoTarium's Countdown to Kindergarten program, a one-day celebration for incoming kindergarten students in Worcester public schools that helps families with members who have physical or mental disabilities and learning or social difficulties.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Robert W. Finberg, MD, chair and professor of medicine, is quoted in an article about the emergence of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).
National Geographic
Preterm birth is a leading cause of infant death and disabilities worldwide. A local family talks about their experience having a preterm baby. Dale Magee, MD, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, and Alan Peter Picarillo, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics, are quoted in the article.
Worcester Magazine
UMass Medical School generated $1.7 billion in economic activity in FY 2013, an amount 42 times greater than the $41 million investment the state made in it, according to a new report by the UMass Donahue Institute.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
In an op-ed, Jonathan Kay, MD, professor of medicine, discusses treating a patient with a history of hepatitis C viral infection and mixed cryoglobulinemia who presented with palpable purpura on his lower extremities.
Whitney A. Dunlap, MD, MS, assistant professor of medicine, provides tips for combating seasonal allergies.
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Abhay R. Patel, MD, assistant professor of orthopedics and physical rehabilitation, discusses ankle injuries and offers advice for treating symptoms.
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David Ayers, MD, chair and professor of orthopedics and physical rehabilitation; Deborah M. DeMarco, MD, professor of medicine; Katherine Upchurch, MD, clinical professor of medicine; and Jennifer Anne Baima, MD, assistant professor of orthopedics and physical rehabilitation, are featured on a recent Health Watch segment discussing joint replacement.
Charter TV3
Max Paul Rosen, MD, MPH, chair and professor of radiology, discusses the effectiveness of lung cancer screenings.
Charter TV3
Christina R. Hermos, MD, MS, assistant professor of pediatrics, gives advice about preventing and caring for tick bites.
Charter TV3
New research by Michelle A. Kelliher, PhD, professor of cancer biology, helps solve the mystery of the enzyme receptor-interacting protein kinase 1's (RIPK1) role in cell survival. This work offers clues about how the immune system fights infection and suggests possible strategies for treating problems ranging from heart attack to cancer.
John Sullivan, MD, professor of pediatrics and molecular medicine, gave the 2014 commencement address at Worcester State University.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Michael R. Green, MD, PhD, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, the Lambi and Sarah Adams Chair in Genetic Research, professor of molecular medicine and biochemistry & molecular pharmacology, and director of the Program in Gene Function and Expression; Dale Greiner, PhD, the Dr. Eileen L. Berman and Stanley I. Berman Foundation Chair in Biomedical Research and professor of molecular medicine; and Jean A. King, PhD, professor of psychiatry and associate provost for biomedical research, talk to the Worcester Telegram & Gazette about declining NIH funds and how researchers are turning to private sources to finance their work.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Anne Gilroy, MA, associate professor of cell and developmental biology, demonstrates Anatomage. A life-size interactive virtual dissection tool, the new technology can be used to augment traditional anatomy lab experiences using preloaded images as well actual CT or MRI images from the clinical setting.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Heidi A. Tissenbaum, PhD, associate professor of molecular medicine, is quoted in an article about mapping the DNA of Sandy Hook shooter Adam Lanza for genetic abnormalities.
Smart Planet
Richard S. Pieters, MD, clinical associate professor of radiation oncology and Dennis M. Dimitri, MD, clinical associate professor of family medicine & community health, have been selected to lead the Massachusetts Medical Society for the 2014-2015 year. Dr. Pieters Jr., was elected president and Dr. Dimitri was named president-elect.
Worcester Business Journal
In an op-ed, Albert B. Southwick talks about attending the Anatomical Gift Donors Memorial Service at UMMS for his late sister who donated her body to the program. In the piece he recounts the uplifting, moving and respectful service put on by the School of Medicine class of 2017.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
A new study by Sherry Pagoto, PhD, associate professor of medicine, evaluates the use of social media as a potential weight loss tool.
WFXT-Fox 25 Boston (link not available)
A survey designed, conducted and analyzed by UMass Medical School's Commonwealth Medicine division reveals that 45 percent of Connecticut's residents have been told they have a chronic condition.
Hartford Business Journal
Stephen J. Krinzman, MD, clinical associate professor of medicine, talks about spring allergies and offers advice for treating symptoms.
Charter TV3
The Federal Bureau of Prisons has awarded the University of Massachusetts Medical School an $8 million contract to manage comprehensive medical services for nearly 1,000 inmates at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) located in Ray Brook, New York.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Herald Online.com
Worcester Business Journal
Lowell Sun
Boston Magazine
Gray Medicine
An article about whether implementing telemedicine monitoring in an intensive care unit can improve patient care references a study conducted at UMass Memorial Health Care.
In an op-ed Jonathan Kay, MD, professor of medicine, discusses recent findings published in the March 6 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine which point to a genetic basis for early-onset polyarteritis nodosa and early-onset lacunar strokes and fever.
UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center and Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts in Worcester are in the final stages of a clinical study to document the positive effects of Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) in helping pediatric cancer patients and their families. The program is funded by the American Humane Association, Zoetis and the Pfizer Foundation.
An article about the Worcester public libraries refers to a donation UMass Medical School has made to Worcester's One City–One Library initiative to help Worcester students achieve academic success and prepare for future career opportunities in the increasingly demanding life sciences and health care-driven economy.
Medical student Justin Pespisa, SOM 2016, launched a Best Buddies chapter at UMass Medical School this year to promote friendships between adults with intellectual disabilities, aspiring doctors and advanced practice nurses. Pespisa and fellow medical students Victoria Winslow, SOM 2017, co-founder of Best Buddies and Salim Zerriny, SOM 2016, are interviewed in the segment. They explain how the program helps reinforce the importance of compassion in health care.
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Heather Campbell Forkey, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics, talks to the Worcester Telegram & Gazette about her new role as chief of the Division of Child Protection at UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Wendy K. Marsh, MD, MS, associate professor of psychiatry, is quoted in an article about the increased risk for depression in menopausal women.
Marcus P. Cooper, MD, assistant professor of medicine, appears on Fox-TV 25 to discuss the latest research into brown adipose tissue, otherwise known as brown fat. Prevalent in people when they are babies, brown fat provides protection and warmth to newborns. Because of its ability to take calories from normal fat and burn it, researchers are investigating how brown fat can used to curb diabetes and obesity in adults.
Fox-TV 25 Boston (link unavailable)
UMass Medical School MD/PhD student Jennifer MacDonald, SOM '14, was named by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education as one of its "29 Who Shine" honorees for 2014. She will be recognized by Gov. Deval Patrick at an awards ceremony at the State House on May 8.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
During a recent Health Watch segment, psychiatrist Nancy Byatt, DO, assistant professor of psychiatry, explores the difference between prenatal depression and postpartum depression. She also discusses why it's so important for women to seek treatment and talk with health care providers if they are concerned about their emotional health.
Charter TV3 Health Watch
Deborah Weymouth was announced as the new president and CEO of HealthAlliance Hospital in Leominster. Eric W. Dickson, MD, MHCM, FACEP, senior associate dean, professor of emergency medicine and president and chief executive officer of UMass Memorial Health Care, is quoted in the story.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Alan G. Rosmarin, MD, professor of medicine, is quoted in an article about $5.9 million in research grants awarded by the American Cancer Society.
Boston Herald
A new study by Sherry Pagoto, PhD, associate professor of medicine, evaluates the use of social media as a potential weight loss tool.
WCVB Boston
An article about the evolution of translational research references the Albert Sherman Center at UMMS.
Laboratory Equipment
James J. Ledwith, MD, assistant professor of family medicine & community health and medical student Valeria Valant, SOM class of 2017, talk about their volunteer work at a clinic offering free medical services at the Epworth United Methodist Church on Salisbury Street. Jennifer MacDonald, MD/PhD student and SOM class of 2014, was also mentioned in the article. Volunteer Rebecca Compton, SOM class of 2016 is pictured in the article.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Melissa Lucas, energy and sustainability manager, talks about the advantages of solar power and the 30-year agreements UMass Medical School recently signed with three solar farms in Western Massachusetts. Over the course of the agreements, UMMS is projected to save a third off its current energy costs—an equivalent of $715,000 annually at today's rates.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
The Harr Motor Group is raising money toward a $50,000 goal in support of the 16th annual UMass Medicine Cancer Walk on Sept. 28th.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
In an op-ed Jonathan Kay, MD, professor of medicine, discusses observations recently published in the February 2014 issue of Arthritis Research and Therapy about the correlation (or lack thereof) between acute-phase reactants and disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis.
An op-ed that examines how to make the pre-rounding, rounding, and follow-up phases of a hospitalist's typical workday more efficient was co-authored by Christine Donahue, MD, assistant professor of medicine.
The Hospitalist
Anne Gilroy, MA, associate professor of cell and developmental biology, demonstrates Anatomage. A life-size interactive virtual dissection tool, the new technology can be used to augment traditional anatomy lab experiences using preloaded images as well actual CT or MRI images from the clinical setting. Medical students Scott Pascal, SOM '15 and Pamela Lu, SOM '15, are also quoted in the story.
In an article about the increase in abuse of prescription pain medication, Stephen T. Earls, MD, clinical associate professor of family medicine & community health and medical director of Barre Family Health Center, talks about ways to help patients with chronic pain. Also quoted in the article is M. Richard Pavao, MD, assistant professor of anesthesiology.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette


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Nighttime view of a corner tower of Beijing's Forbidden City. Down the moat, the illuminated rooftop peaking above the trees is the exit for the Forbidden City.
Night photography frequently means working with high contrast lighting conditions. I shot a bracketed five exposure sequence in order to capture the brightly illuminated corner tower as well detail in the shadowy trees. I combined these exposures using HDR Efex Pro. Creating the initial blend is the starting point, as it gives me the entire tonal range of the scene in a single image. Here is the initial blend:
The most significant influence on my processing decisions is the mood I envision for an image. In this night scene I wanted to create a quiet subdued feeling. I used a mix of global and selective adjustments to shape the image. When working with HDR images I give a lot of thought to what the shadows and midtones would look like in the given lighting conditions. I find it easy to end up with those tonalities being too light. I also made targeted adjustments in order to produce more realistic details. For example, notice how (in the initial blend) the tower and the wall in front of it are about the same tone as their reflected counterparts. A reflection and what is being reflected should not be the same tonality. The reflection should be darker. Using selective darkening techniques is a powerful way to give shape and form to a scene.


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In addition, you can display and edit your existing Augmented Reality scenarios by transferring an AREL package to the app's documents folder via iTunes. Transforms of rendered content, such as translation, rotation and scale, can be adjusted directly inside Toolbox.
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Café K
8 E. 48th St.,
New York, NY 10017
Daily, 9:30am-10pm
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B, D, F, M at 47th-50th Sts.-Rockefeller Center; 6 at 51st St.
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American Express, MasterCard, Visa
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- Breakfast
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- Lunch
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- Online Ordering
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- Beer and Wine Only
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38th St. to 58th St., Third Ave. to Broadway
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Located in the heart of the Diamond District, Café K is so named not because it's kosher (which it is), but because its original Brooklyn outpost is located on Avenue K. During the day the staff does a bustling take-out business with sandwiches, sushi rolls, and coffee drinks, all sold from a storefront that looks like any other local deli. But at night, they turn the lights down low and usher customers past the emptied refrigerator cases to a near-hidden dining room. Don't let the dark and dreary space dissuade you: menu options are light and satisfying. This kosher, dairy- and meat-free restaurant focuses on salads, fish, and pasta. The limited but fresh catch is served simplygrilled, with salt and pepper, and an optional squeeze of lemon. Most seafood entrees are accompanied by potatoes, split in half and grilled, and an Israeli salad of chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions. It's not unusual for young moms to pace the aisles between tables to quiet a fussy baby, or for observant Jewish patrons to rise and recite prayers aloud. While Café K may not be a sparkling jewel in Midtown's crowded register of restaurants, it's certainly a semi-precious stone in the rough.Recommended Dishes
Grilled tilapia, $19.95; hot chocolate souffle, $8.95; apple cobbler, $7.95
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North West Province DestinationsChristiana, Southern Region
Christiana is a small farming community that is situated idyllically on the banks of the might Vaal River. This part of South Africa, known as the North West Province, shares a border with Botswana in the north. However, the town of Christiana is situated in its southern portion, and is home to around 20 000 locals. It may be quiet, somewhat secluded, but Christiana has earned its place on the globe for being a significant hub during the diamond rush of the 1870s.
Diamonds were discovered further down the Vaal River during the late 19th century. Seeing the value of the entire area, the little settlement of Christiana (named after the daughter of President Pretorius) was established. As predicted, when diamonds were found in the gravel close to this little town in the 1870s, hordes of hopefuls descended on the region, inhabiting this town (and many others of its kind). They brought with them a medley of cultures and customs, which continue to flavour Christiana and add a distinctive character.
One of the most popular attractions of Christiana is the Diggers Diamond Museum, which showcases authentic pieces of the equipment used more than 120 years ago in the finding of diamonds. There are also a number of old photographs on display, which tell the tale of yesteryear, and even examples of San rock art, dating back thousands of years.
The diggers bell remains one of the largest in the world. In fact, it is considered to be the largest that has ever been made. However, it sank in the Vaal River, which is where it remains to this day; too big and heavy for divers to retrieve. There are theories that there are diamonds hidden inside the bell, but the surrounding mud has made it impossible to prove this.
Today, in addition to diamonds, the industries supporting Christiana are the farming of groundnuts, potatoes, maize and sorghum, as well as beef. Every year, the Delwers Fees (Diamond Diggers Festival) can be enjoyed.


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I don't like to trade in the rumor-mongering world that much, or that often. But expect the Clippers name to pop up frequently in those types of stories the next few days. Basically, the Clippers have a lot of guys that a lot of teams have interest in.
My read is that the only untouchable guy on the team right now is rookie Eric Gordon, followed closely by Al Thornton, Zach Randolph and Marcus Camby.
That's right, Marcus Camby. I've been repeatedly told the Clippers do not want to trade Camby. And really, why should they. Camby has a relatively inexpensive contract, has been a great team leader and is playing like an All Star.
Now, does that mean the team would never trade one of the aforementioned players? No. It means they don't want to trade them and it would take a lot to change their minds.
Notice, however, who I did not list among the untouchables and draw your own conclusions. The best way I can explain it is that the Clippers are listening and taking calls. I wouldn't say they are making a ton of them.
I was told, however, that if the Clippers were trying to dump Kaman's salary, they could've done it in two seconds. In other words, that's not the objective.
Their front office believes that if everyone is healthy, the team can contend for a playoff spot. Coach Dunleavy has spoken repeatedly about wanting to see how Camby, Randolph and Chris Kaman play together, which still hasn't happened.
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AS with so many other issues, the Bush-Clinton race presents voters with a clear choice on the environment. And when their running mates are considered as well, the contrast between Republican and Democratic tickets becomes even more obvious. But what Bill Clinton and George Bush have very much in common in this presidential campaign is the demand to defend an environmental record that is open to sharp debate and criticism.
President Bush - who in 1988 declared that he'd be the "environment president" in the style of Theodore Roosevelt - has found himself under fire on a number of important environmental issues. Among these are wetlands, endangered-species protection, oil drilling in the Alaskan wilderness, and the cleanup of toxic wastes. The United States, under his leadership, was seen at this year's Earth Summit in Brazil as dragging its feet on such things as reducing carbon-dioxide emissions that cause global warming and protecting biodiversity.
As governor of Arkansas through the 1980s to the present, Clinton has achieved an environmental record that at best can be called mixed. The Institute for Southern Studies in Durham, N.C., last year published a "Green Index" ranking all states on 256 indicators of natural resource and environmental conditions and on state policy initiatives to improve environmental health. Arkansas ranked 48th. (Oregon was first, Alabama last.) On policy initiatives alone, Clinton's state fell to the bottom.
The Bush campaign has been quick to pick up on this. The president was in the South last week, and at one rally he sounded a refrain similar to his earlier criticism of Michael Dukakis and Boston Harbor: "If you go swimming in an Arkansas river, keep your mouth closed, and hold your nose."
Michael DeLand, chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality and lead attacker on the issue, told a recent National Press Club gathering that Clinton "has a deplorable record in Arkansas as an environmentalist." The problems in Green Forest
In particular, environmentalists point to the waste from chicken-processing plants in northern Arkansas, which has polluted rivers and streams. Critics also say Clinton through much of his tenure as governor loaded state commissions with industry-friendly appointees.
"In Green Forest, a small town located in northwest Arkansas, the problem of water contamination reached a critical situation," states an analysis by the League of Conservation Voters. "Not until contamination reached crisis levels did the governor intervene." And even though action was taken, notes this analysis, six years later, "many residents still must carry clean water into their homes from elsewhere."
Clinton disputes the methodology used in formulating the "Green Index," but he also acknowledges that, in the '80s, he "faced the old short-term tradeoffs between jobs and the environment" and that he "made the choice for jobs in a poor state without enough jobs or federal help for environmental protection and cleanup."
In the past year or so, environmentalists have noticed a distinct improvement in policy and enforcement under Clinton. Last year, he signed a major package of state environmental laws and also has appointed more representatives of environmental groups to boards and commissions. When such actions are taken into account, says Clinton, Arkansas actually ranks 17th among states in environmental health. (City and State magazine ranks Clinton's state 28th on the environment overall and 10th in terms of wetland s protection.)
As for the water-contamination problem in Green Forest, effluent from the waste-water treatment plant there now meets state and federal water-quality standards. The city last week received a national award from the Environmental Protection Agency for operation and maintenance of the treatment plant.
Among the other "green" achievements touted by the Clinton campaign: Public and private agencies in the state this year received 14 "environmental excellence" awards from the regional EPA office; more than 90 percent of all rivers and streams in the state (and 100 percent of all lakes) are officially recognized as safe for fishing or swimming; Arkansas is one of only five states meeting all federal standards under the Clean Air Act.
Still, as the League of Conservation Voters notes: "When it comes to the environment, the old adage `better late than never' may apply to Bill Clinton." The Sierra Club has endorsed the Clinton-Gore ticket but in doing so emphasized his "intentions," "commitment," "platform," and "proposals," rather than his record as governor.
The authors of the Institute for Southern Studies "Green Index" acknowledge the improvements made in Arkansas since study research was done. They also recently blasted the Bush administration for trying to score campaign points by using the state rankings.
"If Bush gets comfort from this report, it's because he hasn't read it," says Bob Hall, one of the study's co-authors, who notes that the "Green Index" also includes a strong indictment of the Bush administration.
"The study goes issue by issue and cites how the regulatory agencies under Bush have abdicated responsibility to protect the environment and public health," says co-author Mary Lee Kerr. "Safe drinking water, air pollution, energy conservation, toxic chemicals, hazardous waste, the workplace environment - in every case, Bush's people have blocked progress and even disobeyed mandates from Congress to take stronger action."
Not surprisingly, Bush administration and campaign officials say otherwise.
"We spend ... $130 billion a year, more than any nation on the face of this earth, in protecting our environment," says Mr. DeLand, referring to total federal and private expenditures. "And for that reason, our environment is better than that of any industrialized nation."
Among the things the administration can brag about: a 72 percent increase in the EPA's enforcement budget since Bush took office, with record-setting indictments, convictions, and prison sentences as a result; a Bush-led breakthrough in the 10-year congressional stalemate over the Clean Air Act; a planned phase-out of ozone-depleting chemicals four years ahead of international deadlines; doubling of federal spending for wetlands acquisition and protection; doubling of research spending on renewable energ y and conservation; a moratorium on off-shore oil and gas development along the coasts of Oregon, Washington, southern Florida, New England, and most of California; and blocking construction of the Two Forks dam in Colorado under the Clean Water Act.
All of this is acknowledged by environmentalists, who also were generally pleased with the appointment of DeLand to chair the Council on Environmental Quality and William Reilly to head the EPA. But those who anticipated an "environment president" are disappointed in many ways as well. Bush gets a `D' grade
Examples: Bush has pushed for oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and his national energy strategy continues to favor oil and nuclear power over renewable energy. He disregarded government scientists who advocated greater protection for the threatened northern spotted owl and appointed a panel that overrode the Endangered Species Act.
Bush has advocated limiting citizens' appeals regarding federal timber cutting and industrial pollution. He signed wetlands protection legislation but wanted to limit a new definition of wetlands in ways that would remove protection for 20 million to 40 million acres. (The administration went back to the drawing boards on defining wetlands when government scientists and others protested.)
Looking at Bush's overall record on the environment, the League of Conservation Voters gives him a "D" grade.
If reelected, Bush might change his top natural resource and environmental managers - a new secretary of the interior, for example - but the overall policy direction would likely remain: increased emphasis on "making the polluter pay" together with market-based mechanisms for conserving natural resources.
How would federal environmental policy look under Clinton?
Among his specific pledges: support a boost in corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards from the current 27.5 miles per gallon to 40 to 45 m.p.g.; prohibit oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and designate the area a wilderness; restore US funding for United Nations population programs; convene a "summit" of all interested parties to solve the timber problem in the Pacific Northwest; and create a civilian advanced research agency to develop renewable energy technologies.
Beyond that, Clinton promises to reform the Superfund program to accelerate what has been a slow process of cleaning up the nation's 22,000 toxic-waste sites, base national wetlands policy "on science instead of politics," and develop revenue-neutral market incentives that "reward conservation and penalize polluters and energy-wasters."


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ECU Remaps : About Tools, Software & Tuners!
ECU Remaps have become very popular everywhere. There are many tuners in India now who do ECU remaps. I was very curious and interested in ECU tuning. I have got my diesel cars remapped from various tuners. I wanted to know more and was doing research since a year. I joined few ECU forums / groups and got lot of information. I wish to share everything here by writing in detail.
How do you start ECU remaps?
ECU tuning Tools
There are many tools available in the market to read and write different kinds of Engine Control Units (ECU). I would be discussing here only about genuine tools and not the cheap Chinese clones.
Alientech Italy :
Most of the tuners across the globe use tools from Alientech. Alientech has large dealer network and known for fast support. They even conduct ECU tuning courses. The tools are expensive compared to the competition. Alientech has still not come up with protocols for few cars while the competitors already have it.
K-TAG ( for Bench flash)
KESS (for OBD flash)
CMD Flash
This tool is also very good. Their support for VAG cars are brilliant. CMD tool can do PCR 2.1 ECU (1.5 /1.6 TDI VAG) fully by OBD now. The development team is also very enthusiastic and they have even cracked the protocol for Indian New Figo diesel.
Magic Motorsports
They are getting very popular since last few years. MMS were the first to crack protocols for many ECU. I have heard that the support is also good. Even this tool can do 1.5 / 1.6 TDI VAG fully by OBD.
Mag Pro2 XL17
Most of the tuners in Europe use this as secondary tool. The tool supports many cars and the main advantage is free updates. There are no yearly subscription charges and lifetime support is free.
I do not have much knowledge about this company. They have a fancy touch screen tool for OBD flash
There are few more companies who provide the tools. They are not well known and hence I am not posting it here. All the tools listed above come with OBD and Bench flash protocols. The tuner has to pay for tools, protocols and yearly subscription. Most of the tuners get OBD and Bench flash tools with car & bike protocols. There is no point in investing on protocols for Tractors, Boats and Cranes in India lol. I will post the approximate price in INR for the tools listed above with car and bike protocols. This doesn't include shipping and custom duty.
KESS V2 (Master Version) : 3.5 lakhs
K-Tag (Master Version) : 3 lakhs
Total : 6.5 lakhs
OBD + Bench flash (Master) : 5.25 lakhs
Magic Motorsports :
Mag Pro2 XL 17 : OBD + Bench (Master) : 4 lakhs
OBD + Bench (Master) : 2.65 lakhs ( This is super VFM for master tool)
New Genius (OBD Master) : 4 lakhs
New Transdata (Bench flash Master) : 3 lakhs
Total : 7 lakhs
This tool is very expensive and not that famous too. I would not recommend this.
Check out this site for shopping!!
All the tools and pricing mentioned above are for Master tools. The Master tools have total control and non encrypted files are read from the ECU. The tuner can buy any of these tools to safely read and write files. A good tuner would never depend on only one tool. Most of the tuners have at least 2 tools from different companies to support more cars.
What Next??
Now the tuner with master tool is able to read and write files safely. After getting the read of stock file, the tuner has to flash MOD file. What are his options? The tuner can invest on tuning software and make a custom remap. Another option is to buy the MOD file from suppliers. There are many file suppliers and the pricing is cheap. It ranges from just 50 Euros to 150 Euros. The tuner has to just upload the stock file and MOD file would be available within 1 hour. The tuner with master tool can use the same MOD file n number of times for that particular car. It is just one time investment for a car.
Few examples for file suppliers :
There are many file suppliers globally. Just search "ECU file service" in Google.
Message for customers : Do not believe that tuner with Master tool always does custom remaps. Do check if the tuner in question emails the file to somebody else, if so we don't know where is the file going.
ECU Tuning Software :
This is applicable only for tuners with Master tools who wants to remap on their own. There are many software available in the market which allows the tuner to identify various maps, make changes, correct the checksum etc.
This is the best software to make changes in the file read from ECU. The tuner has total control here. But this software is not for newbies and for those who love spoon feeding. The tuner has to use his "brain" most of the times here. There are many options and features in this software and all the pro tuners use only WinOLS.
The tuner can buy DAMOS file (this has full definition of that particular ECU), Map packs etc from OLS resellers and develop a good tune on his own. A good tuner would invest on these files for each ECU than experimenting on customer cars.
The demo version is available for free download in their website. I have been using it since last few months, studying the stock file of S-Cross 1.6.. It's fun!!
This is a tuning software by Alientech. It is good for newbies and lazy tuners haha. The software has drivers for each ECU which shows few maps to tune. The options are very limited and most of the pro tuners hate this software. There are many cases where the maps were wrongly defined etc
Most of the tuners in Europe use this as secondary tuning software. Swiftec has modules to disable EGR, Torque monitoring etc for most of the ECU. It just makes life easier.
There are few more tuning softwares which are not popular and I am not discussing it here.
Next Question : How to Tune??
To name some of the maps which are basically changed during remap are :
1. Drivers wish map : Changes made to this map improves "throttle response". This is the main advantage for tuners and also one of the easiest way to fool the customer. Yes, I said fool the customer. If the tuner makes changes only in this map, customer would feel that the car is more faster and be very very happy with the results. It would act like a sprint booster / pedal tune box.
Quoting few lines from a tuning / remap document:
So guys, please be very careful and don't let your butt dyno fool you . Easiest way to check gains is to do 40-120 kmph run in 3rd / 4 th gear.
2. Smoke limiter maps : This is like a limiter map. It limits the fuel by looking at amount of air going into the engine.
3. Torque limiter maps : There are many torque limiters maps in ECU based on atmospheric pressure, gear based, engine coolant temperature etc
4. Injection maps ( SOI / duration) : Injector duration maps define the amount of time for the injectors to remain open to inject X quantity of fuel. Start of injection (SOI) is the timing of when fuel is injected into cylinder. It is based on degrees of crank rotation.
5. Turbo boost pressure / limiters maps : These maps define the turbo boost and the amount of air going into the engine.
I have mentioned only few major maps which are mostly changed during a good remap.
Now the Challenges :
There are different ECUs and the maps are not the same. It takes lot of effort for a tuner to identify all maps on his own. Basically the tuners depend on Map packs / DAMOS /A2L files to identify the various maps in ECU. These are sold for each ECU type and makes the work lot more easier. If the tuner is able to identify the required maps, half job is done!!
But, what I have seen is most of these custom remap tuners in India don't invest on these small things and get over confident. They develop the tune by experimenting on customer cars.
Few examples of remap going wrong :
My Grand I10 :
Suraj's Abarth Punto :
I hope everyone understands how difficult / complex it is to tailor a good map. Tuning box looks like much simpler and easy power. But, a remap if done rightly has better control and you can extract more power across the revv band.
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I have explained about ECU remaps by a tuner with master tools. Now let me come to tuners who use Slave Tools. These tuners are basically tied to their Master. They are the majority in every market. Reason?? : Low investment, less risks and early break even!!
The tuner can buy the entire kit(slave tools) for around 4-5 lakhs. The files are supplied to them at dirt cheap prices by tuning firms like Quantum Tuning UK, Viezu etc. Quantum Tuning and Viezu have good market and biggest clients of Alientech. The pricing is as low as 40 Pounds per file from Quantum UK. Be it Swift or BMW : Quantum would charge the same amount to their dealer. The dealer would sell the map to customers at a price which is around 6 times higher. The tuner would break even the investment by remapping just 25 cars.
Quantum Tuning UK Dealer Plan details :
We offer the lowest cost quality tuning files in the remapping industry; the more you buy the cheaper they are.
6x Remapping Files are £295 - That's £49.16 each
14x Remapping Files are £595 - That's £42.50 each
25x Remapping Files are £995 - That's £39.80 each
I believe most of them should have an idea now that how remap prices range from 15k to 35k for a same car from different tuners
Who Are Different?
I would be listing down few tuners who have done unique stuff and succeeded ll
I respect these guys a lot. They are at totally different level. They invest a lot on R & D. APR is known across the globe for their tried and tested VAG remaps (especially petrol). Tuning tools, Softwares, everything is in house in APR. They do not depend on any 3rd party companies like Alientech, CMD etc. APR is known to tweak the ECU codes. They have switchable maps for few cars in software itself (no personal flasher or anything like other tuners). The maps could be changed via cruise control button. I have also heard that nobody can copy / steal their maps as ECU codes are altered. VAG owners are lucky to have 3 APR dealers in India
Revo Technik
I believe even Revo has their own tools to remap the ECU. They too do lot of R & D. We are again lucky to have Revo dealers in India.
Wolf Moto, Kochi
Yes, an Indian tuner. Rajiv is the only tuner in India /(World??) to offer switchable remaps (without any personal flasher) in software itself for Fiat 1.3 MJD, Fiat 1.4 Tjet, Nissan : Renault 1.5 dCi. Rajiv has cracked switchable maps like APR even for old Octavia VRS. Wolf Moto has also made their maps encrypted for these cars (can't be copied by others as Rajiv has dealt with ECU codes).I believe this old thread on Team BHP was by Rajiv :
Few tips for customers :
1. Never blindly believe the numbers quoted by tuners. If it's very high compared to the competition : then it's fake most of the times.
2. This is based on my personal experience. I had bad experience with few tuners and did think that all the cars tuned by them would be not good. I have realised that it is not true. There is no good or bad tuner. Choose the tuner based on the car which you are planning to remap. Do some research and if possible drive a car remapped by the said tuner before you bite the bullet.
3. Do not get fooled by the throttle response. This can be easily manipulated to fool the driver. Make sure there is good difference : Stock vs Remap under Wide open throttle. A simple GPS app comparo of 0-100 / in gear acceleration would be enough.
4. Do remember that dyno figures could be easily manipulated. Dyno should be used for comparison. Always ask for the stock map graph on same dyno and compare it with tuned graph.
5. Black smoke : Do not look for black smoke using ORVM. It's better to follow the car and look for it personally. If the car is smoking heavily and continuously under WOT : It's not good!!
6. Remapping a turbo diesel car is very easy, most of the tuners can make more power. The real challenge is tuning a petrol which is very sensitive to AFR. Make a wise decision if your car is hardly remapped turbo petrol and first time for the tuner.
ECU Tuning / Remaps in India :
There are many guys here in India and all are active on FB. I will list their names and FB page. Hope it's helpful.
1. Pete's Automotive
2. Autopsyche ( Pete's, Revo, Shark, Code 6 remaps)
3. Code 6 Tuning
4. Tune O Tronics
5. Kiirus
6. GT Tunerz (Quantum UK & APR remaps)
7. Wolf Moto
8. T8 Performance
9. Viezu Tuning
10. Etuners Motorsport
11. N1 Racing (APR & Super Chips UK)
12. KS Motorsport(Revo technik)
13. Lmntrix tuning
14. Verge Racing
15. RAC.Eng
I have not included few sub dealers for these tuning brands. I would have missed out a few. I see at least one new tuner page on FB every month haha!!
Disclaimer :
I am not associated with any of the tuners / brands mentioned in the thread.
I have tried my best to write down everything in detail and also keep it simple. There might be few mistakes which I am not aware of.
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Thanks Doc for providing such stockpile of information on re-tuning.
Does this remapped output stress the engine, gearbox and other parts due more power and torque?
And about the repercussions on usual warranty by manufacturers, how do we cope with this subsequently?
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9. Be wary of tuners who have a strong aversion towards written correspondence and prefer only phone calls.
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If detected : Engine, transmission and ECU warranty void!!
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Have been trawling the net for chipping my BMW when bingo here comes your tread.....thanks dear Dr. Actually wouldn't mind just the better throttle response only. Don't want a blown turbo
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What is Decalibrated MOD File?
This is done by many tuners. Advantage is very easy way of making power. This is something not very ethical in tuning industry and those type of tuners have no respect at all in ECU tuning forums.
The tuner can fool the ECU by remap just like how a tuning box does. Injector duration opening maps are the favourite for many tuners. It is very easy to decalibrate and fool the ECU.
This is the stock injector opening duration map of S-Cross 1.6
X axis : Rail pressure in bars
Y axis : Injected quantity of fuel in mm3
Table values : Injector opening duration in micro seconds
Now the tuner can very easily fool the ECU and make more power by only changing injector duration. He would just do a guesswork and increase the values by X percentage. This is how the tuner can select the values in the table and increase the percentage.
How ECU gets fooled?
Injector has to be open for X amount of time to inject Y amount of fuel : Stock map
Injector would be open for X + a amount of time to inject Y amount of fuel : Decalibrated. In reality more amount of fuel would be injected as the injectors are open for longer duration but the ECU still thinks that same amount of fuel is injected like stock (FOOLED). When a tuner changes only this map and makes power.. FE in MID might show very good figures
Message to Customers : If it's a diesel car and it's first time for the tuner.. The tuner does a remap within 30 minutes on his own : it's very likely that he has changed only injector opening duration.
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Thanks, Sir! for providing detailed information on remapping. After 17days & 750kms with my new MS Vitara Brezza, I feel that turbo lag between 1800-2000 RPM is prominent. I started considering remap of my new vehicle but worried about warranty and mileage.
One more question which is bothering me is, when should I go for remapping, after some specific KMs/months/years or is it fine to go for it in a new vehicle?
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LAFAYETTE — A volunteer committee charged with coming up with a plan to plan to finance facility upgrades and educational programs evaluated the facility needs of the district's 23 elementary schools Monday night.
The entire list of principals' recommendations for all elementary, middle and high schools in the district was about $275 million. The projected costs included estimates for new elementary/middle and high schools for the south part of Lafayette Parish, a new Pre-K through eighth-grade school for the northside area of Lafayette and plans for a new immersion high school in partnership with Lafayette.
About 35 people on the 45-member committee met Monday and split into small groups to divvy up the 23 elementary schools. A common need among the schools included the replacement or removal of portable buildings on campuses, more preschool classes, bathroom renovations and secure entrances.
"Principals know best. I think they would know better than some of us in the community, or outside the system" said John Milton, an attorney representing the State of Greater Lafayette on the committee. "Our principals' opinions about what they need should be given credit."
Milton's group explored needs for J.W. Faulk, Plantation and Westside Elementary schools.
At Plantation Elementary, the majority of the costs for identified needs was for the removal of 20 portable classrooms, with a projected cost of $4 million.
"Portable classrooms have been a point of contention in the parish for a long time," said Bobby Badeaux, principal of Edgar Martin Middle School. Badeaux and Milton were in the same small group.
Badeaux told his small group that the buildings are old and often have mold issues. Many lack covered walkways connecting them to the main school building or restroom facilities, he added.
"That's something that definitely needs to be addressed from my perspective as a principal," Badeaux said.
The small groups evaluated each school's needs and attempted to rank them by priority based on the limited information provided. The groups had the input from school district employees in attendance, including Superintendent Pat Cooper, Assistant Superintendent Sandra Billeaudeau and Bradley Cruice, district health and wellness director.
Committee member Donna Landry asked Cooper what type of information principals were asked to provide when compiling their list.
Cooper said the principals were asked: "Tell us what you need to get to an A school."
"And they weren't limited?" You didn't say give us their top eight things?" Landry inquired.
"No," Cooper responded. "They really talked through what they needed ... I think we got a pretty thorough view of what they needed."
The requests are conservative, architect Kirby Pecot said after his group reviewed the needs at Charles M. Burke, Katharine Drexel and Prairie Elementary schools.
The community education plan committee includes community members and a small group of school district employees. The committee's role is to help integrate the district's facilities needs with its district turnaround plan, which includes initiatives to improve district performance to an A rating on the state's accountability system.
The committee has discussed whether to use the district's existing facilities master plan as a guide. The master facilities plan was finalized in 2010.
Green T. Lindon Elementary Principal Gina Cahee questioned the enrollment projection the facilities plan has for her school. The projected enrollment in the next few years was 688 kids, Cahee said.
"It's really funny because right now, I have 850 kids," Cahee said.
She said she's had to add portable buildings to her campus annually.
Committee member Sarah Walker said the facilities master plan includes the construction of new schools that would help stabilize enrollment.
Phyllis Landry, district director of academics, said her group considered the safety and security needs for Carencro Heights, J.W. James and Ossun elementary schools first, followed by assets and then aesthetics. She said her group also saw several requests from schools for multipurpose rooms.
"We were trying to be fiscally responsible … Maybe, we could compromise and say, how about a nice covered slab outside," Landry said.
Landry said members of her group questioned the number of portable buildings in the district.
Kyle Bordelon, district facility and planning director, said the buildings were added to address enrollment growth as far back as the 1970s. He said discussions of permanent classrooms to replace them have been just that over the past 30 years. The Lafayette Parish School Board sold $30 million in bonds in December to fund some school upgrades, including classroom expansion's at Cahee's school and Youngsville Middle School.
Cahee said she has no more room for portable buildings on her campus.
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Some schools requested a health and wellness room. The rooms are needed for the district's health and wellness team concept, which includes a team of school-based and district staff members who help pinpoint issues and solutions for students who may be having behavioral or health issues that is affecting their academic performance.
The concept was tested in about a dozen schools this school year, and will be expanded in the upcoming school year.


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