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Yun-Jae Kim
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Volume 36, Issue 12 - Dec 2012
Volume 36, Issue 11 - Nov 2012
Volume 36, Issue 10 - Oct 2012
Volume 36, Issue 9 - Sep 2012
Volume 36, Issue 8 - Aug 2012
Volume 36, Issue 7 - Jul 2012
Volume 36, Issue 6 - Jun 2012
Volume 36, Issue 5 - May 2012
Volume 36, Issue 4 - Apr 2012
Volume 36, Issue 3 - Mar 2012
Volume 36, Issue 2 - Feb 2012
Volume 36, Issue 1 - Jan 2012
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Electrical and Fluidic Characterization of Microelectrofluidic Bench Fabricated Using UV-curable Polymer
Youn, Se-Chan ; Jin, Young-Hyun ; Cho, Young-Ho ;
Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A, volume 36, issue 5, 2012, Pages 475~479
We present a novel polymer fabrication process involving direct UV patterning of a hyperbranched polymer, AEO3000. Compared to PDMS, which is the most widely used polymer in bioMEMS devices, the present polymer has advantages with regard to electrode integration and fast fabrication. We designed a four-chip microelectrofluidic bench having three electrical pads and two fluidic I/O ports. We integrated a microfluidic mixer and a cell separator on the bench to characterize the interconnection performance and sample manipulation. Electrical and fluidic characterization of the microfluidic bench was performed. The measured electrical contact resistance was
, which is small enough for electrical applications, and the pressure drop was 8.3 kPa, which was 39.3% of the value in the tubing method. By performing yeast mixing and a separation test in the integrated module on the bench, we successfully showed that the interconnected chips could be used for bio-sample manipulation.
Large-Displacement Electromagnetic Actuators with the Meander Springs Partially Exposed to Magnetic Field
Seo, Dae-Geon ; Han, Won ; Cho, Young-Ho ;
Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A, volume 36, issue 5, 2012, Pages 481~486
We discuss the design, fabrication, and testing of a large-displacement electromagnetic actuator with the meander springs partially exposed to a magnetic field. We compared two prototypes: a prototype (F) of the conventional actuator with the meander springs fully exposed to a magnetic field and a prototype (P) of the proposed actuator with the meander springs partially exposed to a magnetic field. For a 5 Hz square input current varying from 10.40 mA, P showed an increase of
in the amplitude, which was greater than the increase in the case of F. Thus, we experimentally demonstrated the large-displacement actuation performance of the proposed actuator in a small volume and at low currents (below 40 mA). The proposed electromagnetic actuator can be used for low-power and large-displacement manipulation of optical switches and optical choppers.
Analysis of Mechanical Loads During Yawing
Nam, Yoon-Su ; Choi, Han-Soon ;
Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A, volume 36, issue 5, 2012, Pages 487~495
The yaw control, a major part of the wind turbine, is closely related to the efficiency of electric power production and the mechanical load. The yaw error, which results from the nacelle not being appropriately aligned in the wind direction, not only decreases the power output but also reduces the lifetime of the wind turbine as a result of large fatigue loads. However, the yawing rate cannot be increased indefinitely because of constraints on mechanical loads. This paper investigates the characteristics of an active yaw control system, the basic principle of the system, and mechanical loads around the yaw axis during yawing.
Dynamic Response Optimization of a Mobile Harbor Crane with a Moving Support
Kim, Hyun-Bum ; Lee, Jae-Jun ; Jang, Hwan-Hak ; Park, Gyung-Jin ;
Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A, volume 36, issue 5, 2012, Pages 497~504
The mobile harbor is a new innovative system that delivers containers from a containership to a harbor without good infrastructure. A crane is installed on the deck of the mobile harbor and transfers the containers. The structure of the crane is influenced by the inertia force that occurs from a moving support. Thus an accurate safety verification considering the moving support is required. Lightweight of the crane structure is also significant in the design for low production cost and efficient operation. Dynamic response optimization can be exploited to achieve these two requirements. Equivalent static loads method is employed for dynamic response optimization of the crane. The equivalent static loads method transforms dynamic loads to equivalent static loads, and static response structural optimization with the transformed equivalent static loads are solved. The process proceeds in a cyclic manner. A new method is proposed to consider the moving supports and the structure of the mobile harbor is optimized using the proposed method.
Development of Structured Hybrid Illumination System and Optimum Illumination Condition Selection for Detection of Surface Defects on Silicon Wafer in Solar Cell
An, Byung-In ; Kim, Gyung-Bum ;
Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A, volume 36, issue 5, 2012, Pages 505~512
In this study, an inspection system based on an optical scanning mechanism is developed for the inspection of silicon wafers in solar cells. In particular, a structured hybrid illumination system that can satisfy the illumination requirement for the detection of various defects is designed. In the hybrid illumination system, the optimum illumination conditions are selected by considering the design of experiment in master glass and silicon wafer. The illumination conditions available are B-high, BG-high, BR-high, and BGR-high for master glass and R-middle-B-medium for silicon wafers. By using the illumination conditions for silicon wafers, numerous surface defects like pinhole, scratch, and chipping, can be accurately detected. The hybrid illumination system is expected to be widely used for the inspection of silicon wafers in solar cells.
Estimation of Brittle Fracture Behavior of SA508 Carbon Steel by Considering Temperature Dependence of Damage Model
Choi, Shin-Beom ; Jeong, Jae-Uk ; Choi, Jae-Boong ; Chang, Yoon-Suk ; Ko, Han-Ok ; Kim, Min-Chul ; Lee, Bong-Sang ;
Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A, volume 36, issue 5, 2012, Pages 513~521
The aim of this study was to determine the brittle fracture behavior of reactor pressure vessel steel by considering the temperature dependence of a damage model. A multi-island genetic algorithm was linked to a Weibull stress model, which is the model typically used for brittle fracture evaluation, to improve the calibration procedure. The improved calibration procedure and fracture toughness test data for SA508 carbon steel at the temperatures
, and
were used to decide the damage parameters required for the brittle fracture evaluation. The model was found to show temperature dependence, similar to the case of NUREG/CR-6930. Finally, on the basis of the quantification of the difference between 2- and 3-parameter Weibull stress models, an engineering equation that can help obtain more realistic fracture behavior by using the simpler 2-parameter Weibull stress model was proposed.
Moisture Diffusion Analysis for Bendable Electronic Module Under Autoclave Test Condition
Han, Chang-Woon ; Oh, Chul-Min ; Hong, Won-Sik ;
Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A, volume 36, issue 5, 2012, Pages 523~528
A bendable electronic module is developed for a mobile application by using a low-cost roll-to-roll manufacturing process. In the module, a thin silicon chip is embedded in a polymer-based encapsulating adhesive between flexible copper clad polyimide layers. A set of tests are conducted for the purpose of qualification: thermal shock, high temperature storage, and autoclave tests. During the autoclave test, delamination occurs at many places within the module layers. To investigate the failure mechanism, moisture diffusion analysis is conducted for the interior of the module under the autoclave test condition. For the analysis, the hygroscopic characteristics of the encapsulating materials are experimentally determined. Analysis results indicate the moisture saturation process in the interior of the module under the autoclave test condition.
Determination of Mechanical Properties of Galvanized Steel Sheets Using Instrumented Indentation Technique and Finite Element Analysis
Jin, Ji-Won ; Kwak, Sung-Jong ; Kim, Tae-Seong ; Noh, Ki-Han ; Kang, Ki-Weon ;
Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A, volume 36, issue 5, 2012, Pages 529~535
This paper deals with the determination of mechanical properties of various galvanized steel sheets that are used for fabricating automobile bodies; the instrumented indentation technique and finite element analysis were used for the determination. First, tensile tests were conducted to obtain the true stress-true strain curves of galvanized steel sheets with various thicknesses. Load-deformation curves were then obtained by using the instrumented indentation testing machine, and they were compared with load-deformation curves obtained by finite element analysis. Further, true stress-true strain curves were obtained at the optimal observation point by finite element analysis.
Analysis of the Relation Between Machining Accuracy of Internal Gear and Noise in Reduction Gears
Park, Sung-Pil ; Kim, Woo-Hyung ; Chung, Jin-Tai ;
Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A, volume 36, issue 5, 2012, Pages 537~543
In this study, we experimentally investigate a noise mechanism related to the machining accuracy of the reducer in the driving state. We fabricate a planetary reducer and four types of gears for use in the planetary reducer. We use signal analysis to determine the noise and vibration of the reducer at different motor speeds; the motor speed is increased from 0 rpm to the maximum speed in a stepwise manner. In addition, we obtain the sound level by using a sound level meter. The machining accuracy of gears is evaluated by public organizations, Korea Testing Laboratory (KTL), on the basis of the Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS). We analyze and compare the results with the noise and vibration of the reducer.
Design and Implementation of an Automatic System for Mixing Offset Ink
Choi, Sung-Hac ; Lee, Joon-Yeol ; Lee, Bong-Su ; Lee, Sang-Yoon ;
Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A, volume 36, issue 5, 2012, Pages 545~553
This paper reports the development of an automatic system for mixing offset printing ink. The ink mixing process is important in industrial fields where paint and ink are used. In particular, there is a demand for automating the process of producing spot colors, which involves mixing a small quantity of high-viscosity ink. The authors designed, fabricated, and experimentally tested an automatic mixing system that employs the revolution and rotation of ink and the transmission by belts. The performance of the ink mixing system was verified by conducting numerous experiments to determine the effect of rotation direction, speed, ink container axis angle, and ink amount. Conditions suitable for mixing offset ink are presented for use as guidelines for producing spot colors.
A Study on Algorithm for Gear Profile Measurement Using a Standard Gear
Lee, Min-Ki ; Lee, Eung-Suk ; Kim, Kuang-Jung ; Park, Hyun-Yoong ;
Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A, volume 36, issue 5, 2012, Pages 555~561
In this paper, a method to control the noise and vibration of a standard gear transmitting mechanical power in the transmission insides, to things regarding a way to inspect the gear which was processed minutely. In an algorithm used to accurately measure a work gear, the measurements of the master gear are considered as the basis. The existing method considers one rotation of the standard gear and monitor gear, and that carried out mastering work in frequency ways. In this study, an algorithm to measure standard gear and monitor gear is proposed along with methods to calculate an error of the monitor gear and to significantly increase the precision of gear measurement. Further, the algorithm is fast and is expected to be capable of accurately measuring for mastering processing.
Temperature Prediction Method for Superheater and Reheater Tubes of Fossil Power Plant Boiler During Operation
Kim, Bum-Shin ; Song, Gee-Wook ; Yoo, Seong-Yeon ;
Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A, volume 36, issue 5, 2012, Pages 563~569
The superheater and reheater tubes of a heavy-load fossil power plant boiler can be damaged by overheating, and therefore, the degree of overheating is assessed by measuring the oxide scale thickness inside the tube during outages. The tube temperature prediction from the oxide scale thickness measurement is necessarily accompanied by destructive tube sampling, and the result of tube temperature prediction cannot be expected to be accurate unless the selection of the overheated point is precise and the initial-operation tube temperature has been obtained. In contrast, if the tube temperature is to be predicted analytically, considerable effort (to carry out the analysis of combustion, radiation, convection heat transfer, and turbulence fluid dynamics of the gas outside the tube) is required. In addition, in the case of analytical tube temperature prediction, load changes, variations in the fuel composition, and operation mode changes are hardly considered, thus impeding the continuous monitoring of the tube temperature. This paper proposes a method for the short-term prediction of tube temperature; the method involves the use of boiler operation information and flow-network-analysis-based tube heat flux. This method can help in high-temperaturedamage monitoring when it is integrated with a practical tube-damage-assessment method such as the Larson-Miller Parameter.
A Study on Design of Vacuum Silo for Batch Treatment System for Dredged Soil
Kim, Yong-Seok ; Yang, Hae-Rim ; Kim, Hac-Sun ; Jeoung, Chan-Se ; Yang, Soon-Yong ;
Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A, volume 36, issue 5, 2012, Pages 571~577
In this study, a small movable batch treatment system for dredging soil deposited in a rain water tube is proposed; further, a vacuum silo sorting separation device with a vacuum silo, first-stage sorting separator, and conveyor is designed. The vacuum silo sorting separation device also consists of a storage tank, transferring screw, vacuum gate, screen bar, screen bar cleaner, and vacuum discharging device. In view of the fact that the flow of drawn air in the storage tank is a major factor influencing the sorting separation performance, the optimum shape of the tank is determined by CFD flow analysis. In addition, by using CAE structure analysis, the safety of a storage tank made of boards is examined. The specifications of the vacuum silo sorting separation device are determined by conducting mechanical and dynamic simulations of the driving mechanism of the vacuum silo sorting separation device through 3D-CAD modeling. Following this study, we will design a drum-screen-type second sorter, a decanter-type dehydration device, and waste water tank and pump as a secondary device. Further, on the basis of this design, we will construct a prototype model and carry out a field test.
Weight Reduction of an Urban Railway Axle Based on EN Standard
Han, Soon-Woo ; Son, Seung-Wan ; Jung, Hyun-Seung ;
Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A, volume 36, issue 5, 2012, Pages 579~590
Weight reduction of a railway axle, which is one of heaviest parts in an urban railway vehicle, is discussed in this paper. A wheelset of a railway vehicle is very important with regard to railway safety, and its structural strength should always be considered when attempting to reduce the railway axle weight. In this work, the weight of the axles of a trailer bogie and a motor bogie of the Korean EMU was reduced by replacing solid axles with hollow axles. On the basis of the EN standard for railway axle design, the strength of existing solid axles was analyzed and the required bore size of a hollow axle was determined. It is shown that the weight of the concurrent axle of the Korean EMU can be reduced by up to 20% with a very small decrease in the structural strength. Finite element analyses were also carried out to verify the design result for lightweight hollow axles.
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Let's face it: most entertainment in today's world ranges from mildly vulgar to flat-out obscene. There really is a shortage of good quality, wholesome, entertainment.Fortunately, there are some high-quality, family-friendly options that can be enjoyed by all ages. Here is my favorite:
Lindsey Stirling is an independent performer (violin and dance) who is nothing short of amazing. She is an incredible violin player (while dancing!), and always gives energetic performances. You really have to watch one of Lindsey's videos to get a true sense of her unique style.
I love watching Lindsey Stirling's videos on You Tube. The music is great and the videos are highly imaginative, fun, and extremely well-done. So much of enjoying her performance is watching her move and dance, and especially watching her smile and have fun. She so obviously enjoys performing, and it really shows through on her face. I was/am so impressed with the visual impact of her videos that I only rarely just listened to her music, even though I do own both her CDs. Turns out that was a mistake.
Some time ago I began listening to her recent CD "Shatter Me" after I go to bed at night. I often have trouble sleeping, and thought listening to music would help relax me. For the first time I really listened, just listened, to Lindsey's music, without the (wonderful) visual distractions of her videos. There, in the dark, without any distractions, I was able to listen to her music, to concentrate for the first time on just the sound of her violin-playing. It was awesome. Really beautiful. What she does with the violin is truly amazing.
As much as I enjoy watching her performance, just listening to it revealed so much more. Lindsey is a truly talented individual.
Lindsey has two albums out - her self-titled debut album and her sophomore album, Shatter Me. She also has a DVD of her London concert. I've been watching the DVD lately and love it. Her concerts are definitely fun and energetic, to say the least. I look forward to attending one of her concerts in person one day.
Best of all, Lindsey's performances are not only beautiful and fun, but wholesome entertainment that can be enjoyed by all ages. The YouTube video for her song "Elements" is below. Its probably my favorite, although both Stars Align and Roundtable Rival come in a close second. Its so hard picking a favorite. There's literally not a video of hers that I don't like.
Her first book came out in January of 2016. It is a memoir of her "unconventional journey" as "a classically trained musician gone rogue," entitled The Only Pirate at the Party.
Elements - Lindsey Stirling (Dubstep Violin Original Song)
Lindsey also does collaborations with other artists. Her collaboration with Pentatonix on Radioactive won a You Tube music award in 2013. She's also done collaborations with many others, including Peter Hollens, The Piano Guys, and Lzzy Hale. Here is a Star Wars parody video she did with Peter Hollens:
Star Wars Medley - Lindsey Stirling & Peter Hollens
Where To Find Lindsey Stirling
Lindsey Stirling on You Tube (music video channel)
Lindsey Stirling on You Tube (other videos)
Lindsey Stirling's Website
Lindsey Stirling on Twitter

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HomeschoolingIRL - Honesty and Transparency
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To that extent, we want to be upfront with all of you about sponsorships and affiliates. Now that's honesty!
This website is not primarily financially driven. We started with the podcast and the website was a natural compliment to what we were saying online. It is not our business, just one part of our life.
That being said. The government cares about what we say and recommend. Beginning December 1, 2009, the FTC requires bloggers to disclose whenever there could be hidden interests or unspoken biases related to recommendations.
This is our site-wide disclosure. It pertains to things we sell directly on the site, cool stuff we mention on the podcast and any/all swag we receive from listeners, readers or cool people we had the chance to interview. We don't want anyone to get their undies in a bunch and we want everyone to love and recommend HomeschoolingIRL.com to their friends. So, let's just assume that every link and product we mention on this website meets the following conditions:
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Here's how we use Google Drive to save, retrieve and share documents across a school set of iPads.
Before I continue I must state that we have set up Google Apps for Education, which gives us the function to provide each member of school a Google account, giving them access to Google Drive.
To avoid having pupils log in and out every time they use Google Drive we have set them up in two different ways.
1. One account: initially we set up one account which was signed in on all devices. That meant that each class/ user had access to the same account. Then we set up a folder for each class, which was shared with that class' teacher (see screenshot)
2. Separate class accounts: we then changed this method to set up a Google Drive account per class. All class accounts were simultaneously signed in on the devices, a useful feature of the iPad app.
To avoid pupils accessing the wrong accounts, you can activate a passcode security setting for each account. Give your class their passcode only and, hey presto, your accounts are secure.
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Resident Spotlight: Jaguar Diablo Guapo
Diablo Guapo, a black Jaguar, resided at a big cat rescue facility in CO. Unfortunately, the facility was not receiving enough funding to continue to care for the animals. The Director made the very difficult decision to start placing animals at other facilities, undoubtedly a humbling and difficult decision but the right one considering the alternative. He is a very beautiful and rare cat, breeders were offering up to $17,000 to purchase him. The sanctuary in Colorado wasn't concerned about money, they were concerned about Diablo's well being and placed him with us.
The translation of Diablo means devil. Not at all fitting for such an amazing creature. We changed his name to Diablo Guapo which means handsome devil.
Diablo Guapo was born in 1996 and arrived at the Sanctuary in 2006. He now lives in a 6,000 square
foot free-roaming habitat next to Shazam, a black leopard. Guapo and Shazam made fast friends and can often be found lounging along their shared wall; they have a special bond and share an equally special kinship with one another.
Diablo Guapo is a favorite among staff, volunteers and donors. He is probably our most recognized resident next to Titan, the bengal tiger. His laid back attitude and goofy personality draw everyone in. One of his favorite things to do is paint; he is quite the artist. Using non-toxic washable paint, the keepers spread it on a canvas and watch the artist go to work. You can help provide daily care for Diablo Guapo by sponsoring him today. Your help will be greatly appreciated.


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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has expanded to become one of Europe's main civil aviation hubs. It is a complex airport, both in terms of its infrastructure and in terms of how air traffic is handled. This complexity entails certain risks for air traffic. Schiphol is approaching the limits of its ability to handle air traffic safely within the current operational system. The investigation found no evidence to suggest that safety at Schiphol is inadequate. However, the investigation did reveal a number of safety risks that need to be tackled. The Dutch Safety Board notes that further growth of Schiphol will require more than marginal adjustments to the existing policy. This calls for a fundamental debate on the future of aviation in the Netherlands and on the options and limitations regarding Schiphol's further growth. The Dutch State has final responsibility for the integral safety of air traffic at and around the airport.
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Happy St. Patricks Day!!! I can't believe it is that time of year already! Actually it almost feels like it has past since the weather makes me feel like March is already gone! I thought I would look around on Etsy today and see what fun GREEN items I could find for kids. I managed to come across some very talented women making a variety of green items perfect for SPRING!! Thought I would share them with you….
1. Sweet Little Dress by I.D.Kid 2. Friendly frog by 2 dancing dogs 3. Lovely green hydrangia head band by Heart Strings Handmade 4. cool nightlight by HappyOwl 5. Bug T Shirt by Wren Willow 6. Green Cap by Bumble Fuzz 7. Spring Green Hair Bow by Bloom and Bling 8. Green Monsters by Danger Crafts 9. Flower Dress by The Measure


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Suspected Somalia pirates captured by UK charged in Kenya
[JURIST] Eight Somalis were charged in a Kenyan court [Kenya judiciary website] for piracy on Wednesday after being turned over to Kenyan officials by the British Royal Navy [official website]. The suspected pirates were captured by the HMS Cumberland [official website] while attempting to use a hijacked Yemeni fishing boat to attack a Danish vessel on November 11 and then handed over [press release] to Kenyan police Tuesday. This marks the second time suspected Somali pirates captured by a third party have been prosecuted in Kenyan courts. In January 2006, the US Navy [official website] captured 10 Somali men 200 miles off the coast of Somalia and turned them over to Kenyan courts in Mombasa for prosecution [press release]. In November 2006, each of the 10 men were sentenced to seven years in prison. AFP has more. KBC News has local coverage.
In June, the UN Security Council [official website] unanimously approved Resolution 1838 [text, PDF; press release], condemning all acts of piracy and armed robbery off the coast of Somalia, and calling on states to "deploy naval vessels and military aircraft to actively fight piracy on the high seas off the coast of Somalia." The resolution fills a gap in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) [text, PDF; materials], which defines piracy as "all illegal acts of violence or detention … committed for private ends on the high seas," and does not apply to such action in the territorial waters of states. Although maritime piracy is increasingly widespread, Somalia's coast has been ranked as the most dangerous in the world [BBC report] due to a surge in attacks on ships carrying traded goods or humanitarian aid [NPR report]. Somalia has not had an effective government for 17 years. It was recently ranked as one of the world's most corrupt countries [JURIST report] and its transitional government has only a tenuous hold over the country's capital. In October 2007 the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) [advocacy website], which tracks incidents of maritime piracy worldwide [IMP materials], reported [press release] that incidents of piracy and armed attacks against ships off the Somalian and Nigerian coasts have risen 14% from 2006.


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For U.S. Senate 2016
Back in July of last year I attended the Tawes Crab and Clam Bake in Crisfield, and among those I met that day was one of the first to announce he was seeking the U.S. Senate seat in Maryland, Chrys Kefalas. Fast-forward nine months later and we have thirteen others on the ballot joining Kefalas in seeking the Republican nomination, and his diligence on the trail seems to be paying off – Chrys is within the margin of error from leading the race, according to a recent Washington Post/University of Maryland poll. (However, a subsequent WRC-TV/Marist poll has Delegate Kathy Szeliga leading Richard Douglas 20-13, with 9 percent backing Kefalas. No other candidates were mentioned by name.)
While both polls suggested it was a wide-open race, as nearly half had not decided on a candidate, you can easily take the fourteen who started and boil them down to perhaps a half-dozen with a real chance. Many of the aspirants are running campaigns on a shoestring, with a website and no resources otherwise to campaign around the state. Only five have achieved enough standing to participate in one of the televised debates: Douglas, Joe Hooe, Kefalas, Szeliga, and Dave Wallace; except for Hooe each of these have also visited the local area to participate in a statewide campaign. (If Hooe has come to Salisbury, I am not aware of it.) With the other four I have seen all but Szeliga personally, but Cathy Keim covered the Szeliga kickoff visit so that counts, too.
Over the last few weeks, my initial impressions of the candidates (and that extension of remarks) have not changed significantly in most cases. But there is at least one disqualifier that I have to report.
This is from Joe Hooe's campaign Facebook page.
Question: So, where do you stand as far as Trump is concerned?
Hooe: I support him, I've made phone calls for him and I liked the Christmas card that he sent to me and my family. I like his plan to secure the border, I like that he is a business person like me and I think that our plans can work together. I also believe that no matter what we need a Republican in the Whitehouse.
I realize that the one key issue Hooe is bringing to the table is his scheme to tax illegal immigrants $1,000 a year for permission to work here but on its face one has to question just how workable such a proposal is if people are already here illegally. Enforcement is already not our strong suit, and I can just see some bleeding-heart liberal saying, "oh, that's a lot of money for these poor immigrants to come up with – how about we give them a tax credit so it's not such a hardship for them?"
But to me being a Trump supporter shows a lack of judgment when it comes to conservatism. So Hooe is out.
Next, you have Kathy Szeliga. She has been on TV for several days with her motorcycle ad, and it has pushed her numbers upward from 15% to 20%. But it's still difficult to pin her down on a lot of issues because she's mastered the art of political-speak. She's gotten a little better over the last couple weeks, but Szeliga and Chrys Kefalas keep trying to out-Larry Hogan each other. Maybe it's a good electoral strategy, but one of my concerns is having a good conservatism strategy and I don't necessarily get that vibe from Kathy like I should given her General Assembly voting record. She would definitely be only what I call an 80 percenter in Congress, one who I agree with maybe 80 percent but who may not push as hard against the status quo as I wish she would.
Regarding Chrys Kefalas, here's a good guy who seems to have a following among the Millennial "let's not discuss social values" crowd – in fact, he may get extra points with them for some of his choices. (Let's just say he definitely worked against me in 2012 on Question 6 and leave it at that.) Yet to me that's a leg of the three-legged conservative stool that you can't just saw off and I don't understand how one can be "principled" without addressing this. (Since Hogan didn't address this either in his 2014 campaign, in that respect Chrys really is a "Larry Hogan Republican.") I will grant that these are not the most important of issues, but despite his advocacy for manufacturing I don't completely agree with Chrys that this is just a "jobs and economy" election. He came down on the wrong side of the Apple controversy, so I also wonder if Kefalas would respect and work for either our civil or religious liberties if elected.
Bear in mind that if either of these two emerge victorious, though. I can easily support them despite their flaws. I just won't be able to expect that I have a Senator working for me in Washington.
After I began to study the field and issues, it became clear for me that the choice is between Richard Douglas and Dave Wallace. I have had the opportunity to speak with both and heard both Douglas and Wallace at some length; not only that, they were willing to answer many of my questions. So I have a pretty good idea where both of them stand, and I think either would be outstanding Senators for the state of Maryland for different reasons.
But there are two things which tip the scale for my endorsee.
First is the experience and leadership he has shown – even when it wasn't an issue that was intended to make headlines, defending the very presence of the Bladensburg Peace Cross in the wake of a secular humanist attempt to have it removed as a so-called establishment of religion as opposed to a simple and longstanding memorial to the war casualties from Prince George's County shows conscience and respect for tradition, as well as a willingness to fight for our values.
Second is a combination of backbone and knowledge of the system. As we have seen with the Donald Trump campaign, there is more to gaining the Republican nomination than getting a plurality of the votes. The knowledge and understanding of the process that Ted Cruz is exhibiting is enabling him to outperform expectations. Similarly, understanding the rules of the Senate is a key to taking advantage and getting things done, and I don't want a shrinking violet up there.
Of all the years to have a tagline of "make Maryland great again," this is not the year given its immediate connotation. To make Maryland great is to balance ably representing the economic interests of those of us who do not work for the federal government with the national security, foreign policy, and oversight tasks entrusted to the Senate. In a time of crisis experience matters to me almost as much as principle, so I am endorsing and casting my vote for Richard Douglas for the U.S. Senate.
In each of the polls I have seen Richard Douglas is within striking distance of the lead, so it's up to us to put him over the top and select a man who can make mincemeat of the Democratic nominee in a debate. Maryland definitely needs "new blood" in the Senate, so let's make it happen.
3 Responses to "For U.S. Senate 2016"
Carol Frazier on April 17th, 2016 2:01 pm
Great minds think alike.
Carney on April 23rd, 2016 5:30 pm
Here's the thing though.
Richard Douglas has an issues section in his website, with only one issue: veterans. That's it. That doesn't seem to fit the image of a full-spectrum, ready on day one, Cruz like knowledgeable candidate you portray him as.
Dave Wallace addresses many issues on his site. And, crucially for me, he's answered NumbersUSA's survey in detail, takes their side on every issue, and has thus earned their True Reformer label.
Michael on April 24th, 2016 9:35 pm
As far as websites and social media goes, I have to admit the winner hands down between the two is Wallace.
But a lot of my endorsement is based on two things: the presentations both men made (Wallace at our Republican club meeting and Douglas at Somerset's) as well as a list of questions I sent to all the candidates – they were the two who gave me answers.
I like Dave, but he came up just a little bit short. I can only vote for one.


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The "agreement in principle" on a $700-billion mortgage bailout turned pretty quickly into a disagreement Thursday night as House Republicans revolted. Not being a Capitol Hill Kremlinologist, I can't really tell you how significant this is: This summer's big housing bill was opposed by 149 of 199 House Republicans, and that sure didn't …
Jamie Dimon hip checks Ken Lewis to reclaim the role of savior
Some breaking news on the Washington Mutual front. Seems JPMorgan Chase is swooping in to buy WaMu's deposits—and take over some branches. Details are murky at the moment; we'll know more after the conference call at 9:15 tonight. Word so far is that the deal was government-brokered. What, exactly, does that mean? Think a lot of people …
Which insurance company is sending out this advertisement?
A prize to the first person who guesses correctly:
(Hint: It's one of the reasons we think we need a $700 billion bailout plan.)
Thanks to Bill Saporito, author of this article, for passing along the ad.
How tumult in financial markets affects you—if you're a coin collector
Reuters reports:
The U.S Mint said Thursday it was temporarily suspending sales of American Buffalo 24-karat gold one-ounce bullion coins because strong demand depleted its inventory…
Coin dealers from the United States to Canada have recently reported a surge in buying of bullion coins and other gold products as troubles in the
They've got a bailout agreement. In principle
Lawmakers of both parties emerged a little while ago to say they'd agreed on the principles of the mortgage bailout deal. What are those principles? Here's the NY Times version (the WSJ's was similar):
They said the bill would authorize the full $700 billion requested by President Bush, but that Congress was intent on disbursing the
Additional reading for curious capitalists
TIME's David von Drehle has a wonderful, if ultimately and inevitably inconclusive, essay on Obama, McCain and the economic future. It's the cover story of the magazine that hits newsstands tomorrow. I could maybe write an article as elegant as that if I had about two weeks. He had two days. Of course, it's not nearly as good as his …
If only T. Boone Pickens had listened to me
Falling oil prices have been hammering T. Boone Pickens' hedge funds lately. Reports the WSJ:
All in, the funds have lost around $1 billion this year, a figure that includes $270 million of personal losses. "It's my toughest run in 10 years," said Mr. Pickens, a former geologist who earned billions by building an oil company and
Meanwhile, back on Main Street (Part III)…
Yesterday we talked about existing-home sales. Today, some grim figures from the Commerce Department about new construction: new home sales fell by 11.5% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 460,000, the slowest pace since January 1991. What's particularly worrisome is that after dropping slightly last month, inventory is …
Deer, meet headlights
President Bush looked awfully uncomfortable tonight. I don't know if it was discomfort with the particulars of the financial bailout legislation he found himself having to promote, discomfort with now finding himself the third most powerful person (after Dick Cheney and Hank Paulson) in his own Administration, discomfort with having to …
Liveblogging the Paulson-Bernanke show, Part II
Today it's the House's turn to ask Hank Paulson and Ben Bernanke questions about the $700 billion bailout plan. The House is usually more populist than the Senate, but I imagine today will be especially lively, considering that everyone is up for re-election in six weeks. Congressmen will start making their statements at noon, but we'll …
Meanwhile, back on Main Street (Part II)…
Home sales are down, after an uptick in July. From the National Association of Realtors:
Nationally, existing-home sales–including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops–declined 2.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.91 million units in August from an upwardly revised pace of 5.02 million in July, but are
Will hedge funds be where all the leverage goes?
Nouriel Roubini thinks hedge funds are toast. A friend of mine in the business e-mails a different view:
RE: MS and GS becoming banks and the SEC's role: the SEC, if it has not permanently discredited itself w/ lack of action (perhaps not wholly its fault), may get a new lease on life by regulating hedge funds.
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US retailer GameStop is apparently disappointed in the 3DS' sales performance, stating that Nintendo's latest handheld isn't going to perform as well as everybody thought it did once the results are in.
"We were very excited about 3DS when it launched. [It] was one of the highest market shares we've ever had for a Nintendo launch at 45%, said president Tony Bartel. "I think there have been reports that the numbers are lagging from what the expectations were in the US, and I think our results will be in line with that.
"In [fiscal] Q2 [ending July], we do expect we will fall slightly short of what we expected. We were excited at the launch, but in Q2 we believe it will slightly lag [behind] our expectation."
The 3DS has not had the greatest start. Between mainstream press writing scare stories and giving negative reviews, the lack of software support since release, and system-selling features that still aren't implemented yet, Nintendo's console has not been the darling it was before launch. That's what happens when you rush out an unfinished console just to keep your shareholders happy.
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This summer's Caravan for Peace with Justice and Dignity is coming up quickly. Javier Sicilia, who visited the U.S. a few months ago to lay the groundwork for this monumental event, along with Mexico's Movement for Peace with Justice and Dignity will lead the caravan across the United States this summer, calling for an end to the drug war.
The upcoming Caravan is timely, given the recent elections in Mexico. Watch the Democracy Now! report After Election, Mexico Poised for Return of PRI — And Continuation of Deadly U.S.-Fueled Drug War.
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The caravan will begin in San Diego, cross the border from Tijuana to San Diego on August 12, heading east along the US-Mexico border, through the Southeast and then north to Chicago, New York City and arrive in Washington DC in early September.
Here's the updated Caravan route, complete with map.
Why a Caravan for Peace?
Since 2006 over 60,000 Mexicans have been murdered, more than 10,000 disappeared, and over a 160,000 displaced, all a result of the Drug War- a 41 year old "war" with no victory in sight.
The United States is partly to blame. Ineffective drug laws drive obscene profits into cartel coffers. Lax gun regulations mean U.S. weapons flow freely into Mexico and into cartel hands. And our foreign policy funds further militarization of the conflict, exacerbating the violence.
Meanwhile, the trouble also hits home: over 1,100 Americans are killed each year in drug- related violence, 500,000 are incarcerated for drug-related offenses, and 7 million struggle with drug abuse or dependence.
The Mexican victims are particularly interested in making the links to victims of the drug war in the US — where mass incarceration and deportations disproportionately affect communities of color.
Traveling in buses, cars, vans and RVs, the victims of violence will bring their message of suffering, their hope for peace and help to build the movement that can make the change happen.
- Join this cross-country cry for peace, justice and dignity. Since space is limited on the bus and we expect to receive a lot applications, you are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Once the bus is filled, there will also be an opportunity for people to follow the bus in private cars.
- Sign- up registration forms for these opportunities will be available on our website soon. To receive email notification, sign up for our Mexico News email list.
- If you live along the route get involved in a local host committee; start by filling out this form. See the list of those involved in the Caravan here.
- If you can't go on the road with us you can support Global Exchange to make the Caravan a success. Your generous donation will go a long way towards guaranteeing the success of the Caravan.
We hope you are able to get involved with the Caravan in some capacity!
For a better understanding of its importance, watch these moving testimonies in Mexico City of victims of the War on Drugs in México


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Today, June 10, is the beginning of the end. Today signifies the initiation of the speeding downward-slope of the end of my grant year. Ladies and gentlemen, I was around 32 days left in Korea and it's not without some bitterness. I also say it's the end because for the next three weeks, I am conducting speaking exams. After the three weeks, I have two weeks, one of which is consumed by exams. Essentially, I have one week left to teach my students and then be on my way.
For example, this morning I realized I was finally, completely at ease in Korea. It took over 10 months, but I woke up and realized that it's no longer a strange place to be. I guess that's what happens when you live abroad. I ate my bagel with cream cheese and jam, and realized that strangely enough, I was home. Sure, I'll be jetting out of Korea in a little over a month, but for now I am home.
I have also struggled with a teaching slump. For you teachers out there, you probably know what I'm talking about: the inability to plan a lesson, the constant distraction of the Internet or something that isn't lesson planning. You know that tug. During my teacher slump, I started evaluating myself. I realized that I was in the slump because I was stressed and afraid. Afraid I wasn't making a difference, stressed that my students probably don't care about English as much as I do.
Then, my mother, in her infinite wisdom, helped solve my funk.
In a roundabout way, she said "Sarah, you can't make all the difference. You're just planting the seed and other teachers in the future will water it."
I then realized that it's not all on me to change the scope of my students' lives. Sure, I'm an important part, but I'm not the gardener and the harvester. I should probably not be as hard on myself. So, thankfully, I can report that I'm climbing out of the teacher slump. Hooray!
In the meantime, allow me to participate in some shameless plugging. I love blogging, and I've already launched my post-Korea blog. Of course, I won't be posting until after I leave Korea, but if you don't mind, can you check it out (and maybe even subscribe)? You can check out Runaway Sister here.
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My eight year old daughter lives with her father and stepmother, and they have both expressed she has increased urination and hunger. However, when she is with me, these symptoms do not appear. She had a three-hour oral glucose tolerance test with results as follows:
Time Value Normal Range Fasting 92 mg/dl [5.1 mmol/L] 75-115 mg/dl [4.1-6.4 mmol/L] 30 minutes 153 mg/dl [8.4 mmol/L] 100-190 mg/dl [5.6-10.6 mmol/L] one hour 136 mg/dl [7.6 mmol/L] 120-180 mg/dl [6.7-10 mmol/L] two hours 134 mg/dl [7.4 mmol/L] 78-130 mg/dl [4.3-7.2 mmol/L] three hours 70 mg/dl [3.9 mmol/L] 80-120 mg/dl [4.4-6.7 mmol/L]
Does my daughter have hypoglycemia? Is there a different normal range for pediatric patients?
An isolated blood sugar of 70 mg/dl [3.9 mmol/L] would not typically support a diagnosis of hypoglycemia. I encourage you to review your questions about this testing with the physician who ordered the test.
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Police brutality
Police brutality refers to the intentional use of verbal attacks or excessive force directed towards a country's citizens by the police force. This excessive force may be physical or in form of psychological intimidation. Police brutality is highly evident in many countries all over the world especially in the news where such cases are reported. It is seen as a form of police misconduct which involves sexual abuse, police corruption, false arrests, racial profiling, and political repression. These forms of police brutality are mainly directed towards the vulnerable groups such as the poor, the weak and the elderly (Wallace, 2010). Most of these police brutality actions are always linked to racism (racial segregation). Many countries have allowed their police force to use force in apprehending the suspects and also in protecting themselves. They are however supposed to use reasonable amounts of force in controlling any situation and in accomplishing their goals. Police brutality always violates the suspect's constitutional rights and it should be stopped. This paper is going to discuss the police brutality; tolerance of police brutality in the society and ending police brutality (Socyberty.com, 2010).
Racial discrimination is one of the major contributors to police brutality in the society. Some of the police brutalities actions are perceived in terms of racial profiling. This term (racial profiling) refers to the situation whereby a member of certain a race is considered to be more likely involved in a criminal behavior as a result of his race. One may often be accused of committing crimes even when there is no valid evidence available to substantiate these claims. Mostly, racial profiling is brought about by early considerations of the race in criminal investigations. For example in America, driving while black (DWB) is one of the existing form of racial profile. This is because the people of the African American descent are highly subject to scrutiny by police officers mainly because of their race. Innocent citizens are pulled over by the police officers for no other reasons because their race or because they are black. These racial profiling contains false assumptions about people of particular races or groups. For example the black African American drivers are always pulled over because it is assumed that they are more likely to be drug users and traffickers. It is proven that this assumption is untrue because in the US statistics have always indicated that Caucasian is more involved in drug use than the African Americans. Racial profiling is also depicted by the presence of Arab Americans. It is assumed that the Arab Americans are more likely to be terrorists. This is because someplace officers use the Arab ethnicity to possibly identify someone as a terrorist (Wisegeek.com, 2010).
There are some vulnerable groups which are always subjected to police brutality. These include the poor, the weak, women, drug addicts and the elderly. According to the amnesty international (2009), the police force has brutalized some of these vulnerable groups. The police are accused of routine beatings and the demanding of bribes or sex. It also observed that some of the punishments accorded to the suspects included shooting electric shocks and beatings. This police brutality to the vulnerable groups is always propelled by race and ethnicity (Oppapers.com, 2010). It is estimated that the policy brutalities directed to the minority groups have increased to 25% between the year 2001 and the year 2007. Many black people and Hispanics are more likely to experience police brutalities than the whites. This is because the police assume that these blacks are more likely to commit certain crimes than the white's. These misconceptions are not legal because they may lead to dreadful decisions and again they lack basis. This is because the attachments of racial stereotypes tend to eliminate the suspects who are not typically suspected of the certain crimes. Racial stereotyping leads to the investigations of the wrong people ruling out people who have committed these crimes but did not match the stereotypes.
Majority of the people in the society and especially among the vulnerable are used to the news of police brutalities. The news of another car chase on a black suspect is not new to them for this is what they are used to almost daily. Excessive police force has always been tolerated by the blacks because they where the formally incarcerated minority Afro-Americans who were trapped in a cultural context which was specifically designed to bar their development thus minimizing their threat to the white hegemony (123helpme.com, 2010). According to previous studies, the Los Angeles community is now accustomed to racial discrimination that occurs in their own police local police departments. These kinds of incidents where police are beating the suspect makes the American citizens to ask this question "Has the long-troubled LAPD changed since the 1991 beating of Rodney King?".
Across America police brutalities are evident. There is no public oversight where these police brutalities can be accounted for. The police officers will always get away with these brutalities because they are in the system of the law enforcement agency. Other officers who are accused of these cases are either charged with minor offences or charged with nothing at all. These police brutalities are on the increase. For example a goggle search shows over 2,210,000 entries of policy brutalities videos come up. Individuals can watch these videos for many weeks owing to their number. The police and public officials always deny any of these reports on brutality and always try to explain that the act was an irregularity. The criminal and the administrative systems that should stop these brutalities by holding the police officer accountable also foster this impunity. This is because they always defend them stating that the amount of force used was appropriate. There are some open claims from the administration which is in charge of the police. For example the president of the National Association of Police Organizations admits that there are policy brutalities. He goes further to explain that these police brutalities are as a result of the stress factor since stress happens to be an inherent part of policing. The director in charge of Misconduct Lawyers Referral Service is also in agreement that brutality is a day-to-day occurrence and that the issue only becomes bigger when the media takes footage of such an incidence.
The incidences of police brutalities are decreasing though the rate is still high if the rules and regulations that the officers are supposed to follow are anything to go by. Policy brutality is low in some cities such as Kansas. This is depicted by the fact that there are few claims directed towards police brutality compared to the recent and past years. Patrick .v. Murphy the former head of police commission in New York has also contributed into this debate for he urges that the number of people being killed from the vulnerable groups had lessened and is likely to continue decreasing overtime (123helpme.com, 2010).
Police brutality can only be eliminated if the public and the police work together. The police efforts in stopping these brutalities can only be achieved through its administrative organs. For example the public officials regulating security should discard laws that inflict strict punishments to the people who file falsified complains against the police officers. This is because at times these laws act as a restriction to people who believe that they are really victims of brutality. Many people will be convicted of the crimes if they allegations are not accepted and this is very dehumanizing. The police administration should also set up citizen review boards. These boards will give the citizens the opportunity to bring in their opinions and their definitions of excessive force into the review of the police conduct. The federal government should also enact laws that will propel the police officers into thinking twice before punching or kicking a person, using a nightstick unnecessarily, or using the excessive force on the suspects. For example the laws should state that any police officer who is accused by more than two witnesses for brutality will be suspended for a period of thirty days without pay only if he is a first time offender (Free essays.cc, 2010). A repeated offence should be subjected to the due process of the law where the jury decides the fate of the accused officer. The police department should also formulate reward systems whereby exemplary police officer will be honored. This will motivate the officers into choosing alternatives ways of dealing with the suspects without resulting into brutality. The police departments should also provide stress clinics where the officer will be treated and also given an opportunity to share the various way of coping with some notorious problems experienced during work. The police departments should also ensure that the recruits are thoroughly screened so as to wipe away racism. The recruits should also be highly trained on to facilitate their duties impartially. Other efforts that can be made reduce police brutality will include the use of the police foot patrols, gene stones and the federal and local reforms.
There are some public efforts that should be administered so as to reduce or even discard these police brutalities. For example the public should be explicitly educated on the various ways of identifying cases of brutality and the responsibilities which they can undertake in ending it. The public should also be educated on the various measures that can be taken against the police officers who engage in any forms of police brutality. The community should also be made aware of their rights and surroundings such that they may avoid being victims of police brutalities. The media should also continue airing the video s and reporting any form of police brutalities such that the activities of the police may be well versed with the government and the public. There are five major steps in which the public can stop police brutality like protests. It is the duty of the public to march and protest any incidences of brutality either in police stations or in other government avenues. The public should also use cameras to record any brutalities from the police. The public should also vote out leaders who are condoning police brutality. It should also engage in dialogue with the police officers so as to solve any problems without resulting in to violence or brutality. The public should also engage the brutal officers into the due process of the law so that they can get justice and again they should provide their views about the police to the review boards
Police brutality is still evident in many societies up to today. These brutalities have been mainly fostered by race and ethnicity. These police brutalities are mainly directed towards the minority or vulnerable groups such as the elderly the poor and the weak. It is true that the police officers use excessive force to apprehend suspect and also to protect themselves but they have been using this force excessively and this should be stopped so as to protect the citizens and also the police officers. It should also be noted that race can never be a proof of criminal behavior. It should not be considered as a factor when suspecting crimes. It is the duty of the, police officers and authorities, the government and the public at large to eliminate this vice. The close relationship between these four identities can go milestones in curbing police brutality (Gane-McCalla, 2009).
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The young hero is clad in his distinctive costume first seen in the New 52, a complex black bodysuit with built-in red armour panels and reinforced boots.
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This text includes a broad coverage of the kinematics and dynamics of machines. Practical applications are considered throughout the text. Example problems and homework problems involve engineering design and provide a basis for design courses to follow. Analytical and graphical vector methods are illustrated, as well as complex numbers methods. The book illustrates the design and analysis of mechanisms with the aid of mathematics software, user-written computer programs, and spreadsheets. Computer graphics and dedicated kinematics and dynamics software are discussed. Many of the example and homework problems involve calculations and plotting of results that can be done most efficiently using a computer.
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solid blend of theory, creative problem solving, and practical applications in the study of kinematics and dynamics of machinery. The text introduces students to mechanisms and machines; basic concepts; motion in machinery; velocity and acceleration analysis of mechanisms; design and analysis of cams, gears, and drive trains; and static and dynamic force analysis. Both graphical and numerical techniques are presented resulting in the most comprehensive treatment of the subject available. A new chapter on robotic manipulations is featured, in addition to extensive and realistic design problems with computer solutions.About the Author:
Charles E. Wilson is a Professor with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology. He received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from the Newark College of Engineering, the M.S. in engineering mechanics from New York University, and the Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute. He is a licensed professional engineer, and has been awarded fellowships by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Energy and National Science Foundation.
Dr. Wilson has published papers in a number of journals and transactions. Textbooks he has authored and co-authored are widely used in the United States and Canada. English language versions are also published in Britain, Taiwan, India, and the Philippines, and translations are published in Korea and Mexico.
Dr. Wilson served as a U.S. Air Force electronics and armament officer, and as an engineer and consultant for a number of companies. He is often called on to investigate functional and design problems in vehicles, machinery, and consumer products. He has investigated and given expert testimony on auto, truck, bus, and ambulance accidents, and accidents involving elevators, hydraulic presses, welds, playground equipment, garden equipment, and truck-mounted machinery.
J. Peter Sadler is a Professor with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Kentucky. He has previously held faculty positions at the State University of New York at Buffalo and the University of North Dakota. He received the B.S.M.E, M.S.M.E., and Ph.D. degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Dr. Sadler is a registered professional engineer and a member of many technical societies. He served as Editor for dynamics for the Journal of Mechanism and Machine Theory and Associate Editor of the Journal of Applied Mechanics and Robotics.
Dr. Sadler holds a U.S. patent related to predicting optimum machining coditions. His industrial projects and research include kinematics and dynamics, robotics, computer aided design, engineering optimization, and "lean" manufacturing.
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Waukee High School Vocal Music proudly Presents the 3rd Annual "Festival of Peace"
Waukee High School Vocal Music proudly presents the 3rd Annual "Festival of Peace" December 14 at 7 p.m. and December 15 at 2:30 p.m. The event features 9th Grade Chorus, 10th Chorale, Intermezzo, A Cappella, String Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Children's Chorus.
Families are invited to attend an evening of celebration and tranquility. This event is modeled after the "festival of choirs" at notable colleges such as St. Olaf, Luther and Concordia, all of which carry tremendous music programs. The concert will feature a combination of poetic readings and reflection, audience "carol" sing as well as musical interludes by our guest symphony string and brass ensembles.
The auditorium and commons of the high school will be decorated to reflect the seasonal nature of the musical presentation. There will be refreshments served during intermission compliments of the Vocal Music Boosters.
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At the briefing in Kyiv, September 9, the UN Special Rapporteur on Internally Displaced Persons Chaloka Beyani urged the Ukrainian government to establish a common strategy that could prevent internal displacement, to solve the problem of IDPs and to provide them with long-term solutions, according to a QHA correspondent.
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It's been more than 10 years since Kajal made her debut in films and she has acted in 50 films so far. Looking at her present status in the industry, things are only seeming to be better and better for the hotshot actress with big projects in Telugu and Tamil.
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General operating hours for the PAC building are 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
After-hours is defined as 6pm – 7am Mon to Fri, or weekends – during this time the building can only be accessed by 'Proxy Card' (i.d. card), or by prior arrangement. The building can be accessed 24 hours per day.
(Please note: only current Monash students are permitted to rehearse in the PAC.)
Please note: Music Auditorium (G36), Music Room One (G01), Music Room Two (G02), Music Room Three (G06), Percussion Room (G31), Room 226, Chamber Room 106a are on a 7am – 11pm schedule and are not accessible 24 hrs. Ensemble room 10 and Ensemble room 11 have 24hr access
To book practice rooms: G04, G05, G07, G08, G10, G11, G12, G40, G42, G43, G44, G45, G46, G47: Please go to https://monash.siso.co/som/
SiSo is the online booking system for practice rooms only. See the quick start guides on the wall in each practice room. or download instructions on how to use SiSo (PDF 11MB).
- Students cannot make bookings for other students – the booking must be for you;
- Regular bookings for teaching are pre-booked, the remaining times for students are available on a "first come first served" basis;
- Access is by Proxy Card entry for all PAC staff and students – Security staff will not provide access;
- Piano stools and benches are not to be moved without prior permission;
Due to teaching bookings, student bookings may be removed without notice.
For Music Auditorium (G36), Music Room One (G01), Music Room Two (G02), Music Room Three (G06), Percussion Room (G31), Ensemble Room 10 (G41), Ensemble Room 11 (G37a), Room 226 and Chamber Room 121:
Make a booking through the Resources Office – room 201. Please see Grace Chong. Bookings can also be made by calling 9905 1233 or emailing email@example.com.
- After hours use must be booked by 3.30pm on the day of the booking, and by 2.30pm on Friday for weekend bookings;
- Access for these rooms is by FOB, which must be collected from room 201 by 4.30pm on the day of the booking, and by 4.30pm on Friday for weekend bookings, FOB`s may also be obtained from PAC Resources/Technical Staff up until 8pm – Security staff will not provide access;
- Students cannot make bookings for other students – the booking must be for you;
- No more than six students allowed are in any room during after-hours periods;
- A maximum of three multiple bookings for these rooms can be made at any one time – further bookings can only be made after the original bookings expire (this rule may vary during exam preparation periods);
- More than three multiple bookings can only occur through prior arrangement with the relevant Coordinator;
- Music Room Two (G02) is only available to classical piano students.
- Percussion Room (G31) is only available to classical percussion students and for percussion/drum teaching.
- During examination periods, and the lead up to examination periods, access to the Auditorium may be heavily restricted.
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Use your Proxy Card (i.d. card) – see below.
- The computer lab is only available to Bachelor of Music students;
- Security will not provide access;
- It has a printer pay system. Instructions on how to credit your print account can be found at http://www.its.monash.edu.au/students/printing/credit.html;
- For any computer and printing problems contact the student IT helpdesk on 9903 2777;
- Copyright issues apply to the use of networked computers – see section on copyright.
- Occasionally, this room is used for classes. In that instance, the computer lab will be inaccessible.
Composition Lab (149)
Make a booking through the Resources Office – room 201. Please see Grace Chong.
These facilities are only available for coursework activity in Music Composition or post graduate studies. After hours use must be booked by 2.30pm on the day of the booking, and by 2.30pm Friday for weekend bookings.
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- Bookings which are not attended within 10 minutes of their start time are automatically forfeited (unless the person who made the booking contacts a Resources Officer beforehand);
- Students who regularly book rooms and do not use them, may lose access to facilities;
- Students should contact Security on arrival in the building, or they may be required to leave;
- Security is not authorised to provide access to facilities.