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- Engaging narration and story sounds support reading comprehension
- Following along in the book while listening to the story leads the way to independent reading
- Choosing a story to read is fun and rewarding
Your favorite early reader will love taking that first step from being read to, to reading on her or his own, with Phoenix International Publications' Thomas & Friends Electronic Me Reader Story Reader and 8-book Boxed Set. Choose a book, press the matching book and page buttons on the module, and hear the whole story, along with fun and surprising sounds! Playful music, rich sound effects, and hilarious illustrated stories featuring Thomas the Tank Engine and friends bring all of your favorite characters to life. For pre-readers, associating words with pictures and sounds builds sight-word recognition, and for children on the verge of independent reading, "books that read themselves" enable them to listen to a story, follow along in the book, and actively participate in the story . . . all on their own! The perfect gift for any Thomas fan (and beginning reader!) and a fun addition to any library, pick up a set and embark on an incredible adventure! Includes 8 hardcover books, standalone electronic pad that resembles an eReader, 18 sound buttons, 8 LEDs, 3 replaceable AAA batteries (included).
Features: Speaks phrases
Suggested Age: 3 Years and Up
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Educational Focus: Reading
Battery: 3 AAA Alkaline, Required, included
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Package arrived when promised, excellent value for product. I ordered this product as a Christmas gift for my Thomas-obsessed 3year old, so I can't comment fully on product quality too much yet, but seeing as he specifically wants "train books" this year, I know he will love it!see moreof the reviewer's review
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Anklelizard — 1 year ago
I purchased this for my 2-year-old for an upcoming car trip. He loves Thomas and really enjoys reading these books. He doesn't quite get how to properly pair the books with the meReader yet without help, but I'm sure with time he'll figure it out. I will say that the pictures on the reader don't exa...see moreof the reviewer's review
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Bob — 1 year ago
My grandson loves his eReader. He feels that he can read along with his Thomas books. The package arrived on time and as promised.see moreof the reviewer's review
Tomas the train reader
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After government's demonetisation move the real estate market has been hit with huge losses, as the investment declined by almost 50 per cent. But when the real estate sector was gaining, this market was again hit by a surgical strike by the government, that is the Real Estate Act, or better known as RERA. But the latest reports have shown that there around 1 lakh unsold apartments over the past in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), which takes the total unsold inventory to Rs 2.5 lakh crore.
According to a Financial Express report, the apartments which are unsold are priced between Rs 90-95 lakh, for which, seeing today's monetary conditions, there not many takers. There was anticipation that the prices of real estate will drop down following the RERA or Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, but people were disappointed with no relief in apartments prices.
Pankaj Kapoor, MD, Liases Foras told Financial Express, "At the current pace, it could take nearly five years to clear the unsold stock."
According to Liases Foras data, even small and medium-sized apartments up to 1,000 sq ft burn a hole in the buyer's pocket with the cost being Rs 13,000 per sq ft. Nonetheless, builders pushed property sales before RERA rollout and about 8,000 more properties were sold in FY17 than FY16.
But, with RERA expected to cut down on delays by bringing in more accountability, buyers are more inclined towards the more reasonably priced under-construction projects.
Previously, lengthy delays in completion of buildings used to drive people to buy apartments which were ready to move in. But, as RERA is supposed to cut down on delays, buyers might go for under-construction projects which are generally priced at a lower level.
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Today the Washington Spirit unveiled their new logo to the public after collaborating with freelancer Pete Schwadel.
"We collaborated for a few weeks with a great designer who offered his help, and the result was just too good to pass up," Washington Spirit General Manager Chris Hummer said.
Schwadel caught the attention of many NWSL fans, and now we know at least one team, when he posted his logo redesign ideas at the end of January.
Here is a little more information on the new logo design:
- Overall shape is meant to resemble torch burning with spirit.
- The 11 stars in the crown represent the players.
- The 12th star represents the fans, and is located in the belly of the design, where the fuel of the torch would be housed.
- Both "Washington" and "DC" were incorporated to connect the team to the District and the overall metro area of the nation's capital.
- The entire logo is wrapped in a banner of spirit to symbolize patriotism and to honor the flag in remembrance of all who have sacrificed to allow us all to enjoy the freedoms we have today.
- If you can use Twitter as a judge the response has been really positive.
Beautiful job on the @washspirit logo by @peteeee. Props to the Spirit & their FO for listening to fan's feedback & making a change #NWSL
— Chris Singer (@futboldaddy) January 30, 2013
@peteeee Sweet job on the @washspirit logo. You and the club really kicked it up a notch!
— Nicholas A. Kosar (@nakosar) January 30, 2013
FYI … Schwadel is the designer of the map we use on the NWSL Teams Page … however we'll need to get an updated version from him with the new logo.


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The Hamburg Street station is one of 33 stops on the Baltimore Light Rail. The station is located south of Camden Yards, adjacent to M&T Bank Stadium. The station did not exist when the light rail began operation in 1992. It was built in 1998 as an infill following the construction of the stadium. At that time, since portions of the light rail line had only one track, thereby forcing trains to run on a tight schedule, the stop was used only for stadium events and bypassed at all other times. But in 2005, when the south end of the light rail was double-tracked, the Hamburg Street stop was converted into full-time usage.The cost of constructing the Hamburg Street station was approximately $6 million, 20 times the average amount of a light rail stop. This was in part because of a pedestrian bridge that had to be constructed to allow access to the stadium.Nearby attractions M&T Bank Stadium Oriole Park at Camden Yards Horseshoe Casino Baltimore Cross Street Market Baltimore Greyhound terminalNeighborhoods served Federal Hill Pigtown Ridgely's Delight
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Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards was a non-profit sports museum in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, owned and operated by the Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum. It opened on May 14, 2005, with the daughter of celebrated baseball player Babe Ruth in attendance. After ten years of operation the museum closed abruptly on October 12, 2015 after failing to reach an agreement with the Maryland Stadium Authority for the continued use of Camden Station. The 22000sqft museum was adjacent to the main gate of Oriole Park at Camden Yards and has artifacts and interactive exhibits profiling Maryland's sports history. Exhibits included such area teams as the Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Colts, Maryland Terrapins, Baltimore Elite Giants, Baltimore Black Sox, and the Baltimore Blast.The museum was housed in the former Camden Station, originally constructed in 1857 by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) as its main passenger station in Baltimore. After being vacant since the 1980s, the depot's exterior was restored in the 1990s as part of the development of the Camden Yards Sports Complex. Later interior renovations and remodeling were made to accommodate the building's adaptive reuse as a sports museum. Geppi's Entertainment Museum, which opened in September 2006, is located on the upper level of the building, directly above Sports Legends at Camden Yards. The nearby Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum remains in existence as a separate museum on Emory Street, two and a half blocks from Camden Station.


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Violence against Park Police on the rise
By Erin Cox, The Baltimore Sun
July 4, 2013
In the years Officer Gary Hatch has patrolled the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, he's been kicked in the shins and pushed and has engaged in a fistfight that bloodied his nose. It's a record he laments. "I was involved in, like, six or seven really good fights last year," said Hatch, vice chairman of the U.S. Park Police Fraternal Order of Police. "I tased a guy twice. " Violence against Park Police, rangers and other employees at national parks, forests and wildlife refuges is on the rise, according to a group that represents federal workers . Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility found a 43 percent jump in violent incidents against Park Police in 2012.
Morrell Park police shooting victim refused to drop revolver, records say
By Justin Fenton, The Baltimore Sun
February 17, 2014
A man fatally shot by police in Morrell Park last week refused orders to drop a .357-caliber revolver, according to court records, telling officers, "You're going to have to shoot me. " The man, 22-year-old Bernard Lofton of Parkville, was shot by officers who had been called to the 1800 block of Spence St. for a report that two men wearing police tactical vests had entered an apartment. Homicide detectives continue to investigate the shooting, and the officers are on routine suspension with pay. The account is contained within charging documents for 30-year-old Brandon Smith, of Owings Mills, who police say was with Lofton and was found hiding in the apartment's bathroom after the shooting.
Silver Spring woman indicted in death of Park Police officer
August 29, 2002
GREENBELT - A federal grand jury indicted a Silver Spring woman yesterday on murder charges in the death of a U.S. Park Police officer who was struck and killed Aug. 10 at the scene of an earlier fatal accident on Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Jovada P. Welch, 20, was indicted on charges of second-degree murder and related traffic offenses, including driving under the influence. She was charged in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt because the victim, Hakim Farthing, was a federal officer and the incident occurred on federal land.
Man robbed at knifepoint in Brooklyn Park
By Nayana Davis, The Baltimore Sun
February 3, 2014
A man was robbed at knifepoint in Brooklyn Park Sunday afternoon, according to Anne Arundel County Police. A 56-year-old man was walking home from a grocery store in the 5300 block of Brookwood Road around 1:42 p.m. when a man ran up to him, waved a knife and demanded his wallet, police said. The robber fled the scene after the victim handed him the wallet. Officers arrested Elisha Jamal Ransome, 18, of the 2900 block of Crystal Palace Lane after canvassing the area for a suspect.
Takoma Park police officer admits to covering up unprovoked dog attacks
By Gail Gibson and Gail Gibson,SUN STAFF
November 7, 2000
A 24-year Takoma Park police department veteran admitted yesterday to helping cover up unprovoked attacks, one involving a Prince George's County police dog, on two homeless burglary suspects. Sgt. Dennis Bonn pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt to being an accessory after the fact in the 1995 incident. Bonn, who retired from the police force Nov. 1, also agreed to cooperate with related federal civil rights prosecutions. Two Prince George's County officers and a former Takoma Park officer face charges in the case.
P.G. law may taint criminal cases Mutual aid pact with park police called defective
By Jim Haner and Jim Haner,SUN STAFF
October 5, 1995
Convictions in more than 600 cases involving everything from drunken driving to murder are at risk because a flawed county law left police with no arrest power, a Prince George's County defense attorney charges.The claim by Suitland lawyer G. Richard Collins is now under review by a district court judge."Any jurisdiction that made the same mistake that was made here in P.G. County would have the same problem," Mr. Collins said. "You could have lawyers asking for all kinds of convictions to be overturned."
Mutual aid pact may put 600 convictions in jeopardy Court reviews claim that agreement with park police is flawed
By Jim Haner and Jim Haner,SUN STAFF
October 5, 1995
Convictions in more than 600 cases involving everything from drunken driving to murder are at risk because a flawed county law left police with no arrest power, a Prince George's County defense attorney charges.The claim by Suitland lawyer G. Richard Collins now is under review by a District Court judge."Any jurisdiction that made the same mistake that was made here in PG County would have the same problem," Mr. Collins said. "You could have lawyers asking for all kinds of convictions to be overturned."
Queries on Foster death FBI interviews White House staff
By New York Times News Service
August 1, 1993
WASHINGTON -- FBI agents interviewed White House staff members Thursday afternoon about a delay in the handling of a torn-up note written by Vincent W. Foster Jr., the White House aide who was found dead July 20, a Justice Department spokesman said yesterday.The FBI lent some agents to the U.S. Park Police to try to learn why the note, found Monday in Mr. Foster's briefcase by a colleague, was not given to the Park Police until Tuesday night, said Carl Stern, the spokesman.The Park Police are investigating the circumstances of Mr. Foster's death from a gunshot wound in a roadside park in suburban Virginia.
Driver dies in crash on Route 198
December 27, 1996
MARYLAND CITY -- A driver was killed yesterday when a vehicle left the northbound Baltimore-Washington Parkway near Route 198, entered the median strip, struck a bridge abutment and burst into flames, U.S. Park Police in Washington reported.Park Police said the driver, whose body was severely burned, was transported by an Anne Arundel County ambulance to Laurel Regional Hospital and pronounced dead on arrival shortly after the accident at 10 a.m.It was not immediately known if the victim was male or female.
Police name 3 women found slain Victims knew each other
By Kate Shatzkin and Kate Shatzkin,SUN STAFF
January 29, 1996
U.S. Park Police yesterday released the names of three young Washington women whose bodies were found at the edge of a wildlife refuge near Laurel, but continued to be tight-lipped about possible motives or suspects in the killings.The bodies of Tamika Black, 19, of Northwest Washington; Tanji Jackson, 21, of Northeast Washington; and Mishonn Chinn, 23, of Southeast Washington, were found about 4:30 a.m. Saturday by a motorist in a public road next to the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, a 13,000-acre tract in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties.
Climber arrested for allegedly killing friend with claw hammer in Md. park
By Nayana Davis, The Baltimore Sun
January 15, 2014
A Virginia rock climber was arrested on Jan. 8 after police accused him of killing a friend by striking him in the head with a claw hammer at a Maryland park in late December. David DiPaolo, 31, of Bristow, Va. faces a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of Geoffrey Farrar, 69, of Arlington, Va. U.S. Park Police said Farrar was found suffering major head trauma at around 2 p.m. Dec. 28 near a Potomac River tributary at the base of a rock face at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park in Bethesda.
Violence against Park Police on the rise
By Erin Cox, The Baltimore Sun
July 4, 2013
In the years Officer Gary Hatch has patrolled the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, he's been kicked in the shins and pushed and has engaged in a fistfight that bloodied his nose. It's a record he laments. "I was involved in, like, six or seven really good fights last year," said Hatch, vice chairman of the U.S. Park Police Fraternal Order of Police. "I tased a guy twice. " Violence against Park Police, rangers and other employees at national parks, forests and wildlife refuges is on the rise, according to a group that represents federal workers . Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility found a 43 percent jump in violent incidents against Park Police in 2012.
Park service says police furloughs no longer needed
By Matthew Hay Brown, The Baltimore Sun
June 11, 2013
The National Park Service has announced that it no longer needs to furlough U.S. Park Police. The announcement came after Park Police officers — who patrol the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and several sites in Maryland — had served three of 14 planned furlough days. The National Park Service said savings from those three unpaid days off, combined with other cost-cutting measures and a thorough review of the budget, have "significantly improved" the agency's financial situation and made it possible to end the furloughs for the rest of the fiscal year.
Assault rifles seized in drug raid north of Patterson Park
By Justin Fenton, The Baltimore Sun
May 23, 2013
Baltimore police seized three assault rifles and more than 7,000 rounds of ammunition in a drug raid on an East Baltimore house just north of Patterson Park. Francisco G. Milos, 29, reportedly told officers he had the weapons because he was "preparing for the war," according to charging documents. When one of the arresting officers, Sgt. Lennardo Bailey, asked him who was going to be part of the war, Milos did not reply, police say. The search warrant was executed on the home in the 100 block of N. Kenwood Ave. in the Baltimore-Linwood neighborhood at 9 p.m. Wednesday, the result of an investigation that included undercover purchases of marijuana from the location, police said.
One man killed, two injured in three city shootings
By Kevin Rector and Andrea F. Siegel, The Baltimore Sun
November 18, 2012
One man was killed and two were injured in three separate shootings in Baltimore on Sunday, according to city police. Officers responded about 3:38 p.m. to the 3000 block of Wolcott Avenue for a report of a shooting and found a man with at least one gunshot wound to the upper body, said Detective Jeremy Silbert, a police spokesman. The man was transported to an area hospital, where he died, Silbert said. Police had not released the man's name as of late Sunday. An investigation led police to believe the shooting occurred in the 3900 block of Woodhaven Avenue, on the edge of the Forest Park neighborhood in Northwest Baltimore.
Toddler expected to recover from gunshot wound
By Susan Reimer, The Baltimore Sun
August 12, 2012
A Hagerstown toddler is expected to recover from a gunshot wound to the chest suffered when a handgun he found in a parking lot discharged, family members said. Police said the 3-year-old boy, who was not identified, was playing with his 7-year-old sister Friday morning in a parking lot on West Franklin Street in Hagerstown when they found the gun, a .22-caliber Beretta, in the weeds. The gun fired and the young girl ran to alert her parents, police said. The boy was taken to Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, police said, adding that the extent of his injuries were not known.
Two teen-agers killed in crash after chase by police on Route 295
By Laura Barnhardt and Jackie Powder and Laura Barnhardt and Jackie Powder,SUN STAFF
March 8, 2002
Two teen-agers died in a fiery car crash on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway early yesterday after being chased for five miles by U.S. Park Police, authorities said. A 17-year-old passenger in the Dodge Neon survived the accident near Route 32, where the car sped out of control and hit a tree before igniting, police said. The crash closed the northbound lanes of the parkway between Routes 198 and 32 for five hours. The pursuit began about 3 a.m. near the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, police officials said.
3 of 4 juvenile escapees recaptured
By Katherine Richards and Gregory P. Kane and Katherine Richards and Gregory P. Kane,Sun Staff Writers
October 26, 1994
Three juvenile offenders who escaped from the District of Columbia's Oak Hill/Forest Haven youth detention complex near Laurel yesterday afternoon were recaptured within two hours, U.S. Park Police said, though another remained at large.It is unclear why the youths, whom Park Police said were from Oak Hill, the maximum-security part of the facility, were able to walk away from Forest Haven, which is minimum-security.U.S. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., criticized district officials for not acting in accordance with an early warning agreement to notify community officials about escapes.
Two men charged with drug possession in Brooklyn Park
By Mary Gail Hare, The Baltimore Sun
June 7, 2012
An Anne Arundel County police surveillance team has charged two men with drug possession in a Brooklyn Park neighborhood. Kevin Charles Brown, 32, of the 6000 block of Amberwood Court in the city's Frankford neighborhood, faces two counts of heroin possession and one count of intent to distribute. Dale Charles Edge, 30, of the 100 block of Lincoln Ave. in Glen Burnie, was charged with possession of heroin. Officers, responding to numerous residents' complaints of drug activity, set up surveillance Tuesday in the area near First Avenue and Ritchie Highway.
Fatal shooting Wednesday night in Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park
By Steve Kilar, The Baltimore Sun
February 29, 2012
A person was fatally shot Wednesday night in the 4700 block of Windsor Mill Road, in Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, police said. Police were notified of the shooting at 9:05 p.m. No other information, including the sex or age of the victim, was immediately available from police. firstname.lastname@example.com twitter.com/stevekilar
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This is one of the best books I have ever read. It is, basically, about the relationship between science and magic as exemplified in the relationship between Laurence and Patricia. As you might imagine, they are sometimes friends and sometimes enemies. There is humor in this book (for instance, ice cream as a reward for assasins?). The book also contains some philosophy, including some things that, even with my M. A. in philosophy, I am not sure where to go with it (for instance, "Life is often a choice between freedom on someone else's terms and slavery on your own terms" (or something like that)). One last thing: although I consider this a science fiction/fantasy book, you will find it in the general fiction section.
A modern era sci-fi book that is a lighthearted at times take on some not so lighthearted topics with a focus on the relationships of characters vs. attention to technological details and world building. If you could put the "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", "Lemony Snicket", and "Harry Potter" in a blender with a few dashes of romance and ecological disaster you might have something close to how this book reads.
The book at first reads like a young adult novel, then changes over to a progressively more "20's" something novel in terms of style, but I never found that an issue as it tracks with the character's ages.
Perfect summer time sci-fi reading that is a fun romp, but not thoughtless or without heart.
The beginning of this book feels like something straight from Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events. The middle and end change in tone and writing style almost completely. While there are some incredibly good lines and scenes and even characters in this novel, it felt like a first draft that needed a rewrite in order to make things flow better. Overall I enjoyed it, but some better editing would have helped me fall in love with it.
I loved this book. It is going on my short list of favorite reads this year. Refreshing, quirky and satisfying. It is the first book in a long-time that I wanted to start reading again when I reached the end.
An interesting concept that shows a lot of promise in its early chapters, but ultimately fails to materialize into anything substantial. This novel suffers from what I call "cutesy" style that, as someone mentioned previously, veers toward YA ground fairly rapidly.
As with a lot of stuff like this, feels like it was written specifically to get optioned and turned into a movie...which would allow some of the lackluster writing to be smoothed over with glitzy visuals.
There are some interesting ideas here, but nothing that felt important or innovative enough to go out of you way to read it. Nice cover design, though.
Charlie Jane Anders' debut novel, All the Birds in the Sky is great. The main characters start off as a couple of weird kids, one who talks to birds and another who builds a two-second time machine, and the story is about how they, well, interact is a clinical word, but it's an appropriate one. Each of them embodies a different way of looking at the world off-kilterly, one through nature-magic and the other through mad-science.
It's really good, but don't expect it to feel realistic. For the first third of the book I was unsure why this wasn't marketed as a more science-fictional Eleanor & Park. As kids there's an assassin sent to deal with them but he's not allowed to directly kill minors so he becomes their guidance counsellor and becomes really well-liked in that role. Then there's a time jump to adulthood and the fate of the world starts to become an issue (and it loses some of that YA romance feeling). Later in the book it feels much more like The Magicians, Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, Makers or Seveneves.
One issue might be its optimism in the face of the end of the world, like there's going to be an escape valve that we'll actually all be okay. I think it walked the line well, but your mileage may vary.
I enjoyed this book thoroughly. It was imaginative and exciting to read. I usually get bored half way through a book but this one definitely held my interest all the way through. If you're looking for a book that's "different" than this is one you should try out. I may even read for a second time at a later date.
One of the more imaginative books I've read. It covers different points in time and different world situations but you stay with Patricia and Laurence throughout the book. Patricia, when we meet her, can talk to birds. Laurence has invented a two second time machine and is fresh off running away from home to watch a rocket launch. Patricia ends up being quite magically inclined while Laurence's magic is his skill in the sciences. Both of their family lives are not overly healthy and that has its own effects on the pair of them.
As enjoyable as it is difficult to classify, this novel is full of big ideas, wittily and slyly presented. Childhood friends Patrician and Laurence travel different paths - one towards technology and one towards magic - but stay connected, and either might be responsible for destroying the world or saving it. Completely fresh and unique.
I can absolutely see humans reacting to global crises as the charatcters do in this book. Kind of scary.
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That's the definition of evil right there : not faking it like everybody else.
"I think that the most basic thing of ethics is being aware of how your actions affect others, and having an awareness of what they want and how they feel."
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|10-13-2005 12:31 AM 13 years ago
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rrElite Veteran
Mobile, Alabama
Well, I am tired of piece-mealing my Quick 46 ..... time to bite the bullet.I have had an interference problem with this machine since the day I bought it new. During spool-up or spool-down, the interference is most visible, but the interference is always present if the head is spinning. The interference manifests itself as a high speed twitch in ALL of the servos (I use JR8101 servos). Now, I am tired of having to deal with this and am going to bite the bullet and buy a COMPLETE set of ceramic hybrid bearings for this machine. Chuck at HHI and I have discussed this problem over the phone and exhausted all other possibilities. As soon as Chuck sends me bearing list, I will lookup all of the numbers for the ceramic hybrid equivalents and go broke ordering bearings. I don't like having to do this, but it seems like I don't have any choice (I have already replaced about half of the bearings in the machine due to self-destruction of the bearings). Has anyone else had this sort of problem with the Quick helicopters?
|10-13-2005 03:40 AM 13 years ago
|Post 2
Salem Oregon USA
Yes I have had this problem with my Quick 30 carbon pro and was only able to correct it after going to a pcm receiver . After that no more problems if you are using a pcm receiver you may have a battery dumping off or a problem in the receiver antenna check it for rubbing and scuffs. If you are using a after market stubby antenna check your solder joint also those rubber ducks for your transmitter try your normal antenna if you have ever seen the difference on a spectrum analyzer there is a large difference in signal levels.
|10-13-2005 04:42 AM 13 years ago
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rrElite Veteran
Mobile, Alabama
Tried all of these things ..... have narrowed the problem down to noisy bearings with Chuck's help. Getting ready to replace ALL of the bearings with ceramic hybrids to FINIALLY get rid of the problem. I have had this machine since last Christmas (my girlfriend bought it for me), and it has always had this problem. I have noticed that each time I replace a bearing, the problem diminishes slightly (the problem used to be REALLY BAD, but now it more of an annoyance). I could convert to PCM, but I have 7 helicopters on that particular radio (I have 11 nitros, and 4 electrics), so the conversion to PCM could be quite expensive (the bearing conversion will be cheaper). I think that most people will just mask the issue with PCM ..... I am more of a perfectionist ...... I want to find the problem and fix it !
Glad I'm not the only person who has had this issue !
|10-13-2005 02:54 PM 13 years ago
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Ontario, Canada
lJohn6,what do you mean about the spectrum analyzer: are you saying that the standard length antennas have much better reception that the whip antennas? MikeInMobile, is there a ceramic bearing package you can buy for this machine and if so, where do you get it ? I will soon be rebuilding my Acro-Star/Quick60 Pro. thanks John
|10-13-2005 04:04 PM 13 years ago
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rrElite Veteran
Mobile, Alabama
Boca does not have ANY bearing packages for the Quick helicopter line (I guess that theey are not that popular). I am still waiting on Chuck at HHI to send me a list of the bearings ...... once I receive the list, I will compile a order package using all ceramic bearings and order it. Mine is a Quick 46 carbon Pro, so the bearings will be different in the head, but all of the frame bearings and tail bearings should be the same.I also have a TSK Acrostar 60, but I have canibalized it for parts. If you contact Chuck at HHI, he can get you a complete list of bearings. Mike
|10-14-2005 01:06 AM 13 years ago
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Ontario, Canada
OK, thanks Mike !Actually, I'm only after the ones that I've had trouble with, mainly in the tail drive transmission. I replaced the pinion bearing with an SKF unit and it's been fine, ever since and as for the main shaft, I'm told the TSK supplied bearings are bullet proof. Cool that you also have an Acro star. I plan to do it the other way around, though; canibalizing the quick for the sake of the A-star. Anyway, I suppose it's still advantageous to have a list. I will e-mail him. Again, thanks. John
|10-14-2005 01:21 PM 13 years ago
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Ontario, Canada
Mike,it has been suggested to me that in the case of glitching, you're first priorty should be to make sure that the various parts are grounded to each other, that's there's consistent conductivity throughout the machine. If not, where the parts bolt together, you need to burnish off the anodizing and or resin to assure conductivity; an ohm meter is the best and easiest way to check. Hope this helps, John
|10-14-2005 04:31 PM 13 years ago
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rrElite Veteran
Mobile, Alabama
I used all non-anodized hardware when I built my Quick. I usually do not use the stock hardware when I build a kit. Instead, I use button head stainless steel fasteners. This ensures a solid unification of the conductivity plane in the machine. Chuck and I visited this issue while on the phone and immediately discounted it since it could not be an issue. At Chuck's request, I did ground the tail boom to the engine mount, but this did not make any difference.
|10-14-2005 07:30 PM 13 years ago
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Ontario, Canada
Ok, Mike,I just wanted you to know that some consider this conductivity problem a source for glitching; but, it seems you've already discounted it ... glad to know it. Good luck with your repair and bye for now, John
|10-15-2005 04:16 AM 13 years ago
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Salem Oregon USA
Hey Mike
|10-15-2005 04:37 AM 13 years ago
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rrElite Veteran
Mobile, Alabama
Stainless steel screws torqued down to 10 foot pounds DO NOT vibrate (Yes, I use a torque wrench on all of the screws on my machines). Using a PCM receiver just masks the problem ..... it does not solve it. I have 10 other carbon fiber framed helicopters, all using the EXACT same setup, and NONE of them have this problem ......... Sorry to be so animate about this, but I do not believe in masking problems .... I would rather fix the root cause of the problem. You seem to discount the fact that the resonance pattern (notice that I did NOT say glitching) is most apparent during spool-up and spool-down. This is the time that places the highest loads on rotating components. As far as the antanna, I am using a power antenna which is basically a full length antenna wrapped around a glass core. It is common knowledge that chinese bearings are cr*p! I believe that using ceramic hybrid bearings on all stressed rotating components WILL solve the problem (I have ordered the bearings). I have seen this problem on other machines and the problem has ALWAYS been bearing related.
|10-15-2005 04:39 AM 13 years ago
|Post 12
Salem Oregon USA
One more thing the reason a pcm does not have the glitches a fm ppm reciever is the filters a pcm filters out all none ditgital signals and a fm receiver filters most but can't make as good of distiction so more glitching kind of the like difference between data streams and voice
|10-15-2005 05:48 AM 13 years ago
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rrElite Veteran
Mobile, Alabama
The reason that PCM receivers eliminate glitching is that the data transmission is a digital stream of data that is checksummed. If an error is encountered during reception (the checksum is incorrect), then the entire transmission is discarded and the receiver waits for the next packet. It has nothing at to do with filters, just simple computer checksumming.A fm receiver waits for the "shelf" of the PPM window. If the "shelf" is not received, nothing happens. Once the "shelf" is received, the receiver waits for the "shelf" to die. This is the basis of PPM modulation. The servo's position is directly proportional to the delay between the beginning and end of the received "shelf". The problem with bearing noise is that it covers an extremely wide spectrum (10Khz - 2.4 Ghz). If you claculate all of the harmonics in this range, reception will be distorted. When using PCM, all of the "bad" packets are discarded by the receiver. When the packet is discarded, the servo does not change position. If no valid packets are received for a fixed amount of time (the time is set by the manufacturer of the receiver), the receiver will enter "fail-safe" and set the sers(s) to preset position(s). Because of the simplicity of the PPM system, it is very easy to fool the receiver into thinking that a new "shelf" has arrived. The receiver will then start the positioning algorithm. A PPM receiver will find more problems than a PCM receiver, but using a PCM receiver to mask a problem with the helicopter is not a safe thing to do ! Remember, these machine are capable of cutting someone's head off if you lose control ..... do you really want to take that chance ?
|10-15-2005 03:00 PM 13 years ago
|Post 14
Ontario, Canada
I agree with all that Mike has said here. It's my belief, also, that using a PCM receiver to resolve a glitching problem simply masks the problem.My question and wonder has been: if you already have a pcm receiver, how do you know if you have a glitching problem, given it masks the problem? Is there a way to check? thanks, John
|10-15-2005 03:07 PM 13 years ago
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rrElite Veteran
Mobile, Alabama
Unfortunately, there is no way to see how may packets are rejected by the PCM receiver unless the receiver enters the fail-safe condition. Typically, the receiver will enter fail-safe after about 15 seconds of total packet loss. Any properly received packet during this time will "reset" the fail-safe clock. This is why I always use a FM receiver when I setup and trim a helicopter, even if the machine will have a PCM receiver permamently installed later. This allows me to resolve any interference issues while they are visible, therby creating a safer machine.
|10-15-2005 03:15 PM 13 years ago
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Coopersburg, PA
I sent you the bearing list 3 days ago please check you emails. I can tell you clearly that the problem is either the main shaft or starter shaft bearing block bearings..Your pinion gear is most likely is spinning in the start shaft bearing block......If you check those possibilities & find nothing wrong check the counter gear bearing but I doubt the problem is there....You must pull the machine BB block out to check... Please let me know& I will send you the bearing to replace just so we know....Please also remember that cermic ball are not as strong as the stainless ball that they are not the total answer... I will look for your reply....Irwin
|10-15-2005 03:37 PM 13 years ago
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rrElite Veteran
Mobile, Alabama
I currently have complete set of bearings ordered from Boca Bearing. They should arrive next Friday. Once they arrive, I will check each bearing as I remove it using a lathe and sensing loop to find out which bearing(s) are generating the noise.Thanks for the list as it would have taken me some time to compile it.
|10-19-2005 12:52 AM 13 years ago
|Post 18
rrElite Veteran
Mobile, Alabama
Found the source of the interference. There is a raised ridge on the inside of the lower bearing block. This ridge contacts the sheild of the lower bearing. When the helicopter loads-up, the ridge is forced into the sheild, causing electrical interference. I found the issue by inspecting the sheilds of all of the bearings and found a long deep score in the sheild of the lower bearing. Upon closer inspection of the bearing block, I found the source of the damage to the bearing face ...... a ridge of metal that was never machined off during manufacture. Well, at least I have ceramic hybrids in the machine now, so I won't have to deal with bearing failure any time soon.By the way Irwin, ceramic is much harder than steel (surface rigidity), this is why bearings can be made from the material. During a crash, the ceramic bearings are subject to fracture, but this is VERY easy to detect (the thing won't turn without grinding)., but under normal or extreme flight loads, they will never crack or fracture.
|11-04-2005 08:50 AM 13 years ago
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|11-04-2005 01:56 PM 13 years ago
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rrElite Veteran
Mobile, Alabama
The bearings were the problem ...... all is fine now !
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A day in a suburban Maryland hospital costs an average of $184, double what it was five years ago.
At the same time, a typical type of non-group health insurance coverage supplied by Blue Cross-Blue Shield will soon cost subscribers in Prince George's and Montgomery counties $71.40 a month, compared to a monthly rate of $29.43 five years ago.
Rising costs like these, health specialists say, are partly due to overexpansion of hospitals, sophisticated medical equipment and health services. One way to curb the overexpansion, they add, is planning - planning that would look at existing medical facilibefore building more.
Suburban Maryland has taken a step toward regional planning that would look beyond its own borders by signing an agreement with two neing jurisdictions to prevent unnecessary duplication of hospitals and other health services.
The health systems agencies of Montgomery County and Southern Maryland, which encompasses Prince George's, Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's Counties, recently signed the agreement with the District government and a sister health planning group in Northern Virginia.
The two agencies are federally mandated health planning groups that review medical project proposals costing more than $100,000 and advise state health official on whether they are needed in their jurisdictions.
The agreement calls for all the health planning groups to join forces to combat overexpansion of health facilities throughout metropolitan Washington. Blue Cross officials call the regional planning approach "the only alternative to enormous waste and expense."
"The agreement will be an effective vehicle to develop common policies toward health care growth in the whole region," said Haneed Naz, director of the Montgomery County health systems agency. "It is a mechanism to coordinate common issues and problems and try to solve them."
The health planning groups will continue to make decisions concerning health care growth in their own jurisdictions.
But representatives from each of the agencies, according to the agreement, will exchange reports and views and invite each other to sit as non-voting members when the organizations examine new requests for medical buildings and equipment.
"The agreement also calls for periodic meetings among representatives of the agencies," said Dean Montgomery, director of the Northern Virginia health systems agency. "But we will probably try to set up monthly meetings to keep up a strong crosscurrent of information."
Currently there is no formal exchange of information or coordinated effort among the area's health planning agencies to control the growth of new hospitals, sophisticated medical equipment of expensive services in the region.
Blue Cross analysts project that at the present rate of construction, the metropolitan area will have more than 1,170 unneeded hospital beds by 1980, which will cost more than $70 million a year to maintain. Blue Cross maintains that the time for regional efforts to control health care overexpansion and the consequent higher costs is long overdue.
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As the name suggests, "irregular" galaxies are those which have no specific form, and so the group contains a very diverse selection of objects. In fact, there are two types of irregular galaxy. Type I's are usually single galaxies of peculiar appearance. They contain a large fraction of young stars, and show the luminous nebulae which are also visible in spiral galaxies. Type II irregulars include the group known as interacting or disrupting galaxies, in which the strange appearance is due to two or more galaxies colliding, merging or otherwise interacting gravitationally. Type II's appear to contain a large amount of dust.
Type I Irregulars
In the light of the name "irregular", it is perhaps surprising that some systematic structure is observed in the type I galaxies. In fact, they are most closely related to spirals, and this is a relation which is alluded to in the presence of disks and bulges like their more orderly counterparts. However, it is here that the similarity ends, since the disks of irregular galaxies certainly show no sign of the spiral structure, and the galactic bulges are not even located at the centre of the object ("centre" in this case being a somewhat loose definition !). Examination of the type I irregular galaxy NGC 55 shown above, and imaged by the Anglo-Australian Observatory, clearly shows the presence of a galactic bulge, to the right of "centre". Although it bears little resemblance to the image of the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) at the top of this page, the two galaxies are somewhat similar. The similarity is not immediately apparent, because we see the LMC from what may be regarded as a "face on" perspective, whereas NGC 55 is seen edgeways-on. Also visible in this image are dark patches (dust lanes) and light "spots", which are luminous nebulae.
These galaxies may in some ways be regarded as "primitive". They are relatively poor in "heavy" elements (i.e. elements higher up the periodic table than Helium). In contrast, galaxies like the Milky Way are rich in these elements, which have been manufactured by stars in a process called nucleosynthesis (see the section on stellar evolution. Irregulars are also very rich in clouds of hydrogen (which form the luminous nebulae when heated by nearby stars).
Type II irregulars: galaxies in trouble
Type II irregular galaxies are remarkable, and often very spectacular, objects. They can be formed by several mechanisms, and one of the most common is a gravitational interaction with another nearby galaxy.
The idea of collisions between galaxies might at first seem unlikely. In general, galaxies are widely scattered, and there exists so much space between one and the next, that only one collision would occur in around 100 times the age of the universe, so that we would not expect to see any of these objects. However, it must be remembered that galaxies often exist in clusters, where the average spacing between cluster members is much smaller. In these circumstances, collisions are far more likely - so we have a mechanism for creating the amazing objects that we see through our telescopes.
Before examining some real examples of such objects, we can look at simulations which astronomers have constructed using very powerful computers. These simulations try to work out the effect on stars in one galaxy when another passes close by, and the results are very interesting. In the above simulation, astronomers have modelled two galaxies of equal mass, in collision. The various shapes which are formed are remarkably similar in appearance to some of the type II irregular galaxies observed in reality.
Another remarkable feature of this simulation is that it shows regions where star formation is triggered by the compression of gas in the objects. Look out especially for the regions which are coloured in red; these signify high rates of new star formation, whilst bluer areas are less intense. (This research was carried out by Chris Mihos and Lars Hernquist of University College, Santa Cruz). The time period from beginning to end of the simulation represents a total timespan of around 1.5 billion years.
One of the most well known of these interacting galaxies is called the antennae because of its distinctive appearance. The image on the left was taken by Richard Bright and has been subsequently enhanced to show the antennae more clearly. This object is made up of two "NGC" (New General Catalogue) galaxies: NGC 4038 and NGC 4039. You may notice that it bears a striking resemblance to some of the stages presented in the simulation given above. The scale of this image is staggering: the distance between the centres of the two cores is approximately 65200 light years, and yet the tips of the antennae (which actually extend beyond the edge of this image are separated by some 500,000 light years. There are many regions of star formation occurring in this object, especially in the core, which has been imaged by the AAO and is shown on here.
Another example of this type of galaxy is M82, a galaxy which displays all the hallmarks of an interaction with a neighbouring object (in this case, M81 at the bottom of the image). Dark lanes of dust are visible, and the blue colour is characteristic of a fairly recent and prodigious episode of star formation (a so-called starburst). M82 is also a very strong radio source.
Both of these images are reproduced courtesy of the SEDS archive.
In its typical, spectacular way, the Hubble Space Telescope imaged a very unusual galaxy known as the Cartwheel (left, courtesy of STScI / NASA). This is another result of the collision of galaxies; in this case, a small galaxy (which may be one of the objects on the right of the ring) passed through the middle of the main galaxy (which is thought to have been a spiral), causing gas and dust to be compressed. This "wave" then moved towards the outside edge of the galaxy, leaving behind it newly formed stars. It is estimated that billions of stars were created in this collision. You can find out more about this object by reading the original press release (see link to Hubble news centre on the links page).
Another well known example of an interacting galaxy is the Whirlpool, or M51, which is shown here on the left (SEDS archive). M51 is of great historical interest, since it was observed by Lord Rosse through his 72" reflecting telescope at Birr Castle in Ireland, in 1845; this was the first time that a spiral character had ever been detected in the "nebulae" as they were called at the time. The object is approximately 37 million light years distant.
M51 is in fact made up of 2 galaxies as this image clearly illustrates. The large, face on spiral is NGC 5194, estimated to have a mass of some 100,000,000,000 solar masses. The smaller galaxy (appearing as a bright patch directly above the main object) is NGC 5195; this galaxy seems to be developing into a spiral structure, although the shape is very difficult to detect, and at present it is more properly classified as an irregular on the basis of its appearance. In fact, studies have shown that if two uniform disk galaxies (i.e. with no spiral shape) are in collision, spiral structures do develop; it is therefore possible that the spiral structure of the larger galaxy exists as a direct consequence of this event.
Also clearly visible on the image is the bar of material connecting the component galaxies; dark lanes of dust are visible where this bar connects with the smaller galaxy, and areas of recent star formation adorn the analogous site in the main object. This bar consists of stars, dust and gas - material drawn off the galaxies by their gravitational interaction.
Bear in mind that our own galaxy is itself subject to gravitational interactions with nearby objects, although this interaction is far less powerful than it is in the cases discussed on the page. The Milky Way has two "satellite" galaxies, called the large and small Magellanic clouds. These galaxies are themselves irregulars, and are very spectacular naked eye sights for observers in the southern hemisphere, appearing as bright patches in the milky way as it runs through the sky. The largest of the clouds (the LMC) has a mass estimated at one twentieth of the Milky Way's. The average distance between the Milky Way and these clouds is roughly four times the diameter of the Milky Way itself, and it is this small separation which causes the systems to interact. This interaction results in a connecting stream of gas running from the clouds to our own galaxy; this stream is detected by astronomers observing at radio wavelengths. Whilst nowhere near as dramatic as the bar seen in images of the Whirlpool galaxy above, this is an analogous structure.


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This study measures higher education activity in America's largest metropolitan areas.
The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) defines metropolitan areas according to published standards that are applied to U.S. Census Bureau data. The general concept of a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is that of at least one large urbanized center together with surrounding counties having a high degree of economic and social integration with that urban core, as measured by commuting ties. MSAs are relevant units of analysis because of their importance as population centers and engines of national and regional economic life.
If specified criteria are met, a metropolitan statistical area containing a single core with a population of 2.5 million or more may be subdivided to form smaller groupings of counties referred to as Metropolitan Divisions (MD). While MDs are subdivisions of larger MSAs, they often function as distinct social, economic, and cultural areas within the larger regions and retain their separate statistical identities. Thus, OMB suggests "Data users and analysts interested in demographic and economic patterns, trends, and processes within large Metropolitan Statistical Areas should consider data for specific Metropolitan Divisions when conducting analyses." Accordingly, for purposes of this study, where an MSA is comprised of Metropolitan Divisions, the unit of measure is the MD, as noted in the tables.
This study is based on the MSAs and MDs as defined by OMB in December 2005 using December 2000 standards, Census 2000 data and subsequent population estimates. All metro area data used in this study for years prior to 2005 is based on these 2005 MSA and MD definitions. Mapping all data to the 2005 definitions ensures comparability over the time period studied.
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This study covers the period 1989 to 2005. Inconsistent data reporting by some higher education sectors makes trend analysis prior to 1989 difficult. 2005 was the latest IPEDS information (adjudicated by the Department of Education) available as of spring 2007, when data analysis for this project began. Data from 1994 and 1999 was included in the analysis to verify trends but is not presented in the report because of space considerations.
The years used in this report, 1989 and 2005, represent when the IPEDS data was collected. Data for enrollment and faculty and staff are for the fall of the year referenced; data for degrees (called completions under IPEDS) is for the most recently completed academic year; and data for finances is for the most recently completed fiscal year. The time periods presented in each table of the report are indicated in the notes to that table.
The two expenditure tables in the report present only FY 2004-05 data because significant changes in accounting standards and data collection formats over time make accurate comparisons to prior years difficult. It is possible, however, to adjust for these changes when analyzing revenues from certain sources (such as the federal government) to obtain comparable data for the period studied.
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The study includes data from a total of 1,863 institutions located in the 50 MSAs in any of the years under review. This number includes institutions that opened, closed or had a change in student aid eligibility during the period 1989 to 2005, or which may have failed to file one or more IPEDS forms in a given year. Therefore, the number of institutions included across different years of the study and across categories of data may vary. In 2005, enrollment and degree data in the report includes 1,640 institutions, revenue data includes 1,554 institutions, expenditure data includes 1,177 institutions and staffing data includes 1,468 institutions. Four institutions were removed from the study because they were determined to be online-only or substantially online, and inclusion of their data skewed the rankings.
Data for the Atlanta MSA includes 62 colleges, universities and institutions of higher education during the years reviewed. This number includes institutions that opened, closed or had a change in student aid eligibility during the period 1989 to 2005, or that may have failed to file one or more IPEDS forms in a given year. Therefore, the number of institutions represented across different years of the study and across categories of data may vary. In 2005, enrollment and degree data in the report includes 57 institutions, revenue data includes 56 institutions, expenditure data includes 36 institutions, and staffing data includes 53 institutions. The University of Georgia and Brenau University, located contiguous to the Atlanta MSA, are included in the data as members of the Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education (ARCHE).
Full-Time-Equivalent (FTE) enrollment data is used in this study because it allows accurate comparisons by equating part-time enrollment to full-time. The formula for this calculation is: 1/3 the number of part-time students + the number of full-time students = FTE enrollment. Prior to 1990, enrollment by race was reported only during even-numbered years; so, for this study, 1990 enrollment participation rates were used to estimate 1989 enrollment by race. "Students of color" enrollment includes African American, Hispanic, Asian / Pacific Islander and American Indian / Alaskan Native.
Degree data reported in this study reflects degrees awarded at the bachelor's level and higher, including master's, doctoral, and professional degrees. All degrees are reported at the two-digit level based on the Department of Education's Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) codes and conform to the CIP-2000 standard. Degree categories reported using earlier CIP classifications are mapped to the 2000 standards. Some degree category titles in the report are abbreviated from those used in CIP because of space limitations. Beginning in 1999, IPEDS introduced a first-professional certification degree category, which for this study is included in the professional category.
Expenditure data reflects spending by higher education institutions and related units, as reported to IPEDS using federal or government accounting board standards (depending on whether institutions are public or private). Total expenditures were compiled by summing individual expenditure components: instruction, research, public service, academic support, library, student services, institutional support, operations and maintenance, scholarships and fellowships (net of discounts and allowances), auxiliary enterprises, hospitals, independent operations, interest, depreciation, non-operating expenditures and component unit expenditures (net of amounts paid to institutions).
The table showing Federal appropriations, grants and contracts includes funds received by higher education institutions from the U.S. government as reported using accounting board standards (including Pell grants at most institutions).
The table showing faculty and staff includes all employees of the institutions. However, staff associated solely with a hospital, even if the hospital is part of an institution, are not included in IPEDS reporting unless their jobs are related to education. Also excluded are student workers, unless their jobs are primarily in instruction or research.
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The Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education (ARCHE) published this report in May 2008.
Because of differences in MSA definitions and institutional cohorts, and the use of more recent data, information in this study is not comparable to that presented in ARCHE's previous MSA reports (released in 1999, 2001 and 2003).
The failure of any institution of higher education to file complete and accurate IPEDS surveys with the U.S. Department of Education may affect the ranking of the metropolitan area in which that institution is located.
The data presented in this report was compiled and analyzed by Human Capital Research Corporation, a privately held firm that provides research and analysis in higher education operations, educational productivity, enrollment management, workforce development and public policy.
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