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Summer Showcase camps
Lehigh Valley Showcase for Rising JUNIORS (2015s), July 24–26. This showcase camp is designed to provide rising/repeating high school juniors from all over the country with advance skill development in a highly competitive tournament style-playing environment. The showcase will also enable the athletes to display their skill in front of college coaches from Division I, II, and III teams. These coaches will be invited to act as instructors as well as recruiters. Off the fields athletes will take part in strength and speed training clinics (results will be available to take home after camp), recruiting and academic seminars, and a leadership character-building seminar.
Camp Details: • Dates: July 24th- 26th, 2013; * For student-athletes going into 11th grade (high school class of 2015); • 150 players cap to maximize exposure; • Staying in LEHIGH University dorms, using their athletic facilities on GOODMAN CAMPUS; • Camp reversible printed with Lehigh Valley Showcase; • Camp Tee Shirt; • Subscription to INSIDE LACROSSE magazine; • MEALS INCLUDED.
VISIT – http://www.lehighlacrosse.com/camps/ FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER
Lehigh Valley Showcase for Rising sophomores (2016s), July 24th – 26th. This showcase camp is designed to provide rising/repeating high school sophomores from all over the country with advance skill development in a highly competitive tournament style-playing environment. The showcase will also enable the athletes to display their skill in front of college coaches from Division I, II, and III teams. These coaches will be invited to act as instructors as well as recruiters. Off the fields athletes will take part in strength and speed training clinics (results will be available to take home after camp), recruiting and academic seminars, and a leadership character-building seminar.
Camp Details: • Dates: July 24th- 26th, 2013; • For student-athletes going into 10th grade; • 150 players cap to maximize exposure; • Stay in LEHIGH University dorms, use their Athletic facilities on GOODMAN CAMPUS; • Camp reversible printed with Lehigh Valley Showcase
• Camp Tee shirt; • Subscription to INSIDE LACROSSE magazine; • MEALS INCLUDED!
• Click here for MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER
August 4: "Last Chance Showcase" at St. Joseph's University, Grades 9 through 11 (Class of 2014-16), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Price: $115. Description: The Last Chance Showcase is an opportunity to for high school players to get one final look before the end of the summer recruiting period. With the NCAA recruiting quiet period beginning the day after camp, this is literally your "Last Chance" to be seen before summer recruiting screeches to a halt. This event is designed for elite players who have a specific interest in SJU, or simply those who simply want to get in front of college coaches one more time before the end of the season. The camp will be staffed entirely with DI, DII and DIII coaches who are looking for one more glimpse of high school talent before the start of the school year.
Summer Skills Camps
American Indoor Lacrosse Association (AILA): Groundbreaking summer camp experience. AILA is presenting summer camps with both INDOOR and OUTDOOR training! Camps are designed for U11, U13 and U15 players.
In|Crosse is AILA's proprietary platform that leverages the integration and convergence of indoor lacrosse with the field game. Developed by Johnny Mouradian, AILA's President and Philadelphia Wing's GM/Head Coach, In|Crosse begins with learning the bio mechanics, principles and tactics of indoor lacrosse. In|Crosse blends the two versions of the game into a curriculum that, when dedicated to, will build a supremely skilled lacrosse player with a high lacrosse IQ. Through this combined field play, a player's agility, field visibility, spacing, tactics, endurance and overall skills are heightened and strengthened which provides an accelerated player development platform.
Dates and Locations:
Feasterville, PA @ The SportsPlex July 9th – 12th
Voorhees, NJ @ Virtua Center July 23rd – 26th
Bryn Athyn College Day Camp August 5th – 8th
Pittman, NJ @ Total Turf August 12th – 15th
For registration and specific camp information please go to www.ailacrosse.net
Trashcan Lacrosse Summer Camps: For Boys Ages 8-14. What makes our curriculum innovative and unique is our ability to incorporate fun games and skill development into simple to understand lacrosse drills. We have learned that if the kids have fun they put more energy and focus into the drills. That is the NXTsports recipe for success along with passionate coaches. REGISTER HERE More Information Visit TrashcanLacrosse.com or contact Dylan Brown, Director of Programming, NXTsports.
Camp Dates & Locations:
Trashcan Lacrosse Camp at United Sports, Downingtown, PA-Week 1: July 8-12,Week 2: July 29-Aug 2
Trashcan Lacrosse Camp at The Westtown School, West Chester, PA- July 22-26
John Nostrant 2013 Summer Lacrosse Day Camps. All Camps run from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, for boys in grades Kindergarten – rising 8th grade. Winner of the Main Line's "Best Lacrosse Camp Award."
Session 3: July 8-11, 2013 @ The Haverford School
Session 1 Cost: $375.00 – Full Price; Session 2 & 3 Cost: $350 – Full Price
Deposit: $125.00 is non-refundable.
Camp features: Top Instruction, Team Concepts, Top Environment and Fun
Click Here for more info and registration. For more info, e-mail coach Nostrant at email@example.com
Black Bear Lacrosse camps, for boys aged 5 to 15, Black Bear's dedicated staff of seasoned coaches take a personal interest in advancing the fastest game on two feet. In addition to its fundamentals program, which is designed to introduce the game to beginning and intermediate players, Black Bear camps provide advanced technique and training for experienced players. Black Bear campers enjoy daily scrimmages, position specific instruction, contests, and daily personal interaction with top teaching coaches. Players of all abilities and experience are welcome and will greatly benefit from our structured, time-tested program. Campers are grouped according to age and ability. We teach players the proper technique and fundamentals and develop their skills and lacrosse IQ.
Click here for boys' registration
Summer Camp Schedule:
Avalon, NJ, July 1-5, Boys and Girls
Ocean City, NJ, July 8-12, Boys Only
West Chester, Pa, July 8-12, Boys Only
Phoenixville, PA, July 15-19, Boys Only
Stone Harbor, NJ, July 22-26, Boys and Girls
Ocean City, July 29 – August 2, Boys Only
Stone Harbor, NJ, August 5-9, Boys and Girls
Avalon, NJ, August 12-16, Boys and Girls
GameBreaker Lacrosse Co-Ed Day and Overnight Lacrosse Camps. The camps feature top notch coaches from the area for girls and boys lacrosse players of all ages and levels of play. All boys' camps feature coach Philly Wings All-Star and Shipley assistant coach Kevin Crowley, an NCAA All-American and NLL and MLL star as well as a member of Team Canada. Girls' camps will be directed by Shipley varsity girls' head coach Katelyn Martin and her staff and the boys camps will be run by Shipley boys' varsity coach Mark Duncan and Crowley. Features: * group and team discounts available, * specialty goalie/shooting clinics, * Lots of giveaways and prizes, * Teaching and Stick work in the mornings and afternoon games
The Shipley School- 2 Field Turf Fields
Co-Ed Day Camp- July 15-18 9a-3p
Goalie/Shooting Clinic- Friday July 19 9a-12p
North Branch Park, Chalfont , PA – Co–Ed Day Camp 9a-3p
July 8- July 11
Kiski Prep- Pittsburgh Area PA, Co–Ed Overnight and Day Camp
July 22-25
The Phelps School – Co–Ed Overnight and Day Camp
July 29- Aug 1 – Special Guest – NCAA and MLL All-Star Goalie – Greg Cattrano from Warrior/Brine Lacrosse; Warrior Giveaways
Visit: http://www.laxcamps.com/camps/campLocation.html#pa. For more information call (800) 944-7112
Penn State Lacrosse camps, Freshman & Lacrosse Goalie Camp, July 1-4; Instructional Camp, July 1-4; The Nittany Lion Boys Lacrosse Freshman/Sophomore Elite Camp is open to students who are entering grades 9-10 during the fall of 2013. The Nittany Lion Boys Lacrosse Goalie and Instructional Camps are open to students ages 8-18.
About the Freshman/Sophomore Elite Camp: Aa two-day competitive camp which will focus on advanced skill development and team play concepts for more advanced skill players who are serious about raising their skills in preparation for playing at the collegiate level. Fee: $215 resident fee (includes instruction, housing, meals, camp shirt) This is a resident camp only. Meals: Dinner on the first day to lunch on the last day
About the Lacrosse Goalie Camp: Designed to provide goalies with the use of specialized drills and individual instruction sessions to enhance skill development in the cage. Solid instruction will focus on strategies to help goalies further refine their skills in game-like situations. Goalies will also participate in all games and several drills during the Penn State Instructional Camp. Instructors in the past have been Penn State alumni and current MLL All-Stars, Long Island Lizard Drew Adams ('09) and Chesapeake Bayhawk Chris Garrity ('03). Who: Students ages 8-18
Fees: •$510 resident fee (includes instruction, housing, meals, camp shirt); •$425 commuter fee (includes instruction, all meals, camp shirt) Meals: Dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day
About the Lacrosse Instructional Camp: The Lacrosse Instructional Camp will include stick-work practices, games and solid instruction that will focus on offensive and defensive strategies to help the players further refine their skills. Individual-help sessions and extra scrimmages under the lights will also be held. Who: Students ages 8-18. Fees: $510 resident fee (includes instruction, housing, meals, camp shirt); $425 commuter fee (includes instruction, all meals, camp shirt). Meals: Dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day. For more info and to register, click here.
Be Your Best Co-ed Summer Lacrosse Camp, at Wissahickon Middle School, grades K-8, Session 2 July 8-12, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm, Register online or by mail Directed by Dave Sowers and a team of top notch coaches. Be Your Best Lacrosse Camp's number one goal is to make each camper a better lacrosse player while having fun learning the game. The Camp believes the best way to achieve this goal is to have excellent staff-camper interaction while teaching the game. There will be a good mix of instruction, drills and contests with the numerous team games each camper will play! Directors are Dave Sowers and Jennifer Deitch. Click here to register.
HEADstrong Lacrosse Summer Camp Series, for boys aged 8 to 15
Camp II- July 15-18, 2013 at Pleasant Valley School, Mullica Hill, NJ
Camp III- July 22-25, 2013 at Cardinal O'Hara High School, Springfield, PA
Click here to register
These camps will focus on building skill development, leadership, character and confidence in athletes ranging from youth to high school level. Proceeds from the camps will allow the HEADstrong Foundation™ to strengthen its commitment to serving those affected by blood cancers and those working towards eliminating it. Players will receive a HEADstrong Lax Tank and Laces. Players will also have the chance to win amazing prizes from Warrior and Brine. Infusing the core values of the HEADstrong Foundation, camp organizers Michael Colleluori and Brian Neary have created an amazing camp experience for lacrosse players looking to elevate their level of play. Pairing lacrosse instruction with life skills and service, the organization hopes to share HEADstrong Founder Nicholas "HEAD" Colleluori's vision of empowering athletes to make a difference in their communities. Players will learn the fundamental aspects of dodging, passing, catching, shooting, individual defense, goalie play and face-off technique. In addition, players will learn team skills such as team offense, team defense, riding, clearing and transition play.HEADstrong Lacrosse Camps™ will provide a forum for collegiate athletes to share the most current knowledge of the game and will feature world-class instruction from former collegiate athletes, professional athletes, college coaches and blood cancer survivors who share their life experiences, triumphs and hurdles.
Skillz & Drillz Campby Lafayette men's lacrosse camp is a designed program for high school athletes to experience what it is like to be a Division 1 athlete.
Dates: July 1st to July 2nd. Ages: High School Rising Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, and CURRENT SENIORS ONLY; Open to any and all participants. Campers: ONLY 100 SPOTS OPEN. Positions: Open to ALL positions
Format: Overnight Camp including meals, Dorms are not air conditioned. Five 2 Hour Teaching Sessions
Cost:$350. For more information and registration
Lacrosse Evolution Jersey Shore camps for boys and girls, aged 6 to 17. All campers will receive Custom LaxEvo Sun Glasses, Custom LaxEvo Tank Tops, Sticker, Catalog, Program, Free Stick Stringing clinic, Fastest Shot Competition, Autographs sessions & instructional talks by Current MLL, NLL, LXM Pro and Maverik Soldiers, Stick heads and prize giveaways occur daily.
Cost: $250; Camp Agenda: Offensive and Defensive Skills, Speed, Agility, and Quickness, Mental aspects of the game and sport in general, Nutrition, Goalie, Face off & Draw training, Game play (box & beach lacrosse). For more information and registration, click here
Stone Harbor July 8th-12th 9:00-12:00 (boys) 5:00-8:00 (girls)
Sea Isle City July 8th-12th 9:00-12:00 (girls) 5:00-8:00 (boys)
Ventnor NEW!!! July 15th-19th 5:00-8:00 (girls and boys)
Margate July 29th-Aug 2nd 9:00-12:00 (girls) 5:00-8:00 (boys)
Sea Isle City Aug 5th-Aug 9th 9:00-12:00 (girls) 5:00-8:00 (boys)
Stone Harbor Aug 12th-Aug 16th 9:00-12:00 (girls) 5:00-8:00 (boys)
Malvern Prep Youth Lacrosse Camp, July 15-18, 9am-12pm, Boys ages 7-14
Staff: Bob DiIonno, Matt Mackrides, Todd MacFarlane, Nick Pison, Steve Holmes. $205
Registration: https://www.oasyssports.com/MalvernPreparatory/login.cfm
Description: The Malvern Prep lacrosse camp is player-focused and uses a comprehensive teaching progression to serve the needs of beginning, intermediate and older, less experienced players. Campers progress through daily, fundamental station work, individual positional work, competitive position drills, systematic unsettled play concepts and, finally, team play, where new skills and concepts are applied. There will also be daily specialized coaching in goalie play and face-offs.
BucksMont Indoor Sports Center Youth Lacrosse Camp, July 15-19, 9am-3pm. Price: $175/pp; register by June 3rd and receive free before & after care. Ages: Boys in grades 2-to-6, instruction in the basic skills through intermediate level by experienced area lacrosse coaches.
Registration: href="http://www.playbisc.com">www.playbisc.com and click on "youth sports" tab at top, then "lacrosse"
This is a high value camp. A helmet and stick are the only equipment needed. the camp includes lacrosse instruction, games, stick stringing, videos and lots of fun. Beat the heat and no sunscreen needed in our temperature controlled indoor turf facility.
Team21 Knights Lax Camp, a faith-based summer lacrosse camp July 15-18, 9 a.m.-noon, at Delaware County Christian Elementary in Devon. This camp is for boys entering grades 3 through 8 and runs from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Experience Necessary? Team21 Knights Lax Camp is designed for both brand new as well as experienced players.
Who is it for? The Team21 Lax Camp is designed for both Catholic and Protestant young men, as well as those who have little or no religious background. Our Objective is • Through instruction, drills and live play, our objective is to help each camper develop their lax skills so as to more thoroughly enjoy the game of lacrosse; • Through the use of daily stories, our objective is to capture the imaginations of our campers with the hope of helping them too get to know, and enjoy and relate to God more meaningfully; * Through the mentoring by HS players, our objective is to celebrate each and every camper, regardless of size, speed, skill or experience; • Through the use of fun games and activities, our objective is to help each of our campers to make new friends, to have fun and to simply enjoy themselves.
Cost? $105 per camper. Equipment? We have approximately 10 lax uniforms (helmets, shoulder pads, gloves, elbow pads and sticks) available for those who are new to lax. Staff? Greg Porter (Coach of Team21 [Devon Prep & DelCo Christian] will direct the camp and intend on having a number of Team21 HS players helping staff the week so that we are able to give plenty of individual attention to each and every young man who participates. To learn more about our DC & DP high school players, check out the video on Team21 at this web address: http://www.dccs.org/page.cfm?p=27&teamID=63 How to Register? You can visit: http://www.campteekna.org/knights_sports_academy.cfm
Interested? Questions? Concerns? Feel free to email Greg Porter at firstname.lastname@example.com or call Greg at 484 744 2040.
John Nostrant's Summer Lacrosse Camp, July 21st – 24th, 9 a.m.-3 p.m; hosted by YSC. The camp focuses on developing the fundamentals for players of all ages along side of YSC's state-of-the art ADT (Athletic Development Training in Wayne) and mental skills training (sport psychology) with YSC's world-class staff. The camp is structured for kindergarten through rising eighth graders, and features instruction from the best high school and college players in the area. The camp stresses both individual and team concepts while creating a fun and competitive atmosphere. The ADT training will help to develop each athlete's agility, balance, and coordination – the foundational athletic skills. The Sports Psychology sessions will teach athletes how best to develop their mental skills, and will focus on control and maximizing performance. In addition to his previous three camps that will be held at Eastern University and the Haverford School, three former Haverford School standouts will run his fourth camp at YSC: Kyle Wharton, Will Scudder and Mike Rufo. The YSC Facility is a 90,000 sq. ft. indoor and outdoor athletic facility offering multiple state of the art synthetic Sprinturf fields, an ADT high performance fitness center and other first-class amenities to create the ultimate lacrosse training complex located on County Line Road in Wayne. Campers need to bring a lunch and something to drink. Cost of the camp is $400.00 which includes the ADT and Sports Psychology training. If you would like to register or find out more information about John Nostrant Lacrosse Camps, please visit Nostrant Camp section at http://lacrossefever.com
Holy Ghost Prep Summer Lacrosse Camp for boys aged 8 to 14, July 22-26. This full day camp is run by Holy Ghost Prep coach Ryan Tessler (St. Joseph's University graduate). The cost is $200. Counselors will include Holy Ghost players, and HGP alumni that are playing or have played at the Division 1 and 3 levels. One of the counselors will be GHP alum Brett Manney (Univ of Delaware, NXT coach) of the Rochester Rattlers (MLL) and Philadelphia Wings (NLL). The camp is devised to develop skills on the offensive and defensive end of the field. Counselors are specialized to teach skills specifically for goalies, face-offs and wing play. The camp will offer competitions, special giveaways and a great experience on the HGP Campus.
For more information, contact Tessler at email@example.com Click here for more information and registration.
Millon Lacrosse Camp for boys aged 8 to 17 on July 28-Aug. 1 at George School in Newtown. The camp is run by US Lacrosse National Hall of Fame inductee and former Philadelphia Wings NLL champion Mark Millon, who has been running camps on the East Coast for 19 years. The camp features top-notch instruction from some of the world's top players and offers overnight and extended day hours. Click here to register or for more information. The cost is $665 for overnight and $545 for extended day (9am-8pm).
Camp highlights: •Top-notch instruction; *Experienced staff led by owner Mark Millon, who has been running his camps for 19 summers. Over 20,000 campers have participated; •First class facility; •Elite staff (2012 included Paul Rabil, Kyle Hartzell, Drew Westervelt, Joel White, Kevin Buchanan, Eric Lusby, Scott Rodgers, Tyler Fiorito, Rob Pannell); •Every camper gets a free stick, instructional DVDs and a reversible jersey; •Great competition; •Camp is fun for the kids; if it's fun the kids want to go home and practice; • Goalie school runs in conjunction with the camp.
Wings' Brodie Merrill Positional Camp, July 29-Aug. 1 at Shipley Farm Fields, Gladwynne, This positional camp is geared toward players who want to improve their overall lacrosse IQ, playing style and knowledge. 325.00/player starting April 16 with a multi-child discount of $15 per person. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Brodie Merrill brings his expertise from playing both field and box lacrosse to the Philly area that will focus on the position you play. Whether you are a midfielder, attackman, defenseman or goalie, you will receive specific instruction on your position and how it relates to the entire team. Instruction includes: proper technique in offense & defense, field positioning, team communication, individual practice strategies, dodging, ball movement, scrimmages and more! Gain an understanding of all roles on the field; featuring live play on the final day of camp!
Merrill is a world-renowned player known for his run & gun style of play. He is the Lacrosse Director at The Hill Academy in Toronto, Canada and currently serves as the head coach of the Canadian Under 19 Men's National Team.
The 2nd annual Philly Style Lacrosse Camp at Chestnut Hill College, July 29-Aug. 2, Ages: 8-18 – Cost: $525 for Overnight & $425 for Day Campers. Brian "Doc" Dougherty (Episcopal Academy grad) and Drew Adams (Springfield-Delco, Penn State) head a list of elite coaches. Rounding out the coaching staff at this year's camp will be Kevin Keenan (Springfield-Delco), a former Major League Lacrosse goalie with the Philadelphia Barrage, stand out University of Maryland goalie Niko Amato (La Salle) and Penn State University's outstanding junior goalie Austin Kaut (Springfield-Delco).
The camp will offer players both extended day as well as overnight housing. Click here for more information or to register.
The Philly Style Lacrosse Camp is a unique four-day camp specifically designed towards goalie play and teaching the Dougherty and Adams "Philly Style" of playing between the pipes. Over the four-day camp, youth and high school players will learn cutting edge goal tending techniques to improve their level of play through goalie specific drills and game scenarios in addition to seeing hundreds of shots each day.
Goalies will learn how to stop the ball from some of the best goalies in the world.. Keenan, Amato and Kaut will lead drill as goalies see live shots, watch them-selves on video, chalk-talk, drills and demonstrations. Attackmen and Middies will learn how to score & refine their shot from current NCAA Coaches and Players. Overnight and Extended Day Campers will learn on the field but have fun off the field as well, with access to Game Rooms, Lounges and the campus Pool (bring your suit and towel).Overnight campers will get to stay in AIR CONDITIONED dorms and have three meals a day on campus. SHEETS, PILLOW AND BLANKET ARE PROVIDED BY CHC.
Youth Camp at Pocono Dome hosted by Lafayette men's lacrosse. Date: August 5th-August 7th, 2013. Age Groups: 2 Youth Age Groups. Group 1 – U-9 and U-11. Times: 9AM-12PM. Group 2 – U-13 and U-15 at
1PM-4PM. Open to any and all participants. Cost: $150
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Leaders make decisions in order to move ahead.
Yet with fingertip access to information worldwide it can be easy to suffer from a common condition called paralysis by analysis. Symptoms of this condition include ongoing information consumption on a particular topic and delaying action based on the knowledge acquired.
Say, for instance, there is an employee you need to terminate. You want to do it right; certainly there could be implications if you execute the termination in an illegal manner or for the wrong reasons. So you sit down to the computer and search "how to fire an employee." You read the first page of search results. Then you click through the next few pages scanning for potential new information not covered in the previous articles. Unsatisfied, you head back to the search bar and look up "firing an employee legally." Similar information consumption ensues. Repeat.
Your research into best practices, legal implications and other topics may continue for days or weeks and, while it does, the employee that needs to go still works for you. They continue to show up late, be unproductive, provide bad customer service or, worst case, steal from the company. Yet, no matter how much information you acquire, assuming you do eventually make the decision to act, you will at some point have to bring in the employee and have the uncomfortable conversation.
Interestingly, inaction is, in itself, a decision to accept the status quo. Despite your best efforts, you will never have all the information. It is impossible. This is not to suggest you should avoid due diligence. Prudence is required by people in decision-making roles. You can have enough information to make a prudent decision and at that time action must be implemented.
One way to avoid analysis paralysis is to set a decision deadline. Set a date on your calendar for time to research, discuss and evaluate a certain course of action.
Beware of Parkinson's Law – the old business saying that work will expand so as to fill the time available for its completion. Give yourself some time, but not too much because you won't really use it anyway. Then, when the deadline is up, act. Or decide to not act and move on and leave the last idea behind.
If, following your due diligence period, it turns out your decision to implement was a mistake, you can correct course along the way. There are few decisions that cannot be undone or actions that cannot be modified along the way.
Leaders are informed decision makers. Commit to being an informed decision maker. Commit to being a leader. Your employees and your customers will thank you.
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If, as President Calvin Coolidge once said, "the business of America is business," the business of present-day America might be sports.
And Americans, from corporate boardrooms to average fans, love to plunk down their cash to rub elbows with the great and not-so-great.
Whether it's money well-spent might be in the eyes of the spender. After all, who can say how much a share of Green Bay Packers' or Manchester United's stock is really worth to the owner? And will tennis star Li Na really sell Mercedes Benzes to Chinese car buyers?
And then there's the deals that start out good, then turn sour. Just think of Tiger Woods and Lance Armstrong, for instance.
With that in mind, AdvisorOne humbly offers a look at 10 great and not-so-great sports business deals with our rating for each.
(And if your supervisor walks by while reading this, just click this handy BOSS BUTTON.)
1. Manchester United – $1 Billion IPO – (Best)
You might think initial public offerings have run their course. Manchester United, the behemoth of soccer clubs, thinks otherwise. Kick this around: Man U is expecting to reap $1 billion from its IPO this fall on the Singapore stock market. Man U would then be valued at $2.4 billion.
The team is enormously popular in Asia, so the Singapore locale for the stock sale is logical.
Of course, it's not all profit for the Glazers, the American brothers who own the team. The team has angered some fans by piling up huge debts and is putting 30% of the team's stock up for sale to help ease the problem.
A billion here, a billion there and the club just might be profitable one day.
2. New York Mets – Stadium Naming Rights (Best: with an asterisk)
The New York Mets seem to have a knack for making big financial deals that backfire when the public finds out. The investments the Wilpons, the club's owners, made with Bernie Madoff have put their hold on the team at risk.
Then there's the matter of the naming rights deal the team made with Citigroup for its brand new stadium, which opened in 2010. The deal calls for the Mets to receive $400 million in equal payments for 20 years. That's tied for the richest stadium rights deal ever with the contract the New Jersey Nets made with Barclay's for its as-yet-opened arena in Brooklyn. Right behind those deals on per-year bang for the buck, is MetLife's $400 million, 25-year naming deal announced Aug. 23 for the new Giants-Jets Stadium.
The Mets thought they had a sweet deal all around, but the ink was barely dry before the financial meltdown of 2008 sullied Citigroup's name. The public was not amused, as derogatory versions of the name, Citifield, flew around the country.
It could have been worse. The Houston Astros played at Enron Field for a time. Now that was a public relations problem.
3. Li Na – Mercedes Sponsorship (Best)
The Chinese economy, unlike everywhere else, has been on the rise. The latest evidence is the increasing stature of its athletes, like basketball giant Yao Ming, who retired recently from the NBA, and the tennis star Li Na.
Janis Joplin has nothing on Li. The bluesy rock singer famously asked the Lord to buy her a Mercedes Benz. Li has done her one better: Mercedes is paying her as part of a three-year endorsement deal.
The figures weren't announced, but CNBC pegged it at $1.5 million annually. The motivation, of course, is the chance for the automaker to tap into the huge Chinese market.
Part of the deal includes Li wearing a Mercedes patch on her shirtsleeve. Wonder what they would have paid to have their logo bolted onto Joplin's microphone.
4. College Football – Scholar-Athlete Awards (Best)
College football is big business. That basic fact gets critics howling about the purity of the amateur game. But those days, if they ever existed, are a distant memory.
But not all the sponsorships are for beer and other consumer products. Sometimes the backers of the sport have the athletes' interests in mind.
Fidelity Investments, for instance, recently signed on to be sponsor of the Scholar-Athlete Awards bestowed annually by the National Football Foundation & College Football Hall of Fame.
The program currently provides $300,000 each year in post-graduate scholarships to 15 of the nation's top scholar-athletes from all levels of collegiate play.
Fidelity is the first sponsor since the program began in 1959. Sometimes, sports and commerce combine in ways that hark back to the purity the critics pine for.
5. U.S. Open Tennis – Sponsorships (Almost Best: fans might be irritated)
Financial services companies can't seem to find enough sports to sponsor. And they simply have a love match with tennis.
Anyone watching the French Open won't be able to avoid having dreams involving BNP Paribas. And the U.S. Open has smashed two financial aces: Among its sponsors are JPMorgan Chase and American Express.
Every time a line call is challenged, viewers see the Chase Challenge system put into play. Every commercial break is almost sure to include Andy Roddick or a Williams sister (or maybe two) shilling for AmEx.
The sponsorship deals typically include ticket giveaways, hospitality suites, and most important, perhaps, almost constant mention by announcers and camera shots of signage.
That's worth more than a smash at net.
6. Lance Armstrong – USPS Sponsorship (Edge of Worst)
Lance Armstrong is acclaimed as the greatest cyclist of all time. His seven consecutive victories at the Tour de France are unparalleled. But does that mean that his sponsors were getting a good deal?
The answer isn't so clear. Earlier this year, details of the U.S. Postal Service's contract with Armstrong were made public after seven years in secrecy. The Postal Service spent $31.9 million from 2001-2004 sponsoring Armstrong and his team, according to documents obtained by ESPN.com.
The nation's letter carriers must have been proud to be associated with the über cyclist, but was the publicity worth tens of millions of dollars? The guess here is no, as the Postal Service looks to slash 120,000 jobs after reporting losses of $20 billion during the past four years.
So, a memo to the postmaster: If you are afraid to say how much you spend on a sponsorship, it's probably a bad deal.
7. Green Bay Packers – Stock Sale (Edge of Worst: bad investment, but fun for fans)
The Green Bay Packers are unlike any team in American professional sports. Sure they are one of the most successful teams in the sport and have managed to be the only team to thrive in one of the tiny, original markets. But are they a good investment?
Four times—1923, 1935, 1950 and 1997—the team has sold shares of stock in the team to raise money. The first three times kept the team afloat. The last sale raised $24 million, which was used to help pay for remodeling of Lambeau Field.
The shares have ranged in price from $5 in 1923 to $200 in 1997. For their investment, fans get a piece of paper, an invitation to the team's annual meeting and bragging rights. There are no dividends, and if the team is ever sold, the proceeds go to a VFW post.
Packers players might be famous for jumping into the stands after scoring a touchdown, but those who hand their money over to the team make the real Lambeau leap.
8. Dallas Cowboys – Stadium Naming Rights (Worst: no one wants to pay)
In Texas they like to do things big, and Jerry Jones, the outsize owner of the Dallas Cowboys, is the current embodiment of that philosophy. The Cowboys famously dubbed themselves "America's Team," a marketing coup that has reaped them untold millions and publicity over the years.
Then Jones decided a new stadium was in order. He built the biggest he could, and it cost $1.2 billion. Sure the team had some trouble over tickets for the Super Bowl that were assigned to seats that were deemed unsafe, but that's a minor matter for Jones.
A bigger problem may be that he has been unable to sell naming rights for his building. It's unclear why Jones has been unable to make a deal. More than half of NFL teams play in stadiums sporting corporate monikers.
Maybe Jones just expects a Texas-size payday.
9. Tiger Woods – Lost Sponsors (Worst)
Tiger Woods was on top of the world. Two worlds really: on the golf course he was almost unbeatable; and in the endorsement game he was a world champ, too.
But then came his well-publicized Thanksgiving traffic accident and the ensuing look into his private life. Suddenly, corporate leaders were shrinking from the man they all wanted to heap millions on just to say he represented their product or service.
Accenture was one of the first to jump ship, replacing the iconic links master with an elephant. AT&T and Gatorade joined and just this August TAG-Heuer, a Swiss maker of watches, ended its deal with Woods.
Unless Woods can find his game again, he may find more sponsors moving on to other golfers, like Keegan Bradley, who won the PGA Championship and has a deal with Putnam Investments.
10. LeBron James – Sponsored Birthday (Worst: bad PR for the King, and just plain silly)
The self-proclaimed king of basketball (or maybe he means the world) has no shortage of sponsors. Nike wouldn't be Nike if they didn't have LeBron James, the sport's biggest star, locked up. State Farm Insurance is also among those that have aligned themselves with his royal highness.
But for investors with $10,000 to burn, the ultimate opportunity was presented by King James last December: sponsor his birthday party.
Who could resist the chance to help the Miami Heat star celebrate his 26th birthday? The photo-ops and branding were just throw-ins. With the truckloads of cash he makes already, this idea was just nonsensical greed.
For the record, Belvedere Intense Vodka ponied up $100,000. No word if a piece of birthday cake was included.
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Broward High Schools
Realignment is a titanic shift
Baseball Season preview
In his past seven seasons as a baseball coach, Rich Bielski has won six state titles, including the past four years in a row at Archbishop McCarthy.
Keeping that streak alive will be extra challenging this year because McCarthy has moved down from Class 6A to 5A, where the Mavericks will join a district that includes 2012 state champion Plantation American Heritage.
Writer Nathan Rode, a national expert on high school baseball, said the McCarthy-Heritage rivalry will be big.
"I would liken it to the Red Sox versus Yankees in the early 2000s," said Rode, who serves as the national supervisor for the Prep Baseball Report. "It's going to be tough for anyone else to break through in that district. I don't think anyone else has a prayer for the foreseeable future."
For the record, the other schools in District 16-5A are Cardinal Gibbons, Coconut Creek, Dillard and Pompano Beach.
McCarthy and Heritage are not only strong in Florida — these are national programs.
Last year, for example, McCarthy finished the season ranked 18th in the nation, according to perfectgame.org. Heritage, despite losing to Estero 3-2 in the regional finals, was 19th.
No other South Florida team was in the top 100.
Bruce Aven, Heritage's third-year coach, has an experienced team that starts six seniors and three juniors.
His top Major League Baseball prospect is shortstop Milton Ramos, a Florida Atlantic recruit who could get drafted in the first three rounds.
"He has above-average speed, a solid arm and great hands," Aven said. "His range is unbelievable. What determines how high he goes in the draft is his bat."
Other top Heritage seniors include outfielder Brandon Vicens, who also has committed to FAU, third baseman Alec Acosta (Davidson) and pitcher Louis Beck (Villanova).
Aven said this Heritage team doesn't have the "big names" he has had the past two years.
"Last year, we had a murderer's row batting one through five in our lineup," Aven said. "Every one of them could kill you.
"This year, we're more balanced."
Heritage has played McCarthy the past couple of years, but those were exhibition games when each team used multiple pitchers.
This year, the stakes will be higher — not that Aven is scared.
"I like our chances — I'm a confident person," said Aven, a former major-league outfielder. "And I don't think my kids will be looking across the field and being intimidated by anyone."
He's probably right, but that's not to say McCarthy isn't impressive.
Bielski, who also won two state titles at Hialeah, returns all his top pitchers from last season, including seniors Brian Gonzalez (Miami recruit), Andres Nunez (FIU) and Aaron Soto (Tennessee).
Gonzalez, who went 11-0 last season with a 1.04 ERA, is the ace, and he is followed in the rotation by Nunez.
Soto could be the third starter or the closer, depending on the need.
McCarthy also returns seven of its top nine hitters, including shortstop Eddie Silva, who is an FIU recruit. Gonzalez and Soto are also strong hitters, and center fielder Michael Gigliotti, a Lipscomb recruit, ignites the offense as the leadoff batter.
So who will advance further — Heritage or McCarthy?
Fans can't start to formulate opinions when these two titans finally battle in a real game. Heritage visits McCarthy on March 7. And McCarthy travels to Heritage on March 21.
The teams could meet twice more in the playoffs — district finals and regional semifinals.
"It's a very big deal when you have a team of Heritage's caliber in your district," Bielski said.
"This will be our biggest challenge yet."
Feb. 10-14: Adidas Tournament; Feb. 10-14: Flanagan Tournament; March 24-29: Spring break tournaments; April 21-25: Districts; April 30-May 1: Regional quarterfinals; May 6: Regional semifinals; May 9 and 13: Regional finals; May 14-17, 19-22: State tournament in Fort Myers
Class 8A: Altamonte Springs Lake Brantley; 7A: Venice; 6A: Archbishop McCarthy; 5A: Ponte Vedra; 4A: Pensacola Catholic; 3A: Melbourne Central Catholic; 2A: Westwood Christian; 1A: Trenton.
AMERICAN HERITAGE: Coach: Bruce Aven (3rd year); Last year: 25-3, lost in 5A regional final 3-2 to Estero; Top players: Milton Ramos (Sr. SS); Brandon Vicens (Sr. OF); Dallas Perez (Sr. OF); Noteworthy: Vicens and Ramos have committed to FAU, 3B Alec Acosta to Davidson and RHP Louis Beck to Villanova.
ARCHBISHOP McCARTHY: Coach: Rich Bielski (16th year overall, 6th year at McCarthy); Last year; 26-5, won 6A state title, beating Mosley 5-2; Top players: Brian Gonzalez (Sr. P); Andres Nunez (Sr. P); Aaron Soto (Sr. P); Noteworthy: McCarthy is seeking its fifth consecutive state title.
BOYD ANDERSON: Coach: Johnny L. Bryant (1st year); Last year: 0-10: Top players: Bob Brooks (P/SS); Trevon Atwell (Sr. LF); Jahshimo Hanley (Fr. 1B); Noteworthy: Team rebuilds with a new coach.
CALVARY CHRISTIAN: Coach: Greg Mucerino (11th year overall, 6th year Calvary); Last year: 10-12-1; Top players: Andrew Gottfried (Jr. OF/P); Connor Rowland (Sr. OF/P); Alec Berizzi (Sr. P); Noteworthy: Six starters return, including Gottfried, who has committed to FAU. Team has deep pitching.
CARDINAL GIBBONS: Coach: Jason Hamilton: Last year: 11-13; Top players: Chris Williams (Sr. P); Mark Nowatnik (Sr. P); Nick Ferngren (Sr. P/INF); Noteworthy: Gibbons has endured two losing seasons in a row. Hamilton, who had coached the team for a decade until leaving after the 2010 season, returns for a second stint at the school, and he has a strong pitching staff.
COCONUT CREEK: Coach: Pete Perez (1st year here); Last year: 4-17; Top players: Dalton Kazmarik (So. 3B); Juan Fermaint (Sr. C); Noteworthy: For the first time in a decade, the school has a JV program. Perez, who coached previously at Coral Gables and Ransom Everglades, appears to have energized the team.
COOPER CITY: Coach: Wayne Stofsky (4th year overall, 2nd year Cooper City); Last year: 9-12; Top players: Hunter Kelly (Sr. C/3B); Nicholas Saltare (Sr. INF/P); Johnny Haney (Sr. P/1B); Noteworthy: Freshman P Israel Cordero will be relied on to start games. Saltare could be used as the closer. Junior Steve DiPuglia, a transfer from American, helps as a middle infielder.
CORAL GLADES: Coach: Jorge Miranda (7th year); Last year: 13-9, lost 4-3 to Flanagan in 8A regional quarterfinals; Top players: Christian Dominguez (Sr. P); T.J. Williams (Jr. P); Nick Diaz (Sr. SS); Alex Lara (So. 3B); Noteworthy: Diaz and Lara hit over .400, and the team picked up three transfers from Zion Lutheran. Dominguez went 6-1 with a 1.98 ERA.
CORAL SPRINGS: Coach: Frank Bumbales (25th year); Last year: 14-9; Top players: Michael Montalvo (Jr. INF/P); Ryan Uber (Jr. OF); Mason Stage (Jr. 1B); Noteworthy: Much will depend on senior pitchers Tyler Horn and Matt Messina.
CORAL SPRINGS CHARTER: Coach: George Mianowski (1st year); Last year: 22-8, lost in 4A lost 10-4 to Monsignor Pace in regional semifinals; Top players: Joe McChrystal (Sr. C/1B); Brent Kessinger (Sr. LHP/1B); Brandon Laboy (Sr. OF/C); Noteworthy: Mianowski, a long-time assistant, gets his first shot at head coach and has some strong pitching.
CORAL SPRINGS CHRISTIAN: Coach: Matt Cleveland (12th year); Last year: 22-7, lost in 3A regional finals 13-12 to Florida Christian; Top players: Touki Toussaint (Sr. RHP/1B); Jeremiah Muhammad (Sr. RHP); Benito Santiago (Sr. C); Noteworthy: Toussaint is a potential first-round pick in this year's MLB Draft. Muhammad transferred from New Jersey.
CYPRESS BAY: Coach: Michael White; Last year: 14-7, lost 7-0 to Douglas in 8A regional quarterfinals;
DEERFIELD BEACH: Coach: Angelo Trento (1st year); Last year: NA; Top players: Johnny Grassi (Sr. P); Aaron Johnson (Sr. INF); Austin Soeder (Sr. INF); Noteworthy: There's a new coach and just one senior hitter. Grassi is a team leader.
DOUGLAS: Coach: Todd Fitz-Gerald (12th year overall, 3rd at Douglas); Last year: 20-5, lost 3-0 to Flanagan in 8A regional semifinals; Top players: Dominic DiCaprio (Jr. C); Jesus Luzardo (So. P); Derek Jacobs (Sr. P); Noteworthy: Team is coming off its deepest playoff run since 2007. DiCaprio committed to LSU, and P Tyler Morris transferred from Gibbons, where he went 5-0.
FLANAGAN: Coach: Ray Evans; Last year: 20-6, lost 8-1 to Jupiter in regional final; Top players: Gentry Fortuno (Jr. P); Alex Sarmiento (Sr. P); Ryan Dodge (Sr. 1B); Noteworthy: Ten seniors return on a team that needed to replace just two starters. Fortuno went 9-0 with a 1.15 ERA, and Sarmiento went 7-1 with a 1.25.
FORT LAUDERDALE: Terry Portice (17th season); Last year: NA. Top players: Matt Freeman (Sr. P); Lucas Berken (Sr. OF); Noteworthy: Team will host district playoffs for the first time since 2002.
HIGHLANDS CHRISTIAN: Coach: Bruce Charlebois; Last year: 14-11, lost 3-2 in 3A regional quarterfinals to Pope John Paul II; Top players: Kirvin Moesquit (Sr. SS); Quinsly Balantien (Sr. 2B); Mitch Carroll (Jr. RHP/3B); Noteworthy: Team is in a tough district with Coral Springs Christian, but Moesquit is a University of Miami recruit, and several international transfers will help.
HOLLYWOOD HILLS: Coach: Charlie Cardinale (5th year); Last year: 10-11; Top players: Danny Pena (Sr. CF); D'Andre Diaz (Sr. C); Jordan Hill (Sr. P); Noteworthy: Team went 8-3 at home last season and had big wins over Cooper City and McArthur.
McARTHUR: Coach: Brian Clark (3rd year): Last year: 6-14-1; Top players: Alex Schultz (Sr. P); Jorge Alvarez (Sr. P); K'Lani Martinez (Sr. SS/OF); Noteworthy: Only one position player returns from a team that graduated nine seniors.
MONARCH: Coach: Joe Franco (8th year); Last year: 11-9, lost 4-1 to Aquinas in 7A regional quarterfinals; Top players: Andy Rohloff (Sr. RF/P); Brennan Bosworth (Sr. P); Nick Alonzo (Sr. 1B/P); Noteworthy: Team's top three pitchers have all committed to colleges: Rohloff to Barry, Bosworth to Air Force and Alonzo to Eckerd. They are the school's first-ever baseball signees.
NORTH BROWARD PREP: Coach: Brian Campbell: Last year: 15-14, lost to Monsignor Pace 10-3 in 4A regional quarterfinals; Top players: Hernando Sierra (Sr. C/OF); Mack Nathanson (Sr. C/IB); Alex Ernestine (Sr. P); Noteworthy: Nathanson is a Wofford recruit. Team lacks depth.
NORTHEAST: Coach: Kevin Carney (3rd year); Last year: 12-10, lost 5-2 to Nova in 7A regional quarterfinals; Top players: Ralph Morel (Sr. P); Isaiah Blackwell (Jr. P/1B); Carlos Perez (Sr. P); Noteworthy: Northeast is coming off its first district title in over a decade, but eight players — including six starters — graduated.
NOVA: Coach: Pat McQuaid; Last year: 14-9, lost 8-5 to Aquinas in 7A regional semifinals; Top players: Kyle Pangallo (Sr. SS/P); Brandon McCalla (Sr. 1B); Ben Torres (Sr. OF/P); Noteworthy: McCalla signed with Bethune-Cookman, Pangallo signed with Barry, and Ben Torres signed with Bridgeport. The top pitchers are Nick Martinez, Louis Pugliese, Pangallo and Torres.
PEMBROKE PINES CHARTER: Coach: Carlos Iglesias (8th year): Last year: 11-12, lost to Mater Academy 4-3 in 6A regional quarterfinals; Top players: Derick Garcia (Sr. P/3B); Alex Monge-Rodriguez (Jr. 2B); Anthonoy Nogueiras (Jr. RF); Noteworthy: Pines Charter, with six returning starters, benefits from McCarthy leaving the district. Watch for Bethune-Cookman recruit Danny Melgarejo (Sr. RHP).
PINE CREST: Coach: Ryan Shealy (1st year); Last year: 15-10-1; Top players: Zack Kone (Jr. SS); Matt Rothenberg (Sr. 3B); Alex Perez (Sr. C/1B); Noteworthy: Rothenberg is a Harvard recruit, Chris Koppenhaver and Krone are Duke recruits.
PIPER: Coach: Donovan Collins (6th year); Last year: 7-15; Top players: Chase Perry (Sr. C/3B); Eric Rath (So. P/3B); Chris Nunez (So. CF); Noteworthy: Perry is also the team's closer.
PLANTATION: Coach: Manny Aguilar (1st year); Last year: 2-17; Top players: Matt Costa (Sr. SS); Tyler Price (Jr. OF); Connor Jones (So. P); Noteworthy: New coach inherits just one returning senior in Costa.
POMPANO BEACH: Coach: Ryan Combs; Last year: 10-13, lost in 5A regional quarterfinals 5-1 to Jensen Beach; Noteworthy: They were a playoff team last year, but, this season, the district includes recent state champs American Heritage and Archbishop McCarthy.
SAGEMONT: Coach: Wesley Morejon (2nd year); Last year: 5-14: Top players: Brynn Martinez (Sr. SS); Sean Iacono (Sr. SS); Edison Rodriguez (Jr. C/3B); Noteworthy: Speedy Martinez, who also plays soccer, is a vocal leader. Iacono is the quiet leader.
SOMERSET ACADEMY: Coach: Onel Garcia 5th year); Last year: 12-14, Top players: Anthony Molina (So. P); Christian Khawly (Sr. OF); Mike Van Degna (Jr. OF); Noteworthy: Pitching is balanced with three righties and three lefties.
SOUTH BROWARD: Coach: Joe Giummule (5th year); Last year: 14-8; Top players: Mike Cohick (Sr. P); Kenny Rasor (Sr. P); Noteworthy: Cohick and Rasor give South Broward a chance, but the team lacks hitting and power, according to coach.
SOUTH PLANTATION: Coach: Kendric Gomez (2nd year); Last year: 8-9-1); Top players: Joshua Matos (Sr. OF); Jose Fernandez (Sr. OF); Ryan Terrill (Sr. P); Noteworthy: A deep pitching staff could make up for a lack of home run power.
STRANAHAN: Coach: Marc Iannatto (1st year); Last year: 9-11; Top players: Chris Ford (Sr. INF/P); Wilfred Santiago (Jr. LF); Logan Castellano (Jr. INF/P); Noteworthy: Iannatto gets his first shot at becoming a head coach, and he inherits a young team — just two seniors – with pitching depth.
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS: Coach: Troy Cameron (2nd year); Last year: 19-7, lost 2-1 to Haines City in 7A state semifinal; Top players: Teddy Meissner (Sr. C); Christian Demby (Jr. 3B/P); Rafa Amanau (Sr. LF); Noteworthy: Eleven players graduated, but talent returns, including Meisser, who is a Rollins recruit, and Demby, who can throw 92 mph.
UNIVERSITY: Coach: Dan Rovetto (2nd year overall, 1st year here); Last year: 15-7; Top players: Fred Sultan (Sr. P); Evan Klugerman (Jr. C); Brendan McKendry (Sr. 1B/OF); Noteworthy: University, which has not made the state playoffs since 1991, has a new coach who inherits three kids who have signed with colleges: Sultan (Winthrop); McKendry (Flagler) and SS Adam Sinkoe (Washington & Jefferson).
WEST BROWARD: Coach: Sergio Ambros (7th year overall, 2nd year here); Last year: 11-12; Top players: Dalton Brockman (Jr. OF/1B); Richie Garcia (Jr. IINF); Michael Schappell (Jr. P); Noteworthy: WB's youngest team since 2008 features speed and pitching depth.
WESTMINSTER ACADEMY: Coach: Nick James; Last year: 10-14-1; Top players: Sam Etter (Sr. C); Weston Clemente (Sr. LHP/1B); Noteworthy: Etter signed with Abilene Christian, and Clemente is a Florida Atlantic recruit. Team will look to challenge in 3A after graduating just three players off of last year's roster.
ZION LUTHERAN: Coach: Ray Ayala; Last year: 13-10, lost 11-0 to Westwood Christian in 2A regional final.


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tweak to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h41oenbUGsE to charge the battery 24/7 while providing HV to lightbulb.
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It may prolong the battery life, slightly, but more likely it will simply burn it out. You see, you didn't do anything to increase the current, without which will not keep the system running indefinitely. The problem with perpetual motion machines is that they either produce more energy than they consume, causing them over heat and explode, or they consume more energy than they produce, causing them to fizzle out and crawl to a halt. There's no such thing as an infinite loop in physics.
I understand that it is impossible to construct an infinite 100% perpetual machine since things wear out eventually and fall apart and need maintenance, but would like to construct a generator that is feasable during blackouts that that does not require fossil fuels, so that I would have a light to keep me occupied drawing and doing art without going insane in the dark and cant sleep because of my erratic sleep patterns from my PTSD... So what do you think needs to be added to improve current, and will a rectifier fix the issue of regulating the overheating issue ? Would it run for the night without issues until the blackout ends ?
is that dynamo thing and that alternator car parts ?
It is easy to modify a setup like the one pictured to provide light for a certain amount of time. Just remove the dynamo and alternator, and find a light that will run off the battery alone.
The pictured setup will light a bulb for a shorter time than a battery alone could, provided you can get a 24v bulb instead of 230v. You have to think about where your energy is coming from. Energy flows from the battery into the motor. Some energy is lost in the wires, and you will feel them getting hot. Some energy is lost in the windings of the motor, creating more heat, and further energy is lost to friction within the motor. So the amount of energy that goes from the motor into the alternator is less than what came out of the battery. The alternator also loses energy through friction and within the windings, like with the motor. So there is less energy coming out of the alternator than was coming out of the motor.
So the alternator provides less energy to the bulb than what was coming out of the battery. But now you want to plug the battery into the alternator (through a transformer), ostensibly to charge the battery. That means that some of the energy that came out of the battery will be going into the bulb, while some of it will be flowing into the battery. As you can see, this means there will be even less power available for the bulb, and also not enough energy to replenish what the battery lost.
Even if you removed the bulb, and only ran this system with the battery, dynamo, alternator and the transformer, all it would do is slowly wear the battery down, I think. What you have constructed is an interesting and very noisy heater.
You can purchase a motorcycle battery trickle charger to keep the battery 'topped off" during non-use and forget the rest. A 12 volt DC automotive light bulb (or more than one), some sockets, and alligator clips and your ready to go. They will illuminate for quite awhile off a battery that size.
If you want to have lights during blackout, get at least four batteries and a power inverter connected to the house current and configured to activate when there is a blackout. If it's only to power lightbulbs it could last a couple of days before it drains out.
flux capacitor ? my search shows back to the future... then found this..
That sort of thing can get rather expensive. Seriously, all she is looking for is the technological equivalent of a flashlight (only much bigger). Ed's more on the mark I think.
Physeter is correct as well, putting in the generator and alternator does nothing, ultimately, except waste the energy that's stored in the battery.
Cesar Deicide's idea I kind of like, because i need something that keeps on charging the batteries...
Physeter , well if you see in the video, a 24v batter turns a 24v dynamo motor thing, which charges up the alternator by kinetic energy to turn on a 230 v bulb... without a transformer feed back to re-charge the battery , how long would this rig run ? So you say that energy is lost with friction, would adding a wheel with magnets to attract and repel each other to create extra momentum , adding to the kinetic energy that is feeding the alternator fix this issue ?
or at least compensate to the energy loss... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_energy


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Aam Aadmi Party today announced it would contest the coming Lok Sabha polls in 20 states and is likely to put up its leader Kumar Vishwas against Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi in Amethi constituency in Uttar Pradesh.
AAP candidates against prominent leaders like Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav would be decided soon, party National Spokesman Sanjay Singh told reporters here.
He said AAP would field candidates in all the 80 Lok Sabha seats in UP.
"The national executive of AAP has decided to contest Lok Sabha polls in 20 states including UP where we would contest on all 80 Lok Sabha seats," Singh said.
"We will try to finalise names of candidates by February 15 and all those desiring to contest Lok Sabha polls can apply by January 15. However, those applying would have to be recommended by at least 100 persons each from all the assembly constituencies in his or her area," he said.
Replying to a question, Singh alleged that leaders like Mulayam Singh Yadav, Ram Vilas Paswan, Farooq Abdullah, Mamata Banerjee, Mayawati and others called themselves secular despite the fact that they were with BJP in the past.
"Now, they are with Congress and labelling themselves as secular," he said.
He said AAP was in favour of diverting development funds of MPs and legislators to mohalla and gram sabhas so that people could decide where public money is to be spent.


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OK expert women,
What is the best way to stay cooler when riding in 90-95 degree heat? I like to gear up, but sometimes it gets tough..... any suggestions from other southerners?
OK expert women,
What is the best way to stay cooler when riding in 90-95 degree heat? I like to gear up, but sometimes it gets tough..... any suggestions from other southerners?
I use a few different items.
First is a cooling scarf. I soak it in water so the filler expands. They are sold everywhere.
I also have LD Comfort sleeves. Again, soak them first.
The biggest expense I have for staying cool is the Veskimo vest.
It really works well.
Now if someone can invent a cooling helmet! That I would buy.
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I bought an inexpensive vest that you also soak to keep you cool. I found it on a web site that sells reflective vests for road workers. I wear that under my Joe Rocket mesh jacket. I've been thinking about buying mesh pants also. Unfortunately, I don't know of any way to make the helmet cooler.
Having experimented with what type of cloth stays wet longest, I sewed 2 pieces of micro-fibre cloth together and cut a hole in the middle big enough to go over my head (it doesn't fray). Wet it at a gas stop and pull it on. Drapes over front and back of body and keeps wet pretty long. Easy to store in a plastic bag under cargo net or anywhere and thin enough to not bulk you up. Also handy to have a microcloth for other purposes. I found the wet vests to be dribbly (hard to wring out) and feel slimy and did finally drip into pants for a diaper rash feel!
Oh yeah....close vents on a non mesh jacket and pants. Non mesh jacket is preferable to limit evaporation. Seems counter-intuitive but the high temp, dry heat coming through the mesh dries ya out and anything under the jacket too fast. Trap that cooling moisture is the idea! I suppose one could rig up something around the thighs for pants.
LD Comfort.
They make a Helmet liner you can soak down and will stay cool for about an hour to an hour and a half. Same with their long sleeved undershirt. Dump a bottle of water down your neck and you are good for about another hour or more.
Good stuff.
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when really hot, fill front pockets of jacket with ICE.
Bit brisk when you start out, but when you hit the furnace over the black asphalt, NICE!!!
Lasts about a hour.
So where is this warm weather? I'm freezing my parts today at the balmy 65 degrees.
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I tried the obvious - I keep my helmet in the freezer in the garage - works really well for those short rides in town...like putting an air conditioner on your head.
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For me what works best is to start the ride at dawn, and stop early and duck into air conditioning.
I've always dreamed of a nice air conditioned movie about 2 to 6 PM!
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I use a cooling vest:
I have noticed a difference on how it helps keep the body heat down. I do get bad migraines from the heat and a cooling vest has helped.
I also have a camelbak and having a cold pack on your back helps too...keep ice in it.
Make sure you drink plenty of fluids... that is a big plus as I am known to also not drink as much as I should and I think I do.
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Hey Mel, Just got on here. You don't need help staying cool. You already are the coolest woman I know. I got very hot going out West-the first trip. I like to wet my shirt and sometimes my pants. I have started wearing the technical fabrics and that helps. Making trips to town with all the lights and traffic really is the hottest for me.I just suffer or plan my route with the lest stops. You got a lot of good suggestions here.


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Jenny Variation C: Skirt with Suspenders
Added Feb 8, 2010
By burdastyle
New York, New Yo...
Make your basic skirt a little bit more sassy with suspenders! We chose a rich dark purple velvet to make this a winter-y style. Paired with a crisp white blouse this look is suited for the office and going out after.
The Jenny pattern download includes instructions & supplemental pattern pieces for 4 projects: The basic skirt, the skirt with bow, the skirt with suspenders (pictured above), and a dress! See the extras below:
The Basic Skirt
Variation B: Skirt with Bow
Variation D: Make it into a dress!
Material Notes
Light-weight non-stretch fabrics, Interfacing 36" x 16" (EU 90 × 40 cm), Zipper 12" (EU 30 cm), 3 Buttons for dress option
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Feb 14, 2010, 09.36 AMby kawaiijamaican
ohhh that is cute but velvet….. idk but i will be doing that i got a awesome jacket i made that can go with that
Feb 9, 2010, 08.40 PMby moizissimo
And… if you cross the suspenders in the back, they'll be less likely to fall off your shoulders.
Cute idea.
Feb 9, 2010, 01.42 PMby calicocouture
I have a feeling I'm going to have some leftover velvet from a project I'm working on…This could be an idea for it.
Feb 9, 2010, 01.25 PMby sarasekhar
i love the shoe she wearing…well abt the suspenders..way too girlie for me
Feb 9, 2010, 05.27 AMby couturecutie
Aww cute! Another entirely the same skirt with absolutely NO VARIATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What the heck?!?!?!?1
Feb 8, 2010, 11.20 PMby thecuriouskiwi
Yay the suspenders version, I am going to rescue my failed Danielle dress and use the fabric to make this skirt. I don't mind the velvet, it's super cute with the crisp white shirt but I could never wear it in Western Australia, way too hot here. Thanks BurdaStyle xx
Feb 8, 2010, 08.57 PMby melissaann-1
I love the look of velvet, but I had to stop wearing it in skirts and trousers because I make the nap go all funny when I sit on it! So embarrassing!
Anybody know how to avoid this? I mean, besides avoiding sitting.
This skirt looks great, I want some velvet!
P.S. That is the strongest fashion model ever! 2 bowling balls, wow!
Feb 8, 2010, 08.47 PMby nikkishell
I'm not a fan of velvet but i could definitely see this made in a nice tweed or tartan. Thanks BurdaStyle!!!xxx
Feb 8, 2010, 08.30 PMby alisondahl
Ok, we get the point, you're tired of the variations. Well guess what? Next week is a brand new pattern, which actually happens to be my favorite BurdaStyle piece we've ever made!! Ever. So sit tight;)
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Feb 8, 2010, 10.11 PMby susanne2011
Looking forward to that! :)
Feb 8, 2010, 11.09 PMby chelsesaurusrex
Yay! Now I'm excited…
Feb 8, 2010, 11.25 PMby thecuriouskiwi
You guys need to fix up the pdf instructions download, all the images are massive and run of the page…
Feb 9, 2010, 05.30 AMby couturecutie
That is good!
*ps. I totally <3 your outfits!!!!/things that you have made!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Feb 9, 2010, 09.57 AMby buddingnaturalist
Cool. Its not that we're tired of 'variations'-its just the lack of actual variation in the 'variations' that's off-putting.
Feb 9, 2010, 01.33 PMby carottesauvage
Yeahhhhhh, renewal comes with Spring! Before the big surprise I allow myself to hope for something intricate that overstretches the limit of drafting! Some tulip/harem trousers a la Anne Valerie Hasche would be great!!!! Looking forward to your forthcoming creations.Best
Feb 9, 2010, 04.02 PMby burdastyle
RE: "Some tulip/harem trousers a la Anne Valerie Hasche would be great!!!! "
we may have something in store for you!!
Feb 9, 2010, 04.09 PMby alisondahl
RE: You guys need to fix up the pdf instructions download, all the images are massive and run of the page…
We are working on that, it is a problem which lays in the hands of our developers and we are awaiting an answer. Sorry about that.
Feb 9, 2010, 07.06 PMby carottesauvage
Re:'We may have something in store for you'
That will definetly sell like hot buns! I can already envision several weekly inspirational variations around this type of garment…nice one!
Feb 14, 2010, 07.31 AMby thecuriouskiwi
Actually the instructions are completely wrong for the first half, why do I need pieces 7 & 8 for the skirt? Those pieces are for the dress, I am assuming the piece labelled "strap" is the suspenders but it's not reffered to that in the instrucitons…also they say "THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW ARE CORRECT FOR THE JENNY DRESS." can't we get a set of instructions correct for this skirt? I don't mean to sound harsh but come on guys, this is a $7.50 pattern, correct and individual instructions for each variation would be nice.
Feb 23, 2010, 04.53 PMby alisondahl
I've just re-uploaded the instructions for the Jenny skirt with suspenders. They look correct to me, they were definitely incorrect before, we're sorry about that mix-up. Should be good to go now.
Feb 8, 2010, 08.23 PMby susanne2011
Ok skirt, but I would never wear velvet, somehow it still feels so 90's to me…. I indeed also hope you guys maybe have another pattern next week? That would be awesome!
Feb 8, 2010, 07.42 PMby janul
I like her shoes… :) Otherwise, who needs a pattern for two straps of fabric? I´m quite looking forward to something else than Jenny/Malissa (or how is the similar pattern called) :).
Feb 8, 2010, 07.30 PMby nuiwida23
Velvet is my favorite fabric, so I can't NOT like this skirt! The suspenders are cool, too. However, I am a little done with the whole "make a pattern and 20 slightly different variations" thing. Thanks for the pattern, now can we see something new and a bit more detailed?
Feb 8, 2010, 05.47 PMby ghainskom
I also wondered what was up with bowling and jenny. The dress is not my style but not bad at all. The suspenders would probably be more stable if crossed in the back…
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Feb 8, 2010, 11.24 PMby thecuriouskiwi
I was thinking of crossing them at the back too, for extra cuteness :)
Feb 8, 2010, 04.46 PMby kessrien
Nice fabric for the skirt – without the suspenders, though. If I was forced to wear a skirt with suspenders I would choose a neutral colour like black or maybe some tweed.
Feb 8, 2010, 04.33 PMby barbaraagatha
What's with the Jenny dress and bowling?
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Feb 8, 2010, 05.26 PMby wzrdreams
I don't know, but that is Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg. I've been wanting to go there. It looks like a fun alley.
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I told you I've been exploring my mountain of food magazines and books. I can't buy any new magazines until I finally try some that have been on my mind for ages. And I mean ages!
This is from a Martha Stewart EveryDay Food December 2007 issue. I remember seeing the rolls and thinking I would one day try them. I am so happy I did. Here's what Everyday Food says about the rolls:
"Even beginner-level bakers will have no trouble making these fluffy rolls; the dough can be prepped, put in the pan, and chilled up to a day ahead."
*this is a recipe I shared on my blog in 11/2012!! I'm editing the photos tomorrow with the rest of the new photos. For now, I added 3 new photos so you could see how gorgeous they are!! I'll also update with a printable recipe. I must get back to prepping for our Thanksgiving feast!
Very true. Love these rolls! No-fuss with incredible results!
I like looking at the recipe online and reading the comments. This reader had a good tip if you're looking for even quicker way to bake these rolls:
anna_zager 28 Jan, 2009 :
" I made these LAST min. Didn't let them rise AT ALL! Mixed them (with rapid rise active dry yeast), made into rolls, put directly into oven. Cooked for 35 mins"
This commentor let her rolls rise overnight in the fridge:
sparkle9152 26 Nov, 2010:
"Made these for Thanksgiving and they were buttery and soft. I liked the fact that they came out well even after being in the fridge overnight. I will definitely use this recipe again!"
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am grateful for all of you and your constant support.
No-Knead Dinner Rolls
- 2 cups warm water 105 to 115 degrees
- 2 packages 1/4 ounce each active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter melted, plus more for pan and brushing
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 6 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled, plus more for shaping dough
- Pour warm water into a large bowl; sprinkle with yeast, and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Add sugar, butter, eggs, and salt; whisk to combine. Add flour; mix until incorporated and a sticky dough forms. Brush top of dough with butter; cover bowl with plastic wrap, and set aside in a warm place until dough has doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
- Turn dough out onto a well-floured work surface. With floured hands, roll dough into a thick log. Cut into 18 equal pieces (halve log, cut each half in thirds, then cut each piece into thirds again).
- Brush a 9-by-13-inch baking pan (I used a 9 x 9 pan) with butter. One at a time, flatten each piece of dough, then fold edges toward the center, pressing to secure, until a smooth ball forms. Place dough balls in prepared baking pan, smooth side up (you should have 3 rows of 6 *4 rolls of 4 in a 9x9 pan). Cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, 30 to 40 minutes. (Alternatively, refrigerate, at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.)
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove plastic wrap; brush rolls with butter (I used an egg wash).
- Bake until golden and rolls sound hollow when tapped on bottom, 35 to 40 minutes (tent with aluminum foil if browning too quickly). Pull rolls apart, and serve warm.


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Isolate is the program to do it. It has quite a nice introduction on it's website but unfortunately has to be downloaded in source and compiled yourself. It can help running a media player or your browser more safely.
You can download it with subversion via:
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You need to install at least the libelf headers to compile it, e.g. sudo aptitude install libelf-dev in Debian based systems like Ubuntu. There is absolutely no documentation inside the tree except a GPL 2.0 license.
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Waterford's original Quaker meeting house was built in the 1740s from logs. In 1761, Waterford's Quakers replaced the original meeting house with the right half of this building. Ten years later, they doubled the size of the meeting house to 36 feet by 72 feet with the addition of the left side. Also evident in the photo is part of the cemetery for the meeting house. The building has been used as a residence since 1939.
Questions for Photo 4
1. Why would the first meeting house have been made of logs?
2. Which other buildings in Waterford started as log buildings?
3. What do the changes in size of the building say about the growth of the Quaker population in Waterford?
4. Why do you suppose the Meeting House is now a private residence?
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If used in succession with other protection moves, it has a 50% chance success rate. Endure runs differently to the other moves. It doesn't prevent damage from attacks, but rather it prevents the Pokémon from fainting.
When Endure is used and is successful, it will prevent the user from being knocked out by leaving the user with 1 Hit Point. This lasts the entire turn so it can receive multiple hits which end up doing no damage. This can be used with multiple strategies and moves including Reversal so that you can get your Hit Points down safely and then do massive damage
Several items and abilities work in a similar manner to Endure; Sturdy leaves the user with 1 Hit Point if the user was to be knocked out when having full Hit Points. In a similar manner, the item Focus Sash works in an identical way. However, the other item; Focus Band will work regardless of Hit Points as it has a 10% chance of allowing the user to hold on from a move which would knock it out. Like the previous item, it'll leave it at 1 Hit Point.
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Kara DioGuardi's First Week on American Idol
American Idol is still a ratings juggernaut but, after seven years, the Goliath is not as mighty as it once was. So, in order to shake things up a bit, the show's producers called one of our own. Enter new fourth-judge Kara DioGuardi, daughter of former Congressman Joseph DioGuardi, who was born in Scarsdale, grew up in New Rochelle, and attended the Masters School in Dobbs Ferry.
American Idol is still a ratings juggernaut but, after seven years, the Goliath is not as mighty as it once was. So, in order to shake things up a bit, the show's producers called one of our own. Enter new fourth-judge Kara DioGuardi, daughter of former Congressman Joseph DioGuardi, who was born in Scarsdale, grew up in New Rochelle, and attended the Masters School in Dobbs Ferry.
DioGuardi, 38, is best known for her songwriting — though her most recent hits have been for other American Idol alums and teen stars. (She's got her byline on Christina Aguilera's "Ain't No Other Man," Ashlee Simpson's "Pieces of Me," Ashley Tisdale's "Be Good to Me," Hillary Duff's "Come Clean," and Kelly Clarkson's "Walk Away.") Last week she made her Idol debut, critiquing the usual mix of undiscovered and wannabe talent. So, how'd she do? I posed this question to the Internet, which, as usual, had no shortage of opinions. Here's what they said:
"It didn't take viewers long to figure out that DioGuardi was hired to up the Mean Girl quotient on Judge's Row, despite assurances from producers that this season was going to be kinder and gentler than in years past."
— Vulture
"While she didn't exactly shake things up, DioGuardi managed to slip right in seamlessly without visibly struggling to find the difficult balance between being supportive and cutting, like some previous temporary guest judges."
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"DioGuardi immediately distinguished herself by throwing down with the willowy woman in the very orange, very small bikini. DioGuardi, a songwriter-producer who also knows how to belt a tune, sang a few bars to show the contestant how it should have been done."
— Salon
"DioGuardi proved to be Cowell-like in her ability to be acerbic, mocking a pink cowboy-hatted hopeful who was there to meet her and attempting to have a sing-off with Katrina Darrell, a.k.a. that girl who wore the bikini. I, personally, welcomed the presence of a female judge who didn't have to tell every XX-chromosomed contender that they looked pretty or had nice hair before critiquing the actual meat of their performance."
— Idolator
"Good lord but that new judge is annoying… She's a brassy songwriter and singer who, in one single episode, asserted herself as the second meanest judge, after Simon. (But his meanness has become sort of boring and banal, hers is at least more unpredictable by sole virtue of us not yet really having any idea who she is)."
— Gawker
And so on.
The truth is, I just don't see it. I think everyone would like a female Simon Cowell, but Kara DioGuardi is not that person. She just wasn't that devastating. In fact, she didn't say much at all. If there was a harmonious opinion among the judges, she was more likely to hang back than add her voice to the chorus. If she needed to weigh in on a particular contestant, she did so honestly, but without the mean-spiritedness of Cowell. Take this judgment, which DioGuardi offered up to a Bon Jovi wannabe trying to escape cubicle life: "To get big in this industry, it takes a lot of hard work, and you haven't put that hard work in." She was honest and to-the-point, yes, but ultimately constructive, which is something her critics didn't give her credit for.
Then again, there's something more important than critics — the judges' judges — and that's viewers. The premiere of American Idol was down ten percent in viewers from last year, but ratings held steady between Tuesday and Wednesday night, something that hasn't happened on the show since 2004. The Hollywood Reporter takes that as a good sign, writing: "Do viewers like Kara DioGuardi? Is the whole 'aspirational' overhaul appealing? Well, if the overnight numbers are any indication, the answers are Yes and Yes."
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Quadrotor: Issues https://roboticsclub.org/redmine/ https://roboticsclub.org/redmine/redmine/favicon.ico 2012-02-09T21:31:34Z Robotics Club Redmine Task #1992 (Assigned): USB to micro USB cable https://roboticsclub.org/redmine/issues/1992 2012-02-09T21:31:34Z Thomas Mullins
We need a USB to micro (NOT mini) USB cable for the Arduino that we can keep in the Quadrotor box.
 Task #1916 (Assigned): Email Harrison to Order Parts https://roboticsclub.org/redmine/issues/1916 2011-11-10T21:37:17Z Alex Zirbel email@example.com
Email harrison to check over aluminum frame, so that we can order parts.
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Some parts of our code may not be open-source, such as the ROS-MikroKopter driver.

Need to contact the RI to see if they have a problem with it being public, and if they do, need to make a private repository.
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We'd like to have an aluminum frame, so the quadrotor will be more sturdy, and handle crashes better. We also just need a new frame so it can get up in the air.

Make a frame design using aluminum.

Be ready to present a week from today, so other MechE's can review the design before we order parts.
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The carbon spars are quite dead. Make them less so.
Some of the motors are also quite dead. Replace the dead'ons.
The props are a funny color and some are missing bits and pieces; replace.
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CIO Guide to Virtual Server Data Protection
Server virtualization is changing the face of the modern data center. CIOs are looking for ways to virtualize more applications, faster across the IT spectrum. Selecting the right data protection solution that understands the new virtual environment is a critical success factor in the journey to cloud-based infrastructure. This guide looks at the key questions CIOs should be asking to ensure a successful virtual server data protection solution.