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The Model MJ is a medium-duty door opener, as manufactured by The Chamberlain Group, Inc. and is for use on vertical or high lift sectional doors or small rolling doors and grilles. It is rated for 12 cycles per hour during peak periods. Up to 50 cycles/day.
The presence of primary entrapment protection is standard CPS-U for all modes. Primary entrapment protection devices are monitored continuously to insure safe operation of the door and limit door opener functionality should an obstruction be detected or in the event of device failure. Optional LiftMaster Monitored Entrapment Protection devices, CPS-UN4, CPS-RPEN4 and CPS-EI, are designed to work in conjunction with LiftMaster commercial door openers to provide enhanced door safety and a broad range of modes and features to end users. Either monitored photo-sensor or monitored 4-wire sensing edge (in conjunction with the CPS-EI Edge Interface) protection may be selected, but one must be detected by the LiftMaster Logic 4.0 or Medium-Duty Logic circuit board in order to unlock full functionality.
Garage doors and garage door openers can be dangerous if not installed and verifed by a professionnal and not used properly . Chidlren must be supervised by an adult when they are inside or in proximity of the garage.
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Access your garage and home without the use of a key or a remote control. The LiftMaster® Security+® Wireless Keyless Entry can open your garage door using a code that you program directly into the unit. There is also a temporary password option that enables family, friends, or service people to enter the garage/your home without giving them your personal code.
CPS-RPEN4 Retro-Reflective Photo Eye makes installs faster and simpler, by only having wiring on one side of door and Reflector on the other. Range of 50 feet in most cases. NEMA-4 rated.
If CPS-U / CPS-UN4 photo sensors are present, a non-monitored 2-wire electric edge or pneumatic (air hose) edge may be used as ancillary protection devices.
(65-8202) Pneumatic Sensing Edge Kit with exterior air switch, 2-wire coil cord and 14' air hose.
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Josh Harding stops all 19 shots as Wild beat Devils
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Josh Harding wasn't considered the Minnesota Wild's top goaltender entering the season. He's currently the league's best at making saves.
Harding stopped 19 shots for his second shutout of the season and the Wild beat the New Jersey Devils 4-0 Sunday night.
Mikael Granlund, Torrey Mitchell, Dany Heatley and Jason Pominville scored for the Wild, who have won five of six. Nino Niederreiter had three assists.
BOX SCORE:Wild 4, Devils 0
NHL:Panthers player pulls out tooth, gives it to fan
Harding improved to 7-2-1 while lowering his goals-against average to 1.11 and increasing his save percentage to .950.
"The guys are making it easy. It's never about one player. We win as a team and we lose as a team like we always say. This was another team win. Everybody contributed and pulled their weight," he said.
Niklas Backstrom was expected to see the bulk of the action this season for the Wild. However, he went down with a leg injury in the team's third game and hasn't seen much action since, in large part because of Harding's stellar start.
"It's unbelievable," Niederreiter said. "Every game he's played he's kept us in the game. He's been playing phenomenal for us."
Cory Schneider, back after missing three games with a sore groin, finished with 16 saves for New Jersey. The Devils, 28th in league scoring at 1.86 goals per game, were blanked for the second straight night and fourth time in 14 games.
"It's frustrating to a point, but you've just got to keep plugging away. Everything's not going to go your way and you have to just keep fighting through it," center Stephen Gionta said.
Looking to forget about Saturday's 1-0 home loss to Philadelphia when it managed just 14 shots, New Jersey dominated early with six shots on goal in the opening 5 minutes. However, the Devils went nearly 8 minutes before their next shot, including two power-play opportunities.
"Hards made some good saves. It kept us in the game," said Granlund, who gave Minnesota a 1-0 lead with 6:40 left in the first period.
Pominville's shot from the left circle was saved by Schneider, and a bad-angle rebound attempt by Niederreiter trickled out to the slot where Granlund was alone for his first goal of the year to go along with a team-leading 10 assists.
"I'm glad he got that goal tonight," said coach Mike Yeo. "He's had a lot of chances and he's been setting up a lot of plays, but it's good for him to get that off his back.
Mitchell's first goal of the season put Minnesota up 2-0 at 7:35 of the second.
Schneider got a piece of Zach Parise's shot from below the right circle, but the puck fluttered to the crease where four players were crashing the net and Mitchell deflected the puck across the line.
Parise, who had 194 goals and 410 points with the Devils, signed a 13-year, $98 million contract with the Wild on July 4, 2012, and was playing against his former team for the first time. The teams did not meet last year because of the NHL lockout-shortened schedule.
"As a player you always hate practicing and scrimmaging against your own team. That's what it felt like for me tonight the whole game," Parise said.
Heatley scored his first non-empty-net goal of the season early in the third, redirecting Keith Ballard's shot behind Schneider. Pominville added an empty-netter with 2:25 to play, his sixth goal in the past four games.
New Jersey defenseman Jon Merrill left his first NHL game after sliding hard into the boards in the first period.
Merrill was skating into the corner to the right of Schneider when he was tripped up by Mitchell. He went into the boards face-first, and it looked as if he sustained at least one cut on his face.
With blood on the ice, Merrill looked wobbly as he was helped to the locker room. Coach Peter DeBoer said he had lacerations on his face and the team was conducting some tests.
"That's tough," DeBoer said. "We were looking forward to seeing him play. He's earned the opportunity to get up here. So you never like to see an injury like that at any point, but particularly on his second or third shift in the NHL."


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Salt Lake County agencies exchange CAD data using Spillman software
SALT LAKE CITY – April 30, 2010 – The Salt Lake Valley Emergency Communications Center (VECC) and Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office are using Spillman's CAD-to-CAD interface to exchange call data from disparate software systems during emergencies.
Using the CAD-to-CAD interface, the two agencies can share data such as the location and nature of a call, people involved, and associated vehicles. This allows the agencies to improve interoperability by exchanging live call information during a multi-jurisdictional emergency response despite using different software vendors.
"Information-sharing is critical in today's law enforcement environment," said Salt Lake County Sheriff James Winder. "Spillman's interface allows us to access critical data from VECC and respond faster in emergencies."
VECC receives 9-1-1 emergency calls and dispatches for multiple public safety agencies. Using the CAD-to-CAD interface, VECC is able to send call information automatically to the sheriff's office, providing dispatchers with timely information and allowing the sheriff's office to respond faster to emergencies.
"This is a better way to serve the public," said VECC director Bill Harry.
In the past, it was challenging for agencies using disparate vendors to share CAD data. In recent years, however, Spillman developers have worked with the Integrated Justice Information Systems (IJIS) Institute to develop standards that make CAD-to-CAD interfaces more feasible.
Harry said the interface will help both VECC and the sheriff's office streamline operations and respond more quickly to emergencies.
"We sincerely appreciate the partnership and the cooperation that we received from Spillman," he said, adding that Spillman has done "an excellent job of meeting our needs."
VECC plans to use the interface to share data with additional non-Spillman agencies in the future. In Idaho, the Kootenai County Sheriff and the Post Falls Police Department have also adopted the interface.
Spillman Technologies is a public safety software provider headquartered in Salt Lake City, serving more than 800 public safety agencies across the nation. Spillman provides a full range of software solutions, including Records Management, Computer-Aided Dispatch, Mobile Communications, Corrections Management, Fire/EMS Management, Resource Management, and Data Sharing.
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Prince William showed off his pipes with Jon Bon Jovi and country pop star Taylor Swift at the Winter Whites Gala at Kensington Palace.
William welcomed Bon Jovi and Swift to the royal residence Tuesday where they all headlined the first-ever live concert at the palace Tuesday night, according to the U.K.'s Daily Express.
Video shows the trio leaning into the microphone and bellowing the chorus to Bon Jovi's '80s hit, "Livin' On A Prayer."
"This is my first time playing at the palace or any palace for that matter and I have to thank Prince William," Swift told Sky News.
The Duke of Cambridge is a huge fan of Bon Jovi, famously performing a karaoke cover of the song at the wedding of his cousin Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall in 2011, according to the Daily Express.
The gala was expected to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for Prince William's patronage Centrepoint, a homeless charity that has helped 95,000 young homeless people to date.
Later, the future king presented Bon Jovi with an award for his humanitarian work with the rocker's Soul Foundation, which helps families and individuals in economic despair.
The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, was missing from Tuesday night's festivities, caring for the couple's 4-month-old son Prince George in their 20-room apartment next door.
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Response: Technology Doesn't Belong in the Classroom?
An insightful post by Dominic Manola on a disturbing meeting of individuals that were discussing "the impact of social media during a school crisis". It isn't just disturbing that we have to have meetings about school crisis, it is the fact that it turned into another one of those "the problem with kids today is technology so ban it and the problems will go away" meetings.
Here is what history has taught us:
1. Once a modern invention/idea/convenience has taken hold in common culture (indoor plumbing, books, electricity, radio, TV, credit cards, Internet) and as displaces, enhances, or fills a void that was there before schools must eventually respond to its arrival.
2. Schools, which were built to resist change, will resist the change - driven by paranoid adults and experts (and those invested in the old) - usually by discrediting, banning, and citing that the innovation is doomed to fail (see inkwells vs. ballpoint pens 1815-1950).
3. Society will quickly demand the new skill in the workplace, to respond to consumer demand or efficiency, or both. Parent and Business will wonder why schools are not preparing kids for society.
4. Schools will change, slowly, as a result of external pressure. Kids will wonder why their school is so far behind their real life and why the adults can't do things they take for granted. In the meantime, kids will do amazing things outside of school - which they will turn into multi-national influential companies that come back to tell schools how to do their business with pressure from the politicians they fund (see the Gates Foundation).
These steps repeat themselves for each new modern invention/idea/convenience that takes hold.
Should we be cautious, responsible, and caring of how new things will impact our kids? - YES
Should we fear-monger and blame innovation for all of the woes of today? - NO
We should responsibly teach kids how to use whatever will come along in their life, how to evaluate the pros and cons of any new innovation, to look for ways to integrate any resource to do good work, and with an expectation that they will use anything at their disposal to improve the world around them - for themselves - for those around them - and for those that follow them.
None of that can happen in our schools when we ignore, ban, blame, or hide from innovation.
So - How do we break the cycle?
Start sharing the stories of success. Share in your school, share outside your school, and share with the world. We need people to see evidence that kids can do great things - they need to know that today kids are more intelligent, powerful, and inventive with access to more information than any other time before in human history. They are capable of understanding how to use that power for good as the leaders of today and the leaders of tomorrow. Let's be part of preparing them to harness that power for good.


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President Foster Goes to Congress
Colorado Mesa University President Tim Foster testified before a Congressional subcommittee this week about how a small Western Colorado university's frugality, responsiveness to students, and financial aid policies could help curb rising college costs across the country.
Foster, a former state legislator, was the only representative from Colorado higher education institutions invited to speak before the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Foster said he talked about how one institution has managed to hold down tuition costs. Colorado Mesa's tuition went up less than 5 percent while average increases at other colleges and universities were 13 percent.
"We stay focused on what we are doing," is the way Foster summed up Colorado Mesa's smaller-than-average increase.
Foster said efforts include attracting first-generation students and financially needy students. The university gave out $4 million in the past year for academic scholarships, with about 60 percent of that going to students with documented financial need. The university has also promoted work study as a way to help students with financial need while also increasing retention of students.
The university also cut costs by eliminating the dean positions and a dozen academic programs. Faculty members carry a teaching load that is nearly double that of some other universities and colleges.


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To become a paramedic you must be a licensed paramedic in the State of Illinois and a member of the South Cook County Emergency Medical System.
For information on CPR classes, please contact St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights, IL, at (708) 756-1000.
When dialing 9-1-1 to report a medical emergency or accident, the EMD Dispatcher will ask you:
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Getting pulled over by a police officer can be intimidating, frustrating and even dangerous for the motorist and the police officer. However, remembering some simple steps will help make your traffic stop as safe and as pleasant as possible. Respond to the blue lights, and signal your intentions. The safest thing to do is to pull as far to the right as possible-using turn indicators to let the officer and other motorists know what you plan to do. If the roadway is clear and the officer doesn't pass you, assume that your vehicle is the one being pulled over. Drive slowly on the right until you find a suitable and safe place to stop. Drive defensively. Choose a safe location to pull off the road where you won't impede the flow of traffic. You may also pull off the roadway onto the shoulder if the ground is firm. The officer will understand if you drive slowly looking for a suitable location. Be aware that the violation may have occurred one or two miles before the traffic stop. This delay is due to the fact that most departments have developed strict procedures for officers to follow to ensure your safety and theirs. They're required to give the location, vehicle and occupant description, and license plate to the dispatcher. The officer is also trying to locate the safest place to initiate the stop. Remain in the vehicle unless the officer instructs otherwise. Distracted motorists have been known to leave the roadway and strike vehicles or individuals at a traffic stop, causing injury or even death. Listen to the officer and comply with instructions. Drivers often assume they're being stopped for a routine traffic matter, but the officer may be stopping you because your vehicle is similar to one just seen leaving the scene of a crime. Additionally, many people have warrants out for their arrest, are mentally unbalanced, or simply don't like police officers. Many officers have experienced verbal and physical confrontations as a result of traffic stops. Consequently, the officer may initially be acting under the assumption that you're a safety threat. Control over the situation can be accomplished by keeping yourself and your passengers in the vehicle with your hands visible. If it's a case of mistaken identity, you'll be on your way as soon as it's cleared up. If it's a traffic stop, the officer will request your driver's license, registration and insurance card. The officer may allow you to explain your actions; if so, you should speak calmly. If the officer saw you commit the violation, your statement isn't necessary. If your complaint is about the validity of the citation, then it must be handled through the courts. If the contact was unprofessional, complain to the police department. Police departments have procedures for lodging complaints against officers. Departments want to know if there's a problem with an officer. If you comply with the rationale behind an officer's actions by following these steps, a traffic stop can be a pleasant experience.


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June 03, 2013
Lightlife® Farmer's Market Veggie Burgers Recalled Due To Undeclared Milk Allergen
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services received information regarding a recall of Lightlife Farmer's Market Veggie Burgers that may contain an undeclared allergen, milk. Certain packages of the Farmer's Market Veggie Burgers may have inadvertently been filled with Lightlife Kick'n Black Bean Burgers, which contain an allergen, milk. The milk allergen is not declared on the Farmer's Market Veggie Burger product label.
The product was shipped to food stores and distributors nationwide. The recall is limited to Lightlife Farmer's Market Veggie Burgers in 12.0-ounce, 4-count light blue bags bearing the following UPC code and Best if Used By dates only:
Unit UPC: 4345480525
Lot Codes: 5483220300, 5483221700
Best if Used By Dates: JULY 16 2013, JULY 30 2013
Both the UPC code and Best if Used By dates are printed on the back of each bag, in the lower right corner.
The full recall can be found at www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm354453.htm?source=govdelivery.


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"Crop Biodiversity: An Unfinished Magnum Opus of Nature", Annual Review of Plant Biology, vol. 70, pp. 727-751, 2019.,
"Domestication Genomics: Untangling the Complex History of African Rice", Current Biology, vol. 28, no. 14, pp. R786-R788, 2018.,
"The extent of adaptive wild introgression in crops", PeerJ Preprints, 2018.,
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"Comparative genomics provides insight into maize adaptation in temperate regions", Genome Biology, vol. 17, no. 1, p. 1, 2016.,
"Crop Domestication: A Sneak-Peek into the Midpoint of Maize Evolution", Current Biology, vol. 26, no. 23, pp. R1240-R1242, 2016.,
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Sunday 12th July, 2020Back to top
Swim: 2.4miles
Bike: 112 miles
Run: 26.2 miles
Swim: 2 hours 20 minutes + a further 10 minutes from the swim cut off to start the bike.
Bike: 10 hours 30 minutes (after you cross the swim start timing mat) + a further 10 minutes from the bike cut off to start the run.
Run: 17 hours (after you cross the swim start timing mat).
Intermediate cut offs on the bike and run may apply in the interests of athlete safety and to enable roads to reopen according to the schedule agreed with the authorities.Back to top
Entries are open to any individuals who wish to participate in one of the world's great sporting challenges. Entries are taken online with payment by debit or credit card. No other payment option is available.
Capacity is limited, made up of standard entries and guaranteed places allocated to our event partners. Once standard entries close, our event partners may still be able to offer places in the event. You may also wish to consider entering on behalf of our official charities who provide access to event places in return for fundraising on their behalf. See the Charity page for details.
Once the entry process is completed and payment processed, you will receive a confirmation email which details your race entry. If you do not receive this please check your junk mail. If you need your confirmation resent please email us at [email protected]Back to top
Volume-based pricing tiers apply for 2019 registration. More information is available here.Back to top
The entry fee includes:
No, we do not have a waiting list.Back to top
If you need to change your email, email us at [email protected] and we can make the changes for you.Back to top
Yes, athletes must be at least 18 on race day.Back to top
You will compete as the age you are on 31st December in the year of the race. For example, if you turned 25 in October, you would be in the 25-29 age group for all races in that year even though you may only be 24 on race day.Back to top
No. IRONMAN UK will not have a relay race.Back to top
Registration/ Expo/ Finish Line: Albert Hall, Victoria Square, Bolton BL1 1RU
Swim & Transition 1: Pennington Flash, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 3PA
Transition 2 – Queens Park, Spa Road, Bolton BL1 4AGBack to top
For travel and accommodation information please see our travel partners Nirvana EuropeBack to top
On race week you will need to:
For the race week schedule click here.Back to top
All athletes must register in person at the event prior to race day to collect their race packs. Nothing gets sent out in the post! In order to register you will NEED:
- Your BIB number (which will be uploaded around 3 weeks prior to race day)
- Photo Identification (passport or driving licence)
- Triathlon Race License. If you do not have one, a day licence can bought onsite for £5 WITH CASH ONLY.
You MUST attend registration yourself in order to race.
Under NO circumstance will we give your information to another person even with authorisation.Back to top
There will not be a welcome party or a pasta party at the event in 2019.Back to top
No, the athlete racing MUST register and rack their own bike/bags. Photo ID will be requested in registration. Racking must be done the day before race day as per the race week schedule timings. On the day racking is not permitted.Back to top
No, the athlete racing MUST collect these personally. Wristbands will be checked upon entry and items will be checked against your wristband and race numbers when leaving.Back to top
IRONMAN UK operates a clean transition.
NB: Cycle shoes can be on the bike as long as they are attached to the pedals. Nutrition and bike computers can also be left on the bikes as long as attached.
Blue Bag: Bike Gear, put all the kit you need for your cycle in this bag, including your helmet (DON'T forget your race number). You will enter the blue bag marquee upon exiting the swim, here you will change and then head to collect your bike.
Red Bag: Run Gear, put all the kit you need for your run in this bag. Once you have left your bike you will enter the red bag marquee, here you will change and head to the run course
White Bag: this bag is for your dry clothing that you require after the race. The white bags will be in the athletes finish area and available to collect as soon as you finish the race All bikes and transition bags must be racked on Saturday.
Please see the Race Week Schedule for times
-When you come to rack, your bike, helmet and bags must have your race numbers securely applied to them. You must have your helmet on with the strap fastened and be wearing your race number.
- You will not have access to your blue and red bags on race morning but you can access your bike to place your drinks bottles and nutrition.
- You must have your helmet fastened before removing your bike from the rack and keep it fastened until you have placed your bike back on the rack having finished the course.Back to top
- Wetsuits are compulsory - The swim is a rolling start which will start on land. Athletes will line up according to their own expected swim time. BE REALISTIC!
- Calf guards can be worn underneath your wetsuit, compression socks however are not permitted
- It is a two lap course anti-clockwise, with a short run on the bank between laps
- The cut off time to complete the swim is 2 hours 20 minutes after you cross the swim start timing mat
- Athletes have 10 minutes from the swim cut off to start the bike
Athletes are set off in one continuous line for the swim start. It will take approximately 15 minutes to get the entire field across the swim start line. Each athlete's race will start when the cross the swim start timing mat, under the swim start arch.
How does this work?
The on-shore pre swim start area will be divided into starting zones based on an athletes predicted swim time for the 2.4 mile course. There are a number of swim zones (excluding pro athletes):
* Under 50 minutes
* Under 1 hour
* 1 hour
* 1h05
* 1h10
* 1h15
* 1h20
* 1h25
* 1h30
* 1h40
* 1h50
* 2 hours
- The swim cut off time of 2h20m starts when the last person enters the water.
- Athletes will seed themselves into these zones based on their own predicted swim times (please be realistic and remember your chip timing will only activate once you cross the swim start chip mat)
- Groups will commence a rolling start based on these groups with fastest athletes on course first eg. in the 50 minute zone
Due to the nature of the swim start in Pennington Flash it will not be possible to warm up in the water prior to the swim start. An on land warm up is recommended.Back to top
Neoprene hats can be used underneath the official swim hat if desired. Gloves are not allowed. Neoprene booties are ONLY allowed when the water temperature is 18.3 degrees Celsius/65 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. An announcement will be made at Race Briefing about the use of these.Back to top
If you feel the need, please turn on your back and raise an arm in the air to attract attention from the swim safety crew. Note that a triathlon wetsuit provides buoyancy and you would be able to float with minimal effort should you need to take a few seconds to regain your composure.Back to top
- iPods, MP3 players, phones, video cameras etc. are not permitted on the course
- Your race number must be worn on your back
Note that athletes must be able to repair a puncture without assistance and should carry spare inner tubes and tools. IRONMAN will provide mobile and static support for other issues that athletes cannot fix themselves but these staff are not on call and we cannot guarantee that they will be available to assist with a problem.Back to top
Mountain bikes are not allowed. Your bike must be a road bike or a time trial bike, with road tyres fixed. If you have further questions about this please email us at [email protected] with your bike make and a photo and we will be able to help you.Back to top
Disc brakes are legal to use during IRONMAN UK 2019. For future events please note we are subject to UCI rules and we are subject to any change they make.Back to top
- iPods, MP3 players, phones, video cameras etc are not permitted on the course
- Your race number must be worn on your front
Bike feed stations will supply:* Isotonic Sports Drink - Flavour TBC
For more information see the Nutrition tab under AthletesBack to top
Personal Needs locations and information will be released soon for the 2019 event.Back to top
A spectator guide will be available to collect for all athletes and spectators in registration prior to the race and around town on race day, and will be uploaded onto the website.Back to top
No. Any athlete who crosses the finish line with a spectator will be disqualified.
It is a safety risk to the athlete, the spectator(s), other athletes and staff to have non-competitors running down the finish line. It may also hinder other athletes achieving their personal goals or have their treasured finish line photo obstructed by spectators on the finish line.Back to top
- IRONMAN UK has 40 slots for the 2019 IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.
- A minimum of one slot will be provisionally allocated to each Age Group category based on the start list (both male and female).
- Final slot allocation will be determined on race day based on the number of official starters.
- Final slot allocation shall be representative of the actual number of Age Group starters in each category in the race.
- See the Kona Qualfication tab under Athletes to see the slots allocated for the event.
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Successful solar cooking is dependent upon access to sunshine and the right climate. Though solar cooking is possible in many — if not most — countries, it is most practical for people living in climates that are generally dry and sunny for at least six months of the year. Latitudes between the equator and 40 degrees north or south latitude are usually best, though solar cooking temperate zones is possible, even in the winter. Ongoing development of more efficient models continues to push practicality further from the equator.
The darker regions on the following map tend to have longer cooking seasons:
Countries with highest potential
Solar Cookers International has compiled a list of twenty countries with the highest potential for solar cooking. Criteria for this ranking include annual average sunlight, cooking fuel scarcity and population size. Of the estimated 500 million people who have abundant sunshine and suffer from fuel scarcity, 85% of them live in just 10 countries.
- India
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- Ethiopia
- Nigeria
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- Afghanistan
- Tanzania
- South Africa
- Niger
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- Brazil
- Kenya
- Nepal
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- Burkina Faso
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- United States of America
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RAYMOND WEIL, Luxury Swiss watchmaker, last night joined forces with The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson to host an inaugural fundraiser, the London Music Awards, a glittering celebration of the capital's musical talent that was held at the London's iconic music venue – the Roundhouse, Camden.
Hosted by Mayor Boris Johnson, the RAYMOND WEIL sponsored event recognized the achievements of London's aspiring young musicians, its rising stars and legendary performers from all genres of music.
A host of stars and music industry insiders attended the sell-out event that was organized in a partnership between the Mayor of London and RAYMOND WEIL to raise money for the Mayor's Music Fund. The money raised last night will ensure the future development of the Capital's aspiring musicians for years to come. In just two years, the charity has given out grants worth £1.3m, benefiting over 14,000 young musicians.
Jazzie B, founder of chart topping dance music pioneers Soul II Soul, received the London Legend accolade, Sir Antonio Pappano, Music Director of the Royal Opera and The Orchestra of the Academia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, was recognized for his Exceptional Contribution to Music and Lord Lloyd Webber was awarded in the Individual Philanthropy category.
London's eclectic music scene was reflected in the diversity of the award winners. 26 year-old Kimberley Anne from Bromley won Young Composer/ Songwriter (sponsored by RPS for Music) for her acoustically based indie sound and the raw passion of her homemade instruments built in her bedroom studio. Lewisham-based Femme, 24 took the RAYMOND WEIL Rising Star award, thanks to her Debbie Harry inspired pop hooks and bright productions. The undiscovered Talent award sponsored by Live Nation went to Natalie Shay who, at just 15 years old and studying for her GCSEs at the BRIT School, has caused a stir with her live sets across the capital.
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson says "I am immensely proud of the work that the Mayor's Music Fund is doing and has done this evening. To reach so many young people in such a small space of time is a colossal achievement. The London Music Awards with RAYMOND WEIL are more than celebrating the success of the award winners and it is more than a fundraiser, it is an opportunity to rejoice in London's fabulous musical achievements and to inspire budding musicians across the city."
Further awards were presented to Daniel Aidoo, James Lynch, Charles Campbell-Peak and Bishal Debnath, who won the Outstanding Mayor's Music Scholars award, a category sponsored by ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) and were also recognized in the corporate philanthropy category alongside Brass Tracks, a collaboration between the boroughs of Hounslow and Sutton and Zone One Brass. The final award was for Best Live Music Venue, which was voted for by Time Out readers and won by Union Chapel in Islington.
"We are absolutely thrilled with this evening's London Music Awards. For RAYMOND WEIL to be able to assist with creating such a unique platform that not only raised a substantial amount of money for the Mayor's Music Fund but also to develop a partnership that heightens awareness of the diversity of the musical talent in London is just so rewarding for everyone involved in the Capital's music scene" – Says Craig Leach, UK CEO – RAYMOND WEIL
The London Music Awards are being organized to raise money for the Mayor's Music Fund, which develops the skills of talented children across the capital. Funds raised are spent on lessons and instruments, as well as giving recipients exposure to other musicians and the opportunity to perform with bands and orchestras.
RAYMOND WEIL's involvement with the London Music Awards stems from years of support for the music industry. As the Brand that has always had music at its heart, RAYMOND WEIL continues to collaborate with the music industry's emerging talents, most prestigious artists, music awards ceremonies and music based charities.


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Bandwidth demands are driving operating frequencies constantly higher, with submillimeter-wave and terahertz frequency bands offering tremendous potential for applications in indoor wireless communications, spectroscopy, and imaging systems. Frequencies between 275 and 3000 GHz, which have not yet been officially allocated, offer tremendous growth potential for near-field communications at data rates of 10 Gb/s and higher in the near future.1-4 The challenge facing design engineers is the development of affordable hardware to support applications operating at such high frequencies.
Terahertz imaging and spectroscopy, for example, are among the more interesting applications for medical and industrial applications of terahertz frequencies. Terahertz imaging can be extremely useful for aircraft guiding and landing systems in zero-visibility situations. Millimeter-wave imaging systems can provide two-dimensional images of a landing area.5 Terahertz-based near-field communications can enable transfer of large amounts of data to multiple users within buildings.
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During the 2008 Olympic Games, Fuji Television Center used a terahertz system to transmit video signals of a live high-definition (HD) program from a recording studio to the international broadcast center, about 1 km distant. This organization achieved a data rate of 10 Gb/s in recent terahertz transmissions.6 The use of terahertz frequencies has increased in recent years as the output power of transmitters and the sensitivity of receivers at those frequencies has increased.
Terahertz communications devices are based on both photonic and electronic technologies, and different design equations apply to each technology area. Classical equations govern the submillimeter-wave spectrum while quantum equations are generally used for frequencies above the terahertz region. To better understand how they fit for higher-frequency applications, both technologies will be examined and then compared under different circumstances.
Using photonic technology, basic transmit and receive operations are performed in the optical regime with the appropriate devices. The transmitter has the required components for signal generation, modulation, amplification, and optical-to-electrical conversion (Fig. 1). The first step involves optical signal generation and the last step is optical-to-electrical conversion prior to the antenna.
1. This block diagram shows a photonics-based approach for a terahertz transmitter.
Solid-state and vacuum-tube devices have been used for signal generation at lower frequencies within the terahertz region, while beam-wave tubes and optically pumped lasers (OPLs) have been used for higher-frequency terahertz applications. Beam-wave tubes include gyrotrons and free-electron lasers (FELs). These sources provide high output-power levels and are often used for plasma heating, high-power radar systems, and remote-sensing systems. Vacuum electronic devices—such as FELs, electron cyclotron lasers, and Cherenkov wave devices—produce output signals to 1 THz, with cyclotron tubes capable of terahertz signals at power levels to 1 kW. In FELs, the electron beams oscillate at high speeds to release photons via a strong magnetic field. These photons are then directed, by means of a reflector, through the electron beam for added gain. Solid-state lasers provide sources of high-frequency energy,8 as do OPLs.7
Optical modulators include devices that work by modulating signals provided by optical sources, such as absorptive and refractive modulators. In an absorptive modulator, modulation is based on the variation of the absorption coefficient due to the Fermi level or free-carrier concentration changes. In a refractive modulator, operation is based on refractive index variations.9 Decreasing the frequency of an optical signal following generation from an optical source and prior to modulation is another method for producing terahertz and millimeter-wave modulation4; this approach can be implemented in a number of different ways.10-12 In one simple approach, millimeter-wave and terahertz signals are generated by means of a subharmonic mode-locked laser diode and an arrayed waveguide grating (AWG) filter (see Fig. 2).10 AWGs are commonly used as optical demultipliexers in wavelength-division-multiplex (WDM) systems.
2. This block diagram shows an electronics-based approach for a terahertz transmitter.
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Optical amplifiers are also key components used for processing optical and terahertz signals. Amplifiers are realized with a number of different technologies, including as laser, semiconductor optical, Raman, and optical parametric amplifiers. Two major categories of optical amplifiers include fiber-based and planar optical waveguide amplifiers.13
For photonic based transmitters, optical-electric (O/E) converters are key devices. Unitraveling-carrier photodiodes (UTC-PDs) and photodiodedevices based on positive-intrinsic-negative (PIN) photodiodes (PIN PDs) serve as efficient O/E converters. A combination of these two approaches can provide conversion with reasonable output power through 380 GHz, with photocurrent of 10 mA and bias voltage of 1.1 V yielding output power of 110 μW. This output power can be increased to 400 μW using photocurrent of 20 mA. Figure 3 depicts output powers for three O/E converter technologies: UTC-PD, PIN-PD, and low-temperature (LT) GaAs photomixers.2
3. This plot compares the high-frequency performance of three O/E converter technologies: UTC-PD, PIN-PD and low-temperature (LT) GaAs photomixers.
As the use of different electronic devices has shown over the past few years, the performance of terahertz systems can be steadily improved, including the noise and phase performance. Figure 4 shows the conceptual design of a transceiver for terahertz applications, to demonstrate how different electronic devices, such as sources, modulators, transistors, and amplifiers, can be applied to improve the performance of terahertz transceiver systems.
4. This simple block diagram shows an electronic terrhertz transceiver.
A variety of electronic sources for terahertz applications have been developed in recent years. Some of the signal sources are integrated-circuit (IC) oscillators based on transistors, resonant tunable diodes,14 Bloch oscillators,15 or plasmaticoscillators.16 Hot-electron-bolometer (HEB) superconductor mixers have also been developed over the past decade, providing some of the highest sensitivity levels for heterodyne receivers at frequencies above 1 THz. Low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) based on indium-phosphide (InP) high-electron-mobility-transistor (HEMT) devices are also capable of operation at these frequencies.17
At the conjunction of these two technologies, fourth or quad pixel technology limits noise levels for high-speed spectroscopy and imaging applications. The operation and processing speed of these pixel-based systems can be significantly improved by means of integrated HEB circuits and intermediate-frequency (IF) amplifiers integrated in multipixel focal plane arrays (FPAs).18 The low power consumption of LO sources and the low operational noise of HEB mixers make them suitable for this kind of integration, especially in monolithic-microwave-integrated-circuit (MMIC) IF amplifiers. Proper use of input matching networks provides the necessary frequency tuning and opportunities for using MMIC devices with different sources and at different operating frequencies. Chip devices based on single-pixel HEB array technology have been fabricated with close to 30-dB gain across bandwidths as wide as 10 GHz at terahertz frequencies.
Figure 5 shows the base structure of a single-pixel HEB array.17 The active elements consist of a photon-cooled HEB, constructed from NbN films deposited on a silicon substrate. The three composite focal plane elements, which consist of HEB and MMIC IF amplifiers, have demonstrated operation at frequencies to 1.6 THz. In theory, the integrated quasioptical pixels can be operated at even higher frequencies. Research has indicated the possibility for developing FPAs with potentially hundreds of pixels. High-frequency HEB FPAs can be useful in applications such as astronomy, long-distance detection, and medical diagnostic systems.
5. These are the essential components of a single-pixel HEB.
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Further Research Trends
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While these exotic devices offer great promise at higher frequencies, one of the most important devices for terahertz systems is still the common transistor, which is used throughout high-frequency systems. A number of researchers have focused on extending the frequency range of commonly used devices, such as InP HEMTs and HBTs.19 InP HEMTs with maximum frequencies between 0.5 and 0.65 THz and HBTs with frequencies from 0.3 to 0.4 THz have already been reported.20 Considering the results of these reports, and the research being conducted by DARPA, the upper frequency limits of these devices should only increase. Table 1 provides a summary of various research being performed on these two types of high-frequency transistors.21 Recently, a research team presented a new InP HEMT device with average frequency of 0.55 THz and maximum frequency of more than 1 THz.
To develop higher-frequency transistors for possible terahertz use, a number of studies have explored the use of 100-kV electron beam lithography (EBL) to fabricate devices with the fine dimensions needed for higher-frequency operation.21 In one report, researchers have fabricated an HBT device with emitter width of 0.15 μm. In addition, an advanced InP HEMT was fabricated with emitter area of 0.25 × 4 μm2 and breakdown voltage of 4 V with maximum current gain of 30. The measured S-parameters for this transistor indicate a maximum frequency of operation of more than 650 GHz.
Some InP HEMT and metamorphic HEMT (mHEMT) transistors with operating frequencies between 300 and 350 GHz have also been introduced.22 Based on these researches and technologies, an amplifier with gain of more than 11 dB and frequency of 480 GHz was proposed. Figure 6 shows the gain versus frequency for a 300-GHz amplifier. For a three-stage amplifier based on this amplifier, maximum gain of 15 dB at 15 THz was achieved. However, the three-stage amplifier suffers non ideal noise characteristics at its input amplifier stage.21
6. The gain of a 300-GHz amplifier is plotted across an approximate 50-GHz bandwidth.
Figure 7 summarizes recent activity on oscillator ICs operating at 100 to 600 GHz. All of these devices offer output power of more than 10 μW, considered a minimum power level for practical operation. The core research in this area focuses on transistors and MMICs, with HBT transistors having cutoff frequencies to 0.8 THz and HEMT transistors with frequencies to 1 THz already having been reported.23 The characteristics of InP-based devices indicates that they are more suitable for terahertz applications than silicon-based devices, although devices based on silicon-germanium (SiGe) substrates are showing great promise at higher frequencies.
7. These plots compare the output levels of IC oscillators based on different semiconductor technologies.
The challenges for producing terahertz transistors include decreasing device dimensions while also overcoming the effects of parasitic circuit/device elements at higher frequencies. For HBTs, small emitter dimensions are needed with low contact resistance between the base and emitter as well as reduced capacitance between the base and collector. Experimental HBTs have been developed to 500 GHz, compared to silicon circuits which reached a maximum of 96 GHz. In addition, an InP HEMT with breakdown voltage of 2.5 V and current of 0.25 mA/mm for an operating frequency of 1.2 THz has been proposed. A number of studies have focused on exploring the performance capabilities of InP HBT devices.24 One of the main challenges is balancing the current increase that occurs when the InP HBT device dimensions are reduced, and the need to dissipate the added heat generated by additional current flow. One possible solution involves changing the connection width and reversing the power, thus increasing the heat resistance capability. Practical terahertz bandwidths can only be achieved with these devices when the ohmic contact resistance is very low.
A proposed terahertz-frequency modulator is based on a HEMT device in which a two-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) is used as the interface layer for the GaAs/AlGaAs substrate material. The electron density of the 2DEG can be tuned and controlled by the external gate voltage. Experiments performed on this structure used an applied voltage between 0 and 10 V. The cutoff frequency based on the growth of received signal was calculated as 6 kHz. With an applied gate voltage of 10 V, a maximum modulated terahertz wave of 3% was obtained using terahertz time-domain spectroscopy (TDS). By creating forms of artificial metals known as metamaterials, it has been possible to create split ring resonators (SRRs) with extremely high frequencies.25 The metamaterials have been analyzed by means of Maxwell's equations for different properties—such as electron permittivity and magnetic permeability—and these materials show great promise for use at terahertz frequencies.
8. These plots show the amplitude (top) and phase (middle) performance of a terahertz electronic modulator (bottom).
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Since these materials can be influenced by an external applied voltage, the metamaterial resonance can be switched from active and passive and back again by tuning the sublayer conductivity.25 A hybrid semiconductor formed of these materials consists of SRR electronic plates fabricated on a 1-μm Si-GaAs layer [Fig. 8(a)]. By connecting all SRRs, the structure resembles a Schottky gate in function.25 The carrier electron density can be completely controlled by a reverse voltage, making control of metamaterial resonance and terahertz operation possible [Fig. 8(b)]. This structure can operate with 50% modulation depth at less than 15 V applied bias voltage.26 These metamaterial modulators offer potential as high-speed modulators for imaging and communications applications.27
A spatial light modulator (SLM), which can operate in the terahertz region, is capable of electronic and optical control of transmission and reflection of an optical beam and as a result change of direction and advance coding. These devices are essential for many optical and electronic applications, including imaging and spectroscopy.28 By introducing this technology for use in the terahertz region, it can play an important role in spectroscopy and communication applications.29 As an example, in recent terahertz single pixel imaging, an SLM served as a key component for decoding to terahertz waves.29
9. This schematic diagram shows the components in an amplifier designed for use from 160 to 180 GHz.
Figure 9 shows an amplifier consisting of five 150-GHz stages designed to operate between 160 and 180 GHz. It includes three cascaded stages and two common emitters. The final stage consists of two devices in parallel to achieve high output power. The amplifier is optimized by tuning its resistors, capacitors, and inductors for operation between 140 and 170 GHz. For operation at 170 GHz, capacitors with values of less than 30 fF are required. For such small capacitance values, a metal-oxide-metal structure was developed. Figure 10 offers a MMIC multiplier and amplifier for terahertz use; the MMIC amplifier consists of five simple stages.
10. These photographs offer a multiplier (a) and amplifier (b) designed to produce 125-GHz output signals.
Both photonic and electronic means are capable of reaching terahertz frequencies. As a comparison, Table 2 shows specifications for a 125-GHz transmitter realized by means of photonic (UTC-PD) and electronic (InP HEMT MMIC) approaches.2,4 Each method has advantages and disadvantages, with electronic approaches being somewhat limited in usable output-power levels and photonic approaches also allowing fiber connections from point to point in a system. The technologies are steadily improving, making terahertz applications more feasible in the near future.
A. Mohammadi, Researcher
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran; e-mail: [email protected].
M. Danaeifar, Researcher
Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
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2. T. Kleine-Ostmann and T. Nagatsuma, "A review on terahertz communications research," Journal on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, Vol. 32, 2011, p. 143.
3. J. Federici and L. Moeller, "Review of terahertz and subterahertz wireless communications," Journal of Applied Physics Vol. 107, 2010, p. 111.
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4. Jin-Wei Shi, Chen-Bin Huang, and Ci-Ling Pan, "Millimeter-wave photonic wireless links for very high data rate communication," NPG Asia Mater Vol. 3, 2011, p. 41.
5. Mustafa Rangwala, Feinian Wang, and Kamal Sarabandi, "Study of Millimeter-Wave Radar for Helicopter Assisted-Land ing System," IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine, Vol. 50, 2008, p. 2.
6. Akihiko Hirata, Toshihiko Kosugi, Hiroyuki Takahashi, et al., "120-GHz-Band Wireless Link Technologies for Outdoor 10-Gbit/s Data Transmission," IEEE Transactions On Microwave Theory & Techniques, Vol. 60, 2012, p. 3.
7. G.F. Brand, "Development and Applications of Frequency Tunable, Submillimeter-Wave Gyrotrons," International Journal of Infrared and Millimeter Waves, Vol. 16,1995, p. 879.
8. X. Yin, "Terahertz Imaging for Biomedical Applications: Pattern Recognition and Tomographic Reconstruction," Vol. 10, 2012, p. 1007.
9. Chen-Bin Huang, Sang-Gyu Park, Daniel E. Leaird, and Andrew M. Weiner, "Nonlinearly broadened phase-modulated continuous-wave laser frequency combs characterized using DPSK decoding," Vol. 16, 2008, p. 2520.
10. Akihiko Hirata, Mitsuru Harada, and Tadao Nagatsuma, "120-GHz Wireless Link Using Photonic Techniques for Generation, Modulation, and Emission of Millimeter-Wave Signals," Journal of Lightwave Technology, Vol. 21, 2003, p. 2145.
11. Zhensheng Jia, G.A. Jianjun Yu, Yu-Ting Hsueh, A. Chowdhury, et al., "Multiband Signal Generation and Dispersion-Tolerant Transmission Based on Photonic Frequency Tripling Technology for 60-GHz Radio-Over-Fiber Systems," IEEE Photonics Technology, Vol. 20, 2008, p. 1027.
12. F.-M.Kuo, J.-W. Shi, H.-C. Chiang, H.-P. Chuang, et al., "Spectral Power Enhancement in a 100 GHz Photonic Millimeter-Wave Generator Enabled by Spectral Line-by-Line Pulse Shaping," IEEE Photonics Journal, Vol. 2, 2010, p. 719.
13. John D. Albrecht, Mark J. Rosker, H. Bruce Wallacet, and Tsu-Hsi Chang, "THz Electronics Projects at DARPA: Transistors, TMICs, and Amplifiers," IEEE MTT-S International, Vol. 978, 2010, p. 1118.
14. M. Asada, N. Orihashi, and S. Suzuki, "Voltage-controlled harmonic oscillation at about 1 THz in resonant tunneling diodes integrated with slot antennas," Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 46, 2007, p. 2904.
15. T. Unuma, N. Sekine, and K. Hirakawa, "Dephasing of Bloch oscillating electrons in GaAs-based superlattices due to interface roughness scattering," Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 89, 2006, p. 161913.
16. T. Suemitsu, Y.M. Meziani, Y. Hosono, M. Hanabe, T. Otsuji, and E. Sano, "Novel plasmon-resonant terahertz-wave emitter using a double-decked HEMT structure," DRC (Tohoku University, Sendai, 18-20 June 2007), p. 157.
17. W.R. Deal, "Solid-State Amplifiers for Terahertz Electronics Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems," IEEE MTT-S International (Redondo Beach CA, May 23-28, 2010), p. 90278.
18. B. Chan, B. Oyama, C. Monier, and A. Gutierrez-Aitken, "An ultra-wideband 7-bit 5-Gsps ADC implemented in submicron InP HBT technology," IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits, Vol. 43, 2008, p. 2187.
19. V. Radisic, X.B. Mei, W.R. Deal, et al., "Demonstration of Sub-Millimeter Wave Fundamental Oscillators Using 35-nm InP HEMT Technology," IEEE Microwave & Wireless Components Letters, Vol. 17, 2007, p. 223.
20. R. Lai, "Sub 50 nm InP HEMT Device with Fmax Greater than I THz," IEEE IEDM Digest (Northrop Grumman Space Technology, Redondo Beach, CA, December 10-12, 2007), p. 609.
21. W. Snodgrass, "Pseudomorphic InP/lnGaAsheterojunction bipolar transistors (PHBTs) experimentally demonstrating ft = 765 GHz at 25°C increasing to ft = 845 GHz at -55°C," IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (SanFrancisco, CA, December 11-13, 2006).
22. Tong Chen, Willie J. Padilla, Joshua M.O. Zide et al., "Terahertz Switch/Modulator Based on Metamaterials," IEEE, 2007.
23. Hou-Tong Chen, Willie J. Padilla, Michael J. Cich, et al., "A Broadband Terahertz Metamaterial Electrical Modulator," IEEE, Vol. 978, 2009, p. 55752.
24. Wai Lam Chan, Hou-Tong Chen, Antoinette J. Taylor, et al., "A Spatial Light Modulator for Terahertz Radiation," CLEQ/QELS Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice University (Houston, TX, June 2-4, 2009), p. 1.
25. D. Engstrom, J. Bengtsson, E. Eriksson, and M. Goksor, "A spatial light modulator for terahertz beams," Optical Express, Vol. 16, 2008, p. 18275.
26. W. L. Chan, K. Charan, D. Takhar, et al., "A single-pixel terahertz imaging system based on compressed sensing," Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 93, 2008, p. 121105.
27. C. Jastrow, K. Munter, R. Piesiewiczand, et al., "300 GHz transmission system," Electronics Letters, Vol. 44, 2008, p. 213.
28. E. Laskin, K.W. Tang, K.H.K. Yau, et al., "170-GHz Transceiver with On-Chip Antennas in SiGe," RFIC IEEE, Toronto University (Toronto, Canada, June 1, 2008), p. 637.
29. Toshihiko Kosugi, Masami Tokumitsu, Koichi Murata, et al., "120-GHz Tx/Rx Waveguide Modulesfor 1O-Gbit/s Wireless Link System," CSIC IEEE, NTT Corp. (Atsugi, Japan, November 2006),p. 26.
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I'm new to sensory bins, so I may not have "done it right." I provided my toddler with natural elements with an emphasis on the sense of smell: flowers, grass, lavender, rosemary, mint, spring onions and purple garlic. (Perfect for my Making Something Out Of Nothing series leading up to Earth Day - a sensory bin from our own backyard).
The scent component didn't really captivate him, but seemed more like something he did to appease his mother. What attracted him was the possibility of putting the items in a bucket of water to create a pond. (We went on a nature hike Sunday and the pond made a big impression).
After emptying the bin of everything except the sand, he decided he needed more flowers for it and began picking flowers from the yard to add to the pond creating a truly lovely pond that the baby had to explore too.
On the list for my next library trip (real one, not pretend) is to get a children's book about bees collecting pollen. If you have any recommendations, send my way via a comment.
Oh, and check out this great sensory spice painting activity that explores scent and taste from Make, Do and Friend. So cool!
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Q&A with Senior Catcher Nicole Saari
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In the UC San Diego softball record books, senior Nicole Saari will likely hold a place in the top five all-time for batting average and fielding percentage. She is the complete player, dangerous at the plate as a hitter and consistently strong defensively behind the plate as a catcher. The Tritons head off to Turlock, Calif., for the season-opening Best of the West Invitational this weekend and they've set high expectations for themselves in 2010. Before starting the long haul of a schedule that includes at least 53 games, Saari took a few minutes to talk about extending the season with a return to the playoffs, the free time she likes to spend behind the mic and the Tritons' new state-of-the-art softball facility set to see its first official game on Feb. 12.
Q: With the Best of the West Invitational marking the start of the 2010 softball season, what goals do you have in mind for yourself as a player and the team as a whole?
SAARI: Personally, I want this to be my best season so I can leave softball on a high note. I would love to be an All-American. I know this is an extremely high goal, but I have great expectations of myself and hopefully they will take defense into account for once! My goal for the team is to host the West Regional playoff tournament to show off our unbelievable new stadium, and after we win that, go to the national championships in Missouri.
Q: At the plate, you hit over .335 as a freshman, .178 in your second year and .301 as a junior. After the "sophomore slump," if you'd call it that, what kind of adjustments did you make between 2008 and 2009 to bring the bat back?
SAARI: Thanks for calling out my horrible season, which you can definitely call a slump! My sophomore year was the worst I have ever hit, starting with a shoulder injury, which is no excuse because I never dug myself out of it. The whole field just seemed like a giant glove! I think the major adjustment I made my junior year to get back on track was mental. I started the season fresh with a positive attitude, and the clean slate for batting average didn't hurt either! I stopped overthinking at the plate and guessing what pitches I was going to be thrown. Along with that, I just changed my stance a little and things just fell back into place.
Q: Your fielding percentage of .991 ranks second all-time at UCSD. Knowing the importance of the catcher position, can you talk a little bit about how you try to maintain a balance and consistency with your offensive and defensive skills?
SAARI: I feel that defense is more important for a catcher. If I slack off behind the plate, its really going to hurt the team because I am in every play both physically and mentally through pitch calling or directing where to throw the ball. If I am doing poor offensively, it isn't as detrimental because I have eigh other girls in the lineup I know can, and will, pick up the slack. It gets tough because hitting and running gets harder at the end of double headers as my legs get worn down, but I just have to be mentally tough and give everything I have into all of my swings.
Q: Both your parents graduated from Chico State, a California Collegiate Athletic Association school that you will challenge in this year's home opener. Is there any extra motivation when you play against the Wildcats?
SAARI: My older sister actually graduated from Chico State as well, so I'm the oddball in the family. I think there is some extra motivation for me because my family is extremely competitive. I want to prove that I not only go to a better academic university than them, but one with a superior athletic program. However, I think I've gotten my parents to come over from the dark side, seeing how they own more UC San Diego apparel than Chico State gear, and wear it proudly! I'm pretty sure my mom owns every imaginable article of clothing repping UCSD, and her new favorite colors are blue and gold!
Q: There are a couple of newcomers on this season's softball squad that play catcher. As a senior mentor to the freshmen, what's your best advice to a younger player trying to field that position?
SAARI: Ice your knees!! The position is so physically demanding. I remember the good old days freshman year staying injury free with fresh legs every day, making fun of the old lady senior catcher. Things soon changed sophomore year, so as the old lady, start preventative treatment early. Don't let the pitchers fool you, catchers have the most important position on the field (if they ever forget, jump out of the way of a pitch and ask how the umpire will call a strike when they are getting snipered). Catching can feel like a thankless job full of bruises, but that's where pickoffs come in! Oh, and it is the catcher's job to entertain coach to make sure she is in a good mood!
Q: The top returning pitchers are Camille Gaito, Tess Granath, Christine Zankich and Brittany Sheats. If you had to write a scouting report on each of them, what would you put in the "strengths" column?
SAARI: Camille has an awesome rise and curveball. She keeps batters off balance by mixing up her speeds. Tess learned a couple great offspeed pitches to add to a well-rounded repertoire and she distracts batters with her grunt. Christine keeps everything low with a great drop-curve, screwball, and drop. Brittany throws hard and the pitches I can always go to are her drop-curve, screwball, and change-up.
Q: Out of all the CCAA schools, what's your favorite travel destination?
SAARI: It's hard to choose because I love going to both Chico and San Francisco. I can get family and friends at the games to cheer me on and I visited both Chico and the city often growing up. I think I'm going to have to go with Chico though because we get to fly into my hometown airport in Sac, the team has stopped by my house for dinner once, and we get to eat Mr. Pickles sandwiches.
Q: Your bio online mentions that you have an interest in karaoke. What's your go-to song? If you're doing a duet, which teammate do you call on?
SAARI: I don't mind tooting my own horn on this one, I am kind of a karaoke superstar. It's one of my favorite things to do. It's hard to pick just one go-to song, but I think I'd have to go with Beyonce "Crazy in Love" because it always brings down the house (more because of my dance moves because I will admit I am lacking slightly on vocals). I am very well rounded, dabbling in older songs like Queen, rock songs like Guns N' Roses, and rap songs such as Run-DMC's "It's Tricky." My roommate Christine and I make a great duet, giving the audience six minutes of sheer performance genius to "Bohemian Rhapsody," giving Freddie Mercury himself a run for his money.
Q: If you had to elect one of your teammates for political office, who would you vote for?
SAARI: Well, I feel like I would be the obvious candidate for President. But I think our team manager, Sydney Shera, would be a perfect Vice President because she has a great head on her shoulders and could make all of the decisions for me while I spent my time on more important things, such as going to every sporting event (like Obama) or vacationing (Bush style). I would say that I want Sarah Woofter as my Secretary of Defense, but I don't think her background check would clear! And of course I would have Tess as my Swedish Ambassador because of her international experience.
Q: What are your plans for after graduation?
SAARI: After graduation I plan on becoming a millionaire. I'm not quite sure how or where I will do this yet, but those are just minor details. I would love to stay in San Diego and get into sports marketing, but these are tough times, so I am open to going wherever I can find a solid job.
Previous Q & A Articles
Brad Kreutzkamp (Women's Water Polo Head Coach) January 18, 2010
Tyler Acevedo (Men's Basketball) January 4, 2010
Dr. Cliff Kubiak (UCSD's Faculty Athletic Rep) December 18, 2009
Chelsea Carlisle (Women's Basketball) December 9, 2009
Carianne Cunningham (Women's Swimming) November 23, 2009
Elena Inouye (Cross Country) November 6, 2009
David Morton (Men's Water Polo) October 28, 2009
Juan Pablo Carillo (Men's Swimming) October 19, 2009
Sara Spaventa (Women's Soccer) October 10, 2009
Karen Reis (Women's Volleyball) October 2, 2009
Daniel Pavitt (Men's Soccer) September 23, 2009
Daniel Anderson (Cross Country) September 11, 2009
Peter Gresham (Men's Water Polo) September 2, 2009
Alexia Zatarain (Women's Soccer) August 24, 2009
Elaine Chen (Women's Volleyball) August 12, 2009
Jared Kukura (Men's Soccer) July 30, 2009
Dawn Lee (Former Women's Soccer Standout) July 8, 2009
Rob Mamula (Director of Athletic Performance) June 18, 2009
Garrett Imeson (Baseball) June 8, 2009
Leon Baham (Men's Track & Field) May 21, 2009
Kristyn Lesovsky (Softball) May 8, 2009
Kazumi Negishi (Men's Tennis) May 5, 2009
Laiah Blue (Women's Track & Field) April 16, 2009
Ryan Andre (Men's Crew) April 2, 2009
Josh Tanner (Baseball) March 24, 2009
Anju Shimura (Women's Swimming) March 7, 2009
Stephanie Bocian (Women's Water Polo) February 20, 2009
Lauren Chastain (Softball) February 5, 2009
A.J. Maulhardt (Men's Basketball) January 28, 2009
Annette Ilg (Women's Basketball) January 22, 2009
Steven Hardy (Men's Swimming) January 13, 2009
Frank Fritsch (Men's Volleyball) January 5, 2009
Kendall Bohn (Women's Swimming) December 22, 2008
Kelvin Kim (Men's Basketball) December 15, 2008
Michelle Osier (Women's Basketball) December 5, 2008
Sylvia Schmidt (Women's Volleyball) November 7, 2008
Denny Harper (Men's Water Polo Head Coach) October 17, 2008
Ron Larsen (USA Volleyball Assistant Coach) October 13, 2008
Jessica McGovern (Women's Soccer) October 6, 2008
Bre Schofield (Cross Country) September 26, 2008
Tony Fernandez (Men's Soccer) September 18,2008
Kimberly Carpenter (Women's Volleyball) September 12, 2008
A.J. Kotanjian (Men's Water Polo) September 2, 2008
Peter Akman (Men's Soccer) August 21, 2008
Natasha Belak-Berger (Women's Soccer) August 15, 2008
Jake LaVieux (Men's Cross Country) August 8, 2008
Dr. Penny Rue (Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs) July 30, 2008
Michelle Torres (Women's Volleyball) July 15, 2008
Jon Pascale (Men's Soccer Head Coach) July 1, 2008
Julie Ertel (Athletics) June 16, 2008
Clint Allard (Men's Basketball) June 9, 2008
Jen Myers (Women's Crew) May 27, 2008
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