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"Project Runway" Season 10 Multi-Platform Social Media Campaign Unveils "Real-Time Runway" and "Favorite Fan" to Complement "Fan Favorite"
New Initiatives Leveraging Real-Time Data For First-of-Its-Kind Experiences Part of Larger Campaign with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Viddy and Piictu
NEW YORK, July 19, 2012 -- Building on the success of its Fan Favorite social media initiative, Lifetime's Emmy(R) Award-nominated series Project Runway invites fans to really "make it work" with the addition of two new social-media based initiatives:Real-Time Runway and Favorite Fan. The show will break new ground for how TV shows leverage the real-time nature of social media when Project Runway Season 10 premieres Thursday, July 19 at 9/8c. This season marks the 10th anniversary of the hit series.
These initiatives -- sponsored by Lexus and L'Oreal Paris-- are part of Project Runway's multi-platform social campaign which leverages more than 1.4 million Facebook fans of the show and encourages fans to use #MakeItWork across Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Viddy and Piictu. Project Runway is looking to build on its laurels as the most engaging cable TV series in social media when it was on air last season (July 28-Oct. 27, 2011) with 4.9 comments per unique user (Source: SocialGuide).
"Project Runway's passionate fan base embraced Fan Favorite last season so we wanted to create more opportunities for them to engage with the show across social media platforms" said Dan Suratt, Executive Vice President, Digital Media and Business Development, A+E Networks. "It's exciting to utilize real-time data to create two new great experiences -Real-Time Runway and Fan Favorite - that will reward our fans for their enthusiasm around the live viewing experience of Project Runway."
The new social media initiatives announced today for Project Runway Season 10 are as follows:
"REAL-TIME RUNWAY" PRESENTED BY LEXUS: Real-Time Runway provides the ultimate social experience around all linear airings of the show by aggregating the conversation and providing an array of exclusive filtering and curation. (Lifetime will be the first TV network ever to leverage social data and content solutions company SocialGuide's Twitter TV API Suite.) Live three hours prior, during, and three hours after each linear airing of Project Runway, Real-Time Runway features include show-specific trending hashtags and two Twitter streams: one curating the conversation of all fans and the other displaying the accounts of Tim Gunn, Heidi Klum, the judges, guest judges and other notable accounts. Designed to avoid spoilers, Real-Time Runway automatically detects if fans are visiting from the east or west coast and displays their specific feed, keeping everyone engaged and guessing about each episode's fashion, drama and who makes the cut. It will be available online at www.mylifetime.com/realtimerunway.
"FAVORITE FAN" PRESENTED BY L'OREAL PARIS: Project Runway is recognizing its dedicated audience on Twitter with the Favorite Fan contest that will highlight fans' most popular tweets each episode.Thanks to a customized data feed from SocialGuide, Project Runway will display the show's most re-tweeted comments from the audience in real-time, creating a Twitter leader board that will be live during each broadcast from 9pm EST Thursday until 1:30am EST Friday. One winner will be chosen per episode and will receive a $500 prize along with the coveted title of Favorite Fan. It will be available online at www.mylifetime.com/favoritefanand within the Project Runway iOS app.
"FAN FAVORITE" PRESENTED BY L'OREAL PARIS: Fan Favorite, which helped Project Runway become the most engaging cable TV series in the social landscape during the Season 9 timeframe, returns for Season 10. Viewers are asked to vote for their favorite designer by using specific hashtags in their tweets throughout the season to help that designer win a $10,000 prize and the designation of Fan Favorite. Live rankings will be revealed during each episode and the winner will be revealed on-air during the season finale. It will be available online at www.mylifetime.com/fanfavoriteand within the Project Runway iOS app.
To get a front row seat on Real-Time Runway, Favorite Fan, Fan Favorite or to learn about the other offerings for Project Runway Season 10, visit www.mylifetime.com/projectrunway.
About A+E Networks Digital Media
A+E Networks Digital Media, a division of A+E Networks, is a leading provider of digital content for properties including HISTORY(R), Lifetime(R), A&E Network(R), BIO(TM), Lifetime Moms and Roiworld. More than 22 million unique visitors per month engage with the company's digital brands across six properties and millions more consume the content via syndication, social media and mobile.


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Native Plants for All Seasons
By Carla Burgess
People who advocate planting native wildflowers, shrubs and trees offer many reasons for including these species in the home landscape. Many native plants are highly adaptable to local growing conditions, so they often flourish in the garden with less fuss. Planting natives also helps preserve biological diversity in a region, especially where the plants' natural habitats are being destroyed. But perhaps the simplest argument for planting native species is that many of them are just plain beautiful. No gardener can resist the tug of a botanical workhorse with a pretty face, whether it comes from across the ocean or down the road.
One horticultural irony is that many native plant species, though they may be common in the fields, meadows and forests that surround us, have historically been hard to find at the store. Gathering plants from the wild is not only impractical—with successful transplanting often difficult to achieve—but it is also largely frowned upon. Some native plants have been brought to the brink of extinction due to over-harvesting and illegal poaching. Over the past two decades, reputable horticulturists have learned to successfully propagate native plants by collecting seeds and cuttings. As a result, many native plants have been introduced into the horticultural trade.
Horticulturists continue to find and propagate native species that may have commercial appeal. They sometimes find a unique strain of wild species—a genetic variant—with unusual color, shape or size. It may be propagated to create a new version, or variety. Two wild species may also cross-pollinate to create hybrid offspring, or plants may be intentionally crossed in the laboratory.
The plants discussed here are all native to North Carolina, with most of them also found throughout a broader geographic region, such as the Southeast. The emphasis is on species that are not as well known but are worthy plants that are underutilized in landscaping. Most of the plants profiled were selected for their provision of ornamental interest throughout the seasons and their suitability for a range of climates and landscape situations throughout the state. Though you can find some of them on the shelves of mainstream stores, with a little legwork you should be able to find most of them through mail-order suppliers or the many native plant nurseries cropping up.
Shrubs and Small Trees
The flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) remains one of the most common native flowering trees in home landscapes, and its status is well deserved. In the wild it thrives in the filtered sunlight beneath larger trees, but it grabs the limelight in sunny locations in the garden.
Lesser-used white-flowering native trees are equally capable of stealing the spring show and will invite fresh interest to your yard. Serviceberries (Amelanchier spp.) produce clusters of ornamental white blossoms in spring. The blooms are followed by edible, reddish-to-purple berries. Serviceberry is adaptable to a range of exposures and soil types, growing 6 to 25 feet, depending on species. Fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus), sometimes known as old man's beard, has pompoms of straplike flower petals. A popular tree of generations past, it deserves a comeback. Plant it in sun to part shade in moist but well-drained soil.
Carolina silverbell (Halesia carolina) is laden with small (about 1 inch), white, bell-shaped blossoms that dangle from twigs in spring. Typically 20 to 30 feet tall, silverbells prefer rich, well-drained soil and light shade to full sun. A relative, Halesia diptera (two wing silverbell or snowdrop tree), is a bit showier; the variety 'Magniflora' has larger, more abundant flowers (about 1 1/2 inches).
Chalk maple (Acer leucoderme), a relative of the sugar maple, makes a wonderful shade tree for small spaces. It has spectacular autumn foliage in hues of yellow, orange or red. This deciduous tree ranges from 12 to 30 feet tall. It is usually multi-trunked, with smooth, pale-gray or whitish bark, and is suitable for sun or shade.
River birch (Betula nigra) has highly ornamental, peeling bark that may be white, brown, cinnamon or orange in color, which shows to best advantage in winter when its limbs are bare. It has multiple trunks and airy, graceful branches. In the wild, river birch may grow 40 to 70 feet. A dwarf variety, 'Little King', stays about 10 feet tall. 'Summer Cascade' has a lovely weeping form. Though it occurs naturally in moist environments, river birch adapts well to drier soil.
Red buckeye (Aesculus pavia) bears candelabras of red, spiky flowers in spring and tropical-looking foliage. It is typically 8 to 15 feet and has a mounding shape with a spread of about 8 feet. A disadvantage is that it drops its leaves early compared to other deciduous trees. Planting it close to another bushy, flowering shrub will divert attention. Though native to woodlands, it will flower best with more sun. Another stunning buckeye is the bottlebrush buckeye (Aesculus parviflora). It is a mounding shrub that sports upright 8- to 12-inch stalks of white flowers in midsummer. It makes a great specimen plant but can also be allowed to sucker and spread to form colonies or hedges. Locate it in partial shade to full sun. It is about 8 to 12 feet tall with an 8- to 10-foot spread. Fruits are 1- to 3-inch pear-shaped, tan capsules that split open to reveal glossy brown nuts inside (nuts are inedible). Leaves turn yellow or yellow-green in fall.
Needle palm (Rhapidophyllum hystrix) is a well-kept secret that needs to be spilled. Among the most cold-hardy of palms (to Zone 6), it avails even western North Carolina gardeners of a tropical look. Throughout the year, the plant sports fans of glossy, green leaves. It suckers to form a tidy clump, with a typical height of 5 to 6 feet and a spread of about 8 feet, though long-lived plants can become quite large. A record specimen in Texas is 28 feet tall and 13 feet around. A native of wet woodlands of the Southeast, needle palm is adaptable to filtered shade or full sun in moist or dry soils. Another similar-size hardy palm is the dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor). Site it in sparse shade to full sun. The trunkless palm has leaves a little wider, duller and more blue-green than the needle palm's. It produces clusters of erect white flowers in summer, followed by blue-black berries. With both palms, cold tolerance increases with age.
Oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) is truly a native for all seasons. Its midsummer flowers, held in cone-shaped panicles, open creamy, then fade to pink and tan. The leaves turn a rich burgundy in fall, and the exfoliating bark provides winter interest. Plant in sun to partial shade. It tolerates all but dry soils. It is typically 4 to 8 feet tall with a spread of 3 to 8 feet.
Flowering Vines
Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens), sometimes called trumpet honeysuckle, is on the short list of North Carolina's most show-stopping native vines. Large clusters of 2-inch-long rich-red tubular flowers (yellow inside) cover the semi-evergreen foliage in spring. It is found in the shade of woodlands in the eastern half of the country. Give it sun and a trellis, mailbox or fence to climb and it will claim the space without swallowing your yard like the invasive Japanese honeysuckle. Coral honeysuckle is easy to discern from the non-native species by its leaves, which are opposite each other in pairs along the stem. It is irresistible to hummingbirds. Two other hummingbird favorites are crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) and trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans). These vines are engulfed in spring with orange blossoms. The vines are aggressive, so they are best suited to a natural area where they can climb trees or a substantial structure like the wall of a shed or barn. A large trellis in an area apart from cultivated beds and borders is also a good choice—especially where it would be practical to mow around it to control the many root suckers. Crossvine blooms earliest, with dark-orange and yellow flowers that are wider than trumpet creeper's and shorter, about 1 1/2 to 2 inches long. The dark green leaves are evergreen in warmer climates. Flowers of trumpet creeper are longer, 2 1/2 to 3 inches, with an orange exterior and rosy-orange interior. It blooms later and longer than crossvine, from early summer on. The foliage is made up of glossy, fernlike leaflets. The plant dies back in winter. Probably the most widely used native vine is Carolina jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens), prized for its evergreen leaves and the sweet perfume of its yellow late-winter blossoms. The vines have a twining habit. The foliage takes on a bronzy-red tint in winter.
For those who appreciate a more delicate floral display, there's no topping the exquisite flowers of some of the native Clematis species. C. viorna has a bell-shaped, rosy-purple flower with a curled, cream-colored lip. C. virginiana, or virgin's bower, is sometimes confused with the non-native sweet autumn clematis. It has clusters of small, fragrant, white flowers in late summer, followed by highly ornamental feathery seedheads. It can be invasive, so keep it out of cultivated areas.
More rambling than viney, climbing aster (Aster carolinianus) can be either staked or left alone to ramble through perennial beds. This deciduous charmer is covered in fragrant, lavender-pink flowers from late summer through fall. An unusual native worth seeking out is Cocculus carolinus, known as Carolina coralbead or snail seed. With large, ivy-shaped leaves and round clusters of bright red berries in late summer, it's sure to keep your neighbors guessing.
If you have a smaller garden but still want to try some of the more vigorous vines mentioned here, try planting them in a sunken bucket to limit suckering and keep them trimmed back.
Perennial Wildflowers
With hundreds of gorgeous perennial wildflowers to recommend, it's difficult to pick just a few. But baptisias (Baptisia spp.) sit at the back of the class raising their hands, begging to be called upon. With tall, luscious flower spikes (reminiscent of the harder-to-grow lupines) rising above blue-green pea-like foliage, this prairie native gets good grades all season. North Carolina has at least eight species of Baptisia, blossoming in hues of purple, white or yellow in late spring. Many wild variations have been cultivated for the nursery trade and hybridized as well. The most common baptisia on the market is B. australis, often called blue falso indigo, which has light-purple flowers and forms clumps of foliage 3 feet tall to 5 feet wide. B. alba is incredibly striking, with white flowers that contrast with smoky-colored stems. A coveted new variety is 'Purple Smoke', a variant discovered in Orange County that has the charcoal-colored stems of B. alba and flowers more violet than B. australis. Baptisias are sun-loving perennials that require a little patience as they mature to full advantage. Over the years, baptisias develop a deep taproot and form mature clumps. Baptisias flourish in average, well-drained soil and are drought-tolerant. The interesting, plump seed pods dry and darken in fall. The plant dies back to the ground in winter. New growth, resembling asparagus tips, emerges in spring.
Lobelia cardinalis, known as cardinal flower, revives the late summer garden with its tall, scarlet-red flower spikes. It likes moist soil in light shade to sun. Though it is short-lived, cardinal flower re-seeds prolifically. It looks equally good in drifts in a natural area or a formal border. The leaves form basal clumps (don't mulch heavily in winter or the crowns will rot). It is typically 3 to 4 feet tall. This exceedingly carefree flower is a hummingbird favorite.
Threadleaf coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata) is a versatile perennial with fine-textured foliage that would be handsome even minus its small but profuse buttery-yellow flowers. About 12 to 24 inches in height, it thrives in average soil in full sun to light shade. The tops may be sheared lightly to encourage season-long blooms. The most commonly sold variety is 'Moonbeam'.
The low-growing green-and-gold (Chrysogonum virginianum) brightens up the semi-shady border or natural area with its star-shaped yellow flowers. Evergreen in some areas, it likes well-drained soil. About 6 inches tall, it is nice in rock gardens and makes an excellent groundcover for slopes. Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia) is another woodland native, topped in spring with short, fuzzy, white flower spikes. Its heart-shaped leaves with prominent, dark veins are arranged in tidy clumps that are attractive all season. Many varieties are available, including some with light yellow-to-peach leaves. Foamflowers can tolerate full shade. They prefer moist, organic soil. They are 6 to 12 inches tall.
Purple coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) are widely available in nurseries, and rightly so. There are dozens of varieties, but it's hard to beat the basic model. The rosy-pink, daisylike petals have bronzy-orange, cone-shaped centers. Coneflowers average 2 to 3 feet in height. Grow them in average-to-poor, well-drained soil in full sun. They are very drought-tolerant. Purple coneflowers are homegrown bird feeders. When the seed heads mature, the goldfinches come calling.
Just because a plant species is native to a region does not mean it will perform well anywhere in that area. The important thing to consider is the specific growing conditions in your landscape. Some species native to wet areas, for example, will want to have wet feet in your garden too. Others, though, are adaptable to a range of growing conditions beyond that of their natural habitat. Bald cypress, for example, is thought of as a swamp species, but this tree is equally happy in yards and even along urban streets. Also, keep in mind that the sizes given here are guidelines; height and spread may vary depending on where a plant is sited.
Native Plant Sources
Never dig plants from the wild. Sometimes, though, you may be able to "rescue" plants from a site slated for development. Always ask the landowner for permission and be respectful of the property. Make sure that any native plants you buy are nursery-propagated.
For links to suppliers of native plants in North Carolina, visit the North Carolina Native Plant Society's Web site at www.ncwildflower.org/natives/sources.htm.
For links to North Carolina suppliers and beyond, visit the N.C. Botanical Garden Web site at http://ncbg.unc.edu/plants-and-gardening.
"Growing and Propagating Showy Native Plants" by Richard E. Bir is an excellent guide to growing your own natives through seeds or cuttings. It is published by the University of North Carolina Press and is easy to find in public libraries.


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In a medium size, the Vintage Blue Distressed Lantern is versatile decor that can be worked into your event in many different ways!See more hereIf you're looking for a great party favor to celebrate with after your boozie birthday party, look no further than these Personalized Bottle Stopper with Epoxy Domes. This golden bottle stopper favor can be personalized with a custom saying or your own special details.See more hereMini liquor bottles are already cute, but they're even cuter when they feature your own personal details on your choice of label! These personalized mini liquor labels can be customized with your name, birth date or saying on your choice of two labels - black with gold border, or kraft with black textured border.See more hereThe search is over for great glassware favors that are fun, functional and even beautiful! This personalized 9 oz. Stemless Wine Glass can be printed with your own special details like your name and birth date. 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It's going to be a while before I overcome the deep feelings of depression induced by the results of the election this year. Having read Jay Nordlinger's electoral edition of Impromptus this morning, however, I feel a little better. Jay calls it "Bitterfest 2012" and fills it up with anger modulated by his wry sense of humor.
I know am not alone in my feelings of depression. In this case, depression is anger turned inward. Dear readers, let's get in touch with our anger and turn it outward. Jay's column is cheaper than a trip to the therapist and might even be more effective. Dr. Nordlinger is in the house:
The American public took a look at Obama and his record. They took a look at Mitt and his. And they said, "Four more years!" Four more years of Obama, and all he represents.
You might say they were snookered the first time, in '08. This time they knew what they were getting — and asked for it. Demanded it.
After he was defeated for reelection in 1989, New York Mayor Ed Koch was asked if he would ever run for office again. "No," Koch replied. "The people have spoken — and they must be punished." Indeed. (Looking for this quote on the Web, I found it in Marc Thiessen's excellent post-election notes.)
Dr. Nordlinger (as I'll call him this morning) counsels us against blaming our champion in the election:
Every time a Republican presidential nominee loses, I hear the same thing, from Republicans, and especially from movement-conservative types: "The candidate wasn't good enough. He should have done this, that, or the other thing. Or he should have been someone else. Then the people would have voted for us. Our standard-bearer was defective."
I think this is baloney, particularly in 2012. The voters had a clear choice. Each presidential nominee was a good — very good — representative of his point of view. The voters had plenty of information, no matter how biased the media are. They had plenty of good, solid information. Conventions, debates, etc.
And they chose.
The Left is winning, in more than the electoral sense. The Left is winning culturally — psychologically, spiritually, if you will. They control education, the entertainment industry . . . need I give the whole list?
We are talking about some deep matters here, not about simple electioneering. I trust you know what I mean.
Dr. Nordlinger has a bit more on this later in the column:
I believe this about the election: that we gave it our best shot. That we "put it all on the field," leaving "nothing in the locker room," as Romney said. I think he was an excellent nominee. He made some mistakes — but anyone would. We worked hard. We had plenty of money. We offered a clear choice. Romney was a first-class alternative to Obama.
And the people said no. "Four more years!"
The thing is, in a democracy, the people decide. It's their responsibility. They determine what kind of country we'll be. All you can do is offer them an honest choice. They do the rest.
We may need another visit to take up this issue and explore our anger with our candidate, but we've got a lot of ground to cover this morning. Let's get in touch with our anger about our fellow citizens:
Some of my colleagues are almost comically incapable of blaming the people — of holding them responsible for their votes. This is charming, in a way, in addition to comical. Some political version of "The customer is always right."
I don't have this problem, thank heaven. I think the people are in fact responsible. And often wrong.
As might doesn't make right, neither does a majority.
I think the people — the holy, sacred people — are wrong about movies, music, morality. A whole range of things. But they're supposed to be brimming with wisdom when they enter the voting booths on Election Day?
That would be strange.
To say the least. That's why the Constitution is designed to protect our rights against the mob. That's why we have three branches of government. That's where the Supreme Court comes in. Oh, yeah:
Well, we won't have to worry about the integrity of the Constitution. Because, no matter what the administration does, John Roberts will be there to stop what is unconstitutional. Yessiree, that's our chief: caring not a fig about political pressures . . .
Last Inauguration Day, Roberts messed up Obama's presidential oath. This Inauguration Day, things should be pretty chummy between the two.
Dr. Nordlinger has some parting advice that strikes a chord with me:
The temptation, for some of us, is to retreat from politics. To give up, essentially. To cede the field to the Left. I mean, just give it to them: socialism, abortion on demand, the whole nine yards. It's their world. They own it. The rest of us live in a kind of dhimmitude. We should just tend to our families, our churches, our friends — cling to our guns and religion.
That's the temptation. But as David Pryce-Jones put it to me, in his wise and stirring way, the temptation is to be resisted. Hardly any good would come from giving in. Not even peace of mind, probably.
You may want to check in with Dr. Nordlinger yourself this morning for the full session.


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When using non-prescription, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, care should be taken as these agents may have a direct effect on the heart and lungs or may interact with medications commonly prescribed for patients with PAH.
Cold, flu, sinus, allergy, decongestant and headache medications frequently contain ingredients such as pseudoephedrine that have stimulant-like properties. These medications cause vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels), and may worsen PH and increase blood pressure and heart rate. They may also cause palpitations and irregular heart rhythms. These medications may also contain significant doses of caffeine, which can have similar actions on the heart. Therefore, all decongestants and medications that contain stimulants should be avoided in patients with PAH. They are marketed as tablets, caplets, liqui-gels, liquids or nasal sprays. As a general rule, if any ingredient is contraindicated in patients with high blood pressure, then it is contraindicated in patients with PAH. If there is uncertainty regarding the contents of specific formulations, ask a pharmacist for assistance. Medications that contain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine, Benadryl, Claritin) may be used to treat cold symptoms, allergies, and hayfever, provided that they do not also contain decongestants.
Aspirin and medications classified as "non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents" (e.g., Advil, Motrin, Naprosyn, etc.) may increase the risk of bleeding in patients taking warfarin (Coumadin). These medications are typically found in analgesics (pain medications), but may also be present in cold, allergy, and sinus medications. They should be used with caution and only for short periods of time. Large doses of acetaminophen (Tylenol) may cause liver damage, and may interact with warfarin. Whether acetaminophen increases the potential for liver damage in patients taking bosentan (Tracleer) or ambrisentan (Letairis) is unknown.
The use of herbal medications has become increasingly popular. Unfortunately, there is limited information on many of these products, and there are no established standards to regulate their production. As a general rule, a product marketed as "natural" should not be assumed to be safe. Like the OTC medications described above, some herbal medications can affect heart and lung function, and interact with prescribed medications. The list of herbal medications is extensive, precluding a statement on each formula; instead, we will comment briefly on some of the more commonly used agents:
Ephedra (ma huang) contains ingredients with stimulant-like properties. It should be avoided in patients with PAH. Ephedra, don quai, and St. John's Wort may increase or decrease the actions of calcium channel blockers. St. John's Wort and ginseng may affect digoxin concentrations.
Numerous agents affect the function of platelets (cells needed to clot the blood), which can increase the risk of bleeding in patients receiving warfarin or Flolan. Examples of such compounds include garlic, ginkgo, and ginseng. Some herbal medications can interact directly with warfarin, either increasing (e.g., danshen, dong quai, papaya extract, vitamins A and E) or decreasing its effects (e.g., ginseng, St. John's Wort, vitamin K).
Liver damage has been reported in patients using kava and Echinacea, and valerian may cause liver injury as well. Whether these compounds can increase the risk of developing liver damage in patients treated with bosentan or ambrisentan is unknown.
In summary, OTC medications and herbal therapies may be harmful, and should be used cautiously in patients with PAH. Herbal therapies should be viewed as drugs, not simply as "natural supplements." It is recommended that you discuss these drugs with your PH specialist prior to taking any of them.
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manifold. The second port in the throttle body is located
midway between the top of each valve and the throttle
body casting and is positioned higher to act as an air bleed for the lower port, thereby modulating the amount of
vacuum signal supplied by it.
closed during curb idle operation. The idle air by-pass system helps prevent gum and carbon formation, that may form around the valves, from disrupting engine idle.
In this system, idle air is taken from the carburetor bore
above the throttle valves, by-passes around the closed
throttle valves through a separate air channel, and enters
the carburetor bore just below the throttle valves. The
amount of air which is supplied to the engine is regulated
by an idle air adjustment screw located in the idle air
by-pass channel. The idle air adjustment screw is mounted
in the float bowl casting at the rear of the carburetor unit. Turning the screw inward (clockwise) decreases the engine
idle speed and turning it outward (counterclockwise)
increases the engine speed.
As the throttle valve is opened further in the part
throttle range, the upper port ceases to function as an air
bleed and is gradually exposed to manifold vacuum to
supplement the signal at the lower port. In this way, the
E.G.R. valve operation is timed for precise metering of
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To obtain sufficient idle air for stable idle speed
adjustment, a fixed idle air bleed is necessary. The fixed
idle air bleed in the 2-bore carburetor is accomplished by a
drilled hole through each throttle valve. The fixed idle air
bleeds maintain a constant idle air flow for part of the idle
air requirements, while the idle air adjustment screw regulates the remainder of the idle air. Thus, the engine
speed can be adjusted by the idle air adjusting screw.
Some applications use a timed vertical port (See inset
Figure 7) in the throttle body bore to provide a vacuum
signal to the E.G.R. valve in the off-idle and part throttle
ranges of the carburetor.
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation system does not operate during engine idle.
(See Figure 7)
(Fig. 9)
Another feature added to some exhaust emission control
carburetors is an adjustable off-idle (A.O.L),
air bleed
system. A separate air channel is added in the float bowl
beneath the venturi cluster. An adjustment screw is located
at the end of the channel to control the amount of air
bleeding into the idle system. The off-idle air bleed screw is adjusted at the factory to maintain very accurate off-idle air/fuel mixture ratios. It is adjusted during carburetor flow
test, then capped, and no attempt should be made to
readjust in the field.
(Fig. 8)
During prolonged idling in heavy traffic in hot weather,
under-hood temperatures can exceed 200 degrees Farenheit
causing severe percolation or boiling of fuel in the
carburetor float bowl. With excessive heat, all fuel vapors
cannot be eliminated through normal venting and some will
be drawn into the carburetor bore and intake manifold
resulting in over-rich idle mixtures. The rich mixture causes
a rough idle and may even cause engine stalling.
The Hot Idle Compensator is used on some 2G car
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rich due to temperature increase.
The compensator
statically-controlled valve usually mounted in the area
above the main venturi or at the rear of the float bowl. The
valve closes off an air channel which leads from above the
carburetor venturi to a point below the throttle valves.
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Walmart opening bigger store at Latham Circle
Supercenter with grocery will replace nearby store
Walmart will be an anchor tenant at The Shoppes at Latham Circle, the retail plaza being built on the site of the former Latham Circle Mall.
The retailer will open a supercenter complete with a grocery store there, replacing a nearby Walmart store with a limited grocery selection. It is the first official new tenant for the long-planned redevelopment of the site of what was once Latham Corners shopping center, which opened in 1957.
While there is no timeline for the supercenter's opening, Walmart spokeswoman Amanda Henneberg said it typically takes 12 to 18 months to complete construction.
Walmart will close its existing store at Latham Farms shopping center when the new one opens. It leases the space, and it will lease the new building, so Henneberg could not say what would become of the current site.
When most of the mall was demolished last year, Regal Cinemas and JC Penney remained. But the movie theater soon closed, and JC Penney hung on for months before finally shutting down in January. That left Lowe's as the sole remaining tenant.
The new Walmart supercenter would bring a fourth chain foodstore to the short stretch of Route 9, with Price Chopper, Hannaford and The Fresh Market nearby.
The site's owner, Grossman Development Group, received a variance last year that would allow a supermarket in a 188,000-square-foot building on the site. A total of 372,000 square feet of new retail space is available, according to the developer's website.
Mark Hebert, vice president of Grossman, could not be reached for comment.
Walmart will occupy 180,000 square feet of space, compared with some 116,000 square feet for the existing store at 579 Troy Schenectady Road.
The move is expected to create 85 jobs while preserving more than 200 jobs from the relocated store.
"Our customers have long been asking us to add groceries to our store because they want more affordable shopping choices," Walmart spokesman William C. Wertz said in an emailed announcement. " We can serve customers much better with an expanded store at the new site. This is a good project for the company and community, and we hope our participation will help ensure the success of a major redevelopment project."
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Senior • 2013
Rowed in the second and sixth seat for the first varsity, helping the Crimson to an undefeated season … Helped the Crimson win at the Head of the Charles Regatta, Eastern Sprints and the IRA National Championships … Was a part of Harvard's second-place finishing boat in The Visitors' Challenge Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta that lost to the Harvard heavyweights in the first all-Harvard final since 2002.
Junior • 2012
First-team All-Ivy League ... Rowed for the varsity eight all season ... Finished a perfect season by setting the men's lightweight course record and capturing the gold medal at the IRA National Championships ... Won Eastern and Ivy League titles at EARC Sprints ... Helped Harvard to cap extend streak of perfect dual seasons to three with 9-0 record ... Took the Goldthwait and Vogel Cups at the HYP regatta over rivals Yale and Princeton ... Helped take down No. 3 Georgetown and No. 8 Navy setting a course record and winning the Haines Trophy for the fourth time in a row... Contributed to the varsity eight's victory over No. 6 Dartmouth and No. 11 MIT to win the Crimson's fourth straight Biglin Bowl ... Also helped to wins against No. 5 Cornell, No. 9 Penn, and Delaware.
Sophomore • 2011
Stroked the varsity eight … Finished the season with an impressive silver medal finish for the varsity eight at the IRA National Championshipss, missing the national title by only one-fiftieth of a second … Led the varsity eight to the Eastern Championship, with a winning time of 5:45.358 … Won the Goldthwait and Vogel Cups with the varsity eight at the HYP regatta, finishing off a 9-0 season with wins against No. 1 Princeton and No. 4 Yale … Helped the varsity eight to secure the Haines Cup for the third year in a row, beating No. 6 Navy … Contributed to the varsity eight's victory over No. 8 Dartmouth and No. 14 MIT to win the Biglin Bowl … Also contributed to wins against No. 10 Penn, No. 5 Georgetown and Delaware.
Freshman • 2010
Rowed in the two seat of the freshman eight all season … Contributed to the Crimson freshmen's a 10-0 dual record … Helped freshmen eight and Crimson team place second at EARC Sprints … Aided in 3.5-second win against rivals Princeton and Yale to cap perfect dual season.


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Complex Dust Disk, Expected Birthplace of Planets, Around Star HD 141569A
NASA Hubble Space Telescope's new Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) has given astronomers their clearest view yet of the dust disk around a young, 5-million-year-old star. Such disks are expected to be the birthplace of planets. The star, called HD 141569A, lies 320 light-years away in the constellation Libra and appears to be a member of a triple-star system.
The star HD 141569A was first identified as a candidate for a circumstellar disk in 1986, from observations done with the NASA/Netherlands/United Kingdom Infrared Astronomy Satellite (IRAS). An excess of infrared radiation associated with the star provides telltale evidence for the presence of a dust disk. Hubble's Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer photographed the disk in 1999 and revealed two concentric rings divided by a dark lane. This was interpreted as evidence of dynamical sculpting by one or more planets.
The ACS reveals that the disk's structure is much more complex than previously thought. The disk is actually a tightly wound spiral structure. The outer regions of the disk reveal two diffuse spiral arms, one of which appears to be associated with the nearby double star system (HD 141569BC) seen at the upper left. The apparent connection between the disk and the double star suggest that an interaction with the double star may be responsible for the structures seen in the disk.
However, previous mid-IR images of the disk show that it is relatively clear of dust within approximately 2.8 billion miles of the star. This inner region may have been swept clear by one or more unseen planets.
These observations of the disk were obtained with the ACS's High Resolution Camera (HRC) coronagraph. The photo on the left is a processed visible light image. In the photo on the right, the disk has been geometrically altered to simulate a face-on view, and false-color has been applied to enhance the disk structure. The black center marks regions where light from the star has been masked out. These images are the first results of a survey of disks around young main-sequence stars being conducted by the ACS science team.
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The Best Walking Tours in Bangalore
By Smriti Rao
Bangalore has changed. For one, the early morning temple music I remember from my childhood has been drowned out by the din of traffic.
But there are still ways to discover the city of yesteryear, a jasmine-scented, tree-lined mini-England bookended by the British Cantonment on one side and the traditional "old" Bangalore on the other.
"It's sad that we don't know more about the city we live in," said Arun Pai, who owns Bangalore Walks, a company that – as the name suggests -- organizes walking tours in the city. "Most people that visit Bangalore come for business and leave without learning much about the city and those who live here are too busy to spare time."
Conducted early in the morning before much of the city's traffic is unleashed, heritage walks provide a primer on Bangalore's history, including how the city got its name.
Bangalore or Bengaluru originates from "bendha kaalu," meaning "boiled beans" in Kannada. Legend states that the 12th Century south Indian king Veera Ballala II lost his way in the forest and came upon a lonely cottage where an old lady told him she had no food to offer except boiled beans. Afterwards, the king christened the area "Bendha Kaalu Ooru" (Boiled Beans Town), which later changed to Bengaluru and was adopted by the British as Bangalore, says Poornima Dasharathi, who runs a tour company called Unhurried Tours.
One of her walks centers on the "original" Bangalore, or "pete" area. "Pete" (prounounced "pay-tay") in Kannada translates to "market." The tour takes you through the old city and some of Bangalore's oldest bazaars, tracing the history of the metropolis back to another medieval chieftain, Kempegowda, who built a fort in the area in 1537 and transformed the sleepy town into a bustling city.
These days, the pete area, including the neighborhoods of Chickpet (or small market in Kannada) and Cottonpet (cotton market), are still busy clusters of wholesale markets where locals get their wedding cards printed or buy cheap house wares. Early morning, free of crowds, you can amble through alleyways into ancient temples and unmarked buildings all related to Kempegowda's history.
There are also special walks designed to explore the city's British past. The British built a cantonment around 1809 and divided the city in two. The natives, a mix of Kannadigas and Tamils, occupied the west and the British stuck to the east. Cubbon Park, Bangalore's version of Central Park in New York, served as the green line demarcating both populations. Most walking tours exploring British Bangalore center on the busy commercial area M.G. Road. Tours begin at Trinity Church – the first one built by the British.
For nature lovers, Cubbon Park and Lalbagh Gardens are worth a visit for their mix of domestic and migratory birds. Expect to see at least 50 different species of migratory birds in the winter, including pelicans. Walkers can also explore the world's oldest exposed sheetrock in Lalbagh Gardens. Roughly three billion years old, the rock is a steady favorite with visitors, as is an ancient mango tree that dates back to Tipu Sultan's time.
Here are some of the companies that do heritage walks in Bangalore:
Bangalore Walks: Bangalore Walks is a great place to begin exploring the city. It runs four different tours: a Green Heritage walk through Lalbagh Gardens, a Victorian Bangalore walk, and Traditional and Medieval walks. Walks cost 500 rupees ($9.50) a person and include a hot breakfast.
Indian National Trust For Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach), Bangalore: A group of conservation architects, naturalists and historians run Intach's "Parichay" series of walks. With more than 10 walks in the city, this non-profit organization covers the most ground. However, the walks take place just once a month and tend to sell out fast. Those turned away get precedence for walks the following month, says co-convener Meera Iyer. The walks cost 120 rupees ($2.25) a person, which includes breakfast.
Jaunty Roads: Offers three-hour walks for groups of two to six people, focusing on M.G. Road with detours to Residency Road, Brigade Road and St. Marks Cathedral. Walks cost 1,000 ($19) rupees per person, including breakfast.
Unhurried.in: Poornima Dasharathi leads walkers through some of the oldest parts of Bangalore, including the pete area and Malleshwaram. She also has custom tours in other parts of Karnataka. Tours cost 2500 rupees ($47) per family or for groups of two to three people.
Heritage Walk Etiquette:
Apart from no-brainers like wearing comfortable shoes and clothes, Heritage walk guides offered the following etiquette tips:
- Don't bunch into groups with your friends and family
- Try to keep up with the rest of the group - don't be a straggler
- Keep your reminiscences to a minimum. There is always one person in the group, who launches into long-winded nostalgic flashbacks about a certain place or neighborhood every 10 yards. Don't be that person.
Smriti Rao is a news anchor and producer. A graduate of Columbia Journalism School, Ms. Rao has worked with major Indian TV networks including NDTV and Bloomberg's India affiliate-UTV.
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[A]chieving the same 60% chance of success with action starting in 2020 would require a 2020 carbon price of around US$150 per tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) — more than double the $60 per tonne CO2e required if action begins in 2015. However, delaying emissions limits from 2020 to 2025 would bring the chance of success down to 34%, and the authors found no scenario in which a feasible increase in carbon price or improvements in energy technology could make up for these five years of delay.
The study also suggests that there has been some convergence among the views of economists:
That literature is characterized by two underappreciated points of consensus. First, the key protagonists in the debate over the British government's 2006 Stern Review. . . now all agree that action to limit temperature rise to 2 °C (or emissions to 450 parts per million CO2e) would provide net benefits; this represents a quiet reversal, in the position of economist William Nordhaus, who was initially critical of the review. Second, economic analysis shows that ambitious global action to limit emissions is fully consistent with strong economic growth and improvements in living standards.
The message seems to be that we need to control emissions and that we're much better off if we do it now.


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The American Museum of Natural History added its support to the Carnegie Corporation of New York-Institute for Advanced Study Commission on Mathematics and Science Education in its call to "do school differently," kicked off by today's release of the Commission's report The Opportunity Equation: Transforming Mathematics and Science Education for Citizenship and the Global Economy. Ellen V. Futter, President of the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) and a member of the Carnegie Commission, joined prominent educators, funders, policymakers, mathematicians, and scientists to present the Commission's findings at a press conference in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, June 10.
The Commission's report details what innovations are needed and who must implement them to transform math and science education in America. The report also highlights success stories that can serve as models for improvement. One of the major recommendations, building community assets into schools through intensive partnerships with math and science institutions, specifically credits the Urban Advantage Middle School Science Initiative spearheaded by AMNH with producing "significant learning gains in middle grades science."
"We are at a unique moment in history," said Ellen V. Futter. "There is a powerful confluence of the President's leadership in education, the Commission's report, and the growing recognition of the critical nature of science and mathematics education to our country's long-term prosperity. It yields a clarion call for all sectors of our society to mobilize and work together in new ways to address the challenge of improving science and math education.
"Partnership programs like Urban Advantage are exemplars of this mobilization, broadening the definition of the 'schoolhouse' to encompass the assets and expertise of science-based cultural institutions like ours, and working in tandem with school systems and government to elevate teaching and learning on the local and national level. These programs also prepare the next generation to enter the 21st century workforce."
The Commission report provides a roadmap for the transformation of the nation's education system and clearly illustrates the roles various sectors must play if the U.S. is to ensure every student has knowledge and skills from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics upon high school graduation. The report praises AMNH and the Museum of Science in Boston as "leaders in a growing universe of museums that are developing new curricula and professional learning resources." The report goes on to cite Urban Advantage as a program "giving hundreds of thousands of students and teachers access to museum collections and staff expertiselong with powerful insights into what people find most fascinating about science."
Urban Advantage is guiding teachers and students on how best to use the incomparable science resources and expertise of eight New York institutions: the American Museum of Natural History, which spearheaded and also leads the initiative; Brooklyn Botanic Garden; The New York Botanical Garden; New York Hall of Science; Queens Botanical Garden; Staten Island Zoological Society; and the Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium.
Urban Advantage, now under the umbrella of the David S. and Ruth L. Gottesman Center for Science Teaching and Learning at AMNH, has grown dramatically since its inception in 2004 to include 24,793 students and 257 teachers from 147 schools throughout New York City, serving all five boroughs. The Urban Advantage program directly addresses two major issues in New York City education: the critical shortage of teachers with adequate qualifications and preparation in science, and the challenge of preparing 8th-grade students for their science "exit projects," a city-mandated performance requirement.
According to a preliminary evaluation of the program, 77 percent of participating teachers reported signs of improvement in the quality of Urban Advantage students' knowledge of science content, 81 percent of students reported that their experience with exit projects had increased their ability to understand scientific ideas, and 80 percent of teachers reported an increase in students' interest in science as a result of visits to UA institutions and implementation of exit projects. Based on the 2007 and 2008 results from the New York State Intermediate Level Science Assessment, Urban Advantage Demonstration Schools reported higher gains in student achievement than the citywide average.
Public support for the Urban Advantage program is provided by the Speaker and Council of the City of New York, the New York City Department of Education, and an anonymous donor.
To view the full report, visit www.OpportunityEquation.org. For more information about the Carnegie Corporation of New York or Institute for Advanced Study, visit www.carnegie.org or www.ias.edu.
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A bipartisan study on the financial crisis from a Senate subcommittee mirrors the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission's report in that it blames credit ratings agencies for unleashing the market madness that consumed investors three years ago. The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released findings from a two-year study this week, saying "inaccurate triple-A credit ratings" from Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investors Service introduced risk into the financial system and "constituted a key cause of the financial crisis." The report went a step further alleging that massive downgrades made by the credit ratings agencies a few months before the financial meltdown "precipitated the collapse of the residential mortgage backed-securities and CDO secondary markets" since the changes were "unprecedented in number and scope." The report added that "more than any other single event (the downgrades) triggered the beginning of the financial crisis." S&P responded to the report Thursday, saying, "As we have said many times, we have been disappointed by the performance of our ratings on certain mortgage-related securities. The actions we took to downgrade U.S. RMBS and CDOs in 2007 and 2008 reflected the unprecedented deterioration in credit quality, but were not a cause of it. We regret that, like many others, we did not foresee the speed and extent of the housing downturn." The report mirrors the FCIC which concluded that "failures of credit rating agencies were essential cogs in the wheel of financial destruction" and accused the agencies of being enablers. Industry executives also testified before the FCIC on ratings agency failures. The Senate report says Moody's and S&P knew as early as 2006 that high-risk mortgages were incurring a great deal of delinquencies and default, but the agencies continued to issue "investment grade ratings" on RMBS and CDO securities tied to risky mortgages for the next six months. When the firms were finally forced in the summer of 2007 to downgrade the RMBS and CDO ratings, investors sold their securities in mass. But, the report says RMBS and CDO securities held by financial firms lost their value with investors unwilling to invest in new securitizations. The subcommittee also asserted that Moody's and S&P were too close for comfort to Wall Street firms that sought their ratings on mortgage-related products. Because the ratings firms have an "issuer pays" model, the ratings agencies were dependent on Wall Street firms to bring them new business, the research study concludes. Write to Kerri Panchuk.


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It's no secret that agriculture has always been, continues to be and will be into the foreseeable future a challenging way to make a living. The risks are numerous and the stakes are high. The line between profit and loss is typically razor-thin.
But technology can take at least some of the guesswork out of the process, says a Wharton County, Texas, cotton and grain farmer.
"Agriculture has come a long way," said Michael Popp, speaking at the Texas Plant Protection Association annual conference. "And it continues to advance. Precision farming now offers us an opportunity to monitor inputs and field conditions and maximize efficiency and profitability."
Popp says farmers may face a significant learning curve and will need more than a modicum of patience to take advantage of precision ag technology. "We need to accumulate a lot of yield history," he said. "Some of that takes years to develop. The process can be overwhelming."
Computer technology is a key to precision ag and can also pose significant challenges, he added. "The equipment may be intimidating, but farmers need to adopt long-term thinking about where they want to go and how they want to get there."
Global Positioning System technology provides a vehicle to help and is essential.
Requirements to get started include yield monitors, crop histories and quantified yields, all of which help farmers justify decisions. "Variable rate equipment is crucial," he said.
Some old-fashioned tools are also vital. Soil sampling, for instance, plays a role in analyzing input needs. Popp said creating a soil profile, yield and soil maps, grid sampling and aerial imagery all provide information necessary for adopting variable rate application techniques.
"Producers will need computer support," he added. "We experience software glitches and we need to learn to use the equipment." That may require a computer technician to shorten the learning curve.
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Yield maps "show variability and where producers can utilize inputs to maximize profits."
Soil profile maps show where nutrients, compaction and other soil characteristics throughout the field. Satellite imagery also helps gauge productivity. "Satellite images are taken during peak crop growth periods," Popp said. "Imagery measures biomass; high biomass equals higher yield potential. It's a good tool to use to jump start grid sampling and variable rate fertilizer application."
Producers should use yield histories, yield maps and satellite imagery to identify "consistent management zones—areas where yields are consistently high or consistently low. Farmers should spend time on the consistent areas, not the random ones they can't control."
With enough data, farmers can begin managing those zones based on yield potential. "Zones with high potential get more inputs; zones with low potential get less. Typically, we over-fertilize low yield zones and under-fertilize those with high production potential."
Popp said fertilizer is rarely the limiting factor in crop yields. Before increased fertility will help low-potential zones, producers must fix the underlying problems. Those could include low pH, compaction or erosion, among other possibilities.
He recommends farmers plant "test strips to verify productivity. And document everything."
Potential to improve efficiency and increase profit potential with variable rate technology is significant. But farmers face some serious challenges to make it work. "Time is a factor," he said. "It takes time to create maps and develop prescriptions for fields."
Calibrating equipment is also a critical factor. Yield monitors, as well as application equipment, must be calibrated precisely. "Often, farmers just have to make the time to do these things."
Computer issues also pose challenges. "Sometimes they crash," he said. "And yield monitors may malfunction. Human error is also a distinct possibility, so write down everything."
Yield monitors, especially for cotton, have been inconsistent, Popp said. Cotton yield monitors may be especially erratic during periods of high humidity, when yields will be off a bit. "Always make a note of conditions."
Weather, as with all other aspects of farming, affects variable rate technology.
Even with the challenges, Popp envisions a future in which more and more farmers will adopt the practices that will help them manage costly inputs. "Information will be more detailed, more representative and based on environmental conditions," he said.
Farmers will continue to face huge risks and narrow profit margins, but as technology continues to advance they will have better and better tools to identify problem areas and productive spots within fields. And that will allow them to manage those risks with a bit more confidence.


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