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Godfrey Harry Stafford (1920-2013)
29 August 2013
A former president of the Institute of Physics, Godfrey Stafford, has died at the age of 93.
He was director of the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (1969–81), and Master of St Cross College, Oxford (1979–87). He was one of the leaders on the international stage who helped to transform particle physics in Europe from its early days in modest university facilities to huge national and international laboratories, of which CERN is the outstanding example.
This evolution took several decades and the path was strewn with pitfalls and challenges. Stafford worked quietly but with great enthusiasm and determination to encourage people to focus on the real issues, and to put aside their vested interests in support of the bigger picture. His influence continued long after his retirement in 1987, and even in his final years he had valuable advice for those planning the next energy-frontier machine, the International Linear Collider, where his expertise in superconducting radiofrequency technology was particularly relevant. There could be no more fitting tribute to his work, and that of like-minded colleagues, than the global efforts that culminated in the discovery of the Higgs boson last year.
Stafford was born in England in 1920, but moved to Cape Town in South Africa, aged eight, where he attended Rondebosch Boys High School (cradle of a number of physicists including Nobel laureate Alan Cormack), and the University of Cape Town under Prof. R W James, one of the fathers of x-ray crystallography. Stafford completed his MSc in cosmic ray physics in 1941, but was then caught up in the Second World War, initially with the South African Navy (degaussing ships) based at Robben Island, which later became notorious as the prison in which Nelson Mandela was confined. He was then seconded to the Royal Navy in 1942, where he worked on the development of radar, initially at the Admiralty Research Establishment near Haslemere, Surrey.
His natural modesty was such that it was not easy to learn of his key contributions, but one of them has been recorded. During the D-Day landings, British ships were grouped closely together in the Mulberry Harbours. They were all equipped with defensive radar (to detect incoming aircraft dropping mines at night) and supposedly operated on carefully chosen frequencies to avoid interference. However, due to inaccurate calibration, this system failed badly. Stafford was sent on a fast boat, with a suitcase of electronics, to visit each ship in turn and retune their radar systems. In the process, one of the ships (HMS Scylla) was hit, but fortunately Stafford escaped injury and was able to complete his work – one of many acts of heroism at the time, carried out by brave men and women who would say they were just doing their job.
After the war, Stafford did his PhD at Cambridge, spending time at the Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell, under Sir Basil Schonland. In 1950, he returned to South Africa (the Centre for Scientific and Industrial research in Pretoria) but in 1954 accepted an offer from Gerry Pickavance to join his Cyclotron Group at Harwell. The Rutherford High Energy Laboratory (RHEL) was formed in 1957 with Pickavance as its first director, and Stafford as head of the Proton Linear Accelerator (PLA) Group. In a pioneering paper in 1961, he and Tony Banford described how a future superconducting proton linear accelerator would be able to operate continuously, instead of at the 1% duty cycle of the PLA. By 1963, with the PLA operating, Stafford was made the first head of the High Energy Physics Division, with a major responsibility – to develop the research programme for Nimrod, the new 7 GeV proton synchrotron. He and Pickavance did a wonderful job of encouraging university physicists from all over the country to form teams and to create a unified user community for the Nimrod programme, which played a major part in establishing the quark model of subnuclear particles, the cornerstone of the current Standard Model of particle physics.
Stafford was appointed director of RHEL in 1969, beginning the most challenging but also the most creative phase of his career. Incredibly, it had just been decided to shut down Nimrod prematurely, which would surely have led to the complete closure of the laboratory. Thus Stafford's first job was to get that decision reversed, and he achieved this in meetings of the Nuclear Physics Board, in which he convinced everyone that this was scientifically illogical. He then set to work to establish on-site science and technology activities to give the laboratory a long-term future.
In 1971, recognising the increasing usage of neutron beam facilities by university researchers at Harwell and elsewhere, Stafford established a Neutron Beam Research Unit to support this diverse community in solid state physics and materials science, and to investigate options for future developments. The unit worked on plans for a proposed high-flux beam reactor on the Rutherford site, and subsequently facilitated the entry of the UK to the Institut Laue Langevin in Grenoble. In 1975, the Rutherford Laboratory (RL), as it had become, merged with the ATLAS Computing Laboratory, an Electron Beam Lithography unit was formed, and a High Power Laser project was approved. Like Nimrod, this was to provide central facilities beyond the scale that could be accommodated in an individual university, and it has continued its dynamic growth ever since.
In 1974 an ambitious accelerator project (Electron-Positron Intersecting Complex - EPIC) was proposed. This proved to be too expensive for the Science Research Council to support, so creative thinking was called for. Stafford, after a very thorough review, led an initiative to replace Nimrod by a high-current proton accelerator serving as a pulsed source of neutrons by spallation from an external target. This was a stroke of genius – it re-used Nimrod's infrastructure and the laboratory's accelerator expertise. However, it faced fierce opposition from some neutron physicists who were focused on reactor-based sources, but the advantages of a pulsed source for many areas of science were eventually appreciated, and the ISIS facility was born. It has led the world ever since, with a huge user community of diverse scientists from the UK and all over the world.
Although EPIC was not approved, associated R&D led to the development of twisted filamentary superconducting cable, which proved to be extremely robust with respect to quenches on ramping the current. Known universally as "Rutherford cable", this is used world-wide in equipment such as MRI scanners, and in accelerator magnets such as those at the Large Hadron Collider in CERN.
In 1979, RL merged with the Appleton Laboratory, adding atmospheric science and space science to its activities. The Appleton colleagues were understandably nervous about the merger, but Stafford went out of his way to ensure that the Rutherford people gave them a warm welcome, offered first-rate technical services and so on. The most serious concern on record appears to be that the Appleton people used to make precision wooden models of their satellite equipment, but found that the RL had no sufficiently skilled carpenters! Godfrey Stafford is acknowledged for making a major organisational effort to keep their Infra-Red Astronomical Satellite (IRAS) project on course and on time, since it was caught up in the move from Ditton Park. RAL Space has grown enormously over the past 30 years, and has become a thriving part of the laboratory.
When Stafford resigned as director general of the Rutherford and Appleton Laboratories (RAL) in 1981, Nimrod had just closed after making honourable contributions to physics, and the diversified laboratory was rich with new projects, all of them to be developed successfully in the decades ahead.
For the particle physics community using RAL, the closure of Nimrod necessitated wider horizons. Stafford had always encouraged the development of close links with CERN, DESY and US labs. RAL took on the role of a national "staging post", enabling UK physicists to offer equipment and services that made major contributions to experiments (from the largest superconducting solenoid magnets to the most innovative pixel-based tracking detectors), taking advantage of the wonderful engineering services that had been built up at the laboratory. This mode of operation whereby a national laboratory provided support, as of right, for university research groups, became known as the "Rutherford model" and was much copied.
After leaving RAL, Stafford devoted himself full time to his duties as Master of St Cross College, Oxford, a post he held from 1979 till his retirement in 1987. He took a number of important initiatives for the development of the college, not least to move from a wooden hut to permanent accommodation in the heart of Oxford, and to greatly increase the number of graduate students. The college has continued its healthy expansion, building on Stafford's work.
He was a member of the Nuclear Physics Research Committee of CERN (1964-70), one of the founding members of the European Physical Society (1965), chairman of the CERN Scientific Policy Committee and vice-president of the CERN Council (1978-81), president of the European Physical Society (1985-86), and president of the Institute of Physics (1986-88). He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in 1979 and received a CBE in 1976 for services to science.
In his later years, Stafford maintained his friendships with many members of the physics community, and continued to attend seminars on particle physics and accelerator science. He had always something interesting to offer, such as technical information on superconducting devices, and excellent advice on issues of management and scientific leadership, in which he excelled.
The entire particle physics community in the UK, and the communities that emerged with the broader application of accelerators (neutron spallation, synchrotron radiation) owe a great deal to Godfrey Stafford. His vision and leadership established the concept of national laboratories with a dual role: partly to provide a service to the university community, and partly to carry out their own research, and how to strike the right balance. Stafford will long be remembered, with great fondness, for nurturing many contributions to a vibrant science culture in the UK and world-wide. Our generation stands on the shoulders of Godfrey Stafford and his illustrious colleagues who, with great vision, determination and honesty, created the multi-disciplinary laboratories for big science that we now take for granted.
He was a great family man, and many who worked at RAL were privileged to get to know his wife Goldy (they married in 1950 and she died in 2003), as well as their son Toby and twin daughters Anne and Liz, who survive him, and also five grandchildren. Godfrey Stafford died on Monday 29 July 2013.
Remembered by friends of Godfrey Stafford
Max Wallis, grandson of Godrey Stafford and a professional poet, wrote the following poem, which he read at his funeral:
'You will remember him in empty chairs and wishbones
at family meals. He will sing in columns
of cold air at night when you cannot sleep and the wind
is your only guideline. A surprise
those wrinkles, as you age, those ears: huge
like young eyes ... he will be matter turned to energy
in stars, the earth, the sky.'
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2009) - The ETSU baseball team begins the 2010 season Friday, Feb. 19 with the first game of the The Citadel Memorial Challenge against the host Bulldogs. Every day, leading up to the first pitch, a different member of the 2010 squad will check in with Buccaneer fans. Today junior Chas Byrne is letting ETSU fans get to know him a little better.
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Artist Sally Chandler works with Odom Academy children on AMSET mural
Pecos artist Sally Chandler guided eighth graders from the Odom Academy of Beaumont as they painted a 13-foot-long, 6-foot high mural on the wall of the Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) Tuesday, April 16.
"They're doing such a good job," Chandler said. "Yesterday, we spent most of the day talking about 'The Lost World' (Chandler's exhibit). There are 18 (children) and they each have their own space and each have their own stories."
On a wall opposite the mural, the children built a frame with space allotted for future drawings from art lovers.
"People can put drawings up based on my work and David Everett's," Chandler said.
Everett's "The Ties That Bind" will be on display from April 20 through June 30, the same time as Chandler's "The Lost World."
Everett was born in Beaumont in 1950 and, according to his website, "was drawn to the forests, swamps, bayous, bays and marsh covered plains that lead this part of the state down to its coastline on the Gulf of Mexico."
It was from this vantage point that he began a life-long process of restating his observations into a visual art that explores an allegorical interplay of both human and animal forms celebrating the natural history of a personal world.
According to AMSET's website, Everett's work "depicts the familiar creatures that inhabit the Texas landscape in sculpture, drawing, and woodcuts using rich hues in his drawings and sculpture, Everett's animals exhibit a lively personality and emphasize a playfulness and quirkiness."
An opening reception for both exhibitions will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 19 at AMSET, where Sally Chandler and David Everett will both discuss their works
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Is Google Android suitable as a thin client operating system ?
I've been designing and developing thin client OSs during the last 7 years, and I was wondering if we can base a thin client OS on Android.
Let's find out.
Well, we need to change some source code to enable network booting so we have to wait, but watching this crude preview (from an 800x600 screen) perhaps begins our brainstorm...
Comments and suggestions are gladly welcome.


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Coloradans backing major expansions of insurance and other pivotal health reforms briefly rejoiced in this week's election results, then immediately resumed a 14-month sprint to key deadlines.
The win for President Barack Obama and adding to Democrats' pro-reform dominance in Colorado's legislative offices guaranteed a health overhaul but also sharpened focus on a mountain of remaining work.
The results "mean we can now turn our focus away from political pandering and attacks and toward implementing the rest of the health-care law," said Courtney Law of the Protect Our Care advocacy group. " 'Obama-care' is here to stay."
Yet even those pleased with implications for health care see lingering danger in the next two months.
If federal budget negotiations fail to avert automatic cuts from the "fiscal cliff" by January, any reform progress in Colorado will fade in the chaos of losses to hospitals, doctors, state and local health departments and other agencies. Scheduled cuts could hit Medicare providers, grants to launch the state health-insurance exchange, medical research, drug-and-food safety and countless other health-related programs.
"You'll be amazed at what will change now that Nov. 6 has passed," said Steven Summer, president of the Colorado Hospital Assocation. But, Summer quickly added, "We've still got fiscal cliffs; we've still got sequestration. There are still plenty of unknowns."
Those debating health care's post-election future in Colorado will focus on these areas:
• Can the state health-insurance exchange, the focal point for many of the reform movement's ambitious goals, be up and running with a friendly interface to consumers within a year? And will there be people to answer the phones when an avalanche of confusion hits at the 2014 launch?
The state exchange staff is working on software, building a call center and seeking an ongoing funding mechanism for itself beyond 2014.
Populist groups such as the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative and the Center on Law & Policy have praised the exchange's early efforts as pragmatic and solution-oriented. But the exchange must be ready next October to handle dauntingly complex questions for thousands of businesses and hundreds of thousands of customers, while answering to overlapping cadres of regulatory bureaucracies.
• Will Gov. John Hickenlooper's administration enthusiastically join the national Medicaid expansion, adding hundreds of thousands to Colorado insurance rolls? Or will it take the back exit opened by the Supreme Court, pushing for only modest help to the uninsured?
Hickenlooper's Medicaid office said it is waiting for more direction from federal officials before it calculates what a full Medicaid expansion would cost state coffers.
The U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding the Affordable Care Act said Washington could expand Medicaid but couldn't penalize states for declining to participate. A full expansion in Colorado could give insurance to 200,000 new people. But if the U.S. doesn't pay 100 percent of the added cost, as previously promised, Colorado could declare the growth too pricey.
"Do those who wish for full expansion actually understand where we are as a state in our Medicaid coverage and how much that 'expansion' will cost?" asked state Rep. Cheri Gerou, R-Evergreen.
Gerou was chairwoman of the legislature's Joint Budget Committee, but the House has moved to Democratic control.
"Are they willing to take dollars from K-12, defund state support of higher education and derail Hickenlooper's plans for economic development for the sake of expanded Medicaid?" she asked.
Democrats' strongest supporters expect Hickenlooper to back the agenda. Latinos voted more than 70 percent for Obama and other Democrats. The "intentions and the efforts to expand Medicaid will be moving forward full force," said Lorena Garcia, executive director of Color Latina in Colorado.
• If the federal budget does fall off the "cliff," will it drag Colorado reforms with it?
Without a congressional compromise, automatic cuts would cost hospitals $337 million over the next 10 years, the CHA said. Doctors would lose nearly 30 percent of their Medicare pay without an agreement on the annual "doc fix" that budget negotiators have made in recent years.
A $43.5 million grant to run Colorado's insurance exchange would also be threatened by any across-the-board cuts to discretionary domestic spending. Universities and public- health departments would scramble to see what funding they might lose.
Negotiations could also endanger Colorado's hospital "provider fee," which is used to expand Medicaid coverage and even out payments to hospitals serving more of the poor. Such provider fees raise federal deficits when the U.S. matches each state's spending.
"For the citizens of Colorado, sequestration could significantly change the landscape," Summer said.
• Do state efforts to hold down health-care costs show promise to eventually slow runaway medical-spending growth?
Unless reformers stop health-care inflation, which is eating up 18 percent of the U.S. economy, expanding insurance will consume state and federal budgets. Pilot programs are deep into payment experiments that try to lower patient spending by giving doctors and case managers incentives for quality and cost.
A closely watched Colorado pilot program shows decidedly mixed results. More than 100,000 Medicaid patients are in "patient-centered" medical homes, with case managers. The first year of the program cost nearly $18 million in per-patient fees and new management contracts; the state said this week it appeared to lower health spending by about $21 million from what it would have been otherwise.
That net savings of less than $3 million does not yet bode well for transforming the system.


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Almond Toffee Sandies
Helen A. Clemsen of Lutherville submitted this no-muss, no-fuss classic with a twist. She said her family loves how the flavor of the almonds, as well as the English toffee bits, came through. Our testers agreed.
Makes: 6 dozen
1/2 cup butter, softened (no substitutions)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped almonds
3 ounces English toffee bits
additional granulated sugar for rolling cookies in
In mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add oil, egg and extract; mix well. Combine flours, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in almonds and toffee bits. Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheets and flatten with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Small Kitchen Ideas: Backsplash Shelves!
For small kitchen owners looking for a little more storage space, consider the backsplash shelf! These floating shelves hang right on the backsplash between the countertop and the overhead cabinets, and provide a small landing strip of horizontal space. Here are a few examples of the look: what do you think?
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Being Luis Suarez's agent must be an interesting job right now.
Maybe the man was a bit peckish.
Alternatively, maybe he's resigned to the FA's reluctance to introduce a mid-season break and was simply making his own arrangements for time off during the season.
Either way, this particular agent may well be trying to sign Luis up for an ad campaign for a popular brand of toothpaste.
Oracle DBA's may sometimes have some sympathy with Suarez, although they're more likely to end up chewing the desk in frustration, rather than their fellow DBA's (unless the Christmas Party has really gotten out of hand).
Every so often, Oracle throws out an error that, on the face of it, makes absolutely no sense…
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Paul Mitchell Schools are giving away one million dollars in scholarships! Don't miss this opportunity to start your dream career!
Helping to beautify the lives of students (we call them Future Professionals) and guests since 2004, Paul Mitchell Beauty School San Diego resides in the heart of the Financial District in downtown San Diego—a mere three blocks from Horton Plaza. Interestingly, our space was not always a cosmetology school. Our 17,500 square-foot building was built in the 1980s, with an open layout and intricate stonework that adds a unique historical feel. The facility was first used as a Sumitomo Bank; it wasn't until 1999 that the building took a step toward becoming the cosmetology school it is today, when it was transformed into A Robert Cromeans Salon. The rest, as they say, is history.
Paul Mitchell The School San Diego has graciously accepted a number of awards, which our students and staff worked tirelessly to achieve. The first came from City Beat magazine in 2008, honoring our school as the Best Salon San Diego. In more recent years, we have also been awarded with the Excellence in Operations (2009) and Excellence in Sales (2011) distinctions from John Paul Mitchell Systems, besting every other school within the Paul Mitchell Schools network.
Our recipe for success is simple. We take driven, talented, and intelligent Future Professionals who have a passion for learning, and mix them with our friendly, knowledgeable staff, whose combined experience eclipses 100 years. Come experience what makes us a cosmetology school like no other!
At Paul Mitchell The School San Diego, your educational journey will be an incredible adventure of artistry, business, and fun!
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When they're at home, in the classroom, or even getting inspired in the gardens of Balboa Park, our students always have access to their assignments, the latest school news, and career tips from beauty industry leaders at their fingertips.
Our Future Professionals donate their time, talent, and energy to various San Diego County charities through cut-a-thons, fashion shows, and countless other fundraising events and philanthropic activities. We make a difference—and have fun doing it!
We want you to succeed. That's why our financial aid leaders are always available in person at our San Diego campus to answer your questions and help navigate the application process.
At Paul Mitchell The School San Diego, education doesn't end at the classroom door. Our student-run Green Team teaches our school and local communities how to respect the Earth and find innovative ways to reduce, reuse and recycle.
From salon owners to professional stylists in fashion, film and television, our talented San Diego alumni are taking the beauty industry by storm.
Whether they're putting on hair shows in Old Town or organizing bake sales for charity on the boardwalks of Pacific Beach, our students are always up to something fun.
From new hair products and style trends to guest artist profiles, we have expert tips to keep you on the cutting edge and lookin' good.


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The iPhone Weather Station in Your Pocket
An Estonian startup has built an iPhone device for measuring windspeed and temperature and has plans to add other sensors for a pocket-sized weather station. Ben Rooney reports.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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Electromagnetic fields
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Biological effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields due to energy absorption and heating
- Radiofrequency electromagnetic fields are absorbed by the body and may subsequently provoke various effects.
- The strength of the energy absorption depends on the strength and the frequency of the electromagnetic fields, but also on the properties and structures of the biological tissue.
- Forces and heating due to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields are clearly proven and physically defined.
- Most relevant for the biological effect of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields is the energy absorbed by the body. The reference quantity is the specific absorption rate (SAR, unit: watt per kilogram - W/kg). It indicates the power (energy per unit of time) absorbed per kilogram of tissue.
Living systems including human beings contain a lot of electrically charged particles and polar molecules. Polar molecules as, for example, water molecules are electrically neutral as a whole but carry a partial charge which is negative at one end and positive at the other end.
Electric and magnetic fields displace electrically charged or polar molecules by exerting force on them. Under the influence of electromagnetic fields these particles move very fast in time with the frequency of the field. In this way they rub against each other and heat is produced.
If the intensity of the fields is very strong, whole cells can move as a consequence of field forces. They orientate or migrate in the field. Such non-thermal effects can, however, not be generated by fields of wireless applications as they are not strong enough.
Heat effect
The heat effect is the crucial factor for possible health effects of radiofrequency fields in humans. If radiofrequency fields act on the human body it has the possibility to compensate for this additional heat via the so-called thermo-regulatory response:
- If the heating is limited locally this additional heat can in general be dissipated via the blood flow.
- If the whole body is warmed up, the blood supply to the skin raises and heat is delivered through evaporation at the skin surface (sweating).
Health detriments are not anticipated until certain threshold values are exceeded and the thermo-regulatory response of the body is impaired. Adverse health effects in animal experiments have been observed if the body temperature increased significantly above 1 degree Celsius for a long period of time:
- Metabolic processes were impaired,
- behavioural changes occurred and
- adverse effects on embryonic development were observed.
Long-lasting hyperthermia in the eye region promotes the development of cataract and other diseases of the eye. Brain and testicles are also particularly heat-sensitive.
Specific energy absorption rate (SAR)
Most relevant for biological effects of radiofrequency fields is the absorbed energy in the body. The reference quantity is the specific absorption rate (SAR, measuring unit: watt per kilogram – W/kg). It defines the power (energy per unit of time) absorbed per kilogram of body mass.
A whole body exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields which corresponds to SAR-values of 4 Watt per kilogram on the average results in a temperature rise in humans of approximately 1 degree Celsius. For comparison: normal muscle activity corresponds to 3 to 5 watts per kilogram.
Penetration depth
The penetration depth is an important factor for the effect of radiofrequency radiation on living organisms. It strongly depends on the frequency:
- Electromagnetic fields in the megahertz range, used for amplitude modulated broadcast (AM) penetrate about 10 to 30 centimetres into the body.
- In the frequency range used for mobile communication networks (around 1 gigahertz (GHz)), electromagnetic fields penetrate only a few centimetres into biological tissue.
- For frequencies above 10 gigahertz as used in radar equipment, the penetration depth is below 1 millimetre.
- At still higher frequencies electromagnetic fields occurs are effective only at the skin surface.
Resonance is another phenomenon to be considered when effects of radiofrequency radiation are evaluated. In this context the body size is important because the body is acting as a receiving antenna. If the body size is approximately half the radiation wavelength it is in the "resonance range", where energy absorption is highest.
The frequency range of resonant absorption depends on body size and the orientation of a person in the electromagnetic field. For adults it is about 70 megahertz and for children it is about 100 megahertz. This frequency range is used for very high frequency (VHF) broadcasting.
Many animal experiments are conducted with mice whose resonant frequency is in the range of several gigahertz. Energy absorption of a mouse at its resonant frequency of approximately 2 gigahertz is much higher than that of a human being at the same frequency. This has to be considered when results from animal experiments are extrapolated to humans.
"Microwave hearing"
A special effect of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields is produced by short strong pulses. On certain conditions these pulses can be heard as hum or click. This effect is called "microwave hearing". Its currently accepted mechanism is based on the thermoelastic properties of the tissue. Due to short high-power radiofrequency signals tissue areas of the brain are heated and expand as a consequence. Mechanical waves in the tissue lying in the audible region are excited thereby and the inner ear is stimulated.
In order to generate perceptible acoustical stimuli a very high energy per single pulse is necessary. If the energy per pulse is limited such effects cannot occur. The electromagnetic fields of radio and television transmitters as well as of mobile telecommunication cannot evoke "microwave hearing". In the immediate vicinity of high-power radar units a perception is possible.
Non-thermal effects
The well-known and biophysically proven non-thermal effects resulting, e.g., from the impact of strong field forces on cells only occur at a field strength considerably higher than the field strength that induces thermal effects.
However, possible non-thermal effects below the limits give rise to discussion in the public. Up to now possible health impacts due to non-thermal effects at low intensities of radiofrequency fields could, however, not be proven scientifically.
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Three men were injured in two separate shootings and a stabbing in Northeast Baltimore Thursday afternoon and evening, police said.
A 20-year-old man was shot in the abdomen in Baltimore's Coldstream Homestead Montebello neighborhood.
Police found the man at the intersection of 33rd Street and Hillen Road around 2:45 p.m. and took him to an area hospital. Investigators believe he was shot in the 3200 block of The Alameda.
Around 3:15 p.m., officers found a male with a stab wound to his hand in the 4300 block of Brehms Lane in Parkside, police said.
Shortly after 11 p.m., another man was shot in the 3100 block Cliftmont Ave. in the Belair-Edison neighborhood, about a mile and a half from the scene of the earlier shooting.
Detectives are investigating the incidents. Anyone with information may call the Northeast District at 410-396-2444.


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things here have been pretty borring. were all just waiting on the word to go. clean weapon,work out, eat, reorginize medical supplies, eat again, watch movies, and clean weapon some more. pretty dull life right now. weve been in communications black out for a few days due to the dust storms... but all is well. heres a few pics from the last few days of me pretty much just goofing off
Thursday, May 1, 2008
decimating some time
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- K8E said...
I'm glad you could create this blog for your family and friends. Thank you for everything you and your friends do.
- May 1, 2008 at 9:55 AM
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seriously is that a wiener protector on your uniform?
doens't your blog look better? im good, i know!
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Hey Sir,
I am stoked you have a blogspot to keep us posted on your latest adventures in the sandbox!!! The pictures look really nice. Kick ass - stay safe - i'll be checking back often.
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The top five candidates in the primary race to be the next mayor of Los Angeles brought their similarities and differences to LMU on Tuesday, Feb. 5, for one of several debates before the March 5 election.
The debate, hosted by LMU's Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Center for the Study of Los Angeles, featured City Councilman Eric Garcetti, City Controller Wendy Greuel, former Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin James, City Councilwoman Jan Perry, and former technology company executive Emanuel Pleitez. It was moderated by Political Science and Chicana/o Studies Professor Fernando Guerra, director of the center.
The candidates responded to questions asked by LMU students, sparring over numerous issues facing the city. At the top of the candidates' priorities were the city budget, pension obligations, and business tax reform.
Below are several news stories from the event. For more information about the debate and the candidates, visit the Center for the Study of Los Angeles' website.
Los Angeles Times — Debate Splits Candidates Into Insider and Outsider Camps
LA Observed — And the Mayor Debate Winner is ... Professor Guerra
Neon Tommy — Jan Perry and Kevin James Score Points at LMU


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Wafer-thin starlets are always bragging in interviews about how they can eat anything they want because of their "high metabolism." But it's more likely they're on one of the many trendy diet plans that flow through Hollywood.
We're taking a look at the latest crop of celebrity health food fads, and seeing how they really measure up.
Star followers: Megan Fox is rumoured to be following it.
What it entails: Based on the same eating habits and principles of our hunter-gatherer ancestors, the Paleo diet involves eating grass-fed, pasture-raised meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, roots and nuts, and avoiding foods our ancestors had no access to, such as grains, legumes, dairy products, salt, refined sugar and processed oils.
The expert's take: "If everyone ate this way, we'd probably see a 50-to 80-per cent drop in Type 2 diabetes and obesity," says Kyle Byron, a nutritionist and personal trainer who works with pro athletes. "It's based on eating real food . . . No grains or dairy -- that's the hard part.
"The theory is that we were never meant to eat grains or dairy, so removing these things reduces chronic pain and disease, and increases fat loss/ healthy body. You do have to do a bit of cooking, though."
Star followers: Demi Moore and Martina Navratilova have both worked with Dr. Doug Graham, one of the founders of the raw-food movement.
What it entails: There are a lot of different ways to approach a raw food diet, but it's primarily made up of raw, unheated food (less than 46 C). Researchers believe cooking food will take away its nutritional value and ability to be best absorbed by the body.
The expert's take: "Another great concept," says Byron. "Cooking meat at high heat can make it carcinogenic.
"Cooking vegetables creates nutrient loss, and processed food might have chemicals that are bad for us, or leave us feeling like we want to eat more food," he adds.
Star followers: Many stars have opted to side with PETA and adopt a vegan lifestyle. Celebrity proponents of the vegan diet include Alicia Silverstone, Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi and Sir Paul McCartney.
What it entails: Steering clear of any animal byproducts, including dairy.
The expert's take: "This is a plantbased diet and it can be controversial," says Byron.
"In my experience, some vegans are malnourished because they don't know enough about nutrition to see what they are missing, or they don't plan enough, so they end up eating a lot of bread and processed grains."
Byron suggests that, to make this diet more manageable and healthier, you should make sure you're getting enough vitamin B12, iron and calcium.
Star followers: Gwyneth Paltrow, Beyonce
What it entails: The juice cleanse is a type of fasting that only lets you consume fruit and veggie juices. Liquid foods are digested easier and faster, resulting in spikes of serum glucose -- meaning your body doesn't burn as many calories as it would if you were eating a whole fruit or vegetable.
The expert's take: "[The juice diet] is low-fat, low-protein, high-sugar and it is likely to cause weight gain and leave you feeling hungry -- despite all the calories you can take in," says Byron.
"The sugar would cause weight gain and you would be left feeling hungry, because there is little protein and nearly no fat."
Byron suggests to "add protein powder and nuts to the juices, and try to reduce or eliminate the fruit."
Star followers: Kate Beckinsale
What it entails: Not eating after a certain time (usually 6 p.m.), so no latenight snacks or pre-bed nibbling.
The expert's take: "If you have an active job or you exercise after work -- which more than half of exercisers do -- then you have to eat late," says Byron.
"Just limit it to protein to recover damaged tissue and promote metabolism, healthy carbs like fruits and vegetables to promote energy recovery, and micronutrients and fats for hormonal health and to help you feel full."


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Why should I choose an Arabian horse?
Ask any Arabian horse owner! They will tell you that once you experience the beauty, versatility, intelligence, and loyalty of an Arabian horse you will fall in love forever. The Arabian horse is a classic. It is the oldest and purest of breeds, celebrated for centuries in art and literature. These magical horses have captivated some of the most influential figures in history – from King Solomon, to Napoleon, Catherine the Great, Oliver Cromwell, even George Washington! Why not be next? To own an Arabian horse is to own a piece of living history, to share your life with an animal that literally changed the course of human civilization. Becoming an Arabian horse owner is also an introduction to a fascinating lifestyle. Whether you are a schoolteacher, a CEO, a homemaker, or a prince, you will instantly join a community of people that share your love of the breed. You will be welcomed at farms and events around the world, making new friends and enjoying experiences that might otherwise never have been possible. To become an Arabian horse owner is to become part of an unbroken chain of passionate people who have treasured the Arabian horse for thousands of years. Experience the passion!
How much does an Arabian horse cost?
Think of this question like asking how much a car costs. Is it a family car, a car to enjoy on weekend road trips, a Formula One race car to win the world's most prestigious races, or a museum-quality rare model? The price depends almost entirely on the proposed use, quality, and credentials of the horse. A wonderful Arabian horse for you and your family to enjoy can be purchased for a relatively modest amount and is no more expensive than other breeds. If you are seeking a highly trained show horse, the price will vary depending on whether you wish to compete on a local, regional, national, or international level. Breeding horses will also be priced depending upon their quality, pedigree, proven offspring, and potential. Remember that it costs as much to properly take care of an inexpensive horse as one that is quite valuable, so it makes sense to buy the best quality horse that you can afford. However, there are many wonderful Arabian horses available in a wide variety of price ranges, so there is almost certainly an Arabian horse for you to love and enjoy that will easily fit your budget.
What can I do with my Arabian?
Almost everything! One of the most attractive aspects of the Arabian breed is their versatility. While the blood of the Arabian was used to create almost all of the light horse "specialty" breeds, the intrinsic qualities of the Arabian make them ideal for many disciplines. They may be ridden western or English, on the trail, or in the show ring. They are used as working cow horses and sport horses, and there are special shows and races for Arabian horses held around the world. When it comes to the sport of endurance racing, where horses compete at distances of up to 100 miles in a single day, the Arabian horse is simply the best in the world! Another area where the Arabian breed excels is simply as a treasured equine companion. Because they lived alongside Bedouin nomads for centuries in a harsh desert environment, they have an especially strong bond with humans. They will actively seek your attention and respond with intelligence, love, and loyalty.
Where should I look for my first Arabian horse?
As with any major purchase, especially a living animal, it makes sense to take your time and do some homework first. There are many books and publications about the Arabian breed. Read and learn. Make "virtual" visits to the farms on Arabhorse.com. Then arrange to visit several well-established Arabian horse breeders. Most are more than happy to make an appointment with you so that you might see their horses and discuss your needs. All Arabian horses are beautiful, so look at several, be discriminating, and make sure your choice reflects your ideal use for the horse. You may wish to find an experienced mentor in the Arabian breed and ask if they can accompany you in your search, or guide you in finding appropriate references materials to help you in your quest. If you are a rider, it is always important to choose a horse that compliments your expertise. Be certain that the Arabian horse you choose undergoes a pre-purchase exam by a qualified veterinarian to ensure he or she is healthy and suited to making your dreams come true.
I have heard Arabian horses can be really spirited. Is this true?
When you experience the Arabian horse in motion – dancing on air, the embodiment of pride and beauty – you can feel the essence of their spirit. These legendary horses had to possess stamina, courage, and yes, an abundance of spirit in their earliest role of the ideal desert warhorse. At the same time, however, you will notice that Arabian horses are extraordinarily gentle and kind around humans. It is true that different horse breeds fit different human personalities. If you wish for a blindly obedient horse that is easily dominated, then perhaps the Arabian is not for you. Arabian horses are sensitive. They will be attuned to your own thoughts and feelings. They deserve respect, and in return they will do their best to please you at all times. To experience a loyal and intelligent Arabian horse is an unforgettable experience of sharing and bonding, unrivaled in the equine world.
What colors do Arabian horses come in?
Arabian horses all have black skin. This is a result of adaptation to the desert environment of their ancestors, ensuring protection against an unrelenting sun. While Arabian horses may have white markings, they only come in solid colors: bay, grey, chestnut, and black. There are several different shades or variations of the colors bay, chestnut, and grey. Grey Arabian horses are actually born bay, chestnut, or black, and only begin to turn different shades of grey, and eventually white, as they age. So a dapple grey, for instance, may become pure white when mature, or "flea-bitten" depending on their genetics. While you may be attracted to a particular color, there is an old horsemen's saying that "a good horse is a good color." Just as you would not base your love for your child on the color of their eyes or hair, it is a sensible idea not to base your choice of a horse solely on its color. Quality and suitability for your intended purpose are much better priorities.
Which is better for my first Arabian? A stallion, gelding, mare, or foal?
While it may seem romantic to own an Arabian stallion, this choice is much better left to experienced breeders. Stallions often require an extensive show career, dedicated advertising and promotion, and proven breeding ability before they achieve success and acclaim, which is a substantial financial commitment for an owner, and also one requiring significant experience with Arabian horses. For a horse just to ride, enjoy, and explore myriad possibilities, there is nothing better than an Arabian gelding. A mare can be equally enjoyable in this role, but if you are thinking of perhaps becoming a breeder someday then it is imperative that you choose a mare with the quality, pedigree, and attributes that make her a candidate for breeding. Along these same lines, if you think that you might eventually breed Arabian horses, remember is it better to purchase one horse of exceptional quality rather than many of lesser quality. Especially for your first Arabian, it is ideal to purchase a mature animal that is already trained for your purposes. While foals are darling, they require expert training and years of work before they are ready to be ridden. Why not make the acquaintance of an Arabian horse breeder and enjoy their foals? This way you can leisurely learn all you can about the breed before you raise a foal yourself. If being a breeder appeals to you there are often partnerships, or partial ownerships, or other creative ways to work with an experienced breeder to experience the thrills of breeding a foal without all the challenges.


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Dubai, Dec 19: India have a great chance of climbing to the top of the ICC T20I championship table if they manage to win all four matches scheduled to be played against England and Pakistan before the end this year.
India are all set to play England in a two-match Twenty20 International series, starting in Pune on Thursday, before squaring off against arch-rivals Pakistan, in another two-match series, commencing in Bangalore on December 25.
Victory in all four games for India, currently ranked third on the T20I table with 120 ratings points, will not only propel them to number one position with a gain of 12 rating points but will also open up a five-point lead over current table toppers, Sri Lanka.
This will be the first time that India has a chance of making it to the No.1 spot in the T20I championship table since it was launched in October 2011.
But if India lose even one of the four matches, the best they can hope to end 2012 is at the number two place, while losing all four could mean slipping down to as low as seventh position with 106 ratings points.
England and Pakistan could hope to push up a place if they win their games against India.
Meanwhile, South Africa could rise up to number two spot if they win the series against the New Zealand 3-0.
But the final positioning for South Africa will be determined by the outcome of India's series against England and Pakistan.


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MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. - The Georgia College & State University women's basketball team (10-4, 3-1 PBC) received four votes this week in the USA Today/ESPN Division II Coaches Poll.
The national votes came after the Bobcats upset No. 11 Clayton State University 73-60 Saturday. The victory marked the second win for Georgia College over a ranked opponent in the young season, the first coming in the 68-67 season-opener against No. 20 Lenoir-Rhyne University. The 'Cats have had four ranked opponents in just 13 games this season, rising to a 2-2 record after overwhelming the Lakers.
Georgia College wasn't the only Peach Belt Conference (PBC) team receiving votes this week. Columbus State University (8-5, 2-1 PBC) also made the list of teams receiving votes with one. The Bobcats face off with the Cougars Wednesday, Jan. 20 at the Lumpkin Center in Columbus.
The GCSU Department of Athletics, winners of the 2008-09 PBC Commissioner's Cup, sponsors 10 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, GCSU prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the Bobcats' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement. Sign up at Twitter.com username GCSUSID for up-to-the-minute reports, and visit www.GCSUBobcats.com to nominate your favorite former Bobcats and Colonials to the GCSU Athletics Hall of Fame.


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Last year at Twin Cities malls, only a handful of retailers opened at midnight for day-after-Thanksgiving shopping.
But this year, a huge number of mall mainstays will kick off Black Friday with midnight openings, as nighttime becomes the new normal for the formal launch of the Christmas shopping season.
At Rosedale Center, at least 55 stores plan to open at midnight, including department stores Macy's and Herberger's.
At Maplewood Mall, "the majority of the mall will be open at midnight," said mall manager Jennifer Lewis.
And at the Mall of America, some 180 retailers (and counting) will open at the stroke of midnight. At least, that's the plan.
"Some of them might open a little earlier," said Bridget Jewell, a spokeswoman for the Bloomington megamall. "If they have a big line and the staff is there, they think, 'Well, we might as well just open.' "
The new popularity of the midnight opening has made shopping malls recalibrate traditional plans. At Rosedale, mall officials see the extended Black Friday as an opportunity to reach different types of shoppers. So they're scheduling giveaways at different times.
"If you're a night owl, catch us at midnight, and if you want to sleep in, we'll still have Black Friday fun," said Rosedale spokeswoman Liz Ostrander. "You want to catch them on both ends. That's how we've been going about it."
Whether it makes finding a parking spot any easier remains to be seen. The National Retail Federation estimates that 147 million Americans will shop this weekend, lured by hot deals and bargain prices.
Nevertheless, there still are a good number of mall-based stores that will resist being open at, say, 3 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 23. At Rosedale, those later-opening stores include J.C. Penney and Becker Furniture World.
"Not everybody in the world is going to come here at midnight, so it'll be nice," said Lewis of Maplewood Mall.
"J.C. Penney will have some specials going on at 6, so the customers who come then will be able to benefit from their opening specials."
Store hours are so scattered at Woodbury Lakes that the center's website lists seven Black Friday opening times, from 10 p.m. Thursday (Jos. A. Banks) to 7 a.m. Friday (Blissful Bath).
Last year was the first time Black Midnight was widely embraced by the biggest retailers like Target, Best Buy, Kohl's and Macy's. A few have since pushed Black Friday even earlier, into Thanksgiving night, notably Wal-Mart Stores (8 p.m.) and Target (9 p.m.).
Some decry this move, others welcome it, but there's little doubt that midnight shopping seems to draw a different crowd than the dawn openings.
"It's a little younger, late 20s, early 30s, that comes out that late," said Ostrander.
Black Friday remains especially popular with extended families of mothers and daughters, grandmas and aunts.
At Maplewood Mall, "There's a big group of women with Santa hats," Lewis said. "It's fun to see people out and making a day of it."
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Lucky for Samantha and Lindsey they live within a stones throw of the ocean. Their proximity to crashing waves is ever so apparent in their home and definitely in their kitchen. I bet they can feel the ocean breeze in their air while standing in front of their kitchen window.
The pale and soothing color palette screams beach community without being cliche. It's chic, calming, sincere — the perfect recipe for a great kitchen. They added touches of their personality to create a space that is uniquely their own!
The addition of the brightly painted beach-scapes is perfect for their location. Due to the small nature of the space they added a stand next to the stove to house their olive oil stash and it's the perfect place to make some coffee in the morning. It's a small space but the two ladies were able to pack a lot of personality and some beachy vibes in there!
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Prince Harry ended his week-long official tour of the United States by leading the Sentebale Land Rover team to a 4-3 victory at the prestigious Greenwich Polo Club in Connecticut on Wednesday. The match was in aid of the Prince's charity, Sentebale, which he co-founded in 2006 in honour of his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales. The charity aims to help the victims of extreme poverty and the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the small African kingdom of Lesotho.
In a speech to the 400 guests in attendance, Prince Harry spoke about the work of the charity and the importance of the support that it receives. "Without this support, basic needs such as food, shelter and care remain unmet, leaving children vulnerable and very often without much hope in their lives."
Polo has always been a favourite pastime for the members of the Royal Family. The Duke of Edinburgh was introduced to the sport by his uncle, Earl Mountbatten of Burma. The Duke then co-founded the Household Brigade Polo Club at Smith's Lawn in Windsor Park where he played regularly until retiring from the sport in 1970. The Prince of Wales was given his first polo pony at the age of fifteen and played for Young England in 1972. He retired from the sport in 2005. Both his sons, Princes William and Harry, are keen players.


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Jennifer Aniston's Amsterdam Adventure
Jennifer Aniston takes a boat tour after waving to fans in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on Wednesday.
Jen, 39, has been a stowaway on current boy-toy John Mayer's concert through Europe. The former Friends star was last seen in England heading out to dinner.
John recently talked about his dating life saying, "Instead of worrying about career damage, I've dated women!" (Which include Jennifer Love Hewitt, Cameron Diaz, Minka Kelly and Jessica Simpson, among others.)
The 30-year-old singer continued on by saying, ""All I've ever done was decided that I fancied somebody and said, 'Would you like to go out and get a meal somewhere?' And done so in a social setting, where other people can see you. And then maybe 'Would you like to go have another meal?' Maybe did that a few times."
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This is our second installment about winter riding, The Commute.
So what's happened to your New Years resolution, "No more winter blob and blahs for me"? Yes, you promised yourself to start riding earlier this year… and you even rode on New Years day!
But then the excuses started:
It's cold! It's dark!
There's snow and ice on the roads!
There isn't enough daylight!
I've got too much work to do!
There's an "I Dream of Jeannie" marathon on TV!
That extra 15lbs makes me look cuddly!
We have a simple solution to all of these laments: bicycle commute to work!
And you can do it comfortably and safely, but first you have to:
Make the commitment: This is the most important step. Your mantra should be "I go to work by bike, I go to work by bike, I go to work by bike, I go to work by bike…"- not maybe I'll go to work by bike. If your resolve starts to dissolve, remember your enhanced mood and self-satisfaction after each commute.
Allocate the time: It will take longer. In the winter you'll likely ride slower and it will take longer to get bundled up. In planning your days include not only your ride time but also time to clean up plus add a little extra for the odd flat tire.
Get the right clothes: We talked about this in "Dressing for the Cold".
Now to the practical side of the commute. Our commuter extraordinaire Christopher Danz (50 miles a day in rain, sleet and gloom of night) has these tips:
- Think about running wider tires (ed.: if your frame will allow it)– even a 28mm tire helps if you hit some ice or slush. Cyclocross tires are a good choice: Ritchey SpeedMax Cyclocross Pro Tire (#50-3210) or Michelin Mud 2 Cyclocross Tire (#50-7429) might fit in your road frame.
- Use a heavy lube to keep that winter grime off. We like Finish Line Cross Country Wet (#70-6514) and Pedro's MTB Synlube Chain Lube (#40-0205).
- Regularly clean road salt off of your bike! Don't just let it sit on there.
- Consider fenders – they will protect your vulnerable components – whether personal or bike related.
- Think about using a mountain bike for your road commute if it's icy or if there is fresh snow. The bigger, knobbier tires will keep you upright.
- Snow tires with hardened steel spikes are the only thing for ice.
- Don't forget the lights! It gets dark quickly in the winter. Having an extra blinky light on hand can save your life. For urban commuting, we like the NiteRider Sol LED Headlight (#40-3810). It's plenty bright and won't break the bank. For a tail light, take a look at the Cat Eye TL-LD1100 Taillight (#40-3882). It's bright, light, lasts a long time and has 260° of visibility.
If you are a winter commuter, you know the right equipment and the best practices. Share your hard-won knowledge below with the newbie or the fence-sitter. Who knows, it may park one car or turn a bad commute into a good one!