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We all know what wind chargers look like or do we? In this article Michael Hackleman introduces a very effective wind energy device most of us have never seen or even heard of. The Savonius or S-rotor was introduced to this country way back in 1924 but suffered stiff competition from the already perfected multi-blade farm windmill and the "more exciting" high-speed propeller-driven generator. Now Earthmind - a California farm research center that specializes in alternative energy experiments-has revived the S-rotor in a very impressive fashion.
With the move back to the land and the homesteader's soon to be everybody's-need for a, source of energy other than Con Ed, the time has come to reconsider the generation of electricity from the wind's power and many of us are doing just that. Until now, however, only one type of wind charger has been readily available: the propeller-driven generator or alternator. (Such rigs used to be called "Stuart mills" and I've found it convenient to use the term in this article.)
The props that spin the generators on conventional wind plants vary in number of blades (two, three or four) and in the complexity of their aerodynamic surfaces. Differences notwithstanding, however, the lower end of the price range for even owner-built Stuart mills hovers stubbornly around $400 plus.
Here at Earthmind we've been trying to break through that price barrier by experimenting with a little-known alternative wind device which is low in cost, simple to construct and boasts several other distinct advantages over the Stuart mill in general performance and safety of operation. This unit is the Savonius rotor often called the S-rotor because of its appearance.
The Savonius rotor is easily made: Just split a cylinder equally through its length, offset the halves by a distance equal to the radius of the original form and secure the segments to end plates the width of the new diameter (see Figure 1 in the Image Gallery). Then insert a rod through the center of the assembly, fix its ends in bearings, and the device will rotate when exposed to the wind. If you use soft drink, beer or other small cans for your rotor, you'll have a toy but start with 55-gallon drums stacked three on end (out of phase with one another) and even at low wind speeds the power from your creation will surprise you.
You'll be even more surprised by the S-rotor's performance when it's compared to that of the Stuart mill. If both were tested in wind tunnels, the Savonius design would appear inferior but under normal outdoor conditions the results are almost reversed. To see why, you'll need some understanding of the nature of moving air masses.
There are two basic types of wind: [1] "prevalent" (or "frequent") and [2] "energy." The former blows an average of five days out of seven in a given area, the latter only two. Nevertheless, energy winds-which occur only 35 percent of the time provide 75 percent of the power available from moving air masses in any one month.
Energy winds come mainly in the form of gusts which "ride on" a prevalent breeze but usually deviate from it in direction by 15-70 degrees. The practical importance of this fact can be demonstrated by placing a Stuart mill and an S-rotor side by side in a steady wind. Suddenly there's a gust, and the propeller-driven unit swings into it. Then, as the puff dies, the wind plant's tail slowly moves the fan back into the prevalent wind. The S-rotor, meanwhile, just speeds up in the rush of air and slows as the velocity drops.
Here's the point: The Stuart mill needed time to align itself first with the gust and then with the steady wind and as a result could not take advantage of much of their force. The S-rotor which didn't have to swing or "track"-was able to absorb the full power of both. One of the Savonius design's greatest assets, in fact, is that it can take a wind from any direction at any time.
That same characteristic also gives the S-rotor a great advantage in durability. In a steady, low-speed wind the swinging of the Stuart mill is mechanically acceptable, but at higher speeds it's another story. The spinning propeller is just one big gyroscope, and its constant adjustment to the direction of the moving air exerts tremendous forces. The resulting "gyroscopic vibration" has sent many a propeller, generator and tower crashing to earth. The non-tracking Savonius unit experiences no such problems.
Even if the S-rotor did break loose, though, it wouldn't have far to fall. Unlike the conventional wind plant-which rotates horizontally and is mounted, along with its generator, on top of a tower-the Savonius device spins about a vertical shaft. This means that its alternator can be mounted on or near the ground. It also means no tower just a pole-with some guy wires. Think about that: easy access to the alternator, easy lowering of the unit and easy relocation, all minus the expense of an elaborate supporting structure!
If you watch the two units in action side by side, you'll note another major difference: The S-rotor appears to turn very slowly, with only one revolution for up to eight of the Stuart mill's. If you think that speed is necessary to a wind charger's function, however, think again. True, the conventional wind plant must attain a high rpm to operate but the S-rotor-which presents 10 to 20 times-as much surface area to the moving air mass-develops the same power at low rotational speeds.
Also, due to the Savonius plant's relatively slow rotational speed, its power output must be stepped up through some rather high gear ratios to drive an alternator fast enough to produce a meaningful amount of electricity. But so what? Such ratios create no re-starting problems for the S-rotor (as they do for a propeller driven unit) and are entirely practical for the Savonius machine.
The S-rotor has yet another advantage over the Stuart mill. The faster-turning blades of the second design must be well designed and balanced to operate at such speeds. Since few folks have the tools or know-how to do this, the airfoils (or the whole propeller) mutt often be purchased at high cost. By contrast, the slower moving S-rotor needs minimal or no balancing and its "wings" can be constructed quite simply and easily:
Finally, there's still a further feature of the Savonius unit which isn't apparent to the eye, but which has shown up in preliminary tests of Earthmind's prototype: The S-rotor can begin to charge 12volt batteries at wind speeds lower than the 7-mph minimum required by the "normal" prop-driven plant. Our installation has worked successfully at 6 mph, and we believe that some modification of the rotor will lower the necessary speed to 5 mph. We're continuing our research into this possibility for the benefit of people who live in areas of low average wind speed and who may not be able to use systems of the Stuart mill type.
We've adapted our design to the other extreme, too, by installing a centrifugally operated spoiler to slow the rotation of an S-rotor in very high wind speeds A separate sensor (also mechanical) is used to limit or switch off field current to the alternator in case of either very high winds or no winds at all.
Our test results from the prototype S-rotor were so encouraging that we've recently built a much bigger unit from three 55-gallon drums. We're evaluating the performance of both versions with the help of a data collection system which is automatically activated by a sensor any time the wind speed exceeds 3 mph. Our test equipment also records information from a separate wind velocity and direction indicator.
With the aid of our data recorders we've assembled some figures to show what kind of power the Savonius rotor can produce. Such a windplant's capacity, of course, depends a good deal on your choice of alternator, so I'm listing our results for units with three ratings: a 45-amp (very common), 60-amp (a little harder to locate but there if you really look) and a 130-amp (which can be found in commercial vehicles or in passenger autos like the Cadillac El Dorado). I've included the peak output the plants can provide, and the normal power you can expect if you live in an area of, say, 8 mph average annual wind speed Data is given for both our prototype S-rotor and for our big new unit.
If you're wondering why the large S-rotor has such a high power output, the answer is that we've hooked four alternators to it. Two would normally be sufficient, but we've added two more as brakes. This way, when normal wind devices would have to shut down because of dangerously high wind speeds, our unit can keep right on going to take as much energy as the rushing mass of air can provide.
The price of all that power is surprisingly low. Since the S-rotor can be built from readily accessible materials, its cost will almost always be less than $100 (not including batteries or inverter. The latter, if required, is the same kind used in a conventional system.) We intentionally purchased all the parts that went into our prototype-alternator, gears and chain, bearings, pipe, stock rod, screws, bolts, eyebolts, guy wire, turnbuckles, paint and stain (plus miscellaneous springs, wire, etc.)-and spent only $103. Our second, larger rotor cost less than half as much because we already had most of the necessary parts all but the bearings, gears and chain.
I've excluded batteries from my estimate of costs because picking the type and size of storage cells to use in this or any wind energy system is a subject that requires a lot of thought. I believe that Jim Sencenbaugh (March/April 1973) makes a good case for his decision to buy Ni-Cads (nickel-cadmium), and I, too, recommend them. Initially, however, we'll stay with lead-acid batteries because of a special low-cost deal we've been able to work out with a local auto wrecking yard. (Secondhand batteries, like trash, are a growing resource.)
Our system depends on the cooperation of the guy who runs the yard (we give him a $10.00 deposit to insure him that he won't get ripped off). Our friend's job is to inspect incoming batteries and to give us a call when he has one of 100-amp hour capacity or better. We pick up the unit and keep it for a week of rigorous testing with hydrometer, cell voltage tester, charger and dummy load which discharges the device at a known rate.
If the battery checks good, we pay the yardman $2.00 for it. Otherwise we return it to be disposed of through his regular outlet (which pays only $1.25). We need ten of the 12-volt storage units for our system and we get them all this way for $20.00 plus $5.00 of the original deposit which goes to the dealer if he finds us our quota within a specified time period. If he doesn't, we take back the $10.00. The seller can't lose and often gains and we always end up with a good battery, with no risk and at low cost.
Proper care and use of a lead-acid battery-if it's in good condition to start with-will give the storage cell many times the life of the same unit in an automobile. This goes for all types: Even NiCads won't last long unless they're correctly charged, discharged and maintained.
Although I've described the Savonius rotor only as a producer of electricity, the same device has a long history of application for the pumping of water. We're particularly pleased with a Canadian-designed S-rotor pump system, from Brace Research Institute, Macdonald College of McGill University, Ste. Anne de Bellevue 800, Quebec, Canada.


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Harvin gives Seattle a clear No. 1 receiver who is capable of getting huge chunks of yards at a time. As impressive as Adrian Peterson was in 2012, at the midpoint of last season Harvin was the Viking people talked about as an MVP candidate. Through nine games, he was on pace for 110 catches and over 1,200 receiving yards and was averaging 35.9 yards per kickoff return.
There's no reason to think Harvin won't have that type of production for Seattle this season.
Harvin won't have a negative thing to say about his new quarterback because, No. 1, no one does, and, No. 2, his new teammates won't allow it.
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Author Notes: I have recently begun an obsession with all things Mediterranean. And honestly, if a recipe includes pasta then I definitely want to try it. This is a combination of two recipes I love - Greek spiced baked shrimp and a shrimp dish my mom makes with creamy orzo. I have made this with only goat cheese and only feta and both are excellent. My favorite combination is feta mixed with the creamy orzo and goat cheese crumbled on the top and broiled at the end. I really love goat cheese and when broiled for a few minutes, it gets golden and creamy. The dish comes together quickly - prepare the orzo while the tomato sauce reduces. Then put everything together in your favorite dish and bake! - brooke's kitchen —Plum Pie
Food52 Review: This recipe results in a wonderful contrast between the spicy, slightly sweet, acidic tomato layer on top, and the creamy baked orzo on the bottom. The top layer was perfect -- it would be terrific on its own over pasta, with some crumbled goat or feta, and a little fresh basil. It smelled fabulous while cooking, and tasted even better. I probably cooked my orzo longer than I should have (and I reduced the pasta water by half to account for that), so the bottom layer ended up wetter than it should have been -- a little less than al dente, when the ends of the orzo just look like they're starting to get pale and cooked, would probably be better. I'd also recommend cooling the orzo with cold water. Once I get the orzo right, this is definitely a meal I would serve for guests. —guineverek
Serves: 4
pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
tablespoons olive oil
ounces orzo (I use whole wheat)
medium yellow onion, diced
garlic cloves, minced
cup white wine
28 oz. can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped roughly
teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
teaspoon cinnamon
teaspoon allspice
bay leaf
pinch sugar (optional)
cup nonfat Greek yogurt
cup feta cheese or 2 oz. goat cheese
cup parmesan cheese, grated
ounces soft goat cheese
- Preheat oven to 375.
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil until warm. Cook diced yellow onions until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook a few minutes longer.
- Add white wine and bring to simmer. Reduce until liquid is almost evaporated, about 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, allspice, and pinch of sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer until sauce is thickened, about 20-30 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook orzo (I use whole wheat in an attempt to be "healthier") in a large pot of boiling, salted water until al dente. Do not cook completely through as this will bake again in the oven. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- While orzo is cooking, mix greek yogurt, feta, and parmesan cheese. Combine cooked orzo with yogurt cheese mixture. Pour pasta water in 1/4 cup increments to help orzo and cheese/yogurt mixture create a creamy consistency. I usually use all of the pasta water as it needs to be "loose" since it will be baked and thicken.
- Transfer orzo to an 8x8 baking dish (You can also use 8x10). Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Mix shrimp into tomato sauce and take off of the heat heat. Place the shrimp/tomato mixture on top of orzo (I usually place the shrimp on top in an even layer then pour the rest of the tomato sauce on top). Finally, crumble goat cheese on top of the tomato sauce.
- Bake in oven for approximately 10-15 minutes until orzo is warmed, sauce is barely bubbling, shrimp is cooked and goat cheese is soft and melted. Optional: Broil the top for 2-3 minutes until cheese is golden.
- Let dish sit for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with dill or parsley and enjoy!
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USA Badminton Announces New Board of Directors
USA Badminton Announces New Board of Directors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Badminton announced today its new Board of Directors completing a year-long governance reform process in partnership with the United States Olympic Committee. The new Board will provide oversight of the organization with their first meeting this Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time at the Orange County Badminton Club in Orange, Calif. The meeting will coincide with the 2009 USA Badminton Adult National Championships, which are also being held at the Orange County Badminton Club this weekend. A nominating and governance committee, appointed by the United States Olympic Committee, has worked closely with USA Badminton Chief Executive Officer, Dan Cloppas to guide the organization since September 2008.
"On behalf of USA Badminton, I would like to thank the five members of the Nominating and Governance Committee for their hard work and dedication in navigating our organization through this final stage of the governance reform process," said Cloppas. "With their expertise in composing the new Board, we are confident that USA Badminton will have strong leadership for the foreseeable future."
Individuals comprising the new nine-member Board of Directors are as follows:
Richard Dubose (Colorado Springs, Colo.) - Independent Director
David Simon (Los Angeles, Calif.) - Independent Director
Michael Halchak (Tucson, Ariz.) - Independent Director
Fred Coleman (Madison, Wis.) - At-Large Representative
Geoff Stensland (Bellevue, Wash.) - At-Large Representative
Elaine Kong (Torrance, Calif.) - Technical Official Director
Andy Gouw (San Jose, Calif.) - Coaching Director
Ruth Menchaca (San Antonio, Texas) - Athlete Director
Raju Rai (Bellevue, Wash.) - Athlete Director
Please see below for capsule biographies on the new USA Badminton Board of Directors:
Richard Dubose (Colorado Springs, Colo.) - Independent Director
Richard A. Dubose brings to the USA Badminton Board of Directors 40 years of experience and service in the United States Air Force and civilian ranks in the accounting and budgetary career field. During that time he has provided budgetary, accounting and audit oversight for over 20 separate Services Activities with budgets and revenues exceeding $15 million. Services Activities he has overseen include Officers' and Enlisted Clubs, golf courses, fitness centers, child development centers, youth centers, aero clubs, bowling centers, lodging facilities, dining facilities and more. Dubose served as Vice President of Air Academy National Bank at the United States Air Force Academy from 1976-1988. He has received honors and commendation in both his military and civilian careers. While in the U.S. Air Force he received the Vietnam Service Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. He was recognized with the Civilian of the Year Award in 2005 and has received numerous other Military and Civilian Awards.
David Simon (Los Angeles, Calif.) - Independent Director
David Simon, President of the Los Angeles Sports Council, has played a significant role in virtually every major sporting event that has been brought to the Los Angeles area in the last 20 years. In lists published in the Los Angeles Times and Los Angeles Business Journal, he has been recognized as one of the area's "top 20" most influential sports executives. Simon has been active in international sports since 1977 when he became involved in the Los Angeles bid to host the 1984 Olympic Games. As Vice President of the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee he worked for over five years as one of Peter Ueberroth's right hand men in staging those Games. He became the founding President of the L.A. Sports Council in 1988. His civic involvement includes serving as Vice Chair of the Board of Governors for Southern California Special Olympics. From 1989-1990, he served as Chair and Co-Chair of the International Relations Committee for the United States Olympic Committee. He has served on the boards of USA Field Hockey and the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, and is President of the Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games. A native of Los Angeles, he is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of UCLA and the UCLA School of Law. He is a member of the bar in both California and Washington, D.C.
Michael Halchak (Tucson, Ariz.) - Independent Director
Michael Halchak is an architect, currently serving as a consultant as Director of Venue Planning and Design for the Chicago 2016 bid for the Olympic Games. Through this work he has been interfacing with the Badminton World Federation to insure that the venue proposed for the Chicago bid achieves all that is expected for the sport of badminton for the athletes, the Badminton World Federation, as well as spectators and broadcasting. Other projects Halchak has been involved in include serving as the Venue Overlay Designer for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games and a Venue Planning Advisor to the London Organizing Committee for the 2012 Olympic Games. He was also the Venue Overlay Planner for the 1995 U.S. Open Badminton Championships, which was the test event for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Ga.
Fred Coleman (Madison, Wis.) - At-Large Representative
Fred Coleman is a Clinical Psychiatrist and Assistant Clinical Professor for the University of Wisconsin Medical School. Coleman has been involved in the sport of badminton in many capacities over the years. He has been a member and Chair of the USA Badminton Junior's Committee since 1995. He was also a member of USA Badminton's Coaching Development Committee for two stints (1999-2001 and 2005-2007). He served as a past coach of the Triple B Badminton Club, coaching several players at the U.S. Junior National level. He is also the coach of the University of Wisconsin Badminton Club which is a three-time winner of the Midwest Intercollegiate Badminton Team trophy (2005-2007). His daughter Jennifer has been a member of several USA Badminton Adult National Teams. She is currently returning to graduate school. He also has a son, Nick, and another daughter Megan. His wife, Wendy is a Behavioral Pediatrician.
Geoff Stensland (Bellevue, Wash.) - At-Large Representative
Geoff Stensland is the Principle Engineer and founder of ChemE Solutions. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Washington in 1981 and a Master's of Business Administration from the University of Washington in1995. He has a passion for helping to develop badminton at a local level. He has been the President and Principal of the Bellevue Badminton Club since 1995 and is the President of Badminton America, LLC.
Elaine Kong (Torrance, Calif.) - Technical Official Director
Elaine Kong has been involved in the sport of badminton for many years. She is both a USA Badminton National Referee and a Badminton World Federation Certificated Umpire. She has represented the U.S. as an umpire at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece and most recently at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. She has also umpired the World Badminton Team Championships (Sudirman Cup) in 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2007, as well as virtually every USA Badminton elite competition. She is also active in training referees and umpires.
Andy Gouw (San Jose, Calif.) - Coaching Director
Andy Gouw has been instrumental in the growth of the sport of badminton in the northern California region. He has served as President of the Northern California Badminton Association since the 1970's. Gouw was the Regional Coaching Director for Region V for USA Badminton. During that time he helped to establish many coaching clinics in Region V. Gouw founded Asby Sports, Inc. in 1982. He was the head badminton coach for the University of California, Berkeley from 1977-1979 and for Stanford University from 1980-1981. He has coached on many levels and has been a driving force for introducing badminton in the youth, community and high school levels. Gouw received both his Bachelor's and Master's of Science Degrees in Mechanical Engineering from San Jose State University in 1968 and 1971 respectively.
Ruth Menchaca (San Antonio, Texas) - Athlete Director
Ruth Menchaca has represented the United States in several national and international events. She works as a Certified Public Accountant for Sol Schwartz in San Antonio, Texas. Besides competing as an elite athlete, Menchaca is also a coach, serving as the head coach for the Alamo Badminton Club. She is a member of the USA Badminton Athletes Advisory Council. Menchaca was elected by her fellow USA Badminton athletes to represent their interests on the new Board of Directors.
Raju Rai (Bellevue, Wash.) - Athlete Director
Raju Rai has been a member of many of USA Badminton's best teams, including the 2008 United States Olympic Team. Rai competed in the men's singles events at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. In 2006 Rai participated in a Badminton World Federation training program in Germany, but suffered a knee injury in the fall of 2006 that forced him to return to the United States to have it surgically repaired in spring of 2007. He was able to return to form in time to qualify for the 2008 Olympic Games. Rai won the bronze medal at the 2003 Pan American Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in mixed doubles with May Mangkalakiri. Rai is a five time National Champion and has medaled in numerous national and international events throughout his career. He is currently the head coach of the Bellevue Badminton Club in Bellevue, Wash.
A debt of gratitude is owed to the outgoing USA Badminton Nominating and Governance Committee for their service and attention to detail in guiding the organization through this final phase of the governance reform process. Thank you for your service to USA Badminton.
The Nominating and Governance Committee was as follows:
Rick Mack (Colorado Springs, CO.), Vice President of Human Resources, Pikes Peak Behavioral Health Group
Steve Smith (Colorado Springs, CO.), Partner, Holme, Roberts & Owen
Keith Bryant (Colorado Springs, CO.), Associate Director, Career Services, United States Olympic Committee
Mary Ann Bowles (St Louis, MO.), USA Badminton Board Representative, former Board Secretary and Chair of the previous Nominating Committee
Howard Bach (San Francisco, CA, Orange, CA.), Athlete Representative, Two-time U.S. Olympian (2004 and 2008) and 2005 World Champion
For more information, please contact Cecil Bleiker, NGB Media Services Director for USA Badminton at 719-866-4608. This press release is also available on the USOC's media specific website at http://www.usocpressbox.org/.


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- The proposed Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) is a new agreement for combating intellectual property rights (IPR) infringement. The ACTA negotiation concluded in October 2010, nearly three years after it began, and negotiating parties released a final text of the agreement in May 2011. Negotiated by the United States, Australia, Canada, the European Union and its 27 member states, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Singapore, and Switzerland, the ACTA is intended to build on the IPR protection and enforcement obligations set forth in the 1995 World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement).
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- U.S. and European private stakeholders, concerned about slow growth, job creation, and increased competition from emerging economies, have urged Brussels and Washington to strengthen transatlantic trade and economic ties by reducing or eliminating remaining trade barriers and by cooperating more closely in addressing global economic challenges. A select group of these issues are examined in this report.
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- This report discusses commercial ties between the United States and the 27-member European Union. These ties are substantial, growing, and mutually beneficial, but differences in regulatory approaches limit an even more integrated marketplace from developing. This report is intended to serve as an introduction and primer on this complicated, broad, and often highly technical set of issues.


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Opened in 2008 Decorated in 2015 with 418 roomsHoliday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan is located in the Chinatown of China National Park which belongs to the famous Olympic Business Center. It is adjacent to the Olympic Bird's nest, Water Cube and National and International Conference Center. It just takes 3 minutes to Beitucheng Subway station (Line 10 & Line 8) on foot. It is also near the Zhongguancun Technical Center, Wangjing Business Center and Shangdi Technical Center. It is really convenient to go to city center or some famous tourist spots like the Nanluoguxiang, Sanlitun, Houhai, Summer Palace and so on, whether by taxi or by subway.Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan is being managed by the famous InterContinental Hotels Group. Our hotel is equipped with a 600 square meter Atrium, 6 Multi-Function Halls, a unique sunshine Party Atrium and outdoor lake garden. It could meet different banquet and meeting requests of the guests. Superior location and worth the value's hotel concept makes Holiday Inn Express Beijing Minzuyuan your "Smart Choice" no matter you are travelling for business, tourists or meeting.
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Stay in touch with complimentary wireless Internet or unwind with a pay-per-view movie on the 32-inch LCD TV. Rejuvenate with a rainfall shower and relax with complimentary tea and coffee. Some rooms have views of the Bird's Nest Stadium and Water Cube.
Room Features
- Rollaway Bed/Cot Available
- In-room Safe
- Separate Hanging Closet
- In-Room Heating and A/C Controls
- Extra Bedding Available
- Sofa Bed/Sleeper Couch
Bathroom/Personal Care
- Private Bathroom
- Bathroom Amenities Available
- Hair Dryer
- Bathtub
- Separate/Walk-in Shower
- Separate Vanity Area
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- Flat-screen TV
- iPod Docking Station with Clock Radio
- Work Desk with Lamp
- Desk-level Electrical Outlet
- Direct-dial Phone
- Phone with Voicemail
- Windows Open by Guest
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- Oversized Bath Towels
- Slippers
- Complimentary Coffee/Tea Supplies
- Complimentary Bottled Water
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Eat & Drink
- Breakfast Buffet Included
- Kids Eat Free
- Off-site Restaurant Delivery Available
Hotel Restaurants
Great Room
Provide breakfast, lunch and dinner.Also guests can enjoy a cup of coffee or drink here as a meeting place with friends or business.
Location: In the Lobby
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hours of Operation: : 6:30 AM-10:00 PM
Hotel Bars & Lounges
Atrium Lounge
A place experience Chinese Tea Culture
Location: Great Room
Hours of Operation: 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Business Services
- 9 Meeting Room(s) Available
- On-Site Business Center
- Printer
- Copier
Internet Access
- Free High-Speed Internet in all Rooms
- Wireless Internet service is free for all IHG® Rewards Club members
Housekeeping & Laundry
- Daily Housekeeping
Added Value
- Wake Up Calls
- Foreign Currency Exchange
- Storage Space Available
Hotel Details
No.3 Building, No.2 Minzuyuan Road, Chaoyang District
Beijing, BJ 100101
Mainland China
Check In: 2:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 AM
Check-in Age: 18
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- Guest Rooms
- Lifts
- Public Restrooms
Accessible Hotel Areas
- Visual Alarm/Alert in Guest Rooms
- Visual Alarm/Alert in Public Spaces
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- Pet not allowed into hotel.
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- Number of Floors: 10
- Total Number of Rooms: 418
- Number of Suites: 5
- Number of Non-Smoking Rooms: 418
- Number of Accessible Rooms: 3
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ARTIST CAMERON KASEBERG, right, poses with crew members of Oregon Public Broadcasting's Oregon Art Beat during filming in Central Oregon. Crew members pictured from left, Ted Cutler, audio technician; Tom Shrider, videographer-editor, Katrina Sarson, co-host-producer. Contributed photo
REDMOND — It is said that Redmond artist Cameron Kaseberg, a native of Sherman County, is becoming known as the artist who has taken the solvent transfer process of image making further than any artist working today.
For Cameron, it's simply an exploration of the process brought to prominence in the 1950s by Robert Rauschenberg. For Oregon Public Broadcasting's (OPB) "Oregon Art Beat," it was a unique process and story.
"During my studies at Portland State University I found myself in a drawing class. It turned out to be a drawing class where we didn't actually draw anything," says Cameron. "We explored all kinds of processes, solvent transfer being one. I was hooked."
Cameron finished college and went to work in the museum and tradeshow exhibit industry. After many years in Portland, he found himself changing gears and managing the family's irrigation business (Wheatacres Irrigation) in The Dalles. "It was a definite change," he says. "I was not in the creative environment I was used to. Although I had been playing with the solvent transfer process ever since college, a new energy came and I began pushing it more."
With that new energy came a turn in Cameron's work and yet another shift in his career. His father retired, and after 11 years managing the irrigation store Cameron decided to return to his creative heart.
In 2008, Cameron saw a call to artists for a new art show in Bend, Art in the High Desert.
"I don't know what possessed me to apply. I had never done an art festival and had been to only a handful," Cameron said. "The interactions with other artists, the collectors and winning a Benchmark Award cemented my path." Six years later, Cameron has become a veteran of art festivals up and down the west coast. He has moved to Central Oregon and become a part of the arts community serving on the Redmond Commission for Art in Public Places, the board of Art in the High Desert, and as a member of the High Desert Art League.
It was at the very first Art in the High Desert that Cameron met artists who had been featured on "Oregon Art Beat".
"I was in awe," he says. "It is a rare Oregon artist that does not dream of being featured on "Oregon Art Beat", and at that festival it became mine, too" he adds. "Oregon Art Beat" is an Emmy award-winning weekly television series produced by OPB. It profiles artists of all genres, and suggests upcoming events in the Oregon community.
The "Oregon Art Beat" dream became reality for Cameron in May with an unexpected call from Katrina Sarson. A producer for "Oregon Art Beat," Katrina had seen Cameron's work on the Art in the High Desert website and was intrigued by the process. Within two weeks Katrina and the "Oregon Art Beat" crew arrived in Redmond to begin filming Cameron's story.
"I was a nervous wreck," he said, "but the moment they walked in the door all of my trepidation vanished. They were amazing," He said.
Cameron returns to Art in the High Desert August 23, 24 and 25 with new work and the "Oregon Art Beat" crew. They will complete filming Cameron's story as he sets up for and sells his work at Bend's nationally ranked art show in the Old Mill District. The "Oregon Art Beat" episode will air this fall on OPB. Please visit the "Oregon Art Beat" website at http://www.opb.org/programs/artbeat/ for date and time.
In the Columbia Gorge, you can find his work at The Dalles Art Center and Westwind Frame and Gallery.
For more information on Cameron's work and schedule visit www.kaseberg.com and find him on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/KasebergDesign.
For more information on Art in the High Desert visit http://www.artinthehighdesert.com.


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HMA needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 47 designs submitted by 9 freelance designers.
Hannah Murray & Associates (HMA)
I am very lively. Wear black every day. People hire me to think of good ideas. I have launched multi million $$ cosmetic companies, pet product companies, and travel websites. Yet of course - I have not had time to create my OWN brand. can you help me?
I am open to new and interesting ideas. I want to look modern yet sophisticated. I want to look fun yet classy. What do you think?
I work with a lot of celebrities.... you can find me on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#
Business owners in the retail arena.
I need to be able to use HMA but it also needs to be spelled out: Hannah Murray & Associates
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Download Seat Plan for 32nd BCS (Special) Preliminary Exam
Seat plan for 32nd BCS(Special) Preliminary Exam has been published by BPSC. This exam will be held on 9th March, 2012 from 10am to 11pm at all the six divisional capitals. A total of 18 center will arrange the exam around the country, among which 10 in Dhaka, 3 in Rajshahi, 2 in Khulna and rest of the places hold 1 center each.
Click below to Download Seat Plan for 32nd BCS (Special) Preliminary Exam
Things you should know about 32nd BCS (Special) Preliminary Exam 2012
- All examinees should take seat within 9:20am in the morning.
- No one can enter the exam room after 10am.
- Examinees can not exit exam hall before the end of exam at 11am.
- Nobody can use any scientific calculator.
- Only simple & regular calculator can be used.
- Carrying & keeping mobile phone & any other electronics item is prohibited.
- Also do no bring books or bags in the center.
- Answer sheet will be provided at 9:30am.
- Use black color ball-point pen to write district & registration number including circles for registration number.
- Show your admit card on your desk when sign the attendance book.
- No examinees will allowed without admit card.
- Photo & signature of admit card will be verified with the attendance register book. So, avoid any kind of illegal attempts.
- Question will be handed over at 10am.
- Use Black ball-point pen to write down Question Set No. including the circles. Answer sheet will be disqualified without Question Set No.
- Exam will end at 11am. All examinees will keep seated & wait till the examiner collects the answer sheet.
- Examinees can exit the center after handing over the answer sheet. Taking the questionnaire book along with you is permitted.
- Any application for changing the exam center will be disapproved automatically.


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- Cam requires iOS 8 or later.
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- For Mac OS X ProRes recording please refer to Apple's ProRes data rate specifications: https://documentation.apple.com/en/finalcutpro/professionalformatsandworkflows/index.html#chapter=10%26section=4%26tasks=true
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- 1080p 60 FPS, MJPEG Best Quality – ~50 MB/sec
- 720p 59.94 and 60 FPS, MJPEG Best Quality - ~20 MB/sec
* Wirecast 7 does not support OS X Mavericks or previous versions of OS
** An internet connection is recommended for Wirecast 7.0 activation.
*** It is recommended that an upload rate of at least double the desired rate be available.
**** Consider lowering your canvas frame rate and/or streaming resolution to lower CPU usage.
***** 60 FPS streaming will result in increased CPU usage and a high bit rate (4Mbps or higher) for good quality.
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- Create high-resolution recordings of your individual (isolated) cameras or audio sources. Isolate clean shots that can be used later for editing offline or for live replay during an event. (Note: must have valid license to demo this feature)
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Timoteo is an American-produced brand with fashion, fit, and function at its core. They offer two rises in their underwear line, and both are ideal for even the lowest-rise jean. The underwear and swimwear conform to the same cut and fit so that when you buy a Timoteo garment, you know exactly what you're getting. Timoteo keeps it simple, never boring.
The Timoteo line strives for great fashion appeal, but also understands that the fit, cut of the silhouette, and level of comfort are the key to its success. All styles have a low rise so that they look great on their own and don't inhibit the rest of your clothes. All Timoteo products are produced to the same quality standard with an emphasis on consistency. Everything Timoteo produces is Made in USA.
Timoteo draws on color and sportswear as its inspiration. Every day is different, and you never know what mood you'll be in. So every boxer brief, trunk, brief, thong, and fashion jock is offerred in an array of colors, because some days are red or yellow, and some days are purple and black. Every piece of Timoteo, including underwear and swimwear, is made of fine quality materials and manufactured in the USA.
The line is designed by Timoteo Ocampo, an American designer based in Los Angeles, California. Timoteo went to California State University, Los Angeles and received a Bachelor's degree in Art with an option in Fashion Design. While he was still a student he learned the finer aspects of craft in internships with fashion lines Richard Tyler, Moda Cad, Lori London Millinery. After graduating from school he began designing the XOXO Knit sportswear line. Following that he worked closely with Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons as Head Designer to create the Baby Phat line. At Baby Phat Timoteo helped develop that signature Baby Phat look for the first, full contemporary collection comprised of knit, woven, denim, and leather pieces. After a number of successful years of designing women's wear Timoteo would go on to open his own men's specialty retail store in West Hollywood, California in October of 2001. Carrying a variety of clothing lines, it gave him the opportunity to bring in an eclectic fashion forward selection to his customers. It was in that shop that Timoteo the fashion line got its start. In addition to the fashion lines the store carried, Timoteo produced his own contemporary men's collection that carries his name, TIMOTEO. The collection consists of denim, dress shirts, fashion tees, and a variety of accessories, especially underwear. In 2006, swimwear was added to the TIMOTEO collection. Timoteo loves his English bulldog, Jackie, who is an inspiration to various designs such as the Jackie Bulldog Tees and accessories. Timoteo is also an avid surfer and volleyball player, both indoor and beach, which has contributed to the design of his swimwear collection. Timoteo underwear and swimwear have a lot of fans that love the low rise look and comfort of the fabric and design that is reflected in the briefs, boxer briefs, trunks, fashion jocks, and thongs.


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You're the writer on Current TV's "Bar Karma"
The creator of gaming sensation "The Sims" and "Sim City" has a new idea: TV you control. "Bar Karma," from Will Wright, is billed as the first community developed TV series. A half-hour introducing the concept is slated for tonight at 6 p.m. on Current TV.
The setting: a mystical bar at the edge of the universe. The cast: Matthew Humphreys plays the time-traveling bar owner; William Sanderson ("Deadwood") plays the 20,000-year-old bartender. Aussie actor Cassie Howarth is the waitress.
The production process: using Wright's StoryMaker Engine, viewers get to participate in a marriage of TV and videogames, submitting scripts and character ideas.
Co-creator and executive producer Albie Hecht, former Nickelodeon president and a veteran of such productions as "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "The Rugrats Movie," makes the whole thing look like TV.
The question: if TV is normally a process of writing by committee, often with mediocre results, then does online StoryMaker interactive writing by committee improve the chances of turning out quality? Or does it just make for a bigger committee? Check the clip:


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The evil geniuses over at Bravo aren't resting on their laurels this holiday season; instead they're slowly stirring a pot of drama-stew for us to enjoy sometime in the new year. Rumor has it that Kim D. is going to join the cast of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Yes, that bottle-bleached blonde who owns the saddest little strip mall boutique ironically named Posche, who conspired with Teresa Giudice to set up Melissa Gorga, and who, as Joe Gorga pointed out, allegedly snorts coke in her free time and hangs out with "the big boys", is coming to the dirty Jerz.
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, this is the best news since I heard Danielle Staub was returning. Having Kim D. on the show is going to be like Christmas every day, except instead of opening a pretty sweater, we'll watch strung-out Kim D. open a can of whoop-ass on anyone who tries to take her screen time.
Nothing's been confirmed, but a source says Bravo's working out the kinks in Kim D.'s contract because, well, they're afraid that if all their Ts aren't crossed, the other housewives will quit since, you know, Kim D. is pretty much the worst.
But! She makes great TV. She was willing to sell her soul on the RHONJ last year and she wasn't even getting a salary to do so. Imagine what she'll be capable of when she's getting a Bravo paycheck.
Truth of the matter is Bravo kind of needs Teresa to have an ally next season. Everyone in their right mind hates Teresa, and if she's all alone, it just feels kind of sad to beat up on her. She needs an equally immoral and self-serving buddy so that we feel like she's "supported."
Enter Kim D.
This is going to be amazing.
Do you want Kim D. to be a RHONJ cast member?
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tonygeist needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 3 designs submitted by 2 freelance designers.
I own the domain names monsterface.com and monsterface.net and would like a web page to host on both sites, advertising these domain names for sale.
Looking to sell these domains for a premium price so the web page should reflect the versatility of the names and the markets in which these names could be used (i.e. food and beverage, sports, movies, clothing, electronics, etc.). It should include some examples of hypothetical products and different logos for the buyer to "feel" the potential of these domains. This is upscale advertising of a product that has multiple applications, so I want to touch on a few of the applications which could generate the most revenue for the domains.
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Kevin O'Brien
|Kevin was appointed Professor of Orthodontics at the University of Manchester in 1996. He has previously held posts in the USA and was Dean of Manchester Dental School from 2004-2007 and Associate Dean of the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences from 2007-2010. He was Chair of the General Dental Council 2011-2013.
His main research interests are clinical trials of the care of children with severe dentofacial problems. He has published over 90 scientific papers, mostly in the American Journal of Orthodontics. Committed to teaching and research, he has obtained €7m external research funding. He has given the Northcroft Memorial and Ballard Lectures for the British Orthodontic Society and has been awarded the Turpin, Dewel and Jarabak awards by the American Association of Orthodontists. He currently writes a surprisingly successful orthodontic blog (www.kevinobrienorthoblog.com).
Can we practice evidence-based orthodontics? Dealing with uncertainty...
Thursday 8.45am
In this presentation I will discuss the dilemma of attempting to practice evidence-based orthodontics. I will use examples from my own work on how research reduces, or increases, clinical uncertainty. While this presentation will be based on orthodontic examples, I will also discuss other areas of dentistry to illustrate that orthodontics is not the only area of work in which recognising and dealing with uncertainty is becoming increasingly important particularly with respect to the regulation of dentistry.
In the land of no evidence; is the Salesman King?
Thursday 1.30pm
Over the past few years in dentistry advertising by both the supply companies and individual practitioners has been increasing. This is directed at both the promotion of products and the introduction of new philosophies. In this lecture I will evaluate the effect of advertising, that is not supported by scientific evidence, on current practice. I will also discuss the "teaching" of orthodontics and other treatment to general practitioners by short courses from a regulatory viewpoint.
Social media driven orthodontics: quacks, healers and blogs
Thursday, 2.15pm
Over the past few years in dentistry advertising by both the supply companies and individual practitioners has been increasing. This is directed at both the promotion of products and the introduction of new philosophies. In this lecture I will evaluate the effect of advertising, that is not supported by scientific evidence, on current practice. I will also discuss the "teaching" of orthodontics and other treatment to general practitioners by short courses from a regulatory viewpoint.
How do you read a trial and systematic review?
Friday 11.00am
Contemporary research methods are more complex. As a result, it is becoming more difficult to interpret and understand many of the trials and systematic reviews that are being published. In this presentation, I will provide information on methods of understanding research, using examples from the literature.
Pre reading recommended: document 1 and document 2
Adolescent class II treatment - twin blocks, mandibular growth and systemic reviews
Friday 11.45am
Most research has concluded that the best time to provide functional appliance treatment is during the pubertal growth period. However, there is still uncertainty on the type of appliance that we should use. I will provide evidence from clinical trials and systematic reviews that should underpin our treatment decisions.
Socio-psychological effects of orthodontic treatment - are we interested and do we care?
Saturday 9.45am
The most common reason for providing orthodontic treatment is to improve the appearance of the face and teeth. While this assumption is logical there is limited research into the effectiveness of orthodontic treatment on psychosocial status. I shall describe current research into this area and raise fundamental questions on the value of orthodontics on psychosocial benefit. Finally, I shall discuss whether we simply need to correct the aesthetic appearance of the front six teeth "the social six" as opposed to achieving a perfect occlusion.
Early Class II treatment. Does the cost outweigh the benefits?
Saturday 11.45am
In this presentation I will outline the results of my own research into early Class II treatment. In addition, I will present data from our recently updated Cochrane review into Class II treatment. This will involve a consideration of important factors such as self-esteem, treatment duration, reduction of trauma and overall cost.
Sunil Kapila
|Sunil earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Nairobi (Kenya) in 1981. Afterwards, he was a dental officer at the Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi for two years and then became a clinical instructor and tutor in orthodontics at the University of Nairobi Dental School. He came to the U.S. in 1984 as a Fulbright-Hayes scholar to obtain a master's degree in orthodontics which he received three years later from the University of Oklahoma. In 1994, Dr. Kapila was awarded his doctorate in oral biology which he earned while teaching at UCSF. He began teaching there part-time in 1988, and become a full-time Assistant Professor in 1993. He was tenured in 1999 and was appointed as Chair of the Division of Orthodontics in 2000 and named the first Eugene E. West Endowed Chair in 2001. He was recruited to the University of Michigan in 2004 and served as the Chair of the Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry and the Graduate Orthodontics Program Director from 2004-2015.
His practice philosophy includes preadjusted appliances using continuous archwire or segmented mechanics and contemporary wires. He teaches in the graduate orthodontic clinic on Tuesday afternoons and teaches biomaterials and biomechanics to the residents. He also provides lectures on biomechanics and TMJ pathobiology at national and international meetings. Dr. Kapila is the recipient of several research awards including the AADR Hatton Award in 1994 and the AAO Milo Hellman Award in 1995. He was also awarded the Outstanding Alumnus Award by the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Oklahoma in 2007.
|Orthodontics in 5D: enhancing treatment efficiency and outcomes
Thursday 10.45am, Friday 9.00am, 1.45pm, Saturday 9.00am
The long duration of treatment is one of the biggest limitations of orthodontic therapy. For this reason, there is a constant demand for methods that expedite tooth movement and increase efficiency of orthodontic treatment. Thus surgical methods that have recently regained visibility and the introduction of new devices attest to the continued interest in enhancing tooth movement rates. However, there is limited evidence for the efficacy of many of these methods to expedite tooth movement. In his lecture, Dr. Kapila will provide a historical perspective and current evidence for methods proposed to enhance treatment efficiency. He will also describe approaches to optimally utilize 3D information and biomedical approaches to enhance both orthodontic treatment efficiency and outcomes. Application of strategies of optimal 3D diagnosis, treatment planning and implementing biomechanics in 3D will contribute to success in the fourth dimension of time by delivering efficient treatment and the in fifth dimension with improved treatment outcomes. The audience will learn about:
• The current status of and evidence for surgical and mechanical approaches to expedite tooth movement
• Novel approaches using biomedical agents to enhance tooth movement rates
• The application of simple and effective biomechanics in 3D to optimally control tooth movement and anchorage in 3D to improve treatment efficiency and outcomes
• Using 3D Image-aided treatment and biomechanics for improved success and efficiency in retrieving impacted and transposed teeth
3D image aided treatment of impacted and transposed teeth
Saturday 1.45pm
Three-dimensional (3-D) imaging rendered by Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) facilitates refined diagnosis and enables fine-tuning of treatment plans in specific types of cases. In patients with impacted and transposed teeth, the information derived is particularly important in enhancing efficiency of treatment, rates of success and minimizing collateral damage during treatment. In his talk, Dr. Kapila will present the indications and uses of CBCT imaging in diagnosis and treatment planning for impacted and transposed teeth, including protocols for communicating with the surgeon to achieve optimal surgical access, bond placement and soft tissue support, and the utilization of this information to implement efficient three-dimensional mechanics. He will also discuss the use of refined spring designs to tract the teeth along the shortest path through bone while minimizing damage to roots of neighboring teeth.
The attendees will learn about:
1. The use of CBCT in refining the diagnosis of impacted and transposed teeth.
2. Defining 3-D treatment plans, surgical access, bond placement and biomechanical objectives for impacted and transposed teeth.
3. Designing and implementing optimal traction auxiliaries for 3-D tooth control while minimizing damage to neighboring teeth and adverse movements of anchor teeth.
Andrew Hoggard
|Andrew has over 28 years' experience in the dental industry. His career includes general management of Shalfoon Dental in New Zealand. He emigrated to Australia to take up the Operations Manager role with Halas Dental and then later became the General Manager of that company. Since the merger of Henry Schein and Halas in 2006, Andrew was responsible for leading the national sales activities of Henry Schein Halas. He continued for 2 years as Training and Business Development Director effective January 2013.
Andrew has recently joined Sirona Dental Systems in NZ as Country Manager following an opportunity to be closer to his family. He is partnering with the NZ dental profession to provide working solutions which will assist NZ dentists to be more productive, profitable and provide their patients with technology that enhances the patient experience. His role includes the management of the national sales team and he is thrilled to be part of a truly focused, caring and professional team to serve the NZ dental profession.
Andrew's attendance is sponsored by Dentsply Sirona.
Business from the Heart
Auxiliary programme, Thursday 4.15pm
Education is not the primary factor in changing behaviour and for any long lasting change to take place in a team, relationship or business a decision must be made in the heart. Business from the heart shares life changing principles of self-discovery applicable to work and home.
Subjects presented include
Nobody is a failure
The power of reflecting in your life
Finding your reason to get out of bed each day…your personal 'why'
Getting through brick walls
Defining a balanced business model – How to deliver a consistent model for owners, team and the customer
Living a life of service to others in your daily life
The OAR model – Living above the line
Ajith Polonowita
|Dr A D Polonowita is a registered specialist in Oral Medicine in both Australia and New Zealand.
Dr Ajith Polonowita graduated from dentistry with a BDS from the University of Otago, School of Dentistry, New Zealand. Following his experience as a house Surgeon in a maxillofacial unit in New Zealand and clinical tutoring at the school of dentistry at the University of Otago, Dr Polonowita moved to Australia to a private practice in Victoria. Further specialist qualification was gained at the university of Melbourne, graduating with and MDSc in Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology in 2001. Membership of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons (MRACDS) was gained in 2008.
Current appointments- Oral Medicine
Academic Lead and subject coordinator in oral Medicine and Oral Pathology; School of Dentistry and BOHSc, La Trobe University, Victoria; Australia
Specialist consultant in oral medicine for Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB)
Private specialist service for Canterbury in New Zealand
Professional Practice Fellow, Post Graduate Oral Medicine , School of Dentistry, University Of Otago
Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Otago Medical School
Private Specialist in Oral Medicine for Northern Victoria, Australia
Editorial referee for New Zealand Medical Journal, New Zealand Dental Journal
Accredited specialist at Bendigo Base Hospital, Bendigo Victoria
Dr A D Polonowita was a past Vice President of the Oral Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand (OMSANZ) and Committee member of continuing education for the Australasian Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM). He is also a member of the Australia and New Zealand Academy Orofacial Pain (ANZAOP). He has also lectured extensively and published many articles.
Dr A D Polonowita is a Paul Harris Fellow and has many other interests outside of specialist dentistry, including charity work with the Asian Tsunami
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Alistair Stockdill
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|Technology Update
Auxiliary programme, Thursday 10.45am
Introduction to x-rays.
This would be very brief, and would be covered partly so that a better understanding of radiation safety issues arising from machine design.
Physics of image formation.
Legacy film based systems could be covered very briefly. The effect of changes in x-ray machine parameters would be discussed (kV, mA, focal trough, etc). The main topic would be the way in which the two different digital systems operate, and the effect on the image. The way in which 3D images are formed will be explained briefly.
Patient positioning.
This would cover the correct positioning of the patient, and the main errors made in positioning and the effect on the image. OPG, Ceph, and 3D would be covered.
Radiation Protection.
Radiation doses to the patient and staff would be discussed, and a comparison of these doses with both suggested radiation limits and natural background radiation will be made. There will be a discussion about radiation dose from 3D imaging.
Opportunity for participants to discuss any of their own images.
Participants can bring images which they have taken and which they wish to discuss.
As a part of the session both 2D images and 3D images will be shown in appropriate software so that image enhancement tools can also be discussed.
Review of the new Radiation Safety Act
Auxiliary programme, Thursday 3.30pm
The current understanding of the implications of this new Act and subsequent legislation will be discussed.


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So cute. So small. So Tomy. This Teddy Bear MP3 player has aboue 128MB of storage—just enough for the latest Hilary Duff album—and may pose a choking hazard. It will cost about $78 in Japan when it's launched this March. One AA battery offers 8 hours of saccharine play time.
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Defensive tackle Tommy Kelly seemed amused when asked about the Raiders' status as the No. 2 (tied) ranked defense in the NFL.
The same stat caught the attention of Houston coach Gary Kubiak, who made mention of it more than once while talking with Bay Area reporters.
Through three games, Oakland is giving up 260.7 yards per game _ tied with Green Bay for second place behind Baltimore (244.3).
"We've got to play more attention to detail, a little more focus on every snap," Kelly said. "We're really good, stop, stop, stop _ then they pop one. That's frustrating."
Yet through three games, anyway, yardage is undeniably down.
"It's down, but what's the end result?," Kelly said. "You're still walking off that field with your head between your legs, so hurt because you lost. I mean, we're getting better, y'all can see that. But we've got a long way to go before we're a No. 1 defense."
If the Raiders can actually maintain their defensive ranking after facing Houston, Kelly will be more impressed. The Texans are fourth in the NFL in total offense (407.0 yards per game) _ one of only teams averaging the same figure the Raiders have attained exactly once in the last 77 games.
The Texans have one of the NFL's top passers in Matt Schaub, and a sudden star in running back Arian Foster, who emerged from practice squad obscurity and leads the league with 406 yards rushing.
"I think, if we slow these boys down it'll be a little more indication of how we is as a defense," Kelly said. "This is a big opportunity. You say you're the No. 2, No. 3 defense in the league, let's see it on Sunday.
Mario knows Mario
Mario Henderson is struggling to hold on to his starting job at left tackle, splitting time with rookie Jared Veldheer.
Not exactly the best time to face with Mario Williams, the No. 1 pick of the 2006 draft and one of the premiere players at his position against both the run and pass.
Or maybe it's the perfect time.
Henderson got his first NFL start in Week 16 against Williams, replacing Kwame Harris at left tackle. He effectively controlled Williams throughout the game, and it remains one of Henderson's best games as a starting lineman.
"Normally guys his size don't have that much speed and quickness, and that's the thing that makes him different from almost every guy in the league is the fact that most guys that are tall like him are kind of slow, but he's extremely quick and has very long arms," Henderson said. "He knows how to use all three, size speed and quickness."
Having some success in the bank can't hurt.
"I just go back and watch film and kind of know how to play him a little bit," Henderson said. That's a good thing. I can use that."
Seabass: Bad hold
Sebastian Janikowski headed directly to his locker and waited for a group of reporters to finish talking to Zach Miller, figuring he'd be better off answering quesitons about one of the low points of his professional career than avoiding it.
As they started to arrive, Janikowski said, looked at Shane Lechler and said, "Bad hold!," an indication he hasn't lost his sense of humor.
Lechler's hold on the 32-yard field goal attempt, as well as on Janikowski's other three misses, was perfect.
"I was disappointed, I mean shocked, you know? It happens," Janikowski said. "I can't change anything but, going into warm-ups, like I was talking to Shane, I was 20-for-20, with 63-yarders both way. And, you go in the game you feel so good about it, ah, I can make any kick. And this thing happens. So, you've just gotta move on. Next page."
Said Janikowski of the support he received from coach Tom Cable as well as his teammates: "It's nice to know I've got guys behind me. I've got to apologize to everybody _ Al Davis, the players, the fans. So, you know, come home this weekend, and kick a winner."
Recalling a game in 2001 when he missed three three field goal attempts and the Raiders lost 13-10, Janikowski mused, "Every 10 years, something happens."
Pre-practice notes
As warmups and drills concluded, there was no sign of right guard Robert Gallery (hamstring), defensive tackle Richard Seymour (hamstring) and wide receiver Chaz Schilens knee.
Those on the field but not practicing included wide receiver Louis Murphy and wide receiver and safety Hiram Eugene (hamstring). Murphy left the Arizona game briefly after catching a 70-yard pass, later returned, and there was no mention of injury at the time.
Defensive tackle John Henderson was suited up and on the field, although he was spending some time with a trainer who was working on his injured foot. Chris Johnson, inactive against Arizona with an ankle injury, was suited up and going through drills.
There appears to be a new addition to the practice squad, a linebacker wearing No. 51. The Raiders have not yet released a name to go with the number. Not present wsa Quentin Scott, No. 56, signed to the practice squad last week.


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The Vancouver Art Gallery presents exhibitions of work by artists ranging from historic masters to leading-edge contemporaries. These include major thematic exhibitions, presentations of solo artists and smaller, more focused showcases. In a typical year, 2 to 3 exhibitions are borrowed from other institutions and 10 to 12 exhibitions are developed in-house, drawing on our permanent collection and loans of works from around the world. In addition, the Gallery tours a few of its exhibitions each year.
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For Vancouver Art Gallery Offsite, Ezawas large-scale wooden tableau pictures a group of people raising their hands to vote in what appears to be a town hall meeting. The work is a visual representation of democracy by one of its most prevalent signifiers: the vote. Ezawas rendering is faithful to the original source image by maintaining the photographs basic structure and framing. By eliminating details, the image refers less to a specific group of individuals, and more to a general sign of a collective body united in a common purpose. In light of recent events in which demands for societal reform have become apparent both in Canada and abroad, Ezawas portrait of democracy could not be more timely.
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Construction is set to begin this week on a new fire station for the Boulder Fire Department's new Wildland Fire Training Center, which will house the department's wildland fire unit.
The permit for the new station at 6075 Reservoir Road was approved in late March and Boulder Fire Chief Larry Donner said crews are hoping to get started this week and plan an official ground-breaking sometime this month.
"We're really pretty excited about this," Donner said.
The permit lists the new station at 11,268 square feet, with 7,230 square feet for offices, bunk rooms, restrooms, equipment storage and a kitchen area along with a 4,038 square-foot apparatus bay.
Donner said the total cost of building the station will be $4.1 million, and it should be ready to open by next spring.
Currently, the fire department's wildland division — which responds to wildland fires and does fire mitigation — has its equipment stored at other Boulder fire stations in any spare space.
"If you scatter your resources into a little bit of space here and there, even when it comes to starting your day you are gathering personnel and the equipment you need to go to work," Donner said. "Having it all in one place will let them get their day started more efficiently."
Donner also pointed out that the house where the wildland firefighters had been staying at 19th Street and Violet Avenue was washed out during the September flooding. The firefighters for now are staying at a building on Pearl Parkway, but Donner said a new headquarters for them was needed.
"Even if we hadn't been planning on moving them (before the flood), fate would have dictated we move them," Donner said.
Donner also said the new station's location is more suited for the type of work the wildland unit does.
"This station is a little different from other stations that we have that are in neighborhoods to protect structures," Donner said. "The wildland unit is very active, especially in the summer, with mitigation projects on open space and training with cooperating agencies in the county and obviously responding to any wildfires in the backdrop. This will allow us to give them a better place to coordinate that work, out of."
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