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Lipscomb senior Eddie Ard helped Lipscomb pull off a rare feat in its road win at Marshall Saturday. In a game better suited for the American Plains, the Bisons defeated the Thundering Herd and became just the 11th non-conference opponent in the last 12 years to win at Marshall.
Ard led the way with 21 points and a season-high five steals and for his effort, he has earned his third career Atlantic Sun Player of the Week award, the conference office announced Monday in Macon, Ga.
Ard, a preseason All-Conference selection, hit on eight of his 15 shot attempts for the game. He scored 14 of his 21 in the opening 20 minutes, including the Bisons' final eight points of the half, turning a three-point deficit to a two-point lead at the break.
The 21 point-effort marked the second straight game in which Ard topped the 20-point barrier after not reaching 20 in any of his previous 26 games.
The 21-point game represented the sixth time in which Ard has led the Bisons in scoring in a game this season.
The senior marketing major from LaPlace, La., has helped lead the Bisons in a 10-game turnaround following a tough 0-4 start. The Bisons have won six of their last 10 games as they enter Atlantic Sun play.
Ard's game has experienced a similar turnaround. In his last 10 games, he has averaged 16.0 PPG and shot 45.7 FG Pct from the floor. In the first four games, Ard averaged just 10.5 PPG, and shot only 22.2 FG Pct.

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It is early August 2014, and so far this year not a single week has passed without law enforcers seizing a consignment of ivory "and those are the ones that are being reported," says the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW).
"Every seizure of ivory represents the slaughter of elephants wherever they live, but mostly in Africa, in countries where poverty and political insecurity make it possible for poachers and trafficking cartels to operate unhindered," says Jason Bell, Director of the IFAW Elephant Programme.
"As animal lovers around the world get ready to celebrate World Elephant Day it's worth reflecting that, since the beginning of January, not a single week has passed without law enforcers confiscating shipments of ivory both large and small. At least 35,000 elephants a year die the cruelest of deaths to supply the trade.
"In seven months we've seen nearly 10 tonnes of ivory seized in large scale consignments – those over 500 kilograms which Interpol, the global security agency, say are the indicators of organized crime being behind illicit ivory trade," said Bell. "This figure does not include the numerous other seizures smaller than 500 kgs."
In January Togo intercepted four tonnes of ivory, its biggest bust ever – Togo is believed to have fewer than 200 elephants remaining in the wild, but is emerging as an important trafficking exit port from Africa. Cambodia made its biggest ivory seizure ever in May when authorities seized three tonnes of ivory. The ivory was contained in shipping containers travelling from Malaysia and Cambodia is considered a major trafficking route for ivory.
Other substantial seizures included a 2.1 tonne seizure in Mombasa, Kenya in early June; and 790 kgs of ivory in Hong Kong SAR of China, found hidden in luggage on board a flight to Cambodia, and which had originated in Angola.
Most illegal ivory is destined for Asia, in particular China, where it has soared in value as an investment vehicle and is coveted as "white gold". Availability of legal ivory in China purchased form the stockpile sale in southern Africa in 2008 has, in turn, boosted demand encouraging illegal ivory trade and the poaching of elephants to meet market needs.
IFAW said that while it applauded any confiscation of illegal ivory, it was crucial that governments looked beyond seizures as the answer to disrupting trafficking.
"The only way countries are going to stop poaching of elephants and illegal trade is by cooperating with agencies such as Interpol, and the law enforcement bodies of other governments to map and profile those behind this transnational criminal activity and dedicate the resources needed to reduce the capacity of those who seek profit from ivory trafficking.
"There is a great need to focus on strategies which seek to deter and halt the killing of these magnificent creatures," he said. The future for elephants may appear bleak, but Bell said there is much that is positive with regards to worldwide action to save elephants.
"There is greater awareness and commitment from governments, law enforcers and civil society than ever to co-operate to bring an end to the slaughter of elephants.
"So far this year four countries – China, France, Chad and Belgium – have destroyed their ivory stockpiles; we've seen organisations like the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) single out a further 11 countries, bringing to 19 the countries CITES demands institute national action plans to protect elephants and prevent illegal ivory trade; organisations like IFAW are partnering with influential institutions like the Clinton Global Initiative to work with African leaders to 'stop the killing, stop the trafficking and stop the demand' to save elephants," said Bell.
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plebayo wrote:So has the vet actually felt his knee? I'm just confused as to why the vet can't tell if the cruciate is torn. You can't see the tear on x-ray, x-rays are usually just to make sure there is nothing else going on?
I remember Darlene's xray, and I could have sworn, I saw the cruciate torn and meniscus ripped.
My concern, other than the price of all of this stuff and if there is surgery, is what those of you who own extra-large breed dogs know....cruciate recuperation sucks because I will have to get him up and down and outside. He outweighs me. In and out of the SUV for Vet visits will be difficult, too.
plebayo wrote:I talked to one of the dr's and she said on regular x-ray you can only see arthritic changes/bone changes if the cruciate has been torn for some time. She said you can see a tear on a ct/mri but not on standard x-ray. Maybe you were seeing those kinds of changes, I saw you mention you've had 4 knees done so maybe the changes were visible in your other dogs.
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My Mom had a fabulous idea!
And because she is not (yet) very creative
I will help her to create it.
I am not going to tell you yet what it will be (he he)
But this is what we did this morning.
We will make the base from paper mache.
This is my mom cutting the wire...
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Strengthening of America: Bipartisan Group of Former Members of Congress to Host Four Forums on National Fiscal Crisis
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WASHINGTON, September 7, 2012 – Former U.S. senators Sam Nunn (D-GA), Pete Domenici (R-NM), Warren Rudman (R-NH), and Evan Bayh (D-IN) have convened a bipartisan group of former senators and representatives to come together for four forums between now and the first presidential debate to raise public consciousness of the country's growing and unsustainable debt. They are calling their effort, Strengthening of America—Our Children's Future.
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Each of the four forums will resemble a congressional hearing, with high-level former U.S. government officials providing remarks before a panel of former elected representatives. The effort is a joint project of the Concord Coalition, the Bipartisan Policy Center, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the American Business Conference, the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy at Rice University, the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, and the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University.
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What a wringer of a week it's been! And not a wringer in a super-busy-but-achieving-a-lot kind of way, but wringer in the putting-out-forest-fires way. It was the type of week where you feel you need a bazooka to trouble-"shoot" and a stiff drink at the end of each day. The type when you feel like it's been a dozen days already, but realize "it's only Tuesday??". That very type. Unless you were born under a frightfully lucky star (in which case, pat-pat, good for you), you know this type too.
But this is not about what I had to muck through this week.
This is about a night I stood on my balcony, in the dark wee hours, feeling as I described above. I looked up at the almost starless sky, and around at the dark windows of my neighbors, compass-askew and bereft, and…just…let go. This is, by and large, a non-denominational blog, and I don't usually talk about religion (or politics) here. But I do believe in something greater than myself, greater than us all. I believe that This Greatness is beyond anything we could ever imagine, and yet is so familiar in a very primal way. I don't, however, think about this every day, nor do I talk about it overly much. That night though, I reached out across that dark night and called for Him.
This is also about the very next morning, when I got a phone call from someone sharing incredible news. Unconnected incidents…yet so connected. How I sat dumbstruck, almost disbelieving. And I could hear a voice in my head saying, "You're dealing with A Professional, kid, and don't you forget it."
This doesn't quite have anything to do with oxtail stew except that it's an incredibly comforting dish and slow cooking, in and of itself, helps me to de-stress. So I'd like to share it with you…a small offering in gratitude for life's Greatness.
Oxtail Stew
(adapted from Gnocchi with braised oxtail in Jaime Oliver's Cook With Jamie)
- Olive oil
- 1 – 1.5 kilo oxtail, cut in chunks
- 1 stick of celery, finely chopped
- 1 large white onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 leek, trimmed and finely chopped
- About 1/3 of a 750ml bottle of red wine
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed
- 2 teaspoons juniper berries, crushed
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 400-gram can chopped tomato
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
- A handful of fresh sage leaves
- A knob of butter
– Heat a heavy-bottomed oven-proof sauce pan or pot and add a couple of glugs of olive oil. When the oil is hot add your oxtail and brown on all sides. Add the celery, onion, carrot, and leek. Cook this gently until everything is soft and the onions are a touch golden.
– When the vegetables are soft, add the wine. Let this bubble for a bit, scraping up any stuck bits. Add the crushed spices, cinnamon, tomato paste, and chopped tomatoes. Top up with a little water until oxtail are just covered. Stir everything together, make sure the oxtail is in one layer, cover the pot, and place in a 300F pre-heated oven. Cook for 4 – 4 1/2 hours or until meat is soft and falling off the bones, checking on it occasionally to stir things around and make sure it's not sticking to the bottom or getting too dry.
– When the meat has reached your desired degree of softness, add the oregano and simmer on the stovetop for about 15 minutes.
– Meanwhile, melt butter in a pan. When bubbles have subsided, fry the sage leaves in the butter until they are dark green and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
– Serve the oxtail stew topped with the fried sage leaves.
I love Jamie Oliver, and think him a genius, plus adorable to boot. This dish is a perfect example of what he is good at. Homey, hearty, real-life, grandmother-y sort of sustenance. It nourishes as well as comforts. In the original version the oxtail meat is taken off the bone and shredded, and used as a chunky sauce for gnocchi (I know, brilliant and must be tried someday!). It also uses a whole oxtail, of which I had no access, so I adjusted the quantities to suit a lesser amount. I suggest whizzing the fennel and juniper in a coffee grinder – I used my mortar and pestle and still came across some bumps in my stew. The overall flavor is awesome, what with the fennel and juniper and cinnamon and oregano and sage, and the oxtail just melts into soft and sticky chunks. Be sure to cook it gently for as long as it takes to get really tender. Be patient, it is worth it. C and I loved it, and I am happy to report that little C loved it as well. I did shred the leftovers and had it with linguine and a generous grating of pecorino — I think I may just make another batch solely for this purpose.
The weekend is finally (finally!) here. It's an incredibly sunny day, after weeks of typhoons and grey skies. The skies today are bright blue and my little tadpole has graduated to one less floater in swim class. We are going Halloween costume and pajama shopping and, hopefully, on a hunt for some cookware. I've got a new pair of fabulous 5-inch wedges from my favorite boy in the world (that's C in case you're wondering 😉). Relaxing plans with family and, right after posting this, a glorious nap. That's not to say that storms won't come again. They will I know…and sometimes with such fervor you will get the wind knocked out of you. But Greatness is always there to hang on to when things get rough. It's all around actually. And sometimes, it also knocks the wind out of you…in a good way 🙂


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I can't recall a single time that Titan wasn't purring: he purrs when you look at him or call his name, as soon as he wakes up, when din-dins is being served, when din-dins is being eaten… in fact, even whenever the phrase din-dins is used; when he's sitting hopefully at the back door, meowing loudly to go outside, and particularly when the door is open and he can run about the garden, chasing things that only exist in his crazy brain.
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Introducing... Titan the Ticklepuss!
I can't recall a single time that Titan wasn't purring: he purrs when you look at him or call his name, as soon as he wakes up, when din-dins is being served, when din-dins is being eaten… in fact, even whenever the phrase din-dins is used; when he's sitting hopefully at the back door, meowing loudly to go outside, and particularly when the door is open and he can run about the garden, chasing things that only exist in his crazy brain.
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Awww....sweeeeet...and so is Titan.ReplyDelete
Awwww! One of our kitties is named "Tiger" and we sometimes shorten it to Tig, and sometimes we call her "Tiglepuss"!ReplyDelete
Hehe... he's an excellent little guy, Laura. :-)ReplyDelete
I think I may be part cat, Gladys! :-)ReplyDelete
He is, Debra - and not in bad shape for 13! Still acts like a kitten when provoked. :-)ReplyDelete
I'll pass that on to him, Cherie! :-DReplyDelete
Haha - thank you, Eden! :-D xReplyDelete
13? He doesn't look it :-)ReplyDelete
He doesn't act like it, either, Richard - he's the Peter Pan of the Pusscat world, I reckon. :-)ReplyDelete
- NancyArmstrongT16 July 2011 at 22:01
We have 6 cats, Les. (there is probably a law against it, so shh) All of them are rescues & don't go outside as we live on a busy intersection. 2 years ago, when we got the 4th, Wren, she delivered 5 kittens, 1 stillborn, 2 grey-furred kittens who died and 2 very hungry bullies (black & white) who survived. We thought about finding a home for them (all are declawed & fixed now) but fell in love of course. So now "Bear" aka "Bubba" and "Cricket" are just part of the crowd, but very similar circumstances as yours. Wren does not want anything to do with them & they play fight a lot. Just an FYI. :) Love your writing!!!ReplyDelete
Aw, that sounds like quite a pride - though obviously always sad to read about kittens that didn't make it. :-(ReplyDelete
There's a lot of love there, even if they don't all get along. :-)
And thank you for reading! :-)
He's the spitting image of my old cat Rocky. Now I miss Rocky.ReplyDelete
- SwearyGeek12 September 2011 at 03:09
Beautiful cat. (And lovely accent!)ReplyDelete
Ticklepuss has a "nickname" of Pavarotti? There's something back-@$$ward about that, which is a GOOD thing.ReplyDelete
That alone makes this post memorable.
Must tweet to my cat-loving friends. Me? I have two labs who can HEAR butter being unwrapped from the far side of the house.
Hey Les, my first visit, I shall return.ReplyDelete
Can't get the video to load, heavy sigh. But, Titan sounds like a character. I'm a dog person whose dog has passed, have one cat, Lily, who is all personality and a huge snugglebug. We are adopting another cat into our home, I pick him up on Friday--another character, I suspect. Can't wait. Love when the granddogder comes over, a goofy 3-year-old shepherd mix named Harely, who thinks sticking Lily's head in her mouth is a good way to make friends. Lily disagrees. Hilarious when she's had enough and starts swatting Harley.Sometimes her claws get stuck in Harley's snout. But they love each other, I am sure.
Forgot to tell you, Les, that Gloria Richard sent me.ReplyDelete
Great post about a great cat. Now, I want to hear him purr! :-)ReplyDelete
Ah so cute. Cats can be so different I've had 4 and they all had there funny little wayspReplyDelete
- Anonymous20 December 2012 at 22:11
Awe he is so cute.ReplyDelete
You've got a great cat there. Not all of them are that loving.ReplyDelete
An adorable video to crown a wonderful posting about your precious companion. He's a lovely fellow, and thank you so much for sharing him with us. As I'm the kind of person who goes to parties and looks hopefully around for the household cat instead of humans with whom to communicate, I would make a beeline for him and he'd not have to worry about cats who aren't him getting all of the attention! xDReplyDelete
Sometimes I think all us cat lovers were at one time cats ourselves!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous9 March 2013 at 01:17
My website for my company "Echoes of Creation Press and Records" is rife with cat fodder. I have so many pictures of my cat, that I want to turn them into t-shirts and coffee mugs. It's on FB in case there are any literary cat lovers!ReplyDelete
Pepper, my most excellent cat, is staring at me and wondering why I'm looking at Titan on Youtube when I can be looking at her instead. Unfortunately, I don't really have an answer. Titan is adorable so that's probably at least part of it.ReplyDelete


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Does it seem like everyone you know has suddenly joined a strange cult that goes by the name of quinoa? They're making quinoa cakes. They're mixing it up with vegetables. They're claiming it gives them superpowers. And yet ... you just can't understand why anyone would get so damn excited about a stupid little grain.
I hate hype as much as the next person. But you know what? Quinoa kind of is all that. It's worth trying anyway. First off, let's get past the name: It's pronounced "keen-wah." I'm just saving you from embarrassment when you walk into the grocery store and say, "Can you please show me where the qwin-oh-ah is?" and get snickers from the Lululemon-clad moms. Here's why quinoa is about to become your new dinner BFF.
First of all, a meal with quinoa means you can skip the meat. It's a complete protein consisting of all nine essential amino acids and it contains a fair amount of iron. It has twice as much fiber as most other grains. And it's rich in a few other ass-kicking nutrients like Riboflavin, magnesium, and antioxidants. On its own it's gluten free. So why aren't you eating some quinoa right now?!?
Oh, because you're wondering how it tastes. Like birdseed, right? Well, only if you forget to cook it. Quinoa is a fun grain that expands into this soft, almost spiral nub. It's a little like couscous, only with a nuttier flavor and lighter, fluffier texture, I think. Be careful when you cook it not to let it get mushy -- that can kind of ruin it. Undercooking it will give you the wrong impression of quinoa, too. Regular, white quinoa is good but I especially love red quinoa, if you can find it. You can serve it as a side, or in a salad, or tossed with other veggies. Here's a few recipes to get you started.
Just quinoa. Here's a handy guide to cooking up the perfect bowl of quinoa. It's not rocket science, but it's not exactly rice, either. Knowing the basics will help you run with this versatile grain.
Quinoa with roasted vegetables. This is a great recipe to get started with, once you've learned how to cook quinoa. The grain plays well with just about any veggie, really -- roasted or steamed.
Quinoa tabouli. For a fun twist on this summery classic, swap in quinoa instead of bulghur. It's easier, fluffier, and more nutritious.
Quinoa salad soft tacos. Here's a fun idea -- use quinoa to stuff your tacos instead of ground beef. You won't miss the protein or the flavor. Did I mention this recipe is vegan and gluten-free?
Quinoa patties. Now you're ready for advanced quinoa: Pancakes or patties. This is especially good if you've got leftover quinoa.
*NOTE about the ethics of eating quinoa: Check out The Kitchn's summary, Is It Still OK to Eat Quinoa, which includes links to other reports. It's a complicated issue. Keep in mind that quinoa is being grown the the U.S. now, though of course that is not the only solution to the issues.
I'm dying to try this Double Broccoli Quinoa recipe from 101 Cookbooks.
3 cups cooked quinoa*
5 cups raw broccoli, cut into small florets and stems
3 medium garlic cloves
2/3 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 big pinches salt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup heavy cream
Optional toppings: slivered basil, fire oil (optional)**, sliced avocado, crumbled feta, or goat cheese
Heat the quinoa and set aside.
Now barely cook the broccoli by pouring 3/4 cup water into a large pot and bringing it to a simmer. Add a big pinch of salt and stir in the broccoli. Cover and cook for a minute, just long enough to take the raw edge off. Transfer the broccoli to a strainer and run under cold water until it stops cooking. Set aside.
To make the broccoli pesto, puree 2 cups of the cooked broccoli, garlic, 1/2 cup of the almonds, Parmesan, salt, and lemon juice in a food processor. Drizzle in the olive oil and cream and pulse until smooth.
Just before serving, toss the quinoa and remaining broccoli florets with about 1/2 of the broccoli pesto. Taste and adjust if needed, you might want to add more of the pesto a bit at a time, or you might want a bit more salt or an added squeeze of lemon juice. Turn out onto a serving platter and top with the remaining almonds, a drizzle of the chile oil, and some sliced avocado or any of the other optional toppings.
Serves 4 - 6.
*To cook quinoa: rinse 1 cup of quinoa in a fine-meshed strainer. In a medium saucepan, heat the quinoa, 2 cups of water (or broth if you like), and a few big pinches of salt until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa fluffs up, about 15 minutes. Quinoa is done when you can see the curlique in each grain, and it is tender with a bit of pop to each bite. Drain any extra water and set aside.
**To make the red chile oil: You'll need 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes. If you can, make the chile oil a day or so ahead of time by heating the olive oil in a small saucepan for a couple minutes -- until it is about as hot as you would need it to saute some onions, but not so hot that it smokes or smells acrid or burned. Turn off the heat and stir in the crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside and let cool, then store in refrigerator. Bring to room temp again before using.
Prep time: 10 min - Cook time: 10 min
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There are a variety of Graduate Engineering Schools that offer Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) and Doctor of Engineering (Dr. Eng.) on-campus programs. Whether you are interested in finding a college campus close to home, out of state or abroad, attending class at Engineering college may be prove personally rewarding as well as build up your skills and knowledge base.
Graduate Engineering Schools: What to Look For
If you have taken a cursory glance on the Internet, the variety of Engineering Colleges and Graduate Engineering Schools is daunting. How does one sort through the various colleges with engineering degrees? You may also wonder why, if you already have a Bachelors in Engineering degree, should you take the time and resources to earn a Graduate Engineering Degree. Both good questions.
DID YOU KNOW? 38% of Nano systems Engineers hold a Master's Degree, 29% a Doctoral degree. This group includes Research[i].
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Earning a graduate engineering degree might be a great way to find upward mobility in a current career or increase your earning power. For instance, wage premiums for civil engineers, mechanical engineers and engineering managers is about 13% higher for those who had earned their master's degree.[ii]
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One of the things to consider when faced with all the Graduate Engineering schools available is where are you willing to go? A location search will pull up results of sponsored listings for engineering schools with graduate on campus programs so consider – are you willing to relocate? Would you prefer to attend class at an accredited college with an engineering degree close to home and possibly take class on evenings and weekends? Is it your dream to study out of the country?
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the program formats available these days, you may be seeing both online and campus Graduate Engineering Schools. They are very different learning delivery methods. For one thing, studying on campus brings with it the opportunity to expand your circles of friends, professional colleagues and networks. Also, there is the chance to participate in various activities that may be related to your college, to engineering, or just give you other material for your resume. And then there is the actual learning, which is live and in-person. In fact, since you may be using the laboratory or understanding how to work with the latest technology, having access to all these resources onsite may be quite efficient for you.
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Graduate Engineering Schools typically have programs that have been accredited by ABET. ABET is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to provide quality assurance for post-secondary programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. Presently, they have accredited approximately 3,600 programs at over 700 colleges and universities in 29 countries.[iii]
Masters or Doctorate Engineering Degrees?
Deciding on whether you are looking for a 5-year Bachelor's/Master's, a Master of Science or Masters in Engineering (MEng), a specialized engineering program, PhD or a Doctor of Engineering degree can also help you weed through the various Graduate Engineering Schools.
Engineering Masters Programs
Master's degrees in Engineering are either professional degrees such as the MEng or research degrees (Master of Science). Master's degrees in Engineering may be a great fit for an Engineer who wants to learn leadership, project management and other business management skills. These engineering graduate programs often include classes in accounting, engineering economics, industrial and human resource management and quality control.[iv]
Engineering Doctoral Programs
Doctorate degrees in Engineering are usually chosen by the engineer innovator, researcher or academic, and provides further specialization to the master's degree[v]. Typically the Doctor of Engineering (Dr Eng) is a professional practice degree whereas the PhD in Engineering is a research degree.
Engineering Graduate Certificates
Engineering graduate certificates may be an option for the graduate student looking to boost credentials, technial areas in a specific area of their field, learn industry-specific leadership skills or enhance their technical knowledge.
Each Engineering School is Unique
Each of the Graduate Engineering Schools is unique. Their faculty, location, tuition, research grants, technology and overall look and feel of their campus is going to vary. As you can gather from browsing through the sponsored listings, one university may be well known for a Master in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering program, another for its Doctor of Philosophy Textile Engineering and Science program, yet another school for its Master of Engineering degree program. Using the type of engineering degree (chemical engineering, software engineering, systems engineering) you are interested in can also help you narrow down your choices.
Take the Next Step
Whether you are interested in full-time or part-time study, a masters or doctorate in engineering, there are many choices, and this means options! Some of the sponsored Graduate Engineering Schools that might interest you offer degrees such as Technology Management PhD, Executive Masters in Software Engineering and PhD Engineering among others. Some graduate schools are in the suburbs, others in large cities. Think of your personality and your needs, and make sure to request more detailed information from prospective colleges in order to stay on top of admissions deadlines.
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The 18th annual Louisiana Conservation Stamp and Print Competition sponsored by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced the winning design on Oct. 26 that will be featured on the 2006 Duck Stamp.
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If you need hose/ tubing for biodiesel, you must use viton tubing, as common rubber can not handle bio fuel. To buy viton hose or tubing de viton, you can check this website: www.cnviton.com. they retail viton tubing, and the price is very good.
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Does anyone actually buy stuff from spam messages? I personally refuse to do business with any company that resorts to this kind of advertising. I never click a link in a spam message because the target website knows the last website that you were on. It only encourages more spam messages.
Instead of lowerig the. Boilingpoint , would it work if we raise the temperature of the b100?.
Since this thread was started many changes have came about from the auto industry. Most notably being B20 compatibility from the Big 3 U.S truck engine manufactures. Everyone is now using a version of the Bosch common rail fuel system. Great news, and it looks as if someone over there has done their homework too.
Small changes to the fuel system such as stainless steel high pressure fuel lines shows an understanding of biofuel properties and a commitment to stay biodiesel friendly. Great to see this achievement, but what was the hold up?
For those of us running heavy biodiesel blends in the "forbidden" early common rail system, it seems like there was never any issue. Maybe we didn't fully understand the tolerances involved and the conditions our fuel operates under, or just got lucky. What ever your thoughts, here is some data to ponder. The latest common rail setup can operate at nearly 30,000 psi fuel pressure, and the injectors can fire 7 or more times per injection cycle, on a single engine stroke. That's up from 24,000psi and 2 injection firings on our early models.
So to give credit where credit is due, here is a screen shot of a data logged on my 05 Duramax showing some average operating parameters in the fuel system. Circled on the right is fuel temp and fuel pressure in the rail under lite load conditions. After tolerating these condition for a few minutes, unused fuel is cooled and returned to the tank, and the process starts over.
That 160F fuel temp is my average, increase the load and fuel pressure, I've logged 175F in the rail. Oxidation upon return to the tank is defiantly possible, if your fuel is up to spec and survives the pump to injector trip without cooking off something first...
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2012 Duramax Update
- Had a buddy that bought a brand new 2012 Duramax about 3 months ago.
(Same guy that has had all the other Duramax pickups)
- Burned B100 in it from day 1
- Now has about 10,000 miles on it
- The truck is running great!
He did notice though that it will smoke white occasionally at idle. However if he steps on it a few seconds later it goes away. Only happens when burning B100 (he emptied the tank & stuck some Diesel in it & the smoke went away--added B100 back to the tank & it came back).
He took it into the dealer & they said there weren't any codes and surmised that it was a poor combustion issue (ie. some unburned fuel burning off?). Said he was good to go.
So I wonder if some of the Biodiesel being sprayed on the DPF may not be completely burning off (ie. white smoke) until you really gun the truck?
He said it hasn't impacted the performance of the truck at all and the oil levels have been fine.
I guess it's a question for our resident GM Expert, Joe. Any ideas on the smoke?
If you're itchin' to buy a DPF Delete Kit....ya better do it now.
The EPA has ruled them illegal and is shutting down the manufacturers that even offer them.
More on that here:
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A DPF delete kit, you mean?
And these products are clearly labelled by Edge as "Off-Road and Race Use Only". Edge should NOT be fined $500,000 for their customers installing in an unapproved manor.
Yep. My bad. Just corrected it
I know a few here in the UK running newish vehicles with DPF's on B100, without any issues. I personally run a 2008 Mini Cooper D which uses EOLYS fluid to flush the DPF. There's no sign of the sump filling with bio between services. Even so as mentioned above, I'm having my dpf removed because it will increase power and mpg - no brainer really.
Vehicles after 2015 will have DPF testing so we'll be looking for a work around then. Question is do all U.S. states have the same annual safety and emission tests and do they currently test the DPF?
Nope. Wisconsin has nothing for emissions or safety testing. Not one thing. You can put any engine in any vehicle in any configuration and operate on public roads as long as you meet 2 requirements, and those would only ever be checked if you REALLY pissed somebody off enough to look at your vehicle that closely for a violation.
1) Engine must be same year as vehicle, or newer.
2) All emissions equipment for that year must be retained.
Another update on my buddy's 2012 Duramax.
He's been running B100 in it on and off since he got it.
It still puffs white smoke randomly but usually just after you put it under hard throttle.
Dealer originally thought it was a bad catalytic converter. It was replaced & truck did a bit better, but still throws white puffs of smoke occasionally.
As far as we can gather, we think it's coming from the DPF when fuel is being sprayed on it but not sure. We're just coming into Spring in Utah from a really cold and long winter. We'll see if the summer months help any.
Other than the white puffs though, the truck is running flawlessly under Biodiesel.
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Does DPF stand for Diminished Power and Fuel mileage?
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With the recent US EPA crack down on DPF related mods, those who actually own a "pre-ban" tuner capable of writing it out of the PCM can now sell that on eBay for enough money to cover the cost of the lower fuel mileage.
Or just move to Australia, where it remains completely legal to rip it off and straight pipe it.
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... or Canada.
Not sure about "Completely legal", they're only concerned in the big cities with pollution problems. In most places 10% opacity is good enough, if it's checked at all. Haven't been in Barrow for decades. Canada is colder; and a nicer place to live. I have long standing agreements with a few local restaurants. BD/VO is not popular here so the few of us that use it don't compete, we share enough for all.
Not much real difference where the rubber meets the road up here. YK is close enough.
one of our customers has 86,000 miles on B99.9 on a 2009 CR jetta, no issues. DPF loading is exactly in line with what others with similar mileage report on tdiclub.
he does a lot of highway driving...
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Lewis Hamilton believes he will have a tough time fending off both Red Bulls to win the British Grand Prix this afternoon.
The Mercedes driver put in a stunningly quick lap in qualifying to claim pole position in his home race, ahead of team-mate Nico Rosberg and Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber in 3rd and 4th.
So far this season the Brackley-based team have shown they have excellent one-lap pace in qualifying but have been unable to replicate that on race day due to an issue with tyre degradation - a problem which could potentially be exacerbated by the warm weather expected for Sunday's race.
Red Bull on the other hand should thrive on Silverstone's high-speed corners and have been much kinder on their tyres on race day - and Hamilton concedes that keeping both Webber and Vettel at bay for 52 laps may prove to be too difficult.
"Undoubtedly it's going to be tough to keep Sebastian behind us," the 2008 champion said. "But our long-run pace wasn't as bad as we've seen in the past, so I'm hoping with the temperatures and a bit of care we can nurture the tyres to get a good result.
"I'm going to be pushing, giving my all, as I'm sure Nico will, to finish up ahead."
Mercedes struggled badly at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona earlier in the season on a high-speed track similar to Silverstone. Rosberg and Hamilton locked out the front row in qualifying but fell back to 6th and 12th respectively as they struggled to control tyre wear.
"We're not even certain we can stay ahead of the Red Bulls so what's the point of even thinking about [winning]?" he said when asked about a possible victory in his home race.
"We're just going to put as much positive energy as we can towards it and we'll do the best job we can."
Rosberg was more upbeat when asked about his chances of beating the Red Bulls, and says that steps have been made following Spain which should put them in contention for the win.
"It's not difficult to do better than the Spanish Grand prix so we are definitely looking better than that," said the German, who claimed Mercedes only win this season in Monaco.
"We have made changes to the car all along, trying to understand it better but it's very complex.
"But for sure there are other teams doing a better job on Sundays, notably probably the Red Bulls who are just behind us.
"But we had decent runs on Friday with the high fuel so it should be possible to do a good result but how good I don't know yet."
Team principal Ross Brawn had the final say on Mercedes tyre issue and struck a note of caution, saying he was 'not confident" the team had got to the bottom of the problem.
"We have made a lot a modifications to the car and we'll see the effect of those modifications," he revealed.
"You don't know until you get into a race how effective they've been. We need to take a step back and see how we can approach the car differently. We have some different things on the car this weekend and let's see how they work out."
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