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New Waves: Passive Components
Power Divider
Model PD0218-S2 is a two-way Wilkinson power divider that was just released and covers most military and EW bands from 2 to 18 GHz. These power dividers are available in octave and multi-octave bandwidths and are available from Aeroflex/Inmet stock. The designs are based on an industry standard footprint, and achieve excellent isolation, loss and phase characteristics while offering an economic solution for various market applications.
Ann Arbor, MI
(734) 426-5553
RS No. 216
Ceramic Duplexer
The model AM1880-1960D268 is a surface-mount monoblock ceramic duplexer designed for use in base station transceivers serving wireless communication applications operating in the 1850 to 1960 MHz band. The transmit-to-receive response of the duplexer includes insertion loss from 1850 to 1910 MHz of 3.4 dB or less and return loss of at least 11 dB. Attenuation ranges from 45 dB from DC to 1000 MHz to 38 dB from 2040 to 2100 MHz. Antenna-to-receiver response includes insertion loss of 3.7 dB or less from 1930 to 1990 MHz and attenuation ranging from 51 dB from 1850 to 1910 MHz to 30 dB from 2150 to 2210 MHz. Rejection in the transmit band is at least 54 dB and 49 dB in the receive band. The 50 ohm duplexer will handle RF input power of 2 W and measures 4.6 × 23 × 6.5 mm.
Anatech Electronics
Garfield, NJ
(201) 772-4242
RS No. 217
Elliptic Type Low Pass Filter
KR Electronics introduces part number 2927, a surface-mount 440 MHz elliptic type low pass filter. The filter has < 3 dB attenuation at 440 MHz and > 50 dB at 520 MHz. The filter is supplied in a surface-mount package measuring 1.0" × 0.5" × 0.3" and can also be supplied connectorized. The filter can be customized for other center frequencies and bandwidths.
KR Electronics Inc.
Avenel, NJ
(732) 636-1900
RS No. 218
Directional Coupler
The model 101004006 is a directional coupler that operates in a frequency range from 1 to 4 GHz. This model offers coupling (with respect to output) of 6 ± 0.5 dB and frequency sensitivity of ± 0.5 dB. The directional coupler features directivity of > 20 dB, maximum VSWR (any port) of 1.2, insertion loss of < 1.3 dB, maximum power rating (Input) of 20 W Average, 3 kW Peak. This model offers SMA female standard connectors and operates in a temperature range from -54° to +85°C. Delivery: Stock to 30 days.
Sunnyvale, CA
(877) 734-5999
RS No. 219
Power Dividers
Microlab/FXR announced an important wideband addition to its already wide range of $ Saver power splitters/dividers. The new low cost, two-, three-, four- and eight-way power dividers, Dx-63FF series, cover from 1700 to 4200 MHz to not only include the PCS and UMTS bands but the new 2.5 to 2.7 MHz WiMAX/LTE expansion band up, and 3.5 GHz WiMAX bands. Microlab/FXR Model Dx-63FF series of Wilkinson style power dividers has been designed for low power applications where output isolation is preferable over lowest possible loss. The wide frequency range of this design allows use with multi-band antennas and leaky cable systems. Lower loss dividers that enhance receive sensitivity and preserve transmitted power over the same wideband are also available from Microlab/FXR in the Dx-82FN and Dx-86FN series.
Parsippany, NJ
(973) 386-9696
RS No. 220
Temperature-compensated Cavity Filters
NIC's new temperature compensated cavity filters have a percentage bandwidth as narrow as 0.5 percent. This design offers an economic solution to meet the temperature performance, but avoids using expensive cavity housing material such as Invar. The design is also optimized with maximum resonator quality factor, which ensures low insertion loss operation of the filter. Features include: stable operation over temperature; narrow bandwidth; high selectivity and low insertion loss; custom designs available; and stability as low as ± 2 ppm.
Networks International Corp.
Overland Park, KS
(913) 685-3400
RS No. 221
Directional Couplers
The CHP series of high power directional couplers offer accurate coupling, low insertion loss and high directivity in a compact package. The standard units are optimized for 2 octave bandwidths and are available with a choice of coupling values. These units are ideal for sampling forward and reflected power with a negligible effect on the transmission line and very low intermodulation products.
RLC Electronics
Mount Kisco, NY
(914) 241-1334
RS No. 222
Compact Lumped Element Diplexer
Trilithic has released a new series of compact lumped element diplexers designed specifically for the 802.11, 5 GHz WiMAX bands. These diplexers feature high isolation and low insertion loss in a 1.25" × 1.25" × 0.5" package. This diplexer combines the full 2.4 to 2.5 GHz and 4.9 to 5.9 GHz bands with a maximum insertion loss of 1.5 dB in either band, a maximum passband VSWR of 1.5:1 and a minimum of 45 dB isolation between bands. It can accommodate up to 5 W in each band simultaneously. Both connectorized and PCB mount versions are available. Other band combinations are available.
Trilithic Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
(317) 895-3600
RS No. 223
Eight-way Active Splitter
CAP introduces the MCA2016 dual eight-way active splitter. This high linearity multi-coupler is suitable for satellite IF signal distribution and supports all analog and digital standards, from 950 to 1450 MHz. Featuring extremely flat gain and phase linearity response, it also offers LNB bias capability on its feeds, complete DC power supply redundancy without diode OR-ring, all in a one EIA rack unit (1.75") height 19" rack mount chassis.
CAP Wireless
Newbury Park, CA
(805) 499-1166
RS No. 224
Cable Assemblies
EAM announced the availability of dozens of quick turn RG cable assemblies. These 50 and 75 ohm RG cable assemblies can be supplied with a wide range of coaxial connector types, including 7/16, BNC, Type N, MCX, MHV, SHV, TNC, UHF, MMCX and MIL-qualified connectors for harsh environments. EAM's RG cable assemblies are available in a variety of constructions using a wide range of dielectric materials, jacket materials and shield materials depending on performance requirements. Cable sizes include outside diameters of 0.098", 0.195" and 0.390", and assemblies can be manufactured to meet a host of mechanical and electrical requirements.
Electronic Assembly Manufacturing Inc.
Methuen, MA
(978) 374-6840
RS No. 225
Step-down DC/DC Converter
The LTC3619 is a dual output, high efficiency, 2.25 MHz, synchronous buck regulator with programmable average input current limit. It can deliver up to 800 mA of continuous output current from one channel and 400 mA from the other with efficiencies as high as 96 percent. Using a constant frequency and current mode architecture, the LTC3619 operates from an input voltage range of 2.5 to 5.5 V, making it ideal for single-cell Li-Ion and USB applications. It can generate two independent output voltages as low as 0.6 V, enabling it to power the latest generation of low voltage DSPs and microcontrollers. The LTC3619 uses a switching frequency of 2.25 MHz, which allows for the utilization of tiny, low cost ceramic capacitors and inductors less than 1 mm in height.
Linear Technology
Milpitas, CA
(408) 432-1900
RS No. 226
Frequency Mixer
Model SYM-63LH+ is an ultra broadband double balanced mixer utilizing core and wire transformers and a diode quad in a ring configuration. The transformers are designed to provide ultra wide bandwidth using simulation software together with Mini-Circuits proprietary transformer technology. These mixers provide an IF response from DC to 1000 MHz and are especially useful in wideband system applications such as IED. Price: $12.95 (QTY 10 to 49).
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 934-4500
RS No. 227
Integrated Switch Solutions
Renaissance Electronics has developed integrated switch solutions that covers diverse market sectors such as consumer electronics, military, aerospace, automotive, communications, semiconductor and medical. The ability to integrate state-of-the-art RF components like MEMS, hermetic switches and 10 million life cycle coaxial switches in custom specified configurations has yielded highly reliable solutions with unsurpassed MTBF. Designs are available in standard configuration of reciprocal or non-reciprocal and/or blocking or non-blocking formats. Renaissance can design and integrate other RF components like LNAs, mixers, amplifiers, filters, attenuators, couplers, dividers/combiners and detectors, to build custom RF/microwave switch matrices that meet cost and performance goals.
Renaissance Electronics Corp.
Harvard, MA
(978) 772-7774
RS No. 228
High Power Hybrid
Response Microwave announ-ced the availability of its new application specific 3 dB, 90° quadrature hybrid for use in high-power telecom distribution applications. The new unit operates between 800 to 2400 MHz. Electrical performance offers typical insertion loss of 0.3 dB, isolation of 23 dB minimum, VSWR of 1.22:1 maximum and coupling of 3 0.5 dB. Average power handling is 200 W. Unit is available with type N female connectors standard and alternate interfaces available upon request. The package size is 5.6" × 1.54" × 1.02", plus connectors. Units accommodate environmental extremes from -35° to +80°C. Delivery is from stock.
Response Microwave Inc.
Devens, MA
(978) 772-3767
RS No. 229
Digital Frequency Discriminator
Sage Laboratories introduces its newest addition to the IFM/ DFD family of products. The FDFD7409-4 is a broadband (2 to 18 GHz) digital frequency discriminator incorporating a pulse detector/processor. Processing pulse widths as narrow as 80 ns up to CW, the DFD provides fast and accurate identification of threats. With ultra-low power consumption and small, lightweight packaging, this cost-effective model continues to build the Sage legacy of high-capability Instantaneous Frequency Measurement Receivers. This model is available with an optional VME interface as well as 50 ns pulse capability.
Sage Laboratories
Hudson, NH
(603) 459-1600
RS No. 230
Hybrid Power Amplifier Modules
AR's new line of wideband, hybrid power amplifier modules (HPM) cover the 6 to 18 GHz frequency range, and are the result of combining Microelectronic technology with the latest developments in thin film substrates. These hybrid modules require a single DC voltage source and are 50 ohm cascadable building blocks with output powers up to 37 dBm. AR offers in-house capabilities to create custom HPM design solutions with frequencies from DC to 40 GHz. Bring AR your requirements and they will work with you to create a solution.
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation
Souderton, PA
(215) 723-8181
RS No. 231
MMIC Power Amplifiers
These two new GaAs PHEMT, ½ and 1 W power amplifiers are ideal for high linearity transmit chains in Point-to-Point/Point-to-Multi-Point microwave radio, military & space, VSAT, and test applications from 16 to 24 GHz. The HMC756 and the HMC757 are GaAs PHEMT, ½ and 1 W power amplifier dies that are rated from 16 to 24 GHz, and provide up to 23 dB of small-signal gain across the band. These three-stage, balanced power amplifiers are also capable of providing +33 dBm of saturated output power at 28 percent PAE and +30 dBm of saturated output power at 30 percent PAE, respectively, from a +7 V supply. The HMC756 and the HMC757 Power Amplifiers also feature output IP3 of up to +41 dBm, P1dB output power up to +32 dBm, and require no external matching components.
Hittite Microwave Corp.
Chelmsford, MA
(978) 250-3343
RS No. 232
High Power Pallet Amplifier
MITEQ introduces a new addition to its family of broadband high power amplifiers. Model AMF-8B-18002650-70-37P is a plate mounted high power amplifier, covering 18 to 26.5 GHz and delivering a minimum of 5 W of saturated power. The SMA connectorized module has a base of 5" wide, 5.24" long and 2" high including fins on top. Housing is EMI and environmentally shielded, and can operate in baseplate temperatures up to 60°C. The power amplifier includes over temperature protection in addition to full internal regulation. A 20 dB output coupled port is optional.
MITEQ Inc.
Hauppauge, NY
(631) 436-7400
RS No. 233
RF Amplifier
OPHIR RF solution for your 2 to 6 GHz, 50 W RF power requirement of EN 61000-4-3:2006 is now available. The 5193 is a 50 W multi-octave broadband 2 to 6 GHz amplifier system. This 5.25" compact and lightweight amplifier utilizes Class A/AB linear power devices that provide an excellent third order intercept point, high gain, and a wide dynamic range. Optional digital controller is available to display the amplifier operating status and remote interface with Ethernet, IEEE488 and RS232. In stock.
Los Angeles, CA
(310) 306-5556
RS No. 234
High Power Pallet Amplifier
The PP88-108-800 is a high power Class AB Pallet Amplifier providing 800 W CW power output in an extremely small footprint. Featuring the latest generation LDMOS transistors, the PP88-108-800 provides the highest power density of any FM pallet in the world today. Thermal tracking bias allows the PP88-108-800 to operate Class AB while providing 800 W CW with a typical efficiency of 80 percent.
Power Module Technology Inc.
Carson City, NV
(775) 883-1122
RS No. 235
Broadband Amplifiers
The R&S BBA100 is the most flexible and advanced broadband amplifier system on the market. Its modular design allows users to select frequency range and output power to suit their requirements. The built-in expansion capability protects capital investment. Individual amplifier modules can be replaced quickly and easily, making downtime a thing of the past. The R&S BBA100 is ideal for EMC applications in test houses and the electronics and automotive industry. The high quality and reliability of the amplifiers will also benefit research institutes, development labs and government agencies, as well as radiocommunications applications. The amplifier will have three frequency bands that cover the range from 9 kHz to 1 GHz and provide power up to 500 W. The base unit includes comprehensive control functions.
Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
Munich, Germany
RS No. 236
High Power, Crossed Notch Antenna
Model 94800568 is a dual-linear, high-power, crossed notch antenna that operates over the 2 to 18 GHz frequency range. The antenna VSWR is 2.5:1 maximum and < 2.0:1 over 90 percent of the frequency range. Antenna gain ranges between 5 and 10 dB, and is +8 dB nominal. The port-to-port isolation is more than 20 dB and RF power is 500 W CW at each port simultaneously. Model 94800568 is suitable for high-power ECM applications; it is also suitable for feeding reflector antennas, wide-band antenna arrays and other broadband applications.
Cobham Sensor Systems - Sensor Electronics
Baltimore, MD
(410) 542-1700
RS No. 237
Broadband Conical Monopole Antenna
The low-loss antenna BCM40 supports a monopole antenna characteristic and an ultra broad frequency band (1.2 to 40 GHz). This antenna covers all major frequency bands, ideal for surveillance applications with a very robust casing and design. The BCM40 antenna is manufactured precisely, offers good matching and an antenna gain of ca. 0 dBi. The robust casing allows for indoor and outdoor use even in moist conditions.
Heuermann HF-Technik GmbH
Stolberg, Germany
+49 2402/9749764
RS No. 238
Integrated Circuit
Endwave Corp. has announced the release of an extensive product line of microwave and millimeter-wave integrated circuits (MMIC) for use in microwave radios and other high frequency systems. The product line consists of a wide variety of circuit types including amplifiers, voltage-controlled oscillators, up and down converters, variable gain amplifiers, voltage variable attenuators, fixed attenuators and filters. Both bare die and QFN packaged devices are available. Devices are available over the full microwave radio frequency range of 7 to 38 GHz and the product line also includes devices for the new E-band (71 to 76 GHz and 81 to 86 GHz) frequency range. The product line has been derived from Endwave's extensive design library created while providing custom microwave and millimeter-wave RF modules to radio systems OEMs.
Endwave Corp.
San Jose, CA
(408) 522-3100
RS No. 239
Patented RF Packages
Patents have been awarded to RF packages for the company's components, which includes attenuators, power dividers/combiners and switches. This cost-effective, special high frequency plastic patented package is entirely built from printed circuit material. The frames, the internal isolation and cover parts are achieved by printed circuit layers. The individual parts are pressed and soldered in the soldering machine together with the connectors, producing a very mechanically robust RF module. The RF shielding is made by connecting through the single printed circuit layers and is in accordance with standard full metal housings.
eubus GmbH
Munich, Germany
+49 (0) 89 540 32 733
RS No. 240
6.15 DK Laminates
Rogers Corp. has introduced RO4360™ laminates, developed for the special requirements of high-frequency amplifier designers. RO4360 laminates feature a dielectric constant of 6.15 and loss of 0.003 at 2.5 GHz. The laminates are based on a ceramic-filled, thermoset resin system reinforced by glass fiber for excellent mechanical stability compared to PTFE woven glass. RO4360 laminates provide the performance and reliability designers need in a lower total PCB cost solution. The new product features low dissipation factor, generous power-handling capability, and improved thermal conductivity. Environmentally friendly RO4360 laminate materials are RoHS compliant and compatible with standard printed circuit board processing methods.
Rogers Corp.
Chandler, AZ
(480) 961-1382
RS No. 241
Multilayer Capacitors
ATC announced the introduction of non-magnetic (non-nickel) barrier layer multilayer capacitor products. They are manufactured in 600L, S and F (0402, 0603, 0805) EIA case sizes as well as 800 A and B (0.055" × 0.055" and 0.11" × 0.11") signature case sizes, and 800R NPO Ceramic, High RF Power Lowest ESR MLCs (0.070" × 0.090"). ATC's new non-magnetic MLCs are designed and manufactured to provide the same superior performance as the current nickel barrier versions. These products are suitable for use in MRI and other medical electronics applications. They also may be used in applications where there is a concern regarding passive intermodulation distortion in wireless communications systems.
American Technical Ceramics
Huntington Station, NY
(631) 622-4700
RS No. 242
3D Planar EM Analysis Software
AWR announced significant performance enhancements to its AXIEM 3D planar electromagnetic (EM) analysis software that greatly increase the software's speed, accuracy and capacity. AXIEMs proprietary solver and meshing algorithms have made it possible for the first time to migrate EM analysis from a back-end, post-verification tool to an upfront design diagnostic solution. With nearly linear scaling achieved through its novel method-of-moments (MoM) engine, AXIEM even in its first year of commercial availability, outperforms competing 3D planar solutions that have been on the market for more than a decade.
El Segundo, CA
(310) 726-3000
RS No. 243
Voltage-controlled Oscillator
Crystek's CRBV55FL-0200-0239 RedBox voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) operates from 200 to 239 MHz with a control voltage range of 0.5 to 4.5 V. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -123 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset and has excellent linearity. Output power is typically +9 dBm. Crystek's RedBox line comprises VCOs enclosed in a robust aluminum enclosure (1.25" × 1.25" × 0.58") with SMA connectors, enhancing the VCO's durability and making integration of a VCO into any application an easy, plug-and-play option.
Crystek Corp.
Fort Myers, FL
(239) 561-3311
RS No. 244
Reference Oscillators
The PLXO Series phase-locked crystal oscillator can be designed to operate at select custom frequencies from 200 to 350 MHz as a reference oscillator in military and other electronic systems. The PLXO units feature excellent phase noise (<-119 dBc/Hz at 1 kHz) and low power consumption (+12 V at 155 mA). The PLXO units are housed in a rugged, connectorized package (1.50" × 1.50" × 0.6") to withstand harsh environments. The PLXO-250 units also feature no sub-harmonics and a wide operating temperature range (-30° to +70°C).
EM Research Inc.
Reno, NV
(775) 345-2411
RS No. 245
Voltage-controlled Oscillator
The model CRO3400C-LF is a RoHS compliant voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) in S-band. The CRO3400C-LF operates at 3400 MHz with a tuning voltage range of 0.5 to 4.5 VDC. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -112 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset and a typical tuning sensitivity of 5 MHz/V. The CRO3400C-LF is designed to deliver a typical output power of 3 dBm at 5 VDC supply while drawing 24 mA (typical) over the temperature range of -40º to 85ºC. This VCO features typical second harmonic suppression of -20 dBc and comes in Z-Comm's standard MINI-16-SM package measuring 0.5" x 0.5" x 0.22".
Z-Communications Inc.
San Diego, CA
(858) 621-2700
RS No. 246
Test Equipment
Vector Network Analyzer
Anritsu Co. announces it has extended the low-end frequency of its MN469xB VectorStar 4-port test sets, making the instruments the first microwave multiport Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) solutions to measure down to 70 kHz. The MN469xB series now combines DC coverage and the wide dynamic range time domain capability of a VNA, making the test sets ideal for digital engineers who need to conduct signal integrity measurements on passive high-speed balanced transmission lines and connections in order to optimize their Gbit designs. Two models are available in the MN469xB series. The MN4694B covers up to 40 GHz, while the MN4697B has a frequency range up to 70 GHz. Both include bias tees for active measurement applications.
Anritsu Co.
Morgan Hill, CA
(408) 778-2000
RS No. 247
Spherical Near-field Arch Roll Scanner
The NSI-700S-300 Spherical Near-Field Arch Roll Scanner is designed for precision testing of stationary Antennas Under Test (AUT). An innovative probe motion design delivers spherical measurement accuracies for antennas rivaling those currently obtained only with planar scanning techniques. The scanner's arch provides accurate probe motion over an extended hemispherical scan area, and its software supports multi-beam, multi-frequency control of the RF subsystem and includes an 'on-the-fly' probe position correction subsystem to maintain probe position accuracy on the order of 0.0025" (63 microns).
Nearfield Systems Inc.
Torrance, CA
(310) 525-7000
RS No. 248


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ANNEX 2- Requirements to obtain a CoC that meets the STCW 2010 (CoC-STCW 2010) (Engine Department)
2.1 A person who chooses to comply with the STCW 2010 and wishes to obtain a CoC as "Second Engineer Officer less than 3000 kW Propulsion Power" must meet the following:
2.1.1 In order to obtain a CoC as "Second Engineer Officer less than 3000 kW Propulsion Power" a person must:
1. hold a certificate issued under the MPR attesting to their medical fitness to perform the duties and undertake the voyages to which the certificate of competency applies;
2. hold the following Certificates of Proficiency: (see RDIMS 10622741)
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b. Maritime Law and Ship's Business; (see note 3 of ANNEX 3)
c. English Language Skills; (see note 4 of ANNEX 3) and
d. Ship Management Practices taught using Propulsion Plant Simulator Level 2 (see note 6 of ANNEX 3)
4. demonstrate they have the competences listed in column 1 of Table A-III/2 of the STCW Code, using the methods for demonstrating those competences set out in Section 4.2 of ANNEX 4; and
5. have acquired the following sea service on board a vessel, other than a stationary MOU, that has a propulsion power of at least 750 kW: (see notes 11 of ANNEX 3)
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2016 Chrysler 200 latest rumored to have a new design. The exterior design of the latest Chrysler 200 will undergo changes redesigned to be more sporty and modern. The overall design of this car will be upgraded to have better aerodynamics to provide better performance. Moreover, to make it look more perfect in some aspects of the car's front side air intake, grille, and also the lights will be redesigned to be more stylish, sophisticated, and modern. 2016 Chrysler 200 is a mid-size sedan that is rumored to be amended. The interior design of the latest edition will provide a refreshing control panel. Entertainment and safety features in the cabin which is rumored to get upgraded. New Chrysler 200 reportedly will offer a comfortable and pleasant cabin. All New Chrysler 200 in outstanding will have advanced features and high technology.
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2016 Chrysler 200 is a sedan that has a sporty and stylish design. The latest Chrysler 200 will offer several variants of the machine which has a good performance. For information Release date 2016 Chrysler 200 is still unclear yet. However, rumor says, that the latest edition of the Chrysler 200 will release in 2016. While pricing information, this base trim 2016 Chrysler 200 is estimated at about $ 21,000.


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Foreign markets have historically represented two-thirds of Robinson's sales. To date, approximately 500 R66 helicopters operate in more than 30 countries, and Robinson estimates the fleet has more than 160,000 total flight hours. Robinson has also added glass and touchscreen avionics to the R66's options list.
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Poor communication and teamwork within a patient's health care team can result in medical errors and poor quality of care. In fact, a study by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations reports ineffective communication is a major factor in 60 percent of sentinel events – events that can cause loss of life or limb.
To impart in students the vital importance of collaboration among health care professionals, the Texas A&M Health Science Center (TAMHSC) College of Nursing teaches communication and teamwork strategies within its curricula.
"Research continually shows breakdowns in communication are a leading cause of medical errors and inefficient patient care," said Jack Moreland, Ph.D., M.S.N., RN, TAMHSC-College of Nursing assistant professor. "Although each discipline is great at speaking the lingo in their field and carrying out individual tasks at hand, often times there is a disconnect among the specific health professions, and communication is not received by all."
Dr. Moreland and Jodie Gary, Ph.D., RN, nursing assistant professor, recently completed the necessary education to become "Master Trainers" in TeamSTEPPS™ (Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety). This instructor-led program provides practical skills hospitals can utilize to strengthen collaboration among caregivers, resolve conflicts, improve information sharing, and ultimately, enhance patient care.
Developed by the U.S. Department of Defense in collaboration with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, TeamSTEPPS™ has been utilized by military organizations and the airline industry before recently transitioning to health care. It is composed of four teachable skills: leadership, mutual support, situation monitoring and communication through easy-to-follow modules.
With help from Drs. Moreland and Gary, the college is implementing the program in coursework for senior nursing students.
Students learn TeamSTEPPS™ strategies during class time and then put them to use in the clinical setting when communicating and interacting with faculty, fellow nursing students and registered nurses in local health care facilities.
"For many of our students, these tools and strategies have provided a solid base for how they communicate in any health care setting, something many nursing students and young nurses struggle with," Dr. Moreland said.
Students also have found the tools and strategies in TeamSTEPPS™ help during group interactions in the classroom.
"I have heard from several students that communication in group activities was easier because everyone approached the communication from a shared experience with the tools of TeamSTEPPS™," Dr. Moreland said.
This summer, the college will offer nursing students an elective course entirely devoted to communication, built from TeamSTEPPS™ content. A long-term goal is to collaborate with other medical professions to teach TeamSTEPPS™ across all TAMHSC disciplines.
"Communication and teamwork tools, like TeamSTEPPS™, provide powerful mechanisms organizations can utilize to improve the sharing of information across the entire health profession, ultimately reducing errors and leading to safer and more efficient patient care," Dr. Moreland said. "After all, at the end of the day, patient safety is our top priority."
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You've seen the headlines, you've heard the personal stories from friends and neighbors: Vermont needs to create more opportunities for its young people or else they will leave the state. But many young adults choose to stay here and many others return after a few years away.
The "Making a life in Addison County" series will take a closer look at the lives of the 7,000 people between ages 20 and 34 who live in this county. What are they doing? Why did they stay or come back? How are they making it? Among other things, the series will look at the effect of the tough job market on the lives of young adults, whether they plan on remaining in the area and how they see the future of Addison County.
It will include profiles in the newspaper, and a weekly multimedia profile. Find them here.
And if you have a story that deserves to be told about your decision to make Vermont your home, we want to hear from you. E-mail tips and ideas to [email protected] or call 388-4944.
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Petals of the Image
Developing from his acclaimed portraitures of dignitaries to his Realist paintings imbued with social commentary, Fan now explores Abstract Expressionism and Chinese Ink Painting in his latest series.
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Ronnie Ford
Capturing the Spirit by Ronnie Ford
Capturing the Spirit is Ronnie Ford's third solo exhibition at Ode To Art, Singapore. We are honoured and privileged to be able to showcase Ronnie's sublime landscape works among his collectors and friends. This new collection of works reflects his travels and experiences, dreams and meanderings over the past months - the familiar landscapes of France, more recent inspiration from the drama of Switzerland, all celebrating the joyful colours of nature, her mesmerising meadows, her majestic mountains, her bountiful blossoms, her tracery of trees.
Hong Zhu An
Unabating Spring by Hong Zhu An
Ronnie Ford
Rhythms of Nature by Ronnie Ford
Ford's unique texturescapes evolved from his studies of sculpture and optical arts. An artist of versatility and great originality, he has spent time in the Far East, during which he acquired an artistic acumen that challenges western perspectives and became inspired to explore the Chinese idea of taking a journey through the landscapes. The landscapes are all about preserving the integrity of the place while expressing feelings that were awakened when he was there. It began with Ford studying the landscapes, and in time, detaching himself from it to filter out the unnecessary details. Using his memory, he captures the spirit of what he has seen on his canvasses, creating powerful impressions, rather than representations, of the place. Ode To Art is delighted to present his second solo exhibition in Singapore, Rhythms of Nature.
Chin Chun Wah
Moments by Chin Chun Wah
As a prolific artist in the pen and wash technique, Singaporean artist Chin Chun Wah Harry's comeback is seen as a natural and inevitable transition after a 43-years hiatus. Most of his earlier works are of old Singapore street scenes, especially those in Chinatown, the Singapore River and its surrounding areas—all favorite spots for outdoor sketching and painting by Singapore artists, even today. Chin's skillful sketching techniques and perfect perspectives can be seen in the way he depict scenes with light, deft strokes rendered within minutes. Ode to Art is delighted to present Chin Chun Wah Harry's Moments, a tribute to Singapore's history of urbanization and modernization.
Liu ZhengYong
New Forms of Movement by Liu Zhengyong
A young acclaimed Chinese artist with a strong focus on expressionism painting, Liu Zhen Yong will exhibit his latest works at the much anticipated Art Stage 2016 Singapore on behalf of Ode to Art Gallery. His artworks have its roots in traditional Chinese painting. Through his artworks, viewers can discern the essence of Chinese painting, namely yi qi —a standard of good paintings in ancient China— and shen si —images of people and mountains that are in a state similar and dissimilar to the original forms. Liu had Exhibited in international shows in France, Italy, USA and Germany.
Wu Qiong
Here and Now (在这里)
Internationally acclaimed sculptor and painter Wu Qiong is back in town to present his exhibition, Here and Now. This exhibition is his open invitation into a state of consciousness replete with luscious dreamscapes, whimsical characters and compositions. His newer masterpieces are more subtle, allowing more open-ended interpretations and portraying more powerful emotions and feelings. These visceral feelings are communicated through postures, facial expressions and depiction of characters. This allows for more emphasis on individual characters and development of their emotions. Wu's distinctive cartoon style is obvious, and it resonates with the aesthetic of a generation absorbed with graphic novels, comics, digital worlds, animation and gaming. The characters have their eyes closed and mouths agape. Their upturned faces and shut eyes suggest that havoc is unfolding in their dreams. Wu hopes to tap upon this notion through the recurring use of this facial expression, allowing viewers to draw their own associations with the different scenarios presented in his works. "Here and Now represents an entry point into a state of mind or being, with no single definition or explanation as to where 'here' is. I want to engage in a dialogue with viewers, introducing scenarios that would provoke thought or trigger memories and experiences. I want to highlight the wealth of emotions contained within my characters. They are a manifestation of common emotions and considerations of society; hopefully these feelings will resonate with viewers even if the situations and contexts, which I present them in, do not," says Wu.
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Voice of Korean Art
Paying tribute to the cultural density of an astounding artistic movement, Ode to Art is delighted to present Voice of Korean Art: a group exhibition showcasing dynamic and awe-inspiring works of five contemporary artists coveted by collectors around the world. For every outlet of expression, there is a voice; and the voice of Korean Art has ascended into a vibrant crescendo of individuality, taking contemporary expression by storm and leading an entire generation towards a renewed modern artistic exploration.
Fernando Botero
Botero - Voluptuous in Vogue
Beauty Presented by The Messenger of Curves, The Maestro of Rounded Forms.
Yu Nancheng
China Red
In his forty years of practicing art, Yu Nancheng has learnt from the foreign artistic traditions, keeping in mind the essence of traditional Chinese culture, reinterpreting this blend of rich cultural heritage in the light of modern age with a genuine contemporary touch.
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Hello everyone!
I've grown up in Buffalo, and when I was a wee lass, a radio station briefly appeared from 1990-1991 called 14X (Rebel Radio WXBX). I remember hearing this song on there a few times with a chorus like, "Come along dippy doo (doo-doo doo-doo doo)!" Or, at least that's how it still echoes in my head after a 25+ year gap, so I could be completely off. The music was rock/alternative, though I can't recall any of the other lyrics, except for the aforementioned chorus line which really kicked it up into some kind of cheery pop style for a minute.
It feels like I've been after this song for eons. 14X played a mix of hair/glam metal, plus some of the harder alternative, grunge, thrash; I've been browsing a lot of albums that came out 1991 or earlier, but no dice. I'm now banking on the local band angle as the key - I found an interesting article here which mentioned the lead singer of band Paisley Tease was actually a WXBX DJ at the time. Come on, wouldn't that be the perfect gig to be able to plug your band over the air?
The drawback is that I'll likely never find some Youtube post or ancient copy of a demo cassette for these bands (heck, I can barely find mention of some of them). So does anyone have any recollection of this song, or any band it could possibly be, or where I could hear some of this old music?


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Invited Speakers
John Adam, Ph.D.
Department of Mathematics & Statistics, Old Dominion University. Norfolk, VA
Talk Title (Thursday 6/23, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.): Mathematical Patterns in Nature
Abstract: What aspects of nature do you notice when you are outside during the day? Whether we live in the country, suburbia or the city, it is probable that we will notice a variety of trees, different types of clouds, birds and flowers, or waves on bodies of water (or at least puddles!). This presentation will include many color photographs of naturally-occurring patterns. Such patterns can be fascinating, intriguing, and frequently very beautiful, and are exhibited. For example, in rainbows, ice crystal halos, sundogs, waves, sunflowers and daisies, pinecones, spider webs, clouds, trees, river meanders, mountain shadows, glitter paths and sunbeams, to name but a few! Only the most elementary of mathematical features will be identified in this general talk, but the patterns are accessible to anyone with a love of nature, and a willingness to look up, down or around! [It is recommended that this not be done, however, while driving or operating heavy machinery :) ]. So: when you are outside, look for patterns, look for the way that the light displays what you see, and bask in the mathematical beauty of nature, at no matter what scale.
Brief Biography: John Adam is the Designated University Professor of Mathematics (for excellence in teaching) at Old Dominion University. He has held teaching and research positions at University of Sussex, England; University of St. Andrews, Scotland; concurrent positions at New University of Ulster and Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies, Ireland; he was a Fulbright Scholar and Visiting Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at University of Rochester; and, since 1984, has been at Old Dominion University, Virginia. His areas of interest and research have included a wide range of fields, including wave theory, astrophysics, mathematical physics, mathematical biology, applications of mathematics to medicine, and meteorological optics.
He has, at least, 95 publications in a wide variety of journals and has published four books, one of which, Mathematics in Nature: Modeling Patterns in the Natural World, was winner of The Association of American Publishers Mathematics and Statistics Professional/Scholarly Award and one of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2004. Another book, Guesstimation: Solving the World's Problems on the Back of a Napkin, which he co-authored with Lawrence Weinstein, presents "an eclectic array of estimation problems that range from devilishly simple to quite sophisticated and from serious real-world concerns to downright silly ones." In his latest book, A Mathematical Nature Walk, John "presents ninety-six questions about many common natural phenomena--and a few uncommon ones--and then shows how to answer them using mostly basic mathematics."
John Adam was the winner of the 2007 Outstanding Faculty Award for the State of Virginia. According to the web site for the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), the Outstanding Faculty Awards are the Commonwealth's highest honor for faculty at Virginia's public and private colleges and universities. These awards recognize superior accomplishments in teaching, research, and public service.
To find out more about John Adam, go to http://www.odu.edu/~jadam/index.html
David Bressoud, Ph.D.
Department of Mathematics,Statistics and Computer Science, Macalester College, Saint Paul, Mn
Talk 1 Title (Friday 6/24, 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.): Issues of the Transition to College Mathematics
Abstract: Over the past quarter century, 2- and 4-year college enrollment in first semester calculus has remained constant while high school enrollment in calculus has grown tenfold, from 60,000 to 600,000, and continues to grow at 6% per year. We have passed the cross-over point where each year more students study first semester calculus in US high schools than in all 2- and 4-year colleges and universities in the United States. In theory, this should be an engine for directing more students toward careers in science, engineering, and mathematics. In fact, it is having the opposite effect. This talk will present what is known about the effects of this growth and what needs to happen in response within our high schools and universities.
Talk 2 Title (Friday 6/24, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.) : The Truth of Proofs
Brief Biography: David Bressoud is DeWitt Wallace Professor of Mathematics at Macalester College and President of the Mathematical Association of America. He served in the Peace Corps, teaching math and science at the Clare Hall School in Antigua, West Indies before studying with Emil Grosswald at Temple University and then teaching at Penn State for 17 years. He chaired the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Macalester from 1995 until 2001. He has held visiting positions at the Institute for Advanced Study, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the University of Minnesota, Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg, France), and the State College Area High School.
David has received the MAA Distinguished Teaching Award (Allegheny Mountain Section), the MAA Beckenbach Book Award for Proofs and Confirmations, and has been a Pólya Lecturer for the MAA. He is a recipient of Macalester's Jefferson Award. He has published over fifty research articles in number theory, combinatorics, and special functions. His other books include Factorization and Primality Testing, Second Year Calculus from Celestial Mechanics to Special Relativity, A Radical Approach to Real Analysis (now in 2nd edition), A Radical Approach to Lebesgue's Theory of Integration, and, with Stan Wagon, A Course in Computational Number Theory.
David has chaired the MAA special interest group, Teaching Advanced High School Mathematics as well as the AP Calculus Development Committee and has served as Director of the FIPSE-sponsored program Quantitative Methods for Public Policy.
To find out more about David, go to http://www.macalester.edu/~bressoud/
Karen Seyffarth, Ph.D.
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Talk Title (Thursday 6/23, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.): Colorful Graph Theory
Abstract: Graph coloring has a long history, and provides a rich source of interesting problems, often with practical applications. In it's simplest form, graph coloring is concerned with assigning colors to the vertices of a graph G so that adjacent vertices receive different colors, and such that the total number of colors used is minimum. This minimum is the chromatic number of G, denoted Χ(G). Arguably, the most famous graph coloring problem is the Four Color Problem which asks whether or not every planar graph is 4-vertex-colourable (c1852), i.e., whether or not Χ(G)≤4 for any planar graph G. Often, the Four Color Problem is stated in an equivalent form: can the countries of any map be colored with four colors in such a way that any two countries that share a border receive different colors?
One of my current interests is a variation on the chromatic number called the distinguishing chromatic number, first introduced in a 2006 article by Karen Collins and Ann Trenk. A coloring of the vertices of a graph G is distinguishing provided no automorphism of G, other than the identity, preserves the colors of the vertices. Thus a distinguishing coloring of the vertices of a graph is a way of destroying the symmetries of the graph. The distinguishing chromatic number of G, denoted ΧD(G), is the minimum number of colors required to color the vertices of G so that the resulting coloring is distinguishing. I will be presenting some results concerning the distinguishing chromatic number, and providing many examples to illustrate these results. In addition, I will discuss the related concept of the distinguishing number of a graph, which involves labelling the vertices of a graph so as to destroy nontrivial automorphisms, but not requiring the labels on adjacent vertices to be distinct. Determining the distinguishing number of a graph turns out to be a generalization of the problem The Blind Man's Keys posed by Frank Rubin in a 1979 issue of the Journal of Recreational Mathematics.
Brief Biography: Karen Seyffarth is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Calgary, in Alberta, Canada. She received her Ph.D. from the Department of Combinatorics and Optimization at the University of Waterloo in 1990, and arrived at the University of Calgary in 1992, after completing a post-doctoral fellowship at Simon Fraser University.
Karen's research is in the area of combinatorial mathematics, with a focus on graph theory. Her research programme encompasses a variety of problems that involve graphs with well defined structure, such as planar graphs, graphs with fixed diameter or maximum degree, graph products, and line graphs. She has published articles about path and cycle covers of graphs, dominating sets in graphs, and constructions of graphs with fixed diameter and maximum degree. Recently, her interest has been directed towards graph coloring. This is a rich and diverse area in graph theory, ideal for experienced researchers and students alike.
Karen's passion for graph theory stems from the fact that many problems can be simply and elegantly stated, yet the solutions to some of these problems involve complex and sophisticated techniques. The beauty lies in the fact that even though the solutions may not be readily accessible, the problems themselves are often easily accessible. One of the prime examples of this is the famous Four Color Problem, which is thought to date back to the 1850s, and whose correct solution, the Four Color Theorem, did not emerge until 1976. Many graph-coloring-type problems provide wonderful opportunities to experiment and explore mathematics without becoming overly burdened with terminology and notation.
Karen gave her first conference presentation at the Thirteenth Conference on Numerical Mathematics and Computing at the University of Manitoba while still an undergraduate student, and has delivered many research talks since then. She has held research grants from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, and is currently supervising three graduate students. Karen has also been the Managing Editor for the e-Journal Contributions to Discrete Mathematics since 2007.
Outside of mathematics, Karen is an enthusiastic hiker and an avid runner. She ran her first marathon in 2001, and has since completed 10 more, including the Boston Marathon in 2006. Her PB in the marathon is 3 hours, 36 minutes, 48 seconds.
To find out more about Karen, go to http://math.ucalgary.ca/profiles/karen-seyffarth


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Tina Fey has been upping her sartorial ante as of late — she aced the Golden Globe Awards (wearing many a vintage ensemble) and has been spotted on several red carpets looking better than she has in years. While we've loved her fantastic new 'dos — especially her glam makeup — we have to admit, we like the '30 Rock' star better bare-faced.
Splash snapped these pics of the former 'Saturday Night Live' writer arriving at LAX without a lick of makeup. And she looks good. Really, really good.
The 42-year-old mother of two was spotted walking through the airport sporting flawless skin, an all-natural glow and nary a wrinkle. Not only that, instead of fleeing from the paps (like many A-listers do when spotted without makeup), she smiled and waved at them — showing she doesn't really care what people think of her (and that, frankly, air travel isn't necessarily the best time to be rocking a full face of foundation).
Less is often more, non?
LOOK: Celebrities Who Look Better Without Makeup


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Texas Government
Hutchison on Taxing Small Businesses
- Details
- Category: Texas Legislature
- Published on 16 July 2012
- Written by Lillie Bush-Reves
Taxing Small Businesses
by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
Last week, I set out on my annual bus tour in Texas. I have taken a tour of Texas every year since I entered the Senate, taking me thousands of miles across this glorious state and every one of our 254 counties. This is my last year as a US Senator, and nothing highlights the reasons I chose to represent my great state better than spending time with our people. Texans are strong, resourceful, innovative, self-reliant, kind, open and world-famous for friendliness. Texas is a destination for everything from barbecue to cutting-edge science and technology, and that is a reflection of the people – richly diverse in so many ways, but sharing an inimitable and unique Texas spirit.
But this is not an easy time in Texas, which, though not as bad as many other states, still has a sluggish economy with high unemployment.
I went to Washington to ensure that the American Dream would stay alive for every Texan. But we find ourselves in a new era, where the promise that hard work and dedication will translate into success is in jeopardy. The economy is sluggish, recovery is stagnant and unemployment numbers won't budge – they haven't been below 8 percent in three years. And now the Administration is proposing a tax increase that would slam small businesses when they can least afford it – and when we need them the most.
Small businesses drive our economy, providing some 55 percent of private sector jobs. In the midst of the most uncertain economic environment in recent memory, punishing them with higher taxes is incomprehensible. Even talk about raising taxes paralyzes business, as the uncertainty about economic burdens stops owners from hiring and reinvesting capital to grow their businesses. Our economy can't sustain that kind of deprivation of revenue, and the 23 million underemployed and unemployed Americans can't afford a longer hiring freeze.
The people I met with – families, small-business owners, veterans – are the people I think of as I try to secure tax fairness.
On my tour, I met with members of the community in a number of small businesses: in Marble Falls at the Blue Bonnet Café, in Fredricksburg at the Clear River Soda Fountain and in Uvalde at the famous Vasquez Restaurant, where I had a wonderful afternoon with my hosts, Enrique Vasquez and Donald McLaughlin of DKM Enterprises, a local steel salvage and distribution company.
Vasquez Restaurant is the perfect example of a great American small business. It was founded in 1935 by Enrique's parents, Mr and Mrs Jesus Vasquez. Enrique took over and has kept it a Uvalde institution. Sergeant Major Enrique Vasquez served in the US Army and fought in the Korean Conflict – pictures of his time in Korea and Japan adorn one of the restaurant walls. He is one of Uvalde's most recognizable locals and can be found in his restaurant every day working the lunch shift.
The tax increases proposed by the Administration will hit businesses like Vasquez Restaurant. Why? Because 75 percent of small businesses pay taxes at an individual rate, as they are organized as "flow-through" businesses, such as partnerships, S Corporations, LLCs and sole proprietorships. The Joint Committee on Taxation estimates that 53 percent of all flow-through business income will be subject to the top two individual income tax rate increases scheduled to take effect in 2013.
This increase is an unfair burden on hard-working Americans. Sergeant Major Vasquez's parents started a business, worked hard and made it a success. Sergeant Major Vasquez served his country, took over his parents' business and made it an even bigger success that provides jobs to locals and is a fixture in the community. It survived the Great Depression and 11 recessions and is working its way through a 12th. These tax hikes punish businesses like Vasquez Restaurant in already tough times, starve the American economy of revenue and deprive job-seekers of opportunities. I hope that the Administration will heed calls from both parties to re-think this tax on our job-creators.
Hutchison, a Republican, is the senior U.S. senator from Texas. hutchison.senate.gov


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I have a pleasure to join the Team this month, as a Guest Designer, and help them introduce the new fabulous release.
On August 10th, Whimsy Stamps released our August rubber designs and new dies. Today we are hosting a blog hop to celebrate this release and to share creations made using these 15 fabulous new Rubber Stamps and 3 wonderful new Shapeology Dies. These new goodies are available to buy right now from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favourites. We also have our wonderful special guests joining us for this hop - Elaine Hughes, Zoe McGrath, Alberto Gava and Iwona "Chupa" Palamountain.
The Whimsy Stamps DT have been showcasing these fabulous stamps for the past 6 days, so if you missed them be sure to hop on over to the Whimsy Inspirations Blog for some more inspiration!
Here is a full list of the wonderful new August release rubber stamps and dies:
3 stamps from Crissy Armstrong
Bart Goes Golfing ~ Butterfly Sympathy ~ Hang In There
4 stamps from Meljen's Designs
Cupcake Treat Trio ~ Monkey Toes ~ Pen Pal Mouse ~ Topsy Turvy Cake
4 stamps from Kenny K
Bathing Beauty ~ Buggin Drummer ~ Wanda Wicked ~ Wedding Garter
4 stamp sets from Raindrop Echo Designs
Bottle Cap Sentiments ~ Film Markers ~ Schoolyard Fun ~ Vintage Seed Packets
3 dies/sets from Raindrop Echo Designs
Elegant Butterflies Die Set ~ Bottle Cap Die (coordinates with Bottle Cap Sentiments stamp set) ~ Film Marker Die (coordinates with Film Markers stamp set)
Today is also the release of the second edition of the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Magazine! The magazine features never before seen samples and tutorials from our DT members as well as some creations from our customers and fans too! This issue is crammed full of crafty goodness and best of all it's FREE! Just click the link below and you will be taken to the magazine where you can read it online or download it and save to your computer.
If you would like to hop along with us today and you didn't arrive from Alberto's blog, please CLICK HERE to return to the beginning of the hop at Zoe's blog.
The hop starts today (Wednesday August 17th at noon EST) and ends on Wednesday August 24th at noon EST.
For this hop we have 7 different prize draws! We have not one but TWO grand prize draws, so two lucky hoppers will win a large selection of new release stamps. Grand Prize 1 will be for those who help us advertise the hop, and Grand Prize 2 will be for those who hop along with us. We also have 5 mini candy stops throughout the hop where you can enter to win a new release stamp! I'm not going to tell you where they are, so if you haven't found them you'll just have go back to the beginning and start hopping! *wink*
For my blog creation I used the new Butterfly Sympathy rubber stamp. Isn't it gorgeous??
I coloured the image with Copics, and added some sponging.
Supplies: cardstock: SU! (Wild Wasabi), white, American Crafts (black); paper: Basic Grey (Cappella); stamps: Whimsy Stamps (Butterfly Sympathy); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Versa Color (Sage, Olive); Copics; black pen; sewing machine; ribbon: SU!; border punch: Fiskars; butterfly punch: Martha Stewart; button
I used the sketch from CPS231:
So now it's time for you to continue the hop by hopping over to Donna's blog.
Finally, here is a complete blog hop list in hopping order:
Zoe McGrath
Patricia Garcia
Crissy Armstrong
Minna Paajanen
Simonne Clay
Alberto Gava
Iwona "Chupa" Palamountain
Donna Smith
Lori Pachkowsky
Debbie Eastman
Erin Bailey
Marley van der Heijden
Stephanne Maraver
Ann Vento
Iris Wiechmann
Elaine Hughes
Annika Ryan
Thank you so much for hopping with us today and I hope you enjoy the new release!


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Computer model slices and dices mountain climates
On the face of a wind-swept cliff ... At the bottom of a frost-prone hollow ... Beneath the canopy of an old-growth tree ...
Oregon State University climatologist Chris Daly and his team have positioned their instruments in some oddball places here in central Oregon's H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest. "The World Meteorological Organization would have a fit," Daly says with a grin. And indeed, the readings he's obtaining don't always jibe with those taken by standardized weather stations. That's just the point, he says.
Already, readings from this forest have helped fine-tune a pioneering computer model called PRISM, which starts with data from widely spaced weather stations, then uses topography as a guide to calculate temperature and precipitation for places in between. A standard workhorse for ecological modelers, PRISM (Parameter-Elevation Regressions on Independent Slopes Model) is regularly used to reconstruct climate patterns in complex terrain and generate maps that are used by a variety of researchers. PRISM will soon make its public debut as the tool behind the U.S. Department of Agriculture's first revision of plant hardiness zones since 1990. And climate modelers use PRISM maps to increase the detail of their future projections.
PRISM's power stems from the fact that it is a good 50 times more fine-grained than most regional climate models. While the latter generate data points spaced tens of miles apart, PRISM plots the landscape as a grid of boxes that measure just a half-mile on each side. So PRISM picks up many details that coarser models miss, like the rain shadow on the leeward slope of a moderately high ridge and the effects of the cool fingers of fog that find their way through low spots in California's coastal mountains.
PRISM also quantifies the temperature inversions so typical of mountain valleys, including those of the Andrews forest. Topping out at 5,350 feet, this 15,800-acre reserve sits in the range of highly eroded volcanoes known as the Old Cascades. It is the epitome of craggy. Strip away the majestic Douglas firs and western hemlocks, and the place would be a Mordor-like heap of basalt and breccia, riven by narrow, steep-sided valleys. In winter, the valleys here are so dark that they sometimes get no more than an hour of direct sunlight a day. Unless a storm passes through to stir up the air, a cold-air pool that sets up at night can linger for weeks. As a result, the valleys are often more than 25 degrees F colder than the overtopping ridges.
Daly started working on PRISM in 1991, while he was an Oregon State graduate student, and he continues to make improvements in the system. Currently, he's in the process of pushing PRISM to even higher resolution: Soon, PRISM should be able to zoom in on areas as small as 900 square feet, the size of a modest house. At that scale, precipitation does not vary that much, but temperature can exhibit stunning swings. As Daly sees it, "The more complex your landscape, the more options you as an organism have. So, if you're a person driving in a car with the windows open, you'll notice when you dip in and out of the cold air pooling in a valley. And if you're a little bug that spends its days on one side of a rock, then going around to the other side could prove to be a complete revelation."
Dancing with Climate Change
In California's White Mountains, scientists ponder the fate of beardtongues, bristlecone pines and butterflies in a rapidly warming world.


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No. 88,418
GARY R. COMSTOCK, a/k/a CHARLES COMSTOCK,
K.S.A. 60-518 cannot be applied when an individual files a lawsuit using another person's name, dismisses the lawsuit, and within 6 months after the dismissal, and after the statute of limitations has run, files a second lawsuit on the same issues but adds his or her own name as the plaintiff, claiming to be the same person.
Appeal from Wyandotte District Court; PHILIP L. SIEVE, judge. Opinion filed April 4, 2003. Affirmed.
Robert A. Martinez, of Overland Park, for appellant.
Leo L. Logan, of Holman, Hansen, Colville & Coates, P.C., of Overland Park, for appellee.
Before RULON, C.J., PIERRON and MARQUARDT, JJ.
MARQUARDT, J.: Charles Comstock appeals the trial court's grant of Kevin Joplin's motion for summary judgment. We affirm.
Charles was involved in an automobile accident with Joplin on November 29, 1995. The driver's license Charles gave to the investigating officer had Charles' picture on it but bore the name of Gary R. Comstock, who is Charles' older brother. Gary's address and date of birth were also on the license. The police report lists the person in the accident as Gary R. Comstock of Medford, Oregon, with a birth date of March 21, l960. Charles' birth date is July 13, 1962.
The emergency room medical record lists the patient as Gary R. Comstock of 246 North 32nd, Kansas City, Kansas. The record also lists Gary's social security number and his birth date as March 21, 1960.
Charles testified that he began using his brother's identity in 1977 or 1978 because he was too young to get into bars. Charles testified that his brother Gary has "gone by my [Charles'] name." Charles also testified that people have confused him with Gary.
Gary is an incarcerated murderer. Charles testified that the only reason he used Gary's name "was because he was in [sic] incarcerated as a young kid anyway. That was why I used his name because he wasn't using it anyway."
Charles has a social security card in his own name and uses his own social security number to receive disability checks. Charles had homeowner's insurance in his own name. He also had a bank account in his own name while he lived in Kansas City. Charles claims that he has two birth dates; Gary's of March 21, 1960, and his own of July 13, 1962. Charles testified that he could not explain why he continued to use his brother's date of birth as his own. He claims that he likes the name Gary better than his own. Charles never legally changed his name to Gary.
Charles filed a petition on August 8, 1997, for injuries he sustained in the accident, listing Gary R. Comstock as the plaintiff. During the pendency of this lawsuit, Charles' attorney learned that Charles uses Gary's name instead of his own. On November 2, 1998, Charles dismissed the lawsuit without prejudice. Interestingly, the dismissal named Charles as the plaintiff in the caption.
A second lawsuit was filed on November 26, 1997. It named Charles as the plaintiff. Joplin was never served in this case, and it was dismissed for lack of prosecution on April 29, 1998.
A third lawsuit was filed on April 27, 1999, and named "Gary R. Comstock AKA Charles Comstock" as the plaintiff. Joplin filed a motion for summary judgment, claiming that any action filed on behalf of Charles was barred by the statute of limitations since the only action properly initiated was on behalf of Gary. The trial court granted Joplin's motion for summary judgment. Charles appeals.
Charles argues that K.S.A. 60-518 tolls the statute of limitations and allows him to refile his lawsuit. Charles asserts that it is clear he was the individual involved in the automobile accident, and he should not be penalized for filing suit under his assumed name. Charles contends that there is no law which requires him to file suit under his legal name.
Summary judgment is appropriate when the pleadings, depositions, answers to interrogatories, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits, show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. The trial court is required to resolve all facts and inferences which may reasonably be drawn from the evidence in favor of the party against whom the ruling is sought. When opposing a motion for summary judgment, an adverse party must come forward with evidence to establish a dispute as to a material fact. In order to preclude summary judgment, the facts subject to the dispute must be material to the conclusive issues in the case. On appeal, we apply the same rules and where we find reasonable minds could differ as to the conclusions drawn from the evidence, summary judgment must be denied. Mitchell v. City of Wichita, 270 Kan. 56, 59, 12 P.3d 402 (2000).
The statute of limitations governing Charles' claim expired on November 29, 1997. See K.S.A. 2002 Supp. 60-513.
K.S.A. 60-518 reads:
"If any action be commenced within due time, and the plaintiff fail in
such action otherwise than upon the merits, and the time limited for the same
shall have expired, the plaintiff, or, if the plaintiff die, and the cause of action
survive, his or her representatives may commence a new action within six (6)
months after such failure."
The initial petition filed in August 1997 was timely. Joplin was served within days of the filing. See K.S.A. 60-203(a).
K.S.A. 60-518 requires that the new lawsuit must be commenced within 6 months of the prior suit's failure. When a statute is plain and unambiguous, the court must give effect to the intention of the legislature as expressed, rather than determine what the law should or should not be. State ex rel. Stovall v. Meneley, 271 Kan. 355, 378, 22 P.3d 124 (2001). The first lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice on November 2, 1998. The third lawsuit was filed on April 27, 1999, which was within 6 months of the dismissal of the first lawsuit, but after the statute of limitations had run.
In his brief, Joplin provides several references to Unwitting Victim v. C.S., 273 Kan. __, 47 P.3d 392 (2002), where an anonymous pseudonym was used. In the instant case, another person's identity was not used as an anonymous pseudonym. We do not believe that Unwitting Victim is instructive in this case.
In Rogers v. Williams, Larson, Voss, Strobel & Estes, 245 Kan. 290, Syl. ¶ 3, 777 P.2d 836 (1989), the court held that to come within the provisions of K.S.A. 60-518, the action must be refiled by the same plaintiff or plaintiffs who failed in the first action "otherwise than upon the merits." K.S.A. 60-518 was not applicable where the plaintiffs sued as individuals in the first action and as representatives of decedent's estate in the attempted refiling. 245 Kan. 290, Syl. ¶ 3.
In Charles' first lawsuit, Gary was the named plaintiff. Charles was not using an alias; he was using his brother's name. This is a case of an individual using another person's identity. Charles claims that his last lawsuit, which names "Gary R. Comstock AKA Charles Comstock" as the plaintiff, falls under the 6-month period for refiling. The plaintiff here is not both Charles and Gary.
K.S.A. 60-518 cannot be applied when an individual files a lawsuit using another person's name, dismisses the lawsuit, and within 6 months after the dismissal, and after the statute of limitations has run, files a second lawsuit on the same issues but adds his or her own name as the plaintiff, claiming to be the same person.
At the hearing on Joplin's motion for summary judgment, Charles argued that his case was not any different from someone who socially goes by their middle name or a nickname. We disagree. Charles' middle name is Dwayne. Charles claims that he did not know the first lawsuit was filed under Gary's name; however, that is clearly the information he submitted to his attorney. Charles' identity was known before the dismissal of the first lawsuit, and it was dismissed without requesting an amendment to correct the identity of the plaintiff.
Joplin forcefully argues that Charles has committed fraud and identity theft. We are not prepared to make a finding on that issue.
We realize that the rationale for the trial court's decision was somewhat different from what we have concluded here. Any such difference is immaterial. If a trial court reaches the right result, its decision will be upheld even though the trial court relied upon the wrong ground or assigned erroneous reasons for its decision. Bergstrom v. Noah, 266 Kan. 847, 875-76, 974 P.2d 531 (1999). The decision of the trial court was correct.
PIERRON, J., dissenting: I respectfully dissent. The issue in this matter is not whether the appellant Comstock was sneaky in using his older brother's first name and date of birth to get into bars when the appellant was underage, 18 or so years ago. Neither is it whether his actual name is Gary or Charles. The issue is whether the appellant was sufficiently identified as the real party in interest to allow the appellees to defend themselves against him in this lawsuit.
There is nothing in the record to indicate there is a question as to which actual, corporeal, individual human being is bringing the law suit, regardless of which first name appellant has used. He may well have been in violation of state and federal laws to use his brother's first name, age, and social security number in certain circumstances. But there is no indication that there has been a defrauding of anyone by the use of his brother's first name in this lawsuit. The appellee, the trial court, and the majority appear to take the position that since he initially used his brother's first name, any lawsuit brought under that name was fraudulent and void. None of the cases cited to us stand for that proposition.
Surprisingly, there appears to be little case law on this precise issue that the parties or we have been able to find. I believe Williams v. United States, 405 F.2d 234, 237-39 (5th Cir. 1968), is of some assistance in that it allows for the relation back of a "new" plaintiff if the defendant had fair notice of that person's claim being involved.
The appellees had no problem identifying who was suing them. In the briefs and at oral argument, no prejudice could be shown by the appellee that was caused by the use of Gary's first name by Charles. For the purposes of this litigation, there is nothing more significant about Charles' use of Gary's name in bringing the action than if he had brought it under a nickname.
I believe this ruling elevates form over substance and would reverse. If his brother, the state, or federal officials believe action should be taken against the appellant for the use of Gary's first name in the past, that would be up to them.


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How much of the body plans of organisms can be explained by laws of form, not Darwinism or design?
Quite a bit, say Jerry Fodor and Massimo Piatelli-Palmarini, in What Darwin Got Wrong.
They offer an interesting example, the 'fourth dimension' of living systems,
The body masses of living organisms vary between 10^-13 grams (bacteria) to 10^8 grams (whales), that is, by 21 orders of magnitude. It's interesting to see how other physico-chemical and biological properties and processes, and their ratios, scale with mass. How, for instance, surfaces and internal rates of transport, rates of cellular metabolism, whole organism metabolic rate, heartbeat, blood circulation, time and overall lifespan scale with mass. Thee are, of course, all three-dimensional systems, so it seems astounding that all the scaling factors, encompassing microorganisms, plants and animals, are multiples of a quarter, not a third. ^16
Jerry FodorPhysicists and biologists at Los Alamos, Santa Fe and Albuquerque institutes attribute the "fourth dimension" to the fractal-like architecture of the organisms' vascular networks. The guiding criteria, they found, was "the maximization of the inner and outer exchange surfaces, while minimizing distances of internal transport (thus maximizing the rates of transport)." They quote West et al. (1999),
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In the words of these authors, natural selection has exploited variations on this fractal theme to produce the incredible variety of biological form and function', but there were severe geometric and physical constraints on metabolic processes.'Of course, the Darwinist puts questions like down to an entirely misguided reason for doubting Darwin, that their theory sounds unbelievable and doesn't add up. Richard Dawkins might say of Fodor, as he has of Mike Behe, that it is Fodor's job to get back to work and show how Darwinism indeed accomplishes this feat.
The conclusion here is inescapable, that the driving force for these invariant scaling laws cannot have been natural selection. It's inconceivable that so many different organisms, spanning different kingdoms and phyla, may have blindly 'tried' all sorts of power laws and that only those that have by chance 'discovered' the one-quarter power law reproduced and thrived.
On the other hand, Fodor could be on to something.
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