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If you are heading to Syracuse for the OC's this year, then you've probably already started thinking about what equipment you are toting along. And since ball slots are limited and checked bag fees are high, the gravity in your selection process becomes pretty critical. As with any arsenal, variety is key. Sounds easy, right? Obviously, there's a lot that goes into it that can become a daunting task for even the most seasoned professional. The boundless options that are available on the market should be used to your advantage, but it all starts with the bowler. Knowing the subtle distinctions in how you roll the ball, such as axis tilt, axis rotation, speed, and rev rate, are most crucial.
Once you've determined your stats, next comes the ball selection process. As always, variety is key.
The Open Championships have now abstained from announcing the oil pattern prior to the tournament commencing – which is perfectly fine. You can bet on it not being a cakewalk. Balls that exude control and forgiveness are going to be your best friends with any trip to the OC's. What kind of balls do this? Well, your favorite benchmark should be the first thing that comes to mind. A low RG, solid, matte finish ball that is smooth and brings the breakpoint closer to the foul line would definitely provide this for the bowler. The !Q Tour is the second longest running ball in Storm's history for this very reason.
After that, building an arsenal is pretty straightforward. Having a good mix of solids, pearls, hybrids with a combination of surfaces and layouts is important. Typically, you won't see too many polished balls going down the lanes at the Open Championships. The reason for this all boils down to controlling the breakpoint. Sanded balls maximize your room for error by picking up on the midlane better than polished balls and bringing the breakpoint - the most critical part of the lane - closer to you. It's not a mystery anymore that surface is the #1 most influential factor that dictates ball motion. The bowlers that perform the best every year will almost always bring a wide array of 500-grit to 4000-grit sanded balls. I'm not saying omit polish completely, so reserve one to two spots in your bag for when they get "toasty" later in the day.
Layouts are the last big thing to discuss. Working with your Storm VIP pro shop professional to establish which layouts are best for your style and the arsenal you've chosen is imperative. Some of the most accomplished bowlers will use around three of their favorite layouts and let the inherent properties of the balls be the major difference in what they see. Pete Weber, for example, has only used two layouts for years: one pin up above the bridge and one pin down below the bridge. There are enough factors in bowling that are above and beyond anyone's control, and, no matter how hard you try, you cannot change them. So keeping the variables in check that you can control, like Pete, isn't such a bad idea after all.
Below is a sample 6-ball arsenal that would cover all of your bases at the Open Championships this year.
by Chad McLean
When the Timeless was first introduced, Zach struggled to keep it reading the correct part of the lane before it was too late at the end of the pattern. This is not the ball's fault, however. His higher ball speed combined with his higher degree of tilt all but promotes skid throughout the lane. Mix in a high RG, polished shell with our cleanest cover (R2S) to date and the struggle becomes very real for a player with his specs. To combat this, Zach took the surface down to match his Drive at 3000-grit Abralon – something he encourages most people who call into Storm to do when experiencing similar difficulties. "I will be the first one to admit that Timeless just wasn't the ball for me" said Zach. "I drilled one pin up strong and one pin down smoother and it was the latter that only found its way into my bag for one specific scenario - the mega burn." He added "Using a slower buffer, my pin down Timeless was very useful for when the pattern really got trashed and I had to keep my angles tighter from inside. I don't have the loft game and often get cornered late in blocks because I have to throw weaker equipment with tighter angles. The Timeless allowed me to bump the dry and it wouldn't over react when it saw friction. Nonetheless, it was very conditional and didn't get much use."
Zach wasn't the only one who felt "trapped" with the Timeless. Taking this into consideration, we went through many iterations of the intended design with the Drive while ultimately settling on an R2S/Nano blend that we cleverly titled: R2S Nano.
Zach sometimes struggles with stronger covers like this stating they "normally aren't good for me as it usually results in the ball being too cover driven and just lazy." However, he later affirmed that his "initial impressions weren't anything as what I had expected. In this case, that was a good thing! It was as if the ball had so much more shape and read in the mid's (which Timeless was severely lacking) and just never quit."
Launch Speed: 17mph
Tilt: 15°
Rotation: 60°
PAP: 4 5/8" over, 1/2" up
Layout Used for Test: 4 3/8 x 5 1/8 x 2 3/4 (65° x 4 3/8 x 45°)
Surface Used for Each Ball: 3000-grit Abralon
Oil Pattern Used for Test: Beaten Path, 41', 1:4.04, 24.25 mL
Launch Speed: 17mph
Tilt: 15°
Rotation: 60°
PAP: 4 5/8" over, 1/2" up
Layout Used for Test: 4 3/8 x 5 1/8 x 2 3/4 (65° x 4 3/8 x 45°)
Surface Used for Each Ball: 3000-grit Abralon
Oil Pattern Used for Test: Beaten Path, 41', 1:4.04, 24.25 mL
Zach rolled each ball 20 times on Kegel's Beaten Path. We took SPECTO readings at the beginning, middle, and end to compare the results for each ball.
Following his preemptive impressions, Zach started an arrow deeper due to the significantly stronger cover and surface prep. There was never any question the ball would miss the spot from too much length.
After about 10 shots with each ball, Zach felt he should have moved more at this point. Every shot with the Drive was high flush, but a little too high sometimes tripping out the 4-9 several times. The Timeless was the ball Zach felt comfortable with at this point because it was not seeing the friction as severely as the Drive.
SPECTO does a fantastic job of showing the difference in shape with both balls. The breakpoint distances are pretty tightly grouped even though the Drive is over an arrow deeper towards the end of this test. The Timeless needed a straighter trajectory with less launch angle to find the pocket. Overall, Zach preferred the shape and location he had to play with the Drive being inside the track of the Timeless with fresh oil instead of out in the dirt.
Zach has already dedicated a slot in his Open Championships bag for the Drive saying "It is a true improvement as opposed to just being a follow-up with another Belmo logo on it. It's a unique piece that is going to end up in my tournament bag headed to the OC's this year. It provides that stability and continuous motion needed to control tougher conditions and create area when there isn't much room for error."
Since its inception, the evolution of the design can be traced across the Centripetal Low Flare Core, C3 Centripetal Control Core, and now the Centripetal HD Core. At first glance the Centripetal HD Core may look familiar, but deep down is where the magic truly happens. It is the densest core of any symmetrical Storm ball to date producing an RG value of 2.47. Historically, these renditions of the Centripetal shape have all exhibited a lower RG value with varying degrees of differential achieved by the manipulation of the densities in the core material itself. The Centripetal HD (high density) is the heaviest to date which makes the Son!Q much more center-heavy. The Marvel Pearl retains the primary shape, but is constructed with a material of lower specific gravity. What does this mean to you? Let's explore…
We know that controlling the midlane is what the pros are renowned for. They are able to see ball motion in a way that lets them make the best decision in order to get their ball into a roll before the end of the pattern. Whether they do that with surface, speed, axis tilt, or core technology is dependent on the situation at hand, but believe me when I say having a ball in your hand that is trying to roll as soon as it hits the lanes certainly doesn't hurt. Chris Barnes, who's arguably the best technician on tour, told me years ago that he only uses low RG balls for this very reason.
A ball that is rolling into the pins carries considerably better than a ball that is hooking into the pins. When a ball makes impact and doesn't have a direction of motion that is in-line with the centers of gravity of the pins, some of the energy that would have been available for the post-collision pin velocity will be lost to rotation and friction. Because the Centripetal HD Core's center of gravity is extremely low, it consistently impacts the pins at the perfect spot every time maximizing carry.
Delving a little deeper into the physics behind it, angular momentum is much harder for an external force to change its direction as opposed to linear momentum. Angular momentum is essentially the rotational equivalent of linear momentum and remains constant unless acted upon by an external torque that's proportional to the initial moment of inertia (the bowler's release). The faster the angular momentum created, the more torque is required to cause a change in angular acceleration. Simply stated, we apply rotational energy to create angular momentum around the weight block of a bowling ball, AKA torque. This energy we impart on the ball stays the same until something else tries to stop it, like the friction on a lane or 40lbs worth of bowling pins. Cores like the Centripetal HD in the Son!Q that have lower RG values have a higher potential to conserve its angular momentum throughout the lane and into the pins. This results in less deflection, better carry, and higher scores.
Getting into something that's a tad more observable to the naked eye, the entry angle into the pocket that the Son!Q creates really wasn't that steep. Especially when compared to something like a Hy-Road Pearl that's at the other end of the spectrum when discussing RG values. Balls like the Hy-Road Pearl, at least for me and the way I roll it, really magnify both wet and dry circumstances which is probably why they only time I use the ball is when there is at least 2000-4000 surface on it. With the Son!Q, I noticed less wrapped 10-pin leaves, fewer stone-9's, and much lower flight paths of the pins when the ball makes contact – which was optimal for carry in my many off-pocket hits because the pins are colliding with each other instead of flying above one another. On the rare occasion I left a stone-9, there was always a messenger there to greet it.
Launch Speed: 18mph
Tilt: 6°
Rotation: 45°
PAP: 5" straight over
Layout Used for Test: 5 x 6 x 4 (80° x 5 x 60°)
Surface Used for Each Ball: 1500-grit Polished
Oil Pattern Used for Test: Beaten Path, 41', 4.04:1, 24.25 mL
Launch Speed: 18mph
Tilt: 6°
Rotation: 45°
PAP: 5" straight over
Layout Used for Test: 5 x 6 x 4 (80° x 5 x 60°)
Surface Used for Each Ball: 1500-grit Polished
Oil Pattern Used for Test: Beaten Path, 41', 4.04:1, 24.25 mL
For this test, I tossed 30 shots with each ball on a fresh Beaten Path pattern and took excerpts from each transition you can see below in the SPECTO results. Even just a 0.010 difference in the low RG versus the Marvel Pearl was enough to make the Son!Q breakpoint distance a couple feet sooner during my initial warm-up when getting lined up. But for this test, I wanted to show the best line to the pocket for both balls on the Beaten Path pattern by Kegel. Early on (fig.1), the Son!Q's lay-down had to be about 3 boards inside of the Marvel Pearl. From slightly inside, the breakpoint distance was 1-2 feet later for the Son!Q, but it was also crossing more boards overall given the same speed and hand position I was using.
As the lane started to transition (after about 12 shots) I moved the standard 2:1 and found no shortage of movement or carry with either ball. The Son!Q laydown remained just inside of the Marvel Pearl with the breakpoints inching closer to one another downlane (fig. 2). The R2S cover on the Son!Q was able to generate slightly more entry angle into the pocket due to its cleaner nature when compared to the R2X featured on the Marvel Pearl.
After another 12 shots or so I moved another 2 left but kept my eyes the same. At this point, the breakpoint distance for both balls were well-nigh similar and the breakpoint boards were pretty close as well (fig. 3).
The differences in the two balls, for me, shined through on the fresh. When the lane started to really break down, the spread between the two got closer with the additional friction that was happening in the fronts. If you already have a Marvel Pearl but are considering picking up a Son!Q, I would recommend another one of your favorite layouts or a simple surface change just to give yourself a little more diversity in your bag - unless a 3-5 board shift inside and a slightly more angular downlane transition is what you are looking for given equal layouts/surfaces. To date, the original Marvel Pearl @ 3000-grit Abralon was my favorite "on the fresh" ball. Now that the Son!Q has made its way into my hands, I will keep it at the original 1500-grit polished surface and use it to fill that transition gap I've been combating for such a long time and reintroduce my Marvel Pearl back to 3000-grit.
"Should I drill this ball pin up to give me some extra length, or pin down to give me an earlier roll?" A vast majority of bowlers today generally make this their primary decision when drilling a new bowling ball. If you've ever been in the pro shop business, you'll hear it all the time.
With so many changes to bowling ball technology over the last 30+ years, what do those changes in layouts really do to ball reaction?
Bowling ball technology has evolved over time making some of our older theories not quite as relevant to today's game. In order to understand what has changed, let's take a step back in time and look at bowling ball technology in the early years of bowling.
Early day bowling balls did not have heavy dynamic shapes to create large flare patterns. Take a look at Figure 1. The picture on the left is an example of what the inside of a majority of bowling balls looked like 30+ years ago. They consisted of a small slug at the top of the ball which the fingers and thumb would be drilled over to offset the weight lost from drilling. Since this was the primary shape causing imbalance, static weights such as finger and thumb weight were much more relevant to ball reaction.
When drilling a ball pin up, it would generally have more finger weight. This caused the ball to get down the lane a bit further. When you drilled a ball pin down, it would generally have more thumb weight. This caused the ball to react a bit sooner. The static weights were much more influential because there was nothing else inside the ball for gravity to influence.
Fast forward to today's game. Take a look at Figure 1 again. The picture on the right shows the inside of a modern day bowling ball. We now have large, dense, and dynamic shapes that dominate ball reaction. We can now create vastly different reactions using different drilling layouts. The laws of physics cannot be broken. Our main concern with the powerful cores of today's game is the radius of gyration (RG) and differential (Diff). These two work together with other variables to create 3 distinct phases of ball motion as the ball travels down the lane. While there are other variables influencing these phases of ball motion, we are going to hold them constant for the time being and focus on this piece of the puzzle.
Before we understand what the reaction differences between pin up and pin down layouts are, we need to know what is actually changing in the layout that causes the pin to be above the fingers compared to below the fingers. Take a look at Figure 2. It may look like a lot to take in at first, but it's a great illustration of the difference between pin up and pin down. We can have two different balls with an identical Pin-to-PAP distance and MB-to-PAP distance, but one has the pin above the fingers the other has the pin below. The cause of the change is the final measurement in Storm's Pin Buffer Layout System, the pin buffer. Shorter pin buffers are going to raise the pin because they have to be closer to the VAL. This is seen in the ball on the left in Figure 2. Longer pin buffers are going to lower the pin because they have to be further from the VAL. This is shown by the ball on the right in Figure 2. The only difference between these two balls is the pin buffer. The ball on the left has a 2" pin buffer, while the ball on the right has a 4 1/2" pin buffer. You can see that the pin is forced further down the farther away it gets from the VAL and further up when it is closer to the VAL. Now that we understand what is causing the difference in the layout, let's take a look at some of the key differences in dynamics that result from putting the pin above the fingers compared to below.
When drilling a bowling ball in today's game, it is important to note where the mass is being taken out of the core. Every hole you introduce to the ball is going to alter the shape of the core. This means the RG and differential are both going to change from the undrilled number. Refresh your mind by looking at Figure 3. As we know, the pin is the designation for the x-axis on the surface of the ball. It is the very top of the core. Approximately 6 3/4" away from the x-axis is the y-axis. This is 1/4 of the ball and gets us directly into the side of the core. Total differential is measured as the difference between the x-axis and the y-axis. Essentially it is a measure of the difference between the height and width of the core. The larger the difference, the higher the total differential. More differential means that there is the possibility for more imbalance and flare if the core is positioned appropriately from the PAP. Getting back to the topic of this article, let's take a look at how we change these core dynamics with pin up and pin down layouts.
Take a look at the example that we have shown in Figure 4. It's a basic example, but you'll notice the pin is above the fingers. This is going to result in the holes being drilled more to the side of the core. This means that more mass is going to be taken out of the side of the weight block than the top. This is essentially making the weight block thinner than it was originally. The larger the hole, the more influence it is going to have. You'll notice on most pin up layouts, the thumb hole ends up being close to 6 3/4" away from the x-axis. As you can see, this increases the difference from the x-axis to the y-axis. This raises the total differential and keeps the RG lower than it would be if the holes were in the top of the weight block. We know a lower RG ball is going to transition faster because it is less resistant to changing direction. Think of an ice skater with their arms in. They spin extremely fast because a majority of the mass is located towards the center. This is going to result in the ball revving up faster and flaring more. Overall, this will make the ball stronger and transition faster off the spot.
Take a look at the example that we have shown in Figure 5. A pin down layout is going to result in the holes being drilled more on the top of the core. This means more mass is going to be taken out of the top of the weight block than the side. This is essentially making the weight block shorter than it was originally. You can see how you are now moving the thumb hole away from the y-axis and drilling the fingers nearly on top of the x-axis. As you can see this decreases the difference from the x-axis to the y-axis. This lowers the differential and raises the RG. We know a higher RG ball is going to transition slower because it is more resistant to changing direction. Think back to the ice skater. If they put their arms out, more mass is away from their center. This makes them slow down and requires more energy to be added in order for them to spin at the same rate as they did with their arms in. This is going to result in the ball revving up slower and flaring less. Overall, this will make the ball weaker and transition slower off the spot.
The days of a pin up ball going farther down the lane and a pin down ball starting sooner are gone if we hold the other variables constant. The changes in bowling ball technology over the years have significantly altered how drilling the bowling ball will influence ball reaction. These large dynamic shapes now dominate ball reaction and overpower static weights. Modeling these two different layouts on our engineering software, we were able to change the differential a significant amount. Prior to drilling, a 15lb Velocity Core has a differential of 0.051. When we modeled the pin up layout, the differential went up to approximately 0.057. When we modeled the pin down layout, the differential went down to approximately 0.035. As you can see, where the mass is taken out of the weight block and how large the holes are makes a tremendous difference on the specs of the core. The main idea of this article is to get you thinking about the cause and effect of drilling a ball in today's game. Every hole you introduce to a ball is going to alter the shape. Are you altering the shape in a way that matches up to how you throw the ball or what you bowl on? Again, we know that there are many more pieces to this puzzle. All we can do is take a look at each of the pieces one at a time to fit them all together to see the entire picture.
by Alex Hoskins
There are many decisions that need to be made after purchasing your newest bowling ball. All of them are pieces of a puzzle that fit together properly to create good ball motion. The Pin-to-PAP distance is going to be the first and one of the most important decisions that should be made regarding the layout. Of the changes you can make to a layout, Pin-to-PAP distance is going to have the greatest effect. If you are starting to build a new arsenal, it is best to take a look at some of your current equipment to see what types of Pin-to-PAP distances you have been utilizing. You may notice you prefer certain distances over others. You might find that all of your equipment utilizes a similar distance. Does that distance match up well to your ball speed/rev rate or the conditions you are bowling on?
Pin-to-PAP distance might happen to be the piece of the puzzle that was missing for you.
After reading this article, you may begin to understand why you struggle on certain conditions. The goal of this article is to open your eyes to experimenting with different Pin-to-PAP distances to create different shapes. Let's take a look at some background information on what the Pin-to-PAP distance is and how it affects ball reaction.
The Pin-to-PAP distance (appropriately enough) is the distance from your positive axis point to the pin. It is going to control how much of the core's flare potential you utilize in the bowling ball. It is controlling how the core is oriented at the moment of release. The Pin-to-PAP distance can range anywhere from 0 to 6 ¾". You might notice that this is approximately 1/4 of the bowling ball. We have turned the coverstock and core translucent in the above figures to show you the orientation of the weight block with different Pin-to-PAP distances. It's important to note that these do not take into consideration axis rotation or axis tilt. They are simply rolling forward with 0 degrees of both axis rotation and axis tilt. Figure 1.1 shows the position of the core at release with a 0" Pin-to-PAP distance. We've put a green dot on the weight block to aid in visualizing the rotation since there is minimal movement. This illustrates how stable the weight block is upon release and why it doesn't create a significant amount of track flare. It is rotating around the lowest RG axis. Skip over to Figure 1.3. Once again the weight block is in an extremely stable position. It is standing completely up rotating around the highest RG axis. Figure 1.2 illustrates the rotation of the weight block exactly halfway between these two points at 3 ⅜". The weight block will be in the most unstable position because it is sitting at a 45-degree angle inside the ball at the release point. This is going to result in the highest amount of track flare that particular core can produce. Different cores are going to produce different amounts of flare depending on the amount of total differential in the shape of the weight block inside of the core. Simple shapes can produce as little as 1" of flare. More complex shapes can produce upwards of 6" of total flare on the bowling ball. Now that we know the flare potential of the bowling ball can be manipulated using different Pin-to-PAP distances, we need to see what happens on both sides of the RG curve to understand why a ball can flare the exact same amount, but give us two completely different shapes down the lane.
Figure 2 shows the general position of the core with a strong Pin-to-PAP distance. You can see that a Pin-to-PAP distance of 3 ⅜" utilizes 100% of the core's flare potential because it is sitting in the most unstable position at the point of release. This is going to cause the core to wobble more than any other position which produces the most track flare. Stronger Pin-to-PAP distances are going to give you a strong predictable motion that you can count on in the midlane. This can be good in many different situations. One that comes to my mind is when the lanes are transitioning and you need something to blend out the pattern. Depending on the lane surface and volume of the oil pattern, you can even get away with these stronger Pin-to-PAP distances on some shorter patterns because it revs up strong in the midlane and blends out the end of the pattern. If we move up the curve, we increase the distance from 3 ⅜" towards 6 ¾" we utilize the higher RG side of the curve. As we get closer and closer to 6 ¾", the flare potential in the bowling ball is lowered because we are putting the core in a more stable position. This results in the ball hooking less and later down the lane. This happens because we are standing the core up in a more stable position about the higher RG axis. The higher the RG, the more resistant the ball will be to changing direction as it travels down the lane. Using longer Pin-to-PAP distances is going to raise the RG and promote a slower transition with a cleaner shape through the front part of the lane. You will see more change in direction down lane with longer Pin-to-PAP distances.
Figure 3 shows the general position of the core with longer Pin-to-PAP distances. In general, longer Pin-to-PAP distances are good to use on the burn when you need the extra tumble through the front part of the lane. The ball is going to want to conserve energy much longer and transition slower. As soon as the bowler releases the ball, the energy the bowler imparts on the ball will begin to be lost. Controlling how quickly the energy is lost is crucial to creating good ball motion. There are more variables than just the Pin-to-PAP distance that influence the rate that energy is lost, but for this article's purpose we are simply looking at this one piece of the puzzle. Using too strong of a Pin-to-PAP distance when the pattern is extremely dry will result in the ball losing too much energy too early on the lane. It is going to be very difficult for the ball to get through the pins properly when it has used up a majority of its energy in the front part of the lane. We only have 15lbs of ball to knock down 34lbs of pins. We need the ball to be in the proper phase of ball motion at the correct entry angle to win the battle. To accomplish this, you'll want to make sure you are using longer Pin-to-PAP distances when the lanes are drier to promote a cleaner look through the front with more energy down lane. This will allow the ball still have enough energy to make it around the corner and get through the pins properly. Keep in mind there are always exceptions in our game, but this gives a good generalization to get your mind headed the right direction.
Figure 4 shows the general position of the core with shorter Pin-to-PAP distances. The more we begin to decrease the distance from 3 ⅜" towards 0" we utilize the lower RG side of the curve. As we get closer and closer to 0", the flare potential in the bowling ball is lowered because we are putting the core in a more stable position. This will result in the ball hooking less and earlier on the lane. This happens because we are lying the core down in a more stable position about the lower RG axis. The lower the RG, the less resistant the ball will be to changing direction as it travels down the lane. Using shorter Pin-to-PAP distances is going to promote a faster and smoother transition through the front part of the lane. You will see a much earlier roll with not much direction change down the lane if you utilize shorter Pin-to-PAP distances.
In general, this would be good to use on either the fresh, or a very short pattern where you are looking for control off the end of the pattern. The ball is going to get into a roll extremely early because the core is laying in such a stable position around the lowest RG axis. This means that it will use a lot of its energy early and smooth out the reaction down lane. This can be great when the lanes are really flat and you are looking to stay out of trouble. You will get a smooth predictable reaction out of shorter Pin-to-PAP distances. Of course, it could be a bit of a challenge to get them to go through the pins properly because so much of the energy is used in the front part of the lane. Remember, we have a 15lb ball against 34lbs of pins.
Luckily modern day bowling balls cause lane patterns to transition extremely fast.
The bowler should be able to move from these shorter Pin-to-PAP layouts to other layouts that will give them more shape down lane. Shorter Pin-to-PAP distance layouts definitely aren't what you want to have on every ball, but they can save you from the dreaded 150 game on the fresh or when the pattern is extremely difficult. That could be the difference between winning and losing. It's not always the ball that you throw in the finals that got you the win. Sometimes the unsung hero is the ball that keeps you out of trouble when the lanes are tough. A good arsenal is always going to have at least one shorter Pin-to-PAP distance ball for control.
One final topic that must be addressed when discussing Pin-to-PAP distance is the different effects it has on a symmetrical ball verses an asymmetrical ball. Figure 5 shows the difference between a symmetrical shape and an asymmetrical shape. Since an asymmetrical ball has the presence of a preferred spin axis (PSA) there can be significant differences when using longer Pin-to-PAP distances. These differences depend on the location of the PSA. If the ball driller puts the PSA in a weak position, longer Pin-to-PAP distances will react similar to a symmetrical ball. If the PSA is placed in a strong position, the ball will actually flare more with longer Pin-to-PAP distances than they will on a symmetrical ball. This is just another example of how much more versatile some of those asymmetrical shapes are. They can be fine-tuned further than a symmetrical ball to get a closer match to what you are looking for.
Concluding this article, we can see that the Pin-to-PAP distance is a powerful tool in creating proper ball motion. It controls how much flare and what side of the RG curve we use. A problem many bowlers have when they run into issues with carry is their ball either still hooking or being completely rolled out at the pins. There is a small window in there where the ball is in a strong roll. A ball is always going to transfer more energy if it is rolling through the pins. We are bound by the laws of physics in our world. We have 34lbs of pins is standing in the way of a 15lb bowling ball. The pins are always going to win unless we get the ball into the roll phase at the correct time and at the proper entry angle. Pin-to-PAP distance is going to help you control how much energy your ball has and where it begins to use it so you can begin to create the proper shape and entry angle. Always be sure to have a few different Pin-to-PAP distances in your arsenal to be sure that you can create the right amount of flare for anything you are bowling on. As previously stated, there are many more variables that influence ball motion. This article looked solely at Pin-to-PAP distance and held other variables constant. This is just one piece of the puzzle to creating good ball motion. Future articles will cover other pieces of the puzzle to help you understand the entire picture.
A balance hole is an extra hole in the bowling ball that is not used for gripping purposes. Balance holes are primarily used to make the ball static weight legal to the current USBC Equipment Specifications and Certifications Manual if they are outside the legal limit after drilling. Once a bowling ball has been drilled, there are still options to fine-tune the reaction for the bowler. This article is going to look at how balance holes can be used to alter the reaction of a bowling ball.
Balance holes can influence ball reaction depending on the size and the location of the hole. Before reading this article, take a look at your current equipment. Do any of your bowling balls currently utilize a balance hole? If so, was there any thought put into the location of it, or was it simply to make the ball static weight legal? You may notice that you really like a ball with a certain location and size of balance hole, but it might not be your favorite on a different ball. Why is this? Let's examine.
Traditionally, balance holes were presented in very simple terms. Historically, the higher the balance hole is in relation to the midline, the more it decreases the flare potential of the bowling ball. The lower the balance hole is in relation to the midline, the more it increases the flare potential of the bowling ball. Figure 1 illustrates this. While this is mostly true, there can definitely be some exceptions. Not all balance holes in the same location are going to have the same effect on the ball. There are other variables that are going to influence how they alter the bowling ball's performance.
The term "RG" refers to the radius of gyration - a very important bowling term to become familiar with. This basically tells you how much of the mass is located towards the center of the ball.
Low RG's means more of the mass is centrally located. Higher RG's mean that more of the mass is located away from the center. Lower RG balls are going to require less energy to change direction. They will transition faster and roll earlier. Higher RG balls require more energy to change direction. They will transition slower and roll later.
Every ball is going to have both a low RG and high RG axis. Take a look at Figure 2. It's important to note that the pin is the surface designation for the low RG x-axis of the bowling ball. In general, 6 3/4" from the pin is going to be the high RG y-axis of the bowling ball. The distance from the x-axis to the balance hole is going to be crucial in determining how much and what kind of effect that the balance hole has on the reaction of the bowling ball. Shorter distances (3" or less) to the x-axis are going to decrease reaction. Longer distances (4" or more) to the x-axis are going to increase reaction. Distances somewhere in the middle are going to have little to no effect. Why does this occur? Let's take a look.
Every hole that you introduce to a bowling ball is going to raise the RG of the ball in that particular location of the hole itself. We know that the pin designates the low RG axis on the entire ball. Figure 3 represents a 15lb Torrent. Looking at the numbers, a Torrent in this weight has a low RG of 2.56 and differential of 0.044. This means at the location of the pin, the RG of the bowling ball is going to be 2.56. If we go approximately 6 3/4" away from the x-axis, we will find the y-axis. The y-axis is the high RG axis of the bowling ball. This is essentially a 90° angle from the top to the side of the core. The difference between these two axes represent the total differential of the ball. Using some simple math, we can calculate what the high RG axis of an undrilled 15lb Torrent is. 2.56 (Low RG) + 0.044 (Differential) = 2.604 (High RG). It is important to note that the RG of the ball is going to change as we move across the surface of the ball. Somewhere in between 0 and 6 3/4", the RG will be somewhere between 2.56 and 2.604. The shape of the core primarily influences this. Now that we know the RG's of the Torrent, we can take a look at how balance holes are going to influence them.
Let's start with hole placements with shorter distances from the x-axis. Imagine putting an extra hole directly through the pin as an extreme example. We know that introducing a hole into the ball is going to raise the RG of the ball in that particular spot. The x-axis is the lowest RG spot on the entire ball. If we add a hole to it, we are raising the RG of the lowest RG spot on the ball. This makes the lowest RG spot on the ball higher and closer to the high RG axis. This is lowering the total differential between the two, which makes the ball weaker and respond slower as it transitions down the lane. Think about where the mass is being taken out of the core. The pin is designating the top of the core. If we drill a hole directly through the pin, we are taking more mass out of the top of the core. This essentially makes the core shorter, which lowers the total differential and raises the overall RG.
Now let's take a look at hole placements with longer distances from the x-axis. Imagine putting an extra hole 6 3/4" away from the x-axis. As always, when introducing a hole into the ball, that hole is going to raise the RG of the ball in that particular spot. Approximately 6 3/4" away from the x-axis is the high RG axis. If we put a hole on the high RG axis, we are raising the RG of the already high RG axis of the ball making it even higher. What is this going to do to the overall differential? The low RG axis remains unchanged, but now the high RG axis is even higher. The total differential has increased and the RG has remained lower. Imagine where the mass is being taken out of the core with the hole 6 3/4" from the pin. All of the mass will be removed from the side of the core. This is going to make it skinnier than it was before compared to its height. This will increase the total differential and keep the overall the RG lower.
Finally, let's take a look at medium distances. If we put an extra hole at 3 3/8"away from the X-axis, we are precisely between both the low RG axis and high RG axis. This is going to have little effect because we are taking mass out at a 45° angle relative to each axis. We are taking mass out of the top and the side which cancels out the effect. If we get farther than the 3 3/8" distance, we remove more mass from the side. If we get closer than the 3 3/8" distance, we remove more mass from the top. Each of these effects have been outlined above and should make sense.
Sizes are pretty self-explanatory. As you can imagine, the larger and deeper the hole, the more effect the hole will have on the reaction of the ball. This is because we are removing more mass out of the core. This means there are a lot of options when it comes to size and depth. I always suggest starting with a smaller hole because you can always increase the size based on what you see from the initial ball reaction.
The final variable to look at is the position of the balance hole on the arc. Let's imagine that we put an extra hole in the ball 5" from the pin. There are many different positions on the ball that are 5". Looking at the Figure 4, we can place a balance hole anywhere on this arc and it will remain 5" from the pin. The further out we put the hole towards the VAL, the more we are going to smooth out and slow down the reaction. This happens because the holes are further apart. The closer we get the hole towards the thumb, the faster this ball is going to transition. This happens because the holes are closer together creating a larger intermediate differential after drilling. It is important to note that you always need to make sure that tracking issues won't occur when determining where to place the balance hole. You will always want to throw the ball first and make sure you aren't placing the balance hole near any track flare. Keep in mind, if you are using a flare increasing hole (4" or more), the ball is going to flare more after the hole is drilled. You will need to put the hole further away from the flare rings.
Looking at balance holes like this makes it easier because it gives you consistency from ball to ball. The mass is being taken out of the same spot on the weight block to create a more consistent reaction regardless of the differences in layout. In Figure 5, the ball on the left is drilled 3 x 4 x 1 and the ball on the right is drilled 6 x 4 x 3. If both balls were to have a balance hole located on the PAP, the balance holes are not going to have the same effect on each of the balls. It's going to increase the total differential and lower the RG on the 6 x 4 x 3 ball because the balance hole is 6" from the pin. On the 3 x 4 x 1 ball, the balance hole is going to have less of an effect because it is drilled in the neutral zone of 3-4" from the pin. Keep in mind, all of this information is relative to all of the other pieces of the puzzle. Remember that Pin-to-PAP distance is going to be another variable influencing the reaction. Clearly a ball with a 6" pin-to-PAP distance is going to be cleaner through the front part of the lane and flare less. The location of the hole is one of the secondary factors that goes into ball reaction.
The last thing we cannot ignore is the effect of hole placement on a symmetrical versus an asymmetrical core. Take a look at Figure 6. Remember that an asymmetrical ball can be fine-tuned even further because of the presence of the PSA, or the preferred spin axis. The closer the balance hole is drilled to the PSA, the higher the intermediate differential is going to become. The ball is going to transition faster because it has a higher intermediate split. The further the balance hole is drilled from the PSA, the more intermediate differential you are drilling out of the ball. Essentially, you are drilling out some of the asymmetry which makes it transition slower as a symmetrical ball would. All the other principals aforementioned are the same regarding balance hole distance from the x-axis.
Essentially, if we put a 1 1/4" hole 6 3/4" away from the pin and drill it 3 1/2" deep, we are going to significantly increase the total differential and lower the RG of the ball. This is going to result in it transitioning much faster and hooking more front to back and right to left overall. If we put a 1 1/4" hole through the pin drilled 3 1/2" deep, we are going to significantly decrease the total differential and raise the RG of the ball. This is going to result in the ball transitioning much slower and hooking much less front to back and right to left. If we decrease the size or the depth of these holes, we will reduce the impact that they had in their respective locations.
In summary, you can really see how much of an effect can be created using different balance hole locations and sizes. Hopefully now, you have a better understanding of how balance holes further from the x-axis increase flare potential and balance holes closer to the x-axis decrease flare potential. Keep in mind that there are many pieces to the puzzle that is laying out a bowling ball. Some are more influential than others. This article strictly looks at the effects of balance holes and keeps all other variables constant. Learning more about how these variables work together to create good ball reaction is crucial to understanding what your ball is doing as it transitions down the lane. Knowledge is power - put them all together and you've got some serious power.
Always remember: not all balance holes are created equal!
There are many variables that can affect the way your ball rolls. Some are related to the way you release it and your unique delivery. Other variables can be credited to that evil lane man and how he conditions the lane. Then there are factors that are above and beyond anyone's control, and, no matter how hard you try, you cannot change them. We are going to discuss the subtle distinctions in how you roll the ball that play a bigger role than you might think. Understanding these characteristics will help you in choosing your next ball and, furthermore, help your pro shop operator decide a layout for your brand new toy.
Did you know that your ball actually decelerates as it travels down the lane?
The chemical composition in conjunction with the surface preparation of the coverstock matters greatly. A solid coverstock with a low grit surface texture will lose speed at a higher rate than a polished, pearlized coverstock. Friction reduces ball speed, so this actuality is highly linear with that of wood lanes or lanes that have not been oiled in a long time. In the published Ball Motion Study conducted by the United States Bowling Congress, the ideal bowling ball speed is about 17 miles per hour measured at impact with the pins and about 20-21 miles per hour when the ball is released onto the lanes. Bowlers with high ball speeds and without the revs to match can be considered "speed dominant." They will typically favor more aggressive surfaces and layouts to help their ball pick up sooner on the lane. "Rev dominant" players with slower ball speeds typically like less aggressive balls, layouts, and surfaces to help prevent their ball from overreacting.
Rev rate is a calculation of the amount of revolutions a bowler imparts on a ball. The common unit used is revolutions per minute, or RPM. Over the years, bowlers have generalized the RPM gamut into three categories: stroker, tweener, and cranker. Understanding your rev rate (and its relationship with your speed, axis tilt/rotation) is important because it helps to categorize your specific needs as a bowler. Knowing what type of ball to buy, what techniques need to be applied, or the type of wrist device needed all depend heavily on your rev rate.
Axis tilt is the vertical angle at which the ball rotates. Commonly known as spin, axis tilt is determined by the position of the thumb during the release. If the hand turns too early, the thumb exits on top of the ball. Bowlers with a high degree of axis tilt will be able to see the top of their hand during the release and follow through. The resultant path of a ball with a higher degree of axis tilt is extended and the amount of backend potential is reduced. Oily lanes become quite difficult when the core is rotating in a vertical fashion, but is actually favored on drier lanes. Being able to have the thumb exit at the bottom of the forward swing minimizes axis tilt. The lower the axis tilts, the sooner the ball will enter its roll phase before making impact with the pins.
Axis rotation is the horizontal measure of the angle of the ball's revolutions, and much like axis tilt, it is also determined by the bowler's release. Axis rotation is commonly known today as side roll. When the ball has no axis rotation, the fingers exited directly underneath the ball at the 6 o'clock position. End-over-end roll (0° of axis rotation) removes all hook potential from the ball regardless of the amount of revolutions, speed, or lane conditions. High amounts of axis rotation (90° of rotation) will cause the ball to skid further, but unlike axis tilt, will cause an intense hook angle at the breakpoint.
Players with high amounts of axis rotation will favor drier lanes, and lower amounts of axis rotation usually like more oil. Higher amounts of friction will cause the ball to lose axis rotation at higher rates. Initial axis rotation, ball speed, axis tilt, and lane friction all dictate when side revolutions become end-over-end revolutions. Generally speaking, balls skid, then hook, then roll. Less rotation will shorten the skid phase and get the ball into the hook phase earlier, while maximum rotation will extend the skid phase of the ball and increase its hook potential down lane. Manipulating your axis rotation is a valuable tool because it will change the ball's reaction while still allowing you to stay in the same part of the lane and use the same break point. Ideally, you would like to limit lateral moves on the lane because it forces you to make multiple adjustments. And often, particularly on challenging conditions, the zone you're going to have to play and the break point are pretty defined.
Through practice, you can alter or enhance your ball speed, rev rate, axis tilt, and axis rotation. The best bowlers in the world have the ability to manipulate any and/or all of these at a moment's notice. Technology of the sport today only enhances the subtleties of your game. Rubber balls and wooden surfaces did not place an emphasis on shot making versatility. Ball technology and oil patterns of the modern era force quick-changing conditions and different parts of the lane to be utilized that were not in play thirty years ago. Knowing your roll is more important now than ever before.


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Research studies have shown that aspirin could help in preventing heart attacks. However, there are risks associated with taking aspirin regularly, such as an increased chance of internal bleeding. People with a previous history of heart attack, unstable angina, and other medical conditions should take aspirin. Younger people or those with no heart disease risk factors should not take it.
Does Aspirin Prevent Heart Attacks?In the early 1990s, strong research showed that aspirin could help in treating heart attacks. In fact, this heart disease "wonder drug" is now given to all people who arrive at the emergency department with a suspected heart attack, because aspirin acts to thin the blood and reduce the size of a blood clot during a heart attack.
But what about taking aspirin to help prevent a heart attack? There are certain groups of people for whom this practice makes sense; however, it is not appropriate for everyone. For example, younger people or those with no heart disease risk factors should not take aspirin. This is because the risks associated with taking aspirin outweigh the benefits for people in these groups.
Talk with your doctor before taking aspirin for heart attack prevention. Your healthcare provider will weigh the possible benefits against the risks in your specific situation. Before your healthcare provider recommends aspirin for heart attack prevention, he or she will consider a number of factors, including your:
- Age
- Gender
- Current heart disease risk factors
- Personal history of heart disease
- List of current medications.

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RTIwala Trending: It has been reported that a 7.3-magnitude earthquake has shaken the northern border region between Iran and Iraq. The quake was centered near Ezgeleh, an Iranian town about 135 miles northeast of Baghdad. It is given a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 by the United States Geological Survey. As per the latest count, the misfortune has killed at least 207 people and injured about 2,500 in number. Approximately, 70,000 people need emergency shelter after the quake, which is one of the largest this year. Officials said that most of the people died in Iran's western Kermanshah province.
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At least six more were reported to have died in Iraq. People fled into the streets in the capital, Baghdad. Mosques in the capital have been broadcasting prayers through loudspeakers.
Earthquake and its impact
"I was sitting with my kids having dinner and suddenly the building was just dancing in the air", a Baghdad mother-of-three, Majida Ameer. "I thought at first that it was a huge bomb. But then I heard everyone around me screaming: 'Earthquake!'"
Most of the victims were in the town of Sarpol-e Zahab. It lies about 15km (10 miles) from the border. The town's main hospital is severely damaged. It has left it struggling to treat hundreds of wounded. The quake left many buildings shattered in Sarpol-e Zahab. Some villages have suffered power cuts and their telecommunications system has also been disturbed. To add to the chaos, rescue teams have been hampered by landslides.
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On the Iraqi side, the most extensive damage was in the town of Darbandikhan. It lies about 75km (47 miles) east of the city of Sulaimaniyah in the Kurdistan Region. It is the second-largest city in Iraq's Kurdish region. The residents described feeling heavy tremors but said there was no notable building damage. Residents in the oil-rich town of Kirkuk, some 50 miles to the west, exclaimed of a similar pattern of damage. "The quake hit at 21:18 local time (18:18 GMT) about 19 miles (30km) southwest of Halabja, near the northeastern border with Iran", the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. "It occurred at a depth of 33.9 km (21 miles), and tremors were felt in Turkey, Israel and Kuwait."
The earthquake was felt as far as the Mediterranean coast of Israel. It is to be noted that Iran lies across major fault lines and is prone to frequent earthquakes. In 2003, more than 20,000 people were killed in an earthquake. An ancient citadel was destroyed in the southern city of Bam. In 2012, a double earthquake in the north of the state killed 300 people. When Iranians learned of the government's monotonous relief efforts, some started organizing aid groups all by themselves. After that quake, the United States, which does not maintain normal diplomatic relations with Iran, sent several planeloads of aid.
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The Aftermath of the Earthquake
Iranians spent the night digging through debris in a hysterical search for survivors. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, delivered a message of condolence. He urged rescuers to keep searching for survivors. "The officials should hasten in these first hours with all their might and determination to help the injured, especially those trapped under the rubble," he said.


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Kathmandu Valley today is rich with the movie theater around, with the developing movies industry and demands now there are several cinema halls around. The theater is providing different schemes to comfort the audience and attract them to watch a movie. Though watching movie is spending quality times from the busy work schedule. There are many theaters inside valley which shows Bollywood as well as Hollywood releases and we are listing them with the location.
- QFX Cinemas
Phone No.: 01-4442220
Jay Nepal (Naxal)
Kumari Hall (Kamalpokhari)
QFX central (Civilmall, Sundhara)
- Big Cinema
City center, Kathmandu
Phone No.: 01-4011645, 2112233
- Guna Cinema
Phone No.: 01-5200668, 2220100
- Gopi Krisna
Phone number: 01-4812409, 4812393
- Q's cinemas
Rising Mall (Jamal)
Phone No.: 01-4169201, 01-4169202
CTC Mall (sundhara)
Phone No.: 01-4262357
- Fcube Cinemas
KL Tower (Chabahil)
Phone No.: 984-2999655
- Bishawjyoti cinema
Jamal, Kathmandu
Phone: 01-4242837
- Astanarayan pictures
Balaju Bypass, Kathmandu
Phone: 01-4362171
- Barahi movies
Phone: 01-6611214
- Ajima Chalchitra Mandir
Swayambhu, Kathmandu
Phone No.: 01-4354264
- Prithivi Chalchitra Mandir
Boudha, Kathmandu
Phone No.: 01-4490004
- Nischal Chalchitra Bhawan
Thamel, Kathmandu
Phone No.: 01-4420184
- Kantipur Hall Pvt. Ltd.
Swayambhu, Kathmandu
Phone No.: 01-4284233
- Kalanki Chalchitra Mandir
Kalanki, Kathmandu
Phone No.: 01-4277503
- Jyoti Chalchitra Mandir
Laximpat, Kathmandu
Phone No.: 01-4432839
- Ganga Chalchitra Mandir
Balaju, Kathmandu
Phone No.: 01-4350218
- Metro Plaza Complex (Metro, Plaza I, Plaza II)
Kuleshwor, Kathmandu
Phone No.: 01-4285566
- Padma Chalchita Mandir
Sanepa, Lalitpur
Phone No.: 01-5522354
- Puspanjali Chalchitra Mandir
Koteshwor, Kathmandu
Phone No.: 01-6630016


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|First Ever Joint Congress in Africa
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Venue - Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)
NAIROBI, KENYA Oct 24, 2020 - Oct 30, 2020
Welcome to the Joint International Grassland/International Rangeland 2020 Congress self-service system for registration and abstract submission. For more information, please go to the congress website: The Joint XXIV International Grassland and XI Rangeland 2020 Congress.
Joint XXIV IGC and XI IRC congress will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, October 24 – 30, 2020. The theme of the Congress is "Sustainable Use of Grassland and Rangeland Resources for Improved Livelihoods'. The aim of the congress will be to promote the interchange of scientific and technical information on all aspects of grasslands and rangelands: including grassland and rangeland ecology; forage production and utilization; livestock production systems; wildlife, tourism and multi-facets of grassland and rangeland; drought management and climate change in rangelands; pastoralism, social, gender and policy issues and capacity building, extension and governance. We look forward to seeing you in Nairobi in 2020. For more information, click the attached Flyer.
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Apple may have stopped naming operating systems after cats, but Canonical is not about to drop their trademark animal alliteration. Not even when things get tricky and the alphabetical sequence limits their options.
Today, they've announced that the next Ubuntu release — 15.04 — has been codenamed Vivid Ververt. This vivacious little monkey is native to southern Africa, primarily vegetarian, and noted for its distinct coloring. Though primarily gray-beige, the male has a blazing blue scrotum. You can almost hear Dr. Evil remarking that "it really is quite breathtaking."
There's probably no significance, but maybe this is Canonical's clever way of telling us that Ubuntu 15.04 will be their ballsiest release yet. They've got big plans, like unleashing the first Ubuntu smartphones into the wild and developing an OS that's ready to tackle "a new era of convergence in computing."
Ververts are intelligent, show strong family bonds, and they're generally quite friendly — though they can become extremely aggressive when the situation calls for it. They also have distinct alarm calls for different predators and even know to distrust those in the group who "cry wolf." Pretty clever.
There aren't a ton of other options for V, anyways. The vole is too small and timid of a creature to sound like it's up for the Herculean task of tackling multiple form factors and the Internet of Things. Vulture? Maybe, but it conjures images of picking rotten flesh off some unfortunate creature's bones.
Vampire bat? Possibly, but Canonical tends to stick with two word codenames. Plus it's probably best to avoid setting the trolls up for jokes about Ubuntu 15.04 sucking, right?
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Vincenzo Nicosia (Computer Laboratory, University of Cambridge, UK and Laboratory on Complex Systems, Scuola Superiore di Catania, Italy):
Controlling centrality in complex networks
Node and edge centrality have a pivotal importance in the study and characterization of complex networks, and nowadays centrality measures are widely used to identify influential individuals in social groups, to rank Web pages by popularity, and even to determine the impact of scientific research. Many different structural properties have been used to assess the importance of nodes, but in most of the cases the centrality of every single node crucially depends on the entire pattern of connections. Therefore, the usual approach is to compute node centralities once the network structure is assigned. We discuss here a solution to the so-called "inverse centrality problem", which consists into controlling the centrality scores of the nodes by opportunely acting on the structure of a given network. In particular, we focus our attention on spectral centrality measures and we show that there exist particular subsets of nodes, called controlling sets, which can assign any prescribed set of centrality values to all the nodes of a graph, by cooperatively tuning the weights of their out-going links. We found that many large networks from the real world have surprisingly small controlling sets, containing even less than 5-10% of the nodes. Consequently, the rankings obtained by spectral centrality measures should be taken into account with extreme care, since they can be easily manipulated and even distorted by small groups of malicious nodes acting cooperatively.
References: [1] V. Nicosia, R. Criado. M. Romance, G. Russo and V. Latora "Controlling centrality in complex networks" Scientific Reports 2, 218 (2012), doi:10.1038/srep00218 http://www.nature.com/srep/2012/120111/srep00218/full/srep00218.html
Eiko Yoneki (Computer Laboratory, University of Cambridge, UK):
On Joint Diagonalisation for Dynamic Network Analysis
Joint diagonalisation (JD) is a technique used to estimate an average eigenspace of a set of matrices. Whilst it has been used successfully in many areas to track the evolution of systems via their eigenvectors; its application in network analysis is novel. The key focus is the use of JD on matrices of spanning trees of a network. This is especially useful in the case of real-world contact networks in which a single underlying static graph does not exist. The average eigenspace may be used to construct a graph which represents the `average spanning tree' of the network or a representation of the most common propagation paths. We then examine the distribution of deviations from the average and find that this distribution in real-world contact networks is multi-modal; thus indicating several modes in the underlying network. These modes are identified and are found to correspond to particular times. Thus JD may be used to decompose the behaviour, in time, of contact networks and produce average static graphs for each time. This may be viewed as a mixture between a dynamic and static graph approach to contact network analysis.


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"Underworld" is a summery guitar-pop track that maps onto one man's return from a brush with almost losing it all.
As a singer, losing your voice is one of the most terrifying prospects life can hold. Four years ago, Inner Tongue's diagnosis with a vocal cord disorder left his career teetering on the brink. Fast-forward to the present day, and - following specialist treatment - he releases "Underworld", the first track from his forthcoming debut album.
Based in Vienna, Inner Tongue prefers to write under cover of darkness. By contrast, "Underworld" is the only track that has come into being during the daylight hours. There's a sunny lightness that shines through from the fluid guitar-pop that's perhaps a result of this change in process. With lyrics that fervently remind the listener, "we're okay," "Underworld" feels like the embodiment of the relief their writer must have felt at the knowledge he could continue his career.
Following support slots on tour with Ghostpoet and Everything Everything off the back of an acclaimed debut EP, it should be no surprise that "Underworld" is quite so gleaming and polished. We look forward to future singles in the run up to next year's album release.


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Dates for your diaries…. 24 hour opening later on this yearLisa KFlint17 January 2012
24 hour opening for the 2011 exam period will run from Monday 19th March to Saturday 2nd June 2011 inclusive, in the UCL Main and Science Libraries.
Throughout this period Reading Rooms and Self-Issue Machines will open on Mondays and remain open until Saturday evenings.
Easter vacation
Please note, the libraries will be closed for the UCL Easter Closure from 17:00 Wednesday 04 April and re-open on Thursday 12 April.
Full details are now available at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/opening.shtml.


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text: Austin Holland, research seismologist at the Oklahoma Geological Survey, gestures to a chart of Oklahoma earthquakes in June 2014 as he talks about recent earthquake activity at his offices at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. The state had three times as many earthquakes as California last year. Sue Ogrocki/AP hide caption toggle caption Sue Ogrocki/AP National Oklahomans Feel Way More Earthquakes Than Californians; Now They Know Why April 23, 2015 The U.S. Geological Survey issues a report Thursday on quakes linked to oil and gas drilling, but Oklahoma has said that the industry's wastewater disposal is the cause. What's unknown is a solution. Oklahomans Feel Way More Earthquakes Than Californians; Now They Know Why Listen · 3:17 3:17 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/401624166/401655870" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript


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The CSC began as the research component of the Development Studies Program of the Division of Social Sciences (now the College of Social Sciences). During its formative period, the activities of the Center were guided by the following key concepts:
§ A multi-disciplinary approach to research
§ Close linkage with local communities to enable the Center to respond to social issues confronting the region
§ A vision of social science practice relevant to the process of social transformation
On June 26, 1980, the University of the Philippines Board of Regents approved its establishment as the research and extension arm of the Division of Social Sciences. The objectives of the Center later evolved into these concerns:
- To provide a venue for the exercise of the faculty mandate to do research and extension work;
- To contribute to internal faculty development;
- To encourage collaborative and multi-disciplinary research;
- To encourage attention to development issues with special focus on the needs and potentials of Cordillera communities; and
- To promote a continuing dialogue among academics, social science practitioners, government officials and communities.
In its first 10 years, the Center primarily drew financial support from the Ford Foundation through three grants on agroecosystems research. Through these grants, the Center was able to establish a strong link with the Southeast Asian Universities Agroecosystems Network (SUAN). Additional grants were received from the Asia Foundation which supported a project on "Issues on Cordillera Autonomy," from the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) which enabled the Center to initiate a research program on environment and resources, and from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) which supported the research project on Ibaloy customary law.
In the 1990s, the Center embarked on a research program on natural resource management with funds provided by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada. In addition to these big projects, smaller research studies were conducted on economic, political and social institutions of local communities, indigenous knowledge and worldviews, local history, health, women and gender issues.
As can be inferred from this account, the Center focused on development issues in the Cordillera when it was operating as the research and extension arm of the Division of Social Sciences. As to be expected, its research personnel came mostly from the social science faculty. Nevertheless, although the CSC was then propelled largely by social science research, it was also able to accommodate the research interests of faculty from the humanities and natural sciences, with the Center providing assistance in the conduct of researches in these domains.
The move toward greater multi-disciplinary collaboration received an impetus when the CSC began operating as a College Research Center in June 1998, by which time the University of the Philippines College Baguio was no longer a regional unit of UP Diliman but an autonomous college directly under the Office of the President. To mark this significant change, the Center launched the Research Dialogue Series in 1998, and in 1999-2000 it conducted roundtable discussions on the following themes:
- Local history and institutions
- Governance and public policy
- Indigenous knowledge, philosophy and worldviews
- Environment and resources
- Living traditions
- Women and gender studies
In December 2002, the University of the Philippines Baguio became the 7th constituent university of the UP System. An integral component of the blueprint for UP Baguio as constituent university was the transformation of the CSC into the University Research Center. This was formalized in 2004. As University Research Center, the CSC has been given the mandate to realize the vision of developing UP Baguio into the lead institution for research in Northern Luzon. In late 2012, the adopted its current set of research programs, indicating a more conscious effort by the UP Baguio administration to encourage greater participation in research among the faculty of the three colleges of the University.
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Rachel started her career as a writer very young, with her first poems published without her knowing! At school she became known as the Poetess and she still lives up to that name.
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At St Columba C. of E. Primary Academy our PDL curriculum further enhances our Christian ethos and our learning values by giving our children the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to become confident, healthy and independent global citizens with a clear understanding of the importance of well-being, both physically and emotionally.
Our PDL curriculum is embedded throughout our curriculum to give depth to the children's understanding and allow them to experience PDL in a range of contexts. We follow the Hampshire County Council "Supporting Personal Development Learning Guidelines for Schools" . Where necessary discrete lessons are taught, for example, for aspects of Sex and Relationship education.
Through our PDL lessons, both embedded and discrete, our children explore their emotional health and well-being, develop financial awareness, learn about British values and citizenship, bullying (including cyber bullying) and drug, tobacco and alcohol education. We recognise the value of our community in developing the children's knowledge, skills and understanding of PDL and plan opportunities for the children to meet with and question various members of our community e.g from the Fire Service, Local Community Police force, drama and theatre visits, healthy heart workshop and visits and visitors such as a visit from a visually impaired parent with her guide dog.
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Staff at the academy in Compton Crescent are said to have excessive work loads, undue pressure and punitive monitoring, causing low morale and high staff turnover.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin inked a new set of controversial anti-terrorism laws onto the books Thursday. The laws increase the government's surveillance ability, making communications operators keep data for three years and forcing them to hand it over to security services on request.
Human rights groups and Russian businesses have both spoken out against the new laws, arguing they will be an impediment to human rights and harm businesses forced to share and store information. Critics have also argued that the laws will give the government sweeping powers to define mass unrest and enable them to prosecute any opponents.
"This is an absolutely draconian law, even the Soviet Union did not have such an overwhelmingly repressive legislation," Gennady Gudkov, an opposition leader told the Los Angeles Times. "This is 100 percent a step toward an Iron Curtain."


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For your Advent "reflections"--in a contemporary, but very fine way--watch this You Tube video. It's very clever and yet challenging. The title is: "Advent Conspiracy."
Here is the south chapel alcove in its Advent environment. If you click on the photo you'll be able to see a close up of the evergreens in the large vase in front.
Right as you enter chapel you'll find this huge piece hanging from the upper gallery all the way down to the floor. This central back area contains the chapel's water symbol, has doors that open to the front foyer, the cloister walk down to the dining room, and into the adoration chapel. You can see a glimpse of the gathering space right behind the hanging, too. It's a rather large, empty area most of the time, so this part of the Advent environment really stands out and is a lovely addition to the space.
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For many of us in the media industry, competing successfully for young people's time and attention is one of the biggest challenges we face. Never have the rival claims on their time and energy from games, smartphones and traditional and social media been so intense.
It's in all our interests to maximise the amazing opportunities for children growing up in a fully connected world – but we must also take steps to minimise the risks. There is so much that we don't know about how digital media affects young people. Researchers and scientists worldwide are working right now to get to grips with every aspect – from the impact on their behaviours and values, to their mental and physical health, to their physiological development.
There will be no easy answers. And if it's tough for parents, experts and tech leaders to understand the forces at play, it's far tougher for children.
Children may have all the technological know-how at their disposal, but there is no evidence that the emotional development of today's young people is any more advanced than their grandparents'. We know this makes them vulnerable. That is something everyone should be deeply concerned about.
There are many important issues. Is there a right age for children to give consent for their data to be used online? What responsibility should organisations have to make sure their platform is appropriate for the age range that is using it?
Three quarters of 10- to 12-year-olds in the UK have a social media account – but that's not supposed to happen until they're 13. What about terms and conditions? How can we expect children to make sense of these when adults often cannot?
For me such questions serve to underline that it is more important than ever that we step up and act. Instead of thinking about how we might restrict children's activities in the digital world, we need to focus on how we build a world that gives them freedom, that equips them with the skills they need to make the most of that freedom. We need to work together, across international boundaries – just like the media platforms we all use – to find a way to provide them with a world that is fun, playful, clear and above all safe.
The BBC is proud to be part of the taskforce brought together by the Duke of Cambridge and the Royal Foundation spearheading the Stop, Speak, Support campaign – a green cross code for cyberbullying. In addition we are launching a brand new website, designed specifically to help children develop the confidence and resilience they need to thrive in the digital space. It's aimed at nine- to 12-year-olds – those we know are particularly affected by the day-to-day pressures of life online – and it offers them guidance on what they want help with.
It's called Own It, because it's there to help them be the bosses of their online lives. Our goal is to create a single place where children can find everything they need to navigate the internet. And it's all supported by an "engine room" of advisers – doctors and academics who are specialists in this field.
Own It is part of the BBC's biggest investment in children's content for a generation. We're committing an additional £34m to help us reimagine how we serve our youngest audiences in the years ahead. It's an investment in Britain, reflecting British culture and values.
Children's programming helps define our identity as a nation, and while there are many US imports we all enjoy, no one wants our children's culture to be defined by the west coast of America. So we'll always focus on creating programmes and other content for children across the UK, reflecting their own lives and experiences back to them.
We need to do everything we can, right now, to create a media future for children that we can be proud of, so we can all look back in 10 years' time and be sure that we didn't let a generation down.
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#Data rockstars in #Miami! - Business Intelligence Report DeveloperRamon Sanchez Feb 8, 2019 12:24 AM
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A vibrant company culture founded on the pillars of family, gratitude, and service. A portfolio of international brands dedicated to innovation in the personal beauty industry. A diverse team of talented professionals, united in their vision of achievement and growth. Welcome to Alcora.
Built upon the foundation of four brands united in purpose—L'EUDINE Global, MONAT, Project Beauty and B&R Products, Inc.—Alcora is perfectly positioned to lead the beauty and wellness industries in Latin America, North America, and beyond for decades to come. With its headquarters and manufacturing facilities located in the spectacular city of Miami, Alcora boasts an energetic, exciting corporate culture and a family of passionate professionals who thrive on the pursuit of excellence.
The role will be a key partner in helping to build internal reporting processes and business development strategy in a growing company. This position is responsible for coordination and management of applications development, specifically related to Tableau, in conjunction with the design, development, and maintenance of custom applications. Using visualization expertise, this individual will design and implement visual reporting platforms in Tableau and other systems.
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Capitol Hill Buzz: Gov. Walker helping senators raise money
WASHINGTON (AP) — It never hurts presidential candidates to have senators owe them a favor or two. That's why Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a potential GOP presidential contender, is offering to have lunch with a donor to the National Republican Senatorial Committee, the party's fundraising arm for Senate campaigns.
"One winner will travel to Wisconsin for a special lunch and conversation with me and an overnight stay in the Badger State," Walker says in a fundraising email the NRSC is sending Thursday.
To be sure, Walker will have his own massive fundraising needs if he runs for president. But with nominating caucuses and primaries scheduled in many states next year, it's handy to have local congressmen, senators, governors and others feeling a bit indebted.
"Our conservative reforms transformed Wisconsin's economy, creating thousands of new jobs and empowering hardworking taxpayers," Walker claims in the email. It asks for donations of $5 or more, and the NRSC says the winner will be chosen randomly.
Republican sources say the NRSC plans to have other presidential hopefuls raise money through the "grab a bite" campaign.
Some Democratic senators already are sending back campaign donations from their New Jersey colleague Robert Menendez, who was indicted Wednesday on corruption charges. Will they also remove his image from their Senate and campaign sites?
A good test will be the official website of Sen. Charles Schumer of New York, who's in line to become the next Democratic Senate leader. As of midday Thursday, an image on Schumer's home page showed him smiling at a podium with a few senators standing behind him. Menendez is shown beaming over Schumer's right shoulder. Less in-focus are Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada and, blurrier still, Schumer's fellow New York senator, Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand.
It might be fun to "watch this space" and see if Menendez is eventually cropped or airbrushed away, like an old Soviet official falling from favor in the Kremlin.
Menendez's troubles are a boon, at least temporarily, to Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire. She will become her party's senior member on the Small Business Committee.
Menendez started a leadership ripple this week when he agreed to step aside as the senior Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee. Reid announced Thursday that Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland will assume that spot on Foreign Relations.
And Shaheen will move up to replace Cardin as the ranking Democrat on the small business panel.
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