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Almost two years ago, to the day, I wrote a post titled "The Down Side", about the friends that you make as an expat and the sadness of saying good bye, when their expat contract comes to an end. I wrote the, rather lengthy, post about a specific couple, "Caesar" and "Augusta" with whom Superman and I had become very close and travelled all over Japan (including to Sapporo Snow Festival and Brewery, where they helped the Australians make their first snowman, pictured left.) I think we had known each other for little more than a week when we first went away together for a weekend, driving for for three hours either way and, thinking about it now, it could have been a disaster!
This post is titled "The Up Side" because the up side of those kinds of friendships, forged in the fires of working out how to live in a new country without speaking the language, can become lifelong ones. As this post goes to publication, Superman and I are at the airport (or should be any moment) to meet Caesar and Augusta and bring them home for two weeks (and keep them trapped at the Arkham Horror game board for 14days and nights MUWHAHAAHAHAA!) Actually, I'm probably crying at least a little, because I do that at the drop of a soppy hat – maybe they'll be too tired to notice.
The other great thing about their visit is that we will become tourists in Sydney, with them, and I might just be able to come up with some positive posts about things worth going out of your way to do, here. I might, possibly post during their visit, but more likely after.


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I don't know about you but I was never one of these people who was particularly bothered about using eyeshadow sticks on the 'mobile lid'. But these Gosh Forever Eyeshadow Sticks hurled themselves into my life and my mobile lids and I haven't looked back. These sticks of shimmery joy are extremely creamy, extremely pigmented and extremely wearable. And my love for them is extreme.
I picked up the shades 'Light Copper' (which is clearly more of a goldy-bronze shade) and the unimaginatively-named 'Brown' which is so much more than a bog standard brown. Swatched, they look much more shimmery than they translate on the eyes which is good news if you like to keep it subtle. In the photos, I did blend mine out but if you layer it on you can get a much bolder look.
I do find that as the day goes on, these Gosh Forever shadow sticks don't crease too badly at all, but the shimmer does wear off. Just try to avoid touching your eyes when you pop these on.
I like to use these as both eyeshadows and eye liners – the lighter colour gives an intense inner corner highlight, and the darker one is fab smudged into the lower lash line. They can also be used as eyeshadow bases but this is something I'm yet to try.
Good news for the more slack-minded – these have a wind-up mechanism so don't need sharpening. Fine if you plan on using these as eyeshadows but sad if you use them as eyeliners, although a brush could be used. Potentially laborious though.
Gosh Forever Eyeshadow Sticks come in an array of beautiful, wearable colours and I for one, can't wait to get my paws on them
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The Coolector is a men's lifestyle magazine which aims to cover the very latest in design, lifestyle, fashion and other manly interests in a way that doesn't take itself too seriously.
Men invariably have a lot of interests but we're all attracted to stuff that is patently cool and that's all you will find here at The Coolector.
We will curate the latest and greatest products and happenings that will likely pique the curiosity of those who find gentlemanly goods essential viewing.
The brainchild of, failed writer, Leo Davie*, The Coolector aims to be the first port of call for the standard bored male who, whilst actually giving the illusion of work at his desk during his 9-5, is merely just traversing the internet in search of some cool gear and stuff to waste their ill-gotten loot upon.
I'm a pretty friendly chap and I'm open to interaction with my readers (providing they're not douche-bags) so head over to our Contact Us page and drop us a line and should said line be suitably intriguing then I dare say I will get back to you.
Welcome to The Coolector – Hope you enjoy your stay.
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This is Sayed Abdullah Sadaat son of Sayed Osman Sadaat, born on 28 June 1993 at Kabul province. Permanent resident of Nangarhar province currently settled in Kabul, third part of Khair Khana. In December 2014, I was graduated from Kabul Medical University as first term graduates from Public Health and Preventive medicine. I have worked with national/ international organization in different fields before. After completing my studies at Kabul Medical University, I joined OHPM (Organization for Health Promotion and Management) and still working in different positions. In 2013 I became a member of ANPHA then at the end of 2014 I was selected as a coordinator for ANPHA. My biggest achievement in this period was re-registration of ANPHA and receiving a new license for ANPHA for the next three years. Also I was a focal point for Road Safety campaign and successfully launched road safety campaign with the support of colleagues and OAA (Organization of Afghan Alumni).
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Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim players on PC can look forward to a substantially prettier game today. Bethesda has released an update to the optional HD texture pack so it now enhances the game's downloadable content as well as the base game.
Once you've downloaded the HD texture pack, you can expect improved textures for Dawnguard, Hearthfire and Dragonborn add-ons. The download process will be a lengthy one, though. Even if you've already got the texture pack, the update weighs in at about 4.7GB.
Before you embark on this massive download, be sure that your PC can handle the HD textures. You'll likely need a system well above the game's recommended specs. Bethesda says you should have Windows Vista/7, 4GB of ram or more, and a DirectX 9.0c compatible NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 1GB of RAM. Also make sure that you've got the latest drivers for your video card.
This has been a big week for PC Skyrim players. On Tuesday, Bethesda released the Dragonborn add-on for that platform. Dragonborn adds a new island, Solstheim for players to explore. The main storyline and optional side quests will add hours of gameplay to the RPG.
Bethesda says that the texture pack update is part of their "continued effort to support our PC fanbase." Other than the fact that they get DLC slower than Xbox 360 owners, PC owners have it pretty good. They've also got exclusive access to a steady stream of fan-created content thanks to the Creation Kit.


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BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The 2016-17 season came to a close last Wednesday as the SJC Brooklyn Athletic Department hosted its annual Athletic Awards Banquet in The Hill Center gymnasium.
Manager of Athletic Communications Anthony Macapugay served as master of ceremonies for the event that featured over 150 student-athletes, coaches and athletic staff. Director of Athletics and Recreation James Lally opened the event looking back at some of the many accomplishments and accolades over the past season—his first as AD.
Graduating seniors Kristen Candelaria (women's basketball, soccer, cross country) and Julia Dineen (women's swimming) offered touching reflections of their four years as Bears. Candelaria and senior Mitch Brigando (baseball) were also selected as recipients of the Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award.
The 2016-17 team award winners are highlighted below:
Women's Cross Country
Most Valuable Player – Rebeca Ramirez
Coaches Award – Shannon Doherty
Academic Award – Katie Wenzler
Men's Soccer
Most Valuable Player – Michael Ortiz
Coaches Award – Cesar Oviedo
Academic Award – Beka Goduadze
Women's Soccer
Most Valuable Player – Kristen Candelaria
Coaches Award – Christine Emigholz
Academic Award – Rebeca Ramirez
Women's Tennis
Most Valuable Player – Denise Trerotola
Coaches Award – Mary Edward
Academic Award – Katie Wenzler
Women's Volleyball
Most Valuable Player – Samantha Cacace
Coaches Award – Briana Marrazzo
Academic Award – Samantha Rossi
Women's Swimming
Most Valuable Player – Shannon Doherty
Coaches Award – Rebecca Bollmann
Academic Award – Julia Dineen
Men's Swimming
Most Valuable Player – John "Drew" Kingman
Coaches Award – Matthew Ramirez
Academic Award – Matt Smith
Women's Basketball
Most Valuable Player – Victoria Porcasi
Coaches Award – Lauren Quesada
Academic Award – Kristen Candelaria
Men's Basketball
Most Valuable Player – Kavan Meiner
Coaches Award – Joseph Idyahia
Academic Award – Sean Solomons
Men's Volleyball
Most Valuable Player – Thomas Ambrosino
Coaches Award – Angelo Goutzinopoulos
Academic Award – Keyshawn Wright
Men's Tennis
Most Valuable Player – Kevin Caicedo
Coaches Award – Shivam Ghai
Academic Award – Matthew Smith
Most Valuable Player – John Condon
Coaches Award – Matthew Rienzi
Academic Award – Adam Schwartz
Most Valuable Player – Kristin Ferrigno
Coaches Award – Victoria Mahoney
Academic Award – Maria Gentile
Special Awards
Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award – Mitch Brigando & Kristen Candelaria


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It's not like it's difficult to find great craft beer around San Diego. With more than 100 craft breweries and counting, at this point it's probably harder to find macro-brewed swill than a pint made with love in between Oceanside and Otay Mesa.
That doesn't necessarily mean it's all good beer—there are some pretty obvious standouts that are worth traveling for, and Alpine Brewing Company's new location (1347 Tavern Rd.) is definitely one of them.
I'll admit that as a North Parkian, I don't tend to stray too far from my front door for beer. Why drive when I can enjoy what's arguably the best array of breweries, taverns and bars in the entire county only minutes away from my couch? However, Alpine has always been the far-and-away exception to my pretty staunch anti-driving lifestyle.
As the "Home of Pure Hoppiness" (I'm a die-hard Duet fan, personally), it's always been worth the 60-mile round trip for monumentally amazing BBQ and their mind-blowing collection of some of the best IPAs in the country, and now even more so. More tables means less waiting, and if there's anything I hate as much as driving, it's waiting in line.
Alpine's tenfold expansion is just down the road from their original Alpine Boulevard location, even closer to the Highway 8 on-ramp than before. The new bar seats 14 drinkers and the inside seating holds at least 100, but the real gem is the sprawling outdoor patio that's nestled among shady trees to give it that amazingly elusive feeling of ultimate craft beer dorkery meets complete comfort without any BS. Plus, I can personally attest that their new air-conditioning unit is running at full speed, which I'm guessing will be warmly embraced throughout the summer. Expect the same great BBQ as before, although here's hoping their famous poutine will become more than just a Sunday special.
As always, Alpine's robust tap list boasts all the standby favorites like Nelson, Pure Hoppiness, and Willy Vanilly, but now a rotating guest tap list provides even more options (although why you'd drink something other than an Alpine beer at Alpine Beer Company, I'll never know). With four of the 14 guest taps pouring Green Flash, I'd wager at least 30th Street and West Coast to be regularly available.
I'll admit when I first heard about Green Flash's acquisition of Alpine, my immediate reaction was pure selfishness. How dare they try to introduce their beautiful collection of brews to beer enthusiasts other than myself? However, my second reaction was... still selfish. I realized that more output means more Duets, Nelsons and Hoppy Birthdays for me as much as the next craft fanatic. This enormous expansion that's now open seven days a week, plus doubling their output via Green Flash, means that Alpine is only becoming more available to the thirsty masses.
Between the 3,000 yearly barrels (and counting) plus potential nationwide reach via Green Flash's distribution and East Coast location, I'm calling it now: Alpine in cans is next. You heard it here first.
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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- TriQuint Semiconductor (TQNT) stock is popping over Thursday's session after the company reported revenue and earnings which exceeded analysts' estimates.
By midmorning, shares had added 6.9% to $14.19.
After the bell Wednesday, the technology company reported revenue of $177.6 million which beat estimates of $176.1 million according to analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters.
Over the three months to March, the company narrowed its net loss to 6 cents a share from 17 cents a share in the year-ago quarter. Analysts had forecast a net loss of 11 cents a share.
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TheStreet Ratings team rates TRIQUINT SEMICONDUCTOR INC as a Hold with a ratings score of C. TheStreet Ratings Team has this to say about their recommendation:
"We rate TRIQUINT SEMICONDUCTOR INC (TQNT) a HOLD. The primary factors that have impacted our rating are mixed -- some indicating strength, some showing weaknesses, with little evidence to justify the expectation of either a positive or negative performance for this stock relative to most other stocks. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and solid stock price performance. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses including deteriorating net income, disappointing return on equity and feeble growth in the company's earnings per share."
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Do You Need To Detox Or Cleanse?
Nowadays you can hardly turn around without bumping into someone that has either tried a detox or is talking about trying one. So the question is, should you do a detox too? Is it really necessary? The answer is yes and yes. However, the type of detoxification program really depends on you and your circumstances, but I can honestly say that everyone could benefit from the incredible cleansing effects of detoxifying their bodies.
A detox, also known as a cleanse, allows your body to release dangerous toxins that can lead to ill health, and eventually disease while providing the nutrients that your body requires for healing and rebuilding.
Why Everyone Needs To Detox
Everyone on the planet has a certain amount of toxins built up in their system, some far more than others. We know this to be true because studies showed that at the time of birth, infants tested in the United states had an average of more than 200 chemicals in the blood of their umbilical cord. Of the 287 total chemicals found, a result of their mothers' exposure, 180 are known to cause human and animal cancers, 217 are neurotoxins (toxic to the brain and nervous system), and 208 cause birth defects and development issues(1). As an adult, you can imagine how many of these poisons you're currently carrying around and the toll that it's taking on your health.
Experts say that each day every single one of us is exposed to hundreds of different chemicals, and women are exposed at an even higher rate than men due to the number of additional personal care products and cosmetics they use. Creams, lotions, hair color, nail polish, and makeup are riddled with toxins which are readily absorbed into the skin, the largest human organ, and transported into your blood stream. Your slow poisoning is made possible due to lax protection laws. The ingredients used in cosmetic products do not require U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval prior to use and sale. In fact, as crazy as it may be, according to FDA guidelines, cosmetic companies are responsible for their own safety tests, and they're under no obligation to share the results of those tests with the FDA or the public(2). Even when the FDA attempts to step in and protect consumers, they're prohibited from doing so. According to a report in the New York Times, chemical companies have used lobbying to "block serious oversight" ensuring that "none of the chemicals in products we use daily have been tested for safety."(3) Obviously, this is very disturbing and very telling.
So are men safe? Absolutely not. Just as with women, men are exposed to myriad toxins found in foods, water, and even the air they breathe. From endocrine disrupting and cancer causing chemicals used in food and beverage containers(4-7) to immune destroying medications and growth hormones found in the animals that people eat,(8-10) all human beings need to be aware of their toxic load and take action to eliminate as much as possible.
The Effects Of Toxins In The Body
Your body is extremely intelligent and naturally protective so it attempts to constantly expel these chemicals. This is done through sweat, urine, and feces. However, the vast majority of people on the planet do not get enough exercise, drink enough water, and eat enough fiber to excrete adequate amounts of toxins and protect themselves against disease. Because of this, the body then moves to plan B, hiding the toxins away where they can't do as much damage. It's kind of like those times when you haven't discarded or donated unnecessary items for far too long and you're expecting company, so you begin pushing things under furniture and throwing them into closets. No, I don't mean you, I meant the other person reading this post ; ) In any case, your body starts storing these poisonous by-products in your fat cells, which then become larger…and so do you.
The long-term consequences of allowing these chemicals to remain in your tissues is immense and is connected to the following health conditions:
- Behavioral changes
- Birth defects
- Cancer
- Cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, dementia, multiple sclerosis, etc…
- Deformities in newborns
- Infertility
- Low sperm count
- Obesity
- Metabolic dysfunction
- Reduced I.Q.
- Thyroid disease
When You Need To Cleanse?
Here are some signs that you have passed the point of an optional detox:
- You're putting on weight around your midsection, including your belly, sides (love handles) and lower back.
- No matter how little or healthy you eat, you continue to put on extra pounds, particularly in your midsection.
- No matter how much you exercise, you can't seem to shed the extra pounds even when you employ your most tried and true methods that worked in the past.
- You're developing chronic health conditions.
- You suffer from frequent bouts of "brain fog" and just can't seem to focus like you used to.
- You have low energy no matter how much sleep you get.
What Type Of Cleanse or Detox Should You Do?
There are several types of popular detoxification methods, and while some may come in easy-to-use pre-packaged containers, you'll always get the best results if you keep it 100% natural and fresh.
Water detoxification is the most simple, but because you're not getting any nutrients throughout the process, you're at risk of fainting and other health concerns. Because of this, a juice cleanse works perfectly. Remember, though, you should always talk to your physician before you start any type of detox program, especially if you're currently taking medication.
Having said that, if you decide to move forward with a juice cleanse, I highly recommend following a guided program to get the best results and ensure that you're receiving proper nourishment along the way. It will also allow you to plan ahead and purchase all the necessary ingredients in advance, rather than making a trip to the store mid-cleanse and while you may be experiencing a healing crisis.
One book and program that I've used in the past and absolutely love is The Complete Idiot's Guide To Juice Fasting by Steven Prussack and Bo Rinaldi. These guys are fasting gurus and they walk the talk. Their book makes it crazy easy to detox and offers everything from one-day programs to long-term, multi-month cleanses. They also explain how to enter and exit a cleanse, which is immensely important to minimize side effects and prevent you from undoing all of your hard work. What I like best is that you can choose from the array of recipes included in the book and they tell you which section to choose from for each meal, depending on what phase of the detox you're in. Thus, it allows for variety and personal preference without leaving you to figure out how to get the most thorough cleanse possible.
Happy detoxing and please leave me a message below, to tell me about your experience and results.
- "Body Burden: The Pollution in Newborns." Environmental Working Group. July 14, 2005. http://www.ewg.org/research/body-burden-pollution-newborns.
- "FDA Authority Over Cosmetics." U.S. Food and Drug Administration. March 20, 2014. http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/GuidanceRegulation/LawsRegulations/ucm074162.htm.
- Kristof, Nicholas. "Are You a Toxic Waste Disposal Site?" The New York Times. February 13, 2016. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/14/opinion/sunday/are-you-a-toxic-waste-disposal-site.html?ref=international.
- Tarapore, Pheruza, Jun Ying, Bin Ouyang, Barbara Burke, Bruce Bracken, and Shuk-Mei Ho. "Exposure to Bisphenol A Correlates with Early-Onset Prostate Cancer and Promotes Centrosome Amplification and Anchorage-Independent Growth In Vitro." PLoS ONE 9, no. 3 (March 03, 2014). http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0090332.
- Gerona, Roy R., Tracey J. Woodruff, Carrie A. Dickenson, Janet Pan, Jackie M. Schwartz, Saunak Sen, Matthew W. Friesen, Victor Y. Fujimoto, and Patricia A. Hunt. "Bisphenol-A (BPA), BPA Glucuronide, and BPA Sulfate in Midgestation Umbilical Cord Serum in a Northern and Central California Population." Environmental Science & Technology Environ. Sci. Technol. 47, no. 21 (October 7, 2013): 12477-2485. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23941471.
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Pomona v SQM North America
On January 21, 2016, Professor David Faigman submitted an amicus brief regarding City of Pomona v. SQM North America and the improper admission of SQM North America's groundwater expert. See our recent post about the brief.
Our case study of City of Pomona v. SQM North America illustrates peer review as a novel must-have tool for litigation involving expert testimony. Plaintiff City of Pomona's expert Neil Sturchio was excluded from testifying about the source of groundwater contamination. The district court stated that the methods used were not generally accepted, were not retestable, and reached too far in the conclusions reached from the data collected - all violations under Daubert. Our neutral peer reviewers found, post-hoc, that the methods utilized by Sturchio were accepted, tested, and capable of drawing strong conclusions. The Ninth Circuit ultimately reversed the exclusion. JuriLytics peer review would have saved Pomona tens of thousands of dollars in appeals fees had the district court been able to hear from neutral scientists in the field.
Case Facts
The City of Pomona noticed that levels of perchlorate in it's water supply were above the state-mandated limits in 2007. In bearing the costs to remediate the contamination, the city sued SQM North America, whom the city alleged was the main importer of the perchlorate via Champion nitrate fertilizer sourced from the Atacama desert in Chile. The city hired an expert, Dr. Neil Sturchio, to investigate the source of the contamination. Using a methodology known as "stable isotope analysis," he determined that the dominant source of perchlorate was the Atacama desert.
District Court Excludes Sturchio
Before trial, the district court held an evidentiary hearing under Daubert, and excluded Neil Sturchio. The court found several issues with the Expert Report and testimony:
- General Acceptance - "...the procedures used by Dr. Sturchio for isotopic analysis of perchlorate have not been generally accepted by the scientific community. In fact, the Department of Defense's 'Guidance Manual for Forensic Analysis of Perchlorate in Groundwater using Chlorine and Oxygen Isotopic Analysis' states that 'the techniques and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) parameters are still being refined, and there are no USEPA-certified methods for CSIA of organic or inorganic compounds.'"
- Testability - "The Procedures used in this case are further flawed in that they have not been tested by other laboratories and are not subject to retesting given the failure to take dual samples."
- Reference Database - "Dr. Sturchio's database is too limited in order for him to reliably comment on the exclusiveness of the location of the potential source of perchlorate in Pomona's water with an acceptable rate of error."
Ninth Circuit Reverses
Under appeal, the Ninth Circuit reversed. "[B]ecause the district court abused its discretion by not allowing a jury to resolve contested but otherwise admissible expert testimony, we reverse the district court's order of exclusion...and remand for trial." In the opinion, the three main issues the district court found were discussed at length:
- General Acceptance"scientific methods that are subject to 'further testing and refinement' may be generally accepted and sufficiently reliable. There are 'no certainties in science'..."
"The controlling standards published in the Guidance Manual are subject to further evolution. A 'disagreement over, not an absence of, controlling standards' is not a basis to exclude expert testimony. The methods described in the Guidance Manual are the product of 12 peer-reviewed publications on stable isotope analysis of perchlorate. The Guidance Manual is a product of interlaboratory collaboration that began before the initiation of this litigation."
- TestabilityThe question is whether an expert's methodology can be "challenged in some objective sense, or whether it is instead simply a subjective, conclusory approach that cannot reasonably be assessed for reliability..."
"...The district court's conclusion was erroneous for three reasons: (1) other laboratories have tested the methodologies from the Guidance Manual used by Dr. Sturchio; (2) Dr. Sturchio's procedures are subject to retesting by another laboratory; and (3) challenges to the results obtained by using the techniques from the Guidance Manual go to the weight of the evidence and are a question for the fact finder, not the trial court..."
- Reference Database"Dr. Sturchio's analysis [showed] that the 'dominant source of perchlorate in the Pomona groundwater is from Atacama (Chile)' and that the samples contained "minor amounts of perchlorate from other non-Atacama sources including synthetic and/or indigenous natural sources. 'Dr. Aravena's expert report cautioned that "not all the potential perchlorate sources have been characterized.' Dr. Sturchio, however, responded to Dr. Aravena's contention by arguing that Dr. Aravena's opinion was based on disclosures and quotations from old and outdated publications. Dr. Sturchio also explained that when the Pomona study was conducted, synthetic and Atacama sources of perchlorate were well known and well characterized. At most, this battle among experts merely shows that Dr. Sturchio may not know the isotopic composition of every source of perchlorate in the world with a certainty. Under Daubert, however, such a 'certainty' is not required, thus making this an invalid basis to exclude expert testimony."
Peer Review
To understand the scientific issues surrounding this case, JuriLytics commissioned a peer review of Sturchio's Report. The reviewers focused on admissibility questions under Rule 702: (1) Is the testimony is based on sufficient facts or data? (2) Is the testimony the product of reliable principles and methods? (3) Has the expert reliably applied the principles and methods to the facts of the case?
Ultimately, the judge will make the decision of what facts are subject to admissibility considerations. However, our peer review is guided by a simple principle to determine whether the issue is under the gatekeeper's purview: is the issue a general scientific issue, or is it case-specific to this particular situation? As an example of this distinction, in DNA profiling, the question "How much degradation of DNA evidence is acceptable to produce reliable results?" would be a question for the gatekeeper, whereas the question "How degraded was the DNA sample in this case?" is a matter for the fact-finder to weigh.
Our case study utilized a double-blind review process to remove bias from the analysis. We first compiled a suggested list of reviewers based on publication and citation metrics within the field of "stable isotope geochemistry." We removed candidates that we found had co-published with Sturchio or had previously been excluded in court. These suggestions were then forwarded to Dr. Qing-zhu Yin, an associate editor of Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, a top Geochemistry journal. He was not aware of the identity of JuriLytics' client. Dr. Yin then nominated 20 potential reviewers either from JuriLytics' suggested list or through his own knowledge of the field. We then contacted the Reviewers in the order specified by the editor. After detailed conflict evaluation, we found three Reviewers for Dr. Sturchio's report: Dr. Zachary Sharp (Google Scholar), Dr. Howard Spero (Google Scholar), and Dr. Karen Johannesson (Google Scholar)
The comments of the three reviewers are highlighted below. The comments are categorized based on the three criteria that the district court used to exclude Sturchio:
District Court Opinion
"...the procedures used by Dr. Sturchio for isotopic analysis of perchlorate have not been generally accepted by the scientific community. In fact, the Department of Defense's 'Guidance Manual for Forensic Analysis of Perchlorate in Groundwater using Chlorine and Oxygen Isotopic Analysis' states that 'the techniques and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) parameters are still being refined, and there are no USEPA-certified methods for CSIA of organic or inorganic compounds.'"
"...other stable isotope and environmental geoscientists have thoroughly and quantitatively vetted the methods and techniques employed to quantify the stable isotope ratios of perchlorate that are used in the Expert Report. "
"...the specific use of δ37Cl, δ18O, and Δ17O to fingerprint and trace the origin of perchlorate in environmental samples is less common in the scientific literature than the use of these isotopes to trace the origin and movement of water through Earth systems. Many, although not all, of the scientists involved in such investigations have worked with the author of the Expert Report in some capacity, either through direct collaboration, or more commonly, by adopting the protocol outlined in the Expert Report that has been previously gone through extensive peer-review as demonstrated by the numerous publications published by the author of the Expert Report and his colleagues from the USGS and DOE. This indicates to me, in conjunction with the numerous peer reviewed scientific papers published by the author of the Expert Report, that the parameters and techniques employed in the Expert Report are well accepted by the stable isotope geochemical community in general, and geochemists who study the stable chlorine and oxygen isotope ratios of perchlorate, in particular."
"...the Expert Report carefully documents the quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) criteria that were followed during sampling and analysis that are crucial for ensuring high-quality data. The measurement precision of the stable isotope ratio analyses were all better than ± 0.5 ‰, which is always smaller than the individual sample symbols plotted on the δ37Cl vs. δ18O and Δ17O vs. δ18O cross-plots/discrimination diagrams (e.g., Fig. 7 of the Expert Report)."
"...the Sturchio lab is one of the finest in the world. The study outlines strict protocols that include tying the data into international standards. This means that any other laboratory using the same standardization would come to the same conclusion. The method of error propagation are well described."
"...The methodologies used in this work are state-of-the-art. Sturchio has been making these difficult measurements for decades. His work is considered first-rate."
"...The use of oxygen and chlorine isotope geochemistry to chemically fingerprint the origin/sources of perchlorate, is a relatively recent advance in isotope geochemistry, and was developed primarily in the laboratory of Neil Sturchio. From reading Dr. Sturchio's papers, I conclude that his extraction methodologies yield purified perchlorate gas that has the necessary purity (>99%) to produce accurate δ18O, δ37Cl and Δ17O data on an IRMS system. The sample purification procedure is based on experimental data in peer-reviewed scientific publications and I do not see any issues with the procedures. "
District Court Opinion
"The Procedures used in this case are further flawed in that they have not been tested by other laboratories and are not subject to retesting given the failure to take dual samples."
"...it seems prudent that one approach that could be undertaken to strengthen the results and conclusions of the Expert Report would be to send duplicates of blind samples of groundwater from the site in question in Pomona, California, to the author of the Expert Report's laboratory and another laboratory that routinely makes the same types of measurements."
"...The intra laboratory precision of the stable isotope ratios analyses are documented and of high quality. One weakness is not having a standard reference material (e.g., USGS-37 and USGS-38) with agreed upon δ37Cl ratios, which can slightly hamper direct evaluation measurement accuracy."
"...the δ37Cl and perhaps Δ17O ratios of the reference materials are not standardized. That is, because few laboratories appear to use USGS-37 and USGS-38 for δ37Cl and Δ17O, the precise ratios of these stable isotope is not well constrained, or at least not certified by an organization such as NIST. Nonetheless, the laboratory employed for the Expert Report followed a standard and well-accepted approach to this problem that is employed by most stable isotope laboratories for many measurement. Specifically, by comparison of the measured δ37Cl for USGS-37 and USGS-38 to an internal reference standard of methyl chloride gas, for which δ37Cl is very well known as it is measured during every analysis conducted in the laboratory, they can produce reliable and reproducible stable isotope ratios for the two external standards, USGS-37 and USGS-38. Therefore, such an approach allows the laboratory to quantitatively evaluate the accuracy of their measurement. Therefore, high accuracy of the results reported in the Expert Report is expected following this standard approach."
"...In some studies, uncertainties in measurements can lead to false conclusions. All analyses have uncertainties. In this study, even if we assume ridiculously large uncertainties, the same conclusions are obtained. The analytical facilities of Neil Sturchio are respected as some of the finest (if not the finest) in the world. The conclusions are robust."
"...the Sturchio lab is one of the finest in the world. The study outlines strict protocols that include tying the data into international standards. This means that any other laboratory using the same standardization would come to the same conclusion. The method of error propagation are well described."
"...Precision and accuracy for IRMS systems are laboratory specific and vary depending on the gases being analyzed and the amount of sample available for analysis. Table 1 in the Expert Report, presents the reproducibility of measurements on standards and represent the 'best' precision one can obtain for unknown samples. Accuracy is determined through analyses of samples with standards of known values, and subsequent correction of the measured vs actual values for those standards. The corrections obtained for standards are then applied to sample values. The analyses of standards for δ37Cl and Δ17O show that the precision of these measurements is comparable to data obtained in other published studies in the peer review literature. However, the analytical precision for δ18O analyses (~0.5‰) is approximately 5 times higher than precision I could find in the published literature (~0.1‰). However, I note that data in Table 4 – Estimated percentages of perchlorate sources – are based on δ37Cl and Δ17O data."
District Court Opinion
"Dr. Sturchio's database is too limited in order for him to reliably comment on the exclusiveness of the location of the potential source of perchlorate in Pomona's water with an acceptable rate of error."
"...the conditions necessary to produce the stable isotope ratios reported for these Atacama deposits are exceedingly rare as the Atacama Desert is by far the driest desert on the planet, and perhaps the highest in terms of elevation. I suspect that one of the only other places in the solar system with similar conditions that we know about is Mars. It is also important to underscore that the perchlorate in the Pomona groundwaters is very different than another synthetic perchlorate samples analyzed and very different from perchlorate formed naturally in the desert southwest of the USA. It seems highly unlikely, although as a scientist not necessarily impossible, that the perchlorate in Pomona groundwaters analyzed for the Expert Report originated from any other source than the nitrate-rich deposits of the Atacama desert."
"...The case for a predominantly Atacama source is very strong. It is unusual to have three isotopes systems that can be applied to a source study. In this case, all three support Atacama as the primary perchlorate source."
"...All synthetic perchlorate has a Δ17O value of zero, as pointed out in the report, so a predominantly synthetic source can be ruled-out."
"...Another, yet unknown exotic source could theoretically explain the Pomona data, but would require a number of unlikely conditions. First, the δ37Cl value of the source would have to be the same as Atacama. This limits the possible sources. This 'other' source would also have had to be commercially available for fertilizer. I have not looked in detail for possible natural nitrate fertilizers, but the options are quite limited. An extremely arid source is needed. The Qaidam Basin, China has been mined since 1989 and extensive mining operations exist in the Dead Sea (Fertilizer Manual. 1998. edited by UN Industrial Development Organization, International Fertilizer Development Center). I am not aware of any Cl isotope data from either of these deposits. They could have identical isotope compositions as the Atacama deposits, but this would be unlikely."
"...The database that Sturchio has amassed with respect to fertilizer sources is meager and not complete by any means. Without information about the particular type of fertilizer used in an area (e.g. records of where farmers purchased their fertilizer and what the sources of that fertilizer had been), a researcher would need to know the Cl, O and 17O excess geochemistry of the top fertilizers available for use by farmers in order to confidently state that the Atacama fertilizer is the primary source of the aquifer perchlorate. Once the top 95% or so primary fertilizers had been characterized geochemically, one could potentially eliminate the possibility that another fertilizer could have a chemical fingerprint that was the same as the Atacama perchlorate geochemistry with a high degree of confidence (I have no idea how many different fertilizer sources exist/were used in the area)."
"...it is important to note that the 17O excess chemical signature indicates that the 'natural' Atacama fertilizer is composed of some oxygen that underwent upper atmosphere photolytic reactions whereas the synthetic and SHP perchlorate displays no such oxygen component. This parameter is sufficient to separate these sources with nearly absolute confidence."
"...It is 'possible' that another region of the world could have fertilizer source with a similar geochemical signature for Cl, 18O and Δ17O excess. Without analyses of fertilizers from other regions, one cannot exclude this possibility. "
Peer review of Sturchio's report affirmed his principles and methods. This neutral peer review, if made available to the judge in a Daubert evaluation, would have prevented his exclusion. Tens of thousands of dollars in appeals costs could have been saved by a cost-effective peer review of the science in this case.
The district court excluded Sturchio's opinions in part based on the premises that the methods are not generally accepted and that no retesting of the results was possible. Yet, all three reviewers stated that the methods were well-accepted in the field and that his lab was state-of-the-art.
In terms of testability, the Sturchio lab used external calibration standards to peg the accuracy of the measurements. These standards allow an apple-to-apple comparison of his results to any other lab in the world. As Dr. Sharp said, "The study outlines strict protocols that include tying the data into international standards. This means that any other laboratory using the same standardization would come to the same conclusion." Testability was not a concern for Sturchio's work.
With regard to the database, two reviewers agreed that although one cannot rule out alternative sources from the Atacama, various other factors indicate that alternative sources are remote possibilities. Sharp mentions two remote possibilities, the Qaidam Basin and the Dead Sea, but ultimately discounts them. Johannesson is also skeptical about another source with similar conditions to the Atacama: "the Atacama Desert is by far the driest desert on the planet, and perhaps the highest in terms of elevation. I suspect that one of the only other places in the solar system with similar conditions that we know about is Mars." Spero cannot discount other possibilities for sourcing the perchlorate. However, he suggests that if the top fertilizers used in Pomona can be characterized, other possible sources can be eliminated. All reviewers agree that man-made sources of perchlorate can be eliminated.
The database used by Sturchio, ultimately, did not support an absolute and categorical conclusion that the Atacama was the source of perchlorate. Yet, such a conclusion was not necessary for the City of Pomona to present a convincing case. The reviews suggest an alternative litigation strategy for Pomona. Sturchio's identification that the Pomona perchlorate is consistent with Atacama perchlorate is significant in and of itself. Coupled with documentation that the bulk of fertilizer used in Pomona was sourced from Atacama, the case would have been quite convincing without compromising the "analytical gap" between the data and the conclusions Sturchio reached.
In this case study, JuriLytics was able to affirm Sturchio's methods and principles, and could have saved Pomona enormous resources spent towards appeal. Even better, if peer review was used for Sturchio's draft reports, such reviews may have saved Sturchio from drawing unnecessarily strong conclusions when a more integrated litigation strategy would have ultimately resulted in a better case.
Expert Report of Neil Sturchio
Peer Review of Karen Johannesson


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My International 484 three-cylinder tractor requires full throttle these days. It's tired, and pulling the disc across the front field under the best of soil conditions is a chore. With a worn muffler it's loud too, very loud, so it was a small miracle I even heard the clink from somewhere behind me. I immediately stopped, throttled down, took the tractor out of gear and got off. There behind the disc was a stone pestle, perfectly preserved except for the marks left by the steel blades of the disc. It fit comfortably in my palm, buffed smooth by Chumash Indian hands some 2,000 years ago. The farm was soon to celebrate its 100th anniversary, and as I held this ancient tool, we were suddenly newcomers. I have tilled this field a hundred times in 15 years of farming here, but the traces of my native predecessors have been inconspicuous. As hunter-gatherers they fed themselves off this land for generations, hardly disturbing it, leaving it virtually unaffected by their presence.
My presence is not so inconspicuous. I carve the soil with tractors and steel implements and replace native plants with an array of foreign crops. I am always imposing, always redefining. I favor one plant to dominate over those I call weeds, and require nature to conform to the schedule of the marketplace. The land is forgiving. It recovers when I impatiently work soil that is still too wet, it persistently reseeds itself where I have mowed and hoed, and mulched and controlled. It tolerates my enthusiastic improvements and my creative and entrepreneurial whims. It welcomes the botanical visitors I arrange into neat lines and squares -- groves of Algerian mandarins, straight rows of Italian artichokes, blocks of Guatemalan and Mexican avocados, Japanese persimmons, Andean potatoes, and Siberian tomatoes.
Social scientists tell us that agriculture was the thing that allowed our ancestors to settle and populations to grow. Human prosperity has been achieved through drawing from the body of the earth. The staff of life, the bread that we break comes to us from smashing, turning, and grinding vast expanses of soil whose nutrients are harvested along with the grains of wheat.
Farming and gardening, even at their most conscientious, are extractive. So each time we work our land, we enter into an unspoken contract with nature -- to return a little more than we have taken. The best techniques mimic nature: rotating and resting fields, cover cropping and composting, and trying to create an appropriate balance between wild and tame. When we rebuild the soils we have used, encourage diversity, and provide habitat for birds and insects, we honor our biological inheritance and help fulfill our obligation to the future. We also increase the bounty of our harvest.
This past Thursday we shared a meal of freshly picked white asparagus, mixed greens, and Yellow Finn potatoes, followed by cherimoya, strawberry, and mandarin salad for dessert. Through the dining room window I could see the fields still winter clothed with thick green manure crops. Nearby mountains of compost stewed on the hill. I enjoyed knowing that as I feasted, the land in turn will do the same.
Though human populations come and go, they share the same land. Some scientists speculate that entire civilizations have risen and fallen with the health and depletion of their topsoils. The land we live and grow on and cultivate holds the combined gifts and mistakes of all those who have come before us. What we do during our short tenure becomes the roots for tomorrow and ultimately the ancient history of this land. What will we leave behind?


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Supporters of Cairo's Al-Ahly club set Egypt's Soccer Federation headquarters on fire after courts confirmed death sentences for 21 people because of their role in a deadly 2012 riot. Photo: Getty Images.
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Early 2012 optimism quashed in Q2 as demand waivers
Published: 02 July, 2012
UK: The Construction Products Association's latest State of Trade Survey indicates that, following a relatively good first quarter of the year, product manufacturers suffered from a slowdown in sales in Q2 and are extremely concerned about demand going forward.
Commenting on the figures, Construction Products Association senior economist, Kelly Forrest said: "With public sector cutting spending and private sector construction adversely affected by events in the euro zone, it is unfortunately unsurprising to see product sales affected in Q2. Heavy side manufacturers reported that sales fell compared with Q1 and compared with a year ago. Sales of light side products, which tend to be used later in the construction process, continued to rise in Q2, yet the fall in heavy side sales suggests the second half of the year will become increasingly challenging. Nearly all of the firms responding to the survey expressed concern about the strength of demand over the next 12 months. It is their primary concern.
"Despite recent falls in oil and commodity prices, cost inflation continues to be a serious issue for product manufacturers. 84% of heavy side firms and 62% of light side firms reported that costs continued to rise as long term contracts have ensured that recent price falls have not fed through yet.
"Manufacturers continue to be boosted by exports, 11% of heavy side manufacturers and 25% of light side manufacturers stated that exports rose over the past year. Furthermore, a larger number of both heavy and light side firms are turning to exports to offset subdued domestic demand. 40% of heavy side firms exported products in Q2 and 70% of light firms reported that they were now exporting."
Other key points include:
- 45% of heavy side firms reported that sales fell between Q1 and Q2. However, 20% of light side firms, on balance, reported that sales rose between the first and second quarters of 2012.
- 6% of heavy side manufacturers, on balance, reduced headcount in the year to Q2. 8% of light side firms, on balance, increased employment over the same period. However, employment remained static for the vast majority of firms.
- 45% of heavy side manufacturers and 73% of light side manufacturers invested in product improvement.


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By Laila Kearney
(Reuters) - Animal rights activists want to erect a roadside memorial placard to honor hundreds of "terrified turkeys" killed in a tractor-trailer accident on a Utah highway last week, transportation officials said on Friday.
The sign, which an official said was not likely to be approved, would be placed near the crash site in the rural town of Wallsburg, where a truck hauling about 700 live, crated turkeys crashed through a guard rail and landed in a reservoir on April 24.
"In memory of the hundreds of terrified turkeys who died here in a truck crash. Try vegan," is the proposed message on the sign that would also display the image of a turkey. Placement would be under a standard Utah traffic sign that says "Drive Safely. Buckle Up."
Only about two-dozen of the birds survived the crash, said Laura Cascada, a spokeswoman for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the group applying for the sign.
PETA filed their request with the Utah Department of Transportation on Wednesday, and transportation spokesman John Gleason said such a proposal was unlikely to go through.
"The purpose of the roadside memorial is to meet the needs of grieving family members," Gleason said. "It's specific to people who have lost their lives on Utah roads, and would not cover animals."
Cascada said PETA has filed applications for memorials in several states, including some for cows in New York and chickens in Georgia. So far, none have been accepted.
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Captain Christophe Junca is a familiar face to everyone at Moonen, having spent many months at the yard over the past decade working on the refit of the Moonen 84 Phoenix and the build of the Moonen 97 Livia. Now Christophe is back in Den Bosch overseeing the extensive refit of the Moonen 97 Nimbus.
Welcome back to Holland, Christophe. Can you tell us a little about your career?
I've been a captain since 1999 and first came into contact with Moonen in 2005 when my wife Claire and I oversaw the refit of Phoenix (ex. Gogar Lass). This was our first experience of the enormous difference Moonen quality makes in practice. We enjoyed sailing this Moonen 84 until 2010, when I became Livia's project manager.
By then we had the first of our two children so it was good to be on a secure, solid and very reliable boat that is made to sail the world without any troubles. We eventually left Livia in the summer of 2013 and spent the next two years running the refit of a 32-metre sailing yacht called Lunar Mist. This was fun but it's good to now be back working on a motoryacht!
What does the Nimbus project involve?
The new owners are a couple who previously owned several high-end sports fisherman yachts. They were looking for something more comfortable, spacious, quiet and convenient to spend extended periods on board. A longer range was also important as they intend to explore the US coast, Caribbean and, this coming season, Scandinavia. As experienced owners they recognised that Moonen offered the best possible quality in the 30-metre range and were pleased to find Nimbus (ex. Alaska), which was launched in 2011 and didn't have a huge amount of hours on the engine.
The boat was in good condition. Why did they decide on a refit?
With their plans to cruise so extensively the owners wanted to remould the yacht to their own tastes and requirements. It's no secret that Moonen had its financial challenges last summer but as soon as they were resolved the owners had no hesitation in bringing their new yacht home where she'll get the best possible treatment.
It's been great to arrive at a new cycle of life for the yard… Everything is running smoothly and the owners have added extra work as the project has progressed. Everyone is doing a great job, including all the subcontractors – you feel very confident here as a captain because of the long-lasting relationship between Moonen and its co-makers.
What does the refit involve?
A lot! We're renewing 90% of the interior, which is a significant undertaking in its own right. The audio-visual systems are being upgraded, as is the navigation and communication on the bridge. We're leveraging on the latest engineering thinking at Moonen in terms of noise and vibration attenuation, adding special air cushions on the generators, making changes to the main engine exhaust, and mounting all pipes and hydraulics on rubber anti-vibration and anti-noise brackets. Lots of improvements are being made on the power management front, we're rebuilding the mast to fit the new navcom devices, and installing 4G Wi-Fi. Add in a new paint job and a custom designed bimini for the aft deck and you have quite some work.
Is everything progressing well?
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Editor's note — Kristen Spruill is a graduate from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Biology and a frequent contributor to MST. The following article is the second part of an overview of the current science, news and reports about the 2011 Fukushima disaster. Click here for Part 1.
Fukushima & Our Oceans – Part 2
By Kristen Spruill
Are Our Oceans Safe?
Only until recently, Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) has been denying that any contaminated water has been leaking into the ocean. Prior to Tepco admitting the leak, other independent studies had been reporting increasing radiation levels in the ocean.
"The delayed announcements underscored the criticisms the company has faced over the Fukushima crisis. TEPCO has been repeatedly blamed for overlooking early signs, and covering up or delaying the disclosure of problems and mishaps." (Source)
How long has contaminated water been leaking into the ocean? Shunichi Tanaka, head of Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority has reported that water has probably been leaking since the earthquake/tsunami back in March of 2011.
With nuclear waste leaking from Fukushima for almost three years, and with no solid possibility of it stopping it anytime soon, information about how it is affecting our oceans has been varied, and unreliable. Various news media outlets, scientists, and experts are commenting on the effects the leak is having on our oceanic ecosystem:
- A study is reporting "unequivocal evidence that the Pacific bluefin tuna, Thunnus orientalis, transported Fukushima-derived radionuclides across the entire North Pacific Ocean."
- Recently, of greater concern is the increasing quantity of strontium-90 that is being detected in the waters off Fukushima. Strontium-90 mimics calcium and is deposited in the bones. In relation to fish, this should be more of a problem for sardines that are eaten bone-in.
- The primary worry from scientists at the University of Alaska is the lack of a monitoring plan to provide baseline data to better understand the overall environmental picture. "The general concern was, is the food supply safe? And I don't think anyone can really answer that definitively."
- In October, the Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe visited the port of Soma in Fukushima where fishermen have resumed catches. The Minister ate octopus and assured the country that "fishery products from Fukushima are good and safe"
- Researchers emphasize that environmental levels of radiation outside the 20-kilometre evacuation zone around the power plant are currently far below levels that warrant concerns about human health. The greatest threat to human health from the disaster is consuming contaminated food and drink.
- What about contaminated seafood? Ken Buesseler believes the risk is confined to local fish that live on or near the seafloor where radioactive material settles.
- Scientists are struggling to find an answer to the recent 'sea star wasting disease' that is ravaging starfish all along the west coast. The melting starfish are raising concerns about the source of the disease. Many are suggesting that it is a result of radiation, but that has not be confirmed.
Overall, the information regarding the health of our oceanic ecosystem is widespread and diverse.
The Future?
Time is critical. The circulation of misleading, confusing, and distorted information is inhibiting the public from making informed decisions. It is imperative that the continuous leak of radionuclides into our ocean is addressed, so that cleanup and restoration work can begin.
An interesting article by Robert Cringely highlights a majority of the political issues surrounding the Fukushima disaster. One of many eye opening lines:
To review, there is a 90 percent chance of a large earthquake in the minimum three years required to remove just the most unstable part of the fuel load at Fukushima Daiichi. The probability of a large earthquake in the 10+ years required to completely defuel the plant is virtually 100 percent. If a big earthquake happens before that fuel is gone there will be global environmental catastrophe with many deaths.
Something a little closer to home that should be kept in mind:
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulates the operation of 100 commercial nuclear power reactors that generate electricity. 76% of the nuclear power plants are located east of the Mississippi. Only two facilities have been in operation between 10-19 years; the rest of the facilities have been in operation 20+ years. Fukushima's power plant was commissioned in 1971.
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The US Automotive Materials Partnership (USAMP) and the US Department of Energy launched the Magnesium Powertrain Cast Components Project in 2001 to determine the feasibility and desirability of producing a magnesium-intensive engine; a V6 engine with a magnesium block, bedplate, oil pan, and front cover. In 2003 the Project reached mid-point and accomplished a successful Decision Gate Review for entry into the second half (Phase II) of the Project. Three tasks, comprising Phase I were completed: (1) evaluation of the most promising low-cost, creep-resistant magnesium alloys, (2) design of the engine components using the properties of the optimized alloys and creation of cost model to assess the cost/benefit of the magnesium-intensive engine, and (3) identification and prioritization of scientific research areas deemed by the project team to be critical for the use of magnesium in powertrain applications.


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Guillermo Ochoa seizing Mexico's No. 1 goalkeeper job at perfect time
MEXICO CITY -- Guillermo Ochoa's performance on Tuesday night at San Jose's Estadio Nacional was reminiscent of one he had 10 years ago when Mexico defeated Brazil 2-0 in the 2007 Copa America. On that occasion, Ochoa denied Robinho and Vagner Love of clear scoring chances, while Nery Castillo scored one of the greatest goals ever scored by a Mexican international in an important tournament. The only way Costa Rica was going to surpass Ochoa was via an incredible goal, and Marco Urena made it happen with a fantastic volley that lasered the ball into the top right corner.
This particular Mexico camp was a different one for Ochoa because Alfredo Talavera, who's recovering from knee injury, wasn't on the squad. If one thing has been noticeable throughout the Juan Carlos Osorio era, it is that the Colombian manager has a lot of respect for both Ochoa and Talavera, and believes that Talavera should also be playing in Europe as Ochoa has been doing since 2011. Since Osorio took over, Ochoa and Talavera have acted as the two main starting goalkeepers for El Tri. For example, in the March hexagonal games, Ochoa was given the start against Costa Rica at Estadio Azteca and days later, Talavera against Trinidad and Tobago at Port of Spain's Hasely Crawford Stadium.
However, something interesting happened over the summer in the Confederations Cup, with Ochoa starting all the games, except for the match against New Zealand. And it can be said that in the last two games -- vs. Panama and vs. Costa Rica -- Ochoa's presence in goal was fundamental to El Tri avoiding defeat.
The new Standard Liege goalkeeper is preparing to participate in his fourth World Cup, but it has never been easy for him to become the undisputed No. 1 goalkeeper for El Tri. The competition has always been intense, and his direct competitors have been historics like Oscar "Conejo" Perez and Oswaldo Sanchez. Considering his heroics in the 2012 London Olympics, the presence of Jose de Jesus Corona continues to be one that sets up a lot of competition for El Tri's starting goalkeeper role.
But Ochoa's experience is almost unmatchable, and his leadership is starting to become more noticeable than ever. His presence in goal allows Osorio's Mexico to best execute the playing style that the Colombian manager expects to see from his team.
"Throughout the process, the team has accomplished interesting things," Ochoa said a day before El Tri's 1-1 tie against Los Ticos. "We clearly understand the style of play that he wants us to execute. I think that the dialogue with El Profe has always been clear, and that allows us to better understand our opponent on and off the field.
"We have done great things, and there are others, as it has always been the case, that we have to fix. We have to better ourselves each day, and that's what we plan to do from now until the World Cup."
Over the last two games, Ochoa has made 10 saves -- five in each -- but returning to the leadership element that he offers to the squad, his presence was also important in order to direct the defensive backline. Although Ochoa played behind two different backlines in the last two games, it looked like he had played with them many times before. Andres Guardado was the team's captain the last two games, but Ochoa was also an important voice and a main reason why El Tri only conceded once in the 180 minutes.
"I was pleasantly surprised with how the fans show their support toward their national team," noted Osorio after the match. "This is a beautiful venue to play a great game, and it will be a great experience for our young players like Jesus Gallardo, Edson Alvarez, Hirving Lozano and Cesar Montes, who are Mexican football's present and future. They're going to grow a lot because it's not easy to play here."
Three of the four players Osorio mentioned were part of the team's defense. Ochoa had two important jobs during the match: To keep the defense compact, especially with Alvarez and Gallardo as the full-backs, and to respond with difficult saves when Los Ticos took long-range shots. Bryan Ruiz took one hard shot less than 30 seconds into the match, and Ochoa had to respond right away.
Ochoa showed a lot of confidence in the last days, and that's good news for Osorio's men. Now he heads back to Belgium, where Standard Liege have conceded 11 goals through five matches, but it must also be highlighted that without Ochoa in goal, perhaps Standard might have conceded more. Ochoa's role at Standard demands him to be on high alert always, and that may be a reason why his recent performances with El Tri were almost picture perfect.
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IAF officer chargesheeted for leaking information to ISI
An Indian Airforce Officer has been charge-sheeted by the Delhi police who have accused him of leaking sensitive data to the ISI.
The final report is understood to have alleged that Group Captain Arun Marwah, arrested in February, had leaked classified documents to a woman through internet messenger WhatsApp.
Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Deepak Shehrawat has decided to take cognisance of the final report on April 24. Punishment under the OSA entails a jail term of up to seven years.
The charge sheet has been filed under various sections of Indian Penal Code and Official Secrets Act (OSA), the court sources said.
Marwah, currently in judicial custody, had befriended her through Facebook in December last year, the agency said.
The agency said that the investigation was still on and it was probing whether Marwah was part of a larger espionage ring.
It has also said it may file a supplementary charge sheet in the case.
As per the complaint filed against Marwah by the Air Force, he was caught by the counter-intelligence wing after he was found carrying a high-end phone at the headquarters which are banned there.
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On Thursday 5th May, four children from Year 4 attended the annual Technology Challenge sponsored by Brookmans Park Round Table at Oakmere School. The four were Lily-Ella Hodge, Poppy Taylor, Oliver Harris and Stefan Genes, accompanied by Mr Smith.
In the morning session the children made rockets and learned about streamlining and aero-dynamics. Once they had completed their rockets, they went outside and launched them using puff power first, then a foot pump. Having completed their initial rockets, they then had to create a larger version, this time attaching wings to see if they could make their rocket travel further. The chidlren could choose their own design for the wings, some had smaller rocket style fins, while others chose much larger plane style wings.
Once their rockets were completed, the children went outside and this time their rockets were to be launched using a compressor. The winner was the person whose rocket flew the furthest. First the groups had to decide which of their four rockets was the best. The team agreed that Oliver's rocket should be the one to enter the final, so with everyone holding their breath, Oliver stepped forward to have his rocket launched.
3-2-1 LAUNCH! The whole team was delighted when Oliver's rocket sailed through the air and pipped everyone else to the post by travelling the furthest. On their return to school the children were very excited to share thier news and we now await the return of the trophy with the Ladbrooke names engraved for 2016.