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Pawn Stars Mixin' It Up With iCarly Stars
Without speculating or assuming about the fans who routinely watch Pawn Stars and their taste in cable TV shows, I think it would be safe to assume that many of you have kids that watch iCarly, a Nickelodeon sitcom. The reason for bringing this up is that the most unanticipated and unexpected move has been announced; and you won't believe it.
Later in 2012, yours truly, the boys from Pawn Stars – Rick Harrison, Corey Harrison and Chumlee (Austin Russell) – have a guest spot on an episode of iCarly; unbelievable. These pawn shop celebrities in their own right have really crossed some influential paths just by being who they are in their own cable hit series. As unlikely as it may seem, the stars of iCarly will be hosting these guys as part of a story line that takes Sam and Carly on a road trip to the star-studded gambling capitol of the world, Las Vegas.
As it has been released, the need for some serious cash, quick, Sam and Carly stumble upon the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop, aka Pawn Stars store, trying to pawn some stuff. From here, only your imagination can guess what will actually happen. Rest assured, any ideas that Chumlee will be any different should be tossed out the window. He needs to be himself, that's what works in Pawn Stars, and it will work with iCarly as well. Perhaps, some serious teasing and taunting by Rick and Corey can yield some Three Stooges comedy to really add some humor to the set.
How ever it goes, it is a sure bet that the cast and crew of two very popular series will have a great time together. What else could anyone expect? When the worlds of Pawn Stars and iCarly collide, all bets are off, even in Las Vegas, on what comedy will ensue. In fact, I wonder if they have considered the combination of Spencer (the incredibly funny character from iCarly) and Chumlee experiencing a hillarious interchange would turn out? Well, I guess we will have to just tune in to find out.
Providing the best online shopping experience, a pawn shop provides the opportunity for anyone to sell designer handbags, pawn gold, or receive loans for jewelry. To sell watches Boca Raton folks have looked for the chance to rid themselves of unwanted pre-owned watches. They have chosen to pawn Rolex watches to take advantage of our great prices for pre-owned watches. The wonderful patrons of Boca Raton sell jewelry of the luxury nature quite often, so a great selection is comprehensive and incredibly beautiful to say the least.
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Chumlee of Pawn Stars – Goofy By Nature Or Acting?
There was a Twitter post that may surprise some of the followers of the show 'Pawn Stars' on the History Channel. Recently, Chumlee posted on Ron Paul's website. He stated that "I have no idea who this dude is nor have I ever seen the show, but he has 109,000 followers on twitter, so he must be pretty famous." Some comments from Rep. Paul's camp were civil, but reserved. One person made the comment that Chumlee was a young 20 something year old portraying a goofy character on the pawn shop show. Now, that raised a question, is he portraying this kind of a character or is this actually how Chumlee acts in real life?
There is nothing that I can find indicating that he is acting like a goofball, it appears as though this is who he really is off camera as well. Not to be mean-spirited here at all, but some people are very laid back and just let life happen, accepting what comes along. This is how Chumlee comes across in every situation or episode that videos his behavior and antics. It would be fascinating to meet him and see just how down-to-earth he is without cameras around. Personally, I think he would be a lot of fun to just hang out with and enjoy visiting about whatever comes up at the time.
What do you think? Is he for real… or is "Chumlee"the creation of a savvy actor?
In a more thoughtful description, Chumlee has a way of keeping every aspect of his life simple and uncomplicated. Frankly, this world would be a little better off if we would not take life so seriously, let our hair down, and just enjoy the moments we have with family and friends. Why not?
So, if Chumlee happens to be "goofy" in real life, great; more power to him! Who am I to judge his character and take umbrage to his behaviors? This is his life and he has the right to choose how he lives, which includes how he behaves at any given moment. Mr. Chumlee, I support you as a person, goofy or not, and hope that the too serious people of the world can learn from the real example you set. It is not the outward expressions that matter so much; it is the lack of stress you exhibit and the ability to let the negativity slide on by. Congratulations on your success, especially since you obtained it without hurting anyone, judging anyone, or being afraid to just be you!
So again, I ask… What do you think? Is he for real… or is "Chumlee"the creation of a savvy actor?
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Juicy Details About iPhone 5
As promised in the previous blog titled "Sell iPhones To Upgrade To iPhone 5", I wanted to provide some insight to what is expected as a huge improvement over the iPhone 4S. Keep in mind that this is only an opinion based upon new features and improved technology inside the new phone. Regardless, there is nothing that can diminish the advances noticeable to those of you who currently own an iPhone 4 or 4S. Truth be told, there is likely to be a tremendous surge in iPhone owners now to sell iPhone 4 and 4S, or earlier versions, to pawn shops around the country; just as has been done before. Without further adieu, let's dig in for some juicy details about iPhone 5.
One of the first changes that will likely excite buyers is the size of the screen. It will move up from the 3.5 inch size to a full 4 inches, yielding easier to read windows, icons and other visual effects. For the older generation of users, like myself, it is a welcome bit of news. The older the eyes, the larger screen that is needed; at least that is my philosophy. I am sure some of you in my demographic will agree. At any rate, this phone is due to have a much faster processor chip, the A5. "Two cores in the A5 chip deliver up to two times more power and up to seven times faster graphics." as described in Apple's web-page, will help to provide faster apps responsiveness and improve the user's experience overall.
This processor will have speeds from 1.5 to 2.0 ghz and host 1 GB of ram to help deliver some absolutely blistering responses to launching apps, partially due to the 4G speeds available. What's more, you will have access to a new 3D capturing app for your new iPhone 5; drooling yet? Oh yeah, you can capture, render, and process pictures in 3D, and with the upgraded camera features, this will include taking pictures in Panorama. If this has not got you on board for the new amazing phone, check this out.
Handling the phone will feel different, but better, with its new sleek design. You will have an extended life battery of up to 10 hours and standby time that is an incredible 1000 hours. The screen will be full 1080p HD along with a 3D video display to help you enjoy those 3D pictures in Panorama. And finally, this will be a SIM-less phone that includes 2 to 3 internal antennas. As Apple puts it, "…the iPhone 5 will be a World Phone."
With other features to be announced as the release date nears, one can only speculate as to the astounding and uncanny abilities this piece of technology wonder will possess. While you are getting wound up about this fine piece of work, there is bound to be even better and more impressive products from Apple on the horizon. What that may be is anyone's guess, or educated speculation if you have the insider's scoop.
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Thinking Of Pawning Something Can Be A Good Experience
The process one goes through to decide whether or not to pawn a personal item can be a real tricky experience. Trying to put some sequential perspective on this topic leans towards the reason for having the notion to begin with. What drives someone to consider taking a piece of personal property to turn over to a business? After careful consideration, it comes down to needing money the majority of the time.
Other considerations that may play a part in this kind of mind-set could include making some change on something that has no personal value any longer, getting rid of property that belonged to an ex-spouse or friend, or even avoiding the hassle of holding a yard or garage sale. Whatever the reason may be to pawn something at the time, the ultimate result is receiving cash on the spot. Perhaps, money being a driving force or motivator is not such a bad idea after all.
Researching the cost of your item can be done easily by driving to three or four pawn shops to get quotes from each in order to get your best results. All in all, the process does not have to be so challenging that you cannot function in life. This kind of debilitating anxiety will not allow your thoughts to be clear and will most assuredly cloud any judgement when the time comes. So, relax and enjoy the whole experience, and remember, you are going to get some cash in the process.
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Betsy Bovine – A New Cajun Pawn Star?
How far would you go to pawn something you think is valuable, or at least of some value? What would you pawn if you owned animals instead of gold or valuable jewelry? Now there is a new series called "Cajun Pawn Stars" that just might fill your hankering for some real crazy pawn shop action. The series just began on January 8th and is claimed to be a huge hit. Donkeys, cows, and who knows what else will appear on this show. But, how far is too far when it comes to reality shows?
There is probably someone out there who just might think that it is perfectly alright to throw a rope on old Betsy and haul her prime cuts down to the local pawn shop. Please, please reconsider for your own psychological sake. Doing this may permanently scar the minds of those who actually witness this bovine blunder. Anyway, I hope that this show is all it is designed to be; an entertainment piece for those who need a break from the seriousness of the world.
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IPads From a Boca Raton Pawn Shop Make a Great Gift Anytime
Think back only 10 years and try to recall how much technology impacted your life at that time. The cell phone was becoming common place among many households and other forms of media were being introduced to the public. What is even more incredible is the way that new technologies like the smart phones and IPads have made life better in so many respects.
Now, compare life today and the amount of technology you use on a daily basis. Amazing isn't it? So many of you have taken the opportunity to purchase an IPad or IPhone, joining the techno-generation. Since doing so, it has become a necessity instead of a luxury for a lot of reasons. Shopping, paying bills, banking, oh yes, and socializing are all a staple of life anymore. This, in turn, generates a need to stay on top of the newest versions.
When it is time to make this upgrade, your IPads and IPhones are exactly what pawnshops are looking for. If you happen to be one of those individuals that needs to sell your item, your local pawnshop in Boca Raton is ready to serve you. They can help you to discover how to get some cash that can certainly help you out.
There is a tremendous market out there for your unwanted item or items. Obviously, there are all kinds of new phone products coming out on a regular basis. This gives any consumer plenty of options to consider when they are tired of their phone. Whatever you do, don't forget to give your Boca Raton pawnshop a shot at earning your business. They can do so much to help you get the best possible price for selling them your phone, or IPad for that matter. You really can't lose!
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Beauty is Always in the Eye of the Beholder
When shopping at your typical retailer, there is always a conscious effort to appeal to the senses of the customer. They want the eyes to see some astounding sites; the nose to smell the latest in candles, cologne, or perfume; and they want everyone to have the opportunity to try on clothes and feel the comfort. Of the strongest of these senses, sight can trump all other senses when it comes down to making a decision on what to buy.
Boca Raton pawn shops have done some work to create a very appealing experience for their clients. The opportunity to enjoy a shopping experience and draw to the needs and desires of the customer is part of what has been a focus. Who wants to walk into a junked out retail store? How is this supposed to appeal to the customer and send the message of, "We want your business."? Well, it will not resonate in the least favorably for the pawn shop.
When you happen to be planning on going to a pawn shop for your next shopping experience or to sell your unwanted items, make sure the employees know how much you appreciate the looks of the store. This is always a great way to put a smile on their faces. Speaking of smiles, you should check out their buying opportunities. Selling some of your items that are no longer needed can put a huge smile on your face and cash in your pocket.
Part of what makes the whole pawn experience pleasant is the diversity of services. You can sell your items through eBay or in person at the store. You talk about a great chance for you to save time and gain some extra money; this is by far the most convenient manner for you to get that extra little bit for the Christmas shopping season. You won't be the only one happy on Christmas morning!
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Be A Pawn Star – Go Christmas Shopping
Everyone is constantly looking for a break in their finances trying to afford some semblance of gift giving this Christmas season. While it is never just about giving and getting gifts this time of year, simple tokens of gratitude and appreciation are looked at as a way of expressing true thoughts and feelings for someone special. Obviously, the children look forward to finding a few things under the tree, and the parents and grandparents want those gifts to be there.
There is nothing like the feeling you get when a child's face perks up and shows the love they feel for being thought of at Christmas time. The big question that has to be answered is how can the gifts be afforded in difficult times? This is where your local Boca Raton pawn shop comes into play. They will have some of the best inventory around for electronics, Apple products – IPhone, IPad, or IPod, jewelry, and gold products. The great thing about this is that your cost is substantially less since you are purchasing pre-owned items. Now, don't get all worked up over the term "pre-owned". Pawn Brokers are very selective in what they take in and prepare for resell to you.
You can expect great quality, substantial savings, and great service. When all seemed to be dismal and not looking like anything of consequence could be afforded, you now understand that pawn shops can provide the means and opportunity to make this Christmas much more than what was initially expected. For those who worry about all of the high-end products available, there is plenty of the more practical that most of us can afford readily available to any customer.
If you don't happen to see what you are looking for; don't just walk out. Ask for assistance from one of the representatives and let them do the foot work for you to locate exactly what it is you are looking for this holiday season. Happy shopping!
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Is My Rolex a Fake?
It's Friday afternoon and you have dropped by the local hangout with some friends from work. On the way there, you were approached by someone who claimed to have genuine Rolex watches for a huge discount. Already you are suspicious, but you decide to indulge the poor soul who you think is just trying to make a living. As he unfolds the sapphire colored velveteen material, giving the illusion of royalty being the previous owner, you see these impressive looking watches. The problem now is trying to figure out if the merchandise before you is actually real or fake.
This little scenario is one that has been touted over the years many times. Whether it is seen in the movies or real life, it is an experience some have had. But, let's put this into perspective and consider that the opportunity for you make a legitimate purchase from a dealer presents itself. For anyone who has desired the feel and look of a Rolex on their wrist, the compulsion to make that purchase can be intoxicating. To the buyer, beware. There are some considerations that become essential before going down that engrossing road of a Rolex purchase. To protect the initial investment of such an endeavor, a certain amount of knowledge is valuable, indeed, incredibly valuable.
If the luxury of locating an expert on Rolex watches is available, take full advantage of getting his or her advice on any watch you are considering. In fact, it is safe to say that most "legitimate" Rolex dealers will have at least one person on staff who can divulge all of the details of the watch, and how they are significant in being able to identify an authentic Rolex. By far, this is the best advice, suggestion, reminder, etc. anyone can provide.
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What is it About Pawn Stars?
What is it that is so alluring about watching a series about a pawnshop? There is always the "wow" factor that catches the eye of the viewer. If that is not enough, it is the unexpected that people sit on the edge of their seats for just waiting for a mistake to be made or one of the workers to do something entirely outrageous. All of this, and more, simply attract the audience into a literal trance for the entire show. Is it possible that there is a fascination with the items as much as there is for the players involved? Sure, that is probably a high likelihood.
In fact, it is a perfect combination of human involvement where they share the stories behind the item they intend to pawn or sell along with the sheer fascination of what the item is that makes the show entertaining to so many. If you have ever been to a high-end pawnshop, the intimidation of the atmosphere might be overwhelming; all of that inventory worth so much money.
Seriously though, it is pure fun and a great way to learn about various products that many have never seen but heard a lot about. With the owners and employees doing their part to encourage, if not convince, the seller to come down on their asking price, an almost competitive appeal draws the audience into the action. Trying to guess just how low the price will go, or if the pawnshop will lose out on buying something that does not quite pan out in a future sell.
It is somewhat awesome to witness such character and incredible knowledge about so many "things" these players exhibit on television. There is a whole new respect for those in the business who truly know the art of being a Pawn Broker. This is no game, and it most certainly takes skill and talent to be successful; especially to the level portrayed in a television series.
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Boca Raton Pawnshops Need Your Unwanted Jewelry
There is a market out there that many have not noticed or taken advantage of recently. Given the time of year it is and all of the economic hardships that exist among families across this country, Boca Raton pawnshopshave a way to help out. In fact, it is a win-win situation when you think about it. Christmas shopping season is upon us and is in full swing everywhere. Thanksgiving Day has come and gone, hopefully with much joy and full stomachs. So, the official time to get that holiday gift shopping done is here and it is a great opportunity to take the time to explore your options.
For those with unwanted jewelry have a tremendous opportunity to help our the local pawnshops gain an inventory that can supply them with what so many shoppers are looking for this season; jewelry for their special loved one. By selling your jewelry, whether it is gold, silver, platinum, or diamond, you can get an excellent deal to put some holiday cash in your hands…fast! Why not do yourself a favor, and at the same time, give the chance for some future customer to enjoy a fine piece of jewelry that you do not need or want any longer? This is a fantastic way to share the holiday spirit with and for others; even those you do not know.
In short, here is the crux of the matter; you sell your unwanted jewelry to your local Boca Raton pawnshop, get some cash, and a future client gets a great deal that is affordable in this tough economy. The spirit of giving has so many meanings. Expressions of love at this fabulous time of year are what make the Christmas holiday season so special and memorable. Take it to heart that when you part with some jewelry of any kind or style, the thought is translated into an expression of peace, love, and gratitude for someone that has a special place in the heart of those who made it all possible.
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A Rolex Is Not Just Another Watch!
Over the past century or so, Rolex watches have been making a real name within the watchmaker's community. Starting out with a few fancy watches, this organization has taken their name to new heights and branded the Rolex as one to not only own, but to become competitive. This driven by other watchmaking companies have driven this market to where hundreds of different kinds of watches, even luxury watches is being built and marketed. The intricacies in its design, its mechanisms, and its overall durability have made Rolex a target in just about every genre of watches.
However, what else sets apart this extravagant watch from the others? Is its popularity or is it the sheer number of varied products within the Rolex name? Whatever the reason, this has only added to its name recognition worldwide. Additionally, this watch is constantly battling with organizations that create fake Rolex watches in attempts to charge enormous prices for their flawed product in hopes to cash in on the brand name.
Unfortunately, this has happened a lot and many unsuspecting consumers, and in some cases a little naive, are the victims of fraud and don't realize it until it is too late. Getting a great deal on a Rolex does not have to happen out of the trunk of a beat up Pinto or the coat pockets of a passer-by. Keep your wits about you when it comes to seeking out a great deal on a Rolex. Identifying a dealer who knows how to treat its customers and provide them with knowledgeable service staff is the beginning to earning a potential customer's business.
The local Boca Raton pawnshops are a great place to get a fantastic deal on a genuine Rolex watch. Ask for the signs of identifying a fake Rolex. Be very insistent on getting all of the information you can to make an educated decision on this kind of a purchase. In fact, look up tips on how to spot a less than genuine Rolex by searching the internet; plenty of information is readily available for your perusal. Enjoy the opportunity of owning a Rolex and trust in a dealer who can earn the business of a serious client.
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An Apple a Day…
Okay, so this is not entirely accurate. You won't purchase an Apple product a day to keep the
compulsion away. However, you can certainly experience huge savings on your Apple IPad, IPod, or
IPhone by going to your local Boca Raton pawnshop. These stores have been taking in an inventory regularly due to the new versions of these products being released so frequently.
Some consumers are very devoted to Apple and wait on the edge of their seat for the next opportunity to upgrade. As part of this process, many will take the time to drop by one of these pawnshops to get a great deal from selling their phone, pad, or music player. The thought is to be able to recoup as much of their initial purchase price to reduce the out of pocket expense for one of the newer devices.
Who can blame them? This is just a wise way for reducing any loss on the purchase of a new item. As everyone knows, once a new product leaves the store, it decreases in value. Since a kindly used Apple product can be sold at such a tremendous savings, the value is actually better for the second consumer of the product. If an owner of an IPhone 3 happens to sell to the pawnshop, and the shop resells this
item to another customer, this transaction has savings written all over it. A great product for even a
better price will be the experience; you can count on it.
It is a matter of who has the best deal as to who will get the primary business. Take the time to look
around and discover what will work best to fit the all-important budget. For some, having an IPad
versus an IPad 2 is perfectly alright. The extra power or technological wonder on the IPad 2 may not
be necessary. Everyone has varied taste in what they want in technology. As the saying goes, "…to
each their own…" For any one individual, it is simply a matter of what they desire, what will serve their
specific need, or what will take them to the next level. While an Apple product a day is not practical or
sensible, one every six months to a year is not out of the question.
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Do Pawnshops really have Great Deals on Jewelry?
Do Pawnshops really have Great Deals on Jewelry? Good question. In a word… yes.
For the past three years, this nation has had all kinds of difficulty with its economics. It has been down right challenging for people to find the means for making ends meet. This has caused a literal stampede, if you will, to local Boca Raton pawnshops. With so much inventory being brought over this time period, the selection has become absolutely unbelievable. Watches, rings, bracelets, necklaces, special made jewelry, and more all are in stock to some degree or another. The really bright side to this situation is that you are going to get an outstanding deal on this jewelry.
It is a wonderful time to be shopping for that fabulous gift. Think about all of the great times that can be had while browsing around and gazing over all of the tremendous selection. What about the ring you have always wanted; will you be able to find what you are looking for? Well, there is only one way to find out. Jump in the car, call a friend to take you, take a bus, whatever means you can find get down to your local Boca Raton pawnshop so you can start the shopping. What may even be more fun is that the selection may be so incredible that you end up finding another masterpiece to suit your heart's desire.
Seek out the jewelry with an open mind and a conviction or determination that you will find that outstanding deal, the deal of a lifetime. Such confidence will provide a successful experience and take a load off of your mind about finding what you want. While looking, don't hesitate to ask a representative for help or for some ideas. Their experience and knowledge can provide the guidance needed and their insight may be just the ticket. Don't forget to take some time to investigate what kind of jewelry you want and this can save the extra trips you would otherwise have to take. So, jump in with both feet and have a fine time finding your fine jewelry!
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Today's guest author is Dr. Eric Phillips, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) in Nashville, Tennessee. Before attending seminary, he earned a Ph.D. in Early Christian Studies from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He lives with his wife Kristina and their three children, the oldest of whom is six.
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Twice a Genius
In sitting down to write an essay on "how Lutherans appreciate C.S. Lewis," I am confronted with the question of whether there is a distinctly Lutheran version of this appreciation.
I could write for a long time about my own admiration for the man and his work, but I suspect that most of my points would be echoed by most of the other essayists who are participating in this tribute. In fact, if this were not the case—if Lewis were not immensely attractive to Christians from across the denominational spectrum—this project would never have been conceived. He was first and foremost an apologist, whose goal and especial talent was to explain Christianity to the Modern mind. Whether that mind is in other respects a Lutheran mind, or a Baptist, Anglican, or Roman Catholic mind, or a secular and unbelieving mind, hardly matters. His message gets through, and is little changed by the various filters.
Mere Christianity was only one of his many books, but the project defines his whole corpus. In the preface to that work, he famously described Christianity as a great house, and the individual Christian communions as rooms within the house. While he counseled his readers to find a room, and not "live in the hall," his primary goal was to convince people to enter the house in the first place:
Ever since I became a Christian I have thought that the best, perhaps the only, service I could do for my unbelieving neighbors was to explain and defend the belief that has been common to nearly all Christians at all times.
This was indeed his forte, but in so doing he also explained the faith to all of us who already believe, with the result that we understand it better and are made bolder in the face of contrary Modernisms, having been shown how flimsy are their claims next to those of the Christian Church. I like to say of Lewis that he was twice a genius: first to have the thoughts he did, second to be able to communicate them with such clarity and simplicity. Many great intellectuals can speak to the public only through interpreters. C.S. Lewis speaks for himself. [Read more…]

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The Energy Department is giving a major face-lift to information systems for its Chicago Operations Office, upgrading servers, workstations and PCs, and constructing an intranet that will tie all the pieces together.
"We're hoping to have the intranet up and running this spring," said Ronald Kuziel, systems design and analysis manager for SVRS of Argonne, Ill., DOE's contractor.
The intranet will link DOE labs from Long Island, N.Y., to Idaho. It will start by beta testing the latest release of e:Folders software from the IntraBlocks division of IntegrationWare Inc. of Deerfield, Ill.
The first intranet functions will be file transfer and a bulletin board. Later, human resources and budget functions will be added, but existing systems at the Chicago Operations Office in Argonne have to be brought up to speed to handle them, officials said.
The Chicago office is defined not by location but by activity. Its facilities focus on nuclear energy research, Kuziel said, and they include Brookhaven National Laboratory in Long Island, N.Y.; the Environmental Measurements Laboratory in Manhattan; the Argonne West Laboratory in Idaho; and the Argonne National Laboratory and New Brunswick Laboratory in Argonne.
The labs now connect via Synchronous Optical Network OC-3 connections to the Environmental Science Network, an IP network of government and university facilities. The connectivity is good, Kuziel said, but the disparate platforms and lack of open applications make collaboration difficult.
DOE's two-year upgrade began last year. Until 1996, the office was operating with 1989 technology, Kuziel said, and only a year ago did it install Microsoft Windows 3.1 on PCs. Now the plan is to skip Windows 95 and go to Windows NT 4.0. Its servers will receive an upgrade to Novell NetWare 4.11 and Novell Directory Services.
DOE labs are run by contractors, and even within sites, incompatible platforms are in use.
"Everybody has their own little world," Kuziel said. An intranet will make it easier for labs under the Chicago Operations Office to share data.
IntraBlocks' e:Folders suite manages and distributes information and documents over an intranet. Version 2.0, which goes into beta testing this winter, has 12 applications presented as objects that can be stored in a user-definable, hierarchical-folder structure. Each folder can have a security profile for members of virtual workgroups.
The suite works over connections ranging from 14.4-kilobit/sec dial-up to high-speed Internet links. Users can have either 16- or 32-bit Microsoft Corp. or Netscape Communications Corp. browsers. E:Folders supports relational databases from Microsoft, Oracle Corp. and Sybase Inc. It sells for $4,995 per server for any number of users.
"We are licensing the source code so we can use the library and tools without starting from scratch," Kuziel said.
The intranet might be in its early stages, but goals for the network are clear. One is to develop a budget system. The Chicago Operations Office now uses the Discus financial application from SCH Technologies of Cincinnati, which keeps track of spending but not of the budget.
Eventually a Sybase relational database will do the budget tracking, and data from the two financial applications will be merged into a daily Hypertext Markup Language report on the intranet.
DOE is switching to the PeopleSoft Human Resources Management System for Federal Government from PeopleSoft Inc., but the Pleasanton, Calif., company has few intranet solutions, Kuziel said. He hopes to use e:Folders to develop scheduling, training and other forms for human resources.
There are still privacy issues to work out for the human resources applications, but an interactive bulletin board for researchers could go up soon, replacing the current Lotus cc:Mail bulletin board.
Kuziel said cc:Mail has not been a good platform for the bulletin board. Not all the labs use cc:Mail, and the mail administrator must manage the bulletin board. It does not require the same security as the mail system, however.
"A bulletin board is basically public," Kuziel said, and it should be a good initial application for the intranet.
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SACRAMENTO -- The California National Guard will convert a warehouse facility in midtown Sacramento into a state of the art military museum.
At a groundbreaking ceremony, Adjutant General David Baldwin told a group of dignitaries that relocating the museum from a now closed site in Old Sacramento was the right move.
He said citizen soldiers of the National Guard should be partners with the community.
"This will become a venue for organizations to come in and have their receptions and their events against the backdrop of our rich military history," said Baldwin.
The state's Military Department said the facility will be the cornerstone of a statewide military museum system that will incorporate four sites statewide and have traveling exhibits.
The former museum was operated by a nonprofit foundation that was criticized for not keeping track of state monies and military artifacts, something foundation members denied.
After a court settlement, the Military Department acquired a majority of the museum's collection and added it to thousands of military artifacts it already possessed.
While the Old Sacramento location had more foot traffic, the new location is owned by the state and has free parking.
The 3-acre site at 28th and B streets has building space for exhibits as well as a dedicated restoration facility.
"Now we can display tanks, we can display helicopters, and that is what really attracts families and children," said Military Department spokesperson Col. Peter B. Cross.
Some members of the California State Military Museum Foundation, which hopes to reopen the Old Sacramento museum, attended the ceremony.
"I have to say I'm very impressed," said retired Col. Bill Fortier, who advises foundation members.
Fortier says while they are lining up financial support to reopen their museum, the groundbreaking of the new museum gives them options.
"I'm sure they're willing to open discussions and work with General Baldwin and the California National Guard," said Fortier of the foundation board.
Recognizing that any museum needs a large corps of volunteers, Cross said the new military museum will welcome anyone who wants to help create a first class museum.
Vietnam vet Phil Rios, a docent at the old museum, says he'll now help out at the new facility because he has a passion for exposing young people to the sacrifices made by soldiers for their country.
"I'm going to volunteer as much of my time as I can," said Rios.
The new facility is expected to be open to the public within two years, and unlike the old museum, won't charge admission.


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2015-2016 Education and Outreach Highlights
Education Programs:
- NCAT history-making enrollment/graduation of BS and MS students as 1st seamless offering of undergraduate and graduate bioengineering programs at an HBCU.
- The current (Spring 2016) enrollments are MS: 16 (50 % female, 38 % African-American and 57 % students choosing not to provide race/ethnicity information to the University), and BS: 74 (74 % female, 74 % African-American). Since their inception in Fall 2010, the BMEN degree programs have graduated: MS 13 (46 % female) and BS 9 (67 % female). Many students have successfully found employment in industry (Baxter International, St. Joseph's), graduate and/or professional schools and post-doctoral fellowships (Pitt, Penn State, UC, Univ. of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, Univ. of Utah, Univ. of Virginia, Rutgers). Longitudinal data showing growth in enrollment and student demographics are presented in the graphs that follow.
ERC-initiated Bioengineering Programs at NCAT:
- Co-sponsored 2015 Materials in STEM Workshop – Cocoa Beach, FL – in partnership with the Materials Education Center at Edmonds Community College (RMB outreach partner institution)
- Trans-ERC Course Offerings
- Spring 2015 – Fundamental Principles of Metallic Alloys for Biological Applications (Dr. P. Kumta, Pitt) – 6 graduate students from NCAT and Pitt
- At UC, during each school year: multiple courses are offered by ERC faculty and staff members (including Chemical Sensors, Nanoscience and Technology, Nanoscale Devices, Nanobiotechnology, and Advanced Computational Biology)
- Strong and diverse seminar series – academic year and summer – intramural speakers included faculty, students and research scholars from RMB as well as non-ERC departments/schools, extramural speakers included clinicians, entrepreneurs, government agency research managers, and visiting scholars
- Special trans-ERC seminars to all students and faculty on innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurship, business models, etc.
- The Journal Club initiated during Year 07 at NCAT by Dr. Trisha Sain and Dr. Narayan Bhattarai initiated was continued during Year 08 by SLC Leadership (Paul McGhee and Ashley Jackson) for ERC research students to have a deep discussion of review papers and the status of the topics at the global level
- Student satisfaction and learning growth for the trans-ERC courses, seminar series and outreach activities were assessed by the team of Dr. Robin Liles, Professor, School of Education
- The Education Advisory Board (EAB) for the ERC and Bioengineering Programs at NCAT continues to be active in reviewing and guiding the ERC's education and outreach activities. Initiated and conducted the fourth and fifth Educational Advisory Board Meetings (EAB) at NCAT on March 19, 2015, leading to discussion on integrating research, education, outreach and diversity.
Outreach Programs:
All of RMB's outreach programs had a very strong emphasis on diversity and broadening participation. Numbers are summarized below, but full demographic details are provided in the related sections of this document.
- Between 2009 and 2015, RMB's REU programs have served a total of 48 unique (i.e. non-returning for a second time) participants, plus return summer REUs by 3 of these (total of 51, 4 in Year 08). They have attracted a diverse population in terms of gender, race, and ethnicity, from 12 states and 21 total institutions. An emphasis was placed on recruitment from RMB's principal outreach partners including California State University – Los Angeles (an HSI) and Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) in Greensboro.
- Between 2009 and 2015, RMB's YS programs have served a total of 18 unique participants, plus return summer YSs by 3 of these (total of 21, 2 in Year 08). They have attracted a diverse population in terms of gender, race, and ethnicity, from 13 total secondary institutions in North Carolina. An emphasis was placed on recruitment from RMB's principal K-12 outreach partner: Guilford County Schools. The 2 YS participants for 2015 were both girls, one each from Guilford County and the adjoining Forsyth County.
- Exceptional interactions with Guilford County Schools System (serving Greensboro, NC and neighboring towns) and as well as with local community colleges (Guilford and Forsyth Technical Community Colleges) for 2 plus 2 program initiatives.
- Between 2009 and 2015, RMB's RET programs have served a total of 27 unique (never participated before) participants, plus return summer RETs by 13 of these (40 total). They have attracted a diverse population in terms of gender, race, and ethnicity, from 19 total secondary institutions, most in North Carolina and two schools in Illinois. An emphasis was placed on recruitment from RMB's principal K-12 outreach partner: Guilford County Schools. The charts below represent the diversity.
- NCAT collaborated closely with K-14 partner EDCC in organizing a successful 2015 Materials in STEM Workshop in Cocoa Beach, FL attended by 81 K-14 and university educators from across the nation.
B.R.A.I.N. Games (Bioengineering Recuiting and Interactive Network):
- Coordinated by Dr. Matt McCullough and Prof. Alford, sixteen high school students experienced the STEM educational modules (developed by RET participants and the YS participants) on July 28, 2015.
Informal Educational Outreach (number of participants):
- # STEM teachers: Visiting / visited by RMB researchers: 45
- # K-12 students: Visiting / visited by RMB researchers: 977
- Visitors from industry/legislative/executive/entrepreneur/academia to RMB (~100)
University of Cincinnati
- Multiple undergrad/grad courses offered by ERC facultyand staff members
- Hosted
- Multiple workshops, some related to diversity
- ~1,000 informal education visitors (students, parents, international visitors) during reporting period
- Multiple outreach interactions with Mouth Healthy Junior High School Science class by ERC graduate students and multiple faculty (Pixley, Heineman).
ERC Student Activities
Publication of seventh ERC-RMB Newsletter - produced entirely by the Student Leadership Council
ERC-RMB Student Retreats were organized during the reporting period
Student Accomplishments – Translational Activities during 2015-2016
Students from the ERC-RMB continued to achieve highly over the past year, demonstrating progress in research and entrepreneurship with numerous papers published in peer-reviewed journals, victories in poster competitions, and success at various business presentation competitions. Below are select accomplishments from students from each university.
North Carolina A&T State University
- Mr. Udhab Adhikari gave a technical presentation on his publication entitled "Synthesis and Characterization of Chitosan-Mg-based Composite Scaffolds for Bone Repair Applications" at the 2015 American Society of Mechanical Engineering International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition.
- Ms. Merrie P. Foster gave a technical Ted-Talk style presentation entitled "In-Vitro Cardio-Active Drug Screening using a Stretchable Microelectrode Array" at the technical research exhibition of the 42nd Annual Convention of NBSE.
- Ms. Ashley Jackson was awarded the BME Innovation and Career Development Award which provided full registration and travel stipend to attend the 2015 BMES Annual Meeting in Tampa, FL. Ashley was the lead author of "Biomechanics: A Frontier Microbial Biotechnology" published in the Journal of Microbial & Biochemical Technology.
- Mr. Shalil Khanal gave a poster presentation entitled "Chitosan-Coated PLGA Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery at the 2016 Nano-Manufacturing Conference.
- Ms. Lumei Liu and along with Ms. Juan Wang received the trainee award for their abstract submission to the 10th World Biomaterials Congress in Montreal, Canada in May 2016. The abstract submission is entitled "A Systematic Comparison of Biodegradation Behavior of Absorbable Metal: In Standardized Immersion, Arterial Bioreactor and In Vivo study".
- Mr. Jun Ma successfully defended his Master's Thesis entitled "In Vitro Biocompatibility Evaluation of biodegradable Metals for Cardiovascular Stent Application". Jun Ma was the lead author of "Similarities and Differences in Coatings for Magnesium-Based Stents and Orthopaedic Implants" published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Translation, "Sirolumus-Eluting Dextran and Polyglutamic Acid Hybird Coatings on AZ31 for Stent Applications" published in the Journal of Biomaterials Applications, "Biphasic Responses of Human Vascular Smoot Muscle Cells to Magnesium Ion" published in the Journal of Biomedical Material Research Part A, and "Bio-Adaption Between Magnesium Alloy Stent and the Blood Vessel: A Review" published in the Journal of Materials Science & Technology. Jun also presented his work entitled "The Cellular Responses of Smooth Muscle Cells to Magnesium Ion" at the 4th Annual College of Engineering graduate poster competition where he placed first place.
- Mr. Paul McGhee gave a technical presentation on his publication entitled "Directional-Tribological Investigation of Magnesium Alloys Under As-Cast and Hot Extrusion Conditions" and a poster presentation entitled "An Investigation of the Tribological Behavior of Mg and Mg-Zn-Ca-RE Alloy" at the 2015 American Society of Mechanical Engineering International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition.
- Mr. Nava Rijal successfully defended his Master's Thesis entitled "Composite Hydrogel-Based Encapsulates for Biomedical Applications". Nava was lead author of "Chapter 12: Production of Electrospun Chitosan for Biomedical Applications" published in Elesevier. Nava received a $5000 grant to host a Biomaterials Day 2016 at NC A&T from the Society for Biomaterials. Nava gave a technical presentation on his publication entitled "Magnesium Incorporated Polycaprolactone-Based Composite Nanofibers" at the 2015 American Society of Mechanical Engineering International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition.
- Mr. Jim Shi is currently working as a technology manager at Wieland Copper Products, LLC, North Carolina Area.
- Ms. Juan Wang along with Lumei Liu won the trainee award for their abstract submission to the 10th World Biomaterials Congress in Montreal, Canada in May 2016. The abstract submission is entitled "A Systematic Comparison of Biodegradation Behavior of Absorbable Metal: In Standardized Immersion, Arterial Bioreactor and In Vivo study".
- Mrs. Adrienne Williams successfully defended her Master's Thesis entitled "Micro-Computed Tomography-based Finite Element Analysis of the Mechanical Integrity of In Vivo Biodegradable Mg-alloy Screw & Surrounding Bone". Adrienne presented her work on "Evaluating the Axial Pullout Performance of In Vivo Biodegradable Magnesium-Alloy and Copolymer Screws in Woven Bone using Finite Element Analysis" at the 2015 NC A&T Graduate Student Advisory Council graduate poster competition and won second place.
University of Pittsburgh
- Mr. Kacey Catt co-founded Interphase Materials, a start-up company focusing on creating nontoxic materials and coatings with sustainably derived products to build interfaces between hardware and its environment. Interphase Materials was accepted into start-up accelerator, AlphaLab Gear to receive investment, mentorship, working space, and other resources.
- Dr. Kathryn Farraro, advised by Dr. Savio Woo, traveled to Beijing to collaborate with Beijing Naton Technology Group, a leading orthopedics company in China to further develop her ACL repair devices.
- Mr. Jingyao Wu won 1st Prize in the 10th Chunhui Cup Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, U.S. Division for his vascular stent project. He visited several major cities in China as a winner of the competition, and discussed with government officials, entrepreneurs, and investors on the commercialization of the technology.
- Mr. Jingyao Wu and Dr. Da-Tren Chou were part of a team that took home first place at the Pittsburgh Health Innovation Case Competition (PHICC) at the University of Pittsburgh in April, 2014. They presented their recommendation for entry into the healthcare industry for a consumer device company to a group of judges which included health care professionals, entrepreneurs, and consultants. Their award for winning 1st place included a cash prize of $4,000.
- Dr. Andrew Brown successfully defended his Doctoral Thesis entitled, "Development and Characterization of a Magnesium/Polymer Composite for Guided Bone Regeneration".
- Dr. Amy Chaya successfully defended her Doctoral Thesis entitled, "Development and Testing of Degradable Magnesium Alloys for Bone Fracture Healing". Amy was second author on the publication "An in vivo model to assess magnesium alloys and their biological effect on human bone marrow stromal cells" in Acta Biomaterialia.
- Dr. Kathryn Farraro successfully defended her Doctoral Thesis entitled, "Regeneration of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Using Resorbable Metallic and Extracellular Matrix Bioscaffolds". Dr. Farraro was first author of the publication "A magnesium ring device to restore function of a transected anterior cruciate ligament in the goat stifle joint" in Journal of Orthopaedic Research.
- Dr. Daeho Hong successfully defended his Doctoral Thesis entitled, "Fundamental Study of the Design and Development of Magnesium-Zinc Based Alloys for Biodegradable Implant Devices". Dr. Hong was co-author of the publication, "In vivo monitoring the biodegradation of magnesium alloys with an electrochemical H2 sensor" in Acta Biomaterialia and "Synthesis and electrochemical study of Mg 1.5 MnO 3: A defect spinel cathode for rechargeable magnesium battery" in Materials Science and Engineering: B.
- Dr. Da-Tren Chou successfully defended his Doctoral Thesis entitled, "Fundamental study of the development and evaluation of biodegradable Mg-Y-Ca-Zr based alloys as novel implant materials".
- Mr. Kacey Catt co-authored two articles: "In Vivo Electrochemical Analysis of a PEDOT/MWCNT Neural Electrode Coating" in Biosensors and "Chronic In Vivo Evaluation of PEDOT/CNT for Stable Neural Recordings" in IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering.
- Alumni Dr. Satish Singh was first author on the paper: "In Vivo Electrochemical Analysis of a PEDOT/MWCNT Neural Electrode Coating" in Materials Science and Engineering: C.
- Alumni Dr. Danielle Minteer was co-author on the paper: "Combining micro-computed tomography with histology to analyze biomedical implants for peripheral nerve repair" in Journal of Neuroscience Methods.
University of Cincinnati
- Mr. Daoli Zhao was able to demonstrate a visual sensor for H2 based on a material that changes color when exposed to H2. The sensor monitors in vivo corrosion of Mg by H2 that permeates through mouse skin. The visual sensor detected relative corrosion rates of three different Mg alloys (Dr. Kumta's lab) with corrosion rates that vary from slow to fast. Moreover, quantization of the color response of the H2 visual sensor was established using ImageJ software to measure brightness that was calibrated with the electrochemical H2 sensor. The visual sensor offers the advantages of adequate sensitivity for ERC applications, low-cost, ease of use, ruggedness, quantitative, and non-invasive. H2 in bone marrow from a biodegrading Mg implant has been measured for the first time in a rabbit bone fracture study performed with Dr. Sfeir at UPitt. The electrochemical H2 sensor was used for H2 measurements transdermally to monitor biodegradation of an implanted plate and inside the bone marrow to monitor the screw tip biodegradation. The H2 needle sensor was able to easily detect H2 in bone marrow where the H2 level was found to be very high (exceeding a saturated water solution), suggesting that H2 generated in situ was trapped in bone marrow. The results correlate with the bone healing process. The in vivo corrosion products of Mg alloys from NCAT (Dr. Yun), Pittsburgh (Dr. Kumta) and UC (Dr. Shanov) in conjunction with Dr. Dong's subcutaneous mouse studies were characterized by monitoring hydrogen transdermally with a hydrogen sensor, determining surface corrosion products on explanted samples using X-ray photoelectron microscopy, and measuring Mg and Zn alloy ion distribution in mouse organs and tissue surrounding the implant using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). ICP -MS analysis shows that there is no unusual or toxic accumulation of magnesium and zinc in these studied organs.
- Mr. Kolade Ojo has published a paper "Ojo, K., Kuhlmann, J., Hopkins, T., Heineman, W.R. , Pixley, S.K., Electroanalysis. in Press 2016", he also attended PITTCON 2016, Atlanta GA conference.
- Mr. Chenhao Xu graduated from University of Cincinnati with Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering. He will continue in PhD. study at the same area. He designed a new angle-shape stent for fully coverage of the AV fistula region. The new stent expansion model was simulated in Abaqus. The new design was fabricated with AZ31 alloys for mechanical verification and in vivo test in future; at the same time, the Gen. III stents were manufactured with ERC-PL magnesium alloys which was developed by University of Pittsburgh student Jingyao Wu. In addition, he attended the outreach activities in Mt. Healthy High School in Cincinnati.
- Mr. Yonghai Zhang developed a prototype wireless corrosion control device, which was manufactured with help of Ke Li, a visiting scholar from China, for his smart biodegradable implant project. He performed proof of concept experiments of the wireless corrosion control prototype in a porcine model in collaboration with Dr. Pabir's AV Fistula development team.
- Mr. Guangqi Zhang kept the growth of Magnesium single crystals during Year 8 and have increased the size of the as grown Mg single crystal to 150 mm in length and 20 mm in diameter. Laue X-ray diffraction was performed to confirm the single crystallinity of the super large single crystals.
- Mr. Pravahan Salunke studied the mechanism of mechanical deformation of Mg single crystals. He is also working on the application of Mg single crystals in various biomedical implants such as ACL rings, orthopedic plates, screws as well as vascular stents. Recently he submitted a paper titled "Apparatus for Growing of Magnesium Single Crystals Used in Biomedical Applications" in the 'Review of Scientific Instruments' journal.
- Ms. Tarannum Tiasha worked on the design and fabrication of Mg AZ31 staples for craniofacial applications. Staples of a more complicated design are currently being developed for a different application. She is also working on design and fabrication of a composite Nitinol-Mg stent in collaboration with Dr. William Wagner's group at UPitt. A paper titled "Biodegradable, elastomeric coatings with controlled anti-proliferative agent release for magnesium-based cardiovascular stents" was published (31 March,2016) in the journal "Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces" in which Tarannum Tiasha was a co-author. Participation in National and International Conferences
Participation in National and International Conferences
The ERC-RMB continues to be well represented in domestic and international conferences by its student body. A list of conferences where students presented their work in a platform or poster presentation is shown below.
- 2015 American Society of Mechanical Engineering International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Houston, Texas
- 2015 Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS) World Congress, Boston, MA
- 2015 Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL
- 2016 Pittcon, Atlanta, GA
- 2016 American Association for Dental Research, Los Angeles, CA
- 2016 National Society of Black Engineers Annual Convention, Boston, MA
- 2016 University of Pittsburgh Bioengineering Day, Pittsburgh, PA
- 2016 Biomaterials Day, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC
- 2016 Nano-Manufacturing Conference, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, Greensboro, NC
- 2016 10th World Biomaterials Congress, Montreal, Canada
- 2016 8th Symposium on Biodegradable Metals, Montreal, Canada
- 2016 PITTCON CONFERENCE & EXPO, Atlanta, GA
- 2016 42nd Annual Convention of National Society of Black Engineering, Boston MA


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Pratt & Whitney stands ready to break away from its current partners in the International Aero Engines (IAE) consortium and offer its geared turbofan engine to airframers examining possible re-engined and new design aircraft if it fails to reach consensus with its three IAE collaborators on a new product offering.
IAE partners - P&W, Rolls-Royce, MTU and Japanese Aero Engine Corporation - formed the consortium in 1983 to develop the V2500 engine powering the Airbus A319/A320/A321 narrowbodies and the Boeing MD-90.
During an 11 March analyst and investor update by Pratt & Whitney's parent company United Technologies, P&W President David Hess said both Airbus and P&W have both stated their preference for an offering to Airbus through IAE.
"Now, we haven't been able to come to an agreement yet with the partners of IAE," says Hess. "It is not just Rolls-Royce."
Rolls-Royce has never embraced the geared turbofan concept, and last year MTU CEO Egon Behle admitted that R-R and P&W have different approaches to engine development for next generation narrowbodies.
Hess, meanwhile, says discussions are continuing with MTU and Japanese Aero. "We continue to look for every creative solution possible to continue to go forward with IAE, but right now we're not waiting. We're offering our engine to Airbus and Boeing as Pratt & Whitney."
Hess says P&W does reserve the right in its proposals to the airframers that if it is selected "to bring it back to the partners of IAE, and it is still our preference to try to do it as IAE".
P&W is waiting for an outcome from the discussions with its IAE partners, but Hess declares the company is "not afraid of going it alone".
Offering additional perspective another United Technologies executive states a "lion's share of the current [IAE] partners stand behind GTF. We are talking about one company that is uncertain given their past view of the market".
Bombardier, Mitsubishi and Irkut have selected P&W's PurePower PW1000G to power the new CSeries aircraft, the Mitsubishi Regional Jet and the MS-21.
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Metal Forming with LS-DYNA
Basics (Days 1 and 2)
This seminar covers the basics for the simulation of sheet metal forming processes with LS-DYNA and provides tips for daily practical use. Herein, the forming-specific settings and features in LS-DYNA will be addressed.
The course begins with a brief introduction to LS-DYNA and a detailed description of the necessary keywords, respective settings and best practice for forming simulations. In particular, the typical forming process steps will be reviewed and the respective simulation setup will be presented in detail. Furthermore, an overview of commonly used material models for forming simulations will be given and the procedure for the creation of two material cards with anisotropic material behavior will be discussed for shell and solid elements. Another focus lies on the critical examination and verification of the simulation results as well as the available possibilities to overcome potential problems with alternative approaches and methods. Short workshop examples are repeatedly conducted during the seminar to consolidate the acquired knowledge through practical application directly at the computer. Herein, LS-PrePost will be used to setup the forming simulations.
The goal of the seminar is to enable the user to select the correct settings and parameters for successful simulations of sheet metal forming processes with LS-DYNA. The seminar aims at both beginners and experienced users in the field of metal forming, who want to learn how to use LS-DYNA in the context of sheet metal forming or who want to deepen their existing knowledge.
- Introduction to LS-DYNA
- Forming-specific settings and features
- - Basic control cards
- Special control cards
- Adaptive Mesh Refinement:
- Minimization of discretization errors
- Proper selection of the parameters
- Contact definitions for forming simulation
- Element types and their properties
- Overview of frequently used material models for sheet metal forming
- Description of material models MAT_036 and MAT_103
- Output Control in LS-DYNA
- Procedure for the simulation of multi-stage forming processes
- Basic control cards for LS-DYNA/Implicit
- Gravity simulation (implicit static or dynamic)
- Forming simulation
- Trimming simulation
- Springback simulation (implicit static)
- Simulation of post forming operations
- Analytical drawbeads
Advanced Forming Simulation (Day 3)
On the third day, typical procedures for the setup of complex forming simulations are discussed and the creation of the respective input decks is shown with the functionality of LS-PrePost. Moreover, further contact settings are shown which enable the definition of a direction-dependent coefficient of friction as a function of contact pressure, relative velocity and temperature.
The training concludes with recommendations for the simulation setup of the individual process steps with a focus on common mistakes in creating the respective stages and the corresponding troubleshooting procedures.
- Possible procedure for the simulation setup
- Parameterization of input decks and automatic positioning
- Advanced control card settings
- Advanced contact settings
- Recommendations for the individual process stages
- Advanced troubleshooting procedures
- Workshop to create parameterized input decks
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A new study of New Zealanders purports to show that womean who have abortions are more likely to suffer from depression and addiction. The 500 Kiwis were interviewed 6 times in 15 years, which is hardly enough to determine whether they had previous mental health problems, and are counted — for the purposes of the addiction question — with women who suffered miscarriages. In addition, no one thought to ask them whether getting pregnant accounted for part of their distress nor were they controlled for prior mental health issues. Of course, none of this means that anti-choicers won't use the study to tell us how terrible we will feel when we murder the Children of the Jeebus residing in our uteri. [University of Otago]
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"Ethical production, and buying habits, can be a counter-reaction to stupid political decisions. We want to be a brand who gives something back"
Tommi Lahde
THE World's first eco-friendly underpants made using recycled ocean plastics have now officially launched in the UK.
Finnish firm The Other Danish Guy have unveiled a range of boxers and trunks made, in part, from fabric fashioned from salvaged flotsam and jetsam, including discarded fishing nets.
And for company founder Tommi Lähde, his 'Discovery Collection' smalls - being sold through a new UK website - stem from a genuine desire to protect the marine environment.
Lähde, whose garments retail for £32.90, explained: "I was essentially born on the sea; my father is a sea captain and I learned to love the water from being a toddler.
"I've been sailing my own boats ever since I was a child and I've seen first hand how the marine environment is changing for the worse.
"I remember a time when the Baltic Sea was so clear you could see a coin at a depth of 15 metres.
"Nowadays, I can't see further than my arm's length. And it comes down to pure negligence. We want to try and make a real difference."
The charity World Animal Protection says entanglement in so-called 'ghost gear' - abandoned fishing equipment - kills at least 136,000 seals, sea lions and large whales every year.
But The Other Danish Guy has partnered with ECONYL®, a trademark of Italian firm Aquafil, and are using ECONYL® yarn to turn regenerated nylon into comfortable underwear.
Nylon waste is collected from all over the world and sent to the ECONYL® waste treatment center in Ajdovščina, Slovenia.
Part of that waste collection process involves the 'The Healthy Seas' initiative, where volunteer divers are recovering abandoned or lost ghost nets from the bottom of the seas in Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Greece and Croatia.
Another cog in the process is 'Net-Works', founded by Interface with Zoological Society London, which is a social initiative to empower coastal communities in the Philippines and Cameroon to collect and sell discarded fishing nets.
Meanwhile other forms of waste recycled by ECONYL® and turned into material includes spent fish farming nets, the fluff from spent Nylon carpets, industrial plastic waste, yarn discards and fabric straps.
The net result is a fabric called 'smoothshell', used in The Other Danish Guy's underwear, and which is fast-drying and has an 'outstandingly soft touch', according to Lähde.
Lähde adds: "It's estimated there's 640,000 tons of discarded fishing nets in the oceans.
"These fishing nets remain adrift for a substantial amount of time and are responsible for the accidental capture of whales, turtles, birds and other marine mammals.
"This problem only continues to get worse each year.
"For us, using recycled nylon yarn made in part using ocean garbage, and other recycled materials, was a two-fold decision.
"We want to change the world for the better, and we also discovered that this type of nylon is much softer and more comfortable against the skin.
"Ethical production, and buying habits, can be a counter-reaction to stupid political decisions. We want to be a brand who gives something back.
"We will make all of our future products from materials that are sustainable and eco-friendly."
The Other Danish Guy Discovery Collection pants are available now from https://theotherdanishguy.co.uk, priced £32.90 each.


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My friend Julia Scott is also known as the Bargain Babe. Once upon a time she lived in Los Angeles and wrote a column for the Daily News, but since then she had moved back east. However, that doesn't mean she forgot how expensive it is to live here! For the third year in a row Bargain Babe has organized a Frugal Festival, this time centered on Food. It is taking place on Saturday, 6/25, at Canoga Park High School. Tickets are $5-10 – what a bargain. Not only do you get a day long festival of classes and competitions and events that help you save money at the grocery store, but you also get to see what the inside of Canoga Park High School looks like!
Here is the schedule of events happening at Frugal Festival Food! on June 25 in Canoga Park. Scroll down for a list of on-going activities. I will be there and I will participate in the Coupon Challenge – please come by to cheer me on!
11 a.m. – Festival opens! Door prizes are first come first serve!!! Food swap starts at 11 a.m. as well.
11:30 a.m. – Early Bird Raffle prize – a $100 Target gift card from Shortcuts.com! Admission includes one free raffle ticket so everyone is eligible to win.
11:40 a.m. – Food Preservation session with Registered Dietician Heidi Diller of Albertsons.
12 p.m. – Coupon Class with Tia of Tia Saving Cents.
12:30 p.m. – Coupon Challenge sponsored by Albertsons and Shortcuts! Who will find the best deals the fastest? Prize is a $300 gourmet gift basket!
12:45 p.m. – Albertsons fresh fruit samples – peaches, nectarines, and plums!
1:15 p.m. – Raffle starts. Prizes include a $300 Albertsons gift card.
2 p.m. – Festival ends. Go home and enjoy your prizes and SWAG bags!
On-going activities:
-Solar oven demo by Homestead Hardware
-Coupon Wallet sales by The Coupon Wallet
-Food demo by 99 Cents Only Chef
-Free food samples from The Stand, Libertine, and Yozen Frogurt
-Coupon and recipe exchange
-Frugal food quiz at BargainBabe.com table
-Face painting for kids (and adventurous adults) by Face Makers
-Chalk coloring area for kids
-DJ Cassette spinning tunes


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They're Lying to You: Appropriations and "Shutdown" Lies
by Thomas R. Eddlem
Sunday, 29 September 2013
As Democrats and Republicans squabble over federal funding and a partial shutdown of the federal government looms, many in the press are mindlessly parroting the Democratic Party's talking points about the shutdown. But what's the reality? Following are three false claims regarding the looming shutdown, and why they are lies.
False claim #1: Republicans are shutting down the government.
"So far, the Republicans in the House of Representatives have refused to move forward…. The House Republicans are so concerned with appeasing the tea party that they've threatened a government shutdown or worse unless I gut or repeal the Affordable Care Act."
— President Barack Obama, press conference, September 27
Why it's a lie: The House Republicans have twice passed bills to fund nearly all the functions of the federal government through December 15. Congress must fund appropriations for nearly all federal programs each year by the time the fiscal year begins on October 1, or the programs will face shutdown. But the president and Democratic Senate have threatened to veto the House-approved spending unless the House passes a bill that also includes funding for ObamaCare. The White House and Senate Democrats do not object to any spending that is in the House bill; they are only objecting to funding that's not in the bill. The reality is that President Obama is holding the federal government — and federal employees' paychecks — hostage in order to extort more funding from the House.
False claim #2: Republicans must fund ObamaCare because it's the law.
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Printable Music Lesson Plans Module
14 prepared ready-to-use lessons with all materials
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You know how it is. Your students think that anything other than ROCK music just isn't cool. Many of them think that all music started with the Beatles and Elvis Presley, and that before that there wasn't any music!
Depending on your own musical development, you may love jazz or you may hate jazz. Music is such a diverse thing that one music teacher's background may be totally different from anothers.
One thing that is certain though, is that jazz and blues played an important part in the development of modern music from the late 1800's through to today. Throughout the great depression and the war years jazz played a vital part in keeping the morale of people up, and provided the backdrop that allowed rock and roll to emerge in the 1950's and 60's.
Wether you love it or hate it, exposing students to jazz and blues is a vital part of their musical education. Letting them know who jazz greats like Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Ella Fitzgerald are, and what they did for the development of music will really help their overall musical development.
In this module you'll get 14 prepared lessons featuring a fact sheet, a fun style worksheet and lesson planning ideas. It doesn't matter if you know a lot about jazz or nothing about jazz – This module will still give you what you need to teach it to a class of middle school/junior high or high school students.
Here is the breakdown of the lessons:
Lesson One
Scott Joplin
In this lesson students will look at the very roots of jazz: ragtime music.
He didn't know it at the time, but this son of a former slave set in motion a chain of events that would revolutionize music.
Lesson Two
Duke Ellington
The Big Band era of the 1920's through to the 1940's is one of the prime focuses of this module of lessons.
Students will learn about what Big Band music meant in those times and the development of it through to today.
Lesson Three
Louis Armstrong
Jazz Musicians often don't have a short career. That is so evident in the career of someone like Armstrong, who was around during the Big Band era, and was still popular throughout the 1970's and 80's.
Lesson Four
Benny Goodman
More of the Big Band era is explored in this lesson on "The King of Swing", Benny Goodman, who was the first of many artists to bring Jazz to Carnegie Hall, and a mainstream classical audience.
Students will enjoy the listening activities included with this lesson.
Lesson Five
Count Basie
Students will learn more about the distinctive sounds of Swing, Jazz and Blues in this lesson.
There are also opportunities to talk about how Jazz is structured and how musicians use lead sheets and improvisation.
Lesson Six
Glenn Miller
The Glenn Miller Orchestra was one of the most popular musical groups of the 1930's and 40s, and this lesson exposes students to the standard big band repertoire they will surely experience sometime in their lifetime.
Lesson Seven
Ella Fitzgerald
The "first lady of song" set the scene for female vocalists for many years to come, even today.
Learning about how she grew up, the important collaborations she had with other musicians and how a musician can become a singing superstar will really benefit your students.
Lesson Eight
Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday is credited with never singing the same song the same way twice. This will give opportunities for your class to discuss the importance of improvisation in all performance, no matter what style.
Lesson Nine
Sarah Vaughan
Students can learn about this amazingly talented singer, and learn all sorts of background on singing and Jazz at the same time.
Sarah Vaughan's carreer spanned many years, and many styles of jazz.
Lesson Ten
Dizzy Gillespie
One of the founders of modern jazz, this trumpet great is important to include in any discussion on jazz.
Students can learn about small ensemble jazz, improvisation and how musical groups are put together.
Lesson Eleven
Charlie Parker
Where would a discussion on the history of Jazz be without looking at arguably the most famous Jazz Saxophonist who ever lived?
Parker's influence and the development of the bebop style led Jazz in an entirely new direction in the 1950's and 60's.
Lesson Twelve
Miles Davis
Miles Davis is the quintessential "cool jazz" musician. This lesson gives students the opportunity to explore what it means to be "cool" on stage: The attitudes, the style and the behaviour that many rock musicians also copied.
Lesson Thirteen
Herbie Hancock
This lesson explores the development of jazz, and the mixture of jazz with other styles to develop jazz-fusion.
Also a musician with an incredibly long career: learning about Herbie Hancock will help students understand more of what it takes to make a living a musician.
Lesson Fourteen
B.B. King
"The King of Blues" – No discussion on the subject of blues could ever be complete without him!
This lesson is a great bridge to rock music, as students will explore how B.B. has collaborated with so many artists of all different styles over the years.
Every lesson contains two fact sheets, and it is your choice on which you use. You can have the full fact sheet, with the complete story written on it for the students to read together;
OR… You can have a "fill in the blanks" factsheet where students will have to fill in key points during the lesson. This is aligned perfectly with the included powerpoint presentations which are demonstrated below.
This module contains everything needed for fourteen enjoyable lessons on the history of jazz and blues, through studying these amazing jazz musicians.
bonus Items include:
This annotated glossary includes all the terms which may be unfamiliar to the students, which are found throughout the fact sheets.
You'll know all the answers here with the answers to every single crossword and puzzle in the unit.
Students should be able to be self directed in their learning with the woksheets, and these answer pages will certainly help the teacher!
Ready to print student workbook with all fact sheets, fun sheets, listening logs and the glossary, ready to print out and bind for the entire modules work for the students
We have prepared Powerpoint slides ready for you to load into your data projector or use with your digital whiteboard.
The presentations work hand-in-hand with the "fill in the blanks" factsheets so that students can run through the material with the teacher in the class, and fill in the important key information on their fact sheet at the same time.
In the members area website we have a special resources area, with links to purchase recordings of the artist's music, plus links to find the resources on freely available sites, such as YouTube.
If you're teaching about the history of Jazz and Blues you may need a completion assessment or final test or exam.
Because these units are used for many different year levels we have provided a choice of three different assessments:
Suitable for upper elementary/primary students who have been working through this unit
Suitable for junior high school students who have done the entire course as an overview
Suitable for junior high or high school students who have studied the work in detail
You can of course use more than one of these assessments if appropriate for your students. Like all of our resources, it is up to the teacher how best to implement them in the classroom.
Absolutely not! Hopefully we've made these worksheets as easy to use as possible, so that they can be used straight "out of the box" and even given to substitute teachers who know nothing about music.
Even if you do have a good knowledge of jazz styles and jazz musicians these worksheets will help you as they do all your lesson preparation and give you quality resources to give the students.
No – this product includes printable materials and powerpoint presentations only. If we were to seek out the rights to distribute recordings of each one of these artists the product would probably cost ten times the amount it does now. What we can do is provide links to freely available recordings on YouTube, and links to purchase individual tracks from iTunes from as little as 99c per track.
You can make each lesson last more than one lesson if you wish – there are ample ideas in the lesson plan segments to last a few weeks if you wish.
This module is designed for Junior high school level (Ages 12-14), but it can easily be used for other age levels. In the lesson plan ideas you'll find both ideas for younger students and ideas for older students. It is up to you to pick and choose what is most appropriate for your teaching situation.
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print out just what you need for each lesson in advance, or if you wish you can print out the entire student workbook included and bind it for them at the beginning of the course.
Printable Music Lesson Plans Modules are $39.95 per module. This includes all 14 lessons, all the printable bonuses and powerpoint presentations.
You can print out as much as you need for your teaching. The only restriction is that you cannot re-sell or share the license with anyone else.
If you find you can't use these materials just contact us for a no-questions-asked refund.
Printable Music Lesson Plans Module Four Great Artists of Jazz and Blues
14 Lessons covering the history of jazz by looking at individual artists who have influenced its development.
Lesson One Scott Joplin
Bonus Lesson Content Module Glossary
Bonus Powerpoint Presentations
Prepared & Customizable Presentations for all 14 lessons
Bonus Resources Area
Helpful links to recordings and other resources
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Running the point and slashing to the rack night after night is guaranteed to leave New Orleans Hornets PG Chris Paul with bumps and bruises. Keeping his high-speed game in gear is an important part of the training regimen created by the Hornets' head strength and core trainer, Jack Manson.
"Stretching is one of our main focuses with Chris," Manson says. "He gets pretty tight and sore in his hips and glutes, so that's where we focus."
Paul adds, "I'm definitely not one of the most flexible guys out there to begin with. My hips get really tight after games. I have to work on [flexibility] almost every day."
The following flexibility routine helps preserve CP3 throughout the long basketball season.
In-season Stretching Routine
Seated Hamstring
Targeted muscles: hamstrings, low back, groin
Sit on ground
Extend upper torso over straight legs
Bend forward at hips
Assisted Spinal Twist
Targeted muscles: hips, low back, glutes
Sit with left leg straight and right foot flat outside of left knee
Turn to right while gently pressing left elbow to outside of right knee
Exhale as you turn trunk
Repeat in opposite direction
Assisted Figure 4
Targeted muscles: hamstrings, hips, glutes
Cross left ankle over right knee
Grab behind right knee with both hands and pull toward chest or have partner push right leg toward chest
Repeat in opposite direction
Coaching Point: Bring each stretch to a point of tension and hold for 30 seconds. Repeat on the opposite side when necessary.
Benefits: Injury prevention and improved flexibility in core, hips and groin
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Marshall M. Fiore
February 28, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Marshall M. Fiore, age 91 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2019 at Grandview Estates in Elizabeth Twp. Born September 18, 1927 in Forward Twp., he was a son of the late Ralph and Julia (Marco) Fiore. Marshall was the owner and operator of Fiore Development and E & M Development Companies. He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish and a US Army veteran serving as an MP during World War II. He was also a charter member of 885 Fire Station, a Jefferson Borough councilman for 16 years, a member of the Clairton Sportsman Club for 50 years, an usher at St. Paulinus, St. Joseph, and St. Clare of Assisi for 30 years, and a member of the American Legion Daniel Keffer Post 75 in Clairton. Marshall was an avid hunter and a great cook who loved to make pies for his family and friends, was known for making Flitnies (fried bread dough), and was a devoted husband and loving father.