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Keep those tablets rolling in Datum Tablet Carts. These units transport multiple tablets as they remain securely locked in a cabinet. They feature a laminate surface and a locking drawer base. 5" casters enable you to push heavy loads and roll over thresholds between rooms.
Store, charge and secure tablets or e-readers of any size in Datum's Tablet Storage Depots. The convenient design of these high-gauge steel units enables students or professionals to enjoy worry-free protection throughout the day. Locking front doors and rear-access panels keep contents secure, while allowing easy access and interior configuration. These storage depots have individually-divided internal compartments which facilitate organization, making retrieval more efficient. When a higher storage capacity is necessary, multiple tablet storage depots can be placed side by side without any wire interference. They include built-in power strips for easy internal hookups. When storing enough tablets for an entire class, you may want to consider placing two or more units in different corners of your classroom, to avoid having all your students converge on one place at the same time.
- Manufacturer:
Datum has been manufacturing quality storage and filing systems for over 40 years. Their steel library shelves are a prime example of their made-in-the-USA workmanship and unyielding commitment to excellence.
- Width:
- 20.75 in.
- Depth:
- 22.75 in.
- Height:
- 27.25 in.
- Weight:
- 58 lbs.
- AC Outlet:
- Yes
- Casters:
- 5" Casters
- Finish:
Powdercoated paint finish is applied through a dry finishing process which creates a scratch-resistant, rust-free, eco-friendly finish.
- Green
- MAS Certified LEED
- Locking Doors:
- Key Lock
- Rear IT Panel:
- Yes
- Storage Capacity:
- 16 Tablets
- Warranty:
- Limited Lifetime; Electronics 2 Years
- Certified Green
- Smooth Rolling: These units include 5" casters which make it easier to push heavy loads and roll over thresholds between rooms.
- Extra Space: The locking drawer base supplies extra storage for accessories, manuals and more.
- Versatile: A laminate top transforms carts into a convenient additional writing surface.
- Maximize Space: Built specifically for tablets or e-readers, these carts maximize storage space. Compartment dimensions: 0.94"W x 12"D x 7.81"H
- User Friendly: Compartments inside the units are individually divided, making it easy to keep tablets organized and ready to go.
- Easy Plug-in: Built-in power strip enables units to charge internally.
- Secure Storage: Locking front doors and rear-access panels keep tablets protected throughout the day.
- Ventilated: Vented sides provide a steady airflow to the units inside.
- Configuration Options: Available as a stackable and mountable depot, or as a mobile cart.
This product has been tested and approved for public safety by an independent testing laboratory.
This product meets the standards set by the Canadian Standards Association.
MAS Certified Green (compliant with LEED for Schools)
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Montero gets rare day off in finale vs. Braves
ATLANTA -- D-backs catcher Miguel Montero got the day off against Braves left-hander Alex Wood on Sunday afternoon at Turner Field, a rare break for the backstop. He has played in all but two of Arizona's 33 games since May 30.
Tuffy Gosewisch handled the catching duties for southpaw Wade Miley, halting a stretch for Montero that included 30 starts, 129 plate appearances and 270 1/3 frames behind the plate. His total of 79 games as a catcher this year leads the Majors.
"Tuffy's been working. He's been doing an exceptional job at staying ready," D-backs manager Kirk Gibson said. "He was out there [Saturday] at 11:15 throwing, blocking balls. He does a good job."
Gibson first hinted Saturday at the possibility of resting Montero and giving Gosewisch his first start since June 19. When Sunday's lineup was released, Gosewisch was catching and batting seventh.
In addition to playing more games than any other backstop in baseball this season, Montero entered Sunday leading all catchers with 50 RBIs and 33 walks and ranked second with 11 home runs, already more than halfway to his career high of 18.
But Montero has struggled against southpaws this season, with a .157 (11-for-70) clip against them compared to Gosewisch's .286 (8-for-28) career batting average against them.
"I'd [give Montero a day off] lefty or righty if I was going to do it. He's played all the games here on the road, so I'm thinking about doing that," said Gibson of Montero's workload during Arizona's current nine-game road trip that ends on Sunday.

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Hey everyone! Welcome to Summer! Here in the midwest where I live we are dealing with record high heat and dry weather. My solution to beating the heat is staying inside and crafting the day away! If you are beating the heat like me, you will love all of the fabulous inspiration I have to share with you today. These projects are by our amazing design team and are things they featured on their own blogs this month.
Amy Friend shared a fabulous tutorial on her blog this month showing how to make these gorgeous appliquéd napkins. Find it on her blog here: http://duringquiettime.blogspot.com/2012/06/pear-applique-napkins-tutorial.html
Anna-Karen Evaldsson shared this stunning project featuring Eileen Hull's 3D House die. Find the tutorial here: http://layersofink.blogspot.com/2012/06/where-heart-is-tutorial-3d-house.html
Gretchen Schmidt shared a tutorial on her blog featuring this fun pop-up card. Find all of the details here: http://gscrapbooks.blogspot.com/2012/06/may-all-your-dreams-come-true-card.html
Hilary Kanwischer shared a great tutorial on her blog showing how to make these primitive style star pillows. Find it on her blog at: http://hilaryscraps.typepad.com/hilary_kanwischer/2012/06/primitive-americana-stars.html
Jan Hobbins shared a great tutorial on her blog showing how she created this tag background using die cut letters. Check her blog for her full details: http://janhobbins.blogspot.com/2012/06/inside-out-tag.html
Jeanne Streiff posted a tutorial on her blog for a fun patriotic pop-up card. Find all of the details on her blog: http://inkypaws.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2012/06/12/4th-of-july-pop-up-card-tutorial/
Richele Christensen shared a great tutorial on her blog this month showing how she created a stencil from dies. Find the tutorial here: http://californiaartgirl.blogspot.com/2012/06/summer-tag.html
Shelly Hickox created this vintagey gate fold card and shared a tutorial for it on her blog. You can find the tutorial on her blog: http://shellyhickox.blogspot.com/2012/06/grungy-gatefold-birthday-card.html
Tamara Tripodi created these fun door hangers using SVG files and her eclips. Find out how she made them on her blog: http://happylifecraftywife.com/?p=1548
Tammy Roberts shared this lovely shabby style card on her blog. Find all of the details here: http://paperiesweetness.blogspot.com/2012/06/little-hello.html
Finally, I (Tammy Tutterow) shared this fun little project featuring a hanging pocket embellished with this fun little birdie. I shared a tutorial on the project here: http://tammytutterow.typepad.com/tammy_tutterow/2012/06/happy-grams.html
What a great month of inspiration from the team members! I hope you have found some fun inspiration to help you craft away these hot sweltering days!


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Colombia Takes Another Step Towards Circus Animal Ban
May 14, 2013, BOGOTA, COLOMBIA – TODAY, the Senate Commission V of Colombia amended and approved the draft law (Law 244/12) banning the use of animals in circuses, allowing Plenary to pass this initiative. The committee vote was seven in favor and none against.
Draft Law 244/12, which was amended to exclude domestic animals, had previously banned the use of all animals in circuses, but will prohibit all wild animals from circuses. The transition period for implementing the law was also increased to two years.
Undercover investigations of Animal Defenders International (ADI), exposing cruelty and suffering in circuses in Colombia, have horrified people throughout the country, leading to popular support for the ban.
Senator Juan de Jesus Cordoba, who presented the Bill, said: "The passage of this bill would avoid the problems of public health and safety caused by animal circuses in the country. This bill has broad support from the public, the Colombian authorities, celebrities and organizations."
Eduardo Peña, ADI Campaigns Coordinator in South America, said "We ask the plenary senators to approve this important initiative and we stress that this Bill is not against circuses. On the contrary, our goal is humane and human only shows, benefiting animals, people, the environment and giving greater entertainment. Similarly, we emphasize that circuses, in order to access the benefits of Arts Act 1493 of 2011, shall not include any species of animal in the show."
ADI's investigations in Colombia have revealed: the abuse of elephants, tigers, horses, llamas, and an elderly female chimpanzee screaming because of repeated blows to her face with a chain. Dogs, tigers and horses show abnormal stereotypied behavior, indicating that they suffer from deprivation and confinement. ADI is disappointed that the Bill will not protect the domestic animals which suffer in these circuses, but eliminating the suffering of wild animals will be an important step.
ADI President Jan Creamer said: "Our team has worked undercover in circuses all over the world, including Colombia, the USA, Europe, and we have consistently filmed and exposed the physical abuse and confinement of animals. If this Bill passes, Colombia will be the latest country to eliminate this suffering."
The main author of the Bill, House Representative Augusto Posada said: "I am extremely happy with the step taken today by the Commission V Senate. In Colombia, we are recognizing biodiversity, respect for the environment and wildlife; the step taken recognizes that social change for the respect of others. I'm optimistic that the Senate Plenary will approve the project and finally, in Colombia, we will have circuses without animals."
Film and photographs of animals in circuses are available from ADI
Stop Circus Suffering Colombia campaign
The ADI campaign to "Stop Circus Suffering" in Colombia was launched in 2007 with a screening of our first investigation, the images being "some of the most sickening we have seen." Since the launch of the investigations, bans have been introduced in Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru and Paraguay.
National measures to restrict either all or wild animals in circuses are in place in over 20 countries, including: Austria, Bosnia Herzegovina, Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece, Malta, Slovakia, Sweden, Portugal, Taiwan, Singapore, Bolivia, Peru, Paraguay, Costa Rica, India and Israel.
Similar laws are being discussed in the United Kingdom, United States, Netherlands, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Norway.
Watch our South America "Unnatural Acts" video here.
Animal Defenders International
With offices in London, Los Angeles, and Bogota, ADI campaigns across the globe on animals in entertainment, providing technical advice to governments, securing progressive animal protection legislation, drafting regulations and rescuing animals in distress. ADI has a worldwide reputation for providing video and photographic evidence exposing the behind-the-scenes suffering in industry and supporting this evidence with scientific research on captive wildlife and transport. ADI rescues animals all over the world, educates the public on animals and environmental issues.
Lori De Waal
De Waal & Associates
[email protected]


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Creatine Powder 21.3 oz 600 GRM, Now Foods
100% Pure Powder
ATP Energizer
Vegetarian Product
Creatine Monohydrate is a naturally occurring compound found in the human body and obtained in the diet primarily from meat and fish. Creatine is a popular supplement among active individuals because of its ability to serve as an energy reservoir, especially during intense physical exertion. During short intense bursts of activity, the body breaks down adenosine triphosphate (ATP) into adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and phosphate for energy. Creatine helps the body convert ADP back to ATP, providing greater amounts of ATP for energy, which may increase short-term endurance and strength. Creatine can also be stored for later use by cells creating the "energy reservoir" active individuals desire.* NOW Creatine Monohydrate is 100% pure and contains no additives or preservatives.
Nutrition Facts:
Serving Size: 1 Heaping Teaspoon (5.0 g)
Servings Per Container: 120
Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, mix 1 heaping teaspoon in fruit juice or other sweetened liquid 3 to 4 times daily, before and after exercise, for the first 7 days. Thereafter, for maintenance use, consume 1 to 3 times daily. Allow 3 to 4 hours between doses. For continuous use beyond 28 days, use one serving daily. Consider taking this product in combination with NOW Pyruvate, D-Ribose and Carbo Gain.
Other Ingredients: None.
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Caution: Consult a qualified professional if you have impaired kidney function or are taking other supplementss that affect kidney function.
Creatine may be especially useful for those doing short-term, intense exercise, such as weight lifting, football, basketball, swimming, skiing or cycling.
Disclaimers: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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The Austin College football team picked up its second straight home victory with a 27-17 win over Southwestern Assemblies of God on Saturday afternoon, with both Bryce Murphy and James Nwankpah eclipsing 100 yards to lead a potent rushing attack. The 'Roos are now 2-5 overall this season with the victory.
A pair of turnovers helped keep the 'Roos off the board early on, with fumbles on their first two possessions including one at the SAGU goal line to keep the game scoreless through most of the first half. However, Austin College managed to score 14 points in a span of just nine seconds with under a minute left before halftime to take a two touchdown lead heading into the break.
On the first score, Nwankpah plunged in from a yard out to cap off a 15 play, 75 yard drive with 52 seconds left, and on the ensuing kickoff the Lions botched the return and the 'Roos pounced on the loose ball, and on the very next play Noah Jesko found Kyle Crawford for an 18 yard touchdown with 43 seconds on the clock.
The Lions got on the board midway through the third quarter with a 35 yard field goal from James Gish to make it 14-3, but Austin College marched 86 yards in nine plays later in the quarter ending with a six yard touchdown run from Nwankpah. After a blocked extra point the 'Roos led 20-3 with just over a minute left in the quarter.
Southwestern Assemblies pulled within 10 points after a 10 play, 50 yard drive that was kept alive when Dylan Moore caught a deflected pass 20 yards downfield on third and 18, and Reid Golson found Josh Goodwin from 14 yards out to make it 20-10 with 8:50 left to play.
It did not take long for Austin College to strike again, however, as Jesko twice found Crawford for 21 yard connections on third down and Murphy rushed in from eight yards out to make it 27-10 with 4:22 on the clock. On the ensuing SAGU possession, the Lions faced fourth and 19 from the Austin College 48 when Golson somehow managed to connect with Goodwin for a 43 yard Hail Mary to the five yard line, and three plays later Golson found Goodwin again, this time from three yards out, for the touchdown to make it 27-17 with 1:42 to play.
However, the onside kick attempt by the Lions would fail as the 'Roos held on for the victory, with the Lions getting the ball back one more time with less than 20 seconds to play but a Scott Loy interception icing the win for Austin College.
Murphy carried 22 times to gain 122 yards and Nwankpah had 24 carries to finish with 102 in the game, and Jesko finished the game completing 11-of-16 passes for 158 yards. Crawford had five catches for 84 yards to lead the Austin College receivers, and Logan Estes made 10 tackles and had five pass breakups from his cornerback spot to lead the 'Roos defensively. De'Andre Holmes and Brooks Ward each made seven tackles for Austin College.
Golson completed 20-of-39 passes for 212 yards with two touchdowns and a pick and also rushed 15 times for 78 yards, and Goodwin finished with 71 yards on four catches with a pair of scores. Rodney Johnson led the Lions with 11 tackles.
Next week the 'Roos will be looking to earn their third win in four weeks when they host Hendrix College on Homecoming Weekend in Sherman with kickoff set for 1:00 p.m.
Austin College athletic teams participate as a member of the NCAA Division III and the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.
About Austin College
Austin College is a leading national independent liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas. Founded in 1849, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original charter and name, the college is related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA). Recognized nationally for academic excellence in the areas of international education, pre-professional training, and leadership studies, Austin College is one of 40 schools profiled in Loren Pope's influential book Colleges That Change Lives.


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Legal Eagle Litz: A Gentleman and A Lawyer ...
Legal, Likeable Divorce / Litigation Lawyer in Los Angeles ?
Does that really exist?
Yes … Litz Law in Los Angeles, California.
Ronald A. Litz, Esquire practices Family Law, Entertainment Law and Civil Litigation in Los Angeles, California. A few of his celebrity clients have included Robert Redford, James Caan, Elton John, Peter Falk, Don Johnson, Vidal Sassoon, Jack Webb, Wayne Rodgers, Pauley Perrett, Leeza Gibbons, Mary Hart, as well as some prominent lawyers and judges. Now that says something about this man … that other lawyers and even judges trust him.
The law runs in Litzs' blood, his father and daughter were both lawyers. Following in his father, Arthur Litz's footsteps, a former Long Island Judge and practicing attorney, Ron graduated from New York University. He warmly reminisces that he had decided he was going to be a lawyer before he was 12 years old … Ronald Alan Litz was admitted to the California State Bar in 1966 and remembers fondly his first employment, for renowned Entertainment attorney Bert Fields. And now, with his own practice, he only looks forward ... and on his own terms ...
Highly visible throughout his legal career and much respected in his profession, Ron Litz was voted by his peers as one of Southern California's Super Lawyers for 2004, 2005, and 2006. Mr. Litz is listed in the Martindale Hubbel Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys, and has also received the Martindale Hubbel (AV) - the highest possible peer review rating in legal ability and ethical standards for the past 35 years. These are just a few of his accolades, this legal eagle has received Certificates of Appreciation for Hard Work and Dedication as a Family Law Settlement Officer for the Los Angeles Superior Court. Also of mention, he is a member of The Order of Distinguished Attorneys of the Beverly Hills Bar Association.
This man is trustworthy, dedicated and very good at what he does – and hopefully, that's what you would hope for, should you ever require counsel.
Ron, a Family Law expert, has handled quite a few high profiled divorces. He genuinely believes that "a good settlement is better than a good trial", and prefers to provide cost effective settlements. Fiercely, protective of his clients, though, he is prepared to aggressively litigate matters if necessary.
Litz's clients come first and that means he devotes a lot of his time, that he barely has time for himself he says… but when he does, this Family Man of Family Law, loves to get away with his glorious wife of 22 years, Gloria, a fourth generation California blue blood herself, born into the business world, and their dog Kramer ...
a dog named Kramer? ... could it be a reference to the best divorce movie of all time - Kramer vs. Kramer? Hmm??!
Once Ron Litz takes your case, he is committed to your best possible outcome – sometimes that means he has to be tough and sometimes it means wearing a velvet glove. Either way, he speaks softly and carries a big stick.
Feel free to take a look at his website: Ronlitzlaw.com.
Or call him if you need counsel: 310 201 0100
He should get back to you within 24 hours – but should you leave word that you know me, I'd should like to think he'll get back to you sooner :)
Your trusted friend,
Charlotte Pehnmore


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Free Entry
Beautiful Bundoora Dam is located approximately 28 kilometres south-west of Middlemount on Connection Road, which links Middlemount and Dysart with Tieri and Capella. The man-made dam was constructed on German Creek and is near the German Creek Coal Mine.
It holds around 10000 mega litres of water when full and is an ideal spot for water skiing and swimming, with areas of sandy shoreline.
For keen fishermen, the dam is full of saratoga, golden perch, eel-tail catfish, sleepy cod, spangled perch and redclaw crayfish.
Boating is permitted (however a six knot speed limit applies to the dam). If you are looking for a spot to stop overnight, this is a perfect place as camping is permitted and the area is well equipped with tables and public amenities. Swimming and water skiing is also very popular.
Access: Normal vehicle.
Cost: Free entry. No bookings necessary.


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ASU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This collection includes most of the ASU Theses and Dissertations from 2011 to present. ASU Theses and Dissertations are available in downloadable PDF format; however, a small percentage of items are under embargo. Information about the dissertations/theses includes degree information, committee members, an abstract, supporting data or media.
In addition to the electronic theses found in the ASU Digital Repository, ASU Theses and Dissertations can be found in the ASU Library Catalog.
Dissertations and Theses granted by Arizona State University are archived and made available through a joint effort of the ASU Graduate College and the ASU Libraries. For more information or questions about this collection contact or visit the Digital Repository ETD Library Guide or contact the ASU Graduate College at email@example.com.
- Frakes, David
- 1 Adrian, Ronald
- 1 Arizona State University
- 1 Chen, Kangping
- 1 Devasenathipathy, Shankar
- 1 Klein, Steven Adam
- 1 Posner, Jonathan D
- 1 English
- application/pdf
- 1 video/x-msvideo
- Moving Image
- 1 Doctoral Dissertation
- Mechanical Engineering
- microfluidics
- three dimensional
- 1 Optics
- 1 Physics
- 1 particle image velocimetry
- 1 particle tracking velocimetry
- 1 super resolution
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- 1 three component
- Mobile Crowd Sensing in Edge Computing Environment
- The Effect of Disability on Subjective Well-Being across the Adult Lifespan: The Moderating Roles of Age at Disability Onset and Disability Type
- Mechanically Active Heterogeneous Polymer Matrix Composites
- Attribute-Based Encryption for Fine-Grained Access Control over Sensitive Data
- 并购背景下教育行业品牌价值研究
Microfluidics is the study of fluid flow at very small scales (micro -- one millionth of a meter) and is prevalent in many areas of science and engineering. Typical applications include lab-on-a-chip devices, microfluidic fuel cells, and DNA separation technologies. Many of these microfluidic devices rely on micron-resolution velocimetry measurements to improve microchannel design and characterize existing devices. Methods such as micro particle imaging velocimetry (microPIV) and micro particle tracking velocimetry (microPTV) are mature and established methods for characterization of steady 2D flow fields. Increasingly complex microdevices require techniques that measure unsteady and/or three dimensional velocity fields. This dissertation presents …
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- Klein, Steven Adam, Posner, Jonathan D, Adrian, Ronald, et al.
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With six minutes left in the fourth last night, David Lee gave Roy Hibbert a little sucker shove that spawned a fracas that would have made Ron Artest (excuse me Metta World Peace) proud. Tangent – how can athletes just change their names like that? Getting pretty ridiculous. They should just change their names a few times a year and get a percentage of jersey sales. Imagine Chris Andersen changing his name to "Birdman" at the beginning of the season, then changing it again halfway through the season to, "You best stay away Chris Hansen". But I digress. After Lee and Hibbert got separated, Stephen Curry tried to body up on ol' RoyRoy and it didn't go so well. Even down 11, Curry had torn up the Pacers for 33 at that point, keeping what would have otherwise been a blowout a watchable game. What ended up being one of the best MMA moments of the NBA season didn't factor into the game much, as the Pacers still ran away with it after Hibbert's ejection. Luckily Curry was able to finish the game with an incredible line of 38 Pts 7 3PM 2 Rebs 4 Asts 3 Stls 1 Blk 4 Broken Cheek Bones and 0 Ankle Injuries. Just kidding about the cheek bones. I made every Curry owner gasp there for a second. Let's take a look at the other performances last night in the NBA:
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Dwyane Wade – Continues to be on fire NBA Jam-style for the Heat. Lots of flaming things. Kinda like the audience for the upcoming Paul Rudd rom-com. Seriously Rudd? You couldn't find a better role than being sexually awkward with Tina Fey? Wade couldn't hit the fadeaway to win it in regulation though, as the Heat need two extra frames to knock off the Kings. It just meant more fantasy gravy for Wade going 19-28 FG 39 Pts (season high) 8 Rebs 7 Asts 3 Stls and 2 Blks for his best fantasy line on the year. Tony Montana wouldn't call that a fantasy line he'd call it a fantasy mound.
Marcus Thornton – The reason the Kings actually took the Heat to Double OT, with a superb line of 11-18 FG 8 3PM and a season-high 36 Pts. Not going to get those scoring bursts often.
Spencer Hawes – 6 Pts and 1 Reb in 21 minutes. Even Sixers coach Doug Collins called out the big fellah playin' not so big. With Bynum working his way back and a team in dysfunction, I have no problem cutting him.
Tobias Harris – 7-9 FG 16 Pts 7 Rebs 2 Asts 1 Stl and 1 Blk in 31 minutes off the bench for his new team in Orlando. As I Nostradamus-ed , the rebuilding Magic are going to see what they have in their newly acquired rookie PF, giving him 25 minutes in his debut then 31 last night. If you need a guy for some big man stats in deeper leagues, Harris is out there virtually everywhere.
Kirk Hinrich – Returned to action with 11 Pts and 11 Asts (also 6 Rebs 1 Stl and 1 Blk) last night in a home loss to Cleveland without Kyrie Irving. 9 of those points were on 3's, and he couldn't score without being wide open. It didn't seem he was facilitating that well either and was tripping and falling all over the place like Jennifer Lawrence. OK, OK, so it's different for Hinrich, I know – he's not ever going to win any awards!
Nate Robinson – If he indeed had a Schmohawk, he's actually be 5-feet tall. Returned to the bench with Hinrich's return and only put up 5 Pts and 2 Rebs in 15 minutes.
E'Twaun Moore – Is getting the PG minutes while Jameer gets a pap smear. Had 12 Pts and 11 Asts last night giving him 33.3 minutes, 12.0 Pts and 7.3 Asts in the past 3. Nelson should miss a few more games, so Moore will have a few more games of spot start value.
Dion Waiters – With Kyrie Irving out, Waiters took over the primary scoring role, putting up 25 Pts but a bare bones 2 Rebs 0 Asts 1 Stl 1 Blk around it. Still a nice spread like hors d'oeuvres at a democratic convention. If he's somehow available, which he is in a few leagues, snap him up.
Greivis Vasquez – Continues to play unreal with 20 Pts 8 Rebs 7 Asts and 3 Stls. Had his first 20-point game since Feb. 8 in that triple-double outburst, but can't be complainin'!
Deron Williams – The first round bust in Brooklyn, busted out the other way with 33 Pts and 8 Asts, tying his season-high and only his second time over 30 Pts. Glad he's not on any of my teams.
J.J. Redick – Only had 23 minutes last night, a little worrisome with Monta Ellis playing 44 and Luc Richard Mmmmmmmm Campbell's Soup with 28. Worth monitoring because you may need to jump ship and trade before other owners catch on.
Dirk Nowitzki – First 20-20 game since 2003. I may have been wrong doubting Dirk's value down the stretch. I'm still pessimistic with the Mavericks so far out.
Derrick Williams – Another solid game with 21 Pts 2 3PM 12 Rebs 2 Stls and 1 Blk. However 3-10 at the stripe. 3-10, Derrick? Time to hit up Rick Barry.
Gerald Henderson – Had someone ask for scoring help on the wire in the comments and I gave them Henderson. Put up 24 on 12-19 shooting with 2 Rebs 3 Asts and 3 Stls against the Clips. He can score and put up numbers across all categories. Great add.
Games Tonight: I've got Yahoo Player Highlights for Kings @ Magic then Nuggets @ Trail Blazers. Will be watching to see how Tobias Harris plays if he can keep up fantasy value, then what should be a good one as Portland goes for the upset. I will be live tweeting during the games (@jbgilpin) and shoot me your questions below. Have a good morning!


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The system is not designed to translate, but to generate in multiple languages.
In general, we are not ready to do this, mostly because of the composition of our client base, but doing so is a matter of puling in native speakers who know how to write in non-English languages to configure the platform for the new language.
Occasionally we are asked why we even care, given the rise of translation services. Along with the theoretical answer, that translation requires hard core natural language understanding to really get things right, we also see wonderful examples in the real world.
My current favorite is from a translation into English of a story in Japanese about Narrative Science and Storify. I have no idea what the initial concept was in the original Japanese, but it was rendered into English as:
Than what was in the automatic translation of English to Japanese over Google, has become a meaningful sentence smoothly through many times.
This is strikingly poetic, but more important, a clear argument that opportunities for automatic generation of multi-lingual are still out there.


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#12 Claire Peterson
|Peoria, Ill. (Dunlap HS)
2012: Played in 29 matches, started 15 matches and played in 82 sets … Had a career-high 11 kills vs. Florida Gulf Coast (10/12).
2011: Played in 31 sets and started in five matches and played in 10 matches … Had eight digs vs. Central Arkansas (8/27) ... Sat the rest of the season due to an injury.
2010: Made four starts and appeared in 14 matches as a freshman... Had four kills in her first career start, against Western Kentucky (Sep. 18)... Set a career-high eight kills against Marshall (Sep. 18)... Had a career-high three blocks against Saint Louis (Sep. 17).
High School: Team captain for 2007 and 2009. …Team MVP in 2007. …Unanimous First Team All-Conference selection for 2007, 2008, 2009. …2008 and 2007 volleyball regional champions. …Lettered in volleyball three years and track and field for four years. …Holds the Dunlap High School long jump record (17 feet, 1.5 inches). …Ninth place in Class 2A long jump (All-State). …11th place Class 2A 200-meter run. …High Honor roll all four years of high school. …National Honor Society. …Valedictorian of her class with 4.0 GPA.
Personal: Parents are Susan and Duane Peterson. …One sister, Mary; one brother, Johnny. …Went on a mission trip to Appalachia in 2008. …Her father ran cross country and track for Augustana College. …She has a cousin who plays soccer for West Virginia University.


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Methods such as the circle poem, the "poetic interview," the found poem, and the poetic field trip are just some used by the author to create an atmosphere of mutual support and enable students to initiate "imaginative possibilities."
Frazier, Chapman Hood. "Building Community through Poetry: A Role for Imagination in the Classroom." English Journal 92.5 (May 2003): 65-70.
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By Ernie Stephens and Bill Richards | June 1, 2009
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Operators overwhelmingly send the Robinson R44, the four-seat descendant of the R22, to the head of the light piston helicopter class.
It's been called everything from a "kiddie copter" to the best all-around helicopter ever designed. See it once, and you will not mistake it for anything else. Fly it once, and you will not forget it. But whatever you do, do not call the Robinson R44 a stretched R22. That would be like calling a tiger a stretched house cat. The R44 and R22, while sharing the same general appearance, are two entirely different animals.
Rotor & Wing contacted dozens of Robinson R44 operators and spoke to more than 40 pilots to get their opinion of the helicopter that is showing up in more hangars than any other ever built.
Any discussion about the four-seat R44 must begin with an examination of the two-seat R22, the first design to emerge from the then small hangar of the Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) in southern California.
RHC was founded by Frank Robinson, an aeronautical engineer hired by Hughes Helicopter to design tail rotor systems. It was during his time at Hughes that he noticed a hole in the industry where a small, inexpensive helicopter for the average man should be. He pitched his idea to his employer, but when they showed no interest, he left the company to work full time designing a rotorcraft that would bear his own name. That was 1973.
Deliveries of his first aircraft design, the tiny Robinson R22 helicopter, began in 1979 with mixed reviews. It was smaller than the Hughes 269 — the forerunner of the Schweitzer 300, now the Sikorsky 300 — and lacked the stability and payload most pilots had become accustomed to in the days when an entry-level helicopter was taller and longer than his aircraft. Its size, its overly sensitive handling characteristics, and its peculiar T-shaped, pivoting cyclic control made it the laughing stock of pilots.
But it wasn't long before Robinson's 1,300-pound helicopter found its own loyal following of flight school owners, who discovered that the affordable aircraft's sensitivity bred pilots with better seat-of-the-pants aircraft control skills. Newly licensed pilots, smitten with the aircraft, also found its wallet-friendly cost to buy and rent far more attractive than the higher-priced Hughes 269 and the bigger, older Bell 47.
By the mid-1980s, Robinson had already begun designing a larger version of the R22 that would satisfy the pleas of entry-level pilots and frugal potential aircraft owners who wanted something big enough for more than two people. It would be the Robinson R44.
Introduced in 1990 and first sold in 1993, the R44 Astro took on some of the features of its older but smaller brother, the R22, such as the tall, shrouded main rotor mast, thinly-split windscreen and the T-shaped cyclic that everyone loved to hate. But it also sported a stretched cabin that accommodated two more forward-facing passengers seated in the back.
It was taken for granted that the R44 would have more power, since it had to carry more people aloft, and it did. Instead of the four-cyclinder Lycoming O-320 or O-360 engine that was derated to deliver 124 shp (continuous) in the R22 and its eight variants, the Astro's blood was pumped by a six-cyclinder Lycoming O-540 piston engine derated to develop 205 shp (continuous). The beefier rotor system of the larger helicopter helped give the R44 a control feel that many pilots compared to the Bell 206B, sans the smoothness of the JetRanger's turbine engine.
It didn't take long for the R44 Astro to gain popularity among the people who cut their rotorcraft-flying teeth on the R22, since both cockpits were laid out nearly the same. And with both aircraft being priced well below their closest competition, the R44, like its two-place brother, elbowed its way into the hangars of small flight operations, modest commercial businesses and even the homes of a few private owners with $250,000 to spend.
Soon, the R44, like the R22, had variants that progressively joined the fleet as the years passed. The next R44 was the Clipper, which came with fixed floats. Later, a law enforcement version and a news-gathering version came into service, taking away one of the rear seats and replacing it with a stowage area to hold all of the extra electronics the two types of mission platforms required. In 2000, the R44 Raven I joined the fleet with advanced systems, followed by the fuel-injected Raven II in 2002. Frank Robinson, who is still active as president and engineering guru of his privately held company, is awaiting certification of the R66, a turbine-powered helicopter that is slightly larger than the R44, but maintains a striking resemblance.
R&W contacted more than two dozen current operators of various models of the Robinson R44, posing a specific set of questions to pilots who had at least 50 hours in type. They were asked to rate each aspect given on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 meaning they were very happy with that aspect, and a one representing complete dissatisfaction. They were then allowed to elaborate. In cases where respondents were not familiar with maintenance items, mechanics and operations managers were allowed to answer.
To ensure honest, thoughtful answers, each respondent was promised anonymity. Therefore, their names, employers, genders, companies or references that could lead to their identification have been excluded.
The Results
Generally, the respondents were pleased with the performance of all variants of the R44, giving it eights, nines and tens. The Raven II made pilots especially happy, thanks to its fuel-injected engine and redesigned tail rotor system. All were able to carry two adults and two children with ease, but needed extra vigilance to keep the gages out of the red when carrying the weight of four adults.
One person surveyed gave the helicopter a five for performance. "It just doesn't carry as much as we hoped it would," said the participant. Further explanation revealed that the aircraft was being operated out of a base with a field elevation in the four-digit range.
Reliability won the highest marks in this survey, drawing comments such as, "It just never quits," or "It will never let you down," and even, "You just can't kill the thing."
Such glowing comments explain why responses to later questions on emergency parts availability resulted in shrugs. Very few respondents ever had unexpected, unscheduled maintenance issues, because, according to them, their R44s never broke down.
As with overall aircraft performance, the operators and pilots we spoke to praised the power delivered by the Robinson R44 across the entire model line, with special accolades being given to the responsiveness of the fuel-injected Lycoming IO-540 engine. But also in keeping with the responses given when asked about overall performance, the same pilot who gave the R44 a rating of five there repeated the scoring here. "I wish it had more power," the person said.
In aviation, work orders and requests for aircraft parts stamped AOG are given priority over all other requests, because it means the aircraft is unflyable, usually due to an unexpected failure of a component. Manufacturers understand that most helicopters are used to generate revenue for their owners, so they know that the sooner they can get parts in the hands of the mechanic, the sooner that aircraft can start earning its keep again. (They also know that keeping the customer waiting will sometimes make him or her turn to the competition when it's time to by a new aircraft!)
Most companies try to deliver AOG parts the same working day the request is received, using the fastest overnight method of shipping available. In the contiguous 48 United States and Canada, that often means an AOG part ordered on Monday will arrive at the sick helicopter's hangar on Tuesday afternoon. Although less than half of those surveyed for this report ever had a need to order parts AOG, they reported reasonably fast service. One respondent, however felt the wait was entirely too long for a specific part, which R&W will not divulge to protect the operator's identity.
Two pilots suggested that with the number of Robinson helicopters in operation worldwide, the company would do well to get away from having one parts depot at Robinson's headquarters and factory in Torrence, Calif., and build additional parts distribution centers around the globe.
The R44 was given high marks for its manners in the air. Pilots with time in the Bell JetRanger insist that it handles more like that aircraft than the Robinson R22, calling it stable, smooth and "not squirrelly."
Turns don't feel forced, nor do pitch changes, allowing the aircraft to be maneuvered around a point or held on glide slope almost effortlessly. "It feels like you're wearing it," commented one high-time R44 pilot. "Just think about what you want it to do, and she'll do it," said another.
Many people attend the Robinson R44 Pilot's Course, a transition school, so to speak, designed to give both novice and experienced pilots extensive, hands-on training in the aircraft. Factory instructors give each student several opportunities to perform autorotations in company trainers, so they can become familiar with the aircraft's temperament in the unlikely event of an engine failure.
Pilots are surprised to see how gently the R44 glides to the ground during an autorotation, as well as how relatively easy it is to keep the rotor system "in the green" from start to finish. Students quickly learn that the R44's semi-rigid, tri-hinge rotor system can store enough inertia during descent to allow the pilot to do a full-touchdown autorotation, then raise the collective, fly another 10 feet, and do a second nicely cushioned touchdown without bringing the engine back online.
Cabin comfort ranked well in our survey with pilots calling the interior "nice," considering the size of the aircraft. "It's not going to be as roomy as [a Sikorsky] S-76," joked one medium-time pilot. "But I like the seats and how much I can see around me."
What few points the R44 lost in the category of comfort were lost because of the back seat. "It's okay for children and short, thin adults," said one commercial operator. "I'd like to see that area made a few inches bigger."
"What I like most is how much I can see," replied one pilot. "The instrument panel is big enough to see, but doesn't eat up a lot of [viewing] space like other helicopters do." Another operator said taking the doors off made it feel like you could "see the entire world."
Lycoming is the sole supplier of R44 engines. It's horizontally-opposed, six-cyclinder, normally-aspirated O-540 has been a mainstay in general aviation for many years, seeing service aboard Beech, Cessna and Piper airplanes. The F1B5 model of the O-540 is the powerplant used for the R44, which respondents all called a "good" to "great" engine.
Everyday support from Lycoming in the way of manuals and technical help was said to be good, with just one respondent giving support a weak four on the scale. The reason given in that case was over difficulty finding a technical representative in the region to help with a particularly hard-to-resolve problem.
"Of all those surveyed...the R44 [is] the 'best bang for the buck.'"
"Of all those surveyed...the R44 [is] the 'best bang for the buck.'"
There were no reports of total losses of power among anyone surveyed.
Aircraft support received high marks, generating comments such as "Those [Robinson] guys are right there when you need them," and "Frank [Robinson] really stands by his helicopters."
The only complaint voiced was, as mentioned in the AOG portion of this survey, that Robinson Helicopters does not have parts distribution centers around the globe. "It's not like a company with only a few helicopters out there," said one annoyed owner of multiple Robinson helicopters. "There are so many Robbies out here, we should be able to get parts from more places."
Airframe and powerplant mechanics said working on the R44 is pretty straight forward. Scheduled maintenance is logical and easy to accomplish, though one mechanic said that trying to track and balance rotor blades can "drive you crazy sometimes."
Typical problems with R44s, we were told, were minor in nature, and included seatbelts that wouldn't payout or reel in very easily; electrical switches that would go bad, and oil leaks that discolor the bottom of the aircraft. Even then, respondents told us minor problems were rare.
Of course, anything made by humans will suffer from problems, so it is only logical to believe that there are R44s that have needed major, unscheduled repairs. The random sampling of people contacted for this survey, however, did not reveal any.
With regard to service providers, airframe and powerplant mechanics — known as engineers in Canada — who have received factory authorization to work on Robinsons are easier to find in some areas than other, one respondent said. "I used to live where the nearest [factory-authorized] mechanic was 300 miles away," said another. "Where I am now, there are a couple of places I can get to easier."
According to Robinson's latest price guides, dated January 15, 2009, the suggested retail price for a new R44 Raven I is $333,000. The Raven II checks in at $404,000. Either ship can be ordered with fixed floats — which turns it into the Clipper variant — for an additional $21,000. Total direct operating cost hovers around $170 per flight hour.
Of those surveyed, all gave good marks for initial acquisition cost, calling the R44 the "best bang for the buck" in small helicopters. But some of those surveyed confessed that they rated it below a 10 because they believe everything in the helicopter industry is priced much higher than it needs to be.
This survey was narrowly and specifically about the R44, but many of the people we talked to while gathering information expressed excitement and curiosity about the turbine-powered, five-seat Robinson R66, which has been conducting test flights since April 2008. In their minds, the success of the R22 and R44 are solid indicators that Frank Robinson can't miss with his newest design, which should receive FAA certification within the next year or two. And while speculation about the purchase price of the R66 — projected to be more than $400,000 and less then $1.3 million — is running rampant, R44 and R22 lovers whole-heartedly believe that a turbine Robbie will be a bargain and a hot, hot seller.


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Law Enforcement Ambassador & Guardian Spotlight: Bill Swank
Late in 2012, Bill—who owns one of the largest collections of police badges, patches, uniforms, and memorabilia—began volunteering his time to work with our Museum Programs staff. Soon Bill expressed an interest in doing more for the Memorial Fund and Museum campaign—and it didn't take long for him to apply and be accepted as our newest Ambassador.
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