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Laura Berman Fortgang
Laura Berman Fortgang is recognised as a pioneer in the personal coaching field and part of the founding team of the International Coach Federation. She has brought coaching to NASA, Florida's State Government and dozens of Fortune 500 companies. She has made appearances on Oprah, Good Morning America and CNN, amongst others, as well as publishing five best-selling books including 'Now What? 90 Days to a New Life Direction' and 'The Little Book On Meaning'.
And in 2015 Laura gave a TEDx talk titled 'How to Find Your Dream Job Without Ever Looking at Your Resume' which has been viewed more than 1.5 million times. Laura joins Phil to discuss why the roadmap to your future is never in your current resumè. Laura also talks about why we should trust our instincts when it comes to shaping our IT career.
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1) Don't look at your resume in order to find the next step in your career if you're not happy with the role you're currently performing. It's only a chronological case study of the road you've taken so far, and doesn't provide insight into where you're headed.
2) Honour those inklings inside you that tell you something inside of you is trying to evolve. Follow the small voices that try to guide you.
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As a former actor, Laura gave her everything during a performance and was met by a damning response by an audience member. From this she learned to never take rejection personally.
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Meeting Oprah Winfrey was the highlight of Laura's career and taught her much about confidence and nerves, and how to handle the intimidation that many must have felt in that position.
Longevity and innovation is abundant. The challenge will be in how the industry scales, and what the next generation of professionals looks like. Seeing how the people in the industry age and grow will be fascinating to watch.
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What first attracted you to a career in I.T.?
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What is the best career advice you've ever received?
Be the best at what you do and be as single-minded as possible.
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If you had to begin your career again in today's world, what would you do?
Laura would worry less and compare herself to others less.
What career objectives are you currently focusing on?
Scaling her business from doing one-on-one training to one-on-many training scenarios.
What's the number one non-technical skill that has helped you in your career so far?
Communication skills have been key to helping Laura build her business.
What do you do to keep your own career energized?
Reading and learning are a marvellous way of keeping our skills fresh.
What do you do in your spare time away from technology?
Children taken up much of Laura's time. Her other passion is crochet.
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In Memoriam: D. James Morré
(10/20/1935 - 06/16/2016)Member since 1979
D. James Morré, PhD, professor emeritus in the Department of Chemistry at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, died June 16, 2016, at the age of 81. Morré, AACR member since 1979, had been the chief executive officer and director of research at MorNuCo Inc. since founding the company with his wife, Dorothy M. Morré, PhD, in 2011.
Born Oct. 20, 1935, in Drake, Missouri, Morré graduated from the University of Missouri in Columbia, and received his master's degree at Purdue and his doctoral degree in biochemistry at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. In 1962, Morré worked with Hilton H. Mollenhauer at the Cell Research Institute at the University of Texas in Austin as a visiting assistant professor. Later that year, he began his tenure at Purdue, in the Botany and Plant Pathology Department.
Morré went on to serve as the first director of the Purdue Cancer Center from 1976 to 1986 and Dow distinguished professor at Purdue College Pharmacy from 1986 to 2009. He also served the cancer research community internationally, including a sabbatical in 1969 at the Université de Paris, guest senior scientist at the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg in 1976, and was Chargé de Cours at the University of Geneva in Switzerland from 1985 to 1988.
Morré often worked in a research team with his wife, Dorothy, a professor of foods and nutrition in Purdue's School of Consumer and Family Sciences. Together the Morré's discovered a single protein responsible for setting the length of periods of activity and inactivity within cells, acting as a biological clock. They also presented evidence of green tea's potential to ward off cancer.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, nine grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.
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Police Issue a Million Dollar Reward for Missing Boy William Tyrrell
By Belinda Jennings Sep 12, 2016
NSW police have just issued a $1,000,000 reward for information relating to the return of NSW Toddler, William Tyrell.
The unprecedented reward comes after more than 1,000 supposed sightings and 2,000 calls to Crime Stoppers in a case that has baffled Australians young and old.
Between their investigations and tips, the police have identified 690 persons of interest. That said, they're still looking for more information about the missing boy – in a major way. Previously, the highest missing persons reward was $500,000 and offered for information on Michelle Bright (a teenager murdered in 1999).
The number of persons of interest may seem terribly high. But, that doesn't mean the police are at a loss. "I want to make it very clear that the fact that we've got so many persons of interest doesn't mean that we have no idea on what's happened," said Detective Chief Inspector Gary Jubelin, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. Jubelin went on to say that the high number shows that they've cast a wide net. The police are keeping all of the possibilities open, and investigating any lead that they see as a real option.
NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione and Premier Mike Baird announced the jaw-dropping reward this morning at a press conference. This marks the second anniversary of the toddler's disappearance from his grandmother's home in the town of Kendall on the Mid North Coast. William was playing with his sister in the front yard when he disappeared, dressed in his favourite Spiderman suit.
The police immediately began the search, but did not turn up any leads right away. In previous statements, the police have said that there's the possibility that the little boy's disappearance is related to a pedophile ring in the north coast region.
To date, the most high-profile suspect has been washing repairman William "Bill" Spedding. Spedding who worked at the home prior to the abduction. The repairman is fighting to have (unrelated) sex charges dismissed, and has publicly said he has nothing to do with William's disappearance.
The current $1 million reward isn't like many other high dollar amount police rewards. These are typically given only when someone is convicted of the crime. Instead, this reward is for William's location. Police believe that the little boy is still alive and, with the public's help, can be found and returned to his family.
"It's unacceptable that two years down the track we haven't found out what's happened to William," said Jubelin. He added, "I'm confident in saying it's only a matter of time before we find out what's happened to William and if we come to you, the offer of the reward is off the table."
The police are reassuring anyone who might have information that they will not be viewed as concealing a crime, provided that they come forward and deliver the information to the police. As the detective noted, if the police find anyone connected to the crime (meaning, anyone who hasn't come forward on their own), they can't promise that the responsible parties won't be prosecuted.
Anyone who has any information about William, his disappearance or his current location should call Crime Stoppers immediately on 1 800 333 000.
If you have information and don't want to call, you can also fill out an online report at the Crime Stoppers' website.
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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." That was Margaret Mead's conclusion after a lifetime of observing very diverse cultures around the world. Her insight has been borne out time and again throughout the development of this country of ours. Being allowed to live life in an atmosphere of religious freedom, having a voice in the government you support with your taxes, living free of lifelong enslavement by another person. These beliefs about how life should and must be lived were once considered outlandish by many. But these beliefs were fervently held by visionaries whose steadfast work brought about changed minds and attitudes. Now these beliefs are commonly shared across U.S. society.
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Admitting to marijuana use in the Trump era seems to be a crime akin to murder. Can the Hall of Famer slip through?
Neil Young's admission to marijuana use has delayed his U.S. citizenship chances. Immigration lawyers explain his possibly long road
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In early 1966, Neil Young was riding in a 1953 Pontiac hearse with Buffalo Springfield bandmate Bruce Palmer when he crossed the U.S. border illegally for the first time. "I made up my mind that someday I was going to sneak in," he wrote in his 2012 memoir Waging Heavy Peace. "I targeted L.A. because that was where all the music was happening." They told the U.S. immigration guard they were on their way to Vancouver, but were driving through the States because the roads were better. He permitted them through, not knowing that he'd stay for the next five decades or that the hearse contained six containers of weed. "We were laughing our way into the promised land," he said.
Two years later, Young would be arrested in an infamous drug bust alongside Eric Clapton, Jim Messina, Richie Furay and others while jamming too loud at Stephen Stills' home in Topanga Canyon. Young and Clapton were only found guilty of disturbing the neighbors; Stills fled the police by escaping out his back window. "I should've manned up," he recalled in the 2019 documentary Echo in the Canyon. "I've never lived that down and felt awful about it ever since."
More than fifty years later, the climate is drastically different than when Young first crossed the border. The Hall of Famer has been living in the States for more than 50 years, but he's still not a citizen. On November 8th, days before his 74th birthday, he informed fans that his attempt to become naturalized had been delayed due to the "good moral character" provision on the immigrant application aka he has admitted to smoking too much weed. In a post titled "I Have Been Very Successful In My Life," Young wrote that he wants to "be a dual citizen and vote," and that he answered questions truthfully during the interview and passed the test.
The naturalization process consists of confirming your biographical information, taking an English reading test and answering 10 basic civics questions. Applicants must answer six of them correctly in order to pass. "I have been told that I must do another test, due to my use of marijuana and how some people who smoke it have exhibited a problem," he said. He also noted former Attorney General Jeff Sessions' policy memorandum, which states that an applicant involved in marijuana lacks good moral character. "I will keep you posted, but I don't think I will be able to remain parked here during the proceedings," he wrote.
According to several immigration lawyers, it won't be as easy for Young as simply retaking the test. "If [an] officer doesn't approve or refuse it, they will recommend it for approval for a person to have their swearing in," says Anastasia Tonello, a New York immigration lawyer. "But that would typically go to another stage, like a supervisory level to approve it or to say that they need more checks."
Even so, getting caught with weed over 50 years ago shouldn't ostensibly affect Young's naturalization. His application would be denied if he had appeared to lack good moral character during the statutory period of the last five years. During the interview process, Young admitting his marijuana use is what may have caused his application to be delayed. "As soon as he said yes, he set off this little chain reaction," says Jonathan Grode, an immigration lawyer and adjunct professor at Temple University.
President Trump's crackdown on the immigration policy has most likely played a role in delaying Young's citizenship. The musician has been a fierce critic of him since he ran for president, even publicly speaking against his use of Young's 1989 classic "Rockin' in the Free World" at campaign events. Ironically, Trump has attended several Neil Young concerts in the past, even talking to Rolling Stone in 2008 to discuss his music. "He's got something very special," he said. "I've met him on occasions and he's a terrific guy."
So what can Young do to become a U.S. citizen? According to Carol Edward, an immigration lawyer who holds a dual citizenship with the United States and Canada, he has two choices. "If he's denied naturalization, he can appeal the decision. And beyond that, he can file a lawsuit in federal court challenging their determination."
For fans, speaking up would also help speed up Young's naturalization in time for the 2020 election. "Free speech and public outcry is the basis for change," says Grode. "Is it fair within the naturalization process to consider this an issue of good moral character? As more and more states are pushing towards medical marijuana and legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes, isn't it time that our federal laws reflect the consensus of the nation?"
"We're at a tipping point within our country as it turns on how we handle cannabis and marijuana usage," Grode adds. "The more people that talk, the more people that step out the more people that complain, the greater chance you're going to get political action because they see that as their constituents talking."
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December 21, 2012 Dan Braganca	16 comments
Gun rights advocates correctly argue that we shouldn't base public policy off one extreme incident. Tragically, we have enough gun violence every year to justify increasing restrictions on firearms. If one horrific massacre prompts action to reduce the likelihood of future violence at least we're learning.
With over 300 million guns in the US, the protection of the 2nd Amendment, and the content of public opinion it's neither possible nor desirable to make America completely gun-free. So what reasonable controls can we strengthen or institute to make America safer?
Wait! I can hear you now: "You haven't established that gun controls make it safer." If guns are harder to get, criminals will just substitute another weapon.
First of all, guns make it much easier to kill someone, which is why murder rates and gun murders are highly correlated.
Also, inconveniently for the faith-based belief that more guns lead to less violence, America is the industrialized country that has the most guns and the most violence. Not only that, the late '80s/early '90s saw the beginning of a dramatic drop in the number of homes with the types of guns most frequently used in violent crimes. The decline of gun ownership has roughly tracked the decline in violence. (See The Monkey Cage for more)
Not only is there a correlation of "states with stricter gun control laws have fewer deaths from gun-related violence," but other researchers studied the effect of the expiration of the Assault Weapons Ban on violence. Since a state level ban remained California, but not in Texas, Arizona and New Mexico it's possible to determine if having easier access to assault weapons increases homicides in those places of close proximity. Unsurprisingly, it does, establishing more than just simple correlation.
(2004 is the year the assault weapons ban expired)
So, again, what reasonable controls can we strengthen or institute to make America safer?
A comprehensive assault weapons ban
We've already seen evidence that an assault weapons ban prevents some homicides, but gun control opponents usually retreat to mocking people's ignorance of the difference between assault weapons and automatic weapons. Somehow when they point out that automatic weapons/machine guns are strictly regulated and are almost never used in violent crimes/massacres it doesn't fully disrupt the cognitive dissonance when they're claiming gun controls on criminals are both impossible and counterproductive.
Ban all high-capacity magazines and clips.
If you're going hunting for anything other than a human, you don't need more than 10 bullets in one magazine. Curiously, Clayton Cramer, at the National Review argues that high-capacity magazines simultaneously have no advantage to the shooter and that a civilian might need it in a gun fight.
How much actual "advantage" does a high-capacity magazine give to a monster who is shooting unarmed people? Practically none.
While it is rare for either a police officer or a civilian to need 15 or 20 rounds in a gunfight, it is not unknown, and in some cases it is the difference between life and death for individuals engaged in self-defense.
During the riots following the Rodney King trial, many shopkeepers in the Korean section of Los Angeles confronted mobs threatening to loot and burn the stores. Some of the shopkeepers used high-capacity magazines in rifles to avoid taking lives.
Got that? Monsters spraying innocent civilians gain virtually no advantage from high-capacity magazines, but shopkeepers would be practically forced to gun down rioters unless they have "30-round magazines in their rifles."
Close the gun-show loophole and make everyone subject to a background check
Here's a simple regulation. To make sure that anyone with a violent criminal record or certain types of mental illness doesn't have easy access to firearms make everyone -every time- subject to a background check, a waiting period, and government approved safety training.
Limit the number of guns a single person can own
Sorry, you don't need your own personal armory of 30 guns to go hunting or protect your home. It just increases the risk they fall into the wrong hands (or that you're the problem yourself). Come on, is 5 enough?
The Chris Rock Solution: Limit the number of bullets a person can own / or tax each bullet heavily
Israel, for example, limits gun owners to 50 rounds annually. This will make it more difficult for criminals and gangs to acquire and mantain bullets, but will leave individuals with enough to protect themselves if they choose to own a gun. If this too severely limits hunters, we could tax bullets, register them, or both.
Every solution I've proposed isn't going to end all violence or prevent all criminals from acquiring deadly weapons, but they should help without curtailing freedoms excessively or without the costs outweighing the benefits. The public policy nihilism some gun rights advocates display is remarkable for the conspicuousness of bias. Right-wingers that would never dream of legalizing all drugs, argue it's impossible to stop criminals from acquiring guns. How many of those same people think guns and other weapons should be allowed on airplanes because "if we outlaw guns only outlaws will have guns"?
What about solutions that don't work?
Affirmative action for men in schools
There was not a single adult male on the school premises when the shooting occurred. In this school of 450 students, a sizeable number of whom were undoubtedly 11- and 12-year-old boys (it was a K–6 school), all the personnel — the teachers, the principal, the assistant principal, the school psychologist, the "reading specialist" — were female. There didn't even seem to be a male janitor to heave his bucket at Adam Lanza's knees. Women and small children are sitting ducks for mass-murderers.
Somehow my mother who was a quote, reading specialist, and a woman kept her students safe all those years.
Arm everyone!
Alan Jacobs in The American Conservative counters,
But what troubles me most about this suggestion — and the general More Guns approach to social ills — is the absolute abandonment of civil society it represents. It gives up on the rule of law in favor of a Hobbesian "war of every man against every man" in which we no longer have genuine neighbors, only potential enemies. You may trust your neighbor for now — but you have high-powered recourse if he ever acts wrongly.
Whatever lack of open violence may be procured by this method is not peace or civil order, but rather a standoff, a Cold War maintained by the threat of mutually assured destruction. Moreover, the person who wishes to live this way, to maintain order at universal gunpoint, has an absolute trust in his own ability to use weapons wisely and well: he never for a moment asks whether he can be trusted with a gun. Of course he can! (But in literature we call this hubris.)
It's not coincidence that nations with less guns have less violence. Steven Pinker in his exhaustive study on violence finds that the more we escape that Hobbesian "every person for themselves" approach the more violence declines.
More God
Religious extremists like Mike Huckabee and the Westboro Bapist Church think that if we were only more pious as a nation, we'd have less violence. Huckabee argues that if we only taught things like "thou shalt not kill" our society wouldn't reflect its godlessness in the form of violent massacres. I'll just assume he's not aware that the least religious countries on earth are some of the least violent or that violence has fallen since official school prayer was ruled unconstitutional.
Gun control isn't about banning all weapons. Like so many other Americans, I think it's perfectly reasonable to have fun and learn some skills at a shooting range.
If you want to own a gun, that's your right, but society has a responsibility to regulate and restrict what you can own for the safety of everyone.
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8 most excellent teams made their ways to Business Challenges 2019 Finale
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8 selected teams in the semi-final round
On October 12th 2019, the Business Challenges semi-final took place in Sunwah Hall (144 Xuan Thuy Str., Cau Giay Dist., Hanoi, Vietnam), in which the best teams were selected to compete in the final round.
The competition was co-organized by the VNU University of Economics and Business - Vietnam National University (UEB - VNU) and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF). Strategic partners also participated in the competition: BestB Ecosystem, iBosses Vietnam and the sponsorship of SeaBank. VCCI is a content sponsor; Investment Newspaper, Business Forum Newspaper as information sponsors of this contest.
Attending the semi-final round were Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Anh Thu - Vice Rector of the UEB, Dr. Pham Hung Tien, Acting Director of FNF Vietnam, the judges and 12 excellent teams.
12 teams compete in 2 branches, each branch has 6 teams and 8 teams will be selected to attend the final round, 4 from each branch.
Dr. Pham Hung Tien - Acting Director of FNF making a speech at the semi-final round.
Speaking at the semi-final, Dr. Pham Hung Tien said: "The competition has gone through 3 rounds and found the 12 best teams to compete in the semi-finals today. Through the competition, the ideas are gradually realized, the output has been formed with high practicality. The semi-final will select 8 out of 12 teams to participate in the finale based on the performance of the teams today."
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Anh Thu affirmed that after 3 rounds, the quality of the teams is quite uniform and it is not based on luck that they are here.
The judges of the semi-final round included Mr. Pham Anh Cuong - CEO of BestB; Mr. Dang Hoang Nam, Investment Analysist, Thinkzone; Mr. Ho Chi Dung - Head of Research and Development Division, People One Joint Stock Company; Mr. Nguyen Tien Minh - lecturer of Faculty of International Business and Economics, UEB and Mr. Pham Tuan Hiep - BKHoldings.
The judges of the semi-final round of Business Challenges 2019
The teams have shown that it is not based on luck to participate in the semi-finals, each team can express their ideas, direction and vision clearly. For example, the idea of establishing a chain of photography studios for children shows the ability to understand the market and the taste of customers. It has been highly appreciated by the judges.
In the semifinal round, apart from giving future ideas and plans, the teams must also come up with specific projects and products to impress the judges
The teams had a very competitive round
The final result has identified 8 finalists:
Branch 1: Snap VN, Athenas, Youth +, Sline
Branch 2: Skywalker, 5S, P&F, Hara
The final round will take place on November 7th 2019 and there will be the participation of distinguished guests representing a number of central departments.
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7 Artists You Gotta Listen to Ahead of This Year's Splendour in the Grass
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Splendour in the Grass is back again for another year, held this year in North Byron Parklands from the 20th-22nd of July. If you're heading out to Splendour for the first time, chances are you're going to have a helluva bender – what a stacked line up to pop your SITG cherry!
As the weekend draws closer, we've taken a look at the artist lineup to find the artists you do not want to pass on.
You have got to be kidding yourself if you don't believe that Kendrick Lamar, arguably the hip-hop, coming down to Australia for Splendour in the Grass ahead of the Australian leg of his "DAMN" tour is one of the greatest gifts we could get. The Pulitzer Prize winner will be gracing the Parklands on the Sunday of Splendour, and with more than over 6 million albums sold worldwide and 12 Grammy Awards, its no surprise that he would top this list. One thing's for certain – if you've got the chance to head to Splendour, make sure you do not miss him.
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The 21-year old first caught the eye of the public with her debut single Royals back in 2013, and ever since then she's only been rising higher and higher. At such a young age she's already managed to nab two Grammy Awards, and top charts numerous times. In her ONLY Australian show, she'll be performing on the Friday of Splendour, so be sure not to miss out.
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I had the utmost privilege of attending Khalid's show last year in Sydney, and I am not lying when I say that it changed me as a person. The amount of energy and charisma that the 20-year old gave on stage combined with soulful vocals and passion proves what a game-changer he is. In his only Australian show, Khalid will be playing on the Friday of Splendour, so make sure to check him out!
Set times will be made available for Khalid, here.
Angus and Julia Stone
Born and bred in Sydney, the folk and indie-pop siblings have taken the world by storm. Having birthed four studio albums to date, the pair have toured sell-out shows internationally and on Australian shores. While the duo are set to be playing around the world throughout 2018, they have taken a momentary break to perform on home soil (pretty darn special considering that the makings of their latest album SNOW were produced in Angus' cottage in Byron Bay, close to the Splendour parklands) on the Friday of Splendour.
You can check out the Stones' on the SITG site, here.
Selling out in grand cities such as London, New York and Los Angeles, the Gold Coast based singer/songwriter is back in Australia to perform on the Saturday of Splendour. Having risen to prominent fame since the breakout of her single "Adore You", Shark has been on shows such as Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and The Late Late Show with James Corder, was a front runner for Number 1 on triple j's hottest 100 and been the first ever Australian featured as Apple Music's "Up Next" artist, proving she is one to not gloss over.
Amy's set time will be made available here.
After winning the Australian Music Prize earlier this year, the Zambian-born Melbourne-based hip hop artist has quietly been taking over the music scene, having just finished performing a headline tour in Europe. With a powerful voice and an eclectic mix of emotions echoing over and over in each track, Sampa is the ultimate artist to watch out for in 2018.
Sampa's set time will be made available here.
Since debuting in 2016, Alice Ivy has been quietly taking the music scene by storm, having performed at SXSW, Listen Out, Groovin' the Moo and Vivid. Taking a break from nationally touring alongside The Jungle Giants as a supporting act, be sure to catch her during the Friday of Splendour.
Keep an eye out for Alice Ivy's set times, here.
Splendour in the Grass will be held this year at North Byron Parklands from the 20th-22nd July. For more information, visit their website here!
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Developing a UV-Curable Bore Sealant
Figure 1. Secondary Sealant Applied to the Metal Case's Outer Diameter
Figure 2. Interactions Among the Material, its Application and the UV Light Source
Figure 3. Output of Standard Mercury Bulbs
KEYWORDS sealants for automotive / ultraviolet (UV) curing
A UV-curable sealant that combines lean with green is well-suited for the automotive industry.
Over the past 20 years, ultraviolet (UV)-curable adhesives and sealants have made continual strides in demanding, high-speed, high-volume applications. UV-curable materials offer reduced cycle times, smaller manufacturing footprints and less energy consumption. They are also safer to use in the workplace.
Rotating shaft seals are used in engine, transmission and axle-sealing applications. Each seal consists of an elastomer element bonded to a metal ring or case. In some designs, the outer diameter of the metal case is exposed. When the seal is installed into the bore of the engine or transmission block, the rough surface of the bore presents a potential fluid path that could ultimately lead to a leak of the service fluid. To eliminate this leak path, a secondary sealant is applied to the outer diameter of the metal case (see Figure 1).
Traditionally, this sealant has been a nitrile rubber dissolved in a flammable solvent. After application of the sealant, the seals are either passed through an oven to speed the evaporation of the solvent or are kept in a vented hood until dry, creating a high level of work in process (WIP), a demand on floor space, and, when ovens are used, added capital and operating costs.
Thus, when design engineers sought a more viable process, the answer was a UV-curable sealant. But what does it take to introduce a new material into a high-volume application? The development of UV-curable sealants and adhesives requires a systematic approach that considers the interactions among the material, its application and the UV light source (see Figure, 2).
A STRATEGIC APPROACH
A typical UV-curable material consists of one or more oligomers, monomers, a photoinitiator and additives. UV-curable materials are classified by their cure chemistries as either free-radical or cationic. For the most part, UV-curable sealants are based on free-radical (acrylate) chemistry.
Commercially available sealants are based on acrylate-functional urethane, epoxy or silicone oligomers. These oligomers are selected to meet the range of physical and environmental requirements of the particular application and normally make up the bulk of the formulation. Oligomers also contribute significantly to the sealant's viscosity. Next, monomers are added to adjust viscosity and enhance physical properties. For example, the hardness or stiffness of the bead can be increased with the addition of a monomer with a high glass-transition temperature (Tg).
These oligomers and monomers, however, are not reactive without the addition of a photoinitiator, an ingredient that decomposes when exposed to high-intensity light energy. Selection of a photoinitiator is critical. For instance, some photoinitiators are recommended for thin, clear coatings, while others are recommended for applications requiring thicker, pigmented layers. For UV sealants with bead heights of approximately 0.5 mm or greater, a photoinitiator for thick layers is recommended. Finally, additives such as pigments, de-aerators and adhesion promoters are included as needed.
The application of UV-curable sealants does not differ significantly from other types of sealants. The dispensing system includes a pump for delivering material and a valve. It also requires a method for rotating the part. The height and width of a dispensed bead are determined by two main factors: the flow rate from the dispense nozzle and the rotation speed of the part. The flow rate, in turn, is determined by the sealant's viscosity, the pressure applied by the pump, and the diameter of the tip used with the dispensing valve. The viscosity of commercially available UV-curable sealants typically ranges from 1,000-50,000 centipoise (cPs). For high-speed applications, if the viscosity is too high, the bead will not have time to wet the substrate and level before cure begins.
FINDING A LIGHT SOURCE
The final component of a UV-curable sealant system is its light source. Both spot (local) and conveyor (continuous) light sources are available. Spot sources rely on high-pressure mercury vapor lamps that require electrodes. On the other hand, continuous sources use microwave energy to excite a mercury bulb without electrodes. Of the two types, spot sources can be used to cure the part directly at the point of sealant application.
Curing sealants at high speed requires an understanding of both the spectral output and the intensity. Longer wavelength UV light penetrates deeper into the sealant bead than shorter wavelength light, providing greater depth of cure. Standard mercury bulbs produce much of their output at 365 nm and 400 nm (UVA) with additional peaks around 440 nm (blue) and 540 nm (red), as illustrated in Figure 3.
While this broad emission may be adequate for thin, clear coatings, it is not ideal for thicker applications. As previously noted, the activity of the photoinitiator must be matched to the output of the light source—but most commercial photoinitiators do not absorb light in the visible range, leaving only the lamp output at 365 nm and 400 nm to cure the sealant. The irradiance or light intensity at 400 nm is generally about half the level at 365 nm.
Another drawback with high-pressure mercury lamp sources is that the bulbs decay, typically at a rate of about half the original output after 1,000 hours. When establishing the cure conditions for a UV process, it is necessary to determine the minimum intensity needed to achieve the desired state of cure in the cycle time. The higher the minimum irradiance required to cure the part in the targeted cycle time, the shorter the life of the bulb. For processes running over multiple shifts, the operating costs can add up.
For this reason, continuous light sources offer several benefits. First, the bulbs can be doped with other metals, shifting the output of the lamp to more desired regions of the spectrum. Second, the electrode-less bulbs have longer life, lasting over 8,000 hours. The downside to this type of light source for these applications is the added footprint of the conveyor compared to a spot source.
Longer wavelength, high-intensity UV-LED spot sources have recently entered the market and represent an attractive alternative to traditional high-pressure mercury bulbs. Unlike mercury lamps that have a broad spectral output, LEDs emit light at discrete energies, typically with bandwidths less than 10 nm. In addition to the standard 365 nm LED, diodes are available that emit at 385 nm and 400 nm, aiding the cure of thicker cross sections.
LEDs also outlive even the electrode-less microwave lamps with lifetimes over 10,000 hours, while at the same time maintaining a steady irradiance. In other words, the intensity decays little over time. Because of these benefits, LED spot sources show promise for next-generation applications.
MAKING IMPROVEMENTS
With the combination of the right sealant, application method and light source, the introduction of a UV-curable bore sealant has led to manufacturing benefits. The floor space required for sealant application has been reduced by at least 75%. Cycle times have been reduced from over 15 minutes to seconds, and work in process has been reduced from hundreds to single digits. All of this is possible while eliminating a source of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and reducing energy consumption.
Although UV-curable materials come at a higher price than their traditional offsets, unlike solvent-containing sealants, they are 100% active. When the applied cost is determined, UV-curable materials are often at or below their conventional counterparts. Clearly, UV-curable sealants offer an ideal combination of lean with green.
For additional information, contact Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies at 47690 East Anchor Court, Plymouth, MI 48170-2455; phone (800) 533-5656; or visit www.freudenberg-nok.com.
Mike Moore is a Senior Chemical Specialist at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies
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White House: 'We should have sent someone with a higher profile'
By Eric Bradner, CNN
Updated 9:44 AM EST, Wed January 14, 2015
The White House said it should have sent a higher-profile representative to a Paris unity march
At least 1.5 million people attended the anti-terrorism rally in France, including several world leaders
Secretary of State John Kerry had a prior commitment in India with the new prime minister there
President Barack Obama's administration admitted it erred by failing to send a higher-ranking representative of the United States to the Paris unity march on Sunday.
"I think it's fair to say that we should have sent someone with a higher profile to be there," White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said Monday afternoon.
He said Obama himself would have liked to attend the march "had the circumstances been a little different." But planning began Friday night, 36 hours before the event began, and there wasn't enough time for the "onerous and significant" security work that needed to take place ahead of a presidential visit, Earnest said. He said Obama's presence also would have meant extra restrictions on the people who were there.
"That said, there is no doubt that the American people and this administration stand foursquare behind our allies in France as they face down this threat," he said. "And that was evident throughout last week."
More than 40 world leaders, including the British, German and Israeli heads of state and Russia's foreign minister, joined at least 1.5 million people on the Paris streets Sunday for a unity march that became France's biggest-ever public demonstration.
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But Obama and his administration's top hands were nowhere to be found – an absence that triggered complaints that he missed a key leadership opportunity.
The United States appeared to have options to send to the march: Obama spent Sunday at the White House with no public events on his schedule. Vice President Joe Biden was at home in Delaware for the weekend, also with a blank public schedule. Outgoing Attorney General Eric Holder was already in Paris for security meetings – and even recorded interviews with several U.S. Sunday morning programs – but he didn't attend the march.
A Secret Service official said the agency was not asked to draw up security plans for a potential presidential trip to Paris in advance of Sunday's march.
"We weren't asked or notified about a trip," the official said. But the agency had Secret Service agents on the ground in Paris, per its standard operating procedure.
"It would have been a challenging advance … based on what we know," Secret Service spokesman Brian Leary said. But Leary did not say that such an advance would have been impossible.
During the White House briefing, Earnest suggested security challenges were a factor in not having the president travel to Paris. But Earnest acknowledged the Secret Service could have pulled it off. An agency official noted previous "last minute" presidential trips have happened during the Obama presidency, including a hurried visit to South Africa in December 2013 for the memorial service for Nelson Mandela.
The White House noted that it was represented in Paris on Sunday – and has offered support to France in recent days.
U.S. Ambassador to France Jane Hartley was in the march, as was assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland. At a security summit, Holder was joined in those security meetings by deputy Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Obama personally visited the French Embassy in Washington last week to offer his support.
Secretary of State John Kerry, meanwhile, will visit Paris on Friday.
Kerry skipped Monday's march because he was in India on Monday for a long-planned event there with new Prime Minister Narendra Modi – a key relationship as the United States tries to improve long-strained trade ties with the country.
Kerry brushed the criticism off as "quibbling," saying he'll visit Paris on his way back to the United States to make "crystal clear how passionately we feel" about the attacks and response.
"The U.S. has been deeply engaged with the people of France since this incident occurred," Kerry told reporters, adding that the United States has offered intelligence and law enforcement help.
"This is sort of quibbling a little bit in the sense that our assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland was there and marched, our ambassador was there and marched, many people from the embassy were there and marched."
France's ambassador to the United States, Gerard Araud, sought to show there are no hard feelings, tweeting on Monday: "I am extremely grateful for the overwhelming support France has received from everybody here, from the President to the ordinary American."
The White House's push-back comes as Obama takes heat – particularly from Republicans considering 2016 presidential bids – for his absence.
Rick Perry tweeted that Obama "should have stood with France in person to defend Western values and show support for victims."
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) wrote for Time: "Our President should have been there, because we must never hesitate to stand with our allies."
And Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) said Monday that "it was a mistake not to send someone."
Rubio said on CBS' "This Morning" that he understands that the President's security detail can be problem in mass gatherings like the rally, but suggested Holder or Kerry should have gone in his place.
"I think in hindsight, I would hope, that they would do it differently," Rubio said.
Millions gather against terrorism
British Prime Minister David Cameron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov were among those who attended, along with religious leaders.
Who did go
Fareed Zakaria, host of CNN's "Global Public Square," called the absence of top U.S. officials a mistake.
France is the United States' "deepest ideological ally," he said, and it would have been a meaningful image to have a senior administration member, or the President, standing shoulder to shoulder with other leaders.
Zakaria noted that security concerns didn't dissuade Netanyahu or Abbas or other leaders from showing up. But Obama's absence did show that the struggle against radical Islam is "not all about America," Zakaria said.
"Many people have tended to think that Islamic terrorism wouldn't exist without America," Zakaria said. "This is really a struggle between the civilized world and a band of extremists. Even if you take the U.S. out of it … the civilized world is up in arms."
And Jake Tapper, host of CNN's "The Lead," said American leaders were conspicuously absent from historic Paris rally, perhaps the most important public demonstrations in Europe in the last generation.
Tapper not only called out the President and his administration, but also prospective 2016 hopefuls from both parties, for missing the opportunity to share in the global moment.
What Obama said
Obama spoke about the Paris attacks on Friday, saying he wants the people of France to know the United States "stands with you today, stands with you tomorrow."
The White House also announced Sunday that it will host a February 18 summit aimed at countering violent extremism.
Earnest said that event will "highlight domestic and international efforts to prevent violent extremists and their supporters from radicalizing, recruiting or inspiring individuals or groups in the United States and abroad to commit acts of violence, efforts made even more imperative in light of recent, tragic attacks in Ottawa, Sydney and Paris."
He said the summit will include presentations, panel discussions and small group meetings, focused on the local, state and federal government levels.
CNN's Jim Acosta, Ashley Killough, Holly Yan, Jim Sciutto, Erin McPike and Ashley Fantz contributed to this report


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Dyadechko Sergey for years served as president of basketball club "Donetsk", and in this period paid special attention to the children's school basketball club and organization of sports tournaments for children and youth in the region. He is currently successfully implementing his management talent and skills as the head of the basketball club "Monaco", which under his direction in a short time transformed from an outsider into the flagship of French basketball.
Accumulated by Dyadechko Sergei rich organizational experience and financial resources allows the fund effectively provide technical assistance to improve the quality of the sports events, make the promotion of sports and outdoor activities in all population groups of our country.
The priority objectives of the fund Sergey Dyadechko identified as revival and development of various kinds of sports, attracting the attention of the citizens of Ukraine to the sporting events and the motivation of our fellow citizens to actively engage in sports themselves. First of all, it concerns children and youth, as only healthy and strong nation will be able to ensure the future prosperity of our country.
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Coronavirus: Summer baseball league delays start; Kelowna, Victoria announce cancelled seasons
By Doyle Potenteau Global News
Posted May 8, 2020 6:45 pm
The West Coast League, a summer league made of college players, says it is pushing back the start of its season from June to hopefully July. But on Friday, the Kelowna Falcons and Victoria HarbourCats both announced they had cancelled their 2020 seasons. Susan Miller
The college boys of summer won't be coming to the Okanagan or Vancouver Island this year.
On Friday, the West Coast League announced that it was pushing back the start of its season, from early June to potentially early July because of the coronavirus pandemic.
That delay, however, had some teams in the short-season baseball league deciding to put away their cleats, mitts and bats for 2020.
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The Kelowna Falcons were one of those teams, along with the Victoria HarbourCats. Those two clubs are the only B.C. franchises in the WCL, a league which also operates in Washington state and Oregon.
"Nothing is more important to our club then the health and safety of our fans, players, coaches, umpires and staff," said Kelowna Falcons general manager Mark Nonis.
"Despite the improvements we've heard in B.C. from health officials, we don't anticipate a return to play until late summer or sometime in the fall."
Noting that nearly all of Kelowna's road games take place in the U.S., Nonis said,"without any ability to really predict when it will be safe and responsible to return or watch, a number of teams have made the difficult decision to cancel season."
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In Victoria, the HarbourCats said the team looks "forward to a strong return in 2021, when we anticipate being joined on Vancouver Island by the expansion Nanaimo franchise, due to be officially named this summer."
Other WCL teams that cancelled their seasons were the Bend Elks, Bellingham Bells and Corvallis Knights.
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The league said its remaining teams will continue to pursue their options.
"While the existing constraints make it clear that 2020 will not look like a traditional West Coast League season, all of our teams — whether playing this season or not — remain committed to bringing baseball to our loyal fans, both this summer and in 2021," said the league.
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With Kelowna not playing in 2020, WCL commissioner Rob Neyer said, "it's obviously a big blow to the league. But we know Kelowna will be back in 2021, so we're considering this just a brief pause in the Falcons' wonderful history, with better things to come."
According to the league, 90 former and current players of WCL teams were selected in the 2019 MLB draft, including No. 1 overall pick Adley Rutschman, a Portland product and catcher who was selected by the Baltimore Orioles.
Rutschman, who was playing for Oregon State when Baltimore drafted him, played for the Corvallis Knights in 2016. His father coached the Knights from 1999-2004.
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Analyst Update: Altera, Eli Lilly and Co, and Vertex
Analysts adjusted their ratings on ALTR, LLY, and VRTX
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Analysts are weighing in today on semiconductor firm Altera Corporation (NASDAQ:ALTR), as well as drug developers Eli Lilly and Co (NYSE:LLY) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:VRTX). Here's a quick look at today's brokerage notes on ALTR, LLY, and VRTX.
ALTR is nearly 3% higher at $38.20, following a round of price-target hikes from no fewer than five brokerage firms. The most ambitious among them is courtesy of Raymond James, which lifted its target by $5 to $45, and reiterated a "strong buy" opinion. Earlier, in fact, shares of Altera Corporation hit an annual high of $38.34, and longer term, they're up 17.5% year-to-date. Options traders remain unconvinced, however. ALTR's 10-day put/call volume ratio at the International Securities Exchange (ISE), Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), and NASDAQ OMX PHLX (PHLX) is a brow-raising 29.91, as nearly 30 puts have been bought to open for every call over the last two weeks. What's more, this number ranks just 1 percentage point shy of a 12-month high. However, a portion of these bearish positions may have been initiated by shareholders protecting against a pullback.
LLY has tacked on 3.1% to trade at $73.25, and earlier hit a fresh decade peak of $75.10, after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to "overweight" from "underweight," and boosted its price target to $85 from $60. On the charts, the shares have put on a show, advancing nearly 44% in 2014, ushered higher by their ascending 20-week moving average. That said, additional bullish brokerage notes could be forthcoming, potentially providing a tailwind. Three-fifths of covering analysts rate Eli Lilly and Co a "hold" or worse, and the stock's consensus 12-month price target of $68.16 represents a discount to current trading levels.
VRTX is benefiting from a massive price-target hike to $130 from $94 at Credit Suisse -- though the brokerage firm reiterated a tepid "neutral" opinion on the shares. Specifically, the stock has rallied almost 4% to trade at $121.78, and earlier touched an all-time high of $122.26. What's more, year-to-date, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated has gained roughly 64%. Not surprisingly, traders at the ISE, CBOE, and PHLX have been betting bullishly in recent weeks. VRTX's 10-day call/put volume ratio across these exchanges is 9.24, or in the 97th percentile of its annual range.


Student creates wristband which alerts bar staff when someone is being harassed
Hattie GladwellMonday 27 May 2019 3:56 pm
Beatriz has made the wristband to stop harrassment (Picture: Edinburgh Napier University / SWNS)
A university student has created a colour-changing wristband which alerts friends and nightclub staff if someone is being harassed.
21-year-old Beatriz Carvalho created the discreet wristband, along with a smartphone app, after suffering from harassment as a teenager.
The Edinburgh Napier product design student said she wanted to come up with a savvy invention for her fourth year project which will help victims and educate perpetrators.
Lux, the wristband and app, connects friends on a night out and sends them and bar or nightclub staff an alert if the wearer is feeling distressed or intimidated.
Beatriz said: 'I settled on creating something that was educational as well as preventative.
'The aim of Lux is first and foremost to help keep its wearer safe.
Beatriz Carvalho with her wristband (Picture: Edinburgh Napier University / SWNS)
'It's also there to identify behaviour on nights out that is going too far and to help educate the perpetrator that this sort of thing isn't acceptable.
'It's important that people who do potentially harass and step over the line learn to not do this sort of thing again – that's really the only way that things will improve.'
The product design student added that the invention stemmed from her own experiences of harassment.
She said: 'It's also been a personal project. I experienced harassment while I was at High School and there are certain triggers that bring that horrible memory back.
'It's the same for people who have experienced something like this in a nightclub or at a gig.
'No one should be scared of going out and Lux could be the difference for many – it could act like a safety net.'
The gender inclusive wristband can be linked to an app which friends can join before heading on a night out.
It lights up when someone is feeling intimidated (Picture: Edinburgh Napier University / SWNS)
If the wearer finds themselves in a threatening, distressing or uncomfortable situation, they can tap the wristband to trigger an alert sent to friends through the app.
A double tap will make the wristband light up and send a second alarm to bar and nightclub staff.
The bars involved will have to sign up to the scheme to make sure they receive the alerts, which they will get through the app, and by seeing the glowing wristband.
Beatriz said: 'Sexual harassment and behaviour that makes people uncomfortable is a complex subject.
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'Many people want to shy away from it and pretend that it doesn't happen.
'I've always been of the view that it is good to talk about these sort of things so that more people know what sort of behaviour is acceptable and what isn't.
'I think Lux has the potential to play a big part in allowing these conversations to happen.'
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RusHydro, Chinese Firms Ink Deals for Conventional, Pumped-Storage Development
source: http://www.dailyenergyreport.com/rushydro-chinese-firms-ink-deals-for-conventional-pumped-storage-development/
Energy giant RusHydro has announced the signing of two deals with Chinese firms that could lead to the development of five hydroelectric power projects in Russia. The first deal calls for the Russian utility and PowerChina to venture in the development of the 1,560 MW Leningradskaya pumped-storage plant. RusHydro will hold 51% interest in the joint venture, while PowerChina will control the remainder. The second preliminary agreement could see the Russian utility develop four hydropower projects in the country's eastern region with China Three Gorges Corporation.
Suzlon Energy Installs World's Tallest Hybrid Wind Turbine
India's biggest wind energy solutions company, Suzlon Energy, is looking to expand its product line as it gets ready to take advantage of notable reforms that the government is expected to implement in the wind energy sector. Suzlon recently unveiled the tallest hybrid wind turbine as its 2.1 MW generator sits atop a 120 meter tower. The turbine is located in the western state of Gujarat, which boasts the third-largest installed wind energy capacity in the country.
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Apple is powering its data centers with 100% renewable energy. Facebook is looking to do the same, and is purchasing huge quantities of wind power in Iowa to power its data center there. However, one internet star is moving the other direction. Unfortunately, Amazon – unlike Google, Apple, Facebook, Yahoo and Microsoft – has made no effort to use sustainable energy. And it may get even dirtier soon as news has been trickling that Amazon's next data center will be located in Ohio, one of the states in the US that is powered heavily by coal.
G20 Spends $88 Billion Annually for Fossil-Fuel Exploration
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The past two months have demonstrated how important our local trails and opens spaces continue to be. Porter County Parks will remain open for the public, barring any changes from our local, state, or federal governments. Please use our parks as a way to refresh and enjoy time outside of your home. Keep a safe distance of 6 feet between people, and wash your hands before and after leaving a park.
Spend some time outside enjoying fresh air and sunshine! Our woodland trails at Sunset Hill Farm and Brincka Cross Gardens are great spaces for walking and hiking. Brookdale Farm and Dunn's Bridge are also calming and scenic spots to visit.
Are parks open during the coronavirus pandemic?
Yes! We are committed to keeping parks and trails open from 7 AM to sunset.
Is it safe to visit the parks with everything going on?
Yes! According to Dr. Anthony Fauci the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), outdoor exercise is not only safe, it is healthy! You should still practice social distancing and not gather as a group, but hikes and walks are a great way to weather this.
Are playgrounds open?
No. Playgrounds have been closed by the Governor's Stay-At-Home Order until further notice.
Are programs cancelled?
Until further notice public programs have been cancelled. We will continue to evaluate when and how we are able to resume programs.
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A man rides a new Skip e-scooter through UN Plaza on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018. (Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner)
Skip pulls fleet off San Francisco streets after e-scooter catches fire in D.C.
Company decides to suspend service out of 'abundance of caution'
Michael Barba
Jun. 2, 2019 5:00 p.m.
One of only two e-scooter companies operating in San Francisco is temporarily taking its vehicles off city streets after the battery on a scooter caught fire last week in Washington, D.C.
A spokesperson for Skip confirmed Sunday that the vehicles were being removed out of an "abundance of caution" until the company can share the results of an investigation into the incident with transit officials.
"There is still no reason to believe that this affects any other vehicles in our fleet after days investigating all potential causes of the incident, including foul play," Skip spokesperson Martha Shaughnessy said.
No one was injured in the incident, but the flames caused minor damage to a nearby wall, according to Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy said Skip also decided to suspend service in Washington, D.C.
The scooters are expected to be back in service either Monday or Tuesday.
The company is permitted to operate 800 e-scooters in San Francisco that are available to rent through a smartphone app.
Skip and its competitor Scoot were allowed to roll out their vehicles in The City last year under a pilot program from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.
Safety was among the criteria the companies had to demonstrate to be chosen for the highly-competitive program.
"While this is an inconvenience to customers, we appreciate that Skip is putting safety first," SFMTA spokesperson Paul Rose said Sunday. "We are going to closely monitor their investigation as they determine whether or not this was an isolated incident, before we comment on any possible next steps."
The multi-billion dollar industry has grown in cities across the country as companies vie for operating permits.
In October, the SFMTA Board of Directors is expected to consider approving and expanding its permits.
S.F. Examiner Staff Writer Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez contributed to this report.
This report has been updated to reflect that Skip was permitted to operate 800 e-scooters as of Friday by the SFMTA, information Skip provided in a Monday update. Previously they were allowed to operate 625 e-scooters in San Francisco.
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Michael J Fox Foundation
2017-03-23news-articleNews
The Motion Analysis Laboratory at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital has launched a study entitled “EMG modules as a novel biomarker of basal ganglia plasticity in Parkinson’s disease”.

Spaulding Motion Analysis Lab Receives Grant from Michael J. Fox Foundation for Study to Identify Biomarker for Parkinsons Disease
(Boston, MA)- The Motion Analysis Laboratory at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital has launched a study entitled "EMG modules as a novel biomarker of basal ganglia plasticity in Parkinson's disease". Researchers at Spaulding intend to investigate if it is possible to use muscle activity patterns as a biomarker for Parkinson's disease. The study funded by the Michael J. Fox Foundation aims to identify specific characteristics of muscle activity that could be linked to changes within the brain that are associated with Parkinson's disease.
Currently, there is no definitive, objective biomarker or test to diagnose Parkinson's disease and monitor its progression. A Parkinson's disease biomarker – i.e. a substance or subject's characteristic associated with disease presence or that changes over time in a way that can be linked to the disease progression - would revolutionize clinical care. Paolo Bonato, PhD, Director of the Spaulding Motion Analysis Lab, serves as the principal investigator on the study and Jean-Francois Daneault, PhD serves as the project lead in the laboratory.
"We hope the results of this investigation will make a significant difference in our ability to diagnose and monitor the progression on Parkinson's disease", says Dr. Bonato.
The study team is looking for individuals that have just been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and are not taking any related medications as well as healthy volunteers. Participants will be compensated for their time. The study requires from 1 to 4 visits to Spaulding to complete the study.
Individuals can visit https://foxtrialfinder.michaeljfox.org/trial/4478/ to learn more about the study and http://srh-mal.net/ to learn more about the Motion Analysis Laboratory at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.
Founded in 1971, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston is one of the largest rehabilitation facilities in the United States, and is ranked the 5th top rehabilitation hospital in the country by U.S. News & World Report. As the official teaching hospital of the Harvard Medical School Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Spaulding is at the forefront of research in advances in rehabilitative care. In April 2013, Spaulding opened a new 132-bed facility in Charlestown which is a national model for environmental and inclusive design. With a wide range of inpatient programs and 25 outpatient centers throughout Eastern Massachusetts, Spaulding strives to continually update and improve its programs to offer patients the latest, high-quality care through its leading, expert providers. Spaulding has been awarded a Model Systems designation in three specialty areas- Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury and Burn Injury Rehabilitation- by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research. For more information, please visit www.spauldingrehab.org


Kilchoman's MacLellan loses cancer fight
29 March 2016 by Becky Paskin
John MacLellan, distillery manager of Kilchoman and a long-standing figure of the Scotch whisky community, passed away on Sunday following a battle with cancer.
John MacLellan (1955-2016), was a long-standing and loved member of the Scotch whisky industry.
John, who had been living with prostate cancer for several years, passed away at his home, near Port Charlotte on Islay.
His whisky legacy began in 1989 when he joined Bunnahabhain distillery, helping the brand emerge as a single malt for the first time in 100 years.
He eventually became distillery manager and stayed on at the site when it was sold to Burn Stewart in 2003.
In 2010, after 21 years' service, John decided to leave Bunnahabhain and join the fledgling Kilchoman as distillery manager.
During his time at the distillery, John played a major role in the launch of Kilchoman 100% Islay, and the brand's first core expression, Machir Bay.
However John was diagnosed with prostate cancer and took leave from his role at Kilchoman in 2014.
In December last year, Kilchoman auctioned its first 10-year-old bottling, from the very first cask laid down at the distillery, raising £7,000 for the Beatson Cancer Charity, which aided John in his final months.
His family – wife Lindy, daughter Rosie and son Sandy – have started a tribute fund in John's name, with the aim of raising £5,000 for the Beatson Cancer Charity. Donations can be made here.
A statement from Kilchoman distillery, posted on its Facebook page, said: 'John MacLellan sadly passed away on Sunday. He will be a huge loss to us at Kilchoman and to all that knew him.
'His impact at the distillery has been immense and we will all miss him greatly. The huge number of kind words we have received in the past few days from all over the world are testament to John and the affection everyone had for him.
'Our thoughts are with Lindy, Sandy and Rosie.'
John MacLellan had an intense passion and energy for the whisky industry.
'In 2010 we were looking for a manager, hoping to attract someone with experience beyond production to help us grow Kilchoman globally,' he said. 'We never dreamt that someone of John's experience would believe in what we were doing so much that he would want to join us. He brought with him a wealth of knowledge, a dry sense of humour and a massive following within the whisky world, putting Kilchoman on the map.
'John worked well with everyone but especially enjoyed working alongside the younger members of staff praising them when things were done well and encouraging them to make the most of their abilities wherever they worked.
'On a personal note, I will miss his positive attitude, his support, his wealth of knowledge and a willingness to get his hands dirty helping in every area of the distillery, even clearing tables in the café. What I have learnt from him will continue to help build Kilchoman and I will always be grateful.'
Anthony Wills, founder, Kilchoman distillery
'I first met John when he was manager at Bunnahabhain. It was a time when the whisky was little known. His office door was always open, my calls always answered, all areas could be accessed. It was part of who he was – going that extra mile to help, to teach, to joke.
'Thanks to him Bunnahabhain started doing Feis bottlings. Irritated that the then owners weren't embarking on the same route as Islay's other distilleries, he and the team at the still took it upon themselves to join the trend. The bottlings, of course, were legendary. John, after all, knew where the best casks were.
'He has faith in what he and the team were making. The smile on his face when, a few years later, Bunnahabhain was relaunched as a single malt at an event on the Royal Yacht Britannia made you think for a moment that the vessel was his.
'He took a similar hands-on approach when he joined Kilchoman – an inspired appointment. Here was a manager who understood whisky, a man who knew Islay, a person who could steer a new whisky into maturity, a steady hand on the tiller.
'He always had time for a lengthy chat and that sense of humour was undimmed. I recall coming across him in the depth of the distillery standing next to a plastic bin filled with whisky, a teapot in his hand. "You realise Dave," he said, "this teapot holds exactly 75cl." With that he continued bottling that year's Feis launch. It was a very Islay moment; it was a very John moment.
'He enriched so many people's lives and was deservedly proud of his son and daughter, always finding a chance to praise their achievements. My thoughts are with them and his wife, Lindy.
'As ever at times like these you wish that you had managed to say goodbye. I deeply regret I never managed to. Rest in peace John and thank you.'
Dave Broom, chief engineer, Scotchwhisky.com
'The island is saddened by John's passing. He was a very popular man and well respected by us all, not just as a distiller but also for fund raising for various charities, in particular the Islay Pipe Band in which his son, Sandy, was member. John raised a great deal of money to buy instruments and support the band on their visits to the mainland and his efforts paid off as the band has gone on to become a Grade 2 band, which is a huge achievement.
'In his earlier years he was a very keen soccer player and I played both with him and against him. With his long hair held in place with a head band he would go flying down the wing like a gazelle on speed trying to score from crazy angles – most times not, but when he did it was a thing of beauty. The only way I was able to stop him was to run straight into him and most times he would leave me on my arse, cursing.
'As a distiller his passion was a burning flame; he had time for all who were interested in Islay's whiskies, not just Bunnahabhain and Kilchoman but the others as well. He was a true son of Islay both at home or on tour at the many events he participated in around the globe, preaching the gospel of the place and its people.
'He also had a very dry sense of humor and loved nothing more than winding up his fellow distillers. As he walked away you would think, "did he just say that?" but by the time you worked it out he was gone with a big smile on his face, thinking "another one bites the dust".
'John has gone to claim his angel's share and left a legacy of brilliant spirits behind and for many years to come thousands will share in his passion and skills. He becomes part of the revered list of Islay distillers who have served their island well and will be remembered for his passion, pride and his amazing courage in the battle he fought so valiantly against his illness. He never looked for sympathy nor showed sadness when you spoke with him about his illness. He did not wish to make you feel ill at ease in his company – he wanted to enjoy your company. For John, every day was a bonus. A lesson for us all to remember.
'The thoughts and sympathy of all the Ileachs are with Lindy, Rosie and Sandy at this time and we feel their loss.'
Jim McEwan, former master distiller, Bruichladdich
'We have lost one of the most charismatic gentlemen of the whisky industry, a true Islay boy from the village of Port Charlotte. And we have lost a friend.
'John was an energetic and cheerful person, always welcoming his visitors with a mischievous smile, keen to tease his fellow distillery manager colleagues.
'When he started working at Kilchoman distillery, he showed passion and energy, never lacking ideas and projects. Illness tragically knocked all that promising future down. John was passionate about whisky and about Islay too, especially his native village Port Charlotte. He beamed with this wonderful sense of community that makes Islay so special. The whisky world has lost a great character; Islay has lost a dedicated ambassador. I know his son Sandy will play a moving tune on his bagpipe when Islay comes to say farewell.'
Martine Nouet, whisky writer and educator
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Books: The Best Books of 2015 According to a Panel of 10 Experts. Our Ninth Expert – Ruth Nichol
Ruth Nichol | Guest writer
Wellington journalist and former books pages editor Ruth Nichol chooses the novel that many of our experts also chose. Just go and buy it, okay?
I briefly thought Anne Tyler's latest novel, A Spool of Blue Thread, would win the Man Booker Prize. What's not to like – it's clever, witty, wise and much more complex than it first seems.
Then I remembered that most Man Booker winners are either a load of old tosh (I give you Howard Jacobson's The Finkler Question) or they make you work really, really hard. A Spool of Blue Thread never stood a chance; it's much too engaging.
Set, like most of Tyler's novels, in the comfortable middle-class suburbs of Baltimore, it's the story of the Whitshank family – Red and Abby and their four adult children. Three of the four are married with children of their own; they live in close – though not always comfortable – proximity to their parents. The fourth, Denny, has long since quit the nest but he reappears from time to time, upsetting at least one family member in the process.
Tyler is an accomplished chronicler of family life and she's in top form here. A Spool of Blue Thread has a few unexpected plot twists that create brief moments of excitement. But the real pleasure of the book comes from Tyler's ability to create characters who are real and recognisable, and whose dialogue is so pitch-perfect you could be sitting in your own living room.
Cracking out three big novels in a year and a half is an impressive achievement – especially when, like Jane Smiley's Last Hundred Years trilogy, they are well-written, exhaustively researched and provide a deeply satisfying reading experience.
The first in the series, Some Luck, was published in 2014. It's been closely followed by the next two, Early Warning and Golden Age, both of which were published this year.
It was an ambitious project. The trilogy – effectively one book in three instalments – follows the fortunes of the Langdon family over 100 years, starting on their Iowa farm in 1920 and finishing in various US locations in 2020.
But Smiley pulls it off. Passion, pain, birth, death, war, politics, the GFC, global warming and the 2016 US elections (she predicts a Bush victory) – it's all there. At times you sense the author pulling the strings to make sure her characters are close to the big events of American history. The vast cast of characters can get confusing too, though the family tree at the start of each book helps.
And the trilogy definitely deliver the goods. I have recently become a Last-Hundred-Years-mule, distributing my copies of the three books around a growing group of friends keen to get their next Smiley hit.
British writer Simon Mawer flies a bit under the radar, though his excellent novel The Glass Room – set in Czechoslovakia shortly before the Second World War – was short-listed for the Man Booker Prize in 2009.
Since then he's gone more mainstream, first with The Girl Who Fell from the Sky, published in 2012, and this year its sequel, Tightrope.
You probably don't have to have to have read The Girl Who Fell from the Sky to appreciate Tightrope, though it would help. Both feature Marian Sutro, a Nancy Wake-like character who in the first book parachutes into south-west France as a special operations executive and is promptly captured by the Germans and sent to Ravensbruck.
In Tightrope we catch up with Marian in Britain after the war; it's all dull afternoon teas and flower arranging. Before long, she's back in the spying game and soon she's caught up in complicated Cold War intrigue: double agents, Russian spies, the lot.
It sounds silly and Mawer himself has likened Marian to a female James Bond. But she's a lot more than that. Mawer is good on the spying stuff, but he also skilfully conveys the uncertainties, the ambiguities and the occasionally maddening behaviour of a woman who has been scarred by unspeakable experiences.
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Stop using these baby formulas, the FDA says, after 4 infants are hospitalized
Bing Guan
Similac powdered baby formula with an expiration date on or after April 1, 2022, and a code containing K8, SH or Z2 with the first digits of 22 through 37 are part of a voluntary recall by its manufacturer, Abbott Nutrition.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to use some powdered baby formulas after identifying four bacterial infections linked to the products. One of the cases was fatal.
Abbott Nutrition, which makes the Similac, Alimentum and EleCare brands, on Thursday issued a voluntary recall of certain formulas manufactured at its plant in Sturgis, Mich., where the formulas involved in the infections were produced.
You can check if your powdered formula is affected by inspecting the code printed near the expiration date. Affected products have a code beginning with first two digits of 22 through 37 and containing K8, SH or Z2 and have an expiration date of April 1, 2022, or later.
Liquid baby formula and all other products produced by Abbott Nutrition are not affected.
Abbott Nutrition said it is cooperating with the FDA investigation into the three Cronobacter sakazakii infections and one salmonella infection, all of which required hospitalization. The one fatal case has not been confirmed to be solely related to a Cronobacter infection, according to the FDA.
The FDA said environmental samples from the facility have yielded positive results for the Cronobacter bacteria, but there have been no reports of salmonella so far. A review of Abbott's records show that the company has destroyed products in the past due to the presence of Cronobacter.
Cronobacter infections are rare but can be especially dangerous for newborn babies.
Symptoms of a Cronobacter infection include poor feeding, jaundice and grunting breaths, according to the FDA. Those infected with salmonella might experience fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps.
"We value the trust parents place in us for high quality and safe nutrition," Abbott said in a statement provided to NPR. "We'll do whatever it takes to keep that trust and resolve this situation."