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Advanced Composite Materials in Extreme Environment
nsu Sustainability
Composite materials are commonly employed in modern aircraft structures and in many aerospace applications like engine casing, fan-blades, etc. This is attributed to their high strength-weight ratio and high stiffness-weight ratio, making composites extremely light, yet exceptionally strong. However, the use of composites makes them susceptible to damage, which could result in complex failure mechanisms like delamination, matrix cracking, fiber debonding, fiber fracture, etc.
Biomimetic Structures for Impact Protection
nsu Uncategorized
The concept of biomimicry is solving problems and creating new opportunities through understanding and applying biological models. Very often, innovation inspired by nature and careful examination of the natural world are potential ways to seek solution to real-world problems. In this project, students will conduct experimental testing and computational analysis at Prof. K.T. Tan's Advanced Metacomposites Laboratory to investigate the amazing structure of biological models.
Biomimetic Structures for Aerospace Applications
In this project, students will conduct experimental testing and computational analysis at Prof. K.T. Tan's Advanced Metacomposites Laboratory to investigate the amazing bone structure of biological models with flight capability.
Modeling the Crushing Behavior of Polymer Foams in Sandwich Structures Operating in Arctic Regions
Lightweight, composite sandwich panels are being increasingly used in navy combat ships, but not much is known of their behavior at Arctic temperatures. Project explores crushable behavior and energy absorption of PVC foam at temperatures as low as -60 deg C.
Next generation nanocomposites based on 2D polymers and 2D inorganic materials
nsu Chemistry
Graphene, boron nitride, dichalcogenides and other inorganic 2D layered materials (2DLM) have atomically thin structure with unique electrical, mechanical, thermal, and optical properties, and have already been extensively explored for electronics, sensing, catalysis and biomedical applications. On the other hand, in the polymer world, there is an emerging class of 2D polymers with analog structure to 2D layered materials.
Electrochemical sensors for microbial activities in benthic sediments: a sentry for lacustrine P biogeochemistry
nsu Chemistry, Ecology/Environmental Studies, Microbiology, Sustainability
Release of phosphate-P immobilized in benthic sediments poses a remnant threat to induce harmful algal blooms (HAB) despite adequate management of external loads of phosphate. This process, referred to as internal loading of P, is induced by microbially mediated alternations of sediment and porewater chemistry and bacteria that "breath" iron are mostly responsible for controlling the release of P from sediments. We have developed an electrochemical split-chamber zero resistance ammetry (SC-ZRA) technique that we can use to detect microbiological activities.
Sedimentation of heavy particles in sheared soft particle glasses
Soft particle glasses (SPGs) are composed of elastic non-Brownian particles that are jammed beyond the packing fraction of equivalent hard spheres. SPGs show solid-like behavior at rest, and they flow when subjected to external stimuli such as shear deformation. Considering this tunable rheological property, they have been used as additives in many products such as cosmetic creams, hair gels, food products, paper coating industries, and recently it has been suggested that these suspensions can be used in the drilling muds.
Rheological Dynamics of Liquid Crystals under Thermal Gradients
nsu Chemistry, Sustainability
Our group has developed a rheological apparatus capable of sustaining spatial thermal gradients in shear rheometry. It is hypothesized that orthogonally superimposed thermal fields will produce linear, field-averaged rheological responses up to a threshold where anomalous, thermo-rheological dissipative phenomena will occur. The molecular influence of heat flow, especially at reduced dimensions, is from entropy production.
Synthesis and Characterization of (Potentially Novel) Elastomeric Compounds
Our group has recently discovered a material system that potentially may have elastomeric properties. The Internation Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) defines an elastomer as a polymer that displays rubber-like elasticity, i.e. high viscoelasticity with weak intermolecular forces. We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious student to assist us in exploring this material system for its potential elastomeric properties and to help us elucidate the rational design of such a material system through characterization of the material properties of various molecular constructs.
Rheological Dynamics of Cellulose Nanocrystal Suspensions under Thermal Gradients
Our group has developed a rheological apparatus capable of sustaining spatial thermal gradients in shear rheometry. It is hypothesized that orthogonally superimposed thermal fields will produce linear, field-averaged rheological responses up to a threshold where anomalous, thermo-rheological dissipative phenomena will occur. The molecular influence of heat flow, especially at reduced dimensions, is from entropy production. Translational and orientational motions evolve as a molecular compensation mechanism.
Microfluidic Reactor Design for Helicene Synthesis
Helicenes are polycyclic aromatic compounds which are formed by ortho-fused aromatic rings that generate a non-planar, screw-shaped, three-dimensional structure that is inherently chiral and spring-like. The helical topology significantly contributes to the emergent properties of helicenes and has been garnering interest in the fields of nanotechnology, macromolecular and materials science.
Effect of nano-confinement on the thermodynamics of ionic liquids
Ionic liquids (ILs) are defined as salts that melt at or below 373 K. A typical IL is composed of a bulky organic cation and an inorganic or organic anion. As a group, many ILs tend to be miscible with many organic solvents. They show low vapor pressure, high viscosity and low degree of toxicity. At low temperatures ILs do not crystallize; instead, they form a glassy phase, while at high temperatures they flow with high viscosity, which is due to the strong electrostatic interactions between cations and anions.
Recycling, Regeneration, and Reusing Energy Materials
Manufacturing new energy systems such as fuel cells, batteries, wind turbines, photovoltaic cells, and catalytic reactors require materials that may be (1) precious, (2) rare on the earth, (3) not available or easily accessible in the United States, and/or (4) harmful for environment. Therefore, recycling (separation and reusing) energy materials is important.
Experiment and Computer-Aided Design of Corrosion Inhibitors
nsu Chemistry, Corrosion
This project looks to design new corrosion inhibitors through experimentation and computer-aided design. The undergraduate student will work with a graduate student, assisting them in performing experiments on various systems and in the computer-aided design aspects of the project.
Universal compatibilizers for plastic waste recycling
Plastic waste recycling is plagued by imperfect sorting processes which leaves recycling feeds contaminated with polymers of different molecular composition. These blends have thermodynamic driving forces to phase separate and entropic forces which produce weak interfaces between the materials.
Effects of soluble salts on the failure of polymer coatings
nsu Corrosion
This project aims to investigate the effect of soluble salts on the failure of coatings. The corrosion resistance and adhesion of the coating will be studied to understand the influence of soluble salts.
The influence of organic pigments on coating properties
nsu Corrosion, Sustainability
This project aims to investigate the effect of pigments on the properties of coatings. The high-performance pigments are expected to improve the coating's corrosion resistance and UV stability.
Bio-based coating development from renewable resources
This project aims to develop a new biobased coating from substaniable resources. The coating is expected to be comparable to the petroleum based coating.
Non-isocyanate polyurethane coating development
This project aims to develop a new approach to generate polyurethane coating without using isocyanates, which are very toxic materials. The non-isocyanate polyurethane is expected to behave similar to the traditional isocyanate-based polyurethane.
"Cool" coating development
This project aims to develop a "cool" coating by invorporating inorganic pigments that reflect near-infrared radiation (NIR) into a commercial coating matrix.
Smart genomics to develop plant based vaccines
This project entails developing plant based vaccines using smart genomics. Vaccines are essential for protecting all segments of the civilian population from pandemic influenza to other emerging infectious diseases.
Photo-Programmable Biohybrid Microstructures
The project consists of designing and fabricating photo-programmable microstructures consist of microfluidic ecosystem and interacting biological species. The biohybrid system exploits power, sensing and navigation of the biological components and the sensivity of the photo-active parts to tune the dynamics of species within the micro-ecosystem.
Increasing Mechanical Properties of a Double Network Hydrogel from Polyacrylamide and Agar with Methylenebisacrylamide as a Photocrosslinker
The purpose of this study is to develop a novel double network hydrogel that will be able to exhibit greater mechanical properties to become more applicable in the medical field will help to explore fundamental understanding about the double network hydrogel and materials to create it for future development.
Microbial Corrosion Monitor
There are over 300,000 miles of natural gas transmission pipeline in the US (Pipeline 101 see web addresses; P&GJ paper 2016). To meet the growing need to transport shale gas in the US, approximately 3,400 miles of new gas pipeline were constructed in 2015-2017 (ferc.gov), and that trend is likely to continue, as the US continues to develop as a major natural gas and petroleum exporter.
Wearable Health Sensors
Our team has developed flexible, lightweight fabric materials that can selectively determine physiological information from sweat forming on the surface of the skin. The technology is the first lightweight fabric sensor to provide real-time information regarding hydration levels during exercise or training through selective determination of sodium ion levels.
To investigate the osmoregulatory role of betaine on cell-volume regulation in cellular in vitro model
Employing an in vitro swelling assay, cell volume will be assessed after manipulating CHDH and BGT-1 activity in hypertonic conditions to examine the direction of the fluid transport through the cell membrane by live imaging using confocal microscopy followed by analytical quantification of betaine.
To investigate the osmoregulatory conditions of fluids associated with syringomyelia pathology in the PTSM rat model (In vivo study)
What is the osmolality of CSF, extracellular fluid (ECF), fluid from syrinx in syringomyelia/PTSM rats? The fluids mentioned above will be harvested from the rats having syringomyelia, the osmolality of those fluids will be determined using osmometer. The study of osmolality of fluids will explain the potential syrinx formation/expansion mechanism.
Effect of Nanofiber layer patterned stripes on filter performance
Nanofibers have different wetting properties than glass fibers used in common filter media. Recent works with modifying surface properties of filter media shows non-wetting chemical coatings applied in striped patterns can improve performance of coalescing filters. The hypothesis for this work is the nanofibers which enhance wetting properties and droplet capture will similary improve filter performance if applied in striped patterns.
Biomass-based Fillers for Polymers
Pyrolyzed (process of low or no oxygen thermal decomposition –carbonization- to convert biomass into clean and renewable carbon products) biomass obtained from agricultural products such as soybean hulls, sorghum etc., is used as a renewable, low cost and eco-friendly material which has large potential for reinforcement or functionality-inducing (such as electrical, thermal conductivity) filler for polymeric materials.
Ultrasensitive Force Probe
The formation of polymer networks inevitably introduces topological defects, such as loops. While these defects undermine the mechanical properties of the materials, they could also bring opportunities for the design of new materials.
Tuning intermolecular distance to achieve tunable fluorescence
Controlling and measuring the intermolecular distance in supramolecular structures are important as well as challenaging. To achive both at the same time, we are chemically incorporating an aggregation-induced emission (AIE) luminophore into a charged macromoleculre, which can self-assemble into stable supramolecular structures of different intermolecular distances through the careful regulation of the physical interactions between the building blocks.
Exploring the Solution Behaviors of Fully Rigid Macromolecules
The participants will have experience on the synthesis of macromolecules and several advanced characterization techniques such as light scattering, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atomic force microscope (AFM), etc.
Seeking gelations in dilute inorganic macorionic solutions
Hydrogel, conventionally defined as networks held up by cross-links and entrapping solvent in intermolecular spaces, has been widely used in clinic trials. Understanding the formation mechanism will be helpful to develop new materials.
Tunning Fluorescence through Controlling Intramolecular distance between AIE groups within Metal-Organic Cages
nsu All Research Opportunities, Chemistry
Aggregation-induced emission (AIE) has received great attention since AIE makes it possible to actively utilize the aggregation process, which against the well-known aggregation-caused quench (ACQ).
Homochirality (one-handedness): A Mysterious Part of the Puzzle "Origin of Life"
In our group, we use chiral nano-cages as simple models to explore what has happened during the early stages of life led to "homochirality" phenomena.
Nanoparticles In the Human Body: Blood Plasma Proteins Binding on Titanium Dioxide
Nanoparticles (NPs) are used widely in cosmetics and for drug delivery and thus come in contact with blood and other fluids in the body. NPs present in biological fluids rapidly interact with proteins, which undergo structural changes upon binding to the NPs. These conformational (structural) changes of the protein determine the biological responses of the NPs in the living system.
Origins of Life: Synthesis of RNA polymer from prebiotically relevant molecules
nsu All Research Opportunities, Microbiology
The Earth is about 4.56 billion years old and the earliest evidence of life is at approximately 3.8 billion years ago. How life originated from a planet composed of only minerals, dissolved elements, and simple organic molecules is one of the great questions of scientific inquiry. Life requires complex biomolecules, such as proteins, RNA and DNA, to maintain a cell and for reproduction.
Photolytically degradable, hydrolytically degradable, and chemically recyclable commodity plastics
"White pollution" is a problem of massive scale. To replace the current nondegradable commodity plastics with degradable plastics, a key challenge is that the new raw materials must be readily available at costs comparable to current monomers such as ethylene and propylene. Low-carbon footprint is highly desirable for these raw materials in order to achieve overall environmental sustainability.
"Smart" degradable polymers: polymers with locked degradability that can be unlocked on demand
Synthetic degradable polymers are of pivotal importance for recycling and sustainability. While the degradability allows polymers to be recycled, it can also cause stability issue, which impairs the storage and functioning of materials.
Bioinspired Surfaces for Ice Adhesion and Friction
Understanding the physical and chemical interactions between ice and materials is of interest in order to tune adhesion and friction on ice to meet various material demands. For example, it is important for tires to have good traction on ice and snow, and low ice adhesion coatings are needed for applications on aircraft, power lines, wind turbines, and costal structures/ships. This project aims to find specific material surface properties in nature that have been evolved to either increase or decrease ice nucleation, adhesion, and/or friction.
Effect of Contact Angle on Drop Morphology and Optical Properties of Printed Structural Colors
Structural color-based printing inks possesses several advantages to conventional pigmentary inks in terms of color perpetuity and cost effectiveness. However, there are certain challenges while using these structural color systems.
Improved techniques for early and cost effective diagnosis of pediatric sleep apnea
This project involves current work with Akron Children's Hospital (ACH), and entails finding new and cost-effective ways of diagnosing pediatric sleep apnea using new tools such as low-cost Arduino micro-processors, new low-cost sensors, wireless technology, advanced signal procssing algorithms such Wavelets, etc. Selected students will work within a research group and may be onboarded at ACH so that they can help in clinical tests at the hospital.
3D printed battery components
nsu Advanced Materials, Sustainability
The project will focus on the 3D printed polymer electrolyte and related lithium ion battery components.
Mechanochemistry of a helical metal-ligand complex
Mechanical stress is ubiquitously present in materials and biological systems, and the force-induced bond scission and materials failure have been extensively studied. In recent years, utilizing mechanical force to do targeted and constructive chemistry, largely fueled by the concept of mechanophore, i.e., stress-responsive moiety, has become a new trend.
Modeling of Shock Wave/Boundary Layer Interaction in Hypersonic Flight
nsu Aerospace Systems
Interaction of shock wave with boundary layer (SWBL) cause possible formation of recirculation zone and larger-scale zone of influence upstream and downstream of the point of the incident shock wave. These aerodynamic phenomena affect the shear and pressure forces acting on the surface, aerodynamic resistance and aerodynamic heating of propulsive systems and supersonic air vehicles.
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October 20th, 2015 : Discover Panthers, the original Canal+ series, at Victory Escape Game !
September 2015 : Congratulations to our 1000 th group !
OPENING of our new adventure game !
Huge congratulations to Vero Bony for her victory in our big christmas competition.
She won a game of the mission of her choice.
We want to thank all the participants and we wish to see you soon at Victory Escape Game for new adventures.


In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and coconut milk until evenly mixed.
In a 7" cast-iron skillet over medium heat, warm 2 teaspoons of the oil. Add the onion, salt, and pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir the cooked onions, salmon, and scallions into the egg mixture until well combined.
Pour the mixture back into the skillet and bake for 15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Cool and slice. Serve with a side of mixed greens tossed with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and the vinegar.


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Departament: Enginyeria Mecànica i Construcció
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Use of ceramic sanitaryware as an alternative for the development of new sustainable binders
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Scholar | Other documents of the author: Reig Cerdá, Lucía; Borrachero, M. V.; Monzó, J.; Savastano, Holmer; Tashima, M. M.; Payá, J.
Reig Cerdá, Lucía;
Borrachero, M. V.;
Monzó, J.;
Savastano, Holmer;
Tashima, M. M.;
Payá, J.
http://www.scientific.net/KEM.668.172
http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.668.172
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Large amounts of ceramic sanitary-ware waste are generated in both the production process and construction and demolition practices. This waste contains amorphous phases that may react with the Portlandite that ... [+]
Large amounts of ceramic sanitary-ware waste are generated in both the production process and construction and demolition practices. This waste contains amorphous phases that may react with the Portlandite that originates during Portland cement hydration or with an alkali solution, leading to a low CO2-binding material. This study investigated the pozzolanic activity of ceramic sanitary-ware waste, together with its potential to form new binders by alkali activation. For this purpose, raw material was characterized by X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, particle size distribution, thermogravimetry (TGA) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Percentages of ceramic waste of 15 wt.% and 25 wt.%, to replace Portland cement, were used to assess the pozzolanic behavior of this material, and samples were cured at 20oC for different curing times. Alkali-activated samples, in which Ca (OH)2 was used as a source of calcium, and NaOH and sodium silicate solutions were utilized as activators, were cured for 7 days at 65oC. The microstructural evolution of the developed binders was assessed in pastes by SEM and TGA analyses, and mortars were used to evaluate the compressive strength behavior. While some strength gain was observed due to pozzolanic activity, compressive strength values within the 14-36 MPa range were obtained in the alkali-activated mortars in accordance with the activator concentration and the percentage of Ca (OH)2 addition. [-]
alkali activation | ceramic waste | mechanical strength | pozzolan
REIG, Lucía, et al. Use of ceramic sanitaryware as an alternative for the development of new sustainable binders. Key Engineering Materials, 2016, vol. 668, pp. 172-180
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Check out Supreme Archive Vol.1 from here.
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KAWS(Brian Donnelly) collaborated with Supreme in 2011. He become popular through drawing his signatures ×× on advertisement in NYC. This collaboration features his signatures hand drawn box logo on the front.
UnAmerican Tee released in 2014. UnAmerican Tee is inspired by the art Censorship Is UnAmerican was which originally designed by artist Josh Gosfield in 1990 and the art was 200 limited. Later 1990 He teamed up with Rock The Vote and released T-shirts which features Censorship Is UnAmerican on the front.
Supreme released Kate Moss Tee in 2004 as 10th anniversary. In 94 Calvin Klein teamed with Kate Moss in a series of ad campaigns to promote the brand and new collections. Supreme had just opened their first shop in NY at the same time and their iconic red box logo stickers began to pop up on walls in NY. But few stickers began to be placed on Calvin Klein's ad then Calvin Klein was really upset and sued supreme over the incident. So this T shirts is inspired by the moment in 94.
Supreme has been releasing Ceramic Tray, but this model is one of the best. Supreme inspired by French brand HERMES. They re-creates Hermes ceramic tray for own style.
This is collaboration between Supreme and aNYthing. aNything was founded in 2001 by Aaron Bondaroff who used to work at Supreme and Stussy. He is working on Internet radio KNOW WAVE now. His relationship with Supreme owner James has started when he was caught shoplifting at Union where James used to work before he started Supreme. This NY based brands collaboration is inspired by Hip Hop group Beastie Boys logo.
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Replay of Akshaya Tritiya global celebration
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Today's global celebration of Akshiya Tritiya (in the Vedic Calendar, the Day of Lasting Achievements) included a Puja (Vedic performance) by Vedic Pandits in India, and addresses by His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Founder of the Global Country of World Peace; Maharaja Nader Raam, first sovereign ruler of the Global Country of World Peace; and Dr Benjamin Feldman, Minister of Finance and Planning—speaking from Meru, Holland.
The complete programme of today's celebration—the second day of a three-day global celebration of Akshaya Tritiya—will be replayed later today (20 April 2007) on the Maharishi Channel via satellite and over the Internet at the following times:
5.00 PM US Central Time (midnight Central Europe Time)
8.30 PM USCT (3.30 AM CET)
For further updates, and live broadcast and replay schedule, including the third day of this global celebration on Saturday 21 April 2007, please visit: www.mou.org
Copyright © 2007 Maharishi Open University


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Tyler denies city is withholding legal fees
MUNCIE, Ind. — Mayor Dennis Tyler on Friday denied that the city of Muncie was withholding public information in The Star Press' request for details in legal fees for attorneys representing the mayor in a federal court lawsuit.
Tyler spoke for less than a minute in a Muncie City Hall press conference early Friday afternoon and maintained there was "confusion that the city of Muncie may be refusing to release public information.
"We apologize for the internal miscommunication created earlier this week," the mayor said in apparent reference to a letter given to The Star Press on Monday denying the newspaper's Freedom of Information Act records request. "However, the city's refusal to release information is inaccurate."
In that letter, city spokesman Sarah Beach cited a lack of records and attorney-client confidentiality in denying the request. "In conclusion, the city does not have certain of the records you have requested and the remaining record is not disclosable," Beach wrote.
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Tyler said Friday that the city "has always and will always be transparent to its citizens."
After Tyler's brief time at the lectern, at the end of which he referred questions to the city's legal team, city attorney John Quirk said he believed The Star Press had been given the information it requested regarding the city's attorneys in the federal court lawsuit filed by former Muncie Police Chief Steve Stewart.
The Star Press asked for contracts for the three Indianapolis attorneys from the Indianapolis law firm Ice Miller, hourly rates, retainers, lump sum payments, the amount paid so far or amount promised to be paid.
As of Friday, the city has provided none of that information. A figure for how much Ice Miller has been paid since early 2016, when an FBI probe into allegations of criminal activity in city government began, was tallied by The Star Press from claim totals published by the city online over nearly two years.
As of early November, Ice Miller has been paid $440,085 by the city since early 2016 and another Ice Miller payment of $27,401 was posted on the city's website on Friday. What is still unknown is who those lawyers represent and their rate of pay as well as the terms of their contract.
After the press conference, when asked by The Star Press, Quirk said the newspaper should resubmit the request for information and said that each request would be decided on a "case by case basis."
Stewart filed a lawsuit against Tyler and the city in October. He resigned as Muncie police chief and Democratic Party chairman in fall 2016. His lawsuit claims he was badgered to conduct a police investigation by Tyler and former Democratic Party chairman Phil Nichols, whose son, Muncie Building Commissioner Craig Nichols, faces 34 counts, including money-laundering, wire fraud and theft of government funds, in a federal criminal case that sprang from the ongoing FBI investigation.
Keith Roysdon is the government watchdog reporter for The Star Press. Contact him at 765-213-5828 and kroysdon@muncie.gannett.com.


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May 16, 2022 | By UCSF School of Medicine
Amy Murtha, MD has announced she is stepping down as Chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences to assume the role of dean of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, effective August 2022. We will announce interim leadership in the coming weeks.
A UCSF faculty member since 2018, Dr. Murtha is a professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences. In her time here, Dr. Murtha has made a tremendous impact through clinical expansion and the establishment of a women's health service line. Her leadership in the Department during some very challenging times created support for the research community, our learners, and our patients.
Dr. Murtha is a specialist in maternal-fetal medicine, which focuses on managing the health concerns of mothers and fetuses before, during and for a short period after pregnancy. Her research interest focuses on identifying the best ways to diagnose and care for patients at risk for preterm birth, particularly for pregnancies complicated by the premature rupture of the fetal membranes.
After earning her medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania, which is now Drexel University College of Medicine, Dr. Murtha completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Duke University Medical Center, where she also completed a fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine. Honored with numerous awards upon graduating from medical school, she went on to receive awards recognizing her research accomplishments and publications during her fellowship at Duke.
Please join us thanking Dr. Murtha for her myriad contributions to the UCSF School of Medicine and her work improving the lives and health of all women through excellence, innovation, and leadership in patient care, scientific discovery, education, advocacy, and diversity, equity and inclusion.
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LEGO DC Super-Villains to get hit with a wave of Aquaman Movie DLC
Surprised to see the inclusion of some upcoming Aquaman content in LEGO DC Super-Villains? Nope, we aren't either!
Revealed today by Warner Bros is the addition of some Aquaman Movie content to the fantastic LEGO DC Super-Villains, allowing players the chance to embark on more daring missions – this time in the Underwater Kingdom of Atlantis as they try to prevent the seven kingdoms from uniting against the surface world.
Coming to Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC, this content will come in two parts, both of which will have been inspired by the much-anticipated Warner Bros. Pictures film, Aquaman, which will be hitting big screens on 21st December.
That means that should you be a Season Pass holder for LEGO DC Super-Villains, then you'll find Aquaman Movie Part 1 available on 4th December and Aquaman Movie Part 2 dropping on 8th January 2019. This Season Pass adds in six level and four character packs, and can be found included in the LEGO DC Super-Villains Deluxe Edition or purchased separately for £11.99.
For those without the Season Pass, then the Aquaman movie packs can be grabbed together in a bundle for £4.99 on 8th January 2019.
But what do they bring? Well, action-packed is the word and these Aquaman movie packs offer players the chance to control DC's legendary pair, Aquaman and Mera, in the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. It's up to them to lead their people against Aquaman's brother, Orm, who seeks to unite the seven kingdoms against the surface world.
That will see these packs expand the main game's roster of over 150 iconic DC characters, adding new playable characters Aquaman (Gladiator), Black Manta (Movie), Mera, Orm (Gladiator), King Nereus and Queen Atlanna. The second pack adds new playable characters Aquaman (Movie), Vulko, Trench Creature, Murk, Brine King and Orm (Movie).
If you wish to know more about LEGO DC Super-Villains as a standalone game then you could do a whole ton worse than check out our review of it on Xbox One. Basically put though, if you like LEGO, like DC, or even like Super-Villains, you'll love it!
Will you be picking up the Aquaman DLC to go with the standard game? Let us know your thoughts.
LEGO DC Super-Villains
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Westwood celebrates their third straight win in The Battle of the Woods. | Photos: Naynett Hubble
BLYTHEWOOD – The Westwood offense couldn't catch a break Friday night, until Nick Gilliam got sprung in the third quarter.
Gilliam broke free on a 43-yard touchdown run after six futile Redhawks possessions. His score boosted the Redhawks to a 14-7 victory over crosstown rival Blythewood in the Battle of the Woods series.
We made a few changes and got them fired up this week," Quinn said about the offensive line. "We challenged our offensive line, and Nick Gilliam did a good job of finding the end zone on that breakaway."
Gilliam finished the night with 119 yards on 20 carries, but what really earned Westwood its third straight victory in the series was defense.
Westwood held Blythewood to 49 rushing yards and 197 total yards on the night.
LeRoy Isaac was at the top of the list for the Redhawks D. Isaac recovered a fumble in the first quarter for a touchdown, a play that Sean Artiss caused when he sacked Blythewood quarterback Josh Strickland near the goal line. Isaac had two sacks of his own and broke up a fourth-quarter pass that forced Blythewood to turn the ball over on downs.
"Our defense has played lights out, even last week at Lugoff," Westwood head coach Matt Quinn said. "Our defense is well-coached, and they've worked their butts off all year long, and it showed tonight."
The defense set up Gilliam's score when it stopped a long Blythewood drive midway through the third quarter. Up 8-7, the Redhawks took over at their own 14-yard line and went 86 yards on four Gilliam runs, the last one being the score that gave Westwood its first offensive touchdown of the year.
Before then, the Redhawks had moved the ball in the first half only to come up with nothing in three tries inside the 20-yard line.
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Westwood's offense showed it could move the ball down the field—but Blythewood stopped the Redhawks cold inside the 20-yard line three times. Grant Thompson recovered a fumble for the Bengals and his defensive teammates forced two turnovers on downs in the second quarter.
The Redhawks defense showed its tenacity right off.
After Thompson's fumble recovery on Westwood's opening possession, the Redhawks took the field and pressured Blythewood quarterback Josh Strickland. On the Bengals third offensive play from their own 13-yard line, Sean Artiss chased down Josh Strickland close to the goal line and sacked him, jarring the ball loose. Leroy Isaac pounced on it as it rolled into the end zone for the easy touchdown.
Ahmon Green's 2-point conversion pass to Gaines Salvant gave the Redhawks an 8-0 lead with 5:21 left in the first quarter.
Blythewood responded with a quick 5-play, 62-yard drive to get on the scoreboard. Strickland hit David Patten on a screen that Patten stretched 32 yards into the end zone for the score.
Both teams looked to take some momentum into the locker room at the half.
Westwood drove 62 yards on one possession. On another, the Redhawks got a short field after pushing the Bengals back to the 1-yard line and forcing a punt. Both drives died out on downs.
Blythewood had two small possessions in the second quarter, with one ending at its own 4 and the other dying at midfield on an incomplete fourth-down pass.
The emotions swung in Westwood's favor in the second half, certainly by Gilliams' breakout run. After that score, Blythewood had the ball three times with field position at their own 38-yard line or greater. Each time the Bengals neared the goal line, either penalties or defensive stops would halt the drive.
"In my opinion, I don't know if we brought enough energy tonight," Blythewood head coach Jason Seidel said. "I don't want to use that as an excuse, because give credit to Westwood, they played a great game. I told them (the Bengals team) that they're playing their first home game and they're coming off a loss."
Patten had six catches for 95 yards and a touchdown, and Strickland was 16-for-23 in passing for 148 yards, but he was sacked three times. Add to that Blythewood's 49 net rushing yards, and it wasn't the best of nights for the Bengals.
"We made too many mistakes offensively," Seidel said. "But I felt for them, when you lose three of your major players right off the bat, a lot of kids were like what are we doing, what's happening but that's football, it's part of life, the next guy steps up and you gotta move on and the kids did that."
Quinn, in his first year as head coach after serving as offensive coordinator in 2016, said the Battle of the Woods game is important to the community and the kids, and both teams respected that.
"Hat's off to Blythewood and their coaching staff,' Quinn said. "They did a great job preparing, a well-coached game. Clean play on both sides, and that's the sign of a good family rivalry that you have in the town of Blythewood."
Westwood retained the Jeanne Schmidt Memorial Trophy, a red and blue axe that the schools share as the prize for the Battle of the Woods.
BHS – 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – 7
WHS – 8-0-6-0 – 14
WHS – Leroy Isaac fumble recovery in end zone (Gaines Salvant pass from Ahmon Green) 5:21
BHS – David Patten 32 pass from Josh Strickland (Jerry Finney kick) 3:11
WHS – Nick Gilliam 43 run (pass intercepted) 2:46
TEAM STATS BHS WHS
Att-Com-Int 23-16-0 23-12-0
Penalties-Yards 11-65 8-61
Punts-Avg. 4-33.5 2-35.5
RUSHING: Blythewood-Desmond Boatright 9-43, Aamir Washington 7-33, Dhani Dixon 4-8, Josh Strickland 6-(-35). Westwood-Nick Gilliam 20-119, Ahmon Green 12-50, Julian Milligan 5-27, Cam Atkins 1-9-4).
PASSING: BHS -Josh Strickland 16-23-0-148. WHS -Ahmon Green 12-23-0-73.
RECEIVING: Blythewood-David Patten 6-95, Noble Cooper 4-13, Josh Burrell 3-22, Chase Smith 1-13, Chase Atkinson 1-7, Brandon Edwards 1-(-2)
Westwood-Rashad McCain 3-22, Cam Atkins 3-21, Julian Milligan 2-12, Xorian Dobey 2-10, Gaines Salvant 2-8.
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The Japanese psychedelic rockers Acid Mothers Temple start a new chapter with their upcoming album "Reverse Of Rebirth In Universe".
A lot of new talent started in the last couple of years. Jyonson Tsu (vocal, midnight whistler), Satoshima Nani (drums, another dimension) and Wolf (bass, space & time) are added to the original members Kawabata Makoto (guitar, speed guru) and Higashi Hiroshi (synthesizer, noodle god).
"Reverse Of Rebirth In Universe" is an album with reworked tracks by the the refreshed Acid Mothers Temple.
The album will be released by Riot Season Records on November 30.


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The Morning - Three Women Awakening (B.926)" is a linocut created by Pablo Picasso in 1959. The image size is 21 x 25-inch. The framed size is 40.5 x 45-inch. "The Morning - Three Women Awakening (B.926)" comes signed by Pablo Picasso and with a certificate of authenticity.
Pablo Ruiz Picasso was born on October 26, 1881, in Malaga, Spain. His father was a professor in the School of Arts and Crafts and often took him to bullfights which would influence much of his art throughout his career. It is said that Picasso learned to draw before he could speak. Picasso studied the works and styles of many Spanish artists including Francisco Goya, El Greco, and Diego Velázquez. At the beginning of the 1900s, Picasso moved to Paris, France to open his own studio. He was lonely and depressed after the death of a close friend, which ignited what is now known as his "Blue Period". A few years later, Picasso started the "Rose Period", which introduced warmer colors to his works. Picasso is commonly known as the pioneer of Cubism, in which objects are broken apart and reassembled in an abstracted form; it is destructive and creative. Cubism shocked, appalled and fascinated the art world.
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Why extreme heat endangers more Black, Hispanic and Indigenous people
Millions of Americans are experiencing record-breaking heat.
ByKiara Alfonseca and Teddy Grant
People try to keep cool at the Justa Center, a resource center, as temperatures hit 110-degrees, July 19, 2022, in Phoenix.
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Across the United States, millions are facing extreme heat as temperatures hold steady in the triple digits. For communities of color, underlying systemic inequities increase the chances of heat-related illnesses and death.
Heat is among the deadliest of all weather-related disasters, beating out floods, lightning and hurricanes, according to the National Weather Service. The World Health Organization estimates that heatwaves caused more than 166,000 deaths globally between 1998 and 2017.
The rates of emergency department visits for heat-related causes increased by 67% for African Americans, 63% for Hispanics, 53% for Asian Americans and 27% for white people from 2005 to 2015, according to a report in the Wilderness and Environmental Medicine journal.
Between 2004 and 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that Indigenous groups had the highest rates of heat-related death, followed by Black populations.
A worker organizes peaches under the hot sun during a harvest in Reynolds, Ga., July 8, 2022.
The impact on people of color in the U.S. during the ongoing heat wave may be exacerbated through various iterations of discrimination and inequity.
Poor urban planning and housing discrimination raises risks
People of color were exposed to more extreme urban heat than white people in almost every major U.S. city, a 2021 study published in the research journal Nature found.
That's because of "urban heat islands," where poor urban planning removed much of an area's natural green lands and replaced them with pavement, buildings and other materials that retain and absorb heat, according to the report.
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This type of urban planning causes the air to heat up more than it does in leafier areas. Black and Hispanic residents have the highest average summer urban heat island exposure, according to the study in Nature.
"We find that the average person of color lives in a census tract with higher SUHI intensity than non-Hispanic whites in all but 6 of the 175 largest urbanized areas in the continental United States," the report says.
This discrepancy is caused by redlining and housing discrimination that pushed Black and brown communities into neighborhoods with fewer trees and green spaces and heavier traffic, experts say.
The urban heat island effect is worsening, as more people are continuing to move into and grow cities, Dr. Angel Hsu, a climate scientist at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, told ABC News.
"We found that 97% of major cities in the U.S. where more than a quarter of a million people live were seeing the same disproportionate exposure patterns for communities of color and people who are living below the poverty line," Hsu said. "That seems to suggest that it's not just a policy that we can blame from the 1960s."
Around 83% of people in the U.S. live in urban areas, up from 64% in 1950, according to a study from the University of Michigan. About 89% of the U.S. population will live in an urban area by 2050.
Workforce imbalances leave some exposed
People of color are also disproportionately exposed to extreme heat through their occupations, according to health research organization KFF.
Researchers found that noncitizen and Latino migrant workers respectively make up 50% and 75% of agricultural workers in the U.S. It's a group that's about 20 times more likely to die from heat-related illnesses compared to other U.S.-based workers, the organization says.
MORE: How heat waves, climate change put people with disabilities at risk
"Some of the big concerns are that the exposure to extreme heat is just one thing that may lead to so many other issues, with regards to access to foods, with regards to people being able to go out to work and provide for their families and afford a lot of things," said Nambi Ndugga, a policy analyst with KFF's Racial Equity and Health Policy Program.
Jon David De Leon, with the non-profit, Eagles Flight Advocacy and Outreach, delivers a fan to Juanita Alarcon to help cope with the heat in San Antonio, Texas, July 11, 2022. Eagles Flight Advocacy and Outreach has delivered over 200 fans to those in need this summer and expects to donate close to 200 more through the rest of the summer.
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Low-income households, especially those in predominantly Black, Hispanic or Indigenous communities, may have a hard time accessing cooling centers or using air conditioners due to the high cost of energy bills, experts say.
"We need to be making sure that people have access to air conditioning in their homes and we know that communities of color have disproportionately lower access to air conditioning and the ability to run it," Rachel Licker, the principal climate scientist at the science advocacy group Union of Concerned Scientists, told ABC News. "Obviously, that's becoming more and more of an issue as energy bills are increasing right now."
MORE: Climate activists with disabilities fight for inclusion
Health disparities can lead to increased risks
Health disparities often plague Black, Hispanic and indigenous communities, thanks to inequities in healthcare access, quality insurance, access to healthy foods and other factors, a report in Everyday Health found.
These groups experience cardiovascular and respiratory diseases – such as heart disease, hypertension, and asthma – at higher rates, which could increase one's risk of being hospitalized or dying from extreme heat as well, health experts say.
Extreme heat can worsen or aggravate existing health conditions, the CDC found.
"We know that those communities have disproportionately lower access to quality health care to deal with health-related issues as a result of extreme heat," said Licker.
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I usually play offline then turn on my wifi after I have done all my maintenance with my iPad street. I had no problem being offline, however online I kept getting kicked out several times even though nothing changed - if I get a visitor or a piece of mail, I tend to get kicked out if I am active on my street.
I do find that when a new theme is released, I get kicked out a lot then it settles down within the week or less time.
I cannot see my brother's street in my friend list anymore, he is on Android.
but an error message comes up saying he is already a friend.
Can he see you on his list? If he fell off your list bc he wasn't playing it may take a little while for him to reappear. Maybe if he sends you some requests or mail it will help update your list? No idea if that'll work but it can't hurt.
It's the gremlins!! They are everywhere!!
I find if I stick my tongue out to the side, cross my ankles, hum songs (trying to find the one with all the power to work) and use my left hand - I can stay connected for longer that 2 minutes.
I am still waiting to hear if anything can be done.
Oh no! Godzi, please help Groc!
Is the video prompt not showing up at all or does it just go black when you try to watch one? I know if I disconnect and reconnect to wifi a couple of times, my videos will eventually come up if they aren't popping up right away. Good luck!
It has been horrible this morning!!
On the kindle, I get the whole video, then it crashes, sometimes it's a quick flash af a video and I will get a Flooz, but more often than not, it crashes.
On the iPad, it kicks me out after watching, or I'm just not allowed to tap on it.
Please, I also beg Godzi to help - I am still waiting for someone to get back to me!
*waves* excuse me Godzi people!!
I am having major issues with my Main Street!
I can't send gifts, I get kicked out receiving mail, doing visits, making things and requesting guests to stay at my hotel - if I do get a guest, I am usually kicked out within a minute and loose the guest. The videos also are making me crash - either via the mail or by the shop.
Crud. Can't play anymore for some reason tonight, I've never had so much trouble before!
I played Happy Street earlier yesterday without any issues, but upon starting it again an hour or so later, every time I tried to sort my friends list alphabetically, it would close and say it had stopped working. Then it started crashing immediately after I tried to load it, so now the game is completely unresponsive.
Additionally, my tablet generated a notification that the game was slowing the tablet down (it had ten errors, I assume all the times it had crashed today) and I should "fix it" by putting it to sleep. I did so, and tried restarting the game, but the error persists. Force-stopping the game didn't help either.
I just tried force-stopping the game and then clearing the cache (I did not clear the data), and it tried downloading an update with the Christmas splash screen! My most up-to-date game had the St. Patrick's Day update, so I really hope I haven't lost all that progress/data. I believe I'm on level 58 (or 59?) and have over 45,192 experience points (didn't get to count the most recent total) and 12,390 Flooz.
I won't open the game again until I receive instructions on how to fix this, just in case.
I hope their tech support is still active.


This video is about African American Spirituals history, and the slaves use of passive resistance and civil disobedience in their struggle to peacefully stand up for their right to obtain freedom. Can history teach us a lesson or do we disregard just how far we have come in this moment of pain in our country? Passive resistance and civil disobedience have been used in our history during Slavery, the Women's Suffrage Movement, and the Civil Rights Movement. A political movement that represents all humanity, not just an elite few begins with educating ourselves, understanding the issues at hand, and self responsibility and commitment to do what is necessary to effect change though peaceful and principled means.


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Colts players and staff hit the airwaves of 1070 The Fan on Wednesday
Posted by Kevin Bowen on July 31, 2013 – 9:14 pm
Wednesday was a day for the Colts on the airwaves of 1070 The Fan.
The Grady & Big Joe Show along with The Ride with JMV broadcasted live from Colts training camp in Anderson.
Here is a link to all of the Colts interviews from Wednesday:
Grady & Big Joe Show
–Outside Linebacker Lawrence Sidbury
–Inside Linebacker Jerrell Freeman
Dan Dakich Show
–Tight End Dwayne Allen
The Ride with JMV
–Wide Receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey
–Running Back Vick Ballard
–Head Coach Chuck Pagano
–General Manager Ryan Grigson
Day Four Impressions: DHB's big catch(es), 7th round picks impress and the defense continues strong start
Posted by Kevin Bowen on – 5:53 pm
Spitting rain in the morning ceased in the afternoon as the Colts moved over to Macholtz Stadium for Wednesday's padded practice.
With the pads on, the spirit continued to rise in the trenches and some of the Colts rookies at the skill positions shined on Wednesday.
Here are three takeaways from day four…
DHB wastes no time getting involved: Pep Hamilton talked about the diligent work that Heyward-Bey is putting in trying to sure up his hands.
The jugs machine seems to be DHB's second home, before and after practice.
The hard work paid off on Wednesday.
On the Colts first 11-on-11 rep of the afternoon, Andrew Luck went deep to DHB and the new receiver hauled in the 50+-yard grab.
DHB said he needs to make plays in order to gain Luck's trust and the one to start Wednesday's practice, along with several others throughout the two-hour session added up to a very strong afternoon for the 219-pound receiver.
A day for the seventh-round draft picks: The Colts 2013 rookie class won't come anywhere close to the same production of last year's group but a few skill players stood out on Wednesday.
Running back Kerwynn Williams made a few nice catches out of the backfield and showcased an ability for yards after the catch. While kick returns might be Williams' first opportunity on the playing field, he showed that he's more than capable of getting reps in the backfield.
At the tight end position, Justice Cunningham is putting together some quality reps in the receiving department.
There are some chances behind Dwayne Allen and Coby Fleener and Cunningham is a true tight end (where as Dominique Jones is more of a hybrid) that caught the ball much more consistently on Wednesday than he did during OTAs.
Defense right on pace: With two padded practices in the books, the Colts appears to be right on queue with their progress in the 3-4 system.
Defensive coordinator Greg Manusky said that is usually the case early on in training camp but it has been impressive to see the Colts secondary get their hands on so many passes.
The front seven has been winning their fair share of battles during run game drills and a second unit with guys like Josh Chapman, Drake Nevis, Bjoern Werner and Lawrence Sidbury creates quality depth.
It will be interesting to see how the offense vs. defense plays out the rest of the camp, with Pep Hamilton's system getting more familiar with the unit.
Tags: Andrew Luck, Bjoern Werner, Coby Fleener, darrius heyward-bey, Dominique Jones, drake nevis, dwayne allen, Greg Manusky, josh chapman, kerwynn williams, lawrence sidbury
Griff Whalen creating some noise at the receiver position
Posted by Kevin Bowen on – 8:45 am
Who led the Colts in receiving during the 2012 preseason?
The answer to that question might not be the guy you are thinking.
With 12 catches and 125 yards receiving, Griff Whalen made the most of his opportunities as an undrafted free agent during last year's preseason.
Unfortunately a foot injury sidelined the Stanford product for his entire rookie season.
Now fully healthy, Whalen is once again turning some heads, and one very important man is taking notice.
"He's a very, very consistent guy, cerebral guys, doesn't make (mental mistakes), knows every intricacy of the offense so he's able to play fast and he's got a great set of hands," Chuck Pagano said of Whalen on Tuesday
"He doesn't drop any footballs and he makes plays so I'm happy where he's at."
Whalen has been a popular target of Colts quarterbacks early on in training camp and seems to be picking up where he left off in 2012.
No. 17 has also been approached on several occasions by offensive players asking questions on the Colts new offense.
"It's very similar so it's been a nice transition for me," Whalen said. "I feel pretty comfortable just jumping back into it."
"Pep (Hamilton) did a really nice job sort of simplifying some of it because there's so many formations and plays, renaming some of the formations or plays so that they make more sense together. He did a good job of that so it flows pretty well now."
With LaVon Brazill missing the first four games of the season, there are reps to be had at the fourth and fifth receiver spot in September.
If Whalen can keep producing on the field, than this Colts offense will have even more Stanford flavor come the start of the regular season.
"We have a ton of competition in our room right now which is great. I'm just trying to take advantage of everything I can."
"It feels great to be healthy and run around again. I'm just excited to get back out there."
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Colts Daily Headlines: July 31st Edition
The Colts were in pads for the first time in training camp on Wednesday. Today's headlines includes a wonderful feature on Andrew Luck, some observations from Mike Chappell on Tuesday's practice and a look into the growth of T.Y. Hilton.
Each morning Colts.com will take a look at the top headlines surrounding the Indianapolis Colts from around the globe. What is the local and national media saying about the Colts?
Take a look below at the top pieces from Wednesday, July 31st.
Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts aiming to top heights of 2012
By: Kimberly Jones, NFL.com
A tremendous piece from Jones on the Colts signal caller and his growth moving into year two.
Here are a few tidbits from the article…
"Right when you see a throw you think you might never see again, five or 10 plays later, you see another 'wow' play," Colts coach Chuck Pagano said in a quiet moment after practice. "He's just loaded with them."
As Wayne, the 12-year veteran, said, "I'm 'Team Luck,' you know? I'm all behind him. He's going to be really good, he really is."
There's a reason Luck was given the nickname of "Meal Ticket" last season. Second-year tight end Dwayne Allen explained: "Because he's everyone's meal ticket. If he doesn't perform, nobody eats."
Luck's reaction? "He just blows it off," Allen said with a laugh.
His nickname this season? "Still 'Meal Ticket,' " Allen said.
5 Colts observations: 1st day in pads, RB Ahmad Bradshaw injury update and LB/lieutenant Josh McNary returns
By: Mike Chappell, Indy Star
Chappell broke down his five thoughts from Tuesday's first padded practice of 2013.
Prior to practice, coach Chuck Pagano noted the manner with which he wants his players to approach padded practices: "We want to be competitive, but not combative."
Chappell takes a look at Antoine Bethea's new baby girl, charting of Andrew Luck, an injury update on the Colts and the arrival of Josh McNary.
"I think the quote of the day was (GM Ryan) Grigson approaching me, telling me, 'It's just like riding a bike.' He hit it right on the head," McNary said. "I was kind of concerned going into it, whether if I was going to be overly rusty. But it turned out to be pretty smooth, a smooth transition."
Colts in good hands with Hilton
By: George Bremer, The Herald Bulletin
It's been a nice start to camp for second-year receiver T.Y. Hilton.
Expectations have risen in year two but Hilton feels comfortable in the Colts new offense, alongside Reggie Wayne.
"We know it's going to be harder," Hilton said. "Guys are going to expect that. But we did a great job in Miami getting the timing down. He knows where I'm going to be, and I know what he is thinking. So, right now, it should just be fun and just go deep."
Where exactly Hilton lines up in year two remains to be seen but rest assured he will get his touches.
"That guy's a freak," head coach Chuck Pagano said. "I'd hate to be the guy on the opposite side of the ball. I know our defensive guys make sure they know where he's at all the time. He just keeps growing and growing and growing."
Tags: Andrew Luck, antoine bethea, chuck pagano, dwayne allen, josh mcnary, Reggie Wayne, T.Y. Hilton


Caster (キャスター?) is the Caster-class Servant in the Second Tokyo Holy Grail War of Fate/Prototype.
Caster's True Name is unknown. While Medea in Old Fate, Caster in Fate/Prototype may not be the same.
Caster turns Ayaka Sajyou's school building into an "alien realm" with long-distance magecraft, and Saber starts to lose the battle due to Ayaka being unable to protect herself. The attack is stopped by Rider, who has some connections with Caster.
↑ Fate/Prototype Drama CD - Manaka: "Either way, is the person in Proto-Caster's role even determined?"


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Spotlight on... John Mursell
Tell us a bit about your running history
I guess I have always run, although with a complete absence of fast twitch muscle it has always been endurance based. So it was cross-country at school then orienteering and marathons in the running boom years of the early 80's.I enjoy the hard multi terrain events in wild places especially fell running and 2 day mountain marathons.
When and how did you come to join Totton Running Club?
I joined the club in 1999 when I bumped into them on a winter training night. A bit of friendly banter and I found myself turning up at the next training night. I was keen to improve my running speed to further my ambitions in orienteering and marathons.
How often do you train and what sessions do you do outside of the club?
I normally attend all the club sessions and like to train every day. I swim five days a week, do a spin class and a circuit class plus one or two gym sessions. My current knee problems mean I am on the bike more than running but the op is booked so the emphasis will change towards the end of the year.
Where do you like to run and have you anywhere particularly memorable?
I love to run in the New Forest and get a buzz from taking people to new areas. But anywhere wild and high, especially the Lake District will do it for me. Most memorable was high above the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden, a truly lunar, battered and ravaged landscape.
How do you think the club has changed since you put forward your tenure as chairman?
I like to think I have played a part in increasing the number of qualified coaches and adding some structure to our training sessions. The membership has grown from about 50 to 200 and we have a healthy bank balance.
How do you think club running has changed since you were first involved in the sport?
I have only got experience of Totton Running Club so I only know the Totton story. Totton has always been friendly and can I say 'quaintly' amateur in the nicest way, but we have become more organised, more structured and we have some very good runners. We have raised our profile and I know we are respected in the local running community. Provided we stay friendly and avoid the pitfalls of becoming a two tier club I shall be happy.
What is your greatest achievement so far?
Back to back marathons in Cyprus, sea level to the top of the Troodos on day one and back down again on day two. Hot, hard and dusty but good! Best marathon 3.08, always felt I could go sub 3 but not to be. My goal is to get the knee fixed and do a few more London's or big city marathons in 3.30 or under.
Do you have any other passionate interests?
Cycling, motorcycling, skiing, walking and trekking in the Himalayas....so much to do, so little time !
Do you have any running experiences you'd care to forget?
No not really, I have had good and bad, I have struggled and complained, but within five minutes of finishing I am ready to sign up for the next one.
What's the most valuable piece of running advice you've ever been given?
Always have professionally fitted good quality running shoes and bin them at 500 miles
Finally, which other Totton Running Club member do you most admire?
I am most envious of Adrian Hayes because he has been to both poles and the top of Everest but for courage and determination it is Lucy Buis for her Iron Man Austria in 12 hours.
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Three very different male voices lend their vocalics to these songs that I could not stop listening to.
John Gourley has such a smooth, high voice.
The growly voice of Brooks Nielsen is what really gives this song attitude.
Rory Graham sounds like a Rag'n'Bone man.
I used this as the basis for a song I sang in Cooperative Performance's production of Nesting Dolls.
My priest character's wonderful ringtone in Cooperative Performance's production of Vows.
Lots of the Suzuki acting techniques are set to music. Come practice with me and the Cooperative Performance troupe!
SUSTO was the opening act for The Lumineers. They were solid, and this song really grew on me.
The Lumineers are storytellers, but hearing Wesley Schultz tell us the real background behind this story made this song more captivating.
After the Chili Peppers, the Spin Doctors were rocking out in the rain.
I think this was a cool down song.
The Tatooine Cantina band liked it so much, they played it three days after release.
Listen to the whole album, it is a brilliant parody-homage to Sgt. Pepper and Star Wars.
Lyrics are great and Shatner builds intensity well.
This song feels as smooth as I imagine a sweltering Havana night feels.
The best description I read of Bradley's sound is that his 1970s funk/soul sound from today has more legitimacy than artists who recorded in the 1970s.
There is nothin' but real life and pain in Miss Williams' country twang.
'Ink on my skin' is a simple image, and my favorite piece of lyrical poetry of the year.
Glad Kesha is releasing music again. I like this anthem lyrically better than similar anthems like "Roar" by Katie Perry because Kesha does not rely exclusively on generic language. There's real advice here.
Obligatory through ubiquity. A good song nonetheless.
HAIM's brand of aloof cool permeates the music video for this song.
I am a sucker for positive kid-targeted movie pop, I guess.
Can It Be Top Songs 2017 Without…?
Well, it happened. Top Songs 2017 does not have a They Might Be Giants song. 2017 is the first Top Songs list without the Brooklyn duo. If you are feeling TMBG deficient, peruse the other Top Songs posts for a TMBG infusion. The new TMBG album "I Like Fun" is out, Dial-a-Song is active again, and TMBG is touring soon, so I have a good feeling something from John and John will be on Top Songs 2018.


Some of the Martian impact craters imaged by the UA's HiRISE camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter were formed in the last 10 years or less.
The HiRISE team met in Tucson the past two days and some of the discussion centered on recognition of craters that were not present in images dating back 10 years, meaning the impacts occurred sometime in the past decade.
It sounds like the planetary scientists are surprised by the number and size of new craters discovered.
On a national level, they project that coal will increase its share from 49% to 54% by 2030, as demand for electricity grows 1.1% annually. Natural gas will drop from 22% to 14% as costs rise. Renewable energy use should climb from 9% to 14% but greenhouse gases will still rise 16% because carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) won't be effectively implemented.
The report notes these projections will all change depending on state and federal policy actions.
Mary Poulton, chair of the UA Dept. of Mining & Geological Engineering, was interviewed in the new issue of Issues Brief, put out by Resolution Copper. In answering a question about the current economic downturn and impacts on copper and other commodity prices, she said a "defining factor toward recovery in the commodities market is the move toward green technologies, many of which are copper-intensive. For example, the US economy is largely influenced by the state of housing and manufacturing. If we continue to innovate using green materials and energy-efficient technologies, we will necessarily see an increase in the need for copper..."
"Two major construction projects are underway simultaneously on the shaft. First, active shaft sinking using a temporary sinking setup began in late December 2008. To date, the shaft has progressed to a depth of 260 feet. At the same time, we're constructing a permanent setup for the hoist and headframe to be completed by July."
Their goal for 2009 is to reach the 1,100-foot level of the previous Never Sweat mine tunnel, then to begin full sink efforts on their way toward the 7,000-foot depth needed for the underground copper mine.
To my fellow b loggers who are coming to Tucson for the gem, mineral, and fossil show these next two weeks - please stop in and introduce yourselves.
The Arizona Geological Survey is in the heart of all the action and we have free parking (but with a 2 hour limit).
Our library is open to the public and a good place to blog from.
Even while vendors are unpacking and setting up their booths and tents, all kinds of wheeling and dealing is going on around Tucson as the world's biggest gem, mineral, and fossil show gets ready to open on Saturday.
I went out for a short walk over lunch and the city is buzzing. Trucks unloading, forklifts moving the big crystals and fossils, crates being pried open, and lots and lots of pre-show deals in the making. One Brazilian vendor just down the street from us sold 3/4 of his entire inventory yesterday.
AGI's video entitled "Why Earth Science?" is on YouTube and getting a lot of attention among the blogging community. So, if you still have to explain what it is you do to family and friends, and why it's important, just show them this. It also shows why geology is so much fun.
Arizona is not part of the 21% of the nation that has flood plain maps that meet all of FEMA's data quality standards, even after a $1 billion national map modernization program. As a result, the National Research Council issued a report (Mapping the Zone: Improving Flood Map Accuracy) this week on what is needed to improve flood map accuracy for protecting lives and property.
The study concluded that "map accuracy would be increased by updating and generating information using high-accuracy topographic data, such as that generated by "lidar," which measures elevation using aircraft-mounted lasers."
Just as importantly, the study focused on what information is needed to adequately convey risk. They state that "the maps and products must show where the flood hazard areas are located and the likely consequences of flooding, such as damage to houses or coastal erosion. Additionally, floodplain residents should know how their land elevation level compares with various possible flood heights, which will offer a finer discrimination of potential risk. Currently, maps that show only floodplain boundaries imply that every building in a designated flood zone may flood and every building outside the zone is safe."
The global competition for energy is moving into the Arctic as we've seen bordering nations all making territorial claims. Now, AAPG and the Russian Geological Society (RosGeo) are holding the 3P conference (Polar Petroleum Potential) in Moscow at the end of September to examine the Pan-Arctic region, which may contain up to one-quarter of the world's undiscovered hydrocarbons.
All the faculty and staff at ASU got an email from President Michael Crow late this afternoon, announcing mandatory furloughs to meet at least part of the expected state budget cuts. The full message is posted on the ASU web site along with a video.
The furloughs are expected to save $24 million between now and June 30, the end of the fiscal year, but the university's total budget cuts may be much larger.
The Post got a copy of a January 15 memo from Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin, in which he wrote, "The government's brief as presented continues to misinterpret key scientific findings related to the humpback chub, status of downstream resources in Grand Canyon, and the need for the Secretary to acknowledge [National Park Service] authorities and responsibilities to protect resources under [National Park Service] administration."
U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WVA) reintroduced his proposed revision of the 1872 Mining Law today, with a bill identical to the one that passed the House in 2007. The measure would impose a 4% royalty on existing mines and an 8% royalty on new mines. The Congressional Budget Office says approximately $1 billion in non-coal metals are produced on federal lands each year. It follows on the heels of yesterday's release of the Pew report cricitizing the existing law.
The Pew Campaign for Responsible Mining released their critique of the 1872 Mining Law yesterday, "Reforming the U.S Hardrock Mining Law of 1872: The Price of Inaction."
Congresswomen Gabrielle Giffords of Tucson is the newly elected chair of the House Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee, of the Committee on Science and Technology.
This is of importance for the nationally prominent UA and ASU programs in planetary and space sciences and astronomy.
the most important in shaping the planets and other bodies in space."
honor bestowed by the U.S. government on scientists and engineers beginning their independent careers. Vivoni received a 2007 award, announced by the White House in December 2008.
His website describes him as "a hydrologist whose is interested in the interactions of water in the lithosphere, biosphere and atmosphere. His current research focuses on land surface ecohydrological processes in the semiarid southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico."
Word from AGU is that long-time Executive Director A.F. (Fred) Spilhaus, Jr. has stepped down after 39 years at the helm of the group. Under Fred's leadership, AGU grew from a small U.S. National Committee of the IUGG to an international organization with over 55,000 members.
An executive who specializes in interim leadership of associations and nonprofits, Robert T. Van Hook, has taken charge as Interim Executive Director.
Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold stunned everyone with their earnings report this morning: $13.9 billion loss in 4th quarter 2008, a 9% drop in copper sales estimates for 2009, and 17% for 2010 estimates.
One of the statements that caught my attention in the 9-page report was that costs at Freeport's North American copper mines (4 in Arizona, 1 in NM) ranged from $0.05 per pound "at one mine" to $1.95 at the Morenci mine on a net cash basis. With copper up from its low of about $1.25 to the current $1.50, that would seem to put Morenci at risk.
But Freeport describes the cost-cutting and production cuts already implemented. Those, and reduced input costs, will mean that average production costs in 2009 should be about $1.17 on average, with the most expensive mine at $1.25 per pound.
MJC, who blogs at Geotripper, has been posting in recent weeks from Cretaceous locales on the Colorado Plateau. His new one from the Black Mesa area on the Navajo Reservation covers geology and a pointed view on the coal development history.
Mark Myers, who resigned as Director of the USGS with the Obama Administration changeover, has been hired by Alaska governor Sarah Palin as pipeline coordinator for the Alaska Gasline Inducement Act (AGIA) project. He will "oversee the review and issue of permits for construction of the massive pipeline which will deliver North Slope natural gas to the Lower 48."
This is reported on the Sarah Palin for President blog. It includes a nice short bio for Mark as well.
The new report about global warming causing increased tree deaths was published yesterday in Science, supported by 5 press releases, a press teleconference, podcast, and piles of supplementary materials. It's been reported by every major news and science outlet with some worrying that this is the start of something more serious.
NAU associate professor of Forestry, Pete Fulé is one of the coauthors of the article "Widespread Increase of Tree Mortality Rates in the Western United States."
Fulé worked with NAU researchers to provide tree measurements from more than 6,000 trees, mostly ponderosa pines, rooted in the Gus Pearson Natural Area established in 1908 and located within the Fort Valley Experimental Forest 12 miles north of Flagstaff. Trees in the experimental forest can reach beyond 500-years-old.
A report in today's Arizona Daily Star, says Asarco's Mission mine will now buy 80% of its water needs from CAP water belonging to the the Tohono O'odham Nation, rather than using groundwater. It's part of a settlement of decades-long litigation over groundwater pumping.
News reports say Rep. Raul Grijalva and Ed Pastor have introduced legislation to limit uranium exploration on about 1 million acres north and south of the Grand Canyon, including in the Kaibab National Forest.
There are no announcements on either rep's web pages, nor any record of the bill at OpenCongress.org (which has become my favorite site to track Congressional actions).
Following the strategy meeting of Science Debate leaders and advocates at ASU in Tempe two weeks ago, the organization is calling on its 38,000 members to weigh in on the future directions of the organization.
An email went out to the members yesterday asking them to share their visions. The general consensus is that Science Debate 2008 had a profoundly positive impact on the 2008 elections and the incoming administration. Science is once again getting America's attention as indicated by proposals to add billions of dollars to research budgets for economic recovery and investment, the appointment of several early and highly respected Science Debate 2008 supporters to key positions in the Obama administration, and the President's powerful comments about science in his inaugural address.
AZGS has put 12 of our gold-related publications on our web site in free, downloadable versions. Many of these have been out of print for years and hard to find. More publications will be added as we finish scanning them.
Exploration and Development of Small Mines, 1954, H.E. Krumlauf (Bull 164); Outdated but historical treatment of small mine development.
Red Desert- missing link to origin of the Grand Canyon?
Arizona Geological Survey geologist Charles Ferguson has the lead-off chapter in a new book, Red Desert, History of a Place, edited by A. E. Proulx and published by University of Texas Press. During research for this project, Charles uncovered inconsistencies regarding the Plio-Pleistocene history of the Red Desert that that may provide an important missing link to explain how the Colorado River suddenly and rapidly incised the Grand Canyon approximately 5 million years ago.
"A vast expanse of rock formations, sand dunes, and sagebrush in central and southwest Wyoming, the little-known Red Desert is one of the last undeveloped landscapes in the United States, as well as one of the most endangered.
To capture and preserve what makes the Red Desert both valuable and scientifically and historically interesting, writer Annie Proulx and photographer Martin Stupich enlisted a team of scientists and scholars to join them in exploring the Red Desert through many disciplines—geology, hydrology, paleontology, ornithology, zoology, entomology, botany, climatology, anthropology, archaeology, sociology, and history."
BLM is setting up Renewable Energy Coordination offices to expedite the permitting of wind, solar, biomass, and geothermal projects, along with needed electrical transmission facilities, on BLM-managed lands. The action was taken by out-going Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to achieve the Congressional goal in Section 211 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which calls for the development of 10,000 megawatts of non-hydropower renewable energy projects on the public lands by 2015.
A couple months ago, BLM released their plans for geothermal energy development in the Western U.S. which focused on the Basin and Range areas of Arizona, but left out the San Francisco Volcanic Field, which may have some of the best geothermal potential in the state.
A review in Science of the new book Dead Pool - Global Warming, and the Future of Water in the West quotes the author James Lawrence Powell as warning that the over-appropriation of Colorado River water could result in Phoenix being depopulated like "a Grapes of Wrath-like exodus in reverse." Powell argues there is only enough water to fill Lake Mead but not Lake Powell, so the latter should be eliminated before it just fills with silt.
University of California Press, Berkeley, 2008. 298 pp. $27.50, £19.95. ISBN 9780520254770.
The Southwest will get drier, with more droughts and, paradoxically, more floods, according to Jonathan Overpeck ("Peck") in his opening remarks to the "Adaptation to Climate Change in the Desert Southwest: Impacts and Opportunities" conference which is being held in Tucson today and Friday. Peck is geosciences professor and director of the Institute for Environment and Society at the UA.
He said, "The scary thing is that what has been projected is actually happening," and warned that more climate change is a sure bet and natural variability could make it worse with a megadrought that could persist for decades.
As a result, he said "We should be adapting to make ourselves resilient to this kind of catastrophe."
A panel that followed concluded that climate change in arid lands has very likely increased the size and number of forest fires, insect outbreaks, and tree mortality in the western and southwestern U.S., and is projected to cause changes in other natural processes.
UA released the list of public lectures in the NEXT series: Science That Transforms. You should read the details of each lecture at the web site. Each one is provocative and fascinating.
The lectures are free and open to the public and will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning Jan. 27. The lectures will be held at Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. on the UA campus in Tucson.
BHP Billiton announced today they are laying off 550 workers from their Pinto Valley copper mine near Miami, as part of a worldwide reduction of 6,000 employees, mostly in nickel mining. BHP lists a total of 600 employees at the mine (370 BHP and 270 contractors), so this would appear to indicate the mine is being shut down with perhaps a small maintenance staff staying on.
On the same day the new President proclaims "We will restore science to its rightful place," the Arizona State Senate held a hearing on shutting down Science Foundation Arizona (SFA).
SFA is considered one of the most innovative programs in the nation for investment in science for economic development.
The Senate Appropriations Committee is calling in state agencies this week that have been targeted for elimination as described in budget 'options' released on Friday.
SFA is actually an independent 501(C)3 non-profit operation funded through the Arizona 21st Century Fund. The Legislature's proposal is to zero out the FY09 and FY10 budgets of that fund, effectively shutting down SFA.
According to the SFA web site, the Governor and State Legislature appropriated $35 million to Science Foundation Arizona through the Arizona 21st Century Competitive Initiative Fund in June 2006. The goal was to develop the necessary resources for Arizona to become globally competitive in science and engineering.
In June 2007, the State Legislature approved a four-year commitment to Science Foundation Arizona for an additional $100 million to be matched by the private sector, making the total investment for innovation and growth $235 million through 2012.
It may be freezing and snowing in many areas of the country, but this is prime field season in Arizona. AZGS mappers are working on 5 new geological quadrangles [right, in dark purple] as part of the STATEMAP component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program managed by the USGS.
The quads were selected by our external State Mapping Advisory Committee. The map at right shows all the 1:24K and 1:12K scale geologic maps produced by AZGS since 1978.
This years maps include Dolan Spring in the northwest, Chino Valley North near Prescott, and three quads adjacent to the proposed Rosemont copper mine south of Tucson - Helvetia, Springwater Canyon, and Empire Ranch.
A driving factor in the choice of all these areas is to provide geologic insights and constraints on groundwater resources.
This round of mapping is scheduled to be complete by mid-September, with public release of the quads a few months after that.
Ken Salazar, nominee for Interior Secretary will be taking a pragmatic course, based on his testimony in his confirmation hearing last Thursday before the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee. His approach seems very much in line with the overall direction of the Obama administration.
He gives priority to 'sensible' reform of the 1872 Mining Law. Sen. Salazar said he understands the importance of mining, but called for stronger [environmental] standards than what exists in the law. Even the mining industry recognizes the need to make changes, but the debate is over the extent and nature of revisions.
Salazar also spoke about abandoned mines as a "scar on the public domain that has had huge environmental consequences."
Giant tents are going up all over Tucson in preparation for the Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Showcase that kicks off in less than two weeks. The tent city shown to the right is across the road from the AZGS offices and the federal court building is visible in the right rear.
Tents are filling empty lots, while entire motels are being converted into bazaars. A guide to the 46 or so shows contains maps and shuttle routes.
The USGS is testing ground-based LIDAR systems [right] for monitoring geomorphic changes at archeological sites in the Grand Canyon. The hope is to mitigate the detrimental impacts caused by repeated surveys that ironically are intended to preserve the sites.
USGS has published a new report that sounds pretty encouraging about the use of this technology.
Last week, during the ScienceDebate strategy meeting at ASU, host Lawrence Krauss announced to us that he will co-chair the Board of Sponsors of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists with Nobel Laureate Leon Ledermen. Together they plan to re-energize a national discussion on the reduction of nuclear weapons stockpiles, and a commitment to fight proliferation and encourage disarmament efforts.
Most of us are familiar with BAS' famous 'doomsday clock' that has shown the Earth often just minutes away from nuclear war.
Lawrence is a theoretical physicist and cosmologist in the School of Earth and Space Exploration and director of the new "Origins" initiative at ASU.
A press release from the Bulletin says the role of the Sponsors, founded in 1948 by Albert Einstein and first led by J. Robert Oppenheimer, is to support the efforts of the Bulletin to amplify voices of reason and encourage rational policymaking on nuclear weapons, nuclear energy, climate change and biotechnology. The board has 44 members and includes 17 Nobel laureates.
Lawrence was named to the Board of Sponsors in 2006, along with Stephen Hawking, Lisa Randall and Brian Greene. Scientific American has described Krauss as a public intellectual. Among his six books is the best-seller, The Physics of Star Trek.
The Chilean copper think tank CESCO predicted similar conditions with copper prices ranging from $1.50 to $1.80 per pound for the year. That's actually an improvement over recent lows of around $1.25. The uptick is attributed to stronger purchases from China in December.
These two forecasts assume there will be production cuts and cost efficiencies overall as companies cut back on their most expensive operations.
Congressional and Administration leaders are telling scientists to 'think bigger' in proposing plans for investment in R&D and technology, because science means jobs.
There's a penetrating report in this week's issue of Science where House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is quoted as telling a panel of scientists including geophysicist Maria Zuber from MIT, that the "[America] COMPETES Act is good. But ask for all of it now, and think bigger." That would double the NSF and DOE Office of Science budgets over 7 years.
The Association of American State Geologists released our Geoscience Recovery & Reinvestment Program last week and state geologists have been talking with our Congressional contacts about the 2,900 jobs it would create, including in AZGS. A delegation of state geologists are heading to DC on Thursday and Friday to meet with key Members and staffers to explain how the proposal fits in the emerging national plans.
Wayne Ranney's posted an excellent summary at his blog site, Earthly Musings, of the articles, books, and debates over Grand Canyon geology that were published last year.
I agree with Wayne's assessment that the debate over the age of the canyon will continue into 2009 along with publication of a lot more studies, including a GSA Special Paper that is forthcoming.
ADEQ's newly released study on Ambient Groundwater Quality of the Agua Fria Basin found that 30% of the 46 sites sampled "had concentrations of at least one constituent that exceeded a health-based, federal, or State water quality standard."
The report said the cause of the elevated arsenic concentrations is uncertain, but noted that in Arizona "such conditions are often associated with clay-ric sediments, volcanic rocks, geothermal environments, and/or areas with gold deposits." All of those rock types are present in the area, so the natural presence of arsenic is not a surprise.
Did you feel the Earth shake this afternoon? It wasn't an earthquake. It was the crowd stomping at the stadium in Glendale, as the Arizona Cardinals completed an 8-yard touchdown pass from Kurt Warner to Tim Hightower with 2:53 to play, upsetting the Eagles, and winning the NFC Championship game.
Now, on to the Superbowl. Meanwhile, I'm watching for more signs, like pigs flying and frost in Hades.
The New York Times compiles spectacular sets of science and nature images in their online slideshow series. "Postcards from Mars" is now up with a set of outstanding pictures from the UA's HiRISE camera aboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft.
The Arizona Legislature released budget 'options' on Friday but only one of them has details, so that version is widely viewed as the preferred plan. That option is receiving criticism about the impacts on education and health services so there is uncertainty how it may change.
In this option, the AZGS is targeted for a 10% across the board cut in our FY09 funds plus a 4.2% cut in personnel costs for a total reduction of 12.6% of our annual budget. But since we are halfway through the fiscal year, that means a 25% cut of the remaining budget between now and July 1.
All agencies, including AZGS, are given the following guidelines in implementing these reductions: "State agencies would have the flexibility of determining how to implement this reduction in their personnel costs. These actions could include a furlough, pay reduction or other management actions."
In anticipation of the Legislature taking such action, AZGS has been working with the Governor's Office of Strategic Planning and Budget for the past couple of months to reallocate our appropriated state general funds. We cut costs (turned in one of our 6 fleet vehicles, converted the Arizona Geology newsletter to digital, etc), moved state funded-staff members to contract funds, and will use all of our overhead funds this year.
We expect this combination will allow us to get through the next six months without layoffs or furloughs. While this is encouraging, the cuts mean we will be able to carry out a lot less of the work mandated in statute for the Survey.
For FY10, starting July 1, our base cut would be 15% plus a 10% reduction in personnel costs, for a total of about 21% reduction from our FY08 base. That is going to be more challenging to handle.
While the current financial situation looks grim, we are taking control of our destiny. A lot can, and likely will happen between now and the next fiscal year. We are aggressively pursuing alternative funds. We have more proposals being prepared right now than ever. We are also working with Congress on stimulus proposals that would bring large projects to us. A delegation of politically-savvy state geologists will be in DC at the end of the week working to get the Geoscience Recovery & Reinvestment Program incorporated into Congressional bills.
I missed the public presentation last Wednesday about the plans for the UA science center and state museum, so thought I could see the details online. Unfortunately, there's not much there. A few pictures [right, credit, UA State Museum], a map showing where it will be built, and a video with people exclaiming how great it will be.
The FAQs are about why the community should support the facility and minor things like whether there will be a snack bar. For a project that is supposed to start construction this summer for a 2012 completion, I expected a lot more about what the center will offer, what's so special, what is going into it, etc. Such a description must exist somewhere but I haven't found it.
Geologists will review the state of the profession in Arizona next month in an annual program organized by the Arizona Chapter of AIPG.
AZGS will once again host AIPG and guests in our Tucson office on Saturday morning, Feb. 14 from 9 am to noon. Representatives from state and federal agencies, professional societies, and others will offer brief informal reviews of 2008 and insights into 2009. In addition, the AIPG national board of directors will be in town for their mid-year meeting and most will participate in our Arizona session.
The event is open to everyone in the geology community, although space is somewhat limited. It's a great forum to catch up and touch base with our colleagues around the state.
A lot of folks from out of town come down for the program and head down the block afterwards for the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show in the convention center.