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Battle Card: Market Garden
A beautifully simple model of a SNAFU
Jan 20, 2023 • Jon Ericson • [game] [review]
There is no shortage of games about Operation Market Garden. If you have read or seen A Bridge Too Far, you have a good idea why. It was an audacious and dramatic attempt to shorten WWII by a year.
Battle Card: Market Garden takes that complex military operation and abstracts it down to the key turning points. The German defenders occupy each of the 4 control areas. Allied paratroopers drop into the Netherlands and 30 Corps gears up in Belgium. Combat is resolved using a simple Combat Results Table (CRT) which inflicts causalities and flips control markers based on the size of each force, who is attacking and a die roll. German reinforcements arrive on regular schedule and Polish paratroopers wait for the fog to clear so they can join the battle. It looks a lot like a traditional, if small, war game. Perhaps something in the way of The Drive on Metz.
As you look more closely, however, the abstractions feel a lot closer to a euro game. The units are dice, not chits. Instead of hexes, there's a single path through the four regions. Combat happens in every area with both Allied and German units whether you like it or not. The only decision is attack or defend. The CRT requires only comparing force sizes—there aren't any modifiers to apply. And, of course, this is strictly a solo game.
The rules consume half a sheet of paper and the map takes the other half. (This is a free print-and-play game.) It really takes 5 minutes or so to complete and can be won with as few as 12 die rolls. After the first game or two, you won't even need to reference the rules other than the CRT.
I regret to inform you, however, that Battle Card: Market Garden isn't much of a game. There are plenty of decisions, but almost all of them are forced. While it's certainly possible to play poorly, the difference between winning and losing comes down to luck more than anything else.
Historical war games frequently exhibit a tension between accurately modeling their subject and providing a balanced competition. Usually designers solve this by giving players freedom to make different decisions than their historical counterparts. For instance, if the 82nd Airborne secured the Nijmegen bridge immediately rather than capturing the Groesbeek Heights, that might have shifted the battle toward the Allied side. In this way war games return to their roots as tools for planning.
The Battle Card system (assuming there will be more entries in the series) abstracts most of those decisions away. Landing is risky and mostly out of the control of the commander. So it's simulated by a roll of a die for each unit. Fog lifting to allow Polish reinforcements is another random die roll. German forces reinforce on a strict schedule.
The only decisions remaining are:
Attack or defend with each airborne unit and
Whether to advance an airborne unit or 30 Corps.
Those decisions are further restricted by the mission goals. The 101st Airborne must attack on day 1 so that 30 Corps can advance into Eindhoven. 1st Airborne should attack in order to control Arnhem and prevent the German forces in the Nijmegen region from getting reinforcements. The only question on the first day is whether the 82nd should defend or attack to gain control of Grave early.
As the situation develops, the decision of which unit to advance down Hell's Highway tends to be obvious as well. Almost always it should be 30 Corps that advances if it can. Only if you think the 82nd needs to be brought to full strength by the 101st would it make sense to hold back the armor. There's literally no room to maneuver, which is usually the best part of a war game.
And yet . . . I really enjoy Battle Card: Market Garden. I won't deny that my interest in the history of this particular battle plays a large part in my fascination with the game. Incredibly this one small package unfurls the drama of Market Garden as you play it again and again. Maybe everything will go right and 30 Corps will be across the Rhine before time runs out.
More commonly, you'll hit a SNAFU (Situation Normal—All F'ed Up). One time, I had almost perfect landings, the 1st captured Arnhem and all seemed to be set up for victory. And then the 101st failed to secure the Eindhoven area for two consecutive days. Between German reinforcements and combat loses, the Allied airborne divisions lost their numerical advantage and the battle quickly ended.
Frequently 1st Airborne Division bravely fights to hold Arnhem. Usually the Polish 1st Parachute Brigade provides reinforcement in a dramatic fashion. But the armor just can't make it past Nijmegen in time to save the day. The game is too high-level to simulate details such as botched resupply, broken communications or the Germans detonating bridges. Instead you read between the dice.
As I play one game after another, I wonder how Monty and Ike gamed out the operation during planning. Taken as an abstract model, Battle Card: Market Garden accurately demonstrates the peril of chaining events that must go off as expected to achieve victory. Unless the Allies can hold the bridge at Arnhem before the Germans can respond, the whole endeavor fails.
We tend to assume complicated simulations get better as more details are added. That can be true when the details can be modeled with certainty. Weather models, for instance, get better with tighter grids. But battles swing on details that can't be anticipated: boats that arrive too late for a planned river crossing or radios that don't work because of sunspots. Modeling that sort of event creates false precision.
Better to build a simple model that's broadly correct and can be run many times. Battle Card: Market Garden is just that sort of model and it makes a marvelous tool for learning.
Also posted on Board Game Geek.
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New image leak shows Motorola X device
There has been news of an image leak of the upcoming mobile by Motorola, Motorola X. The image was seen at a site showing a Motorola device which has the possibility of bearing the Motorola X name.
Motorola X has been rumored to be the next flagship device from Google under the Motorola brand after Google acquired it. Plenty of rumors already filled up on the internet all pointing towards the possibility of the new Motorola X and the latest rumor adds further weight to it.
As people get intrigued by the name, the image was sent to a site, according to the sources and the image shows Motorola XT1056 while in testing for Sprint USA's 4G LTE network. On top of the device it's written "Note For Sale" means it's more of a prototype/testing device handed to one of the QA people to test the working of the device.
Alleged Motorola X Specs
The device is said to have either a 4.5" or 4.6" display but nothing is sure about it. We might see a proper 4.7 inch device just like the Nexus devices.
We have already heard that Motorola X phone will be supporting a 720p display with OLED screen on the front. The device will be powered by a quad core 1.7 GHz Snapdragon CPU or a 1.9 GHz and will have 2 GB of RAM along with 16 GB of inbuilt storage. No indication about an external microSD card slot or any upper limit for the storage. The battery is also said to be removable which is very good considering many phones don't have removable battery these days.
The device as seen on the image shows that it is being run on Android Jelly Bean most probably 4.2.2. But since it's a Google Motorola X after all, we might see Android 4.2.3 Jelly Bean on it. The most amazing thing is the slimness of the screen. The Motorola X looks more like a Nexus device from Google but we still have to see what Google has to offer with this new device. We still haven't heard anything official from Google and there are no details about the announcement date and pricing.

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ATLANTA — The Los Angeles Rams (15-3) and New England Patriots (13-5) are set for 60 minutes of Super Bowl LIII football in the heart of the south.
The Rams made it to Atlanta by way of head coach Sean McVay's balanced, next-man-up offensive attack that overwhelmed any unfortunate defense in its path for the first half of the season. Future Hall of Fame coordinator Wade Phillips' defense joined the cause, shutting out the Cardinals in Week 2 and from there the pressure on quarterbacks picked up, and passes were picked off by the superstar secondary.
Los Angeles overcame off-the-field challenges, took its late-season bye, and battled through the season's second half to win the NFC West for the second-straight year, earn the No. 2 seed in the NFC, and march through noisy New Orleans for a date with the nearly two-decade Super Bowl regulars in the Rams' first Super Bowl appearance since 2001.
The Patriots are back in the big one for the fourth time in five seasons and it's been the familiar faces from Foxborough. Quarterback Tom Brady is a win from NFL history — his sixth world title in nine tries — in his 19th NFL season. Head coach Bill Belichick's group in red, white, and blue lost five games for the first time since 2009. But the dynasty roared on — another AFC East title, another first-round bye, a blowout in the Divisional round, a game-winning drive from Brady in the semifinal, and now a date with its next Super Bowl challenger.
If the Lombardi Trophy has a seat on Monday morning's charter back to L.A., it'll likely be because the Rams defense disrupted the five-time world champ. Brady was on in his 28th and 29th career-postseason games, hitting on 77 percent of passes for 343 yards against the Chargers, and 65 percent for 348 yards against the Chiefs. The well-regarded greatest of all time threw a touchdown in each game. He also converted three-straight 3rd-and-10s for the win in O.T. in Kansas City.
Just before leaving Southern California, defensive tackle Michael Brockers learned that Brady is yet to be sacked in his two playoff games.
"That's crazy. He's the GOAT, but it's just another quarterback, he's going to try to avoid the pressure, he's going to try to get down, it's our job as D-linemen to get to him," Brockers said.
The Rams' defensive front's job indeed — but it may not be the top priority entering Super Bowl Sunday. According to Brockers' neighbor on the D-line, and the NFL's leader in sacks (20.5), the Rams rushers must first cut off the Patriots' multi-headed threat out of the backfield, in running backs Sony Michel, James White, and Rex Burkhead — who had two touchdowns against the Chiefs.
The Rams have turned things around in the postseason after letting up 122.3 yards rushing per game in 2018, giving up just 50 yards on the ground against the Cowboys and 48 to the Saints.
But Donald's recipe to generate his own opportunities for a Super Bowl sack or two, three, or more, relies on the never-short-on-swag defensive back duo of cornerbacks Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib, along with their cast of playmakers who are beginning to shake their who was that? status, like safety John Johnson, safety Lamarcus Joyner, and cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman. Brady's top targets remain White, tight end Rob Gronkowski, and wide receiver Julian Edelman — and members of the L.A. secondary are well aware of the challenge the cast of veterans present.
"Definitely a tough cover — best tight end in the game," Talib said about Gronkowski, who remains a staple of Brady's offense, despite a career-low three touchdowns in 2018.
Talib and Johnson each listed Gronk's size and physicality as what makes him effective — but Johnson said he's up for the challenge in his second year.
As for Edelman, who had 151 yards in the Divisional and 96 in the AFC title game, McVay — a former receiver himself — called the 5-foot-10 pass catcher "physical, tough, and wired to separate." Peters agreed with his head coach, in his short, perhaps tired-of-talk, ready for football breakdown of Edelman.
Going against Brady's experience means there's a chance the Los Angeles defense will have to stop him late. If that's the case and quarterback Jared Goff and running back Todd Gurley are watching from the sideline as Brady operates, in search of his 45th-career game-winning drive, the Rams have total confidence in the defense's ability to make a stop.
On Thursday, Gurley answered what leads to it.
"Aaron Donald," Gurley said. "Playoff Suh," he added. Gurley's four-word reply expressed clear confidence and it based off facts. Donald recorded 9.5 fourth-quarter sacks in 2018 and defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh's postseason has amounted to 1.5 sacks along with four quarterback hits, and eight tackles — two for loss.
A common theme from the Los Angeles offense in preparation for the Super Bowl has been expecting the unexpected — anticipating Belichick's defensive adjustments to take away what the Rams do best.
Goff said that may be the case on Sunday night, but also that in-game adjustments happen every week, against any opponent. The Rams might just have an answer to Belichick's answer, and that's Goff's offense. McVay's group has found a way to win all season and features an array of playmakers in a balanced attack.
L.A.'s newfound plural running back advantage didn't quite show up in the semifinal, with Gurley and running back C.J. Anderson picking up just 60 yards on the ground. But before leaving for Atlanta, McVay said he had "a funny feeling" No. 30 will have a good showing in the Super Bowl.
The running back of few words, facing an ocean of reporters said, "We'll find out on Sunday" when asked if he's feeling a big game in the biggest game. His veteran partner in the Rams backfield, and a back of many words, gave his keys to victory.
"They play a lot of man coverage and are really good at it and expect them to mix some things in, but they do a really good job of staying tight and running with the receiver and making plays on the ball, so it'll be tough for us," Goff said of the Patriots defense, perhaps with veteran safety Duron Harmon and his four interceptions in mind.
New England's defense allowed 359.1 yards per game in 2018, but had success keeping the ball out of the paint, letting up just 20.3 points per game. The defensive front that'll do its best to get after Goff is led by fourth-year defensive end Trey Flowers, who has posted at least one sack in each of his last three, and in six of his last eight games.
Both Gurley and Anderson emphasized this week that stats don't matter in the postseason — they don't matter in the Super Bowl. Now, with four bouts of media availability wrapped up, and gameplans in-place, it's about making the plays and winning the game for the Rams.
But what about making the play?
Wide receiver Robert Woods said he's been imagining his Super Bowl moment — while watching Super Bowl XLIII's pair of memorable catches.
And what about to win on the game's biggest stage? Reporters questioned the Rams all week on what it would mean to lift the Lombardi — to describe the feeling that only three current Rams have previously felt.
Adjectives like 'amazing' and pronouns like 'everything' are thrown around, others cannot even imagine.
And it's not difficult to imagine how challenging it would be to describe the feeling of a life's worth of hard work, sacrifices made, and dedication to the game paying off, your childhood dreams coming true with over 100 million watching worldwide.


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Overview The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), developed and produced annually by the Bismarck-Mandan MPO, identifies federally funded transportation improvements in the area over a four year time frame. Federal regulations require each MPO to develop a TIP for projects using Federal transportation funding sources. The TIP is developed on an annual basis in cooperation with the MPO area member jurisdictions, transit provider, and the North Dakota Department of Transportation.
The TIP may be modified at any time consistent with the procedures established in the Bismarck-Mandan MPO Public Participation Plan. Projects included within the TIP must be consistent with the current Long Range Transportation Plan.
Active TIP
The 2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Program has been developed, reviewed, and approved. It was adopted by the Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization on September 17, 2019. Additional mapping information for the list of projects contained in the Active TIP is available HERE.
Occasionally it becomes necessary to modify the Active TIP to ensure it is consistent with the North Dakota Department of Transportation's STIP (State Transportation Improvement Program). If the modification is significant, an amendment will be developed and will be advertised for a 15-day public comment period which will include a public hearing for the amendment. The amendment must be formally approved by the MPO Policy Board to be incorporated into the Active TIP. Modifications which are not of a significant nature, which typically involve minor scope changes or minor cost changes (increases or decreases of generally less than 10% of the total cost of the subject TIP year), are presented as administrative modifications. Administrative modifications are presented to the MPO Policy Board for informational purposes but do not require any formal approval. Public notification is not required for an administrative modification.
Amendments to the Active TIP
Project Cost Increase Year 2021
Project Removal Year 2022
Proposed Amendments to the Active TIP
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Adopted in 2010 and updated in 2014, the TIP Development Guide identifies the processes and associated time frames involved in the annual TIP development. Generally, the TIP is comprised of projects/programs funded through a variety of federal transportation funding sources for roadway, bicycle and pedestrian, and transit improvements.
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The spectacular light produced by glowworms, fireflies, and plankton is known as "bioluminescence" – light made by living creatures. But those familiar glows and flashes are just a tiny fragment of the bioluminescent world. Explore the mysterious realm of living light with this award-winning documentary film, which follows David Attenborough and a team of researchers as they investigate the science of bioluminescence, including several species found right here in New England. Following the film, local mycologist Dave Wichland will give a brief talk to "shed some light" on bioluminescent mushrooms.
7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Putnam Theater at Keene State College. For more information, please contact Brett Amy Thelen at (603) 358-2065 or by email.
Cosponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education, the Monadnock Conservancy, and the KSC Film Society.


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Unions, Socialists Join Forces to "Occupy Wall Street"
Written by Alex Newman
A growing number of unions, prominent big-government advocates, and socialist groups are joining the "Occupy Wall Street" demonstrations in New York and "solidarity" protests nationwide.
The trend has some analysts very concerned — particularly after reports claimed union bosses tied to the Obama administration were plotting to bring about chaos. And while the protests which began on September 17 may be small now, supporters and critics alike say this may be only the beginning of something much bigger.
In just the last week several large labor groups have officially announced their support for the occupation. The NYC Transit Workers Union, with nearly 40,000 members, voted to back the protesters on September 28. And the SEIU's massive 32BJ union, which claims to represent over 120,000 property service workers, recently decided to use an upcoming rally to show "solidarity" with the Wall Street occupiers.
"The call went out over a month ago, before actually the occupancy of Wall Street took place," 32BJ spokesman Kwame Patterson told the Huffington Post. But now "we're all coming under one cause, even though we have our different initiatives."
The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) union, with over 10,000 members, also endorsed the demonstrations this week. "This occupation on Wall Street calls into question the very foundation in which the capitalist system is based," it said in a statement, claiming the protests were aiming to hold accountable the "oppressors."
"Throughout the world, from Egypt to Greece, from China to Madison, Wisconsin, working class people are starting to rise up. The IWW welcomes this," the group concluded in its endorsement. "We see the occupation of Wall Street as another step — no matter how large or small — in this process."
According to news reports, more major unions are now considering jumping onboard as well. And powerful organizations backed by "Big Labor" — critics call them "front groups" — are also openly supporting the efforts.
"Their fight is our fight," said Director Michael Kink of the union-backed Strong Economy for All Coalition. "They've chosen the right targets. We also want to see a society where folks other than the top one percent have a chance to say how things go."
Kink's organization is backed by some of the most powerful unions in the country, including the SEIU, the AFL-CIO, the Communication Workers of America, several teachers' unions, and labor groups representing government workers. According to its website the group fights for bigger government and higher taxes.
A broad coalition of socialists and Marxists has jumped on the bandwagon, too. The Socialist Party USA, for example, announced on its website that it "supports the mobilizations to occupy Wall St. in New York and various cities across the US and encourages our locals to take part in these actions." The party, which aims to create a "new social order," is even broadcasting a live online video feed from the protests.
Notorious anti-capitalist agitators have recently started to draw attention to the so-called occupation as well — busily touting it to anyone who will listen. Among the biggest names is "documentary-film" maker Michael Moore, who told CNN that the protests would soon spread across America.
The multi-millionaire even went to Wall Street in an effort to attract more media coverage for the occupation. "The people here have lit the spark," Moore said during a video-taped interview from the protest site (below). "These numbers will grow and they're going to grow all across the country."
Moore told the interviewer he wanted to see increased taxes, a "democratic economic system," and Wall Street bankers whom he blames for the crisis thrown in jail. And even though he didn't plan to camp out with the protesters, he promised to return often.
"African-American studies" Professor Cornel West, a self-described socialist and the honorary chair of the Democratic Socialists of America, is another one of the big wigs who has joined the campaign. He called it a revolution.
"The elites will tremble in their boots," he said, noting that Martin Luther King Jr. would smile from the grave. "Don't be afraid to say revolution." The crowd repeated each of West's statements, as if in prayer, and cheered wildly following the short speech.
Openly communist propaganda venues such as the World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) are also hyping the events. Even the Communist Party USA-affiliated newspaper People's World praised the protesters' signs "demanding curbs on Wall Street, demands for finance reform, job programs for youth, no cuts to Social Security," and more.
"The Wall Street financiers are terribly afraid," the publication claimed, saying more than 5,000 demonstrators were present at one point. "Youth taking to the streets to protest the deeds of this nation's financiers constitutes a welcome addition to the big fightback going on in America today. Wall Street had better get used to it."
Similarly, the communist dictatorship ruling mainland China used its propaganda organs to tout the demonstrations. Calling the alleged American press blackout "shameful," China Daily Deputy Editor Chen Weihua blasted the so-called "mainstream media" for having "miserably failed" to provide adequate coverage of the thousand or so protesters.
"One US journalist said it was because these people are too left-leaning and do not seem to have a clear goal for their rally," he wrote. "I am not sure if they are all left-leaning, but a schedule I saw did include sessions on the Communist Manifesto and Spanish Revolution. Still, that does not justify a blackout imposed by the major news media outlets on such a prolonged protest."
The increasing support for the protests is prompting a mixture of concern and celebration among conservative and free-market-oriented activists. While critical of the unconstitutional alliance between bankers — or "banksters" — and the federal government, constitutionalists remain suspicious of the overwhelming anti-capitalist sentiment displayed by protesters and their supporters.
The objectives of the purportedly "leaderless" anti-Wall Street movement remain somewhat murky — probably on purpose, according to critics. One of the most frequently cited demands, however, is that the government curtail the free-speech rights of companies and organizations.
But in other areas, some conservative activists believe they have found common ground. Some of the websites and organizations associated with the occupation, for example, have even attacked the Federal Reserve, the banker bailouts, and various government wealth transfers to the elite.
"We demand that solutions be found that stop the Federal Reserve from stealing our future," said a "tactical plan" released by one participating organization known as US Day of Rage. The group blasted "banksters and their minions" and "too big to fail" policies, among other targets.
But more than anything, the protesters and activists appear to be clamoring for bigger government and an end to what little remains of the free market. And according to several reports, the whole movement is actually being orchestrated by anti-capitalist union bosses and tax-funded "community organizers" connected to the Obama administration.
Two of the most prominent individuals alleged to be pulling the strings behind the scenes are disgraced ACORN founder and union boss Wade Rathke, and regular White House visitor Stephen Lerner of the SEIU. Both were caught earlier this year calling for massive protests, with a video surfacing earlier this year of Lerner scheming to bring down the stock market and destabilize the nation. Numerous analysts called the plots "economic terrorism."
Despite initial fears among some conservative analysts that the demonstrations would lead to riots and violence from Los Angeles to New York and Boston, the protesters have remained relatively peaceful so far. However, reports of "police brutality" and scuffles with law enforcement continue to surface. And the movement is apparently attracting more supporters every day.
Day of Rage Wall St. Occupation Sparks Fears
Former SEIU Union Official Exposes Plot to Collapse U.S. Economy
Union Leader Describes Plan to Destroy Capitalism
Union Leader Proposes Economic Terrorism — Where Is the DOJ?
Fed Audit: Trillions For Foreign Banks, Conflicts of Interest
Fed Manipulations in the Crosshairs
Socialists, Unions Plotting Illegal Strike in Wisconsin
Photo: Protestors march past Federal Hall on Wall Street, Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, in New York: AP Images
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The biggest news around here this week is that we got a tiny table and chairs for our tiny Z. I got her some coloring books and colored pencils (to add to her crayons) for her first little art center. We'll be crafting together soon enough!
I also scored a great fall trend – army jacket for her from Old Navy on clearance for $10. It's a little vest she can wear all fall.
My hubby and I snuck out on Thursday for a little day date. We went to a place in the North End for Restaurant Week – local friends, did you participate in Boston's Restaurant Week this year? We hadn't in years!
The food was delish (and plentiful, sooooo full!) – since it was restaurant week we got dessert too, which always seems extra indulgent in the middle of the day, right?
At Baby Bootcamp the other morning at the end of class when we were stretching, I looked over and my Z was stretching too. And I never have my phone out so I was lucky to snap this pic!
I hope you had a great week! Have a wonderful long weekend celebrating (?) the end of summer!
You know I always think of Labor Day weekend as the last hurrah of summer, right? Go to the beach one last time, make all your favorite summer recipes one last time, and certainly wear your favorite summer outfit one last time. I have put together my last hurrah outfit for you here. What will you be wearing this weekend?
1. These Beachmaster Honey Tortoise-Ebony Wood sunglasses from TOMS are great with this outfit! 2. I love delicate jewelry in the summer when it's hot so this Initial charm pendant from Baublebar. 3. I love the bicoastal tank from Anthropologie, I am showing you the back here – it's red in the front. So cute and coordinates perfect with the tote. 4. The Keeva large tote from Sole Society can be carried all day and even to the beach, I love this bag – and it's on sale right now! 5. I know it's old fashioned to say don't where white shoes after Labor Day…so I guess I'm old fashioned, I just don't like white shoes if it's not summertime. Anyway, I'll be wearing some white sandals one last time this year like these Steve Madden Hamil Sandal from Nordstrom. 6. I always love to wear white denim on Labor Day Weekend – it's so summery. These denim roll-up short in white are from J. Crew Factory – and on sale right now!
Happy Labor Day weekend (almost)! And if you're having some friends over and need Labor Day weekend recipe ideas, look no further!
With Labor Day just a few short days away I thought it time I share a little round-up of some last hurrah summer recipes! This doesn't mean you can't try these recipes after Labor Day, but let's face it, Fall comes up pretty quick after this long weekend and well, you won't be eating watermelon popsicles in November, I imagine.
Let me know what you make – enjoy!
Another exciting fall trend I wanted to mention is leather. I love to see leather wardrobe items like a leather dress, pants, or jacket (of course). But was is so exciting this year is that mixed media with leather is in – meaning articles of clothing with just a hint of leather. Over the weekend I bought this fabulous Merino leather-pocket sweater at J. Crew – isn't it great?
J. Crew also has a great pair of pixie pants this season with a leather tuxedo stripe (my sister almost bought them over the weekend), aren't they fab too? But there are so many other mixed media leather items out there this season, I had to share a few with you. Are you going to where the mixed media leather trend?
1. The Top with Leather Pocket from Zara would look amazing with black skinny leg jeans, right? 2. This is the Boat Neck Stripe top with Leather Elbows from Joseph. Can you believe this top? It combines my first love (stripes) with my second (elbow patches). Love. this. top. 3. This Michael Kors Mixed Media Cardigan is quite the piece. Don't you think? It's timeless – buy now, take care of it, and where it forever. 4. Now let's talk pants. I think these DKNY Ponte Leather Riding Leggings are pretty great – and they're on sale! 5. I am obsessed with this Leather Plane Pullover from Anthropologie – it's the perfect fall sweater for jeans. 6. And I love these Zara Tops with Faux Leather Piping – they come in a bunch of colors.
It's late August, do you know what that means? In our house it means someone's birthday is just about 2 months away and I start brainstorming her birthday party! And this year she's turning —- 2, 2! 2 sounds so grown up. I can't believe she is so big…sigh. Back to the party though – our Z isn't really into sweets so I was thinking of a less-sweet cookie for her to serve alongside a birthday cake.
I don't know about you, but I love a slightly sweet, slightly salty, buttery cookie and, as suspected, so does my Z. I saw this recipe for Vanilla-Bean Sable Cookies on Pinterest recently and knew we had to try them out. I made a batch last week for a trial run and they came out great so I wanted to share with you.
And rolling the dough into logs and fridge-ing overnight.
Then, I did my own décor and rolled the dough in colorful non-pareils. Coat the chilled dough in egg wash and roll it in your choice of sprinkle or sanding sugar (as the original recipe calls for).
Aren't these cute? And perfect for a second birthday party!
This was the view from the restaurant where we ate dinner over the weekend – you can barely make out the Newport bridge in the background.
One morning this week my Z pulled the latest Pottery Barn catalog out of the recycling bin and flipped through. Maybe she wants to redecorate?!
Have you heard…Birkenstocks are back in style. I know, really? I went through a birks phase in high school and still had this flashy pair floating around so I broke them out this week.
We also made our favorite crab cakes for dinner last night – you must try this recipe!
Did you know I'm on Instagram? Follow along! My username is iamstyledbyjess. Have a great weekend everyone!!
Remember when I went to that great local blogging conference in the spring? Well, the same group hosted a little gathering Tuesday night and I just had to share my night with you! I don't have many photos because I was honestly so caught up in saying hi to friends and meeting new ones, but hey – that's what this event was for!
First, I painted my nails the night before and thought a little sparkle accent on my ring finger would be perfect for the occasion, don't you agree?
The event took place at The Sinclair in Harvard Square, I had never been… They had great little small bites for us to try and I knew I'd have to come back sometime with my husband and little Z – they would love the food. Plus there's an awesome outdoor patio on the second floor and you can't get better than that!
It was so great to reconnect with some lovely Boston Blogger friends!
I walked in and was greeted by the lovely Georgina wearing a fabulous green dress. Just fabulous.
Then I chatted with Holly and met Brooke and heard all about her Parisian adventures.
And then I met Carrie for the first time wearing an amazing top she made herself that I swore was from J. Crew!
Alana, Agnes, and I chatted for a bit and it was so nice to catch up!
And from there met a host of fabulous new blogger friends: Kristin, Marie (and heard all about her handbag collection!), and Rebecca.
On my way out I swapped hugs with Emily and said a hello and goodbye at the same time to the fun Amanda (we kept missing each other all night!) and that was it!
Overall such a great night. I wore my fave kate spade Saturday dress only this time with these old J. Crew wedges with a black bow at the toe – I love any reason to break these guys out of my closet. I am so looking forward to more events in the future – thanks Kate and Alison for organizing such a fun time!


BRUTAL ACCIDENT LEAVES WOMAN UNRECOGNIZABLE!
Whale blubber, preferred fuel of Eskimos and pirates alike.
There's a job opening in NYC if you're interested.
Nobody told the mechanic about the red circle did they.
Them sandnigs sure can sharpen a sword!


f13.net | f13.net General Forums | The Gaming Graveyard | RIFT | Topic: Rift's Half-birthday - free game time even if you don't sub 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
If you subbed to Rift before you can probably log right in at the moment even if your sub isn't active any more.
If you sub you'll get exp and favour boosts.
This is for a few days to celebrate Rift's half-birthday. In keeping with Trion's practice of doing everything faster than WoW they even have anniversaries faster.
I'm enjoying it so far. My one complaint would be a lack of information about server groups and LFD queues are still horribly long. Still kudos to Trion - I had had no intention of ever playing Rift again and now I'm quite tempted to sub for a month and play my mage.
Interestingly, I didn't get an email notice of this one, either. I think they just don't want me back.
I got one; might fire it up after the hurricane blows over.
4 days ain't worth patching imo. Also, didn't get an email, still in Hartsman's doghouse, wah.
Did he block port 25 from reaching the backyard on his firewall or something?


Africa's integration into the global economy is relatively low compared with other developing regions. This could be an impediment to the region's continued and sustainable economic growth over the long run. As much as trade encourages competitiveness, enhanced competitiveness can in turn increase the level of trade with the rest of the world by raising the standards of product quality and facilitating access to new and larger markets. Moreover, better competitiveness may also attract foreign direct investment and other forms of capital flows seeking enhanced returns and greater diversification. The role that competitiveness can play in improving the continent's integration with the rest of the world especially is critical.
However, recent Competitiveness Reports offer mixed results about the performance of African countries on the global productivity ladder. While the ranking of some African countries improved, other countries experienced significant decline. Overall, the continent still lags behind the rest of the world in competitiveness. To catch-up, Africa needs to implement policies that would reduce the gap with other regions and reap the benefits of improved competition. In particular, African countries must ensure a healthy economic environment by implementing policies that develop the potential of human capital and strengthening institutional capacity in order to pave the way for a competitive private sector. Competition in turn would lead to an improvement in the sophistication of exports and subsequently foster sustained economic growth and development.
Achieving global integration and high levels of competitiveness mainly requires improving labor productivity, enhancing competition in product markets, increasing the level of investment, particularly in infrastructure, creating a stable macroeconomic environment, and increasing economic diversification especially from primary products to manufactured goods and services.
Labor productivity in Africa is low compared to other developing regions. This is mainly due to low quality of education and inadequate skills. The skills shortage in Africa is a major constraint to its development. According to the International Labor Organization, 21 out of 40 countries with the most acute brain drain problems in the world are in Africa. Increasing spending on education and establishing the necessary policies to develop people's skills and creativity, to attract and keep talented African professionals, are important means of raising productivity and enhancing competitiveness in Africa. Moreover, expanding the opportunities for African women to go into business could stimulate productivity and competition on the continent.
Despite the potential of product markets in Africa, the level of competition within these markets is considered to be low relative to other regions of the world, mainly due to lower competition intensity. Thus, promoting deregulation and privatization and reducing barriers to entry would lay a foundation for many African economies' competitive entry into the global product supply chain.
The African high growth story over the past decade has not been characterized by significant levels of investment particularly in productivity enhancing infrastructure. Higher investments would be an important catalyst for boosting employment, enhancing growth and reducing poverty. Furthermore, raising the level of savings and investment could play a significant role in fostering productivity through competition, profit seeking and entrepreneurship spirit. Additionally, maintaining stable interest rates and reducing uncertainty and risks faced by investors would lead to more investment flows, and hence competitiveness.
Macroeconomic stability through sound monetary and fiscal policies can help achieve high levels of competitiveness. A stable macroeconomic environment is one characterized by low and stable rate of inflation, stable and competitive exchange rates, liberal financial and capital markets and sustainable debt levels. Global investors are always in search of investment destinations offering opportunities for predictable returns. Therefore, instilling economic confidence would be a catalyst for attracting foreign direct investment and other capital flows. In the long run, this would enhance competitiveness.
The impressive growth in Africa during the past decade has mainly been attributed to the increase in commodity prices rather than higher productivity or improved competitiveness. Economic diversification in African countries from primary products to manufactured goods and services would be an important step towards sustained growth. Indeed, increasing the range of products and services available would ensure that Africa is able to compete in global markets.
Africa's continuous reliance on commodity trade would not enhance Africa's competitiveness in the global economy. Building strong and competitive industrial economy would enhance our participation in the global economy.


The Mk-55 "Thud" Liquid Fuel Engine is a liquid fuel rocket engine which does not attach at a node but rather to the side of other parts, typically a liquid fuel/oxidizer tank.
The Mk-55 is a liquid fuel engine with thrust vector control that allows efficient control of the rocket during descent and landing. The Mk-55 is fairly low-thrust. This is offset by its comparatively low weight, however. The engine has a TWR comparable to the LV-T45.
The low thrust and radial mounting makes a single Mk-55 unsuitable as a main engine on most lower stages, but it can be used to augment other engines. A common use of this engine is in lander designs, as it eliminates the need to have a vulnerable engine in an easily-damaged position. The Isp of this engine is adequate, being 275 s at 1 atm and 305 s in vacuum, not far behind the LV-T30 and LV-T45.
Additionally, landing legs can be added to these engines. This is an advantage shared with other radial engines: the LV-1R, the 24-77 and the O-10.
Like the LV-1R and the 24-77, this engine has the highest gimbal range at 8 degrees.
Cost reduced from 850 to 800, Isp increased from 290 vacuum / 320 atmosphere to 360 vacuum / 320 atmosphere, gimbal range increased from 3° to 5°.
Mass reduced from from 1.5 to 0.9, gimbal range increased to 3°, Isp curve changed from 330 vacuum/280 atmosphere to 320 vacuum/290 atmosphere, heat production increased from 300 to 350.
Thrust increased from 80 kN to 120 kN.
Manufacturer changed from Jebediah Kerman's Junkyard and Spaceship Parts Co. to Rockomax Conglomerate.
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Open Science Index
Commenced in January 2007 Frequency: Monthly Edition: International Paper Count: 26
Vol:13, No:7, Year:2019
Electrification Strategy of Hybrid Electric Vehicle as a Solution to Decrease CO2 Emission in Cities
M. Mourad, K. Mahmoud
Recently hybrid vehicles have become a major concern as one alternative vehicles. This type of hybrid vehicle contributes greatly to reducing pollution. Therefore, this work studies the influence of electrification phase of hybrid electric vehicle on emission of vehicle at different road conditions. To accomplish this investigation, a simulation model was used to evaluate the external characteristics of the hybrid electric vehicle according to variant conditions of road resistances. Therefore, this paper reports a methodology to decrease the vehicle emission especially greenhouse gas emission inside cities. The results show the effect of electrification on vehicle performance characteristics. The results show that CO2 emission of vehicle decreases up to 50.6% according to an urban driving cycle due to applying the electrification strategy for hybrid electric vehicle.
Electrification strategy, hybrid electric vehicle, CO2 emission.
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Scale, Technique and Composition Effects of CO2 Emissions under Trade Liberalization of EGS: A CGE Evaluation for Argentina
M. Priscila Ramos, Omar O. Chisari, Juan Pablo Vila Martínez
Current literature about trade liberalization of environmental goods and services (EGS) raises doubts about the extent of the triple win-win situation for trade, development and the environment. However, much of this literature does not consider the possibility that this agreement carries technological transmissions, either through trade or foreign direct investment. This paper presents a computable general equilibrium model calibrated for Argentina, where there are alternative technologies (one dirty and one clean according to carbon emissions) to produce the same goods. In this context, the trade liberalization of EGS allows to increase GDP, trade, reduce unemployment and improve the households welfare. However, the capital mobility appears as the key assumption to jointly reach the environmental target, when the positive scale effect generated by the increase in trade is offset by the change in the composition of production (composition and technical effects by the use of the clean alternative technology) and of consumption (composition effect by substitution of relatively lesspolluting imported goods).
CGE modeling, CO2 emissions, composition effect, scale effect, technique effect, trade liberalization of EGS.
Vol:10, No:12, Year:2016
Impact Analysis of Transportation Modal Shift on Regional Energy Consumption and Environmental Level: Focused on Electric Automobiles
Hong Bae Kim, Chang Ho Hur
Many governments have tried to reduce CO2 emissions which are believed to be the main cause for global warming. The deployment of electric automobiles is regarded as an effective way to reduce CO2 emissions. The Korean government has planned to deploy about 200,000 electric automobiles. The policy for the deployment of electric automobiles aims at not only decreasing gasoline consumption but also increasing electricity production. However, if an electricity consuming regions is not consistent with an electricity producing region, the policy generates environmental problems between regions. Hence, this paper has established the energy multi-region input-output model to specifically analyze the impacts of the deployment of electric automobiles on regional energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Finally, the paper suggests policy directions regarding the deployment of electric automobiles.
Electric automobiles, CO2 emissions, regional imbalances in electricity production and consumption, energy multi-region input-output model.
Re-Use of Waste Marble in Producing Green Concrete
Hasan Şahan Arel
In this study, literature related to the replacement of cement with waste marble and the use of waste marble as an aggregate in concrete production was examined. Workability of the concrete decreased when marble powder was used as a substitute for fine aggregate. Marble powder contributed to the compressive strength of concrete because of the CaCO3 and SiO2 present in the chemical structure of the marble. Additionally, the use of marble pieces in place of coarse aggregate revealed that this contributed to the workability and mechanical properties of the concrete. When natural standard sand was replaced with marble dust at a ratio of 15% and 75%, the compressive strength and splitting tensile strength of the concrete increased by 20%-26% and 10%-15%, respectively. However, coarse marble aggregates exhibited the best performance at a 100% replacement ratio. Additionally, there was a greater improvement in the mechanical properties of concrete when waste marble was used in a coarse aggregate form when compared to that of when marble was used in a dust form. If the cement was replaced with marble powder in proportions of 20% or more, then adverse effects were observed on the compressive strength and workability of the concrete. This study indicated that marble dust at a cement-replacement ratio of 5%-10% affected the mechanical properties of concrete by decreasing the global annual CO2 emissions by 12% and also lowering the costs from US$40/m3 to US$33/m3.
Cement production, concrete, CO2 emission, marble, mechanical properties.
Nonlinear Multivariable Analysis of CO2 Emissions in China
Hsiao-Tien Pao, Yi-Ying Li, Hsin-Chia Fu
This paper addressed the impacts of energy consumption, economic growth, financial development, and population size on environmental degradation using grey relational analysis (GRA) for China, where foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows is the proxy variable for financial development. The more recent historical data during the period 2004–2011 are used, because the use of very old data for data analysis may not be suitable for rapidly developing countries. The results of the GRA indicate that the linkage effects of energy consumption–emissions and GDP–emissions are ranked first and second, respectively. These reveal that energy consumption and economic growth are strongly correlated with emissions. Higher economic growth requires more energy consumption and increasing environmental pollution. Likewise, more efficient energy use needs a higher level of economic development. Therefore, policies to improve energy efficiency and create a low-carbon economy can reduce emissions without hurting economic growth. The finding of FDI–emissions linkage is ranked third. This indicates that China do not apply weak environmental regulations to attract inward FDI. Furthermore, China's government in attracting inward FDI should strengthen environmental policy. The finding of population–emissions linkage effect is ranked fourth, implying that population size does not directly affect CO2 emissions, even though China has the world's largest population, and Chinese people are very economical use of energy-related products. Overall, the energy conservation, improving efficiency, managing demand, and financial development, which aim at curtailing waste of energy, reducing both energy consumption and emissions, and without loss of the country's competitiveness, can be adopted for developing economies. The GRA is one of the best way to use a lower data to build a dynamic analysis model.
Grey relational analysis, foreign direct investment, CO2 emissions, China.
Electricity Generation from Renewables and Targets: An Application of Multivariate Statistical Techniques
Filiz Ersoz, Taner Ersoz, Tugrul Bayraktar
Renewable energy is referred to as "clean energy" and common popular support for the use of renewable energy (RE) is to provide electricity with zero carbon dioxide emissions. This study provides useful insight into the European Union (EU) RE, especially, into electricity generation obtained from renewables, and their targets. The objective of this study is to identify groups of European countries, using multivariate statistical analysis and selected indicators. The hierarchical clustering method is used to decide the number of clusters for EU countries. The conducted statistical hierarchical cluster analysis is based on the Ward's clustering method and squared Euclidean distances. Hierarchical cluster analysis identified eight distinct clusters of European countries. Then, non-hierarchical clustering (k-means) method was applied. Discriminant analysis was used to determine the validity of the results with data normalized by Z score transformation. To explore the relationship between the selected indicators, correlation coefficients were computed. The results of the study reveal the current situation of RE in European Union Member States.
Share of electricity generation, CO2 emission, targets, multivariate methods, hierarchical clustering, K-means clustering, discriminant analyzed, correlation, EU member countries.
Technical Analysis of Combined Solar Water Heating Systems for Cold Climate Regions
Hossein Lotfizadeh, André McDonald, Amit Kumar
Renewable energy resources, which can supplement space and water heating for residential buildings, can have a noticeable impact on natural gas consumption and air pollution. This study considers a technical analysis of a combined solar water heating system with evacuated tube solar collectors for different solar coverage, ranging from 20% to 100% of the total roof area of a typical residential building located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The alternative heating systems were conventional (non-condensing) and condensing tankless water heaters and condensing boilers that were coupled to solar water heating systems. The performance of the alternative heating systems was compared to a traditional heating system, consisting of a conventional boiler, applied to houses of various gross floor areas. A comparison among the annual natural gas consumption, carbon dioxide (CO2) mitigation, and emissions for the various house sizes indicated that the combined solar heating system can reduce the natural gas consumption and CO2 emissions, and increase CO2 mitigation for all the systems that were studied. The results suggest that solar water heating systems are potentially beneficial for residential heating system applications in terms of energy savings and CO2 mitigation.
CO2 emissions, CO2 mitigation, natural gas consumption, solar water heating system, tankless water heater.
CO2 Emission and Cost Optimization of Reinforced Concrete Frame Designed by Performance Based Design Approach
Jin Woo Hwang, Byung Kwan Oh, Yousok Kim, Hyo Seon Park
As greenhouse effect has been recognized as serious environmental problem of the world, interests in carbon dioxide (CO2) emission which comprises major part of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have been increased recently. Since construction industry takes a relatively large portion of total CO2 emissions of the world, extensive studies about reducing CO2 emissions in construction and operation of building have been carried out after the 2000s. Also, performance based design (PBD) methodology based on nonlinear analysis has been robustly developed after Northridge Earthquake in 1994 to assure and assess seismic performance of building more exactly because structural engineers recognized that prescriptive code based design approach cannot address inelastic earthquake responses directly and assure performance of building exactly. Although CO2 emissions and PBD approach are recent rising issues on construction industry and structural engineering, there were few or no researches considering these two issues simultaneously. Thus, the objective of this study is to minimize the CO2 emissions and cost of building designed by PBD approach in structural design stage considering structural materials. 4 story and 4 span reinforced concrete building optimally designed to minimize CO2 emissions and cost of building and to satisfy specific seismic performance (collapse prevention in maximum considered earthquake) of building satisfying prescriptive code regulations using non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm-II (NSGA-II). Optimized design result showed that minimized CO2 emissions and cost of building were acquired satisfying specific seismic performance. Therefore, the methodology proposed in this paper can be used to reduce both CO2 emissions and cost of building designed by PBD approach.
CO2 emissions, performance based design, optimization, sustainable design.
Vol:9, No:8, Year:2015
The Threats of Deforestation, Forest Fire, and CO2 Emission toward Giam Siak Kecil Bukit Batu Biosphere Reserve in Riau, Indonesia
S. B. Rushayati, R. Meilani, R. Hermawan
A biosphere reserve is developed to create harmony amongst economic development, community development, and environmental protection, through partnership between human and nature. Giam Siak Kecil Bukit Batu Biosphere Reserve (GSKBB BR) in Riau Province, Indonesia, is unique in that it has peat soil dominating the area, many springs essential for human livelihood, high biodiversity. Furthermore, it is the only biosphere reserve covering privately managed production forest areas. In this research, we aimed at analyzing the threat of deforestation and forest fire, and the potential of CO2 emission at GSKBB BR. We used Landsat image, arcView software, and ERDAS IMAGINE 8.5 Software to conduct spatial analysis of land cover and land use changes, calculated CO2 emission based on emission potential from each land cover and land use type, and exercised simple linear regression to demonstrate the relation between CO2 emission potential and deforestation. The result showed that, beside in the buffer zone and transition area, deforestation also occurred in the core area. Spatial analysis of land cover and land use changes from years 2010, 2012, and 2014 revealed that there were changes of land cover and land use from natural forest and industrial plantation forest to other land use types, such as garden, mixed garden, settlement, paddy fields, burnt areas, and dry agricultural land. Deforestation in core area, particularly at the Giam Siak Kecil Wildlife Reserve and Bukit Batu Wildlife Reserve, occurred in the form of changes from natural forest in to garden, mixed garden, shrubs, swamp shrubs, dry agricultural land, open area, and burnt area. In the buffer zone and transition area, changes also happened, what once swamp forest changed into garden, mixed garden, open area, shrubs, swamp shrubs, and dry agricultural land. Spatial analysis on land cover and land use changes indicated that deforestation rate in the biosphere reserve from 2010 to 2014 had reached 16 119 ha/year. Beside deforestation, threat toward the biosphere reserve area also came from forest fire. The occurrence of forest fire in 2014 had burned 101 723 ha of the area, in which 9 355 ha of core area, and 92 368 ha of buffer zone and transition area. Deforestation and forest fire had increased CO2 emission as much as 24 903 855 ton/year.
Biosphere reserve, CO2 emission, deforestation, forest fire.
Achieving Net Zero Energy Building in a Hot Climate Using Integrated Photovoltaic and Parabolic trough Collectors
Adel A. Ghoneim
In most existing buildings in hot climate, cooling loads lead to high primary energy consumption and consequently high CO2 emissions. These can be substantially decreased with integrated renewable energy systems. Kuwait is characterized by its dry hot long summer and short warm winter. Kuwait receives annual total radiation more than 5280 MJ/m2 with approximately 3347 h of sunshine. Solar energy systems consist of PV modules and parabolic trough collectors are considered to satisfy electricity consumption, domestic water heating, and cooling loads of an existing building. This paper presents the results of an extensive program of energy conservation and energy generation using integrated photovoltaic (PV) modules and Parabolic Trough Collectors (PTC). The program conducted on an existing institutional building intending to convert it into a Net-Zero Energy Building (NZEB) or near net Zero Energy Building (nNZEB). The program consists of two phases; the first phase is concerned with energy auditing and energy conservation measures at minimum cost and the second phase considers the installation of photovoltaic modules and parabolic trough collectors. The 2-storey building under consideration is the Applied Sciences Department at the College of Technological Studies, Kuwait. Single effect lithium bromide water absorption chillers are implemented to provide air conditioning load to the building. A numerical model is developed to evaluate the performance of parabolic trough collectors in Kuwait climate. Transient simulation program (TRNSYS) is adapted to simulate the performance of different solar system components. In addition, a numerical model is developed to assess the environmental impacts of building integrated renewable energy systems. Results indicate that efficient energy conservation can play an important role in converting the existing buildings into NZEBs as it saves a significant portion of annual energy consumption of the building. The first phase results in an energy conservation of about 28% of the building consumption. In the second phase, the integrated PV completely covers the lighting and equipment loads of the building. On the other hand, parabolic trough collectors of optimum area of 765 m2 can satisfy a significant portion of the cooling load, i.e about73% of the total building cooling load. The annual avoided CO2 emission is evaluated at the optimum conditions to assess the environmental impacts of renewable energy systems. The total annual avoided CO2 emission is about 680 metric ton/year which confirms the environmental impacts of these systems in Kuwait.
Building integrated renewable systems, Net-Zero Energy Building, solar fraction, avoided CO2 emission.
Energy Models for Analyzing the Economic Wide Impact of the Environmental Policies
Majdi M. Alomari, Nafesah I. Alshdaifat, Mohammad S. Widyan
Different countries have introduced different schemes and policies to counter global warming. The rationale behind the proposed policies and the potential barriers to successful implementation of the policies adopted by the countries were analyzed and estimated based on different models. It is argued that these models enhance the transparency and provide a better understanding to the policy makers. However, these models are underpinned with several structural and baseline assumptions. These assumptions, modeling features and future prediction of emission reductions and other implication such as cost and benefits of a transition to a low-carbon economy and its economy wide impacts were discussed. On the other hand, there are potential barriers in the form political, financial, and cultural and many others that pose a threat to the mitigation options.
Economic wide impact, energy models, environmental policy instruments, mitigating CO2 emission.
A Comparative Study on the Impact of Global Warming of Applying Low Carbon Factor Concrete Products
Su-Hyun Cho, Chang-U Chae
Environmental impact assessment techniques have been developed as a result of the worldwide efforts to reduce the environmental impact of global warming. By using the quantification method in the construction industry, it is now possible to manage the greenhouse gas is to systematically evaluate the impact on the environment over the entire construction process. In particular, the proportion of greenhouse gas emissions at the production stage of construction material occupied is high, and efforts are needed in particular in the construction field. In this research, intended for concrete products for the construction materials, by using the LCA method, we compared the results of environmental impact assessment and carbon emissions of developing products that have been applied low-carbon technologies compared to existing products. As a results, by introducing a raw material of industrial waste, showed carbon reduction. Through a comparison of the carbon emission reduction effect of low carbon technologies, it is intended to provide academic data for the evaluation of greenhouse gases in the construction sector and the development of low carbon technologies of the future.
CO2 Emissions, CO2 Reduction, Ready-mixed Concrete, Environmental Impact Assessment.
Aerodynamic Analysis of a Frontal Deflector for Vehicles
C. Malça, N. Alves, A. Mateus
This work was one of the tasks of the Manufacturing2Client project, whose objective was to develop a frontal deflector to be commercialized in the automotive industry, using new project and manufacturing methods. In this task, in particular, it was proposed to develop the ability to predict computationally the aerodynamic influence of flow in vehicles, in an effort to reduce fuel consumption in vehicles from class 3 to 8. With this aim, two deflector models were developed and their aerodynamic performance analyzed. The aerodynamic study was done using the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software Ansys CFX and allowed the calculation of the drag coefficient caused by the vehicle motion for the different configurations considered. Moreover, the reduction of diesel consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions associated with the optimized deflector geometry could be assessed.
Aerodynamic analysis, CFD, CO2 emissions, Drag coefficient, Frontal deflector, Fuel consumption.
Design and Operation of a Multicarrier Energy System Based On Multi Objective Optimization Approach
Azadeh Maroufmashat, Sourena Sattari Khavas, Halle Bakhteeyar
Multi-energy systems will enhance the system reliability and power quality. This paper presents an integrated approach for the design and operation of distributed energy resources (DER) systems, based on energy hub modeling. A multi-objective optimization model is developed by considering an integrated view of electricity and natural gas network to analyze the optimal design and operating condition of DER systems, by considering two conflicting objectives, namely, minimization of total cost and the minimization of environmental impact which is assessed in terms of CO2 emissions. The mathematical model considers energy demands of the site, local climate data, and utility tariff structure, as well as technical and financial characteristics of the candidate DER technologies. To provide energy demands, energy systems including photovoltaic, and co-generation systems, boiler, central power grid are considered. As an illustrative example, a hotel in Iran demonstrates potential applications of the proposed method. The results prove that increasing the satisfaction degree of environmental objective leads to increased total cost.
Multi objective optimization, DER systems, Energy hub, Cost, CO2 emission.
urn:dai:10.1999/1307-6892/9999338
Thermal Performance and Environmental Assessment of Evaporative Cooling Systems: Case of Mina Valley, Saudi Arabia
A. Alharbi, R. Boukhanouf, T. Habeebullah, H. Ibrahim
This paper presents a detailed description of evaporative cooling systems used for space cooling in Mina Valley, Saudi Arabia. The thermal performance and environmental impact of the evaporative coolers were evaluated. It was found that the evaporative cooling systems used for space cooling in pilgrims' accommodations and in the train stations could reduce energy consumption by as much as 75% and cut carbon dioxide emission by 78% compared to traditional vapour compression systems.
Evaporative cooling, vapour compression, electricity consumption and CO2 emission.
Highlighting of the Factors and Policies Affecting CO2 Emissions Level in Malaysian Transportation Sector
M. S. Indati, H. A. Bekhet
Global CO2 emission and increasing fuel consumption to meet energy demand has become a threat in recent decades. Effort to reduce the CO2 emission is now a matter of priority in most countries of the world including Malaysia. Transportation has been identified as the most intensive sector of carbon-based fuels and achievement of the voluntary target to meet 40% carbon intensity reduction set at the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) means that the emission from the transport sector must be reduced accordingly. This posed a great challenge to Malaysia and effort has to be made to embrace suitable and appropriate energy policy for sustainable energy and emission reduction of this sector. The focus of this paper is to analyze the trends of Malaysia's energy consumption and emission of four different transport sub-sectors (road, rail, aviation and maritime). Underlying factors influencing the growth of energy consumption and emission trends are discussed. Besides, technology status towards energy efficiency in transportation sub-sectors is presented. By reviewing the existing policies and trends of energy used, the paper highlights prospective policy options towards achieving emission reduction in the transportation sector.
CO2 Emission, Energy policy, Fuel consumption, Transportation sector, Malaysia.
Vol:7, No:10, Year:2013
Evaluation of Energy and Environmental Aspects of Reduced Tillage Systems Applied in Maize Cultivation
E. Sarauskis, L. Masilionyte, Z. Kriauciuniene, K. Romaneckas, S. Buragiene
In maize growing technologies, tillage technological operations are the most time-consuming and require the greatest fuel input. Substitution of conventional tillage, involving deep ploughing, by other reduced tillage methods can reduce technological production costs, diminish soil degradation and environmental pollution from greenhouse gas emissions, as well as improve economic competitiveness of agricultural produce.
Experiments designed to assess energy and environmental aspects associated with different reduced tillage systems, applied in maize cultivation were conducted at Aleksandras Stulginskis University taking into account Lithuania's economic and climate conditions. The study involved 5 tillage treatments: deep ploughing (DP, control), shallow ploughing (SP), deep cultivation (DC), shallow cultivation (SC) and no-tillage (NT).
Our experimental evidence suggests that with the application of reduced tillage systems it is feasible to reduce fuel consumption by 13-58% and working time input by 8.4% to nearly 3-fold, to reduce the cost price of maize cultivation technological operations, decrease environmental pollution with CO2 gas by 30 to 146 kg ha-1, compared with the deep ploughing.
Reduced tillage, energy and environmental assessment, fuel consumption, CO2 emission, maize.
urn:dai:10.1999/1307-6892/17058
Economic Factorial Analysis of CO2 Emissions: The Divisia Index with Interconnected Factors Approach
Alexander Y. Vaninsky
This paper presents a method of economic factorial analysis of the CO2 emissions based on the extension of the Divisia index to interconnected factors. This approach, contrary to the Kaya identity, considers three main factors of the CO2 emissions: gross domestic product, energy consumption, and population - as equally important, and allows for accounting of all of them simultaneously. The three factors are included into analysis together with their carbon intensities that allows for obtaining a comprehensive picture of the change in the CO2 emissions. A computer program in R-language that is available for free download serves automation of the calculations. A case study of the U.S. carbon dioxide emissions is used as an example.
CO2 emissions, Economic analysis, Factorial analysis, Divisia index, Interconnected factors.
Disclosing the Relationship among CO2 Emissions, Energy Consumption, Economic Growth and Bilateral Trade between Singapore and Malaysia: An Econometric Analysis
H. A. Bekhet, T. Yasmin
The aim of this paper is to examine the relationship among CO2 per capita emissions, energy consumption, economic growth and bilateral trade between Singapore and Malaysia for the 1970-2011 period. ARDL model and Granger causality tests are employed for the analysis. Results of bound F-statistics suggest that long-run relationship exists between CO2 per capita (PCO2) and its determinants. The EKC hypothesis is not supported in Malaysia. Carbon emissions are mainly determined by energy consumption in the short and long run. While, exports to Singapore is a significant variable in explaining PCO2 emissions in Malaysia in long-run. Furthermore, we find a unidirectional causal relationship running from economic growth to PCO2 emissions.
ADRL Bound Test, Bilateral trade, CO2 emission, Environmental Kuznets Curve, Energy consumption, Malaysia.
Energy Consumption and Surface Finish Analysis of Machining Ti6Al4V
Salman Pervaiz, Ibrahim Deiab, Amir Rashid, Mihai Nicolescu, Hossam Kishawy
Greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions impose major threat to global warming potential (GWP). Unfortunately manufacturing sector is one of the major sources that contribute towards the rapid increase in greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions. In manufacturing sector electric power consumption is the major driver that influences CO2 emission. Titanium alloys are widely utilized in aerospace, automotive and petrochemical sectors because of their high strength to weight ratio and corrosion resistance. Titanium alloys are termed as difficult to cut materials because of their poor machinability rating. The present study analyzes energy consumption during cutting with reference to material removal rate (MRR). Surface roughness was also measured in order to optimize energy consumption.
Energy Consumption, CO2 Emission, Ti6Al4V.
Numerical Study on CO2 Pollution in an Ignition Chamber by Oxygen Enrichment
Zohreh Orshesh
In this study, a 3D combustion chamber was simulated using FLUENT 6.32. Aims to obtain accurate information about the profile of the combustion in the furnace and also check the effect of oxygen enrichment on the combustion process. Oxygen enrichment is an effective way to reduce combustion pollutant. The flow rate of air to fuel ratio is varied as 1.3, 3.2 and 5.1 and the oxygen enriched flow rates are 28, 54 and 68 lit/min. Combustion simulations typically involve the solution of the turbulent flows with heat transfer, species transport and chemical reactions. It is common to use the Reynolds-averaged form of the governing equation in conjunction with a suitable turbulence model. The 3D Reynolds Averaged Navier Stokes (RANS) equations with standard k-ε turbulence model are solved together by Fluent 6.3 software. First order upwind scheme is used to model governing equations and the SIMPLE algorithm is used as pressure velocity coupling. Species mass fractions at the wall are assumed to have zero normal gradients.Results show that minimum mole fraction of CO2 happens when the flow rate ratio of air to fuel is 5.1. Additionally, in a fixed oxygen enrichment condition, increasing the air to fuel ratio will increase the temperature peak. As a result, oxygen-enrichment can reduce the CO2 emission at this kind of furnace in high air to fuel rates.
Combustion chamber, Oxygen enrichment, Reynolds Averaged Navier- Stokes, CO2 emission
urn:dai:10.1999/1307-6892/5535
Integrated Cultivation Technique for Microbial Lipid Production by Photosynthetic Microalgae and Locally Oleaginous Yeast
Mutiyaporn Puangbut, Ratanaporn Leesing
The objective of this research is to study of microbial lipid production by locally photosynthetic microalgae and oleaginous yeast via integrated cultivation technique using CO2 emissions from yeast fermentation. A maximum specific growth rate of Chlorella sp. KKU-S2 of 0.284 (1/d) was obtained under an integrated cultivation and a maximum lipid yield of 1.339g/L was found after cultivation for 5 days, while 0.969g/L of lipid yield was obtained after day 6 of cultivation time by using CO2 from air. A high value of volumetric lipid production rate (QP, 0.223 g/L/d), specific product yield (YP/X, 0.194), volumetric cell mass production rate (QX, 1.153 g/L/d) were found by using ambient air CO2 coupled with CO2 emissions from yeast fermentation. Overall lipid yield of 8.33 g/L was obtained (1.339 g/L of Chlorella sp. KKU-S2 and 7.06g/L of T. maleeae Y30) while low lipid yield of 0.969g/L was found using non-integrated cultivation technique. To our knowledge this is the unique report about the lipid production from locally microalgae Chlorella sp. KKU-S2 and yeast T. maleeae Y30 in an integrated technique to improve the biomass and lipid yield by using CO2 emissions from yeast fermentation.
Microbial lipid, Chlorella sp. KKU-S2, Torulaspora maleeae Y30, oleaginous yeast, biodiesel, CO2 emissions
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Optimization of CO2 Emissions and Cost for Composite Building Design with NSGA-II
Ji Hyeong Park, Ji Hye Jeon, Hyo Seon Park
Environmental pollution problems have been globally main concern in all fields including economy, society and culture into the 21st century. Beginning with the Kyoto Protocol, the reduction on the emissions of greenhouse gas such as CO2 and SOX has been a principal challenge of our day. As most buildings unlike durable goods in other industries have a characteristic and long life cycle, they consume energy in quantity and emit much CO2. Thus, for green building construction, more research is needed to reduce the CO2 emissions at each stage in the life cycle. However, recent studies are focused on the use and maintenance phase. Also, there is a lack of research on the initial design stage, especially the structure design. Therefore, in this study, we propose an optimal design plan considering CO2 emissions and cost in composite buildings simultaneously by applying to the structural design of actual building.
Multi-objective optimization, CO2 emissions, structural cost, encased composite structure
Input Variable Selection for RBFN-based Electric Utility's CO2 Emissions Forecasting
I. Falconett, K. Nagasaka
This study investigates the performance of radial basis function networks (RBFN) in forecasting the monthly CO2 emissions of an electric power utility. We also propose a method for input variable selection. This method is based on identifying the general relationships between groups of input candidates and the output. The effect that each input has on the forecasting error is examined by removing all inputs except the variable to be investigated from its group, calculating the networks parameter and performing the forecast. Finally, the new forecasting error is compared with the reference model. Eight input variables were identified as the most relevant, which is significantly less than our reference model with 30 input variables. The simulation results demonstrate that the model with the 8 inputs selected using the method introduced in this study performs as accurate as the reference model, while also being the most parsimonious.
Correlation analysis, CO2 emissions forecasting, electric power utility, radial basis function networks.
Optimal Generation Expansion Planning Strategy with Carbon Trading
Tung-Sheng Zhan, Chih-Cheng Kao, Chin-Der Yang, Jong-Ian Tsai
Fossil fuel-firing power plants dominate electric power generation in Taiwan, which are also the major contributor to Green House gases (GHG). CO2 is the most important greenhouse gas that cause global warming. This paper penetrates the relationship between carbon trading for GHG reduction and power generation expansion planning (GEP) problem for the electrical utility. The Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) Algorithm is presented to deal with the generation expansion planning strategy of the utility with independent power providers (IPPs). The utility has to take both the IPPs- participation and environment impact into account when a new generation unit is considering expanded from view of supply side.
Carbon Trading, CO2 Emission, GenerationExpansion Planning (GEP), Green House gases (GHG), ParticleSwarm Optimization (PSO).
The Project of Three Photovoltaic Systems in an Italian Natural Park
M.Paroncini, F.Corvaro, G.Nardini, S.Pistolesi
The development of renewable energies - particularly energy from wind, water, solar power and biomass - is a central aim of the European Commission's energy policy. There are several reasons for this choice: renewable energies are sustainable, nonpolluting, widely available and clean. Increasing the share of renewable energy in the energy balance enhances sustainability. It also helps to improve the security of energy supply by reducing the Community's growing dependence on imported energy sources.In this paper it was studied the possibility to realize three photovoltaic systems in the Italian Natural Park "Gola della Rossa e di Frasassi". The first photovoltaic system is a grid-connected system for Services and Documentation Center of Castelletta with a nominal power of about 6 kWp. The second photovoltaic system is a grid-connected integrated system on the ticket office-s roof with a nominal power of about 4 kWp. The third project is set up by five grid-connected systems integrated on the roofs of the bungalows in Natural Park-s tourist camping with a nominal power of about 10 kWp. The electricity which is generated by all these plants is purchased according to the Italian program called "Conto Energia". Economical analysis and the amount of the avoided CO2 emissions are elaborated for these photovoltaic systems.
CO2 emissions, conto energia, photovoltaic systems.
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Прибойный — упразднённый посёлок в Соболевском районе Камчатского края России. Входил в состав Кировского поссовета.

География
Расположен на берегу Охотского моря, близ прибойной полосы, отчего и получил своё название.

История
Упразднён 11 декабря 1964 года.

Население
В 1960 году здесь проживало 277 человек.

Инфраструктура
В посёлке действовали рыбзавод № 2 и холодильник № 13 рыбокомбината им. Кирова
. Имелась начальная школа на 28 учащихся, ясли и детсад по 30 мест, фельдшерско-акушерский пункт, 2 магазина, столовая, пекарня, баня, отделение связи, клуб, библиотека.

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населённые пункты, упразднённые в 1964 году
Исчезнувшие населённые пункты Камчатского края

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Prevention is at the heart of osteopathic medicine, and nutrition education can be a critical tool DOs use when advising patients.
Studies have linked dietary habits to a host of maladies. But because of the vast amount of information students need to learn in medical school, nutrition education often gets dropped to the wayside.
A recent study of nutrition knowledge in osteopathic medical students found that more than half of the students in the study failed a basic nutritional knowledge quiz. The study was published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.
"We focus a lot on disease management, and not enough on disease prevention, which I believe is where nutrition really comes into play," says Robyn Dreibelbis, DO, chief wellness officer at Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest.
Another study found that fewer than 30 percent of medical schools accredited by the Licensing Council for Medical Education were teaching the minimum of 25 hours of nutrition education recommended by the National Research Council's committee on nutrition in medical education.
When asking patients social history questions, work in a question about their diet, suggests Ryan Seals, DO, interim chair of family medicine and osteopathic manipulative medicine at University of North Texas Health Science Center/Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Seals likes to ask patients what they ate the day before to get a small glimpse of their eating habits.
"Counseling patients on nutrition requires a more in-depth conversation and analyzing an individual person's food choices beyond them saying, 'I eat pretty healthy,' or, 'I eat fast food,'" Dr. Seals says.
By probing deeper, physicians have the opportunity to have an open dialogue with their patients about diet.
Dr. Dreibelbis, who teaches clinical medicine courses, ingrains in her students the importance of a patient's diet.
"When we teach the assessment, we have an added requirement that students also ask about diet, and we drill down into what that means and how to counsel patients," Dr. Dreibelbis says.
To see patients make real changes in their lives, give them simple goals to focus on, says Elizabeth Vaughan, DO, a registered dietitian and associate professor at Baylor College of Medicine.
"You have to take broad strokes and not worry about all the tiny details of nutrition, or no one will do anything," says Dr. Vaughan.
For example, when caring for a patient with obesity, Dr. Vaughan often starts by recommending that the patient stay under a given number of calories per day, then moves on to more detailed nutritional guidance later so her patient doesn't get overwhelmed at first.
Whether patients substitute a candy bar for a piece of fruit or make a drastic change such as committing to a diet saturated with fruits and veggies, Dr. Dreibelbis believes educating patients can help them choose healthier options.
"Empower the patients to know they are truly in control of their own destiny and by the choices they make," Dr. Dreibelbis says.
When physicians themselves embrace a healthy lifestyle, they gain valuable firsthand experience they can then share with their patients.
Participating in the lifestyle medicine track at WesternU/COMP-Northwest helped Stephanie Clark, OMS IV, learn how to prepare healthy foods.
"The course gave us personal experience we can share with our patients and use to teach them specific recipes and kitchen strategies they can incorporate in their lives," Clark says.
Physicians can refer patients to registered dietitians or registered dietician nutritionists who have more advanced knowledge in medical nutrition therapy and nutrition education, the authors of the recent JAOA study note.
"Have resources available to give them, and after that refer them to professionals for more specific care if you lack the practical knowledge of what a specific diet or plan looks like," Dr. Seals says.
When primary care physicians can't overcome common barriers such as a patient's insurance coverage or finances, they often become the main source of nutrition knowledge and education for their patients, the JAOA study authors point out.
"Patients are going to ask you about nutrition just because you have the title of doctor," Dr. Vaughan says.
An inventor and customer experience expert shares insights on patient care.
Technology is paving the way for highly personalized health care delivery, and DOs are well-positioned to be at the forefront of this movement, says Nicholas Webb.
Medical schools give nutrition a short straw most of the time. The reason is the famous Flexner report which detailed a standard medical curriculum did not enter nutrition as a vital subject for schools to teach.
You might say all doctors are inadequately prepared to discuss nutrition, unless like one of the contributors of this article they are a registered dietician.
Food and good digestion is at the root of good health. We prescribe nexium like water and don't address the digestive issues so the patient continues in poorer health than he could have.
With today's obesity and diabetes epidemics every doctor needs a working knowledge of food choices and nutritional needs to help these people who are largely ignored except by the bariatric surgery doctors.
A couple of your points are well taken, but to say all doctors are inadequately prepared is an exaggeration.
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There is nothing I enjoy more on a sunny cold winter day, than sitting in our big picture window, feeling the heat of the sun on my skin and enjoying the sun's rays as they shine down from above. However, this morning, my time in our picture window was a moment of being refreshed, comforted, hugged, loved and filled with peace. I sat there with my eyes closed feeling the heat on my skin and, for a few moments, allowed God to hold me. I needed held by Him. I needed comforted by Him. I needed to feel His love and peace. My tears began to fall as the Lord began to flood me with His presence and reminded me that even though the past few days were filled with such agony (losing my dear friend Dan Fuller and then my Grandma Devine) that His peace passeth all understanding. Philippians 4-7 "7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.". He kept flooding my thoughts and my soul with this verse all day and I was refreshed. Thank you Lord for loving me so much! Thank you for your perfect timing. Thank you for your comfort. Thank you for your peace in moments I don't understand. And Thank you for holding me in my time grief! You are an amazing God and I am so humbled by your presence in my life!!!!


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This is my Mountain of Laundry: Bake Sale, Anyone?
That's Fab Miss Kristen's suggestion for saving Casa del Mar. Why, you ask, does Casa del Mar need saving? Because my landlord is going to sell it.
It's not that I haven't been a good renter...he appreciates how I have cared his house (my home). He has grown weary from the expenses of owning it. I'm guessing he bought into it at the top of the market and is now going out of pocket more than he's making off of me (remember he lowered his rent so I could move in? Rather nice, but not very business-savvy).
So there's a sign in my yard. And it makes me sad every time I see it. I have loved Casa del Mar from the moment I crossed its threshold. And it has loved me right back. This little house was my big leap out of a dead marriage and has been front and center for an astounding amount of personal growth. And I can appreciate it for all of those things.
It will be very hard to pack up my things and move away, but I know all will be well -- probably even better -- when I do so. Perhaps Casa del Mar has another job to do. Another person's life to change. She rolls like that, you know.


Aside from being voted one of South Africa's top young chefs, Jackie Cameron is also a champion of a different sort. The brilliant head chef of Hartford House in Mooi Rivier in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands has recently committed to being a champion for sustainable seafood as well.
She will be working closely with the WWF-SASSI to promote sustainable seafood as the most savvy seafood choice amongst consumers.
Cameron's commitment to sustainability stems from a deep-rooted love of her craft. "As a young chef, my passion is food. One day when I have a family, I would love to share that passion with my children and I can't imagine not being able to serve them a perfectly seared piece of kingklip. It would be a tragedy if that texture and flavour were lost forever."
Being from KwaZulu-Natal, Jackie's favourite WWF-SASSI green-listed species is South African farmed Rainbow Trout. Aside from being a fantastic substitute for Norwegian Salmon, which unfortunately falls on the orange list, choosing this species of seafood will also serve to support the many local farms in KwaZulu-Natal who produce this species. Fish on the green list are considered the most sustainable and well-managed choice while there is reason for concern if a species is included in the orange list.
"There is a misconception about trout from the Midlands," says Jackie. "This misconception centres around what this species should taste like. However, there are brilliant farms in the Midlands who are taking trout to a whole new level and, on top of that, doing so in a much more sustainable way."
Watch the video above where Jackie shares her Duo Of Trout recipe.


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Adam Hogan
M.F.A., Visual Art, Washington University in St. Louis, 2014
ashogan@uw.edu
Acoustics and Psychoacoustics
Aural Architecture
Experimental Film/Cinema
Background and Experience
Adam Hogan is an artist that works in experimental film and sound with a background in digital and lens based media. He received his Master of Fine Arts from the transdisciplinary program at the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Art in Washington University in St. Louis.
Hogan makes films and installations employing minimalist and abstract cinematic form that explore the anthropogenic traces that humanity leaves on the landscape. He actively pursues work and theory in new media, hybrid and collaborative practices, experimental sound, ambisonics, expanded photography, experimental film, technology (digital and analog) and field studies/expeditions. Hogan is currently based out of Seattle, WA as a member of the Digital Arts and Experimental Media Ph.D. program at the University of Washington, Seattle.
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Adviser(s): Juan Pampin, Thomas Deuel, James Coupe, Richard Karpen, Joseph Anderson, Marcin Pączkowski, Eberhard Fetz 3D Audio, Ambisonics, Art/Science, Experimental Film/Cinema, Human-computer Interaction
Completed/published
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Adviser(s): Richard Karpen, Juan Pampin 3D Audio, Ambisonics, Environmental Art, Experimental Film/Cinema, Immersive Media, New Media, Site Specific Art
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Summer 2018 Full-term
DXARTS 450 A: Digital Video Foundations
CityArts Article: Ambisonics at DXARTS - Published: February 13, 2018
UW Perspectives: A Marriage of Art and Neuroscience. - Published: August 8, 2016
Music of Today: to speak, to strike - Feb 21 2018 - 7:30pm
DXARTS Video Art Student Exhibition - Jun 1 2017 - 7:00pm
Music Y: New Works by Emerging Artists - Feb 21 2017 - 7:30pm