Forcibly separated from his wife, children and friends in America, he is isolated by language and culture, left alone to navigate this sprawling city he's been expelled to four decades after being sent to adoptive parents in Michigan at age 3.
That search has led him to file a landmark lawsuit against South Korea's government and a private adoption agency, the Seoul-based Holt Children's Services, over what Crapser calls gross negligence regarding the way he and thousands of other Korean children were sent to the United States and other Western nations without accounting for their future citizenship.
The 200 million won ($177,000) civil suit, which was described exclusively to the AP ahead of its filing Thursday by Crapser's lawyers in a Seoul court, exposes a dark side of South Korean adoptions, which exploded as a business during the 1970s and '80s when many children were carelessly and unnecessarily removed from their families.
The lawsuit cites the government as responsible for allowing adoptions to be controlled by profit-driven agencies that ran on fees collected from foreign parents. It wasn't until 2013 that South Korea required international adoptions of Korean children to go through local family courts.
The U.S. State Department referred questions to the Department of Homeland Security, which couldn't immediately be reached for comment.
Reached on the telephone, Crapser's birth mother, Kwon Pil-ju, sobbed and said she felt like she had "horribly sinned" against her son. She said she was single, disabled and desperately poor, and that she finally decided to give her children away because of fears that they'd starve. They also have problems communicating — he can't speak Korean, she can't speak English, and they don't always have someone who could interpret.


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Bulbul, L.Y.; (1999) Work, gender and power: types of employment and women's empowerment in the family. Doctoral thesis , University of London.
This study is an examination of the role of work in shaping - or not shaping - women's perception of their position in the family and their relationships to their husbands. Our objective is to examine the impact of two different types of informal employment on the perception of women as to their relative power in the household - in terms of access to resources and decision-making. To test the hypothesis about this impact we interviewed a sample of women market traders operating in the public markets to compare them with a group of secluded home-based producers in two poor neighbourhoods in Cairo. The comparison covers broad aspects of the working women's lives: their work, their household arrangements and aspects of their personal autonomy. Quantitative measures are used to assess relative power vis-à-vis the husbands of the women. The initial focus in this study was on the place of work, this defining the difference between the two groups of women. However, during the work, it emerged that another aspect was important: the specific social organisation of work. Women's access to and control over their earnings was also an important factor affecting their perception of their power within the household. Furthermore, all this assumes a dynamic historical context which is itself affecting gender roles and the social structure within which these households operate. In general, the results show that the type of work has some impact on women's perception. They also indicate that women's control over their work seems to correlate closely with the degree to which, in economic activity, husband and wife work in different contexts. Those seeing themselves as least empowered work at home under the direction of their husband. The data suggest that the effects of employment on women's perception are contradictory. To understand these contradictions and account for them we argue that it is women's perception that affected their choice of the type of work in the first place. The prior social programming, within the specific historical context of their lives and of Egypt, led to the choice of work, rather than the work on its own producing some form of social transformation.


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Babson Graduate Student Business: DropZone – Veteran Resources Vetted by Vets
By Brianna Radicioni | November 11, 2015
Courtney Wilson, Engineer platoon leader in Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2010.
To honor those who serve this Veterans Day, and to thank one of our very own Babson graduate student veterans for her service, we caught up with Courtney Wilson M'17 about her newly-launched startup – DropZone: Veteran Resources Vetted by Vets.
What is DropZone?
Courtney: DropZone is a mobile app that connects veterans with non-government resources, programs and benefits, all of which have been rated and reviewed by fellow veterans. The resources are presented using a swipe-left, swipe-right interface so veterans can quickly identify and connect with relevant organizations.
Today, on Veterans Day, DropZone has officially launched its IndieGoGo campaign to raise funds and help launch the business. Click here to learn more and support the cause!
Can you tell us a bit about yourself and the inspiration behind the app?
Courtney: I am a former Army Engineer Captain and combat veteran. I served for six and a half years, and since returning home last August, I've used over $20,000 in resources available exclusively to me as a veteran. These have included an all-day resume workshop with the hiring managers at Google, a free year's membership to LinkedIn premium, 20 pro-bono neurofeedback sessions from a Harvard-trained scientist, and more.
Yet when I talk to my fellow veterans, they've used nothing – $0. This is common. Of the 21.8 million veterans in America, 53% have never used a single resource that's available to them.
The idea for the app came when I went on a five-day, all-expenses-paid, outdoor healing retreat. It was so amazing, helpful, and life-changing that I told all of my veteran friends about it. I wanted all of them to experience it. I got one of my former squad leaders to sign up, and he was like a whole new person when he got back. He could not stop talking about what a great program it was and how his entire outlook on life had changed.
I thought, if knowing about this one resource can make such a difference in a veteran's life, what if he knew about all the resources that were available to him? And so DropZone was created.
What led you to Babson?
Courtney: I wanted to focus on social entrepreneurship and so, to me, Babson was the obvious choice. My Dad also graduated from Babson's MBA program, so I grew up hearing about everything the college had to offer.
What are your goals for DropZone and as a student here at Babson?
Courtney: I am focused on getting a working prototype into the market to do beta testing and market research. By the time I leave Babson, I want to be launching, officially, nationwide. I'm hoping to use Babson's Summer Venture Program to help get me there. As a student, my goal is to take advantage of Babson's many resources and create lasting, meaningful friendships and professional connections.
What advice would you give a fellow veteran looking to pursue an entrepreneurial venture?
Courtney: For any veteran looking to get into entrepreneurship, I'd say…COME TO BABSON! For real. Babson is incredibly veteran-friendly, and for me – it has already proven to be especially helpful as a female veteran given all of the initiatives the college has for women entrepreneurs. If you want to pursue entrepreneurship, I can't imagine going anywhere else but here.
For those not looking to get back into a school system, I would say leverage your network. The military network is incredibly strong. You might not know the right people now, but you know someone who knows someone who knows someone. Veterans love to help each other out, as do entrepreneurs! Don't be afraid to reach out.
Anything else you'd like to share about yourself and your startup?
Courtney: Creating DropZone has helped me acquire new-found appreciation for the world, my education, entrepreneurship, and so much more. Every person I've talked to about my venture, regardless of whether or not they're a veteran, has practically fallen over backwards trying to help me – offering to introduce me to people, new resources, and anything else they can think of that may support my efforts and help ensure my success.
I feel incredibly supported and just so lucky to be a part of the Babson community.
Tagged Army, Babson College, Babson Graduate School, campaign, Current Students, graduate, mobile app, resources, rocket pitch, services, Startups, Student Businesses, Summer Venture Program, veterans, Veterans Day
Brianna Radicioni
Brianna Radicioni is the Assistant Director of Institutional Communications at Babson College.

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Paris Saint-Germain's Marco Verratti, who has been lately linked with an eventual move to some of the most prominent football clubs in Europe such as Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona, has signed a one-year contract extension with his current club.
The 23-year-old midfielder has committed his future to the French grand until the summer of 2020, after his deal with the club has been extended for a third time since he became part of the club in July 2012. Both the player and his agent had hinted in advance that Verratti was considering to extend his stay at the French club. The player, who is also part of the Italy national football team, has been constantly linked with a move to another European grand.
Verratti said in a statement published on Paris Saint-Germain's official website that he felt very happy with the extension of his contract. He also expressed his gratitude for the French club for the confidence they have had in him since his arrival at Parc des Princes. Verratti also said that he would give his best for the team and bring joy to Paris Saint-Germain's fans.
In December 2015, the Barcelona star Xavi shared that Verratti would be a perfect addition to his former side. At this time, the midfielder was trying to turn down the rumours linking him with an eventual move to Real Madrid.
In addition, the future arrival of the ex Paris Saint-Germain manager Carlo Ancelotti at Bayern Munich has also provoked some questions about the central midfielder's fate. Verratti's name has been strongly linked with the German grand, too, as according to rumours he would be interested in moving to Bayern's ranks.
The chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Paris Saint-Germain Nasser al-Khelaifi has revealed that Marco Verratti's future in the French Champions had been secured. According to the club's president, Verratti has been one of the most influential and talented players not only in Paris Saint-Germain, but in Europe, too.
This is exactly why the entire squad have been glad that the young midfielder had decided to prolong his stay at Parc des Princes and demonstrate his desire to work for the club's future to both the team and their supporters.
Previously, the Italy-born player signed one-year contract extension in July 2013, and then another one in September 2014. He has played in a total of 155 matches for Paris Saint-Germain to date and has won six key trophies with the French Champions.


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Cortland Wal-Mart honors Groton teachers
Linda Competillo
Groton Elementary School was chosen by the Cortland Wal-Mart store for its Teacher Awards Program this year.
Representatives from the Cortland store attended a recent faculty meeting at the school, bringing with them large boxes of school supplies to donate to the school. Some of these supplies will be used to replenish Izzy's Closet, which houses supplies for students in need.
Working with members of the Groton Rotary Club and helping them buy low-cost supplies for Izzy's Closet was what attracted the attention of Wal-Mart store manager Chad Bogacz, who sought approval for additional supplies that could be donated to the school, and selected Groton Elementary for the Teacher Awards Program.
The program has been an ongoing effort of the Wal-Mart Corp. to recognize teachers through their local stores. Groton alumna Rachel Becker, co-manager of the Cortland Wal-Mart, and assistant manager Kathy Quick attended the faculty meeting at which gift cards and school supplies were awarded.
"We think it is very important to reward teachers for what they do, and give back to them for what they invest in children," Becker said.
A $100 gift card was given as a special teacher award to second-grade teacher Rebecca Gamel for her assistance in establishing Izzy's Closet at the elementary school. A total of 19 $50 gift cards also were given out to other teachers to help stock their classrooms.
The variety of supplies donated will help stock new students' backpacks and supplement teachers' supplies, as well as serve as "seed" for the supplies needed for the new preschool classes slated to begin this January.
What is Izzy's Closet?
Izzy, the furry feline character in popular children's books, is the inspiration of Groton Rotary Club members Mona Forney and Janet Watkins, who co-authored the first book about Izzy the library cat, "Izzy's Groton Adventure." Forney has since written a second book, "Izzy's Dance Adventure," which was released last year.
Izzy has been an inspiration to young readers within the community and beyond. The book has even reached readers internationally through friends and family in the Groton community. Several classes at the elementary school have read both books, which drew inspiration from the community of Groton itself.
So what does all that have to do with a closet, you may wonder? As part of a community service initiative by the Groton Rotary Club, Izzy's Closet was created to meet the needs of students who may go without some basic necessities for school. The contents of the closet, to be allocated by teachers' discretion, includes various types of pens, pencils and notebooks, and also cold-weather supplies such as mittens and gloves.
Rotarians gathered supplies and stocked a full closet for the start of school this fall. It has now been supplemented most generously by the Cortland Wal-Mart.
The Groton High School French Club will hold its fifth annual craft fair in the high school building, at 400 Peru Road, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. With more than 80 vendors of crafts, jewelry, wood, painted glass, embroidery, knits, quilts, chocolates, soaps, jams and much more, along with a silent auction with themed baskets, this craft fair gets bigger and better every year.
Some new booths this year include NASCAR memorabilia, Style Dots and two massage therapists. The concession stand with a bake sale will be open for breakfast and lunch, with all sales also to benefit the French Club. Admission is free.
For more information about the craft fair contact Annette Twitchell, atwitche@groton.cnyric.org.
Fill a shoebox for Christmas
The Groton Community Church, United Church of Christ, at 204 E. Cortland St. invites anyone who is interested to participate in its Operation Christmas Child project.
Shoeboxes are being filled with toys, candy, small clothing items, school supplies, hygiene supplies, etc. and subsequently sent to Samaritan's Purse, which is an outreach of the Franklin Graham ministry.
For many thousands of children in underdeveloped or war-torn countries, a shoebox may be the only Christmas they will have, and because the congregation at GCC has found it a very satisfying mission to give these children hope that someone cares about them, they would like to share the satisfaction with others who would like to join them.
The cost to purchase and fill a box is approximately $25, plus $7 postage per box. If you are interested in directions for doing a box, please call Barb Exton at (607) 898-7639. The boxes are due at the church on Sunday.
Outstanding CTE students
The Career and Tech Center at the Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES has recognized the following Groton students as outstanding students of the month: September: Kaylee Clark and Taylor Stillwell, both in Cosmetology. October: Sherese Anderson, Food Services.
The outstanding students of the month are chosen based on qualities such as character, leadership, citizenship, work ethic and attendance. They also must be compassionate, honest, trustworthy, responsible and a positive role model, display exemplary behavior resulting in a flawless behavior record for the month, be present, on time and prepared for class every day of the month, be respectful and cooperative with peers and adults, eager and motivated to learn, exhibit exceptional contribution to class or academic improvement in class, demonstrate a positive and helpful attitude toward fellow students, and have all assigned work complete for the month.
Congratulations to these exceptional career and tech students in our school.
Pie sale coming
Save the date for the Groton Assembly of God Women's Ministries annual homemade pie and bake sale. As always, this popular event will take place at the First National Bank of Groton on Main Street from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 25.
And to all our veterans, I send my utmost appreciation and gratitude for your service to our country and your commitment to safeguarding our freedom!
Groton Town Talk appears weekly. Submit items to Linda Competillo, 607-227-4922 or lmc10@cornell.edu


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02 Jun 808 Documentary Film Review (Alex Dunn, 2015)
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Out of all the inventions to have contributed to the increasingly relevant history of electronic music, the TR-808 from Roland likely has the strongest legacy. From Brian Eno to Marvin Gaye to Kanye West, the unique sounds of the TR-808 have dominated the electronic-sonic vocabulary since its invention in 1980, even as new technology is developed to replace the unique sounds of the now antiquated (and highly sought-after) instrument. Alex Dunn's debut documentary feature, 808, attempts to paint a compelling narrative for the technology — from inception to the present, from the roots of hip-hop, all the way through dance/house/electro and back to pop.
808 gathers an impressive list of producers, MC's and DJ's to illustrate what the 808 meant to them and how they harnessed its deceivingly quaint technology to bring electronic music to the masses. Figures such as Rick Rubin, Afrika Bambaataa, Arthur Baker, T La Rock, Strafe, Felix Da Housecat, and the Beastie Boys reveal dozens of interesting, meaningful stories telling bit by bit the origins of the drum machine in popular music. Some of these figures such as Lil Jon, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, aren't given enough screen time to explain just how the 808 has influenced their works. And some figures, such as Damon Albarn, David Guetta, A-Trak, and many more, are given entirely too much screen time (in Guetta's case, any time at all is too much time) and have nothing of interest to say whatsoever. Thus, the film suffers from long streaks of irrelevant and uninteresting banter, especially after a strong first act.
While the endeavor to touch every genre influenced by the 808's sound is admirable, in no way is it fruitful. The first part of the film, focusing on hip-hop, Afrofuturism, and the exploration of drum machines by pop and soul legends, gives a wonderful introduction to the weight of the 808 in pop culture. But then the film regresses, dabbling in the origins of house and techno while leaping awkwardly into its many subgenres — spending a good 20 minutes on Acid House is baffling no matter what way you spin it. Not until we return to hip-hop and modern dance music does the film actually pick up in urgency, but by that time, 808 has already worn out its welcome. 808 feels in dire need of a historical editor; giving Tiga the same amount of focus as Afrika Bambaataa doesn't make any academic sense at all.
The big reveal at the end features a direct interview with Ikutaro "Mr. K" Kakehashi, one of the very old but still-alive founders of Roland, and developer of the TR-808. Finally, the film talks about where the machine comes from and what makes the 808 so unique (and impossible to reissue). However, this section is presented with a jarringly Orientalist score — one that looms over the entire interview at such a high volume that it figures to be almost purposefully offensive. Surely someone must have watched the film to the end and said, "Maybe it's not such a good idea to put 808 drums over stock bamboo flute melodies and crank the volume, drowning out the voice of the founder of the company that developed the main subject of your documentary," but here we are.
And really, this is all in line with the film's efforts. While purporting to extol the legacy of the 808, the film instead relegates it to a tertiary character, second to the egos and the personalities of one too many screen-hogging artists, most of whom have a negligible influence on the parallel development of the 808 and electronic music. The early adopters found the 808 appealing for the same reasons early critics hated it: because it did not sound like real drums, the machine had its own voice. This 808 documentary drowns that voice out entirely.
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The research topic of "plasma chemical processes" focusses on the physics and chemistry of reactive plasma. The team develops approaches and methods for control of plasma chemical processes. This particularly also includes the determination of concentrations of charged and uncharged plasma species, its energy distribution, as well as the analysis of emissions by the plasma and the interaction of plasma with the adjacent surfaces. For this purpose, state-of-the-art infrared absorption spectroscopy methods are available, which represent a highly sensitive and accurate way for (in situ) determining molecule concentrations in plasmas and which are also capable of measuring the plasma kinetics. For examination of the processes during electric breakdown and morphology of plasmas, fast spectroscopic or imaging methods are used. The diagnostic work is supplemented by modelling and is performed in close cooperation with partners from science and industry. Its priority is the development of new methods for the control of plasmas in surface treatment or plasma chemical synthesis.
Application fields
Process control in industrial plasmas, e.g. for coating
Reactive plasmas are among the most important working mediums in the industry. Plasma processes are state-of-the-art, particularly for activation, cleaning, coating and etching. Careful use of resources and compliance with ever more rigorous quality requirements are necessary for economical and environmental reasons and these aspects require research and development activities. Measuring the concentration of important plasma components, such as radicals or stable byproducts, and ascertaining their temporal behavior, enables statements to be made concerning the dominant processes, e.g. for layer deposition or for etching. Monitoring of key species, which due to their high reactivity are extremely short-lived and occur in small concentrations, gives users a unique tool for controlling plasmas with which the process is optimized and the treatment results become reproducible. This approach has already been successfully implemented in the semiconductor industry.
Plasma nitriding
The plasma nitriding method is one of the most important methods for mediating a higher surface hardness of workpieces. Higher surface hardness increases resistance to abrasive, adhesive and corrosive wear of these components. Together with our partner Freiburg University of Mining and Technology, at the INP a new procedure for nitriding is being developed that should overcome the disadvantages of the existing technology. Through an innovative process design, so-called active screen plasma nitriding avoids effects (hollow cathode effect, arcing, boundary effects) that result in an inhomogeneous machining of the workpiece, e.g. through localized melting or sputtering. For this procedure the INP is working out a new process control based on infrared laser absorption spectroscopy, that is coupled with the electrical power supply. The essential main species in this process has already been identified. Its concentration constitutes a control parameter that enables active adaptation of process conditions, and thus the optimization of the hardening process.
Trace gas detection
High-accuracy verification of gases in very low concentrations is important in the medical sector, for environmental protection, in safety technology and in many other areas. Unlike other measurement methods in special laboratories, analysis of trace gases via laser absorption spectroscopy offers many advantages, such as fast measuring times and low detection limits. This method also offers clear measurement results without interfering cross-sensitivities. For realization of high sensitivities, extending down into the ppt range, methods are used at the INP that combine modern infrared laser light sources and optical resonators. After successfully validating the suitability of this technology for provision of compact transportable, ultra-sensitive, multi-component trace gas sensors, currently a prototype based on this technology is being developed at the INP as part of a transfer project.
Identification and quantification of important plasma parameters in atmospheric pressure plasmas
Atmospheric pressure plasmas are increasing in significance, and are opening up new application fields, such as plasma synthesis, plasma medicine or decontamination. However, due to their characteristics, it is difficult to make statements concerning composition of these plasmas, and other important plasma parameters. Classic plasma diagnostic methods are either unusable or they can only be used with limitations due to the high density, high collision rates and short lifetimes. Modern imaging and spectroscopy methods (e.g. streak camera, time-correlated single-photon counting) offer the possibility of analyzing electrical breakdown and making statements concerning the strength of the electric field. Here important contributions can be made towards interpreting and controlling these sources. Moreover, in cooperation with Oxford University, the INP succeeded in detecting the hydrogen peroxl radical in the effluents of a non-thermal argon plasma jet in air, via optical feedback cavity-enhanced absorption spectroscopy method. This method makes available the high sensitivity desired for detection of reactive, short-lived species, and consequently should be further extended in the future, to help explain the active mechanisms and develop approaches for process control.
PlaDiff
Within the framework of the project funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), "Development of new plasma-assisted methods for thermal-chemical boundary layer treatments of ferrous materials with an active screen of carbon", in cooperation with the Freiburg University of Mining and Technology, the foundations should be laid for development of a new method for boundary layer treatment of ferrous materials with an active screen of carbon reinforced carbon (CFC).
The objective of the project is to research the essential active mechanisms of this plasma diffusion treatment in various media, particularly carbon-containing media. For this purpose, on a laboratory reactor at the INP, and at an industry-oriented facility of the Freiberg University of Mining and Technology, IR-absorbtion and optical emissions spectroscopic investigations are underway to analyze the plasma-chemistry reactions in conjunction with the achieved treatment results, and to derive parameters for controlled generation of carburized and nitrocarburized boundary layers with defined properties, as well as safe process control.
Prof. Jürgen Röpcke
Phone: +49 3834 - 554 444
roepcke@inp-greifswald.de
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As part of the special research area, "Fundamentals of Complex Plasmas", the objective of this subproject is investigation of the fundamental kinetics of transient species in plasmas with non-equilibrium properties, and their interaction with surfaces. Questions concerning the complex chemical reactions, such as absolute concentration of radicals and stable molecules, can be analyzed and answered based on measurements for relevant plasma parameters, such as the absolute concentration of radicals and stable molecules; these measurements employ infrared laser absorption spectroscopy methods. Investigations focus on typical low-pressure plasmas, such as microwave and RF plasmas, as well as dielectric-barrier discharges (DBD) at atmospheric pressure.
In addition to quantitative detection of transient species in the plasma bulk, via resonator-based laser absorption spectroscopy, using evanescent wave technologies, the interactions of these transient species with solid body surfaces in the plasma, such as adsorption and desorption are also being examined. The results flow into theoretical models for molecular plasmas, in order to obtain an in-depth understanding of the plasma-chemistry and the interaction of transient species with surfaces.
roepckeinp-greifswaldde
PlasNiTar
As part of the joint project funded by the German Federation of Industrial Research Foundations (AiF), "Use of a plasma torch for production of ultra-pure group III nitride semiconductor targets", in cooperation with the Leibniz Institute for Crystal Growth (IKZ) in Berlin and four industrial partners, work is underway on development of a microwave-assisted thick-film plasma deposition system and a deposition technology for AIN targets. The objective is to also cost-effectively manufacture AIN targets of greater thickness in the future, based on this technology.
As an outstanding feature, the thick-film plasma deposition system will have an optical measuring system that enables analysis of temperature distribution and type of gaseous species in the plasma torch, and thus derivation of process control parameters from these datasets. To do this, among other things with optical emissions spectroscopy, as well as IR absorption spectroscopy, fundamental correlation studies are being conducted at the INP to identify and quantify plasma-based control parameters.
Dr. Mario Hannemann
hannemanninp-greifswaldde
SAW VIP-USD transfer
The objective of the transfer project, funded by the Leibniz Association, is scientific exploitation of the knowledge available at the INP Greifswald concerning quantum cascade laser mid-infrared cavity enhanced absorption spectroscopy (QCL-MIR-CEAS). This is a method for detecting trace gases that uses modern infrared laser light sources and optical resonators to boost sensitivity.
With development of the prototype of a compact, transportable, ultra-sensitive multi-component trace gas sensor based on QCL-MIR-CEAS, which is planned as part of the project, a new device class will be established for research and industry. The system will be suitable for a variety of implementation scenarios involving highly-sensitive, molecular trace gas detection that require detection limits in the ppt range. For example, these scenarios include monitoring of technological processes, monitoring of pollutant emissions, breath gas analysis, and detection of hazardous substances.
Dr. Jean-Pierre van Helden
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In this project, funded by the DFG, in cooperation with the Laboratory of Plasma and Energy Conversion (LAPLACE) at the University of Toulouse (France), development and formation of non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasmas are being investigated for surface coating applications. Plasmas at atmospheric pressure, such as dielectric barrier discharge, as a rule do not form a uniform plasma, and this can cause inhomogeneous coating results. Particularly in gas atmospheres with precursor molecules, to this point in time an understanding of the discharge physics has been lacking. Inversely, a change of the surface properties in the coating process results in a change of the plasma parameters.
Thus, control of the processes is still difficult, particularly at high power levels. In the project, the different discharge regimes (single-filaments, self-organized structures in so-called patterned discharges, diffuse discharges) are investigated under process-relevant operating conditions via systematically established electrical, optical, and spectroscopic methods. The goal is to carry out which mechanisms and surface properties are responsible for control of the plasma parameters and structure formation in the gas discharges.
Prof. Dr. Ronny Brandenburg
brandenburg@inp-greifswald.de
Hamann, S.; Burlacov, I.; Spies, H.-J.; Biermann, H.; Röpcke, J.:
Spectroscopic investigations of plasma nitriding processes: A comparative study using steel and carbon as active screen materials
DOI: 10.1063/1.4980039, J. Appl. Phys. 121 (2017), p. 153301
Lang, N.; Macherius, U.; Wiese, M.; Zimmermann, H.; Röpcke, J.; van Helden, J.-H.:
Sensitive CH4 detection applying quantum cascade laser based optical feedback cavity-enhanced absorption spectroscopy
DOI: 10.1364/OE.24.00A536, Opt. Express 24 (2016), p. 257529
Gianella, M.; Reuter, S.; Lawry Aguila, A.; Ritchie, G.-A.-D.; van Helden, J.-P.:
Detection of HO2 in an atmospheric pressure plasma jet using optical feedback cavity-enhanced absorption spectroscopy
DOI: 10.1088/1367-2630/18/11/113027, New J. Phys. 18 (2016), p. 113027
Nave, A.-S.-C.; Baudrillart, B.; Hamann, S.; Bénédic, F.; Lombardi, G.; Gicquel, A.; van Helden, J.-H.; Röpcke, J.:
Spectroscopic study of low pressure, low temperature H2-CH4-CO2 microwave plasmas used for large area deposition of nanocrystalline diamond films. Part II: on plasma chemical processes
DOI: 10.1088/0963-0252/25/6/065003, Plasma Sources Sci. Technol. 25 (2016), p. 065003
Spectroscopic study of low pressure, low temperature H2-CH4-CO2 microwave plasmas used for large area deposition of nanocrystalline diamond films. Part I: on temperature determination and energetic aspects
Brandenburg, R.:
Dielectric barrier discharges: progress on plasma sources and on the understanding of regimes and single filaments
DOI: 10.1088/1361-6595/aa6426, Plasma Sources Sci. Technol. 26 (2017), p. 053001
Programme Manager "Plasma Chemical Processes"
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Buying or Selling NBA Award Front-Runners Right Now
Dan Favale@@danfavaleTwitter LogoFeatured Columnist IVJanuary 5, 2023
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Believe or not, the 2022-23 NBA season is just about at the halfway pole. That makes this a great time to take stock of where all the most important award races are headed.
Outright predictions are definitely fair game this time of year, but it's equally important to assess the front-runners in every category. They should, after all, accurately reflect the pulse of each race.
Then again, what if they don't? What if the perceived favorite deviates from who you'd pick or who you believe the consensus to be? Should you adapt your leanings to conform with the current favorite or view the front-runner with a healthy dose of skepticism?
This is the issue we're attempting to reconcile here. Using odds from FanDuel, we'll determine whether the betting favorite for every major player award is on track to bag the hardware or if we're better off directing our attention elsewhere.
This exercise is not meant to address who should win. Rather, it's about properly identifying who will win. So, yes, we will be taking into account things like voter fatigue and historical context.
The trusty ol' buy-or-sell meter will be our guide through this process. Any "buy" verdicts should not be interpreted as gospel. They are more so imply the chosen front-runner is, in fact, one of the two or three most likely candidates to the award. A "sell" verdict, on the other hand, simply means that more likely or better-value options are on the table.
Rookie of the Year: Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic (-650)
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Um, so, yeah. The Rookie of the Year race is over.
Paolo Banchero ranks in the top five of points (first), rebounds (third), assists (second) and steals (fifth) per game among all rookies. His efficiency pales in comparison to some of his peers, but he's easily taken on the most central role of the bunch. No newbie has a higher usage rate, and it isn't even close.
The way Banchero manipulates defenses from the outside-in belies his age and experience, right down to his capacity for drawing fouls. The confidence in his jumper is there, and even the efficiency is starting to come around. He's drilling 34.3 percent of his triples since around Thanksgiving.
Certain catch-all metrics will favor other rookies—most notably Walker Kessler (+18000). Hardly anyone, though, is going to vote for a big man still averaging under 20 minutes per game despite an uptick in playing time.
Bennedict Mathurin (+600) has been good enough on the offensive end to make this a discussion. Just not a long one.
There is a galaxy separating what Banchero is doing from everybody else. He isn't just the most likely Rookie of the Year. Failing a seismic change in availability, he is the Rookie of the Year.
Verdict: Buy, buy, buy
Sixth Man of the Year: Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles Lakers (+140)
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Every so often, you're reminded that betting odds reflect where people are investing their money rather than reality. This is one of those times.
Make no mistake, Russell Westbrook has been loads better since moving to the Los Angeles Lakers bench. Through 30-plus appearances off the pine, he's averaging 14.6 points and 7.9 assists while converting 46.7 percent of his twos. He's also still shooting under 30 percent from deep, sub-67 percent at the foul line and well below average inside five feet (51.9 percent). The Lakers continue to lose the minutes he plays (minus-29 overall), as well.
Purple and gold ubiquity is fueling Westbrook's "front-runner" status more than anything else. He doesn't even check the volume-scoring box for crying out loud. The past six winners of this award have cleared 16 points per game, and only two have averaged under 15 since 2006-07.
This isn't just an issue of potential alternatives. It's a matter of better options, period.
Malcolm Brogdon (+550) or Bennedict Mathurin (+1200) should probably be the prohibitive favorite. Jordan Poole (+300), Norman Powell (+1400) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (+1600) are fortifying their own cases game-by-game. Christian Wood (+4200) will wind up with too many starts following the Maxi Kleber injury, but Malik Monk (+1600) and Bobby Portis (+3600) aren't going anywhere.
Maybe Westbrook cracks the top three of the ballot by virtue of exposure and his assist totals. I'll be shocked—shocked—if he actually wins.
Verdict: Sell
Most Improved Player: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder (-170)
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fits the bill of what voters historically look for in the Most Improved Player: an established young (or youngish) talent who has made the leap to full-fledged star, if not superstar.
More than ever, SGA qualifies as the latter. He isn't just tracking toward his first All-Star appearance, but if the season ended today, he might finish inside the top 10 of MVP voting.
Laugh if you must. It's not a joke. The Oklahoma City Thunder are under .500, but they're almost a net neutral with SGA on the court (minus-13 overall), and he ranks 12th in estimated win probability added as well as third in clutch win probability added, according to Inpredictable.
Oh, and his numbers are mythic, too. He's averaging a career-high 30.8 points and 5.8 assists while nudging up his efficiency from just about every level of the floor and delivering his best defensive showing since his rookie season.
Whether this represents a big enough leap to sway voters is a separate matter. SGA's scoring average has spiked by more than six points, but he's cleared 23 per game in each of the two previous seasons. His other counting stats, meanwhile, are right in line with what he showed during the 2020-21 and 2021-22 campaigns.
This is far from a death knell. Ja Morant took home Most Improved Player honors last year under similar circumstances, using a dramatic scoring uptick and better-rounded game to lap the field. But the 2021-22 Memphis Grizzlies were a quasi-contender. The 2022-23 Thunder are not. That could squeeze SGA's case when pitted against fellow candidates like Tyrese Haliburton (+360), Lauri Markkanen (+550) and Desmond Bane (+6500).
Really, though, this comes down to whether SGA plays enough. That isn't a problem now. But the Thunder have shut him down in each of the past two seasons as they plan around the bigger picture.
Those shenanigans might be behind them. Stripping SGA of his chance to win Most Improved Player amid a surefire All-Star campaign just to juice up your lottery odds would be a pretty crappy look—and extremely counterintuitive if you want him to remain happy with the organization.
Selling these odds are nevertheless tempting, because Thunder general manager Sam Presti is bold as hell, and because Haliburton exists. Yet, for now, both Oklahoma City and SGA look good enough to suggest he'll get a full season's worth of reps under his belt. And if that ends up being the case, this feels like his award to lose.
Verdict: Buy
Defensive Player of the Year: Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis Grizzlies (+155)
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Right now, at this very second, Jaren Jackson Jr. would be my pick to win Defensive Player of the Year.
I just don't think he's actually going to win.
"Deserve" has nothing to do with it. Jackson is a one-man roving eclipse. His 4.3 stocks per game (steals and blocks) only tell part of the story. His versatility contains multitudes. There isn't a nook, cranny or crevice he can't cover on a single possession. He has the size and strength to serve as the primary back-line stopper; the agility and IQ to provide blanket help from the inside-out; and the screen navigation and lateral chops to erase possessions on the perimeter.
Opponents are shooting just 39.5 percent at the rim against Jackson—far and away the stingiest mark among 415 players who have contested at least 10 point-blank attempts. Incidentally, the Memphis Grizzlies have the NBA's best defense by a mile since JJJ made his season debut on Nov. 15.
Still, sample size will come back to bite him. Never mind that he can't appear in more than 66 total games this season. He's currently averaging under 26 minutes per appearance, in part because foul trouble remains a vice. Only two Defensive Player of the Year winners have ever wrapped up the season averaging fewer than 30 minutes, and neither dipped below 26 minutes: Michael Cooper in 1986-87 (27.5) and Dennis Rodman in 1989-90 (29.0).
It would be one thing if the landscape were barren of worthwhile alternatives. It's not. Brook Lopez (+260), Giannis Antetokounmpo (+1200), Bam Adebayo (+1300) and even Draymond Green (+5500) all have very real cases.
Faced with this many options, it's better to invest in the field.
MVP: Luka Dončić, Dallas Mavericks (+280)
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Luka Dončić is doing his damnedest to ensure voters avoid gravitating toward "Best player on the best team" candidates. He is averaging a league-leading 34.3 points per game to go along with 8.9 assists while shooting a career-best 59.0 percent on twos and tidy 35.9 percent on threes, including a 39.9 percent clip on those trademark step-back triples of him.
Not surprisingly, Dončić has spent the entire season jockeying between No. 1 and No. 2 spots on yours truly's bi-weekly MVP ladder. He surrendered the top slot to Nikola Jokić (+440) last time around, but that was before Dončić ripped off a four-game stretch in which he's averaged 46.7 points (not a typo) and 10.0 assists while hitting 64.4 percent of his twos and 38.2 percent of his treys.
Wins-and-losses purists have harped on the Dallas Mavericks' proximity to the play-in tournament. That's an outmoded qualm. It's also fast becoming inaccurate.
Dallas is comfortably winning the minutes Dončić logs and has climbed its way to fourth in the Western Conference. That's high enough to quash the cries of the record-obsessed sticklers.
This is not to say Dončić's case is airtight. Jokić, Jayson Tatum (+350), Giannis Antetokounmpo (+420), Kevin Durant (+850) and Joel Embiid (+1300) are all repping squads better suited to finish with one of the NBA's three best records.
Voters might overlook that in favor of Dončić uplifting what's clearly an inferior supporting cast. Making the most out of the least certainly contributed to Jokić sewing up last year's victory. Personally, I get the sense there may be some push-back on that idealogy this year.
Even so, Dončić will benefit from Jokić and Antetokounmpo voter fatigue. They've combined to win the past four MVPs. Durant's offseason trade request will no doubt submarine his stock among select voters. Stephen Curry (+5000) or Zion Williamson (+5000) might be the best-value bet, but their most recent injuries torpedo their chances. Tatum will invariably be docked for playing on perhaps the NBA's most complete team, even if unfairly.
That leaves Embiid as the most serious challenger, and wagering on his long-term health is always a dicey proposition.
Unless otherwise noted, stats courtesy of NBA.com, Basketball Reference, Stathead or Cleaning the Glass and accurate entering Wednesday's games. Salary information via Spotrac.
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Chinese producer Sinover Wind Group wants to invest in wind turbine plant in Romania
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The major Chinese producer of wind turbines and the second in the world, Sinovel Wind Group, aims to invest in Romania in building wind farms, but also in a wind turbine plant, announced the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bucharest (CCIB).
Bulgaria, Turkey and Romania were initially taken into consideration for this new production facility, but Romania became the first option for Sinovel. The Chinese group currently operates two medium capacity projects in Romania.
According to CCIB, a mission of the Department of International Affairs of the Chinese group Sinovel recently visited Faur company in Bucharest, member of the Chamber of Commerce, and held talks with the company management to create some projects in the energy area together with the Bucharest company.
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The Urban Renewal Project, a famed 13-Piece Musical Collective, doing it big.
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The Urban Renewal Project is a 13-piece musical collective that brilliantly explores the boundaries between rock, pop, jazz, & hip-hop. Led by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist R.W. Enoch, Jr., The Urban Renewal Project creates a signature sound using instruments of a bygone era.
The URP's most ambitious project to date is their new LP entitled 21st Century Ghost. The album features nine prolific guest artists (singers, rappers, soloists) in addition to the 13-piece collective and was produced by Neil Wogensen (Valley Queen). 21st Century Ghost was inspired by the profound isolation of this century, confides Enoch, "most of the songs discuss different side-effects of society's efforts over the last 100 years to build a technology-fueled utopia and the ways in which these efforts, which sought to bring us together, have actually further isolated us." The LP perfectly combines catchy melodies, a vibrant brass section and upbeat drums, while still conveying subtly profound and contradictory meaning. The LP in it's own way diffuses the loneliness and isolation we all feel by "offering a little bit of something for every music fan inside—soul, disco, hip-hop, indie rock, funk, jazz and world fusion," states Enoch.
Leading single "Don't Ask Y" featuring famed rap duo Camp Lo, refreshingly fuses '90s sounding hip-hop with deep funk beats and powerful brass. "Don't Ask Y" is reminiscent of early Gorillaz but with the refreshing blast of a live 10-piece horn section. In "Armor Love", The Urban Renewal Project achieved what can be called a 'modern disco anthem' sung by none other than popular indie pop artist Gavin Turek. "Armor Love" deserves to be played loud on the dance floor and at everyone's next house party. The track "Hide" successfully showcases the band's ability to conjure up vintage soul and jazz sounds and combine them with modern indie rock. "Hide" features warm vocals from Dustin Morgan of chamber-rock ensemble Archer Black and powerful rhymes from Elmer Demond.
In just a couple years, The Urban Renewal Project has become one of the most unique and sought after bands in Los Angeles, playing multiple festivals and well-known venues. The collective has further appeared on Fox NFL twice and performed alongside famed comedian Rob Riggle. With a quickly growing fan-base, The Urban Renewal Project is looking forward to the next chapter in their prolific musical journey.
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Posted by Sean Whetstone on May 20, 2019 in Videos, Whispers
West Ham reached the semi-finals of the HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens in Hong Kong before being edged out by Rangers.
A young Hammers squad featuring the likes of Nathan Holland, Conor Coventry, Joe Powell, Ben Johnson and Dan Kemp had topped their group on Saturday, finishing unbeaten and conceding just one goal in three matches, to set up a quarter-final tie with Brighton and Hove Albion.
The Hammers beat Brighton 2-0, with goals from winger Kemp and attacking midfielder Louie Watson, to reach the last four at the 20th edition of the annual post-season competition.
However, after a goalless 14 minutes of normal time, Rangers snatched victory with a golden goal to dash West Ham's chances of reaching the Cup final for the third time in five years.
The Scottish club would go on to lose 4-3 to Newcastle United, who were crowned overall champions of the popular 16-team tournament in Happy Valley.
About Sean Whetstone
I am Season Ticket Holder in West stand lower at the London Stadium and before that, I used to stand in the Sir Trevor Brooking Lower Row R seat 159 in the Boleyn Ground and in the Eighties I stood on the terraces of the old South Bank. I am a presenter on the West Ham Podcast called MooreThanJustaPodcast.co.uk. A Blogger on WestHamTillIdie.com a member of the West Ham Supporters Advisory Board (SAB), Founder of a Youtube channel called Mr West Ham Football at http://www.youtube.com/MrWestHamFootball, I am also the associate editor here at Claret and Hugh. Life Long singer of bubbles! Come on you Irons! Follow me at @Westhamfootball on twitter
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Beginning glass blowing: Avalon Glass Seattle. 2003: Photosensitive workshop; Pensacola Art Center. 2004: Corning Museum of Glass; Goucher College. 2004: Photosensitive workshop; Kentucky 2004: Alfred University: Photosensitive demo and lecture. 2004: Goucher College: Art and chemistry demo and lecture. 2005: New Zealand, Auckland University: Being a glass artist in America- Lecture 2005: Introduction to Venetian techniques: Belmont Arts Center 2005: Corning Museum of Glass: Beginner glass program for college students. 2005: Urban glass: Photosensitive intensive. 2005: Bowling Green University: Photosensitive demo and lecture + Venetian goblet making with Jeff Mack. 2005: Urban glass: Photosensitive 10-week, BG1 10-week. 2006: Corning Museum of Glass. Summer studio sessions. Photosensitive glass techniques. 2006: Hastings Nebraska College: Demo and Lecture 2006: Appalachian Centre for Crafts: Tennessee Tech. Demo and Lecture 2006: University of Wisconsin: Demo and lecture. 2006: Cleveland Institute of Art: Photosensitive Demo and lecture 2006: Alfred University: Demo and lecture 2006: Salsbury University: Demo and lecture	2006: Chicago hot glass. Venetian glass demo 2006: Hastings College. Dominating the Goblet 2008: Pratt Fine Arts Center. Photosensitive glass and glass chemistry 2008: Pratt Fine Arts Center Seattle. Venetian Goblets.
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