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Bollinger Delivers Patrol Boat
In time of heightened security, the new 87-ft. (26.5 m) coastal patrol boat.
USCG Sturgeon, built by Bollinger Shipyards for the U.S. Coast Guard at Grand Isle, La. Was a welcome sight.
The new boat replaces the 82-ft. (24.9 m) patrol boat Point Sal, that was commissioned in 1966.
Sturgeon is the 36th of 50 nearly identical vessels being built by Bollinger for the Coast Guard in a contract worth more than $200 million.
The Sturgeon has a 17 ft. (5.1 m) beam and a 6 ft. (1.8 m) draft. It is powered by two MTU diesel engines with a top speed of 25 knots and a range of 882 n.m. It has a crew of ten and accommodations for 11.
The new shallow draft cutter is designed to operate up to 200 mi. offshore, as well as near shore. It is equipped with a larger pilothouse than the boat it replaces, providing 360- degree visibility with an integrated and sophisticated command and control system.
It also has a stern launch and recovery system for a small aluminum boat with rubber side guards (RIB) that improves efficiency and safety over the present crane launch and recovery system employed on the boat it replaces.
Sturgeon is capable of meeting its maritime missions of search and rescue, law enforcement, marine environmental response and protection, commercial vessel safety, recreational boating safety and national defense. It is designed to work closely with the Coast Guard's future deep-water assets and all of its aircraft. The cutter is uniquely capable of providing home defense and is expected to provide added security for Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP) and offshore energy platforms.
According to Boysie Bollinger, the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11 have once again focused attention on the Coast Guard and its inestimable value to our country and its homeland security. Within minutes after the attacks on the World Trade Towers, Coast Guard Cutters and their crews were assisting in the area emergency response agencies. They transported medical aid and logistical personnel and provided security for New York harbor.
tor tugs that they have recently constructed for McAllister Towing and Transportation Company, Inc. Vieki M.
McAllister, slated for operations in the Philadelphia area, is a 5,000 hp vessel measuring 96 x 34 x 15 ft. (29.2 x 10.3 x 4.5 m) tug. It was designed by Jensen Maritime Consultants of Seattle, Wash., and built and classed by ABS A1 Towing- AMS. It is powered by two EMD 12-645-E7B engines and two Schottel Model SRP-1212FP Z drives producing up to 60 tons of bollard pull. NETEC hawser winches Model X2671 are mounted fore and aft holding 475 ft. of 10 in circumference line. Firefighting equipment consists of Detroit Diesel 8 V- 71TI diesel engine driving a Goulds 3410-8 in. by 10 in. pump, which produces 3000 gpm that is distributed to two 1500 gal. Elkhart fire monitors.
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Other stories from November 2001 issue
Setting A New Course page: 6
Towards the Intelligent Engine page: 8
High-Speed Debut on the Lakes page: 9
FGH Announces Two N e w Contracts page: 10
IZAR Races Ahead With New Transmed Ferry page: 12
NASSCO Wins $ 7 0 8M T-AKE Contract page: 19
Austal Wins Two Contracts page: 20
CIT Takes Issue With Customs' Duty Calculation in Dry-Docking Case page: 21
NORSHIPCO Weathers the Economic Storm page: 24
Newport News Shipbuilding: A City Within A Shipyard page: 25
Mobile Yard Stays Busy With Offshore Work page: 28
Shiprepair Forum Changes to Reflect Current Events page: 30
A&P Shipcare Stays Busy page: 32
Cochin Shipyard Is Poised For Growth page: 33
HSR Completes GLM Rig Upgrades page: 34
Where Is the All-Electric Navy? page: 36
Deepwater One Delivers $ 2 . 3B Proposal to USCG page: 44
Cost Estimating: A Crucial Tool for Planning page: 46
Taylor To Head Tidewater page: 48
Brinson N e w N W C Chairman page: 48
Marco Shipyard: Rolling With The Changes page: 51
Bollinger Delivers Patrol Boat page: 58
Tug Automation Control System Helps Eliminate False Alarms page: 61
Keeping an Eye on Fuel Costs page: 67
$120M NYC Ferry Deal Goes To Manitowoc Marine Group page: 73
I M O Adopts Anti-Fouling Convention page: 75
Security is Synonymous With Safety page: 76
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/* Author : Kartik Kukreja
 * Description :    Program to implement a calculator that reads in expressions from
 *                  the console and writes out the results to the console.
 *
 *                  It requires all tokens to be separated by space. The only recognized
 *                  tokens are (, ), +, -, /, * and integers.
 *
 *                  Sample expressions :
 *                  ( 10 + 11 ) * 12
 *                  ( 10 * 12 ) + ( 12 * 2 )
 */

#include <cstdio>
#include <cstdlib>
#include <cstring>
#include <stack>
#include <cctype>
using namespace std;

bool error;

// returns true if op2 has lower or equal priority than op1, false otherwise
bool hasLowerPriority(char op1, char op2)   {
    switch (op1) {
        case '(': return false;
        case '-': return op2 == '-';
        case '+': return op2 == '-' || op2 == '+';
        case '*': return op2 != '/';
        case '/': return true;
        default : error = true; return false;
    }
}

stack < char > operators;
stack < int > operands;

// perform the operation 'op' on the two operands on top of the stack
void operation(char op) {
    if(operands.size() < 2) {
        error = true; return;
    }
    int op2 = operands.top(); operands.pop();
    int op1 = operands.top(); operands.pop();
    switch(op)  {
        case '+': operands.push(op1 + op2); break;
        case '-': operands.push(op1 - op2); break;
        case '*': operands.push(op1 * op2); break;
        case '/': operands.push(op1 / op2); break;
        default : error = true; return;
    }
}

int main()  {
    char exp[1000], *p;
    int len;

    printf("\t\t\t\tCALCULATOR\n");
    while(true) {
        printf("\nEnter an expression (. to exit):\n");
        scanf("%[^\n]%*c", exp);
        if(exp[0] == '.') break;

        len = strlen(exp);
        if(len == 0) { getchar(); continue; }
        exp[len] = ' '; exp[len + 1] = ')'; exp[len + 2] = '\0';
        error = false;
        operators.push('(');

        p = strtok(exp, " ");
        while(p && !error)    {
            if(isdigit(p[0]))
                operands.push(atoi(p));
            else switch(p[0])    {
                case '(' :  operators.push('('); break;
                case ')' :  while (!operators.empty() && !error && operators.top() != '(') {
				operation(operators.top()); operators.pop();
			    }
			    if (!operators.empty())
				operators.pop();
			    else
				error = true;
			    break;
                default  :  while(!operators.empty() && !error && hasLowerPriority(operators.top(), p[0])) {
                                operation(operators.top()); operators.pop();
                            }
                            operators.push(p[0]);
            }
            p = strtok(NULL, " ");
        }
        if(error || !operators.empty() || operands.size() != 1) {
            printf("ERROR\n");
            while(!operands.empty())
                operands.pop();
            while(!operators.empty())
                operators.pop();
        } else    {
            printf("%d\n", operands.top()); operands.pop();
        }
    }
    return 0;
}

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PanARMENIAN.Net - Indian researchers have discovered a new species of frog - in a roadside puddle, the BBC reports.
"Our discovery of this new frog genus from one of the most explored and researched regions in the Western Ghats indicates that documentation of amphibians in this globally recognised biodiversity hotspot is still far from being complete," says Sonali Garg.
"This frog went unnoticed until now probably because it appears for less than four days for breeding activities and lives a secretive lifestyle for the rest of the year."


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The McManus, Dundee | 2 Nov 2018 to 17 Feb 2019
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Tate St. Ives, Cornwall | 16 May 2009 to 27 Sep 2009
STRAIGHT DOWN TO BELOW, 1988
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1988, Vinyl wall text, overall display dimensions variable
© Lawrence Weiner
FIRE AND BRIMSTONE SET IN A HOLLOW FORMED BY HAND, 1988
SILVER THREADS ENTWINED IN THREADS OF GOLD, 1988
TAKEN UP WITH, 1988
WIPED OFF THE FACE OF THE EARTH, 1988
TIED UP IN KNOTS, 1988
TUCKED IN AT THE CORNERS, 1988
ROUGHLY RIPPED APART, 1988
DAUBED WITH MUCK AND MIRE, 1988
CRUSHED BETWEEN COBBLESTONES, 1988
Lawrence Weiner (1942-2021) was among the pioneers of conceptual art, and one of the most influential artists at work in the world. A self-taught artist born in the Bronx, in New York City, Wiener considered himself to be a sculptor, contending that sculpture is an idea which can be realised in any given material. This principle derived from the artist's determination to make art as widely available as possible: a sentence or idea is not confined to a gallery, but can be widely disseminated and adopted by its audience.
Weiner said of his childhood that 'I grew up in a city where I read the walls; I still read the walls. I love to put work of mine out on the walls and let people read it. Some will remember it and then somebody else comes along and puts something else over it. It becomes archaeology rather than history.'
He typically used language, words which have no physical form in themselves, to create the relationship between the art work and the person encountering it. Weiner's 'statements' can take many forms: as text mounted on the walls in gallery or public spaces, as books and posters, as sculptural objects, as audio or video recordings, as the lyrics to songs, even as tattoos.
ARTIST ROOMS brings together a cycle of wall text works dating from 1988. This series consists of ten statements, each suggesting a physical action or invoking the manipulation of an object or material. Each of them expresses a very physical engagement with the material world: 'CRUSHED BETWEEN COBBLESTONES', 'ROUGHLY RIPPED APART', 'TUCKED IN AT THE CORNERS' or 'DAUBED WITH MUCK AND MIRE'. The visitor is asked to question the relationship between an idea, which has no physical form and can be expressed through words, and the actions or states being described by those words. Does the artwork consist in the idea to do something, or in doing it?

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Petrol mowers with decent-sized engines (160cc+) develop more torque (rotational force) at max blade speeds than electric models. This means in dense, long grass, a good petrol mower is less likely to slow or stall.
While we don't recommend mowing grass when it's wet, petrol mowers are better than battery models at packing the catcher if the turf's damp.
Most petrol mowers, even budget models, can mulch. This means they come with a plug you chuck in the catcher chute to recirculate clippings through the blades, turning them into a fine mulch.
Modern petrol mowers have dual-purpose blades (catch and mulch), meaning you only have to add the plug to convert between modes.
Petrol mowers are harder to use than electric models. Most still have a pull cord start, which can take a few yanks to get going when it's cold. They're also much louder and produce fumes (though modern four-stroke models are quieter and run much cleaner than old two-strokes, and you don't need to mix petrol and oil). Petrol models are heavier and more difficult to manoeuvre than electric models.
You can buy one of our recommended petrol mowers for less than $500, though you'll pay at least $900 for a self-propelled model.
Cutting height range
Petrol mowers generally offer the widest range of cutting heights, from 10/15mm up to 80/100mm. Be aware some mowers manufactured overseas, such as the American-made Toro, only cut down to 25mm. Kiwi or Aussie petrol mowers, such as Masports, Victas and LawnMasters, let you get as low as 5mm or 10mm.
A big drawcard of petrol mowers remains their infinite running time as long as you've got fuel in the tank.
The four-stroke engines powering petrol lawnmowers operate at high temperatures and can have the same mechanical issues as cars. They require regular maintenance and servicing, including spark plug and oil changes. However, modern petrol mowers are relatively reliable. Our latest appliance reliability survey found 83% of petrol mowers owned by members had never needed repair.
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Battery-electric (cordless)
Battery-electric mowers produce less torque than petrol models, but our recommended models are more than powerful enough to give most lawns a clean, even finish – and they have sufficient power to tackle the longish grass that develops after you've let your lawn go for a few weeks. You'll only notice the power disparity compared to petrol in grass that's damp or very long (for example, 200mm-plus), or when thatching and weeds are in the mix.
Most of our recommended battery mowers are mulch and catch. And their performance is often as good as their petrol counterparts. The snag is a mulching battery-electric model costs a lot more than most petrol mowers.
Most battery-electric mowers are 10kg to 15kg lighter than their petrol equivalents, making them much easier to haul out and shove around. They're also quieter, have lower levels of vibration, and start at the push of a button. However, the most powerful battery mowers weigh more than 20kg, making them not much lighter than many petrol mowers.
One of our top-scoring battery-electric mowers will set you back at least $800. With a battery mower, you're essentially paying your running costs upfront. You avoid paying $50 to $100 in petrol each summer (they cost about 10¢ to recharge at most), and there's little in the way of maintenance. A bonus is all cordless mowers are part of a family of outdoor power gear, meaning their batteries will work in other products within that range, such as blowers and line trimmers, saving you money on your next tool as you only need to buy the "skin" (tool excluding battery and charger).
Cordless mowers don't generally cut as low as petrol models, only getting down to about 20mm, although Australian battery mowers such as the EGO or Victa go down to 15mm – the lowest battery cutting heights we've seen for cordless.
The limiting factor for cordless models is that even the best only have about 60 minutes' mowing before needing to recharge, which can take more than an hour. On larger properties, you might need to break your mowing in two or pay another couple of hundred dollars for an extra battery. However, some retailers are including two batteries in their cordless mower kits.
Battery-electric mowers have fewer moving parts than petrol mowers, so they're more reliable: 84% of our members with a battery mower said it had never needed repair. Of those that had, the majority of failures were batteries conking out. This isn't surprising as batteries gradually lose capacity and need replacing after three to five years of regular use. Aside from blade-sharpening, this is the only major ongoing cost associated with these mowers.
Mains-electric (corded)
Our testing has shown that electric lawnmowers are outperformed by battery and petrol units. This means they give a more ragged cut than other mowers, and struggle when the going gets tough. However, for small patches of turf within reach of an extension cord, their low cost makes them worth considering.
Mains-electric mowers are generally cut or catch only ("cut" means mowing without a catcher or mulching plug, so thick clumps of grass are returned to the lawn surface). However, some mains models, such as the Flymo Turbo Lite hover mowers, cut quite finely on the first pass and recirculate some of the clippings through the blades, offering a pseudo-mulching effect.
Corded mowers are the lightest of the lot. They're also quiet and easy to start. However, dragging a power cord can be a hassle. Always use an RCD (residual-current device) plug to avoid a shock if you cut the cord.
Corded mowers are the cheapest type aside from hand mowers; you can land a decent model for $300 as they're simple beasts with no expensive battery, charger or engine.
Generally, mains-electric mowers don't cut as low as petrol models, though Flymo hover mowers go down to 10mm (but they won't give you as fine or even a cut at this height as a petrol mower).
Mains-electric mowers theoretically have no run-time limit. That said, you're limited by the extension cord and they're not designed for big jobs, so can overheat if used for long periods.
With no batteries and very few moving parts, it's unsurprising mains-electric mowers are the most reliable type.
Hand (push) mowers are a cheap form of exercise and you're not burning fossil fuels. But they're not practical for large or sloping lawns.
To get a consistent cut with a push mower, you need to keep the blades sharp and properly adjusted. Resharpening the blades means a visit to your local mower shop.
Features to consider
An alloy body is more expensive. It's corrosion resistant and likely to last longer in damp conditions – although it won't last as well in sandy coastal areas because sand wears away the aluminium.
Steel is cheaper but will rust unless cleaned and dried after use. However, if hit by a large rock it'll only dent – whereas an alloy body can crack.
Plastic is lightweight and doesn't corrode, but it may not last as well if regularly pounded by stones and other debris. A plastic body is more suitable for well-tended lawns where there's only a slight chance of it being hit by rocks or stones.
A turned-up handle is generally regarded as easiest to use. Adjustable height is also an advantage, although it's not as common as you might think. The handles should fold easily for stowing.
Located on the handle bar for quick and easy access. It shouldn't be stiff.
Cutting height
Look for a large number of cutting positions. It should be easy to change the position using one lever acting on all four wheels.
Catchers can be either solid plastic or partly mesh. Rigid plastic is heavier, but stronger than the mesh type, which can also allow dust to blow over the user. The catcher should have two handles, one for carrying and the other for emptying. It should be easy to remove and replace.
Engine maintenance (Petrol only)
Petrol engines need servicing just like a car. How easy will it be to change the oil, air filter and spark plug on your beast? You need to keep an eye on the oil level and service it according to the manufacturer's instructions. At the very least, you should change the oil annually.
Starter cord (Petrol only)
Some mowers have the starter cord on the handle, so you use just your arm and perhaps upper body to operate it. Others have the cord down on the engine casing, requiring a full body pull. Neither guarantees an easy start. Before you buy a model with a starter cord, ask to try it out in the shop. Some cords are located on the upper handle, which restricts the pulling action more than those placed further down the handle. Left-handers may find it harder to use a starter cord on the handle.
Wash port
Look for a hole on top of the body, designed for you to connect a hose to, for easy cleaning underneath.
There's no such thing as a quiet petrol-driven mower, but some are noisier than others. Check the vibration as well.
Easy push
Ball-bearing wheels make pushing easier.
Mulching or standard?
Mulching mowers have a specially shaped cutting blade and a catcher-chute plug.
With the catcher removed and the plug inserted, the clippings are spun under the body and chopped up further by the blade. They are then blown down into the lawn, leaving a smoothly mown surface.
For successful mulching, the grass can't be too short or too long. Cut too short and there won't be a carpet of grass for the mulch to sink into and decompose. Left too long after cutting and the mulch will form clumps on the lawn – especially if the grass is wet. As well, the length of the cut shouldn't be more than 25mm.
Mulch-and-catch mowers are the most versatile. With the catcher attached and mulching plug removed, they can be used as a conventional catcher-only mower. Mulcher-only mowers dispense with the catcher. They operate in mulching mode only.
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1 laser violin show - full or 'Lumina Lite'
2 laser violin show- 'Lumina Duel'
Stunning virtuosos who literally play their violins with laser beams and manipulate lasers during an electrifying performance.
Lumina the Laser Violinist is based in London but travels all over the world to perform her shows.
Lumina Lite - 5-8 minutes
Lumina show - 5-12 minutes
Lumina Duel - 5-15 minutes
Stunning virtuosos performing the electric violin, who transport the audience on a musical journey from the classics to iconic movie scores. Lumina is much more than an instrumentalist. She is a unique act featuring state of the art laser technology. She literally plays her violin with a laser beam and manipulates lasers during the performance. Lumina is a fusion of music and light.
All four laser violinists are highly skilled performers having graduated from the world's leading conservatoires. They have worked with top London Orchestras, on West End shows and have performed with artists including Beyonce, Cee-Lo Green, Cheryl Cole, Gnarls Barkley, Gorillaz, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Mark Ronson, Noel Gallagher, Rod Stewart, Dame Shirley Bassey, Simply Red, Take That and The Killers. The girls have performed at Wembley Stadium, Fuji Rock Festival (Japan), Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland), and appeared on Top of The Pops, X Factor, Jools Holland, MTV and Live from Abbey Road to name just a few. Their string classical foundations combined with the vast experience of live performance create a compelling, visionary performance like no other!
Lumina the Laser Violinist is a speciality musical act that seamlessly combines high technology, thrilling live music and high impact visuals.
From a beautifully haunting opening to the dynamic rock classical themes, the Lumina track evolves into a spectacular, cinematic ending and has something for everyone. It cannot fail to evoke emotion and will leave your audience with a spellbinding memory that is talked about for years to come!
The Lasers
Aside from the obvious musical talents of our laser violinists, Lumina interacts directly with high-powered laser beams and stunning laser projection. She even picks up the beams to literally play her violin with a laser that soars into infinity! During this high energy choreographed performance Lumina touches and forms the beams into various shapes, like a spider making a web. She even encloses herself in a cage of spinning laser light, cuts laser beams in half and flashes lasers from her violin above the heads of the audience.
Lumina is a brand new concept and as such, it takes a person with vision to fully grasp its magnitude. Lumina can be adapted to work at the majority of events no matter what their size or nature. We recommend that our clients talk to one of our highly trained staff who can explain the concept in greater depth and advise you on which version would be best suited to your event.
New smaller option
'Lumina Lite' has been developed with a smaller laser stand, requires only one technician and is consequently easier to transport. This option still plays big though.
Lumina now performs a brand new 15 - 20 minute cabaret show. This can be performed in 2 different ways:
1. Lumina performs 2-3 exciting new tracks without lasers then goes straight into the main choreographed laser show for an incredibly high impact finish.
2. Lumina begins with the main choreographed laser show and then performs the 2-3 new tracks with a laser projector(s) behind her doing spectacular effects. (Please note that for this option on foreign bookings they would need the extra laser to be hired in).
The music is a specially recorded fusion of haunting irish melodies, classical crossover and iconic film scores.
This track is also available in a 5.30 minute version without the haunting irish melodies and a scaled down version of the classical crossover pieces. It is even more high impact focusing more on the iconic film score music.
1 laser violinist with laser stand and laser projector. 2 and 3 laser violinists performing together with multiple laser projection as an upgrade option. Custom logo reveals can also be an added option.


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After taking part in Glastonbury, Vive Latino and Cumbre Tajín festivals, as well as winning the 2012 Indie-O Music Award for "Jazz/Funk/Fusion Album" for its eponymous debut, La Internacional Sonora Balkanera has positioned itself as one of the main bands in the Mexican Balkan and world beat scenes. La Internacional Sonora Balkanera was formed on August 29, 2008 at Mexico City's Del Valle neighborhood, in the "Destrampada profesional" organized by DJ Sultán, a moment when a long planned and awaited jamming session was carried out with guitar player Watty and percussionist Chukupaka. Over a year later, by the end of 2009, Polka Madre's clarinetist Enrique Pérez played a jam in a gig that was also attended by visual artist Mi+Mi: after that night, they both joined the band. Later on, in 2010, a second percussionist, Mario Salas, joined the band, as well as Pablo Ramírez, another clarinet player. By april 2012 a new guitar player, Zabad Castro, joined the band. With memorable concerts, La Balkanera has performed in Mexico City's main venues, such as Circo Volador, Pasagüero, Casa Hilvana, Pata Negra, Casa del Lago and the National Center for the Arts, as well as in venues in the Mexican cities Monterrey -at the Nuevas Voces del Mundo Festival-, Cuernavaca -at Tamoanchan Festival-, Guadalajara, Cholula, Puebla -at its International Festival-, Oaxaca, Toluca and Xalapa. Their debut album was produced by former Nortec Collective founding member, Roberto Mendoza a.k.a. Panoptica.


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Class action suit seeks to have Toyota cover vehicle payments until repair is made
February 12, 2010	by Canadian Underwriter
A U.S. national class action lawsuit against Toyota Motor Corp. has been filed under the federal racketeering statute.
Stanley M. Chesley of the Cincinnati-based law firm of Waite, Schneider, Bayless & Chesley Co. filed the suit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.
As of press time, Toyota Motor Corporation was unavailable to comment on the allegations put forth by Chesley. The allegations contained in the class action have not been proven in court.
The class action targets the defects, but it also "targets Toyota's repeated efforts to deceive its car owners — and even its own dealers — as to the mechanical and electrical problems mushrooming within its fleet of vehicles," a release from Waite, Schneider, Bayless & Chesley Co. said.
The complaint alleges that "although Toyota knew of these problems years before the recent recalls, it continued to assure its dealers and the general public that its vehicles were perfectly safe."
According to Chesley, if the court adopts his plan, Toyota drivers would qualify for temporary relief from their monthly lease or loan payments by tendering their cars for government-approved repairs.
"This novel, payment-shifting approach would benefit both Toyota drivers and the public," Chesley says. "It would relieve drivers of the unfair burden of making payments on cars they can't safely drive and would increase participation in this recall, thereby removing a greater number of dangerous cars from the streets."
Although historically only 10% of owners take advantage of automotive recalls, Chesley says his plan would dramatically increase the participation rate, by giving Toyota drivers an incentive to bring cars in for the government-certified repairs.
The lawsuit also seeks to expand the recall to include all cars with the same defects, the release adds.
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A major terror group pledges allegiance to ISIS.
Egyptian militants, who until now had been solely fighting their government are taking up the cause. The group calls on "god's chosen fighters" to join what they call the war against Islam.
"In obedience to God and his prophet, who warned against division among his people, we are announcing our allegiance to the Caliphate," militant said in audio recording.
The group is considered Egypt's most dangerous militants. Dissatisfied with al Qaeda, they are now turning to ISIS. The affiliation is expected to provide new money, weapons, and soldiers.
There's also concern the group could adopt ISIS tactics of terrorizing civilians and tourists with indiscriminate killings and beheadings.
Experts say it's a major victory for ISIS in the propaganda war.
But ISIS isn't only gaining support in Egypt. CNN's Jim Sciutto has more on how far ISIS' global reach extends.


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Brass Construction's unique take on jazz, funk, and even disco (which would come to full fruition with vocalist Randy Muller's project, Skyy) are revisited on The Best of Brass Construction: Movin' & Changin'. All of the hits are included, with some lesser-known early career tracks thrown in for a fair sense of historical perspective.
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Movin' & Changin'. The best of the Brooklyn based funk band formed by Randy Mueller in 1968 as Dynamic Soul. It wasn't until 1975 when the group recorded their first album changed their name to Brass Construction. That album helped change the sound of dance music and began their ascent on both the pop and R&B charts in a career that extended well into the next decade. With hits like "Movin'", "Changin'", "Wake Up" and "Ha Cha Cha (Funktion)", the band certainly made their mark on the world of popular music.
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Movin'" is a song by R&B/disco band Brass Construction. The song was culled together from a 16-minute jam session by the band. Released from their self-titled 1976 album, the single spent a week at number one on the R&B singles chart in the spring of that year. It was also successful on the pop charts, peaking at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. On the disco dance charts, "Movin'" went to number one for four weeks and spent a total of twelve weeks on the chart.
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If you haven't seen it already, David James Armsby of the YouTube channel Dead Sound has recently released a truly fantastic short film called Sharp Teeth, depicting a snapshot in time from the Age of the Dinosaurs. Before reading anymore of this, you owe it to yourself to watch it first; I even embedded the video right here at the top of the post before any preamble. Younger children might be saddened by the events in the film, but said events are integral to the moral of the story. It's relatively tame in terms of violence, and so I recommend letting younger children watch it anyway, as a safe venue for exploring the ideas presented.
Now, if you've watched it, we can get on to discussing it! I can't say enough good things about it. It's everything I've ever wanted in an animated dinosaur feature, or just about any dinosaur film, really. Although highly stylized, the dinosaurs nevertheless don't sacrifice too much in the way of accuracy. Every animal is clearly identifiable, and include all the important features they should posses. Even the Struthimimus (ostrich mimics) get a full coat of feathers!
Beyond the art, I really appreciated the plot as well. Most stories about animals in general, and particularly dinosaurs, fall into the trap of casting their stars in roles clearly defined as either good or evil. This does a great disservice to the natural world. A carnivore is simply living its life every bit as much as an herbivore; its dietary needs don't make it any more evil than the creatures it preys upon. This film is one of the few I've ever seen to clearly and emphatically make that point. As we see at the end, the supposedly evil Tyrannosaurus doesn't set out to instill fear and anguish in the mother Triceratops: rather, she herself is also a mother, and also seeks first to care for her children in the best way she knows how.
The fact that the film resists the urge to anthropomorphize its characters helps this message tremendously. Any anthropomorphic thoughts come to us entirely through the narrator's interpretation of events; watch it with the sound off, and nothing about the animals' behaviors stands out as unnatural. While we still feel sad for the mother Triceratops, enough distance sits between her and us that despite the initial set-up to view the T. rex as monstrous, it doesn't feel so jarring when we realize it's just another animal trying to care for its own, with no intentional malice or ill will towards others.
Well, that's about all I have to say on that. Give it another watch, and if you're curious to learn more about the filmmaker's intentions and the creation of this film, check out his channel for more videos! I've embedded the "Making of Sharp Teeth" video here below, which gives an interesting account of Armsby's process.
Oh, and P.S., this definitely gets my Stomp of Approval!
So glad you liked it! I really was blown away by this film! Far be it from me to tell a creative what to do, but I would love to see more like this!


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Post-Heller, the work starts now
Obviously, everybody has heard by now the fantastic news about the Supreme Court upholding the lower court decision in D.C. v. Heller. Here is the best part of the Opinion of the Court, on Page 67 of the decision:
We are aware of the problem of handgun violence in this country, and we take seriously the concerns raised by the many amici who believe that prohibition of handgun ownership is a solution. The Constitution leaves the District of Columbia a variety of tools for combating that problem, including some measures regulating handguns, see supra, at 54–55, and n. 26. But the enshrinement of constitutional rights necessarily takes certain policy choices off the table. These include the absolute prohibition of handguns held and used for self-defense in the home. Undoubtedly some think that the Second Amendment is outmoded in a society where our standing army is the pride of our Nation, where well-trained police forces provide personal security, and where gun violence is a serious problem. That is perhaps debatable, but what is not debatable is that it is not the role of this Court to pronounce the Second Amendment extinct.
Once and for all, the Supreme Court has affirmed while most people knew all along: that the United States Constitution unquestionable affirms the right of individuals the opportunity to bear arms. Of course, this decision should not have been a surprise seeing that the founders considered the right to bear arms a pre-existing right dating back to English Common Law and the Assize of Arms of 1189. Something that Lyle Denniston at SCOTUSblog points out the Court included in their decision:
The individual right interpretation, the Court said, "is strongly confirmed by the historical background of the Second Amendment," going back to 17th Century England, as well as by gun rights laws in the states before and immediately after the Amendment was put into the U.S. Constitution.
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What Congress did in drafting the Amendment, the Court said, was "to codify a pre-existing right, rather than to fashion a new one."
Nor is it a surprise when one considers that all of the other Amendments within the Bill of Rights are affirming individual rights, but hey….
But supporters of the Constitution should not sit back and rest on our laurels. Yes, the Heller decision does affirm the the individual right of the citizen. However, Dave Kopel notes that there are many areas of law that are not addressed by Heller:
As for the constitutionality of other gun controls: "nothing in our opinion should be taken to cast doubt on longstanding prohibitions on the possession of firearms by felons and the mentally ill, or laws forbidding the carrying of firearms in sensitive places such as schools and government buildings, or laws imposing conditions and qualifications on the commercial sale of arms." The word "commercial" in the last sentence could suggest that there might be constitutional problems on some laws which applied to non-commercial arms transfers. (However, there are few federal laws on non-commercial transfers, other than criminal penalties for transferring guns to prohibited persons.)
The majority opinion also affirmed the validity of bans on gun carrying in "sensitive" locations such as schools and government buildings. The language may imply that a total ban on gun carrying in ordinary public places is unconstitutional. But Heller does not attempt to answer the question of whether the Fourteenth Amendment makes the Second Amendment enforceable against state and local governments, and most carrying restrictions in public places are created by state and local governments. For now, Heller limits only the federal government — and entities such as the D.C. City Council, whose powers are granted by the federal government.
Which means that while the individual right has been affirmed, Heller does not universally cast aside any and all gun controls laws. Nor does the decision cast aside provisions that prohibit the purchase of firearms by criminals or those with mental issues. The rights of gun ownership and possession in Maryland have been left, realistically, unchanged by the facts of the decision. Since the Heller decision only the D.C. law, that means many issues are still living in a Constitutional shade of gray.
How would this Court rule on issues such as Concealed Carry permits? What about Waiting Periods? What about trigger lock laws? The fact of the matter is that now the right to own a firearm has be universally affirmed once and for all by the Court, we now must move on to address these other issues as a nation.
Nowhere is that more true than here in Maryland. We must fight the nonsensical gun laws that remain on the books. We must combat nonsensical politicians like Delegate Curt Anderson who wish to use the Court's affirmation of this civil right as a reason to pass even more restrictive gun laws in Maryland. We need to bring Maryland into the 21st Century, and pass appropriate concealed carry laws. These laws have reduced the rates of violent crime in the 40 states that have now passed them. The stats are there, and no type of cockamamie arguments from politicians like Anderson can change the fact that these common sense carry laws save lives. Liberals can be entitled to their opinions on the issue, but not their own facts.
The Heller decision is a great victory for the Constitution, and a great day for liberty in America. However, we in Maryland have a long way to go to fully enjoy the fruits of this victory. The work starts now.
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Google has always been fond of Easter Eggs, you know, those things that you might not notice at first but after entering some sort of command, either a picture, video or an interactive animation pops onto the screen. Google Search from a browser can show some of them by entering certain terms, for instance, it might look as it did back on 1998, show interactive elements or animate the whole page according to a related term. A very popular one was the Pac-Man game which Google displayed on their homepage back in 2010 and speaking of that game, it could be found this year in Google Maps as well, and there are some more Easter Eggs related to specific places. In the Android operating system, Easter Eggs have been present since version 2.3 Gingerbread.
Nat and Lo work at Google, and they started a project in which they would show people other projects that Google has been working on. Nat and Lo were the ones who had access to the Marshmallow Android lawn sculpture, revealing the name of the latest version of the OS and they recently made a video of the history of the Easter Eggs hidden within Android. They show Jack Larson's "zombie" Gingerbread, the simplistic blue Android mascot as a bee, that was used in Honeycomb, the Nyan Cat-inspired Android mascot dressed with an Ice Cream Sandwich, the Jelly Beans which can be tossed around the screen, the interactive mosaic in KitKat and the super hard version of Flappy Bird which was featured in Lollipop.
Now that Marshmallow is here, we finally got to know what the Easter Egg included in this version is. It is a little game, still based on Flappy Bird, but this time it can be played with multiple players. And now, Nat and Lo have made a very colorful video with a catchy song so that those who weren't up to date on all these Easter Eggs could learn a little bit about the reason for their existence and how to access them. There is supposed to be a total of 7 Easter Eggs displayed, although, the song invites users to explore their devices in order to find more Easter Eggs. You can check out the video for yourself below.


GEOG–G 107 Physical Systems of the Environment (3 cr.) N & M Introduction to the physical principles governing the geographical distribution and interrelationships of the earth's physical features (atmosphere and oceans, landforms, soils, and vegetation). The course provides students with the background necessary to evaluate current environmental issues.
GEOG–H 107 Physical Systems of the Environment, Honors (3 cr.) N & M Designed for students with unusual aptitude and motivation. Covers same core material as G107 and substitutes for G107 as a prerequisite for other courses. Credit given for only one of H107 or G107.
GEOG–G 109 Weather and Climate (3 cr.) N & M Introduction to atmospheric processes responsible for weather. Elements of climatology and their variation in time and space. Weather forecasting, weather modification, and severe weather.
GEOG–G 110 Introduction to Human Geography (3 cr.) S & H An introduction to the principles, concepts, and methods of analysis used in the study of human geographic systems. Examines geographic perspectives on contemporary world problems such as population growth, globalization of the economy, and human-environmental relations.
GEOG–G 120 World Regional Geography (3 cr.) S & H Analysis of population, culture, environment, and economies of major world regions. Examination of issues of global importance, including development, demographic change, urbanization and migration, and international conflict.
GEOG–H 120 World Regional Geography, Honors (3 cr.) S & H Designed for students with unusual aptitude and motivation. Covers same core material as G120 and substitutes for G120 as a prerequisite for other courses. Credit given for only one of H120 or G120.
GEOG–G 208 Human/Environment Interactions (3 cr.) N & M Just as people shape physical environments through agriculture, development, and resource use, environments shape us. This course focuses on the deeply interconnected ecological, hydrological, climatic, social, cultural, and economic forces at the core of human/environment interactions, and introduces the field of environmental geography.
GEOG–G 220 Topics in Geography (3 cr.) Examination of a topic from a range of geographic perspectives. Topics will vary. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Only 3 credit hours may be applied to the geography major.
GEOG–G 235 Introductory Geographical Methods (3 cr.) Introduces geographical methodology in the major fields of study within geography (atmospheric sciences, environmental studies, geographic information systems, global studies, and human geography). Topics include map interpretation, paradigms of inquiry, simple statistical methods, instrumentation, introductory computer methods, fieldwork, and case studies.
GEOG–G 237 Cartography and Geographic Information (3 cr.) N & M Use of computers in the management of geographic information, including data storage, database construction, creation and production of maps and related representation of geographic data. Computer cartography laboratory, experimentation and interactive experience using GIS and mapping software.
GEOG–G 250 Computer Methods in Geography (3 cr.) P: M118 or M119 or M211, or consent of instructor. Introduction to scientific computing in geography, emphasizing practical applications. Topics include programming concepts, analysis of spatial data, and graphics. Numerous exercises give practical experience with the analysis and interpretation of geographic data. Both high-level programming and software packages are utilized.
GEOG–G 302 Introduction to Transportation Analysis (3 cr.) S & H Examination of movement of people, goods, and information over space using spatial analysis and planning techniques.
GEOG–G 304 Physical Meteorology and Climatology (3 cr.) P: Any introductory science course or consent of instructor. N & M Topics span all the scales of atmospheric processes—from climate change to weather forecasting and surface energy budgets. Students are introduced to the physical processes and properties of the atmosphere. Skills used to study and quantify atmospheric processes, such as the use of models and remote sensing, are also developed.
GEOG–G 305 Environmental Change—Nature and Impact (3 cr.) P: G107 or G109 or consent of instructor. N & M An integrated systems approach to examining the forcing, system response, and impacts of environmental change. Specific case studies will be presented in addition to methods of documenting change and identifying natural variability versus change due to anthropogenic forcing.
GEOG–G 306 The Geography of Current Issues (3 cr.) P: Junior standing or consent of instructor. An examination of current problems from a geographical perspective. The specific topic to be considered will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated once with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
GEOG–G 314 Urban Geography (3 cr.) P: Junior standing or consent of instructor. S & H Study and interpretation of urban spatial structures, policies, and problems with an emphasis on geographic perspectives. Topics include urban housing markets, racial segregation, homelessness, and urban crime.
GEOG–G 315 Environmental Conservation (3 cr.) P: Junior standing or consent of instructor. S & H Conservation of natural resources, including soil, water, wildlife, and forests as interrelated components of the environment emphasizing an ecological approach. Current problems relating to environmental quality.
GEOG–G 316 Economic Geography (3 cr.) S & H The course familiarizes students with the global pattern of economic endeavor, and teaches basic economic geographic theory and how location decision making occurs.
GEOG–G 320 Population Geography (3 cr.) P: Junior standing or consent of instructor. S & H Study of population growth, compositional change and redistribution at regional, national and global scales. Topics include population pressure, fertility control, aging of societies, AIDS epidemiology, immigration, and population policies.
GEOG–G 323 Geography of Latin America (3 cr.) S & H, CSA A geographic introduction to Latin America: the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, South America. Focus is on elements that give coherence and identity to geographic space in Latin America. Topics include the natural environment, settlement, the agrarian sphere, urbanization and industrialization, regional development issues, and geopolitical themes.
GEOG–G 326 Geography of North America (3 cr.) S & H Continental and regional variations in terrain, climate, and economic and social life of the United States and Canada, with emphasis on geographical principles, sources of data, and techniques of investigation.
GEOG–G 332 Geographical Globalization (3 cr.) P: G110 or G120 or consent of instructor. S & H The importance of the geopolitical and geo-economic/ecological nature of the global reorganization of the world's systems. Course moves from the treatment of geographies of global change to a critical examination of the many dimensions of today's globalizing world—economic, technological, social, political, cultural, a state of affairs that is unruly and unprecedented.
GEOG–G 336 Environmental Remote Sensing (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. N & M Principles of remote sensing of the earth and its atmosphere, emphasizing satellite data in visible, infrared, and microwave portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Emphasis on practical applications and digital image analysis.
GEOG–G 338 Geographic Information Science (3 cr.) P: G237 or consent of instructor. N & M Overview of the principles and practices of geographic information systems (GIS). The course will deal with issues of spatial data models, database design, introductory and intermediate GIS operations, and case studies of real-world GIS applications. Laboratory exercises will provide significant hands-on experience. Lecture and laboratory.
GEOG–G 339 Weather Analysis and Forecasting (3 cr.) P: G109 or G107 or consent of instructor. N & M Analysis and interpretation of meteorological data with a focus on forecasting applications for the mid-latitudes. Students learn the practical skills that weather forecasters use.
GEOG–G 341 Ecological Restoration: Science and Politics (3 cr.) S & H Provides a broad overview of the deeply interconnected science and politics of ecological restoration in the United States. Through readings and discussions, covers topics including history, philosophy, ecology, geomorphology, and political economy of restoration.
GEOG–G 343 Perspectives on Environmental Decisions (3 cr.) P: G208 or consent of instructor. S & H Reviews social science theoretical frameworks to explain environmental behavior and decisions, and implications for effective environmental management policies and methodologies. Topics include global changes in land/climate systems; sustainable development; property regimes; vulnerability and adaptation; integrative-interdisciplinary methods for environmental management; equity and participatory decision-making, etc.
GEOG–G 350 Instrumentation and Field Methods in Atmospheric Science (3 cr.) P or C: G304 or consent of instructor. N & M Sampling, instrumentation, measurement, analysis, and interpretation of data concerning features and processes of the atmospheric environment. Use of field and laboratory equipment within the context of research and standard projects. Practical application of climatological and meteorological principles.
GEOG–G 362 Dynamic Meteorology: Boundary-Layer Meteorology (3 cr.) P: G304, G107 or G109 or consent of instructor. N & M The atmospheric-boundary layer is the interface between the free atmosphere and the surface. Basic meteorological theory for processes in the atmospheric boundary-layer that scale from the microscale to the mesoscale. Aerodynamic and energy budget concepts. Development and application of boundary-layer models and associated parameterizations. Lecture and laboratory format.
GEOG–G 380 Cultural Geography (3 cr.) S & H Familiarizes students with the basic concepts and ideas that underpin the study of cultural geography, including the history of cultural geography, the constitution of the cultural landscape, and how landscape fractures across the lines of ethnicity, gender, and age.
GEOG–G 405 Hydroclimatology (3 cr.) P: G304. N & M Hydroclimatic processes at a range of spatial scales. Topics include cloud and precipitation processes, soil water physics, runoff and evaporation. Lecture and laboratory.
GEOG–G 411 Sustainable Development Systems (3 cr.) P: G208 or consent of instructor. S & H An examination of the notion of sustainable development and its meaning as well as the manner in which it has been implemented in the areas of resources, agriculture, water, transport, cities, and tourism. How such systems can be implemented in developing and developed countries will also be examined.
GEOG–G 415 Advanced Urban Geography (3 cr.) P: G314 or consent of instructor. S & H An in-depth examination of modern cities, growth dynamics, and sustainability. Explores a range of contemporary socioeconomic topics in an urban setting, including housing markets, segregation, crime, telecommunication, transportation, and regional development. Basic geographic models and spatial statistics are used to explore differences in urban areas.
GEOG–G 417 Geography and Development (3 cr.) S & H Geographic perspective on the processes of development in the Third World with emphasis on neoliberalism and globalization, commodity chains, transnational corporations, multilateral organizations, labor relations, NGOs, consumption practices, sustainability, gender, and culture. Examination of alternative theories of the development process.
GEOG–G 427 Russia and Its Neighbors (3 cr.) S & H, CSA Geographic problems and prospects of the former republics of the Soviet Union with an emphasis on political geography, environmental issues, population, urbanization, energy, and the location of economic activity.
GEOG–G 428 Geography of Europe (3 cr.) S & H, CSB Emphasizes two interrelated topics within western Europe: common themes across the countries of Europe, and the distinctive cultures that make up the region. The course begins with a discussion of the physical landscape of Europe then takes up the cultural and economic landscape of the region. The course ends with a discussion of the various cultural regions within Europe.
GEOG–G 431 Dynamic Meteorology: Synoptic to Global Scales (3 cr.) P: G304. R: G339, MATH M211-M212, and PHYS P221. N & M Introduction to dynamical processes at the synoptic to global scales. Principles of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics and their application to the atmosphere. Basic conservation laws and equations of motion. Topics covered also include planetary waves and blocking mechanisms, teleconnections, and the global general circulation.
GEOG–G 433 Advanced Synoptic Meteorology and Climatology (3 cr.) P: G339 or G304 or consent of instructor. N & M Analysis and prediction of synoptic scale weather systems, emphasizing the mid-latitudes. Other topics include severe weather and atmospheric/oceanic teleconnections.
GEOG–G 434 Air Pollution Meteorology (3 cr.) P: G304 or consent of instructor. N & M Analysis of the physical laws that govern the transport, transformation, and removal of atmospheric pollutants. Primary emphasis will be on physical and chemical processes, although biological impacts also will be considered.
GEOG–G 436 Advanced Remote Sensing: Digital Image Processing (3 cr.) P: G336 or consent of instructor. N & M Advanced remote sensing theory and digital image processing techniques with an emphasis on environmental applications. Hands-on computer exercises provide significant experience in introductory digital image processing for extraction of qualitative and quantitative information about the Earth's terrestrial environments.
GEOG–G 438 Advanced Geographic Information Science (3 cr.) P: G338 or consent of instructor. N & M Intermediate and advanced topics in geographic information science and spatial analysis techniques using GIS software. This advanced course is for upper-division undergraduates and graduates who seek a greater understanding of this rapidly developing field and to learn how to construct, manage, and analyze their own GIS data and models.
GEOG–G 439 Seminar in Geographic Information Science (3 cr.) P: G336, G338, and G436 or G438. N & M Applications of geographic information science principles in the collection and analysis of spatial data. Integration of GIS, remote sensing, and/or GPS technologies. Review of current literature on techniques, theory, technology, and applications with an emphasis on environmental issues. Discussions, laboratory, and research project. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
GEOG–G 440 Topics in Environmental Geography (1–3 cr.) P: G305 or G315 or consent of instructor. Selected topics focus on the human dimensions of environmental change/conservation. Example focus topics: population-environment interactions, transport-environment interactions, and urban-environment interactions. May be repeated four times with a different topic for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
GEOG–G 442 Sustainable Energy Systems (3 cr.) P: Junior standing or consent of instructor. N & M Examination of current energy use and the role of renewable energy resources in meeting future demand. Covers the physical and technological basis for geothermal, wind, solar, hydro and marine energy, in addition to the environmental, economic, and social impacts of developing and utilizing these sustainable resources.
GEOG–G 449 Political Ecology (3 cr.) P: G315, G320, G341 or G343, or consent of instructor. S & H An introduction to political ecology, an approach which focuses on the political-economic context of natural resource conflicts with particular attention to issues of equity, justice, and power. Covers the theoretical lineage of political ecology, its development over the last twenty years, and current hot topics in the field.
GEOG–G 450 Undergraduate Readings and Research in Geography (1–3 cr.; max of 6 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Individual readings and research in geography.
GEOG–G 451 Water Resources: Semi-Arid Environments (3 cr.) P: G107 or G109 and at least one 300-level physical/biological science course or consent of instructor. N & M Investigates the hydro-micrometeorological and human dynamics of semi-arid ecosystems/environments.
GEOG–G 460 Internship in Geographical Analysis (1–6 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Faculty-directed study of geographical problems based on an internship experience. Student's area of placement must be related to major field of study and may involve staff work or research. Maximum of 3 credit hours will count toward major. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Credit not given for both G400 and G460.
GEOG–G 461 Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change (3 cr.) P: G208 or consent of instructor. S & H Introduction to global environmental change (GEC), focusing on the human causes and consequences of biophysical transformations of land systems. Emphasis on socioeconomic, political, institutional, and environmental dimensions of land change; tropical forests, grasslands, and urbanizing areas; international environmental regimes; spatial methodologies in GEC research, and integrated approaches.
GEOG–G 470 Micrometeorology (3 cr.) P: G304, MATH M211-M212, or consent of instructor. N & M Atmospheric processes at the micro and local scale. Topics include energy and mass exchange over simple nonvegetated surfaces, vegetated surfaces, nonuniform terrain, and inadvertent climate modification.
GEOG–G 475 Climate Change (3 cr.) P: At least two undergraduate physical science courses or consent of instructor. N & M Evidence for and theories of climate change over a range of time scales. Sources of natural climate forcing are presented, historical evolution of climate change is quantified, and model tools and climate projections are presented along with analyses of climate change impacts.
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George Washington President Steven Knapp Announces Final Year
Dr. Knapp to complete 10 years of service to the university.
George Washington President Steven Knapp Tuesday announced that he will not seek to renew his contract as president when it expires at the end of July 2017. Dr. Knapp will continue to serve as president through the next academic year, during which the university is expected to conduct a national search for his successor.
In a message to the GW community, Dr. Knapp gave thanks to the many across the university with whom he has worked to advance the university's academic mission.
"I cannot overstate my gratitude to the countless groups and individuals who, these past nine years, have done so much to ensure our collective success," Dr. Knapp said.
Board of Trustees Chair Nelson Carbonell praised Dr. Knapp's contributions as president.
"Nearly 10 years ago, the Board of Trustees made a transformational decision to hire Steve Knapp to lead the George Washington University," Mr. Carbonell said. "He has served ably with integrity and foresight and has forever changed the university's trajectory."
Dr. Knapp became the 16th president of the George Washington University in August 2007. His priorities included enhancing the university's partnerships with neighboring institutions, expanding the scope of its research, strengthening its worldwide community of alumni, enlarging its students' opportunities for public service and leading its transformation into a model of urban sustainability.
"I am grateful for the opportunity to have played a role in what we have accomplished together these past nine years, from spectacular new buildings to groundbreaking institutional partnerships to innovative programs that bring together the contributions of multiple disciplines to address the world's most pressing challenges," Dr. Knapp said.
"I am all too aware that nothing I have accomplished would have been at all possible without the dedicated efforts of the many faculty, staff and students who shared my appreciation of what this university means to our nation and the world."
Dr. Knapp emphasized in his message that he anticipates an active year ahead.
"The work of my final year as president is clearly defined," Dr. Knapp said. "I will concentrate on supporting the deans as we rapidly approach the conclusion of our $1 billion 'Making History' campaign. I will continue to focus on building our worldwide and lifelong community of GW alumni. And I will seek new ways to make good on the university's promise to ensure that every student we enroll has the fullest possible opportunity to succeed so that he or she can go forth from the university fully prepared to change the world."
The Board of Trustees is expected to announce in the coming weeks plans for a search for the next president of the George Washington University. Mr. Carbonell emphasized that the next president will build on a strong foundation.
"Steve's commitment to growing research, academic excellence and diversity has made GW a vastly different and better place than when I was a student," said Mr. Carbonell, B.S. '85. "As we prepare for the beginning of the university's third century in 2021, Steve has set us on the right course—upward. He will leave a lasting legacy, and we will miss his leadership."
Growth as a World-Class Research Institution
Among his many accomplishments as president, Dr. Knapp has catalyzed the university's continued growth as a world-class research institution, helping GW move up the National Science Foundation's list of top research institutions from 108 in 2007 to 83 in 2014. The university also earned recognition as a top-tier research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
He shepherded the development and implementation of the university's ambitious strategic plan, Vision 2021, which is guiding the university as it approaches its 200th anniversary. Fostering cross-disciplinary research and collaboration has been a key focus of implementation of the plan, including the creation of the GW Cancer Center, the Global Women's Institute, the Computational Biology Initiative, the Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders Institute and the Urban Food Task Force.
Dr. Knapp also oversaw the planning for and construction of Science and Engineering Hall, which has significantly increased the university's capacity for cutting-edge research.
The state-of-the art research and teaching facility opened in 2015, doubling the space available at GW for science and engineering and bringing together researchers across disciplines to encourage collaboration and innovation. He also created a cabinet-level position, vice president for research, to lead and coordinate research efforts and improve the university's infrastructure that supports research.
In June 2014, Dr. Knapp publicly launched George Washington's most ambitious fundraising campaign ever, Making History: The Campaign for GW, to carry the university into the future envisioned by the strategic plan. The campaign is on track to meet its goal of raising $1 billion by 2018 to support students, enhance academics and break new ground in addressing the world's most pressing challenges.
He also announced in March 2014 the largest donation in the university's history, three gifts totaling $80 million from the Milken Institute, the Sumner M. Redstone Charitable Foundation and the Milken Family Foundation. In honor of these transformative gifts, the GW Board of Trustees unanimously approved the renaming of the School of Public Health and Health Services as the Milken Institute School of Public Health and the establishment of the Sumner M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness. Dr. Knapp also led the dedication of a new home for the Milken School, bringing its departments together under one roof for the first time.
Dr. Knapp presided over the creation of the School of Nursing and joined with its inaugural dean in advocating for and securing approval of an innovative partnership with the community college system of the Commonwealth of Virginia that is helping to address the state's nursing shortage and the primary-care shortage in rural and underserved communities. Dr. Knapp also dedicated state-of-the-art skills and simulation laboratories for the School of Nursing on the university's Virginia Science and Technology Campus.
Dr. Knapp led a significant increase in public and community service, solidifying service to others as a hallmark of the university's culture. He organized the committee that would become the Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service. Together with student leaders, he mobilized students, faculty and staff to respond to First Lady Michelle Obama's passionate challenge to increase community involvement. During the 2015-16 academic year, GW amassed 658,350 service hours, more than 6.5 times the original goal of 100,000 Mrs. Obama issued in 2009.
Dr. Knapp also helped launch Freshman Day of Service, which has become the signature kick-off of the GW student academic experience, during which incoming students participate in service throughout all eight wards of Washington, D.C. The university has also developed social entrepreneurship opportunities for students, including hosting the Clinton Global Initiative University in 2012, creating a social entrepreneurship track of the annual GW Business Plan competition and launching the Steven and Diane Robinson Knapp Fellowship for Entrepreneurial Service-Learning.
Access and Success
One of Dr. Knapp's top priorities has been expanding access to a George Washington education to students from all backgrounds and ensuring the success of all GW students. During his tenure, Dr. Knapp made moderating tuition increases a priority. Following his participation in a White House Summit on expanding higher education opportunities for low-income students, he launched a university-wide Task Force on Access and Success.
A key recommendation of the task force was implemented in 2015 when the university announced the adoption of a test-optional policy for undergraduate applicants, meaning it would no longer require most undergraduate applicants to submit SAT or ACT test scores. In the first year since implementing the test-optional policy, GW has seen a significant increase in applications from students who are from underrepresented groups, including African-American, Latino, international students and first-generation college students.
The university also launched the District Scholars Award, a grant that will expand access to lower-income District of Columbia high school students, and formed partnerships with the Posse Foundation and Say Yes to Education.
To ensure that the university realizes its commitment to inclusiveness, Dr. Knapp formed the President's Council on Diversity and Inclusion in September 2010 to encourage and facilitate thoughtful discourse about these multifaceted and complex issues.
He also created the position of vice provost for diversity and inclusion, which has now expanded to vice provost for diversity, equity and community engagement. In the wake of incidents at the University of Missouri and Howard University, Dr. Knapp encouraged open dialogue, sought feedback from students and participated with multicultural student leaders in a forum at Howard University. The university also conducted its first climate survey on issues of diversity and inclusion, the results of which will be shared in the coming months with students, faculty and staff.
Under Dr. Knapp's leadership, the university has sought to increase its global engagement. This has included expanding partnerships with neighboring institutions such as the State Department, the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, which has for several consecutive years held its Spring Meetings on the university's Foggy Bottom Campus.
Dr. Knapp also created a new position, senior associate provost for international strategy, to lead the university's efforts to capitalize on the unique opportunities created by GW's location.
The university also is focused on increasing the number of international undergraduate students and ensuring that those students have the support they need to be successful at George Washington. In addition, the university became host to the GW Confucius Institute, which promotes the study of Chinese language and culture and is the first of its kind in the nation's capital.
Model of Urban Sustainability
Through myriad efforts encompassing research, advocacy and operations, Dr. Knapp has set the university on a course to become a model of urban sustainability. Since joining the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment in 2008, George Washington has embarked on numerous campus initiatives that have the university on track to meet its 40 percent carbon reduction target by 2025—ahead of schedule. The centerpiece of these efforts is the innovative Capital Partners Solar Project, a unique collaboration between GW, the George Washington University Hospital and American University.
Dynamic Arts Hub
Dr. Knapp spearheaded the groundbreaking collaboration with the Corcoran Gallery of Art and the National Gallery of Art under which the Corcoran College of Art and Design was transferred to the George Washington University, and the university assumed ownership of the iconic home of the Corcoran on 17th Street. In October, the university welcomed the inaugural director of what is now known as the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design within the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences.
Dr. Knapp also was instrumental in the formation of a unique partnership with the world-renowned Textile Museum, which led to the creation of a new cultural hub on the Foggy Bottom Campus—the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum—and the building of a state-of-the-art conservation and collections center on the university's Virginia Science and Technology Campus.
Dr. Knapp worked closely with Student Association leadership to bring Student Health Services and the University Counseling Center together in a unified Colonial Health Center, located in the Marvin Center on the Foggy Bottom Campus.
He also spearheaded the renovation of Gelman Library, creating a modern entryway opening on Kogan Plaza and new features to enhance learning and research experiences. Further improvements have included the renovation of Ames Hall and the construction of West Hall on the university's Mount Vernon Campus, renovations to Ross Hall and the construction of South Hall and District House on the Foggy Bottom Campus.
Entrepreneurial Culture
President Knapp in 2009 launched the Innovation Task Force, an effort to identify savings and new sources of revenue to support academic priorities. As a result of this effort, $34.5 million of ITF-generated funds are currently part of the university's operating budget that would not be otherwise, supporting GW's core academic mission.
He also oversaw the adoption of a new budget model that gives more autonomy and flexibility to the university's deans and initiated efforts to reduce the size of the central administration and improve administrative processes across the university.
Strengthening Partnerships
One of Dr. Knapp's earliest commitments as president was to strengthen partnerships with neighboring institutions and the D.C. government. He currently serves as chair of the board of trustees of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, a nonprofit educational association of 14 member universities committed to the advancement of higher education in the Washington metropolitan area. He also is chair of the president's council for the Atlantic 10 conference and co-chair of the Age-Friendly DC Taskforce.
Dr. Knapp serves on the boards of the Economic Club of Washington; the Greater Washington Urban League; the Federal City Council; the Northern Virginia Technology Council; the Greater Washington Board of Trade (ex-officio); the World Affairs Council-Washington, DC; the National Symphony Orchestra and the Washington National Cathedral Chapter.
He is also a member of the executive board of the Maryland-DC Campus Compact, the executive committee of the Council on Competitiveness, the steering committee of the Global Cities Initiative–Greater Washington and serves on the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment Second Nature steering committee.
Internationally, Dr. Knapp serves as chair of the academic advisory committee of the US-China Strong Foundation. He is a member of the board of trustees for Al Akhawayan University in Ifrane, Morocco; the advisory council of Americans for UNESCO; the Kenjin-Tatsujin advisory board of the Ashinaga 100 Year Vision Council; and the advisory board of the Confucius Institute U.S. Center. He is also a member of the Council of Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) and an honorary advisor to the Sulgrave Manor Trust.
Dr. Knapp is a fellow of the Academy of Arts and Sciences and a member of the American Academy of Religion, Council on Foreign Relations, Business Higher Education Forum, Modern Language Association and the National Humanities Alliance.
A Letter to the University Community from President Steven Knapp


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SVG font issues in prepress production - and what that has to do with recent ISO meetings
22 May 2019 By Dietrich von Seggern
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Last week in Toronto, we discussed a dated revision for PDF 2.0 (dated revision means that it will not have a new version number) which has been a 'work in progress' since 2017 when PDF 2.0 first came out. We think it is in a really good shape resolving all issues that were reported since then (measured by the roughly 1000 pages not many, but still more than enough to do this update). We therefore decided to send it to, hopefully, a last (DIS) ballot which is always 5 months. That means that most likely the dated revision will become ISO 32000-2:2020.
One of the issues discussed there has to do with Emoji fonts – which reflect a recent change in our communication habits ;-)
These fonts are usually using SVG code to specify colors, shapes, shades etc. SVG fonts, however, can't be used in PDF files. But luckily there are fonts that can use any PDF content for their glyph descriptions and those can easily be created from SVG fonts. The SVG code can use additional resources such as images, transparency settings or even other fonts and so it is good that Type 3 fonts allow for such additional resources as well.
So far, so good – or not? We (callas) learned via support inquiries and from reselling partners and integrators that in many environments problems occurred with these PDF files. Unexpected output results were also reflected in PDF viewers, for instance Adobe Acrobat usually showed them as intended, but e.g. Apple Preview or callas pdfToolbox did not (in this order):
Investigation showed that in the PDFs having problems, these resources were not in the spot where they should be - as defined in the PDF Specification in the section describing Type 3 fonts. Our PDF analysis accordingly reported an error because of missing resources.
But then we received an inquiry from somebody complaining about these findings, pointing us to another section in the PDF specification where a different spot was defined for the resources. This section was related to resources in general – remember: the other one was specifically for Type 3 font resources.
The contradiction was actually sitting there for a very long time: I checked back until PDF 1.4 which came out in 2001. Most probably there just was not much use of these resources in Type 3 fonts, so that it never occurred as a contradiction. But what was actually nice (in this mess) was to find out that the problem was actually already detected and fixed – which brings us back to the dated revision. The first text (about resources in general) was adjusted already in the draft standard that was circulated in February this year, which gives me even more trust in this ISO work (appreciably managed by Peter Wyatt and Duff Johnson).
Now, how to deal with this problem in current PDF files? We at callas concluded:
For analysis purposes in general we take both spots into account: The – after the above clarifications – "right" one in the Type 3 font dictionary that contains substructures for all glyphs, as well as in the glyph substructures ("CharProcs") themselves (the "wrong" one).
Our reason is that the reality has to be accepted which teaches us that these files are around and in many processes full PDF validation is just not what helps.
We already have a dedicated Check that allows for finding these issues. You can download it from here. Our suggestion to everybody in charge of prepress workflows is to double check their procersses with an example PDF (here is a rendition of this article that you could use: callas Blog "I love SVG fonts".pdf).
We implemented a Fixup (actually we extended an existing one), that merges the text into the other page content. This is described in our user manual here:
https://help.callassoftware.com/m/pdftoolbox/l/1083015-convert-type-3-fonts-to-outlines
One of the sources was btw our French integrator AgileStreams who also wrote a nice article about the topic that also includes some pdfToolbox Profiles:
https://www.agilestreams.io/en/opentype-svg-pdf-first-solutions/
Another nice article comes from Stephan Jaeggi:
//pdf-aktuell.ch/pa/language/en/warning-about-opentype-svg-fonts-in-adobe-indesign-cc2019/


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}

And it always returns "no", regardless the front-end user is logged in or not. How can I figure out what is going on?
Thank you

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private function _getSession()
{
Mage::getSingleton('core/session', array('name' => 'frontend'));
return Mage::getSingleton('customer/session');
}

let me know whether it works.

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