The appearance has changed over the years, but the window seen in the screenshot here is just a polished version of the age old "Stuff is broke." message that appears to tell you your application is not responding. Ideally you never see it and if you do clicking "Close the Program" will in fact close the program. What about situations where it doesn't?
Last night I went to close an application and it refused to close. I tried all the usual tricks and helper applications to shut it down. The application was blocking an entire monitor and I had other important processes going that meant I couldn't reboot. The only tool that shut down the errant process was Pskill.
Posted on Oct 15, 2009, 7:23 AM from IP address 121.121.147.64
In an update, the NDCC said that 287 of the reported deaths came from the Cordillera Autonomous Region (CAR) and were largely due to landslides.
There were 75 deaths in Region I, eight in Region III, one in Region IV-A and four in Region V.
There were 185 injured persons, with 131 coming from CAR, 47 in Region I, and 7 in Region II.
At press time, 48 individuals were still missing.
The NDCC said 3.2 million individuals have been affected by the typhoon, with 18,000 families staying in 179 evacuation centers.
The total damage estimate for Pepeng is now at P8.139 billion, with P1.607 billion in infrastructure and P6.532 billion in agriculture.
Road clearings and restoration of basic communication facilities and infrastructure are continuing to allow the rapid delivery of relief goods to Northern Luzon.
President Arroyo has ordered the clearing of Halsema Highway, which connects Baguio City with the Mountain Province and the rest of the provinces in the CAR, for the northern areas to be accessible by land.
Meanwhile, humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations continue in Northern and Central Luzon to provide immediate relief to the affected population in different regions hit by flood and landslide.
Posted on Oct 15, 2009, 7:19 AM from IP address 121.121.172.167
An Evening of Social Responsibility, Radical Business Philosophy & Free Ice Cream
Jerry Greenfield met his best friend, Ben Cohen, in junior high school while growing up in Brooklyn, N.Y. Following Greenfield’s graduation from Ohio’s Oberlin College as a pre-med student and several unsuccessful applications to medical schools, he and Cohen decided to fill their mutual dream of running a business together. Research and a $5 correspondence course in ice cream making led them to open a small parlor in Vermont in 1978. Today, Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Inc. is a $300 million ice cream empire and a model for American business success. Greenfield and Cohen have been recognized for fostering their company’s commitment to social responsibility and creative management with several national honors, including the Corporate Giving Award by the Council on Economic Priorities and the U.S. Small Business Persons of the Year Award. In 1997, the partners co-authored a guide entitled Ben & Jerry’s Double-Dip: Lead with Your Values and Make Money, Too.The best-seller addresses the promises and pitfalls of values-led business and serves as an inspiration for the growing influence of socially conscience corporations. Tickets for the Jerry Greenfield event will be available while they last, beginning on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 9 a.m.
Posted on Oct 15, 2009, 7:17 AM from IP address 121.121.181.132
After graduating from South Dakota State University, Tom Daschle joined the U.S. Air Force’s Strategic Air Command. Pursuing a career in politics, he became an aide to Senator James Abourezk before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1978. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1986, and two years later, became the first co-chairman of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee. In 1994, he was elected as the Democratic Leader. Daschle is the only Senate Democratic Leader to have served twice as both majority and minority leader. During his tenure, he co-managed a presidential impeachment trial, led the Senate’s response to the September 11 attacks and anthrax attack on his office. Originally tapped to head President Obama’s healthcare reform policy before he withdrew from consideration, Daschle now advises a Washington, D.C. law firm on public policy issues, in addition to co-leading the Bipartisan Policy Center, which recently released framework for comprehensive health reform to ensure affordable, quality coverage for each American. The author of numerous articles and periodicals, he published the 2008 book, Critical: What We Can Do about the Healthcare Crisis. Tickets for the Senator Tom Daschle event will be available while they last, beginning on Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at 9 a.m.
Posted on Oct 15, 2009, 7:17 AM from IP address 121.121.181.132
Byron Pitts
Step Out on Nothing: An Evening with Byron Pitts
Byron Pitts, contributing correspondent to CBS’ 60 Minutes and chief national correspondent for The CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, is known for thought-provoking coverage and exceptional storytelling. He overcame the powerful odds of single parenthood, illiteracy and a constant stutter for a career in broadcast journalism. After graduating from Ohio Wesleyan University, he landed a job as a sports anchor in Greenville, N.C. Following several reporting assignments, Pitts joined The CBS Evening News in Miami, and later Atlanta, prior to moving to New York in 2001. As one of CBS News’ lead reporters during the September 11 attacks, he won an Emmy Award for his coverage. His other major stories include the Iraq War, Hurricane Katrina, the war in Afghanistan, Kuwait’s military buildup, Elian Gonzalez, Florida’s presidential recount, the Central American mudslides and the Kosovo refugee crisis. Pitts’ determination and reporting style have earned him two national Emmys, six regional Emmys, four Associated Press Awards and a National Association of Black Journalists Award. His incredible story of perseverance encourages audiences to reach for their dreams. Tickets for the Byron Pitts event will be available while they last, beginning on Monday, Oct. 5 at 9 a.m.
Posted on Oct 15, 2009, 7:17 AM from IP address 121.121.181.132
Benefits account for a significant portion of total compensation costs to employers. Benefits such as paid vacation, health insurance, and sick leave may not be mentioned, because they are widespread. In some occupational statements, the absence of these traditional benefits is pointed out. Although not as common as traditional benefits, flexible hours and profit-sharing plans may be offered to attract and retain highly qualified workers. Less common benefits also include childcare, tuition for dependents, housing assistance, summers off, and free or discounted merchandise or services. For certain occupations, the percentage of workers affiliated with a union is listed. These data come from the CPS survey.
Unless otherwise noted, the source of employment and earnings data presented in the Handbook is the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nearly all Handbook statements cite employment and wage data from the OES survey, and some include data from outside sources. OES data may be used to compare wages among occupations; outside data, however, may not be used in this manner, because characteristics of these data vary widely. In each statement where OES wage data are available, links to the most current data are provided in the box captioned "For The Latest Wage Information."
Posted on Oct 15, 2009, 7:14 AM from IP address 121.121.195.228
Employment of human resources, training, and labor relations managers and specialists is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations. College graduates who have earned certification should have the best job opportunities.
Employment change. Overall employment is projected to grow by 17 percent between 2006 and 2016, faster than the average for all occupations. Legislation and court rulings setting standards in various areas—occupational safety and health, equal employment opportunity, wages, health care, pensions, and family leave, among others—will increase demand for human resources, training, and labor relations experts. Rising health care costs should continue to spur demand for specialists to develop creative compensation and benefits packages that firms can offer prospective employees.
Employment of labor relations staff, including arbitrators and mediators, should grow as firms become more involved in labor relations and attempt to resolve potentially costly labor-management disputes out of court. Additional job growth may stem from increasing demand for specialists in international human resources management and human resources information systems.
Job growth could be limited by the widespread use of computerized human resources information systems that make workers more productive. Like other workers, employment of human resources, training, and labor relations managers and specialists, particularly in larger firms, may be adversely affected by corporate downsizing, restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions.
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Human resources, training, and labor relations managers and specialists held about 868,000 jobs in 2006. The following tabulation shows the distribution of jobs by occupational specialty:
Training and development specialists 210,000
Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists 197,000
Human resources managers 136,000
Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists 110,000
Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other 214,000
Human resources, training, and labor relations managers and specialists were employed in virtually every industry. About 17,000 managers and specialists were self-employed, working as consultants to public and private employers.
The private sector accounted for nearly 9 out of 10 jobs, including 13 percent in administrative and support services; 10 percent in professional, scientific, and technical services; 9 percent in health care and social assistance; 9 percent in finance and insurance firms; and 7 percent in manufacturing.
Government employed 13 percent of human resources managers and specialists. They handled the recruitment, interviewing, job classification, training, salary administration, benefits, employee relations, and other matters related to the Nation’s public employees.
Posted on Oct 15, 2009, 7:13 AM from IP address 121.121.195.228
Education and training. Many colleges and universities have programs leading to a degree in personnel, human resources, or labor relations. Some offer degree programs in human resources administration or human resources management, training and development, or compensation and benefits. Depending on the school, courses leading to a career in human resources management may be found in departments of business administration, education, instructional technology, organizational development, human services, communication, or public administration, or within a separate human resources institution or department.
Because an interdisciplinary background is appropriate in this field, a combination of courses in the social sciences, business, and behavioral sciences is useful. Some jobs may require a more technical or specialized background in engineering, science, finance, or law, for example. Most prospective human resources specialists should take courses in compensation, recruitment, training and development, and performance appraisal, as well as courses in principles of management, organizational structure, and industrial psychology. Other relevant courses include business administration, public administration, psychology, sociology, political science, economics, and statistics. Courses in labor law, collective bargaining, labor economics, labor history, and industrial psychology also provide a valuable background for the prospective labor relations specialist. As in many other fields, knowledge of computers and information systems also is useful.
An advanced degree is increasingly important for some jobs. Many labor relations jobs require graduate study in industrial or labor relations. A strong background in industrial relations and law is highly desirable for contract negotiators, mediators, and arbitrators; in fact, many people in these specialties are lawyers. A background in law also is desirable for employee benefits managers and others who must interpret the growing number of laws and regulations. A master’s degree in human resources, labor relations, or in business administration with a concentration in human resources management is highly recommended for those seeking general and top management positions.
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Planning and program development is an essential part of the training specialist’s job. In order to identify and assess training needs within the firm, trainers may confer with managers and supervisors or conduct surveys. They also evaluate training effectiveness to ensure that the training employees receive helps the organization meet its strategic business goals and achieve results.
Depending on the size, goals, and nature of the organization, trainers may differ considerably in their responsibilities and in the methods they use. Training methods include on-the-job training; operating schools that duplicate shop conditions for trainees prior to putting them on the shop floor; apprenticeship training; classroom training; and electronic learning, which may involve interactive Internet-based training, multimedia programs, distance learning, satellite training, other computer-aided instructional technologies, videos, simulators, conferences, and workshops.
Employee relations. An organization’s director of industrial relations forms labor policy, oversees industrial labor relations, negotiates collective bargaining agreements, and coordinates grievance procedures to handle complaints resulting from management disputes with unionized employees. The director of industrial relations also advises and collaborates with the director of human resources, other managers, and members of their staff, because all aspects of human resources policy—such as wages, benefits, pensions, and work practices—may be involved in drawing up a new or revised union contract.
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Training and development. Training and development managers and specialists conduct and supervise training and development programs for employees. Increasingly, management recognizes that training offers a way of developing skills, enhancing productivity and quality of work, and building worker loyalty to the firm, and most importantly, increasing individual and organizational performance to achieve business results. Training is widely accepted as an employee benefit and a method of improving employee morale, and enhancing employee skills has become a business imperative. Increasingly, managers and leaders realize that the key to business growth and success is through developing the skills and knowledge of its workforce.
Other factors involved in determining whether training is needed include the complexity of the work environment, the rapid pace of organizational and technological change, and the growing number of jobs in fields that constantly generate new knowledge, and thus, require new skills. In addition, advances in learning theory have provided insights into how adults learn, and how training can be organized most effectively for them.
Training managers provide worker training either in the classroom or onsite. This includes setting up teaching materials prior to the class, involving the class, and issuing completion certificates at the end of the class. They have the responsibility for the entire learning process, and its environment, to ensure that the course meets its objectives and is measured and evaluated to understand how learning impacts business results.
Posted on Oct 15, 2009, 7:12 AM from IP address 121.121.195.228
Every organization wants to attract the most qualified employees and match them to jobs for which they are best suited. However, many enterprises are too large to permit close contact between top management and employees. Human resources, training, and labor relations managers and specialists provide this connection. In the past, these workers performed the administrative function of an organization, such as handling employee benefits questions or recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new staff in accordance with policies established by top management. Today’s human resources workers manage these tasks, but, increasingly, they also consult with top executives regarding strategic planning. They have moved from behind-the-scenes staff work to leading the company in suggesting and changing policies.
In an effort to enhance morale and productivity, limit job turnover, and help organizations increase performance and improve business results, these workers also help their firms effectively use employee skills, provide training and development opportunities to improve those skills, and increase employees’ satisfaction with their jobs and working conditions. Although some jobs in the human resources field require only limited contact with people outside the human resources office, dealing with people is an important part of the job.
There are many types of human resources, training, and labor relations managers and specialists. In a small organization, a human resources generalist may handle all aspects of human resources work, and thus require an extensive range of knowledge. The responsibilities of human resources generalists can vary widely, depending on their employer’s needs.
In a large corporation, the director of human resources may supervise several departments, each headed by an experienced manager who most likely specializes in one human resources activity, such as employment and placement; compensation, and benefits; training and development; or labor relations. The director may report to a top human resources executive. (Executives are included in the Handbook statement on top executives.)
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Before you decide whether to earn an MBA, you must figure out what career you want to pursue. From the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center's section on Electrical Engineering: "If you are interested in management or entrepreneurship, a master's degree in business could bring balance to the subject matter gained from your undergraduate degree," or in your case, graduate degree. May I suggest you speak to either an advisor in the graduate engineering department of the university from which you got your degree or a counselor in the school's Career Services Office? That person can help you define your career goals so that you may decide how, or even whether, to continue your education.At age 30 I am thinking about embarking on an adventure I had no interest in 12 years ago — getting my college degree. All the online programs make that feasible since I don't really have the time to attend a traditional school. I've been in retail since I was old enough to get a job and at this store since I graduated from high school. My store manager wants me to get a bachelor's degree before he'll promote me to department manager. I can't see sitting through some of the basic classes. I've done everything here from sweeping the floors to bookkeeping. Can I get credit for my experience?
There are distance learning programs that will give college credit for work experience (probably not for sweeping the floors though). Some schools that say they will grant you a degree based on work experience aren't legitimate, so you have to be very thorough in your research when looking for a program. "Make sure that your school is properly accredited by the correct regional agency," advises Jamie Littlefield, About.com's Distance Learning Guide. Once you do that, check with the program's admissions or counseling office to make sure they will consider your outside experience. Your next step is to find out how to apply for these credits. You will probably have to complete a special application and turn in a portfolio. You can learn more about this by reading Jamie's article 4 Steps to Earning Credit for Your Life Experience.
Friday October 9, 2009 | permalink | comments (0)
How to Learn English as a 2nd Language
I am now doing an MBA but I don't know English writing and speaking ... how do I develop this?
You would benefit from English as a 2nd language (ESL) classes. You can choose to attend a local program (check with your university), or you can do online courses. About.com ESL Guide Kenneth Beare offers free email English courses as well as other resources for English learners on his site. There are resources for beginning learners who need to learn basic English as well as for advanced learners who want to improve their skills.
Thursday October 8, 2009 | permalink | comments (0)
Mid-term Week Stress
I'm a college freshman who is facing my first college mid-terms. I spent my entire weekend studying. I barely had time to sleep or eat. If this is making me so stressed out I can't imagine what I'll be like during finals. Those are only a little more than two months away! What advice do you have for making exam weeks easier.
I feel for you. I can still remember how I felt during mid-terms and finals in college. I seemed to come down with laryngitis almost every finals week. Must have been the lack of sleep. Unfortunately, during my four years of college and two years of graduate school, I never learned how to handle stress (thankfully I've since learned how to manage it better). I wish I had resources like the ones I'm going to tell you about. Kelci Lynn, the About.com Guide to College Life and Elizabeth Scott, the About.com Guide to Stress Management, each have very helpful articles on their sites. Kelci's article, How To Reduce Stress While in College, begins with a very practical suggestion: "Don't stress about being stressed." How many of us get mad out ourselves for feeling stressed out? I know I sometimes do. In the end it always makes me feel worse. Once, during a particularly stressful time, someone suggested that exercising would give me some relief. I followed that advice and that person was right. I did feel better. It makes sense that Kelci included that as one of her tips.
In Top 10 Stress Relievers for Students, Elizabeth provides a list of simple and quick ways to alleviate stress. After all, as she points out, "it's sometimes difficult [for busy students] to find the time to try new stress relievers." Here's one anyone can do: take a power nap. You won't make up for all the sleep you've lost but you will be more productive. Everyone has an MP3 device. Download some classical music and listen to it while studying. Elizabeth says it will help you relax. If you're trying to stay awake, try some upbeat tunes instead. Good luck on your exams.
Wednesday October 7, 2009 | permalink | comments (0)
Online MBA
Would you recommend an affordable online MBA program accredited by the Association of MBAs?
Unfortunately I can't recommend a particular program. There are so many to choose from. As I discussed in yesterday's post, it is extremely important to find a properly accredited online school. In the U.S. all agencies that grant accreditation to academic programs must by recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Other countries around the world have similar organizations that are responsible for accrediting colleges and academic programs. You can find a list of them on the CHEA Web Site.
Read More About MBA Programs:
* Online MBA Accreditation
* Business School Accreditation: An Overview of Accreditation in the U.S.
* International Business Schools
Friday October 2, 2009 | permalink | comments (0)
How to Find a Legitimate Online School
I want to get my college degree online. How can I find a legitimate online school?
Ah — legitimate. You've hit upon a very important word. As you are probably aware there are some people out there who want to take your money in exchange for a useless diploma that won't do you a bit of good. Fortunately, though, there are many online schools that offer legitimate degrees. So, how do you know whether a school is legitimate or if it's a scam?
To determine an online school's legitimacy, you should learn whether it is accredited by the proper agencies. Jamie Littlefield, the About.com Guide to Distance Learning, explains what this all means in her article Online School Accreditation Basics. She defines accreditation as "the process of reviewing a school's programs and policies to see if it meets criteria set by an outside agency." Can any agency grant accreditation? Well, no. Here again you have to watch out for scams. Any agency that grants accreditation to college programs must be "recognized by either the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)," says Jamie. To insure that your degree will be widely accepted, you should also take classes from a school that is regionally accredited by one of the six regional accreditation agencies both the USDE and CHEA recognize.
See Also: Regionally Accredited Online College Profiles
Thursday October 1, 2009 | permalink | comments (0)
Nurse Wants to Become a Psychologist
How can I start my career as a clinical psychologist after completing my bachelor of science degree in nursing?
To practice as a clinical psychologist you must earn a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical psychology. Some graduate programs require applicants to have an undergraduate degree in psychology, while others require coursework in basic psychology with additional courses in the biological, physical, and social sciences and in statistics and mathematics, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Given your undergraduate education, you should look for a graduate program that emphasizes the latter.
With a bachelor's degree in nursing, there is another path you can take. You may consider becoming a psychiatric RN, also known as a psychiatric-mental health nurse. This simply means you would specialize in psychiatric nursing as opposed to another nursing specialy such as pediatrics or surgery. Although it wouldn't allow you to practice as a clinical psychologist, you would be able to work with patients with psychiatric disorders. Some psychiatric RNs go on to earn master's degree or doctoral degrees and become Clinical Nurse Specialists or Nurse Practitioners.
Tuesday September 29, 2009 | permalink | comments (0)
The Best Computer Job
What is the best computer job and why?
The best computer job is the one that's most suitable for you. You may think the job that pays best is the best one for you or the one that requires the least education is best. You may choose the occupation that has the most promising outlook. Earnings, educational requirements and occupational outlook are all things you should consider, but they aren't the only characteristics that make any job the "best" one for you.
If you were to look only at salaries, educational requirements or occupational outlook, you'd wind up overlooking your own personality, interests and abilities — the things that help determine whether you will find a job satisfying. You may like the high salary a computer and information systems manager, for example, earns and even be willing to earn the master's degree many employers prefer. What about the day-to-day duties of that job? Would you like doing those things? Do you even know what they are? Then there are your abilities. Do you have the ones needed for this career? So, the bottom line is you should investigate thoroughly any occupation you are considering in order to discover which one is the best for you.
Friday September 25, 2009 | permalink | comments (0)
Test Taking Strategies
I just started high school this year. My grades were okay in middle school and elementary school, but they weren't great. Even when I knew the material I learned in my classes I messed up on tests. It didn't matter how hard I studied. I think the problem is that I get really nervous for tests and make stupid mistakes. I really want to do better in high school. My first global history test is coming up next week. How can I get a good grade?
A lot of people have test anxiety that keeps them from doing well on exams. Sometimes this anxiety causes students to make mistakes. Among the common ones are leaving answers blank, choosing two multiple choice answers and not following directions, notes About.com Homework and Study Tips Guide Grace Fleming in her article 10 Common Test Mistakes. Grace offers practical solutions to help you avoid making these mistakes. For example, put a checkmark next to questions you are putting off answering until later, review your answer sheet to make sure you've answered all questions only once and make sure you understand what the directions mean in advance of sitting down for the test. You can find definitions of common test directions in Grace's article.
The better prepared you are for a test, the greater your chances are of alleviating your anxiety and doing well. "... full preparation means more than knowing the test material. It's important to prepare your mind and body for the experience of working under pressure," says Grace. She advises you to get enough sleep the night before a test. It is also important to make sure you have food in your stomach.
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A fraction is a number that is the portion or part of a whole. Key to understanding fractions is understanding how to represent part of the whole. Sometimes the whole will be a pizza, a measuring cup, a bar and it is important to understand what the part is each time the whole is different.
When starting with fractions, begin by focusing on 1/2 and the 1/4 before moving into equivalent fractions and using the 4 operations with fractions (adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing). The following worksheets are the introductory level.
10 Worksheets focusing on 1/2
Focusing on 1/4 PDF
Shading 1/4 in Different Ways PDF
Creating Pizzas Using Fractions PDF
Basic Fractions - Slicing the Pie PDF
Shade the Fraction Shapes
Adding, Subtracting and Finding Common Denominators
Identifying Equivalent Fractions]PDF
Fill in the Missing Equivalencies]PDF
Changing Mixed Fractions to Improper FractionsPDF
Changing Improprer Fraction to Mixed Numbers - Tutorial incl.PDF
A Printable of the Basic Fractions PDF - Fraction Wheels
Learning Fraction Equivalencies PDF - Use a ruler to line up the equivalencies.
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Tutorial with Worksheets
All Fraction Worksheets(Multiplying, Division, Addition, Subtraction etc.)
Posted on Oct 15, 2009, 7:10 AM from IP address 121.121.240.131
Calculating Interest: Principal, Rate and Time are Known
"4500"
When you know the principal amount, the rate and the time. The amount of interest can be calculated by using the formula:I = Prt
For the above calculation, we have $4500.00 to invest (or to borrow) with a rate of 9.5% for a 6 year period of time.
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Calculating Interest Earned when Principal, Rate and Time are Known
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Calculating Interest When the Time is Given in Days
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What's the Interest on $890.00 at 12.5% for 261 Days?
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Find the Principal When you Know the Interest, Rate, and Time
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What Sum of Money Can you Invest for 300 Days at 5.5% to Earn $93.80?
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What Annual Rate of Interest Is Needed for $2100.00 to earn $122.50 in 14 Mths?
This program will give you a ballpark estimate of your horsepower. Please don't make the mistake of quoting these numbers as if they meant anything.
There are two simple horsepower formulas that can estimate the on-the-pavement horsepower for a given car.
The ET method
This method uses the weight of the car and the time it took that car to travel 1330 feet (¼ mile).
The formula is: hp = weight / (ET / 5.825)3
The Trap-speed method
This method uses the weight of the car and the speed at which the car completed the quarter-mile run.
The formula is: hp = weight * (speed / 234)3
Let's try it
Fill in the data below.
How much does your car weigh (with you in it, of course)? lbs
What was your 1/4-mile Elapsed Time (ET)? seconds
What was your 1/4-mile Trap Speed?
Posted on Oct 15, 2009, 7:08 AM from IP address 121.121.184.13
Ellyn Maybe is an irresistible force. To read or listen to her poetry is to be gently and completely crushed while simultaneously inspired and charmed. The honesty with which she so exquisitely reveals her vulnerabilities, desires and pain is beautiful and rare.
Rodeo for the Sheepish has so many great moments. The first time I listened to it, I was reminded of when I first met her many years ago and how much I liked her and her poetry. One of the stand out tracks on the album, There Were Two Girls Who Looked A Lot The Same, is a perfect example of why one becomes a fan of Ellyn’s immediately. I can’t understand how anyone could not find an aspect of themselves in that piece. This is what Ellyn does so well and so often in her work and on this album.
Reading Ellyn’s poems from the page is one thing but hearing her read them just the way she meant them to be heard is something else altogether. Ellyn has a great sense of humor and reads wonderfully. The musical accompaniment on the album is not mere background filler but a true collaborative effort between Ellyn and the musicians that really works.
Ellyn is a very gifted writer and a true gem. - Henry Rollins
Going Down The River In A Hayloft Coffin: The Evocative Years of Robert Peters is a music poetry album featuring the illustrious poet Robert Peters and music composer Harlan Steinberger. The record includes forty nine poems that are strung with a twinge of Gothic & glaciated enchantments sequentially evoking how a poet thaws and carves out his destiny distancing himself from his primordial Wisconsin roots. The sequence forges to the present covering eulogies to his beloveds and poignant elegies to the folks who were such integral part of the poet’s life.
Maria Vidal – Living in Radical Radiance features warm textual vocals and deeply blended instrumental arrangements. Produced in Maria’s pink painted studio in Los Angeles, this long awaited record takes the listener on a deep artistic journey. Hen House Studios is glad to announce to her loyal fan base that Maria Vidal is back!
Featured Release (CD & Mp3)
Floyd Red Crow Westerman – A Tribute To Johnny Cash “I Think Johnny Cash would be especially proud of this tribute album. Not just because of his high regard for Floyd Red Crow Westerman or his own life-long identification with Native Americans and commitment to their cause, but because it is such a respectful, loving portrayal of the man’s work. Floyd’s deep, powerful voice resonates with the truth. I had no idea he could sound so much like John.”
- Kris Kristofferson
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Nanotechnology is perceived as one of the key technologies of the future and has
benefited from immense investments to develop the underlying scientific
fundamentals. However, in spite of great scientific advances serious technological
barriers remain, primarily related to manufacturing problems, which prevent the full
commercial exploitation of this technology. Therefore, the focus of this timely
special initiative will be on the exploration of the scientific and engineering issues
related to the design and manufacture of nano-scale products and their integration,
across multiple scales, into functional systems.All papers must be submitted in electronic form in accordance with ASME’s standard
submission procedures. Please access journaltool.asme.org for detailed instructions
and procedures; (2) In the “Comments” field please indicate that the paper is for the
Special Issue on NANOMANUFACTURING.
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The Solar Energy and Advanced Energy Systems Divisions
by Anonymous
The Solar Energy and Advanced Energy Systems Divisions of ASME are soliciting nominations for
the 2009 ASME Frank Kreith Energy Award. The award was established by the divisions in 2005 to
honor an individual in recognition of significant contributions to a secure energy future through
innovations in conservation and/or renewable energy technology. Contributions may be through
research, education, practice and/or service to society. The award is named in honor of Dr. Frank
Kreith and recognizes his contributions to the fields of heat transfer and renewable energy.The recommendations should provide detailed evidence of the candidate's contribution to a secure
energy future through innovation(s) in conservation and/or renewable energy technology. At least two
of the references must be members of ASME and no more than one should come from the nominee’s
organization. An electronic copy (assembled PDF format is preferred) of the candidate's package,
including curriculum vitae, letters of recommendation, and the nomination form should be
prepared and forwarded to the Chair of the ASME Frank Kreith Energy Award Selection
Committee for review
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