The Crossover Flywheel is the world's only Ice-skating Treadmill or Skatemill on which players can do repeated crossovers with true crossover biomechanics (Crossovers are an ice skating technique where one changes direction while gaining or maintaining speed). It is primarily used for hockey training.
Though it has been attempted a few times, the first Crossover Skating Treadmill on which someone successfully and comfortably skated was developed in Bloomington, Minnesota in 2003. It was actually assembled in Roseville, Minnesota in March of that year. The first Crossover Flywheel had a fixed angle and was entirely human powered making it even more challenging than today's hydraulic and electric powered models.
As it says in the KARE 11 TV news article on the Crossover Flywheel (link "3" below), "It's part science, part sports". In physics terms, the lateral lean angle provided by the Crossover Flywheel is present for the specific purpose of simulating non-inertial reference frame conditions (a "non-inertial reference frame" is an accelerating reference frame, in this case accelerating laterally) in an inertial reference frame (or inertial frame of reference). That purpose in and of itself is quite a unique as the Crossover Flywheel may be the only device in the world that incorporates a lean angle specifically to simulate conditions seen under acceleration, though there may be others (in a centrifuge of the type that humans use for G-Force training, accelerations seen in a variety of "real world" situations are simulated in a situation).
Though it has been attempted a few times, the first Crossover Skating Treadmill on which someone successfully and comfortably skated was developed in Bloomington, Minnesota in 2003. It was actually assembled in Roseville, Minnesota in March of that year. The first Crossover Flywheel had a fixed angle and was entirely human powered making it even more challenging than today's hydraulic and electric powered models.
As it says in the KARE 11 TV news article on the Crossover Flywheel (link "3" below), "It's part science, part sports". In physics terms, the lateral lean angle provided by the Crossover Flywheel is present for the specific purpose of simulating non-inertial reference frame conditions (a "non-inertial reference frame" is an accelerating reference frame, in this case accelerating laterally) in an inertial reference frame (or inertial frame of reference). That purpose in and of itself is quite a unique as the Crossover Flywheel may be the only device in the world that incorporates a lean angle specifically to simulate conditions seen under acceleration, though there may be others (in a centrifuge of the type that humans use for G-Force training, accelerations seen in a variety of "real world" situations are simulated in a situation).
Jools Siviter is a fictional department head at MI6, featured in the British television series, Spooks. Siviter was played by Hugh Laurie. Although his service and MI5 ostensibly work together, Siviter is usually represented as an antagonist, competing with Harry Pearce for resources, acclaim and occasionally working at cross purposes.
Siviter generally conforms to the stereotype of a condescending upper class English patrician, who barely bothers to disguise his contempt for those he perceives to be of lower class, inferior intellect or membership in what he calls the 'little sister' organisation, MI5. Despite insisting that MI5 rigidly observe the delineation of responsibility that stipulates MI6 has control over all operations outside the UK, he has no compunction about breaking it himself and running assets inside the UK, including running surveillance on MI5 agents and framing a cabinet minister.
His exact position in MI6 is unclear, but the fact that he deals with Harry Pearce as an ostensible equal implies that he is a Section Head. He has alluded to serving in Russia and France in the past.
Siviter is a fan of opera, specifically Wagner. He states that he enjoys 'buggering skinheads', indicating that he may be homosexual, but it is possible that this was simply an attempt to shock a woman annoyed at him for texting in a theatre.
Siviter did not appear in the show after the first season, probably due to portrayer Hugh Laurie's relocation to the USA in order to appear in House. He is however mentioned as a senior MI6 operative in a historical operation in the season four finale, and has apparently worked with Oliver Mace.
Siviter generally conforms to the stereotype of a condescending upper class English patrician, who barely bothers to disguise his contempt for those he perceives to be of lower class, inferior intellect or membership in what he calls the 'little sister' organisation, MI5. Despite insisting that MI5 rigidly observe the delineation of responsibility that stipulates MI6 has control over all operations outside the UK, he has no compunction about breaking it himself and running assets inside the UK, including running surveillance on MI5 agents and framing a cabinet minister.
His exact position in MI6 is unclear, but the fact that he deals with Harry Pearce as an ostensible equal implies that he is a Section Head. He has alluded to serving in Russia and France in the past.
Siviter is a fan of opera, specifically Wagner. He states that he enjoys 'buggering skinheads', indicating that he may be homosexual, but it is possible that this was simply an attempt to shock a woman annoyed at him for texting in a theatre.
Siviter did not appear in the show after the first season, probably due to portrayer Hugh Laurie's relocation to the USA in order to appear in House. He is however mentioned as a senior MI6 operative in a historical operation in the season four finale, and has apparently worked with Oliver Mace.
John W. Flores (March 28, 1958 - ) was born in Dallas, Texas and grew up on a family farm near Fort Worth. He is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated American journalist, biographer and short-story writer, and a recipient of the U.S. Navy Meritorious Public Service Award, signed by Marine Corps Commandant James T. Conway. He was named as recipient of a Texas Senate Resolution (SR 168) for his years of research and writing as a journalist for Texas daily newspapers, and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson honored him with two citations for his work as a writer in New Mexico. He received a national award for writing from the U.S. Department of Veterans Services in September 2010. In October 2010 he received the Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal from Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Lane Carson. In 1997 his work for a Texas newspaper won two Associated Press Managing Editors first place awards.
History
He graduated from Alvarado High School May 28, 1976 and enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard for four years active duty as a search-and-rescue crewman based out of Naval Air Station New Orleans (Group New Orleans). It was during this early period of his life that Flores began writing, as a contributor to the Base New Orleans newspaper.
Upon completion of active duty, Flores attended the University of Texas at Austin where he acted as press aide to U.S. Senator Lloyd Bentsen, and as a staff writer for Texas General Land Office Commissioner Garry Mauro, working in the Land Management Division.
He would later work for several Texas newspapers, including the Killeen Daily Herald, Corpus Christi Caller-Times, The Monitor (McAllen), and The Dallas Morning News. In New Mexico he worked for the Albuquerque Journal, where he received his first journalism award in 2001. The same year, he was hired by South Texas oilman Lucien Flournoy, based in Alice, Texas, to write his memoirs. Flores and his wife, Rowena, spent more than a year with Mr. Flournoy while completing the manuscript. Flores interviewed President Jimmy Carter, former Houston Mayor Bill White, and many other notable people, for the book, titled: "Flournoy: A Legendary Wildcatter".
The first book Flores published was "When The River Dreams: The Life of Marine Sgt. Freddy Gonzalez", in fall 2006. This work led to several awards including a Texas Senate resolution (SR 168) in summer 2006, sponsored by Senator Juan Hinojosa, D-Mission, and signed by Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst; the U.S. Navy Meritorious Public Service Award, signed and delivered by Marine Corps Commandant James T. Conway in an Aug. 2009 ceremony held by the commanding officer of the 4th Recon Battalion in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Flores was also presented a citation by Governor Bill Richardson, in September 2010, for placing second nationally in a writing contest held by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In summer 2009, he was honored by Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez for his work, and Chavez designated June 29, 2009 as "John Flores Day in Albuquerque" in his mayoral proclamation. In October 2010 Flores was presented the Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal for his service in the U.S. Coast Guard. As well, John W.Flores , had an article published April 1, 2011 by La Prensa San Diego on the revolutionary leader Emiliano Zapata.
A new edition of the Freddy Gonzalez story, titled "Fields of Honor", is expected to be published by Texas Tech University Press in 2011.
Flores was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in fall 1996 for a series of articles written for the Corsicana Daily Sun. His series resulted in several first place awards from the Associated Press Managing Editors (APME), in 1997, including the Community Service Award. He interviewed then-Governor George W. Bush for one of the stories. He was voted by the National Press Club board of governors as a new member in 2010 for his work as a writer. In 2011, he has received on behalf of the Gov. Rick Perry of Texas a commission to the rank of admiral of the State's historic civil defense group, the Texas Navy
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History
He graduated from Alvarado High School May 28, 1976 and enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard for four years active duty as a search-and-rescue crewman based out of Naval Air Station New Orleans (Group New Orleans). It was during this early period of his life that Flores began writing, as a contributor to the Base New Orleans newspaper.
Upon completion of active duty, Flores attended the University of Texas at Austin where he acted as press aide to U.S. Senator Lloyd Bentsen, and as a staff writer for Texas General Land Office Commissioner Garry Mauro, working in the Land Management Division.
He would later work for several Texas newspapers, including the Killeen Daily Herald, Corpus Christi Caller-Times, The Monitor (McAllen), and The Dallas Morning News. In New Mexico he worked for the Albuquerque Journal, where he received his first journalism award in 2001. The same year, he was hired by South Texas oilman Lucien Flournoy, based in Alice, Texas, to write his memoirs. Flores and his wife, Rowena, spent more than a year with Mr. Flournoy while completing the manuscript. Flores interviewed President Jimmy Carter, former Houston Mayor Bill White, and many other notable people, for the book, titled: "Flournoy: A Legendary Wildcatter".
The first book Flores published was "When The River Dreams: The Life of Marine Sgt. Freddy Gonzalez", in fall 2006. This work led to several awards including a Texas Senate resolution (SR 168) in summer 2006, sponsored by Senator Juan Hinojosa, D-Mission, and signed by Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst; the U.S. Navy Meritorious Public Service Award, signed and delivered by Marine Corps Commandant James T. Conway in an Aug. 2009 ceremony held by the commanding officer of the 4th Recon Battalion in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Flores was also presented a citation by Governor Bill Richardson, in September 2010, for placing second nationally in a writing contest held by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In summer 2009, he was honored by Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez for his work, and Chavez designated June 29, 2009 as "John Flores Day in Albuquerque" in his mayoral proclamation. In October 2010 Flores was presented the Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal for his service in the U.S. Coast Guard. As well, John W.Flores , had an article published April 1, 2011 by La Prensa San Diego on the revolutionary leader Emiliano Zapata.
A new edition of the Freddy Gonzalez story, titled "Fields of Honor", is expected to be published by Texas Tech University Press in 2011.
Flores was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in fall 1996 for a series of articles written for the Corsicana Daily Sun. His series resulted in several first place awards from the Associated Press Managing Editors (APME), in 1997, including the Community Service Award. He interviewed then-Governor George W. Bush for one of the stories. He was voted by the National Press Club board of governors as a new member in 2010 for his work as a writer. In 2011, he has received on behalf of the Gov. Rick Perry of Texas a commission to the rank of admiral of the State's historic civil defense group, the Texas Navy
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Full field digital mammography (FFDM) is a recent addition to the medical imaging modalities that are available in digital format. FFDM potentially provides the customary advantages of digital modalities: distribution, sharing, and access through any Web-connected computer and integration with a patient’s electronic medical record.
For the advantages to be realized, it must be integrated with the institution’s other medical information technology (IT), including the general picture archiving and communications system (PACS). Indeed, other digital modalities such as magnetic resonance (MR), computed tomography (CT), and ultrasound (US) are usually integrated with the general PACS and other medical IT for just this reason. The images and associated information are stored on the PACS. The radiologist reads and manipulates the images on the PACS, and then reports results and distributes the report from the PACS.
Thus far, institutions have treated FFDM differently, in part because the technology is relatively new in its development. Although integrating FFDM with the PACS and other medical IT is a viable option, the early evolution of the technology has seen many most institutions initially choose to read and report digital mammograms using non-PACS workstations .
Integration vs. Non-Integration
When a facility implements FFDM, it must decide how to read, manipulate, and report on the mammograms. One option is to integrate the digital mammography device with the institution’s general PACS and utilize the PACS reading and reporting tools, as with other digital modalities. Another alternative is to purchase a mammography-only specialty workstation or mini-PACS from the FFDM vendor, which does not integrate mammography images with others in the facility’s IT system..
*Simpler installation: It may be less complicated to install a mammography “island” than to integrate FFDM with the institution’s major IT systems .
*Workload balancing. Radiologists reading FFDM on a general PACS can shift to reading other modalities whenever institutional needs dictate. This is likely to grow in importance as radiology enterprises continue to evolve toward global, distributed enterprises - that is, institutions in which radiologic information can be accessed by diagnosticians from any Web-connected computer no matter where they are located geographically. Then, radiologists will be able to balance the workloads of numerous satellite offices, clinics, or hospitals .
*Financial efficiency. With integration, the institution does not have to invest in additional technology and an additional service contract .
*Ease of access by referring and consulting physicians. On an integrated system, referring and consulting physicians can access mammograms and related reports via the general PACS’ Web distribution system, just as they access other edata. .
Display Issues with Third-Party Equipment
The potential quality and safety issues related to the use of a display that is not from the original modality vendor should not be underestimated, however, whether the third-party display device is part of an integrated PACS, a different modality vendor's workstation, or a third-party standalone workstation. Given the difficulty of handling display and annotation of images and CAD marks from different equipment vendors, the IHE has defined a Mammography Image Display Profile, described in an IHE guide , with which all modality, workstation and PACS vendors claiming to support mammography should comply. Failure to comply likely signals a significant deficiency in capability that will likely affect either patient safety or radiologist performance.
The use of soft-copy displays for primary mammography interpretation, is also explicitly regulated in the US within the scope of the Mammography Quality Standards Act, beyond the ordinary PACS regulatory requirements.
For the advantages to be realized, it must be integrated with the institution’s other medical information technology (IT), including the general picture archiving and communications system (PACS). Indeed, other digital modalities such as magnetic resonance (MR), computed tomography (CT), and ultrasound (US) are usually integrated with the general PACS and other medical IT for just this reason. The images and associated information are stored on the PACS. The radiologist reads and manipulates the images on the PACS, and then reports results and distributes the report from the PACS.
Thus far, institutions have treated FFDM differently, in part because the technology is relatively new in its development. Although integrating FFDM with the PACS and other medical IT is a viable option, the early evolution of the technology has seen many most institutions initially choose to read and report digital mammograms using non-PACS workstations .
Integration vs. Non-Integration
When a facility implements FFDM, it must decide how to read, manipulate, and report on the mammograms. One option is to integrate the digital mammography device with the institution’s general PACS and utilize the PACS reading and reporting tools, as with other digital modalities. Another alternative is to purchase a mammography-only specialty workstation or mini-PACS from the FFDM vendor, which does not integrate mammography images with others in the facility’s IT system..
*Simpler installation: It may be less complicated to install a mammography “island” than to integrate FFDM with the institution’s major IT systems .
*Workload balancing. Radiologists reading FFDM on a general PACS can shift to reading other modalities whenever institutional needs dictate. This is likely to grow in importance as radiology enterprises continue to evolve toward global, distributed enterprises - that is, institutions in which radiologic information can be accessed by diagnosticians from any Web-connected computer no matter where they are located geographically. Then, radiologists will be able to balance the workloads of numerous satellite offices, clinics, or hospitals .
*Financial efficiency. With integration, the institution does not have to invest in additional technology and an additional service contract .
*Ease of access by referring and consulting physicians. On an integrated system, referring and consulting physicians can access mammograms and related reports via the general PACS’ Web distribution system, just as they access other edata. .
Display Issues with Third-Party Equipment
The potential quality and safety issues related to the use of a display that is not from the original modality vendor should not be underestimated, however, whether the third-party display device is part of an integrated PACS, a different modality vendor's workstation, or a third-party standalone workstation. Given the difficulty of handling display and annotation of images and CAD marks from different equipment vendors, the IHE has defined a Mammography Image Display Profile, described in an IHE guide , with which all modality, workstation and PACS vendors claiming to support mammography should comply. Failure to comply likely signals a significant deficiency in capability that will likely affect either patient safety or radiologist performance.
The use of soft-copy displays for primary mammography interpretation, is also explicitly regulated in the US within the scope of the Mammography Quality Standards Act, beyond the ordinary PACS regulatory requirements.