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Non-ideal mixing controls pressure-induced transitions in solid solutions
Abstract The conventional view of chemical pressure, defined as structural distortion induced by chemical substitution, serves as a useful analogue to physical pressure, but its predictive power breaks down when the cation mixing behavior becomes non-ideal. Using uranothorite (UxTh1-xSiO4), a zircon-structured solid solution series between coffinite (USiO4) and thorite (ThSiO4), we establish a limit of the lattice strain-derived view of chemical pressure.
Japan's Energy Security at Risk from Iran War | Caroline Baxter posted on the topic | LinkedIn
I was pleased to be interviewed by Tokyo Broadcasting System TV a few days ago on the ongoing war in Iran, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the implications for Japan. The conversation was wide-ranging, so I'm calling out one specific point I made on energy security. Had there been more time, here is what else I would have said.
Why the Rio Grande Valley's a Fast-Growing Retail Hub
By Jason Baker May 13, 2025 Viewpoint The unique demographics is just one of the reasons this region's a hotspot for shoppers and retailers, writes Jason Baker of Baker Katz. Jason Baker Located at the southernmost tip of Texas, the Rio Grande Valley lies on the northern bank of the Rio Grande River, which divides Mexico from the U.S. The region is made up of the four counties of Starr County, Hidalgo County, Willacy County and Cameron County.
Delivering Change - Retailist Mag
It is hardly a new or novel observation to say that COVID was massively disruptive to most retailers. Pandemic pressures and rapidly changing consumer priorities were devastating for some retailers and a significant boost for others. In the F&B space, the disparity between the haves and the have nots was as wide as anywhere, with some restaurants pivoting seamlessly to delivery and pickup options, and others struggling to adjust and even going out of business.
Texas Holiday Sales Outlook: Not Very Merry
By Jason Baker of Baker Katz It’s amazing how quickly things can change. Just a few short months ago, the commercial real estate outlook was generally positive. Both in Texas and nationally, retail sales were proving to be fairly resilient to the rising inflation and economic turbulence that have characterized most of 2022. Despite low consumer confidence, strong fundamentals and a retail sector riding the high of a post-pandemic boom provided plenty of reasons for optimism.
Megastore: Providing Scalable, Highly Available Storage for Interactive Services – Google Research
Jason Baker Chris Bond James C. Corbett JJ Furman Andrey Khorlin James Larson Jean-Michel Leon Yawei Li Alexander Lloyd Vadim Yushprakh Proceedings of the Conference on Innovative Data system Research (CIDR) (2011), pp. 223-234 Download Google Scholar Copy Bibtex Abstract Megastore is a storage system developed to meet the requirements of today's interactive online services.
I Restored And Colorized Vintage Mugshots Of Famous People (23 Pics)
I love restoring old photographs (that are in black and white) and bringing new life into them. The pictures I restored today are mugshots. If you didn't know, here's a definition of mugshot: a photograph of usually a person's head and especially face, specifically, a police photograph of a suspect's face or profile. I'd like to share with you some of the vintage mugshots of celebrities that I restored. What do you think, Pandas?
REVIEW Assessing North Atlantic right whale health: threats, and development of tools critical for conservation of the species
FEATURE ARTICLE REVIEW Assessing North Atlantic right whale health: threats, and development of tools critical for conservation of the species Michael J. Moore1,*, Teresa K. Rowles, Deborah A. Fauquier, Jason D. Baker, Ingrid Biedron, John W. Durban, Philip K. Hamilton, Allison G. Henry, Amy R. Knowlton, William A. McLellan, Carolyn A. Miller1, Richard M. Pace III, Heather M. Pettis, Stephen Raverty, Rosalind M. Rolland, Robert S. Schick, Sarah M. Sharp, Cynthia R. Smith, Len Thomas, Julie M.
Orbis Delivers Sight to a Child in Jamaica
When Trevorn was 8 years old, he found himself in the midst of an absolute living nightmare. At his primary school in Jamaica, one of his classmates made a catapult that fired a pencil which struck Trevorn without warning, squarely in the eye. After two emergency surgeries the pencil was removed and the lens was replaced, but his vision was severely damaged. Over the next 6 years Trevorn’s sight diminished and deteriorated. At one point he missed an entire school year.
Orbis Delivers Sight to a Child in Jamaica
When Trevorn was 8 years old, he found himself in the midst of an absolute living nightmare. At his primary school in Jamaica, one of his classmates made a catapult that fired a pencil which struck Trevorn without warning, squarely in the eye. After two emergency surgeries the pencil was removed and the lens was replaced, but his vision was severely damaged. Over the next 6 years Trevorn’s sight diminished and deteriorated. At one point he missed an entire school year.
Inside Fall Rivers Most Endangered Places
I had the chance to go to Fall River and photograph the 5 buildings that are on 2019 most endangered historic properties. I had permission to enter all of these properties so I don’t suggest trespassing on any of them. These historic structures are a big part of Fall River history and I hope that they can be saved. Please share this with any history buff.
Featured: Seamax Aircraft M-22
Posted By: Jason J. Baker July 6, 2017 Seamax Aircraft M-22 – New Horizons For Waterbirds With more than 150 units sold in 30 different countries, the AirMax produced Seamax M-22 is finally set to arrive for final assembly in the U.S. in early 2018. Engine, Propeller and Avionics find their way into the aircraft, earning the company the right to put an “assembled in the US” tag on the plane.
EASA Publishes Competency Based Instrument Rating Opinion
Text size: A A A By Jason Baker | February 20, 2019 Image: digitalpilotschool.com EASA has published its opinion on proposed regulatory easements which will help EASA-rated Private Pilots gain their instrument rating faster, cheaper and more easily. By clearing the path for the "Basic Instrument Rating" EASA is combining various regulatory frameworks, allowing Private Pilots to gain access to instrument flying directly upon passing their EASA Private Pilot examinations.
Dornier Secures Funding For Seastar Project
Dornier Secures Funding For Seastar Project Dornier Seawings reports having received approximately $170 million USD in funding from its Chinese shareholders to further develop the amphibious CD2 Seastar Flying Boat. The money will be used to prepare one of two existing prototypes for flight, which Dornier plans to accomplish by the middle of 2019. The company hopes to begin full line production in 2021.
Chinese Flight Academy Orders 30 Tecnams
Chinese Flight Academy Orders 30 Tecnams Text size: By Jason Baker | November 15, 2018 Italian aircraft manufacturer Tecnam announced confirmed orders for 30 aircraft from Chinese Anhui Lantian International Flight Academy (ALIFA) at the biannual Zhuhai International Air Show last week. The ab-initio academy will acquire Tecnam P2006T twin-engine trainers, as well as P2010 models to replace its fleet of legacy training aircraft.
Dornier Secures $170 Million In Funding
Dornier Secures $170 Million In Funding Text size: By Jason Baker | November 15, 2018 Dornier Seawings reports having received approximately $170 million in funding from its Chinese shareholders to further develop the amphibious CD2 Seastar Flying Boat. The money will be used to prepare one of two existing prototypes for flight, which Dornier plans to accomplish by the middle of 2019. The company hopes to begin full line production in 2021.
EASA Holds Annual Safety Conference
EASA Holds Annual Safety Conference Text size: By Jason Baker | November 8, 2018 Three hundred people from across the European general aviation community attended the 2018 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Annual Safety Conference in Vienna, Austria, earlier this week.
FIRST Global brings Iceland, Zimbabwe, Nepal and many others together in World Robot Showdown
FIRST Global brings Iceland, Zimbabwe, Nepal and many others together in World Robot Showdown October 30, 2018 Watch as 193 robotics teams from almost every corner of the world converge on Mexico City for FIRST Global, an international robotics and technology event like no other.
EASA Approves Simpler GA Training Rules
EASA Approves Simpler GA Training Rules Text size: By Jason Baker , Contributor | August 20, 2018 Flight schools in Europe that focus on training private pilots now can operate under simplified rules released by the European Aviation Safety Agency last week. The new rules create two types of flight schools — Declared Training Organisations, or DTOs, which can train private pilots, and Approved Training Organisations, which focus on training professional pilots.
Abercrombie teams up with lifestyle hospitality firm
With off-price player like Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, and Ross Stores entrenched as favored anchors for shopping centers, traditional anchors like Macy’s are finding it harder than they imagined to get in on the act. There’s more to it, it turns out, than just slashing price tags. The first several Macy’s Backstage stores to open 2015 and 2016 were freestanding locations, and they have proved to be the last.
Google exec joins JLL as chief digital officer
With off-price player like Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, and Ross Stores entrenched as favored anchors for shopping centers, traditional anchors like Macy’s are finding it harder than they imagined to get in on the act. There’s more to it, it turns out, than just slashing price tags. The first several Macy’s Backstage stores to open 2015 and 2016 were freestanding locations, and they have proved to be the last.
Discounting new discount concepts
With off-price player like Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, and Ross Stores entrenched as favored anchors for shopping centers, traditional anchors like Macy’s are finding it harder than they imagined to get in on the act. There’s more to it, it turns out, than just slashing price tags. The first several Macy’s Backstage stores to open 2015 and 2016 were freestanding locations, and they have proved to be the last.
Electric Amphib Flies
Electric Amphib Flies Text size: By Jason Baker | July 8, 2018 Norwegian amphibian manufacturer Equator Aircraft has completed its first runway hop of the P2 Xcursion electric amphib prototype. The aircraft was flown by test-pilot Eskil Amdal. The aircraft reached a speed of 100 knots and was flown at about 30 feet above a runway before being landed again. Amdal reported the aircraft to be stable and it was flown twice more the next day. A full pattern flight is planned for the coming weeks.
EASA Takes On Drones, Expands FAA Cooperation
EASA Takes On Drones, Expands FAA Cooperation Text size: By Jason Baker , Contributor | July 3, 2018 The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has announced it will expand its mandate to include authority over drones and urban air mobility vehicles, and will develop flight rules for these types of aircraft. EASA also plans to expand its role in areas such as environmental protection, research and development, international cooperation and cybersecurity.
Daher's TBM Enters Surveillance And Reconnaissance Market
Daher's TBM Enters Surveillance And Reconnaissance Market Text size: By Jason Baker , Contributor | June 11, 2018 Daher has developed a new configuration for its TBM 910 and TBM 930 single-engine turboprops to carry intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) equipment, which the company introduced at the Eurosatory 2018 Security and Defense Show in Paris this week.
Two Dead In Siemens-Powered eFusion Crash
Two Dead In Siemens-Powered eFusion Crash Text size: By Jason Baker | June 1, 2018 Two pilots were killed in a crash involving the Siemens-powered Magnus eFusion electric aircraft on Thursday morning in Hungary, local police reported. The aircraft was reportedly flown after a party to celebrate the new company headquarters. Neither pilot has been identified, but one, a 61-year-old, was believed to be part of Magnus Aircraft.
BREXIT: UK and EU Business Aviation Seek Direction
BREXIT: UK and EU Business Aviation Seek Direction Text size: By Jason Baker | May 30, 2018 Leaving the European Union proves a rather difficult task, according to the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA). The Association shared a detailed analysis of possible scenarios for business aviation operations in the aftermath of the departure, also known as Brexit. The official "divorce" becomes final on March 30, 2019.
New Trainers: Less Likely Than Ever To Be Cessnas "
New Trainers: Less Likely Than Ever To Be Cessnas Text size: May 25, 2018 It appears to be happening at a glacial pace, but ever so slowly I realize that Cessna's recent removal of the $465,000 Skyhawk JT-A from its product portfolio underscores the company’s declining relevance in general aviation training, a segment it once owned. What would happen if Cessna decided to exit the piston single market entirely?
USAF 747 To Visit AirVenture
USAF 747 To Visit AirVenture Text size: By Mary Grady | May 28, 2018 A modified Boeing 747 operated by the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command will make its first-ever visit to EAA AirVenture this July, EAA has announced. The aircraft, designated an E-4B Advanced Airborne Command Post, is designed for use by the National Command Authority, which comprises the president and the secretary of defense. “A lot of people don’t know about this plane,” said Lt. Col.
At EBACE, New Jets From Bombardier, Honda Upgrade
At EBACE, New Jets From Bombardier, Honda Upgrade Text size: By Jason Baker and Mary Grady , Contributors | May 28, 2018 The European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition is under way this week in Geneva, and on Monday, Bombardier introduced two new business-jet models, the Global 5500 and 6500. The jets feature a newly optimized wing design and all-new Rolls-Royce engines, providing ranges of 5,700 and 6,600 nm, respectively.
CubCrafters Ramps Up
CubCrafters Ramps Up Text size: By Mary Grady , Contributing editor | May 29, 2018 CubCrafters will significantly increase production of its two-place airplanes in 2019, the company said last week. “Backcountry flying is increasing in popularity,” said Brad Damm, sales director for the company, in a news release. CubCrafters has seen continuous growth since 2009, he said, when the Carbon Cub LSA was introduced.
VSS Unity Completes Second Supersonic Flight
VSS Unity Completes Second Supersonic Flight Text size: By Mary Grady , Contributing editor | May 29, 2018 VSS Unity, the aircraft that Virgin Galactic plans to use later this year to carry tourists into space, completed a successful supersonic test flight on Tuesday, the company has announced. The rocket motor burned for 31 seconds, as planned, and propelled Unity to a speed of Mach 1.9 and an altitude of 114,500 feet.
Siemens Electric Motor Will Power Sun Flyer 2
Siemens Electric Motor Will Power Sun Flyer 2 Text size: By Mary Grady , Contributing editor | May 29, 2018 The Sun Flyer 2, an electric two-seat trainer in development by Bye Aerospace in Denver, will be powered by a Siemens SP70D motor, Bye announced on Tuesday. “The Siemens motor provides great performance and all of the propulsion energy required for normal flight training profiles,” CEO George Bye told AVweb in an email.
No Help For EU Pilot Shortage
Retention and barriers to recruiting a new generation of pilots mixed with high training costs, low pay and less-than-stellar working conditions among budget airlines are top concerns. Meanwhile, legacy and flag carriers feel lower pressure in filling pilot seats due to favorable salary and benefit packages offered to new recruits. Pilots having to pay for their type ratings or being drawn into pay-for-training schemes see little motivation to choose the career, says AeroProfessional.
Iran Nuclear Deal Cancellation Fails to Dent Boeing and Airbus
Iran Nuclear Deal Cancellation Fails to Dent Boeing and Airbus Text size: By Jason Baker | May 11, 2018 Although the U.S. cancellation of the nuclear agreement with Iran will likely tank big airliner orders from Iran, neither Airbus nor Boeing seem likely to be immediately damaged, according to industry sources. That’s because the Iranian orders were of questionable firmness and were far in the future with uncertain financing. Between the two aerospace giants, the orders totaled $39 billion.
Flight Sharing Expands In Europe
Flight Sharing Expands In Europe Text size: By Jason Baker and Mary Grady , Contributors | May 8, 2018 Flight sharing via app has been stymied so far in the U.S., but the idea has taken root in Europe in the last few years, and is continuing to grow. Rules developed by EASA (the European Aviation Safety Agency) now allow pilots to share costs with up to five passengers.
Viking Launches Aerial Firefighter Conversion
Viking Launches Aerial Firefighter Conversion Text size: By Jason Baker | May 7, 2018 A Canadian sister company of Viking Air Limited, which builds the CL-415 Aerial Firefighter, has launched the Viking CL-415EAF, called the Enhanced Aerial Firefighter. The company will convert and modify 11 acquired CL-215 firefighters to the upgraded turbine version that provides the basis of the EAF.
EASA And CAA Issue Flight-Sharing Guidelines
EASA And CAA Issue Flight-Sharing Guidelines Text size: By Jason Baker | May 8, 2018 Britain's Civil Aviation Authority has endorsed flight-sharing services such as Wingly and Coavmi and issued new guidelines for platforms, pilots and passengers. The rules for cost sharing in general aviation were relaxed in Europe four years ago when EASA introduced a new set of streamlined air ops regulations. The new guidelines continue that trend.
Candy Bomber Commemoration in 2019
Candy Bomber Commemoration in 2019 Text size: By Jason Baker | April 27, 2018 With the 70th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift coming up in June, a small group of volunteers has been assembling a fleet of vintage aircraft to recreate the famed Candy Bomber mission originated by Gail Halvorsen in 1948. Although the airlift began in 1948, it carried on until 1949 so the commemoration will occur next year, in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy.
Former Epic Air CEO Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Former Epic Air CEO Pleads Guilty to Fraud Text size: By Kate O'Connor | April 26, 2018 Former Epic Air CEO Fred “Rick” Schrameck has pleaded guilty to a single count of wire fraud, according a statement released by the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon. Schrameck was charged with soliciting customers to purchase and help build experimental aircraft – to the tune of more than $1.4 million each – then misrepresenting how the customers’ funds were being used.
Airshow Pilot Killed in Overseas Crash
Airshow Pilot Killed in Overseas Crash Text size: By Kate O'Connor | April 26, 2018 Image: AirshowStuffAccording to a report from XinhuaNet, aerobatic pilot Elgin Wells was killed on Wednesday when his aircraft crashed during a practice flight before the Zhengzhou Air Show in China. The report states that the plane was 300 feet above the runway at Shangjie Airport when it “plummeted to the ground.” An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident.
EU Expands Clean Skies Effort
EU Expands Clean Skies Effort Text size: By Jason Baker | April 26, 2018 As countries across Europe take climate change and pollution seriously, 16 countries in Europe have signed on to a project called Horizon 2020 which will make significant investments in making aviation and aerospace industries greener.
Southwest Accident Brings Passenger Safety Briefings to the Forefront
Southwest Accident Brings Passenger Safety Briefings to the Forefront Text size: By Kate O'Connor | April 26, 2018 Image: Marty Martinez/APOne of several safety-related issues that has emerged from the fatal engine failure on Southwest Flight 1380 is passenger response to safety briefings.
Concept Engine Combines Piston and Turbofan Engines
Concept Engine Combines Piston and Turbofan Engines Text size: By Jason Baker | April 25, 2018 At the ILA show in Berlin this week, a German company called Bauhaus Luftfarht showed off an intriguing new aircraft engine that combines piston engines with a conventional turbofan design in what it calls a composite cycle engine. A long-term concept powerplant, the company estimates such an engine could be ready for introduction in 2050.
GA Response Derails ATC Amendment
GA Response Derails ATC Amendment Text size: By Mary Grady | April 25, 2018 The last-minute amendment that Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) added to the five-year FAA funding bill on Tuesday was quickly revised after a concerted and vehement response from GA advocacy groups.
NTSB Holds Loss of Control Roundtable
NTSB Holds Loss of Control Roundtable Text size: By Kate O'Connor | April 25, 2018 The NTSB hosted a roundtable discussion to examine available solutions for preventing loss of control accidents in general aviation and to identify a path to improving GA safety on April 24. According to the board, accidents involving loss of control still account for more GA accident deaths than any other single factor. The focus of the roundtable was on VFR operations and fixed-wing GA aircraft.
EAA AirVenture Set For July 23-29
EAA AirVenture Set For July 23-29 Text size: By Mary Grady , Contributing editor | April 24, 2018 With Sun ’n Fun and Aero now done for this year, it’s time for aviators to start planning for EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh, the summer’s biggest aviation event. The FAA notam is now available for pilots planning to fly in to Wittman Regional Airport.
Advocates Say Last-Minute Bill Change Threatens ATC
Advocates Say Last-Minute Bill Change Threatens ATC Text size: By Mary Grady | April 24, 2018 After GA advocates had breathed a sigh of relief, believing that the ATC privatization battle was won for this year, House Transportation Committee chairman Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pa, introduced a last-minute amendment to the FAA funding bill on Tuesday that raised alarm.
Electric-Powered Pylon Racing Planned
Electric-Powered Pylon Racing Planned Text size: By Mary Grady , Contributing editor | April 24, 2018 The first pylon race to feature all-electric aircraft is in the works for 2020, the organizers recently announced. Air Race E, an event-planning team based in Dubai, has “secured all the key components to make this vision a reality,” said CEO Jeff Zaltman. He said the pilots and venues are ready to go and aircraft are in development.
Uber Hosts Second Elevate Conference
Uber Hosts Second Elevate Conference Text size: By Mary Grady , Contributing editor | April 24, 2018 Uber plans to host a second Elevate conference, May 8-9, in Los Angeles, bringing together more than 700 leaders from around the world to discuss the future of aeronautical technology for urban transit. Last year’s summit roster included leaders from industry, government and academia, including Embraer, Bell Helicopter, Pipistrel, Aurora Flight Sciences, Mooney, NASA, Airbus A3 and more.
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