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"Musings on
the New Web: More Ubiquitous, More Social, Local, and Mobile."
SPEAKERS:
Ali Khoshgozaran
Abstract:
The web started on the PC and within a few short years
it quickly penetrated into our cellphones, tablets, TVs
and will soon get into just about any piece of hardware
we own or interact with. Such explosive growth of
"smart" phones with intelligent software driving "dumb"
hardware devices is creating a pretty amazing set of
possibilities and opportunities. In this talk, we
briefly discuss some of the more fundamental changes
that have recently emerged and present few interesting
trends that are currently happening and will soon deeply
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WHEN:
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Social and light dinner 6:30 to 7:00 pm
Program: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
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WHERE:
Irvine Ranch Water District
15600 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92718
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"In Volatility, There is Often Opportunity"
SPEAKERS:
Ali Bavarian, Financial Advisor
SRaymond James Financial Services
Abstract:
In many ways, the one certainty of investing is volatility. Volatility can trigger emotional responses that cause
investors to make irrational decisions, raising the chances of losing money. Wise investors stay the course with the
understanding that investment success is not just a matter of how well you do in up markets but also how well you
weather the downside. We will discuss the points to remember when the market is experiencing volatility.
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WHEN:
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Social and light dinner 6:30 to 7:00 pm
Program: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
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WHERE:
Irvine Ranch Water District
15600 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92718
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"Refinery Operations: Journey of Crude to Gasoline
SPEAKER:
Mitra Basiri Kashanchi
Section Superintendent Refinery System Division Chevron, El Segundo Refinery
Abstract:
The presentation provides an overview of the Refinery operations and journey of Crude to Gasoline. The overview
includes the differences between various Refinery operations.
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WHEN:
Wednesday, July 6, 2010
Social and light dinner 6:30 to 7:00 pm
Program: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
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WHERE:
Irvine Ranch Water District
15600 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92718
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"West County Connectors" Project
SPEAKER:
Saeid Asgari, P.E., Office Chief of Construction - Caltrans
Behrooz Pirzadeh, P.E., Senior Construction Engineer - Caltrans
Bill Gilchrist, P.E., Senior Construction Engineer - Caltrans
Abstract:
The West County Connector Project was initiated by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to link high occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes/ car-pool lanes on the San Diego Freeway (I-405) with those on the Garden Grove Freeway (SR-22) and San Gabriel River Freeway (I-605) to create a seamless HOV connection amongst the three freeways. The Project traverses the cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, Seal Beach, Los Alamitos, Long Beach and the community of Rosemoor.
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WHEN:
Wednesday, June 1, 2010
Social and light dinner 6:30 to 7:00 pm
Program: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
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WHERE:
Irvine Ranch Water District
15600 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92718
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"Recent and On-Going Los Angeles
Water Systems Projects and Studies"
SPEAKER:
Craig Davis, Ph.D., PE, GE
Abstract:
The Los Angeles Water System is undertaking a large, $5 to $7 billion 10-year, capital improvement program driven by several
initiatives, including:
- Water Quality Improvements
- Water Resources
- Infrastructure Improvements
- Seismic Improvements
An overview of several recent and on-going projects and related studies will be presented covering different aspects of the above listed
initiatives. The presentation will include descriptions of the Terminal Hill Tunnel and Shaft Project, Headworks Reservoir Project,
several large diameter pipe and tunnel projects, other dam and reservoir projects, and results from a recent Expert Review of Water
System Pipeline Breaks in Los Angeles.
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WHEN:
Wednesday May 4, 2011
Social and light dinner 6:30 to 7:00 pm
Program: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
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WHERE:
Irvine Ranch Water District
15600 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92718
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Architecture of Iran During Islamic Period
Presenting Architecture of Houshang Seyhoun
SPEAKER:
Professor Houshang Seyhoun and
Bahram Zarinafsar, AIA, P.E.
Abstract:
The role of responsible architects and presenting Prof. Seyhoun's Pur-Sina (Avicenna) Mausoleum, Nader Shah Monument, Omar Khayyam Mausoleum with slides and commentary
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WHEN:
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Social and light dinner 6:30 to 7:00 pm
Program: 7:00 - 8:00 pm
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WHERE:
Irvine Ranch Water District
15600 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92718
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Nanomaterials and Wastewater
SPEAKER:
Ganesh Rajagopalan, Ph.D.
Advanced Technologies Group
Kennedy/Jenks Consultants
Abstract:
Use of manufactured nanomaterials in everyday products is increasing exponentially. Nanomaterials are defined by extremely small size (1 to 100 nm), high reactivity and unique physical and chemical properties. Also, with the increasing use of these materials, there is a potential for some of these materials to be released into the environment. This presentation will give an overview of nanotechnology and nanomaterials, potential sources of nanomaterials release into the environment, environmental fate of nanomaterials, and potential applications of nanomaterials for water and wastewater treatment.
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WHEN:
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Social and light dinner 6:30 to 7:00 pm
Program: 7:00 - 7:30 pm
Society Board Election 7:30 - 8:30 pm
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WHERE:
Irvine Ranch Water District
15600 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92718
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THE ROAD AHEAD
SPEAKER:
Hamid Bahadori
Manager of Transportation Policy and Programs
Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA)
Abstract:
Transportation may only be one of many factors influencing the nature of society, but its special role derives from the fact that without it, the effective operation of other sectors of the economy is almost always precluded. Mr. Hamid Bahadori, Manager of Transportation Policy and Programs for the Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA) will present an overview of historical development of the surface transportation system in the United States, the current status of our national transportation policy debate, funding challenges, future trends and upcoming major transportation projects in southern California.
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WHEN:
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Social and light dinner 6:30 to 7:00 pm
Program 7:00 - 8:30 pm
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WHERE:
Irvine Ranch Water District
15600 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92718
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2010 Monthly Events
Stem Cell Development
SPEAKER:
Mr. Habib Torfi, CEO
Invitrx Therapeutics, Inc.
Abstract:
Invitrx Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based out of Irvine, California that specializes in the culture and engineering of adult stem cells by which has developed innovative products and therapies that are used in wound closure and healing, aesthetic surgery, ophthalmics, orthopedics and several neurological disorders.
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WHEN:
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Social and light dinner 6:30 to 7:00 pm
Presentation 7:00 - 8:30 pm
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WHERE:
Irvine Ranch Water District
15600 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92718
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Utilization of ITS Technologies in Orange County
Challenges and Opportunities
SPEAKER:
James Pinheiro, P.E.
Deputy District Director, Operations & Maintenance
District 12, California Department of Transportation
Abstract:
The presentation provides an overview of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and their applications in Orange County. The topic will focus on the challenges of meeting the transportation objectives and opportunities in utilizing the ITS to enhance the operation. It also covers the existing applications, near future and far future opportunities.
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WHEN:
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Social and light dinner 6:30 to 7:00 pm
Presentation 7:00 - 8:30 pm
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WHERE:
Irvine Ranch Water District
15600 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92718
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Environmental Planning for a Sustainable Future
SPEAKER:
Valarie McFall
Deputy Director, Environmental Planning
Transportation Corridor Agencies
Abstract:
With its extensive mitigation programs and over 2,000 acres of open space, the Transportation Corridor Agencies has raised the bar when it comes to project planning. This presentation will provide an overview of the planning efforts that went into constructing the existing 51 miles of Orange County Toll Roads and provide an update on the 241 completion project (Foothill South).
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WHEN:
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Social and light dinner 6:30 to 7:00 pm
Program 7:00 - 8:30 pm
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WHERE:
Irvine Ranch Water District
15600 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92718
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Persepolis Symbol of Persians' Enduring Greatness
SPEAKER:
Nic Amini Sam
President, Jamshid Foundation
Abstract:
The presentation will provide detailed information on history of Takht-e Jamshid (Persepolis), and will
demonstrate its impact on ancient civilization. This great structural masterpiece of the ancient world is a
magnificent representation of Persian art and architecture, and a source of inspiration for historians,
archeologists and architects.
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WHEN:
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Social and light dinner 6:30 to 7:00 pm
Program 7:00 - 8:30 pm
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WHERE:
Irvine Ranch Water District
15600 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92718
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