A model for the shape of optical fiber tapers, formed by stretching a fiber in a heat source of varying length, is presented. Simple assumptions avoid any need for the techniques of fluid mechanics.

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Bob Maki and his family have been part of the running community for many years. Bob has run 71 marathons, three marathons every year since 1987. But this weekend, this Grandma's Marathon will be ...

The 28-year-old runner finished the 89.8km-long South African ultramarathon in 7 hours, 3 minutes, making it the fastest time ...

Often corticosteroid therapy continues beyond 14-21 days to control symptoms of brain tumors, and gradual reductions in dosing must occur. The concept of a tapering schedule for chronic ...

Dexamethasone Therapy in Patients With Brain Tumors - A Focus on Tapering Ann E. Nahaczewski; Susan B. Fowler; S. Hariharan Disclosures J Neurosci Nurs. 2004;36 (6):340-343. 0 ...

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Bjorklund, now living in Colorado, returned to cheer on this year’s 35th racing of the Half Marathon, bringing back years of memories. “Scott (Keenan) asked if he could name it after me.

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Top seed Carlos Alcaraz was pushed all the way by fellow-Spaniard Jaume Munar in a thrilling contest before clinching a 6-4 6-7 (7) 7-5 win and advanced to the Queen's Club Championships quarter ...

6 Marathon Pace Workouts to Add to Your Training Plan This list of workouts starts with shorter options to ease you into marathon pace work, and builds up to longer, harder efforts. 1. Mile ...