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Phil Rosenthal
Guilford, Connecticut
Guilford, Connecticut
17 miles from Middletown
Acoustic Band / Celtic Music Middletown
A nice varied show - some bluegrass, some Americana, classic country and folk, with some good instrumental pieces on banjo and mandolin mixed in.
OBrien Strings
Orange, Connecticut
Orange, Connecticut
27 miles from Middletown
Classical Ensemble / Celtic Music Middletown
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I am a bagpiper with over 20 years of experience playing weddings and other events. I know many Irish and Scottish tunes that will compliment your special occasion. My services are below. Standard Wedding Package As guests arrive Processional Recessional…
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The Jolly Beggars bring the rich tradition of Celtic folk music and storytelling to modern day audiences. Their traditional songs and musical arrangements have exposed many to the joys of Celtic music. They tell traditional stories from Irish folklore…
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40 plus years of piping experience. An extensive knowldge of tunes for all occassions.
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Celticity combines cutting-edge artistry, passion, and a contemporary touch to traditional Celtic music. With a unique blend of instrumental sizzle, vocal beauty, and captivating arrangements, Celticity puts forth an immensely exciting and highly musical…
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CLASSICAL, JAZZ , POP, ROCK,BROADWAY & NEW AGE - DUO, TRIO, QUARTET. Winner of GigMasters "Best of 2012", "Top Classical Quartet 2012", The Knot "Best of Weddings 2012" and The WeddingWire "Bride's Choice Awards™… | http://www.gigsalad.com/Music-Groups/Celtic-Music/CT/Middletown | 2013-05-18T11:06:57 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
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Professional Live Entertainment ! We specialize in country music, but we're also known for performing a variety of rock & roll, southern rock, few oldies, and even some blues. Everywhere we play the dance floor is always full of excited people having…
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Governor Tomblin Authorizes Burning Ban
Due to scarce water supplies and the ongoing emergency response efforts related to the recent storms, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin authorized a burning ban, effective immediately and continuing throughout the state of emergency.
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Winemaker Felicia Rogan
Q: How did you become involved in the wine business?
A: I met a friend, Lucie Morton, a young viticulturist who was running her family's vineyard, and my husband and I helped her pick grapes. Morton had a small press and we ran our pickings through and got the juice and she suggested that we get some small winemaking equipment and try and make wine out of it, which my husband did over the winter in our garage. It wasn't very good, but it got us hooked and we planted some vines the next spring and it went from there.
Q: What were some of the hurdles, if any?
A: There weren't any except trying to learn about this new business of wine grapegrowing, but there were many friends starting out at that time in the late 70's and early 80's and we had a lot of company on the learning curve.
Q: What do you love most about your job?
A: Everything except the expense of operating a winery. This is Oakencroft's 24th year and we are the oldest winery in Albemarle County. When I began in this business there were five wineries in Virginia. Now there are over 100, most with modern and very expensive equipment. I love drinking our own wine and meeting the customers in our Tasting Room and seeing them enjoy the fruits of our labor.
Q: What advice do you have for someone who wants to do what you do?
A: Start with a big bank roll and get expert advice on site selection and grape clones and be sure that you have experienced help in the vineyard and winery.
Q: How are women changing the wine industry?
A: I don't think that they are changing it but adding to it because there are more women owners, winemakers, viticulturists and expert wine educators.
Q: What are some of the misconceptions about women and wine?
A: I haven't found any except that we now know that women choose and buy more wine than they used to and tend to drink what pleases them rather than what the experts say they should drink.
Q: Which of your own wines is your favorite and which wines do you generally prefer?
A: Asking me that is like asking me which is my favorite child! I tend to like lightly oaked Chardonnays and Viogniers and Merlots.
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Kawasaki's 39 horsepower Ninja 300 bonsai superbike
By Mike Hanlon
September 6, 2012
Ninja 300 KawasakiImage Gallery (41 images).
Engine braking is not quite the dysfunctional problem described in the article. My KLR 650 can be engine braked without fuss to a near stop. I use brakes for traffic conditions but on the open road my engine does most of the braking. I ride hard but my 2004 bike is running like a top and never had a bolt turned on the engine.Guy Macher
7th September, 2012 @ 05:28 am PDT
@Guy "on the open road my engine does most of the braking"
That is kind of the point though and the KLR has a 9.8:1 compression ratio vs my 12.9:1 so without a slipper clutch the bike would decelerate quickly when I let off the throttle and I have brakes for when I don't. It makes for a smoother ride and helps stay more neutral in the corners.Diachi
7th September, 2012 @ 07:09 am PDT
Woot!! The main reason I was planning on getting a cbr250 instead of a ninja 250 is because the ninja did not have ABS. Now I think I will get a Ninja 300, after I take a look at some reviews of the bike. This bike is really getting me excited.hydra
8th September, 2012 @ 10:29 am PDT
Hell, why not just make it a 650 ?Martin Hone
9th September, 2012 @ 06:58 pm PDT
@Martin, the 650 is 100 lbs, $3000, and 40 HP more than the 250 and gets 20 MPG less mileage. It is overkill.Diachi
9th September, 2012 @ 10:58 pm PDT
The Honda is still the better looker.WhyEyeWine
10th September, 2012 @ 06:18 am PDT
according to Kawasaki's website, the Ninja 250's curb weight is 374 pounds. If the 300 is the same, or possibly less due to the redesigned engine, 40 hp would be a lot of fun in such a light bike, plus the fuel economy with the fuel injection is sure to be excellent. Unless you're planning on taking passengers and/or carrying a lot of cargo, or if you weigh 300 pounds, this would be a great bike for just about anyone.rudedog4
10th September, 2012 @ 06:57 am PDT
Just an FYI... the slipper clutch is more than 25 years old, and was used on Honda's 1981/82 FT500 Ascot, an entry level bike, and has been used elsewhere. Great technology-yes, new to this market level- nope, and not by 30 years or so.Mike Barnett
10th September, 2012 @ 03:07 pm PDT
Mrtin. Why should they make it 650 because they make Kawasaki Ninja zx-6r 636? Very nice bike with 130+ horsepower but more expensive and maybe not so good learner bike.Risto Penttinen
16th September, 2012 @ 06:48 am PDT
Sometimes a lightweight bike that you have to ring out to go fast is the best fun. It makes you "feel" as though you are going faster. Combine that with great mpg and ABS and I think you have a winner. 100 in 2nd gear and in 5 seconds is fun but most of the time extreme and not necessary.
I've been waiting for Honda to come out with a 350 (or so) cbr but this new Ninja may just fit the bill.Harry 'O
23rd September, 2012 @ 07:01 pm PDT
As a two-stroke off-road rider, I object to your calling them "the hydrocarbon-broadcasting, ecological disasters of yesteryear".display name Ron was already taken
19th October, 2012 @ 06:03 am PDT
The 1985 Honda 400F was about the same power (a tad more) and just about identical in weight. That was an inline four cylinder and raced well against the famous Yamaha RD 350 but the Honda had better manners. The Kawasaki Triple 350 two strokes were a bit rare but might compare well with these new bikes and they were on the streets prior to 1975.
Considering modern prices and the repair costs on these machines I'm not so certain that they are a wise buy although they would certainly be enjoyable. I wonder if the older bike designs could be restored using modern fuel injection and ignitions. They might actually be every bit as good as today's bikes and in some ways better.Jim Sadler
20th November, 2012 @ 09:16 pm PST
My 1992 250cc Suzuki Bandit weights the same (170 kg) and makes more power 45 hp. I don't understand why these modern small capacity engines are underpowered when compared to the late 80's early 90's bikes? No more 4 cylinders either?Craig Smale
28th November, 2012 @ 12:46 am PST
Just went to the Long beach Motorcycle Show today. I went because I wanted to be able to have a sit on the 300 without some annoying Stealer..er.. I mean "Dealer" breathing down my neck.
The sit was goooood! I expected the seat to just be a brutally hard butt-pad sorta thing but it actually was quite comfortable. I was shocked. And I was easily able to reach down over to the rear subframe member and pickup the rear of the bike with ease pivoting off my knee. It actually felt lighter than my KX500 (even though it's not)! When my one and only son was born. I sold my FZ1 because I realized how much I would habitually push it on that bike and decided to go back to a Honda PC800 since I used to have one before. I like the PC800 and I have it for the few times a year when I have to commute into LA from OC for work. But she's a big ol' girl and takes up a lot of real estate in my garage. And quite frankly after I put on the taller Rifle windscreen (which is super nice for commuting) the PC's mileage dropped to just under 40mpg with my riding style and that extra wind resistance. So now I'm seriously considering selling the PC800 to pickup either a Ninja 300 or a Honda CBR500. The idea being to not have such a big bike in the garage, and get back to a sportier riding experience. And on both of those bikes the sitting position was only slightly forward at all. I felt these bikes would be no problem on my wrists. (I'm a programmer so type a lot so it's a concern for me). Just figured I'd chime in with my notes for those considering the bike like I have been.Gary D. Hart
9th December, 2012 @ 07:44 pm PST
Owned a 200 a long time ago which would scare you. 2 cycle Demon. If this approaches that performance Kawasaki will sell a zillion.Zappenfusen
10th December, 2012 @ 07:50 pm PST
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Where did you get that idea? Those two-stroke 250s of not long ago had about 60 hp and about 50kg less weight.
That is NOT the same performance envelope, it's not even the same postal service.Facebook User
18th December, 2012 @ 01:00 pm PST
Having ridden the 300 Ninja, as well as the earlier 250 Ninja and the original GPX250, as well as the CBR250 single, several versions of Hyosung 250 as well as the 650 twins from Hyosung, Kawasaki and Suzuki, and all the older 250cc two-stroke twins, plus many of the 250 and 400cc fours, may I add some observations?
First: IGNORE peak power figures. That is what we call "brochure horsepower" - as in it looks good in the brochure. It's the torque curve that gives you a better idea of real world usability (rather than fantasy land dreams).
I would rather ride a CBR250 single or a 300 Ninja than row around in the gearbox of a 250cc four waiting for the power to arrive. Those things were almost as exciting as a blender, and if you think of their gearbox as the 'beat, chop, whip' selector, you will get the idea. Heaps of revs, a screaming engine, and... 50 km/h. Sure, if you found a looooong straight you would probably exceed the top speed of the 250 single, but it would be a damn looong wait.
The last of the 250cc two-strokes? Exciting? Hell yes? Practical - hell NO! You would not want to ride one for two or three days back-to-back but you could thoroughly enjoy riding a CBR250 single or a 300 Ninja all day. Naturally, you would be riding on winding roads, but then, who (apart from some Harley and Gold Wing owners) wants to putt along the Super Slab all day?
The new Honda CBR500 looks interesting, but if Kawasaki's next update of the 300 Ninja was to take the displacement to 375cc, they could produce a bike 25 kg lighter than the Honda and with around the same sort of power curve. If it was still $1200 cheaper, then it would definitely be a case of keeping the Good Times Rolling.The Baron
27th February, 2013 @ 07:45 pm PST
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The 300 Ninja has a lot of potential to be a home run. People tend to buy the 250 as a starter bike and outgrow them into something else on the opposite side of the spectrum like a 110 HP 600 super sports in part because they don't want to go from the 250 to something that weighs 600 lbs.
The new 300 could be the perfect fit for a lot of people because it could challenge the (nearly) Status quo of buying one bike to learn on and another one for after that.Diachi
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Former Employee – worked at AXA Advisors as an intern for less than a year
Pros – Can be a good first internship for those who don't have experience working in an office environment, opportunity to interact with clients, not much pressure
Cons – Work can be repetitive, can quickly hit the limit of what you can learn if you're not interested in the financial consulting field or sales in general
2012-10-26 13:56 PDT
Current Employee – been working at AXA Advisors full-time for more than 7 years
Pros – Many trainings, access to a variety of detailed concepts in financial planning. Denver office very knowledgeable and helpful. Provide ability to offer a variety of products from outside companies.
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2012-10-21 19:16 PDT
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didn't pay well
the vp's didn't really care to help teach me too much
the analysts were too busy to help me either
Advice to Senior Management – have a more formal training program for interns
2012-09-25 20:51 PDT
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Former Employee – worked at AXA Advisors full-time for less than a year
Pros – AXA Advisors is great at teaching concept/story selling to newcomers. They also have a strong line of (life) insurance and annuity products that makes the sale easy for the right clients. If you manage to pass the initial hurdle of $3,000 of production credits (6 month probation period), you will be given some form of salary (as a draw) that can extend up to 3 years. Benefits are pretty good too and includes a pension down the line. Depending on the office you are in, you can potentially have access to some very experienced advisors with whom you can partner with.
Cons – It is first and foremost a sales position. If you are in the traditional advisor position, be ready to start contacting all your friends and family to get you started in addition to going out and prospecting through networking or cold/warm calling. If you are in the 403(b) division, get ready to eat your pride and walk school campus with the hopes of meeting teachers even when school policy technically forbids you to be there. Thought you CAN have access to some very experienced advisors, they don't always seem to care about your success (which is kind of natural since I'm sure they see a lot of people come in and go). You really have to develop mentor and partner relationships early on if you want to succeed.
Also, AXA Advisors is primarily an insurance carrier. If you are big on investments through mutual funds, if you want to be more of a fee-based financial planner, AXA may not be the right place for you.
Advice to Senior Management – I was under a new district manager. He was a good sales guy... but he wasn't as good of a manager. Get new managers to have mentors of their own to ensure that he knows how to train newcomers efficiently. Also, to that manager, learn to spend more time with your "struggling" employees instead of dedicating most of your time with your rising stars. Some of the struggles I felt could have been easily resolved if he offered a little bit more guidance.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2012-09-11 17:17 PDT
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Current Employee – been working at AXA Advisors as a contractor for Senior Management – None, this company is hopeless.
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company
2012-09-06 10:30 PDT
Former Employee – worked at AXA Advisors
Pros –.
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend
2012-09-11 07:12 PDT
Current Employee – been working at AXA Advisors full-time for more than 7 years
Pros – Great company. Open network to sell many different types of products
Cons – need to sell AXA product to get any benefits.
2012-07-25 05:47 PDT
Former Employee – worked at AXA Advisors full-time for more than a year
Pros – Lots of help and assistance from senior advisors
Cons – No base pay, but good commission schedule
Advice to Senior Management – Install some sort of base pay.
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2012-07-15 10:05 PDT
Current Employee – been working at AXA Advisors part-time for less than a year
Pros – Good and supportive environment to work and helpful people.
You can learn how real financial advisors work at AXA (I've been working for Eli Weiss and Barry Rindenow) that will help you establish your career path.
Solid training program.
I have learned about various financial products.
Cons – The work is not easy, long hours, and sometimes difficult to understand.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
2012-06-27 08:15 PDT
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Former Employee – worked at AXA Advisors full-time for Senior Management – Get professional, it will help you not receive reviews like this.
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend
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Glassdoor is your free inside look at Kaiser Permanente Director interview questions and advice. All 7 interview reviews posted anonymously by Kaiser Permanente employees and interview candidates.
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Feb 14, 2013 – Interviewed in Dec 2012 – Reviewed Feb 8, 2013
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in San Jose, CA Sep 2011 – Reviewed Jan 25, 2012
Interview Details –
I applied on line. I received a call a several weeks later from the hiring Director's assistant. I then had multiple phone interviews and then several on-site interviews. Once I interviewed on-site, it took several months and a lot of follow-up on my part to close the deal. Even after that, the negotiation phase and such were painful to say the least. HR is a process I don't even want to go into.
Overall I would say the interviews themselves were great, but the process after made me want to eat nails. It made the overall experience for me horrible.
Interview Question – The questions were general - no specific surprises. Answer Question
Negotiation Details –
Do your research, know your range and stick with it, do your research. Yes I said it twice, do your research.
The process took to long from final interview to offer, and then almost as long to negotiate - about 3 mos total. They almost lost me several times.
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Oakland, CA May 2010 – Reviewed Jan 1, 2012
Interview Details – There was a panel of interviewers who were all involved in the department, including the hiring manager as well as workers in the department. The questions asked were all behavior based questions...give us an example of a time you acted and something did not go right. What happened/ What would you do differently if it happened again? How would you approach a project of getting a new initiative started? How involved would you be in the initiative? What would you be looking for as the project progressed? Describe how you would handle a situation if you found employees not completing their work and hiding it? What if there was one employee doing this? What if there were ten employees and you couldn't keep up with the work if you fired them?
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details – A flat offer was presented and there was no negotiation.
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Pleasanton, CA Jul 2008 – Reviewed Oct 22, 2010
Interview Details – The process was pretty straight forward. There's an HR policy in place regarding how many candidates the hiring manager shall consider, and who should participate in the interview. The overall process is fairly quick once the ball gets rolling. It appears most positions filled are through some kind of referrals.
Interview Question – Why do you want this position? Answer Question
Declined Offer – Interviewed in Burbank, CA Aug 2009 – Reviewed Jul 30, 2010
Interview Details – The KP recruiter contacted me in regards to this position, we spoke briefly about the role and then discussed my qualifications.
Interview Question – Specific questioning about timelines of my work history Answer Question
Reason for Declining – Location of job
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Aug 31, 2012
Interview Details – This is a great company to work for and many opportunities for growth and to learn more and expand your area of responsibilities.
Interview Question – Do not remember Answer Question
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Glassdoor is your free inside look at University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania interview questions and advice. All interview reviews posted anonymously by University of Pennsylvania employees and interview candidates.
Posted Nov 27, 2012 2012-11-27 09:12 PST
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Philadelphia, PA Dec 2010 – Reviewed Nov 27, 2012
Interview Details –
Contacted lab PI after seeing a job advertized on Nature Jobs
Heard back within a few days
Skype interview arranged within 2 weeks (I was interviewing from Europe). I gave a research presentation (1h with questions) and then talked with the PI (45min) and one postdoc (30min).
In person interview 3 weeks after Skype call. They flew me over Saturday - Monday. Explored the city Sunday with a senior lab member (felt like an interview anyway!) Interviews with multiple lab members the whole day Monday. No social activities, but this is unusual for Penn, usually new recruits get taken out for dinner and have lunch with grad students and postdocs.
Interview Question – What are your career aspirations? View Answer
Negotiation Details –
Did not negotiate, but later learnt from another postdoc in the same lab that she'd negotiated her salary, based on previous (non-postdoc) experience.
Should've negotiated more time off to go back to visit my family in Europe (we only get 10 days/year).
Other Details - I applied online and the process took 2 months.
Phone Interview
1:1 Interview
Skills Test
Personality Test
Presentation
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Some New Buys - Riihimaki, Magnor, Jane Charles
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David555:
Hi
I realised I have not done a ‘Some new buys’ post for a while
I buy quite expensive glass like a lot of members on the board, passion doth empty the pockets. However, I also love to bargain hunt when I can, car booting and charity shops. This is a mixture of medium priced items and bits that cost £0.50p
This Riihimaki bowl is lovely and was £0.30p in a charity shop – it has the original sticker which tells me it is new – but how new?
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I was amazed to find this quite cheaply made glass box in a heart shape was etched Tiffany and has what looks like a hand engraved signature – anyone know about these? Inexpensive at a car boot sale
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This looks the part as is real heavy – A perfume bottle by Jane Charles cost a fair bit, are they still making this particular model or has it been withdrawn (no reply from website)
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This is a lovely bowl 8.5” long etched ‘Magnor’ to base, know a bit about the company and this seems 1970s – not expensive in a local shop
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I love this as without the sticker I would never have thought Canada. Shows they made stuff in same style as much Murano and Czech, anyone know the maker – partial label
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Last but not least I probably paid too much for this – but I love it! 8.5” tall in clear glass to base evolving into a lovely green mid way. Two main trailed handles and then trailed decoration from base up – polished base with a lot of age. I thought it may be Italian, but it could be good 60s Czech – anyone know?
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Adam P
David555:
I was just looking at my shelves - all stacked up and there is a layer of Monart, Chance, Monart, Chance like a sandwich.
Many people would say ahhh get the Monart away from the cheap Chance glass - but all glass was created equal in my lovely glass room :D
Just as much care and design went into some cheaper pieces (We have found this out through David's excellent Chance website) as it did the more expensive.
I love one off creations but the mass produced sometimes gives design a time and place.
I also find that more time and care went into the mass produced in the 50s & 60s than does today.
I find this even with expensive things! I have a Seguso bunny from 70s and bought and modern companion in Italy recently - WOW - the lack of definition and skill is amazing – I must post this at some point LOL
Adam P
Hotglass:
Canada = Chalet Glass
Cathy B:
A great website on Chalet:
David555:
Thanks Ed / Cathy
Great website - I can see my shape
It is very beautiful glass with an amazing sparkle to it, so varied
Adam P
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The Weekly RecommNeds: Zeus / The Darcys / Cookie Duster
One of my favorite bands of the last 10 years was Broken Social Scene. Sadly they called it quits last year (until the inevitable, first-of-many reunion show, of course). Thankfully, they’ve left behind a legacy of former members, a unique sound and a bustling label and this week’s batch explores them all.
Zeus: Busting Visions
Zeus started as a backing band for former BSS member Jason Collett but have found great success on their own. Their sound is a Beatles-y mix of stellar songwriting, nice harmonies and good old fashioned rock and roll. The opening track on the album, Are You Gonna Waste My Time?, is one of the better rock songs you’ll hear this year. The rest of the CD (on the Arts and Crafts label) follows it nicely: a throwback to when great rock bands made great albums top to bottom.
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The Darcys: Aja
Perhaps no band elicits a stronger range of emotions than Steely Dan – some claim them as one of the best ever, an equal number hate them and plenty just shrug and say “whatever.” Into that dynamic, it’s a bold move for an upstart band to cover (or “interpret”) an entire Dan album, but that’s what The Darcys (also on Arts & Crafts) have done, and quite impressively at that. Their version pays deference to the originals to satisfy the die-hards (I hope, at least), while finding enough wiggle room in the material to breathe fresh new life into it – an excursion here, a reinvention there. Personally, perhaps sacrilege to say so, I enjoy it more than the original, but let me know what you think.
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Cookie Duster: When Flying Was Easy
While Kevin Drew was undoubtedly the brains behind Broken Social Scene, bassist Brendan Canning was perhaps their beating heart. Cookie Duster is a sorta new/sorta revived band with Canning at its fore, with plenty of his signature BSS musicality permeating through it. The album is full of twists and turns, catchy bits that get flung out into the ether never to return. It’s not the Broken Social Scene, but, for this fan, at least, it feels like it takes that as a point of departure and explores some new pop universes. Plenty to sink your teeth in until that hypothetical reunion comes about.
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I have been following Zeus for a few years now. While their records really are pretty damn nice, nothing and I mean NOTHING compares to their live shows. They absolutely destroy live. See them live at all costs.
Dig that Zeus record, got a great classic rock vibe to it, and plenty of cowbell.
@migel – no argument here, they’ve crushed it all the times I’ve seen them. Returning to New York first week in August, can’t wait… | http://www.glidemagazine.com/hiddentrack/the-weekly-recommneds-zeus-the-darcys-cookie-duster/ | 2013-05-18T10:52:55 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
Hand of friendship extended by Global Alliance to ULAB, the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh
A special ceremony marking the affiliate membership of ULAB, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh to the Global Alliance was held on campus in July. GA board member Professor Gregor Halff presented the certificate to ULAB Vice-Chancellor Professor Imran Rahman, who hosted the ceremony and spoke about ULAB’s unique features, history and student’s activities at ULAB. He highlighted the major values held by ULAB with its vision to provide quality education that created future leaders in Bangladesh.
ULAB is the only university in Bangladesh which provides the Liberal Arts approach. With the growing demand for qualified workers in every sector of Bangladesh, ULAB is meeting demand by teaching students communication, leadership, management, computer science, English and other important topics.
ULAB’s journey started in 2005 when there were very few private universities available in Dhaka. Prof. Rahman talked about how ULAB is maintaining the quality of education facilities while modifying curriculum and introducing qualified faculties every semester. ULAB student are encouraged to participate in Intra University, Inter University, National and International competitions around the world.
ULAB faculty members are evaluated every semester with professional development for faculty members including psychology related seminars and workshops.
“There are several research centres working on different research projects in ULAB. For example the CSD (Center of Sustainable Development) is running research on the sex workers of Bangladesh”, said Prof. Rahman. He highlighted other archeological research conducted by Dr. Shahnaj Husne Jahan at Panchagor where the largest Buddhist Settlement was discovered by her team of students.
Head of the Media Studies and Journalism Department of ULAB, Prof. Jude Willium R. Genilo gave an overview of the brief history of PR and PR education facilities in Bangladesh. He said, “In Bangladesh there are many misconceptions and confusion about the responsibilities of a PR practitioner.”
The major reason behind this, he explained, is that the majority working in PR sector are not educationally familiar with PR responsibilities in Bangladesh. Practice was concentrated in the private sector, but a new PR major for MSJ students should fill this gap in Bangladesh. He talked how these new students will be groomed in ULAB to become well-educated PR practitioners.
“So far ULAB is the only university in Bangladesh teaching PR as a major for undergraduate level students”, said Mr. Genilo. He added that membership of the GA will open allow students to stay abreast of developments in world public relations.
Mr. Genilo said, “There is no active PR association in Bangladesh at the moment. The responsibility of a PR in some public offices is limited to collecting newspaper cuttings due to not knowing about what other responsibilities he or she has.” He expected that the situation will change when the PR practitioners of Bangladesh will gather knowledge on PR from international organizations like GA.
The GA Board approved ULAB's application for affiliate membership in a meeting held on May 9 in Sao Paolo, Brazil. GA is the confederation of the world's major PR and Communication Management associations and institutions, representing 160,000 practitioners and educators around the world.
Writer: Ishita Sharmin Rayhan
(She is currently working as a Media and Communications Officer at an idea agency named “BetterStories Ltd.” and a student of Masters from Media Studies and Journalism department of ULAB.) | http://www.globalalliancepr.org/website/news/hand-friendship-extended-global-alliance-ulab-university-liberal-arts-bangladesh?mini=calendar%2F2013-02 | 2013-05-18T10:20:30 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
AIG, which got one of the largest government bailout packages during the financial crisis, could join a lawsuit alleging the terms of the deal were unfair.
American International Group, whose government bailout funds totaled $182 billion, may win the "hypocrite of the day" award.
AIG, which received one of the heftiest bailout packages during the financial crisis, may turn around and sue the Federal government for $25 billion.
The company's board will meet tomorrow to decide whether it will join a shareholder lawsuit alleging that the terms of the 2008 bailout were "unfair" and that the government's high interest rates "deprived shareholders of tens of billions of dollars and violated the Fifth Amendment, which prohibits the taking of private property for 'public use, without just compensation,'" the New York Times reported.
An AIG spokesman said the board "takes its fiduciary duties and business judgment responsibilities seriously," according to the Wall Street Journal.
The White House had no comment on the potential lawsuit against them, which is spearheaded by Starr International Co., formerly a major AIG shareholder, according to the Journal.
More from GlobalPost: US government could make $15B profit from AIG bailout: GAO report
News of the possible suit brought immediate backlash against the firm, as former New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer said it was "insulting to the public," according to Reuters.
Spitzer headed an investigation into AIG while he was in office.
Newly appointed Senator Elizabeth Warren also called the lawsuit rumors "outrageous," adding that AIG shouldn't "bite the hand that fed them for helping them out in a crisis, The Hill reported.
"AIG's reckless bets nearly crashed our entire economy," said Warren, who holds a seat on the Senate Banking Committee. "Taxpayers across this country saved AIG from ruin, and it would be outrageous for this company to turn around and sue the federal government because they think the deal wasn't generous enough."
Ironically, AIG launched a new advertising campaign this month which thanks the government and American taxpayers for supporting them through the crisis, the Wall Street Journal reported.
More from GlobalPost: AIG estimates its Sandy loss at $1.3 billion
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A Kurdish man who is deaf, illiterate and unable to speak is facing 25 years in prison for allegedly supporting terrorism in Turkey.
A Kurdish man who is deaf, illiterate and unable to speak is facing 25 years in prison for allegedly supporting terrorism in Turkey.
Mehmet Tahir Ilhan, a market porter from the city of Mersin, denies charges that he “made propaganda” for the illegal Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), and used sign language at his hearing in the city of Adana to indicate that he had been swept up in a pro-Kurdish protests in April 2011 that turned violent, the BBC reported.
"I was on my way home after finishing work at the market when I saw the protesting group. A friend of mine gestured at me to join them but I refused. The police intervened right after that," he said in his testimony, according to Hurriyet Daily News, adding:
"I did not throw rocks, Molotov cocktails or fireworks at the police."
More from GlobalPost: Turkey cozies up to the Kurdish regional government
It is an offence under Turkish anti-terrorism legislation to show any public support for the PKK, and the fact that Illan was in possession of half a lemon – which can mitigate the effects of tear gas – was adduced as evidence against him, the BBC reported.
Prosecutors in Adana have demanded that Illan be sentenced to 25 years if found guilty.,” according to Today’s Zaman.
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Discussion in 'San Diego Chargers and NFL Discussion' started by swoop, May 7, 2012.
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I seriously wish I had some vacation time to go back to Oceanside right now.
Good on The Spanos family
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Wish they were streaming this.
If anybody hears of anybody streaming this., please post......I'll be your bestest friend ever.
Great move by the front office.
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Clean Silver Jewelry that is positively sublime! It's no surprise that this lovely Charm Bracelet is one of the most popular items in our Jewish Jewelry collection. Artistically crafted of .925 silver, this splendid piece features a Hamsa for Evil Eye protection and luck, two small hearts and a larger heart for prosperity, and a stunning Kabbalist crown. The intricate detail of the charms and the unusual design of the chain, coupled with the protection and good luck it provides, conspire to make this bracelet a truly special objet d'art in Jewish Jewelry.
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Dear Editor,Rockport is truly fortunate to have Rosemary Lesch and Scott Story for our harbormasters. They were instrumental in the search for little Caleigh Harrison, and just last Sunday the recovery of the body of the drowned student from South Korea.
We’re fortunate also for Front Beach, clearly the most inclusive, democratic and hospitable beach on Cape Ann. People from all over the world visit Rockport, and then, even if they didn’t bring a bathing suit, feel the need to walk down and put their toes in the water. For some of them, it is the first time they have every seen the Atlantic, or any ocean.
People come by car, by train, bicycle, motorcycle or on foot. They don’t have to pay a large parking fee, and the beach is contained by Lumber wharf on the east and the Millbrook outfall on the west. We rarely have a dangerous undertow.
In years past, we had a lifeguard, especially on summer weekends, and that lifeguard provided a pair of experienced eyes that in many cases detected trouble and stopped it before it got out of hand.
The lifeguard warned boaters who had brought their boats inside the line formed by the raft, kept kayakers and other small watercraft away from the beach, and provided an official presence to keep order. The lifeguard provided rapid communication with the harbormaster and the police.
No one can say if such a lifeguard, if on duty at the time, could have prevented the death of Si Jae Kim last Sunday, but it brings up a question Rockporters should be asking:
Can we afford not to have a lifeguard on this busy beach?
SAMUEL W. COULBOURN
Mill Lane, Rockport | http://www.gloucestertimes.com/opinion/x1495167699/Letter-Rockport-needs-to-bolster-lifeguard-shifts | 2013-05-18T10:33:11 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
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The gluten free brownie has often left a lot to be desired, in my experience. Coffee shops, in particular like to stock a gluten free offering and very often that is a brownie. Not a rich, chewy brownie, with just the right amount of slightly gooey centre. No. They are usually dense and sickly, with a cakey centre. It is no surprise that I went off the notion of brownies for a while and I'll admit to approaching this challenge with more than a little trepidation.
During my research for this months' Gluten-Free Ratio Rally (hosted by Mary Fran of Franny Cakes), I found hundreds of brownie and blondie recipes, each with a different ratio. I was completely overwhelmed! In the end I put down the research and started baking - after all, that's the fun bit, right? My poor husband and his workmates almost drowned in the deluge of experimental brownies that I forced on them to test. My husband claims to have gained weight last month as a result (I'll just add more salads to his packed lunches this month...) but happily, I found a ratio that I was confident with. The ratio that I had most success with is 2:1:1:1:1, that's 2 parts chocolate : 1 part fat : 1 part sugar : 1 part egg : 1 part flour and it yielded good results with plain, milk and white chocolate. I used marshmallow and chocolate to make up the "2 parts chocolate" in my recipe, but it works so I don't mind bending the rules a wee bit!
White chocolate brownies? Blondies? What do I call these? As far as I can tell, blondies and brownies are made using different methods and a blondie does not necessarily have chocolate in the recipe. So, despite the fact that I used white chocolate in my recipe, I used the brownie method to make them and I stand by the name "brownie". At most, I'll concede that they are "blonde brownies".
Whatever you want to call these, I hope you'll agree that these are deliciously chewy, fudgy and they taste great!
White Chocolate & Marshmallow Brownies
195g white chocolate
45g marshmallows
120g butter
2 eggs
120g light brown sugar
120g gluten free plain flour mix (I used Doves Farm)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
- Melt the chocolate, marshmallows and butter together in a bowl placed over just simmering water (make sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the surface of the water). Don't be too particular about melting the marshmallows completely. Set aside to cool
- In a bowl, combine the eggs, vanilla extract and sugar then add the flour and salt. Mix well until smooth. Add the melted chocolate, marshmallow and butter mixture and combine.
- Pour the mixture into a greased and lined 20x20cm tin (even if you use a silicone mould, I recommend greasing it, too).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes at 170°C. Allow to cool in the tin before turning out and cutting, you'll get about 16 squares from this recipe.
Here are the rest of the fantastic recipes from the Ratio Rally gang: from No One Likes Crumbley Cookies made Gluten Free Berry Fudge Brownies
Wow. I'm going to have to try these!
These look great! I took became overwhlemed at all the various ratios in the bid world wide web... and I think our ratios turned out to be about the same!!
Blessings, ~Mrs. R
Oh wow, these look REALLY delicious! Great job on these!
These sound amazing!! I have not made blondies before, but wow yum!
I also attempted a white chocolate brownie (blondie), but wasn't happy with my results. Glad to see you were successful!
These brownies look SO good I have to keep coming back and looking at your post!
I am *so* there with you on the 'blonde brownies.' My contribution this month looked like blondies, but the texture and the taste would tell you brownie through and through. Alas, at the end of the day, it's just semantics, right? Your brownies look amazeballs, and I'm willing to bet they taste even better. Thanks for sharing, Caleigh!
white chocolate and marshmallows?!... love!
Thank you for your kind comments, these blonde brownies were a lot of fun to make! (and eat, of course!)
I love your ratio for a blondie. I tried making mine a second time with 6 parts "sugar", and it was like a pecan pie filling.
This is a great recipe, dudette. I tip my brownie to you. :) | http://www.glutenfreekblog.co.uk/2012/04/white-chocolate-brownies.html?showComment=1333720435650&m=0 | 2013-05-18T10:12:40 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
When I write I have several options of where and how I write. I curl up with my laptop on the sofa, on the sun lounger or under the pergola. I grab a pen and pad, walk to a shady spot in the vineyards and scribble the hours away. I sit at the coffee shop table on a wicker chair, at the dining table or at my desk. One thing I never do is stand up to write.
Apparently Ernest Hemingway, Virginia Woolf and others used stand up desks and wrote. I cannot bring myself to do it, to me it seems unnatural.
Get Up, Stand Up For Your Writing
What do you do? How and where do you write? Do you stand?
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Weird. I sit on my bed to write. Mostly because I don't have a desk or have space for one.
I have an office/schoolroom so when we aren't having school I'm here at my big L-shaped desk. Occasionally, when my son is doing his seat work papers I will write in the dining room on my laptop. I would probably be better off standing I get stiff sitting sometimes from my arthritis.
The idea of standing up to write does seem strange, although apparently it's a way to expend more calories than by sitting down...
I'm always at my desk if using the computer, but I can write anywhere in my notebook as long as I have somewhere to sit.
I sit when I write. I write everything out long hand first and then type it later. So I can pretty much write anywhere I want to.
I sit with a coffee cup in one hand and a computer in the other.
I don't think I could write standing up. I do best sitting alone with my computer in my 'writing room.'
Thanks for dropping in, I tried standing up, but couldn't get my mind to relax!
I might give standing up a try....but before long I will probably be back in my big comfy chair!
I could never stand and write, but I do get up quite a few times to vacuum or do laundry just to take a break and think.
Thanks for all your comments. I still have not found anyone who stands and writes.
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The 32-year-old midfielder sealed a move from Everton last week but has no intentions of easing off as he sees out his career in America's Major League SoccerEverton midfielder Tim Cahill insists he is relishing a new challenge after joining MLS outfit New York Red Bulls.
The Australian ended his eight-year stay on Merseyside last week after the Red Bulls agreed a £1 million deal to bring him to America.
And, during his introductory press conference on Monday, the former Millwall man was keen to underline his desire to succeed as he enters the late stages of his career.
“As a footballer, I've achieved a hell of a lot in my career, but I feel this is a big move for me,” he told reporters.
“I know a lot of people might think otherwise, but I'm 32 years old. I respect MLS. I'm coming here at this age because I'm fit and I'm ready for a new challenge.”
New York Red Bulls coach Hans Backe hailed the acquisition of Cahill and believes his versatility will prove vital for the MLS side.
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The Complete Edward Marshall Boehm Owl Collection of Eight China Plates, First Issue Limited Edition
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The Complete First Issue Limited Edition Series Collection, with All Documents and Original Boxes, of The Edward Marshall Boehm Owl Plate Collection of Eight Plates, Depicting The Owls Of North America. Designed by the Boehm Studio in the U.S.A and Hand-Crafted on to Fine English Bone China..... The Great Horned Owl.....The Short Eared Owl....The Saw-whet Owl......The Barn Owl.....The Snowy Owl.....The Northern Barred Owl.....The Boreal Owl....The Eastern Shreech Owl...This Beautiful Collection has never been on display, just stored in the original boxes with all the relevant documents, therefore the condition of all the eight plates is excellent. An Estate Sale Acquisition. You are very welcome to contact us for any further information or shipping cost.
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RENO, Nev. --- The stretch drive to the 2013 Reese's Mountain West Tournament began Tuesday night as the Fresno State men's basketball team earned a hard-fought 69-64 overtime victory over the Nevada Wolf Pack on Tuesday night at the Lawlor Event Center.
Fresno State forced overtime with five seconds left in regulation when Bulldogs' senior Kevin Foster hit the game-tying 3-pointer off a designed inbounds play that worked to perfection.
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The Bulldogs then took its first lead on a Tyler Johnson dunk 1:38 into the overtime session and never looked back in dominating the extra session by outscoring the Pack 11-6 in the bonus five minutes.
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HAIKOU, China (AP) Helen Alfredsson gets a kick out of calling herself "Grandma," particularly when it suits her.
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Alfredsson joked about her age earlier this season after winning the Evian Masters for the third time. She was at it again after this victory, taking a good-natured jab at Tseng, who won the LPGA Championship this season as a rookie.
"Today I said to her, 'You.
"I'm so happy I'm not going to be on tour when all the Chinese girls come out," Alfredsson said. "I'll be retired. They (Chinese) have a great work ethic, and obviously I think it's great they've seen the Korean girls being very successful. ... So it's just a matter of time."." | http://www.golf.com/ap-news/alfredsson-wins-grand-china-air-tournament | 2013-05-18T11:02:27 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
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Posted: January 25, 2013
Annika Sorenstam at PGA Merchandise Show
Would Annika Sorenstam consider coming out of retirement? Golf.com's Jeff Ritter chats with the Hall of Famer at the PGA Merchandise Show about growing the game, her possible comeback and what she'd do if she were commissioner for a day. | http://www.golf.com/video/annika-sorenstam-discusses-growin-game-retirement-pga-merchandise-show?filters=im_vid_60:1817%20im_vid_52:1603%20type:article_video&cat=instruction&tax=short | 2013-05-18T11:02:30 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
Basics | Posted: January 8, 2013
Three Tips to Improve Your Fundamentals
The beginning of a new year is a great time to get back to basics with your golf swing. Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher Brian Manzella shows you three drills you can use to improve your turn, your feel and your alignment to start your season on the right foot. | http://www.golf.com/video/brian-manzella-instruction-video-three-tips-improve-your-fundamentals?page=7&filters=im_vid_60%3A1817%20type%3Aarticle_video | 2013-05-18T10:22:34 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
Posted: November 17, 2011
Day 1 Highlights from the 2011 Presidents Cup
Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker were routed by Adam Scott and K.J. Choi, but the United States still jumped out to a 4-2 lead at Royal Melbourne. The day also marked Woods's first public appearance with ex-caddie Steve Williams since Williams's racial insult. | http://www.golf.com/video/day-1-highlights-2011-presidents-cup?page=1&filters=im_vid_60%3A1816%20type%3Aarticle_video&solrsort=created%20desc | 2013-05-18T10:16:36 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
Posted: April 7, 2012
SI at the Majors Roundtable: Mickelson's charge and Sunday's contenders
What would a fourth green jacket mean to Phil Mickelson's legacy? And who has the best chance to come from behind on Sunday? Golf.com's David Dusek and Sports Illustrated's Joe Posnanski and Gary Van Sickle discuss these topics and more from Augusta. | http://www.golf.com/video/si-majors-roundtable-mickelsons-charge-and-sundays-contenders?filters=im_vid_60:1816%20im_vid_32:805%20type:article_video&cat=equipment&tax=drivers | 2013-05-18T10:34:17 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
Posted: February 2, 2013
Super Bowl of Golf: San Francisco vs. Baltimore
The San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens will meet in the Super Bowl, so we asked Travelin' Joe Passov which city has the better golf options. From the best public courses to the best halfway-house food, see which city came out on top. | http://www.golf.com/video/super-bowl-golf-san-francisco-baltimore?page=144 | 2013-05-18T10:14:41 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
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The first word uttered when we hit the Callaway X Hot Pro irons was 'wow'. Callaway have built the X Hot irons for distance and for a clubhead of this size the wow factor was the powerful feel from these irons at impact. You could really feel the ball jump off the face and in that respect the X Hot Pro irons really deliver
The heads are a little smaller than the standard X Hot irons, so the distances are unlikely to be as long as them for that reason and due to a different face construction.
There is no speed frame but a 'J frame' which basically means that there is no undercut cavity at the top of the iron. Instead the top line is a single piece of steel with an undercut cavirty in the sole like a letter J. This stiffens the top of the face and allows the bottom to flex more, thus providing the extra ball speed for more distance.
The heads are a little more compact than we would like but this does not seem to affect the forgiveness which was very impressive. The sound from the 3 and 4 irons was not as pleasing as from the 5 iron downwards, which were all excellent and a joy to hit. Most golfers will probably switch out the 3 and possibly the 4 for hybrids anyway.
The face features 21 closely spaced grooves for a shear effect for spin that Callaway say should increase spin by 300-400 rpm from the rough. Certainly the extra grooves are noticeable on the face if you like that sort of thing.
The switch from the uniflex steel shaft to the stiff and regular flex Project X flighted rifle shaft will really benefit this iron and the market it is aimed at. The Universal grip should also be mentioned as it is a little larger than standard and has a good grip pattern on it.
It was hard to think of Callaway bettering the Razr X Tour irons, but with the X Hot Pro irons we think they have raised the bar still further.
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Tiger's take on PEDs and anchor ban
- By Rex Hoggard
- Feb 19, 2013 4:27 PM ET
MARANA, Ariz. – Three weeks removed from his last PGA Tour start, a victory at Torrey Pines, Tiger Woods’ first session with the press was predictably filled with questions that had little to do with his game or this week’s WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship.
The first question Woods was asked on Tuesday at Dove Mountain was whether he’d ever been tested for performance-enhancing drugs when he wasn’t at a Tour event, which is allowed under the circuit’s anti-doping program.
“I didn't play in the event, but I was tested at the World Challenge,” said Woods, who missed the World Challenge in 2008 and 2009. “I was at the tournament site (as the host).”
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From there the conversation bore directly into Vijay Singh’s predicament with the Tour’s anti-doping code. Singh admitted to using a deer-antler spray last month that may contain IGF-1, a growth hormone that is banned under the Tour’s PED policy.
“I think it happens in all sports, and hopefully it doesn't happen in this sport, and it's one of the reasons why we have the testing policy that's instituted with (the World Anti-Doping Agency),” Woods said. “Rules are rules, and they're pretty strict guidelines.”
Woods was also asked about a potential rule change that would ban anchoring if approved later this year by the U.S. Golf Association and Royal & Ancient. The Tour’s Policy Board held a conference call on Monday to craft a statement regarding the potential ban and some have speculated that the circuit could ignore the possible ban and make its own rules.
“I understand if we go either way,” Woods said. “We put in local rules every week, and this may or may not be a local rule, but we'll see what happens.”
Woods has said in the past that anchoring should not be allowed.
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NEW: WPI on the Cutting Edge of Tracking Technology
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
The Seventh Annual Workshop on Precision Indoor Personnel Location and Tracking Technology will run from August 6-7, and include technology demonstrations, working groups, and a session on military and training systems.
Developed in 2006 by WPI’s precision location research team, the workshop brings together academics, corporate research and development teams, representatives of different funding agencies, and first responders in the only comprehensive national forum of its kind.
James Duckworth, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at WPI, and a member of the conference organizing committee, said that the conference is critical to developing this technology.
“We recognized early on that this was an enormous technical challenge," Duckworth said. "No one group of researchers cold tackle it on its own. Through this annual workshop, we have fostered an engaged and active global community all focused on solving the problem and giving first responders the technology they need to do their jobs with greater safety.”
A key aspect of the workshop will be the testing of the DHS’s Geospatial Location Accountability and Navigation System for Emergency Responders (GLANSER). The system is designed to help first responders locate and rescue colleagues who become lost, disabled or trapped. The testing, which will be designed and executed by the Worcester Fire Department, will involve two scenarios: a search and rescue mission to locate a lost firefighter and an attempt to help two separated firefighters find one another.
The workshop, which is sponsored by the DHS’s Science and Technology Directorate, is focused on technology for tracking first responders. According to the U.S. Fire Administration the second leading cause of fatalities for firefighters in 2011 was becoming lost or trapped in buildings.
WPI’s First Responder Safety Research Program was motivated by the deaths of six Worcester firefighters in the December 1999 warehouse fire. It is supported by more than $5 million in funding from the Department of Justice, the DHS, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and others.
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White iPhone 4 creates long lines in Beijing
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The launch of Apple's iPhone 4 in a white casing generated a long line of Chinese customers outside one of the company's stores in Beijing on Thursday.
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Hundreds of people lined up outside the Apple Store in the Sanlitun district of China's capital throughout the day. Some customers reported waiting to buy the device for more than three hours.
"It's been worth it. I'm really looking forward to getting it," said Cao Xuan, a 26-year-old who runs a tourism company. "Everyone likes the color white, it always sells well."
Apple began selling the white version of its popular iPhone 4 on Thursday in more than 20 different countries. However, China, along with Taiwan and Hong Kong, have proven to be the company's fastest growing markets for the iconic device. Last week, Apple's Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook said that for the first three months of 2011, iPhone sales in those markets grew by almost 250 percent from the same period last year.
The black-colored iPhone 4 went on sale in China last September, drawing huge crowds at Apple's retail stores in Beijing. The company quickly reported supply shortages in the country.
On Thursday, customers in the line outside the Apple Store said they previously held off buying the device, simply because they didn't like the black color.
"White is brighter. The color makes you feel young," said Berry Li, a 22-year-old. Li is a fan of Apple and noted that the company's products are hot in the country. "Apple is a leader in technology," he added.
19-year-old high school student Chen Zhi said the white color is especially popular among women. He waited in line to buy the white iPhone 4, and planned to give the handset as a gift to his girlfriend.
"New things are always fashionable." he said. "I think girls always like products that are white in color."
Annie Zhang, a 35-year-old, had held off buying an iPhone previously. "I don't like the black color," Zhang said as she stood in line. "I've always been waiting for the white-colored iPhone 4."
"I had originally come here today to buy the first generation iPhone because I know it comes in white. But then I found out they were selling a white colored version of the iPhone 4," she said. "So it's quite a coincidence."
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Pregnant Sex - Let's Get Real
When I was seven months pregnant with my daughter, I experienced what one can only refer to as sheer panic. I had just finished some writing when I stood up at my desk and felt a rush of liquid between my legs. "Oh, no... Noooo!" I freaked out. Within an hour I had phoned my husband, all but dropped my son at my mom's doorstep and found myself situated in the labor and delivery ward, tubes snaking my body monitors suctioned to my middle.
As I lay there in the hospital bed, unsuccessfully banishing dark thoughts from my head through snippets of Judge Judy playing on the overhead television (and contemplating buying one of those remote controlled beds for my own - they are damn comfortable) I was reminded how quickly our lives can change. How one moment you think you're going to have a healthy new baby, and another you are delivering a child 10 weeks early.
After an excruciating hour of stillness (no, yoga is not for me) a doctor in a white coat entered. His face was somber. His eyes unwavering. I just knew he was going to be the bearer of bad tidings.
Doctor: "Well, everything looks normal. You're not in labor. You're not having a baby. The fetus is not under distress. In fact, she has been moving around so much we've had a heck of a locating her with the monitor."
Me: "Oh, thank God!" (Then) But what was that rush of liquid I felt this morning?"
Doctor: (Deep breath) "Sperm."
Yeah, that wasn't one of my prouder moments.
Now before any of you judge me for being so stupid, let me remind you that I had a huge belly at that point. I could barely see my shoes let alone my vagina. Also, I had a premature son one year earlier. And, mixed with what I will only refer to as pregnancy juices, sperm did not look like regular sperm. And so, I jumped the gun. After jumping my husband eight hours earlier.
There's an interesting myth about pregnancy sex - that we women are too tired to have it. I have found, not just with myself, but many of my friends, that pregnant sex is often the best kind. A woman feels ripe. All the hormones swirling around give her extra sensation. I personally attribute it to the nesting instinct. Everything needs its place - the cute little rocking chair, the blanket, the teddy bear, even my husband's penis. "Ahhhh, I have the perfect spot for this right here."
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A mineral binder composition having incorporated therein a carbon black product comprising a carbon black having attached an organic group containing an ionic or an ionizable group.
1. A mineral binder composition comprising a mineral binder and a carbon black product comprising a carbon black having attached an organic group containing an ionic or an ionizable group.
2. A composition of claim 1 wherein the carbon black product is a water dispersible carbon black product.
3. A composition of claim 2 wherein the carbon black product is dispersed in the mineral binder composition by means of low shear stirring or mixing.
4. A composition of claim 1 wherein the carbon black product is present in an amount of less than or equal to 5% by weight of the mineral binder.
5. A composition of claim 1 wherein the carbon black product is in pelletized form.
6. A composition of claim 1 wherein the mineral binder is concrete, cement, mortar, or plaster.
7. A composition of claim 1 wherein the ionic or the ionizable group is a carboxylic acid or a salt thereof.
8. A composition of claim 1 wherein the ionic or the ionizable group is a sulfonic acid or a salt thereof.
9. A composition of claim 1 wherein the organic group is a sulfophenyl group or a salt thereof.
10. A composition of claim 1 wherein the organic group is p-sulfophenyl or a salt thereof.
11. A composition of claim 1 wherein the organic group is a carboxyphenyl group or a salt thereof.
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to mineral binder systems which contain a carbon black product as a colorant.
2. Discussion of Related Art
Mineral binder systems used to form items such as concrete, cement, mortar and exterior plaster formulations are often colored to enhance their aesthetic appeal. Coloring can be accomplished either by applying a suitable coating to the exposed surfaces or by adding small amounts of one or more pigments to the mineral binder system to uniformly color the mix. Since surface coatings are subject to peeling, fading and weathering, the latter method of coloring is preferred. The pigment or pigments can be added either to the dry mineral mix, for example, in the case of concrete to the cement-sand mixture, or to the water used to set such a mix.
Pigments which are suitable for coloring mineral binder systems which are exposed to outdoor conditions must 1) be alkali-resistance, 2) be lightfast, 3) be resistant to industrial atmospheres, and 4) weather at a comparable rate with the body in which it is mixed so that the appearance of the surface does not change substantially with time.
In addition, for ease of application, the pigment should be relatively dust-free, and should easily disperse in the mix to attain its maximum coloring power.
Black pigments are desirable colorants for use in mineral binder systems because a large variety of colors and color shades can be obtained by their use, either alone or in combination with other pigments. Black iron oxides are the most preferred black pigment, but carbon blacks are also used to a limited extent.
While carbon blacks exhibit excellent coloring properties, alkali-resistance, lightfastness and chemical stability, they are not preferred in mineral binder systems exposed to outdoor weathering. Weathering studies show that the surface appearance of bodies containing carbon black undesirably changes as the weathering process progresses. When the system contains only carbon black as the coloring pigment, the surface fades. When the carbon black is used in combination with other colorants, the appearance of the other colorants become more pronounced. This change in carbon black-pigmented mineral systems has been attributed to the leaching out and washing away of the carbon black pigment particles, which are very small relative to the other ingredients. This has limited its use in systems exposed to outdoor weathering.
Additionally, depending on the physical form in which it is supplied, carbon black can be either very dusty or very difficult to disperse. The process used for incorporating the carbon black into a binder system depends on both the form in which the pigment is supplied and the processing equipment available to the user. As produced, carbon blacks are powdery materials with bulk densities ranging from about 0.02 to 0.1 g/cc and are termed fluffy blacks. Such blacks are very dusty. Because of their low densities and large surface areas, the fluffy products are cohesive, have very poor conveying properties and are therefore difficult to bulk handle. For this reason fluffy products have limited utility, and are generally supplied in bagged form. Fluffy blacks are, however, dispersible and can develop their full coloring potential by relatively simple grinding procedures.
To improve the bulk handling properties of carbon blacks and reduce their dustiness, fluffy blacks are typically densified by various pelletizing procedures to attain bulk densities ranging from about 0.2 to 0.7 g/cc. For a given grade of carbon black, handling properties tend to improve with increasing degrees of densification. Dispersibility, on the other hand, is progressively degraded as the extent of densification is increased. Thus there is a tradeoff between improvement in bulk handling properties and degradation in dispersibility. Because of the advantages of increased cleanliness, however, pelletized carbon blacks are often used for introducing carbon blacks into mineral binder systems. In such cases, however, the extent of grinding or milling required to form a uniform, intimate mix will be greater than that which is employed with the fluffy form of the product.
Carbon black has been added to mineral binder systems in a variety of ways. It can be milled into the dry sand-cement mixture, for example, and then the requisite amount of water necessary for setting the mix can be added. Alternately, an aqueous dispersion of the carbon black, in all or part of the requisite volume of water necessary for setting the mix, can be uniformly blended into the sand-cement mixture. In either case, for full and uniform color development, the carbon black agglomerates must be broken down to yield primarily individual aggregates (the smallest dispersible units of carbon black). This is accomplished either by milling the dry mix or by predispersing, by milling, the carbon black in the aqueous medium. Since carbon blacks tend to be hydrophobic, surface active agents are often used to promote wetting. In addition, the presence of such an agent in the aqueous medium can enhance the dispersion process and aid dispersion stabilization.
Attempts have been made to improve both the weathering and dispersing properties of carbon blacks used to pigment mineral binder systems. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,006,031 discloses that fluorine-containing wetting agents used with carbon blacks provides improved weathering properties to mineral binder systems. Others, as described in European Patent No. 50354, have used surface-active polymers which disperse the carbon black in the aqueous medium used to set the mineral binder system and then become inactive after drying. The benefits include better black dispersion, improved weathering resistance and decreased efflorescence. The disclosure of these patents is herein incorporated by reference.
Nevertheless, even in these prior art processes, the carbon black, whether in fluffy or pelletized form, must be milled attain the required degree of pigment dispersion. Thus, there remains a need for carbon blacks useful as colorants in mineral binder systems which can be used in pelletized form, yet easily disperse with low shear stirring and less readily wash out of the system during weathering.
The present invention relates to a mineral binder composition having incorporated therein carbon black products comprising a carbon black having attached an organic group containing an ionic or an ionizable group. The carbon black products, when incorporated in a mineral binder system, offer superior weathering properties relative to conventional carbon black products.
Suitable mineral binder systems include concrete, cement, mortar, and exterior plaster formulations. Other mineral binder systems are similarly useful herein. Any conventionally known additives for mineral binder systems may be incorporated in the mineral binder systems of the present invention.
The carbon black products may be prepared by reacting a carbon black with a diazonium salt in a liquid reaction medium to attach at least one organic group to the surface of the carbon black. The diazonium salt may contain the organic group to be attached to the carbon black. According to the invention, a diazonium salt is an organic compound having one or more diazonium groups. Preferred reaction media include water, any medium containing water, and any medium containing alcohol. Water is the most preferred medium. These carbon black products and various methods for their preparation are described in a U.S. patent application entitled "Reaction of Carbon Black with Diazonium Salts, Resultant Carbon Black Products and Their Uses," filed Dec. 15, 1994 and incorporated herein by reference.
To prepare the above carbon black products, the diazonium salt need only be sufficiently stable to allow reaction with the carbon black. Thus, that reaction.
The carbon black can be reacted with a diazonium salt when present as a dilute, easily stirred, aqueous slurry, or preferably in the presence of the proper amount of water for carbon black pellet formation.
A or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl or the alkyl group of the organic group is directly attached to the carbon black. The aromatic group may be further substituted or unsubstituted, for example, with alkyl groups. The C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl group may be branched or unbranched and is preferably ethyl. More preferably, the organic group is a phenyl or a naphthyl group and the acidic group is a sulfonic acid group, a sulfinic acid group, a phosphonic acid group, or a carboxylic acid group. Examples include --COOH, --SO.sub.3 H and --PO.sub.3 H.sub.2 and their salts, for example --COONa, --COOK, --COO.sup.- NR.sub.4.sup.+, --SO.sub.3 Na, --HPO.sub.3 Na, --SO.sub.3.sup.-NR.sub.4.sup.+, and PO.sub.3 Na.sub.2, where R is an alkyl or phenyl group. Particularly preferred ionizable substituents are --COOH and --SO.sub.3 H and their sodium and potassium salts.
Most preferably, the organic group is a substituted or unsubstituted sulfophenyl group or a salt thereof; a substituted or unsubstituted (polysulfo)phenyl group or a salt thereof; a substituted or unsubstituted sulfonaphyth are p-sulfophenyl, 4-hydroxy-3-sulfophenyl, and 2-sulfoethyl.
Quaternary ammonium groups (--NR.sub.3.sup.+ and quaternary phosphonium groups (--PR.sub.3.sup.+) represent examples of cationic groups and can be attached to the same organic groups as discussed above for the ionizable groups which form anions. quaternized aromatic amines, can also be used as the organic group. Thus, N-substituted pyridinium compounds, such as N-methyl-pyridyl, can be used in this regard.
An advantage of the carbon black products having an attached organic group substituted with an ionic or an ionizable group is that the carbon black products may have increased water dispersibility relative to the corresponding untreated carbon black. In general, water dispersibility of the carbon black products increases with the number of organic groups attached to the carbon black having an ionizable group or the number of ionizable groups attached to a given organic group. Thus, increasing the number of ionizable groups associated with the carbon black products should increase their water dispersibility and permits control of the water dispersibility to a desired level.
When water dispersible carbon black products of the present invention are prepared, it is preferred that the ionic or ionizable groups be ionized in the reaction medium. The resulting product solution or slurry may be used as is or diluted prior to use. The carbon black products may be pelletized, preferably by a conventional wet process, pin pelletizing operation.
The carbon black products may be dried by techniques used for conventional carbon blacks. These techniques include, but are not limited to, drying in ovens and rotary kilns. Overdrying, however, may cause a loss in the degree of water dispersibility. In the event that the carbon black products above do not disperse in the aqueous vehicle as readily as desired, the carbon black products may be dispersed using conventionally known techniques such as milling or grinding.
The carbon black products may be incorporated either in solid form or as a preformed liquid dispersion. The preferred addition of carbon black product is of an amount less than or equal to 5% by weight of the mineral binder. These mineral binder systems have improved weathering properties as shown in the Examples below.
Experimental
The carbon blacks used were characterized with respect to their structure using n-dibutyl phthalate absorption, DBP, using ASTM D 2414. Surface area was characterized by adsorption of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide, CTAB, using ASTM D 3765.
Pin Pelletizing
Pin Pelletizing was accomplished using both a pilot scale continuous and a laboratory scale batch pin pelletizer. The batch unit consisted of an 18-cm (7-inch) diameter by 17-cm long cylinder containing a central shaft fitted with a plurality of pins extending almost to the cylinder wall. The shaft was rotated at about 500 RPM during the pelletizing operation. The continuous unit consisted of a 25.5-cm (10-inch) diameter by 155-cm (61-inch) long cylindrical body fitted with a rotor running along its axis. The rotor, fitted with about 120 1.27-cm (0.5-inch) diameter pins extending almost to the walls of the unit, was rotated at a specified RPM to form pellets.
Measurement of Aqueous Residue
This procedure was used to obtain a measure of product dispersibility. The carbon black (5 g) was vigorously shaken with 45 g of water for 5 minutes. The resulting slurry was poured through a 325 mesh (44 micron) screen and rinsed with water until the washings were colorless. The dried weight of residue on the screen was determined and expressed as a percentage of the carbon black used in the test.
Product Dispersibility
A measure of product dispersibility was obtained by dispersing the various blacks in an aqueous medium having a pH of about 10 under low shear conditions by means of a magnetic stirrer for 30 minutes. For the control, unmodified blacks, cetyl trimethyl amonium bormide, a surfactant known to stabilize carbon black dispersions, was added to the medium. No surfactant was used in the case of the carbon black products. The slurry optical density, (OD).sub.low shear, was determined at a wavelength of 550 nm. Thereafter, the slurry was sonified (to reflect intense milling) and the slurry optical density, (OD).sub.sonified, determined. The percent change in optical density before and after sonification, Δ(OD)=100[(OD).sub.sonified -(OD).sub.low shear ]/(OD).sub.sonified was calculated. A large percent change in this value indicates poor low shear dispersibility for the dispersion conditions employed.
Colored Concrete Formulation
Concrete was colored with a mixture of carbon black and natural red iron oxide pigment. Two procedures were used to introduce the black into the concrete mix. All quantities cited are in parts by weight. In the first procedure, 90 parts of red iron oxide and 6 parts of carbon black or the carbon black product were thoroughly mixed in a pestle and mortar until additional mixing gave no change in color. 1.4 parts of the mixed color was then mixed with 60 parts of sand and 14 parts of cement by spatula. Thereafter, about 10 parts water was added and the mixture was worked by spatula to form a paste. The paste was cast into channels (8.5 cm long ambient conditions. In the second procedure, all quantities used to form the colored concrete were identical with those in the first procedure. In this case, however, the carbon black or carbon black product, 0.0875 parts, was added to the water used to set the concrete. None was added to the red iron oxide. In all cases the blacks were dispersed in the water under low shear dispersion conditions by stirring for 30 minutes using a magnetic stirrer.
The reflectance spectrum of the dry, colored concrete was determined. The reflectance values were used to compute the International Commision on Illumination CIE 1976 L* a* and b* values. L* represents the lightness coordinate running from 0 for a pure black to 100 for a pure white; a* represents the red-green coordinate with its value becoming larger as the degree of redness increases; b* represents the yellow-blue coordinate with its value becoming larger as the degree of yellowness increases.
Weathering
Weathering was simulated by contacting the concrete for 30 seconds with undiluted SURE CLEAN City, Kans. The product is a blend of organic and inorganic acids combined with wetting agents and is normally diluted with water and employed to clean new masonry. The concrete was then washed with copious amounts of distilled water, dried and then its surface reflectance redetermined. The neat, undiluted product vigorously attacks and alkaline concrete so that some of the surface layers are washed away. Changes in L*, a* and b* (ΔL*, Δa* and Δb*) before and after treatment give a measure of preferential leaching.
Example 1
This example illustrates the preparation of a carbon black product having an attached p-C.sub.6 H.sub.4 SO.sub.3.sup.- group. A fluffy carbon black (200 g) having a CTAB surface area of 350 m.sup.2 /g and a DBP of 120 cc/100 g carbon and 42.4 g sulfanilic acid were placed in the batch pin pelletizer. After mixing for 40 seconds by means of the rotor, a solution of 20.7 of sodium nitrite, NaNO.sub.2, in 150 g water was added to the pelletizer. 4-Sulfobenzene diazonium hydroxide inner salt is formed in situ which reacts with the carbon black. After mixing for 45 seconds by means of the rotor, the carbon black product was transformed into pellets. These were dried in an oven at 120 handling properties at least comparable to conventionally pelletized carbon blacks and was dispersible. Using the aqueous residue test, it has a 325 mesh residue of 0.6% compared to 97% for the untreated, fluffy black.
A sample of the product was subjected to Soxhlet extraction overnight with tetrahydrofuran. Analysis of the extracted sample showed that it contained 3.47% sulfur, compared to 0.5% sulfur for the untreated fluffy carbon black. Therefore, the carbon black product has 0.93 mmol/g of attached p-C.sub.6 H.sub.4 SO.sub.3.sup.- groups.
Example 2
This example illustrates the preparation of a carbon black product having an attached p-C.sub.6 H.sub.4 CO.sub.2.sup.- group. Stock solutions A and B were formed as follows:
Stock solution A: 19 g of concentrated hydrochloric acid (about 36% HCl) and 20 g water
Stock solution B: 8.0 g NaNO.sub.2 and 39.2 g water
The stock solutions were chilled to 5 solution A 1.58 g of anthranilic acid (o-amino benzoic acid) was added. Thereafter, 10.5 g of stock solution B was slowly added while ensuring that the temperature did not exceed 10 kept in an ice bath, was stirred for 15 minutes. It was then added to a slurry of 20 g of the fluffy black used in Example 1 in 350 ml water. The resulting slurry was stirred for 15 minutes and then filtered. The filter cake was washed twice with water and then dried in an oven at 110 C. While this product was not pelletized, the dried cake had a density which was comparable to that of the pelletized product and had much better handling properties that the fluffy precursor.
Dispersibility
The dispersibilities of the products of Examples 1 and 2 were evaluated using the optical density procedure. The controls employed were the untreated, fluffy black and its conventional dry drum pelletized counterpart. The percent change in optical density is presented in Table 1.
TABLE 1______________________________________Percent Change In Slurry Optical Densities On SonificationProduct Δ (OD), %______________________________________Example 1 26.8Example 2 91.4Fluffy Control 92.4Dry Drum Pelletized Control 100______________________________________
The Δ(OD) values in the table show that the products of Example 1 and Example 2 are more dispersible than the conventional dry drum pelletized product under low shear dispersion conditions. In spite of their much larger bulk densities, the dispersibility of the product of Example 2 is comparable to, and that of Example 1 substantially superior to, that of the undensified, fluffy black.
Evaluation of Concrete Colored with Carbon Black Samples
The products of Examples 1 and 2 as well as the fluffy and dry pelletized control blacks were used to form colored concrete using the pestle and mortar mixing process, Procedure I, and the low shear aqueous dispersion process, Procedure II. The L*, a* and b* valued found are given in Table 2.
TABLE 2______________________________________Color Values Attained In Concrete Procedure I Procedure IIProducts L* a* b* L* a* b*______________________________________Example 1 23.20 2.57 3.63 21.18 1.97 3.00Example 2 21.71 2.01 2.41 28.76 4.95 5.75Fluffy 27.53 2.99 3.54 40.85 1.86 2.69Dry Pelletized 27.47 3.67 4.22 31.82 3.90 3.68______________________________________
The results in Table 2 show that when the carbon products of this invention are incorporated into concrete by Procedure I, the pigmented concretes have darker colors, as shown by their smaller L* values, than the either dry pelletized or fluffy carbon blacks. With procedure II, where the blacks are dispersed under low shear conditions in water, the product of Example 1, being the most dispersible (see Table 1), gives the darkest color. The product of Example 2 forms the next darkest color. Surprisingly, the fluffy black, which is more dispersible than the dry drum pelletized product, gave a pigmented concrete with the lightest surface color. This is attributed to segregation of eh pigment away from the surface layers because, as will be shown, a much darker color is obtained when the surface is washed with the SURE CLEAN
Weathering of Colored Concrete Samples
Simulated weathering was conducted by washing the surfaces of the samples characterized in Table 2 with the SURE CLEAN The acidic detergent, in all cases, attacked the surfaces of the samples. The L*, a* and b* values of the washed surfaces are presented in Table 3. The aggressive washing procedure employed, in all cases, resulted in some change in the appearance of the surface. The change in the appearance, however, was lowest for the carbon products of the present invention.
TABLE 3______________________________________Color Values Of Washed Concrete Procedure I Procedure IIProducts L* a* b* L* a* b*______________________________________Example 1 22.10 3.06 6.21 21.00 2.46 5.58Example 2 20.69 2.52 5.24 25.49 5.22 8.11Fluffy 24.33 3.66 6.29 28.22 2.20 5.43Dry Pelletized 26.31 4.34 7.64 24.22 4.95 7.63______________________________________
The changes in color values on washing are shown in Table 4.
TABLE 4______________________________________Change In Color On WashingColor Values Attained In Concrete Procedure I Procedure IIProducts ΔL* Δa* Δb* ΔL* Δa* Δb*______________________________________Example 1 1.10 -0.49 -2.58 0.18 -0.49 -2.58Example 2 1.02 -0.51 -2.83 3.27 -0.27 -2.36Fluffy 3.20 -0.67 -2.75 12.63 -0.34 -2.74Dry Pelletized 1.16 -0.67 -3.42 7.60 -1.05 -3.95______________________________________
For each procedure used to form the concrete, the magnitude of the ΔL* value is smallest for the carbons products of the present invention. Apart from the sample formed with the fluffy black using Procedure II where some color segregation occurred and the change in ΔL* is very large, the magnitude of the Δa* values are smallest for the products of the present invention. Finally, the values of Δb* are reasonably comparable for all the samples. Accordingly, the present results show that the color changes are smallest with the black products of the present invention.
Example 3
The present example shows that the carbon black products can be formed in a continuous pelletizing operation. A fluffy carbon black having a surface area of 133 m.sup.2 /g and a DBP of 190 cc/100 g carbon was introduced into a continuously operating pin pelletizer at a rate of 100 parts by weight per hour. Simultaneously, a 30% solution of sodium nitrite and a suspension containing 5.43% concentrated nitric acid, 8.72% sulfanilic acid and 85.9% water were introduced into the pelletizer. The sodium nitrite solution and the suspension were introduced at rates of 16 and 112 parts by weight per hour, respectively. 4-Sulfobenzenediazonium hydroxide inner salt was generated in situ and reacted with the carbon black in the pelletizer. The material exiting the pelletizer is the treated black, in pelletized form, and was dried at 125 be used in the mineral binder systems to obtain superior weathering properties.
Additional embodiments of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the at from consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. The specification and examples are intended to be exemplary only. | http://www.google.ca/patents/US5575845 | 2013-05-18T10:53:21 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
For both orthopedic and sports uses, a foamed plastic pad is integrally molded to a fabric. More particularly, a knitted sleeve is constructed having a terry loop on the interior surface of a hydrophobic yarn (e.g. acrylic) and an exterior surface of a hydrophilic yarn (e.g. cotton), whereby moisture is wicked away from the surface in a hydrokinetic fashion. A soft, hydrophilic polyurethane foam pad, which acts as a sponge, absorbs the moisture, is molded integrally with the sleeve, leaving the terry loops free for skin contact. For sports uses, knitted or woven fabrics may be employed, and stiffer, polyurethane foams are preferred.
1. The method of producing a body-protecting pad comprising:
stretching a hydrokinetic fabric sleeve over a male mold, the tautness of said stretched fabric sleeve being controlled to facilitate wetting and penetration of foam into the exterior of said fabric;
mixing a water-foamable hydrophilic polyurethane prepolymer and water in desired proportions in an open female pad mold of desired shape;
closing said molds; and
demolding the resulting, integrally molded pad and sleeve.
2. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein said water contains a surfactant and a tertiary amine catalyst.
3. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein said closing is delayed no more than about 5 seconds after said charging.
4. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sleeve is a knit terry fabric having interior, hydrophobic terry loops and a hydrophilic exterior.
This is a division, of application Ser. No. 774,377, filed Mar. 4, 1977 now U.S. Pat. No. 4,193,134 issued Mar. 18, 1980.
The present invention relates generally to human protective devices. In one aspect, it relates to pads that may be applied to the heels or elbows of bed-ridden patients for either the prevention or treatment of decubitus ulcers, e.g. bed sores. In another aspect, the invention relates to sports medicine, including integrally molded protective padding of controllable density and stiffness.
Bed sores are caused by friction of the heel or elbows on the bed sheet, in the presence of (body) heat and moisture, e.g. perspiration. While products are known for treatment of this painful condition, it is not believed that there has heretofore been a product effective in its prevention. What is needed is a medium that removes excess moisture from the area, allows for air circulation for removal of heat, and minimizes pressure. Of course, after an ulcer has formed the same conditions are needed for treatment, but in this case the problem of moisture removal is much more severe, because in addition to perspiration there are the inflammatory-response fluids: blood, puss, serous fluids, etc.
As pointed out in detail hereinbelow, a feature of the present invention is the direct molding of a pad to a fabric with the production of an integral product. With proper selection of materials, this product is not only washable but can also be autoclaved. With this in mind, attention was directed to sports padding.
In football, for instance, shoulder pads are separate, bulky devices of considerable weight, and discrete hip and thigh pads are inserted in special pockets in trousers. All of this adds to the weight and adds very substantially to the expense of such outfits. Because pads in accordance with the present invention are washable and of controlled properties, it is now possible to produce a jersey with integral, washable shoulder pads and trousers with similar hip and thigh pads, eliminating the special pockets, much weight and much expense, while at the same time carrying out the protective function as well or even better than conventional devices (pads of this type can not be left on the locker room floor).
In U.S. Pat. No. 3,322,118 there is disclosed a protective heel or elbow sleeve including a knitted double-layered sleeve having a generally circular, cup-shaped foam pad therebetween and cemented to the inside of the outer layer. The pad reduces pressure and the inner layer can move with the patient, reducing friction.
A commerical product on the market is much simpler. Under the trademark "Heelbo", it includes an Acrilan (TM) sleeve with an inner, bar-tacked pad shaped in the same manner as a brassiere pad and, indeed, resembling same.
By virtue of their shaped pads, these devices are improvements over earlier cushion protectors, such as is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,189,919, where a flat pad is bent around the desired area.
In U.S. Pat. No. 3,990,440 a method is disclosed involving a shaped foam pad and a separate tubular sleeve, the pad comprising adhesively bonded particles of a polyurethane foam.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,648,291 discloses a foam rubber pad within a sleeve of a hard-surfaced fabric, and including an elasticized cuff. Other devices, with variously shaped pads and securing straps, are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,011,494; 3,693,619; and 3,670,725. A polyvinyl alcohol gel pad is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,858,379.
A general object of the present invention is to provide an improved process for producing a protective pad for medical and athletic purposes.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved process for producing a pad for both prevention and treatment of decubitus ulcers.
A further object of the present invention is to provide an improved process for producing a protective pad including hydrokinetic moisture removal.
A still further object of the present invention is to provide an improved process for producing a protective pad which is less expensive to manufacture than products previously available.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an improved process for producing an integral protective pad and fabric combination that is not only washable but that also can be autoclaved.
A still further object of the invention is to provide a process for producing athletic wear having integral padding that is washable, lighter and less expensive than uniform-padding combinations heretofore available.
Various other objects and advantages of the invention will become clear from the following description of embodiments thereof, and the novel feature will be particularly pointed out in connection with the appended claims.
Reference will hereinafter be made to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
FIGS. 1 and 2 are side and bottom elevations of an embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional elevation along line 3--3 of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is an enlargement of circled area 4 in FIG. 3; and
FIG. 5 shows athletic trousers including the invention.
The present invention is based, in one aspect, on the use of hydrokinetic fabric combinations in medical and athletic applications. The hydrokinetic principle is not novel per se and, indeed is the principle employed in disposable diapers and some other products. In general, a hydrophobic material forms the surface of a fabric that is adapted to be placed next to the moisture source, and a hydrophilic material forms the opposed surface. In the former category, synthetic fibers such as acrylics are preferred, and cotton is typical of the latter.
Being hydrophobic, the acrylic will wick moisture away from the surface by capillary action and into contact with the hydrophilic cotton, where it is absorbed and migrates outwardly, facilitating evaporation and evaporative cooling. In the present invention, the integral pad also plays a role in the hydrokinetic action, as described hereinbelow.
The invention will first be described with reference to an orthopedic pad, and attention is directed to the drawings. A terry knit tube 10 is provided including Creslan (TM) terry loops 12 on the inner surface and an outer surface 14 of a cotton yarn. To provide better stretching qualitites to the sleeve, it is preferred that the cotton side include two feeds, one of cotton and one of texturalized nylon.
For example, sleeve 10 can be produced on a conventional 108 needle 4 inch cylinder machine (Carolina Knitting Machine Knitfast 4 T). For the terry loop feed Creslan acrylic type 67A (Count 1/22.5) is used; for the first back side feed type 66 texturalized nylon (Count 100/2/34), and for the second back feed cotton (Count 18/1 C.P.) is used.
It is to be noted that a sleeve as described above, e.g. hydrokinetic, forms an essential part of the invention for medical purposes. In athletic embodiments, such a fabric would be very desireable, for instance, in hockey uniforms, but would be heavier than desired for warm weather sports.
The integral foam pad 16 forms the second part of the invention. The preferred foam material, for medical applications, is a hydrophilic polyurethane polymer, though other materials can be used.
A preferred foam pad formulation is as follows: One feed is the TDI pre-polymer (Hypol 3000, Grace Chemical). The other feed is a water solution, with the following additives:
______________________________________surfactant 2%(Bridge 72, ICI Americana)Catalyst 0.5%(Thancat DD, Jefferson Chemical)colorant 0.5%(Calotone Blue, 50% solids,American Cyanamid)______________________________________
The purpose of the surfactant is to optimise cell structure, and an acceptable range is 1-5%. Acceptable range for the catalyst, a tertiary amine, is 0.5 to 1.5%. The colorant is of course optional. An increase in the catalyst will speed the reaction.
The TDI pre-polymer and the aqueous solution are mixed in a ratio of from 5:5 to 5:3. With the lesser proportion of solution (5:4 or 5:3) the reaction is speeded, since water acts as a heat sink. However, certain other properties are also affected. As noted hereinbelow, this ratio also affects mold design, and it is preferred to establish one ratio. The 1:1 ratio provides very fast demold times (2 minutes) and has been used.
While density of the foam is primarily a matter of the formulation utilized, it can be varied by a factor of 2 or 3 by merely overpacking the mold. Obviously, metal molds are preferred to prevent flashing and produce a good quality skin.
Good pads have also been produced with Witco FO 538 TDI in a ratio of 100:165 with a polyol, but in this instance de-mold time was about 8 minutes.
Other foam systems--PVC, rubber latex, polyethylene, polypropylene, styrene or polyester--could be employed, but processing is quite different and properties would also be different.
Using the preferred system noted above, pads are produced having the following properties:
______________________________________Density 6-7 lbs/ft.sup.3ASTM 1564Indentation Load Deflection (I.L.D)25% 20 lbs/50 in.sup.265% 57 lbs/50 in.sup.2Sag factor: 2.85Compression Load Deflection (C.L.D)25% 0.2 psi65% 0.64 psi______________________________________
Forming of the pad 16 integrally with the sleeve 10 is carried out in the following manner: Pour molding is used. A mixing head is located above the molding station. [It will be appreciated that, for economic, volume production a machine including a plurality of molds arranged in a carousel is preferred.] A predetermined quantity of the mixed reactants is poured into the female mold.
Those skilled in the art will appreciate that temperature control is desireable both in terms of uniformity of product and maximum production rates. In the preferred system set forth above about 115 prepolymer side and anywhere from room to 90 side should be maintained. The exact temperature is not important, but uniformity of temperature is. It is also desireable to have a mold preheat station ahead of the mold station, where an 80 temperature is established.
The female mold is of the desired shape for heel, elbow or other applications, e.g. generally cup-shaped. In the preferred system, about 40-50% shrinkage occurs after de-mold (due to water evaporation), so the mold must be appropiately oversized, and shrinkage will vary with the pre-polymer-solution ratio, so this should be kept constant.
It has been determined that, after pouring, a delay of a few seconds (less than 5) in closing the mold is useful; it is believed that gel formation commences in this period and assists in obtaining the desired degree of penetration of foam into the fabric.
The male mold is hinged behind the female, and has sleeve 10 stretched thereover. Hooks on the male mold can be used to hold sleeve 10 at the desired taughtness. Since the degree of tautness will also affect penetration, in any particular system some experimentation is required to optimise this factor. It is desired to have the backing material embedded in and integral with the pad, but the terry loops free-standing (FIG. 4).
After pouring and the (optional) delay noted hereinabove, the mold is closed and the molds are indexed to the next station. De-mold proceeds after the prescribed interval.
An important aspect of the present invention is that foams of the type described are themselves very hydrophilic; indeed they are sponge-like. They thus assist greatly in drawing moisture away from the skin and through sleeve 10. With an average pad 16 thickness of about one inch, absorbing capacity of the pad 16 is great. It will also be noted that a single layer sleeve is essential to proper hydrokinetic functioning, which contrasts with prior art devices where a double layer is either necessary or desired.
A further aspect of the invention is the method of pour molding to obtain the integrally bonded product. According to the manufacturer ("Hypol-Laboratory Procedures and Foam Formulations") it should be possible to coat or impregnate a fabric with the prepolymer, and then immerse it in water or steam for in situ foaming, something said to be not possible with other urethanes. It is thus considered surprising that an integrally bonded product can be produced by pour molding with pre-mixed ingredients.
While not wishing to be bound to any particular theory of operation, it is believed that the substantial amount of water in the formulation wets the cotton (hydrophilic) yarn on contact, thus facilitating penetration of the foam and formation of a truly integral product. Wetting is also enhanced, of course, by the surfactant.
In athletic applications, partial penetration of the pad into the material may or may not be desired. With woven fabrics, full penetration is perfectly satisfactory. Since impact absorbing properties are paramount in sports padding, somewhat stiffer pads are desired. Typical of these are an integral skin, medium density, semi-rigid urethane. In certain applications (e.g. shoulder pads) these may be provided with a rigid (pre-molded) core; otherwise, procedures would be as described hereinabove.
FIG. 5 shows a pair of football trousers 18 having integrally molded hip pads 20 and thigh pads 22.
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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to make a difference and contribute to the success of a growing company. With our client you will be offered continued, stable employment and career advancement opportunities. You will be based in Newman and enjoy all the benefits of town based living. With a short flight from Perth, this is the FIFO role you have been waiting for.
Why does the job exist?
As a Mechanical Engineer you will apply relevant engineering techniques and industry practices in order to meet agreed standards in line with the Maintenance Strategy. Focusing on Ore Handling Plant equipment reliability and KPI reporting, you will be required to identify areas of potential improvement and implement processes and procedures to address these issues. In addition, this highly diverse role will offer you the opportunity to scope, design, manage and implement site specific engineering projects. You will be an integral part of the maintenance team and provide leadership and supervision to the condition monitoring and other work teams.
Who are we?
Our client operates at over 20 mine sites and employs more than 4,500 people in Australia and New Zealand. They are a contractor with an operator's focus, they are committed to fostering enduring and collaborative client relationships. To this end, they work alongside mine owners to provide innovative whole-of-mine management solutions.
With a firm commitment to Safety and Health above all else they combine the strength of Australia's premier contract mining and services provider with their reputation as a leader in large-scale materials handling and minerals processing, which provides unparalleled expertise and total service capabilities to mine owners. Our client also specialise in underground mining and provide contract maintenance and fabrication services to the mining industry.
What skills and experience do you need?
To be considered for this position you will have previous hands-on, operational experience and strong analytical skills. You must have sufficient post graduate experience in the mining or resources sector with a relevant Engineering Degree. Ideally you will have experience in maintenance of OHP Equipment including conveyors, stackers, reclaimers, screens, chutes and associated plant. | http://www.googlyfish.co.nz/job-opening/mechanical-electrical-reliability-engineers-aust | 2013-05-18T10:31:55 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
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Petition Tag - community
1. Support the completion of community basketball courts
The purpose of this petition is to demonstrate the community support for the completion of basketball courts for our youth. Our town has a tremendous history for basketball and previously had 3 basketball courts available..
2. We support Mayor Hales Proposal to not spend $1.2 million in 2013-14
The mayor's proposed budget would include $700,000 in one-time "bridge funding" to allow for the bureau to reduce its strength through attrition, and not by laying off the bureau's most recent, more diverse hires.
The mounted patrol unit now consists of six full-time officers, one sergeant, two stable attendants and one horse trainer and costs about $1.2 million. The city budget office recommended it be eliminated "in light of current fiscal constraints,'' the office analysis said.
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4. Mutha FM petition for a community broadcasting licence on FM in Cape Town
We need to gather support from our community so that we can apply for a Community broadcasting licence on FM in Cape Town.
ICASA needs to know that there's a need for Mutha FM in the Cape Town community and we need your help in order for us to show that we have the support of our community.
5. Protect Access to Glassbar Island Park
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Oaks Park Community News is the best news service for Oaks Park.
It has been keeping people updated since January 2013.
It has been told to shut down but we don't want to close down Oaks Park Community News, help us keep open.
7. Opposition to alterations of COMMUNITY CENTRE 78 PRINGLE STREET BLACKBURN
Application Number - 10/12/1053
Site Address - COMMUNITY CENTRE 78 PRINGLE STREET BLACKBURN BB11SA
Application Type - Full Planning Application
Development Type - Alterations
Proposal - Alterations and additions to community centre including porch, window openings, illuminated dome, arch and boundary treatment.
8. Bouldering wall for Brunswick
Burnley bouldering wall is an amazing asset for climbers and non climbers alike by providing a safe place to gather and train for free in a public setting.
There are many climbers in Melbourne especially in the Brunswick area and we believe its time to get a facility here as well. This petition will sent to relevant people in Moreland council to get a wall built in Brunswick.
9. Ban Plastic Bags in La Jolla!
Help raise awareness of plastic and how it effects our environment!!
10. Sandy hit Brooklyn needs Adidas
Hurricane Relief in Brooklyn, THEY NEED NEW SHOES!
I was honored to have handed a woman an almost brand new pair of Adidas in Redhook, Brooklyn while volunteering the other day. She was so happy.
I WANT TO GET ADIDAS TO TRUCK DOWN THOUSANDS OF NEW KICKS TO BROOKLYN. Let's get this started. right? Brooklyn-Adidas. It's a Match.
Lets do this ADIDAS! If you agree, please sign the Petition that will be sent off to the magic leaders of Adidas!
11. No To Garfield Road Overpass but Yes to Loftus St overpass
For years the riverstone community has been put on the back burner with an overpass and we are happy that the government is moving forward to elevate the problems associated in riverstone, however we do not feel that the overpass on garfield road is the suitable option as it will destroy business , history and the local community the community would like the government to move forward on the Loftus st option.
12. Restore pedestrian access to Llay Health Centre
The decision to close the road and pedestrian access to Llay Health Centre from the southern side of the village was taken without full community consultation.
Concerns raised by the community council about access to the health centre were not passed on to the planning authority and therefore the decision was passed without a full understanding of the facts.
13. SUPPORT MALENY SUPA IGA RE-DEVELOPMENT
Rob and Samantha Outridge from Maleny Supa IGA lodged a development application with Sunshine Coast Regional Council on 28/06/2012.
Only 1 letter of opposition was received. On the basis of this one (1) letter of opposition Council is suggesting changes that would make the entire redevelopment of Maleny Supa IGA unviable.
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT. If you would like to support the development application floor plan as it stands, please sign the petition below and share online. We need as many signatures as possible. Don’t be part of the silent majority.. we need YOUR support to be heard! Let Council know YOU support it, and have YOUR voice heard.
WHAT ARE THE CHANGES:
SMART THINKING – BASEMENT LEVEL - Using a common sense approach most storage areas and cold rooms will move to a new basement level underneath the store.
GOODBYE LOADING BAY FROM MAIN STREET - Loading Bay moves to the rear of the store, opening up more parking spaces on Maple Street.
NEW SHOP FITTINGS WHILE RETAINING MALENY CHARACTER. More floor space allows us to totally refresh the look of the store, including new shop fittings, refrigeration etc
WIDE RANGE – INCLUDING MORE LOCAL PRODUCE - More floor space = more local products & wider range of grocery items.
MORE CAR PARKS -Traffic flow, extra parking spots and the look and feel of the lower end of Maple Street is improved. I.e. new car parks, no loading bay and reversing trucks, reduction in noise levels, no commercial bin smells etc
JOBS - Immediate jobs in construction for locals and ongoing new jobs for staff in-store after development is completed.
Artists impressions are on display in front of the store and at this web address:
More information – contact Rob Outridge 07 5499 8888
14. Bring Back the Loo at RMS Liverpool
Liverpool's branch of the Roads and Maritime Services does not provide its customers with a public toilet facility. Elderly customers and children who have to wait in queues for up to and exceeding 45 minutes risk either losing their place in the queue whilst seeking an alternative premise or put their health, and well being in jeopardy.
In the Liverpool Champion's first active campaign, we are calling for community support to bring back the loo so our people can stay healthy, clean and dry.
15. Save Doreen Community Market
The Doreen Community Market used to be run by Rotary, but unfortunately it ended in 2011 due to Rotary no longer providing support. The Country Women's Association - Doreen Branch wish to put back into the community by running the market on the last Sunday of the month (excluding December).
The Country Women's Association is a non for profit organisation, so each market a charity or local group will be chosen to receive the proceeds and therefore money will be put back into the community.
It is about bringing the community together and strengthening community spirit whilst helping out charities and local businesses and groups. Please sign the petition to help save the market and show your support for your local community and for local community spirit.
16. Save The Gaiety for Community Use
195-197 City Road, Cardiff was once the iconic Gaiety cinema and later a Spin Bowling Alley. The building had been left empty for several years (we believe since 2006) and the company who owns it have fallen into debt.
Throughout the years that this building was empty, it has been abused by drug addicts and people stealing fixtures from the inside of the building. Earlier this year, a group of individuals have entered the building and are trying to set it up as a free social centre for the use of the community. Because of seeing lots of enthusiastic and supportive members of the community, we think this is a valid project.
We want to set up various skillshare sessions in the space, including several workshops in arts and crafts, music, performance art, language, yoga, climbing, freerunning etc. We would also like to us the space to kickstart several art projects and hold exhibition, all of which will be completely free.
Bonne Mares Limited have recently won a courtcase for a standard possession order, meaning they can send baliffs and remove us from the building whenever they choose. We need to act now if we want to save the space, which will otherwise be left to rot away (judging from the lack of interest from both buyers and owners).
We would ideally like to gain some sort of legal possession, preferably we would like to be able to look after the building until it is sold. We do not want any money but are more than willing to fix it up and work on it. We think this is both in the interest of the owner and the local community.
If you want to find out more about the project please visit or or send us an email welcometogremlinalley@riseup.net
If you would like to see our project come into fruition, please show support by signing this petition. We appreciate any kind of help we can get.
Thank you.
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18. Blur Vinyl/CD Club Petition
In ye´olden days, there used to be a Blur Fan Club, which recieved a monthly magazine (Blurb) and on occasion, an exclusive Fan Club Single (i.e. Death Of A Party (Demo), I Love Her (Demo), etc.).
This is a petition to start a modern-day equivalent of this fan club.
It is known that there is more unreleased material that the Blur community would love to be able to get the chance to hear.
Help join the petition and give us a fighting chance to join an experience like no other.
-Fernando Gomez-
20. Save Rose Cottage Horse Agistment!
The ACT government has been trying to develop this land for over the last ten years. Every time a proposal has been put forwards, the local community has rallied to keep the land the way it is, in a largely undeveloped state.!
21. Transform Lancefield: relocate recently constructed Powercor Transformer
A huge metalic box, electrical transformer, has been erected on the historical plantation in the centre of the Lancefield township.
Whilst Powercor have the right to erect such transformers without planning approval and had received approval on technical grounds from the council, we still find their choice of location shows no commonsense and is particularly insensitive to the community of Lancefield and visitors to our beautiful main street.
The Mayor has said he will approach council to support us in getting Powercor to relocate the transformer if we can get 1000 signatures.
22. Save the North Vancouver Delbrook Pottery Studio
Delbrook Pottery Studio has been operating in the North Shore for over 30years. Over this time it has provided the much needed space for North Vancouverites to create and express themselves using clay in a community focused and inexpensive way.
The studio offers drop-in and structured classes every day of the week, including studio memberships. Programs run for families, parent and child (3-5yrs), kids (6-12yrs), adults and seniors.
Within the next few years plans are underway to create a new Recreation Centre to consolidate William Griffin and Delbrook Rec Centers. At the moment there is great concern that the new building plans do not include space for a pottery studio.
When Delbrook Rec Centre is demolished, we will lose one of only two pottery studios run by the North Vancouver Rec Commission. Parkgate studio will be unable to accommodate the resulting volume and demand once this occurs.
At a time when the Government has recognized that Art is as important as fitness to the community by implementing a tax credit for children’s art programs, should we not in North Vancouver also recognize this, and preserve and expand already run clay programs for generations to come?
23. Ensure the future of Bay66 skatepark
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24. Project Prepare: Uniting the People of this World
We humans are closer to extinction that we all realize or want to acknowledge, we each have an obligation to preserve our species not destroy it, we owe it to ourselves and the generations to follow.
25. Save 10-pin bowling in Bexhill
Ocean Bowling is threatened with closure following an application on behalf of Marks & Spencer.
For more information please see:
Or email: paulcourtel@btconnect.com
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27. Keep Watermans in Brentford
see for full background and for news
28. Building Lauren's Place
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29. Local Residents in support of Local Festivals in Sonoma County
Local Sonoma County events have been reduce greatly in the recent years and we would like to help establish a yearly festival that will give to the community and everyone whom participates in the event..
Freedmen’s Town is one of the most endangered wards in the United States. It is one of the rarest and unique because it was founded and built by previously enslaved families and their descendants immediate after emancipation in 1865.
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' 'Puter purchased. Until you've had oven roasted brussels sprouts seasoned with kosher salt, black pepper and a hint of cayenne, you haven't tasted Upstate Fall. And 'Puter's kids love his spaghetti squash gratin. Unfortunately for 'Puter, the butcher's doesn't open until 9:00 a.m., so he will be heading back shortly.
When 'Puter arrived home, purchases in hand, he realized he had not checked the mail yesterday. In the mail was a bill for his back surgery, now a month ago. 'Puter's share of the tab was $22.10. You read that right: $22.10. The overall tab was $6,624.27. Heck, if 'Puter), 'Puter 'Puter's as well), we have always been able to disagree civilly and remain fast friends. Neither time nor distance has changed our deep respect for one another. It is good for 'Puter to know that there are people of good faith on the other side of our political discourse. Such knowledge gives 'Puter hope for our country.
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Mount St. Helen National Volcanic Monument
Boundary Trails
T here are a number of trails which skirt the perimeter of the Mount St. Helens Volcano. A climbing permit is required for these trails.
We welcome visitors into this exciting area. In order to protect the recovering plant and animal life the Forest Service is enforcing the following restrictions:
1. Stay on the trail ($100.00 minimum fine).
2. Camp outside the restricted zone (please see map).
3. Disturbing research plots or removal of any natural feature is strictly prohibited.
4. Access into the crater is strictly prohibited.
5. Fires are prohibited within the blast area.
For more detailed information and maps, contact one of the visitor centers or a Forest Ranger District Office.
Trails
Loowit Trail #216
Distance: 27.1 miles (entire loop)
Difficulty Level: Easiest - Most difficult
Open to: Hiking, *Mtn bikes (*open from Castle Ridge Trail #216G south around the mountain to the Junction of the Abraham Trail #216D)
Access: Trails, 216A, 216B, 216G, 207, 234, 238, 238A, 240
Loowit Trail #216 is an around-the-mountain trail. This trail is open to hiking and mountain bikes. Portions of this trail are located within Class I research area and are closed to mountain bike use. When accessed from the Toutle Trail #238 on the south fork of the Toutle, the trail begins to climb and traverse the ridge through the forest, affording occasional views of the effected areas from May 18,1980. The trail then travels upslope along the edge of the forest allowing more views of the north and south forks of the Toutle, the Mt. Margaret area, and Mt. Rainier, as well as Mount St. Helens. The trail then turns south, crossing the rugged, exposed slopes of Mount St. Helens. Features: Loowit trail crosses many bouldery ravines and ancient lava flows and, in conjunction with the numerous access trails, provides the hiker with several loop opportunities.
Loowit Trail #216.2
Distance: 3.0 miles
Difficulty Level: More difficult
Access: Begins at Sheep Canyon Trail #240; Ends at Butte Camp Trail #238A
This trail receives minimal maintenance and traverses the western slope of the mountain, connecting Sheep Canyon Trail #240 to Butte Camp Trail #238A. it gains little elevation on the route, descending and ascending steeply only out of the glaciated valleys.
Loowit Trail #216.3
Distance: 2.2 miles (one way)
Difficulty Level: Most difficult
Access: Begins at Butte Camp Trail #238A; Ends at Ptarmigan Trail # 216A
This trail receives minimal maintenance and gains little elevation as It follows the timberline d Mount St. Helens. Steep ascents and descents can be expected over massive lava flows. The route is marked by wooden posts over sections with minimal trail tread.
Loowit Trail #216.4
Distance: 3.1 miles
Difficulty Level: Most difficult
Access: Begins at Ptarmigan; Trail #216A; Ends at June Lake Trail #216B
This low-maintained trail travels at timberline for most of its route. It passes over the rugged rocky terrain of lava flows and occasionally enters into subalpine or old-growth forest. The grades are steep. No potable water is available during the summer months. Be sure to bring your own.
Loowit Trail #216.5
Distance: 4.7 miles
Difficulty Level: Most difficult
Access: Begins at June Lake Trail #216B; Ends at Ape Canyon
This low-maintained, rugged mountain trail crosses an area that has diverse geologic interest. Grades are at times steep scrambles across loose rocky slopes. Much d the route is marked by wooden posts set at intervals. Only experienced hikers should attempt this route. Safe crossing of drainages may change from season to season. Traverse up and down the gullies to seek the best route. Little potable water is available.
Abraham Trail #216.6
Distance: 5.5 miles (one way)Parking Lot to Ape Canyon 10.0 miles (one way) to Lahar
Difficulty Level: More difficult
Access: Begins at Forest Road 99 Windy Ridge Parking Lot; Ends at Ape Canyon
The trail is accessed by following the 'Closed to Vehicles' portion of the Forest Rd. 99 from the Windy Ridge Parking Lot. The maintained trail climbs a ridge line, until reaching a steep sand ladder that takes you to Windy Pass. Beyond the Pass, the grades become gentler as you cross the Plains of Abraham. The trail ends at Ape Canyon but connects directly into Ape Canyon Trail #234. There is little shade and no potable water. Come prepared.
Ptarmigan Trail #216A
Distance: 2 iles (one way)
Difficulty Level: Easiest
Access: Road 8100/830 or Loowit Trail #216
Located on the south side d Mount St. Helens, this trail climbs through a subalpine forest to the clear slopes of Mount St. Helens. It junctions with the Loowit Trail #216 on a lava flow at the base of Monitor Ridge. Popular climbing route. Features: Large lava flow.
June Lake Trail #216B
Distance: 1.4 miles (one way)
Difficulty Level: More difficult
Access: Road 83 to Loowit Trail #216
Located on the southeastern side of Mount St. Helens, June Lake Trail is an enjoyable stroll through a young fir forest as you follow along the course of June Creek up to June Lake. Picnic here as you watch the wondrous sight of a waterfall flowing over a basalt cliff, replenishing the lake's cold, clear water. Features: a sandy beach on the south shore and Mount St. Helens looming just out of sight.
Pine Creek Shelter Trail #216C
Distance: 0.4 miles to the shelter (one way)
Difficulty Level: Easiest
Access: Road 83 and ends at the Lahar
Located on the south side of Mount St. Helens, Pine Creek Shelter Trail passes through an old-growth noble fir forest and then into a clear-cut. It reenters the forest, passes the Jackpine cedar shake shelter (built in 1932) and ends at the Lahar. Features: Pine Creek drainage, Lahar, and Mount St. Helens.
Windy Trail #216E
Difficulty Level: More-Most Difficult
This trail can be accessed from Windy Ridge. Windy Trail #216E leads to Loowit Falls, where 100-degree water cascades out of the crater. The trail requires 3.5 to 4 hours. This trail is within a research area. Off trail travel and disturbing research plots are strictly prohibited.
Smith Creek Trail #225
Distance: 9.0 miles (one way)
Difficulty Level: More difficult
Access: Road 99
This trail follows the Smith Creek drainage, descending steadily to Smith Creek. The trail follows sections of old roads and crosses open sections which are marked by wooden post route markers. The trail crosses the Muddy River via a bridge and ends at the lower Smith Creek trailhead on Forest Road 8322. Come prepared: bring plenty of drinking water!
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Nativetexan writes:
Sounds as if you are threatening all those who have had enough of the lying , egotistic, self praising, my way or the highway, no good rotten apple of a supposedly human.
I have some very good friends who are black but the 2 people who are half & half are not my friends.
Those 2 half & half's are good talkers but not good doers.
Obummer and Clinton.
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Wandy Rodriguez made his first career opening day start and allowed six hits and three runs — none earned — in 6.1 innings. Fernando Rodriguez (0-1) yielded a hit and an unearned run in 1.2.
Colorado AB R H BI BB SO Avg.
Scutaro 2b 5 1 1 0 0 0 .200
Fowler cf 3 1 0 0 1 0 .000
C.Gonzalez lf 5 0 1 0 0 1 .200
Tulowitzki ss 3 1 1 2 1 0 .333
Helton 1b 4 1 1 1 1 0 .250
Cuddyer rf 4 0 2 1 0 0 .500
R.Hernandez c 4 0 2 0 0 0 .500
1-E.Young pr 0 1 0 0 0 0 —
Nelson 3b 4 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Guthrie p 3 0 0 0 0 1 .000
a-Rosario ph-c 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 36 5 8 4 3 3
Houston AB R H BI BB SO Avg.
Schafer cf 3 0 0 0 1 1 .000
Altuve 2b 3 1 0 0 1 0 .000
J.Martinez lf 4 0 1 0 0 1 .250
Ca.Lee 1b 4 1 2 2 0 0 .500
Bogusevic rf 4 1 1 1 0 0 .250
C.Johnson 3b 3 0 0 0 0 0 .000
b-T.Buck ph 1 0 1 0 0 0 1.000
J.Castro c 2 0 0 0 2 0 .000
M.Gonzalez ss 3 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-M.Downs ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 .000
W.Rodriguez p 2 0 0 0 0 1 .000
Bixler 3b 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Totals 31 3 5 3 4 4
Colorado 003 000 011—5 8 0
Houston 100 200 000—3 5 4
E—W.Rodriguez (1), C.Johnson (1), J.Castro (1), Altuve (1). LOB—Colorado 9, Houston 5. 2B—C.Gonzalez (1), Helton (1), J.Martinez (1), T.Buck (1). HR—Tulowitzki (1), off Abad; Ca.Lee (1), off Guthrie; Bogusevic (1), off Guthrie. RBIs—Tulowitzki 2 (2), Helton (1), Cuddyer (1), Ca.Lee 2 (2), Bogusevic (1). SB—Fowler (1), Cuddyer (1), E.Young (1). S—Fowler. SF—Tulowitzki.
Runners left in scoring position—Colorado 4 (Helton, Guthrie, Nelson, Cuddyer); Houston 2 (C.Johnson, M.Downs). RISP—Colorado 3 for 9; Houston 1 for 5.
Runners moved up—R.Hernandez, Nelson, J.Martinez, Bogusevic. GIDP—Altuve.
DP—Colorado 1 (Nelson, Scutaro, Helton).
Colorado IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA
Guthrie W, 1-0 7 4 3 3 3 1 103 3.86
Brothers H, 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 11 0.00
Betancurt S, 1-1 1 1 0 0 1 1 23 0.00
Houston IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA
W.Rodriguez 6.1 6 3 0 2 2 97 0.00
Fe.Rdrigez L, 0-1 1.2 1 1 0 1 1 39 0.00
Abad 1 1 1 1 0 0 15 9.00
Inherited runners-scored—Fe.Rodriguez 1-0.
T—3:11. A—43,464 (40,981).
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SAN ANGELO, Texas — Imagine a San Angelo without Bryant Boulevard. Imagine a San Angelo without Riverside Drive.
Imagine asking more than 300 San Angeloans, all volunteers, to come together and decide the future of the city by spending 18 months studying what the city needs most.
Then, imagine them taking the top eight items on their list and asking voters to OK a $2.33 million (in 1960s money) bond to pay for the improvements.
It happened.
The Citizens Progress Committee included many of the town's movers and shakers. Approved by the City Commission (now called City Council), the group organized in 1960 to "study and plan the city's growth."
The idea was several hundred San Angeloans would put their heads together and "delve into every phase of San Angelo's future needs."
"We are planning to look into both the immediate and long-range future needs of the city," said B.O. Wood, who was pastor emeritus of First Presbyterian Church and chairman of the committee.
The group took its task seriously.
"The future growth of the city depends on the development we make now," Wood told the newspaper.
"Wide-awake, aggressive young people are not going to locate in a stagnant community. Retired people will not move to a city that fails to develop its recreational facility."
The bond vote would be "a decision for or against progress."
The group divided into committees, each group proposing improvements.
They finally whittled the long list down to eight. The city needed more than the eight listed improvements, the group emphasized. But the eight were top priorities.
They included (in no particular order):
Street improvements.
Right-of-way purchases and curb and gutter construction for a new state-constructed north-south thoroughfare (Bryant Boulevard).
A four-lane Chadbourne Street Bridge (the former bridge had two lanes).
A new police station and jail (the present police station).
A fire station in the Alta Loma area.
Sewer extension and repairs.
A Riverside Drive from the North Concho Dam (O.C. Fisher) to Bell Street.
An 18-hole municipal golf course.
The vote took place on Oct. 28, 1961.
"Voters today will cap an 18-month study into San Angelo's present and future needs with a trek to the polls to ballot on a $2,327,000 municipal bond issue," the Standard-Times reported on Oct. 28, 1961.
And what do you think happened?
All but one of the propositions — the golf course — passed.
Now it's hard to imagine San Angelo without Bryant Boulevard or Riverside Drive (which still doesn't quite reach the O.C. Fisher Dam).
"I'm gratified that they passed," Curtis Taulbee, information chairman of the group, told the paper on election night.
"We have felt from the beginning that if we give the voters adequate information a majority of them would vote for these propositions."
Residents still have a direct say in what happens in San Angelo. San Angeloans regularly are appointed to the city's almost two dozen boards.
They help officials make decisions involving everything from public art and parks to downtown development and the River Corridor.
Residents groups regularly step up, hoping to make this city into their vision of a better place.
But 350 of us, meeting in the City Auditorium to discuss what San Angelo needs to spend millions of dollars on? And continuing the process for 18 months?
The Citizens Progress Committee may have been a unique moment in San Angelo history.
Rick Smith is a local news and community affairs columnist. Contact Rick at rsmith@gosanangelo.com 325-659-8248.
thebaglady writes:
Thank you Rick.
It seems that all towns need improvements to survive and grow. Without growth, towns don't survive.
I live in one of those towns that is not going to survive because of poor planning and poor choices.
Too many people want luxuries at the cost of necessities.
I have few answers and many questions...a sign of age.
5RAR writes:
Perhaps the message here is that support can be gained for public issues "if" there is public support for them. In most places the pros and cons seem to rule the day and seldom does any proposition have the support of the mainstream.
A proposal for a $2,327,000 bond improvement project in 1961 correlates to $16,768,389 in today's money (well, actually in 2010 money for which the figures are available, ).
This is a lot of money but when looking at the percentage of the City's annual budget it might be in proportion. The key is not how much is spent but rather that the public at large, the majority, believes it is money that is necessary and well spent.
That can only come by methods, of whatever means, presented that give confidence to the voters that their needs are addressed and are to their benefit, not the benefit of the vested interests of those proposing projects.
Could this happen today? Who knows, but by whatever method is used it must reflect the "concept" presented here. That is the projects represent the will and desire of the majority, not the minority.
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Junior catcher has a four-hit day, including the walk-off RBI single in the 10th inning.
Baseball faces Hartford with playoff spot on the line
Baseball falls to Sacred Heart in home finale
March 14, 2013
Final Stats
Stony Brook, N.Y. - Junior Anthony Italiano (Sayville, N.Y.) drove in three runs, including a walkoff RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning, to lift the Stony Brook baseball team to a 6-5, comeback victory over Fairleigh Dickinson Thursday at a windy Joe Nathan Field.All three of Italiano's RBI proved to be clutch for the Seawolves. He hit a two-run single in the bottom of the eighth inning to complete a four-run comeback as the Seawolves tied the game at 5-5.Then in the 10th inning with runners on first and second and a 2-2 count, Italiano, who had four hits on the day, stroked a single through the left side that scored freshman Austin Shives (San Diego, Calif.) and sent the Seawolves to victory.Stony Brook has now won five of its last six games.Head Coach Matt Senk's Reaction"Today was a great comeback win by the team. Anthony Italiano's last two at-bats really lifted us. He had the big hit to tie the game and then the big hit to win it. It was a good way to go into conference play this weekend."Turning PointAlthough Italiano won it in the 10th for Stony Brook, the turning point proved to be in the eighth with the Seawolves down 5-1 as freshman Jack Parenty (Wantagh, N.Y.) and senior Tanner Nivins (Kitchener, Ontario) opened the inning with a base hit and walk, respectively. After an error loaded the bases, Stony Brook scored on a Shives fielder's choice and then scored again on junior Michael Hubbard's RBI single to right center.Hubbard stole second and that set the stage for Italiano to smash a single through the left side that scored Shives and Hubbard to tie the game.The Knights threatened in the ninth by loading the bases, but senior G.C. Yerry (West Shokan, N.Y.) got No. 3 hitter Kyle Weeks to hit into a fielder's choice, sending the game into extra innings, where Italiano came up with the heroics.Inside the Numbers
Up NextThe Seawolves now will open conference play this weekend as it chases another America East championship. Stony Brook hosts Maine for a three-game series at Joe Nathan Field. The two teams will play a noon doubleheader on Saturday and then play a single game Sunday at noon. | http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-basebl/recaps/031413aaa.html | 2013-05-18T10:53:54 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
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Oh man... talk about feeling your age. If anything does it, it's hypoxic work.
Oh man... talk about feeling your age. If anything does it, it's hypoxic work.
In remembrance of Armistice Day (11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month) and in honor of those who serve or have served their country, here's a practice that combines something for each branch of the military. Coaches are the Coast Guard!
If you go backwards when you try to do dolphin kick on your back, here's a mini set that helps you get a feel for what you need to do to move FORWARD.
More Eric Shanteau this week. Here's a quick frame from his upcoming video due to be released at the ASCA conference next week.
To swim really fast butterfly, you have to take advantage of every opportunity for propulsion. The place that most swimmers ignore this opportunity... is in the second kick.
Here's a great shot of Eric Shanteau's dolphin kick. Think you don't need to work on your ankle flexibility? Watch the short video that accompanies this image.
Kicking backwards while holding a board is a great drill for working your abs and thighs, essential muscles for butterfly and for dolphin kick off the walls for backstroke.
In moving up the ladder in mastering the underwater dolphin, more fine points come out. The quickest way to work through these, is to focus on one.
There are few things in swimming that cross the lines of all strokes, but learning the underwater dolphin is certainly the most important.
To honor our newly released DVD, Go Swim Backstroke with Margaret Hoelzer, we're going to focus on the underwater dolphin in backstroke. This is a quick look at something Margaret discusses on her DVD... what size should your dolphin kick be?
If you had the chance to ask Margaret Hoelzer a question about backstroke, or anything, what would it be?
We're back from Seattle... no more chance to ask Margaret, but we'll keep these videos online.
Here's a simple butterfly set that mixes drilling and swimming. It lets you develop your fly technique without getting exhausted.
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The Titans reached a three-week injury settlement with cornerback Terrence Wheatley on Monday, and removed him from Injured Reserve. The Titans placed Wheatley on IR over the weekend when they set their 53-man roster. With the settlement, the Titans won’t be allowed to re-sign Wheatley (if they’re interested in re-signing him) until Week Nine. In the meantime, Wheatley could sign with another team. Wheatley had a good offseason, but he was slowed early in training camp with a hamstring injury. Source: Titans Insider | http://www.gotitans.com/threads/titans-reach-injury-settlement-with-terrence-wheatley.83988/ | 2013-05-18T10:32:06 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
Trying to use the printf with awk to send some data to print.
Here is the statement in my script:
echo "$i $state $q_date $project $title" | awk '{ printf "%-11s%-2s%-7s%-17s%-60s\n", $1, $2, $3, $4, $5 }' >>$tempdir/$Manager.msg
The problem is that I am trying align the fields - which is OK up to $4, but because the variable $title is several words so the utility only sees the first word in $title and prints it. I tried everything like \"$title\" '$title' ${title} nothing works...
By the time awk sees the line, the protecting quotes are already removed. But even if you protected the quotes with backslashes so that awk would receive "My First Report", awk would print "My for $5 because, by default, words are delimited with white space.
You can change your word separation to something else such as commas so that an awk field can contain spaces:
v3="My First Report"
echo $v1,$v2,$v3,$v4 | awk -F, '{print $3}'
awk Remove Form Feed
I need to create a awk script to remove 2 form feed marks from the beginning of the file. To make sure it will not print 2 empty pages. I cannot make it work.
The output will be putting all form feed lines in the begining...
-- Begin Script
{
if (FNR<=2) {
if ( substr($0,1,1)=="\f" ) { print substr($0,2) }
}
else { print $0 }
}
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Change this:
FNR <=2 {sub(/\f+/,"",$0)} ; {print}
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Point of No Return
- By Aliya Sternstein
- March 1, 2010
As agencies seek newer technologies, the question is how much IT spending is too much.
Congress must choose between limiting the federal information technology budget to reduce the deficit and boosting investments to yield greater returns in the future. President Obama has urged replacing 20-year-old agency IT systems with newer technologies as well as outsourcing operations to Web-based providers. Both approaches could pay off in better, less-expensive citizen services in the long term, but they are costly in the short term. And Obama has proposed a three-year governmentwide freeze on a substantial amount of nonsecurity, discretionary IT funding in an effort to skim off waste.
The current IT budget is about $75 billion-and that's not counting the likely billions spent on classified programs. Nearly 10 years ago, when agencies were spending roughly $30 billion less on technology, Mark Forman, the first person to head the federal Office of E-Government and Information Technology, questioned whether even that figure was too high. Today, his outlook is similar. "Eventually the IT budget should be headed down, and the value of that money should be headed up," he says. Increasing that return on investment is the real challenge congressional appropriators face. That will require stepping away from numbers and zooming in on long-term agency performance goals, say other former IT decision-makers.
Lawmakers should demand a cost-benefit analysis that ensures some kind of yield in the future, says Tim Young, former deputy administrator for e-government and information technology. The Obama administration has more information than ever before to support such analysis, adds Forman, now a partner at federal advisory services firm KPMG. The Office of Management and Budget has instituted the IT Dashboard, a Web site for tracking tech spending, where agencies must report monthly on the cost and schedule of major IT investments. In justifying IT expenditures, "I hope that with the things like the IT Dashboard we start to look at 'is this the best way to close that performance gap,' " Forman says.
In addition, agencies and appropriators need to understand that technology isn't always the panacea for the nation's ailments, observers say. The debate about how to curb illegal immigration is one situation in which employee eligibility verification systems might not be the only answer, Young notes. "Certainly technology can enable mitigating illegal immigration across borders," says Young, now a senior manager with Deloitte Consulting's federal government services group. "But I don't view technology as being able to solely solve the immigration problem; it takes policy and regulation, and other kinds of carrots and sticks."
Other former federal officials say Congress should take a cue from the private sector and calculate an IT budget that reflects an organization's deficiencies and overall strategy, rather than a percentage of revenue. "Corporations make annual investments in the known and future technology needs of the organization because this is central to staying competitive," notes Kevin Novak, former director of Web services at the Library of Congress. "Similarly, government should invest in upgrading technology infrastructure. . . . In addition, there are efficiencies to be gained by investing in the latest technology," says Novak, now vice president of integrated Web strategy and technology for the American Institute of Architects. The executive branch already has embraced this philosophy. Obama, acknowledging that the federal government is not as technologically astute as the corporate world, wants agencies to ramp up productivity by looking to the tools that have worked for the private sector.
Young sees room to emulate the private sector in pay practices and procurement, areas noted for wasteful federal IT spending. The government should tie compensation and bonuses to program performance, a common corporate sector practice, he says. Shared services, or outsourcing IT work to an office that serves multiple agencies, should be a mandatory consideration in agency budget justifications, he adds. The government has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in shared services, and yet there is still a reluctance to embrace their economies of scale.
Studies seem to back the goal-oriented method of picking budget numbers over the deficit-reduction approach. Andrew Bartels, a research analyst at Forrester who specializes in IT spending and budgeting trends, says there are three issues Congress should consider when determining budgets. One is opportunities to advance an agency's mission by using technology. For example, regulatory agencies, such as the Federal Trade Commission and Federal Aviation Administration, could benefit from money for sophisticated collaboration tools that let them better interact with citizens. The other two factors to assess: Which IT purchases will help stimulate the tech sector? And what investments will improve government efficiency in the long term so when the time comes to cut funding the investments already are yielding dividends?
But Bartels says the first priority should be resuscitating the economy, which means boosting IT spending. "Right now, it's critical the government be spending-to grow the economy," he says. Bartels notes the federal government accounts for 40 percent of state, local and national government IT spending. One valuable investment, he adds, would be spending to retain younger IT employees. "The biggest crisis facing the federal government right now is going to be one of skills . . . in the face of impending waves of retirement of existing IT staff," he says.
IT expenditures are called investments for a reason, stresses Young. "That is because they are expected to yield, at some point in the future, a return," he says. According to Young, when it comes to capital planning, the executive branch and Congress should ask: What does this agency need to accomplish? What do we need to accomplish these outcomes-policies, laws, executive oversight, technology or a combination? Do we need to build that technology? Or can we borrow it or buy it from somewhere else and how much does that cost? "Dollar figures are important, but they shouldn't be the first step," Young. | http://www.govexec.com/magazine/magazine-trends/2010/03/point-of-no-return/30946/ | 2013-05-18T10:21:28 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [] |
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March 2, 2004 By Blake Harris
One of the hardest hit areas was Hyde County, N.C., which alone sustained damages of more than $13 million. The county was among those President Bush declared a major disaster area, making it eligible for federal aid.
Included in the many homes, businesses and government offices damaged by the hurricane was the Hyde County Courthouse in Swan Quarter. Flooding in the building reached 34 inches and destroyed much of the court's technological infrastructure.
"I would say a majority of all the equipment that wasn't at least above a desk was under water," said James Golden, LAN architecture manager with the Technology Services Division of North Carolina's Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC). "There was some equipment on the second floor -- the actual courtroom -- that was untouched. But most of the equipment on the first floor, including the main infrastructure switches, was pretty much wasted."
Swan Quarter is fairly isolated, Golden said. The next adjacent courthouse is between 30 and 50 miles away.
"People would have needed to travel quite a distance to hold court, so it just didn't make sense to move all the functions to another county," he said.
Hiring contractors to come in and re-establish the old courthouse would have taken weeks or more, and the court was already backlogged. Also, the county was not sure it wanted to re-establish the court in the old historic building. There was talk about re-establishing it elsewhere -- perhaps even building a new more modern courthouse.
The obvious solution -- one the county began considering after the most urgent clean up was well in hand -- was to set up temporary court facilities somewhere nearby, which needed to include the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court for Hyde County and the mainland Magistrate's Office.
All the houses and businesses in Swan Quarter's downtown area were pretty much in the same condition as the courthouse. County officials found a suitable location about 10 miles east of Swan Quarter at the former Topping's Lakeside Restaurant. The building and motel behind it are located on some of the highest ground in the county, so both escaped flood damage and were vacant, Golden said, adding that it was the best available facility in the area for the county to utilize.
Turning to Wireless
The location's remoteness, however, offered a minor technological challenge. The court needed to connect to the AOC in Raleigh.
"T1 wasn't an option," explained Golden. "None of the companies were offering that. Of course, there was no cable TV in the area, so that wasn't an option. There definitely was no DSL. So other than using dial-up, the only possibility was to use a satellite dish."
DIRECTV was chosen to establish a satellite link with the county's mainframe system. Golden was charged with deploying the wireless solution inside the restaurant.
DIRECTV placed a 2.5-foot dish on a pole just outside the restaurant, approximately 9 feet off the ground. The company ran a cable through the roof to the modem and router. Installation was quick, and the only thing everyone had to wait for was the concrete to dry, said Golden.
One advantage to using satellite, Golden added, is users can select their desired bandwidth. The county's courthouse is small, with only eight or nine peak users, so the court didn't need big pipes like a larger courthouse of perhaps 20 or 25 users would.
"At the top end, you can select almost a meg on your download and something like 768 Kb on the uplink,"
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The Pledge Mixtape
The Black Youth Project (BYP), Power of Purpose Inc. (POP), and Rhymefest came together to create a project that brings awarness to violence in Chicago. The mixtape features several different artsit all with the overall goal of helping bring attention to and ending the viloence that has taken over the inner city streets of Chicago. BYP has a pleadge that they are asking all to take that reads as follows, "With courage and urgency I PLEDGE TO take action and work WITH Black youth to fight against the inequality and injustice that too often define our world. By taking this pledge I agree to take action to ensure a promising future for Black youth. Enjoy!
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Today is the 7th Legislative Day of the Georgia General Assembly. House Democrats unveil their legislative agenda in a press conference. Repealing HB 87, Georgia's Immigration Law, was top of their priority list. Opponents to the bill say it has hurt Georgia’s farm industry and the economy.
Ethics Reform Legislation is introduced in the House that would require a cap on Lobbyists’ gifts to legislators. There currently is no limit. House Speaker David Ralston says he's opposed to one. Under current law, all Lobbyists’ gifts must be reported but there is no upper limit.
Continuing our leadership interview series, House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams spoke to us about the rationale behind the Democrats' agenda.
Georgia's unemployment rate is higher than the national average. State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler joined us to discuss that and much more.
Our roundtable of Capitol journalists continued with Tom Crawford of the Georgia Report and Erin Haines of the Associated Press.
You can watch Prime Time Lawmakers every night the Georgia General Assembly is in session at 7pm on Georgia Public Broadcasting. The program re-airs the next morning at 5:30am.
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graphics notebook. This is a compilation of technical notes,
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Access to a narrow peninsula of farmland jutting out into Stump Lake, south of Lakota, N.D., is compromised by the rising lake water.
Herald photo by Sarah Kolberg.
Read the article: Devils Lake flood elevation forecast lowered slightly
Read the article: DEVILS LAKE: State OKs three resolutions
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Budget bills begin march to governor’s office
Minnesota legislators have taken baby steps in passing a $38 billion, two-year budget that must be finished by midnight Monday
Higher ed official questions NDUS leaders
A commission charged with accrediting the North Dakota University System is investigating a complaint filed by a former university president about the system’s leadership.
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Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize
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Weathering the workplace storm is a widespread challenge. And learning to predict, prepare and prevail will be presented when the UND Conflict Resolution Center holds its annual symposium beginning Monday.RELATED CONTENT | http://www.grandforksherald.com/index.cfm?publisher_ID=40&article_id=186684&CFID=631880882&CFTOKEN=67603756 | 2013-05-18T10:31:35 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [
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Popularity is guaranteed when you hand around these incredibly rich, moist and chocolatey brownies.Cream cheese is the secret ingredient! | http://www.grandmaskitchen.com/recipes?filters=tid%3A11%20tid%3A394%20tid%3A10%20is_collection_nid%3A318 | 2013-05-18T10:23:01 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [
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Chargers linebackerTakeo Spikes has been around the NFL long enough to know what goes on with players who drive drunk. / Phelan M. Ebenhack, AP
Takeo Spikes and Larry Foote played a football game Sunday with playoff implications for Foote's Pittsburgh Steelers and potential coaching implications for Spikes' San Diego Chargers.
But after the Chargers upset the Steelers 34-24 at Heinz Field, they were talking about something much bigger than the game they had just played.
The tragic auto accident one day earlier involving Dallas Cowboys teammates Josh Brent and Jerry Brown -- which resulted in Brown's untimely death and Brent being charged with intoxication manslaughter -- was on the minds of players around the league. And the take from a couple of NFL veterans who've been around the block was straight to the point about players who drive drunk.
"The families are suffering, and this could have been controlled," Spikes, a 15-year veteran, told USA TODAY Sports' Jim Corbett. "This NFL brotherhood, people are not only going to hold us accountable, we are going to be the ones more in the spotlight.
"We've all done it (drive intoxicated). But it's to a point now where maybe you were ignorant and didn't know any better or felt you were invincible. We've had enough of death to show us this is what you do not do. It's bigger than you. Somebody else is always affected.''
Foote kept things just as real, even connecting the dots between alcohol use and the role it played in last week's murder-suicide committed by Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher.
"I've been in those circumstances where I drove where I was under the influence," Foote, an 11-year veteran, told Corbett. ."
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A screenshot of the app Vine. / Vine/Twitter
The first six-second clips to filter through the newly-launched video app Vine seemed innocent enough: a very quick steak tartare recipe, banana animations and two young kids holding hands were among the cute and clever selections.
Then the porn started to show up.
Tags such as #sex and #porn have quickly started popping up on the app, featuring several adult videos that clearly pass the not safe for work threshold.
In a statement to media outlets including The Verge, Twitter is encouraging users to flag any inappropriate content. "Uploaded videos that are reported and determined to violate our guidelines will be removed from the site, and the user that posted the video may be terminated," reads the Twitter statement.
The porn issue in Vine escalated this morning when The Verge reported an adult clip appeared as one of the Editor's Picks. The offending video has since been removed as an Editor's Pick, with Twitter adding its inclusion was due to "human error."
Read the original story: Porn infiltrating Vine video sharing app | http://www.greatfallstribune.com/usatoday/article/1870457?odyssey=mod_sectionstories | 2013-05-18T10:23:10 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | 1368696382261 | [
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