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I formated the system after that my speaker does not work
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I need a driver for my speakers
You may have to delete and reinstall the software. Try not to format the system anymore if possible because when you format your system, your'e making the software where it can only work with the computer and nothing else. That means that when you plug the speakers in, the software won't recognize them.
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if your computer came with a motherboard disc the sound drivers could be on it
click start control panel administrative tools computer management device manager scroll to sound video and game controllers you might see a yellow question exclamation mark? ! or a red X Right click to
reinstall drivers
click start control panel sounds and audio volume advanced speakers make sure you have selected the
(appropriate speakers) also audio you will find 3 drop down lists make sure you have selected the correct settings there
click start control panel sounds and audio devices select advanced there might be a tick in the mute box untick it
if his does not fix the problem
click start control panel sounds and audio devices you can adjust the volume there also select speaker
volume you can change your settings there you can also tick in the box place icon in taskbar for any
further volume control settings you will need to right click on the speaker volume icon system select adjust volume
click start control panel sounds and audio volume advanced speakers select the appropriate speakers
from the drop down list or navigate to the device manager scroll to system devices + to expand system
speaker right click properties then select use this device (enable) also you might check
the speaker plug/outlets is usually at the back of the computer or if its a laptop on the side
you will have to open up the computer to check the lead attached to the rear of the input plug make
sure the connection is good with no dust as dust causes static electricity
clean your computer of dust using a fine air blower from a compressor making VERY sure that there is
no MOISTURE in the air line specifically around the sound card and the CPU central processing unit
dust causes static to build up in a computer
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Title: Hugs from Mom
Fandom: Charmed
Pairings: None.
Rating: K
Spoilers: Yes, but just like season five or so.
Summary: The man now felt like a boy back in his own time. His Mom hugged him all the time. It was one of those things he missed most about her.
Author's Note: This is just something quick. I thought it would be cute to show this kind of moment between Future Chris and Pregnant Piper. Enjoy.
Disclaimer: I would have kept Chris in longer, but he didn't so I don't.
When he orbed into the kitchen, it was no surprise that the smell of breakfast attacked his nose in a wonderfully bittersweet familiar way. Piper, sporting a baby bump under her simple grey shirt, seemed to dance about the kitchen, pouring homemade batter into a waffle iron and dunking a ladle into the thick, cream colored batter and dropping medium sized dollops onto a griddle.
Paige and Phoebe sat at the table, away from the cooking by their older sister's orders, helping in the little ways, like squeezing oranges for a nice glass of orange juice and buttering toast. Chris noticed their eyes flicker to the kitchen where a fresh, steaming stack of pancakes and waffles already sat. If he didn't know his Mother in the future, he'd be very tempted to grab one, but Chris knew his Mom liked to make everything and wait so they could all eat together.
There were little things like that, that made him miss his Mom. This younger version of his Mom was scary similar, she smiled the same, and after she became pregnant with him, held the same Motherly way towards him as the one from his time, but it wasn't his Mom, not really, not yet. She didn't know so many things like how he cooked with her all the time and he was the best at potions among his cousins and siblings. She didn't know that he loved smell of cinnamon, but chocolate brought up bad memories, or that Leo was a dead beat to her and her children, besides Wyatt.
"Chris, you're here." Piper smiled, her palm subconsciously landing on her belly and rubbing it. He felt his cheeks tighten as a smile rose to his face. It was instinctive to smile back to his Mom. "Sit down, this is the second to last batch."
His Aunts beamed with joy at that news and buttered and juiced faster so they could be done the same time Piper was. Chris nodded at his Mother and moved to sit next to his big brother's high chair. Wyatt noticed Chris and grinned at him. The two were getting along much better since the reveal of his maternal line. The blonde haired kid held out a half a slice of apple to his yet-to-be-born little brother. After staring at it, Chris took it and popped it into his mouth.
Plates of food quickly filled the table and an easy atmosphere settled on the family. Phoebe told her sisters about her latest empathy victim while Paige and Piper laughed sympathetically. Chris offered to feed Wyatt as he was closer and after a flicker of hesitation, Piper agreed. Spearing a bite of waffle for his brother, the Witchlighter skillfully flew the fork into his tiny, awaiting mouth.
It was, all in all, a normal breakfast.
It ended too soon for the boy from the future who hadn't had a moment like this in almost ten years, but he didn't say anything. He stood a placed his and Wyatt's dishes in the sink, rinsing them gently to get most of the syrup off. When he turned to wave bye to his Aunts and Mom, he bummed into Piper who was carrying her sisters' plates, her plate, and the random plates that held food on the table.
"Whoa!" Chris quickly grabbed his Mother to steady her as she twisted her wrists to freeze the dishes midair. The room paused and once Chris was sure she was fine, he let his Mom go. "I'm, uh. Sorry about that. I didn't see you." He stuffed his hands into his jean pockets and glued his eyes to the floor, nervous of what his Mother would say.
"Hey, it's alright." He looked up and saw her smiling. "It's my fault anyway, I shouldn't have been carrying so much." She threw her gaze back to her sisters who still sat at the table, having sat down after jumping up at Chris's shout. "If these lazy Aunts of yours would help, that could have also prevented it." Piper turned and winked a brown eye at him.
"Hey!" Phoebe cried out, indignantly. "Don't blame us!"
"Yeah," Paige agreed, leaning back into her chair. "Stopping making so much food that makes us fat and lazy, then we'll help."
Rolling her eyes and laughing, Piper noticed her youngest son's features. "Chris, what's wrong?" He shook his head saying nothing.
"I've gotta go."
"Well, then, I guess I'll see you for dinner." She reached forward and put her arms around him. He nearly melted into the touch. He hadn't had a hug from his Mom in…a long time. He hesitantly returned the gesture, hugging her back. The man now felt like a boy back in his own time. His Mom hugged him all the time. It was one of those things he missed most about her.
Her hugs.
They always made him feel better, whether it be about his Dad not showing up to yet another birthday party, or that Wyatt was teasing him about being shorter or being a Mama's boy. A hug, no matter the situation, calmed his nerves and this hug was no different.
"Bye, see you for dinner." He murmured quietly into her neck and orbed off.
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Witnessing an animal being killed or dying on-screen must surely rank as one of the most depressing and distressing things that one can put on film, so it goes without saying that Fearful Symmetry has a lot going against it in terms of fun and entertainment when it presents two scenes where an animal dies, not to mention also containing an autopsy on an elephant.
So far, season two of The X-Files has really delivered the goods, and whilst there have been one or two problematic episodes, nothing in it up to this point has been on the level of Space of Shapes (although I can hear many readers shouting out 3 as I write that sentence). Fearful Symmetry is not as equally bad as the two episodes from season one I mentioned, but it is the first instalment of the season where the show somewhat falters in its story. It's not as dull as those episodes, but coming off the back of an incredibly impressive run of episodes, it does feel like a damp squib.
Of course it might be too much to ask an episode to compete with the action packed drama of the last two episodes, and nor should you, but opening up with a very impressive teaser sequence (filmed by Rob Bowman, no less), Fearful Symmetry plods along in its story of animal cruelty and alien abduction, but it never really gels the tone its going for. It really wants to be Gorillas in the Mist meets Close Encounters of the Third Kind by way of Michael Crichton's Congo (good book, but take my advice, NEVER watch the movie version), but never quite gets there, although it does have a seething anger to it that is powerful, it's just a shame Steve De Jarnatt's teleplay can't make the narrative engaging to go with it, despite having a fantastic opening sequence.
It really wants to be tragic and to tug at our heartstrings, and the visual of Amy the gorilla dying in the final moments with her owner and protector Willa (House of Cards and 24 actress Jayne Atkinson) by her side, a prison sentence in front of her, is a very distressing one, but it never quite hits home altogether the way its clear everyone involved wants it to.
Telling a story of animal rights is a noble one and I do have to give it a A for effort, but it just goes in every direction you expect it to and offers up nothing memorable outside of its production values and visual effects. Atkinson, a very fine actress, does her best, as does everyone, but there's just not enough here to make it truly memorable outside of the fantastic teaser or the elephant necropsy.
Fearful Symmetry is not that highly regarded an episode, nor is Dod Kalm, primarily due to its not very convincing ageing make-up. Yes, it's true the prosthetic work is not the best, but this reviewer has no problem in admitting that I actually rather adore the episode despite that.
Very underrated in terms of its writing, it sees Howard Gordon reunite with Alex Gansa for what looks as if it's going to be another Ice or Firewalker, but goes in a much more interesting direction, at least in terms of the threat involved. Yes, Mulder and Scully are stuck in an isolated environment, but the threat here is not worms, or bugs or fungus, but ageing.
Guest starring John Savage (Dark Angel, The Deer Hunter) as well as Vladmir Kulich (The Beast from the fourth season of Angel), there is a dank, depressing atmosphere to this one that I rather love. Yes, it's maybe not an episode to go to if you want forty-five minutes of light entertainment, and yes the ageing effects weren't even convincing in 1995, but there is an emotional charge here, especially in its last third that is hard to not find powerful.
Amazingly the episode was conceived as a way to give everyone a rest after several weeks of filming intense, large-scale episodes and instead the script that Gordon and Gansa wrote would end up being one of the season's most difficult productions. Written to take advantage of having access to a decommissioned Canadian Forces Destroyer, the difficulties that must have taken place do feel as if they're there on film. It feels dank, and depressing in a way the series had never been before, and it touches on philosophical themes ruminating on death and the end of the world through the use of Scully's journal, a technique that is superbly written by Gordon and Gansa and delivered by Anderson. A pen dropping to the ground in slow motion has never felt so emotional or as powerful.
Mark Snow's music is incredibly haunting as always and at this stage is such a fabric of the show that its hard to imagine the show without it, whilst many of the story's twist and turns are superb. When Savage's character Trondheim betrays everyone by stealing the water that's keeping everyone alive for himself, his eventual death is such a dark slice of irony its hard to know whether to be disturbed or cheer for it.
There is a richly cinematic form of claustrophobia running throughout that if one didn't see the credits at the start of the episode, one would know instantly that the episode was directed by Rob Bowman, who manages to bring such a cinematic touch, one can see how he would end up calling the shots on the series' first feature film later down the way.
Of course, this is only the nineteenth episode of the season so we know our heroes are not going to die at the end of the episode and yet, there is such a rich feeling of death running throughout that for one brief moment it's hard to think that maybe, just maybe they're not actually going to make it this week. Of course they're rescued at the last-minute and the ship takes on water and sinks shortly after so no explanation will be given, which could come across as lazy but just adds to the somewhat haunted charge of the story.
I can see why the episode is not very well liked, and actually understand it totally, but there is just something about it that I adore. Maybe its a contrary thing, maybe it's because I just love it for the smaller things that I love it for, but when Scully tenderly closes Mulder's eyes as he is too tired to keep going, or when Scully talks about hearing "the wolf at the door" as she too begins to feel exhausted to the point of death, it's hard not to get a lump on a throat. It's beautifully dark stuff and as such I have no qualms in saying that it's an underrated X-Files masterpiece just waiting to be rediscovered and reappraised.


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Alabama junior linebacker Adrian Hubbard plans to announce his intentions to the NFL Draft, according to CBSSports.
Hubbard made 33 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and three sacks in 2013, and his measurables will wow scouts at the NFL Combine. The Georgia native is 6-6, 252 pounds, and he is a really great athlete who projects well at the next level. Hubbard may not have maximized his talent or production at Alabama, but he has one thing scouts love: tremendous upside. He can play DE or LB, or a hybrid of either.
RELATED: Alabama has the country's top recruiting class
Hubbard is the first Alabama draft-eligible player to declare, and we are still waiting on confirmation from HaHa Clinton-Dix and Cyrus Kounandjio, among others.
Update: Hubbard said via Twitter he's still weighing his options, and that he may return.
Hubbard becomes the SEC's 20th underclassman to declare for the NFL Draft:
RELATED: Several draft-eligible SEC players returning for another season
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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Sep 14, 1982
|Filing date
|Feb 17, 1981
|Priority date
|Feb 17, 1981
|Fee status
|Publication number
|Burns Davis, Theodore F. Gray, Harry R. Musser
|Original Assignee
|Eastman Kodak Company
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (8), Referenced by (65), Classifications (10), Legal Events (5)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to elastomeric copolyesterethers based on poly(1,4-cyclohexanedimethylene 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylate) modified with polytetramethylene ether glycol which may be extrusion blown into objects such as clear flexible bags or film.
The ability to be blow molded results largely from high melt strength. A polymer having good melt strength is described as one which can support its own weight in the molten state after being extruded from a die. When a polymer without good melt strength is melt extruded downward from a die, the melt rapidly drops and forms a thin string or breaks. Such polymers are not useful for extrusion blow molding objects. When polymers have sufficient melt strength they can be extruded downward in the shape of a hollow cylinder. Containers can be formed by clamping a mold around a molten hollow cylinder (which has been extruded) and subjecting the hollow cylinder to internal pressure to form the bottle, a practice which is well known to those skilled in the art.
2. Background Art
Copolyesterethers derived from 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and polytetramethyleneether glycol are known in the art. U.S. Pat. Nos. of interest include No. 4,003,882 to Fagerburg et al; 3,261,812 to Bell et al, 3,023,192 to Shivers; 4,221,703 to Hoeschele; and 3,651,014 to Witsiepe. Also, copending Ser. No. 106,963 of Davis et al, and now U.S. Pat. No. 4,256,860, issued Mar. 17, 1982 relates to such copolyesterethers derived from polypropyleneether glycol. It is not believed to have been known in the art, however, that if such copolyesterethers are derived from 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid having high trans isomer contents within a particular range, modified with polytetramethyleneether glycol of a molecular weight within a certain range and in certain amounts, and containing a branching agent, the desirable properties described herein for the present invention would be achieved.
According to the present invention, a copolyesterether having an I.V. of about 0.8 to about 1.5 is provided. The polymer has high melt strength, thus allowing articles to be blow molded from the molten polymer. Other desirable properties which make the polymer especially useful in the manufacture of products such as medical supplies include its high level of clarity and low odor. Furthermore, the polymer has a fast crystallization rate, allowing reasonably fast rates of production for molded articles such as bags, bottles or cast film.
The copolyesterethers according to this invention are derived from a dicarboxylic acid component consisting essentially of 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid or an ester forming derivative thereof such as dimethyl-1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylate. This acid and ester are both sometimes referred to herein as DMCD. The diol component consists essentially of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol (CHDM) and polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMG). The copolyesterethers further comprise from about 0.1 to about 1.5 mole %, based on the acid or glycol component, of a polyfunctional branching agent having at least 3 carboxyl or hydroxyl groups.
The dibasic acid component of the copolyesterether of this invention consists essentially of DMCD having a trans isomer content of at least 70%, preferably at least 80% and most preferably at least 85%.
The glycol component of this invention includes CHDM, which also preferably has a high trans isomer content, for example, at least 60%.
DMCD and CHDM are well known in the art and commercially available. "Man-Made Fibers: Science and Technology," Vol. III, edited by Mark, Atlas and Cernia, published by Interscience Publishers describes preparation of DMCD and CHDM at page 85.
The PTMG component of this invention is commercially available, and is prepared by well known techniques. The PTMG used in the copolyesterether of this invention has a molecular weight of between about 500 and about 1100, preferably about 1000. It is used in an amount of from about 15 to about 50%, preferably about 20-35%, based on the total weight of the copolyesterether. It is interesting to note that if the molecular weight of the PTMG approaches 2000, the surface of film produced therefrom shows a white deposit.
The copolyesterether of this invention further comprises from about 0.1 to about 1.5 mole %, based on the acid or glycol component, of a polybasic acid or polyhydric alcohol branching agent having at least three COOH or OH functional groups and from 3 to 60 carbon atoms. Esters of many such acids or polyols may also be used. Suitable branching agents include trimellitic acid or anhydride, trimesic acid, trimethylol ethane, trimethylol propane, and trimer acid.
It should be understood that the total acid reactants should be 100 mole %, and the total glycol reactants should be 100 mole %. Although the acid reactant is said to "consist essentially of" DMCD, if the branching agent is a polybasic acid or anhydride, it will be calculated as part of the 100 mole % acid. Likewise, the glycol reactant is said to "consist essentially of" CHDM and PTMG, if the branching agent is a polyol, it will be calculated as part of the 100 mole % glycol. Although for convenience the PTMG is specified in weight percent, the total mole % of PTMG, CHDM and polyol if used, combine to make 100 mole % glycol.
The copolyesterethers of this invention preferably include a phenolic antioxidant that is capable of reacting with the polymer intermediates. This causes the antioxidant to become chemically attached to the copolyesterether and be essentially nonextractable from the polymer. Antioxidants useful in this invention should contain one or more of an acid, hydroxyl, or ester group capable of reacting with the reagents used to prepare the copolyesterether. It is preferred that the phenolic antioxidant be hindered and relatively non-volatile. Examples of suitable antioxidants include hydroquinone, arylamine antioxidants such as 4,4'-bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl)diphenylamine, hindered phenol antioxidants such as 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol, butylated p-phenyl-phenol and 2-(α-methylcyclohexyl)-4,6-dimethylphenol; bis-phenols such as 2,2'-methylenebis-(6-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol), 4,4'bis(2,6-di-tert-butylphenol), 4,4'-methylenebis(6-tert-butyl-2-methylphenol), 4,4'-butylene-bis(6-tert-butyl-3-methylphenol), methylenebis(2,6di-tertbutylphenol), 4,4'-thiobis(6-tert-butyl-2-methylphenol), and 2,2'-thiobis(4-methyl-6-tert-butylphenol); tris-phenols such as 1,3,5-tris(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamoyl)-hexahydro-s-triazine, 1,3,5-trimethyl-2,4,6-tris(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)benzene and tri(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)phosphite; and tetrakis[methylene(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate)methane] which is commercially available from Geigy Chemical Company as Irganox 1010 antioxidant, is preferred. Preferably, the antioxidant is used in an amount of from about 0.1 to about 1.0, based on the weight of copolyesterether.
Copolyesterethers of this invention are further characterized by their good melt strength. A polymer having melt strength is described as one capable of supporting itself on being extruded downward from a die in the melt. When a polymer with melt strength is extruded downward, the melt will hold together. When a polymer without melt strength is extruded downward, the melt rapidly drops and breaks. For purposes of comparison, the melt strength is measured at a temperature 20� C. above the melting peak.
Melting point or maximum peak during melting is determined on a differential scanning calorimeter Model DSC-2 from Perkin-Elmer Company at a heating rate of 20� C. per minute.
Melt strength is measured by extruding molten polymer through a die 0.1 inch in diameter and 0.25 inch long with a shear rate of 20 reciprocal seconds. The extrudate is allowed to fall freely from the die exit under gravity. The diameter of the extrudate supporting a six inch length of the extrudate is measured. If the extrudate is less than 0.1 inch in diameter, the die swell is then a negative number because there is no swell. If the extrudate is larger than 0.1 inch in diameter, the die swell is a positive number. The die swell is expressed as a percent. It is calculated as follows using a 0.1 inch diameter die. ##EQU1##
A die swell of 0% therefore indicates no change in the size of the extrudate.
Copolyesterethers of this invention are described as having a die swell of greater than -90% and as a practical matter, die swell would not exceed about +100%. Preferably, the die swell is greater than -50% and less than +50%. The die swell of a copolyesterether can be increased by increasing the inherent viscosity or branching or both.
The trans and cis isomer contents of the final copolyesterether are controlled in order to give polymers that setup or crystallize rapidly. Cis and trans isomer contents are measured by conventional methods well known to those skilled in the art. Copolyesterethers similar to those of this invention that have a low glass transition temperature and do not crystallize are sticky and tacky and cannot be used for forming useful objects. Copolyesterethers that crystallize slowly require long processing times. Therefore, to decrease processing time it is highly desirable to use rapidly crystallizing polyesterethers. The rates of crystallization of copolyesterethers can be measured by determining the times (tp) to reach the peak crystallization exotherm during crystallization at various temperatures. Typically, there exists a temperature at which tp is less than for any other temperature. This minimum value of tp may be called tmin and can be used as a single parameter characterization of crystallization rate. The shorter the minimum crystallization time (tmin) the faster the copolyesterether will crystallize. A tmin of less than about 2.5 minutes is desirable. A tmin of about one minute or even 0.5 minute is even more preferred.
Although there are different ways of measuring tmin known to those skilled in the art, one suitable method is as follows:
One of the commonly used parameters for describing the crystallization rate of a polymer is the crystallization half-time, t1/2. The crystallization half-time is simply the time at which the crystallization of the originally amorphous sample is half completed according to the method used to monitor crystallinity. The half-time is strongly dependent on the crystallization temperature.
The isothermal crystallization of a polymer can be approximately described by the Avrami equation ##EQU2## where Xo is the limiting value of the crystallinity, "a" is a characteristic time determined by the polymer and the crystallization temperature, and n is the so-called Avrami exponent, generally in the range 2.0 to 3.5. The reduced crystallization half-time, (t/a)1/2, is obtained by solving ##EQU3##
The Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) response obtained would be described by differentiating equation (1) with respect to time to get the time rate of change of crystallinity, i.e., ##EQU4##
This function has a maximum for all n>1. Differentiating equation 4 with respect to time, setting the derivative equal to zero and solving for t/a, one finds the maximum of dX/dt, which is the peak of the DSC curve, to be located at ##EQU5## The ratio of ##EQU6##
The ratio (tp /t1/2 is between 0.85 and 1.04 for n≧2.
Normally, the curve of tp vs. crystallization temperature is a sufficiently good approximation of the curve t1/2 vs. crystallization temperature.
The following procedure is used to determine tmin for copolyesterethers of this invention. The melting point or maximum peak during melting for the copolyesterethers is determined on a DSC. The copolyesterether is then taken to 40� C. above the melting point in a DSC, cooled at a rate of 320� C./minute to a temperature close to the tmin, and held at this temperature until the crystallization peak occurs. It may be necessary to try several temperatures before a crystallization peak is found. The peak crystallization is then determined over a range of temperatures. A plot of peak crystallization times, tp, versus temperatures at which the peak crystallization times are determined is made and a smooth curve drawn through the points. The tmin for the copolyesterether is then the minimum point on the curve.
Other methods of determining crystallization half times are known in the art, for example, as disclosed in "Polymer," 1972, Vol. 13, July, entitled "Effect of Chemical Structure on Crystallization Rates and Melting of Polymers: Part 1. Aromatic Polyesters" by Gilbert and Hybart.
The following examples are submitted for a better understanding of the invention.
This example represents a general procedure which can be used to prepare the copolyesterethers of this invention. Other procedures are known in the art. For example, see U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,023,192; 3,013,914 and 3,763,109. Poly(1,4-cyclohexanedimethylene-1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylate) modified with 18 weight percent of 1000 molecular weight polytetramethyleneether glycol, 0.20 mole percent of trimellitic anhydride, and 0.20 weight percent of Irganox 1010 is prepared by combining 90.42 grams (0.4521 moles) of dimethyl-1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylate, 64.40 grams (0.447 moles) of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, 27.04 grams (0.02704 moles) of 1000 molecular weight polytetramethyleneether glycol, 0.17 grams (0.000885 moles) of trimellitic anhydride, 0.30 grams (0.20 weight percent of total polymer prepared) of Irganox 1010, and 150 parts per million of titanium from acetyl triisopropyl titanate. These reagents are calculated on the bases of preparing 150 grams of polymer. The dimethyl-1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylate used contains 96.5 percent of the trans isomer and 3.5 percent of the cis isomer. The 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol contains 45 percent of the trans isomer and 55 percent of the cis isomer. The amount of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol used in preparation of the polymer is five mole percent greater than that needed to prepare the theoretical polymer. The reactants are heated with stirring under nitrogen in a 220� C. metal bath. screen. Results of analysis of the polymer are shown in Table 1. Table 1 also shows the results obtained on other compositions described in this invention.
The amount of excess CHDM used in preparation of the copolyesterethers of this invention should be kept between about one and about 10 mole percent. High excesses of CHDM seriously reduce the polycondensation rate. The preferred excess is between about one and about five mole percent. A theoretical amount can be used but it is difficult to obtain equivalent amounts of acid and hydroxyl. Above about 10 mole percent excess CHDM, the polycondensation rate is reduced, so that the time for reaching a particular I.V. is increased under a given temperature and pressure. The I.V. must be built up in a reasonable time before excess degradation occurs.
In addition to the process described in Example 1, the copolyesterethers can be polymerized in the solid phase using conventional procedures. A relatively low inherent viscosity copolyesterether prepared as in Example 1 is heated at a temperature up to about 5� C. of the melting point in a flow of inert gas or at a reduced pressure. The copolyesterether should have an inherent viscosity of at least 0.80.
TABLE 1__________________________________________________________________________ Trans IsomerInherent Content, % PTMG, Die SwellExampleViscosity DMCD CHDM Wt. % t.sub.min.sup.a Tm, �C. Temperature, �C. % Swell__________________________________________________________________________2 1.16 91.7 47.7 18 0.3 194 214 -143 1.03 96.6 5.1 25 0.6 188 208 -50 4.sup.b1.48 93.6 3.8 18 0.7 211 231 225 1.24 96.5 5.9 50 0.6 155 175 -746 0.93 30.2 7.9 50 Did not crystallize.(Control)7 0.93 89.7 99.2 18 0.2 239 259 -848 1.00 77.0 62.1 18 3.2 Crystallizes too slowly.(Control)9 0.90 85 66 30 0.4 193 213 -85__________________________________________________________________________ .sup.a Time to reach the peak of crystallization exotherm. .sup.b Polymerized in the melt to 0.89 inherent viscosity then solid phas polymerized at 185� C. at reduced pressure to 1.48 inherent viscosity.
Six copolyesterethers are prepared using the procedure described in Example 1. These examples show the effect of using a branching agent on the polycondensation rate and the die swell of copolyesterether of this invention. The results are shown in Table II. Table II shows that the use of 0.6 mole percent trimellitic anhydride results in a much faster polycondensation rate in reaching a certain inherent viscosity than when the trimellitic anhydride is not used. Table II shows that copolyesterethers of this invention have higher die swell at a given inherent viscosity than copolyesterethers of prior art.
TABLE II__________________________________________________________________________Mole Tm, �C.,Percent Polycondensation PolymerTrimellitic Time, Inherent Melting Die SwellExampleAnhydride min. Viscosity Temperature Temperature, �C. % Swell__________________________________________________________________________10.sup.aNone 90 1.31 207 227 -2811.sup.b0.60 20 1.35 205 225 4412.sup.aNone 30 1.25 206 226 -3413.sup.b0.60 14 1.20 207 227 514.sup.aNone 25 1.11 201 221 -7215.sup.b0.6 11 1.10 200 220 -31__________________________________________________________________________ .sup.a Poly(1,4cyclohexylenedimethylene-1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylate modified with 30 wt. % of 1000 Mol. Wt. polytetramethyleneether glycol. .sup.b Same as "a" composition but contains 0.60 mole percent trimellitic anhydride.
The copolyesterethers of this invention may be molded or cast into useful articles such as flexible containers or film by conventional methods.
As used herein, the inherent viscosity (I.V.) is measured at 25� C. using 0.50 gram of copolyester per 100 ml. of a solvent consisting of 60 percent by weight phenol and 40 percent by weight tetrachloroethane.
Unless otherwise specified, all parts, percentages, ratios, etc. are by weight.
The invention has been described in detail with particular reference to preferred embodiments thereof, but it will be understood that variations and modifications can be effected within the spirit and scope of the invention.
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a) it's the brightest object in the solar system
b) it's the most massive item in the solar system
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d) all of the above
If the Sun's gravitational pull stopped, Earth would fly off in a straight line.
a) True
b) False
It takes Earth ___ to revolve around the Sun
a) 12 hours
b) 24 hours
c) 365 days
d) 29.5 days
An astronomical unit (AU) is equal to
a) the distance between Earth and the Sun
b) the distance between Earth and the Moon
c) the distance between the Earth and Mars
d) the distance light travels in one year
It takes Earth ___ days to rotate on its axis.
a) 12 hours
b) 24 hours
c) 365 days
d) 29.5 days
The tilt of the Earth is responsible for
a) day and night
b) global warming
c) the seasons
d) none of the above
When there is an equal number of daylight hours and darkness, you have experienced a(n)
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b) eclipse
c) equilibrium
d) equinox
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b) the longest day (light hours)
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d) both a and b
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b) gravity
c) a very long string
d) it is a huge fan of Earth
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a) True
b) False
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b) It was a star that has been dead for a long time
c) It formed from pieces of Earth that broke off after something collided with it
d) None of the above
The same side of the Moon faces us because it rotates at the same rate that it orbits us.
a) True
b) False
The Sun has more effect over the tides than the Moon because it is bigger.
a) True
b) False
High tides occur in locations on Earth that are
a) closest to the Moon
b) farthest away from the Moon
c) halfway between low tides
d) both a and b
Spring tides are when high tides are lower than usual.
a) True
b) False
A lunar eclipse occurs when
a) the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun
b) the Sun is between the Earth and the Moon
c) the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon
d) all of the above
Small, rocky, icy objects that orbit the Sn are called
a) moons
b) dwarf planets
c) asteroids
d) comets
When a meteoroid enters Earth's atmosphere, it produces a streak of light called a(n)
a) asteroid
b) meteor
c) meteorite
d) comet
Which is NOT an inner planet?
a) Mercury
b) Earth
c) Mars
d) Neptune
THe outer planets are also known as
a) gas giants
b) terrestrial planets
c) rocky planets
d) dirty snowballs
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The Mann will mount its fourth consecutive festival this Spring titled New Frontiers: Launch, Explore, Discover. The festival, which was announced during a Black History Month celebration, will feature an inspiring collection of original, artistic programming linking the arts and sciences. New Frontiers is a six-month festival inspired by the 75th birthday of Colonel Guion Stewart Bluford, Jr., a pioneering NASA astronaut, Philadelphia native, and the first African American in space.
Tuesday, July 25, 2017 // Doors: 6:00PM, Show: 8:00PM
A Space Odyssey
The Heavens are Telling: Bernstein, Haydn, Holst, & Williams with The Philadelphia Orchestra and the Mann Festival Choir
Signature Festival Concert in tribute to Colonel Guion Bluford, Jr.
This Mann main stage concert will feature the world-class Philadelphia Orchestra performing a mixed program of space-themed and space-inspired music. The concert will be highlighted with the world premiere of Nolan Williams, Jr.'s Hold Fast to Dreams, a commissioned work honoring the legacy of Col. Guion Bluford, composed for orchestra, choir, soloists and spoken word. Derrick Pitts, Chief Astronomer and Planetarium Director for The Franklin Institute, will narrate. The Mann Center Festival Choir will be comprised of participants from Intermezzo Choir Ministry, Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia, Sounds of Joy, and The St. Thomas Chancel Choir of the historic African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas.
The Mann Center for the Performing Arts
5201 Parkside Ave
Philadelphia, PA
Saturday, August 19, 2017 // Doors: 12:30PM, Performances: 1:00PM
Super Solar Saturday: Family, Friends & Art Day
Hidden Figures screening: 7:00PM
Re-entry is permitted throughout the day!
Rain Date: August 20
Don't miss this FREE community and family day at the Mann Center! For one day, The Mann campus will be transformed into a space-themed park with space-inspired face painting, hands on science experiments, global performances roving life-sized Star Wars characters and more!
The Space Shuttle/Please Touch Museum Traveling Exhibition
The Please Touch's Museum Imagination Playground is an innovative exhibition that encourages learning, social development, movement, and above all fun. Imagination Playground blocks combine all of the benefits of block play on a larger-than-life-size scale that encourages kids to play together in groups and have more fun. Using a portable set of blocks, big and small, PTM Museum Educators and staff will facilitate guided play to encourage families to imagine and build vehicles and tools needed for space travel at the Mann Center's Super Solar Saturday Festival.
Science 2 the Max Audience Engagement Presentations
This is your chance to participate in interactive science experiments related to matter, static electricity, Newton's three laws of motion, chemical reactions and forensic science. Led by Science 2 the Max, an educational organization that specializes in teaching science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) through exciting interactive play, science experiments, and child-friendly entertainment.
The Science 2 the Max presentations are all aligned with Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey Common Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.
Live Global Performances
Local artists will be presented on three performance stages throughout the Mann's campus, continuing the Mann's commitment to identifying and providing performance opportunities for burgeoning young talent!
Garrison Carida® is a chapter of the 501st Legion serving Pennsylvania and Delaware that participates in a wide array of charity and non-profit events throughout the community. The 501st Legion consists of Star Wars re-enactors who freely volunteer their time to help others while celebrating the exciting world of Star Wars. Attendees to our festival will be able to interact directly with their favorite iconic figure from the popular film series, as ten fully costumed characters will be moving about the Mann Center campus throughout the festival day!
The day will conclude with a FREE community screening of HIDDEN FIGURES.
This Golden Globe®-winner and Academy Award®-nominated film reveals the untold story of NASA mathematicians Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn and Mary Jackson, three ingenious African American women who worked behind the scenes to help launch astronaut John Glenn into outer space.
Super Solar Saturday is a prelude to the Great American Eclipse scheduled for Monday, August 21.
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Super Solar Saturday is presented in partnership with The Franklin Institute
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WINNER! Bruce Anderson from Swansea. Mo name: My Fluffy
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(1895–1961), Albanian statesman and ruler, prime minister 1922–4, president 1925–8, and king 1928–39; full name Ahmed Bey Zogu. He initially headed a republican government, proclaiming himself king in 1928. His autocratic rule resulted in relative political stability, but when the country was invaded by Italy in 1939 he went into exile. He abdicated in 1946 after Albania became a Communist state.
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"I am not a sycophant, but I want to tell you that so far God is happy and he who God has blessed none can curse.Many people are planning to kill Buhari – there are many plans on how to eliminate his life so that corruption will continue, so that embezzlement will continue.But I speak to Buhari that God who put you there will protect you; be firm, remain resolute, don't be intimidated."Mbaka once again attacked the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.He accused the former president of leaving behind the 'carcass' of Nigeria for Buhari.
"President Buhari, God and his people are behind you, you are the answer to the prayer of His people.Nigeria, as we speak now, economically, security wise is in the intensive care unit. If the oxygen is removed, Nigeria will die.People of God prayed, from here and there and God gave us Buhari. God has told us that Buhari is prayer answered.
"President Buhari is an answered prayer; whether you hate him or like him, Buhari is prayer answered.The Bishops of Nigeria, the Catholic bishops prayed against bribery and corruption and this President came with a charter that has to do with war against corruption," he said.
He said,
"My beloved Nigerians, those who led us from last year downwards, they have killed this country."None of them is qualified to stay in this country by now, both the President, the senators, the representatives, the chairmen of local governments, the governors, they are wicked."It doesn't matter the man of God they worship with, I tell you, before God and man, all of them are wicked.He also said that no part of the country is marginalised, including the South-East.
"They hate this country, they succeeded in removing the liver, kidney and cardio vascular system of this country and handed over to President Buhari, shambles, skeletal organs of this country; a nation that is in comatose."
"Many have died because of a few people, and these same people want to use you to engineer crisis that Igbo are marginalised, nobody is marginalised.
"The Yoruba are not marginalised; the Hausa are not marginalised, Efik people are not marginalised.
"In the present political scenario, the Igbo have the position of Minister of External Affairs in the person of Onyeama; the Igbo people have the position of Science and Technology Minister in the person of Ogbonnaya Onu."


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I am so thrilled at life today!
I woke up around 10am, then said "Ok, I'm going to get as much done as I can in 2 hours with cleaning and then I'll stop." In 2 hours I managed to thoroughly clean all 3 bathrooms, put away the last box in the bedroom and clean that room, reorganize my closet, vacuum the upstairs level (dining room, living room, 3 bedrooms, hallway), run 3 loads of laundry, clean the kitchen and unpack 5 boxes downstairs. Hurray for getting things done!
Then Scott called and told me he has tomorrow of for Memorial Day, a first in a long long time. So I think we are going to turn tomorrow into a date day as well as get some yardwork done before the week starts.
My second victory was clothes shopping! My mom runs her own massage business and had a great weekend so she treated me to some new clothes. I went with the usual amount of trepidation and hatred towards the dreaded fitting room mirrors. I grabbed up a bunch of cute clothes and prepared myself for battle.
As usual, none of the pants fit. Not as usual...they were all too big! I have officially dropped about 1 1/2 sizes. I was wearing 13s. 12/13 is now thoroughly too big, 10/11 is slightly too big, but 8/9 are slightly too small. I got a new pair of work pants as well as a super comfy pair of summer slacks. I also tried on a pair of shorts just to humor my husband. I have always hated my legs, thus never ever EVER do I wear shorts. I put on a pair...and they looked ok...actually my butt looked really cute in them...ok I'll take them home too. I also got a new dress as well as about 5 shirts...all smalls! I even bought 2 that were petite smalls which made me feel so fantastic.
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Check it out: I've done an interview on Hawaii Public Radio on "What Does Intuition Look Like?" I was interviewed by Noe Tanigawa, the Arts and Culture editor, who was intrigued by my scheduled artist's talk on the same subject. The interview airs today: Tuesday, Jan 21, 2014.
The artist's talk sprung from an invitation by David Ulrich, photographer, author, and Program Director for Pacific New Media at the University of Hawaii Manoa, who asked me to teach a couple of workshops in Honolulu in April.
In addition to the live airtimes below, the story will be online at www.hpr2.org and www.noetanigawa.com (click hpr > recent stories.)
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Have you ever pondered the meaning of "time" and the importance of it? We all know that time is precious, but do we really live life truly valuing time? In this devotional, you will gain an understanding of how precious time is for the believer and taking the necessary steps to use your time wisely.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tuesday marks the 20th anniversary of the Oilers/Titans first preseason game in the state after they relocated form Houston.
John Glennon of The Tennessean details the early days of the relocated Tennessee Oilers.
It brought back all sorts of memories for me.
I had been covering the team for over a year at that point.
The Tennessean hired me in 1996 to cover the Houston Oilers' final season in Texas and then the legal wrangling that got them out of their lease and freed them for what would be a year commuting from Nashville to Memphis, a year at Vanderbilt Stadium and, finally, the 1999 move into what is now Nissan Stadium.
Jeff Fisher told Glennon about wet floors at his hotel room.
My favorite story about the Memphis year also relates to the team hotel.
Players hated the grimy place. They quickly decided things didn't change much from one visit to the next, which could span a couple weeks.
Several began carving their initials into the small bars of soap in their showers.
Sure enough, when they returned for the next home game on the road and were assigned the same room, they could identify their soap as it remained in use.
This week the team unveiled a first-class refurbished headquarters and locker room.
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USFS Over Snow Use Meeting Notice for 1/25/16 in Sonora
The Stanislaus National Forest staff involved in the Over-Snow Vehicle Use Designation invite you to a public workshop on: January 25, 2016 at Best Western Plus Sonora Oaks Hotel & Conference Center, 19551 Hess Road, Sonora, California 95370. We appreciate your interest in this project. No decision has been made regarding OSV use designation on the Stanislaus National Forest. As we advance with the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, we expect to consider a range of alternatives and we look forward to a continued dialogue with you. Details of the facilitated workshop are being worked out. We invite you to save January 25, 2015 for the time being. The start time is yet to be determined and will be announced soon. Stay tuned! If you are interested in attending please RSVP to OSV ID Team Leader Phyllis Ashmead at 209-532-3671 ext...read more
Who you goin' to call? 1/6/15
Our crew is ready and able to help those in need – call us and we will have a shovel ready and tow strap in...read more
Happy New Year 2016
What a great way to celebrate the new year: fireworks at the Bear Valley Lodge and over a four foot base of snow pack for our snowmobiles to enjoy on the trail. This has been an epic week of fully booked rentals and great weather! The Bear Valley Snowmobile family is very grateful ;]read more
We are OPEN, 12/11/15
It is official, the US Forest Service has groomed the Alpine trail and today the county is grooming the Bear Valley trail! So it is time to open our doors and have some fun snowmobiling!read more
Bear Valley Ski Resort OPENS, 11/28/15
Yay, the Bear Valley SKI RESORT is opening this weekend!!! With a little bit more snow Bear Valley Snowmobile will be opening soon too ;]read more
White Thanksgiving? 11/9/15
The last couple cold storms have prepped the ground nicely for winter. We are seeing a nice foot on the ground in Bear Valley right now. And the Ski Resort is looking to open by the 28th of November by either making snow or using the real mana falling from the skies. Lets see how this new snow settles. With any luck we will be open for snowmobiling soon! For the most update view on the snow levels in Bear Valley check out the webcam at...read more
New Alpine Sno-Park Sign 11/3/15
We love the new Alpine Sno-Park sign. Now cross country skiers can head to Round Valley if they like where snowmobiles are not allowed and snowmobilers can play on the Alpine Sno-Park trails where we launch our customers from.read more
New Parking Area at Alpine Sno-Park 10/30/15
Check out the newly redone Alpine Sno-Park parking lot where we stage our snowmobiles for our customers to take off from. Not only more parking but a nice new bathroom to boot!read more
USFS Open House next week for OSV Draft Review 3/7/15
The Hathaway Pines USFS office will be having an Open House to review the DRAFT proposed action of over-snow vehicle (OSV) use on March 13 from 1 to 5 pm in the Calaveras conference room. This is one step in many by the court mandated NEPA study after the USFS lost a lawsuit last year. NEPA study is expected to take 2 years starting this summer. If you are interested in riding snowmobiles in the Stanislaus this is a good time to review the draft to make sure the USFS has not missed any major areas or routes that have been used by snowmobiles. The address of the Calaveras Ranger station is 5519 Highway 4, Hathaway Pines, CA,...read more
Little bit of snow 3/1/15
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Donovan releases second studio album
October 26th, 1965 -
October 22nd, 1965 - British singer-songwriter Donovan released his second studio album, Fairytale. The album was released on the Pye record label only five months after his debut album What's Bin Did and What's Bin Hid.
Read a review of Donovan's debut album here.
Here are two tracks from Fairytale: "Colours" and "The Ballad of Geraldine".
Side One
01 Colours
02 To Try for the Sun
03 Sunny Goodge Street
04 Oh Deed I Do
05 Circus of Sour
06 The Summer Day Reflection Song
Side Two
01 Candy Man
02 Jersey Thursday
03 Belated Forgiveness Plea
04 The Ballad of a Crystal Man
05 The Little Tin Soldier
06 The Ballad of Geraldine
Listen to Donovan's performance of "Colours" with Joan Baez at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival here.
Gaslight Records is a way of reviving and reliving the music of 50 Years Ago. Unlike any other music site, everything you'll hear or read about on Gaslight Records will be sourced from music that is at least 50 years old.
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Tenchu: Dark Secret for Nintendo DS
Tenchu: Dark Secret places you in the shoes of ninja assassins charged with protecting the life of a princess. Stalk your enemies with sword in hand, plant explosive traps in the underbrush, or strike with an assortment of realistic ninja weaponry- the choice is yours! With over 40 single-player missions and the ability to construct your own weapons and items, Tenchu is sure to keep your sword hand busy for a long time.


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The Syrah and Grenache undergo similar treatments in the cellar. After being fully destemmed with the skin left intact, the fruit was cold soaked in anaerobic conditions for 3 days. It was then fermented in 2.5 ton open top tanks. This ferment spent a total of 24 days on skins. The Mourvedre is the last ripener in the vineyard and was fermented in 2 ton tanks, 30% whole cluster. After completion of malo-lactic fermentation, the final blend was put together and allowed to age as a single wine for an additional 22 months with no racking.
tasting note
Dark and potent in appearance, this wine supplies a rich bouquet of black berry, mocha and leather. Offering a mix of dark fruit, graphite, and tobacco upfront that combines with earthy tannins that gains depth and magnitude. The immense nature of the wine coalesces with subtle french oak from the puncheon aging producing an extremely complex finish.
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- Comes completely from the Calcareous Vineyard, just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean and enjoys the full benefits of Paso Robles' unique westside climate.
- Vines are planted on calcium carbonate soils, and vines, on southwest facing slopes grading near 50%, producing fruit of uncommon density, fruit, and structural elements.
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Calcareous Vineyard
Calcareous Vineyards is located on Peachy Canyon Road in the westside hills of Paso Robles, California. Established in 2000, Calcareous Vineyards is a 442 acre estate that begins about one mile to the west of town and stretches for several miles towards the beautiful Pacific Ocean.
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Grenache is loaded with dense, lusty aromas and flavors of black cherry, blackcurrant, jam, pepper and licorice, with a palate-coating texture and high alcohol.
Mourvèdre makes big, meaty, rustic wines high in alcohol, acidity and tannin, with moderate black fruit characters. Shows aromas and flavors of wild Provençal herbs, leather, mushrooms and barnyard.
Syrah has seductively dense, rich, chewy black berry aromas and flavors, with notes of tar, wood smoke, bacon, leather, chocolate, and sometimes violets. The tannins are firm yet elegant.
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Berthoud Police Blotter: March 2015
Provided By James Anderson Patrol Sergeant, Berthoud Squad Sunday, March 1 15 traffic contacts, 12 warnings, 3 citations Monday, March 2 Suspicious Circumstances: 800 block of Franklin Avenue, a resident believes that in February someone changed her social security check deposit from her account to an unknown account. After speaking with both banks the issue appears to be with Social Security. Injured Animal: An injured black cat was turned over to Animal Control. Driving Under ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls: March 2015
Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident reports for March 2015 Monday, March 2 BFPD responded to a carbon monoxide alarm on N. 95th Street. The fire crew searched with the CO detector and nothing was found. It was determined the detector was outdated and needed to be replaced. BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call for cardiac arrest on Exeter Street. The patient was transported. Thursday, March 5 BFPD and TVEMS responded to a medical call for a person who had been hit by a ... Full Story
Commissioners Recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month
By: Larimer County Commissioner Tom Donnelly The Board of County Commissioners will proclaim April, 2015 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Larimer County. This is an opportunity to draw attention to our commitment to preventing and responding appropriately to child abuse and neglect. We have a responsibility as individuals, families, neighbors, community members and citizens of Larimer County to help create healthy, safe and nurturing experiences for children so they can grow up as confident ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls: February 2015
Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident reports for February 2015 Sunday, February 1 BFPD responded to a single vehicle car fire on Interstate 25 at mile marker 249. The fire crew extinguished a small fire in the engine compartment. Monday, February 2 BFPD responded to Fourth Street for a patient who had fallen and needed assistance getting back to bed. BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Fourth Street. The patient was transported. BFPD responded to a reported fire ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Blotter: February/March 2015
Provided By James Anderson Patrol Sergeant, Berthoud Squad Sunday, February 1 Warrant Arrest: CR-8 & S Hwy 287, Longmont Police transported a 28 year old man who was arrested on a Larimer County warrant to Berthoud. Deputies took custody and transported the man to Jail. Family Problems: 1000 block of Navajo Place, a woman called twice throughout the evening because her soon to be ex husband was intoxicated and being confrontational with her about her. 5 contacts, 1 warning, 4 ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls: January 2015
Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident reports for January 2015 Monday, December 30 BFPD responded to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 25 at mile marker 252, involving two vehicles. There was minor damage to the vehicles and no injuries were reported. BFPD responded to a medical call on Horseshoe Circle. The fire crew assisted TVEMS with medical attention. The patient was transported. Tuesday, December 31 BFPD responded with TVEMS to a medical call on North County Road 17 for a ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Blotter: January 2015
Provided By James Anderson Patrol Sergeant, Berthoud Squad Thursday, January 1 Missing Juvenile: 800 10th Street, a father called to report that his 14 year old daughter went out with a friend on New Year's eve but she had not returned home. Mental Health Hold: 100 block of Keep Circle, a resident called to report a disturbance between her two sons. Suspicious: 600 block of Mountain Avenue, a resident reported that she felt someone was in her house. Nothing found. Frozen Water Lines: ... Full Story
Obituary: Amber Tina Brooks
Amber Tina Brooks June 5, 1982 – January 11, 2015 Amber Tina Brooks passed away January 11, 2015 at Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland. She was 32 years old. Amber was born on June 5, 1982 in Corona, California to Jeff Shepherd and Karen Dampier. She was raised in California until the age of 7, when she moved to Colorado with her mom. She graduated from Berthoud High School in 2000; and became certified as a C.N.A. through Front Range Community College. On October 20, 2001 she ... Full Story
Loveland's 25th Martin Luther King Day Celebration
6:30 P.M. Monday, Jan. 19, In Mountain View High School Thompson School District students, of all ages, will interpret the theme, "The Dream Lives On," during Loveland's 25th Martin Luther King Day celebration. The performances in Mountain View High School's auditorium will begin at 6:45 p.m., preceded by a 6:30 p.m. student art show in the foyer. Loveland's Mayor Cecil Guitierrez and City Manager Bill Cahill will give opening remarks before a profusion of song, drama, poetry and art ... Full Story
The end of Berthoud Downtown?
Will Berthoud's Rapid Dispersed Development be the End of Small Business in Berthoud's Downtown? Until recently I had no idea the amount of development that Berthoud has already approved and seemingly has plans to approve in the near future. As part of their comprehensive plan Berthoud anticipates a 4.8% annual growth rate. The Prairie Star development, which is under construction has multifamily housing and 300+ single family residences, with 1000-2000 people which represents a ... Full Story


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Dicksons butchers await Coutts result
South Shields butchery chain Dicksons is gearing up for the Coutts UK Family Business of the Year awards in London tomorrow (Tuesday), having beaten off hundreds of other family businesses to reach the final.
Dicksons has been named a national finalist in the prestigious awards and will find out this week if it is crowned as national champion.
The Coutts prize is an annual awards event that recognises the finest family businesses with headquarters in England or Wales.
A Dicksons spokesperson said: "Reaching the national finals in such a high-profile award is testament to where the business is today – with a thriving retail chain across the north east and a successful, growing wholesale division that has seen Dicksons' products make their way to supermarket shelves and chillers across the country.
"Despite its success, it remains true to its family values which run through the very veins of the business. In fact, in winning the regional finals, the judges commented on the strength of family values in the business and commended Dicksons for the influence that they ride over their business strategy."
The national prize-giving ceremony will happen on 8 June, but the company has said that, whatever the outcome, it is already delighted to have reached the final.
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text: Mary J Report post Posted August 4, 2004 I have just finished a very disturbing but extraordinary book called "We Have to Talk about Kevin" by Lionel Shriver. WARNING: the book has very violent events so I cannot recommend it if you are as a susceptible a reader as I am. (I sometimes read something that leaves me with such a vivid mental image that I am literally sorry that I have read it.) But once I started this book, I had to read it all. The style is lucid and honest, and even occasionally funny, and every character creates a strong impression. Even the house the narrator lives in is so wonderfully described that I have a floor plan in my head of what it looked like. I don't usually read anything that is suggested by TV book groups (this is a "Good Morning America" book) because I am usually disappointed but I received the hardback book as a recommended read from a family member who is a reliable source. The fictional narrator is the mother of a son who commits mass murder in his high school. But this is not sensationalism for its own sake - this is a real, flawed person trying to come to grips with painful losses and trying to understand what her role was in them. It is not psycho-babble either, which is a relief. I feel like I really know the narrator as a person because she admits to less than attractive feelings some times, and there isn't a mother out there who has not at one time or other been totally exasperated with her child. If anyone else has read this, what did you think? Share this post Link to post