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|Nov 18, 1975
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|Nov 21, 1972
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|Mar 17, 1971
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|Carlson Sheldon D, Lichtenwalter Glen D
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|Akzona Inc
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|Patent Citations (6), Referenced by (6), Classifications (6)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
United States Patent [191 Lichtenwalter et a1.
[ Nov. 18, 1975 [75] Inventors: Glen D. Lichtenwalter, Hinsdale; Sheldon D. Carlson, Woodn'dge, both of I11.
[73] Assignee: Akzona Incorporated, Asheville,
[22] Filed: Nov. 21, 1972 [21] Appl. No.: 308,639
[30] Foreign Application Priority Data Mar. 17, 1971 Japan 46-10533 [52] US. Cl. 203/37; 203/89; 260/404 [51] Int. Cl B01d 3/34 [58] Field of Search 203/37, 91, 89; 202/205, 202/236; 260/404, 551 R [56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,881,193 4/1959 Epstein 260/404 3,006,934 10/1961 Dieckelmann et a1... 260/404 3,253,006 10/1962 Davis 260/404 3,434,935 3/1969 Habendorff et a1 202/205 3,458,536 7/1969 Setzler 203/89 3,587,704 6/1971 Monty 203/89 FOREIGN PATENTS OR APPLICATIONS 4,610,533 3/1971 Japan 260/404 1,074,693 7/1967 United Kingdom 260/404 787,925 6/1968 Canada 260/404 OTHER PUBLICATIONS Perrys Chemical Engineering Handbook, 3rd edition, p. 655.
Primary E.raminerNorman Yudkoff Assistant ExaminerFrank Sever Attorney, Agent, or Firm-Francis W. Young; Philip M. Pippenger [5 7] ABSTRACT Oleic acid amide and similar fatty acid amides are separated from the corresponding fatty acid impurities by neutralizing the acids with base and subjecting the neutralized reaction mixture to molecular distillation. The process also achieves an appreciable improvement in the color of the amide.
8 Claims, No Drawings THIN FILM EVAPORATION OF A CRUDE AMIDE FEED IN MIXTURE WITH AN ALKALI METAL HYDROXIDE BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The amides of fatty acids have many uses such as mold release agents, lubricants, lusterants in the molding of synthetic resins, softeners, and waterproofing agents for textiles. Fatty acid amides are commonly produced by ammonolysis of fatty acid esters or by the dehydrative amidation of fatty acids, and the product amides contain impurities originally present in the starting materials as well as those introduced by subsequent processing. Generally, free fatty acids are the primary group of impurities. In recent years, the demand has been especially heavy for purified" amides containing greatly reduced amounts of fatty acids and also for lighter colored amides. Fatty acid impurities are presently objected to in a wide range of industrial specifications.
A great deal of work has been directed toward separation of fatty acids. Recently in Japanese Patent Publication No. l0533/l97l, a system was described whereby the amide is subjected to vacuum distillation in the presence of a basic additive such as an alkali metal hydroxide. However, the reference teaches that this method is objectionable in that the base induces decomposition of the amide to form nitriles. The reference overcomes this problem by carrying on the vacuum distillation in the presence of alkali metal phosphates; e.g., trisodium or tripotassium phosphates. By using the phosphates, the reference avoids use of bases such as the alkali metal and alkaline earth hydroxides which are described as being objectionable.
The present invention arises from the discovery that fatty acid amides can indeed be separated from the corresponding fatty acids by vacuum distillation following addition of bases such as the alkali metal hydroxides. To accomplish separation, the invention takes advantage of the theory that decomposition of the amide is related to two important factors which both outweigh base additionin their effect. The first factor is the boiling temperature (at reduced pressure) of the material to be distilled. The second factor is the contact time" or residence time during which the compound is ex posed to distillation temperatures. It is believed that this last factor is not adequately appreciated by the prior art and leads in large measure to the problem of nitrile formation. For example, in conventional distillation, the material to be distilled is placed in a flask and is simultaneously subjected to reduced pressure and elevated temperatures for a prolonged period of time. The average retention time of the material to be distilled is unduly long in a conventional distillation. It is believed that this prolonged exposure may be responsible for amide decomposition. A particularly important result of placing emphasis on a reduced residence time is that base addition can be employed to neutralize and ,separate free fatty acids as the relatively non-volatile soaps, even though the prior art recommends against the use of base as it promotes decomposition of the amide to form nitriles, at least under the conditions of vacuum distillation as these are conventionally employed.
THE INVENTION The present invention comprises subjecting neutralized fatty acid amides to reduced pressures and simultaneously passing the amide over a distillation surface heated at or above the boiling temperature of the amide. Almost immediately upon contact with the heated distillation surface, the amide is formed into a thin film (e.g.. less than 1 mm.) by gravity or by mechanical action. The thickness of the film depends on variables such as temperature, viscosity, rotor speed. and feed rate. This type of distillation process is generally known as molecular distillation; e.g., see US. Pat. No. 3,362,892. Film formation allows the amide to volatilize quickly under reduced pressures (0.005 to 5 mm. of Hg) after only a very short residence time (i.e., from l to l0 seconds) on the heated distillation surface. This short contact time with the heated surface is very advantageous because the heat exposure of the amide is greatly reduced in comparison with more conventional batch-type distillation systems where the material to be distilled is housed in a flask or other container. As the amide vaporizes, it is collected and the relatively nonvolatile impurities, i.e.. fatty acid salts and color bodies (some of which may also have been converted to salts) are allowed to pass over the distillation surface and are collected as a non-volatile residue. If desired, this residual fraction can be recycled to increase the yield ofthe amide.
By means of the invention as just described, several advantages are immediately obtained. First, relatively inexpensive and available materials such as the alkali metal hydroxides of sodium, potassium, and lithium. and alkaline earth hydroxides such as calcium and magnesium are employed to neutralize the free fatty acid content of the amide. Secondly, vacuum distillation of the fatty acid amide is accomplished without appreciable formation of nitriles and despite the fact that the above basic hydroxides are employed.
The crude" or impurified fatty acid amide employed in the invention is generally-an industrial grade C to C saturated, unsaturated, or polyunsaturated fatty acid amide such as oleic acid amide which is a mixture of fatty acid amides, predominantly oleyl amide. but also containing some saturated and unsaturated C,', to C amides, as well as C polyunsaturated amides. Additionally, other fatty acid amides can be employed such as commercial grade erucamide (which is largely a C unsaturated fatty amide) and stearic acid amide, a C saturated amide. The oleic and stearic acid amides generally contain some C fatty acid amides. The amides can readily be produced in commercial quantities by reacting the corresponding fatty acid with ammonia. The resulting reaction mixture obtained as product contains the desired acid amide plus varying amounts of unreacted acid, usually from 2 to 7% by weight of the reaction mixture. In addition, varying small amounts of color producing substances are also present. These are generally described simply as color bodies. Their presence is sufficient, however, to produce a color in the crude amide of from 4 to as much as 8 on the Gardner scale. Nitriles are also present in amounts of about 1% or less. It is this crude amide reaction mixture or others similar to it which are most susceptible to processing by the present invention to reduce the acid content. Processing also results in reduction in the color rating of the amide with values lower than 1 (Gardner scale) being generally obtained. There is no increase in nitrile content over that which was present in the distillation feed stock. If the molecular dist llation is carried out in the absence of added alkali mettn hydroxide. the free fatty acid and part of the color bodies are not removed. This may indicate that some of the color bodies themselves are acidic and form non-volatile salts or are transformed to nonvolatile substances by the addition of alkali metal hydroxides.
A preferred embodiment of the invention comprises recovering oleic acid amide wherein less than 0.5 weight percent of oleic acid is present as an impurity in the distillate. The method comprises neutralizing a reaction mixture containing 2 to 6 weight percent of industrial grade oleic acid with an alcoholic (i.e., methanol or ethanol) solution of an alkali metal hydroxide (mcthoxide) or calcium hydroxide. Subsequently. the alcoholic solvent is removed (e.g., by vacuum stripping) and the neutralized mixture is subjected to molecular distillation. Where the reduced pressure due to vacuum pumping is from 0.12 to 0.18 mm. Hg. the amide distills at 390 to 415 F. and is collected at a temperature from 204 to 210 F.
In neutralizing the free acid. the amount of base employed is generally in excess of that theoretically necessary. An excess of base of from 6 to 20% based on the amount theoretically necessary to neutralize the acid present in the reaction mixture is sufficient to remove the last of the free acid and prevent distillation of colored bodies. As described above. the essence of the invention is distillation of neutralized amides which have been formed into thin films. In neutralizing the amides, the particular base employed is not critical. Experimental work has been primarily restricted to inorganic bases. However, as would be apparent to one skilled in the art, other bases can be employed such as the organic quaternary ammonium hydroxides. e.g.. tetraethyl ammonium hydroxide. tetramethyl ammonium hydroxide, benzyl trimethyl ammonium hydroxide, and benzyl triethyl ammonium hydroxide.
EXAMPLE 1 A wiped-film evaporator of pilot plant size was used to carry out a molecular distillation of oleic acid amide containing 3 to 4 percent by weight of the sodium soap of oleic acid and no fatty acid. The evaporator had an evaporating surface area of 4 sq. ft., a condenser surface area of 19 sq. ft. and the average travel path between the two surfaces was about 3 inches. The vacuum system was provided by an oil diffusion pump hav- 2. Total Nitrile (C H CE N) 0.5 1.0% 3. Soap H MC-ONQ) 2.8%
To prepare the amide for distillation. 300 pounds of the amide were reacted with 8.0 pounds of a solution of sodium methoxide in methanol. The methanol solution contained 2.0 pounds of sodium methoxide by weight, which was an amount sufficient to neutralize all the free acid contained in the amide portion of the reaction mixture as well as to provide an excess of about 15 weight percent based on the acid present. The amide portion of the reaction mixture consisted of 288.6 pounds of total amides, 8.4 pounds of total acids, 3.0 pounds of total nitriles, and had a color rating on the Gardner scale of about 5.
The methanol, solution was mixed with the molten amide and the reaction mixture was stirred for a period of about 1 hour at a temperature of about 215 F. This is sufficient time to allow the mixture to react; i.e.. for the acid to be neutralized to the soap form. At the end of the reaction period, the reaction mixture was analyzed but free acid was not detected analytically.
The reaction mixture was passedinto a degassing system to remove methanol solvent by vacuum distillation at a temperature of from about 215 F. at 1.3 mm. Hg. Subsequently, the material was subjected to molecular distillation in the wiped-film evaporator described above. Nine different portions of the reaction mixture were distilled to give a total of nine different runs. The process conditions during distillation are set forth in Table .1. Blanks indicate that a particular variable was not measured during the run in question. Particularly in run 2, malfunction of the distillation apparatus impaired production of the purified amide and data was consequently not collected on this run.
TABLE 1 Run Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Jacket Temperature 414 415 4| 5 385 390 415 413 412 Condensor Tempera- 210 204 204 208 208 ture F.)
WFE* Operating 160 170 160 120 170 Pressure (Microns) WFE Rotor Speed 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 280 (R.P.M.)
Residue Rate 48 95 31 56 (lbs/hr.)
Distillate Rate 113 113 74 90 125 118 120 (lbs/hr.)
WFE Feed Rate 161 208 I05 146 141 126 (lbs/hr.)
Pump Pressure ll 11 12 5 6 7 6 6 (microns) TABLE I-continued Run Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 s 9 Percent Distillate 7071 70.571 8971 93.571
WFE wipedfilm evaporator Upon analysis, the distillate contained amide,0.5l% In each run. following stripping, the amide was subnitrile, and had a color rating on the Gardner scale of jected to molecular distillation at a pressure of from 0.2 much less than 1. Typical colors on the Apha scale l0 to 0.8 mm. of Hg. Under these conditions, the amide were -60. The analysis indicated the absence of free vaporized at a temperature of from 180 to 210 C. Reacid in the distillate. sults are set forth in Table II.
TABLE [I Amount of Free Fatty Gardner Nitrilc Amide Amount of Acid /r Color Recovery "/1 Run Base Feed (g.) Base (g.) Feed Distillate Feed Distillate Feed Distillate A CaO (Powdered) I00 .7 3.4 3.4 5+ l+ B KOH (MeOH Solution) I00 .7 3.4 0.6 5+ l C No Base 100 2.5 3.8 5+ 2 D Ca(OH)2 (Powdered) 95 .5 2,5 0.3 5+ 2 E LiOH .H O (MeOH I00 ,7 3.4 0.06 4+ l l l Solution) Analysis of residue was not regularly made. However, on two samples from Runs numbers 5 and 8 (Table I). the analysis was as follows:
From Table II it will be noted that no reduction of acid occurred in Run A, and in Run C, the amount of acid actually increased. It is believed that the explanation of Run A is that the CaO was employed as a solid A B in powdered form without the aid of a solvent and did :ercgnt Distillate 28.2?! 93-53 not react at the melting point of the amide. However. in
mi 0 I 86.5 1 Soap 116% (045 103,7! (034 Run D, calcium hydroxide did react as a dispersed powmeqJg.) meq./g.) der. Nitrile l-27( 1-27! Free Fatty Acid N 7 (H471 ln Run C. no base was employed and the free acid distilled over with the amide. In fact. in Run C, the acid content of the product actually exceeded that of the feed material.
As an illustration of the effect of the amount of base added. a sample of amide exactly neutralized in a pilot plant kettle with a solution of NaOH in methanol was first stripped of the solvent and then distilled on the laboratory molecular distillation apparatus. By this process, the acid content which was originally in excess of 3% was reduced only to about 0.2% and the distillate had a color of Gardner 1. By contrast, using the same feed. a sufficient additional amount of base was added to provide an excess of 10% based on the weight of total acids originally present in the feed. Upon analysis, free fatty acid could not be detected in the distillate. The color of the distillate was also much less than In Table I, the WFE operating pressure refers to the top leads pressure which is the pressure reflecting the vapor pressure contributed by the amide as it distills. The pump pressure is the WFE operating pressure less the vapor pressure from the volatilized amide. The 40 distillate is the percentage of the original feed which was distilled and collected as distillate. In carrying out the distillation, some difficulty was experienced with freezing of the feed before it could be distilled. Therefore, adequate measures should be taken to insure that the process lines are maintained at a suitably elevated temperature; i.e., in excess of 210 F. From Table I it can be seen that the amide was distilled at 3854l5 F. and collected at a temperature of from o 2 o d t Gardner 1. 204 to 10 F (con enser tempera me) In Runs A-E, the amount of nitrile present in the feed EXAMPLE II and in the distillate was not generally determined due to the lack ofa suitable method. The method employed involved thin layer chromatography and was not felt to be as precise as might be desired. However, in Run E, while the value of 1% for nitrile content in the feed and in the distillate may be subject to an error of as much as 0.5% and was not accurately determined in an absolute sense, it is significant that the nitrile content for both feed and distillate is approximately equivalent; i.e.. the analysis does show that nitrile was not produced in any significant amount (if at all) by base addition.
Various batches of oleic acid amide were subjected to molecular distillation using a wiped-film evaporator of laboratory size. The distillation unit was character- 55 ized by an evaporating surface of approximately 50 sq. in., a condensing surface of 16 sq. in., and a travel path between the two surfaces of about 0.5 inch. The vacuum for the unit was provided by a rotary pump having an evacuation capacity of about 50 liters/minute.
In each Runs B and E, neutralization was accomplished by dissolving the hydroxide in the minimum amount of methanol necessary. This aides in dispersing EXAMPLE m 'Prior to neutralization and distillation, each batch of the base in order to obtain a homogeneous mixture. I
Purification of Erucamides the amide contained approximately (on a weight basis) Industrial grade erucamide (56.8 g.) containing 4.8% 2.53.4% of free acid as oleic acid and had a color ratfree acids was melted and combined with 0.35 g. (10% ing of from 4+ to 5+ as measured on the Gardner scale. excess) of NaOH dissolved in 10 ml. of methanol. After mixing well. the methanol was stripped at 120 C. and l.5 mm. of Hg using a mechanical vacuum pump. The residual amide was passed through the laboratory wiped-film evaporator described above where it was distilled at 245 C. (0.5 mm. of Hg) to yield 47 grams of product containing 0.7% acid. The Gardner color of the product was 3.5 compared with a Gardner color of 12 for the starting material. ln a similar run where base was omitted. the product erucamide contained 5.6% free acid and had a Gardner color of 6.
EXAMPLE IV Purification of Stearyl Amide Industrial grade stearyl amide (100 g.) containing 3.98% free acids was melted and admixed with 4 g. of a solution of NaOCH in CH OH. This provided about 20% excess base. The methanol was stripped (150 C.. 1 mm. Hg) and distilled in a wiped-film apparatus at 190 C. and 0.2 mm. Hg. The product (49 g.)
contained about 0.05% of acid and had a Gardner color of less than 1.
The preceding representative examples can be varied within the scope of this total specification disclosure as it would be construed and practiced by one skilled in the art. For example. the base employed to neutralize the fatty acid as well as the temperature and pressure employed during molecular distillation can be varied within the context of the present specification and yet remain within the scope of the invention. Also. while molecular distillation using a wiped-film distillation apparatus is a preferred form of the invention. any distillation apparatus could be employed wherein the amide is subjected to a short residence time (i.e., 10 seconds or less) while being exposed to very low vacuum pressures (i.e.. from 5 mm. to 0.005 mm. of Hg.). Other suitable types of distillation apparatus would include. for example. falling film and rotating disk type stills wherein the material to be distilled is spread in a thin film over a heated distillation surface by the force of gravity or by centrifugal force. Also. as would be apparent to one skilled in the art. the present invention can be employed to separate other fatty acid amides from the correspondingfatty acids. For example. C C fatty acid amides (e.g.. palmitic. stearic acid. oleic. and
erucic amides) can be separated from the corresponding C to C fatty acids by means of-the present invention.
What is claimed is:
1. Method for the purification of an impure fatty acid amide containing from 14 to 22 carbon atoms and containing free fatty acids as impurities. comprising the steps of:
a. neutralizing said free fatty acids with an alkali to produce a neutralized fatty acid amide:
b. subjecting the neutralized amide to molecular distillation in a wiped-film evaporator by maintaining said amide in the form of a thin film having a thickness less than about 1 mm. on a distillation surface heated at or above the boiling temperature of said amide at the operating pressure of said distillation. for a short residence time of between about 1 and about 10 seconds, while distilling said amide from said surface at a reduced pressure between about 0.005 and about 5 mm. mercury. condensing and collecting the vaporized amide on a condenser. the neutralized fatty acid impurities not being distilled; and
c. recovering the purified fatty acid amide.
2. The method of claim 1 which the neutralizing alkali is selected from the group consisting of an alkali metal hydroxide. an alkaline earth metal hydroxide. and an organic quaternary ammonium hydroxide.
3. The method of claim 1 in which the neutralizing alkali is an alcohol solution of an alkali metal hydroxide.
4. The method of claim 1 in which the neutralizing alkali is a solution of sodium hydroxide in methanol.
5. The method of claim 1 in which the neutralizing alkali is employed in a quantity from about 6 to about 20% in excess of that required to neutralize the free fatty acid present.
6. The method of claim 1 in which the amide is oleamide.
7. The method of claim 1 in which the amide is stearamide.
8. The method of claim 1 in which the amide is erucamide.
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A type of dump that when it exits the anus, goes right down the toilet pan at phenomenal speed and disappears round the U-bend out of sight. Named after the famous magician Harry Houdini as he preformed disappearing acts.
Man, I though that shit was gonna leave the map of Australia in the pan but luckily it was a houdini. Saved me from some embarassment so it did
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As a man reaches climax whilst in the "doggie style" position, the man pulls out and spits on their partner's back, fooling them into thinking that he has ejaculated, however, when their partner turns around, the man lets loose his baby yoghurt in his partner's face.
I took my weenie and pulled a houdini in her eye, then she cried.
by j.biddy August 21, 2005
a houdini can also refer to a sex act where a male, who is fucking a chick doggy style in front of a first floor window, quickly pulls out, and his friend jumps in to continue banging her. the first man then proceeds to run naked and dance in front of his bitch outside the window. magic, eh?
nonetheless, the more accepted defineition is the genuine spit and skeet technique.
nonetheless, the more accepted defineition is the genuine spit and skeet technique.
"HEY BTICH" *dances naked" - matt s
"wtf? i thought he was fucking me?" - carly o
"haha, no bitch, im fucking you, houdini style!" - josh l
"wtf? i thought he was fucking me?" - carly o
"haha, no bitch, im fucking you, houdini style!" - josh l
by matt s-w March 15, 2007
When having sex doggy style, when the guy is about to ejaculate, he pulls out and then proceeds to spit on the girls back so that she turns around, and blows it right in her eye.
Girl: You're done already?
Guy: Sure am...
(Girl Looks around)
Guy: Sure am...
(Girl Looks around)
by Steven Spears August 20, 2005
Named for the infamous magician, the houdini is a sexual act in which a male engages his partner from behind and prior to ejaculating he pulls his penis out and spits on his partners back to simulate ejaculate. When his partner turns around he then ejaculates into his partner's face.
Damn, Jenny was so surprised when I busted a houdini last night.
by Dale Gribble September 11, 2005
When a man has sex with a woman so that he is behind her and she is facing a window. The man has his friend hide in the in the room and during the middle of the act the man pulls out and his friend takes his place so that the woman does not notice. The man then runs outside and waves to the woman from outside of the window.
Me and Jim pulled the houdini perfectly last night. The girl had no idea how I escaped.
by CareyB May 13, 2008
when you're fucking a girl from behind and she's facing a window. You withdraw quickly and have a buddy slip in, meanwhile you walk out side and wave to her through the window
I just gave that bitch a houdini and she was like "what the fuck?"
by vengefulsorrow December 16, 2008
The act of disappearing without warning whilst out clubbing or at a party with a group of friends. The disappearance being like that of Houdini's magic act; also known as "Pulling a Houdini".
Sam : Oi Jamie, have you seen Josh around here lately?
Jamie : Nah man I haven't seen him anywhere.
Sam : Damn, he's pulled a Houdini again...
Jamie : Nah man I haven't seen him anywhere.
Sam : Damn, he's pulled a Houdini again...
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Double certification: LPI and CompTIA in Partnership
Joint recognition, dual certification.
The two certification bodies Linux Professional Institute (LPI) and Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) have agreed to a common Linux certification process.
The result of the agreement is joint recognition of each other's exams and creation of the new "CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI" certification that adopts the LPIC-1 (LPI-101 and LPI-102) exams. Passing the "CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI" exam thus qualifies for both certifications. The original CompTIA LX0-101 and LX0-102 exams will also be offered at the same price as the LPIC-1 exams.
LPI president and CEO Jim Lacey, in LPI's announcement of the agreement, asserts that candidates for the new certification, "will have access to LPI's higher level programs and certifications in Linux." For those interested, the announcement includes contact information.
Why is this better?I don't understand why they want to offer expiring certifications or why anyone would want to invest in them. LPI has got it WRONG and ComTIA took a step backwards in partnering with them. They should move the cert to require continuing education credits - like other major certifications have. In the end LPI is all about the $$. I don't see how this racket pays off for the "certified."
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Parceria CompTIA - LPIParceria entre CompTIA e LPI promovem a certificação do usuário LPI sem a necessidade de realizar novos exames.
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Kernel Developer Matthew Garrett Forks the Linux Kernel
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Bug database has a bug of its own that could allow an intruder to create an unauthorized account.
US Launches New Strategy for Broadband Access
Report focuses federal resources on achieving universal Internet access.
RC4 Finally Gets the Fork
Leading browser makers say "no" to porous encryption algorithm
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Report from the X-Force group says attackers are using TOR to hide their crimes
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Anime Blues Con 4 welcomed over 3300 fans and welcomed several special guests. This year for Anime Blues Con 5 we welcome Brina Palencia, Garry Chalk, Samurai Dan & Jillian, Trevor Devall, Vic Mignogna, Vitamin H Productions, Todd Haberkorn, and many more!
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North Little Rock Mini Maker Faire will host exhibitors, vendors, workshop teachers, panelists and performers from around the region. The faire will take place at the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, using its indoor space and the adjacent field.
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A hackathon (also known as a hack day, hackfest or codefest) is an event in which computer programmers and others involved in software development, including graphic designers, interface designers and project managers, collaborate intensively on software projects.
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The Spencer County Bears used a late-game goal-line stand to secure a thrilling 21-20 win over LaRue County on Friday night, and in doing so snapped a 19-game losing streak that spanned three seasons.
First-year head coach Mike Marksbury got a little emotional in a postgame end zone huddle as he told his squad how important it was to finally get that monkey off their back, but was quick to remind them that the hard work must continue as the Bears look to turn their program around.
But for Friday night, it was all about celebrating a win in a tight game that included lead changes, an ugly brawl and a thrilling finish.
"I felt like this win was coming eventually because of how hard the kids had worked, and felt it would be sooner rather than later," said Marksbury.
He said LaRue County was a solid team, as were the two earlier opponents this year, but the Bears have been competitive all season long. While Marksbury said he's made an effort not to mention the losing streak since he arrived last spring, he knows what the win means to the players and the fans.
"The seniors hadn't won since their sophomore year," said Marksbury, who admitted that he hopes future wins won't have to all be this close.
Friday's game was hard fought all the way, with Spencer County taking an early 7-0 lead after LaRue County fumbled the opening kick-off, giving the Bears a first and 10 at the Hawk 28-yard line.
Quarterback Trent Holbrook connected with Chase Smith for a pass down to the 12-yard line, and then on a third and nine, Holbrook found Matt Black for a pass to the end zone to put the Bears up 7-0 following Brandon Taylor's extra point kick.
The two teams exchanged possessions and Larue County started a drive late in the quarter on its own 16-yard line. LaRue County was able to march down the field and scored on a 5-yard run. The Hawks chose to go for a two-point conversion and were successful, taking the lead 8-7 with just over a minute left in the quarter.
Spencer County used its next drive and made it well into LaRue County territory, but the drive stalled. Spencer County's defense proved stingy again on LaRue's next possession and Spencer County took over after a punt deep in Bears territory.
However, the Bears couldn't generate any momentum and were forced to punt. A muffed snap however resulted in LaRue County getting the ball at Spencer County's 8-yard line.
The Hawks scored quickly on another run and their attempt at another two-point conversion failed, making the lead 14-7, where it stood at the half.
The second half got off to a great start when Shawn Boykin for Spencer County took the kickoff at the 15-yard line, made his way to the sideline and then raced 85 yards for the score. Taylor's extra point knotted the score at 14-14 just seconds into the third quarter.
After holding the Hawks on defense, Spencer County struck quickly again on the next possession when Holbrook connected with senior Corey Sealey for a quick pass and a 38-yard touchdown. Taylor's kick made it 21-14 with nine minutes left in the third quarter.
Defense ruled the rest of the quarter and a brawl delayed action for several minutes midway through the quarter. Both sidelines did a good job of settling their players down and when play resumed, there didn't seem to be any lingering ugliness, just good solid defense on both sides.
It remained that way until late in the fourth quarter when the Hawks were able to put together a drive, mostly with good running, and punched it in on a short touchdown run to close to within 21-20 with just under four minutes remaining. As they had done on previous scores, the Hawks decided to go for two, and their cause was helped because a Bears' penalty moved the ball to just a yard and a half from the goal-line for the attempt.
The game was decided on the next play when the Bears stuffed the LaRue County attempt short of the goal-line. The Bears were able to collect a first down on their next possession, running the clock down and even though they had to punt with just about a minute remaining, the Hawks had to resort to the air on their last chance, and Holbrook sealed the game with an interception.
Marksbury said the goal-line stand was an example of his kids stepping up and making a play, something the staff had preached to them since summer, and also a product of his defense earning a reputation.
"Teams are starting to realize that you don't want to run at Chris Dunbar and they've been going away from him. We were able to slant to the side we thought they'd go and took a linebacker and put him in the gap," said Marksbury.
Dalton Goodlett was able to penetrate the line, get a peice of the runner's leg and the defensive line was able to make the stop to preserve the lead.
While Marksbury has praised the defense most of the year, he said the offense showed more improvement this week as well.
"While we didn't dazzle anybody, we did what we were supposed to do and we made some plays," he said. Marksbury noted that when the offense really needed to make a play at the end of the game to pick up a first-down and run the clock, it was able to do so.
On Friday, the Bears will travel to Mount Washington for a matchup with Bullitt East. The two are long-time rivals, but this will be the first varsity football contest between the schools. Kick-off is at 7:30 p.m.
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Reject the Gays, Says Va. Congressman
A Virginia House Republican is causing friction among colleagues by pushing the House GOP campaign to withhold support for the party's gay candidates.
According to Think Progress Rep. Randy Forbes is urging the National Republican Congressional Committee to not support any gay candidates.
Politico reports that this could affect the campaigns of 2014 openly gay Republican candidates, such as Richard Tisei, who is running again in northeastern Massachusetts, and Carl DeMaio, a San Diego former city councilman running for Dem. Rep. Scott Peters' seat.
Despite Forbes' pleas, many Republicans have donated campaign funds to Tisei and DeMaio, with House Majority Leader Eric Cantor donating $10,000 to DeMaio in June, and Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy giving $5,000.
"GOP leaders can do whatever they want to do," in terms of donating to gay candidates, Forbes told Politico. But he does not want them to contribute to campaigns, saying, "There would be a different situation if they tried to force other members to give money."
Forbes said that he did not want the National Republican Congressional Committee - funded through tens of millions of dollars in dues from House Republicans - to donate to gay candidates.


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August 11, 2011 - The rage-fueled, scratch-crazed wildcat Kokopolo could be the next big character to debut in Nintendo's download shops.
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August 11, 2011 - A scratch-crazy cat brings DSiWare one of its best yet, while GameCube's hit black-and-white shooter gets a spiritual sequel.
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Broward Sheriff Scott Israel and the county administration didn't come to terms over the summer, after his request for a large budget increase. They're still pretty far apart.
In a letter to county commissioners, Israel says the amount the county wants to give him is not enough.
But he does offer what he calls a compromise. He asks for $7 million more than the county's offer, saying he'll use it to pay for employee retirement packages after the state increased the contributions local governments -- and the employees -- must pay.
The sheriff and commissioners sit down tomorrow for a face-to-face talk.
Commissioners meet all day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to talk about the budget. The talk with the sheriff is expected at 11 a.m., according to the letter.
Come to 115 S. Andrews Ave., on the fourth floor. I'm sure the library ladies will be there.
The sheriff had asked for $432.4 million from the county, as part of his overall $737 million spending plan, (part of which is paid directly by cities that contract with BSO).
The county offered Israel $391.6 million, an increase over last year's budget, which was $374.5 million.
(Note to bean counters: I've removed $23.7 million that was in both budget numbers for 911 dispatch; it is no longer in BSO's budget, it's in the countywide budget).
The county also said he could use the approximately $10 million he will have left over when this budget year ends on Sept. 30.
Israel says he needs $7 million on top of that.
Even so, he'll have to make deep cuts, he says.
But Ron Gunzburger, the agency's general counsel, said he has drawn one line in the sand, under his $398.6 million plan: There'll be no layoffs.
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Wandering Has Got Two Hands on Me is great! Great vocals and musicianship!
beautiful melodies and sound, great music here !
As we enter the final week of 2014, I'm happy to be back in for this year's last listen and a big "thank you" for having giving us at MWP a solid year of great tunes and talent to enjoy!!
Great music, The Freeway Revival!:))) Stay unique as you are and sincere in what you do! Cheers!:)))
Thanks you guys! We appreciate the support! Keep making great music! Cheers!
Thanks everyone for the SUPPORT on here... you all are too kind!
Stepping up for another spin today guys...have a rockin freeway week ahead, one way or another!
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Lobby & restaurants are great, but I really have to say that rooms do NOT live up to those standards.
Room was very small, extremely dark and surely could need a refurbishing. View to deteriorated inner court was probably the worst ever and there was extensive noise from airconditioning system. Suites probably are much better, but I would not recommend my room to anybody.
Luckily I was on business trip, so I didn't have to pay for that myself...
In other words, a nice place to eat or drink, but please sleep at another hotel.
The best hotel ever !
The staff was very friendly, and this hotel is really luxous... our room was on the last level so we had an awesome view of portland... i would recommand this hotel to everybody !
Perfect place to stay
This was our anniversary weekend. We had a very enjoyable time. The hotel staff were pleasant, location was nice - we walked most everywhere.
You MUST stay here!
This place is the most beautiful hotel I have stayed in for a long time. We were tired and sleepy from our long drive, but woke right up as we entered the lobby! This place was hopping - looked like the place to be with live music and a bar with couches to sit in and chandeliers all over the place - it was comfy and elegant at the same time. We put our things upstairs and went back down to enjoy the entertainment. It was so fun!
Pictures are deceiving
I booked my stay through priceline and boy did I feel ripped off! What I thought was a great deal ended up a loss. First of all, once you leave the comforts and designs of the lobby it turns into a motel. The rooms are very very small and the bed coverings are old and worn down along with the curtains. If it wasn't for the great customer service that the hotel provided, I would have been completely dissatisfied.
This hotel doesn't deserve to be rated a 4 star Hotel...Buyer Beware!
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Our stay was nice, especially considering that it was a free weekend that we had won through a raffle/charity benefit. However, I would not recommend the use of their valet service as thye following occurred: 1. Our vehicle was stolen from their "secure" parking area 2. When we asked about recompense or assistance we were told it "was not their problem". 3. When video surveillance tapes were reviewed, it was apparent that our vehicle was used to ram a gate open for the parking area. We have never been treated in such a callous, bellilcose and irresponsible manner. We were treated with disregard by both the staff and our questions were "poo-poohed" off as not being important. Our "free" stay has cost us over $1,000 and innumerable hours, not to mention the mental anguish and resultant hassles that the noncooperation of the staff and management has caused me and my wife. We advise that travelers think twice before staying at an expensive hotel that allows and seems to condone theft and has NO concept of customer assistance/service.
A pleasant surprise
My husband and I were not expecting much after reading such negative reviews. We were pleased to find an ample, elegant and clean room. The staff was very helpful, the location excellent, and of course the lobby is opulant. It appears that the room size varies greatly. If possible, I would try to get one of the larger rooms in the older section of the Hotel. I would also try to get a better price than listed (we booked through Beatty Realty in Potland).
Total Retreat
We stayed at the Benson Hotel in Portland. Orignially we were only going to spend one night there, but ended up spending three because it was such a pleasure. Even our dog was treated well!It reminded me of Europe. I would highly recommend it to anyone that needs to be near downtown Portland.
A tired hotel
The hotel lobby is beautiful as advertised, but past the entry, this is one tired hotel. The refurbishing needed by the rooms is only surpassed by that desperately required by the floor hallways. Have a drink, but stay elsewhere....
The lobby bar is absolutely wonderful, and the restaurants are the best in town. The fitness center is disappointing, and the associated gym (2 blocks away, $10/person) is a total rip-off. But, all of this would've been just fine if the beds hadn't been the worst I've slept on in years!! Seriously, worst than the cheapest motel. We booked our trip thru Expedia--at the exact same rate the hotel was offering thru their website--and I think they must've given us the worst room in the entire hotel. Buyer beware.
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