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|Tipo de publicación
|Número de solicitud
|Fecha de publicación
|24 Ago 1982
|Fecha de presentación
|17 Mar 1980
|Fecha de prioridad
|17 Mar 1980
|También publicado como
|Número de publicación
|Roger Smith, Jr., Faustyn C. Langowski
|Cesionario original
|Bj-Hughes Inc.
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|Citas de patentes (6), Citada por (46), Clasificaciones (15), Eventos legales (5)
|Enlaces externos: USPTO, Cesión de USPTO, Espacenet
1. Field of the Invention:
This invention relates in general to an apparatus used in drilling operations, and in particular, to an apparatus used on a rig for moving stands of pipe between the rotary and the setback or rack area.
2. Description of the Prior Art:
Rotary drilling rigs utilize sections of drill pipe and drill collars which are threaded together or "made up" when the drill stem is being placed in the hole. Conversely, the drill pipe sections and drill collars are "broken out" when the drill stem is being removed from the hole. In off-shore operations, drill pipe is lead through stands of marine riser pipe which must also be transferred and handled on the rig.
The transfer of stands of pipes between the rotary table and a setback area where the stands are racked has been a difficult and hazardous manual operation in the past. Because of the large weight of the stands of pipe great strength and physical stamina are required of the drilling crews. A serious accident could result should the crew lose control of a stand.
As a consequence, it has for years been thought desirable and advantageous to provide a mechanical device for transferring stands between the rotary and the setback or racking area in a drill rig. A mechanical system should be safer since greater strength and a more positive control is possible. A reduction in crew fatigue can be achieved. A mechanical device can be remotely operated, and as a result, safety can be enhanced. In addition, the transfer time can be decreased, thereby reducing trip time to increase efficiency.
In pursuit of the above objects, mechanical pipe handling systems for drill rigs has been available for a number of years.
A successful pipe handling system is disclosed in the publication, "1978-1979 BJ Hughes Oilfield Products and Systems" catalogue, page 308-310. The manipulators in this system consist of a number of carriages transversely aligned within the derrick, each of which includes an arm to support a pipe gripping head. Although the system is relatively simple and reliable, it requires special derrick modifications and a different racking sequence than that usually used by derrick personnel.
Golar-Nor Offshore A/S of Oslow, Norway has a system consisting of a cylinder pivotally attached by a turret to a dolly movably mounted on a track secured to the lower side of the monkeyboard in the derrick. A pipe gripping head is mounted on the end of the cylinder rod, and although the mechanism is relatively simple, it is excessively space consuming because the retracted length of the cylinder, rod and pipe gripping head is greater than the stroke of the cylinder. A better understanding of this type of device maybe seen with reference to U.S. Pat. No. 4,117,941.
Another system is shown in the pending application of Paul S. Putnam et al, entitled "Mechanized Stand Handling Apparatus for Drilling Rings", Ser. No. 833,145, filed Sep. 14, 1977 now U.S. Pat. No. 4,274,778. This system employs an articulated arm, pivotally joined in the middle, and further interconnected through linkages, gears, master-slave cylinders, or combinations thereof, so that motion of one section causes relative motion of the second section to require the pipe gripping head to travel in essentially a straight line while remaining in a horizontal position at all times. This mechanism is relatively complex and presents difficulties in decreasing size and weight, an important consideration since stresses in derricks should be minimized. The system does have the advantage, however, of retraction into a sufficiently small space and provides relatively large racking capacity at the setback, fingerboard or racking area.
It is a general object of this invention to provide a simple, lightweight, easy to operate, and dependable system for assisting in racking stands of pipe in drilling and workover rigs, one that is retractable into a small space to permit use of standard racking sequences.
It is also an object of this invention to provide a pipe manipulator for use on drilling rigs which is sturdy enough to handle marine riser pipe without substantial modification.
In accordance with these objects, the apparatus includes a powered turret mounted at a selected position on the derrick and supporting a depending vertical leg. Mounted on the vertical leg is a powered dolly which supports one end of a power arm. The other end of the power arm supports a pipe gripping head. A scissor arm extends from a select one of the turret or vertical legs and is rotatably connected to the power arm.
In a preferred embodiment, the scissor arm is connected at one end to a point on the leg in vertical alignment with the point at which the power arm is connected to the dolly and at the other end to the mid-region of the power arm. The resulting straight-line mechanism allows the pipe gripping head to move in a straight line to engage, move, and disengage stands of pipe. To insure the pipe gripping head maintains a horizontal attitude, a cross bar having two pivot points is connected at the first pivot point coincidentally with the end of the scissor arm in the mid-region of the power arm. A first support arm is connected at one end to the second pivot point of the cross bar and at the other end to the turret or leg at a point near to and horizontally aligned with the point at which the scissor arm is connected to the turret or leg. A second support arm is coincidentally connected at one end to the second pivot point of the cross bar and at the other end to the pipe gripping head at a point near to and horizontally aligned with the point at which the power arm is connected to the pipe gripping head. The distance between these last two points, between the pivot points of the cross bar, and between the points at which the first support arm and scissor arms connect to the leg or turret are all pproximately the same.
Biasing means connected to the vertical leg facilitates movement of the pipe gripping head away from the leg when in the fully retracted position.
Additional objects, features and advantages of the invention will become apparent in the following detailed description.
FIG. 1 is a side view of the pipe manipulator apparatus which encompasses the principles of this invention with a portion of the leg broken away;
FIG. 2 is a side view of the upper part of the apparatus of FIG. 1 with a portion of the turret and track cut away;
FIG. 3 is a front view of the upper part of the apparatus of FIG. 1 showing a sectional view of the trolley and track as seen by looking along lines III--III of FIG. 2.
FIG. 4 is a back view of the lower part of the apparatus of FIG. 1.
FIG. 5 is a side view of the lower part of the apparatus of FIG. 1 with a portion of the leg broken away.
FIG. 6 is a sectional view of the dolly as seen by looking along lines VI--VI of FIG. 4.
FIG. 7 is a sectional view of the cross bar as seen by looking along lines VII--VII in FIG. 1.
FIG. 8 is a sectional view of the base of the pipe gripping head as seen by looking along lines VIII--VIII of FIG. 1.
FIG. 9 is a top view of the fingerboard used to rack stands of pipe which are positioned by the gripping head of the apparatus;
FIG. 10 is a top view of a gripping head suitable for use with the pipe manipulator apparatus of this invention shown with a portion of the head broken away.
FIG. 11 is a schematic of the control mechanism of the apparatus.
From the above prior art description, summary of the invention and description of the drawings it should be apparent that the overall object of the invention is to provide an apparatus as shown in FIGS. 1 through 11 for use in a drilling rig (not shown) for racking stands of pipe including drill pipe tubing, collars, or risers within a fingerboard, generally shown at 13 in FIG. 9 of the drawing. The apparatus could also be used in a "work-over" rig once drilling operations are complete and should not be considered as limited solely to drilling rigs. The fingerboard 13 comprises racks 15 connected to a derrick 17 which supports a monkeyboard 19 between the racks 15 from which the pipe handling apparatus of FIG. 1 is supported. It should be understood, however, that the pipe handling apparatus need not be supported from the monkeyboard but can be supported elsewhere in the derrick or on the floor of the drilling rig.
A horizontal track 21 is shown in FIG. 2 as including a C-shaped channel rigidly connected to the undersurface of the monkeyboard 19 in this instance. As shown in FIG. 2 and 3, a powered trolley 23 is movably supported by rollers 25, 25' within the track 21 and may be moved to selected horizontal positions on the track. Side rollers 26, 26' are mounted on the side of the trolley 23 to assure axial alignment. As may be seen with reference to FIG. 2 a drive sprocket 27 is mouted near the inner end of track 21 and idler sprocket 29 is mounted at the outer end of the track. The drive sprocket 27 is secured to shaft 31 and driven in either the clockwise or counterclockwise direction through a gearbox 33 and an air motor 35. A drive chain 37 spans the sprockets 27, 29 with ends 39 attached to the trolley. Support sprocket 28 is mounted between drive sprocket 27 and idler sprocket 29 and helps support drive chain 37.
Thus, as the drive sprocket 27 is rotated in the counterclockwise direction (as seen in FIG. 2) the trolley will be pulled horizontally to the right to a selected position. Conversely, rotation of the drive sprockets 27 in the clockwise direction will pull the trolley 23 to a selected position toward the left.
A cam operated valve 177 and cam actuator 185 are positioned on trolley 23. As seen in FIG. 2, pulling the trolley 23 completely to the right engages cam actuator 185.
As shown in greater detail in FIGS. 2 and 3, a turret 41 is rotatably suspended from the trolley 23 and includes a shaft 43 (see FIG. 3) supported on suitable bearings 45, 45' suspended from a thrust plate 47 for rotation relative to the trolley 23. The lower end of the shaft 43 is connected with a hub of a driven sprocket 49 by a key 53. The driven sprocket 49 (see FIG. 2) is in this instance a double sprocket rotated in a clockwise or counterclockwise motion by a double chain 55 pulled by a pair of drive sprockets 57. A gear box 59, driven by an air motor 61, moves the chain such that the turret 41 can be positioned at any selected angle.
A second cam operated valve 157 and cam actuator 163 are mounted on turret 41. Left cam 164 and right cam 166 are located on driven sprocket 49 and strike the cam actuator 163 as the driven sprocket 49 is rotated.
Suspended from the lower end of the turret 41 is a generally vertical leg 63 including a track 65 (see FIGS. 4 and 5), which in this instance is a C-shaped channel similar to that used in the horizontal track 21.
The vertical track 65 is adapted to receive a powered dolly 67 having rollers 69, 69', 70, 70', confined within the track 65, and as shown in FIG. 4 side rollers 71, 71' to assure axial alignment of the dolly within the track. Near the lower end of the track 65 is an air motor 73, which through a reduction gear system and adapter 75, rotates a threaded shaft or worm gear 77, the upper end of which terminates as shown in FIG. 4 in a bearing support structure 79 secured to the track. As shown in FIG. 6, the dolly 67 is connected to a pivot housing 81 within which is supported a drive nut 83 secured by retaining pin 84 to drive nut housing 86. When the shaft 77 is rotated, the dolly 67 moves up or down within the track 65 to selected positions. The pivot housing permits some play between the nut, shaft, dolly, and track to minimize stresses on these components.
Also supported within the dolly 67 is a horizontal bearing support 85 (see FIG. 4) upon which is rotatably supported the lower end of a power arm 87. A pipe gripping head 101 is mounted to the other end of the power arms shown in FIG. 1. A suitable pipe gripping head for use with the present invention is shown in FIG. 10 and discussed in a co-pending application by Faustyn C. Langowski entitled "PIPE GRIPPING HEAD" Ser. No. 130,761, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,304,433, filed concurrently herewith, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference. Other pipe gripping heads which can be used with the present invention are known in the art. A cross bar 89 (See FIGS. 1 and 7) having first and second pivot points is connected at the first pivot point 91 to the mid-region of the power arm 87. A scissor arm 93 is rotatably connected coincidentally at the first pivot point of the cross bar 89 at one end and is rotatably carried by a select one of the vertical leg 63 and turret 41 at the other end. In this example, the vertical leg 63 was selected.
A first support arm 95 is rotatably connected at one end to the second pivot point 97 of the cross bar 89 and at the other end to the vertical leg 63 at a point near to and horizontally aligned with the point at which the scissor arm 93 is connected to the vertical leg 63, the first support arm 95 being of equal length to the scissor arm 93. A second support arm 99 is rotatably connected coincidentally at one end to the second pivot point 97 of cross bar 89 and at the other end to the pipe gripping head 101 at a point near to and horizontally aligned with the point at which the power arm 87 is connected to the pipe gripping head (see FIG. 8).
The distance between these last two points, between the pivot points 91 and 97, and between the points at which the first support arm 95 and the scissor arm 93 connect to the vertical leg 63 should all be approximately equal. By keeping these distances the same, keeping first pivot point 91 in the mid-region of power arm 87, and keeping the lengths of the scissor arm 93 and first support arm 95 the same, a pair of parallelograms are defined which cause the pipe gripping head 101 to maintain a horiozontal attitude as it is extended and retracted. The turret 41, shown in FIG. 2, is provided with biasing means comprising a cam operated valve 137 and cam actuator 141 to minimize shock loading on the turret 41 and facilitate movement of the gripping head 101 from the fully retracted position as will be discussed later.
Control mechanisms for the present invention are known in the art. The preferred control mechanism for the apparatus is shown schematically in FIG. 11. Along the bottom edge of the diagram are four control valves connected to a common pressure source 109. Beginning on the right side of the diagram, pressure since 109 supplies fluid through line 111 to the head control valve 113. Valve 113 is a two position four-way valve with detent which in the position shown allows pressure to flow along line 115 to one end of hydraulic cylinder 117 in the gripping head 101 to open the head. When valve 113 is shifted to the right, fluid passes along line 119 to the opposite end of fluid cylinder 117 to close the head 101.
The mechanism for controlling the power arm 87 is shown in the upper right corner of the diagram. Pressure source 109 supplies fluid pressure through line 121 to the power arm control valve 123. Valve 123 is a three position four-way valve with spring centering. When valve 123 is shifted to the right, pressure travels up line 129 to a pilot operated spring return three-way valve 135 where flow is initially blocked. Pressure also flows along line 131 to a cam-operated two position spring return four-way valve 137. In the position shown, pressure flows out port 139 providing a pilot signal to valve 135. Valve 135 is shifted to the left allowing pressure to flow up line 129 to rotate dolly motor 73 in the counterclockwise direction and retract power arm 87. When power arm 87 is fully retracted, cam actuator 141 on valve 137 is engaged shifting valve 137 upward. Upward movement of valve 137 blocks the flow of pressure from port 139 and allows excess pressure to be exhausted from port 143. Valve 135 is spring driven back to the right to block the flow of pressure to motor 73.
Shifting power arm control valve 123 to the left allows pressure to flow along line 125 to a second pilot operated valve 127 where flow is initially blocked. Pressure flows along line 145 providing a pilot signal to valve 127 shifting valve 127 to the right. Pressure can then flow up line 125 to rotate motor 73 in the clockwise direction and extend the power arm 87. Centering the power arm control valve 123 cuts off the pilot signal 145 to valve 127, stops the rotation of motor 73, and stops the movement of the power arm.
The trolley 23 and turret 41 are operationally interrelated as shown in the center and left hand portions of the diagram. Pressure from source 109 travels up line 147 to the trolley control valve 149 which is identical in design to the power arm control valve 123. Shifting valve 149 to the right allows pressure to flow up line 151 to valve 153 where flow is initially blocked. Valve 153 is a pilot operated valve identical to valves 127 and 135 previously described. Pressure flows up line 155 to a second cam-operated valve 157 identical to valve 141. In the position shown, pressure flows out port 159 to provide a pilot signal to valve 153 shifting valve 153 to the left. This movement allows flow to continue up line 151 through valve 161 to turret motor 61 causing the turret 41 to rotate.
When the turret has rotated ninety degrees, cam actuator 163 on valve 157 is engaged by right cam 166 (See FIG. 2) causing valve 157 to shift upward. Flow is blocked from port 159 and flows out port 165 instead to provide a pilot signal to valve 167. The pilot signal shifts valve 167 to the left allowing pressure to flow up line 169 to trolley motor 35 to cause clockwise rotation of the drive sprocket 27 and move the trolley 23 along track 21 (FIG. 1) to the left. By centering the trolley control valve 149, flow to valve 157 and hence the pilot signal to valve 167 is cut off stopping pressure flow up line 169. Pressure to motor 35 is blocked and the trolley 23 stops moving along track 21.
Shifting the trolley control valve 149 to the left allows pressure to flow up line 171 where flow is initially blocked at another pilot operated valve 173. Flow continues along line 175 to cam-operated valve 177. Flow passes out port 179 to provide a pilot signal to valve 181, shifting valve 181 to the left. Pressure then flows up line 183 to trolley motor 35 to rotate drive sprocket 27 in a counterclockwise direction and move the trolley 23 along track 21 to the right (see FIG. 1). When the trolley 23 reaches the end of track 21, cam actuator 185 is engaged on valve 177 shifting valve 177 upward (See FIG. 2). Upward movement of the valve 177 cuts off the pilot signal to valve 181 and stops the pressure flow to motor 35. Simultaneously, pressure flows out port 187 of valve 177 providing a pilot signal to valve 173 and shifting valve 173 to the left. Pressure then flows up line 171 through valve 161 to turret motor 61 causing its counterclockwise rotation. When the trolley control valve 149 is shifted to center, the flow of pressure to valve 173 and motor 61 is cut off, stopping rotation of the motor.
Pressure is supplied from source 109 to the right-left selector valve 191 through line 189. In the position shown, pressure is blocked at valve 191. By shifting valve 191 to the left, a pilot signal is sent up line 193 to pilot operated valve 161 to shift valve 161 to the left. Shifting valve 161 to the left reverses the flow of pressure up lines 151 and 171 respectively causing motor 61 to rotate ninety degrees in the opposite direction from that previously described when the trolley control valve 149 is shifted.
In operation, an operator stands upon the board 19 at a control console 105 to operate the apparatus (see FIGS. 1 and 9). A stand of pipe 11 is uncoupled from the drill pipe held by slips in the rotary table (not shown) and lifted into a set back area by elevators 107.
When the controls are as shown in FIG. 11, the trolley 23 is at the end of track 21 opposite motor 35 and power arm 87 is completely retracted and aligned along the longitudinal axis of track 21. The right-left selector valve 111 is preset before the trip is made to allow racking to either the right or left side of fingerboard 13. In normal operation, one side of the fingerboard 13 is completely racked before racking the opposite side. In FIG. 11, valve 191 has geen preset to rack the right side of the fingerboard 13.
Power arm control valve 123 is shifted to the left causing pressure to flow through valve 127 to motor 73 to extend the power arm. The pipe gripping head 101 is in the open position with the head control valve 113 in the position shown in FIG. 11. When the gripping head 101 engages the pipe 11, the head control valve 113 is shifted to the right to close the head on the pipe as shown in solid lines in FIG. 9.
Power arm control valve 123 is then shifted to the right sending a pilot signal to valve 135 thereby causing pressure to flow through valve 135 to motor 73 to retract the power arm 87. Biasing means comprising cam operated valve 137 prevent a mechanical lock-up of the power arm. Without such biasing means, motor 73 would operate at full speed to torque-up the worm gear 77 and nut 83 to such a degree that motor 73 would not be able to overcome the torque to reverse the operation and extend the arm 87. Prior to torque-up, cam operated valve 137 is actuated as previously described to shut off the air supply to motor 73 and stop movement of the worm gear 77. When the pipe 11 is in contact with the end of the monkeyboard 19, the operator shifts the trolley control valve 149 to the right. Valves 153 and 167 are initially blocked causing pressure to flow up line 155 to valve 157. A pilot signal coming out port 159 opens valve 153 and powers the turret motor 61 to rotate the turret 41 ninety degrees to the right. At this point, the right cam 166 located driven sprocket 49 depresses cam actuator 163 and blocks flow to valve 153. Pressure flows out port 165 to open valve 157 allowing pressure to pass up line 169 and actuate trolley motor 35.
By moving the trolley control valve 149 to the center position shown in FIG. 11, the trolley 23 is stopped at the desired position along fingerboard 13. The operator then extends the power arm 87 as previously explained to place the top of pipe 11 in the selected rack 15 as shown in dotted lines in FIG. 9. The head control valve 113 is shifted to the left to open the head 101 and release the pipe 11. Power arm 87 is retracted by shifting valve 123 to the right. The trolley control valve 149 is then shifted to the left allowing the flow to pass up line 171 to reverse the above procedure and return the apparatus to the starting position.
The operation of cam operated valves 157 and 177 described above will not allow the turret 41 to rotate unless the trolley 23 is at the end of track 21 opposite motor 35. The trolley 23 cannot be moved along the track 21 in the direction of motor 35 unless the turret 41 has been rotated ninety degrees. Thus, using the preferred control mechanism, the power arm 87 will always be rotated ninety degrees from the position shown in FIG. 1 when the trolley is at an intermediate position along the track. This feature of the preferred control mechanism is designed to prevent an operator from accidentally ramming the monkeyboard 19 with a stand of pipe.
It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the above described apparatus has a rugged construction that will enhance reliability and minimize maintenance. The straight line mechanism composed essentially of the power arm 87 and scissor arm 93 can be used to move the pipe gripping head 101 into engagement and disengagement with the pipe 11. The use of first and second support arms 95 and 99 and cross bar 89 to form a pair of parallelograms maintains the pipe gripping head in a horizontal position and adds stability.
While the invention has been shown in only one of its forms, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that it is not thus limited but is susceptible to various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit thereof.
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|22 Feb 1983
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Along with free full breakfast, this bed & breakfast offers free WiFi and free self parking. Staff can provide tour/ticket assistance.
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Johnson busy as teacher and coachPublished 10:53am Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Updated 12:11pm Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Ashby teacher and coach Brenda Johnson, for many years, has made the journey from Ashby to Fergus Falls and back. She's a fourth grade teacher and coach in the Ashby public school system and also has been part of M State – Fergus Falls women's basketball for 20 years.
Johnson, a graduate of the University of Minnesota, Morris, also is head volleyball coach at Ashby High School. She and her husband, Terry, have two children, Vance and Emily.
Johnson is in her first year as head coach at M State after 19 years as a volunteer assistant coach for Ann Williams. She graduated from M State where she played volleyball, basketball and softball for two years.
"Two of the most influential people in my life were my parents," said Johnson. "My dad was a quiet individual who based his success on hard work." The second most influential person was her mother.
"Mom was always on the go, helping others," said Johnson. "I often thought it sure would be nice to have a mom who was home all the time, but now I know why I didn't. That's because she was always doing for others and that made her the most unselfish and giving person I've ever known."
Johnson remembers her fourth-grade year at Underwood like it was yesterday.
"I had Mrs. Kittleson as a teacher. She was left-handed and played her guitar for us," said Johnson. "Margo Shaeffer-Shebeck was our physical education teacher. Both loved teaching and Margo loved sports. She wore sweatsuits like the female athletes I saw on TV."
Johnson wanted to be just like tennis players Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert.
"You put all those qualities together, into one, and that was when I said I'm going to be a teacher," said Johnson.
She's taught in the Ashby Public School since 1987. Earlier, Johnson taught with Mary Ann Ellis for one year in kindergarten in the Evansville School District.
"I've always been very fortunate to be surrounded by good people," she said.
Johnson, while in Evansville, had the opportunity to coach girls basketball with Jack Apple. She also was cheerleader advisor, noting that cheerleaders also are excellent athletes.
In Ashby, Johnson taught first grade with Sue Krohn.
"Sue was an amazing teacher and individual," she said. "She was so creative and a very gentle person who the students would gravitate to. I told myself that is someone I want to be like."
Johnson, following the retirement of Kay Lundeen-Dummert, was given her own class. She's been teaching fourth grade since 1991.
In the winter of 1991, one of Johnson's best friends (Ann Williams) called and said, "Hey, Brenda, would you like to come and help me coach at the college?"
Johnson was excited but also had two small children at home. But her husband, Terry, knew her passion for sports. With Terry's support and help from her parents and Terry's parents, they made it work for 21 years.
"My kids grew up in the gym and at their grandparents' homes," said Johnson.
Today, Johnson still is teaching fourth grade and loving it. She's also the Ashby summer recreation director, head volleyball coach, assistant track coach and groundskeeper for the Ashby School District.
"I wouldn't be able to do any of the things that I do without my friends and the administration at Ashby School," said Johnson.
Her goal as a coach at M State is to not only help make great athletes and students but make them into what she terms as "awesome individuals."
Johnson has appreciated her teams' success in volleyball, basketball and softball.
"More important," she said, "are my countless friends. I've got a good thing going, and I've surrounded myself with great people."


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The world is seemingly ordinary and boring. it makes you think if there is any real supernatural phenomena that lies underneath all this seeming sameness. I'm not talking about ghosts and monsters either, although I do admit that supernatural phenomena does excite and terrify me. I've been reading Wikipedia this past few weeks, trying to gobble up as much info on such seemingly unexplainable. How do we find out what's at the end of the universe? Is there a wall that encompasses this whole reality? Is there something beyond that wall? All this talk happens usually when one is out with friends… maybe drinking beer, or generally just pondering the nature of true reality. This makes me wonder how intelligent early philosophers like Socrates were, to have been able to grasp a little bit about the true nature of the universe. Then again, maybe part of it is ingrained in the old collective psyche of humankind. All in all, this makes for some great points to ponder, if you truly believe that there is something underneath what our ordinary senses tell us. And if there is, isn't it amazing how much of the reality is truly unexplored, and how little we know about it?
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Some thoughts on technology
Isn't it funny how fast technology has evolved? I remember seeing the first pc my family bought and spend hours just watching it boot up. Imagine my reaction when i got to use a colored pc (Boy, nothing could top this!). How about cable? I even remember the heydays of pagers and easycall, when it was the must have accessory for conios and wannabes alike. Woe betide the person who didn't have even a low tech one!
Now fast forward just a few years later, and you'll find me on my monobloc chair (a great invention I might add), glued to the computer. All in all, thankful enough never to have used a typewriter.
The internet has changed much of the way we handle information. To me, it stands as the most significant invention of the past 20 years. Having started as a military project, it has become a staple not only in information, but also communication. The days of chatting on the phone has been replaced by instant messengers for the internet crowd. There is youtube, which allows a person to view millions of videos of every possible thing. Dogs crapping, to the old 80's video you've always wanted to see again. Hell, we have internet celebrities like Tay Zonday and Samwell, whose fame is based on a mostly free enterprise.
Here in the Philippines, due to poor infrastructure, it takes a long time for technology to become mainstream, but if it's useful and cool enough, then it will happen. Cellphones are the primary example of this. I was in high school when cellphones were just being introduced to the masses. It only about 5 years ago that it became the necessary gadget for everyone.
Technology the past 150 years or so has evolved faster than we've ever seen it. Seriously, what changes were made between, say, 1089 AD to 1357 AD (random years I chose)? Without looking at Wikipedia (another indispensable tool for the cramming student and the bored alike), I'd say not much. Which leads me to believe I'd be living on Mars in a few years.
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Published on Wednesday, 23rd June, 2010 at 12:52 under the news category, by Michael Sandelson .
Last Updated on 23rd June 2010 at 13:07.
Jonas Gahr Støre, Labour's (Ap) Foreign Minister, has totally discounted the idea of establishing a Sharia council in Norway. He says a parallel court system is out of the question, arguing it does nothing to help integration.
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"I believe desegregation is our society's biggest social challenge. We must have a common fundament and a set of values anchored in universal principles of law if we are to succeed," he tells Aftenposten.
According the paper, Norwegian Imams and the National Courts Administration have already said they're open to the idea of establishing a council for civil matters such as divorce, inheritance, and domestic violence.
Støre, head of Labour's integration panel that's to present its report at next year's Party Conference, argues there's no place for a parallel system that makes judgements based on Islamic law. His Party has also given the principle the thumbs-down.
"We're a constitutional state based on democracy, freedom of speech and religion, as well as equal opportunities and status," says Støre.
Norwegian law forbids cultural traditions that discriminate against women, such as forced marriage and female circumcision.
"Practices not part of Norwegian culture shouldn't be able to obtain legitimacy from alternative court systems," he says.
"[But] increased diversity means our society will need both established and new conflict management methods. Many within the immigrant communities can help to solve disputes at a low level. I welcome this."
Støre also hopes the integration panel's work will help open up the public desegregation debate, as well as challenging traditional fears of raising the matter in a non-discriminatory way.
"We must take the concerns of immigrants and ancestral Norwegians seriously, for example when an 80-year-old ethnic Norwegian woman fears the neighbourhood is changing, or the anxiety a 30-year-old Somali single mother experienced during her encounters with things that are purely Norwegian."
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Dear JA Parents and School Community,
Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year as a Jonathan Alder Pioneer! For many, it's difficult to believe that summer is coming to an end and the "routines of school" will again take priority over days at the pool, summer sports, vacations and time away from distractions and busyness. It's my hope that you've had a summer of restoration and rejuvenation with family and friends and are ready for the arrival of the coming school year.
It is with great excitement, future-focused and student-centered planning that we prepare to welcome your children to our schools and classrooms on Wednesday, August 19!
As we've planned and prepared for the coming year, we are focused on answering the question of "how are we preparing your child for his or her future?" As a school district, "how are we providing our students with greater opportunity, flexibility and accessibility so that they can define their own destiny?" With this in mind and as a result of the work of many dedicated leaders, teachers, staff, parent teacher organizations, athletic and music booster groups, Jonathan Alder is:
Blessed to have received a second 21st Century Grant that will now bring a total of $2.2 million of expanded opportunities for students and families at Monroe and Plain City Elementary over the next three years. With this funding, both elementaries will continue to provide expanded programming for students: increased early childhood education programming; improved access to technology; increased intervention, enrichment and personalized learning programs in reading/language arts and math; family engagement activities; and targeted professional development for staff.
Thrilled to be providing All Day, Every Day Kindergarten.
Proud to be utilizing our district facilities to expand community outreach and service through the partnerships of Daily Needs Assistance and before and after-school YMCA Latchkey Program at the "old" Plain City Elementary building.
Excited to be implementing a new math curriculum in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Pleased to be expanding our partnership with Tolles to provide our students with Engineering and Information Technology education at the Junior High and High School (4 Full-Time Tolles teachers placed at Jonathan Alder).
Engaged and mobilizing with area churches and mental health agencies, Plain City fire and police forces, village administration, medical groups, school board, student services and JAHS student leadership in building mental health and suicide prevention capacity, education and awareness for our staff, students and community.
As I've prepared for the start of the school year, I'm often reminded of our namesake - the Pioneers! Pioneers define their own destiny - follow paths that look different than those of peers or colleagues - develop a plan or "roadmap" for their journey - embrace the uncertainty of exploration, growth and expansion - build friendships and work collaboratively - practice flexibility and adaptation - seek support and assistance from others - think creatively and problem-solve frequently. As a Jonathan Alder Pioneer - I am confident in our foundation, proud to be a part of our community and excited for the future of our district and our students!
I would welcome any opportunity to talk with you about your child's experience at JA. If you have a question or concern, please give me a call at 614.873.5621 and/or email at firstname.lastname@example.com. You can also connect with me at one of your child's events or performances.
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Bed/sleeping mattress available in an apartment at the heart of Tampere. The bed is in the corner of my kitchen, nothing fancy but the location is great and I'm a laid back dude. No pets, no children, no smoking. Wifi, shower, kitchen, laundry etc. Learn More
20% of all earnings will be donated to The Palestine Children's Relief Fund. Wi-Fi, shower, toilet, kitchen, fridge, washing machine etc. FREE COFFEE! I live in the apartment full time. Bed located in the corner of my kitchen which has a door that can be shut. This is really kind of between a shared room and a private room. If you want a tour I'd be happy to show you around the town! 100m from railway station, 100m from the bus station! Local busses to all corners of the city just 50m fr...
Studio in the center of Tampere, bus- and railway station really close by! Cooking made easy in a big kitchen, and soft bed gives good night sleep. Learn More
Awesome location nearby Ratina, good communications to every direction, stone toss away from Hämeenkatu. Apartment has just been renovated, new kitchen, bathroom and about everything else too. No dishwashing by hands, there is a machine for that purpose! ("Every guest, who verify a reservation in your destination, is responsible for damages up to 5253 $." Amount IS NOT charged from your account like regular rent security deposit, only if property is damaged or stolen.) Whole apartment! Y...
I am a student in Tampere , my place is near the city center, you can walk from train station & City Center and main bus station , markets nearby, busses connecting to different parts of Tampere city. I am friendly and respectful, I like politics. Learn More
It's chepest place in Tampere and I am flexible guy. You will access Kichen, bathroom, sauna (when it's warm), washing machine, internet, working desk Interacting with guest depends on guest personality and time we both have! I am talkative guy too, I always have good time with my guests. My place is not in the city center really but it seems like is in the city as I can walk to the city. There food store nearby and bus stops. I like this location personally. This place is the very conv...
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-Central location, 1km or about 10min. walk from Tampere Railway station/city center. -Grocery store at the same street. -Many places to eat and drink nearby. -Free parking. -Great bus connections. Learn More
The apartment has a real double bed fit for 2 adults, sofa with a bed mechanism fit for 2 adults and an extra bed for 1 adult so in total places to sleep for 5 persons. The whole apartment at your disposal. Next to the ilvespuisto (lynx park) lots of other parks nearby. Free parking. Good bus connections. Check-in time is after 13:00 and Check-out time is before 12:00. If no other guests are arriving the same day you can stay longer. Just ask me. Please notice that the bed sheets and ...
A nice big house 2 km from the center, university, Tampere Talo congress center. A traditional sauna in a separate building. Free use of kitchen, living room, TV. The house is in a nice neighborhood with a jogging route by the lake. Learn More
The room is overlooking the garden - where you can also sit during summer evenings. There is a 120 cm futon bed. There's also another private room where I can host an extra person for 20 €. I live in the house myself, but my bedroom is upstairs. Guests can use the living room and the tv quite freely. I work at home but I am not easily disturbed - and there's no curfew :) Depending on my work situation I can entertain my guests and even make vegetarian food for a minimal charge. I have l...
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A nice room 3 km from the center in the traditional Pispala area. Personal, wooden house with many floors, nice garden. The room for guests has a sofa bed which can be widen for two. Idyllic milieu. Learn More
The apartment in the row house has 3 bedrooms, two toilets, shower room and sauna, a living room and a kitchen in 5 floors. There is nice garden with flowers and outdoor furnitures to sit and relax. Nearby great outdoor opportunities. Free use of kitchen, Internet, TV, garden, sauna (when warm...) I can give tips and information about what to do in Tampere. Tranquil neighborhood, only the trains pass nearby every now and then. Good connections to the center, only 10 minutes in bus. Park...
A tall corner room in a shared flat with an amazing view. Excellent location, only 50 m from the bus station and 500 m from the railwaystation. Kitchen with all the basic appliances and cookware. Learn More
Tall rooms, simple design and a comfy bed will make your stay memorable. You may use all the common space (coloured in turquoise in the layout) plus your own private room. There are 2 very polite guys living in the apartment. We are willing to help You with any issue. Although the apartment is situated in the city centre, the place is high up on the top floor and therefore very quiet.
Our comfortable apartment is located on a very quiet area, just 1km from the railway station. Everything you need is here, also space for your personal belongings. Plenty of restaurants and shops in the nearby Tammela district, near also beach+sauna! Learn More
It is a newly renovated apartment, bright and beautiful, with 2 rooms and a kitchen. It is a walking distance (1+km) to the city center, and also the bus goes twice per hour. It accommodates 5 people comfortably; there is a double bed in the bedroom, and a bed + sofa bed for two in the living room. 6th person can sleep on a mattress on the floor. - Free parking - Two bicycles for your use, one with a child seat - Fresh sheets and towels - Free Wi-Fi - Computer and a (website hidden) head...
Old charm and modern home facilities only 700 metres from the railway station. Open views, 4 th floor, no lift. Full kitchen facilities and dry food stuff in use. Bed linen and towels for 2 included. Wide, comfortable double bed and sofa. High speed wifi. Warmly welcome! Loistava sijainti, lähellä keskustaa mutta rauhallisella alueella. Vanhan talon viehättävä tunnelma, modernin kodin mukavuudet. Situated next to the city centre. Old charm combined to modern home facilities. Kodinomaista as...
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Peaceful area NEAR CENTER,garden space of apple&plum trees etc, PRIVATE entrance to SUNNY upstairs 32m2 apartment with FULL KITCHEN&drink water,doublebed+2 single,shower,wash machine,WIFI. FREE PARKING under your window,bus stop 1min,center +-2km, Learn More
33m2 open space incl. kitchen with pots,pans,stove,owen,fridge/freezer, smoothie-blender,micro,toaster,teawaterboiler Bathroom is small but has warm shower,wc,sink and wash machine. Double bed by the window of morning sunshine and birch-tree ´boulevard´.Max 2 separate extra beds. Wooden floors.Free wifi,radio and old tv with about 12 non-dubbed channels.Private outdoor entrance and steps to your Private upstairs flat. 50m outdoor basketball&soccer&exercise-equipments. Green terrace,garden s...
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The apartment has 51,5sqm and is located in the city centre only 350m or less than 5min walk from Tampere Railway station. There's a bedroom, living room, bathroom with washing machine, and kitchen with fridge, freezer, microwave and dish washer. Learn More
- Great location, easy to reach, good bus and train connections - City centre restaurants, cafes and pubs in the walking distance - Grocery stores and other shopping possibilities nearby - Department store Stockmann only one block away - Check-in time ideally 3pm or after, check-out time 12pm I live 5 minutes away from the apartment, so if needed I'm available to assist you, just ask! There is one 140cm bed and two convertible footstool beds in the apartment.
Laadukas täydellisesti varusteltu kerrostalohuoneisto. Vieressä uimaranta sekä Särkänniemen elämyspuisto. -autopaikka -sauna -terassi Näsijärvi-näkymällä -täydellisesti varusteltu keittiönurkkaus -iso makuuhuone +vuodesohva (lisäksi pari patjaa tarvittaessa) -47" smart led-tv -blu-ray dvd -kuntopyörä -pyykin- ja astianpesukoneet Onkiniemi-beach and Särkänniemi adventure park next to the apartment! (Free entrance) Centrum about 1,5km Awesome location, beautiful Näsijärvi-lake and adventure...
Nice place near everything! Good place for stays 1-3 nights. Great location for students too. You can walk to the University and TAMK is not far either. Learn More
The room is great for a couple sharing the bed or 1 person travelling alone. The bed is 140 cm, double bed. Very basic room. You can have your privacy when staying in the room, but feel free to ask whatever comes up to your mind. Kitchen is next to the room and you may use it whenever you like. Living room is in common use during the days but let´s say after 9-10 PM I prefer people not staying there since that is where I sleep when you are here and when staying in the apartment. There is ...
The larger bedroom has three separate beds, 38" TV and an air conditioner. The smaller bedroom has 120 cm wide bed and the loft above it has 120 cm mattress. You'll have own fully furnished kitchen and own WC and shower. Learn More
Idyllic accommodation in Petsamo, Tampere. The upper floor of detached wooden house built in 1928 (50 m²+loft+balcony) is decorated to accommodate travellers (4 persons for 75€ a night or 8€ in addition to 75€ for each person after the 4.). Own kitchen with tea bags, coffee, and sugar, toilet, shower, balcony, a bigger bedroom, and a smaller bedroom with a small loft. Room for parking in the yard. 2 km to central square. Bus stop is just around the corner. Beach with a sauna is a kilometre ...
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Tampereen keskustassa sijaitseva täysin kalustettu ja varustettu yksiö, jossa iso parivuode, suihku, WC, keittiö ja TV. Ihanteellinen tukikohta kävelymatkan päässä kaikista Tampereen nähtävyyksistä. Tampereen pääkadulle 150 metriä.
I'm renting a private room in my apartment, located in a beautiful district close to the city center. The room is decorated in simple manner, and there is a 160cm double bed suitable for a couple. You are free to use kitchen and sauna as well. Learn More
You will probably find this place peaceful and serene, as it will mirror the mindset of your host. If I am around during your stay (as I will most probably be) I am happy to help you with any concerns you may have. I like to socialize with my guests but I'll also give you all privacy you need. I wish to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Most of the activities you'll find in the city center that is 2,5km from my place. My district is well-known for its sense of community. You'll f...
Our comfortable one-two bedroom apartment comfortably fits four. It is centrally located on the main street, but at top (7th) floor city life doesn't disturb you. Enjoy easy access to whole city of Tampere. Wi-Fi 50M Learn More
Two rooms + kitchenette and bathroom on the main street of Tampere at Hämeenkatu. Top (7/7) floor, 48m2. Large livingroom, bedroom with two beds, nice bathroom. In kitchenette you find anything you need for cooking. Two 80x200cm beds in alcove of livingroom, two beds in bedroom. All bed linen, sheets, towels etc are waiting for you. You can also find iron and ironing board there. Situation is the best in Tampere: 200m from railway station, 300m from Central Square and Shopping Centre etc...
1 bedroom with a bed and possibility for one extra bed and 1 bed for a child. Private entry & bathroom. Washing machine, dryer and kitchen are available. Bicycles to let (not during winter time). Walking distance to every place of interest. Learn More
Near railway station, only a short walk from the main street. Apartment is on the first floor (finnish 2. floor) without an elevator. The room itself is a bit worn out because of the previous heavy use as childerens play room. But it is spacious and actually more like a separate apartement with own entrance, bathroom, kitchen, tumble dryer and washing machine . Fresh linen & towels allways! We are also happy to serve breakfast if you wish. Please do not try to give us your phone number...
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the breakfast was awesome
the pool had way too much chorine in it ended up bleaching two brand new swim suits and the hallways smelled like dirty arm pit
Service desk guy was exceptionally nice. Restaurant/bar connected to the hotel was very nice and convenient.
They were doing a large remodeling project throughout the hotel. I feel we should have been told that up front. Carpets were torn out in the hallways, drywall dust, etc.
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disclaimer: this is all based on blog rumors and my own conjecture.
I have started seeing speculation pop up on various blogs that Tegra 4 is competing for design wins in upcoming Chrome OS devices. There is some evidence in the Chromium codebase that at least one Tegra 4-powered Chrome OS device is already being tested by some developers. The codename is "puppy".
Yesterday rumors broke out that Google has been designing their own Chromebook--for the first time since the CR-48. It'll supposedly feature amazing resolution (2560x1700) and will include a touch screen in a laptop/notebook form factor. It may also dual-boot Android (again, based on the Chromium codebase and the inclusion of Android libraries therein). Based on the leaked specs/functionality, Tegra 4 should be more than capable of powering such a device device. That said, the leak from yesterday says the device will be called "Pixel" -- which could be a another name for the same device, or a different device altogether (assuming for now that both devices actually exist).
Strategically, I think it's very valuable to Google to have Nvidia remain a competitive supplier in the SOC space, especially since TXN has pulled out and won't be investing in supporting Google's platforms. Mediatek has an office in San Jose, but the office is apparently hard to collaborate with, since all key decisions are still run through their HQ in Taiwan, and key product discussions are still held in Mandarin. Huawei is located in Shenzen and also seems to be a difficult/unlikely partner for Google's engineers to collaborate with on a deep level. Nvidia, on the other hand, has their HQ just about 20 minutes from Google's, has hundreds of engineers working on Tegra, and has invested literally billions of dollars in R&D to support the Android market over the last few years. I think Google wants to keep them around.
Putting the rumors and my own conjecture together, I think we may learn in the coming months that Google and Nvidia are currently working together on bringing the first real Google-branded Chromebook to the mainstream market. This would also jive well with the rumor that Google may have given the next Nexus 7 design win to Qualcomm... they can't give Nvidia too much love, otherwise QCOM could get hurt feelings :-)
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Jerry Sandusky's attorney has filed notice that he'll take his quest for a new trial to a higher level court.
Last month, the trial judge rejected arguments that defense attorneys didn't have enough time to prepare for the three-week trial at which the former Penn State assistant football coach was convicted on 45 child sex abuse charges.
In documents filed Thursday in Centre County Common Pleas Court, defense attorney Joseph Amendola does not explain the issues he plans to raise in his Superior Court appeal.
The trial judge, John Cleland, also rejected defense arguments about jury instructions, hearsay testimony and a comment by the prosecution during closing arguments.
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It Was The Worst: # 4 Disrespectful Hawke's Bay AudienceJust recently we were talking about gigs – great things you've seen, legends. And something came up about Ray Charles. Oh yes, I saw him, I announced to the table. And a friend was like 'wow'. Turns out I hadn't mentioned that previously and she had no idea I'd seen Ray Charles. And it was […]
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Raynaud's disease can be as difficult to manage in the summer as in winter
Q: Just wanted to know about how to avoid losing fingernails when living with Raynaud's disease. I'm losing two fingernails right now. They are not completely off. Is there anything I can do?
— Y., email
A: Raynaud's disease is a rare disorder that involves the small arteries (blood vessels) that bring blood from the heart that are close to the surface of the skin (cutaneous) in the fingers and sometimes the toes. The extremities undergo a change in skin color from white to blue to red. The fingers and toes become numb and then painful. This is a disorder that tends to be more common in women. Exposure to cold temperatures constricts the blood vessels and diverts blood flow to other parts of the body. Progression of Raynaud's disease can lead to skin changes, and loss of fingernails does occur. If you have not seen your doctor recently, you should do so. He/she can assess the status of your disease process, the condition of fingers and fingernails and determine an appropriate next step. It is important that you prevent any infections that can be difficult to heal. You may need antibiotics or other medications. Your doctor can help you prevent any permanent damage.
We generally think of people with Raynaud's disease having more trouble managing in the cold winter weather, but summer can be just as difficult. Many places keep their air conditioning running full time during the hot summer months. If you enter a building from the hot summer temperatures and enter a very cool (or cold) room, you need to be prepared to keep your body warm and make sure your fingers and toes are warm as well. You may need more layers of clothing or you may want to keep mittens available in your purse year round.
Medications can be used with Raynaud's disease to help keep the blood vessels open. Most of the medications used fall into three classifications of drugs that are prescribed for other disorders, and you may wonder why they are being ordered. The key to treatment in Raynaud's is improving blood flow in small vessels.
Calcium channel blockers can relax small blood vessels. This helps open the vessels so that blood flow in your hands and feet improve. Calcium channel blockers have been used when a person has skin ulcers on the fingers or toes. Alpha blockers are used to counteract the effects of norepinephrine. Norepinephrine is a hormone the body produces in response to stress, and it constricts blood vessels. A third type of medication is vasodilators. The vasodilators relax blood vessels thus improving blood flow. One vasodilator is a nitroglycerin cream that can be applied to the fingers and toes and may help heal skin lesions.
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Updated: 09/11/2007 - Two bridges in Pueblo need some serious fixing. The city's Public Works Department asked city council for permission to apply for federal funding.
Updated: 09/11/2007 - Two bridges in Pueblo need some serious fixing. The city's Public Works Department asked city council for permission to apply for federal funding.
Updated: 09/11/2007 - Colorado Springs has a weed ordinance requiring homeowners to keep their yards free of them. Now city council wants to tackle vacant land with weed problems.
Updated: 09/11/2007 - It's one of the most drug resistant bacteria around, now one local hospital is taking precautionary measures and testing patients for MRSA before they are even admitted.
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Updated: 09/10/2007 - When you walk into Borriello Brothers Pizzeria, there's a piece of New York everywhere. The New York Yankees clock, a map of the subway and a painting of the Big Apple skyline decorate the place. Even the pizza is New York-style.
Posted: 09/09/2007 - Arvada police have identified three high school students who died as a result of a collision with a refrigerator delay truck.
Updated: 09/09/2007 - The wife of one of the pilots of American Airlines Flight 11, one of the planes that went into the World Trade Center on September 11th, spoke to 11 News. Cheryl McGuinness was at Fort Carson for the Freedom Walk to commemorate the six year anniversary.
Posted: 09/08/2007 - Falcons preserve win with late goal line stand to improve to 2-0 on the season
Updated: 09/08/2007 - Hundreds of people spent their Saturday, not shopping, but painting dozens of homes around Pueblo.
Posted: 09/08/2007 - Disgraced Democrat fund-raiser Norman Hsu is still hospitalized in Grand Junction this weekend.
Posted: 09/08/2007 - A federal judge in Denver has postponed a trial over the pollution of Fountain Creek.
Updated: 09/07/2007 - Co-workers of a man killed doing highway work are trying make life a little easier for his family.
Updated: 09/07/2007 - A warning from Colorado Springs Police after several students report being approached by suspicious men near local schools.
Updated: 09/07/2007 - A bat infected with rabies makes its way into a Pueblo home.
Updated: 09/09/2007 - An emotional day at Sand Creek High School as word of a former student's death spreads.
Posted: 09/07/2007 - The Department of Defense has widened its blood-donation guidelines to include more civilian donors.
Updated: 09/07/2007 - Disgraced Democratic fundraiser Norman Hsu is being held in Grand Junction after his arrest there last night by the FBI.
Updated: 09/07/2007 - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers released a new report Thursday on school and campus safety. The report was compiled by a national task force over the past three months with the help of law enforcement and educational safety experts from all across the country.
Posted: 09/06/2007 - A senior military official says the number of U.S. troops in Iraq has climbed to a record high of 168,000, and is moving toward a peak of 172,000 in the coming weeks.
Updated: 09/07/2007 - A Coloradan was one of two Fort Hood soldiers killed Wednesday in Iraq.