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|08th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 57
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|FORMATION OF ACCUMBENS GluR2-LACKING AMPA RECEPTORS MEDIATES INCUBATION OF COCAINE CRAVING - The present invention provides a method for ameliorating cue-induced cravings for an addictive substance in abstinent addicts by administering a compound capable of blockade of GluR2-lacking AMPA receptors.
|Compositions and Methods for Preventing or Treating Obesity In Animals - Compositions useful to prevent or treat obesity in an animal are disclosed. The compositions comprise a capsaicinoid, preferably capsaicin, or an active metabolite thereof, in an amount effect to prevent or treat obesity in an animal. Also disclosed are methods to prevent or treat obesity in an animal comprising administering a composition of the present invention.
|Subunguicide, and Method for Treating Onychomycosis - Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail bed and is difficult to treat topically because penetration of the nail plate is difficult, and systemic antifungal treatments are prone to side effects and drug interactions. The present invention treats onychomycosis by applying an antifungal composition to the nail bed directly using a solid, semi-solid, or flowable carrier. The carrier can be in the form of a semi-solid into which the user digs and scrapes the nail, a solid carrier can be inserted directly under the nail in contact with the nail bed, or a flowable composition can be injected in contact with the nail bed.
|USE OF CYCLOPAMINE IN THE TREATMENT OF BASAL CELL CARCINOMA AND OTHER TUMORS - This invention concerns the use of cyclopamine in vivo on basal cell carcinomas (BCC's) to achieve therapeutic effect by causing differentiation of the tumor cells and, at the same time, apoptotic death and removal of these tumor cells while preserving the normal tissue cells, including the undifferentiated cells of the normal epidermal basal layer and hair follicles. Causation of apoptosis by cyclopamine is by a non-genotoxic mechanism and thus unlike the radiation therapy and most of the currently used cancer chemotherapeutics which act by causing DNA-damage. These novel effects, previously unachieved by a cancer chemotherapeutic, make the use of cyclopamine highly desirable in cancer therapy, in the treatment of BCC's and other tumors that use the hedgehog/smoothened signal transduction pathway for proliferation and prevention of apoptosis.
|Memantine For The Treatment Of Mild And Mild To Moderate Alzheimer's Disease - The present invention provides a method for the treatment, prevention, or delay of progression of mild, or mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease, by administering an effective dose of memantine. The present invention also provides a method for preventing the decrease in glucose metabolism in the cortical and sub-cortical regions of the brain in subjects with mild, or mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease.
|PERFLUOROKETONE COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF - Novel perfluoroketone compounds of formula [I] and [Ia] are described. Also described are uses thereof, such as for inhibition of phospholipase A
|POLYCYCLIC DIANTHRAQUINONES AS INHIBITORS OF INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINES - The present invention relates to the therapeutic use of polycyclic dianthraquinones including hypericin, helianthrones and helianthrone derivatives as inhibitors of the proinflammatory cytokine cascade mediated inflammatory conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease and cachexia. In addition the compositions can be used for prevention of development of inflammation, fibrosis and vasculopathy as a sequelae induced by irradiation treatment, and to the use thereof, as protective modes for the consequences of irradiation treatment in diseases such as cancers. The present invention can also be used to prevent or improve the inflammatory consequences of infections with viruses or bacteria and to prevent or treat neuroinflammatory disorders.
|Composition based on xanthoxyline and its use in cosmetic - The present invention relates to the use of xanthoxyline, and of plant extracts containing it, in cosmetic compositions.
|SULFOPEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACIDS, THEIR PREPARATION AND METHODS OF USE AS BLEACHING AND ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS - The present invention relates to novel sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid compounds, and methods for making and using them. The sulfoperoxycarboxylic compounds of the invention are storage stable, water soluble and have low to no odor. Further, the compounds of the present invention can be formed from non-petroleum based renewable materials. The compounds of the present invention can be used as antimicrobials, and bleaching agents. The compounds of the present invention are also suitable for use as coupling agents.
|Hydroxylated Long-Chain Resveratrol Derivatives Useful as Neurotrophic Agents - The present invention relates to a compound of general formula (I) below in which R
|Method of mediating Airway Smooth Muscle Construction Due to Airway Irritation - Methods of minimizing bronchospasm and contraction of airway smooth muscle due to irritation of the airway are provided. More particularly, a method is provided of mitigating bronchospasm or airway smooth muscle constriction due to irritation. This method includes administering to a subject in need of such treatment an amount of propofol or a derivative thereof effective to decrease the severity and/or duration of bronchospasm or airway smooth muscle constriction. Also provided are methods of up-regulating GABA mediated relaxation of airway smooth muscle at GABA
|PENETRATION ENHANCER FOR FUNGICIDES - The invention relates to the field of chemical plant protection, especially the use of a specific compound as a penetration enhancer for agrochemical active ingredients from the group of fungicides and plant protection agents containing said compound. The compound used is tributoxyethyl phosphate (TBEP).
|HYDROPHILIC COPOLYMERS AND ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING THE SAME - A water soluble copolymer includes first and second hydrophilic block segments or graft chains. The first hydrophilic block segment or graft chain contains cyclodextrin groups in at least a majority of its repeating units, and the second hydrophilic block segment or graft chain contains repeating units other than cyclodextrin groups. The first and second block segments or graft chains are covalently linked.
|POLYAMINOACIDS FUNCTIONALIZED WTIH ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL, AND USES THEREOF, ESPECIALLY THERAPEUTIC USES - The invention concerns novel biodegradable polyaminoacid materials, useful in particular for vectoring active principles(s). The invention also concerns novel pharmaceutical, cosmetic dietetic or phytosanitary compositions based on said polyaminoacids. The invention aims at providing a novel polymer raw material, capable of being used for vectoring active principles and enabling optimal fulfillment of all specified requirements: biocompatibility, biodegradability, easy and inexpensive transformation into particles vectoring active principles, said particles being themselves capable of forming colloidal suspensions, of being easily associated with numerous active principles, and of releasing said active principles in vivo. Therefor, the present invention concerns first of all amphiphilic polyaminoacids comprising aspartic acid units and/or glutamic acid units, characterized in that at least part of said units carry grafts, including at least one alphα-tocopherol motif, for example (polyglutamate or polyaspartate grafted with alphα-tocopherol of synthetic or natural origin).
|ANIONIC CHARGE-DYNAMIC POLYMERS FOR RELEASE OF CATIONIC AGENTS - Materials and methods for the generation of polyelectrolyte multilayers that can erode to release cationic components. The multilayers comprise layers that contain one or more cations and one or more charge-dynamic anionic polymers. Charge-dynamic anionic polymers contain side chains having removable functional groups. Removal of the functional groups results in a change in the net change in the charge of the polymer which can disrupt interactions between cations and the anionic polymers and facilitate release of cations.
|COSMETIC PREPARATIONS BASED ON MOLECULARLY IMPRINTED POLYMERS - The present invention relates to cosmetic or dermatological formulations comprising at least one active compound, at least one polymer which is molecularly imprinted in the presence of this active compound and at least one fatty phase.
|HYBRID COMPOUNDS BASED ON POLYOL(S) AND AT LEAST ONE OTHER MOLECULAR ENTITY, POLYMERIC OR NON-POLYMERIC, IN PARTICULAR OF THE POLYORGANOSILOXANE TYPE, PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION THEREOF, AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - The invention relates to novel hybrid compounds comprising at least one polyon entity (Po)—for example oligomer or polymer—in which at least one of the hydroxyl functions of Po is substituted by at least one entity A that can be of a variable nature, for example polymer (e.g. polyorganosiloxane-POS), hydrocarbonated or mineral. The bond Ro between the entity Po and the entity A is obtained by means of "click chemistry" and corresponds to formula (II.1) or (II.2), Z representing —CH— or —N—. A is an entity selected from the group comprising the various polyols of Po, polyorganosiloxanes (POS), polyalkylene glycols, polyamides, polyesters, polystyrenes, alkyls, alkenyls, alkynyls, aryls, and combinations thereof, in addition to mineral materials such as silica and the combinations thereof. Said hybrid components can be used as emulsifiers, especially for cosmetics.
|Surface-active material and its applications - There is provided a surface-active material that comprises fibres made of a waxy material, said material having a contact angle at the air/water interface or the oil/water interface between 60° and 120°. The surface-active material can be used for foam and emulsion formation and stabilisation, coatings, encapsulation and drug delivery. It can for example be used in the following industries: foods, home and personal care, oilfield, agriculture, textile, construction, emulsion polymerisation, leather, plastic, pulp, paper and pharma.
|Naturally Derived Emulsifier System - A naturally-derived emulsifier system for use in topically-applied dermatocosmetic products comprising (i) vegetal cholesterol derived semi-synthetically from a plant of the
|Fabrication Method of CaCO3 Nanoparticles Using Beads Milling - The present invention relates to a method for fabricating calcium carbonate nanoparticles dispersed in water from ground calcium carbonate of micrometer (μm) order using beads milling. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for fabricating calcium carbonate nanoparticles dispersed in water by which a complex aqueous slurry comprising coarse ground calcium carbonate having an average particle size of several micrometers (μm) and a surfactant is subjected to beads milling, such that grinding and dispersion in water of the ground calcium carbonate occur simultaneously, and the resultant calcium carbonate nanoparticles have an average particle size of 10-100 nm and a unimodal clustering distribution.
|SUPPORTED COBALT CATALYSTS FOR THE FISCHER TROPSCH SYNTHESIS - A catalyst includes 5-75% wt cobalt supported on an oxidic support consisting of aluminium and 0.01-20% wt lithium, and a process for preparing the catalyst. The catalysts are useful for the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis of hydrocarbons.
|Method of Recycling Plastic - The present invention relates to a method of separating a cured silicone composition and a plastic. The first step of the method comprises combining a cured silicone composition and a plastic with a liquid that has a specific gravity between that of the cured silicone composition and that of the plastic. The second step of the method comprises allowing the cured silicone composition and the plastic to stratify in the liquid, and the third step comprises physically separating the cured silicone composition and the plastic by removing one of the strata from the liquid.
|Particle Based Molding - Various apparatuses, arrangements, and methods are provided for creating various structures including microstructures. In one embodiment, a method for creating a microstructure is provided comprising packing a plurality of particles into a micromold, and then applying energy to the particles in the micromold. As a result of the application of energy, a microstructure is formed in the micromold out of the particles. Thereafter, the microstructure is removed from the micromold.
|POROUS POLYIMIDE - A porous polyimide obtained by removing a silica phase from an organic-inorganic polymer hybrid having a molecule structure in which a polyimide phase and the silica phase are held together by covalent bond.
|Foam with green tea additive for foam mattresses, pillows and cushions - A method of making foam imparts antimicrobial and antiodorant qualities to the foam. Green tea powder is added to the polyol raw materials for making memory foam. The green tea memory foam is used to make pillows, cushions and mattresses. Green tea foam in the top layer of a mattress acts as an antiodorant such that less of the chemical smell of the memory foam is perceived by the user. In addition, the bacteria and mold that would otherwise develop in the moist warmer sleeping environment on memory foam are killed by the green tea additive to the foam. Measurable antimicrobial and antiodorant qualities in the green tea foam are achievable by adding green tea powder constituting less than 2% of the weight of the resulting green tea foam.
|Filling foam composition, foam filling member, and filing foam - Filling foam composition capable of providing excellent rustproofing and also suppressing reduction of a foam ratio of the filling foam composition even when reusing unwanted parts thereof and inferior goods thereof; a foam filling member using the same filling foam composition; and a filling foam produced by foaming the filling foam composition. The filling foam composition is prepared by mixing foamable polymer, a foaming agent, and a basic oxide in such a mixing ratio that a ratio of the basic oxide can be in the range of 0.05-70 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of foaming agent. The mounting member for the filling foam composition to be mounted in an internal space of a hollow member is produced by mounting a mounting member on the filling foam composition obtained. The filling foam is formed by fitting the foam filling member in the internal space of the hollow member and, then, foaming the filling foam composition by the application of heat.
|Filling foam composition, foam filling member, and filling foam - Filling foam composition capable of providing excellent rustproofing and also suppressing reduction of a foam ratio of the filling foam composition even when reusing unwanted parts thereof and inferior goods thereof; a foam filling member using the same filling foam composition; and a filling foam produced by foaming the filling foam composition. The filling foam composition is prepared by mixing foamable polymer, a foaming agent, and a basic oxide in such a mixing ratio that a ratio of the basic oxide can be in the range of 0.05-70 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of foaming agent. The mounting member for the filling foam composition to be mounted in an internal space of a hollow member is produced by mounting a mounting member on the filling foam composition obtained. The filling foam is formed by fitting the foam filling member in the internal space of the hollow member and, then, foaming the filling foam composition by the application of heat.
|STEEL PLATE-REINFORCING MATERIAL OF A TYPE GIVING VIBRATION-DAMPING PERFORMANCE TO A STEEL PLATE - A steel plate-reinforcing material of a type giving vibration-damping performance to a steel plate including a restricted layer and a thermosetting foamed viscoelasticity layer, as tackifiers included in said thermosetting foamed viscoelasticity layer, the tackifiers including a terpene system resin, an aliphatic series system petroleum resin and an aromatic series system petroleum resin are used, a fiber is added to the thermosetting foamed viscoelasticity layer.
|VESICULATED POLYMER PARTICLES - The invention provides a method of preparing an aqueous dispersion of vesiculated polymer particles, the method comprising: preparing a dispersion of polymerisable particles within a continuous aqueous phase, the polymerisable particles having a structure that is defined by an outer organic phase that comprises one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers and surrounds an inner aqueous phase, said inner aqueous phase defining a single void within the polymerisable particle, wherein a RAFT agent functions as a stabiliser for the outer organic phase within the continuous aqueous phase, and wherein a RAFT agent functions as a stabiliser for the inner aqueous phase within the outer organic phase; and polymerising the one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers under the control of a RAFT agent functioning as said stabiliser to form the aqueous dispersion of vesiculated polymer particles.
|WATER DISPERSIBLE POLYMER COMPOSITIONS - The water dispersibility of water-soluble polymer particles can be improved by a method which comprises the following step:
|CROSSLINKED POLYMER COMPOSITION - A polymer composition that includes a first polyolefin polymer and an interpenetrating network polymer. The interpenetrating network polymer includes a second polyolefin polymer present in an amount of from 10 percent by weight to 80 percent by weight, based on total weight of the interpenetrating network polymer, and a vinyl aromatic polymer present in an amount of from 20 percent by weight to 90 percent by weight, based on total weight of the interpenetrating network polymer. As initially provided in the polymer composition, the interpenetrating network polymer is substantially free of crosslinking. The polymer composition itself is at least partially crosslinked. An expandable polymer composition is provided that includes the polymer composition and an expansion agent, which can be expanded to form an expanded polymer composition that can have a density of from 16 to 400 Kg/m
|ALDEHYDE AND ALCOHOL COMPOSITIONS DERIVED FROM SEED OILS - An aldehyde composition containing a mixture of mono-formyl-, diformyl-, and triformyl-substituted fatty acids and/or fatty acid esters having a di-aldehyde/tri-aldehyde weight ratio of less than 5/1 and an average functionality number from greater than 0.96 to less than 1.26. A monomer alcohol composition containing a mixture of mono-hydroxymethyl-, dihydroxymethyl-, and trihydroxymethyl-substituted fatty acids and/or fatty acid esters having a diol/triol weight ratio of less than 5/1 and an average functionality number from greater than 0.90 to less than 1.20. The monomer alcohol can be converted into an oligomeric polyol for use in the manufacture of polyurethane flexible foams.
|VISCOELASTIC POLYURETHANE FOAMS COMPRISING OLIGOMERIC NATURAL OIL POLYOLS - Described are viscoelastic polyurethane foams that comprise an oligomeric natural oil polyol and a petroleum-derived polyol. The viscoelastic foams are formed by reacting a polyisocyanate with an active-hydrogen composition that comprises the oligomeric natural oil polyol and petroleum-derived polyol.
|POROUS POLYMERIC MATERIAL WITH CROSS-LINKABLE WETTING AGENT - A porous material is provided which comprises a transparent polymer matrix defining interconnected pores and a wetting agent. At least a portion of the wetting agent is cross-linked with the polymer matrix. A process for forming a porous polymeric material is also provided. A bicontinuous microemulsion comprising water, a wetting agent, a monomer, and a surfactant copolymerizable with the monomer is polymerized, to form a polymer defining interconnected pores. The wetting agent comprises a cross-linkable wetting agent such that after polymerization, at least a portion of the cross-linkable wetting agent is cross-linked with the polymer. The wetting agent may comprise acrylated hyaluronic acid (AHA) such as methacrylated hyaluronic acid (MeHA). The wetting agent may also comprise a hyaluronic acid (HA). The wetting agent may include an unbonded portion that this releasable from the material. A contact lens may be made from the porous material.
|NOVEL RADIATION CURABLE COMPOSITIONS - A radiation curable composition comprising a curable compound, a photo-initiator and a co-initiator, characterized in that said co-initiator is a oligomer or polymer having a repeating unit, said repeating unit comprising at least two tertiary amines, and said polymer being prepared by the polycondensation of di- or oligofunctional Michael acceptors with mono- or oligofunctional aliphatic primary amines or with di- or oligofunctional aliphatic secondary amines or with a mixture thereof.
|ADAMANTANE DERIVATIVE, PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF, RESIN COMPOSITION, AND CURED PRODUCT OF THE RESIN COMPOSITION - Disclosed herein is an adamantane derivative represented by the following general formula (I):
|LUBRICIOUS COATING COMPOSITION FOR DEVICES - Alternative coating compositions and/or methods of coating a medical device. Some examples include coating compositions comprising a polyester urethane and a polyether in a substantially aqueous carrier. The coating composition may be provided as a one or two part system and may be applied by a variety of coating methods, in some cases without a requirement for special equipment or undue industrial hygiene concerns. Additionally, methods of coating medical devices with substantially aqueous coating compositions and the resulting coated medical devices. The composition may be applied to all or part of a medical device by spraying, dipping, brushing, extruding, or the like. After the coating composition has been applied, the substantially aqueous carrier, including any attendant cosolvents or other volatile species, may be removed, typically by heating with optional enhanced air flow although simple evaporation at ambient conditions may also be used.
|METHOD FOR LUBRICATING SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - Surgical instruments may be lubricated by contacting them with a lubricious, water-soluble lubricating composition containing a blend of glycerin and polyethylene glycol. The composition can provide excellent lubrication while still allowing steam to contact the instrument surface. The composition may be provided as substantially surfactant-free blend at least 50 wt. % of which is glycerin and polyethylene glycol. The blend may be placed in a suitable dispenser and exposed to water to form the lubricating composition.
|RAPIDLY DISPERSABLE, PARTICULATE FILM-COATING COMPOSITION BASED ON POLYVINYL ALCOHOL-POLYETHER GRAFT COPOLYMERS - Solid particulate film-coating compositions consisting of
|POLYMERIZABLE MONOMER-CONTAINING COMPOSITION - The present invention provides a composition suitable for a dental composition. The present invention is a composition containing: a polymerizable monomer (A) having an unconjugated carbon chain with at least four carbon atoms bonded continuously, at least two polymerizable groups, and at least two hydroxyl groups; and a water (B). The composition contains 6 to 2000 parts by weight of the water (B) with respect to 100 parts by weight of the whole amount of polymerizable monomer components. When suitable components are added to this composition, the resultant composition can be used suitably for dental materials such as a primer, bonding material, composite resin, and cement.
|COMPOSITION AND DENTAL MATERIAL - The present invention provides a composition that exhibits excellent adhesive properties to tooth structure (particularly dentin) when applied as a dental material. The present invention is a composition containing a polymerizable monomer (A) having an unconjugated carbon chain with at least four carbon atoms bonded continuously, at least two polymerizable groups, and at least two hydroxyl groups, and a bisacylphosphine oxide (B) represented by the following formula (1):
|BONE CEMENT COMPOSITIONS HAVING FIBER-REINFORCEMENT AND/OR INCREASED FLOWABILITY - The present invention relates in general to implantable compositions, and method for preparing same, containing a calcium salt-containing component, optionally demineralized bone, a plurality of discrete fibers, optionally a flow additive, and optionally continuous reinforcing fibers or an array of organized fibers in the form of mesh. Advantageously, the discrete fibers have a specific aspect ratio (length/diameter) from about 50:1 to about 1000:1. The addition of a small amount of discrete fibers and/or the continuous reinforcing fibers or fiber mesh can cause drastic increases in certain mechanical properties including flexural strength, flexural toughness, and/or screw pullout strength.
|COMPOSITION WITH POLYMER AND AN OXIDATION-CATALYST - The invention relates to a process for increasing the rate of oxo-biodegradation of a carbon-containing polymer which process at least comprises the step of adding a component containing at least one 1,2-oxo-hydroxy-moiety as an oxidation catalyst to the carbon-containing polymer. The invention further relates to a composition with an increased rate of oxo-biodegradability that is obtained by the process of the invention and to the product with increased rate of oxo-biodegradability made from the composition.
|Water Dispersions Of Non-Uniform Polyurethane Particles - A novel method of preparing an aqueous dispersion of non-uniform polyurethane particles which comprises (a) preparing at least two isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymers having different hydrophilicities; (b) preparing a uniform mixture of said prepolymers, and (c) dispersing the mixed prepolymers in an aqueous medium. The resulting dispersion of the prepolymers may optionally be chain extended. This method enables the preparation of core-shell particles as well as particles of other morphologies, including "raspberry", interpenetrating network, "salt-and-pepper", "ice-cream cone" and particles of gradient composition. Similarly, an aqueous dispersion of two different polyurethane polymers may be obtained by first preparing at least two different isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolymers, preparing a uniform mixture of such prepolymers and thereafter dispersing the mixture in an aqueous medium.
|HALOGEN-FREE PHOSPHOROUS EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a polyphosphate-containing halogen-free adhesive, primarily used as an adhesive. The composition comprising the polyphosphate group compounds which effectively meets the needs for environmental protection and flame retardancy, and the high flexibility and flame retardancy of the adhesive made it suitable for using on printed circuit board, especially the flexible printed circuit board.
|ENVIRONMENTALLY DEGRADABLE POLYMERIC BLEND AND PROCESS FOR OBTAINING AN ENVIRONMENTALLY DEGRADABLE POLYMERIC BLEND - The present invention refers to a polymeric blend for the preparation of environmentally degradable materials, said blend comprising biodegradable polymers, polyhydroxybutyrate—PHB or copolymers thereof and poly(butylene adipate/butylene terephthalate) aliphatic-aromatic copolyester and at least one additive. The present invention further refers to the process for obtaining said blend, by applying the extrusion technique to obtain an adequate morphology in the distribution, dispersion and interaction of the polymers, so as to obtain compatible polymeric blends, allowing the granules of the produced polymeric blends to be utilized to manufacture several injection molded products.
|Cellulosic product - The invention relates to a cellulosic product containing thermoplastic microspheres and a charged aromatic acrylamide-based polymer. The invention further relates to a process for a process for producing a cellulosic product which comprises providing an aqueous suspension containing cellulosic fibres; adding to the suspension thermoplastic microspheres and a charged aromatic acrylamide-based polymer; and dewatering the obtained suspension. The invention also relates to the use of the cellulosic product as a liquid packaging board.
|SPHERICAL PARTICLES, METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF SPHERICAL PARTICLES AND USE THEREOF - Spherical particles having a mean diameter in the range from 1 to 20 μm, comprising
|CYCLOALIPHATIC POLYURETHANE COMPOSITION CONTAINING CYCLOALIPHATIC DIALDIMINES - The invention relates to polyurethane compositions which comprise at least one cycloaliphatic isocyanate group bearing polyurethane polymer P and at least on cycloaliphatic dialdimine. Compositions of this type are especially suitable as elastic adhesives and sealing agents and as coating materials and are characterized by their photostability and good storage stability while having good processing properties. The compositions according to the invention cure quickly, without forming bubbles and giving off odors. When cures, they are highly stable and have little surface tack and little tendency to exudates components that are capable of migration.
|Reclaimed asphalt pavement - A saturated elastomeric mixture is disclosed having a cured or vulcanized elastomer crumb rubber and atmospheric distillations bottoms residue is disclosed.
|SYNTHETIC QUARTZ COMPOSITION AND PRODUCTION PROCESS THEREFOR - An synthetic quartz composition having improved tensile strength, compression strength and bending strength comprising up to 90% quartz stone, from 5 to 90% quartz powder, from 0.1 to 20% resin, from 1 to 25% fiber, from 0.1 to 5% coupling agent, from 0.1 to 5% curing agent, up to 70% glass chip, up to 70% mirror chip, up to 5% pigment, up to 5% shell chip, and up to 5% metal flake, by weight, may be produced in panels and molded shapes such as containers.
|AGRICULTURAL ARTICLES - The present invention relates to agricultural articles which keep their properties during the use and degrade later on, until total disintegration and disappearance of the plastic. The invention further relates to a method for controlling the weathering resistance and the degradation of agricultural articles. The desired effect is obtained with specific combinations of degradant metal salts and stabilizers.
|STABILIZER MIXTURES - A stabilizer mixture containing the components (A) and (B) wherein
|RUBBER COMPOSITION - A rubber composition containing 100 parts by weight of a diene-based rubber, 20 to 120 parts by weight of silica, a sulfur-containing silane coupling agent of 3 to 15% by weight, based upon the weight of the silica and a tertiary amine compound having the formula (I):
|Stabilizer compositions for halogen containing polymers - The instant invention relates to a composition and process for the stabilization of halogen containing polymer slurries, in particular polyvinylchloride (PVC). The composition comprises a halogen containing polymer in the form of an aqueous suspension or emulsion, a partially hindered phenolic antioxidant and selected sulfur containing antioxidants, which are both solid at 20° C. A further aspect of the invention is the use of specific antioxidant mixtures for the stabilization of halogen containing polymer suspensions or emulsions, in particular PVC.
|POLYPHENYLENE SULFIDE RESIN COMPOSITION - A polyphenylene sulfide resin composition includes (A) a polyphenylene sulfide resin containing (a1) an oxidatively crosslinked polyphenylene sulfide resin with a non-Newtonian viscosity index of 1.15 to less than 1.30 and a melt viscosity of 20 Pa·s to less than 40 Pa·s at 300° C. and 1216 second
|Plasticiser Compositions
|POLYCARBONATE RESIN COMPOSITION AND MOLDED BODY OBTAINED FROM THE SAME - Provided area polycarbonate resin composition comprising 0.05 to 2 parts by mass of a polytetrafluoroethylene (B) with respect to 100 parts by mass of a resin mixture (A) composed of 5 to 99 mass % of a polycarbonate resin (A-1) using dihydroxybiphenyls as part of molecules of a divalent phenol as a raw material for the resin, 1 to 95 mass % of a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer (A-2), and 0 to 94 mass % of a polycarbonate resin (A-3) except the components (A-1) and (A-2), and a structure or sheet-like molded body obtained from the polycarbonate resin composition, which is excellent in flame retardance, mechanical characteristics, and thermal stability even when formed into a thin member.
|PREVENTION OF COLOR FORMATION IN POLYOLEFINS - Compositions that have been stabilized to prevent gas fading are disclosed. The compositions comprise a polyolefin, a phenolic antioxidant, and at least of either a phosphite stabilizer or a hydroxyl amine stabilizer. Unlike previous stabilizer systems, which have used "phenolic free" polymers, the inventive stabilizer system can stabilize polyolefins against gas fading in the presence of a phenolic antioxidant.
|Filled Plastic Material Composition - The invention relates to a composition containing a particulate solid, plastic material (such as a vinyl chloride polymer), and a compound containing an acidic group.
|Liquid phosphite blends as stabilizers - A composition is disclosed that comprises a blend of at least two different phosphites of the structure
|PHOSPHORUS CONTAINING COMPOUNDS FOR REDUCING ACETALDEHYDE IN POLYESTERS POLYMERS - Polyesters whose polycondensation is catalyzed by titanium-containing catalysts and which are susceptible to acetaldehyde formation during polycondensation or subsequent molding operations are prepared with low finished acetaldehyde content and reduced acetaldehyde generation by adding an ammonium or amine salt of an oxyphosphorus-acid. Polyesters, especially polyethylene terephthalate, may be produced with high inherent viscosity in reduced processing time, without the necessity of further polymerization in the solid state.
|AQUEOUS DISPERSION, ITS PRODUCTION METHOD, AND ITS USE - Aqueous dispersions including at least one thermoplastic resin; at least one dispersing agent; and water; wherein the dispersion has a pH of less than 12 are disclosed along with dispersions including at least one thermoplastic resin; at least one dispersing agent; and water wherein the dispersion has a volume average particle size of less than about 5 μm. Some dispersions include less than about 4 percent by weight of the dispersing agent based on the weight of the thermoplastic resin. Other dispersions include at least one propylene-rich alpha-olefin interpolymer; at least one dispersing agent; and water. Methods of making such dispersions are also described.
|PROCESS FOR PRODUCING POLYOL DISPERSIONS - The present invention relates to polyol dispersions comprising at least one polyol and at least one polymer particle mixture comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer (P) and at least one block copolymer (B), wherein the block copolymer (B) has at least one block which is compatible with the thermoplastic polymer (P) and at least one block which is compatible with the polyol, a process for producing such polyol dispersions, their use for producing polyurethanes and a process for producing polyurethanes.
|GOLF BALL AND THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL - Disclosed herein are a novel thermoplastic material and a golf ball utilizing the thermoplastic material of the invention. The golf ball (
|WOOD STAIN COMPOSITION AND FINISHING METHOD - A stain composition includes a stable blend of a light fast dye, a pigment, a hydrocarbon solvent, an alkyd resin, and a compatibilizer solvent. The stain composition may further include one or more oxygenated solvents in addition to the compatibilizer solvent, which may be a glycol ether solvent. The compositions of the present invention facilitate replacing, in a single tinting step, the separate dye tinting and pigment tinting steps used in conventional wood finishing schedules.
|COATING SOLUTION FOR FORMING FLAT-SURFACE INSULATING FILM, FLAT-SURFACE INSULATING FILM-COATED SUBSTRATE, AND PRODUCTION METHOD OF A FLAT-SURFACE INSULATING FILM-COATED SUBSTRATE - A coating solution for forming a flat-surface insulating film, which is a coating solution obtained by dissolving a poly(diorgano)siloxane A having a mass average molecular weight of 900 to 10,000 and a metal alkoxide B in an organic solvent C and further adding water, wherein the molar ratio A/B of the poly(diorgano)siloxane A to 1 mol of the metal alkoxide B is from 0.05 to 1.5, the organic solvent C has a hydroxyl group, the solubility of water in 100 g of the organic solvent C is from 3 to 20 g, and the molar ratio C/A of the organic solvent C to 1 mol of the poly(diorgano)siloxane A is from 0.05 to 100. This coating solution for forming a flat-surface insulating film ensures that an organic modified silicate composed of a poly(diorgano)siloxane and a metal alkoxide can be formed as a thick film having 1 μm or more and can be an organic modified silicate insulating film causing no irregularities due to phase separation and having a low Young's modulus and flexibility high enough to follow the deformation of a substrate board, as well as high film surface flatness allowing for mounting of microcomponents of an electronic device or the like.
|Resin composition of high thermal conductivity and high glass transition temperature (Tg) and for use with PCB, and prepreg and coating thereof - A resin composition includes brominated epoxy resin of 20-70 wt %, a hardener of 1-10 wt %, a promoter of 0.1-10 wt %, inorganic powder of 0-20 wt %, high thermal conductivity powder of 5-85 wt % and a processing aid of 0-10 wt %. The resin composition possesses high glass transition temperature, high thermal conductivity, and excellent heat resistance as well as flame retardancy. The resin composition, which acts as a dielectric layer of a printed circuit board so as to endow the PCB with high thermal conductivity, is a high thermal conductivity prepreg formed by retting or a high thermal conductivity coating formed by coating. As a result, prompt dissipation of heat generated by electronic components on the PCB is achievable so that service life and stability of the electronic components are improved.
|Particulate Material - There is disclosed a particulate glass cullet having a d
|SPHERICAL CALCIUM CARBONATE PARTICLES - Disclosed are spherical calcium carbonate particles that have an average diameter ranging from 0.05 μm to 2.0 μm and a maximum water content of 5.0 percent by weight relative to the total weight thereof. Said calcium carbonate particles are preferably obtained by reacting calcium chloride with dialkyl carbonate in the presence of an alkali metal hydroxide in aqueous solution. The components are advantageously used at the following concentrations: a) CaCl
|A POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITION, A METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME, AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - The instant invention is a polypropylene composition, a method of producing the same, and articles made therefrom. The polypropylene composition according to instant invention includes the reactive melt blending product of a high crystalline polypropylene having a crystallinity of at least 64 percent, an elastomer, a coupling agent, and optionally a filler. The polypropylene composition according to instant invention has a melt flow rate in the range of less than 1 g/10 minutes measured at 230° C. under a load of 2.16 kg in accordance with ASTM-D 1238. The method of producing a polypropylene composition according to instant invention includes the following steps: (1) reactive melt blending a high crystalline polypropylene having a crystallinity of at least 64 percent, an elastomer, and optionally a filler in the presence of a coupling agent; and (2) thereby producing the polypropylene composition having a melt flow rate in the range of less than 1 g/10 minutes measured at 230° C. under a load of 2.16 kg in accordance with ASTM-D 1238. The articles according to instant invention include the inventive polypropylene composition including the reactive melt blending product of a high crystalline polypropylene having a crystallinity of at least 64 percent, an elastomer, a coupling agent, and optionally a filler.
|COUPLING AGENT TO PROVIDE THE COUPLING OF A METAL ELEMENT TO A MATERIAL TO BE REINFORCED - The invention relates to a coupling agent to provide the coupling of a metal element to a vulcanizable elastomeric material whereby the coupling agent provides both binding to the metal element and reaction with the vulcanizable elastomeric material. The coupling agent comprises a macromolecular backbone and at least one functional endgroup. The functional endgroup is responsible for the binding to the metal element. The backbone has a molecular weight ranging between 1000 and 10000 and has at least one unsaturated carbon-carbon bond for reacting with the vulcanizable elastomeric material. The invention further relates to an article comprising a metal element at least partially embedded in a vulcanizable elastomeric material and comprising a coupling agent to provide the coupling of the metal element to the vulcanizable elastomeric material.
|ELECTRIC INSULATION MATERIAL COMPOSITION, A METHOD OF PRODUCTION THEREOF AND USE THEREOF - An electric insulation material including a thermoplastic matrix. The material includes a hydrophobic agent embedded in the matrix.
|SILICONE POLYETHER BLOCK COPOLYMERS HAVING ORGANOFUNCTIONAL ENDBLOCKING GROUPS - Silicone polyether copolymers are disclosed having the average formula E-B-[AB]
|LLDPE AND ETHYLENE VINYL ACETATE COPOLYMER THERMOPLASTIC BLEND - The present invention provides a highly-filled thermoplastic composition comprising a linear low density polyethylene and an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer. The thermoplastic composition exhibits high tensile strength, high flex modulus, high temperature resistance and high tear strength.
|THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITIONS HAVING IMPROVED PROPERTIES DURING AND AFTER PROCESSING STEPS, PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING AN ARTICLE AND ARTICLE THUS OBTAINED - The present invention relates to a thermoplastic composition, said composition comprising at least one non-PVC thermoplastic matrix and at least one copolymer chosen from the group consisting of acrylic-based copolymer having an average molecular weight M
|Thermoplastic Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Resin Composition With Excellent Releasability And Colorability - A thermoplastic acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) resin composition of the present invention comprises (a) a bimodal graft copolymer of a conjugated diene rubbery polymer whose average particle diameter of 800 to 1,500 Å and a conjugated diene rubbery polymer whose average particle diameter of 2,500 to 3,500 Å, the conjugated diene rubbery polymers being grafted with an aromatic vinyl compound and a vinyl cyanide compound, (b) an acrylic resin of a methacrylic or acrylic acid alkyl ester compound, an aromatic vinyl compound and a vinyl cyanide compound, (c) a copolymer of an aromatic vinyl compound and a vinyl cyanide compound, and (d) polysiloxane masterbatches. The ABS resin composition has excellent colorability and releasability while maintaining the inherent physical properties (e.g., impact strength and tensile strength) of the base resin.
|RUBBER COMPOSITION FOR CHAFER - The object of the present invention is to provide a rubber composition having high breaking strength, excellent in bead durability without the generation of rubber cracking during mounting and demounting of the rim, and excellent in fuel efficiency.
|METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A MOULDED ARTICLE WITH INSERT FROM A RUBBER POLYMER - The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a moulded article from a first rubber polymer, which moulded article comprises an insert from a second rubber polymer The method comprises at least the steps of providing a vulcanizing mould with mounting means for the insert, arranging an at least partially vulcanized insert in the vulcanizing mould using the mounting means, adding the first rubber polymer to the vulcanizing mould in unvulcanized state and vulcanizing the moulded article at a suitable vulcanization temperature and subsequently removing the moulded article, with the proviso that prior to step C) at least that side of the insert which comes into contact with the first rubber polymer during step C) is provided with a reactive mixture comprising free radicals. The method is particularly suitable for the manufacture of rubber tyres and spoilers with a coloured insert.
|Process For Preparing an Aqueous Dispersion of a Quaternary Ammonium Salt Containing Vinyl Copolymer - A method of making an ion triggerable cationic polymer by solution copolymerizing one or more vinyl-functional cationic monomers, one or more water insoluble or hydrophobic vinyl monomers with alkyl side chains up to 4 carbons long, and, optionally, a minor amount of one or more vinyl monomers with linear or branched alkyl groups longer than 4 carbons, alkyl hydroxy, polyoxyalkylene, or other functional groups. The solution polymerization is accomplished by free radical polymerization in a mixture of an organic solvent such as acetone and water. After polymerization is complete, the organic solvent is preferably removed by a continuous process. The continuous process is preferably performed using a plate evaporator system.
|TRIPHENYL MONOMERS SUITABLE FOR MICROSTRUCTURED OPTICAL FILMS - A myo-inositol derivative: R
|METHOD FOR PRODUCING POLYMER FOR OIL-RESISTANT RUBBER, POLYMER FOR OIL-RESISTANT RUBBER, COMPOSITION FOR OIL-RESISTANT WEATHER-RESISTANT RUBBER, AND RUBBER MOLDED BODY - A method for producing a polymer for oil-resistant rubber, which comprises adding, to an aqueous dispersion of an unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer (component A), a monomer composition (component B) containing at least one kind of monomer selected from the group consisting of a nitrile group-containing monomer (component B-1), a (meth)acrylic acid ester monomer (component B-2) and an aromatic vinyl compound monomer (component B-3), and conducting a polymerization reaction in a state that the ratio of the conjugated diene monomer present in the system, to the total monomers present in the system is controlled at 10 mol % or less.
|HIGH REFRACTIVE INDEX PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVES - The present invention provides pressure-sensitive adhesives having a refractive index of at least 1.50. The pressure-sensitive adhesives comprise at least one monomer containing a substituted or an unsubstituted biphenyl group.
|TRANSPARENT RESIN MOLDING, OPTICAL LENS, AND OPTICAL FILM - It is an object of the present invention to provide a transparent resin molding having both high reflow heat resistance and excellent optical characteristics and to provide an optical lens and an optical film each including the transparent resin molding and having high heat resistance and excellent optical characteristics.
|PROCESS FOR PRODUCING MODIFIED POLYMER RUBBER - A process for producing a modified polymer rubber comprising the steps of:
|FILLED POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITIONS - Filled polyolefin compositions comprising:
|LOW TEMPERATURE PE TOPCOAT - The present invention concerns the use of a particular ethylene polymer for providing coating compositions displaying improved values for elongation at break at −45° C., rendering coating compositions prepared in accordance with the present invention suitable for low temperature applications.
|SURFACE-MODIFIED PARTICLES AND PRODUCTION METHOD - The invention relates to surface-modified particles, more particularly inorganic-based particles having reactive surfaces, more particularly surfaces containing silane-reactive and/or siloxane-reactive groups, preferably hydroxyl-containing surfaces and/or particles comprising or consisting of metal and/or semi-metal oxides and/or hydroxides, preferably nanoparticles, which on their surface have a polysiloxane-based modifier having more particularly been reacted on their surface with a polysiloxane-based modifier, preferably with the formation of chemical bonds, more particularly covalent bonds, and also to a method of producing these surface-modified particles.
|Method for Producing Molded Silicone Rubber Products Using Liquid Silicone Rubber - Described is a method for producing a molded silicone rubber product using a liquid silicone rubber (LSR) base comprising at least one vinyl siloxane polymer, at least one hydride crosslinker, and optionally at least one injection molding inhibitor. The single LSR base is fed into a feed line, and into the feed line are fed an inhibitor master batch comprising at least one liquid injection molding inhibitor and at least one vinyl siloxane polymer, and a catalyst master batch comprising at least one catalyst and at least one vinyl siloxane polymer. The invention is further directed to: said LSR base; said inhibitor master batch; said catalyst master batch; and a molded silicone rubber article produced by the methods and compositions described herein.
|PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF POLYURETHANE UREA RESIN DISPERSIONS - A process for the production of an aqueous polyurethane urea resin dispersion with a carboxyl number of 10 to 50 mg KOH/g resin solids and a ketone content of 5 to 10 wt. % relative to resin solids, comprising the steps:
|WATER-DISPERSIBLE, AIR-DRYING URALKYD RESINS - A water-dispersible, air-drying uralkyd resin comprising the reaction product of a) of at least one fatty acid modified polyester polyol comprising components i) at least one unsaturated C
|HIGHLY-BRANCHED OR HYPER-BRANCHED POLYESTER AND THE PRODUCTION AND APPLICATION THEREOF - The present invention relates to highly branched or hyperbranched polyesters of specific construction, based on mono-, di-, tri- or polycarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof and mono-, di-, tri-, tetra- or polyols, to processes for preparing them, and to their use.
|AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS OF POLYMER-ENCLOSED PARTICLES, RELATED COATING COMPOSITIONS AND COATED SUBSTRATES - Disclosed are methods for making aqueous dispersions of polymer-enclosed particles, such as nanoparticles, polymerizable polymers useful in such a method, and cationic electrodepositable compositions comprising such aqueous dispersions.
|Electrically Conducting Polymers - The present invention provides a polymer for use in detecting or quantifying an analyte Exposure of the polymer to the analyte is capable of causing a shift in the onset potential for conductivity or semiconductivity of the polymer. A sensor for an analyte comprising the polymer is also described.
|METHACRYL RESIN COMPOSITION HAVING EXCELLENT IMPACT STRENGTH AND TRANSMITTANCY - The present invention relates to a methacryl resin composition having excellent impact strength and transmittancy, and more specifically, to a graft copolymer prepared by preparing graft prepolymer by inputting a monomer mixture comprising 60 to 100 wt % of alkyl methacrylate, and 0 to 40 wt % of one or more compound selected from a group consisting of aromatic vinyl compound and alkyl acrylate compound to perform graft polymerization and adding acid, salt, or polymer coagulant when the monomer conversion of the polymerization is 70% to 95% and then continuously performing the polymerization to have an increased particle size to 100 to 500 nm in a graft polymerization process among processes of preparing the graft polymer including a seed-rubber core-graft polymerization process, a preparing method thereof, and a methacryl resin composition including the graft polymer.
|Method of Sulfonation of Block Polymers - Improved methods for preparing sulfonated block polymers with acyl sulfates in non-halogenated aliphatic solvents are provided. The methods include the sulfonation of a precursor block polymer with an acyl sulfate in a reaction mixture further comprising at least one non-halogenated aliphatic solvent to form a sulfonated block polymer, wherein the initial concentration of the precursor block polymer is in the range of from about 0.1 wt % to a concentration that is below the limiting concentration of the precursor block polymer based on the total weight of the reaction mixture. A sulfonation degree of greater than about 1.0 milliequivalent sulfonic acid per gram sulfonated block polymer can be achieved substantially free of polymer precipitation and free of disabling gelation.
|AMPHIPHILIC GRAFTS AND CO-NETWORKS AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME - The present invention generally relates to amphiphilic grafts and co-networks made from at least one hydrophilic polymer and at least one hydrophobic polymer, and to processes for preparing such amphiphilic grafts and co-networks. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to amphiphilic co-networks formed from the combination of at least one polysiloxane and at least one polyacrylamide. In yet another embodiment, the present invention relates to amphiphilic co-networks formed from the combination of at least one polysiloxane, at least one polyacrylamide and at least one crosslinking agent.
|PROCESS TO MODIFY POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND RESULTING COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed is a method for modifying a polymer by carrying out a thermally-induced reaction in a mixing apparatus having a high shear environment and devolatilization capabilities. Also disclosed are the resulting materials.
|PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SYNDIOTACTIC PROPYLENE POLYMER - Disclosed is a graft-modified syndiotactic propylene polymer having a high graft ratio. Also disclosed are a method for producing such a polymer, a resin composition containing such a polymer, and a laminate having at least one layer which contains the composition as an adhesive resin composition. Specifically disclosed is a graft-modified syndiotactic propylene polymer which is characterized by satisfying the following characteristics [1]-[3]. [1] The melt flow rate (MFR) measured at 230° C. under a load of 2.16 kg is 30-1000 (g/10 minutes). [2] The concentration of graft groups derived from a radically polymerizable unsaturated compound by
|POLYAMIDES WITH ACRYLATE RUBBERS - Thermoplastic molding compositions, comprising


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Ever wonder why we're still talking about the stalled effort to reform Wall Street, more than a year after President Obama signed a law to do exactly that? Or why there's even a controversy over who will lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, even though the measure creating the new watchdog agency passed by overwhelming margins in both the House and the Senate?
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This can be said of many older cities across the United States, such as New York, Boston and Chicago -- all towns with distinct landmarks and boundaries and enough character to give their neighborhoods a distinct feel, look and vibe. But rarely is the concept of neighborhood so defined, revered and still relevant as it is in New Orleans. From the early settling era of the city when the local disdain for the settling "Kentucks" compelled the two factions to move in different directions, this has remained the case. Hence, the Creoles made Esplanade Avenue their grand promenade, the Americans built mansions along St. Charles Avenue, and the trend of sectionalized growth has continued.
A rapid proliferation of suburban residences has occurred over the past few decades, which also melds into local real estate's latest movement -- restoration of the city's inner wards. But despite the natural ebb and flow of New Orleans' history, preserved qualities of the neighborhoods are intact, and a guide providing an overview of several key areas in the city is helpful in calculating decisions regarding real estate.
Ask your average New Orleanian on the street to define the boundaries of Uptown, and chances are they'll be stumped. While generally considered the area enclosed by Louisiana Avenue upriver to Carrollton Avenue and closed off to the north by Claiborne Avenue, pockets of different areas within -- the Black Pearl, for instance -- give Uptown a diverse flavor. The homes are typically late-19th and early-20th century, with a number of factors combining to make Uptown properties arguably the most in-demand anywhere in the city.
"The real estate market in Uptown is hot," says Louis Lederman, Realtor with Prudential Gardner's Uptown office. "Listings that are priced right, in desirable areas, sell right away. This is true even though prices are at an all-time high. There is a major push to buy in Uptown, and this in connection to the fact that interest rates are at 30-year low makes for a lot of activity."
Lederman adds that the high demand for properties in Uptown is met with the reality of a limited housing stock. Thus, he says, conditions are ripe for selling a property, as low interest rates are helping buyers manage their monthly mortgage. "It's a seller's market right now, but the buyer still wins."
Lederman also says that the growth is witnessed in virtually all types of houses, from small shotguns and owner-occupied doubles to mansions. He says there are many reasons explaining why living in Uptown is so popular.
"Uptown has a lot of charm and character," he says. "People love the houses, the architecture and the properties. And it's close to the universities, Audubon Park, St. Charles Avenue and its streetcar. The ambience is what people want."
But, Lederman warns, the historic homes do present their own share of problems. "There are certain types of people who don't want to buy an older home and have to deal with all the maintenance issues. Those people go to Metairie and buy new construction. When you buy a older home, you know it'll have some flaws that you'll have to work with."
Also exuding as historic a charm as Uptown is Mid-City, which currently is rebounding thanks to renovations of its housing stock and with the resurgence of key commercial enterprises. Bounded by Tulane and Orleans avenues, and City Park and Claiborne Avenue, Mid-City enjoys two of New Orleans' favorite landmarks. City Park -- the nation's fifth largest municipal park and considered the world's largest oak grove -- beams with the New Orleans Museum of Art, playgrounds and other attractions. Nearby, Bayou St. John flows lazily beside grand historic homes such as the Pitot House.
Still boasting some of the city's most affordable housing, Mid-City has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years and successfully maintained its characteristic diversity and family-friendly reputation, even in the face of waves of young people investing in properties here. Recent developments include the conversion of the mammoth American Can Company from a factory into sleek, modern studio apartments; the Sav-A-Center grocery store on Carrollton Avenue; and the much-anticipated return of the streetcar to Canal Street. Each of these factors accelerate the return of Mid-City to prominence in New Orleans.
"The prices of homes for sale in Mid-City keep going up and up," says Val Vallero, who handles zoning issues for the Mid-City Neighborhood Organization. "But there's still plenty of affordable stuff, renovation projects of doubles that need fixing up, that are bringing people back. They're coming back because it's still a friendly neighborhood in the heart of the city."
Vallero identifies Mid-City's central location as a key amenity, along with an infrastructure that includes major arteries that make drives to wide-ranging points across the metro area such as the airport, West Bank and Chalmette all accessible in 15 minutes. He cites the main reasons for the resurgence as the attraction of increasingly bustling restaurants and nightlife, and people's renewed desire to live in the city.
The economic diversity of the area -- houses are priced from $20,000 to $1 million -- is another selling point, as is the neighborhood's ethnic diversity, which includes solid representations of white, black, Hispanic and Asian residents. Vallero says that the boom Mid-City is experiencing is city-wide, a fact he notes from monthly meetings at the Preservation Resource Center he attends on MCNO's behalf with more than 80 different neighborhood groups from across New Orleans.
"People want to live where's there's activity," Vallero says. "This is great because it brings back young people who are going to invest in property with the preservation mindset and stay and raise families."
Another appealing area to potential homeowners is Lakeview, a large swath of land bordering Lake Pontchartrain. Lakeview combines the bustle of city life with the convenience and calm of suburbia, with enough restaurants, shopping, churches and schools to give it the feel of a separate community.
"Lakeview is the place to live," says Freddy Yoder, speaking with authority as a 40-year resident of the area. Yoder recently served as president of the Lakeview Civic Improvement Association and now serves on the board of directors of the Lakeview Crime Prevention District.
"We've got all the qualities of a small town," Yoder adds. "Here, there's everything you need as far as groceries, shops, service stations and restaurants. A lot of people like it because it's centrally located; you can make it downtown or to Metairie in only five minutes in either direction. Yet it stays a community because of its natural boundaries, with City Park, the lake and the 17th Street Canal tying it in."
Yoder says Lakeview is a popular choice for prospective homeowners because of its family-friendly reputation. Lakeview is also known for its relative safety, which recently has been secured by the mid-1990s creation of the Lakeview Crime Prevention District, recently re-approved by the neighborhood's voters as a special taxing district that levies a $100 per year fee on residents to pay for additional police protection.
Echoing a pattern found across New Orleans, Yoder says Lakeview "is going through a renaissance." But the growth is different, as the newer area doesn't have the codes that protect historical houses in other neighborhoods. This means there's less resistance to new construction, and many lots are being renewed with the demolition of typically smaller homes in favor of new, larger and more grandiose houses. Building on existing lots is a common practice in Lakeview, in part because of the high cost of land, but this new construction has brought its share of controversy. Some Lakeview residents are protesting the size of some of the buildings. A zoning measure blocking such construction is currently headed toward City Council.
Yoder says a lot of the new homes are being built for young homeowners. But even with the new surge of young residents, Yoder says Lakeview remains a family place. "We have more churches and schools per capita in Lakeview than anywhere else in the city," he says. "That's what Lakeview is -- a great place to raise families."
East Bankers often overlook Algiers as a part of Orleans Parish because of its separation by the Mississippi River. Once a quiet rivertown, the area was first laid out in the 1719 sketches of M. de Serigay. Now incorporated into the city, the area breaks down into three distinct neighborhoods. In addition to Algiers proper, there's Old Algiers, or Algiers Point, a collection of homes boasting historic, New Orleans-style architecture. Finally, English Turn is a rising development in an area named for the quick turn-around retreat of British naval ships approaching (and then avoiding) Bienville and Iberville's entrenchment in present-day New Orleans.
"The Algiers Point area is doing great," says Vic Palazzo, a real estate broker with Red Door Realty. "People want to live there because it's a community, and it has the ambience and charm with the old homes and the classic New Orleans architecture. It's being done with people turning over their own renovations, a feat possible now with the many types of financing available."
Palazzo says many prospective homeowners looking at Algiers Point apply for a renovation -- or 203k -- loan and essentially become the contractor themselves. Taking care of the work yourself is a big money saver, as the loan amount is calculated based on an appraiser's estimated value of the home post-renovation.
While Palazzo says activity in Algiers is steady amid all the growth, he points especially to a recent boom in restaurants and shops that for West Bankers is making a drive over the bridge less necessary. Algiers is also seeing growth near Opelousas Street with the new construction by Harbor Development of a 10-acre tract that is a gated community with 10 houses already built.
The biggest growth, Palazzo says, is in English Turn, a recently developed gated community anchored by the English Turn Golf and Country Club, home to the annual PGA Tour's Compaq Classic event. A 24-hour manned security gate ensures seclusion and security. Homes in English Turn are typically in the $500,000 to $600,000 range. Palazzo says the area has already surpassed its 2001 growth, and still has another 10 years of planned development to go.
Another area considered ripe for development is eastern New Orleans, which holds roughly 50 percent of the land of Orleans Parish. Recently, many New Orleanians have begun moving to the area because of its larger lots and new construction. Much of this movement is among first-time homebuyers, says Bobby LeDuff, manager of Prudential Gardner's eastern New Orleans office.
"There's so much room in the east for people," LeDuff says. "New construction is the thing people here are looking for, and with all the financing available and geared toward low- and moderate-income individuals, many can afford to buy that home."
Eastern New Orleans' potential is just now being realized, LeDuff says, with developers quickly purchasing vast tracts of land in a trend started by a successful rooting of gated communities and planned subdivisions in the area.
Scenic treasures of the area include the Lake Pontchartrain shoreline, the Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge, and the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center. Still to come in eastern New Orleans is the wide variety of dining and nightlife options that are enjoyed in other parts of metro New Orleans. But efforts are well underway, including additions to Lake Forest Plaza Mall and a planned megaplex theater called the Palace of the East. Two of the most promising signs of growth in the area are the planned multi-million-dollar practice facility for the New Orleans Hornets and the recent acquisition of Jazzland by the amusement park powerhouse Six Flags.
The predominant suburb of New Orleans is Metairie, a population center for the area that boasts a plethora of shops and large stores, restaurants and nightlife. While there is little physical room for continued growth, Metairie does benefit from Jefferson Parish property taxes far favorable over those in Orleans. This, combined with amenities typical of a suburb, make it ideal for many looking to settle into a home.
"The Metairie market is doing really well," says Bill Drumm, a Realtor with Prudential Gardner. "It's been strong all year with lots of activity in sales and purchases, spurred by the low interest rates."
Drumm adds that Metairie is a sound investment as property values have appreciated at a minimum of 5 percent a year over recent years. Metairie remains popular for its central location in the metro region with key arteries like Veterans Memorial Boulevard and I-10. The soon-to-be completed West Napoleon Avenue extension is expected the alleviate some the notoriously tough traffic in the area.
"People like Metairie for all the amenities," says Drumm, a life-long resident of Metairie. "You have the schools, the movies, the shopping -- people come from New Orleans to do their shopping here."
Drumm says the typical Metairie home on the market right now costs between $150,000 and $200,000, though some are listed as high as $1.2 million. In this market though, he says, "anything priced right will sell in a heartbeat."
The abundance of condo units in Metairie makes ownership possible for young people taking advantage of luxury condo units that start as low as $120,000. And Drumm sees the future of Metairie real estate as renovations and purchases of existing properties. "There are no new subdivisions out here, because there's a lack of land," Drumm says. "That causes old homes to be torn down and new homes to go up. But that's good for property owners, because with very little land left to build on, it keeps prices of existing houses high."
As the suburban areas of Jefferson Parish no longer have the capacity for continued growth after decades of development, many are seeking homes on the Northshore, the state's fastest growing area. When the 24-mile Causeway Bridge became four lanes in 1969, it spurred the growth of bedroom communities such as Covington and Mandeville, which have now developed into their own entities that no longer rely on New Orleans as an economic, cultural and civic base. In many ways different from New Orleans in terms of pace of life and even terrain, the Northshore and specifically western St. Tammany Parish hold their own historic and unique charm.
St. Tammany has for years boasted the state's best school system, and the recent proliferation of shops, restaurants and cultural activities makes the area more diverse in its offerings. This has translated into a healthy real estate market.
"The real estate market on the Northshore is fabulous right now," says Stevie Mack, a Realtor with Stirling Properties and a born-and-bred resident of Covington. "Activity is really happening in all price ranges."
Mack says the real estate purchases are more diversified than in recent years, when new construction in planned subdivisions was the norm. Now, she says, people are going for the historic homes of Covington and, to a lesser extent, Mandeville. In Covington, the most desired homes are in the town's quaint downtown, along with high-end historical properties or homes situated along the waters of the Tchefuncte and Bogue Falaya rivers. In Mandeville, she says, the majority of homes are new constructions with price tags in the $200,000 to $300,000 range.
And despite all the recent growth, Mack predicts no slowdown will occur. "People love the better selection of schools, the slower pace and quality of live. And safety is definitely a factor, especially for families. It's booming out here; it seems like we have waves of new people moving in every week."


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Sandy Sulzycki: The Week That Was (March 10, 2013)
Published 7:32 am, Sunday, March 10, 2013
60 Years Ago--1953
College action saw former Central High standout Ernie Petruciano pump in 28 points, ex-Hillhouse star Red Kleinberg 17 and Al Clinkscales 10 for coach Tuffie Maroon's Arnold College team in an 82-64 win over Fairfield. Jack O'Connell had 21, Bob Gerwein 15 and Stan Suchenski 13 for the Stags. ... On the high school scene, Harding used the offense of Harvey Wenz (20), Pedro Tagatac (16), John Hill (10) and Ollie Doran (10) to pin a 70-51 loss on Bassick. Eddie Balla had 19 and Dick Mitchell nine in defeat. ... Norwalk beat Bassick 56-36 as Reggie Spears had 15 points, Wayne Wilson 13 and Tony Bartolo 11. Balla had 10 and Larry Gress nine for the Lions. ... Harding High product Wayne Moore and Jim McLane, both members of the 1952 U.S. Olympic swim team, easily won their events as Yale beat Army 63-21. ... Two members of the North End Girls Club swimming team were named to the all-state squad, it was announced by coach Anna Baum Skane. Lisa Chantland, state 25-yard freestyle champion, will be part of the 80-yard relay team and Shirley Lannotti on the 150-yard relay team in upcoming meets against the Stamford YWCA and the Worcester, Mass., Aquamaids. ... Andy Biros was featured in Ed Shugrue's Between Ourselves column.
50 Years Ago--1963
Joe Yasinski had 19 points, Jerry Syzmanski 15 and George Wines 13 as Al Montani's Paramounts won their third straight Y House League championship with a 73-63 victory over the Savoys, who were led by Ed Diskowski (28) and Joe Dwyer (17). ... High school games saw Harding knock off Central 68-56 as Ralph Johnson, Nick Yanosy and Jack Kvancz combine for 67 points. Frank Carroll had 17 and Rudy Kampilla 15 for the Hilltoppers. ... Bill Lavin and Jim Lyddy had 19 points apiece as Fairfield Prep managed to get past a determined Bunnell team 67-65. John Miszuk and Andy Anderson divided 40 in defeat. ... Law got the better of Milford 66-42 as Bill Bunting, Chuck Lelas and Dan Walker divided 36 points. Jeff Scull's nine points topped the losers. ... Vince Mays, Trinity Catholic's 210-pound center/linebacker, signed a grant-in-aid to attend Tennessee after a year at prep school.
40 Years Ago--1973
Don Poster scored 23 points, Marcus Rivera 21 and Kevin Foley also played well as Fairfield Prep handed Central its first loss 60-48 before a crowd of 2,000 at Alumni Hall. Bob Jenkins had 15 and Levi Jackson 10 in defeat. ... John Graham and Ed Lucas divided 30 points while Dave DeMarco and Greg Biercevicz added 10 apiece as Shelton remained undefeated with a 61-53 win over Branford. ... A combined 45 points from Dave Olenoski, Dave Cox and Ted Borowy lifted Trumbull over Staples 66-56 despite Mark Cizynski's 33 points. ... Bullard-Havens edged Stratford 73-72 as Joe Furman had 15 points (13 rebounds), including the winning free throws with 17 seconds left. Bill Lee had 21 and Mick Piatek and Dave Beatty a combined 24 in defeat. ... Sacred Heart edged Stonehill 74-72 in college action as Mike Eiring scored 21 points, Ray Vyzas 19 and Jim Kelly 14, offsetting Mike Alloco's 34-point effort. ... Former Kolbe High and Housatonic CC product Ray Jossick closed out his collegiate career in strong fashion with 19 points and 12 rebounds for Western Connecticut in a 97-82 loss at New Paltz. ... Former Kolbe High All-American Walter Luckett scored 23 points for Ohio University in an 86-66 win over Bowling Green.
30 Years Ago--1983
The Masuk girls put the finishing touches on an undefeated WCC regular season (16-0, 17-1 overall) by beating Newtown 68-48 as Ann O'Doy scored 21 points, Michelle Tinkler 20 and Denise Brewer 10. ... Kelly Gray had 22 points (12 rebounds), Jean LoStocco 16, Patty Huffman 13 and Ellen Casey nine assists in leading MBIAC leader St. Joseph over Stratford (19-1) 70-53. Valerie Adams starred in defeat with 23 points, including her 1,000th career point in the second quarter. ... Darien edged Warde (15-4) 57-56 in the FCIAC quarterfinals despite 18 points apiece from Pam Hall and Patty Costa and Dee Murphy's 12. ... Shelton beat East Haven 44-41 as Liz Dick had 14 points and Donna Taylor 10. ... Debbie Cole had 21 points and Ann Moscovics 16 for Amity in a 62-45 win over Derby. Tracy Gasiz and Karen Mercurio divided 28 in the loss. ... Warde defeated Ridgefield 67-61 as Ken Syzmanski scored 18 points and Jack McFarland 17. ... Masuk bested Newtown 71-51 behind Keith Webster (31) and Greg Ruel (13). ... Tony Barr had 28 points and Tony Popp and Bob Bailey nine apiece as Notre Dame-Fairfield upset CCIAC leader Milford 72-65. ... Law used the offense of Scott Kopazna (18), George Paskewicz (14) and Paul Oulette (14) in beating Platt Tech 74-48. ... Despite the efforts of Ron Valentino (26), Howie White (25), Bernard McNair (21), Steve Caple (17) and Mike Stanton (16), Housatonic CC lost to Post College 148-119 with Bob Generali's 38 leading the winners.
20 Years Ago--1993
Harding defeated Staples 88-52 as Keith Bush scored 16 points and Ron Godley 12. ... Central handed Wilton a 68-61 loss as Devon Newton had 24 points while Kamiel Jenkins and Zayid Shamsuddeen (15) combined for another 30. ... Bullard-Havens set back O'Brien Tech 84-61 as Roland Jones and Curtis Williams divided 48 points and Demetrius Dailey added 14 more. Pete Silva's 18 topped the Condors.
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Crossing guard cuts raise concerns
City hall may cut crossing guards from nine intersections, a year after taking over the school safety program dumped by London police.
The program, costing about
$1 million a year, has been under review and politicians will receive a report Monay that recommends cutting nine of the existing 106 locations and adding two new ones. The moves would save $43,400.
"A review of the collision data at these intersections did not identify any concerns involving pedestrians," the report reads.
The nine spots being cut would produce savings of $62,400, while the two additions would cost $19,000, leaving a total cost reduction of $43,400.
The London District Catholic school board has already registered its concerns.
The chair of council's community and protective services committee, which will debate the proposal Monday, wants no part of the changes.
Coun. Matt Brown says he'll bring a motion at the meeting to direct city staff to make no cuts to the crossing-guard program.
"To get this right, we need staff to do some additional consultation with the community stakeholders and neighbourhoods that would be most affected by this change," Brown said Friday.
"It's issues like these that strike at the hearts of neighbourhoods. We owe it to parents, families and community partners to include them in the process at the very beginning, not simply inform them of a decision once it's already been made."
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Proposed crossing guard cuts:
- Wharncliffe Rd. N. at Blackfriars St.
- Byron Base Line Rd. at Griffith St.
- Emery St. E. at Wellington Rd.
- Central Ave. at Maitland St.
- Commissioners Rd. E. at Frontenac Rd.
- Commissioners Rd. W. at Viscount Rd.
- York St. at Lyle St.
- Tweedsmuir Ave. at Hale St.
- Cheapside St. at Maitland St.
Proposed crossing guard additions:
- Chambers Ave. at Hastings Dr.
- 825 Valetta St. (mid-block)


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For ages I've been needing a new storage system for my necklaces and bracelets – they were always getting tangled and it was hard to see what I had available when they lived in my drawer. Alongside my dressing room project, my innovative mom recommended transforming these old giant picture frames into classy bulletin boards to display my jewelry from with push pins.
With some trial and error, we created a cheap, easy way to show off my favorite pieces in a way that complemented my new dressing room. Below is the step-by-step process if you have some spare frames hanging around!
1. Take apart the original frames and set aside the frame itself.
2. Cut the cork board to the size and shape of the frame backing – I did this one of two ways:
- Cut the cork all the way to the outside of the backing: This initially seemed like the right way to go about this, but once we tried to get the frame on, it was a really tight fit.
- Cut the cork to fit inside the frame (not to the full outside shape of the backing): This method worked much better because getting the frame back on at the end of the project was not nearly as tight a fit.
3. Glue the cork to the frame backing using crafting glue.
4. Use flat weights (I used encyclopedias) to adhere the cork to the backing.
5. Cut a fabric of your choice to be about 1.5 inches bigger than the backing.
- I choose a neutral frame and fabric so that my jewelry would really stand out and be the "art" in the frame.
6. After waiting the glue's recommended amount of time, place the backing cork-side down on the fabric. Fold the edges of the fabric over and glue down
7. Using chip clips or laundry pins, hold the edges of the fabric in place.
8. Again, after waiting the glue's recommended amount of time, fit the frames onto the backing.
9. Hang your new frames on the wall!
10. Pick out push pins that fit with your color scheme and evenly space them out for the jewelry.
- I already had wooden ones that worked perfectly with the design I had in mind, but you can find all kinds online!
Ta da!
This would work with any size frame – you could even do a gallery wall of small frames holding one or two pieces of jewelry each! Annnnd I just gave myself a future project because that also sounds awesome.
Happy crafting!


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Mitt Romney has said he will honor President Obama's DREAM Actions — offering specific classes of undocumented immigrants the benefits they would have received had Congress done its job and passed the DREAM Act. But what the Romney campaign has now also revealed is that once the two-year DREAM Actions President Obama instituted expire, Romney will implement his own immigration policy — which he has yet to define, like every other policy he "has," supposedly.
"I'm not going to take something that they've purchased," Romney told The Denver Post, as Think Progress reports:
He added that before those two-year visas expire, "we will have the full immigration reform plan that I've proposed," although he gave no details about his immigration plan.
Today, his campaign confirmed to the New York Times that Romney would end the program to grant deportation deferrals to young undocumented immigrants who qualify.
As many as 1.7 million DREAM Act-eligible undocumented immigrants could benefit from the policy, which gives them temporary legal status to work in the U.S. More than 80,000 people have applied for deferred action since the policy went into effect on August 15, but the Huffington Post reports that the wait time for the process can take up to four to six months. In the first month, 29 undocumented immigrants received deferrals, so it is likely that most of the applicants will not receive an answer before the inauguration in January.
Again, Romney has not declared what any of his policies actually entail — aside from firing Big Bird — although he has said he would make life so miserable for undocumented immigrants they would want to "self-deport."
And the obvious problem for the up to 1.7 million undocumented immigrants who register for a two-year temporary visa is that once it expires, if Mitt Romney is president, the government has a record of all these people and can just send them to their country of origin.
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I had just arrived and checked-in at my hotel in Ludgate Hill, but had still managed to get a haircut after 8 pm. After having managed that I looked for a place that could take care of my thirst and hunger, when I spotted a very busy place on the corner on Ludgate Hill. The restaurant or upscale pub was located in a grade II listed building, which probably was the thing that attracted me at first, because from outside it looked really nice and cozy.
Well inside the place was a bit less crowded than outside, the crowd in front had been all the smokers. Even though I was in there at 9.15 pm, where most of the after job crowd would have disappeared, it was pretty full. I managed to get a small square table close to the bar and the entrance. The table was one of these high ones, where you sit on a barstool. These have never been to my liking but I was happy to sit even though these chairs were not made to improve your blood circulation in your legs.
I ordered a Jamies Burger that was pretty fair in tasting (11,95 pounds incl. extra bacon and cheddar) and 3 glasses of a very nice Chablis Simonnet, that set me back 10,25 pounds per glass. I ended my fast meal there with a couple of small Becks Vier at 4,20 pounds each. I found the place quite nice but it was more of an upscale lunch or after work place for the business people of the area.
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Some might argue that animals don't belong in close confines with humans, that the wild is more suitable for paws, fins, beaks and claws. While we're not about to defend cages and captivity, we will proudly celebrate lives shared with animals that become part of our families. These are the animals we talk to, even when we know they cannot comprehend our language – aside from the brightest the animal kingdom has to offer, of course. These are the animals that bond to us and seek comfort from us, just as we seek comfort from them. These are the animals that remind us that affection is a basic need that requires no apology. These animals, unintentionally yet powerfully, also remind us of the responsibility we as humans, with our big ol' brains, have for the entire planet; the power we have to ruin environments or to save them. How we care for the animals we love can be evidence of how we care – or don't – for the world around us.
In turn, these animals often show us how the world can love us back. They show us that when we've had a rotten day, and are being rotten as a result, they may still crave our company. Remarkably, they get to know us and they still love us. It's no wonder our longtime companions are not exclusively fellow humans.
To celebrate the best of the bond between humans and other animals, particularly those with whom we share our homes and our hearts, Metro Weekly is offering its first annual Pets Issue. But that's not all. The Pets Issue also kicks off an ongoing Pets section in the magazine and online, where we'll continue the love affair weekly. We hope you'll join the pack, too, by submitting photos of your own beastly buddies. Or simply participate in spirit, with "growls" and "woofs" as you see fit.
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