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Magnetoelectricity in CoFe2O4 nanocrystal-P(VDF-HFP) thin films
© Liu et al.; licensee Springer. 2013
Received: 1 May 2013
Accepted: 24 August 2013
Published: 3 September 2013
Transition metal ferrites such as CoFe2O4, possessing a large magnetostriction coefficient and high Curie temperature (Tc > 600 K), are excellent candidates for creating magnetic order at the nanoscale and provide a pathway to the fabrication of uniform particle-matrix films with optimized potential for magnetoelectric coupling. Here, a series of 0–3 type nanocomposite thin films composed of ferrimagnetic cobalt ferrite nanocrystals (8 to 18 nm) and a ferroelectric/piezoelectric polymer poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropene), P(VDF-HFP), were prepared by multiple spin coating and cast coating over a thickness range of 200 nm to 1.6 μm. We describe the synthesis and structural characterization of the nanocrystals and composite films by XRD, TEM, HRTEM, STEM, and SEM, as well as dielectric and magnetic properties, in order to identify evidence of cooperative interactions between the two phases. The CoFe2O4 polymer nanocomposite thin films exhibit composition-dependent effective permittivity, loss tangent, and specific saturation magnetization (Ms). An enhancement of the effective permittivity and saturation magnetization of the CoFe2O4-P(VDF-HFP) films was observed and directly compared with CoFe2O4-polyvinylpyrrolidone, a non-ferroelectric polymer-based nanocomposite prepared by the same method. The comparison provided evidence for the observation of a magnetoelectric effect in the case of CoFe2O4-P(VDF-HFP), attributed to a magnetostrictive/piezoelectric interaction. An enhancement of Ms up to +20.7% was observed at room temperature in the case of the 10 wt.% CoFe2O4-P(VDF-HFP) sample.
Thin film Magnetoelectric nanocomposite Magnetostrictive P(VDF-HFP) CoFe2O4Background
Magnetoelectric materials, possessing spontaneous electric and magnetic ordering, show applications in multiple-state memory elements, magnetic field sensors, phase shifters, and microwave frequency transducers. Single-phase multiferroics, such as BiFeO3[1], YMnO3[2], and CdCr2S4[3], exhibit intrinsic magnetoelectric (ME) effect with inherent cross-coupling between magnetic and electric orders. However, such materials are empirically rare[4] and magnetoelectrically weak due to the contraindication between ferroelectricity and magnetism[5]. In addition, the observed ME effect is far below room temperature[6], which severely limits practical use in device fabrication. An alternative approach is two-phase composite films, in which the ferri/ferromagnetic and ferro/piezoelectric phases are combined. With various connectivity schemes (e.g., 0–3 particulate type, 2–2 laminate type, and 1–3 fiber/rod type), these heterostructures have offered the opportunity to tune ferroelectric and magnetic properties independently, and the ME coefficient is 3 orders of magnitude higher than their single-phase counterparts[7].
The magnetoelectric effect in most multiferroic composites is known as strain-mediated, in which the ME coupling is a concerted result of the piezoelectric effect from the piezoelectric phase and magnetostrictive effect from the magnetic phase. An electric field induces a distortion of the piezoelectric phase, which in turn distorts the magnetostrictive phase, generating a magnetic field and vice versa. Substantial ME coupling requires the ferroelectric phase to be in possession of a high piezoelectric coefficient, while the magnetic phase possess both high magnetostriction and resistivity, with an intimate mechanical contact between the two[8]. Ceramic composites have a combination of ferroelectric and magnetic oxides; polymer composites have the magnetic oxides embedded in ferroelectric polymer matrix. The former is limited by high dielectric loss resulting from the interface; the latter offers mechanical flexibility with facile processing. For instance, with high strength and good stability[9], polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) and its copolymers such as poly(vinylidenefluoride-co-trifluoroethylene) (P(VDF-TrFE))[10] and poly(vinylidene fluoride-hexafluoropropylene) (P(VDF-HFP))[11–13] are well known for their ferroelectricity and piezoelectricity, which make them ideal candidates for multiferroic film fabrication and ME effect exploration. Transition metal ferrites such as CoFe2O4, possessing a large magnetostriction coefficient (λ ≈ 10−4)[14] and high Curie temperature (Tc > 600 K)[15], serve as excellent candidates for the magnetic phase.
Although the mechanism of the magnetoelectric coupling is straightforward, complications arise when quantifying the details of polymer-based nanocomposites. The presence of polymorphism (e.g., α, β, γ, δ phases in PVDF), domain walls, grain boundaries, residual stain/magnetization, surface charge, and voids can significantly hinder the ME effect. Andrew and Clarke[16] found that the inclusion of well-dispersed Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 nanoparticles in a PVDF matrix can enhance the ferroelectric phase content. Liu et al.[17]. reported epitaxial BaTiO3-CoFe2O4 nanocomposite thin films (thickness, 100 nm) with phase transition mediated by tensile strain. Recently, a magnetoelectric coupling coefficient of 12 V/cm · Oe was obtained for P(VDF-HFP)/Metglas laminates[18]. Martins et al.[19] fabricated ferrites/PVDF nanocomposites films with thickness of 40 to 50 μm by solvent casting and melt processing. Guo and co-workers prepared particulate Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4/P(VDF-TrFE) films (thickness, 50 to 60 μm) by wet chemistry routes, with observable magnetodielectric coefficients represented as a percentage change of dielectric constant with and without an external magnetic field[20].
In this work, we report a novel approach to fabricate 0–3 type particulate nanocomposite thin films composed of dispersed CoFe2O4 (CFO) nanoparticles embedded in P(VDF-HFP) matrix. Prepared through spin/cast-coating techniques, such films exhibit homogenous thickness ranging from 200 nm to 1.6 μm. With a focus on the potential for magnetoelectric coupling, the morphology, microstructure, dielectric, magnetic, and magnetoelectric properties are investigated systematically.
The CoFe2O4 nanocrystals were synthesized by a hydrothermal route[21]. In a typical reaction, 2 mmol Co(NO3)2 · 6H2O (Aldrich, 98+%) and 4 mmol Fe(NO3)3 · 9H2O (Aldrich, 98+%) were first dissolved in deionized water. Ethanolamine was dropwise added in the solution until precipitation completed. The obtained precipitate was collected by centrifugation and washed with deionized water. Ammonium hydroxide was then added to re-dissolve the solids. The reaction mixture was transferred into a stainless steel autoclave, with 80% volume filled with the ammonium hydroxide solution. The autoclave was then heated at 200°C for 10 to 30 h. The resultant CoFe2O4 nanopowders were washed, collected, and dried in air at 60°C overnight.
The CoFe2O4/polymer nanostructured films were prepared via multiple spin coating and cast coating followed by thermal treatment. N,N-dimethylformamide was first used to dissolve CoFe2O4 nanoparticles and P(VDF-HFP) pallets or polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) powder separately, with concentration of 20 mg/ml. Then, the two suspensions were mixed under ultrasonification, according to the weight ratio of CFO versus polymer, and spin-coated or cast-coated on Si or glass substrates and dried at 90°C under vacuum. The thickness of the obtained thin films (200 nm to 1.6 μm) was controlled by the times and/or rotation speed (300 to 1000 rpm) of the spin coating. To measure film thickness, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) cross-sectional analysis was applied. The Si substrate was scored and cut/fractured in order to observe film cross sections, which were then easily analyzed by SEM. Correct instrumental calibration and review of the film over several regions confirmed thin film uniformity, expected for spin/cast coating, and thicknesses could be determined to within ±7%. For dielectric measurements, the glass substrates were pre-deposited with rectangular (1 mm × 5 mm) Ag bottom electrodes by a thermal evaporator. Top electrodes were deposited (5 mm × 1 mm) after the films were coated and dried, leaving the composite sandwiched between two electrodes with square crossed area of 1 mm × 1 mm.
The phase purity and crystal structure of the CoFe2O4 particles was analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) with a PANalytical powder X-ray diffractometer (Almelo, The Netherlands) with Ni-filtered Cu Kα radiation (λ = 1.54056 Å). The data were collected in step scanning mode from 20° to 80°. Microstructural characterization of the CFO powders was performed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) with a JEOL 3000 F (Akishima-shi, Japan) with an accelerating voltage of 300 kV. We used a JEOL ARM 200CF equipped with cold field emission gun and spherical aberration correctors for both scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). Surface morphology, nanoparticle distribution, and film thickness of the CFO/polymer composite were evaluated by a Zeiss Supra 55VP SEM (Oberkochen, Germany). Dielectric measurements including frequency dependence of ϵ′, dielectric constant and tan δ, and dielectric loss were measured by an Agilent 4294A precision impedance analyzer. Magnetic measurements including zero field-cooled and field-cooled (ZFC/FC) low field magnetization versus temperature and room temperature hysteresis loops were carried out using a Quantum Design MPMS XL-5 SQUID magnetometer (San Diego, CA, USA), with applied fields up to 5 T and temperatures from 1.84 to 400 K.
Results and discussion
Comparison of effective permittivity of the CFO/polymer films at 100 kHz from experimental and modified Kerner model
Sample | ϵeff(measured) | ϵeff(calculated from Kerner equation) | Δϵeff |
P(VDF-HFP) films | |||
10 wt.% CFO | 9.1 | 7.3 | +1.8 |
20 wt.% CFO | 19.08 | 13.44 | +5.64 |
30 wt.% CFO | 28.56 | 19.71 | +8.85 |
PVP films | |||
10 wt.% CFO | 9.17 | 8.82 | +0.35 |
20 wt.% CFO | 14.59 | 13.62 | +0.97 |
30 wt.% CFO | 18.05 | 19.90 | −1.85 |
The effective permittivity of the CFO/P(VDF-HFP) films shows a distinctive and continuous increase relative to the theoretical value estimated by the Kerner model, contrary to the expectations based solely on a composited effective dielectric constant. This can be contrasted with CFO/PVP, which shows significantly less deviation between experiment and theory, and follows expected behavior for a simple combination of two components for ϵ eff . This observation, of deviating behavior in the case of CFO/P(VDF-HFP), is interesting and strongly suggests additional interactions between the polymer and nanoparticle. The phenomenon is ascribed to interfacial interactions between the magnetic filler and the piezoelectric matrix. P(VDF-HFP) undergoes lattice distortion under an applied electric field due to the piezoelectric effect, which introduces local stresses and strain at the ferrite-copolymer interface. Since the thermal shrinkage nature of the P(VDF-HFP) makes complete mechanical coverage of the copolymer over the CFO nanocrystals, and both CFO and P(VDF-HFP) are mechanically hard phases, with Young's modulus of 141.6[32] and 237 GPa[33], respectively, the interfacial stress will be inversely applied to the copolymer phase via strong elastic interactions. As a result of the piezoelectric effect, the spatial charges and electric dipoles within the copolymer matrix are redistributed, manifested as variation of effective permittivities from the Kerner model. With higher ferrite contents, the interfacial elastic effect is stronger and leads to a more pronounced departure from the theoretical value.
Saturation magnetization (M s ) and normalized percentage change of saturation magnetization (Δ M s %) values for CFO/P(VDF-HFP) and CFO/PVP films with various CFO contents
Sample | Ms(emu/g) | ΔMs% |
P(VDF-HFP) films | ||
10 wt.% CFO | 8.0 | +20.7% |
30 wt.% CFO | 21.8 | +9.61% |
50 wt.% CFO | 36.0 | +8.60% |
PVP films | ||
10 wt.% CFO | 6.6 | +0.09% |
30 wt.% CFO | 20.2 | +0.96% |
50 wt.% CFO | 33.0 | −0.36% |
where Ms is the saturation magnetization of a film with certain CFO weight fraction, f is the corresponding weight percentage, Ms0 is the saturation magnetization of pure CFO, and ΔMs% is the normalized percentage change of the Ms value of each polymer-based film relative to the comparative weighted, pure cobalt ferrite films. The ΔMs% values for both P(VDF-HFP) and PVP films are summarized in Table 2. The ΔMs% for the CFO/PVP films is close to zero for all three samples, indicating that the net magnetic moments of the thin films is equivalent to the sum of the contributions from each individual CFO grain inside the PVP matrix (volume fraction contribution only). In contrast, all CFO/P(VDF-HFP) films exhibit positive values of ΔMs%, with a gradual increase as the copolymer fraction increases. This observation was carefully calibrated against possible errors in the calculation of the volume fraction, most notably through measurement of the film thickness by SEM (see 'Methods' section). This observation strongly suggests a contribution to the ΔMs due to the presence of P(VDF-HFP) in the form of an enhancement of the saturation magnetization of the composite, with the enhancement stronger for samples with a lower CFO:P(VDF-HFP) ratio.
where E is the magnetic strain energy density, λs is the magnetostrictive expansion at saturation, θ is the angle between the saturation magnetization, and σ is the stress applied on a single magnetic domain[36]. With limited expansion allowed by intimate contact of two hard phases, when compression is applied to CFO phase, the energy is minimized when magnetization is parallel to σ (θ = 0). Consequently, Ms is increased by tension. Moreover, in a sample of pure CFO nanoparticles (Ms = 66 emu/g) each Co2+ ion exhibits a magnetic moment of 2.7 μB, while in the 10 wt.% CFO/P(VDF-HFP)) films (Ms = 8.0 emu/g), the Co2+ ion shows a net magnetic moment of 3 μB, which equals the maximum magnetic moment a Co2+ ion can offer in the inverse spinel structure. This observation indicates that by intimate mechanical coverage of the CFO particles, P(VDF-HFP) reduces the nanocrystals' degree of surface disorder and surface anisotropy via redistributing charges and dipoles within the copolymer matrix, which allows the magnetization of the cobalt ions to completely follow the external magnetic field. Additionally, as the content of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles increases, the particles' tendency towards agglomeration increases. The interfacial area is reduced due to the formation of small clusters of nanoparticles, and therefore, the interfacial interaction is weakened. This explains why the Ms enhancement is strongest in the 10 wt.% sample (+20.7%), in which the nanoparticles are more completely dispersed, compared to 30 and 50 wt.% samples (+9.6% and +8.6%, respectively).
The magnetoelectric effect associated with the magnetostrictive/piezoelectric coupling typically can only be observed under high magnetic fields at a very low temperature. In this work, the nanocomposite thin films show substantial magnetoelectric coupling at room temperature. The piezoelectric properties of P(VDF-HFP) and ferrimagnetic properties of CoFe2O4 nanocrystals are ideal and complimentary in this respect, resulting an observable magnetoelectric coupling.
Crystalline ultrafine CFO with a relatively narrow size distribution from 8 to 18 nm were dispersed in a P(VDF-HFP) copolymer host, forming 0–3 particulate type magnetoelectric nanocomposite thin films. The resulting films exhibit composition-dependent effective permittivity and loss. Following full structural characterization, the magnetic properties of the pure CoFe2O4 nanoparticles were studied and it was confirmed that the saturation magnetization and ZFC/FC curves demonstrate typical ferrimagnetic behavior. By comparing the P(VDF-HFP) and PVP samples, a clear difference in the behavior of the nanocomposite films with respect to effective permittivity and saturation magnetization is observed, highlighting the difference between the use of the ferroelectric polymer and the non-ferroelectric polymer. A magnetoelectric coupling is believed to be observed in the case of CFO/P(VDF-HFP). The origin of the magnetoelectric coupling is attributed to strong elastic interactions between the electric and magnetic phases. The nanocomposite, given its room temperature properties, is an interesting candidate magnetoelectric material with applications in smart devices such as sensors.
Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy
High angle annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy
High-resolution transmission electron microscopy
Scanning electron microscopy
Scanning transmission electron microscopy
Transmission electron microscopy
X-ray diffraction.
This project was supported by the Advanced Research Project Agency for Energy (ARPA-e), ADEPT DE-AR0000114 and the National Science Foundation under award NSF CMMI #1014777. The work was partially funded by the Center for Exploitation of Nanostructures in Sensors and Energy Systems, City College of New York, under NSF Cooperative Agreement award number 0833180. TEM work was supported by the US Department of Energy's Office of Basic Energy Science, Division of Materials Science and Engineering under contract number DE-AC02-98CH10886 and was carried out, in part, at the Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Brookhaven National Laboratory supported by the US Department of Energy, Office of Basic Energy Sciences. Stephen O'Brien acknowledges support from the Columbia-CCNY NSF MIRT, #1122594.
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In reality, though, it's probably also the biggest birthday party anywhere. In honor of the royal family (the House of Orange), people dress up in all manner of orange regalia. Huge orange hats, orange boas, orange fur pants, orange coveralls, orange hair -- if it's orange, somebody is wearing it. The bars and restaurants hire bands and DJs and put large speakers in the plazas or on the streets. They blast the loudest possible music! It officially starts at 6 a.m. and ends at 10 p.m., although the partying begins in earnest the night before in popular spots like the Leidseplein.
It is very popular to cruise the canals on a boat and to have a blasting sound system on the boat. Our apartment is close to the intersection of two canals, so there were often times when there would be a boat traffic jam and the sound systems would compete for who could be the loudest. It was so amazingly loud that I started calling friends in the U.S. and putting the phone out the window saying "Listen to Queen's Day!".
In the Vondelpark (Amsterdam's Central Park equivalent), only children are permitted to sell things. They set up stands where they sell chances at games (darts, grab-bags, etc.), things they have baked, or toys they have outgrown. Several talented souls play their instruments and have the case available for donations. It's quite nice.
The weather was poor this year -- a downpour mid-day -- so apparently what I witnessed was much more low-key than most years.
Still, the city got totally trashed with plastic beer cups, orange balloons and paper, junk that people tried to sell and didn't, and everything else you might imagine when a whole city throws a giant birthday party. The plastic cups alone litter some of the plazas several inches deep. The amazing thing though, is that by the time I got home from work the following day the Central train station and surrounding areas were completely clean. You would never have known that there had been a huge party the day before.


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"Snow is for more than shoveling."
"Humans were never meant to hibernate."
"Not knowing how to ski or snowboard is no longer an excuse for sitting at home on the sidelines," said Linda Irvin, director of the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association (PSAA).
And January, designated as national "Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month," is an ideal time to learn how to slide and glide, she added.
"It's easier and more affordable than ever," Irvin said.
And the PSAA will help out by providing a $5 discount on midweek "Learn a Snow Sport" packages available at the 22 ski areas it represents.
Designed for first-timers, the packages include a group lesson, a lift ticket for the beginner terrain and a complete set of rental equipment -- skis, boots and poles, or a snowboard and boots.
"We're thrilled that our ski areas have united to offer an affordable 'Learn a Snow Sport' program that will open the door to the wonderful world of snow sports for many winter enthusiasts throughout the entire season," Irvin said.
Hidden Valley offers one of the best packages Mondays and Tuesdays. Anyone 7 and older receives rental equipment, a lesson and a lift ticket to the beginner slope for $32 -- $27 after the PSAA discount.
"Tens of thousands of winter enthusiasts migrate to the Keystone State mountains every week to ski and snowboard on trails that offer cruising comfort in a majestic setting or the excitement of a pulse-pounding challenge on a downhill course," Irvin said.
"Come join them."
Information: www.skipa.com.
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Joseph A. "Joe" Hardy III, the founder of Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, will celebrate his 90th birthday Monday, and Sunday through Thursday, the cost of a room in the Chateau Lafayette lodge and two bedroom townhomes will be heavily discounted to $90 per night.
"Mr. Hardy will tell you that people thought he was crazy when he purchased this tract of land and people might say the same about us as we unveil our lowest room rates in history," the resort said on its website (www.nemacolin.com).
"But we think this occasion calls for a special celebration and special savings to honor the man who had the vision to create Nemacolin Woodlands Resort."
Taxes and a $20-per-day resort fee are extra. The fee covers valet parking, on-property shuttle service, wireless Internet, newspapers, art tours and access to the fitness center and winter trails.
Information: 1-866-344-6957.
Free lessons
The Pennsylvania Cross Country Skiers Association (PACCSA) will offer free ski lessons beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday at Laurel Ridge State Park Cross Country Ski Center off Route 653. No registration is necessary.
Instruction will focus on the basic skills of classic Nordic skiing -- balance drills, falling and rising, diagonal stride, use of poles and hill technique. It will be followed by a short trip on the trails to practice those skills and receive individual critiques from association instructors. Participants don't have to join PACCSA, but do have to buy a trail pass.
Rental equipment and trail passes are available from the concessionaire.
Information: www.paccsa.org.
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Discounted "early bird" registration is open until Wednesday for the 29th Annual Corporate Cup Ski Race & Sporting Clays Feb. 22 at Seven Springs.
The event for skiers, snowboarders and shooters of all ages and abilities is a fundraiser for Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh.
The discounted registration fee is $750 for three-member ski teams, an amount that increases to $1,000 after Wednesday. The fee for five-member clays teams is $1,000 now and $1,200 later.
Information: http://www.bvrspittsburgh.org/fundraising-events/; 412-368-4400, Ext. 2287.
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Pretty much what we expected: Freedom of the Seas Cruise Review by Guppy123
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Pretty much what we expected
Destination: Western Caribbean
Embarkation: Port Canaveral (Orlando)
The ship was in good shape. The food was very good. The staff friendly enough. We ate 1 night in the dining room, 2 nights in Chops, 1 in Portofino, and the rest at Windjammer. Everything - stateroom, deck furniture, food, specialty restaurants, service, etc. was a step below Holland America but it was fine.
There were a few things we didn't like. The Adventure Ocean program for the kids was not as good as we had hoped, particularly on days we were in port. The staff (some great, some would rather be elsewhere and let More you know it) was not as fun for the kids to be around as we would expect. For the most part, they were glorified baby sitters, which is not what a 9-year old is looking for. While in port at Labbadee,we had our grandson spend the morning with Adventure Ocean. The few kids there did virtually nothing the entire morning. They were not allowed to go swimming although they were right on the beach. They were kept in 1 location and the kids were very bored.
Our other problem with Royal Caribbean had to do with their attitude toward their passengers. On the first full day at sea they started telling us about filling our forms to leave the ship 6 days later. I just started my vacation. I don't want to think about leaving. Also, they did everything they could to wrestle every last dollar they could from you. They were constantly coming over the loud speaker trying to sell the spa, the shops, the specialty restaurants, the special deals, etc. I know the shops are there. I know the specialty restaurants and the spa are there. I don't need to be constantly reminded.
The flow rider and the climbing wall are big sellers for Freedom. But in reality, unless you want to wait in line a very long time, you won't use the flow rider and not many used the climbing wall after the first few days.
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It's all about trailers and Red Bull in this episode, as Ryan gets hyper for Oblivion, Pacific Rim and Man of Steel's trailers.
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Selanne to take time before deciding on future
April 26th, 2011, 4:01 pm by Eric Stephens, Staff writerANAHEIM -- No one else in hockey wants him to retire and his play on the ice certainly showed that there is plenty left in the tank but Teemu Selanne said he'll take some time before he decides whether he'll hang up his skates or sign on for one more NHL season with the Ducks.
The only timeline Selanne referenced when he met with the media on Tuesday was July 1, the date in which he said he usually begins his off-season training program. Otherwise, the effusive winger acknowledged that he's getting weary with the continual questions about retirement.
"You know, honestly I don't know," Selanne said upon being asked where he's at in the decision-making process. "I shouldn't even answer that question anymore. I [should] say I'll let you know when I know something.
"Actually I think it's funny almost how every year, everybody keeps asking. I have to say don't ask because I don't know."
Ever since he captured his first and only Stanley Cup, Selanne has pondered retirement and even acted on that for the first few months of the 2007-o8 season. With exception of a two-year extension he signed in 2008, the 40-year-old has repeated said he prefers to go one year at a time to motivate himself for each upcoming season.
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My mom is 72. She has had COPD with emphysema for a long time. This last year she has been put on oxgen 24/7 at 3.5 and breathing treatments 4+ times a day.She gets really winded just getting up and going to the restroom.Afterwards she just collapes back into bed.I have had to take her to the ER because of the breathing a couple of times. Her pulse, blood pressure and that stuff is good. How long does all this last? At times she tells me she just wants to give up.I know she won`t get better.
Without knowing more information regarding your mom's pulmonary function parameters, it would be hard for us to tell you her life expectancy. You should discuss this with her physician. You should also discuss treatment options such as pulmonary rehabilitation.
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Just as spring is starting, our clients are able to enjoy their recently completed vacation house on Lopez Island, Washington. The cabin was designed to offer an experience highlighting the dual nature of its dramatic site. The elongated plan allows all of the rooms to enjoy expansive views of Puget Sound and the small nearby island. To balance that openness, the cabin is nestled to a large rock outcropping, offering a protective feeling inside.
The concrete base of the project serves a dual purpose as well. It elevates the house on the site, improving the views over the edge of the bluff. Just as important, it creates space for a rainwater harvesting and treatment system, including filtration and eight 1440 gallon tanks, to provide potable water.
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Who knew that 18-time Grand Slam champ, Chris Evert, was such a hard core Fedophile? I'm putting her in the "Historian" category, due to the fact that she also really admires Nadal. Here's the money quote from her ESPN interview with Bonnie D. Ford (click here for the full article):
"Isn't there something about Federer that pulls at your heartstrings? I cry every time he loses a match, and I don't even know the guy. (Laughs) There's something so endearing about him as a person."
Chris Evert on Federer vs. Nadal (I'm guessing this was pre-Madrid final):
"The thing that concerns me about Roger is, I just don't know if his best is going to be good enough to beat Nadal. I don't really see him playing out of the box, so to speak; I don't see him changing anything, and that is what must happen if he wants to turn the tide. And also you have the added dimension of Andy Murray emerging, and [Novak] Djokovic, he seems to have gotten it back together."
Chris Evert on the great Federer coach debate:
I think Roger's his best coach. I don't think there's anyone better than him out there. Maybe someone to help him with training, fitness, getting stronger. If he can't beat [Nadal], join him. Maybe he needs to get into the gym more. And by the way, he might be doing all this already, I don't know. The fitness level could improve and that will bring along with it quickness and more power. But as far as playing the game and tactics, Roger is the best judge of that. Fitness helps you psychologically, there's no doubt about it. When Martina started cleaning my clock, I said, I at least have to give myself a chance here, and so I went into the gym. Not to try to copy her, but just to be the best I could be and the strongest I could be. I think that's what Roger needs to think about. Now's not the time, but after this year when you have a period of six weeks, two months where you can really train hard.
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Patrick McGoohan, an Emmy-winning actor who created and starred in the cult classic television show "The Prisoner," has died. He was 80.
McGoohan died Tuesday in Los Angeles after a short illness, his son-in-law, film producer Cleve Landsberg, said Wednesday.
McGoohan won two Emmys for his work on the Peter Falk detective drama "Columbo," and more recently appeared as King Edward Longshanks in the 1995 Mel Gibson film "Braveheart."
But he was best known as the title character Six in "The Prisoner," a surreal 1960s British series in which a former spy is held captive in a small village and constantly tries to escape.
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New Delhi: Gold prices fell sharply by Rs 230 to Rs 29,300 per 10 grams in the bullion market here on Friday on decline in demand at prevailing levels amid weak global cues.
Silver, on the other hand, gained Rs 200 to Rs 54,200 per kg on increased offtake by stockists.
Traders said sentiment in gold turned bearish on weakness in global markets as concern that Europe's debt crisis will escalate pushed up the dollar, cutting demand for alternative investments.
Gold in Singapore lost 0.5 percent to USD 1,551.35 an ounce.
Fall in domestic demand at existing higher levels also put pressure on the gold prices amid recovery in rupee's value. On the domestic front, gold of 99.9 and 99.5 percent purity fell by Rs 230 each to Rs 29,300 and Rs 29,160 per 10 grams, respectively. It had gained Rs 65 in last three days.
Sovereign, however, remained flat at Rs 23,800 per piece of eight grams in limited deals. Silver ready gained Rs 200 to Rs 54,200 per kg, while weekly-based delivery lost Rs 125 to Rs 54,065 per kg due to absence of speculative support.
Silver coins rose by Rs 1,000 to Rs 62,000 for buying and Rs 63,000 for selling of 100 pieces.
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PRIVETT, SAMUEL THOMAS, JR. [BOOGER RED] (1864–1924). Samuel Thomas Privett, Jr., famous bronc rider, was born in Williamson County, Texas, on December 29, 1864. His family moved to Erath County when he was six years old. His father established the SP Ranch and Brand. By the age of twelve, Privett, already known as that Redheaded Kid Bronc Rider, had begun his career breaking horses.
At the age of thirteen, Privett and a friend decided to pack a hole bored into a tree stump with gunpowder to create a firework display for Christmas. The gunpowder ignited prematurely, killing his friend. Privett's face was severely injured. His brother put him in the back of a farm wagon to carry him to the local doctor. A small boy looked at Privett's mangled face and said, "Gee, but Red is sure a booger now, ain't he?" It took six months for Privett's injuries to heal. His eyes, lips and nostrils were burnt so badly that they had to be cut open many times during the six months it took him to recover. He lost the majority of sight in one of his eyes. His brother would repeat the remark made by the small boy concerning Privett's face when he was laying in the wagon. It always brought a smile to Privett's disfigured face. This remark gave birth to the nickname "Booger Red" which stayed with Privett the remainder of his life.
By the time Privett was fifteen both his parents had passed away, his father of Bright's disease. Over the next few years Booger improved his bronc riding skills and bought a small ranch near Sabinal, Texas. Around 1888 he decided to sell his ranch and stock and travel to West Texas with his uncle. Booger went to work breaking horses on a ranch twelve miles south of Sonora. His reputation as a top-notch bronc rider was growing, and ranchmen for miles around brought their wild horses for him to ride. Many stories tell of his keen instincts regarding horses and their training. On numerous occasions Booger Red defied the odds and amazed audiences with his ability to ride horses that were thought to be unridable, and he won many wagers along the way. Privett was proud of his reputation as a horseman. He moved to San Angelo and purchased a wagon yard with the money he had saved from bronc riding. At the wagon yard ranchers would bring their horses for Booger Red to ride. He had become a successful businessman, but self-conscious about his facial deformities and scarring from the burns, he made fun of himself at public events, introducing himself as Booger Red—ugliest man living or dead. At a local preacher's house he met Mary (Mollie) Frances Webb. They were married on December 29, 1895, in Bronte, Texas, when Mollie was fifteen years old and Booger was thirty-three.
Booger and Mollie settled in San Angelo. Booger continued riding and breaking wild horses, and Mollie was an accomplished horsewoman. They decided to start their own traveling Wild West show, The Booger Red Wild West Wagon Show, in which both of them performed with Booger Red as the chief attraction. They had seven children; six lived to adulthood and participated in the family Wild West show. His children entertained with their trick roping and riding, but Booger had to ride at each performance. He was never thrown from a horse and never got off a horse until the ride was over. Once a horse fell on him and broke his leg, but he refused to get off, waiting for the horse to right itself and calm down before he got off. He maintained a standing offer of $100 to anyone who brought a horse he could not ride, but he never had to pay it. He won twenty-three first prizes at various rodeo competitions, and his appearances included a performance at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis.
By 1920 Booger Red had sold his ranch and livestock and moved to Oklahoma. He knew that the family-owned Wild West show was a thing of the past as larger companies forced them out of business. Privett and his family were offered the chance to do acts for other Wild West shows and circuses operated by Al G. Barnes, Buffalo Bill, Hagenbeck-Wallace, and others. In 1924 Booger Red retired from performing. That year he was in the stands as a spectator at the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show (see SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION AND LIVESTOCK SHOW). Booger had not been well, and Mollie knew this would be his last rodeo. As he watched the bronc riding, the rider was thrown from the horse and lay motionless on his back, carried out of the arena by the handlers. The crown began chanting, "Give us Booger Red," and a little old woman sitting beside Booger began screaming, "Here he is!" The crowd broke into a roar, shouting "Booger Red." Privett began slowly walking down the aisle when a group of sturdy young cowboys lifted him on their shoulders and carried him to the arena. The wild horse was brought into the arena, and Booger Red, with an ease that belied his years, leapt onto the horse's back. The horse leapt high into the air and landed on all fours and pitched sideways, but Booger Red was riding with an ease that was a sight to see. Many of the spectators realized they were watching the legend that their daddies had told stories about and broke out into cheers. No one would have disagreed that they had just watched one of the best bronc riders in history.
Two weeks after his last ride, Samuel Thomas Privett, Jr., "Booger Red," was on his deathbed. He was a victim of Bright's disease, inherited from his father. He died in March 1924 with his family by his side. He left his children with these words, "Always be honest for it pays in the long run. Have all the fun you can while you live for when you are dead, you are a long time dead." Booger Red is buried near his home in Miami, Oklahoma. His wife Mollie claimed that bronc busting was Booger's life. She estimated he rode between 25,000 to 40,000 broncs in his lifetime. In 1975, fifty years after his death, Booger Red was inducted into the Rodeo Hall of Fame in the National Cowboy Museum in Oklahoma City. Booger Red's Saloon, located in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, is so named in honor of the famous rider.
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John Dunbar, I discovered, had not led a long and happy life. Most of his time in office, from 1923 to 1932, he spent wrangling with a hotheaded governor who tormented him by ordering him to pursue ridiculous cases. At the height of Prohibition, Dunbar turned to alcohol. Repeated arrests for drunk driving threatened his re-election in 1928, and he died at fortyfive from what reporters called "a liver ailment."
By then Marie had divorced him and moved out, taking the baby, Dorothy, the daughter for whom they had papered the nursery walls with castles and elves. Marie went on, within a few years, to a long and successful run as chief society writer for the Seattle Times . Dorothy, the child raised on fairies, grew up to write Blood in the Parlor , a collection of true murder tales. A secondhand bookstore found me a copy in Kalamazoo, Michigan. There's a picture of Dorothy on the back cover; she looks just like Marie.
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As you arrive at the Place du Casino, the sight of this masterpiece by the famous architect Charles Garnier will take your breath away. Built in 1863, the Casino has been designed around an atrium surrounded by 28 onyx columns, behind which the Salle Garnier, an Italian theatre decorated in red and gold is the veritable miniature replica of the Paris opera house.
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Walking down towards the sea and the Grimaldi Forum, high tech conference and events centre, you will discover the National Museum - villa Sauber and the Japanese Garden.
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Dear Lifehacker,
Its starting to cool off around here, and pretty soon the weather is going to be so dry that everything I touch gives me a shock. This year I'm determined to avoid constant static electricity problems in my house. What can I do to avoid it?
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Dear Serious,
As a native northerner, I can sympathize with your situation. In the winter it feels like everything you touch shocks you, and first thing in the morning it can be quite a jolt to the system. Luckily, there are a few things you can to do minimize all of that. Below I'll lay out some of your best options, but first, a quick lesson on static electricity.
What Is Static Electricity?
Without going too deeply into an electrostatics lesson, it's important to know what causes those static shocks so you can start avoiding them. Static electricity "refers to the build-up of electric charge on the surface of objects"—essentially, when electrons move from one surface to another through contact. If the surfaces are both insulators, they'll build up an electrical charge. One object will have a positive charge (because it lost electrons) and one will have a negative charge (because it gained electrons). If one of the charged objects then touches a conductor, like a piece of metal, the charge will neutralize itself, causing a static shock.
What does this mean for you? Well, you have a lot of insulators in your home, like the rubber soles of your shoes and that wool carpet in the living room. When you walk on that wool carpet, your body then builds up a charge it can't get rid of through the insulating soles of your shoes. Then, when you touch that metal doorknob... you know what happens. Dry air is also an insulator, so static electricity is even more common during the dry winter months.
Common Culprits of Static Shock
One of the easiest ways to avoid static shock is to pay attention to what you're wearing and what kind of fabrics make up the furniture in your house. For example, Electrostatics.net notes that rubber-soled shoes are great insulators, and will build up a lot of static in your body when combined with a wool or nylon carpet. Instead, try walking around in leather soled shoes, or cotton socks instead of wool socks. Leather soled shoes are also great for grocery shopping, since shopping carts can often cause lots of static electricity.
Similarly, wool sweaters are common offenders, especially in the dry winter (when you usually wear them). If you sit in a chair made out of the right fabric, you'll build up quite a bit of static. Again, cotton is going to be much more friendly, so try wearing cotton clothes when you want to avoid nasty shocks. Certain furniture covers or antistatic sprays can help alleviate this problem, too.
You may have also noticed that often, when you get out of your car, you get a shock when you touch the door. You might have even heard that touching the door frame as you get out of the car can help, and that's true. Make sure you start holding the metal frame before you get out of the car, and you keep touching it until you're out of the seat completely. If you forget to do this, you can also touch the car door with your keys. Since the electricity will discharge through them, you won't feel a shock. Photo by Brendan DeBrincat.
De-Static Your Home with a Humidifier
The tips above will work when you're out and about, but when you're in your own home, there are a few other things that ensure you can wear those rubber-soled shoes and wool sweaters when you want to. A humidifier can make the air a bit less dry, and thus lower the possibility of you getting shocks at home. Generally, you want to keep it above 30% relative humidity, though 40% or 50% would be even better. We've talked before about picking the perfect humidifier for your home (which has many other benefits), and if you want to keep an eye on the relative humidity, you can pick up a cheap hydrometer from most garden stores. It'll really make a world of difference. Photo by Jeremy Noble.


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You won't want to leave this outstanding workshop! You could spend hours inside pottering with your plants, cultivating seedlings or just kicking back and relaxing with your favourite gardening magazine. This workshop has ample space for storage as well as all your workshop equipment. It is high spec with tongue & groove flooring and is constructed from long lasting and hard wearing wood, with functional windows. Large double doors means it is easy to access and transport big pieces of equipment. This comes with a 10 year anti rot guarantee and is delivered with assembly for your convenience.
What we rate
- Premium shed
- Let light
- Versatile
What we slate
- Small size


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June 25, 2011
Michael Wiley cuts trim Thursday for a home on Snowflake Circle. Routt County's construction industry accounted for several of the jobs that have been lost since 2008 because of the recession.
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Routt County's workforce cut deep by recession
Routt County's construction industry was hit hard by the recession and during the past four years has accounted for many of the jobs that have been erased from a shrinking workforce. Brian Bradbury, an employment specialist with the Steamboat Springs branch of the Colorado Workforce Center, said last week that the labor force in Routt has decreased from its peak of 17,116 in January 2008 to 13,106 last month.
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