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United States Patent M METHOD OF RENDERING CELLULOSE FABRICS WATER-REPELLENT AND (IREASE-RESETANT John W. Gilkey and Edwin P. Plueddemann, Midland,
M1ch., assignors to Dow Corning Corporation, Midland, Mich, a corporation of Michigan No Drawing. Filed Sept. 1, 1960, Ser. No. 53,383 6 Claims. (Cl. 117-143) This invention relates to the use of epoxy-functional silicon compositions for textile treatment.
It is the object of this invention to introduce a novel crease-resistant treatment for cellulose fabrics. Another object is an improved water repellent treatment for cellulose fabrics. The development of a commercial use for epoxy-silicon compounds is also sought. Other objects and advantages of this invention are detailed in or will be apparent from the following disclosure and appended claims.
This invention comprises applying water dispersible epoxy-functional silicon compounds on cellulose fabrics and curing said compounds.
The epoxy-functional silicon compounds employed herein are water soluble or can be dispersed in water to form stable oil-in-water type emulsions. Operable silicon compounds include silanes of the formula nonn'z-nsnonnmoonion oni where each R and each R are aliphatic hydrocarbon radicals of less than 4 carbon atoms, n is 2 or 3 and m is 2 or 3. The preferred silanes are those wherein each R is an aliphatic hydrocarbon radical of less than 4 carbon atoms and R is methyl. The defined silaues are water soluble.
Also operable are disiloxanes of the formula where R and m are as above defined. and x is 0, 1 or 2. Generally the defined disoloxanes are employed in oil-inwater type emulsifiers which can be prepared in'any desired manner.
A third group of materials operable herein are reaction products of methyl hydrogensiloxane polymers and allyl glycidyl ether. The linear methyl hydrogen polysiloxanes of relatively low viscosity (Le. below 500 cs. at 25 C.) can be reacted with allyl glycidyl ether employing a platinum catalyst. -The addition reaction produces O CHRJHCHrOKJHMSi groups at the HSi sites in the polymer. However, it is preferred to employ the allyl glycidyl ether in proportions such that not more than one-half of the hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon will enter into the addition reaction. The polymer so produced can be represented by a general unit formula as O CHI CHzCHCHrO (CH2): HbSiO wherein a+b=1, a is greater than 0 and not more than .5 and b is at least .5 and less than 1.0. The corresponding vinyl glycidyl ether-methylhydrogensiloxane adducts can also be prepared and employed herein. The polysiloxanes defined above can be emulsified by any desired means.
The epoxy-functional silicon compound can be cured. by heat alone but it is preferred to include a catalytic quantity of curing catalyst in the aqueous systems employed. Operative catalysts include metal salts of strong acids including zinc-, magnesium-, aluminum-, copper-, nicke].-, cadmium-, leadand mercuric iluoroborate and hydrates of such salts; metal perchlorates, metallic sulfates and metallic nitrates.
The silicon compound is dissolved or emulsified in an aqueous system with or without the catalyst and is applied to the cellulosic fabric by any desired means such as padding, dipping, rolling, spraying, etc. The water is evaporated from the treated cloth and the diied cloth is heated at 200 to 500 F. for 1 to 60 minutes to cure the silicon compound.
When cured, the water-soluble epoxy-functional silicon compositions impart crease resistance to the cellulose fabric. In addition to the noted crease resistance, the epoxy-silicon materials generally also provide a more durable water-repellent surface when employed in conjunction with standard organosilicon emulsions. The epoxysilicon composition can be applied before or simultaneously with the application of the standard organosilison emul- The standard organosilicon emulsions operable herein include those materials disclosed and claimed in United States Patents Nos. 2,588,365 and 2,588,366, issued March 11, 1952; No. 2,728,692, issued December 27, 1955; No. 2,807,601, issued September 24, 1957; No. 2,884,393, issued April 28, 1959; No. 2,833,022, issued May 6, 1958; and No. 2,842,509, issued July 8, 1959 and applications Serial No. 662,336, filed May 29, 1957, and Serial No. 738,599, filed May 29, 1958, all assigned to Dow Corning Corporation, and Patent No. 2,789,956, issued April 23, 1957, assigned to Wacker-Chemie G.rn.b.I-I. Formulation, application to fabric and cure of the standard organosilicon-emulsions follow known and widely published procedures, the sole variation being the prior application and cure or simultaneous application and cure of the epoxy-silicon materials of this invention.
The following examples are included to aid those skilled in the art in understanding and practicing this invention. The examples do not delineate or limit the scope of the invention which is defined in the appended claims. All parts and percentages in the examples are based on weight unless otherwise specified.
EXAMPLE 1 Pieces of cotton fabric having threads per inch in warp and fill were padded with aqueous solutions of and zinc fluoroborate. The treated cotton fabric pieces were air dried and then heated at 300 F. for 5 to 10 min- Patented Sept. 25, 1962 Table l Wrinkle Recovery Sum of Warp+ Fill degrees Cure- 300 F. Time (min.)
Proportion Sllane Proportion Zn Control:
The improvement in wrinkle resistance resulting from the epoxy silane treatment is apparent from the results.
EXAMPLE 2 Pieces of the cotton fabric employed in Example 1 were padded with an aqueous solution of 2.86% of the silane and 0.28 of the zinc fluoroborate of Example 1. The fabric pieces were air dried and heated at 300 F. for 10 minutes. untreated pieces of the same fabric as controls, were treated with an aqueous emulsion pad bath containing .856% hydroxylated dimethylsiloxane of less than 5000 cs. viscosity at 25 C., 1.284% methylhydrogensiloxane fluid, 0.178% zinc 2-ethylhexanoate, 0.056% dibutyltindiacetate with 0.127% polyvinyl alcohol as emulsifying agent, and 0.0084% sodium lauryl sulfate. The fabric pieces were dried and heated at 300 F. for minutes. The spray rating (AATCC standard test method 22-41) of the fabric pieces was checked without further treatment and after 1, 3 and 5 accelerated washing in a Najort reversing wheel washer at 160 F. employing a commercial soap (25 g.) and sodium hexametaphosphate g.) in twelve gallons of water. The results are tabulated in Table II.
Table II Spray Rating of Treated Cotton Fabric after 160 F. Washings No. of washings 0 1 3 5 N o Pretreatment 100 80 50 60 With Pretreatment 100 90 70 70 The pretreatment of the cotton fabric with the epoxyfunctional silane imparted durability to the subsequent water-repellent treatment with a siloxane of a commercial type.
EXAMPLE 3 An emulsion was prepared from 40 parts 0 (CH3): CHzCHCH2O (0119351 0 Pieces of the fabric so treated and a 4 ahydrate, dried and then padded with a 1% toluene solution of the disiloxane The cotton fabric was again dried and cured at 300 F. for 10 minutes.
The cotton pieces treated as above were treated with an aqueous emulsion pad bath containing .856% bydroxylated dimethylsiloxane, 1.284% methylhydrogensiloxane, 0.178% zinc 2-ethylhexanoate, 0.056% dibutyltindiacetate, 0.127% polyvinyl alcohol and 0.0084% sodium lauryl sulfate as in Example 2. The cotton pieces were air-dried and cured at 300 F., for 5 minutes. Initial spray ratings and spray ratings after 1, 3 and 5 accelerated 160 F. washings as described in Example 2, were measured and the results are tabulated below.
Table III Spray Rates Pretreatment Initial 1 wash 3 washes B washes With aqueous emulsion 100 7O 70 With toluene solution 100 80 70 EXAMPLE 4 A fluid organosiloxane copolymer of about equimolar proportions of units and H(CH )SiO units was prepared by reacting allylglycidyl other with methylhydrogensiloxane in a ratio of 1 mol ether per 2 mols siloxane. The fluid copolymer was emulsified employing a trimethylnonyl ether of polyethylene glycol as emulsifying agent to give an aqueous emulsion containing 3 parts siloxane per 10 parts emulsion. Cotton fabric was padded with this emulsion and zinc fluoroborate hexahydrate in proportions noted in Table IV. The treated fabric was dried and cured at 300 F. for 10 minutes. The treated fabric was then further padded with an aqueous emulsion containing 2.86% siloxane solids comprising 60% methylhydrogensiloxane fluid and 40% hydroxylated dimethylsiloxane fluid and 1.4% catalyst comprised of 12.7% zinc Z-ethylhexanoate, 40% dibutyltindiacetate, 1.88% polyvinyl alcohol and 0.125% sodium lauryl sulfate. The fabric was again dried and cured at 300 F. for 10 minutes. Spray ratings (AATCC standard test method 2241) were measured as in Example 2.
Table IV Pretreatment Spray Rates after washes Emulsion (g.) Zn(B% )4)-6H10 Initial 1 2 g.
EXAMPLE 5 A pad bath was prepared with (1) 10 parts of a 30% solids aqueous emulsion of a siloxane mixture containing 6 parts methylhydrogensiloxane fiuid and 4 parts hydroxylated dimethylsiloxane fluid, (2) 1.5 parts of an aqueous emulsion containing 12.7% zinc 2-ethylhexanoate and 5 4% dibutyltindiacetate, (3) 128 parts water, and (4) 0.5 parts Cotton cloth was padded with the pad bath, dried and cured at 300 F. for 10 minutes. The spray rates initially and after 1, 3 and 5 accelerated washings at 160 F. were respectively 100, 90, 80 and 50. The spray rates attained with control cotton pieces similarly treated but Without the epoxy-functional silane were 100, 80, 50 and 50. The presence of the epoxy-functional silane improved the durability of the water repellent treatment.
EXAMPLE 6 An emulsion was prepared employing 60 parts of a hydroxylated dimethylsiloXane of 3020 cs. viscosity at 25 C., 3 parts of a methylhydrogensiloXane-allyl glycidyl ether adduct having 1.7 mols HSi per mol of epoxy adduct in the molecules, 3,6 parts of a trimethylnonyl ether of polyethylene glycol and 143 parts water. Pieces of cotton fabric were padded in pad baths prepared by adding (1) 6.7 parts of the above emulsion and (2) as a catalyst (a) .127 part zinc 2-ethylhexanoate, .04 part dibutyltindiacetate with .09 part polyvinyl alcohol and .006% sodium lauryl sulfate, (b) catalyst (a) plus 1 part of "16% zinc fluoroborate hexahydrate; or catalyst (a) plus .5 part zinc nitrate flake, to (3) sufficient water to give 100 parts pad bath. The treated cotton pieces were dried and cured at 350 F. for 2 minutes. Spray ratings were measured initially and after 1, 2 and 3 washings at 212 F. employing a Najort reversing wheel washer and a commercial soap (30 g.), sodium carbonate (20 g.), sodium hexametaphosphate (10 g.) and 12 gallons of water. The results are tabulated in Table V.
Table V Spray Rates Catalyst Initial 1 wash 2 washes 3 washes 0 (RO)nR'S-uSi(CH2)mO ontdubm 0 [(firibnomownnmsituw R)x]l0 and polymers of units, wherein each R and each R are aliphatic hydrocarbon radicals of less than 4 carbon atoms, n is an integer greater than 1 and less than 4, m is an integer greater than 1 and less than 4, x is selected from 0, 1 and 2, a is greater than 0 and not more than .5 and b is at least .5 and less than 1.0.
2. The method of claim 1 further characterized in that silicone water repellents selected from the group consisting of polymeric diorganosiloxane fluids and organohydrogensiloxane fluids are applied to the cellulose fabric and cured.
3. A method consisting essentially of applying to a cellulose fabric an aqueous system containing (1) an epoxy-functional silicon compound selected from the group consisting of compounds of the formulae 0 [CH2 Homo(oHz)...s1R.(oR),-,]=o and polymers of the unit formula [o niilnomo(onmhHbwrrosio wherein each R and each R are aliphatic hydrocarbon radicals of less than 4 carbon atoms, n is an integer greater than 1 and less than 4, m is an integer greater than 1 and less than 4, x is selected from 0, l and 2, a is greater than 0 and not more than 0.5 and b is at least 0.5 and less than 10 and (2) a catalytic amount of a metal salt of a strong acid and thereafter curing the silicon compound by heating to 200-500 F. for less than 60 minutes.
4. The method of claim 3 wherein the epoxy-functional silicon compound has the formula where R, R, n and m are as defined in claim 5.
5. The method of claim 3 wherein the epoxy-functional silicon compound has the formula where each R is an aliphatic hydrocarbon radical of less than 4 carbon atoms, In is an integer greater than 1 and less than 4, and x is selected from 0, 1 and 2.
6. The method of claim 3 wherein the epoxy-functional silicon compound is a polymer of the unit formula Dennett Mar. 11, 1952 Martin Jan. 10, 1956 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION Patent Neg 3,055,774 September 25 1962 I John Wu Gilkey et a1.
It is hereby certified that error appears in the above numbered patent requiring correction and that the said Letters Patent should read as corrected below.
Column l line 44, for "emulsifiers" read emulsions column 6, line 33, for "10" read 1,0
Signed and sealed this 16th day of April 1963.
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|Mar 11, 1952
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|Mar 6, 1970
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|Jul 28, 1969
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|Teijin Limited
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|Dec 13, 1977
|Teijin Limited
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|Oct 5, 1976
|Jul 18, 1978
|Commonwealth Scientific And Industrial Research Organization
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|Dec 15, 1980
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|Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company
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Toyota's total output last month came to 696,594 vehicles, the company reported. Overseas production climbed 2.8 percent to 340,945 units, while domestic output rose 4.7 percent to 355,649 vehicles.
Toyota has said it will boost global sales to 9.8 million vehicles in 2008. Toyota did not release an output target for 2007.
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Tonight we met with Todd (designer for our new house) to go over some changes in the plans. The big changes involved the master bedroom, the garage, and one particular wall in the dining room/living room. We had a good brainstorming session, and I feel good that Todd will come up with something that draws from our collective design sensibilities.
The other smaller change involved reconfiguring the upstairs bathroom--the one that the kids will use. Well, smaller change for him. But really the whole reconfiguration is based on one big hypothetical: having another child.
Which isn't to say that I am having another child, only that I might. And if that other child is a boy then I want the bathroom to function well as the siblings share the space. If we have a boy. Which we might not. If we have another child. Which is more probable than even having a boy.
It's a conversation I've been having with myself (and Jason) for the last couple months, and even though it's not something I lose sleep over (at least, not too much), it's something I toss around in my mind as I look at house plans and we wonder exactly how to divide up room space. The whole conversation with myself goes something along these lines. Are we having more kids? If we are, then when would be a good time to consider having this other child (though I realize, of course, that this isn't totally in my control, but hypothetically speaking...)? Should I get pregnant while we are assured of Jason's job and therefore awesome health insurance? How will this affect my teaching load? How will we afford a new car since we don't have one that could seat three carseats? How far apart do we ideally want the kids do be in age? Do I really want to be moving into a new house pregnant? Wouldn't it be easier to be pregnant next year so that Rebekah the Amazing Nanny can help out? Am I even suited to parent three children?
On the other hand, the conversation sometimes goes like this. Please dear Lord, we are not having any more kids. That easily answers all those other questions.
I realize that I am blessed to be even in the position to be having this conversation with myself, knowing that there are some people who would give the sun, moon, and stars to be in my spot. I also realize there is a lot that's not in my control regarding the whole thing. But still. It crosses my mind. More than occasionally.
It wouldn't really be a difficult choice if I was excited about the prospect of having another baby. Jason and I have always kind of thought we'd have three kids. It's a nice compromise between our two families. There were two kids in his family, and he always wished there were more. There were four kids in my family, and I always felt like my mom was on the verge of a nervous breakdown from the stress we caused her. Three is good. A nice prime number. I don't care about the middle child syndrome because I figure once you have more than two, there are always middle children. Maybe you have one middle kid, maybe you have two or three. As my sister says, "Tyler and I are the middle kids in our family," and she's right. Oldest, youngest, and middles. You deal with whatever you get, and you parent accordingly.
The idea of a three-child family is more more appealing to me than actually having three kids. I'm not even dreading being pregnant anymore, which was the bigger concern last time around. It's the fact that most days I feel like I'm just treading water, trying not to drown in a sea of sippy cups, tiny socks, and play-dough. The thought of adding another child to the mix? Really? Me? The one taking Zoloft every day just to keep my head together?
I don't know. My gut says, "Wait a few years. It'll make it easier." My significant other (who also has an important say in the whole thing) says, "I'd really like to be out of the baby stage in a couple years instead of starting it all over again."
Seriously. I don't know.
It's not a decision I have to make right now, at this instant. It's not even a decision I have to make in the next couple months. It might be a decision we have to make this summer, if we're factoring in health insurance. I'm just thinking aloud here, not really expecting some sort of revelation. The only one who really knows the answer to the question "Are we having any more kids?" is God and my ovaries. Whatever my decision ultimately is, it's still not completely up to me.
Last week Sydney said to me, "I want a baby brother."
I smirked. "Did Daddy tell you to say that?"
"No. I just want one. I have one baby sister, and I want one baby brother."
"We'll see," I say.
She looked at me, smiled, and agreed. "We'll see."
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Hindi translation of 'repossess'
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repossess /ˌriːpəˈzes ˌरीपअˈज़ेस्/
Word forms: repossesses, repossessing, repossessed
transitive verb
If a person's house or car is repossessed, it is taken from them because the loan payments have not been paid.
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Of course, if they had rented it, the owner would simply repossess it.Come and Be Killed
It looked as if her going to tell them what had happened hastened their decision to repossess their goods.Gwendolen
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Armin Strom announces its new Armin Strom Sailing Team. The team will compete this season in the Great Cup 32 Sailing Series across Europe.
Flavio Marazzi, one of Switzerland's most successful sailing competitors, leads the team as skipper and helmsman. An admirer of Armin Strom watches, he has known the company owner Serge Michel for many years. Their shared passion for competitive excellence led to the team sponsorship.
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For America, Asia and some parts of Southern Europe it is also advised to use insect repellents during the day, these can be purchased either as a combined sunscreen and repellent or the repellent applied on top of sunscreen. Additional advice can be found on NHS fitfortravel website.
Children's curiosity and excitement about their new surroundings will mean that they are not aware of hazards which are obvious to adults. Please supervise your children at all times and be extra vigilant about watching your children, particularly when they are on a balcony, using lifts, or, in or around the pool area, on the beach or at playgrounds.
Food and drink is an enjoyable part of the holiday experience, but please remember that moderation is the key, particularly at the beginning of your holiday when the local cuisine may be unfamiliar to you. The tap water in many overseas destinations has a higher mineral content than we are used to in the UK, which can lead to stomach upsets. We recommend that you always drink bottled water and ensure the seal is intact. Where possible avoid ice in drinks. If going off-site to eat, we recommend you check that your food has been thoroughly cooked and is still hot when served. Be careful with salads and seafood.
Escaping the British weather is always an exciting prospect. To help prevent sunstroke and sunburn, we would recommend you build up the amount of time you spend in the sun gradually, avoiding the hottest part of the day. Apply high factor sunscreen and re-apply this frequently, particularly after swimming. Never expose babies to the sun and always take extra care with children. Use water-resistant sun-block on children. Please drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration and if you show any signs of burning, you should get out of the sun immediately.
Please remember to always lock your room or apartment door and to ensure that you do not leave your window or patio doors open (particularly if you are on the ground floor level).
When out and about in resort please be aware of what is going on around you and keep away from situations where you do not feel comfortable. Drugs and alcohol can lead to you being less alert, less in control and less aware of your environment. If part of a group look out for one another and consider carefully whether you should leave a pub, club or event with someone you have just met.
Please don't accept drinks from strangers and avoid sharing or exchanging them. Try to keep your drink with you at all times or ask someone to watch it if you leave your group or go to the toilet. We advise you to have nothing to do with drugs. Possession of even small amounts for personal use may result in severe penalties, including the death sentence in some countries.
When on the beach familiarise yourself with the beach area and be aware of heavy surf or undercurrents. It is recommended that you swim where there are other people, preferably where lifeguards are present. Take advice given locally and obey any flag system or warning signs. We recommend that you do not swim after dark, after drinking alcohol or immediately after eating. Children should always be closely supervised, even when a lifeguard is present. Investigate how a beach shelves before allowing children or less confident swimmers to enter the water. Take extreme care when boats and jet skis are in the area. Follow any zoning scheme designed to separate water craft and swimmers.
The vast majority of swimming pools overseas do not have lifeguards. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with the design and layout of the pool prior to use, taking into account any depth changes or unusual features.
To make your time around the pool a "Safe and Healthy" one, we would like to share the following tips:
When walking around resort, please take care, as pavements may not be of the standard you are used to in the UK. The rules of the road overseas also differ and pedestrian crossings do not always oblige drivers to stop for pedestrians. Try and avoid walking around dimly lit areas. We would always recommend that you take a resort map (usually available at the accommodation reception) if you are not familiar with your resort. We recommend that you do not carry your valuable belongings around with you (passports, large quantities of money etc.) and store things in your room safe. Remember to familiarise yourself with the direction of traffic.
This is a great way to explore your holiday resort. We advise that you familiarise yourself with the rules of the road in your chosen destination and obey speed limits. We advise against moped and motorbike hire. If you do hire such vehicles or quad bikes, etc., please wear a crash helmet and ensure that you are confident in relation to the safe operation of the vehicle. We advise against the hire of open top or self drive off road excursion vehicles. Taxi/Minicab It pays not to accept lifts in unlicensed taxis or from a stranger; it is always safer to share a taxi with a friend or someone you trust. If you do travel alone, sit in the back and avoid giving the driver any personal details.
There are legal requirements for driving in France. On a self-drive holiday please ensure you have the following:
We act as agents on excursions and activities with independent suppliers overseas and we endeavor to promote appropriate safety standards. If you choose to organise independent excursions, please check that your travel insurance, the operators' insurance and safety standards provided are satisfactory.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office Advice The risk of avian and pandemic influenza to British nationals visiting countries affected by avian flu is believed to be very low.
The following precautions are recommended:
Should you have any gas appliances within your accommodation we advise that you always check that they are turned off when not in use. Never use gas cookers as a form of room heating and always follow the operating instructions provided. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is produced by faulty gas appliances or appliances located in rooms that are poorly ventilated. CO is a toxic, colourless, odourless, tasteless gas. The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include nausea, tiredness and headaches. If you suffer from these whilst indoors, but feel better outside seek medical attention. Indications of a faulty appliance include black marks or stains, lazy orange flames instead of crisp blue ones and excessive condensation in the room. If you have concerns speak to reception, tell your representative (or call the 24 hour service line). CO detectors are extremely rare in overseas accommodation.
The risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis is not confined to just air passengers. Research now suggests that DVT could be just as likely to affect anyone seated in a confined space for a prolonged period, although there is very little hard evidence linking DVT to Coach travel.
For anyone seated in the same position for an extended time, veins in the feet and legs can become constricted. This in turn can lead to the formation of blood clots in the leg, or DVT. Below are some sensible and precautionary measures we would recommend to you.
Some of our destinations are in parts of the world where Hurricanes, Typhoons or Cyclones occur. These are intense storms with winds exceeding 75mph and can be accompanied by heavy rain and high seas. All hotels and local areas will have plans in place but we will also communicate with you when we are advised of an impending storm.
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With Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee promising a white paper on the ministry's performance during Lalu Prasad's tenure, BJP on Saturday said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh could not abdicate himself of the "financial jugglery" committed during that period.
"The Prime Minister has said the white paper will uncover the reality. This vindicates BJP's stand that in the last five years there has been financial jugglery in the Railways. The PM cannot abdicate himself as Prasad was a part of his cabinet," BJP spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy told reporters.
He hoped the promised white paper would expose the "black deeds" of Prasad and not attempt to cover them.
The BJP said Prasad's image as a politician and administrator has not been clean. "We have seen the Rs 1,000 crore fodder scam in which he was sent to jail," Rudy said, adding, "The nation could be heading towards a major scandal".
He welcomed Banerjee's effort to bring out the paper on operational, organisational and financial status of Railways.
Rudy accused Prasad of misleading management institutions like IIMs and Harvard Business School through his claims of turning around Indian Railways.
The Prime Minister told reporters on his way back from Italy that the white paper will "throw light on what is the reason, why it has happened and what can be done".
Debunking Prasad's claims, Banerjee has said that after meeting all expenses, the Railways were left with a surplus of just Rs 8,361 crore and not Rs 90,000 crore.


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My tail is firmly between my legs over how long it's been since the last time I uploaded a chapter for this story. Those of you who have joined my facebook group will know about the writer's block from hell. Hopefully it's gone. This is kind of a filler chapter but it is important to get us to the next chapter which is in my mind already (THANKFULLY)
I would love to see some reviews over this because I have never struggled with a chapter so much
Disclaimer: All recognized characters and situations belong to J. K. Rowling. I own nothing, I make no money from this, it is purely for fanfiction purposes
There was a flurry of movement in the small kitchen of Shell Cottage as everyone reacted to Harry's announcement.
Everyone began to mobilize. Everyone except for Mrs. Weasley.
She stared daggers at Hermione, accusing her without saying a word, until Ron went over and grabbed his mothers shoulders and gave her a good hard shake, "Mum, snap put of it, we have to go. All your questions will be answered if we actually live through this!"
Mrs. Weasley moved but continued to look at Hermione no matter where she was. Bill and Remus were arguing about the best way into Hogwarts as they knew Snape had every entrance covered either with Death Eaters or Dementors.
"Stop arguing, we are going to Apparate straight into Hogsmede and head into the Hogs Head, Aberforth with know what to do!" Arthur Weasley interupted as the two Wizards argued between flying and trying to break in via the floo.
"But what about the Caterwauling charm placed on Hogsmede?" Bill countered his father.
"If we go now we can get there before curfew, but only if everyone moves," Mr. Weasley urged.
Within five minutes everyone was outside, including Hermione, who after a very quick and heated conversation with Harry and Ron, had agreed to be careful and not allow herself into harms way.
Although with the protective way she was feeling over the father of her baby and her desperation to get the war over with and the world safe before her baby came, she would have liked to see them stop her!
Mr. Weasley took the lead, gripping his wife's hand and turning on the spot. Bill and Fleur followed, with Ruby taking Malfoy's hand and apparating him away.
Slowly the other members of the Order began to disappear with loud cracks and after a murmured "Hurry" Kinglsey apparated and left Harry, Hermione and Ron alone.
"Hermione-" Harry began but she cut him off, "Harry I'm coming and don't try to stop me or I'll hex you to Hogwarts!"
Harry sighed and held out his hand for Hermione to take. Ron took her other hand and she turned on the spot, taking them to just outside the back door of the Hog's Head.
Aberforth Dumbledore was waiting for them and ushered them inside, "you just made it. Curfew is in one minute"
They quickly headed inside and found the rest of the Order of the Phoenix gathered in the bar area. They received nods from a few members they recognized and a cheeky grin each from Fred and George.
"So how do we get in?" Harry asked as soon as he was in the room.
"Get in! Are you mad boy. That is the last place you should be!" Aberforth yelled, making Hermione jump.
"Mr. Dumbledore, we can defeat him, we know how. We just need to get into the building," Harry calmly explained.
"Boy, your just like my foolish brother, always on a crusade. If that man gets hold of you he will kill you and he won't think twice about it."
"Mr. Dumbledore, I need to get into Hogwarts, if you know a way in then tell me. That is all I ask," Harry pleaded.
"No. I won't help you kill yourself. My brother may not have cared who got hurt, but I do. Always the hero. He never cared about anyone but himself and how famous he was," Aberforth growled.
"Your wrong! He cared about everyone. He died for the wizarding world and... oh never mind," Harry sighed.
"No go on boy. Finish praising the man that has basically sent you to your death," Aberforth pushed.
Harry turned and faced the elder wizard and finally gave away the secrets of what happened in the cave the night Dumbledore died, "Your brother suffered the worst kind of torture the night he died. He had to take a potion that sent him into a delirious fit. He was screaming for the pain to stop. And begging for the pain to be directed at him and not the others, he wanted to save you! So you damn well better to tell me what you know!"
Aberforth Dumbeldore grunted and turned to a large portrait above the fireplace next to the bar of his pub. "Go"
The group watched as the young girl in the portrait walked away, leaving her painting empty.
"Sir, is that your sister Ariana?" Hermione enquired as they waited.
"Yes, I'm glad she didn't live to see this," he sighed.
Hermione placed her hand protectively over her bump, would anyone of them live to see the end of this?
A shadow reappeared in the painting, but much larger than just the girl. Harry resisted the temptation to pull out his wand as the rest of the group stood as calmly as could be expected.
Just as Ariana came back properly into view the painting swung open and revealed Neville, bruised and battered with a healing cut above his left eye.
"About time you showed up," Neville quipped before laughing and rushing Harry, grabbing him up in a large man-hug. He did the same to Ron and just about stopped himself from crushing Hermione when he realised her condition.
"Merlin Ron, you really do pick your moments when it comes to girls mate," Neville said in surprise as he gently hugged Hermione.
"Err, not mine mate, and not the best time to go into it," Ron murmured to Neville with a quick glance at his mum, who was still staring daggers at Hermione.
"What?" Neville asked looking back and forward between the uncomfortable faces in the room.
"Oh for heaven sake, are you going into Hogwarts to fight and die or not?" grumbled Aberforth Dumbledore.
"Yes let's not waste time with this... situation," Mrs. Weasley took command, completely annoying Hermione and Harry. There baby was not a situation!
Neville nodded and climbed back into the whole, with Harry behind him. He in turn helped Hermione up with Ron giving her and boost and following behind her. The rest of the order filed in after them.
As they walked down the tunnel Neville explained that the tunnel had been built after all the known routes into Hogwarts had been cut off, and that he and many others were hiding in the Room of Requirement, "can't wait to get out there and fight, I own the bloody Carrow's a few hexes I can tell you."
"The Carrows? Who are the Carrows?" Hermione enquired.
"Brother and Sister, nastier than even your standard death eater. In charge of teaching the Dark Arts along with punishment. And they really enjoy doling out the punishment," Neville explained quickly.
Neville held his finger up to his lips to indicate the need for quiet then stepped ahead pushing open a door, "listen up everyone, got a surprise for you..."
He stepped aside and allowed Harry, Ron and Hermione to come into view.
Gasps, followed cheers and a loud round of applause filled the room when the occupants saw Harry standing in the doorway.
"Ok ok, pipe down everyone, Harry hasn't popped in for a visit you know, something needs to be done!" Neville yelled over the din.
"Come on then Harry, tell us what you want us to do," Seamus piped up from his position in front of the crowd, sporting a fat lip and purple bruises under his eyes and on his left cheek.
"No, you don't understand, I don't want any of you in danger. The order is here, we can take care of this," Harry replied shaking his head as the Order of the Phoenix began to pile through the tunnel and out of the door to stand behind the trio.
"Harry, take a look around you. Take a look at my face, and Neville's. Do you think we haven't been in danger all year long? Tell us what you want us to do," Seamus insisted.
"Hermione put her hand on Harry's shoulder and nodded when he turned to look at her, she knew just as well as he did that they would need every bit of help they could get if they were going to find the next Horcrux.
"Ok, fine. We're looking for something but we don't know exactly what it is. The best I can do is give you a vague idea. It will most probably be small, and we're almost certain it is something to do with Rowena Ravenclaw. It's not much to go on but it's all we've got. We know for sure it's here," Harry finished.
Remus stepped forward at that point as the crowd in front of them looked at Harry in confusion, clearly the description was just not enough for them.
"Does anyone in the room from Ravenclaw house have any thoughts? Anything that is associated with your house or its founder?" he asked.
The few Ravenclaws in the room shook their heads as the whole group turned to them. All except for Luna, "there's always Rowena Ravenclaw's Lost Diadem."
"Oh bloody hell," Ron muttered.
A Ravenclaw Hermione didn't recognize spoke up, "don't be ridiculous loony, the problem is in the title, the lost Diadem..."
"No wait, when was it lost?" Harry asked quickly, this was exactly the sort of thing Voldermort would have found and made a Horcrux from.
"Years ago Harry, before Molly and I were at Hogwarts," Arthur Weasley answered.
Harry turned to Ron and Hermione, "you know it and I know it. He found he Diadem and made the Horcrux. We need to find it and stab it, now!"
"Luna, do you have any idea how we could find it?" He asked as everyone else in the room gave him a look that clearly suggested they thought he had gone as crazy as Luna.
"I don't but I know someone who does," she replied with her usual dreamy although slightly bruised smile.
"Ron, Hermione, stay here. Explain the Horcruxes to everyone. We're going to need their help to find it, I'm going with Luna," Harry said quickly before following Luna and sneaking from the room with his invisibility cloak in his hand that Hermione had thrust at him from her bag.
Harry threw the cloak over himself as they left the room and dragged Luna under it with him, "I can' be seen Luna and considering we busted you out the Malfoy dungeons I doubt you should be either. Where are we going?"
Luna linked his arm in order to stay completely covered under the cloak and began to walk the corridors of Hogwarts.
It wasn't the same Hogwart's that Harry knew and loved so much. It was dark and cold. Most of the candles were burned out and not replaced. The walls had burn marks from hexes that had obviously missed their marks. Harry presumed this was due to the Carrow's way of disciplining students in the halls.
He and Luna continued to make their way through corridors and up staircases until they were close to Ravenclaw tower.
"She is always around here, I used to come and spend time with her very often, most of our peers think I'm crazy so I spend a lot of time alone. Especially with Ginny in hiding with her family and you away all year."
They stopped close to the last staircase that lead to the Ravenclaw common room and then turned around a corner and down an abandoned corridor.
"There she is, you should probably go alone though, she doesn't like too many people around her."
Harry nodded and made to move from under the cloak, "stay under the cloak, you need to be safe."
Harry stepped out and walked down the corridor. He stopped a few feet away from where she was floating and cleared his throat.
"Excuse me," he asked, interrupting her silence, "it's Helena isn't it? Helena Ravenclaw? I need your help."
So there we go, I'll do my best not to take too long with the next one, time for the reviews if you wish to leave me some... :)