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Tipsy Paint
Explore your creative side at this unique painting studio. A team of talented artists will guide your painting stroke-by-stroke or, for the more advanced, unleash your creativity on your own canvas. Be amazed at the masterpiece that can be created with a little professional guidance. The studio's carefully designed featured paintings are user-friendly and address all skill levels. Day and evening times are available with or without supervision. Wonderful entertainment option for individuals of all ages including children.
CITY: Glenview
The Haeger Potteries
World's largest manufacturer of art pottery. Factory outlet salesroom and Haeger Museum open to the public at original manufacturing site.
CITY: East Dundee
One of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers, offering an extensive selection of contemporary and classic shoes, clothing and accessories for the entire family.
CITY: Schaumburg
WhirlyBall Vernon Hills
WhirlyBall is a combination of basketball, hockey, lacrosse and bumper cars all rolled into one exciting sport. The Lake County location also includes a two-level laser tag arena, climbing wall, video games, pool tables and a sports bar. A second suburban outpost is located in Lombard.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Stratford Square Mall - Bloomingdale
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Stratford Square Mall is a two-level enclosed super-regional shopping center located in the western Chicago suburb of Bloomingdale. The center hosts 6 anchor department stores and more than 160 specialty shops.
CITY: Bloomingdale
Lincolnshire's place for dining, shopping, entertainment and work. Enjoy unique boutiques, the 20-theatre Regal Cinema and IMAX, glow-in-the-dark miniature golf, ceramic painting, outdoor summer concerts and a variety of restaurants.
CITY: Lincolnshire
Oak Meadows Golf & Banquet
Professional caliber 18-hole golf course. Banquets/meetings up to 400 year-round. Four distinct rooms for meetings, seminars or receptions. Accessible from O'Hare Airport and major expressways.
CITY: Addison
Moraine Hills State Park
Moraine Hills State Park located in McHenry, Illinois, offers a tapestry of mosaic marshes, lakes, prairies, bogs, wooded hills and streams that are perfect for hikers, skiers and cyclists. The hike consists of two 8-mile loops of crushed gravel that takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete. With a rating of moderate to difficult, Moraine Hills State Park hike will surely make the top of every outdoor enthusiast's list.
CITY: McHenry
Weird Science - Northbrook Court, 2290 Northbrook Court, Northbrook
Two teenage nerds, unpopular and unable to meet girls on their own, use their computer to design the perfect woman - beautiful with a genius IQ. When this woman turns "real", she helps transforms the boys from nerds to cool through a series of wacky and bizarre adventures. Set in the fictional "Shermer, Illinois", the movie is filmed in several northern suburbs of Chicago - Highland Park, Northbrook and Skokie.
CITY: Northbrook
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16th Annual St. Charles Fine Art Show
Located along the banks of the Fox River, this juried art show features 100 fine artists, live music, demonstrations and artists' awards. Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. Free Admission and Parking.
CITY: St. Charles
Antique Market III
This Market offers antique & collectible merchandise from the primitive to the elegant. Clothing, pottery, silver, paintings, glass, toys, coins, sports, fine & costume jewelry, light fixtures & furniture. Bridal & gift registry.
CITY: St. Charles
The Grove National Historic Landmark
The prairie grove, covering 123 acres of ecologically diverse prairie land, is preserved and maintained as former home of the visionary horticulturist and educator Dr. John Kennicott, who brought his family from New Orleans to settle on his land in 1836. The Grove, located in Glenview, is a National Historic Landmark and is on the National Registry of Historic Places. It offers many opportunities for educational, environmental and historical enjoyment including two historic homes, the Kennicott House and the Redfield Estate; the Grove Interpretive Center, a Native American Village, a Log Cabin, a Schoolhouse, a Wetlands Greenhouse and numerous interpretive trails.
CITY: Glenview
Muirhead Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast
Private Master Suite surrounded by nearly 800 acres of prairie, this Frank Lloyd Wright designed home offers a private bath, historical artifacts, hearty country breakfasts and beautiful views.
CITY: Hampshire
Schaumburg Golf Club
27 challenging regulation holes, driving range, two practice greens, full-service pro-shop and elegant clubhouse with an array of amenities.
CITY: Schaumburg
Crystal Point Shopping Center
Several restaurants and seven national chains, including Best Buy, K-Mart, Office Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Sports Authority, provide various home and business products.
CITY: Crystal Lake
Judy's Quilt 'N' Sew
A nice selection of fabric, notions, books and threads. Experienced quilters to assist with all your quilting needs. Quilting classes available.
CITY: Hampshire
Attic Playhouse
The Attic Playhouse strives to showcase a broad spectrum of theatre as an art form by producing classic plays, small musicals, one-acts, improvisational and skit comedies and theatre for young audiences. Special attention is given to producing original scripts and encouraging new talent. At least one production a year is dedicated to these original works.
CITY: Highland Park
Cuneo Mansion and Gardens
The opulent Cuneo Museum and Gardens, located on 75 acres and dotted with formal gardens and statuary was the perfect setting for the wedding scenes in "My Best Friend's Wedding." The gazebo where the best friends were caught kissing was built specifically for the film, but Cuneo's owners liked it so much they decided to keep it permanently. Take a guided tour through the historic Mediterranean-style Cuneo mansion to see Renaissance artworks and lavish European furnishings.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Bonnie Dundee Golf Course
Offering good par fours with difficult par threes, this course is architecturally classic and slightly rolling, with medium-size greens.
CITY: Carpentersville
MainStreet Libertyville's Farmers Market
This year we have more vendors than ever, so you'll be able to find more fresh food and flowers, and also have more fun shopping for them. This market can provide you with the opportunity to get to know your food and the producer who grows it or makes it. Enjoy a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, fresh baked goods, cheeses, meats, potted plants, cut flowers bouquets, coffee & donuts, kettle popcorn, jams, jellies and sauces.
CITY: Libertyville
Marengo Ridge - McHenry County Conservation District
The major glacial feature at Marengo Ridge Conservation area is the Marengo Ridge, from which the site derives its name. Left by the retreating Wisconsin glacier, the Marengo Ridge moraine is 40 miles long and 3 miles wide, creating one of the steepest vertical moraines in Illinois, at 1,050 feet above sea level. This rugged, fire-protected topography supported wooded communities dominated by oak species. Site features hiking trails, campground, picnic shelters, scenic views, x-country skiing, and fishing.
CITY: Marengo
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Kane County Flea Market - May 2014
"The Best in the Midwest or Anywhere"--Up to 1,000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles, & Fancy Junque. Food is served both days.
CITY: St. Charles
Xtreme Trampolines
Trampolines on steriods!! This giant warehouse is filled with commercial grade trampolines that are connected together. Play trampoline basketball, trampoline dodgeball and land in a huge foam pit. Kids of all ages love the fun and completely forget that they are getting exercise. Check out this exciting concept online for more pictures and videos.
CITY: Buffalo Grove
Glunz Family Winery & Cellars
Enjoy four generations of wine making at Lake County's first winery. Taste award-winning wines and shop the unique selection of gifts and accessories for wine lovers.
CITY: Grayslake
The Lotus Suites
This affordable, extended stay hotel is situated on a 200 acre Championship Golf Estate. An 80-room all-suite hotel, some with full kitchens and fireplaces, offering great amenities including in-room microwaves, mini refrigerators, cable television with HBO, Nintendo games and coffee maker. Relax in the heated indoor pool or Jacuzzi, work out in the fitness area, play a game of tennis or practice on the driving range and wake up to a complimentary full hot breakfast buffet.
CITY: Wadsworth
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23rd Annual Civil War Days
Make plans to attend Northern Illinois' largest Civil War reenactment. The Lake County Discovery Museum is proud to present the 23rd annual Civil War Days encampment. The event features infantry, cavalry and artillery reenactors, as well as musicians, sutlers, medical personnel and civilians. A large-scale battle reenactment, ongoing drills, kids' activities, and Civil War era shopping are available both days. Please call (847) 968-3400 or visit our website for more information.
CITY: Wauconda
Above and Beyond Framing and Gallery
Custom framing, art and gift gallery. Featuring Steve Hanks, Tom Lynch and Scanlan.
CITY: Bartlett
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
Bass Pro Shops has established itself as the prime destination for all your outdoor needs. Gorgeous waterfalls, giant aquariums, incredible wildlife mounts and more make Bass Pro Shops a must-see attraction for families around the world. For the best selection in hunting, fishing, camping, boating, archery, footwear and family clothing be sure to visit Bass Pro sporting goods store. Check out the boat and ATV showrooms or come in for a variety of outdoor skill workshops, including fly fishing and hunting. Enjoy kids and family events held throughout the year! Make Bass Pro your one stop place to shop!
CITY: Gurnee
Bad Teacher - Lincoln Middle School
Dumped by her sugar daddy, a foul-mouthed junior high school teacher pursues one of her new well-heeled colleagues, competing for his affections against a popular teacher.
CITY: Park Ridge
Mother Rudd House and Museum
This original 1844 building was once a stagecoach stop, tavern, post office, town hall and candy store. Completely restored by the Village of Gurnee, this historical home is reported to have been part of the Underground Railroad.
CITY: Gurnee
Vernon Hills Park District Sullivan Community Center
Overlooking park land, the Community Room, equipped with a stage and kitchen, can serve 260 dinner guests or 400 people theater seating. Smaller meeting rooms with a capacity of 10-140 people including a gymnasium rental are also available.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Goodrich Randall 15
The Goodrich Randall theater complex includes the only IMAX screen in the Fox Valley area.
CITY: Batavia
Haeger Potteries
This fourth generation, family-owned pottery company features an on-site museum and a factory store that holds an annual summer sale.
CITY: Dundee
Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire
See the "The Best of Broadway" at the Marriott Theatre featuring 5 great musicals every year. The intimate arena theatre is designed so everyone has the best seat in the house. The theatre earns lavish praise from critics, receiving a record 370 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations - Chicago's highest theatrical honor for artistic achievement. Marriott's Theatre for Young Audiences presents numerous original works as well as classic fairy tales. Through these works, children experience the joy and magic that is "live" theatre.
CITY: Lincolnshire
Gibsons Steakhouse and Lounge
CITY: Rosemont
Barrington Ice House Village Mall Shops and Restaurants
Explore this historic mall, built in 1904, featuring more than 20 specialty shops and Chessie's, an authentic 1915 train station restaurant with its own railroad car.
CITY: Barrington
Crystal Lake Plaza
Over 40 specialty shops, a grocery store, furniture store, and restaurants at this center.
CITY: Crystal Lake
Hyatt Deerfield
In the heart of Chicago's prestigious North Shore, Hyatt offers suite-size guest rooms, state of the art StayFit health club, indoor lap pool, hot tub, hi-speed wireless internet access & more. Easy on-off access at I-294 and Lake Cook Road. Convenient to O'Hare International Airport and close to Ravinia Festival, Chicago Botanic Gardens, Cuneo Museum, shopping, the Metra train station to downtown Chicago and many other attractions. Please visit the website for more details.
CITY: Deerfield
Grand Hotel & Suites
The Grand Hotel is situated in the heart of Gurnee just minutes from Gurnee Mills and 984 ft. from Six Flags Main Gate! There are several restaurants in walking distance from fine dining to more casual. Hotel offers a variety of rooms, including themed suites for adults and kids, to regular rooms that are 25% bigger than an average hotel room. Kid's suites include an in-room air hockey table. All rooms have a grand bathroom, refrigerator and microwave. Enjoy a free continental breakfast, enjoy a workout at Gold's Gym and take a dip in the heated pool at no extra charge.
CITY: Gurnee
Von Bergens Country Market
In fall enjoy farm animals, pumpkin picking, a train ride, seasonal decorations and a craft corner. An annual antique tractor show is held in September.
CITY: Hebron
Comfort Suites Lombard
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - The 66-room hotel features spacious king and double queen suites with separate sleeping and sitting areas. Features microfridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer and iron/ironing board. Complimentary breakfast buffet. Fitness room and indoor heated pool.
CITY: Lombard
Fox Run Golf Links
Par 70. Open Sunrise to Sunset. 18 hole golf course, club house, pro shop, and restaurant and bar. Private parties upon request and availability.
CITY: Elk Grove Village
Ryerson Woods Conservation Area and Visitors Center
Ryerson Conservation Area is one of the best examples of a northern flatwoods forest, a rare northern Illinois landscape. The 552-acre Preserve supports some of Illinois' most pristine woodlands and several state-threatened and endangered species, and offers 6.5 miles of scenic trails that wind through a stately forest to the quiet Des Plaines River. The Welcome Center, opened in 2006, features "green" architecture and was designed using LEED standards. In addition to preserve information, it offers a nature library, exhibits and meeting rooms.
CITY: Riverwoods
Nick's Fishmarket Restaurant
Elegant, romantic, and incredible service. From Motown to Classic Rock, from Jazz standards to current chart toppers, music to dance to by the Pearl St. Band!
CITY: Rosemont
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Experience Cooper's Hawk... a modern, casual restaurant with a menu created with our own handcrafted wines in mind. Start in our Napa-style tasting room, where you can view our wineries and sample our winemaker's latest creations. Shop in our gift store for unique food or wine related gifts.
CITY: South Barrington
Nickol Knoll Golf Course
Large bentgrass tees and greens give this fun layout a big course feel. Several shots from elevated tees provide a beautiful view of the area. Features pro-shop, snack bar and club house.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Bittersweet Golf Course
Challenging and scenic 18-hole golf course that offers the public a fantastic practice facility with lighted driving range and natural grass tees. PGA golf instructors on staff to help improve your game. In addition, we can help you plan the perfect golf outing, small wedding or special event. Or stop by the Fireside Grill for breakfast, lunch, dinner or Friday fish fry.
CITY: Gurnee
Libertyville Sports Complex
Libertyville's Sports Complex offers something for everyone in the family. A 360° climbing mountain for rock climbing, a 40 tee automated heated driving range for year round practice and a fitness center offering group exercise classes, life fitness with cardio and hammer strength equipment, personnel trainers, a free weight room, ¼ mile running/walking track and a kids club. It also offers an open gym for indoor soccer, basketball, youth sports and training sessions. There is also 3,503 sq. ft. of meeting rooms suited for events from small family gatherings to corporate events and trade shows.
CITY: Libertyville
Home furnishings that combine good design, function and quality at affordable prices.
CITY: Schaumburg
Deer Park Town Center
Deer Park Town Center features over 70 of the most exclusive stores and restaurants in Chicago's northwest suburbs. Located at the intersection of Rand (Route 12) and Long Grove Roads in Deer Park, IL, Deer Park Town Center is an easy drive from surrounding suburbs, downtown Chicago or O'Hare Airport. Park in front of your favorite store and spend an hour or a day. At Deer Park Town Center, there's something for everyone.
CITY: Deer Park
The Ragdale Foundation
Art, architecture, and garden tours of Howard Van Doren Shaw's summer retreat. The house and gardens, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places among examples of the Arts and Crafts movement in the country. It house 12 artists at a time.
CITY: Lake Forest
Greenbelt Cultural Center
Nestled within the native landscape of Greenbelt Forest Preserve, the Center and its outdoor amphitheater can be rented for meetings, conferences, classes, weddings, showers, receptions or family reunions.
CITY: North Chicago
Northbrook Court
Located in the heart of Chicago's affluent North Shore, Northbrook Court is home to a powerful anchor alignment: Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Lord & Taylor and a free-standing, 36,000 square foot Crate & Barrel Home Store. Also featuring BCBGMAXAZRIA, Cole Haan, CUSP, Tommy Bahama's, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Burberry and Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa. Dining and entertainment options include P.F. Chang's, Stir Crazy, Di Pescara, and AMC Theatres providing 14 screens.
CITY: Northbrook
Features a distinctive entertainment and dining venue. Celebrate "sophisticated fun" in our warm and inviting 45,000 square foot indoor/outdoor facility complete with 20 bowling lanes and 10 bocce courts, exceptional Italian-American bistro with wine cellar, outdoor patio, fireplace, and beautifully appointed event and party room that can accommodate groups from 20-600.
CITY: South Barrington
PM&L Theatre
PM&L Theatre is a non-profit, community-based volunteer organization located in downtown Antioch. Each annual season contains six shows, ranging in style from musicals to comedy and drama.
CITY: Antioch
Holiday Inn Crystal Lake Conference Center
Situated in resort-like setting, the Holiday Inn is minutes from the historic Downtown Crystal Lake Main Street filled with shopes and restaurants for every taste. McHenry County's premier conference facility.
CITY: Crystal Lake
Paradise Mist Spa
Legend has it that if you get close enough to touch the Paradise Mist that surrounds the Fountain of Youth, the magical feeling will be yours forever. This Paradise Mist offers relaxation areas and tropical decor allowing their guests (women, men, teens, tweens and the weary traveler) to be treated to body treatments, massages, facials, nail treatments along with make-up and hair styling away from the daily grind. Come experience the Paradise Mist located inside the Keylime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort!
CITY: Gurnee
Laser Quest - Arlington Heights
Laser Quest is a family entertainment venue combining the classic games of hide-and-seek and tag with a high tech twist. Our multi-level arenas have specialty lighting, swirling fog and energetic music to add to the excitement for up to 30 or more players in each game.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Weird Science - Central St., Highland Park
Two teenage nerds, unpopular and unable to meet girls on their own, use their computer to design the perfect woman - beautiful with a genius IQ. When this woman turns "real", she helps transforms the boys from nerds to cool through a series of wacky and bizarre adventures. Set in the fictional "Shermer, Illinois", the movie is filmed in several northern suburbs of Chicago - Highland Park, Northbrook and Skokie.
CITY: Highland Park
The Lehmann Mansion
Historical landmark situated on 60 magnificent acres in the Village of Lake Villa. Beautifully restored and renovated for weddings, banquets and private parties. Three-season tent accommodates up to 350 guests.
CITY: Lake Villa
The Painted Lady
Gifts, collectibles, fine furniture and accessories. Coffee and treats.
CITY: South Elgin
River Trading Post
Native American art and antiquities including Navajo weavings, Pueblo pottery, sculptures by Cliff Fragua, and work by other Plains Native American artists.
CITY: East Dundee
Kline Creek Farm
A "living history" farm depicting life in the 1890s DuPage County. Original structures, authentic recreations and livestock combine to make a realistic 1890s working farm.
CITY: Wheaton
Chain O' Lakes State Park
Located in the northeastern corner of Illinois in both McHenry and Lake counties, the Chain O'Lakes State Park is 60 miles northwest of Chicago. With nearly 6,500 acres of water and 488 miles of shoreline on the Chain, Chain O'Lakes State Park is the heart of a water wonderland. And, with six miles of relatively easy hiking and biking trails to navigate the scenery, Chain O' Lakes State Park has become a treasure to behold.
CITY: Spring Grove
Downtown Wheaton Association
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Warm, friendly service is the hallmark of historic Downtown Wheaton. Stroll the tree-lined streets of this upscale retail and service district and delight in the quaint shops, award-winning restaurants, indulgent day spas and unique boutiques.
CITY: Wheaton
The 185,000-square-foot retail showroom is an educational and entertainment attraction, featuring a décor of museum-quality animal displays, huge aquariums and trophy animals interacting in realistic re-creations of their natural habitats.
CITY: Hoffman Estates
Fine Line Creative Arts Center
The Fine Line has year-round classes and workshops for adults in weaving, hand and machine knitting plus many more. Yearly events include Raku Day, Uncommon Threads Fashion Show of wearable art and Christmastime at the Fine Line.
CITY: St. Charles
The Button Room Museum
We are a vintage and antique Button Museum. Our button displays rotate on a monthly basis based upon the current theme. Visitors will be given an opportunity to view beautiful buttons on display and learn more about two incredible women who saved and preserved everything (beautiful objects and historical artifacts). The museum will host a variety of small clubs, exhibitions, workshops, and events.
CITY: Gurnee
Crane's Landing Golf Course at Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
Crane's Landing Golf Course offers 18 holes of par 70 championship golf. This challenging, mature course is set amid a beautiful rolling landscape that's a pleasure to play for everyone from beginners to scratch golfers.
CITY: Lincolnshire
Regal Cinemas' CityPark 20 & IMAX Theater
In November of 1998, the CityPark 20 & IMAX Theater operated by Regal Cinemas opened its doors and within one year became one of the top five grossing movie theaters in the state of Illinois. This 93,908 square foot theater has 4,400 stadium seats divided among 21 first run and art film theaters. The 270 seat 3D IMAX, complete with IMAX PSE sound system and 5-story screen, is the only IMAX serving greater Chicago's north and northwest suburbs. Moviegoers enjoy advance ticketing and on-site gourmet cafe.
CITY: Lincolnshire
Round Lake Area Park District
Round Lake Area Park District offers visitors a wide range of activities and facilities to enjoy. They include the Renwood Golf Course, the new sports center, the Prairie Grass Nature Museum, community theatre, outdoor pool/aquatic center, fitness center, child development center, teen center, senior center and acres of picturesque parklands. Private parties/outings at any of the facilities can be accommodated.
CITY: Round Lake
City of West Chicago's Gallery 200
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Gallery 200 is fast becoming a haven for art lovers as a quality destination for buying and browsing great local art. The gallery, a cultural initiative supported by the City of West Chicago, hosts artist opening receptions, art talks and workshops.
CITY: West Chicago
Center for History
Museum and education center highlighting our nation's social heritage through captivating exhibits and programs. Stories of the 1915 Eastland Disaster, and experience life on the run following the Underground Railroad.
CITY: Wheaton
Town Square Wheaton
Lifestyle shopping center with leading shops, restaurants & services including Barnes & Noble, Chico's, Victoria's Secret, Express, Banana Republic, Talbot's, Ann Taylor, William Sonoma, Corner Bakery, Starbucks and more!
CITY: Wheaton
Chicago Botanic Gardens Farmers' Market
The Garden welcomes local, sustainable farmers and producers to this public farmers' market on the first and third Sundays of the month from June through October. Admission to the market is free to Garden visitors and will be held rain or shine. Visitors may purchase a special market bag from the Garden Shop to carry their purchases home.
CITY: Glencoe
Stein Mart
A hybrid between a discount and a department store. Apparel for men, women, children, gifts and accessories.
CITY: St. Charles
Wing Park Golf Course
Accessible and perfect for a quick nine, Wing Park's greens are small and hard to hit. The course is a manageable length for beginners and seniors.
CITY: Elgin
Blue Goose Super Market
Known throughout the Fox Valley for top-quality meats, produce, and fresh bakery products. Where service has been a family tradition for more than 70 years in St. Charles.
CITY: St. Charles
Fox River Trail
32 miles of biking, hiking and cross-country skiing featuring some of the most scenic trails of the Fox River. Points of interest include Carpenters Dam, Fox River Shores, Tyler Creek, Voyageur Landing, Shoemaker Nature Center and Fabyan Forest Preserve.
CITY: St. Charles
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne is one of the country's premier facilities for energy-related research and development. Visitors must be at least 16 years old.
CITY: Argonne
Comfort Inn & Suites Geneva
Comfort Inn & Suites Geneva received the Platinum from Choice Hotels International in January 2010 and is ranked in the top 3% of Comfort Inns nationwide.
CITY: Geneva
Historic Volo Country Village
Come visit our 30-acre antique theme park. Anchored by the nationally recognized Volo Auto Museum, the site also boasts great shopping in five separate malls selling antiques, unique gifts and collectibles. Over 400 dealers.
CITY: Volo
Victorian Rose Garden Bed and Breakfast
Home is listed by the McHenry County Historical Society. Located in downtown Algonquin, it has a quiet, romantic flavor. We specialize in personal attention for our guests.
CITY: Algonquin
Mother Rudd House and Museum
This original 1844 building was once a stagecoach stop, tavern, post office, town hall, and candy store. Completely restored by the Village of Gurnee, this historical home is reported to have been part of the Underground Railroad. Slaves would be housed in the basement or the barn. View artifacts from the Civil War, see the "Crystal Ballroom" where traveling guests would be entertained or the room dedicated to the family of a local man that died on the Titanic.
CITY: Gurnee
Village of Greyslake Heritage Center and Museum
The Grayslake Historical Society was founded in 1976 and is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the greater Grayslake area. The Historical Society stages regular programs, works with the Executive Director on engaging exhibitions, conducts tours and keeps residents and visitors connected with Grayslake's rich past. For more information, visit the Grayslake Historical Society's website at www.grayslakehistory.org.
CITY: Grayslake
Genesee Theatre
Experience the grandeur of world-class artists and Broadway theatricals in the beautifully restored Genesee Theatre. After undergoing a $23 million renovation, The Genesee Theatre is now home to world-class performances including Broadway shows, musical acts, comedians and more. In addition to the shows, this venue is a historic hot-spot for weddings, corporate functions, holiday parties, and a variety of special events. There are also a number of completely renovated auxiliary rooms connected to the main auditorium that are perfect for receptions, birthdays, high school reunions, corporate dinners, cocktail parties, or any other festive gathering, meeting, or presentation. Visit the website for a list of upcoming shows.
CITY: Waukegan
Holy Mackerel!
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Holy Mackerel! is a fresh take on the classic seafood restaurant. Menus are printed daily to offer only the best and freshest seafood available with exceptional preparations
CITY: Lombard


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- Center for Business Marketing and Purchasing (BMP) at Copenhagen Business School; Journal of Business Market Management
Dates: | March 18-20, 2009 |
Description: | 4th International Conference on Business Market Management |
Location: | Frederiksberg, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark |
Subject: | Every year, leading academics in the field of business-to-business markets meet at the International Conference in Business Market Management to present and discuss latest research results. We welcome researchers in the field of business-to-business markets to share their knowledge while enjoying a stimulating and diverse program complemented by the opportunity to network with colleagues and friends. We are keen to receive both strong and innovative conceptual as well as empirical contributions with a profound theoretical basis. [gemäß den Informationen des Anbieters - according to site editor's information] |
JEL Code: | M |
URL: | http://www.cbs.dk/Forskning/Konferencer/BMM |

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Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) will host a conference call to discuss its 2012 third quarter earnings results on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. (EDT).
UDR, Inc. (NYSE:UDR) will release its third quarter 2012 financial results on Monday, October 29, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight time. A conference call will be held on Monday, October 29, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight time. The conference call will be open to the public.
Crown Equity Holdings Inc. (CRWE)
CRWE has launched a online service companies CRWE Real Estate. CRWE launched CRWE Real Estate to provide a global portal for property listings at a fee of only $1 a day. CRWE Real Estate (www.crwerealestate.com)mission is to empower consumers with information and tools to make smart decisions about homes, real estate and mortgages.
CRWE offers advertising branding and marketing services as a worldwide online multi-media publisher with its digital network of websites and focuses on the distribution of information for the purpose of bringing together a targeted audience and the advertisers that want to reach them. Crown Equity Holdings advertising services cover and connect a range of marketing specialties, as well as provide search engine optimization for clients interested in online media awareness. For more information about Crown Equity Holdings Inc. visit www.crownequityholdings.com.
Global Partners LP (NYSE:GLP) has recently signed a purchase agreement to acquire a 60% membership interest in Basin Transload LLC (Basin Transload), which operates two transloading facilities in North Dakota with a combined rail loading capacity of 160,000 barrels per day. The total purchase price is expected to be approximately $80 million.
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University of Pittsburgh From its onset in 1999, the mission of the David Berg Center for Ethics and Leadership at the University of Pittsburgh, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and College of Business Administration was to "add value to organizations through ethical leadership." The Center achieves its mission through the creation and utilization of knowledge through cutting-edge research, experience-based teaching, and active community engagement.
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University of Stellenbosch Business School, University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa The University of Stellenbosch demonstrates an overwhelming commitment to academic initiatives that serve human need, both in South Africa and in Africa as a whole. Its Africa Centre for Dispute Settlement (ACDS) stands out in particular, however, both for its unique character and the scope of its vision.
Audencia Nantes School of Management, Institute for Global Responsibility and Entrepreneurship, Nantes, France Audencia Nantes School of Management was the first institution of higher education in France to sign the United Nations Global Compact, and was heavily involved in defining the Principles of Responsible Management in Education (PRME). In 2005, Audencia established the Institute for Global Responsibility (currently titled the Institute for Global Responsibility and Entrepreneurship) which has helped Audencia fulfill the objectives of the UN Global Compact and PRME, and much more.
University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, Colegio de Administración de Empresas, Puerto Rico The University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez is one of 11 campuses in the University of Puerto Rico system. One thing that distinguishes the Mayagüez campus, however, is its development of an interdisciplinary strategy for the integration of ethical content in the curricula of its academic programs. The Colegio de Administración de Empresas (ADEM) is a key driver in the implementation of this strategy, which is known as Ethics Across the Curriculum (EAC).
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Summary: CarD-like/TRCF domain
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CarD-like/TRCF domain Provide feedback
CarD is a Myxococcus xanthus protein required for the activation of light- and starvation-inducible genes [1]. This family includes the presumed N-terminal domain, CdnL. CarD interacts with the zinc-binding protein CarG to form a complex that regulates multiple processes in Myxococcus xanthus [4]. This family also includes a domain to the N-terminal side of the DEAD helicase of TRCF (transcription-repair-coupling factor) proteins. TRCF displaces RNA polymerase stalled at a lesion, binds to the damage recognition protein UvrA, and increases the template strand repair rate during transcription [3]. This domain is involved in binding to the stalled RNA polymerase [3]. The family includes members otherwise referred to as CdnL, for CarD N-terminal like, whichdiffer functionally from CarD. The TRCF domain mentioned above is the RNA polymerase-interacting domain or RID [5].
Literature references
Nicolas FJ, Cayuela ML, Martinez-Argudo IM, Ruiz-Vazquez RM, Murillo FJ; , Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 1996;93:6881-6885.: High mobility group I(Y)-like DNA-binding domains on a bacterial transcription factor. PUBMED:8692912 EPMC:8692912
Padmanabhan S, Elias-Arnanz M, Carpio E, Aparicio P, Murillo FJ; , J Biol Chem 2001;276:41566-41575.: Domain architecture of a high mobility group A-type bacterial transcriptional factor. PUBMED:11533063 EPMC:11533063
Selby CP, Sancar A; , J Biol Chem 1995;270:4882-4889.: Structure and function of transcription-repair coupling factor. I. Structural domains and binding properties. PUBMED:7876261 EPMC:7876261
Penalver-Mellado M, Garcia-Heras F, Padmanabhan S, Garcia-Moreno D, Murillo FJ, Elias-Arnanz M; , Mol Microbiol. 2006;61:910-926.: Recruitment of a novel zinc-bound transcriptional factor by a bacterial HMGA-type protein is required for regulating multiple processes in Myxococcus xanthus. PUBMED:16879646 EPMC:16879646
Garcia-Moreno D, Abellon-Ruiz J, Garcia-Heras F, Murillo FJ, Padmanabhan S, Elias-Arnanz M;, Nucleic Acids Res. 2010;38:4586-4598.: CdnL, a member of the large CarD-like family of bacterial proteins, is vital for Myxococcus xanthus and differs functionally from the global transcriptional regulator CarD. PUBMED:20371514 EPMC:20371514
External database links
Pseudofam: | PF02559 |
SYSTERS: | CarD_CdnL_TRCF |
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InterPro entry IPR003711
CarD is a Myxococcus xanthus protein required for the activation of light- and starvation-inducible genes [PUBMED:8692912]. This entry represents a domain found in the N terminus of CarD. It is also found in transcription-repair-coupling factor (TRCF) proteins.
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Seed source: | COGs |
Previous IDs: | CarD; TF_CarD; CarD_TRCF; CarD-CdnL_RID; |
Type: | Family |
Author: | Mian N, Bateman A |
Number in seed: | 152 |
Number in full: | 5749 |
Average length of the domain: | 101.50 aa |
Average identity of full alignment: | 33 % |
Average coverage of the sequence by the domain: | 11.35 % |
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US 4226952 A Resumen Thermoplastic elastomer blends of alpha-olefin polymers and copolymers, such as polypropylene, polyethylene, etc., having a melting point of at least 90 polymers have good physical properties such as low brittle point, good impact resistance at low temperatures, minimum creep at high temperatures, and good elongation. The blends can be repeatedly processed and still maintain good physical properties. The amount of alpha-olefin polymer or copolymer in the blend may range from about 10 percent to about 60 percent with the amount of the hydrogenated polybutadiene correspondingly ranging from about 90 percent to about 40 percent based on the combined weight of the two components. The blends are mixed at temperatures at least as high as the melting point of the alpha-olefin polymer or copolymer. These blends have excellent ozone resistance and aging properties, as well as excellent paint adhesion.
Reclamaciones(16) 1. A thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising a blend of (a) a hydrogenated polybutadiene having, prior to hydrogenation, 40-100 percent 1,2-microstructure and said hydrogenation having been effected to remove at least 85 percent of the original unsaturation, and (b) a polymer of at least one alpha-olefin having 2-20 carbon atoms, said alpha-olefin polymer having a melting point of at least 90 percent crystalline structure therein; the amount of said hydrgenated polybutadiene comprising 40-90 percent by weight and the amount of alpha-olefin polymer comprising 10-60 percent by weight, said percentage being based on the combined weight of components (a) and (b).
2. The thermoplastic elastomer composition of claim 1 in which said alpha-olefin polymer is a homopolymer of propylene.
3. The thermoplastic elastomer composition of claim 1 in which said alpha-olefin polymer is a hompolymer of ethylene.
4. The thermoplastic elastomer composition of claim 1 in which said alpha-olefin polymer is a copolymer of propylene and ethylene.
5. The thermoplastic elastomer composition of claim 4 in which said copolymer comprises at least 50 percent by weight of propylene.
6. The thermoplastic elastomer composition of claim 1 in which said hydrogenated polybutadiene is the hydrogenation product of a polybutadiene having at least 50 percent 1,2-microstructure.
7. The thermoplastic elastomer composition of claim 1 in which the amount of said hydrogenated polybutadiene comprises 52-85 percent by weight and the amount of alpha-olefin polymer comprises 15-48 percent by weight.
8. The thermoplastic elastomer composition of claim 6 in which said alpha-olefin polymer is a homopolymer of propylene.
9. The thermoplastic elastomer composition of claim 1 in which said alpha-olefin polymer is isotactic homopolymer of propylene.
10. The thermoplastic elastomer composition of claim 7 in which there is also present 2-20 parts by weight of polyisobutylene per 100 parts by weight of said blend.
11. The thermoplastic elastomer composition of claim 1 in which said hydrogenated polybutadiene blend has a melt flow index of at least 1
12. The thermoplastic elastomer of claim 1 in which said alpha-olefin polymer comprises 30-42 percent by weight of said blend.
13. The thermoplastic elastomer of claim 12 in which said alpha-olefin polymer is a homopolymer of propylene.
14. The thermoplastic elastomer of claim 12 in which said alpha-olefin polymer is a copolymer of propylene and ethylene containing at least 50 percent by weight of propylene.
15. The process for making the thermoplastic elastomer composition of claim 1 comprising the steps of: (1) mixing said alpha-olefin polymer and said hydrogenated polybutadiene polymer and (2) heating said mixture at a temperature of at least 90
16. The process of claim 15 in which said blend has a melt flow index of at least 1
Descripción 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the thermoplastic elastomer blends of alpha-olefin polymers such as polypropylene or of their copolymers, such as copolymers of ethylene and propylene, with hydrogenated medium or high vinyl butadiene polymers, which blends require no curing or vulcanization to develop elastomeric properties. Moreover, the invention also relates to such blends partially cured. 2. Related Prior Art The term "thermoplastic elastomer" has generally been applied to elastomers which can be readily molded and remolded, or otherwise processed and reprocessed, by common or conventional thermoplastic methods. The thermoplastic elastomers do not require vulcanization to develop their desired physical properties. Only a few types of such thermoplastic elastomers are known, such as the thermoplastic polyurethanes, the thermoplastic polyesters, for example those sold under the "Hytrel" brand name, and the styrene block copolymers sold under the brand names of "Kraton" and "Solprene". Another thermoplastic elastomer is the blend of polypropylene and EPDM (ethylene-propylene-nonconjugated diene monomer) described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,758,743, 3,806,558 and 3,862,106. It is known that the blending of a polybutadiene rubber with an alpha-olefin polymer such as polypropylene results in a material with poor properties. It is most surprising therefore to find, as in the present invention, that the hydrogenation of butadiene polymers of medium and high vinyl content effect such changes that the blending of such products with polymers and copolymers of alpha-olefins produce compatible products having good physical properties. In accordance with the present invention it has been found that thermoplastic elastomers of excellent resistance to ozone and to aging, good paint adhesion, low brittle point, low temperature impact resistance, minimum creep at high temperatures and good elongation, are produced by the blending of crystalline polymeric alpha-olefins. The alpha-olefin polymers used in the practice of this invention comprise homopolymers of alpha-olefins monomers having 2 to 20 carbon atoms and also copolymers of two or more of said alpha-olefins, which alpha-olefin polymers have a melting point of at least 90 polymer in the blend is advantageously about 10 to 60 percent by weight, preferably about 15-48 percent, based on the total weight of the two components with the hydrogenated butadiene polymer comprising about 40-90 percent, preferably 52-85 percent by weight. The thermoplastic elastomer blend may be partially cured, if desired, to a melt flow index of at least 1 The blend of this invention may be prepared by mixing the polymer components, preferably in powder form, by any convenient means, such as a rolling mill having heated rolls, etc., while heating the mixture at a temperature of at least the melting point of the polymeric alpha-olefin. If desired the preparation process may also include the step of partially curing the resultant blend to a melt flow index of at least 1.0 since the thermoplastic elastomers of this invention comprise uncured or partially cured blends of alpha-olefin polymers with hydrogenated butadiene medium or high vinyl polymers. The medium and high vinyl butadiene polymers used for preparing hydrogenated polymers suitable for the blends of this invention may be prepared by any convenient method such as those described in the prior art, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 3,451,988. Such polymers advantageously contain at least 40 percent, preferably at least 50 percent by weight, of 1,2 or vinyl configuration. Moreover the butadiene polymers, as well as the hydrogenated product, advantageously have a molecular weight (number average) of 50,000 to 1,000,000. Furthermore any convenient method may be used in the hydrogenation of the butadiene polymer which will effect at least 85 percent hydrogenation, preferably at least 95 percent hydrogenation of the unsaturation in the polymer. A particularly suitable catalyst system for the purpose comprises a combination of nickel, cyclohexene and triisobutyl aluminum as described more fully below. Typical alpha-olefin monomers that may be used in preparing the alpha-olefin polymers include ethylene, propylene, 1-butene, 1-pentene, 1-hexene, 1-octene, 4-methyl-1-hexene, 4-ethyl-1-hexene, 6-methyl-1-heptene and the like. Ethylene is a preferred monomer and propylene is a highly preferred monomer. In addition to the homopolymers, the alpha-olefin polymer may be a copolymer made from two or more alpha-olefin monomers. An important element of this invention is that the alpha-olefin polymers or copolymers which are used have a melting point of 90 a crystallinity of at least 45%, preferably at least 50% crystallinity. Preferred copolymers are those consisting of ethylene and propylene, and preferably those containing at least 50 percent by weight propylene. The copolymers may be either random or block copolymers and may be prepared by any convenient method that will give the crystallinity and melting point required, such as isotacticity and a melting point above 90 number average molecular weight of the alpha-olefin polymer is advantageously in the range of 50,000 to 1,000,000. The melt flow index of the isotactic alpha-olefin polymer, and especially isotactic polypropylene, can range from about 0.4 to about 30 with a preferred range being from about 2 to about 12 according to ASTM No. D-1238. Thus, an isotactic alpha-olefin polymer is preferred although from 0.1 up to about 15 percent by weight of a low crystalline atactic configuration, based upon the total weight of the alpha-olefin polymer, may be utilized. For example, isotactic polypropylene may be used which contains small amounts of atactic polypropylene. Small amounts of the atactic configuration of a particular alpha-olefin polymer are not only economical but also improve flow and do not significantly reduce the desired physical properties. However, amounts in excess of 15 percent of an atactic configuration of an alpha-olefin polymer are undesirable since the physical properties are generally adversely affected, although in some applications, such a blend may be acceptable and even desirable. Regardless of the specific type of alpha-olefin polymer used, the particle size is generally that produced by normal and conventional polymerization techniques. For example, the particle size is advantageously greater than 1.0 micron and desirably larger than 5.0 microns, although the particle size may not be critical. From a practical standpoint, large particles such as up to 2 mm may be conveniently utilized, as well as even larger particles. Of course, since the alpha-olefin polymer is generally melt-blended with the hydrogenated butadiene polymer on a mill, even large particles such as diced polypropylene may be used. It has been found that the addition of about 2 to 20 parts of polyisobutylene per 100 parts of the blend improves the texture, smoothness and surface gloss of injection molded plaques and gives improved tensile elongation when added to a blend of a polymeric alpha-olefin, such as polypropylene, and the hydrogenated butadiene polymer. The blend of the alpha-olefin polymer and the hydrogenated butadiene polymer, whether partially cured or not, produces a thermoplastic elastomer, or in other words, the blend can be repeatedly reprocessed and, if partially cured, does not require further vulcanization to develop elastomeric properties. Thus the blend can be readily and repeatedly molded, extruded, or otherwise processed since it flows at temperatures at or above the melting point of the alpha-olefin polymer. Generally, a partial cure is preferred in that the properties exhibit improved tensile set as well as a remarkable increase in aging properties. By "partial cure," it is meant that the butadiene polymer portion of the blend is crosslinked to an extent less than full cure or vulcanization. According to the present invention, a partial cure is achieved when the melt flow index (ASTM No. D-1238, condition "L", but with the exception that the load is 100 pounds) is at least 1.0 and preferably 10.0 or greater. Blends of the alpha-olefin polymer and the hydrogenated butadiene polymer which are cured in excess of a partial cure and have a melt flow index below 1.0 produce vulcanized blends or thermoset elastomers which are outside the scope of this invention. A partial cure may be obtained utilizing any conventional curing agent compound or method to give the defined melt flow index. Generally, good blends of the present invention will have a melt flow index of from about 90 to about 150 with a preferred melt flow index being approximately 120. It is important in the practice of this invention that the alpha-olefin polymer and the hydrogenated butadiene polymer are mixed at a temperature equal to or greater than the melting point of the alpha-olefin polymer. Due to variations in molecular weight and tacticity, the melting point will vary over a small range for a particular alpha-olefin polymer. A typical polyethylene will have a melting point range of from about 127 approximately 135 preferred polypropylene is from about 150 C. with a practical or typical melting point temperature of about 160 it, are important in the practice of the present invention. The actual blending or mixing may be effected by any common or conventional mixing means and thus may be performed on a mill, a Banbury, a Brabender, a twin screw extruder, or the like. When a partial cure is desired, the two components may be blended and then partially cured. Alternatively, the hydrogenated butadiene polymer may be first partially cured and then blended with the alpha-olefin polymer. Where the blend is to be partially cured, the butadiene polymer is one which has been hydrogenated to only about 85-95 percent saturation so that some unsaturation will be available for curing purposes. When a partial cure is to be effected, the curing agent can be conveniently added, together with any desired conventional processing aids, compounding ingredients, etc., either before or during the blending step. Moreover, the partial cure may be achieved under either static conditions or dynamic conditions. Under static conditions, the partial cure may be achieved by placing a mixed blend containing the curing agent in an oven and heating to the desired temperature whereby partial cure occurs, such as at a temperature of from about 65 approximately 5 to 30 minutes. A dynamic partial cure is achieved by working or processing the blend containing the curing agent on an open mill, in a Banbury, in an extruder or the like, at a temperature sufficient to bring about a partial cure such as from about 65 to 210 cure occurs below the melting point of the alpha-olefin polymer, the dynamic blend temperature must be at a temperature above the melting point of the alpha-olefin polymer. The curing agent used for a partial cure may be any known or conventional rubber curative or method known to those skilled in the art. Variations from standard procedures or compounds may, of course be utilized. Typical curing agents include the sulfur donors, the various peroxides, either aromatic or aliphatic, and low dosages of radiation. If a sulfur curing agent is utilized, generally from 0.01 to about 1.0 parts by weight per 100 parts of the blend is utilized with the preferred range being from about 0.1 to about 0.2 parts. Some representative examples of sulfur curing agents include sulfur, tetramethyl thiourea, 2-(hexamethyleniminothio)-benzothiazole, sulfur dichloride, sulfur monochloride, alkyl phenol, disulfide, and tetramethyl thiuram disulfide. A preferred curative is sulfur itself. Generally, it is desirable to use from about 1 to about 5 parts per 100 parts of blend of zinc oxide, conventional amounts of stearic acid and an accelerator, since very good antioxidant properties are imparted to the blend. In addition, this particular partial cure system, in combination with carbon black, gives surprisingly superior paint adhesion. These unexpected results are especially noted with regard to the highly preferred polypropylene. The amount of the organic peroxides required to effect a partial cure generally varies from about 0.01 to about 0.5 parts by weight per 100 parts of the blend with a preferred range being from about 0.1 to about 0.3. Once again, any conventional peroxide compound may be utilized such as the aromatic diacyl peroxides, the aliphatic diacyl peroxides, dibasic acid peroxides, ketone peroxides, alkyl peroxyesters, alkyl hydroperoxides, and the like. Specific examples include dicumyl peroxide, dibenzoyl peroxide, diacetyl peroxide, bis-2,4-dichlorobenzoyl peroxide, and the like. The number of the various peroxides is enormous and any of them may be utilized, with the above specific compounds merely being representative examples. Preferred peroxide curatives are dicumyl peroxide and 2,5-bis(tertiary-butylperoxy)2,5-dimethylhexane. Combinations of peroxides or combinations of sulfur curing agents as well as combinations of sulfur and peroxide curing agents may be utilized. Furthermore, curing agent ranges set forth above represent the amount of the active compound. Thus, if a curative is utilized such as dicumyl peroxide in a solvent system, only the weight of dicumyl peroxide per se is considered. Additionally, the exact amount of a specific curing agent utilized to obtain a specific melt flow index will vary from one curing agent to another, depending on the general activity or efficiency of the specific curing agent. Another method of achieving the partial cure involves subjecting the blend to ionizing radiation. Ionizing rays include alpha rays, beta rays, gamma rays, electron beam, proton rays, neutron rays and X-rays. In most commercial applications, an accelerated electron beam is utilized. The radiation is desirably carried out by subjecting pellets or a thin layer of the blend to the radiation. The radiation may be admitted from one side or from both sides of the blend composition. The amount of radiation of course may vary with the thickness of the blend composition. In any event, a desirable amount of radiation is that which results in a partially cured blend having a melt flow index above the index number set forth above. Due to the inherent nature of the radiation, the cross-link density of the respective polymers will vary with the distance from the radiated surface. This aspect is acceptable as long as an overall, partially cured system is produced. However, an excessive does will result in a cross-linked system which cannot be molded or extruded and is not reprocessable. Using an electron accelerator, the amount of radiation penetration may vary from about 0.1 to 5.0 Megarads when the radiation is admitted to only one side of the blend composition, whereas penetration may vary from about 0.1 to about 3.0 Megarads when the radiation is applied to each side of the blend composition. In addition to the curing agents as noted above, other rubber components, compounding agents, fillers, processing aids and the like may be added in conventional amounts. Specific types of additives include, in addition to accelerators, activators, colorants, antioxidants, flame retardants, ozone resistant compounds, and various processing aids such as oil, stearic acid, and the like. Examples of fillers include carbon black, such as from about 0.1 and preferably from about 0.6 parts to about 30 to 40 parts by weight per 100 parts of the blend. Other fillers such as silica, the various clays, calcium carbonate, talc and the like can be utilized in conventional amounts. The blends of this invention, whether or not partially cured, generally have good physical properties and generally consist of two continuous phases. A few of the properties are completely unexpected such as the low brittle point. Other unexpected properties include minimum creep at high temperatures, good low temperature impact resistance, good elongation, good paint adhesion and good ozone and aging resistance. Generally, the unexpected properties as set forth hereinbelow are achieved by the blends of the present invention regardless of the exact amount of alpha-olefin polymer such as polypropylene and whether or not partially cured. However, as previously noted, partially cured blends do give improved tensile set as well as improved aging properties. The thermoplastic elasomer blends of the present invention usually achieve an elongation of at least 50 percent at break and preferably at least 200 percent. The maximum creep is less than 4 percent at 120 not show any ozone cracking when tested according to ASTM D518. The low temperature impact at minus 30 good. The brittle point of the blends is generally below -20 and preferably below -45 The improved ozone resistance is completely unexpected in that, as well known to those skilled in the art, butadiene polymers exhibit poor ozone resistance. Moreover, the blends also have very good flexibility properties and exhibit very good heat aging properties upon the addition of various heat resistant agents. The exact combination of physical properties desired will depend upon the intended applications. The thermoplastic blends of the present invention are very versatile and flexible in that changes in the ratios of the polymer components and changes of compounding additives make it possible to generate a wide range of desired physical properties. These changes will be obvious to those skilled in the art of rubber or plastics compounding. The thermoplastic elastomer blends of the present invention may be utilized to produce articles by molding, extruding, calendering; vacuum-forming, etc. with specific articles including tubing, gaskets, toys, household articles, and particularly various automobile parts such as flexible bumpers, dash panels, bumper filler panels and the like. Specific procedures are described below for the preparation of high vinyl polybutadiene of controllable molecular weights. Where it is desired to produce a lower vinyl content and high 1,4 content, this may be effected by increasing the temperature above 90 the desired microstructure is effected. Of course if a very low vinyl content, for example about 10%, is desired, that may be produced by omitting the 1,2-di-(N-methyl-piperazinyl-N')ethane. The following typical procedure is used to prepare the high vinyl polybutadiene: A cleaned 2-gallon stainless steel reactor equipped with stirrer, appropriate heating and cooling means, and appropriate inlets and outlets is prepared for reaction by filling it under a nitrogen atmosphere with hexane and adding n-butyl lithium in an amount sufficient to react with impurities in the hexane and on the surface of the reactor. The mixture is stirred and heated to 150 an hour. Then this mixture is drained under a nitrogen atmosphere and the material discarded. Next 7.5 lbs. of a blend containing 24% 1,3-butadiene (817 gms. butadiene) and 76% of hexane is charged to the reactor under nitrogen and cooled to 41 millimoles of n-butyl lithium and 33 millimoles of 1,2-di-(N-Methyl-piperazinyl-N')-ethane (DMPE). The temperature is maintained at 41 effected. After about 8 hours of reaction, the product is dropped into a large volume of isopropanol containing an antioxidant. The precipitated product is recovered and drum-dried to give substantially 100% yield of a polymer having a molecular weight of about 50,000 M.sub.n and a 1,2 content of substantially 100%. The molecular weight may be increased by decreasing the amount of n-butyl lithium and decreased by increasing the amount of n-butyl lithium, advantageously with appropriate changes in the amount of DMPE to give a DMPE/Li ratio of approximately 2. This method of varying or controlling the molecular weight by varying the amount of catalyst used per mole of monomer is well known in the anionic polymerization art. The polymerization temperature has an effect on the 1,2 content of the product with increase in temperature within limits decreasing the 1,2 content, and vice versa within limits. It is generally desirable to maintain a temperature no higher than 41 obtain maximum 1,2 content as shown by the folllowing table: ______________________________________ ApproximateTemperature 1,2 Content______________________________________Below 41 (5 100%41 (5 99.8%48 (9 98%75 (24 97%85 (29 95%90 (32 90%Above 90 (32 Less than 90%______________________________________ The high vinyl polybutadiene (1200 gms) is dissolved in 5 gallons of toluene. This polymer solution is transferred to a stainless steel reactor equipped with means for stirring, heating and cooling and with inlet and outlet means. An additional gallon of toluene is added to the original mixing container to dissolve any residue of polymer and the resulting solution is also added to the reactor. The reactor is sealed and heated to 130 applied to remove any dissolved gases. Then the free space in the reactor is flushed twice with H.sub.2 to 50 psi. After each flushing, vacuum is again applied to remove traces of dissolved gases. Then, with a hydrogen atomsphere maintained, the hydrogenation catalyst is added which comprises Ni/cyclohexene/triisobutyl aluminum in the molar ratio of 1/1/3-4 and 25-5 millimoles of Ni per 100 grams of polymer. After the catalyst is added the temperature is raised to 170 C.) and hydrogen introduced to 150 psi. Since the hydrogenation is diffusion controlled, rapid stirring is effected. When the hydrogen pressure drops to 75-100 psi, the reactor is repressurized with hydrogen to 150 psi. Generally hydrogenation is complete in 7-10 hours to 90-99% hydrogenation of the unsaturation. The hydrogenated polybutadiene is sheeted out on a two roll mill at a temperature between 90 together with any desired additives or modifiers are then added, and milling is continued until the alpha-olefin polymer and additives are well dispersed in the polybutadiene. The blend is then cut into strips so that it can easily be fed into a twin screw extruder. The material is extruded at 200 into small pellets, which are then injection molded into plaques (15.2.times.10.2 properties according to ASTM standards for tensile at break and elongation at break. Ozone aging is also tested to determine whether any cracks will form when the specimen is exposed to 60 pphm ozone at 37 hours. The following paint adhesion and cold impact tests are used. Before painting, a test plaque is first washed with a mild alkaline solution and water rinsed. After drying, the plaque is sprayed with Seibert Oxidermo primer and flash dried for at least 2 minutes. A topcoat of Durethane 100 is then applied and cured for 40 minutes at 120 C. The paint scuff resistance is evaluated by scratching the painted surface with the edge of a dime. For surfaces showing excellent paint adhesion, the paint cannot be scraped cleanly from the substrate. When adhesion is poor, the paint can be easily stripped off with only mild pressure exerted on the dime. COLD IMPACT TEST The cold impact test utilized is one that General Motors requires for flexible thermoplastic elastomer parts. For this test, the ends of a painted specimen (7.62.times.15.2 cut into a base plate 7.62 cm apart. The test sample is then allowed to stand at -30 test specimen is impacted at the apex by a hemispherical dart (5 cm. diameter, 27 kg) dropped from a height of 42.2 cm. In order to pass this test, the sample must not break or crack. The invention is illustrated by the following examples which are intended merely for purpose of illustration and are not to be regarded as limiting the scope of the invention or the manner in which it may be practiced. Unless specifically indicated otherwise, parts and percentages are given by weight. Three experiments are performed to prepare polybutadiene of varying 1,2 contents and molecular weights, and the hydrogenated products thereof above. The 1,2 microstructure is distributed at random through the polymer chains. Various properties of the polybutadienes and their hydrogenated products are determined as noted in Table I below. The various hydrogenated polymers are blended in a proportion of 60 parts of hydrogenated polymer to 40 parts of isotactic polypropylene (having a melt index of 4) blended in accordance with the blending procedure described above, and physical properties of the resultant blends are determined as reported in Table I below. Moreover the various blends exhibit excellent ozone resistance, paint adhesion and cold impact properties. TABLE I______________________________________Run A B C______________________________________ Mol. Wt.G.P.C.(M.sub.n) 270,000 130,000 166,000D.S.V. 2.67 2.0 2.22Gel (%) 0.0 0.0 0.01,2 (%)(Infrared) 27.2 32.5 37.1% Hydrog. 95 100 95Propertiesof 60/40BlendTensileStrength (psi) 3,829 4,104 2,944Elongation(%) 734 1,120 804Tear Strength 97.2 87.0 96.7FlexuralModulus (psi) 37,418 36,258 31,907______________________________________ In addition to the methods described above to prepare the polymers, the hydrogenate them and to blend them with the polymeric alpha-olefins, various modifications of these methods and equivalent methods for producing similar results may also be used. While certain features of this invention have been described in detail with respect to various embodiments thereof, it will of course be apparent that other modifications can be made within the spirit and scope of this invention and it is not intended to limit the invention to the exact details shown above except insofar as they are defined in the following claims: Citas de patentes
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