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The annual Swathi Sangeethotsavam in Thiruvananthapuram is dedicated to the genius of King-composer Swati Tirunal.
This year's Swathi Sangeethotsavam offered music buffs of Thiruvananthapuram a series of musical evenings that were filled with melody, rhythm and delight. The fete, solely and soulfully dedicated to the royal composer Swati Tirunal, was held at the Kuthiramalika Palace.
Sanjay Subrahmanyan
Sanjay Subrahmanyan opened his concert and the fete with an Ada tala varnam that was delivered with spontaneity. 'Paripalayama' in soothing Reethigowla was presented with a strikingly different appearance of the scale, especially during the last phrase of the pallavi when the singer skimmed through the surface of the notes rather than embellishing it. Although this revealed a slightly lighter texture of the raga, the expressive swara section was rich in classicism.
Chakravakam raga was elaborated vividly through long melodic phrases covering the nuances of the scale. The kriti 'Sarojanabha daya' was presented gracefully. The touching Kapi raga delineation had the feel and the details of the raga connected aesthetically. The main kriti 'Vihara manasa' was sung from the heart. Sanjay was accompanied by S.R. Mahadeva Sarma (violin), B. Harikumar (mridangam) and P.L. Sudheer (ghatam).
Aswathi Thirunal Rama Varma
The concert on the second day by Aswathi Thirunal Rama Varma was a testimony to the fact that he sees musical possibilities beyond conventions in Carnatic music. He began with a Behag soaked 'Smarajanaka', set to Misra chapu. The singer's mellow swaras caressed the contours of the raga. Avaneeswaram S.R. Vinu on the violin showcased his finesse when he chose both madhyamams while negotiating the soft corners of the raga.
'Sadu thada', a kriti in Vakulabharanam, was rich in swaraksharams. It had a swara section with due emphasis on the character of the raga. Rama Varma's improvised swara patterns had interesting variants from the usual format. One of them was the chord progressions sung in the form of sequential swaras, which was a treat to listen.
The ragamalika padam 'Panagendra shayana' and 'Bhogeendrasayinam', a racy Khanda chapu kriti in Kunthalavarali, were a delightful treat. The main piece was 'Rama Rama' in Simhendra madhyamam.
The success of the concert was a result of the splendid team work by the singer and accompanying artistes. B. Harikumar (mridangam), S. Karthick (ghatam) and T. Govindaprasad (morsing) made the rhythm section lively.
Amrutha Venkatesh
Amrutha Venkatesh's concert on the third day began with a varnam in Saveri. A good raga introduction to Keeravani was tagged to the kriti 'Bhavaye sarasanabham'. A pleasing visthara of Bilahari was followed by the kriti 'Aradhayami', set to Khanda chapu.
It was decorated with niraval and swaras. A bhava-laden laboration of Vasanta raga preceded 'Paramapurusha'. After an aesthetic delineation of Devagandhari, she took up the 'Shri rama rama pahi'. The main raga was Ramapriya and the kriti was 'Samodayam Paripalayamam'. It was rendered with the traditional features adorning it. Bombay Madhavan (violin), Nanjil Arul (mridangam), S. Karthick (ghatam) and T. Govindaprasad (morsing) gave commendable support to the singer.
Parassala B. Ponnammal
Veteran Parassala B. Ponnammal's recital unfolded in the traditional style. 'Narasimhamamava bhagavan' in Arabhi and 'Pahi thara' in Ananthabhairavi were sung with clear diction. Attukal Balasubramaniam on (violin) played an excellent impromptu essay in Anandabhairavi. The taniavarthanam by Palakkad Maheshkumar (mridangam) and S. Karthick (ghatam) was praiseworthy. The konnakol by S. Karthik was a special treat as he impressed the audience with his tongue twister jathis. The post-taniavarthanam songs included a soft number in Neelambari.
Venkataramanan, on the fifth day, presented popular and rare kritis of Swati Tirunal. Due to poor health, the singer could not showcase his virtuosity completely. A Poorvikalyani raga visthara tagged to 'Panchabana' had an extensive niraval and swara portion. The main kriti was 'Charupanjaka' in Kamboji. Unblemished delineation of Poorvikalyani, Thodi and Kamboji ragas by Sampath (violin) was fabulous. G. Babu (mridangam) and Manjoor Unnikrishnan (ghatam) were the accompanists.
T.V. Gopalakrishnan
Veteran musician T.V. Gopalakrishnan began with a varnam in Shankarabharanam. 'Paripahi' in Saveri and 'Jaya Jaya padmanabha' in Sarasangi were sung after lengthy elaboration of the ragas. The madhyama sruti brought out a perceptible serenity during Varamu raga visthara and the kriti 'Sambho'. The main kriti was 'Mohanam thava' in Mohanam. The accompanying artistes S. Varadarajan (violin), Palakkad Maheshkumar (mridangam) and Tripunithura Radhakrishnan (ghatam) were impressive.
S. Varadarajan
S. Varadarajan's solo violin was a musical feast for the rasikas. He created an ethereal experience.
'Anantha' in Kedaram and the popular 'Padmanabha pahi' in Hindolam were well-received. Begada raga visthara with innovative glides showcased the raga's features from a different angle. The kriti 'Karunakara' was constructed with a flawless swara portion. The sweetest was the idyllic Hamirkalyani raga delineation. The lovely composition 'Gangeya' with swaras set to thishra was a class apart. The main kriti was 'Sathatham thavaka' in Kharaharapriya.
Accompanists were T.V. Gopalakrishnan (mridangam) and Tripunithura Radhakrishnan(ghatam).
Saurabh Kadgaohkar
The best concert of the fete was perhaps by young Hindustani vocalist Saurabh Kadgaohkar. His exuberant style created some mind-blowing music. The imaginative improvisations in Pooriya Dhanashree with impeccable alignment with sruti and laya began with slow phrases that revolved around nishadam. The rendition of entrancing swaras and long akaarams at extreme speeds was an amazing feat.
Flawless flow of notes and aalaps in Bhoop raag culminated in the composition 'Karuna nidhanu'. Mature delineations of Malkauns and Bageshri raags were immersed in profound melody. The singer's manodharma was well utilised during the scintillating Bhairav raag that was tagged to the concluding bhajan.
Arvind Kadgaohkar (tabla) and Rohan Mahekar (harmonium) were wonderful.
Seetha Rajan and disciples co.
The Bala Brundam by Carnatic vocalist Seetha Rajan and her disciples included several interesting compositions by Swati Tirunal. Some of the kritis were 'Narasimha' in Arabhi, 'Shri kumara' in Atana and 'Shankara' in Hamsanandi. The highlights of the concert were the choice of the kritis and the synergy in the rendition. The team was accompanied by Embar Kannan (violin) and Arjun Ganesh (mridangam).
O.S. Arun
The final concert of the fete was by O.S. Arun. His signature style with Carnatic constructions painted with hues of Hindustani in all the songs evoked a pleasant mood. 'Sarasaksha' in Panthuvarali and 'Samodham' in Thodi (main) contained effective niraval and swara sections enriching it. The singer was accompanied by M.R. Gopinath (violin), J. Vaidhyanathan (mridangam), Karthick (ghatam) and Ganapathy (tabla).
Keywords: Swathi Sangeethotsavam, Thiruvananthapuram music festivals, Swati Tirunal, Kuthiramalika Palace


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Treasures from Juniper Ridge
The Profound Treasure Instructions of Padmasambhava to the Dakini Yeshe Tsogyal
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Treasures from Juniper Ridge is a collection of "hidden" or terma teachings given by Padmasambhava, the Tantric master who brought Vajrayana Buddhism to Tibet. According to Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, Padmasambhava hid many teachings to be uncovered later by "revealers of hidden treasures." The special quality of the terma teachings is that they provide guidance appropriate for each period of time and individual person. By working with Padmasambhava, Yeshe Tsogyal, his mystic spiritual consort, was able to compile and codify these precious insights and hide them for use by future generations. Treasures from Juniper Ridge presents a variety of significant revelations for seekers on the advanced path of the Tibetan Vajrayana tradition, as well as in-depth explanations of assorted aspects of practice: deity-focused meditation, nonconceptual meditation, death and dying, and recognizing the nature of mind. The book outlines ways for the modern student to apply these teachings while remaining true to Vajrayana Buddhism's traditional principles
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January 28, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Janay Ms.
Hotel was centrally located. Staff at Bell desk and concierge was great and very helpful. Food was good in restaurant. Ballroom facilities were good and spacious. Front desk staff was not very welcoming..
October 2, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Vacationdeprived In the center of everything Philly
Great location; within walking distance of everything you want to see. The hotel itself was very nice and so was the staff. Most comfortable hotel bed I've ever stayed in. Will definitely use them again.
November 10, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by CohenNJ Great room- very nice staff!
We were welcomed nicely when we arrived. The room was great and everything that we needed was provided. We asked for help choosing a restaurant and loved the choice we came up with together!! (Melagrano)
July 14, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Traveler2012and2013 City of Brotherly Love???
The rooms were clean and comfortable, but the front desk staff were rude. I would not recommend this hotel and next time I'm in Philadelphia, will shop around a little more for better customer service.
September 25, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by cb2013 Hotel is old and shows it
- room not ready at check in time, staff said room would be ready in minutes...an hour later it was.
- elevators are horrible
- lobby is old and worn
- starbucks should be open throughout the day
May 6, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by GB2012 Wonderful Hotel
I always enjoy staying a the Sheraton, the rooms at this particular hotel are little outdated but very comfortable. I would definitely return as it is centrally located and has an excellent staff.
January 1, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by petesdaone Army-Navy 2013
Front Staff was AWESOME. Three rooms to juggle for my family and it was flawless.
Club floor was good as usual and always ask for the museum side of the hotel. Easy access to local Transportation
December 16, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Susie Hotel restaurant excellent!!
The restaurant was a big surprise for my colleagues and me. We ended up eating there both nights instead of heading out in to the rest of Philly. The food was 5 star and the staff were delightful.
March 14, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by volley4488 wrong time
i was very unhappy with the stay do to the pool closed for guest problem. i complained andwasnot happy with what was offered to me. i would like to speakto a guest complaint specialist about this
February 25, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Henry19364 Great view
I requested a room on a higher floor and facing the museum so that I'd be able to watch the fireworks for 4th of July. The staff was accommodating and gave us a room that had a spectacular view.
July 7, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by MrTee Return Visit
Another visit to this hotel shows this facility continues to offer the best in comfort, convenience and service. Absolutely a must location every time my work schedule brings me to Philadelphia
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US 6366752 B1 Abstract A spherical silicone additive is selected and introduced into a contact region between a photoreceptor's anti-curl layer and an electrophotographic system's backer bar, and into a bulk material of the electrophotographic system's spots blade. The additive reduces frictional drag and wear at the contact region between the anti-curl layer and the backer bar and at a contact region between a photoreceptor's outermost surface and the system's spots blade. The reduction of photoreceptor drag and wear at the above contact regions reduces photoreceptor surface irregularities, excessive backer bar wear, excessive spots blade wear, belt ripple and belt contamination. As a result, system drive torque requirements may be minimized, the life of the contacting system components may be extended and system performance may be improved.
Claims(7) 1. An electrostatographic imaging apparatus, comprising:
a. an imaging member having an imaging side and a non-imaging side;
b. means for supporting at least a portion of said imaging member, wherein said supporting means contacts the non-imaging side of said imaging member;
c. means for forming an electrostatic latent image on the photoreceptor;
d. means for developing said electrostatic latent image to form a toner image;
e. means for transferring said toner image to a receiving substrate; and
f. a spots blade for removing adherent spots or film from said imaging side of said imaging member,
wherein said non-imaging side of said imaging member comprises an anti-curl backing layer coated with a silicone additive for reducing drag and wear of said imaging member.
2. The apparatus of
3. The apparatus of
4. The apparatus of
wherein R is an organic group selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic hydrocarbon, an aromatic hydrocarbon, an unsaturated hydrocarbon, and mixtures thereof.
5. The apparatus
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Description 1. Field of Invention This invention relates in general to electrophotographic imaging systems and, more specifically to imaging systems wherein component parts thereof include spherical silicone additives to reduce photoreceptor drag and wear. 2. Description of Related Art Conventional electrophotographic and electrostatographic imaging systems include photosensitive members, i.e., photoreceptors, that are commonly used in electrophotographic or electrostatographic (Xerographic) processes in either a flexible belt or a rigid drum configuration. The flexible belt can be either seamless or seamed. Photoreceptors generally comprise a photoconductive layer formed on an electrically conductive substrate. The photoconductive layer acts as an insulator in the dark so that electric charges are retained on its surface. When exposed to light the charge dissipates. A latent image is generally formed on the photoreceptor by first uniformly depositing an electric charge over the surface of the photoconductive layer using one of several methods well known in the art. The photoconductive layer acts as a charge storage capacitor with a charge on its free surface and an equal charge of opposite polarity (the counter charge) on the conductive substrate. A light image is then projected onto the photoconductive layer. On the portions of the photoconductive layer that are exposed to light, the electric charge conducts through the layer and reduces the surface charge. The portions of the surface of the photoconductor that are not exposed to light retain their surface charge. The quantity of electric charge at any particular point on the photoconductive surface is inversely related to the illumination incident thereon, thus forming an electrostatic latent image. The photodischarge of the photoconductive layer requires that the layer photogenerate a conductive charge and generate and transport this charge through the layer thereby neutralizing the charge on the surface. Two types of photoreceptor structures have been commonly used: multilayer structures wherein separate layers perform the functions of charge generation and charge transport, respectively, and single layer photoconductors that perform both functions. These layers are formed on an electrically conductive substrate and may include an optional charge blocking adhesive layer between the conductive layer and the photoconducting layer or layers. Additionally, the substrate may comprise a non-conducting mechanical support with a conductive surface. Other layers for providing special functions such as incoherent reflection of laser light, dot patterns for pictorial imaging or subbing layers to provide chemical sealing and/or a smooth coating surface may be optionally employed. As more advanced, higher speed electrophotographic copiers, duplicators and printers have been developed, degradation of image quality has been encountered during extended cycling. During extended cycling, a photoreceptor's imaging properties degrade as a result of the photoreceptor's continuous exposure to abrasion, chemical attack, heat and light. Degradation due to cycling is particularly common among multilayered organic photoconductors that use organic film forming polymers and small molecule, low ionization donor material in the charge transport layers. Such wear is further accelerated when the photoreceptor is used in systems that employ abrasive development systems such as single component development systems. Wear is an even greater problem where a drum is used that has such a small diameter that it must rotate many times merely to form a single image for conventional 8.5 inch by 11 inch sized documents. Wear of the photoreceptor can be compensated for by increasing the thickness of the charge transport layer. However, a large increase in charge transport layer thickness can make a photoreceptor inoperable at high imaging process speeds because of the very long transit times of common charge transport layer materials. Also, large decreases in the thickness due to wear can cause dramatic changes in electrical characteristics in only a few thousand cycles that cannot be readily compensated for even with sophisticated computerized control apparatus. In many of today's high volume, high precision electrophotographic imaging systems, extended cycling causes adherent spots to form on the photoreceptor's surface. To prevent imaging defects that can occur as a result of these adherent spots, many modem electrophotographic systems include a spots blade. The function of a spots blade is to remove adherent spots from the surface of the photoreceptor. Conventional cleaning blades work in a similar manner; however, the primary function of a cleaning blade is to remove toner from the photoreceptor's surfaces. Spots blades are generally oriented either in a doctor mode or a wiper mode. Unfortunately, because intimate contact between the spots blade and the photoreceptor's surface is necessary in order to remove the adherent spots, the spots blade often imparts drag to the system that results in higher torque requirements for driving the photoreceptor. In addition to the frictional wear encountered at the photoreceptor's outermost layer, another problem encountered when one or more photoconductive layers are applied to a flexible supporting substrate is curling of the photoconductive member. To counteract the curling tendency, imaging engineers have applied coatings to the side of the supporting substrate opposite the photoconductive layers. These coatings, or layers formed by the coatings, are generally referred to as anti-curl layers, backing layers, or anti-curl backing layers. However, difficulties with these anti-curl layers have been encountered. For example, photoreceptor curl can occur in as few as 1,500 imaging cycles under the stressful conditions of high temperature and humidity. Moreover, engineers have found that during the cycling of the photoconductive member, relatively rapid wear of the anti-curl coating causes the photoconductive imaging member to curl. In some tests the anti-curl coating became completely removed in 150,000 to 200,000 cycles. This wear problem becomes even more pronounced when photoconductive members in the form of belts or webs are supported in part by backer bars or stationary guide surfaces that cause the anti-curl layer to wear away very rapidly, producing debris that scatters and deposits on critical machine components, such as lenses, corona charging devices and the like, thereby adversely affecting machine performance. Also, the anti-curl coatings occasionally separate from the substrate during extended cycling and render the photoconductive imaging member unacceptable for forming quality images. It has also been found that when long webs of a flexible photoconductor having an anti-curl coating on one side of a supporting substrate and a photoconductive layer on the opposite side of the substrate are rolled into large rolls, dimples and creases form on the photoconductive layer that result in print defects in the final developed images. Furthermore, when the webs are formed into belts, segments of the outer surface of the anti-curl layer in contact with each other during shipping or storage at elevated temperatures also cause creases and dimples to form that are seen as undesirable aberrations in the final printed images. Expensive and elaborate packaging is necessary to prevent the anti-curl coating from contacting itself. Additional difficulties have been encountered in continuous coating machines during the winter manufacturing of coated photoconductive imaging members because of occasional seizing that prevents transport of the coated web through the machine for downstream coating. Numerous attempts have been made to reduce frictional damage to electrophotographic imaging system photoreceptors. Unfortunately, each solution often leads to additional problems. Moreover, since most of the solutions are aimed at reducing friction between the photoreceptor's outermost surface and the imaging system's cleaning blade, many of these solutions do not provide a way to reduce frictional damage caused by interaction with a system's spots blade or frictional damage occurring at the photoreceptor's backside anti-curl layer. For instance, one solution includes adding a lubricant such as wax to the toner. However, the problem with this approach is that the fixability of the toner can degrade the toner's electrical function, or further filming can occur causing poor image quality. In other attempts to reduce frictional damage, efforts have been made to reduce frictional forces by applying a lubricant to the outer surface of the photoreceptor. For instance, U.S. Pat. No. 5,721,085 to Oshiba et al. discloses a method for incorporating a lubricating substance on a photoreceptor's outermost surface. Although this approach is effective in reducing frictional forces encountered at the photoreceptor's outermost surface, the solution does not address frictional forces encountered at the photoreceptor's anti-curl layer. Others have attempted to reduce photoreceptor drag and wear by adding a lubricant to an eletrophotographic imaging system's cleaning blade. U.S. Pat. No. 4,519,698 to Kohyama et al., for instance, discloses a method in which a waxy lubricant is used to continuously lubricate a cleaning blade. However, the problem with this solution is that the thickness of the lubricant film that forms on the photosensitive drum is difficult to maintain, and interference with the electrostatic characteristics of the photosensitive member occurs. U.S. Pat. No. 5,819,147 to Shoji, discloses an image forming apparatus that uses a silicone resin lubricant deposited at a contact region between an image bearing member and a cleaning blade. Again, while this solution effectively reduces frictional forces between the cleaning blade and the photoreceptor's outer surface, and might also be useful in reducing friction between the photoreceptor and a spots blade, it does not address frictional damage to the photoreceptor's anti-curl layer. Attempts have also been made to reduce photoreceptor wear by constructing cleaning blades out of materials having a low coefficient of friction. However, these attempts have been plagued by the degradation of other important system characteristics, especially mechanical strength, due to the presence of additives. According to U.S. Pat. No. 4,340,658 to Inoue et al. and U.S. Pat. No. 4,388,392 to Kato et al., surface smoothness of a photosensitive layer can be improved by adding a leveling agent such as polydimethylsiloxane to a polyvinyl carbazole type photoconductor. In addition, when attempts have been made to reduce friction by spraying conventional silicone oil onto the imaging surface of a charge transport layer, it has been discovered that the charge transport layer cracked when bent, even without being cycled. Photoreceptors containing trace quantities of silicone oil are also generally known in the art. Engineers have used trace quantities of silicone oil to improve surface properties of the dried film and to improve out flow during the coating process. The quantity of silicone oil used in these processes is too small to affect the bulk properties of the dried film. However, because silicone oil is quickly removed during normal abrasive wear due to toner, cleaning blades, brushes, paper contact and other frictional forces encountered during processing, any lubricating effect of silicone oil on a photoreceptor's surface is short lived. Thus, it is desirable to increase the durability and to extend the life of the exposed surfaces of a photoreceptor, as well as to reduce the frictional contact between the components of an electrophotographic imaging system while maintaining electrical and mechanical integrity and print quality. The present invention is directed to use of silicone additives, particularly a spherical silicone additive, to reduce photoreceptor drag and wear. More specifically, the invention is directed to introducing such an additive into a contact region between a backside anti-curl layer of the photoreceptor and an electrophotographic imaging system's backer bar or other components, and/or contact regions between an outermost layer of the photoreceptor and an electrophotographic imaging system's spots blade. First, to reduce photoreceptor drag and wear at a contact region between a photoreceptor's anti-curl layer and an electrophotographic system's backer bar, a small amount of silicone additive can be applied to a photoreceptor's anti-curl layer surface and/or backer bar surface. Because of the lubricating, non-migratory nature of specific forms of silicone additives, such additives can impart lubricity and wear properties to a material similar to that achieved by conventional migratory slip additives without the risk of severe filming in very small concentrations. The enhanced lubricity and wear resistance associated with these additives can reduce photoreceptor drag and extend photoreceptor life. In addition to reducing drag and wear, other potential benefits of introducing a silicone additive to the surface of the photoreceptor include: decreased photoreceptor belt drag, reduction of the possibility of chatter due to friction, and an increase in the allowable blade angle before chatter and/or blade tuck occurs. The present invention is similarly directed to reducing frictional forces at a contact region between a system's spots blade and the outermost surface of the photoreceptor. In an effort to reduce the drag caused by friction between the spots blade and the photoreceptor's surface, a silicone additive can be added to a bulk material or surface layer material of the blade during fabrication. The introduction of silicone additives to the contact regions between photoreceptor's backside anti-curl layer and the system's backer bar and the photoreceptor's outermost layer and the system's spots blade can reduce photoreceptor irregularities, excessive backer bar wear, excessive spots blade wear, belt ripple and belt contamination. Moreover, by reducing the amount of drag and wear occurring at these contact regions, the present invention can also help to minimize torque requirements for driving the photoreceptor. FIG. 1 is a schematic view of one embodiment of a xerographic photoreceptor module. FIG. 2 is a partial schematic view of an exemplary embodiment of a xerographic system according to the invention depicting the orientation of the system's spots blade, backer bar and photoreceptor anti-curl layer. This invention is directed to the addition of silicone additives to electrophotographic system components to reduce photoreceptor drag and wear. More specifically, the invention involves the addition of such additives to reduce drag and wear at a contact region between a photoreceptor's backside anti-curl layer surface and a system's backer bar or stationary guide surfaces, and/or at a contact region between a photoreceptor's outermost surface and a system's spots blade. Silicone additives, and particularly spherical silicone additives, are known for their excellent lubricating properties. Specific types of spherical silicone additives that are suitable for the present invention include, but are not limited to, General Electric Corporation's SR340 Series silicone resins and Toshiba Silicone Company's �Tospearl� Series silicone resin particles. The general chemical formulas for these additives are provided in U.S. Pat. No. 5,480,715, to Mills, et al., which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. For example, suitable spherical compounds include, but are not limited to, such particles that comprise a cross-linked three-dimensional network of siloxane linkages, represented by the structures: wherein R is an organic group including, but not limited to, an aliphatic hydrocarbon (such as methyl, ethyl, butyl, or the like), an aromatic hydrocarbon (such as a phenyl group), an unsaturated hydrocarbon (such as a vinyl group), or mixtures thereof. Preferably, R is a methyl group. Other suitable spherical compounds include, but are not limited to, silica-alumina ceramic (such as those produced by 3M Corporation and Polyscience), soda-lime-boroscillcate glass (such as those produced by 3M Corporation and Polyscience), styrene, styrene/methyl methacrylate, styrene/divinyl benzene, styrene/butadiene, styrene/vinyl carboxylate or amino modified styrene (such as those produced by Bangs Laboratories and Dyno Specialty Polymers), carboxylate or amino modified styrene (such as those produced by Bangs Laboratories), styrene and methmethacrylate copolymerized with a variety of functional groups (such as those produced by Polysciences and Dyno Specialty Polymers), polymethylmethacrylate (such as those produced by Bangs Laboratories and Matsumoto), polyvinyl toluene (such as those produced by Bangs Laboratories), various metal oxide based microspheres, phenolic and polyethylene (such as those produced by Brace GmbH), and the like. If desired, mixtures of two or more of the above materials can also be used, in embodiments. In embodiments of the present invention, the silicone additive can be applied by itself to a desired surface, or it can be applied in combination with a suitable binder material. Preferably, the silicone additive is applied in combination with a suitable binder material. Suitable anti-curl coatings and binder materials include, but are not limited to, the coatings and binders described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,071,662, to Carmichael, et al., which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Regardless of the particular additive used, the instant invention is aimed at reducing photoreceptor drag and wear at contact regions between the photoreceptor's backside anti-curl layer surface and the system's backer bars or stationary (or other) guide surfaces, and the photoreceptor's outer surface and the system's spots blade. This is achieved by incorporating the silicon additive into one or more of the contact surfaces in the imaging apparatus. FIG. 1 depicts one embodiment of a xerographic photoreceptor module 25. At stage A a charge is applied to the photoreceptor belt 1, which travels in the direction of arrow 8. At stage B, the photoreceptor 1 is exposed, such as by any conventional exposure means to produce an electrostatic latent image on the photoreceptor belt 1. Toner is then applied to the electrostatic latent image and a toner image is generated at stage C. At stage D the toner is conditioned for transfer to a suitable substrate such as a sheet of paper 2. At stage E the photoreceptor belt 1 is neutralized with a pretransfer lamp 3. At stage F the generated image is then transferred to the paper 2. The paper 2 and the image are then stripped from the photoreceptor belt 1 at stage G. The photoreceptor belt 1 is then conditioned and cleaned to remove residual toner at stage H. Finally at stage I, adherent spots are removed from the photoreceptor belt 1 with a spots blade 4. The present invention is specifically directed to reducing drag and wear that occur during electophotogaphic imaging at stages that correspond generally to stage I, as depicted in FIG. 1. The physical relationships between various system components at stage I are depicted in the partial schematic view of an exemplary embodiment of the instant invention in FIG. 2. In a first embodiment of the present invention frictional wear and drag that occur at a contact region between the photoreceptor's backside anti-curl layer 5 and the system's backer bar 6 is reduced. Generally, as the photoreceptor belt 1 is cycled, the belt 1 comes in contact with backer bars or stationary guide surfaces 6. The frictional forces generated by the contact between the anti-curl layer 5 and the backer bar 6 can cause photoreceptor surface irregularities, excessive backer bar wear, belt ripple and belt contamination caused by the re-depositing of worn materials on the backer bar 6. Moreover, belt contamination can result in progressively increasing friction that can exceed system drag limits. Furthermore, belt contamination between the backer bar 6 and the anti-curl layer 5 can also adversely affect the photoreceptor's charge transport layer's surface uniformity and can effectively cause �lift� in areas where contamination is severe. By adding a suitable spherical silicone additive 7 at the contact region between the anti-curl layer 5 (or other bottom layer of the photoreceptor) and the backer bar 6 to serve as a bearing surface, the present invention significantly reduces the friction between the contacting surfaces of these elements. Although there are numerous ways in which a spherical silicone additive 7 may be applied to the contact region between the anti-curl layer 5 and the backer bar 6, one suitable method is to coat the backer bar-contacting surface of the anti-curl layer 5 and/or the anti-curl layer-contacting surface of the backer bar 6 with a suitable silicone additive 7 dispersed in a suitable accompanying binder. According to the present invention, the coating may be applied by any of the known conventional techniques. Although no particular thickness of the coating is preferred, the coating should have a thickness that is effective to provide the above-described objects of the present invention. Another suitable method of introducing the additive 7 to the contact region between the anti-curl layer 5 and the backer bar 6 is to add the additive 7 to a bulk material of the photoreceptor belt 1 and/or the backer bar 6 during fabrication of the belt 1 and/or backer bar 6, respectively. According to this embodiment of the present invention, the silicone additive is incorporated into the bulk material of the respective imaging apparatus component, rather than being applied only as a coating layer on that component. Although neither method is particularly preferred over the other, a potential advantage of adding the additive 7 to the photoreceptor belt material and/or backer bar material during fabrication is that the additive 7 may be more firmly fixed to the contacting surfaces of the photoreceptor belt 1 and/or backer bar 6 than it would be if it were simply coated onto the contacting surfaces with an appropriate binder. In addition, to provide even greater friction and drag reduction, in a further embodiment of the present invention it is possible to add the appropriate additive 7 to the bulk material of the photoreceptor belt 1 and/or backer bar 6 during fabrication, and then also coat the contacting surfaces with additional additive 7 post-fabrication. In addition to reducing photoreceptor wear during cycling, an appropriate spherical silicone additive introduced into the contact region between the photoreceptor's backside anti-curl layer 5 and the system's backer bar 6 can also reduce creasing and dimpling of the anti-curl layer that often occurs when the anti-curl layer comes into contact with itself during shipping and storage at elevated temperatures. By reducing the likelihood of creasing and dimpling, an appropriate spherical additive may also reduce the incidence of undesirable aberrations in final printed images that are commonly caused by creasing and dimpling. Moreover, the ability of selected spherical additives to reduce creasing and dimpling may also reduce the need for expensive and elaborate packaging conventionally employed to prevent the anti-curl layer from contacting itself. According to a further embodiment of the present invention, photoreceptor drag and wear at a contact region between the photoreceptor belt 1 and a spots blade 4 can be reduced. The friction commonly generated at the contact region between the photoreceptor belt 1 and the spots blade 4 can also cause frictional wear and drag problems that are similar to those created by friction at the contact regions between the belt 1 and the backer bar 6. For instance, like the frictional forces produced at the contact region between the belt 1 and the backer bar 6, the frictional forces generated at the contact region between the belt 1 and the spots blade 4 can cause wear failure of the photoreceptor belt 1. The friction-induced wear failure of the belt 1 can manifest itself in the form of photoreceptor surface irregularities, excessive spots blade wear, belt ripple, or belt contamination. As with the belt contamination resulting from frictional forces generated at the contact region between the belt 1 and the backer bar 6, belt contamination resulting from the frictional forces generated at the contact region between the belt 1 and the spots blade 4 can also produce progressively increasing friction that can exceed system drag limits and reduce machine cleanliness. To reduce the frictional drag and wear at the contact region between the photoreceptor belt 1 and the spots blade 4, a suitable spherical silicone additive 7 is introduced to the contact region between the belt 1 and blade 4. In this case, the additive 7 is added to the bulk material of the spots blade 4 during fabrication. By adding the additive 7 to the bulk of the blade material during fabrication instead of simply coating the blade 4 with additive post-fabrication, the present invention may be able to extend the useful lubricating life of the additive 7. By increasing the lubricating life of the additive 7, the present invention may also be able to extend the useful life of the blade 4 and reduce frictional drag and wear problems otherwise created at the contact region between the belt 1 and the blade 4. By adding an appropriate spherical silicone additive 7 to the contact regions between the photoreceptor belt 1 and the backer bar 6 and spots blade 4 in accordance with the instant invention, photoreceptor drag and wear can be significantly reduced. Moreover, the reduction of drag and wear at the above-identified contact regions can reduce the severity of photoreceptor surface irregularities, excessive backer bar wear, excessive spots blade wear, belt ripple and belt contamination. Furthermore, by reducing frictional drag and wear at the above-identified contact regions the present invention can minimize system drive torque requirements, extend the life of contacting system components by minimizing wear, and can improve system performance by reducing loose or adherent wear contaminants caused by frictional belt contamination. Although the present invention has been described above as related to a photoreceptor belt, the present invention is in no way limited to such embodiments. Rather, the principles of the present invention can be applied to a wide range of photoreceptor designs, including but not limited to endless belts, transfer belts (in Intermediate Belt Transfer technology) webs, rollers, drums and the like. For example, in the case of a photoreceptor drum, the above-described frictional wear and drag can result from contact between the inner layer of the drum and a drive means located within the drum. Thus, by providing the silicone additive of the present invention either in the inner layer of the drum or as a coating on that layer, the present invention can likewise be applied to such photoreceptor drums. Furthermore, while the invention has been described in conjunction with the specific embodiments described above, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications and variations are apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the preferred embodiments of the invention as set forth above are intended to be illustrative and not limiting. Various changes can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Patent Citations
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Tammy Himes and Steve Gardner of Owensboro were married May 17, 2014, in Owensboro with their families present. The bride is the daughter of Richard and Lois Himes of Big Clifty. The groom is the son of Peggy and Steve Gardner of Owensboro. Attendants were Allison Burgan, Elizabeth Burgan and Scott Burgan, nieces and nephew of the bride.
Luke and Emily Cecil of Fort Worth, Texas, announce the birth of a son, Duke Thomas, on July 22, 2014. He weighed 7 pounds, 14.5 ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Mary Margaret Cecil wife of the late William Thomas of Radcliff, and Pam and Tim Tynes of Fort Worth, Texas.
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Knowing-Doing Gap: How Smart Companies Turn Knowledge Into Action
By Jeffrey Pfeffer, Robert I Sutton (Joint author)
The market for business knowledge is booming as companies looking to improve their performance pour millions of pounds into training programmes, consultants, and executive education. Why then, are there so many gaps between what firms know they should do and waht they actual do? This volume confronts the challenge of turning knowledge about how to improve performance into actions that produce measurable results. The authors identify the causes of this gap and explain how to close it.
Jeffrey Pfeffer is the Thomas D. Dee II Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University, where he has taught since 1979. He is the author or coauthor of thirteen books, and has also held visiting professorships at the Harvard Business School, London Business School, IESE Business School in Spain, and other institutions.
Robert I. Sutton is professor of management science and engineering at the Stanford University School of Engineering, where he is the former codirector of the Center for Work, Technology, and Organization. Sutton is the author of "The No Asshole Rule" and coauthor of "The Knowing-Doing Gap" and "Hard Facts, Dangerous Half-Truths, and Total Nonsense."
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Police said they've nabbed the person behind anti-Semitic graffiti in a New Jersey community.
They've arrested and charged Brandon Wetzel, 20, of Yardley, Bucks County after three Hunterdon County businesses were spray-painted last week.
Businesses in the The Mount Airy Shopping Village in Lambertville said they were shocked when it happened.
"We came in and there was graffiti all over the three buildings in this development. There was a line across most of the building and swastikas," said Jordan Brennan, with the Downtown Performing Arts Center.
Curse words were also painted on the buildings.
It was also shocking for those who take classes at the Downtown Performing Arts Center.
"I was really surprised. All of these people are really nice and I was wondering who would do something like that? It's really mean and cruel," said Regan Frankhouser.
Brennan said the businesses aren't sure why they were targeted.
"I don't think there are any ties to these buildings. I don't know him....It's definitely targeted at something...but I don't think we would have been targeted in that manner. If anything, it would have been no more singing and dancing. We're a performing arts center," Brennan said.
But not knowing the motive isn't making it any less hurtful.
"I think it's more of an emotional damage," Brennan said.
Brennan said business owners are pleased with the police department's quick response.
"I do think that means justice will be served," Brennan said.
At this time, a motive is not clear.
Police said Wetzel posted bail and was released pending his first court appearance.
Yardley man, 20, arrested for vandalizing NJ shopping center with swastikas
Brandon Wetzel faces charges.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have flown to to the tropical luxury of Mustique with Prince George to celebrate Carole Middleton's 60th birthday at a £10,000-a-week villa.
With the UK terror threat classed as severe, the Metropolitan Police appear to be taking no chances with the safety of the six-month pregnant Duchess of Cambridge
Prince George was given almost 800 gifts during 2014, including a miniature boat, a surfboard and a cuddly toy wombat. 603 of the presents were picked up in Australia and 126 in New Zealand.
Princess Anne lost one of her favourite animals when a wild boar broke into her pigs' pen at Gatcombe Park estate and killed her beloved Gloucestershire Old Spot.
Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall were notable absences at Sandringham on Christmas Day as they were busy with their 11-month old daughter Mia Grace in Australia for work commitments.
Footage played in the Queen's Christmas message showed former IRA commander Martin McGuinness meeting the monarch on a visit to a prison in Belfast where he was once an inmate.
The Duchess of Cambridge, who is five months pregnant, wore a black UK Scouting hooded top with skinny jeans and boots as she helped the 23rd Poplar Beaver Scout Colony win a new badge.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge appeared in good spirits as they attended St Andrews University 600th anniversary dinner at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art last night.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge flew the flag for the UK today at an event to celebrate British creativity attended by Sir Patrick Stewart, Harvey Weinstein and more.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continued their whirlwind trip of New York City on Tuesday with a visit to the 9/11 Memorial, this after a day spent meeting dignitaries, pop stars and athletes.
Within hours after touching down from London, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be out schmoozing some of the wealthiest New Yorkers at a dinner to benefit the Royal Foundation.
Prince Charles will break with the Queen's habit of discretion on matters of public debate when he becomes King and will continue to speak out on issues close to his heart, it has been claimed today.
Cuttings from yew hedges at Prince Charles's Highgrove Estate, in Doughton, Gloucestershire, have been turned into cancer-fighting drugs.
In a foreword for Country Life Magazine to mark his 66th birthday this week, the prince writes about how we should not take the countryside for granted as landscapes and local food could be lost.
One of the key aims of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall's trip to South America is to 'strengthen co-operation in the fight against drugs and crime'.
The 39-year-old star of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider was given the honour during a private audience with the Queen in London today in recognition of her work against rape in war zones.
Police guarding royal residences are said to be 'deeply concerned' at the number of unvetted overnight guests who have met staff of the Queen on online dating apps such as Tinder and Grindr.
Queen Elizabeth has today said that the whole of the UK will respect the decision of Scotland to remain within the Union following yesterday's referendum vote.
The Duchess of Cambridge, 32, will no longer travel to Malta this weekend for her first official solo overseas royal visit and her husband, Prince William, will instead take her place.
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Prince Charles was at a Prince's Trust event in south-east London and told well-wishers of his hopes for a granddaughter during the visit.
More than 1,300 objects ranging from weapons, uniforms and equipment to diaries, letters, photographs and films are now on display at the central London museum.
The heir to the throne saw his 'pay packet' rise by £500,000, but he paid £4.1m in tax - a fall of almost £250,000 on his previous bill.
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Charles was handed a huge mallet used to demonstrate how early houses were built during a tour of a workshop at Holland College, in Charlottetown.
The couple visited a Military Families Resources Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where they encountered one of the most unusual line-ups of their royal careers.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's beloved pet dog, Lupo, is set to be immortalised in a series of children's books and toys.
Kate and William touched down at the RAAF base in Edinburgh, to Adelaide's north, after visiting Uluru yesterday.The Duke and Duchess will spend only two hours in Adelaide, visiting Elizabeth, a working-class suburb in the city's north that was named after Queen Elizabeth II, who visited the area in 1963.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge flew into Uluru - also known as Ayers Rock - where they were met by Daisy Walkabout, who greeted William's parents, Prince Charles and Diana, 31 years ago.
The royal was presented with the priceless First Fleet Bible and Book of Common Prayer (pictured) during an Easter Sunday service in Sydney.
Prince George arrived at Taronga Zoo in Sydney today to meet the Australian version of the Easter bunny, a bilby which will be named after him. The Duchess of Cambridge sniffed a koala's eucalyptus scent and Prince William grinned broadly as he fed a carrot to a giraffe.
The Duke and Duchess attended a 'family friendly' Easter Sunday Service at St Andrew's Cathedral in the centre of Sydney.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended an Australian rugby union match in Sydney on Saturday night.
Kate turned to the high street for the day in a £245 ($440 AUD) Lasa Poppy Print dress with her hair half swept from her face and a matching blue clutch. She and Wills will spend the day in Brisbane without Prince George, who is waiting for them back in Sydney.
Kate has wowed crowds during her tour down under and today was no exception, with the stylish Queen-to be donning a stunning white summery dress adorned with blue flowers as she and Wills head to Queensland for the day.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Bear Cottage, in the beach suburb of Manly, and met with the nine sick children who are staying there over Easter.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge bid farewell to New Zealand this morning as they boarded a flight bound for Australia at Wellington Airport.
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They spent a fun-filled day riding a jet boat and sipping wine in leafy Queenstown on Sunday. But it was back to business for the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William on Monday, as the couple jetted off to Christchurch for the next stop of their Royal Tour in New Zealand.
Kate and William enjoyed a wine tasting excursion in the New Zealand countryside with Kate exclaiming that she 'was really enjoying being able to drink again after having baby George.'


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"Great Science Fiction Classic"
I discovered Science Fiction as an elementary student in 1950's. As I recall the first SF book I read was written by Robert Heinlein. I don't remember the title, but I don't believe it was this book.
This book was great fun to read. Heinlein had a view point that comes through clearly, but the book didn't seem "preachy" to me. It's an action packed, fast paced story. Once I got started with it, I found it difficult to stop listening. The book was written in 1951. Some aspects of the book are dated - I expected that. However I didn't find the book as "dated" as I expected it to be.
The only thing that I didn't like was the narrator's "voice" for the female character Mary. The character is a strong, capable woman. The rest of the narration by Tom Weiner is excellent.
I have recently reread Heinlein's "Stranger In A Strange Land" and "The Puppet Masters" and enjoyed them very much.
I simply could not get interested in this book. I gave up at Chapter 12. The dialogue seemed stilted and old fashioned, like the script from a mediocre 1940's film. In fact I did an internet search to see when this book was written, thinking that it might be an early effort. I was surprised to learn that the book was published in the 1980's (if the information on Wikipedia is correct).
Perhaps one day I'll try to finish the book. I just can't listen to anymore of it right now.
"Good "Background" Book"
I believe this book would be a good listen as "background". It would a good choice for listening while traveling by car or doing household chores. I like "quirky" characters, and there were some in this book. The pace is brisk. In fact, it felt a little rushed to me.
I may purchase more books in the series, but only if I need something to listen to while I'm also doing something else.
"Good Plot Predictable Characters"
I expected more from the "Queen of Suspense" Carol Higgins Clark and "best sellng author" Alafair Burke. While I didn't guess the who did the crime(s). I did guess which character would be in mortal peril as the book drew to a close.
The plot was good and the pace was brisk. However, the characters were predictable and not very interesting to me. This is the first book of what may become a series. If there are more books, and the characters become more interesting, I might consider reading another book in this series.
Julie Kramer writes mysteries about a TV reporter. I find her books much more satisfying than "The Cinderella Murders."
"Cozy for Cat Lovers"
This is the third book of this series I have read. I liked the first two a little better than this one.
This book seemed to drag a little for me. The plot is good and I wasn't able to guess the final outcome ahead of time. I am not a person who needs fast paced, thrill a minute stories. However, the pace was a little too leisurely for me.
In earlier books there were more events going on and more new and ineresting characters involved.
Cassandra Campbell is an excellent narrator.
"Another Great Story"
I've read a number of the entries in this series and I've never been disappointed.
The pace is brisk. the settings and characters interesting and I'm not able to guess the outcome ahead of time. That's an ideal combination when I want to be entertained.
When I started this book the only thing I knew about Glastonbury was that there had been music festivals there. After reading several chapters I did some research on my computer to learn a little bit more about the area. That helped me to visualize the area and understand it better. That understanding increased my enjoyment of the story.
Other reviewers have had negative reactions to the amount of time that is spent describing the lives of the people involved in the mystery. For me that "background" was an essential part of the story. It's part of what makes this book unique
If you have enjoyed other books in the Duncan Kincaid-Gemma James series, I believe you like this one.
"Not For Me"
This genre doesn't appeal to me. However, the narration by Bronson Pinchot is excellent. This was a free sample. Thanks to Audible for providing this at no charge.
"Might Be A Better "Read""
It took me 8 months to finish this book. My conclusion is that this story just wasn't as compelling for me as other authors, such as Debra Crombie and Margaret Maron, that I enjoy.
In the past I have read and enjoyed books by this author. It may be that her writing style works better for me if I'm reading rather than listening.
"Another Entertaining Adventure"
I discovered this series thanks to a Daily Special. I'm so glad I bought that first book. I'm working my way through the books available on Audible and haven't been disappointed in any of them.
I like Deborah Knott, the main character. She is a District Court judge who deals primarily with lesser crimes. Sometimes she has to travel to fill in for other judges. Her travels to different places are one of my favoroite things about the series. Margaret Maron's writing makes these places very real in my mind, even though I've never visited the area where the books take place.
Margaret Maron is an excellent story teller. Her mysteries are intricate and her characters interesting and well developed. I look forward to reading all the books in this series.
"Not Sure About This Series"
I found the museum setting interesting. The story made me aware of the difficulties in
the safe keeping of thousands of items, some of which have great monetary value. It also made me aware of how difficult it is to fund a non-profit museum.
I like Eleanor Pratt, the main character. She's smart and sensible. I'm also intrigued by "Marty", another female character who plays a major role in this story.
One criticism is that I correctly guessed the outcome early in the story. I won't go into detail to avoid "spoilers". There was also one element of the plot that seemed pointless to me - again I won't elaborate because of possible "spoilers."
I'm undecided about whether I will read other books in this series. I will put it on my "wish list" and carefully check reviews posted by other listeners.


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