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Why 'Casa de la Mateada'?
The Argentinian drink, mate, is often shared in friendship and solidarity. This practice has a deep resonance in the culture, and embodies the shared intimacy and sense of accompaniment and friendship that is at the heart of our program.
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We gathered around the CASA de la Mateada staff members and I felt dumbfounded as we went through our weekly avisos (check-ins): NPR reports to keep us updated on the news, the schedule for the upcoming week, and food and transportation stipends. "It's already March?!" I found myself thinking. Time is flying and Argentina has been an incredible teacher. There is so much I've already experienced, but there are a few things that really stand out to me when I think about what I yearn to implement into my daily life.
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ARTCRANK SEA 2014 featured hand-made, bike-inspired posters created by Seattle area artists. The show is now closed. Thanks to our artists and to everyone who came out to enjoy the show.
UPDATE: ARTCRANK Seattle 2014 is in the books. Our Friday, June 20 at Fred Wildlife Refuge was an amazing evening of bike-inspired art, with stellar posters created by local artists enjoyed by a packed house of fans.
Special thanks to our friends who teamed up with us to make the show possible:
Oskar Blues provided beer and pint glasses to help us raise more than $2,000 to benefit FCOCA — Fred Coalition of Collaborative Artists, a non-profit arts and cultural organization whose mission is to support and foster multi media collaborative art performances and installations in the Seattle Arts Community.
Seattle's Bike Works provided valet bike parking for those who arrived on two wheels. Since 1996, this nonprofit advocacy group has worked to educate and empower youth, and make bicycling accessible and affordable to the Seattle community.
Timbuk2 is giving a Seattle artist a chance to have their poster design turned into a limited edition messenger bag. Follow the hashtag #timbuk2artcrank on Instagram to see all of the votes.
Shinola introduced its handcrafted bikes, watches and accessories to an appreciative crowd, providing ample evidence that "American made" is alive and well all over the country.
Neenah Paper's Photo Wall made for a night of inspired selfies for show-goers and ARTCRANK volunteers alike.
And there was plenty of love for "Future Perfect," the poster commissioned by Clif Bar and ARTCRANK to benefit PeopleForBikes, the movement to unite millions of Americans in support of better bike riding experiences for everyone.
Please check back for updates, and follow ARTCRANK on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for the latest news. And if you'd like to see photos and videos from previous events, connect with us on Flickr and Vimeo as well. See you soon!

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US 5892076 A Abstract Metal complexes useful as olefin polymerization catalysts corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## or a dimer, solvated adduct, chelated derivative or mixture thereof, wherein:
Q is a cyclic group or Y*, that is bound to M by means of a delocalized π-bond, said group containing up to 50 nonhydrogen atoms;
M is a metal of Group 3, 4 or the Lanthanide series of the Periodic Table of the Elements;
Z is a covalently bound, divalent substituent of up to 50 non-hydrogen atoms having the formula, --(ER2)m --, wherein E independently each occurrence is carbon, silicon or germanium, R independently each occurrence is selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbyl, hydrocarbyloxy, silyl, and germyl of up to 20 atoms other than hydrogen, and m is an integer from 1 to 3;
Y* is an allyl or a hydrocarbyl-, silyl- or germyl-substituted allyl group containing up to 20 nonhydrogen atoms bonded to Z and bonded via an η3 -π bond to M;
L is a neutral confugated diene ligand having up to 20 non-hydrogen atoms;
X" independently each occurrence is a monovalent, anionic moiety selected from hydride, halo, hydrocarbyl, silyl, germyl, hydrocarbyloxy, amide, siloxy, halohydrocarbyl, halosilyl, silylhydrocarbyl, and aminohydrocarbyl having up to 20 non-hydrogen atoms, or two X" groups together form a divalent hydrocarbadiyl group;
n is a number from 0 to 3; and
p is an inteaer from 0 to 2.
Claims(8) 1. A metal complex corresponding to the formula: ##STR7## or a dimer, solvated adduct, or chelated derivative thereof, wherein: Q is a cyclic group or Y*, that is bound to M by means of a delocalized η-bond, and bound to Z, said group containing up to 50 nonhydrogen atoms;
M is a metal of Group 4 of the Periodic Table of the Elements; Z is a covalently bound, divalent substituent of up to 50 non-hydrogen atoms having the formula, --(ER2)m --, wherein E independently each occurrence is carbon, silicon or germanium, R independently each occurrence is selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbyl, hydrocarbyloxy, silyl, and germyl of up to 20 atoms other than hydrogen, and m is an integer from 1 to 3; Y-- * is a divalent derivative of an allyl group or a hydrocarbyl-, silyl- or germyl-substituted allyl group containing up to 20 nonhydrogen atoms bonded via an η3 -π bond to M, and bound to Z; L is a neutral conjugated diene ligand having up to 20 non-hydrogen atoms; X" independently each occurrence is a monovalent, anionic moiety selected from hydride, halo, hydrocarbyl, silyl, germyl, hydrocarbyloxy, amide, siloxy, halohydrocarbyl, halosilyl, silylhydrocarbyl, and aminohydrocarbyl having up to 20 non-hydrogen atoms, or two X" groups together form a divalent hydrocarbadiyl group; n is 0 or 1; and p is an integer from 0 to 2. 2. A metal complex according to claim 1 corresponding to the formula: ##STR8## or a dimer, solvated adduct or chelated derivatives thereof wherein: M is titanium, zirconium or hafnium in the +2, +3 or +4 formal oxidation state; ##STR9## wherein R independently in each occurrence is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydrocarbyl, silyl, or germyl, said R having up to 20 non-hydrogen atoms, and R"" is selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbyl, hydrocarbyloxy, silyl, siloxy, or germyl, said R"" having up to 20 non-hydrogen atoms;
R' is selected from the group consisting of C1-6 cycloalkyl, norbornyl, benzyl and trimethyl silyl or adjacent R' groups are linked together forming a fused ring system; L is a conjugated diene having from 4 to 20 non-hydrogen atoms, which forms a π-complex with M when M is in the +2 formal oxidation state, whereupon n is 1 and p is 0; X" each occurrence is an anionic ligand group that is covalently bonded to M when M is in the +3 or +4 formal oxidation state, whereupon n is 0 and p is 1 or 2, and optionally two X" groups together form a divalent hydrocarbadiyl ligand group. 3. A metal complex according to claim 2 or a dimer, solvated adduct, or chelated derivative thereof wherein M is titanium.
4. A complex according to claim 1, wherein L is η4 -1,4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene; η4-1,3-pentadiene; η4- 1-phenyl-1,3-pentadiene; η4 -1,4-dibenzyl-1,3-butadiene; η4 -2,4-hexadiene; η4 -1,3-methyl-1,3-pentadiene; η4-1,4-ditolyl-1,3-butadiene; or η4 -1,4-bis(trimethylsilyl)-1,3-butadiene, or a dimer, solvated adduct; or chelated derivative thereof.
5. A complex according to claim 1, wherein X" is chloride, methyl, benzyl, phenyl, tolyl, t-butyl, methoxide, or trimethylsilyl or two X" groups together are 1,4-butanediyl, s-cis(1,3-butadiene), or s-cis(2,3-dimethyl-1,3-butadiene), or a dimer, solvated adduct; or chelated derivative thereof.
6. A complex according to claim 1, wherein E is silicon, m is 1, and R is methyl, phenyl, methoxide, ethoxide, propoxide or butoxide, or a dimer, solvated adduct; or chelated derivative thereof.
7. A complex according to claim 1 wherein Y* is η3 -2-propenyl, η1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl, or η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl, or a dimer, solvated adduct; or chelated derivative thereof.
8. A complex according to claim 1 wherein Q is cyclopentadienyl, tetramethylcyclopentadienyl, indenyl, tetrahydroindenyl, fluorenyl, tetrahydrofluorenyl, octahydrofluorenyl, or one of the foregoing groups further substituted with one or more methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, pentyl, hexyl, (including branched and cyclic isomers), norbornyl, benzyl, or phenyl groups, or a dimer, solvated adduct; or chelated derivative thereof.
Description This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/014,285, filed Mar. 27, 1996. This invention relates to metal complexes and to addition polymerization catalysts formed therefrom that have improved catalytic performance. More particularly the present invention relates to an addition polymerization catalyst composition comprising a Group 3, 4, or Lanthanide metal complex containing an allyl group bonded via an η3 -π bond to the metal. In addition, the present invention relates to certain of the foregoing complexes possessing a novel bridged structure. Finally, the invention relates to a method of using the foregoing catalyst compositions in an addition polymerization process for polymerizing addition polymerizable monomers. In U.S. Ser. No. 07/545,403, filed Jul. 3, 1990, (published in equivalent form Mar. 13, 1991 as EP-A-416,815) (pending), there are disclosed certain constrained geometry metal complexes and catalysts derived by reacting the metal complex with activating cocatalysts. Supported derivatives of such catalysts were prepared by contacting them with a support such as alumina, silica or MgCl2. In U.S. Pat. No. 5,064,802 (published Mar. 20, 1991 in equivalent form as EP-A-418,044) there are disclosed certain further catalysts formed by reacting metal complexes with ion forming activating cocatalysts that are salts of Bronsted acids containing a noncoordinating compatible anion. The reference discloses the fact that such complexes are usefully employed as catalysts in addition polymerizations. In U.S. Ser. No. 07/876,268, filed May 1, 1992 (published in equivalent form Dec. 30, 1992 as EP-A-520,732) (now U.S. Pat. No. 5,721,185), an alternative technique for preparing cationic constrained geometry catalysts using borane activators is disclosed. In U.S. Pat. No. 4,892,851 there are disclosed biscyclopentadienyl Group 4 metal complexes, especially complexes of zirconium or hafnium that are usefully employed with alumoxane activating cocatalysts for use in addition polymerizations, especially the polymerization of aliphatic α-olefins. In a series of patents, W. Spaleck has disclosed certain ring substituted stereorigid bisindenyl complexes and their use as olefin polymerization catalysts. The bridging group of such complexes generically includes silicon, germanium or tin containing divalent groups containing hydride, halogen, C1-10 alkyl, C1-10 fluoroalkyl, C6-10 aryl, C6-10 fluoroaryl, C1-10 alkoxy, C2-10 alkenyl, C7-40 aralkyl, C8-40 aralkenyl or C7-40 alkaryl groups or ring forming combinations thereof. Such disclosure may be found in U.S. Pat. No. 5,243,001, U.S. Pat. No. 5,145,819, U.S. Pat. No. 5,304,614, U.S. Pat. No. 5,350,817, among others. For the teachings contained therein, the foregoing United States patents and applications are herein incorporated by reference. It would be desirable if there were provided an improved catalyst system that is readily adaptable to forming improved catalyst systems as well as an improved addition polymerization process utilizing such catalyst systems. As a result of investigations carried out by the present inventor there have now been discovered new and improved Group 3, 4, or Lanthanide metal complexes ##STR2## corresponding to the formula: or a dimer, solvated adduct, chelated derivative or mixture thereof, wherein: Q is a cyclic group or Y*, that is bound to M by means of a delocalized π-bond, and bound to Z, said group containing up to 50 nonhydrogen atoms; M is a metal of Group 3, 4 or the Lanthanide series of the Periodic Table of the Elements; Z is a covalently bound, divalent substituent of up to 50 non-hydrogen atoms having the formula, --(ER2)m --, wherein E independently each occurrence is carbon, silicon or germanium, R independently each occurrence is selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbyl, hydrocarbyloxy, silyl, and germyl of up to 20 atoms other than hydrogen, and m is an integer from 1 to 3; Y* is a derivative of an allyl group or a hydrocarbyl-, silyl- or germyl-substituted allyl group containing up to 20 nonhydrogen atoms that is bonded via an η3 -π bond to M, and bonded to Z; L is a neutral conjugated diene ligand having up to 20 non-hydrogen atoms; X" independently each occurrence is a monovalent, anionic moiety selected from hydride, halo, hydrocarbyl, silyl, germyl, hydrocarbyloxy, amide, siloxy, halohydrocarbyl, halosilyl, silylhydrocarbyl, and aminohydrocarbyl having up to 20 non-hydrogen atoms, or two X" groups together form a divalent hydrocarbadiyl group; n is 0 or 1; and p is an integer from 0 to 2. According to the present invention there are further provided improved catalyst compositions comprising an activating cocatalyst and one or more Group 3, 4 or Lanthanide metal complexes corresponding to the formula: ##STR3## or a dimer, solvated adduct, chelated derivative or mixture thereof, wherein: Q, Y*, Z, M, L, X", n and p are as previously defined; Q' is a cyclic group or Y', that is bound to M by means of a delocalized π-bond, said group containing up to 50 nonhydrogen atoms; and Y' is an allyl group or a hydrocarbyl-, silyl- or germyl-substituted allyl group containing up to 20 nonhydrogen atoms bonded via an η3 -π bond to M. In a further embodiment there is provided a supported catalyst system comprising one or more of the foregoing catalyst compositions and a support material. Finally there is provided an improved method for polymerization of addition polymerizable monomers using one or more of the above catalyst compositions or catalyst systems. Such addition polymerization processes may be used to prepare polymers for use in making molded articles, films, sheets, foamed materials and in other industrial applications. All reference to the Periodic Table of the Elements herein shall refer to the Periodic Table of the Elements, published and copyrighted by CRC Press, Inc., 1989. Also, any reference to a Group or Groups shall be to the Group or Groups as reflected in this Periodic Table of the Elements using the IUPAC system for numbering groups. Suitable Q' groups for use herein include any cyclic, neutral or anionic π-electron containing moiety capable of forming a delocalized bond with the Group 3, 4 or Lanthanide metal. Examples of such neutral groups include arene moieties such as benzene, anthracene or naphthalene, as well as hydrocarbyl-, silyl- or germyl-substituted derivatives of such groups. Examples of cyclic anionic π-electron containing moieties include cyclopentadienyl, boratabenzene, and cyclohexadienyl groups, as well as hydrocarbyl-, silyl- or germyl-substituted derivatives of such groups. In addition, suitable Q' groups include the aforementioned allyl or substituted allyl groups represented by Y'. Divalent derivatives of the forgoing Q' and Y' groups are formed using well known techniques of organometallic synthesis and are also well known in the art. The boratabenzenes are anionic ligands which are boron containing six membered ring systems. They are previously known in the art having been described by G. Herberich, et al., in Organometallics, 14,1, 471-480 (1995). They may be prepared by reaction of tin hexadiene compounds and a borontrihalide followed by substitution with a hydrocarbyl, silyl or germyl group. Such groups correspond to the formula: ##STR4## wherein R" is selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbyl, silyl, or germyl, said R" having up to 50, preferably up to 20 non-hydrogen atoms. In complexes involving divalent derivatives of such groups, R" is a covalent bond or a divalent derivative of one of the foregoing groups, which is also bonded to another atom of the complex thereby forming a bridged system. By the term "derivative" when used to describe the above cyclic substituted, delocalized π-bonded groups is meant that each atom in the delocalized π-bonded group may independently be substituted with a radical selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbyl radicals, halo-, cyano or dialkylamino-substituted-hydrocarbyl radicals, and hydrocarbyl-substituted metalloid radicals wherein the metalloid is selected from Group 14 of the Periodic Table of the Elements. Suitable hydrocarbyl and substituted-hydrocarbyl radicals used to form derivatives of the substituted, delocalized π-bonded group will contain from 1 to 20 carbon atoms and include straight and branched alkyl radicals, cycloalkyl radicals, aryl radicals, alkyl-substituted cycloalkyl radicals, and alkyl-substituted aromatic radicals. In addition two or more such radicals may together form a fused ring system which may be fully or partially saturated or unsaturated. Examples of the latter are indenyl-, tetrahydroindenyl-, fluorenyl-, and octahydrofluorenyl-groups. Suitable hydrocarbyl-substituted organometalloid radicals include mono-, di- and trisubstituted organometalloid radicals of Group 14 elements wherein each of the hydrocarbyl groups contains from 1 to 20 carbon atoms. More particularly, suitable hydrocarbyl-substituted organometalloid radicals include trimethylsilyl, triethylsilyl, ethyldimethylsilyl, methyldiethylsilyl, triphenylgermyl, trimethylgermyl, and the like. Preferred Q' groups are anionic Q' groups, including, cyclopentadienyl, indenyl, fluorenyl, tetrahydroindenyl, tetrahydrofluorenyl, octahydrofluorenyl, cyclohexadienyl, dihydroanthracenyl, hexahydroanthracenyl, decahydroanthracenyl groups, and C1-10 hydrocarbyl-substituted derivatives thereof. Most preferred anionic Q' groups are tetramethylcyclopentadienyl, 2-methylindenyl, 3-methylindenyl, 2,3-dimethylindenyl, 2, 3, 5, 6-tetramethylindenyl, and 2, 3, 5, 6, 7-pentamethylindenyl. Preferred Q groups are divalent derivatives of the foregoing preferred Q' groups. Preferred Z groups are dimethylsilanediyl, diphenylsilanediyl, methylisopropoxysilanediyl, and methylphenylsilanediyl. Preferred Y' groups are 1,3-dihydrocarbyl-, disilyl-, or digermyl-substituted 1-propene ligands having from 1 to 20 atoms other than hydrogen in each substituent. Preferred substitutents are phenyl, benzyl, and methyl. The presence of such a substituent causes the ligand to be less likely to bond to the metal via an η1 -bond rather than the preferred η3 bond. More preferably still, the Y' groups are bound to Z at the 2 position. Preferred Y* groups are divalent derivatives of the foregoing preferred Y' groups. Examples of highly preferred complexes according to the present invention ##STR5## correspond to the formula: wherein: M is titanium, zirconium or hafnium, preferably titanium, in the +2, +3 or +4 formal oxidation state; ##STR6## wherein R independently in each occurrence is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydrocarbyl, silyl, or germyl, said R having up to 20 non-hydrogen atoms, and R"" is selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbyl, hydrocarbyloxy, silyl, siloxy, or germyl, said R"" having up to 20 non-hydrogen atoms; L' is a conjugated diene having from 4 to 30 non-hydrogen atoms, which forms a π-complex with M when M is in the +2 formal oxidation state, whereupon n is 1 and p is 0; X" each occurrence is an anionic ligand group that is covalently bonded to M when M is in the +3 or +4 formal oxidation state, whereupon n is 0 and p is 1 or 2, and optionally two X" groups together form a divalent anionic ligand group. Preferably, R' independently in each occurrence is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, and all isomers of propyl, butyl, pentyl and hexyl, as well as cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, norbornyl, benzyl, and trimethyl silyl; or adjacent R' groups are linked together thereby forming a fused ring system such as an indenyl, 2-methylindenyl, 3-methylindenyl, 2,3-dimethylindenyl, 2,3,5,6-tetramethylindenyl, 2,3,5,6,7, pentamethylindenyl, 2-methyl-4-phenylindenyl, 2-methyl-4-naphthylindenyl, tetrahydroindenyl, fluorenyl, tetrahydrofluorenyl, or octahydrofluorenyl group. Most preferred Q' groups include cyclopentadienyl, tetramethylcyclopentadienyl, indenyl, tetrahydroindenyl, fluorenyl, tetrahydrofluorenyl, octahydrofluorenyl, or one of the foregoing groups further substituted with one or more methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, pentyl, hexyl, (including branched and cyclic isomers), norbornyl, benzyl, or phenyl groups. Most preferred Q groups are divalent derivatives of the foregoing L' groups. Examples of suitable L' moieties include: η4 -1,4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene; η4 -1,3-pentadiene; η4 -1-phenyl-1,3-pentadiene; η4 -1,4-dibenzyl-1,3-butadiene; η4 -2,4-hexadiene; η4 -3-methyl-1,3-pentadiene; η4 -1,4-ditolyl-1,3-butadiene; and η4 -1,4-bis(trimethylsilyl)-1,3-butadiene. Of the foregoing 1 ,4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene, 1-phenyl-1,3-pentadiene, and 2,4 hexadiene are preferred. Examples of suitable X" moieties include chloride, methyl, benzyl, phenyl, tolyl, t-butyl, methoxide, and trimethylsilyl or two X" groups together are 1,4-butanediyl, s-cis(1,3-butadiene), or s-cis(2,3-dimethyl-1,3-butadiene). Preferred Z groups are those wherein E is silicon, m is 1, and R is methyl, phenyl, methoxide, ethoxide, propoxide or butoxide. In the most preferred embodiment -Z-Y* - is dimethyl(η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)silanediyl. Illustrative derivatives of Group 3, 4 or Lanthanide metals that may be employed in the practice of the present invention include: (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,3-pentadiene, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)silanetitanium (III) 2-(N,N-dimethylamino)benzyl, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)silanetitanium (IV) dimethyl, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)silanetitanium (IV) dibenzyl, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)silanetitanium (IV) dichloride, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (II) 4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (III)1,3-pentadiene, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (III) 2-(N,N-dimethylamino)benzyl, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dimethyl, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dibenzyl, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dichloride, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -3-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -3-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,3-pentadiene, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -3-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (III) 2-(N,N-dimethylamino)benzyl, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -3-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dimethyl, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -3-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dibenzyl, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -3-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dichloride, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2,3-dimethylindenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2,3-dimethylindenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,3-pentadiene, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2,3-dimethylindenyl)silanetitanium (III) 2-(N,N-dimethylamino)benzyl, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2,3-dimethylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dimethyl, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2,3-dimethylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dibenzyl, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2,3-dimethylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dichloride, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methyl-4-phenylindenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methyl-4-phenylindenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,3-pentadiene, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methyl-4-phenylindenyl)silanetitanium (III) 2-(N,N-dimethylamino)benzyl, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methyl-4-phenylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dimethyl, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methyl-4-phenylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dibenzyl, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methyl-4-phenylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dichloride, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetrahydrofluorenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetrahydrofluorenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,3-pentadiene, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetrahydrofluorenyl)silanetitanium (III) 2-(N,N-dimethylamino)benzyl, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetrahydrofluorenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dimethyl, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetrahydrofluorenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dibenzyl, (η3 -2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetrahydrofluorenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dichloride, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)silanetitanium (II) 4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,3-pentadiene, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)silanetitanium (III) 2-(N,N-dimethylamino)benzyl, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)silanetitanium (IV) dimethyl, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)silanetitanium (IV) dibenzyl, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetramethylcyclopentadienyl)silanetitanium (IV) dichloride, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,3-pentadiene, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (III) 2-(N,N-dimethylamino)benzyl, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dimethyl, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dibenzyl, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dichloride, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -3-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -3-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,3-pentadiene, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -3-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (III) 2-(N,N-dimethylamino)benzyl, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -3-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dimethyl, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -3-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dibenzyl, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -3-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dichloride, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2,3-dimethylindenyl)silane-titanium (II) 1,4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2,3-dimethylindenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,3-pentadiene, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2,3-dimethylindenyl)silanetitanium (III) 2-(N,N-dimethylamino)benzyl, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2,3-dimethylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dimethyl, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2,3-dimethylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dibenzyl, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2,3-dimethylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dichloride, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methyl-4-phenylindenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methyl-4-phenylindenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,3-pentadiene, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methyl-4-phenylindenyl)silanetitanium (III) 2-(N,N-dimethylamino)benzyl, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methyl-4-phenylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dimethyl, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methyl-4-phenylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dibenzyl, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methyl-4-phenylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dichloride, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetrahydrofluorenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetrahydrofluorenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,3-pentadiene, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetrahydrofluorenyl)silanetitanium (III) 2-(N,N-1 5 dimethylamino)benzyl, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetrahydrofluorenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dimethyl, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetrahydrofluorenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dibenzyl, (η3 -1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetrahydrofluorenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dichloride, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetrahydrofluorenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetrahydrofluorenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,3-pentadiene, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetrahydrofluorenyl)silanetitanium (III) 2-(N,N-dimethylamino)benzyl, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetrahydrofluorenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dimethyl, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetrahydrofluorenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dibenzyl, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetrahydrofluorenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dichloride, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,3-pentadiene, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (III) 2-(N,N-dimethylamino)benzyl, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dimethyl, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dibenzyl, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dichloride, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -3-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -3-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,3-pentadiene, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -3-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (III) 2-(N,N-dimethylamino)benzyl, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -3-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dimethyl, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -3-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dibenzyl, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -3-methylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dichloride, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2,3-dimethylindenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2,3-dimethylindenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,3-pentadiene, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2,3-dimethylindenyl)silanetitanium (III) 2-(N,N-dimethylamino)benzyl, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2,3-dimethylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dimethyl, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2,3-dimethylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dibenzyl, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2,3-dimethylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dichloride, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methyl-4-phenylindenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methyl-4-phenylindenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,3-pentadiene, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methyl-4-phenylindenyl)silanetitanium (III) 2-(N,N-dimethylamino)benzyl, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methyl-4-phenylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dimethyl, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methyl-4-phenylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dibenzyl, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -2-methyl-4-phenylindenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dichloride, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetrahydrofluorenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,4-diphenyl-1,3-butadiene, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetrahydrofluorenyl)silanetitanium (II) 1,3-pentadiene, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetrahydrofluorenyl)silanetitanium (III) 2-(N,N-dimethylamino)benzyl, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetrahydrofluorenyl)silanetitanium (IV) dimethyl, (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetrahydrofluorenyl )silanetitanium (IV) dibenzyl, and (η3 -1,3-dimethyl-2-propenyl)dimethyl(η5 -tetrahydrofluorenyl )silanetitanium (IV) dichloride, Other metal complexes, especially compounds containing other Group 3, 4 or Lanthanide metals will, of course, be apparent to those skilled in the art. The complexes are rendered catalytically active by combination with an activating cocatalyst or by use of an activating technique. Suitable activating cocatalysts for use herein include polymeric or oligomeric alumoxanes, especially methylalumoxane, triisobutyl aluminum-modified methylalumoxane, or diisobutylalumoxane; strong Lewis acids, such as C1-30 hydrocarbyl substituted Group 13 compounds, especially tri(hydrocarbyl)aluminum- or tri(hydrocarbyl)boron-compounds and halogenated derivatives thereof, having from 1 to 10 carbons in each hydrocarbyl or halogenated hydrocarbyl group, especially tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane; and nonpolymeric, inert, compatible, noncoordinating, ion forming compounds (including the use of such compounds under oxidizing conditions). A suitable activating technique is bulk electrolysis (explained in more detail hereinafter). Combinations of the foregoing activating cocatalysts and techniques may also be employed if desired. The foregoing activating cocatalysts and activating techniques have been previously taught with respect to different metal complexes in the following references: EP-A-277,003, U.S. Pat. No. 5,153,157, U.S. Pat. No. 5,064,802, EP-A-468,651 (equivalent to U.S. Ser. No. 07/547,718), now U.S. Pat. No. 5,321,106), EP-A-520,732 (equivalent to U.S. Ser. No. 07/876,268, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,721,185), and WO93/23412 (equivalent to U.S. Ser. No. 07/884,966 filed May 1, 1992, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,350,723, the teachings of which are hereby incorporated by reference. Suitable nonpolymeric, inert, compatible, noncoordinating, ion forming compounds useful as cocatalysts in one embodiment of the present invention comprise a cation which is a Bronsted acid capable of donating a proton, and a compatible, noncoordinating, anion, A-. Preferred anions are those containing a single coordination complex comprising a charge-bearing metal or metalloid core which anion is capable of balancing the charge of the active catalyst species (the metal cation) which is formed when the two components are combined. Also, said anion can be displaced by olefinic, diolefinic and acetylenically unsaturated compounds or other neutral Lewis bases such as ethers or nitrites. Suitable metals include, but are not limited to, aluminum, gold and platinum. Suitable metalloids include, but are not limited to, boron, phosphorus, and silicon. Compounds containing anions which comprise coordination complexes containing a single metal or metalloid atom are well known and many, particularly such compounds containing a single boron atom in the anion portion, are available commercially. Preferably such cocatalysts may be represented by the following general formula: (L*--H)+ d Ad- wherein: L* is a neutral Lewis base; (L*--H)+ is a Bronsted acid; Ad- is a noncoordinating, compatible anion having a charge of d-, and d is an integer from 1 to 3. More preferably d is one, that is, Ad- is A-. Highly preferably, A- corresponds to the formula: BQ*4 !- wherein: B is boron in the +3 formal oxidation state; and Q* independently each occurrence is selected from hydride, dialkylamido, halide, alkoxide, aryloxide, hydrocarbyl, halocarbyl, and halosubstituted-hydrocarbyl radicals, said Q* having up to 20 carbons with the proviso that in not more than one occurrence is Q* halide. In a more highly preferred embodiment, Q* is a fluorinated C1-20 hydrocarbyl group, most preferably, a fluorinated aryl group, especially, pentafluorophenyl. Illustrative, but not limiting, examples of ion forming compounds comprising proton donatable cations which may be used as activating cocatalysts in the preparation of the catalysts of this invention are tri-substituted ammonium salts such as: trimethylammonium tetraphenylborate, triethylammonium tetraphenylborate, tripropylammonium tetraphenylborate, tri(n-butyl)ammonium tetraphenylborate, tri(t-butyl)ammonium tetraphenylborate, N,N-dimethylanilinium tetraphenylborate, N,N-diethylanilinium tetraphenylborate, N,N-dimethyl(2,4,6-trimethylanilinium) tetraphenylborate, trimethylammonium tetrakis-(penta-fluorophenyl) borate, triethylammonium tetrakis-(pentafluorophenyl) borate, tripropylammonium tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl) borate, tri(n-butyl)-ammonium tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl) borate, tri(sec-butyl)ammonium tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)borate, N,N-dimethylanilinium tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl) borate, N,N-diethylanilinium tetrakis(penta fluoro-phenyl) borate, N,N-dimethyl(2,4,6-trimethyl-aniline) tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl) borate, trimethylammonium tetrakis(2,3,4,6-tetrafluorophenylborate, triethylammonium tetrakis(2,3,4,6-tetrafluorophenyl) borate, tripropylammonium tetrakis(2,3,4,6-tetrafluorophenyl) borate, tri(n-butyl)ammonium tetrakis(2,3,4,6-tetrafluorophenyl) borate, dimethyl(t-butyl)ammonium tetrakis(2,3,4,6-tetrafluorophenyl) borate, N,N-dimethylanilinium tetrakis(2,3,4,6-tetrafluorophenyl) borate, N,N-diethylanilinium tetrakis(2,3,4,6-tetrafluorophenyl) borate, and N,N-dimethyl-(2,4,6-trimethylanilinium) tetrakis-(2,3,4,6-tetrafluorophenyl) borate. Dialkyl ammonium salts such as: di-(i-propyl)ammonium tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl) borate, and dicyclohexylammonium tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl) borate. Tri-substituted phosphonium salts such as: triphenylphosphonium tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl) borate, tri(o-tolyl )phosphonium tetrakis(penta-fluorophenyl) borate, and tri(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-phosphonium tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl) borate. Preferred are N,N-dimethylanilinium tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)borate and tributylammonium tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)borate. Another suitable ion forming, activating cocatalyst comprises a salt of a cationic oxidizing agent and a noncoordinating, compatible anion represented by the formula: (Oxe+)d (Ad-)e wherein: Oxe+ is a cationic oxidizing agent having charge e+; e is an integer from 1 to 3; and Ad-, and d are as previously defined. Examples of cationic oxidizing agents include: ferrocenium, hydrocarbyl-substituted ferrocenium, Ag+, or Pb+2. Preferred embodiments of Ad- are those anions previously defined with respect to the Bronsted acid containing activating cocatalysts, especially tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)borate. Another suitable ion forming, activating cocatalyst comprises a compound which is a salt of a carbenium ion or silylium ion and a noncoordinating, compatible anion represented by the formula: c+ A- wherein: + is a C1-20 carbenium ion or silylium ion; and A- is as previously defined. A preferred carbenium ion is the trityl cation, that is triphenylcarbenium. A preferred silylium ion is triphenylsilylium. The foregoing activating technique and ion forming cocatalysts are also preferably used in combination with a tri(hydrocarbyl)aluminum compound having from 1 to 4 carbons in each hydrocarbyl group, an oligomeric or polymeric alumoxane compound, or a mixture of a tri(hydrocarbyl)aluminum compound having from 1 to 4 carbons in each hydrocarbyl group and a polymeric or oligomeric alumoxane. An especially preferred activating cocatalyst comprises the combination of a trialkyl aluminum compound having from 1 to 4 carbons in each alkyl group and an ammonium salt of tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)borate, in a molar ratio from 0.1:1 to 1:0.1, optionally up to 1000 mole percent of an alkylalumoxane with respect to M, is also present. The activating technique of bulk electrolysis involves the electrochemical oxidation of the metal complex under electrolysis conditions in the presence of a supporting electrolyte comprising a noncoordinating, inert anion. In the technique, solvents, supporting electrolytes and electrolytic potentials for the electrolysis are used such that electrolysis byproducts that would render the metal complex catalytically inactive are not substantially formed during the reaction. More particularly, suitable solvents are materials that are: liquids under the conditions of the electrolysis (generally temperatures from 0� to 100� C.), capable of dissolving the supporting electrolyte, and inert. "Inert solvents" are those that are not reduced or oxidized under the reaction conditions employed for the electrolysis. It is generally possible in view of the desired electrolysis reaction to choose a solvent and a supporting electrolyte that are unaffected by the electrical potential used for the desired electrolysis. Preferred solvents include difluorobenzene (all isomers), DME, and mixtures thereof. The electrolysis may be conducted in a standard electrolytic cell containing an anode and cathode (also referred to as the working electrode and counter electrode respectively). Suitably materials of construction for the cell are glass, plastic, ceramic and glass coated metal. The electrodes are prepared from inert conductive materials, by which are meant conductive materials that are unaffected by the reaction mixture or reaction conditions. Platinum or palladium are preferred inert conductive materials. Normally, an ion permeable membrane such as a fine glass frit separates the cell into separate compartments, the working electrode compartment and counter electrode compartment. The working electrode is immersed in a reaction medium comprising the metal complex to be activated, solvent, supporting electrolyte, and any other materials desired for moderating the electrolysis or stabilizing the resulting complex. The counter electrode is immersed in a mixture of the solvent and supporting electrolyte. The desired voltage may be determined by theoretical calculations or experimentally by sweeping the cell using a reference electrode such as a silver electrode immersed in the cell electrolyte. The background cell current, the current draw in the absence of the desired electrolysis, is also determined. The electrolysis is completed when the current drops from the desired level to the background level. In this manner, complete conversion of the initial metal complex can be easily detected. Suitable supporting electrolytes are salts comprising a cation and an inert, compatible, noncoordinating anion, A-. Preferred supporting electrolytes are salts corresponding to the formula: G+ A- ; wherein: G+ is a cation which is nonreactive towards the starting and resulting complex, and A- is a noncoordinating, compatible anion. Examples of cations, G+, include tetrahydrocarbyl substituted ammonium or phosphonium cations having up to 40 nonhydrogen atoms. A preferred cation is the tetra-n-butylammonium cation. During activation of the complexes of the present invention by bulk electrolysis the cation of the supporting electrolyte passes to the counter electrode and A- migrates to the working electrode to become the anion of the resulting oxidized product. Either the solvent or the cation of the supporting electrolyte is reduced at the counter electrode in equal molar quantity with the amount of oxidized metal complex formed at the working electrode. Preferred supporting electrolytes are tetrahydrocarbylammonium salts of tetrakis(perfluoroaryl) borates having from 1 to 10 carbons in each hydrocarbyl group, especially tetra-n-butylammonium tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl) borate. The molar ratio of catalyst/cocatalyst employed preferably ranges from 1:10,000 to 100:1, more preferably from 1:5000 to 10:1, most preferably from 1:10 to 1:2. In general, the catalysts can be prepared by combining the two components (metal complex and activator) in a suitable solvent at a temperature within the range from -100� C. to 300� C. The catalyst may be separately prepared prior to use by combining the respective components or prepared in situ by combination in the presence of the monomers to be polymerized. It is preferred to form the catalyst in situ due to the exceptionally high catalytic effectiveness of catalysts prepared in this manner. The catalysts' components are sensitive to both moisture and oxygen and should be handled and transferred in an inert atmosphere. As previously mentioned the present metal complexes are highly desirable for use in preparing supported catalysts. In this regard, the presence of the alkoxy functionality in the bridging group is particularly beneficial in allowing the complexes to chemically bind to hydroxyl, silane or chlorosilane functionality of the substrate materials. Especially suited substrates include alumina or silica. Suitable supported catalyst systems are readily prepared by contacting the present metal complexes with the substrate optionally while subjecting to heating and/or reduced pressures. A Lewis base, especially a trialkylamine can be present to assist in the reaction between the support and the alkoxy functionality of the metal complexes if desired. Preferred supports for use in the present invention include highly porous silicas, aluminas, aluminosilicates, and mixtures thereof. The most preferred support material is silica. The support material may be in granular, agglomerated, pelletized, or any other physical form. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, silicas available from Grace Davison (division of W. R. Grace & Co.) under the designations SD 3216.30, Davison Syloid 245, Davison 948 and Davison 952, and from Degussa AG under the designation Aerosil 812; and aluminas available from Akzo Chemicals Inc. under the designation Ketzen Grade B. Supports suitable for the present invention preferably have a surface area as determined by nitrogen porosimetry using the B.E.T. method from 10 to 1000 m2 /g, and preferably from 100 to 600 m2 /g. The pore volume of the support, as determined by nitrogen adsorption, advantageously is between 0.1 and 3 cm3 /g, preferably from 0.2 to 2 cm3 /g. The average particle size is not critical, but typically is from 0.5 to 500 μm, preferably from 1 to 100 μm. Both silica and alumina are known to inherently possess small quantities of hydroxyl functionality attached to the crystal structure. When used as a support herein, these materials are preferably subjected to a heat treatment and/or chemical treatment to reduce the hydroxyl content thereof. Typical heat treatments are carried out at a temperature from 30� to 1000� C. for a duration of 10 minutes to 50 hours in an inert atmosphere or under reduced pressure. Typical chemical treatments include contacting with Lewis acid alkylating agents such as trihydrocarbyl aluminum compounds, trihydrocarbylchlorosilane compounds, trihydrocarbylalkoxysilane compounds or similar agents. Preferred silica or alumina materials for use herein have a surface hydroxyl content that is less than 0.8 mmol hydroxyl groups per gram of solid support, more preferably less than 0.5 mmol per gram. The hydroxyl content may be determined by adding an excess of dialkyl magnesium to a slurry of the solid support and determining the amount of dialkyl magnesium remaining in solution via known techniques. This method is based on the reaction: S--OH+Mg(Alk)2 →S--OMg(Alk)+(Alk)H, wherein S is the solid support, and Alk is a C1-4 alkyl group. The support may be unfunctionalized (excepting for hydroxyl groups as previously disclosed) or functionalized by treating with a silane or chlorosilane functionalizing agent to attach thereto pendant silane --(Si-R3)═, or chlorosilane --(Si-Cl)═ functionality, wherein R3 is a C1-10 hydrocarbyl group. Suitable functionalizing agents are compounds that react with surface hydroxyl groups of the support or react with the silicon or aluminum of the matrix. Examples of suitable functionalizing agents include phenylsilane, diphenylsilane, methylphenylsilane, dimethylsilane, diethylsilane, dichlorosilane, and dichlorodimethylsilane. Techniques for forming such functionalized silica or alumina compounds were previously disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,687,920 and UA-A-3,879,368. The support may also be treated with an aluminum component selected from an alumoxane or an aluminum compound of the formula: AIR1 x' R2 y' wherein R1 independently each occurrence is hydride or R3, R3 is hydride, R3 or OR3, x' is 2 or 3, y' is 0 or 1 and the sum of x' and y' is 3. Examples of suitable R1 and R2 groups include methyl, methoxy, ethyl, ethoxy, propyl (all isomers), propoxy (all isomers), butyl (all isomers), butoxy (all isomers), phenyl, phenoxy, benzyl, and benzyloxy. Preferably, the aluminum component is selected from the group consisting of alumoxanes and tri(C1-4 hydrocarbyl)aluminum compounds. Most preferred aluminum components are alumoxanes, trimethyl aluminum, triethyl aluminum, tri-isobutyl aluminum, and mixtures thereof. Alumoxanes (also referred to as aluminoxanes) are oligomeric or polymeric aluminum oxy compounds containing chains of alternating aluminum and oxygen atoms, whereby the aluminum carries a substituent, preferably an alkyl group. The structure of alumoxane is believed to be represented by the following general formulae (--Al(R3)--O)m', for a cyclic alumoxane, and R3 Al--O(--Al(R3)--O)m' --AIR3, for a linear compound, wherein R is as previously defined, and m' is an integer ranging from 1 to 50, preferably at least 4. Alumoxanes are typically the reaction products of water and an aluminum alkyl, which in addition to an alkyl group may contain halide or alkoxide groups. Reacting several different aluminum alkyl compounds, such as for example trimethyl aluminum and tri-isobutyl aluminum, with water yields so-called modified or mixed alumoxanes. Preferred alumoxanes are methylalumoxane and methylalumoxane modified with minor amounts of C2-4 alkyl groups, especially isobutyl. Alumoxanes generally contain minor to substantial amounts of starting aluminum alkyl compound. Particular techniques for the preparation of alumoxane type compounds by contacting an aluminum alkyl compound with an inorganic salt containing water of crystallization are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,542,119. In a particular preferred embodiment an aluminum alkyl compound is contacted with a regeneratable water-containing substance such as hydrated alumina, silica or other substance. This is disclosed in EP-A-338,044. Thus the alumoxane may be incorporated into the support by reaction of a hydrated alumina or silica material, which has optionally been functionalized with silane, siloxane, hydrocarbyloxysilane, or chlorosilane groups, with a tri(C1-10 alkyl) aluminum compound according to known techniques. For the teachings contained therein the foregoing patents and publications, or there corresponding equivalent United States applications, are hereby incorporated by reference. The treatment of the support material in order to also include optional alumoxane or trialkylaluminum loadings involves contacting the same before, after or simultaneously with addition of the complex or activated catalyst hereunder with the alumoxane or trialkylaluminum compound, especially triethylaluminum or triisobutylaluminum. Optionally the mixture can also be heated under an inert atmosphere for a period and at a temperature sufficient to fix the alumoxane, trialkylaluminum compound, complex or catalyst system to the support. Optionally, the treated support component containing alumoxane or the trialkylaluminum compound may be subjected to one or more wash steps to remove alumoxane or trialkylaluminum not fixed to the support. Besides contacting the support with alumoxane the alumoxane may be generated in situ by contacting an unhydrolyzed silica or alumina or a moistened silica or alumina with a trialkyl aluminum compound optionally in the presence of an inert diluent. Such a process is well known in the art, having been disclosed in EP-A-250,600, U.S. Pat. No. 4,912,075, and U.S. Pat. No. 5,008,228, the teachings of which, or of the corresponding U.S. application, are hereby incorporated by reference. Suitable aliphatic hydrocarbon diluents include pentane, isopentane, hexane, heptane, octane, isooctane, nonane, isononane, decane, cyclohexane, methylcyclohexane and combinations of two or more of such diluents. Suitable aromatic hydrocarbon diluents are benzene, toluene, xylene, and other alkyl or halogen substituted aromatic compounds. Most preferably, the diluent is an aromatic hydrocarbon, especially toluene. After preparation in the foregoing manner the residual hydroxyl content thereof is desirably reduced to a level less than 1.0 meq of OH per gram of support, by any of the previously disclosed techniques. The catalysts, whether or not supported in any of the foregoing methods, may be used to polymerize ethylenically and/or acetylenically unsaturated monomers having from 2 to 100,000 carbon atoms either alone or in combination. Preferred monomers include the C2-20 α-olefins especially ethylene, propylene, isobutylene, 1-butene, 1-pentene, 1-hexene, 3-methyl-1-pentene, 4-methyl-1-pentene, 1-octene, 1-decene, long chain macromolecular α-olefins, and mixtures thereof. Other preferred monomers include styrene, C1-4 alkyl substituted styrene, tetrafluoroethylene, vinylbenzocyclobutane, ethylidenenorbornene, 1,4-hexadiene, 1,7-octadiene, vinylcyclohexane, 4-vinylcyclohexene, divinylbenzene, and mixtures thereof with ethylene. Long chain macromolecular α-olefins are vinyl terminated polymeric remnants formed in situ during continuous solution polymerization reactions. Under suitable processing conditions such long chain macromolecular units are readily polymerized into the polymer product along with ethylene and other short chain olefin monomers to give small quantities of long chain branching in the resulting polymer. In general, the polymerization may be accomplished at conditions well known in the prior art for Ziegler-Natta or Kaminsky-Sinn type polymerization reactions, such as temperatures from 0�-250� C. and pressures from atmospheric to 1000 atmospheres (0.1 to 100 MPa). Suspension, solution, slurry, gas phase or other process conditions may be employed if desired. The support, if present, is preferably employed in an amount to provide a weight ratio of catalyst (based on metal):support from 1:100,000 to 1:10, more preferably from 1:50,000 to 1:20, and most preferably from 1:10,000 to 1:30. Suitable gas phase reactions may utilize condensation of the monomer or monomers employed in the reaction, or of an inert diluent to remove heat from the reactor. In most polymerization reactions the molar ratio of catalyst:polymerizable compounds is from 10-12 :1 to 10-1 :1, more preferably from 10-12 :1 to 10-5 :1. Suitable solvents for polymerization via a solution process are noncoordinating, inert liquids. Examples include straight and branched-chain hydrocarbons such as isobutane, butane, pentane, hexane, heptane, octane, and mixtures thereof; cyclic and alicyclic hydrocarbons such as cyclohexane, cycloheptane, methylcyclohexane, methylcycloheptane, and mixtures thereof; perfluorinated hydrocarbons such as perfluorinated C4-10 alkanes, and aromatic and alkyl-substituted aromatic compounds such as benzene, toluene, and xylene. Suitable solvents also include liquid olefins which may act as monomers or comonomers including ethylene, propylene, 1-butene, butadiene, cyclopentene, 1-hexene, 3-methyl-1-pentene, 4-methyl-1-pentene, 1,4-hexadiene, 1,7-octadiene, 1-octene, 1-decene, styrene, divinylbenzene, ethylidenenorbornene, allylbenzene, vinyltoluene (including all isomers alone or in admixture), 4-vinylcyclohexene, and vinylcyclohexane. Mixtures of the foregoing are also suitable. The catalysts may also be utilized in combination with at least one additional homogeneous or heterogeneous polymerization catalyst in the same or in separate reactors connected in series or in parallel to prepare polymer blends having desirable properties. An example of such a process is disclosed in WO 94/00500, equivalent to U.S. Ser. No. 07/904,770, now abandoned, as well as U.S. Ser. No. 08/10958, filed Jan. 29, 1993, now abandoned the teachings of which are incorporated by reference herein. One such polymerization process comprises: contacting, optionally in a solvent, one or more α-olefins with a catalyst according to the present invention, in one or more continuous stirred tank or tubular reactors, or in the absence of solvent, optionally in a fluidized bed gas phase reactor, connected in series or parallel, and recovering the resulting polymer. Condensed monomer or solvent may be added to the gas phase reactor as is well known in the art. In another process an ethylene α-olefin interpolymer composition is prepared by: (A) contacting ethylene and at least one other α-olefin under polymerization conditions in the presence of a catalyst composition of the present invention in at least one reactor to produce a first interpolymer or optionally a solution of a first interpolymer, (B) contacting ethylene and at least one other α-olefin under polymerization conditions and at a higher polymerization reaction temperature than used in step (A) in the presence of a heterogeneous Ziegler catalyst in at least one other reactor to produce a second interpolymer optionally in solution, and (C) combining the first interpolymer and second interpolymer to form an ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer blend composition, and (D) recovering the ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer blend composition. Preferably the heterogeneous Ziegler catalyst comprises: (i) a solid support component comprising magnesium halide, silica, modified silica, alumina, aluminum phosphate, or a mixture thereof, and (ii) a transition metal component represented by the formula: TrXu (OR3)v-u, TrXu R3 v-u, VOX3 or VO(OR3)3, wherein: Tr is a Group 4, 5, or 6 metal, u is a number from 0 to 6 that is less than or equal to v, v is the formal oxidation number of Tr, X is halogen, and R3 independently each occurrence is a C1-10 hydrocarbyl group. These polymerizations are generally carried out under solution conditions to facilitate the intimate mixing of the two polymer-containing streams. The foregoing technique allows for the preparation of ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer compositions having a broad range of molecular weight distribution and composition distribution. Preferably, the heterogeneous catalyst is also chosen from those catalysts which are capable of efficiently producing the polymers under high temperature, especially, temperatures greater than or equal to 180� C. under solution process conditions. In a still further embodiment, there is provided a process for preparing an ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer composition, comprising: (A) polymerizing ethylene and at least one other α-olefin in a solution process under suitable solution polymerization temperatures and pressures in at least one reactor containing a catalyst composition of the present invention to produce a first interpolymer solution, (B) passing the interpolymer solution of (A) into at least one other reactor containing a heterogeneous Ziegler catalyst, in the presence of ethylene and optionally one other α-olefin under solution polymerization conditions to form a solution comprising the ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer composition, and (C) recovering the ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer composition. Preferably the heterogeneous Ziegler catalyst comprises: (i) a solid support component comprising a magnesium halide or silica, and (ii) a transition metal component represented by the formula: TrXu (OR3)v-u, TrXu R3 v-u, VOX3 or VO(OR3)3, wherein: Tr, X, u, v, and R' are as previously defined. The foregoing technique also allows for the preparation of ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer compositions having a broad range of molecular weight distributions and composition distributions. Particularly desirable α-olefins for use in the foregoing processes are C4-8 α-olefins, most desirably α-octene. The skilled artisan will appreciate that the invention disclosed herein may be practiced in the absence of any component which has not been specifically disclosed. Polymerization using (pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)(1,2,3-trimethylallyl)zirconium dibromide (Cp*(1,2,3-trimethylallyl)ZrBr2) A two liter Parr reactor was charged with 740 g of mixed alkanes solvent and 118 g of 1-octene comonomer. Hydrogen was added as a molecular weight control agent by differential pressure expansion from an �75 ml addition tank at 25 psi (2070 Kpa). The reactor was heated to the polymerization temperature of 140� C. and saturated with ethylene at 500 psig (3.4 MPa). 5.0 μmol of Cp*(1,2,3-trimethylallyl)ZrBr2 (prepared substantially as described in Organometallics, 1987, 6, 2141) and 500 μmol of MAO in toluene were premixed in the drybox. After the desired premix time, the solution was transferred to a catalyst addition tank and injected into the reactor. The polymerization conditions were maintained for 15 minutes with ethylene on demand. The resulting solution was removed from the reactor, and a hindered phenol anti-oxidant (Irganox� 1010 from Ciba Geigy Corp.) was added to the resulting solution. The polymer formed was dried in a vacuum over set at 120� C. for 20 hours yielding 9 g of polymer. Patent Citations
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Fantastic new balcony, changing rooms, reception and bar area and function room.
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"We are very honored to be included on this impressive list of growing companies in the Triad area, and especially to be counted amongst the Top 10. In a faltering economy, company growth and success is a sure testament that you are doing the right things for your customers and your employees. Our dedicated employees really do make the difference with focus on quality and delivering the right solutions the first time," commented Dan Hood, HICAPS CEO
"HICAPS' continued growth and success is the direct result of quality services and customer satisfaction – which is the foundation of our company. Our dual focus of quality and service coupled with our dedicated leadership team and talented staff, has proven a successful recipe by our customer retention and repeat business rates," stated Peyton Fairbank, Principal and Vice President Construction.
About the The Business Journal's FAST50
The Business Journal FAST50 Awards Program is the premiere business-growth competition in the Triad. This year's tenth annual FAST 50 Awards Ceremony will continue to honor the successes of private businesses and their owners. The growth and the contribution of these 50 dynamic and elite winning companies will continue to have a strong impact on the Triad's economic success in the coming years.
Companies undergo an auditing process to certify that they are indeed, one of the fastest growing companies in the Triad. In partnership with The Business Journal, the accounting firm, Smith Leonard, oversees this process.
About HICAPS
HICAPS Inc., http://www.hicaps.com is a multifaceted Services and Construction Management firm specializing in Construction Management, Telecommunications solutions for Public Safety and Building Diagnostics. We have a long history of delivering professional services to clients across the country, for over 25 years. Our comprehensive and diverse suite of services includes project management, management consulting, engineering, design-build general construction, construction management and building diagnostics services.
Established in 1984, HICAPS meets the emerging needs and challenges in the marketplace with innovation and expertise. We strive to exceed expectations by listening intently to our customers' needs; understanding project demands; and delivering innovative solutions to government and private clients- nationwide. Since inception, HICAPS has successfully completed hundreds of projects for Educational Institutions, Private Owners, Developers, Investors, Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Hospitals, Federal, State & Municipal Governments, and Manufacturers.
HICAPS, a North Carolina corporation with a primary place of business at 600 North Regional Road in Greensboro, North Carolina, 27409, is a VA certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
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Cloud computing transforms IT, delivering the maximum possible IT efficiency and making it possible to store, manage and analyze all of the world's information even as information continues to grow.
As a result, and in order to meet the service-level demands required by businesses today, IT organizations recognize the need to transform their infrastructures and operations in order to address the cost, efficiency, scalability, and agility of infrastructure.
This conference explored the massive opportunity of IT Transformation, and the strategies that will help organizations implement the right IT transformation model to drive their business forward.
During the conference, EMC's senior delegates showcased the EMC IT strategy and transformation services, which combines innovative strategies with a pragmatic approach to transformation, aiming at maximizing the organization's IT delivery effectiveness and cost efficiency.
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The International Women's Keelboat Championship will return in 2016. Watch this space for more information.
About the Championships
Inaugurated in 1985 at the instigation of US Sailing's Women's Championship Committee, of which Helen K. Ingerson was a long-time Chair, the International Women's Keelboat Championship quickly became the premier women's sailing event in the U.S. and worldwide. Held biennially, the event provides women keelboat and offshore sailors high quality racing and an opportunity to compete with the top national and international sailors. The Ida Lewis Yacht Club, Newport, RI became host for the event and hosted the championship until 2001, when it began to move around the country. Rolex Watch, U.S.A. Inc. – sponsor at its inception – subsequently became the title sponsor until 2013.
The trophy is named for Bengt Julin, an international judge and strong supporter of women's sailing. A modest man and sailing philanthropist, Julin championed the event from its inception and was instrumental in making it an international competition. Julin presented the very first trophy to Betsy Alison and retired the original to her after she had won it three times consecutively. Alison of Newport R.I. had an unbroken winning streak competing against teams from a dozen or more nations from 1991 through 1997. In 2007, Sally Barkow matched Alison by winning the championship for the third time.
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While traditional curry powders often use turmeric as a base, garam masala, a North Indian spice blend, starts with a mix of cardamom, coriander, and black pepper. If you can't find Braeburn apples, Cortland apples will do. Use two percent reduced-fat milk in place of soy milk, if you prefer.
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Combine squash, 2 tablespoons oil, syrup, salt, garam masala, and pepper in a large bowl. Arrange squash in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 45 minutes or until soft.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots; sauté 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in apple; sauté 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in wine; cook 1 minute. Stir in squash, water, and broth. Bring to a simmer; cook 3 minutes. Place half of soup in a blender; process until smooth. Strain mixture through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids. Repeat procedure with remaining half of soup. Stir in soy milk.
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Senior Meron Fessahaie won gold in both the 800M and 1600M. He has yet to lose a race this season.
Senior Zach Knickman placed 2nd in the Discus and 4th in the Shot Put.
Brothers David (L) and Daniel Green (R), both took home medals from the LH Invitational. David won the varsity 100M & 200M, while Daniel placed 4th in the JV 100M & 200M and 1st in the 4x200M.
Running into a headwind, David Green won the 100M with a time of 11.03.
The Lady 'Cats finished 9th in the team standings this year.
The meet was an outstanding success with 15 metroplex teams and over 750 student athletes in attendance.
One of the attractions of the Lake Highlands meet is the FAT (Fully Automated Timing) system that the LH coaches arrange each year.
The first place finisher in the varsity boys event was Plano West. Coach Jeff Brown's LH boys finished 6th, while several seniors continued to excel in their individual events.
David Green turned in strong 1st place finishes in the 100M and 200M sprints. His times of 11.03 in the 100M and 22.17 in the 200M currently rank in the top 3 in the DFW area.
Meron Fessahaie remains undefeated in his events this season.
The Rice signee placed 1st in a very competitive 800M race and was far ahead of his fellow runners in the 1600M. Meron came in at 1:57 in the 800M and 4:33 in the 1600M.
Zach Knickman was 2nd in the discus and 4th shot put with throws of 146' and 46' respectively.
The first place finisher in the varsity girls events was Mansfield Legacy.
Coach Knott's LH girls placed 9th overall in the event. The varsity girls 4x200 relay team placed 3rd with a time of 1.51.61.
The Lake Highlands JV boys and girls also competed on Friday.
Catherine Chew placed 1st in the 100M hurdles and 2nd in the 300M hurdles. Constance Ibe was 3rd in the 100M.
Daniel Green placed 4th in the 100M and 200M sprints. The JV boys 4x200 team finished 1st for the second consecutive week.
For view complete results, click on the following links: Varsity Girls/Boys and JV Girls/Boys
LHHS Track parent advisor Alan Green asked us to convey a big "thank you" to all the LH parents and students who volunteered at the meet.
Next up for the Wildcats are the Theo Rigby Relays this Thursday, March 10th at Birdville High School.


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Return On Average Capital Employed (ROACE)
Return On Average Capital Employed (ROACE) is a ratio that reveals the profitability against the investments made in the company. The ROACE is different from Return On Capital Employed for it counts the average of the opening and closing capital for the specific period contrasting to only the capital figure at the end of a period.
Calculation of Return On Average Capital Employed
Interpretation of ROACE
The Return On Average Capital Employed is best employed in the analysis of businesses in capital-intensive industries, oil for example. The businesses capable of squeezing higher profits from a smaller amount of capital assets will feature a higher ROACE as compared to those which are not efficient in transforming capital into profits.
Investors should be cautious while using Return On Average Capital Employed in analyzing a business as the capital assets, like refinery, can be depreciated over passing time. When an asset generates the same amount of profit over every period, the depreciation of the assets will lead to a higher ROACE. This indicates that the company is making good use of capital, but the company is actually not making any additional investments.


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I don't know who the target market for a velvet painting of Pat Buchanan is supposed to be. Extremist right wingers aren't known for their adeptness at parsing irony, and it seems doubtful that patrician right wingers would darken their homes with an objet with cultural connotations so déclassé. And I can't see why even the most thrift-store hardened ironist would want such a thing around—I've harbored plenty of ironic art in my day, and while if I actually saw a velvet Pat Buchanan hanging somewhere I would surely say "WHOA, AWESOME," not in a million lifetimes would I want that pasty, jowly, vulgar, hateful, fascist walrus staring down at me from the walls of my own home day in and day out.
And yet, the velvet Buchanan is a real thing that really exists and someone who is so inclined could, in principle, actually own it. In fact, Pat is one of many right wing icons whose velvety vileness is enshrined and sold at velvetpaintings.com ("Quality you can FEEL"), though the list of honorees on the site skids to a halt during the George W Bush administration.
I LOOOOOOVE how Newt Gingrich comes off looking like a sentient, murderous ventriloquist dummy in a cheap movie.
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This closing par 5 plays into one of the most spectacular amphitheatres in golf. As you stand at the tee, this dogleg left par 5 looks perfectly level, but at 300 yards off the tee the fairway drops 100 feet in elevation and turns 90 degrees left into this 13,000-square-foot green. A major tournament or a friendly wager could definitely be won or lost here.


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