text:
At CES, QNAP had the TVS-x71 series of NAS models in the tower form factor. Bay counts ranged from 4 to 8. Users had a choice of four different Intel Haswell processors (Pentium, Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7). The units also featured upgradable RAM capacity and a free PCIe slot for expansion cards. Yesterday, QNAP announced 2U rackmount units with platforms based on the same set of processors. The TVS-x71U comes in 8 and 12-bay varieties. In addition to all the features available in the TVS-x71 series, the rackmount platform has the following updates: Availability of two mSATA ports for SSD caching Availability of two additional RAM slots (allowing up to 32 GB of memory) Two additional USB 2.0 ports and one additional USB 3.0 port Redundant...
Acer Launches C720 Chromebook with Haswell CPU
Last year, one of the hottest selling laptops was Acer's C710 Chromebook. Part of that of course was the fact that it was one of the least expensive laptops...30 by Jarred Walton on 10/10/2013
Valve Releases Specs for Prototype Steam Machine
Last week we analyzed Valve's announcement of their forthcoming SteamOS, Steam Machines, and Steam Controller. There are still a lot of unknowns, but today Valve released the details for...99 by Jarred Walton on 10/4/2013
Dell Updates 2013 Line of XPS Laptops with Ultra-High Resolution Displays
Going along with the updates to their Venue tablets, which we just posted about, yesterday Dell also announced updates to their XPS line of laptops. There are three new...81 by Jarred Walton on 10/3/2013
Dell Updates Venue Line of Tablets
Yesterday Dell announced their latest mobile products, with major updates to their tablet and laptop offerings. Starting with the Venue tablets, Dell has three new models available on October...51 by Jarred Walton on 10/3/2013
Gigabyte P34G First Impressions: A Thin and Light Gaming Notebook
Over the course of a year, we look at a lot of devices and hardware; while it may require a lot of effort to publish a full review on...63 by Jarred Walton on 10/1/2013
The Neophyte's Custom Liquid Cooling Guide: How To, Why To, What To Expect
When Swiftech offered to provide us with the materials to build a full custom loop, we couldn't resist.108 by Dustin Sklavos on 9/30/2013
Memory Scaling on Haswell CPU, IGP and dGPU: DDR3-1333 to DDR3-3000 Tested with G.Skill
'How much does memory speed matter?' is a question often asked when dealing with mainstream processor lines. Depending on the platform, the answers might very well be different...89 by Ian Cutress on 9/26/2013
Apple Updates the iMac: Haswell CPUs, PCIe SSDs & 802.11ac WiFi
Earlier this morning Apple announced the next round of Haswell updates to its Mac lineup, this time focusing on the iMac. Both the 21.5-inch and 27-inch models see updates...46 by Kristian Vättö & Anand Lal Shimpi on 9/24/2013
Alienware 18 Gaming Notebook Review
Alienware's deluxe model benefits the most from the refresh.61 by Dustin Sklavos on 9/16/2013
Acer Previews Haswell Chromebook at IDF
While they're not for everybody (yet?), Chromebooks have become one of the most popular laptops to buy online lately – more specifically, Acer's $200 C710-2833 Chromebook is reportedly selling...4 by Jarred Walton on 9/11/2013
Alienware 17 Gaming Notebook Review
Prior to the Haswell generation, the Alienware M17x was the gaming notebook to get. The new Alienware 17 has a fresh coat of paint and a new moniker, but...46 by Dustin Sklavos on 9/6/2013
ASUS Announces Zenbook UX301 and UX302 Haswell Ultrabooks
Our final ASUS IFA announcement for today is for their new Ultrabooks, which we've been waiting to see for a couple months now. I thought ASUS pretty much nailed...56 by Jarred Walton on 9/4/2013
ASUS Announces Transformer Book T300 - Windows 8 Detachable Tablet
Earlier today (sorry – I'm writing these up as fast as my fingers will go!), ASUS announced their new Transformer Book Trio, a hybrid Android + Windows 8 tablet/laptop...24 by Jarred Walton on 9/4/2013
ASUS Announces Transformer Book Trio - Windows 8 and Android 4.2 Hybrid
Going along with their other IFA announcements and taking more than a few elements from the Transformer tablets, up next from ASUS is the Transformer Book Trio. The idea...19 by Jarred Walton on 9/4/2013
Lenovo Announces New ThinkPad T, X, and S series Ultrabooks
Today in the pre-IFA excitement in Berlin, Germany, Lenovo announced updates to their T, X, and S series Ultrabooks, with thinner form factors, a variety of panel options, larger...46 by Jarred Walton on 9/3/2013
Eurocom X5 (Clevo P177SM)
Over the last decade or so, Clevo has been one of the more enduring notebook original design manufacturers, particularly when it comes to gaming and workstation-centric desktop replacements. I'm...39 by Vivek Gowri on 9/2/2013
Mythlogic Pollux 1613 / Clevo P157SM Review
Two months after the Haswell and GTX 780M launch and there's still some question as to what sort of performance you can expect. With the Mythlogic Pollux 1613 (aka...47 by Jarred Walton on 8/30/2013
Lenovo Announces New ThinkCentre AIOs and Desktops
Lenovo sent out word today that they've updated their ThinkCentre offerings, with four new models. The new models feature optional multi-touch screens, improved cable management, and new mounting options...9 by Jarred Walton on 8/28/2013
GIGABYTE Launch H81 Series Motherboards
When it comes to our motherboard reviews, we typically attempt to focus on the high sellers with distinguishing features - this normally means chipsets aimed at the mainstream to...24 by Ian Cutress on 8/24/2013
Acer V7-482PG-9884 Review: Everything You Need
There's a careful balancing act that needs to be maintained when putting together any system. Cooling requirements need to be kept in check by size constraints, performance ties into...62 by Jarred Walton on 8/24/2013


text:
TTC introduces customer service charter
The detailed charter makes promises about cleanliness, communications, accessibility and renewal — pegged to deadlines.
|Report an Error
Share via Email
It won't come with a money-back guarantee, but the TTC's new customer service charter is a sign the transit agency is closing a dark chapter on rider relations, says its CEO, Andy Byford.
The charter, a series of promises for more reliable, cleaner and responsive service — complete with deadlines for delivery — won't fix everything that ails the cash-crunched transit system, said Byford.
But it signals that the TTC's new management is prepared to be held accountable.
"It is about having the confidence to commit to things, … a statement of intent saying we are not going to accept second best," he said Thursday.
The charter, published on the TTC's website, comes with a promise that the TTC will publish online the reliability of every single bus and streetcar route.
Other commitments this year include new bus stop posts and map designs; a new emergency protocol that will deploy office staff to assist in subway stations during prolonged service disruptions; wi-fi and cellphone access on the platforms of the St. George and Bloor stations, and more next-vehicle-arrival and information screens. Each improvement is pegged to a quarterly business period.
Longstanding rider irritants such as the renovation of Pape station, which began in 2009 and should have been completed last spring, will now be finished by the fall, Byford promised.
But offering refunds for late trains and over-stuffed buses isn't appropriate for North America's third-largest transit system, he said, in reference to GO Transit's recently introduced guarantee.
"I'd rather put our money into tangible improvements," he said.
Facing the media and riders if the system fails — "that is the thing that's going to hold us to account," said TTC chief service officer Chris Upfold.
A customer charter was key among 78 recommendations made by an outside customer service panel appointed in 2010 after a series of highly publicized rider relations disasters, including sleeping subway collectors, massive lineups to buy tokens at stations, and rude drivers.
TTC chair Karen Stintz acknowledged the one thing the charter doesn't do is allow the TTC to offer more service.
"There are things we had to say 'no' to that if we had more money we could say 'yes' to. We'd increase fares every year. If we'd had more money, we'd have increased flexibility in that regard as well," she said.
While several riders at Bloor station said they were satisfied with TTC service already, others were less pleased.
High school student Shamina Varma, 18, said she understood how student passes work, but some drivers apply the rules too rigorously. "If you are wearing your uniform, it's quite obvious you're a student," she said.
Construction manager Jim McCormick said the new charter is needed to keep the TTC on track. "There are times it's not reliable," he said. "Rush-hour crowding is definitely a big problem sometimes. Traffic is so deep sometimes it's hard to get on."
Top News
- One Canadian couple's plan to feed Swaziland's children
- 40 years ago, Celsius came to Canada. Its reception? Brrrr
- Germanwings co-pilot urged captain to leave cockpit
- Oakville city councillor Max Khan dies
- List of protests tracked by government includes vigil, 'peace demonstration'
- One person remains in hospital after Air Canada flight's 'hard landing' in Halifax
- What the Leafs have left to play for in the final six games
- Homeless fear Toronto plan to open suburban shelters
commercial promo
commercial promo
commercial promo
commercial promo
Popular Photo Galleries
News | Toronto Star
News | Toronto Star
News | Toronto Star

subset: commoncrawl


text:
3rd April 2009
Gay adoption critic named as new Archbishop of Westminster 24
12:02 PM — The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, a staunch opponent of gay adoption, has been named as the new leader of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. Archbishop Nichols, 63, will take over from Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor next month.
1st April 2009
God Hates Fags church raises money for LGBT support group 13
11:13 AM — Members of Westboro Baptist Church, who chant slogans such as "fags burn in hell", have unintentionally raised money for a gay rights group.
31st March 2009
US gay bishop: 'Church should bless marriage, not legalise it' 6
4:11 PM — Gene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the US, has called for a separation between state and religion in the signing of marriage licences. He argued that despite religious officials frequently signing marriage licences, the state should handle the legal aspect of the ceremony, leaving churches to provide blessings.
30th March 2009
Bishop of Rochester to resign 14
1:19 PM — The Bishop of Rochester, Dr Michael Nazir Ali, has announced his intention to resign from his post to help Christians living in Islamic areas. The bishop, who has been outspoken on the topic of homosexuality, is 59 and was expected to serve until the age of 70.
27th March 2009
The Lancet: Pope 'distorted science' with condom comments 9
1:16 PM — Respected medical journal The Lancet has criticised Pope Benedict XVI over his recent comments on condoms and AIDS and demanded he make a retraction.
Melbourne Catholic Church to 'test' potential priests for homosexuality 35
11:12 AM — Melbourne Catholic Church has confirmed it is following Vatican recommendations to test would-be priests to ensure they are not gay. The head of the Vatican committee which released the guidelines has also stated that celibate gays must also be banned because homosexuality is ''a type of deviation''
24th March 2009
Complaint may block young gay minister from preaching 15
5:36 PM — A meeting is to be held to discuss whether a young gay minister should be allowed to work at a Aberdeen church. Rev Scott Rennie, 36, was appointed to Queen's Cross Church in January. However, 12 members of the Aberdeen Presbytery objected to the decision because they do not approve of his lifestyle.
23rd March 2009
Muslim preacher calls for gays to be stoned to death 54
2:37 PM — Hate preacher Anjem Choudary launched a vitrolic attack on gays last week in which he said that they should be stoned to death. The former lawyer added that this would include gay business secretary Lord Peter Mandelson.
20th March 2009
Northen Ireland MP Iris Robinson will not face prosecution for comparing homosexuality to paedophillia 69
3:58 PM — A Northern Ireland MP who said gay people could be 'turned around' and compared homosexuality to paedophilia will not be prosecuted. Iris Robinson, the MP for Strangford, was investigated by police after complaints.
God Hates Fags preachers target London primary school 26
10:40 AM — Preachers from the anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church have said they plan to picket a London primary school which ran lessons about gay relationships. A picket schedule on their website announces they will be at the George Tomlinson School in Leytonstone next Friday.
19th March 2009
Gay man de-baptises himself 69
5:44 PM — A man has asked to be 'de-baptised', saying that he was too young to decide his religion at the age of five months. John Hunt, 56, says that he wants his 1953 baptism at the St Jude and St Aidan parish church in the Southwark diocese, south London, cancelled because he was not consulted and does not believe in God.
Rowan Atkinson attacks gay hate law 57
4:00 PM — Comedian Rowan Atkinson has criticised hate speech legislation, saying that the House of Lords must vote against a government attempt to remove a free speech clause in a homophobic hatred offence.
Lesbian continues fight to be Presbyterian minister 7
1:55 PM — A lesbian in San Francisco who has been a candidate for the Presbyterian ministry for 22 years is to have her case heard in church court this week. Lisa Larges' candidacy for ordination has twice been approved by her regional church authorities.
Amnesty asks Pope to defend gay rights 19
11:53 AM — Amnesty International has urged Pope Benedict XVI to condemn the criminalisation of homosexuality when he meets with African bishops today in Cameroon, which criminalises same-sex relations.
18th March 2009
Minnesota gay marriage ban 'will prevent world from ending' 38
3:07 PM — The Minnesota Family Council has introduced an amendment to ban gay marriage, which it claims will stop the world from ending.
17th March 2009
Gays and lesbians banned from marching openly in New York St Patick's Day Parade 67
5:31 PM — Gays and lesbians have once again been barred from marching openly in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York. The annual parade attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators to the streets.
11th March 2009
San Francisco archbishop bans gay play from 'inclusive' church 20
4:57 PM — Students in the Castro neighbourhood of San Francisco have been barred from staging a play that details a young man's struggle with his sexuality and his Christian faith.
Religious groups urged to 'ignore' Baltic Pride event 5
1:11 PM — An official in the city of Rīga, Latvia, has called for religious groups to 'ignore' the city's upcoming Pride march, saying that scant attention may dissuade organisers from holding future events.
9th March 2009
Cardinal Keith O'Brien: SNP gay reforms are 'misguided and inappropriate' 123
11:47 AM — Cardinal Keith O'Brien, the leader of the Scottish Catholic Church, has urged Scottish National Party ministers to abandon plans to give gay couples the right to become foster parents, saying vulnerable children would be put at risk.
5th March 2009
US Christians accused of exporting anti-gay message to Africa 7
10:56 AM — A conference in Uganda which begins today has been condemned by human rights groups.


text:
OP Junior Member
Thanks Meter: 0
1 posts
Join Date:Joined: Jan 2014
Have anyone backup for my phone?
I tried app (LCD Density) from play google and changed dpi. I reboot my phone and logo stayed upside down. I also tried change dpi (and remove) in system/build.prop, but without success. Have anyone idea (without re/install rom) ?
I have only root without recovery mod.
Thanks for every comments and excuse me for my english.


text:
coumadin problem
zzackey(8b GA)April 28, 2014
My husband was on Coumadin for a few months a few years ago. He still bruises and bleeds easily. Are there any herbs to remedy this problem?
Your husband should have a checkup to see why there is a bleeding problem (which shouldn't have anything to do with long-ago Coumadin use, but could relate to other blood clotting problems including low platelets).
Therapy should await a proper diagnosis.


text:
Tagine Sources?
More and more I find myself gravitating to North African dishes and would like to do them right.
Can anyone recommend a source for a good tagine?
Appreciate it.
I have a rifi (unglazed clay) and love it. There is a whole thread on cooking in tagines, you might want to check out.
I got mine from The Berber Trading Company for $34 plus s/h.
Here is a link that might be useful: Moroccan cooking/tagines
One of the best on the market is the one by Emile Henry. It is also recommended by Paula Wolfert who has written several cookbooks and tagine recipes. You can even use it right on the stovetop for browning without a diffuser. Get the larger 12" one. About $90 though.
I'm intrigued, too, by the Ouriki. Seems to be the same sort of construction, but a little more aesthetically pleasing. Only a couple of bucks more.
The downside: they're out of stock. :>(
I have one major concern re: the rifi. Marigene, in your pix the rifi looks perfectly symetrical, as though it had been turned on a wheel. But the literature says they are hand-formed, rather than thrown, and are therefore not perfectly round and symetrical. And the photo at the Berber site really looks lop-sided.
Did you just luck out?
Riddle me this, Marigene. If it's not symetrical, that means the lower edge of the crown doesn't make full contact with the bowl. Which in turn should mean that steam escapes from the bottom, instead of being converted in the automatic basting machine that a tagine is supposed to be.
Yes? Or am I reading too much into all this?
Another question: After curing it with olive oil, and then using it, do you wash it? Or just wipe it out and reoil, much as you would, say, cast iron?
Le Creuset also makes a tagine (12") with a cast iron base: great for initial searing or browning. However, I heard that a cooking magazine (sorry, I don't remember which one) tested several tagines and decided that any Le Creuset french oven was a better slow cooker than the tagines. I would suppose due to its cast iron lid. Of course, the french oven doesn't look like a tagine, which is an essential part of meal presentation, right? There are also some really nice serving tagines at tagines.com.
Even if I liked the look of the LC (which I don't, particularly), I have a country-of-origin problem with anything from that company.
I did look at the serving tagines at that site, forget-me-nots, and have to agree. Some really beautiful stuff. But my concern, right now, is one I can cook in.


text:
Login | Join
News Featured Content
All News Articles
Interviews Featured Content
All Interviews Articles
Lessons RSS
Lessons Featured Content
All Lessons Articles
Gear RSS
Gear Featured Content
All Gear Articles
Girls Featured Content
All Girls Articles
Acoustic Nation RSS
Acoustic Nation Featured Content
All Acoustic Nation Articles
Taylor Guitars introduces its inspired new 600 Series; with photo gallery and video.
All of these effects are solid workhorses that gigging musicians will rely on for years onstage and in the studio.
The JCA100H's touch-sensitive punch, Brit-style midrange thrust and healthy low-end presence culminate in distinctive tones.
For practice and studio applications, you'll be hard-pressed to find better bang for your buck.
The Washburn WD 20SCE provides a variety of upscale features at a low street price that even the most down-and-out guitarist can afford.
The Carvin SB5000 has killer J Bass tone, a fresh look and a boutique-quality build.
The DiMarzio Model P combined with the Pre-wired Replacement Pickguard is an easy way to give your P Bass an authoritative voice.
Escape the Fate's guitarist shows off his prized Ibanez Prestige.
The Streamer LX4 SE is a stunning bass that is built to the highest standards.
Paul Riario checks out a new product called the Ergotar, one of the more unique designs at NAMM 2011.
See some of Engl's new offerings from NAMM 2011.
Buy it now!
Now on the iPad
Copyright 2015 © NewBay Media, LLC. 28 East 28th Street, 12th floor, New York, NY 10016 T (212) 378-0400 F (917) 281-4704


text:
New 'Daily Show' Host Faces Criticism Over Questionable Tweets
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Less than 24 hours after "The Daily Show" made its announcement, new host Trevor Noah is facing backlash over tweets he posted where he ridicules Jews, lesbians and overweight women.
Native American Tribes Win Child Welfare Case In South Dakota
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
A federal court ruled Tuesday in summary judgment that the state of South Dakota has routinely violated federal law by taking Native American children from their families and tribes.
Iranian Nuclear Talks Continue Past Deadline
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Six world powers and Iran will extend their deadline by a day to form a preliminary nuclear agreement.
Non-Profit Helps Young Afghan Women Reach Country's Tallest Peak
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
An American NGO called "Ascend" is training Afghan girls to scale their country's highest peak this year. The young Afghan women are a mix of haves and have-nots.
Opposition Candidate Defeats Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Former military leader Mohammadu Buhari has become the first opposition candidate to win a Nigerian presidential election.
Students From Troubled For-Profit Colleges Refuse To Pay Back Loans
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
A group of students met with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Tuesday to send a message: They won't pay back the loans they incurred attending troubled for-profit colleges.
Indiana Governor Reaffirms Support For Criticized Religious Freedom Law
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence addressed the continuing controversy surrounding his state's religious freedom law Tuesday.
Lufthansa Says Co-Pilot Suffered From Depression During Training
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Speculation about the mental state of the Germanwings co-pilot who crashed his plane in the French Alps a week ago has focused attention on airline industry practices.
Supporters Work To Reclaim Legacy Of Penn State Coach Joe Paterno
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
A campaign is underway to repair former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno's legacy after a child sex abuse scandal involving former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky tarnished his image.
U.S. Announces Target To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
The White House proposal will be submitted at the next big climate meeting in Paris this December. It marks the beginning of a worldwide plan for countries to combat climate change.


text:
A plastic vessel has a barrier coating comprising sequentially arranged barrier layers of organic polymer and of inorganic oxides, nitrides or oxynitrides. The barrier coating preferably has at least two inorganic barrier layers. The thickness of the inorganic barrier layers lies between 2 and 300 nm and the thickness of the organic barrier layer lies between 2 and 1000 nm. The total thickness of the layer packet should not exceed 0.1 mm.
1. The method of making a plastic vessel having a wall surface having a barrier coating, the method comprising the steps of:
sequentially depositing individual inorganic and individual organic barrier layers to said wall surface by the PCVD (Plasma-Chemical-Vapor-Depositing) process to define said barrier coating with the first barrier layer deposited on and in contact with said wall surface always being organic and the last barrier layer deposited and in contact with a substance stored in said vessel always being inorganic;
ending the application of said barrier layers when at least one inorganic barrier layer has been applied and at least one organic barrier layer has been applied;
the inorganic barrier layer being made of at least one of the following substances: oxides, nitrides, oxynitrides and a mixture of said oxides, nitrides and oxynitrides; and,
the organic barrier layer being made of an organic polymer material.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the inorganic barrier layers are applied to have a thickness of 2 to 300 nm and the organic barrier layers are applied to have a thickness of 2 to 1,000 nm.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein the individual ones of said layers are applied utilizing a PICVD (Plasma-Impulse-Chemical-Vapor-Deposition) process.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein said barrier layers are applied so that said barrier coating has an overall thickness of at most 0.1 mm.
5. The method of claim 1, wherein said individual barrier layers are deposited only by said PCVD (Plasma-Chemical-Vapor-Deposition) process.
6. A method of making a plastic vessel having a wall surface having a barrier coating, the method comprising the steps of:
sequentially depositing-individual inorganic and individual organic barrier layers on said wall surface by the PCVD process (Plasma-Chemical-Vapor-Deposition) to thereby define said barrier coating;
ending the application of said barrier layers when at least one inorganic barrier layer has been applied and at least one organic barrier layer has been applied;
the inorganic barrier layer being made of at least one of the following substances: oxides, nitrides, oxynitrides and a mixture of said oxides, nitrides and oxynitrides;
the organic barrier layer being made of an organic polymer material; and,
the organic barrier layer being doped with 0.1 to 10 metal atoms per carbon atom.
7. A method of making a plastic vessel having a wall surface having a barrier coating, the method comprising the steps of:
sequentially depositing individual inorganic and individual organic barrier layers on said wall surface by the PCVD process (Plasma-Chemical-Vapor-Deposition) to thereby define said barrier coating;
ending the application of said barrier layers when at least one inorganic barrier layer has been applied and at least one organic barrier layer has been applied;
the inorganic barrier layer being made of at least one of the following substances: oxides, nitrides, and oxynitrides and a mixture of said oxides, nitrides and oxynitrides;
the organic barrier layer being made of an organic polymer material; and
the organic barrier layer and said inorganic barrier layer being doped with the same metal atoms.
8. The method of claim 7, wherein the organic barrier layer and the adjoining inorganic barrier layer conjointly define a boundary interface; and, wherein said organic barrier layer contains metal atoms and the content of said metal atoms varies over the thickness of said organic barrier layer with said content being less at the center of said organic barrier layer than at said boundary interface.
9. A method of making a plastic vessel having a wall surface having a barrier coating, the method comprising the steps of:
sequentially depositing individual inorganic and individual organic barrier layers on said wall surface by the PCVD process (Plasma-Chemical-Vapor-Depositing) to thereby define said barrier coating;
ending the application of said barrier layers when at least one inorganic barrier layer has been applied and at least one organic barrier layer has been applied;
the inorganic barrier layer being made of at least one of the following substances: oxides, nitrides, oxynitrides and a mixture of said oxides, nitrides and oxynitrides;
the organic barrier layer being made of an organic polymer material; and
said individual barrier layers being so deposited that said inorganic barrier layer and the adjoining organic barrier layer conjointly define a transition region wherein the composition of the inorganic barrier layer changes continuously into the composition of the organic barrier layer.
This is a divisional of application Ser. No. 08/549,180, filed on Oct. 27, 1995, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,736,207.
The invention relates to a vessel made of plastic having a barrier coating which includes a layer packet having at least two sequentially arranged barrier layers of different composition. The invention also relates to a method of making the vessel.
Vessels made of plastic (for example, bottles and canisters) afford the following advantages with respect to known vessels made of glass or sheet metal: a low weight, a high degree of resistance to breakage and a reduced tendency to corrode combined with an advantageous performance when the vessel bursts. However, plastic vessels are disadvantageous because of the unsatisfactory barrier diffusion effectiveness of the plastic materials used. Depending upon the material used, the plastics permit more or less large quantities of oxygen, carbon dioxide, water vapor, solvents (alcohol, aromatic substances) and the like to diffuse.
Accordingly, experiments were made in plastic vessels to improve the barrier effectiveness against diffusion. Plastic vessels, which comprise one or more multi-layered laminates made of different plastics have not been accepted because the raw materials of the vessels are, in part, expensive and the vessels are complicated and therefore expensive to manufacture. Furthermore, the diffusion is still too great even for these laminate vessels so that a true long-term stability of, for example, more than a year is not obtainable.
Another solution comprises applying a so-called barrier layer to the surface of a plastic vessel. This barrier layer is intended to prevent the diffusion of gases and, if required, to prevent an attack by the material stored in the vessel on the plastic. In U.S. Pat. No. 4,552,791, a vessel is described having an outer surface which has a barrier coating of inorganic oxides. The function of the barrier coating is so described that the inorganic oxides partially penetrate into the polymer and clog the interstices and the porosity between the polymer chains. Most inorganic or metal oxides are suitable for this purpose. Oxides of silicon, aluminum, titanium and tantalum are preferred. The thickness of the oxide layer extends from less than 50 nm to over 500 nm. The coating is applied by means of a PVD (physical-vapor deposition) method by vaporization of the layer material in an electric field with the layer material being ionized by means of gas discharge. Although the diffusion barrier effectiveness is improved by a factor of 3 by this barrier coating, the result nonetheless needs improvement. For small layer thicknesses, the barrier effectiveness against diffusion is not satisfactory and for large layer thicknesses, the problem is presented that the layer peels especially when the vessel is subjected to sterilization in an autoclave.
European patent publication 0,460,796 (corresponding to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 07/513,353, filed Apr. 20, 1990, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,177,739 and Ser. No. 07/513,302, filed Apr. 20, 1990, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,084,356) discloses a vessel having an improved barrier effectiveness. This vessel has a diffusion barrier coating which comprises a packet of layers of two sequentially arranged inorganic barrier layers of different composition, namely, SiO and SiO2. The SiO and SiO2 layers alternate. The SiO layers have a thickness of 10 to 75 nm and the SiO2 layers have a thickness of at least 20 nm. A considerable improvement of the barrier effectiveness against diffusion is provided by the buildup of two layers of different composition. However, the disadvantage is presented that a relatively thick coating is required for providing a good barrier effect. A thick coating tends, because of its brittleness, to form fissures and to peel off because the bendability and the capability of withstanding inner stresses is reduced with increasing thickness.
It is an object of the invention to provide a vessel of the kind referred to above wherein the barrier effectiveness is increased and a greater flexibility and higher mechanical stability of the barrier coating is provided. In addition, it is an object of the invention to be able to sterilize the vessel with its coating in an autoclave without difficulty.
The vessel of the invention includes: a vessel body made of plastic; a barrier coating in the form of a layer packet including at least two sequentially disposed barrier layers applied to the vessel body and being of different composition; a first one of the barrier layers being an inorganic barrier layer made of at least one of the following substances: oxides, nitrides, oxynitrides and a mixture of the oxides, nitrides and oxynitrides; and, a second one of the barrier layers being an organic barrier layer made of a polymer material.
The barrier coating comprises at least two sequentially arranged barrier layers of which one layer includes one or more inorganic oxides, nitrides or oxynitrides or a mixture thereof (inorganic layer) and the other layer includes an organic polymer material (organic layer). It has been shown that by applying this barrier coating, the barrier effectiveness of the coating and the mechanical stability are significantly increased.
Most metal oxides are suitable as inorganic oxides as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,552,791. In this context, metalloids are also understood to be included under metals. The oxides of silicon, aluminum, titanium, tin or tantalum are especially suitable. As a material for the inorganic layer, nitrides and oxynitrides are suitable insofar as they exhibit chemical stability with respect to the substances stored in the vessel and to the atmosphere. This also applies to the oxides. Suitable nitrides are, for example, boron nitrides, nitrides of aluminum and of silicon as well as of titanium.
The known compounds of the sial type are suitable as oxynitrides. However, silicon oxynitrides are also suitable for use. However, the use of oxides or nitride barrier layers is preferred because of the simple manufacture.
The thickness of the individual inorganic barrier layer should lie between 2 and 300 nm and preferably be between 5 and 200 nm.
As a material for the organic barrier layer, all polymer materials are suitable which are inert with respect to the materials to be stored in the vessel and which can be precipitated onto the wall of the vessel in the form of a layer. The organic barrier layer can be generated from a monomer with subsequent polymerization, for example, a plasma polymerization, UV polymerization or electron beam polymerization. Depending upon the conditions under which the organic barrier layer is applied, the polymer organic material can also contain oxygen or nitrogen atoms as known per se. It is preferable to apply the organic barrier layer by plasma polymerization.
Materials which are especially suitable for the organic barrier layer are, for example, polyethylene, parylene, polybutene, phthalocyanine, polypropylene, polystyrene or polymer precipitated from hexamethyldisiloxane by means of plasma polymerization.
The organic barrier layer should be 2 to 1,000 nm and especially 5 to 500 nm and very preferably 10 to 200 nm in thickness. It is difficult to generate a continuous uninterrupted film which has a layer thickness of less than 2 nm. The thickness of a layer packet containing several organic layers can easily become too great when utilizing layer thicknesses above 1,000 nm for the organic barrier layer.
The generation of thin films from the above-mentioned barrier coating materials has been known for many years. Various methods for generating organic polymer films are, for example, disclosed in the article of A. M. Mearns entitled "Insulator thin films formed by glow discharge and radiation techniques" published in "Thin Solid Films", 3 (1969), pages 201 to 228, Elsevier, Lausanne. Oxide nitride or oxynitride films can be produced pursuant to methods described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,154,943; in the article of R. P. Netterfield et al entitled "Synthesis of silicon nitride and silicon oxide films by ion-assisted deposition" in Applied Optics, Vol. 25, No. 21, pages 3808 and 3809 (1986) or in the article of T. Geraro et al entitled "Properties of silicon oxynitride films prepared by ECR plasma CVD method" published in the Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 27, No. 1, January 1988, pages L21 to L23.
In the simplest case, the barrier coating comprises an inorganic and an organic barrier layer. However, it is preferable when at least two inorganic barrier layers are present in the barrier coating. The barrier coating can be so configured that, viewed from the surface of the vessel, first an inorganic barrier layer is provided, then an organic barrier layer follows and thereafter another inorganic barrier layer is applied. Another organic barrier layer can be provided on the inorganic barrier layer which is, however, not absolutely necessary. Viewed from the surface of the vessel, the barrier coating can, however, also start with an organic barrier layer and, in this case, with a coating of two inorganic barrier layers, the following layer sequence would be provided: organic/inorganic/organic/inorganic and, if necessary, still one more organic layer. Excellent results have been obtained with layer packets which have approximately 10 to 20 inorganic and organic layers having a thickness between 8 and 50 nm or 10 to 100 nm. However, the layer thickness of the entire layer packet should not exceed 0.1 mm and preferably not exceed 0.01 mm for reasons of process cost.
The first layer, viewed from the direction of the plastic vessel, can be an inorganic barrier layer. If this is the case, then it is advantageous to arrange an adherence promoter layer or primer between the inorganic layer and the vessel wall to improve adherence. Adherence promoter layers of this kind are known and can, for example, comprise silicon oxide, aluminum oxide, titanium oxide layers containing hydrocarbons. A further possibility comprises establishing active centers in the surface of the plastic vessel which effect the promotion of adherence. This can, for example, be achieved by ion etching or by a fluorene treatment. If the first barrier layer is an organic barrier layer, then an adherence promotion layer is generally not necessary. However, if the organic barrier layer does not exhibit good adherence to the vessel material, then such an adhesion promoter layer can be advantageous when an organic barrier layer is arranged as the first layer.
Inorganic and organic barrier layers must not be precisely separated from each other; instead, a zone can develop between these layers wherein the two layers mix. Furthermore, the organic barrier layer can contain up to 10 metal atoms per carbon atom with 0.1 to 5 metal atoms per carbon atom being preferred. Such organic layers which contain metal atoms can, for example, be generated by means of a PCVD (plasma-chemical-vapor-deposition) method from suitable organic and metalorganic precursor compounds. Organic layers of metalorganic precursors are especially advantageous because the inorganic layer adheres especially well thereto. Because of the chemical affinity, it is advantageous to use the same metal atoms in the organic layer as in the oxide layer. Accordingly, it is preferable when the organic layer contains such metal atoms which also occur in the oxide layer.
It is especially advantageous when the concentration of metal atoms in the organic barrier layer is not constant over the entire thickness of the layer; instead, the concentration should be less in the center than at the boundary surfaces of the organic barrier layer facing the inorganic layers. In this way, an especially good adherence effect of the inorganic barrier layer is obtained at the boundary surface; whereas, the organic characteristics of the layer reach their full extent in the center of the organic barrier layer.
Depending upon the manner of manufacture, the inorganic layer can also have built-in carbon atoms. This can especially occur when the inorganic layer is produced by decomposing metalorganic compounds. Depending upon the decomposition conditions, a more or less large portion of C-atoms then remains in the inorganic layer which is formed. These layers should not contain more than 0.1 C-atoms per metal atom and, however, at most 0.5 C-atoms per metal atom. Compared to purely inorganic layers, these layers afford the advantage that they have better adherence with respect to the organic layer. However, layers free of carbons or having a very low carbon content are generally preferred because of the better barrier effectiveness against diffusion.
Barrier coatings can be produced in any desired manner. Especially preferred, however, are the PVD (physical-vapor-deposition) method and the PCVD (plasma-chemical-vapor-deposition) method and especially, however, the PICVD (plasma-impulse-chemical-vapor-deposition) method. The PICVD method makes it especially easy to produce the entire barrier coating because the necessary individual layers with their different characteristics can be applied with the same process; whereas, only the actual inorganic barrier layer must be produced with high-vacuum vaporization and cathode atomization. In contrast, the organic layers can also be applied by other methods such as spraying liquid monomers or introducing gaseous monomers followed by polymerization. Both methods permit the buildup of a dense barrier coating without subjecting the substrate to intense temperature loads. The coating process in accordance with the PICVD method is facilitated when the organic and inorganic barrier layers are related (when they contain, for example, a common metal atom) because then a common layer forming gas can be used.
A reaction gas mixture of metalorganic compounds can be used in a PCVD or PICVD method. The metalorganic compounds include: HMDSO (hexamethyldisiloxane), TIPT (tetraisopropylorthotitanate) or trimethylaluminum and oxygen. If such a reaction gas mixture is used, for example, in a PCVD or PICVD method, then, depending upon the oxygen content, pure oxide layers or organic polymer layers having a content of corresponding metal atoms can be generated. If, for example, the silicon organic compound hexamethyldisiloxane is used, then, depending upon the oxygen content in the reaction gas and, if necessary, by changing the power parameters of the plasma process, layers can be generated which extend from pure SiO2 layers to silicon resin layers.
It is, however, also possible to produce the organic and the inorganic layers from different starting gases. For example, the organic layer can be generated from hexamethyldisiloxane having low amounts of oxygen in the reaction gas mixture and the inorganic layer can be generated as a TiO2 layer from TiCl4. The oxides of silicon, titanium, aluminum, tin and tantalum have proven reliable as material for the inorganic barrier layer.
In lieu of the oxygen compounds for the inorganic barrier layer, the corresponding nitride compounds and oxynitride compounds can be used insofar as they are sufficiently chemically inert. Doping the inorganic barrier layer with Zr, Zn, In, Pb, W, Cu, Cr, Fe, Mn, Sb, Co, Ba, Mg as described in European patent publication 0,460,796 likewise positively influences the inorganic barrier layer of the invention. Mixtures of the above-mentioned compounds have likewise been shown to be suitable.
As a material for the vessel, all plastics used and known for this purpose are suitable insofar as they meet the coating conditions, that is, especially the thermal loading which occurs during coating. Very often, such vessels are produced in accordance with the injection molding, injection blow or film blowing methods. If a vessel is to be produced which can be thermally sterilized in an autoclave, then not all plastics are suitable as a vessel material. Plastics which can be autoclaved are, for example, polycarbonate, polypropylene, polyethylene, cyclical olefinpolymer, polybutene and polymethylpentene.
The barrier coating can be applied to the outer side of the vessel or to the inner side or on both sides thereof. In general, it is sufficient when one side of the vessel is coated. For sensitive content substances, it is recommended to apply the coating to the inner side of the vessel in order to prevent a contact of the content of the vessel with the vessel material. If a vessel is coated on both the inner and outer sides, then the vessel can be subjected to sterilization in an autoclave, even if the vessel is of a material which would otherwise not be sufficiently stable with respect to hot water vapor. For specific pharmaceutical applications, plastic vessels are often provided inside with a silicon layer or a hydrophobic organic layer in order to obtain a specific discharge performance. Such a slide layer can be applied additionally without difficulty to the barrier coating. Vessels coated in this manner are, for example, syringes wherein a smooth piston displacement is ensured by the slide coating.
A known manufacturing method for a slide coating provides for spraying silicon oil (silicon oil emulsion). It is furthermore conventional for expensive contents, to provide a layer on the inside wall of the vessel which makes possible a good discharge of the contents. Layers which are suitable for this purpose are silicon layers and layers containing fluorene. These layers can also be applied onto the barrier coating without difficulty by spraying or by a CVD process.
By building up the barrier coating as a layer packet having organic and inorganic barrier layers, an excellent barrier effect is obtained, on the one hand, while, on the other hand, the barrier coating exhibits excellent flexibility.
The invention will now be described with respect to several examples with the aid of the following drawings wherein:
FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of an apparatus wherein layers are applied pursuant to the PICVD method;
FIG. 2 shows a schematic representation of a high-vacuum vaporizing apparatus incorporating two different coating stations; and,
FIG. 3 is a section view, not to scale, of a portion of a vessel coated with a plurality of organic and inorganic layers.
In all of the examples which follow, the vessel used is made of polycarbonate (PC) manufactured from Makrolon 2458 of Bayer AG, Leverkusen, Germany. The vessels were in the form of small bottles or flasks and had an outer diameter in the cylindrical portion of 24 mm, a height of 58 mm, a wall thickness in the cylindrical portion of 1 mm and a useable volume of 18 ml. The diffusion values for the uncoated vessels with respect to 1 m2 surface are as follows: CO2 : 687 cm3 /m2 /d/bar; O2 : 138 cm3 /m2 /d/bar; water: 2.5 g/m2 /d.
The PC-vessel was coated with an inner coating comprising five inorganic barrier layers of TiO2 each having a thickness of 20 nm and six organic barrier layers each having a thickness of 50 nm. An organic layer is applied to the vessel wall as a first layer. The fifth TiO2 layer is covered with an organic barrier layer. The application of the layers takes place in accordance with the PICVD method in the apparatus shown schematically in FIG. 1. The apparatus comprises a metal base plate 8 which supports a metal microwave shield 2. The base plate 8 is provided with an opening for the vacuum line 6. The vessel 4 to be coated is seated on the opening and is sealed by means of a ring seal 7. The vessel is then evacuated via the line 6 to a pressure of 0.3 mbar. Microwave radiation 1 is directed in a pulsed manner via the microwave antenna 3 into the space conjointly defined by the shield 2 and the base plate 8. The microwave radiation forms a microwave plasma in the vessel 4. The interior of the vessel forms the reaction chamber. The reaction gas needed for layer formation is introduced via the gas feed 5. For the generation of the organic barrier layer, the pulse duration was 0.5 ms and for the generation of the inorganic barrier layer 1 ms. Each pulse pause during which consumed reaction gases were removed from the reaction chamber and replaced by fresh reaction gas was 100 ms. As soon as the desired layer thickness was generated for a barrier layer on the vessel wall, the reaction gas was replaced by the reaction gas needed for generating a further barrier layer. A mixture of both reaction gases can be introduced for generating a poorly defined transition between organic and inorganic barrier layers. The portion of the first reaction gas can be continuously reduced and simultaneously the portion of the second reaction gas can be continuously increased (up to the nominal value) to provide a uniform transition.
The PICVD method has been well known for a long time and is described, for example, in German Patent 4,008,405 as well as in U.S. Pat. No. 5,154,943. The inorganic barrier layer was generated from TiCl4 and the organic barrier layer from hexamethyldisiloxane. The organic barrier layer contains 2 silicon atoms per carbon atom. FIG. 3 shows schematically and not to scale a section of the vessel wall. On the inner side of the vessel wall 31, organic barrier layers 32 and inorganic barrier layers 33 are alternately applied.
The diffusion values for the coated vessel were as follows: CO2 : 7.5 cm3 /m2 /d/bar which constitutes an improvement by a factor of 92 compared to the uncoated vessel; O2 : 0.375 cm3 /m2 /d/bar which constitutes an improvement by a factor of 370; and, water: 0.23 g/m2 /d which constitutes an improvement by a factor of 11.
The resistance of the coated vessel with respect to a sterilization was then tested in the autoclave. The coated vessel was autoclaved for 30 minutes at 121� C. The vessel was then filled with acetone to make possibly occurring fissures visible. Fissures, if they occurred, were visible as white lines because acetone acts as a solvent for polycarbonate. No fissures could be found.
The stability of the barrier coating against the formation of fissures under mechanical load was determined in that the round cross section of the vessel 5 was subjected five times to loading to form an oval having 75% of the original diameter. No fissures were visible after the vessel was filled with acetone. For a comparison test, a TiO2 layer having a thickness of only 100 nm was applied to the wall of the vessel. In the comparison test, numerous hairlike fissures developed under the same loading conditions.
In correspondence to Example 1, polycarbonate vessels were provided with a barrier coating. The first layer lying on the vessel wall as well as the last layer were each organic barrier layers, that is, the number of organic barrier layers was one more than that of the inorganic barrier layers. The organic barrier layers were applied in the same manner as in Example 1 and had the composition given in said example and each layer had a thickness of 70�10 nm. Vessels having a different number of inorganic barrier layers with different thicknesses and made of different materials were produced. The oxygen diffusion was determined for these vessels. In addition, the vessels were autoclaved as in Example 1 and investigated utilizing the acetone test in accordance with Example 1 and inspected for fissures resulting from autoclaving. Example 2 and Example 6 are comparison examples. The results are summarized in the table with only the inorganic layers being separately listed.
TABLE__________________________________________________________________________Inorganic Layer Number LayerExample of Thickness O2 Diffusion FissureNo. Material Layers (nm) (cm3 /m2 /d/bar) Formation Comment__________________________________________________________________________2 uncoated 138 comparison3 TiO2 5 20 0.375 no4 TiO2 5 8 1.83 no5 TiO2 2 50 0.45 no6 TiO2 1 500 not measured very intense comparison7 TiO2 1 200 0.475 no8 SiO2 10 8 0.825 no9 TiO2 10 8 0.625 no10 TiO2 50 2 3.6 no12 TiO2 50 4 1.63 no13 TiO2 10 10 0.5 no14 SiO2 10 20 0.65 no15 TiO2 16 10 0.39 no16 SiO2 5 50 0.55 no__________________________________________________________________________
FIG. 2 shows a high-vacuum vaporizing apparatus which is commercially available as type BA 510 from Balzers AG of Lichtenstein. The apparatus of FIG. 2 includes two different coating stations. A layer packet comprises three SiO2 layers each having a thickness of 30 nm and four organic barrier layers produced from hexamethyldisiloxane and each having a thickness of 10 nm and a content of 2.5 Si-atoms per C-atom.
The apparatus comprises a base plate 215 which is provided with a vacuum connection stub 212. A vacuum bell 214 is connected vacuum tight to this base plate 215 by means of a seal 213. One of the coating stations comprises a spiral-wound filament 22 within which is mounted a SiO-pellet 211 which provides the material from which the inorganic barrier layer is to be generated. Energy is supplied to the spiral-wound filament via the lines 210.
The other coating station operates pursuant to the PCVD gas discharge process and comprises the electrode 23 and the high-voltage feed 29. The electrode 23 projects partially into the coated vessel 24 which is attached to the spindle 26 via a holding device 25. The spindle 26 can be lifted and lowered utilizing the handle 27 and can also be rotated so that the vessel 24 can be placed over the filament 22 for coating with SiO and over the electrode 23 for the purpose of being coated with the organic barrier layer. The electrode 23 is hollow so that hexamethyldisiloxane can be conducted into the vessel 24 via the line 28 and then be precipitated onto the inner wall surface of the vessel in the form of an organic layer by means of the high-voltage plasma.
In the apparatus of FIG. 2, a pressure of 0.001 mbar is set and a direct voltage of -2.5 kV is applied to the electrode 23 so that a plasma discharge takes place in the hexamethyldisiloxane which is introduced. Here, a polymer organic barrier layer having a content of 2.5 Si-atoms per C-atom deposits on the inner wall surface of the vessel. As soon as the layer thickness of the organic barrier layer reaches 10 nm, the gas supply and the high voltage are switched off and the vessel is thereafter positioned over the spiral-wound filament 22 so that the filament is in the center of the vessel. At a pressure of 0.0001 mbar, SiO is vaporized from the SiO-pellet disposed within the filament when the filament is heated by means of an electrical current. The vaporized SiO then deposits on the inner wall surface of the vessel, that is, on the organic barrier layer which is already in place. After reaching a layer thickness of 30 nm, the vessel is again pivoted over the plasma coating station and the next organic layer is applied. In this manner, and without interrupting the vacuum, an additional three organic barrier layers and two inorganic barrier layers comprising SiO are applied so that the entire barrier coating of four organic barrier layers and three inorganic barrier layers results. The oxygen permeation amounted to 0.62 cm3 /m2 /d/bar which corresponds to a reduction of the oxygen permeation by a factor of 222.
This example was carried out in an apparatus like that shown in FIG. 2 but with the difference that, in lieu of the plasma coating station, a further vaporization station was provided having a heated tungsten crucible in which paracyclophane is disposed. When heated, the paracyclophane is pyrolized to monomer biradical p-xylylene which polymerizes to a poly-p-xylylene film (also known as polyparaxylol film or parylene film) at a temperature below 35� C. On the inner side of the vessel, starting with a 10 nm thick parylene layer, a total of four 10 nm thick parylene layers and three 30 nm thick SiO-layers are applied alternately. The CO2 permeation for this coating amounts to 8.3 cm3 /m2 /d/bar which corresponds to a reduction by a factor of 83 of the CO2 permeation with respect to the uncoated vessel.
As in Example 1, a vessel was coated with six organic barrier layers each having a thickness of 50 nm and being produced from hexamethyldisiloxane and five inorganic barrier layers of TiO2. Each of the inorganic barrier layers was arranged between a corresponding pair of two mutually adjacent ones of the organic barrier layers. The organic barrier layers contained 3.3 Si-atoms per C-atom. The first layer applied to the vessel wall was an organic barrier layer. The inorganic barrier layers had different thicknesses when viewed in the direction from the vessel wall, namely: 50 nm, 40 nm, 30 nm, 20 nm and 10 nm. The vessel coated in this manner exhibited an O2 -diffusion of 0.42 cm3 /m2 /d/bar. An acetone attack after autoclaving was not detected.
A barrier coating of five inorganic and six organic barrier layers was generated in accordance with the method described for Example 1. The inorganic barrier layers had a different composition and different thickness. The organic barrier layers had a thickness and a composition corresponding to that of Example 19. Viewed from the direction of the vessel wall, the inorganic barrier layers were arranged as follows: 30 nm TiO2, 20 nm SiO2, 30 nm TiO2, 20 nm SiO2 and 30 nm TiO2. The vessels exhibited an O2 -diffusion of 0.48 cm3 /m2 /d/bar. An acetone attack could not be determined.
In a manner similar to Example 1, a vessel was coated with five inorganic barrier layers of TiO2 having a thickness of 50 nm and six organic barrier layers produced from hexamethyldisiloxane. The organic barrier layers had an anisotropic distribution of the metal atoms in the layer. The organic barrier layers had a thickness each of 50 nm. The ratio Si:C was at the boundary surfaces approximately six Si-atoms per C-atom and then dropped approximately parabolically to the center of the organic barrier layer to three Si-atoms per C-atom. The oxygen diffusion for the coated vessel amounted to 0.43 cm3 /m2 /d/bar. An acetone attack after autoclaving was not determined.
It is understood that the foregoing description is that of the preferred embodiments of the invention and that various changes and modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.
Patent Citations
Non-Patent Citations
Referenced by
Legal Events
Original Image


text:
To Keep your dogs healthy and happy flea and tick control medication is necessary. Fleas do bloodsucking and spread tapeworms. That cause itching and allergy. So it is the necessity to remove them from your best friends.
TOLL FREE 1-866-430-2494 1-866-430-2494 Flea and Tick control for dogs To Keep your dogs healthy and happy flea and tick control medication is necessary. Fleas do bloodsucking and spread tapeworms. That cause itching and allergy. So it is the necessity to remove them from your best friends. 1-866-430-2494 Flea And Tick Control For Dogs At OTC Pet Meds Frontline spray: Frontier Spray can effectively handle and forbid fleas and ticks for dogs and puppies Frontier Spray Frontline Spray Frontline Spray 0.25% w/v 100 m 2.5GM/L 250ML 2.5GM/L 100ML 1-866-430-2494 Flea And Tick Control For Dogs At OTC Pet Meds Front line spot on: It is effective over all chewing lice and over all life stages of tick 1-866-430-2494 Flea And Tick Control For Dogs At Otcvetmeds Frontline plus: It breaks the flea life cycle at every stage. Frontline plus for Frontline plus for dogs Frontline Plus dogs 45-88 lbs- 45-88 lbs - 6 Month For dogs 89-132 3 Month Pack Pack lbs(40-60 Kg)- 3 Month Packs 1-866-430-2494 Handling:- Please take following precautions:- • Store this product in a cool, dry place. • Do not refrigerate. • Store in the original container only. If the container is partially filled, call for disposal instructions. • Never place unused product in drain. 1-866-430-2494 Usage Info • Do not allow children to apply product. • Read all directions before use. • Follow all directions and precautionary statements carefully. • Use Generic Frontline spray for dogs, cat and puppies 8 weeks of age or older. • If your pet experiences an adverse reaction, immediately bathe the pet with mild soap and rinse with large amounts of water. 1-866-430-2494 Benefits • Kills 100% of all existing fleas on your pet within 24 hours. • Comes in an easy-to-apply liquid. • Remains waterproof for 30 days . • Each application provides a full month of protection. 1-866-430-2494 Precautions • For external use only on dogs. • Do not use in ears with ruptured tympanic membranes (eardrums). • Consult a veterinarian before using on medicated animals • Separate the treated dog for about one hour from other animals. • It is important to apply this product no more than once a month and to use the correct strength for the weight of the dog. 1-866-430-2494 Side Effects Pets may experience some short-term irritation at application of product .consult a veterinarian immediately ,if signs persist or become more severe within a few days of application. 1-866-430-2494 OTC Pet M eds OTC Pet Meds is an online pharmacy which provides you pet medication with cheapest Prices and free shipping. Cheap Pet Medicines ever ! 1-866-430-2494 Thanking you….!! Avail Attractive Pricing With Special offers Only AT OTCvetmeds.com Email : firstname.lastname@example.com
Pages to are hidden for
"flea and tick control for dogs"Please download to view full document


text:
"It was fantastic "
- Comp & Benefits
- Work/Life Balance
- Senior Management
- Career Opportunities
I have been working at Microsoft
The internship program is obviously designed to fix any problems before they occur. I had very clear project expectations, lots of positive feedback, great working conditions, and excellent compensation.
The only major downside was the fact my project had trouble finding programmers to actually implement the planned feature, but my manager compensated very well.
It's hard to think of any way to improve - my overall experience was amazing. I guess the major problem is trying to coordinate so many projects in so many discrete departments.
- Any Location
- Any Job Title
I have been working at MicrosoftPros
large org and they allow you to switch rolesCons
complex organization
very large organization
field org is less interresting than working in redmondAdvice to ManagementAdvice
get rid of some ballast in MCS HQRecommendsApproves of CEO
I have been working at MicrosoftPros
Amazing resources, smart people, decent package.Cons
The city is not great. Communication between leadership and the team is not good.RecommendsDisapproves of CEO


text:
Woman fined for Yasi scam attempt
A YOUNG woman was one of 24 people who tried to claim disaster relief payments from the same house after Cyclone Yasi in 2011.
TOWNSVILLE'S indigenous leaders have launched a scathing attack on the handling of the three-year investigation into the Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service (TAIHS).
Welcome HMAS Canberra
SHE stands at more than 230m long and weighs 27,000 tonnes. HMAS Canberra is the Australian's Navy's newest pride and joy and she is in Townsville for flight trials.
Barracks breach: Bail for accused
THE man accused of trespassing on to Lavarack Barracks with replica firearm has been released on bail.
Stormy Cowboys in Monday blues
THE Cowboys are seeking $100,000 in compensation from the NRL because of a draw that will prevent thousands of club members attending Monday night's clash against Melbourne.
Fire destroys iconic rural pub
AN iconic rural Queensland pub has been destroyed in a fire overnight.
Man captures snake who ate prized rooster
A MAN has performed a large scale citizen's arrest by wrestling a 4m intruder who broke into his backyard and ate his prized rooster.
You too can move to rhythms of Africa
TOWNSVILLE dance school Latin Vibrations has teamed up with Congolese native Shabani Mwinyi to offer African dance classes to its students.
Experts discover secret to DIY coral
THERE are some new recruits at Townsville's Reef HQ Aquarium ready to take centre stage in the world's largest living coral display.
Prep Class photos 2015
Introducing Townsville's newest school students!
We look back at everything which has made our city great as Townsville celebrates its 150th anniversary.
National disgrace still unresolved after years
KATHLEEN SKENE YOU couldn't script a bigger failure than what successive governments have managed with the Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service.
Fighter dogged by uncertainty
ROSS EASTGATE FIGHTER pilots are not by nature team players. They are the combat skies' lone sharks.
Savvy Nights
Savvy Nights18
Operation Slipper
Townsville supports Operation Slipper29
Savvy Nights
Savvy Nights16
Maxim swimwear model search
Heat 2 of the Maxim Australian Swimwear Model of the year search at the Avenues Hotel.15
The safest cars for young drivers
TEENAGERS and P-platers are over-represented among fatal accidents — but not necessarily because they're reckless on the roads. Here are the cars that will keep them safe.
Driver in hit-and-run tragedy dies suddenly
THERE has been a surprising and tragic twist in the case of hit-and-run victim Ashleigh Humphrys with the sudden death of the driver of the car which hit her.
Metadata laws pass Parliament
AUSTRALIANS will have two years of their metadata stored by phone providers after the government's controversial data retention laws passed Parliament.
Manhattan's fiery burst of rubble
A GAS explosion caused an apartment building to collapse, which injured at least a dozen people and left debris scattered in New York's East Village.
'Major find' at co-pilot's home
AS startling details emerge about Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz, police say they've made a 'significant discovery' at his home.
Saudis attack rebels in Yemen
SAUDI Arabia has launched air attacks on the embattled Gulf state of Yemen, targeting rebels who have seized the nation's main airport.
Alice Springs
Gold Coast
Question of the day
Cowboys defence 'soft', says Thurston
COWBOYS captain Johnathan Thurston has used the dreaded word "soft" when describing his side's ability to defend against repeat sets.
Stormy Cowboys in Monday blues
THE Cowboys are seeking $100,000 in compensation from the NRL because of a draw that will prevent thousands of club members attending Monday night's clash against Melbourne.
Feldt set for Super Cup spot
NOW that the Townsville Blackhawks have taken the Intrust Super Cup by storm, they are ready to take things up another notch
Tamou offered to rival coaches
JAMES Tamou's career at the Cowboys is at the crossroads with the out-of-sorts New South Wales Origin enforcer being shopped around to National Rugby League rivals.
Clarke's 'tremendous sex' as skipper
AN UNFORTUNATE slip of the tongue had Michael Clarke blushing and Steve Smith in stitches during Thursday night's post semi-final press conference.
Best DRS review in World Cup history
STEVE Smith's century and genius review, Virat Kohli's failure and Australia reaching the World Cup final. Here are the semi's big moments.
Cowboys demand six-figure compo
THE Cowboys are seeking $100,000 in compensation due to a scheduling saga that will prevent thousands from attending Monday's clash against Melbourne.
Barracks breach: Bail for accused
THE man accused of trespassing on to Lavarack Barracks with replica firearm has been released on bail.
Multi-unit plan on offer
LONG-HELD plans for a five storey, 56-unit development on Ross River Rd have been released onto the market.
Last Queenslanders to win these national titles took a bow last night
Sophie Foster Could this man be among the last Queenslanders to ever win these national titles?
Lepers and Crooks bring Her Kiss to Kirwan
A SYDNEY band will continue their massive 50-date 2015 Her Kiss tour at the Kirwan Tavern tomorrow night and with comparisons to INXS, it shapes up as a concert not to miss.
Dyer is cast for Logies
A FEW weeks ago, Townsville actor Harriet Dyer was between jobs, but now she's on a high, with two Logie nominations and a plum stage role.
Delta, Ricky unite as buddies
RICKY Martin and Delta Goodrem don't care what critics read in to their decision to tour together. They just want to hang out.
That's the spirit
With 2015 marking the 100th anniversary of the Anzacs Gallipoli landing, Country Music star Lee Kernaghan talks to Shari Tagliabue about honouring the fallen.
'This isn't going well': Karl's apology backfires
KARL stood, hand on heart, and delivered an apology for yesterday's insensitive comments. Then things went hilariously downhill.
From Russia ... with love for Jeremy Clarkson
RUSSIA'S Zvezda television, a channel run by the defence ministry, has offered a job to disgraced British Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson after he was dropped by the BBC for assaulting his producer.
'Who's going to be manning 7-Elevens today?'
KARL Stefanovic has done it again. The Today Show host asked a bunch of Indian cricket fans about 7-Elevens. So was it harmless banter or racially insensitive?
City's battle of bulge
TOWNSVILLE to Mackay is the fattest region in Queensland, with 75 per cent of adults or 226,000 people overweight or obese.
Anna rocks Houzz
AT just 25, Anna Williams has built up an impressive portfolio of work and a collection of loyal clients, and now the accolades are flowing.
Natural elements shine through
WITH rustic furniture, earthy tones and an indoor-outdoor layout, this Alice River home pays tribute to its rural backdrop.
Work saboteurs
SHARI TAGLIABUE writes about being the best you can be in the workplace.
The cafe named after someone who can't cook
WOULD you eat at a cafe named after someone who couldn't cook? You should — diners reckon it's one of the best eateries around.
This could change weight loss, forever
BEN Pettit weighed 161kg and was miserable. Arabella Forge was 25kg overweight and frustrated. But their shared experience could change the way we tackle weight loss forever.
What happened to your skirt, Christina?
IF THERE'S one thing that's sure, it's that Christina Hendricks can work a red carpet. But what happened to her skirt?
15 amazing hotels in castles
Ever dreamt about being a king or queen of your very own castle? These hotels indulge your fantasies at surprisingly affordable prices.
The one travel hack you should know
IT'S a little bit sneaky but if you use this tactic when booking overseas flights, you could stand to save a truckload of money.
Chinese tourists spend how much?
CHINESE tourists are the biggest spenders to come to Australia - and the amount they shelled out on our shores in 2014 will blow your mind.
The top 10 most amazing Aussie hotels
YOU may need a seaplane, a boat or a 4WD to reach these hotels but they're totally worth it. Here are the most incredible Aussie hotels.
Canyon like youve never seen it
HUGE snowfall in Arizona has turned the Grand Canyon into one of the most spectacular but strange sights ever.
This was a hidden secret for 18 years
Toiling away in secrecy for 18 years, gardener Nek Chand has finally revealed what he was working on for so long. And it is amazing.
Fighter dogged by uncertainty
FIGHTER pilots are not by nature team players. They are the combat skies' lone sharks.
News Ltd Professional Conduct Policy
More lifestyle
Today's Most Popular Articles
- 'I've been single for 3000 days'
- Final moments on doomed A320
- 'My love for you is undying'
- Roosters prove the cap's not working
- 'Major find' at co-pilot's home
- Ex-Hawks footballer jailed for brutal murder
- Final moments on doomed A320
- Freelee's man 'makes $10k pimping her out' on YouTube
- My horrible run-in with Adelaide's angriest shopkeeper
- London realises we're awesome too
- 'Major find' at co-pilot's home
- Final moments on doomed A320
- Best DRS review in World Cup history
- Ex-Hawks footballer jailed for brutal murder
- Apology backfires: 'This isn't going well'
- Hit-and-run driver dies suddenly
- 'This isn't going well': Karl's apology backfires
- 'Deadbeat dad' MP exposed
- 'Major find' at co-pilot's home
- Crystal's scam could land her 10 years
- 'Major find' at co-pilot's home
- Final moments on doomed A320
- Last selfie before plane horror
- Clarke's 'tremendous sex' as skipper
- Lotto winner rechecked old ticket
- Co-pilot 'wanted to destroy plane'
- 'Disgraceful' campaign slammed
- Top Gear stars to quit BBC
- Greens 'prefer us drunk, stupid'
- Police find 'clue' over 'killer' co-pilot


text:
Walla Watta is a populated place located in Beaufort County at latitude 35.585 and longitude -76.874.
The elevation is 30 feet. Walla Watta appears on the Pinetown U.S. Geological Survey Map. Beaufort County is in the Eastern Time Zone (UTC -5 hours).
Beaufort County: Cities & Towns | ZIP Codes | Schools | Features (airports, churches, hospitals, etc.)
BIG Map |
Driving Directions |
Data Source - USGS GNIS FID: 1023102
BOUNDARY MAPS: Township of Long Acre | Beaufort County
Walla Watta, NC
(< 0.1 mile)
Five Points, NC (1.9 miles SSW)
Pinetown, NC (1.9 miles NNE)
Slatestone, NC (2.7 miles WSW)
Boyds Fork, NC (3.1 miles SSE)
Oden Mill, NC
(3.9 miles SSE)
Alligoods, NC (4.5 miles WSW)
Everetts Crossroads, NC (4.7 miles SSE)
Midway, NC (5.3 miles SSW)
Douglas Crossroads, NC (5.8 miles SW)
Mobiland Mobile Home Park, NC
(4.5 miles W)
Hall Swamp, NC (4.7 miles WSW)
Jessama, NC (5.5 miles SSW)
Dinah Landing, NC (8 miles SSW)
Mimosa Manor Mobile Home Park, NC (8.7 miles WSW)
Smallwood, NC
(9.1 miles W)
Twin Lakes Resort, NC (11.1 miles WSW)
Maryanna Mobile Estates, NC (11.4 miles W)
Farmlife, NC (11.9 miles NNW)
Rosedale, NC (12.2 miles W)


text:
Track Tonight's Results with HRC
November 6, 2012 by HRC staff
Post submitted by Dan Rafter, Former HRC Associate Director of Communications
HRC is tracking all of the races critical to equality – from the president's re-election, to the four ballot campaigns, to key Congressional races such as Tammy Baldwin's bid to become the first openly gay U.S. Senator.
We'll be reporting results tonight on our Election Center – join us at www.hrc.org/election and follow us on Twitter at @HRC.
Things are starting to pick up in our war room here. Check out a few pictures of our staff gearing up for tonight:
Top Posts
HRC Arkansas to Governor Asa Hutchinson: Veto SB202 Now
February 18, 2015
HRC's Time to Thrive Conference Kicks Off in Portland, Oregon
February 14, 2015
Epidemic of Anti-LGBT Violence Continues with Murder of Ohio Youth
February 16, 2015
"Love Has No Labels" Ad Campaign Celebrates Diversity and Inclusion
February 18, 2015


text:
Black 'Bikers Hot Ticket' bungee shoes
Item No.0520108076
Get a front row seat to sporty style with the SKECHERS Bikers-Hot Ticket shoe. Soft suede and mesh fabric upper in a slip on casual sneaker with stitching and overlay accents. Criss crossing side stripes, bungee laced front panel.
This item is available for
UK Home Delivery Free (UK orders over £30) or £3.99
Delivered within 4 working days
Next or Named Day Delivery
7 days a week between 8am - 6pm
Monday to Friday - order by 7pm - £4.99
Saturday & Sunday - order by 6pm - £4.99
Next or Named Evening Delivery
7 days a week between 6pm - 10pm
Monday to Sunday - order by 10pm - £6.99
Collect from store the next day - FREE
Order before 7pm for next day collection after 12pm midday
Show participating stores
Full Delivery details
- 1/3 inch flat heel
- Suede leather and mesh fabric upper
- Slip on bungee laced casual sporty sneaker design
- Smooth leather or soft suede overlay and seam detail on front and sides
- Textured fabric side stripes
- Bungee stretch laced front panel for easy slip on fit
- Stretch neoprene fabric front panel and collar
- Soft fabric shoe lining
- Cushioned insole
- Shock absorbing midsole
- Flexible rubber traction outsole
- Upper: leather, man made materials
- Lining: man made materials
- Sole: man made materials


text:
"I'm a star" tomato soup
The ultimate in comfort food is a steaming bowl of tomato soup and grilled cheese toast.
To Prep
To Cook
(18 Members)
recipe To my
- Ingredients
- Nutrition
Fat saturated
Fat Total
Carbohydrate sugars
Carbohydrate Total
Dietary Fibre
All nutrition values are per serve.
Featured Video
Masterclass with Curtis Stone: Summer veg pasta
Curtis Stone combines sensational summer vegetables with fettuccine Watch Video
In this month's issue
With a double cover, chicken dinner winners and cute Easter treats, there's so much to love about this month's isue.
How To
Print recipe
- "I'm a star" tomato soup
Print your recipe with:
Recipe Comments and ReviewsHave you tried this recipe? Share your thoughts with us below.
Please feel free to rate & review this recipe.
Ratings & Comments
Log In or Register to rate & review this recipe.
It was really lovely
Added leftover cherry tomatoes and chopped roma tomatoes to the onion mixture. Used thermomix vegetable stock in place of chicken stock. Couldn't find star shaped pasta so used teddy bear shaped pasta. Very quick and hearty dinner.
I cooked the onion in garlic infused olive oil, pureed the soup before I added risoni pasta and left out the zucchini. Absolutely delicious. Will definitely make again
So easy and tasty ! I didn't have the pasta or zucchini but will try adding them next time.
I added a can of peeled Italian tomatoes (cut into smaller pieces) to add more texture. The pasta turned out to be the tail-ends of three different packets, but this was not detrimental to the soup. Using angel hair pasta made it quite thick, which was great. It tasted great, was really easy to throw together and I've put it into my keeper category. Will be making again and again. I'm really looking forward to adding tiny meatballs next time as suggested by another reviewer.
this is yumm!! can't wait to feed our visitors lunch!!
Definitely a very easy soup to make, but I thought the flavours were a bit too simple. If you want pure tomato taste, this is for you though. But I should've at least added some celery and herbs before adding the pasta. Also, I thought that was way too much pasta. Turned into pasta with soup instead of vice versa. Next time I'll halve it. But my 6yo loved it, so it wasn't a waste.
This has become a family favourite now. I cooked it a few times with home-made tomato sauce (with capsicum and carrots added to it) and always with home-made stock. I don't add the zucchini or the cheese, but add some marble-sized meat balls (just plain mince - it's a traditional Belgian addition to tomato soup). Only add about 1/4 cup of pasta.
3 years later and we still have this soup very regularly! But I discovered it's much nicer if you simmer it for at least 30 mins before you add the pasta. Otherwise it's just too acidic (which gives me a stomach ache) and plain. My now 9yo would have this every day if she could.
this was a really easy recipe to make and it taste absolutely delicious. The children loved it as well. Yummo!!
Very yummy. I added 1 clove of garlic, 3 ripe tomatos and basil to the soup because they all had to be used. Also used fetta to sprinkle on top instead of tasty cheese. Will make again!
Great dish tastes beautifull & hearty, and very easy too. Kids that dont like vegies wont noticethem in there, love it for autumn & winter.
Really really easy simple and yummy soup. All I added was chopped fresh basil alongisde the zucchini and some minced garlic when I was frying off the onion.
Really easy to make but a little bit bland. Some fresh basil thrown in or chopped chorizo would add to the flavour.
Delish and so healthy with no cheese or cream!
Came out great! Since I was using vegie-stock, had to add more than what the recipe said, but had heaps of fun making it, and used dinosaur pasta which was fun too.
quick and easy all my kids loved it
Used dinosaur pasta shapes which the kids loved! Adding zucchini is a great way to sneak in some veggies. Though the kids did tend to eat just the dinosaur pasta and needed to be coaxed into eating the rest
What's popular
Easter Baking
Brought to you by MasterFoods®
Everyday Easy in Autumn
Brought to you by Campbell's Real Stock
Feed Your Family
Brought to you by Coles
Healthy Recipes
Nutritious recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Home cooking with Annabel
Discover a free range life with Annabel Langbein
Quick & Easy
Brought to you by SunRice
What everyone's cooking
- Highest rated
- Recently rated
From the magazines
Top 10 Brownies
Take a basic brownie recipe and twist it to create an incredible new taste sensation.
Layer it up
Chocoholics beware! This Chocolate cake puts the rest to shame.


text:
Car Leaks Oil, Eats Gas, Smokes Like A Dragon, Smell Fuel Everywhere, Stalls At First And Then Takes Off But Not Until A Cloud Of Smoke is Release. Did Not Happen Until We May Have Got Gas That May Or May Not Have Had Water In It. It is So Bad That It is Bearly Drivable With out Choking To Death Or Shutting It Self Off.
View questions for:All Lincoln
1995 Lincoln Continental
Lincoln Q&AAsk Your Question
1995 Lincoln Continental Question: Is My Linconln Dying?
Hatchet Family Decals, Holland, MI, June 06, 2013, 13:13
1 Answer
Answer #1ziptie12 June 06, 2013, 15:50Master
Check spark plugs and take a fuel sample (clear dry soda bottle would be enough) to start. Post results.
ReplyHatchet Family Decals, June 06, 2013, 23:59Rookie
Think It Could Be Thy Catalytic Converter
Replyziptie12, June 07, 2013, 19:28Master
Answer Ranks
This week's top 10
|1 stevieray1
|6 Hal...
|2 pushrod
|7 ziptie12
|3 globalhelper
|8 RCMotors
|4 csubak30
|9 kaelinsanity
|5 CharlesAutomotive
|10 Stans Garage


text:
Is your resume in need of a little disruption?
Startups are all about
making things work better.
Our resume writing service is all about doing that for your CV.
StartUpHire is the place to find Scala jobs in and near . Review the list below of Scala jobs. These Scala jobs represent some of the most rewarding careers available. You can refine your job search for Scala jobs in by adding a job title, company name, or keyword to the search box above … or click the "Advanced Search" link for more options. Don't see the employment opportunity you're looking for? Check back soon for more Scala jobs in , or sign up for an email alert (link in upper left) to receive periodic updates on new Scala jobs in , .
Flipboard, a social magazine service, has millions of daily readers who read tens of millions of articles per day. Every single one of our user's documents and events generate data that we use to monitor, report, and build products. Responsibilities Develop software2/24/2015 Palo Alto, CA Save This Job
Location: Seattle As a Release Engineer at Z2 you will be responsible for building and operating Z2's Continuous Integration Systems. This requires a high level of curiosity, initiative and multidisciplinary communication. Responsibilities Design and maintain our automated2/24/2015 Seattle, WA Save This Job
Engineering Alameda or Campbell, CA, United States Big data is everywhere?the volume of data produced, saved, and mined is mind-boggling. At 247, we help the world?s leading enterprises aggregate multiple data sources into a unified view of the customer to deliver rich media2/24/2015 Campbell, CA Save This Job
Job Number:001281 Job Title:Entry Level UI Engineer Number of Openings:1 Job Type (Employment Type):Direct Hire Start Date:2015/03/02 Country:United States State/Province:Texas City:Austin Salary Interval:Per Year Job Schedule:Full Time Job Category:Computers/Information2/23/2015 Austin, TX Save This Job
Job Number:001282 Job Title:Entry Level Server Engineer Number of Openings:1 Job Type (Employment Type):Direct Hire Start Date:2015/03/02 Country:United States State/Province:Texas City:Austin Salary Interval:Per Year Job Schedule:Full Time Job Category:Computers/Information2/23/2015 Austin, TX Save This Job
Common information: We are looking for an experienced Java Solutions Architect ? very senior technical consultant who is a critical resource when scoping, designing, and ultimately delivering a complex technical solution; a technology expert well versed in full stack modern Java2/21/2015 Lawrenceville, NJ Save This Job
Come and accept the challenge of being a Vertaforian! As a team member embedded in an agile group of Software Developers, you will create software products utilizing state of the art technologies. Specifically this position?s primary focus will be on the team that is building2/18/2015 Atlanta, GA Save This Job
Most of the world?s websites run on Java; and many of the world?s top online enterprises and financial institutions run on Zing, Azul?s award winning Java Virtual Machine. Zing can easily handle 100?s of cores and 100?s of gigabytes of memory, it can maintain high transaction2/18/2015 Sunnyvale, CA Save This Job
Job Details Level Experienced Salary Range Undisclosed Job Location USA-GA-Atlanta Travel Percentage None Position Type Full Time Job Shift Education Level 4 Year Degree Job Category Research Description Nexidia is looking for a quality-minded software engineer to help advance2/17/2015 Atlanta, GA Save This Job
IDEAL CANDIDATE: Looking for someone who loves to generate efficient, beautiful code that results in amazing, easy to use, industry leading products. Our Front-End stack consists of an MV- framework with BackboneJS/MarionetteJS/RequireJS using a Scala based REST API. Must be2/15/2015 New York, NY Save This Job
At Ticketfly we are building a world-class team of Software Engineer in Test (SEiT) from the ground up. We are looking for smart, passionate, influential, hands-on engineers to be the founding members of this team to help define and implement the right test-driven engineering2/10/2015 San Francisco, CA Save This Job
The Opportunity Ticketfly's engineering team is looking for a smart, passionate, influential, Front-End Engineer to help build our broad set of integrated analytical, marketing and ticketing tools for professional event venues and promoters. The ideal candidate will have deep2/10/2015 San Francisco, CA Save This Job
Ticketfly's engineering team is looking for an experienced full-stack Senior Software Engineer to help architect, build, iterate and manage our broad set of integrated marketing and ticketing tools for professional event promoters. S/he will have a proven track record of2/10/2015 San Francisco, CA Save This Job
The Opportunity At Ticketfly we are building a world-class Test Engineering team from the ground up. We are looking for smart, passionate, influential, hands-on engineers to be the founding members of this team to help define and implement the right test-driven, continuous2/10/2015 San Francisco, CA Save This Job
The Data Engineer will be responsible for leading new customers through the onboarding process and supporting existing partners with guidance on all things data-related. As an expert on the inner workings of Metamarkets? technologies, you will live at the intersection of Client2/9/2015 San Francisco, CA Save This Job
As a Senior Software Engineer you have experience building low latency complex C++ applications for massively scalable infrastructure using commercial and open-source tools. You have many years of experience in owning several end-to-end complex production platforms. You enjoy2/7/2015 San Mateo, CA Save This Job
Summary At ColdLight, we?re inventing a new way to create intelligent technology. We want Neuron to make a real difference in everyday lives ranging from healthcare to retail, from financial planning to risk mitigation to better customer experience. ColdLight is an all-out team2/3/2015 Wayne, PA Save This Job
RESPONSIBILITIES: ---No boundaries with this position--if hired, you can be located in San Diego or remote--- This role will write code and make stuff work at a company built around delivering quality software in the emergency notification and IT alerting2/2/2015 San Diego, CA Save This Job
Socialware is looking for a software engineer who has strong computer science fundamentals and solid experience with industry-standard technologies to join our elite team of product development professionals. We are looking for an innovative software engineer who will drive all1/31/2015 Austin, TX Save This Job
What's the best way to achieve the fastest standing quarter mile? More horsepower? Better traction? Adding lightness? As a performance engineer you will be responsible for driving and establishing the critical performance metrics for MongoDB, from macro benchmarks through1/31/2015 Palo Alto, CA Save This Job


text:
New Photos From Kurt Cobain Suicide Released by Seattle Police
A police detective re-examined the case files in connection with the Nirvana frontman's suicide.
SEATTLE (AP) — With the 20th anniversary of the suicide of Kurt Cobain coming up next month, Seattle police knew they'd be getting plenty of questions about the Nirvana frontman.
So a detective reviewed the case files -- including evidence photos and statements. He found no new information to change the police conclusion that Cobain took his own life, but did discover four rolls of undeveloped film from the suicide scene.
Late Thursday, Seattle police released two previously unseen images from those rolls. One showed a box containing drug paraphernalia, a spoon and what look like needles on the floor next to half a cigarette and sunglasses. The other showed the paraphernalia box closed, next to cash, a cigarette pack and a wallet that appears to show Cobain's identification.
"There was nothing earth-shattering in any of these images," police spokeswoman Renee Witt said. "The detective went into the case files to refresh himself. The outcome of the case has not changed."
STORY: Washington City to Celebrate Nirvana Day in April
Cobain's body was discovered in Seattle on April 8, 1994. An investigation determined that days earlier Cobain had gone into the greenhouse of his large home and taken a massive dose of heroin. He then shot himself with a 20-gauge shotgun.
Earlier that year, Cobain had tried to kill himself in Rome by taking an overdose of tranquilizers.
Cobain, who was 27 when he died, sold millions of albums with Nirvana and helped popularize the Pacific Northwest's heavy, muddy "grunge" rock, along with bands like Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains and Mudhoney.
Cobain grew up in the logging town of Aberdeen, Wash., about two hours southwest of Seattle. After he died thousands of young people converged on Seattle Center, near the Space Needle, for a public memorial.
STORY: Courtney Love Looks to Sue Over Bizarre Kurt Cobain Estate Fraud Claims
Though his death was ruled a suicide some refused to believe that, leading to conspiracy theories that Cobain had been killed.
In a statement on the Seattle Police Department's online blotter, the detective who re-examined the case dismissed that speculation.
"Sometimes people believe what they read_some of the disinformation from some of the books, that this was a conspiracy. That's completely inaccurate," said Detective Mike Ciesynski, who found the four rolls of undeveloped crime scene photos. "It's a suicide. This is a closed case."
Must Reads
CAA vs. UTA, Corporate Raiding and the Ghost of Ed Limato (Analysis)
Gavin Polone on TV's Dirty Secret: Your Agent Gets Money for Nothing (Guest Column)
'Game of Thrones' Star Emilia Clarke on Playing Sarah Connor, Turning Down 'Fifty Shades' and Moving on From Nudity
Reality Power: The Declining Clout of the Broadcast Unscripted Chief
Why More 'Star Wars' Actors Haven't Become Stars
The Uncensored, Epic, Never-Told Story Behind 'Mad Men'
Justin Bieber Roast: Ludacris Speaks Out About "Over the Line" Paul Walker Jokes
What's Hot In Music
8 Things on Jay Z's Tidal Streaming Service That Aren't on Spotify
What Jay Z's Tidal Means for the Freemium vs. Premium Debate
'The Voice': Artists Continue to Find Their Identities in the Knockouts
Joni Mitchell Hospitalized After She Was Found Unconscious
Rolling Stones Finally Announce North American Tour: 15-Date "Zip Code" Trek Launches May 24


text:
Berghotel Talblick
No availability found through our partners. Please contact the business directly or check some of our recommended alternatives.
- Suites
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Ski-in/Ski-out
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
Photos of Berghotel Talblick
Travelers also recommend:
- More recommendations
TripAdvisor Reviews Berghotel Talblick Rechenberg-Bienenmühle
Travel Blogs from Rechenberg-Bienenmühle
Dresden, German Christmas markets
... again The dramatics of opera Seemed to know no refrain And when they were dead, For actually! Real! They bowed and kept bowing Like a stuck old film reel We clapped and kept clapping They kept bowing some more We were really just grateful They didn't sing in scene four I wouldn't say boring But you do get my gist? Another box ticked Off my life's bucket list ~ Warm roasted chestnuts Glittering lights A piano man busker Our three Dresden ...
... with another lamp on top of a very nice looking upright piano which he was playing to himself, turning the pages and playing with what looked like professional confidence. I watched him for a couple of moments before heading back inside due to the cold. I love people watching, it can be incredibly fascinating getting a tiny look at the lives of other people especially in other countries. Another big day tomorrow I think. Until then! ...
Dresden - A time of sadness for the family
... br>
That afternoon we
visited the Konigstein Fortress, this again is another wonderful feet of
engineering and a very interesting place to explore.
Our accommodation in
Dresden was at the A&O Hotel, this is a basic but excellent value hotel
that appeared to cater to all age groups regardless and was again in the city
and a very good base from which to explore the city on foot.
Desifering Dresden
... are truly equal here in Dresden. Not only do they have ampelmann (traffic light man) they also have ampelwoman! Wait for the green woman and all that... I went back to the hostel and did day 2 of my advent challenge. Unfortunately the range of beer in the hostel was poor so I had to settle for a girly beer, a Grafenwalder radler! I spent the rest of the evening chatting to some guys in the hostel before going to bed, with a long bus the next ...
Terezin, the final chapter
... in urns. They had been promised by prison officials that at the conclusion of the war they would be allowed to repatriate the urns to their respective families. Never one to allow the opportunity for another travesty to go to waste, when the war turned south on the Nazis, again, as elsewhere across the collapsing Third Reich, they attempted to cover their tracks. All the ashes in the urns were poured into the Ohre River, which coursed by the main fortress of the town.


text:
Preparing for a Disaster
Giving to Charity
FTC Disaster Recovery Tips
File a consumer complaint
AG Cooper brings effort to educate college consumers to Elizabeth City State University
Drug maker accused of illegal kickbacks to pay NC nearly $282,000, AG Cooper announces
AG Cooper brings Stop Rx Abuse student contest to Winston-Salem
Natural disasters like hurricanes, floods and tornados can cause tremendous damage. There are some simple steps you can take now to get ready for the next disaster. Read our tips to find out what North Carolina consumers can do to be prepared.
Picking up the pieces after a disaster can be very difficult, especially when unscrupulous scammers prey on disaster victims. Most businesses work hard to help their community in a time of need, but con artists often travel to areas that have been hit by a disaster to take advantage of consumers. Learn how to avoid con artists and find legitimate home repair and tree removal help after a storm or other disaster.
You can also find out about North Carolina's law against price gouging and when it applies.
The threat of hurricanes to our coast can interrupt vacation plans. Learn what your rights are as a consumer if this happens to you.


text:
NREX SD60 5974 leads the 102 local west through Lockport. The weird looking load on the flatcars is actually a export locomotive from NRE in Dixmoor.
The Fresno Switcher heads back into Calwa Yard.
A Bluebonnet GP38 takes headroom at Corwith Yard's east end.
A trio of Canadian Pacific GP38's and GP38AC's lead a mixed manifest consisted largely of loaded frac sand hoppers into Donehower Siding. Its great to see this weathered "Multi-Mark" uni... (more)
The crew of train D09 occupies Oakland Avenue as they call the approach distant signal for BN Target on Friday afternoon.
Steve Smedley photo
I knew it would be the last time when I saw these three near perfect YN2 4-axles together at Lanett, AL. Fitting that it happened down in Alabama, my old stomping grounds. Ironic that it would be ... (more)
A grainer moves slowly around the balloon track at Pacific Ethanol in Trigo, CA as storm clouds work their way in.
Conrail is a week shy of being one year old, and so far, LV 224 has escaped renumbering. The ex-LV caboose with it, however, has been given the full blue paint treatment.
One of a kind paint E 6 630 was leading a westbound commuter train into Joliet Union Station.
Westbound UP manifest entering east end Cheyenne yard.
After spending the day on the Dover & Rockaway Branch, M&E 18 and 19 are returning to Morristown. The conductor has lined the switch, allowing the locomotives to enter the shop complex from the Wh... (more)
Evening northbound Metra pulling into the Grayslake Washington street station.
CN U75721 26 rolls on the CN Kingston Subdivision with a pair of cowled units CN SD60F's 5558 and CN C40-8M 2419. A convoy of 220 trucks and armored vehicles moving from CFB Valcartier to Wainwrig... (more)


text:
Define your managerial style like never before, using the new 'Tracksuit Manager' points system to build your profile. How will YOU manage?
Football Manager Handheld 2015 has a brand new match engine, improved 'My Club' mode and a purchasable in-game editor.
© Sports Interactive Limited 2012. SEGA and the SEGA logo are either registered trade marks or trade marks of SEGA Corporation. Football Manager, Football Manager Live, Sports Interactive and the Sports Interactive logo are either registered trade marks or trade marks of Sports Interactive Limited. All rights reserved.
Sports Interactive Limited, 27 Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, UK, TW8 9BW.
Reg: 2950954 | VAT: 577 2272 20