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Gabriel P. Lopez
Professor of Biomedical Engineering
My primary professional interests lie in research and education in biomaterials science and engineering, bioanalytical chemistry and biointerfacial phenomena. These areas are generally populated by researchers with formal training in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, biology and physics, and as such are inherently interdisciplinary and highly collaborative in nature. Our research group has worked to address problems across a number of fields. Highlights include:
Bioinspired and Biomimetic Materials. We have developed several intelligent materials systems that are capable of biospecific molecular recognition and transduction of molecular signals to macroscopically observable responses. These materials are finding application in areas such as diagnostics, environmental monitoring and drug discovery. We have also developed biomimetic membrane materials that have functional hallmarks of biological membranes but that are robust enough to incorporate into manufacturable devices.
Biosensing and Diagnostic Systems. We have developed methods and instrumentation suited for making measurements on arrays of biospecific and cross-reactive sensors. Systems have spanned refractometric, fluorometric, electrochemical and colorimetric transduction methods. This comprehensive suite of methodologies brings substantial power to designing biosensing systems for particular applications, and to benchmarking the performance of new methodologies.
Control of Microbial Interactions with Materials. We were among the first to establish principles for formation of fouling resistant surfaces and stimuli-responsive surfaces that could be used for rapid and efficient release of microbial biofilms.
Analytical Bioseparations. We have demonstrated facile methods for the manufacture of integrated nanofluidic systems that allow controllable sample introduction and highly efficient separation using new methodologies such as nanoelectroosmosis.
Each of these general areas of research remains ripe for new discoveries and innovations. The research environment offered by Duke University and its surroundings provides fertile grounds for continued development in each of these areas, as well as their direct application to specific biological, biotechnological and medical problems.
Appointments and Affiliations
- Professor of Biomedical Engineering
- Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Contact Information:
- Office Location: 3379 Ciemas, Box 90281, Durham, NC 27708
- Office Phone: (919) 660-5435
- Email Address: firstname.lastname@example.com
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- Ph.D. University of Washington, 1993
Research Interests:
Prof. Lopez' professional interests lie in research and education in biomaterials science and engineering, bioanalytical chemistry and biointerfacial phenomena.
Courses Taught:
- BME 307: Transport Phenomena in Biological Systems (AC or GE, BB)
- BME 394: Projects in Biomedical Engineering (GE)
- BME 493: Projects in Biomedical Engineering (GE)
- BME 494: Projects in Biomedical Engineering (GE)
- BME 590: Advanced Topics in Biomedical Engineering
- BME 791: Graduate Independent Study
- BME 899: Special Readings in Biomedical Engineering
- CEE 307: Transport Phenomena in Biological Systems (AC or GE, BB)
- ME 307: Transport Phenomena in Biological Systems (AC or GE, BB)
- ME 394: Engineering Undergraduate Fellows Projects
- ME 493: Engineering Undergraduate Fellows Projects
- ME 494: Engineering Undergraduate Fellows Projects
- PHYSICS 493: Research Independent Study
Representative Publications: (More Publications)
- Levering, V; Wang, Q; Shivapooja, P; Zhao, X; López, GP, Soft robotic concepts in catheter design: an on-demand fouling-release urinary catheter., Advanced healthcare materials, vol 3 no. 10 (2014), pp. 1588-1596 [10.1002/adhm.201400035] [abs].
- Shields, CW; Sun, D; Johnson, KA; Duval, KA; Rodriguez, AV; Gao, L; Dayton, PA; López, GP, Nucleation and growth synthesis of siloxane gels to form functional, monodisperse, and acoustically programmable particles., Angewandte Chemie International Edition, vol 53 no. 31 (2014), pp. 8070-8073 [10.1002/anie.201402471] [abs].
- Ghoorchian, A; Chilkoti, A; López, GP, Simple assay for proteases based on aggregation of stimulus-responsive polypeptides., Analytical Chemistry, vol 86 no. 12 (2014), pp. 6103-6110 [10.1021/ac5012574] [abs].
- Yu, Q; Ista, LK; López, GP, Nanopatterned antimicrobial enzymatic surfaces combining biocidal and fouling release properties., Nanoscale, vol 6 no. 9 (2014), pp. 4750-4757 [10.1039/c3nr06497b] [abs].
- Ge, W; Yu, Q; López, GP; Stiff-Roberts, AD, Antimicrobial oligo(p-phenylene-ethynylene) film deposited by resonant infrared matrix-assisted pulsed laser evaporation, Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, vol 116 (2014), pp. 786-792 [10.1016/j.colsurfb.2014.01.033] [abs].


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United States Patent M 3,475,373 STABILIZATION OF POLYCARBONATES Winston J. Jackson, Jr., and John R. Caldwell, Kingsport,
Tenn., assignors to Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester N.Y., a corporation of New Jersey No Drawing. Filed Aug. 11, 1965, Ser. No. 478,992 Int. Cl. C08g 17/13 US. Cl. 260-47 7 Claims ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Polycarbonates having improved resistance to oxidation as high temperatures are prepared by terminating the polymer chains with alkyl or aryl carbonate or ester groups.
This invention relates to new and improved polycarbonate resins. More particularly, it is directed to novel carbonate polymers having improved resistance to oxidation at high temperatures and the process for preparing same.
It is known that many polycarbonate resins prepared from aromatic dihydroxy compounds have high heat-distortion temperatures, which makes them desirable for high-temperature applications which include uses such as electrical insulation for numerous purposes as in motors, generators and transformers, as motion picture film base for projection with high-wattage lamps, in the fabrication of temperature-resistant protective clothing, in the production of motor housings and as various molded parts for equipment which will be subjected to high temperatures. Since most high temperature applications are in the presence of air, it is important that the polycarbonates be oxidatively stable.
Various attempts have, in the past, been made to improve the high temperature oxidation resistance of polycarbonate resins. Such methods include external treatments, such as the incorporation of conventional antioxidants into the resin, and internal methods, such as by chemical modification of the polymer structure. The former method has resulted in only little success and, by its very nature, is not satisfactory. The latter method is, industrially, more suitable but, nevertheless, has not provided polycarbonates which are sufficiently stabilized for many high temperature applications. One such method of chemical modification involves modifying the terminal chain structure of polycarbonates represented by the general formulae wherein OX-O- represents the divalent residue of a dihydroxy compound such as a bisphenol, --O--Y O-- is a diol residue and n is greater than 20. In such a resin, the polymer chain is characterized by terminal hydroxyl groups of phenolic groups which are relatively unstable and readily oxidized.
In the past, a partial solution to the problem has been presented by the process of reacting an alcohol, a fluoro alcohol or a mercaptan with a partially formed carbonate polymer (i.e. prepolymer) and thencontinuing the polymerization reaction whereby products were obtained, the chains of which contained the terminating agent (i.e., alcohol or mercaptan residue) at one end thereof. This method has not, however, proved entirely satisfactory since all of the characteristic hydroxyl or phenolic groups of the polymer are not modified thereby. In other words, addition of a chain terminating agent such as an alcohol, fluoro alcohol or mercaptain during 3,475,373 Patented Oct. 28, 1969 the polymerization necessarily means that, in order for polymerization to occur, at least one end of each polymer chain must terminate in a phenolic group. Thus, when polymerization has ceased, at least some of such end groups remain.
Accordingly, it is an object of this invention to provide novel, stabilized polycarbonates which are resistant to high temperature oxidation.
A further object of the invention is to provide polycarbonate resins wherein all of the polymer chain ends are terminated by alkyl or aryl carbonate or carboxylate groups.
A further object of the invention is to provide a novel method for preparing stable polycarbonates.
The above objects and other objects which will occur to those skilled in the art, are obtained by the process of this invention which, briefly, comprises sequentially treating the final, polymerized carbonate resin with (1) an acyl halide and (2) a hydroxy compound.
It has been found that the presence of hydroxyl groups, specifically phenolic groups, is responsible for the oxidative instability of carbonate polymers, since such groups are readily oxidized. Similarly it has been found that haloformate groups must be removed, since they are hydrolyzed to phenolic groups when the polycarbonate resins are prepared in the presence of a tertiary amine and subsequently washed with Water to remove hydrogen halide formed as a by-product during the polymerization reaction. Further, when the polycarbonate is prepared by the interfacial method in the presence of aqueous alkali, some terminal haloformate groups are hydrolyzed to phenolic groups when the polymer is Washed with water, and the polycarbonate resin thus contains both phenolic groups and haloformate groups which introduce thermal oxidative instability.
By the method of this invention polycarbonates represented by the general formulae given above, and having terminal phenolic groups, are sequentially treated with an acyl halide and a monohydroxy compound. The acyl halide, which may be a haloformate represented by the formula ROCOX or an acid halide, represented by the formula RCOX reacts with the terminal phenolic group as set forth in the following reactions, depending upon whether the polymer had been prepared in the presence of sodium hydroxide or similar base or in the presence of a tertiary amine, and whether the acyl halide utilized is a haloformate or an acid halide:
PREPARATION IN SODIUM HYDROXIDE PREPARATION IN TERTIARY AMINE -OH ROCOX -gooooa amine-HX Q-on RCOX --ocon amine-EX wherein R is an aromatic or aliphatic radical of 1-20 carbon atoms and X is halogen. In this way, all phenolic terminal groups in the polycarbonate resins are converted to the more stable carbonate or carboxylate.
Upon completion of the reaction of the acyl halide with the terminal phenolic groups of the polymer, a monohydroxy compound is added to the reaction mixture to react with excess acyl halide and with any terminal haloformate groups which may be present in the resin. Thus, terminal haloformate groups are converted to a more stable form as follows:
Q-ooox ROH Q-ooooa HX wherein R is an aliphatic or aromatic radical of 1-20 carbon atoms and X is halogen.
Accordingly, homopolymers prepared by the method of the invention are represented by the formulae and copolyrners are represented by the formulae wherein R is an aliphatic or aromatic radical of 1-20 carbon atoms, OX-O is an aromatic dihydroxy compound residue, O-YO is a diolbishaloformate residue and n is greater than 20.
The process of this invention is applicable to any polycarbonate resin which contains the residue of at least one aromatic dihydroxy compound. Conventional procedures for preparing the polycarbonates which are treated in accordance with the invention, are the interfacial and tertiary amine methods. In the interfacial process, the polycarbonates from bisphenols may be prepared by adding a carbonyl halide and/or a bishaloformate of a diol, to a cooled, stirred aqueous mixture containing sodium hydroxide, the bisphenol, any modifying diols, a catalyst, and methylene chloride phase.
A bisphenol (residue shown by --OXO-) and phosgene give recurring structural units in the polymer of:
A bisphenol and a bischloroformate of a diol (residue shown by The diol from which the bischloroformate is prepared may be aromatic, aliphatic, or alicyclic, and may be primary, secondary, or tertiary. The carbon chain of aliphatic diols may be straight, or branched and may contain from 2 to 20 carbon atoms. Examples of diols are ethylene glycol, 2,2-dimethyl 1,3-propane-diol, 1,6-hexanediol, 1,4- hexanediol, 2,5-norbornanediol, hydroquinone, and 4,4- isopropylidenediphenol. Also any of the following groups may be present in the molecule (R=alkyl or aryl):
CEC, phenylene, cyclohexylene, etc.
Bischloroformates of aliphatic and alicyclic diols may be prepared by adding an excess of phosgene to the diol suspended in ethylene dichloride. If the diol reacts very slowly, some dry dioxane is also added to increase its solubility in the medium. After all of the diol has been dissolved, dry air is passed in until all of the hydrogen chloride and excess phosgene has been swept out. The bischloroformate solution may then be used as needed in the polymerization reactions.
Bischloroformates of aromatic diols, including bisphenols, may be prepared by simultaneously adding the diol (dissolved in dioxane) and dimethylaniline to a stirred solution of phosgene in toluene. A similar procedure is described in British Patent 613,280.
When a bischloroformate is added to the reaction mixture, the molar amount of the bisphenol preferably should be equal or in slight excess (5 mole percent). When phosgene and a bischloroformate are both added, or the phosgene alone is used, the phosgene preferably should be 5 to 10 mole percent in excess of its equivalent bisphenol in the reaction mixture. A quaternary ammonium salt or hydroxide increases the rate of polymerization. This may also be accomplished with certain tertiary amines, such as tri-n-butyl amine, which is preferred. The temperature range is, preferably, 15-25 C. At lower temperatures a longer reaction time is required. At higher temperatures hydrolysis tends to lower the inherent viscosity of the polymer product. Depending upon the catalyst used, the normal reaction time required to obtain a maximum molecular weight product may vary from 10 minutes to 2 hours. The reaction rate is slower if impure reactants or if no catalyst is used. Longer reaction times permit polymer hydrolysis which tends to lower its m0- lecular weight. At the end of the reaction time the alkali present must be neutralized with acetic, hydrochloric, or other acid. The polymer is treated, according to the method of the invention, prior to the neutralization step.
Suitable aromatic dihydroxy compounds which can be advantageously used in preparing the carbonate polymers include hydroquinone, resorcinol, naphthalenediol and those illustrated by the general formula wherein R is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, nitro, alkyl or alkoxy, x is oxygen, substituted or nonsubstituted alkyl or cycloalkyl, alkaryl, sulfur or sulfur containing radicals such as sulfonyl or radicals having the formulae and m is 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Among the aromatic dihydroxy compounds which may be included in the polycarbonate are 4,4-isopropylidenediphenol, 4,4-cyclohexylidenediphenol, 4,4-(2-norbornylidene)diphenol, 4,4-(2-norbornylidene)di-o-cresol, 4,4- (2 norborny1idene)bis[2,6-dichlorophenol], 4,4 (hexahydro 4,7 methanoindan-5-ylidene)diphenol, 4,4 (2- norbornylidene)bis [2,6 dibromophenol], 4,4 (hexanaphtha 2 yl methylene)diphenol, 4,4-(2-norbornylhydro-4,7-methanoindan-5ylidene)di-o-cresol, 4,4-(hexahydro 4,7 methanoindan-S-ylidene)bis[2,6 dichlorophenol], 4,4-(decahydro-l, 4:5,8 dimethanonaphth-2- ylidene)diphenol, 4,4-(decahydro 1,4:5,8 dimethanonaphth 2 yl methylene)diphenol, 4,4-(2-norbornylmethylene)diphenol, 4,4 (2 norbornylmethylene)bis- [2,6-dichlorophenol], 4,4 (3 methyl 2 norbornylmethylene)diphenol, 4,4 sulfoxydiphenol, 4,4 sulfonyldiphenol, 2,4dihydroxydiphenyl-methane, 4,4- (decahydro-l,4:5,8 dimethanonapth 2 ylidene)di-ocresol, bis-(Z-hydroxyphenyl)methane, bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl methane, bis- (4-hydroxy-5-nitrophenyl) methane, bis- (4-hydroxy-2,6-dimethyl-3methoxyphenyl) methane, 1,1-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethane, 1,1-bis-(4 hydroxy-Z- chlorophenyl)-ethane, 1,1-bis-(2,5-dimethyl 4 hydroxyphenyl)-ethane, 1,3 bis (3 methyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)- propane, 2,2-bis-(3-phenyl 4 hydroxyphenyl)-propane, 2,2-bis-(3-is0propyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)-propane, 2,2 bis- (4-hydroxyphenyl)-pentane, 3,3 bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)- pcntane, 2,2-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-heptane, bis (4-hydroxyphenyD- phenyl methane, bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl) cyclohexyl methane, 1,2-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl) 1,2-bis- (phenyl)-ethane, 2,2-bis (4 hydroxyphenyl) 1,3 bis (phenyl)-propane, 2,2-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl) 1 phenyl propane, 4,4'-dihydroxy 3,3,S,5 tetrachlorodiphenyl, 4,4-dihydroxy-3,3,5,5'-tetrachlorodiphenylmethane, 4,4- dihydroxy-3,3-dichlorodiphenyl-2,2-propane, 4,4 dihydroxy-3,3',5,5'-tetrachlorodiphenyl-2,2-propane, 4,4-dihydroxy-3,3,5,5'-tetrabromodiphenyl-2,2-propane, 4,4-dihydroxy-3,3,5,5'-tetrachlorodiphenyl-1,1-cyclohexane, 4,4- dihydroxy (2,4,6 trichloro a methylbenzylidene)diphenyl, and the like.
In the tertiary amine process, a carbonyl halide is added to a solution containing a tertiary amine, a solvent, such as methylene chloride, and an aromatic dihydroxy compound. The process of this invention is also applicable to polycarbonate resins, prepared by the interfacial process, which are in the form of small, uniform particles. Further, the process of the invention is applicable to polycarbonates prepared by adding a carbonyl halide and/or a diolbishaloformate to a solution containing an aromatic dihydroxy compound, a tertiary amine and a solvent which will dissolve the polymer but not the amine hydrohalide which is formed during the reaction. In the latter process, the acyl halide and monohydroxy compound are added to the reaction mixture prior to'filtering said mixture to remove the amine hydrohalide.
Short-chain polymer glycols such as hydroxy-terminated or chloroformate-terminated polyethers, poly'formals, polyesters, aliphatic polycarbonates or poly(ether urethanes) may also be incorporated into the polymer.
Preferably, the aromatic dihydroxy compound (e.g. bisphenols) constitutes the major portion of the final polymer with the diol and/or polymer glycol constituting a minor proportion. c I
When the tertiary amine process is'used for preparing the polycarbonates of the invention, suitable amines include pyridine, triethylamine, tributylamine, dimethylaniline, and the like. v
The carbonyl halide used in preparing the polymers of the invention is a compound of the formula COX wherein X is a halogen such as chlorine or bromine. Suitable carbonyl halides includes phosgene and bromophosgene.
Suitable inert solvents, which are utilized as reaction media, include methylene chloride, dioxane, chloroform, ethylene dichloride and the like.
As stated above, the acyl halide may be a haloformate represented by the formula ROCOX or an acid halide represented by the formula RCOX wherein R is a substituted or nonsubstituted aliphatic or aromatic radical containing from 1 to 20 carbon atoms and X is halogen. Typical substituents on the aliphatic or aromatic radical are, for example, alkoxy, halogen and the like. Typical acyl halides include alkyl haloformates such as ethyl chlorformate, ethyl bromoformate, isopropyl chloroformate, amyl bromoformate, octyl chloroformate, eicosyl chloroformate, aryl haloformates such as phenyl chloroformatc, methoxyphenyl bromoformate, aliphatic monocarboxylic acid halides such as acetyl chloride, acetyl bromide, propionyl chloride, isobutyryl chloride, hexanoyl chloride, decanoyl bromide, myristyl chloride, stearyl bromide, aromatic monocarboxylic acid halides, such as benzoyl chloride and the like. The amount of acyl halide which is added to the reaction mixture is not critical, but should be sufficient to terminate substantially all of the phenolic groups. About 5 mole percent, based on the aromatic dihydroxy compound used in the polymerization, is sufiicient. The reaction mixture is then stirred for fifteen minutes to thirty minutes to ensure complete reaction between the acyl halide and the phenolic groups.
The monohydroxy compound which is added, subsequent to the reaction of the acyl halide with the phenolic groups, is represented by the formula ROH, wherein R is an aliphatic or aromatic radical containing from 1 to 20 carbon atoms. When the reaction is carried out in the presence of an aqueous phase (such as is present when utilizing the interfacial process) it is preferable that R be aromatic since under those conditions, phenolic compounds have been found to be more reactive than aliphatic alcohols. When the tertiary amine process is used for polymerization, R may be either aliphatic or aromatic. To ensure reaction of the hydroxy compound with all of the excess acyl halide and terminal haloformate groups, a substantial molar excess of hydroxy compound is added. For example, if 0.05 mole of acyl halide is added to terminate phenolic groups, then about 0.1 or more moles of ROH is added. If the hydroxy compound is water soluble, the excess is readily moved from the polymer when the reaction mixture is washed with water. If, however, the hydroxy compound is not soluble, the excess is removed upon precipitation of the polymer by the addition, to the reaction mixture, of a solvent which will'dissolve the hydroxy compound but not the polymer, such as methyl alcohol, acetone or isopropylacetate.
Suitable hydroxy compounds which are used in accordance with the invention are primary and secondary aliphatic and aromatic monohydroxy compounds such as ethanol, isopropanol, amyl alcohol, n-butanol, secbutanol, dodecanol, octadccanol, benzyl alcohol, phenol, o,m,p-cresol and the like. The amount of oxidation which occurs upon heating a polycarbonate film in air is determined by the degree of color formation in the film. Further, oxidation apparently involves free radical formation and coupling of the polymer chains giving a cross-linked structure, since the oxidized films become brittle and insoluble. When the films lose their toughness and become brittle, they are useless in many applications. Color formation and loss of properties due to oxidation also occurs when polycarbonates are injection molded. Temperatures of 400 C. and higher are required to injection mold some polycarbonates. As with films, color formation and embrittlement occur when the finished molded objects are subjected to high temperatures in the presence of air for appreciable periods of time.
The following examples illustrate preferred modes for carrying out the process of the invention and are not to be construed as a limitation thereon.
Example 1 In a two liter, 3-necked flask, there were placed 168 g. (0.6 mole) of 4,4-(2-norbornylidene) diphenol, 142 ml. of dry pyridine and 1000 ml. of methylene chloride. The mixture was stirred and, with the temperature held at 25-30 C., phosgene was passed in at a rate of about 1 g./min. until 59 g. had been added. The rate of phosgene addition was then decreased to about 0.2 g./min. and the addition was continued until the mixture became very viscous. Total phosgene added was 67 g. A ml. sample (A) was then removed, diluted with methylene chloride, washed with water, dilute hydrochloric acid and, again, with water. To the remaining polymer mixture in the reaction flask was added 3.3 g. (0.03 mole) of ethyl chloroformate. After this mixture was stirred for 20 minutes, 8.5 g. of isopropanol was added and stirring was continued for A2 hr. The mixture remaining in the flask designated sample (B) was then treated in the same manner as sample (A) and the polymers were each precipitated by addition of isopropanol to the stirred methylene chloride solutions. After being dried, the inherent viscosity (measured in chloroform) of (A) was 0.81 and that of (B) was 0.84.
A 3-mil film of each polymer was then cast from methylene chloride. After the films were heated in air in a forcedconvection oven at 200 C. for 60 hr., each film was still tough. Film (A), however, was insoluble in methylene chloride whereas film (B) from the terminated polymer was completely soluble. Also, film (A) was light yellow in color whereas film (B) was only a faintly pale yellow. The remainder of each of the two films was then heated for an additional four days in the oven at 200 C. After this time, the yellow color of film (A) was appreciably more intense than that of (B) and (A) formed cracks on creasing whereas film (B) remained tough and did not crack.
Example 2 A polycarbonate was prepared from 4,4-(2-no1-bornylidene)bis[2,6-dichlorophenol] and phosgene. In accordance with Example 1, a 100-ml. sample (A) was then removed, diluted with methylene chloride and washed, sequentially with water, hydrochloric acid and water. To the remaining polymer mixture in the reaction fiask (B), was added 3.3 g. of isopropyl chloroformate. The mixture was then stirred for 20 min., and 8.5 g. of isopropanol was added and the stirring was continued for an additional /2 hr. Sample (B) Was then treated in the same manner as (A) and the polymers were precipitated by the addition of isopropanol to the stirred methylene chloride solutions. After drying, the inherent viscosity (in chloroform) of (A) was 0.84 and that of (B) was 0.89. A l-mil film of each polymer was cast from methylene chloride. After the films were heated in air in a forced-convection oven at 245 C. for 60 hr., the color of a film of the unterminated sample (A) was orange and was approximateiy three times as intense as the color of terminated sample (B). Film (A) cracked on creasing whereas film (B) did not crack.
Example 3 A polycarbonate was prepared from 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol and phosgene by the procedure of Example 1. The polymer was terminated with phenyl chloroformate instead of ethyl chloroformate or isopropyl chloroformate as used in Examples 1 and 2. The inherent viscosity (in chloroform) of sample (A) was 1.02 and the inherent viscosity of terminated sample (B) was 1.04.
A S-mil film of each of the polymers was cast from methylene chloride and heated in air in a forced-convection oven at 180 C. for 60 days. After this treatment, film (A) was substantially more colored than terminated film (B).
Example 4 A polycarbonate was prepared from 0.6 mole of hydroquinone and 0.6 mole of 1,4-cyclohexanediol bischloroformate by the general procedure of Example 1. The polymer was terminated by addition of acetyl chloride and further treated as in the procedure of Example 1. The inherent viscosity of sample (A) was 0.62 and that of sample (B) was 0.63.
A 3-mil film of each polymer was cast from methylene chloride and heated in air in the forced convection oven at 150 C. for 30 days. After this treatment, the film prepared from the terminated polymer (B) was tougher and had substantially less color than that of film (A).
Example 5 A polycarbonate was prepared from 4,4'-(hexahydro- 4,7-methanoindan-5-ylidene) diphenol and phosgene by the procedure of Example 1. The tertiary amine used in the polymerization reaction was triethylamine instead of pyridine as in Example 1 and benzoylchloride was used to terminate the polymer. The inherent viscosity (in chloroform) of sample (A) was 0.50 and the inherent viscosity of the terminated sample (B) was 0.54.
A 2-mil film of each polymer was cast from methylene chloride and heated in air in the forced-convection oven at 200 C. for 7 days. After this treatment, film (A) was orange and cracked on creasing. The terminated film (B), however, was yellow in color and did not crack when creased.
8 Example 6 In a 500-ml. flask were placed 5.7 g. of sodium hydroxide dissolved in ml. of water, 14.0 g. (0.05 mole) of 4,4'-(2-norbornylidene)diphenol, 140 ml. of methylene chloride and 4 drops of tributylamine. While the mixture was stirred, and cooled in a water bath which held the temperature of the mixture at l520 C., phosgene was slowly passed into the solution until the methylene chloride layer became viscous. The weight of phosgene added was 5.7 g. A portion of the organic layer, sample (A), was removed and neutralized with dilute hydrochloric acid. Ethyl chloroformate (1.0 g.) was then added to the remainder of the reaction mixture, sample (B), and the mixture was stirred for /2 hr. Phenol (1.0 g.) was then added and stirring was continued for an additional /2 hr. The mixture was thereafter neutralized with dilute hydrochloric acid, and each polymer solution was diluted with methylene chloride and thoroughly washed with water. The polymers were precipitated by the addition of methanol. The inherent viscosity (in chloroform) of sample (A) was 1.22 and that of sample (B) was 1.26.
When 3-mil films of the polymers were heated in air at 200 C., as in Example 1, substantially the same results were obtained. Film (B) was more stable, less colored and tougher than film (A).
Example 7 A polycarbonate was prepared from 4,4'- (2-norbornlymethylene)diphenol and phosgene by the procedure of Example 6. Sample (B) of the polymer solution was terminated with propionyl chloride instead of ethyl chloroformate as in Example 6. The inherent viscosity (in chloroform) of sample (A) was 0.76 and that of (B) was 0.76.
A 2-mil film of each polymer was then cast from methylene chloride and heated in air in a forced-convection oven at 200 C. for 6 days. Film (A) was orange in color and cracked when creased. Film (B) was yellow in color and did not crack when creased.
Example 8 The method of Example 1 Was used for preparing a polycarbonate from 280 g. (1.0 mole) of 4,4'-(2-norbornylidene)dipheno1. The reaction mixture was then divided in two equal portions. Portion (A) was stirred with 100 ml. of 'water for 1 hr. Portion (B) was stirred with 4.0 g. of phenyl chloroformate for 30 min. and then with 4.5 g. of phenol for 30 min. Both portions were acidified with dilute hydrochloric acid and thoroughly washed with water. The polymers were then precipitated by adding isopropanol to the stirred solutions. Portion (A) had an inherent viscosity (in chloroform) of 0.56 and portion (B) had an inherent viscosity of 0.59.
After the polymers were dried overnight in a vacuum oven at C., they were injection-molded at 720 F. After the molding, polymer (A) had an inherent viscosity (in chloroform) of 0.45 and polymer (B) had an inherent viscosity of 0.51. Thus, polymer (A) suffered a loss of 20 percent inherent viscosity whereas polymer (B) had only a 14 percent loss. Polymer (A) was yelloworange in color whereas polymer (B) was a pale yellow. When molded samples were heated in an oven at 200 C. for 136 hr., less color was produced in samples of polymer (B) than of polymer (A).
When the polycarbonate resin is to be molded, as above, it is preferably terminated with phenyl carbonate or phenyl carboxylate groups, since the phenyl group is more stable than alkyl groups at the very high temperatures required for molding.
Thus, by the process of this invention, novel polycarbonate resins are obtained which are free of terminal phenolic groups, such groups having been replaced by alkyl or aryl carbonate or carboxylate groups.
We claim:
1. The process of stabilizing a carbonate polymer containing a residue of an aromatic dihydroxy compound having the hydroxy groups attached directly to the aromatic moiety which comprises reacting said polymer with an acyl halide and reacting the resulting polymer reaction mixture with a hydroxy compound having the formula ROH wherein R is an aliphatic or aromatic radical of 1 to 2-0 carbon atoms.
2. The process of stabilizing a carbonate polymer characterized by recurring structural units selected from the group consisting of wherein O-XO- is the residue of an aromatic dihydroxy compound having the hydroxy groups attached directly to the aromatic moiety, O-YO is the residue of a diolbishaloformate and n is an integer greater than 20 which comprises reacting said polymer with an acyl halide and reacting the resulting reaction polymer mixture with a hydroxy compound having the formula ROH wherein R is an aliphatic or aromatic radical of 1 to 20 carbon atoms.
3. The process of claim 2 wherein said acyl halide is selected from the group consisting of ROCOX' or RCOX' wherein R is an aliphatic and aromatic radical of 120 carbon atoms and X is halogen.
4. The process of claim 3 wherein said acyl halide is selected from the group consisting of ethyl chloroformate, isopropyl chloroformate, phenyl chloroformate, 'benzoyl chloride, acetyl chloride and propionyl chloride.
5. The process of claim 2 wherein said hydroxy compound is selected from the group consisting of isopropanol and phenol.
6. The process of claim 3 wherein the concentration of said halide is about 5 mole percent, based on the amount of aromatic dihydroxy compound used in the polymerization.
7. The process of claim 2 wherein a molar excess of the hydroxy compound is used, based on the concentration of acyl halide.
References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 2,789,964 4/1957 Reynolds et al. 26047 2,789,966 4/1957 Reynolds et a1. 26047 2,964,797 12/1960 Peilstocker et a1 26047 3,022,272 2/1962 Schnell et a1. 26047 3,177,179 4/1965 Lee et a1 26047 3,290,409 12/ 1966 Munro 26047 3,335,111 8/1967 Pray et al 26047 FOREIGN PATENTS 1,366,288 6/1964 France. 1,353,209 1/ 1964 France.
OTHER REFERENCES Schnell: Chemistry and Physics of Polycarbonates, Interscience Publ., N.Y., 1964, pp. 4647.
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Residence Inn By Marriott Whitby
Residence Inn By Marriott Whitby
Hotel Guest Rating: 9.0/10
160 Consumers Drive
Whitby, ON L1N 9S3
Welcome to the Residence Inn By Marriott Whitby
A complimentary breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi and rooms with fully equipped kitchens are idea for extended stays in suburban Toronto at the non-smoking Residence Inn by Marriott Whitby.
Hotel Features
Fully equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerators, microwaves, stoves and coffeemakers are offered in all 122 non-smoking rooms at the four-story Residence Inn. The inn also offers free Wi-Fi and a coin-operated guest laundry. Partake in a daily complimentary breakfast buffet, but be sure to save room for the light dinner buffet, offered Monday-Thursday evenings. Keep up your fitness regimen at the fitness center, or unwind at the indoor saltwater pool or hot tub. Pets are allowed for a fee. Parking is free.
Hotel Location
The Residence Inn is off Highway 401 in Whitby, on Lake Ontario less than 35 miles northeast of downtown Toronto. Spend a family day checking out the animals at the Toronto Zoo, 15 miles away. Get a bird's eye view of the city of Toronto at the CN Tower, 35 miles away. It's 40 miles to Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Guest Favorites
Priceline guests love the "spacious" rooms and "friendly and accommodating" staff at Residence Inn by Marriott Whitby.
Residence Inn By Marriott Whitby Amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible parking
- Air conditioning
- Air conditioning individually controlled in room
- Alarm clock
- AM/FM radio
- ATM/Cash machine
- BBQ/Picnic area
- Boarding pass print-out available
- Buffet breakfast
- Business center
- Business services
- Cable television
- Carryout breakfast
- Check cashing policy
- CNN available
- Coin operated laundry
- Color television
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary buffet breakfast
- Complimentary cocktails
- Complimentary coffee in lobby
- Complimentary in-room coffee or tea
- Complimentary newspaper in lobby
- Currency exchange
- Direct dial telephone
- Dry cleaning
- Efolio available to company
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Express check-out
- Fitness center on-site
- Free high speed internet connection
- Free local calls
- Free parking
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- Front desk
- Full business center
- Full service housekeeping
- Grocery shopping service available
- Gym
- Hairdryer
- Health club
- High speed internet access
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- Hot breakfast
- Housekeeping - daily
- Individual Efolio available
- Indoor pool
- Interior corridors
- Iron
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- Non-smoking rooms (generic)
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Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
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The breakfast was satisfying with hot and cold items. I did not get to the evening snack but I like the fact there are different food items depending on the night. I would definitely stay here again
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Hotel was new and clean. Good towels. Decent breakfast. Nice furniture and good wifi.
September 19, 2013
Good area with easy access to major highway. Close to eateries and 5 minute drive to major shopping mall. Not sure if it is pet friendly as we were not traveling with one.
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Tyler writes:
2003 Ford Expedition Review
It can carry all of my soccer gear plus that of the entire soccer team. It always gets me from A to B.
It gets such bad gas mileage and thats the only bad thing about it.
2003 Ford Expedition — Ok i like my car don't get me wrong but when it comes down to miles per gallon it sucks!! Other than that my car is great. I haven't ever had any problems with it. I can put as much crap in it as i need and i will always have enough room. I have even carried 9 people plus all of their soccer gear in my car and still had room. I like.
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2003 Ford Expedition XLT FX4 Off-road 4WD Review
fitting countless kids
Comfort — Smooth ride, comfort, style, affordability, great body design, many features/options...dependability, & this vehicle has the capacity to perform many additional duties aside from transporting children safely & comfortably. The expedition is truly an SUV with much to offer, & the options are great!
Primary Use: Family transportation
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2003 Ford Expedition XLT Review
Size, Ride and reliability
Finish, Cabin Noise
Solid — I like this truck, when we purchased it what attracted us to it was the size and the versitility of the third row back seat. We have had it for ten years now and think it is it time for a change. It is a solid vehicle and we have not had many problems with it at all, but the thing that might not bring me back to the expedition is the finish. The materials that were used for these vehicles sems to be cheap and not thought out very well. With all that said it is a very solid truck.
Primary Use: Family transportation
Mark writes:
2003 Ford Expedition XLT 4WD Review
computer mods along with intake and ignition up grades net 29+ mpg on the highway
not many body mods for this year of expedition
2003 Expedition Ex-sheriff Search & Rescue K-9 Unit 4x4 — My expedition is a retired sheriff search & rescue k-9 unit that came with all the maintenance records. The computer was flashed at ford to increase performance and I added a high voltage ignition sys and throttle body spacer to gain 29+ mpg on the highway. With it being a government truck they kept very good maintenance on it with full records. I've had no break downs or worn parts due to its time as a k-9 unit. Search & rescue units seem to have less wear and abuse than patrol or drug enforcement units.
Primary Use: Family transportation
dinoj57 writes:
2003 Ford Expedition XLT Review
Very Dependable, no major problems
Can't use as a track car (for drivers school)
Very Dependable Good Family Vehicle That Served Multiple Purposes — For many years owned and truck and small car for daily commutes. Combined everything into one vehicle thus not having to upkeep two. Large and comfortable for family trips, hauling soccer team, at the same time nice enough to go out with the spouse and then served as a work horse to go to local building supply to pickup materials .....excellent multipurpose vehicle. Independent rear suspension makes it handle very well. Plus its a Ford.
Primary Use: Commuting to work
Gary writes:
2003 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4WD Review
Drives and runs great
My wife won't drive it because she thinks it's too big!
Love My Suv — I love my Expedition. I hate to sell it, but my commute is too far for a large SUV. I wish my wife would drive it, then we could keep it. It has high miles, but that is a tribute to how good it is. It is in great shape. I will miss it a great deal.
donshea writes:
2003 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Review
gas mileage
Sean writes:
2003 Ford Expedition XLT 4WD Review
high driving position, engine
build quality-plastic
Big Car, Big Smile — I drove the 4.6 litre V8 model and loved it. It is the biggest car I have ever drove and it is the funnest. It has 248 thousand miles on it, the door sensors don't work, and the A/C broke, and the right rear window stopped working, but it doesn't matter because when you drive this car and put your foot down you immediately are thrown a mass of power and a very loud noise. The computer says it gets 15.1 MPG. The high driving position is great, but everything is plastic...everything, and it does not all fit together right. The car is easy to steer, but there are more rotations in the wheel so you don't flip at high speeds. This makes it dificult in small places, especially cities and small towns.
nasaodds writes:
2003 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4WD Review
Leather sunroof,every upgrade ,and middle row captan's seats
Gas(it lets you know how many mpg it's getting and exactly how much gas is left to the mile)
2003 Expedition Eddie Bauer Limited 4wd — I purchased a 2003 expedition eddie bauer 4wd this past weekend. My favorite part is the middle row captians chairs. It is like a extra roomy minivan inside and a full size suv on the out side. This model has every bell and whistle and only has 75,000 miles on it. This vehicle glides on the road. With the 5.4 enigine driving seems effortless. I was lucky to find it in such pristine condition. My husband did not want to buy it until he drove it and he fell inlove with it. We truly could not be happier with our choice in vehicles.
KenF writes:
2003 Ford Expedition XLT 4WD Review
Excellent reliability, great road handling and engine performance. Well engineered and built. Tow package among the best I've ever used.
Limited options for wheels. Basic truck interior.
Top Notch Suv For Hauling. Great Power And Handling. — I've used this for hauling trailers, boats, other cars and trucks, and lots of people. I've never had any down time with it. Absolutely reliable. As the saying goes, "built Ford tough." The interior is fairly basic, no frills. This was a Special Service package, intended for police and fire department use. The tow package has been worth its weight in gold. I've hauled some serious weight over long distances, up mountains and never had a single issue with the Expedition. Maintenance is an absolute breeze, well thought-out engineering and design. I've since sold my Expedition but have committed to buying another one soon, as this was among my favorite SUVs ever.
Primary Use: Utility (towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.)
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Reviews From Other Years
1997 Ford Expedition Reviews
A Beast!
I have owned my expedition for over 10 years now and I love it!! I wasn't the original owner, I bought the truck from a car dealer & it was a beauty when I bought her. Leather insides, immac. Over the... Read More
Great Rig!
Yeah the fuel mileage is a bit rugged (has averaged 14 mpg combined the whole time I've had it) but what do you expect from something this size? I'm extremely happy with it and the performance I've go... Read More
1998 Ford Expedition Reviews
Love It!
Fun to drive! Lots of power. Take care of it, and it won't let you down! Hard on gas (as a daily driver), but worth it! Perfect for snowy conditions! This one is highly recommended, ...if you ca... Read More
Best Suv For A Family Or Any Outdoor Adventures
This SUV has been running strong for over 10 years in my family with minimal problems. With proper maintenance and upkeep, it will keep on running for a long time. This is when they built cars to la... Read More
1999 Ford Expedition Reviews
Dependable And Practical
Low fuel economy. It has been very reliable and practical. It is tough with good off-road traction. powerful AC and heater for any weather. Very roomy and comfortable for long trips. Good for short da... Read More
Great Vehicle!
The expedition is a great vehicle. It is a great handler, hauler, and driver. It handles any weather conditions, can always be relied on to start, and is well recognized. Easily hauls a family or ca... Read More
2000 Ford Expedition Reviews
The Best Full Suv Ever
This is one of the Best Full SUV ever, i don't believe that it is a gas slurping machine since it is a full sized SUV, we can't compared it to smaller SUV's or smaller cars. You can't expect a powerfu... Read More
I Like This Type Of Vehical And This One Is A Very Good Running Suv.
Its fun to drive, you feel very safe, it handles great. I drive it every day. This vehicle has plenty of power. I am looking at purchasing another one. Fuel economy could be better. All said and don... Read More
2001 Ford Expedition Reviews
2001 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4wd
Plenty of room even though I am 6'5". I just bought it so I am hoping that it will have no mechanical issues. I took it to a mechanic prior to the sale and he said it is a great vehicle. So I am lovin... Read More
Great Truck Goes Anywhere
Loved so much go any place beach mud snow lots of room. Had two dogs loved the dog cargo net both back and front 60/40 seats floor rubber can just park on hill wash out with a hose water runs out back... Read More


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I am planning and budgeting for kitchen remodeling and after doing some research online and getting some quotes from local cabinet stores, I narrowed my options down to either Cliq Studios cabinets or Medallion Silverline cabinets.
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Cliq Studios Cabinetry
Back Panel: 3/8â³ plywood full cabinet height
Base Cabinet Braces: 1/2" plywood captured i-beams
Cabinet Sides: 1/2" plywood
Drawer Box: Hardwood 5/8" dovetail sides & 1/4" captured plywood bottom
Drawer Runner: Full-extension, steel w/buffer close system
Hinges: Standard - Steel, 6-way adjustable concealed hinges 107 degree opening inset
Shelves: 3/4â³ thick full-depth plywood standard
Door Styles: All styles full-overlay or inset
Cabinet Tops/Bottoms: 1/2" Plywood bottom (& top for wall cabinets)
Door Bumpers: Quietex soft urethane drawer & door
Integral Toekick: 1/2" Plywood captured between cabinet sides
Face Frame: 3/4" Solid hardwood glue & double-doweled
Medallion Siverline
Back Panel: Furniture board
Base Cabinet Braces: Furniture board
Cabinet Sides: Laminated furniture board
Drawer Box: 3/4" dovetail hardwood sides with 1/4" plywood caputured bottom
Drawer Runner: Fully concealed, undermount guides
Hinges: 2-way adjustable on half overlay doors
Shelves: 3/4" Laminated furniture board
Door Styles: N/A
Cabinet Tops/Bottoms: 1/2" Laminated furniture board
Door Bumpers: SmartClose only standard on Platinum
Integral Toekick: 1/2" furniture board
Face Frame: 3/4" thick solid wood
Based on what I read on this forum and other reviews, Medallion silverline offers decent quality cabinets but looking at the specs, Cliq Studios cabinets offers much more for smaller amount of money.
Can anyone who have Cliq Studios or Medallion Silverline cabinets share the experiences and thoughts?
I think I am going with Cliq Studios cabinets but would like to hear real voice of owners who have them.
I do not have either Medallion Silverline or Cliq Studios, I say that as a caveat.
I recently went through a similar exercise for my cabinet selection process, my goal was frameless full overlay or frameless with slab doors and drawer fronts- I have a slightly modern aesthetic. I evaluated 5 companies; Medallion(can't recall which line), DesignCraft(frameless made by Medallion's parent company Elkay AKA Innermost, Dynasty, Brookhaven, and custom.
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The PS San Jacinto is a very unique vacation rental that has the feeling of being in a Moroccan or Spanish Hacienda. It is situated on a double lot with a classic style, black bottom pool and attached hot tub. There is a large covered lanai, with Indonesian day bed deep lounges. The master bedroom historically was a home in itself. It is very large, with its own fire place, entry way, additional private jacuzzi tub, double shower, canopy bed and 42" Flat screen TV with full cable access.
There are two casita suites, in separate buildings, each with full bath. One has a king size bed, the other has two queens. A third bedroom is furnished with a king bed (with private bath) and the fourth bedroom with two twin beds. All of the bedrooms are entered from the grounds and the main house is also entered separately.
The living room is styled in English safari and there is a dining room with an oversized table. The kitchen features a Viking range, two dishwashers, wine cooler, microwave oven/toaster and all amenities. In addition there is an entertainment room, with full cable access.
Comes with a gas barbecue. Each bedroom has a 42" flat screen TV and alarm clocks with ipod holders. Living room has a 60" Flat screen TV
There are two large driveways with gates with plenty of off street parking for multiple vehicles.
This vacation rental home is designed with separate buildings surrounding the beautiful and spacious outdoor living area. It is located in central Palm Springs, one or two minutes from shops and restaurants and a short walk to Ruth Hardy Park (with public tennis, basketball, volley ball courts and playground). As with all true Palm Springs estates, it provides complete and total privacy for the pool, the cabana, cocktail parties and entertaining. We've even lighted the huge olive tree and many of the palm trees for dazzling nighttime ambiance. Daytime views of San Jacinto Mountain and the entire mountain range are breathtaking.
The Palm Springs tram, wildlife park, water park, golf, tennis, playground, volleyball, basketball courts, casino and many, many other activities are just minutes away, but everything disappears completely once you enter the estate.
City of Palm Springs Permit Number: 4513
Pool and Spa Heating are additional optional charges at $40/night
Globe Homes and Condos is a full-service vacation rental management company. We are all seasoned travelers as well as hospitality professionals. As experienced travelers we completely understand what we are looking for in a wonderful and memorable vacation experience and apply this knowledge as hospitality professionals to make sure your experience is nothing less than perfect!
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I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
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Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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Great time! The Vila was very private. The pool and hot tub are 1/2 surrounded by the house and great privacy bushes. Spend the extra to heat the pool. We escaped from the winter to beautiful 85. Loved it, loved the wife, will do it again! Thanks
I spent 3 beautiful days in this amazing place. Everything we needed was provided. I have stayed in many homes in P.S and nothing has compared to this home.
Thank you for making our celebration a memorable experience.
Fairytale like property with stunning pool. We loved the sparkling lights at night and the treehouse! Dinner outside under the stars was amazing. Slept 12 very comfortably. The property manager Daniel was very welcoming and informative and available for all of our concerns and questions. We cannot wait to come back and every single one of us were planning our return before we left.
This property is beautiful and has been exceptional both times my girlfriends and I have stayed there. The layout of the house really allows each bedroom its own "zone" which is nice for a group of people. The kitchen has a viking range and two dishwashers so it makes it very easy to cook for yourself. The pool is not huge but, we never found it to be too small and we had 8 staying there. I would recommend this property to anyone - it is spectacular.
We spent 2 nights here on a company retreat with our real estate agents and it was PERFECT!!!! Well appointed and uber authentic! The layout of the property is fabulous and was exactly as in the photos. Super clean, lots of towels :-) The kitchen was large enough that we could all have a space to pitch in and help (and the 2 dishwashers came in super handy!) Our host was very nice and helped us quickly learn how to find everything. I would highly recommend this property for a company retreat, family reunion, girls getaway. We will definitely be going back next year!!
My family, friends and I spent a few days in Palm Springs and had a wonderful time. We spent most of the weekend on the property because it's so fantastic, you don't need to go anywhere else. It's big, spacious, clean and well appointed. It's located in a quiet area but within a walking distance to restaurants and shops.
Here are my favorite things about it:
The enormous private yard with the bougainvillea and citrus trees; having dinner under the lit olive tree; read and chat with my friends in the cabana by the pool; the breathtaking view of the San Jacinto mountains from the Jacuzzi; the magical tree house where the kids played and played; and last but not least the two dishwashers (one night we were 20 people for dinner).
We look forward to going back!!!
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Any suggestions
Hi, I'm 29, 5 2' and weigh 130 lbs. But my stomach juts out, you cannot even see my boobs ;-) people ask me all the time if I am pregnant.
I have no fat at all on my arms, some on my thighs - but all on my stomach.
I eat healthy (no eggs, meat, cheeese - lots of grains, vegetables as I'm vegetarian)
No physical activity at all.
We even have a treadmill and weights. And the body-for-life book.
I don't want to look muscle-y. Just want to tone my body - the smallest exertion now gives me sore muscles. And I want to flatten my abs.
Please suggest what to do
Also, you are eating a Vegetarian diet and my suspicion is that you are eating a "lot of grains"..breads, pastas, ect..Many times, these types of foods will "settle" in certain areas of your body. For instance, people who tend to eat a lot of fatty foods will get excess weight in their behinds, legs, thighs..People who eat a lot of breads and pastas tend to have their weight settle in their mid-section..
I would suggest cutting down on the breads and grains, and upping your soy protein/protein intake and more non-starchy vegatables...
I think your diet is fine, as long as you eat your beans or whatever you eat to fulfill your protien needs. I think you should start Taebo. I was really really fat, and taebo was fun enough to keep me interested as well as effective. It works your abs without screwing up your back.With your great dietary habits, it's only a matter of time...
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Series: "Lost World of Genesis One" Book Club (4 entries)
Companion series to the spring 2015 book club featuring "The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate" by John Walton.
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Historian Peter Harrison argues that harmony between faith and science is not as simple as it seems, and some versions of "harmony" can do damage to the Christian faith.
A college student raised as a young-earth creationist shares his story of coming to understand and appreciate God's evolving creation.
A short guide to where BioLogos fits in the origins debate.
In both form and content, then, Genesis 1 reveals that its basic purposes are religious and theological, not scientific or historical.
All creation is the doings of God's hands, no matter how he did it. When I look at a painting, I can connect somehow with the painter, and the same goes with the universe and God.
I became such an expert in young-earth creationist theology and science that it turned into a wrecking ball for my faith.
From 2012: Many secular and many evangelical voices agree on one 'truism'—that if you are an orthodox Christian with a high view of the authority of the Bible, you cannot believe in evolution in any form at all. New Atheist authors such as Richard Dawkins and creationist writers such as Ken Ham seem to have arrived at consensus on this.
Studying the basis of life's design cannot meaningfully be separated from the character of the One responsible for it. By living in relationship with him through whom all things were created and in whom all things have their being, we experience the purpose and meaning with which this universe is infused.
John Calvin really believed that the sun revolved around the earth, but we shouldn't dismiss the rest of his theology because of this error.
My childhood in the evangelical church gave me the toolkit that led me to eventually accept the evidence for evolution, and marvel at the God who created it all.
BioLogos president Deb Haarsma responds to Ken Ham's recent comments about Hugh Ross, and pleads for a more gracious conversation between Christians on issues of faith and science.
Recent high-school graduate Jacob shares about his journey from young-earth creationism to evolutionary creationism, and how his faith was challenged and strengthened along the way.
If discussions of science and religion sometimes get bogged down in Genesis, perhaps that is because they have not made the preparatory journey through the rich material of the Wisdom books.
Everyone is so worried about success and getting this or that honorable diploma—the people here are smart and understand many complex things perfectly—but it's a long distance from the head to the heart.
The new Gallup survey shows in broad strokes the challenge we face. But more nuanced surveys find that only 8% of Americans are convinced creationists whose beliefs are dear to them, and only 4% are convinced atheistic evolutionists whose beliefs are dear to them. The vast majority of Americans are not sure of their position and are open to a conversation.
Conflicts occur when people argue one worldview against another. They may be arguing Atheism versus Monotheism, then pull out science as a weapon saying, "science proves I'm right because of this or that..." In my view, science is rather more limited than this. Science has a lot of interesting resonances with the big questions, and can inform them, but I don't believe it can answer them.


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North End students dig butterfly garden
Pay-it-forward project sparks community pride
Plants for the butterfly garden went in the ground and community spirit was in the air Monday in front of Michel Morin's building at 1261 Main St.
A group of 18 Grade 6 students from nearby Champlain School helped Morin, owner of North Winds property development, cap his two-part North End development initiative by assisting him in planting the butterfly-friendly plants.
Using the pay-it-forward concept, Morin began his plan to beautify the neighbourhood last month by landscaping the front of his own business while also tackling four others in the area at no charge.
The butterfly garden is located on his property but has a community-seating area.
"It's gone very well. The kids have done a great job here," said Morin, who dug holes as some students planted. "Look at these kids: They're having fun and they're making a difference. This is their community and now, when they're walking by here, I hope they have a sense of pride in how they helped make this happen."
"We're helping to beautify the area that we live in and I do like the fact that we're planting," said Shay-Ann Jolicoeur, 12. "I think I'm going to feel pretty excited to see this all finished and I'm going to tell my children one day that I did this."
Morin designed the garden and selected the plants with veteran gardener Leona Schroeder from the Manitoba Master Gardener Association, a non-profit group which volunteers their time to community-based projects.
Schroeder was on hand Monday to guide the students and assist in overseeing the planting.
Morin, who treated the students to a hotdog lunch when they were done, said his goal is to change attitudes toward the North End, starting with visual improvements and engaging students.
"It's special when you get a chance to help the community and make it look better," said Trent Runez, 12.
As the second part of his initiative, Morin presented the class with a $2,000 donation for them to "pay it forward" and help other projects needing assistance.
"There are a number of schools in the area, so it was very generous and we are so lucky that he chose our school for this project," said Grade 6 teacher Carleen Lewicki. "Our school does a lot of different philanthropy work, such as at Holy Family Nursing Home, and this is a very empathic group. Giving them this chance really reaffirms for them that there are good things that happen in the North End."
The class researched local charities and then voted to split the money four ways among the Children's Hospital, the Ladybug Foundation, Dreams Take Flight and the Children's Wish Foundation.
"I was really excited when he made the donation and I thought it was a really good idea to give it to four different charities," said Jolicoeur. "There was a lot of discussion and voting, but we chose them because they are children and they're just like us. They're children who need help in their day-to-day lives."
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Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1982 - Pets - 56 pages
T.S. Eliot pays tribute to "Mr. Mistoffelees, " "The Run Tum Tugger, " "Macavity: The Mystery Cat, " and a variety of other cats in this engaging collection of humorous poems. Originally composed to amuse Mr. Eliot's intimate friends, to whom they were sent anonymously, these verses have proven irresistible to cat lovers, lovers of nonsense, and admirers of T.S. Eliot throughout the English-speaking world.
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Eliot wrote this book of cat poems for his godchildren. Really, the only light, singular poems of Eliot's career. He was known for his elusive ambiguity but these poems are full of brilliant but simple ideas that kids can enjoy and adults will find amusing. Excellent family poems. Read full review
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The Thorobreds tennis team won its singles matches but lost in doubles to tie Bourbon County 2-2 in each squad's season opener.
Boston Pergram won the number one singles match over Alex Hernandez, 8-6, while Luke Bradford took the number two singles match by an identical 8-6 over Ryan Ferrell.
Pergram and Bradford lost their doubles match, 3-6, 5-7, to Daniel Cooper and Elijah Keding.
The number two doubles were won by the Colonels' Nick Wrenn and Warren Shiflet, 1-8, over Isaiah Stiltner and Kyler Williams.
The Fillies and Thorobreds have massive losses from last year as they face the 2015 track season.
Gone from the Fillies squad are Caylin Mattox, Haley Carr, Kayla Joy and Courtney Jackson.
These girls represented almost sure points each meet in the hurdles, relays, distance races, the shot put and the discus.
Added to these losses is the loss of Hannah Thomas, who is recovering from surgery or surgeries. Thomas is a talented sprinter and a valuable part of the relays.
The Harrison County Fillies softball team takes to the field Tuesday against Campbell County with a core group of veterans.
Gone from last year's starting squad is second baseman Cathy Chasteen so at least seven starters return at various positions.
Infielders Macy Martin, Bailey Conley, Jami Davis, Haley Powers and Courtney Newsom return to solidify the interior defense. Outfielders Shelby Ishmael and MaKayla Tucker return to left and right fields.
Sophomore Nathan Fryman and eighth grader Spencer Free limited Bishop Brossart to one hit and only six base runners as the Thorobreds opened the season with an 11-0 win over the Mustangs.
Brossart is now 0-3 as they have been shutout in their first three games. DeSales beat the Mustangs 4-0, St. Xavier 10-0 and tonight Harrison County 11-0.
The game was scoreless until the bottom of the third when the Breds bunched together four walks and a Robbie Stroub double to score three times.
The Harrison County Fillies tennis team defeated George Rogers Clark last Tuesday night, 5-2, and followed that with a Friday sweep of Paris to continue their impressive start in the new season.
Unfortunately, the short-handed Thorobreds suffered losses to both of these opponents.
The Cardinals defeated the Thorobreds 0-4 and the Paris squad won by a 1-3 count.
The Tuesday battle with George Rogers Clark saw Gracey Roberts win 6-2, 6-4, Alexis Lanza, 8-0, Melony Dunaway, 8-0, and Casey Newcomb, 6-4.
Campbell County's Lady Camels only placed three runners on the bases all night as they fell to Harrison County 12-0 Tuesday on the Hilltop.
Pitchers Jami Davis and Bailey Conley did not allow a base hit and combined to strike out six while walking one and hitting one batter. Campbell County did have a runner reach third base in the second inning when Ashley Leight walked, stole second and advanced to third on a fielder's choice.
Note: This article was written for last week's Cynthiana Democrat but didn't get sent to the editor.
Eleven Harrison County wrestlers did battle in the KHSAA State Wrestling Championship but only four scored points as the Thorobreds tied for 22nd with Christian County, Iroquois, and Meade County with 35 points.
At 113 lbs., Michael Mattox was the team leader finishing fifth as he defeated Austin Cook of St. Xavier in the fifth place match.
* Log Cabin, Sept. 14, 1906 -- "The Cynthiana Carriage Co. has sold to John T. Rohr of Sunrise, a handsome hearse. The company is doing a large business at this time." (Cynthiana Carriage Co.-2015, the site of Jetubs)
* Cynthiana Democrat, Jan. 4, 1951 -- "Effective Monday, Jan. 1, Cincinnati and Chattanooga Trains Nos. 15 and 16, on the Sourthern Railway, were discontinued. Mail trucks are now serving the various points on the rail line, and Train No. 30 is carrying come of the mail formerly handled by Train No. 15."
A few years back, I read about a woman who titles her years according to what she wanted to accomplish or see happen during the year.
One year might be "The year of overcoming" or "Hope will see me through."
That one particular year was titled "Your God is too small" after a lengthy conversation she had with a friend about all the things she doubted would ever happen, from family members coming to faith in Christ to whether she would ever or could ever sell her house.
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personalized ceramic tile coasters
want to know how to personalize ceramic tiles with monogram initials stamped on tile dont know what kind of ink or paint to use and how to seal it do i use a stamper or paint it on I saw these at a craft show they were very porous tiles how do i make them waterproof
I have made lots of tile art, coasters, sets that hang on the wall, 3-D Sculptured ones...
I use spray acrylic sealer on some of mine. For coasters I buy the clear mactac and cut a square to fit the tile - I like the mactac because it can be wiped clean, and it lasts for a long time. If you do use the mactac, be sure to cut the squares just slightly smaller than the tile surface, you don't want it to come right to the edge. (Mactac is like shelf liner only sticky on the back)
I have painted some with acrylic paint, sealed or mactacced those as well with no problems.
The absolute best and most beautiful effect for a tile is a temporary tattoo - once you apply it to the tile and seal it it becomes permanent and has a neat look because there is no discernible raised edge to the tattoos.
Suzan J
At Michael's Craft Store - ask one of the clerks for some help with your idea. Michael's has decals you could use for the initials for one thing. Not positive, but I think you could spray them with sealer after putting on the initial. That's why I say to ask the clerks, I'm not sure on that part.
Another idea is to look in the scrapbooking section for the initials or use a stencil. If you're going to paint them, I would use "enamel" decorative paint such as "Folk Art" paint. It's a good brand, thicker consistency. Look at the Donna Dewberry One-Stroke Painting books - the one for Glass Painting. You can cure enamel paint by letting it set for 21 days or baking it at a low temperature. It will explain it in the book on the first few pages. After it's baked or cured, you don't have to seal them and you can wash them without having to worry about the paint coming off. You can get the 4 X 4 tiles at places like Home Depot or Lowe's. They come in very pretty colors these days. You can purchase the cork for the backing at Michael's Craft Store also. I'd get a good glue to glue the cork on after you bake them, not just Elmer's Glue. Look at the description of uses on the back of a bottle of Modge Podge Glue, it's a better glue for projects. Some of the gals on the forum here use a glue called E6000. I've bought some recently but haven't used it just yet. They say it holds up extremely well.
Hope you'll post pics of them when you've finished, sure would love to see them.
Here is a link for making photo tiles from Splitcoast Stampers. I think they are really cool looking!
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Using public relations as an effective marketing tool
Incorporating marketing practices and principles into social media
Special features of this course:
A weekly Resource Center provides carefully tailored readings and other resources
Studio activities provide opportunities for new and experienced practitioners to cultivate practical skills
Original case studies and problem-based learning activities
In-depth weekly discussions on the real-life challenges and opportunities of marketing management
Small class size of 25 participants
Learning Objectives
What you and your organization will gain from this course:
Define your organizations "product" and discern whether it aligns with the needs/wants of the market
Determine the organizational brand and define the competition
Decide who will use your product and which media outlets can best reach those markets the most cost-effectively
Strategize ways promotional techniques can be used to reach different markets
Explain how nonprofits can work with news media in crisis situations
Compare and contrast social media marketing with traditional approaches to marketing.
Identify ways that social media marketing can integrate the best that traditional marketing has to offer.
This is an instructor-led course delivered entirely online. It is highly interactive and requires active participation on discussions boards and completion of assigned projects. We estimate spending an average of 8 10 hours per week on each Certificate in Nonprofit Management course. For this reason we highly recommend students participate in no more than two CNM courses at a time.
NOTE: This is a tech-enhanced course that requires access to Blackboard, a course management system used by UIC. In order to complete registration, you must submit proof of identity to secure your unique NetID (username).
More information on this process can be found on the Know More about Registering and Paying section of our Web site.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Contact Hours: 40


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Remember that today, Sunday, September 18, Platte will be closed between Hancock and Union until 12am. This will also be the case for the next two Saturdays.
Crews are replacing water drains along the road. All construction is scheduled to be finished by November.
Detours are on place.
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