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The invention is based on the discovery that texturized cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials can be combined with many different matrix materials, including organic matrices (e.g., thermosetting resins, elastomers, asphalts, lignins, or tars) to produce useful compositions.
1. A composition comprising a matrix reinforced with at least about 2% fiber, wherein the fiber is a lignocellulosic or cellulosic material that has been sheared to the extent that the internal fibers are substantially exposed, and wherein the matrix comprises a continuous phase selected from the group consisting of thermoplastic resins, thermosetting resins, elastomers, tars, lignins, asphalts, and mixtures thereof.
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This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/337,580, filed Jun. 22, 1999, and now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,207,729 which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/961,863, filed Oct. 31, 1997, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 5,973,035; and is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/338,209, filed Jun. 22, 1999, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/921,807, filed Sep. 2, 1997, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 5,952,105.
The invention relates to compositions containing texturized fibrous materials prepared from cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, including but not limited to poly-coated paper, and a matrix material.
Cellulosic and lignocellulosic materials are produced, processed, and used in large quantities in a number of applications. Once used, these fibers are usually discarded as waste materials. As a result, there is an ever-increasing amount of waste cellulosic and lignocellulosic fiber. Paper coated with a polymer (poly-coated paper) is used in a number of applications. For example, poly-coated paper is used to make a variety of food containers, including juice cartons and boxes for frozen foods.
The invention is based on the discovery that texturized cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials can be combined with many different matrix materials, including organic matrices (e.g., thermosetting resins, elastomers, asphalts, lignins, or tars) to produce useful compositions.
In one embodiment, the invention features a composition that includes a matrix reinforced with at least about 2% fiber (e.g., 2%, 5%, 10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, 90% or more, e.g., 10 to 90%, e.g., 30 to 70%), where the fiber is a lignocellulosic or cellulosic material that has been sheared to the extent that the internal fibers are substantially exposed. Material thus sheared is termed "texturized." At least 5% (e.g., 5% 10%, 5%, 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 90%, 95%, 99%, or substantially all) of the material by weight can be texturized. Generally, at least about 5% or 10%, more preferably at least about 25%, 50%, or 70%, of these fibers have a length/diameter (L/D) ratio of at least 5, more preferably at least 10 or 25, or at least 50.
The matrix can include, for example, a thermosetting resin (e.g., an alkyd, a diallyl phthalate, an epoxy, a melamine, a phenolic, a silicone, a urea, a thermosetting polyester, or their derivatives, or a combination of two or more such thermoplastic resins), an elastomer (e.g., natural rubber, isoprene rubber, styrene-butadiene copolymers, neoprene, nitrile rubber, butyl rubber, ethylene propylene copolymer ("EPM"), ethylene propylene diene terpolymer ("EPDM"), hypalon, acrylic rubber, polysulfide rubber, silicones, urethanes, fluoroelastomers, butadiene, or epichlorohydrin rubber, or combinations or derivatives thereof), a tar or asphalt, or a lignin (e.g., lignins that have been extracted and/or isolated and/or purified from their natural sources, or synthetic or modified lignins and their derivatives). The matrix can be prepared from natural or synthetic components, or combinations of both.
The composition can also include optional additives such as pharmaceuticals; agricultural compounds; enzymes; particulate, powdered, or granulated solids; plant seeds; foodstuffs (e.g., for human consumption or animal feed); bacteria; and/or additives such as calcium carbonate, graphite, asbestos, wollastonite, mica, glass, fiber glass, chalk, talc, silica, ground construction waste, tire rubber powder, carbon fibers, metal fibers, plasticizers, lubricants, antioxidants, opacifiers, heat stabilizers, colorants, impact modifiers, photostabilizers, biocides, antistatic agents, organic or inorganic flame retardants, biodegradation agents, dispersants, emulsion polymers, accelerators, extenders, retardants, antifoaming agents, thixotropic agents, or waterproofing agents. In some cases, such additives can constitute from about 0.5% to about 20% (e.g., 0.5%, 1%, 2%, 5%, 10%, 15%, or 20%), or more, of the total weight of the composition.
The composition can be in a bulk form, or can be in the form of articles such as pipes, panels, decking materials, boards, housings, sheets, blocks, bricks, pebbles, stones, poles, straps, fencing, members, doors, shutters, awnings, shades, signs, frames, window casings, backboards, flooring, tiles, railroad ties, forms, trays, tool handles, stalls, bedding, dispensers, staves, films, wraps, tapes, bands, totes, barrels, boxes, packing materials, baskets, straps, slips, racks, casings, binders, dividers, walls, indoor and outdoor carpets, rugs, woven goods, mats, frames, bookcases, sculptures, chairs, tables, desks, art, toys, games, pallets and other materials handling systems, wharves, piers, boats, masts, pollution control products, gravel, paving materials, road beds, swimming pools, septic tanks, automotive panels, substrates, computer housings, above- and below-ground electrical casings, furniture, picnic tables, tents, playgrounds, benches, shelters, sporting goods, beds, bedpans, thread, filament, cloth, plaques, trays, hangers, servers, pools, insulation, caskets, book covers, clothes, canes, crutches, and other construction, agricultural, material handling, transportation, automotive, industrial, environmental, naval, electrical, electronic, recreational, medical, textile, and consumer products, rubber hoses, marine products, pipes, or polymeric foams.
The term "texturized fibrous material", as used herein, refers to cellulosic or lignocellulosic material that has been sheared to the extent that its internal fibers are substantially exposed. Generally, at least about 10%, more preferably at least about 25%, 50%, or 70%, of these fibers have a length/diameter (L/D) ratio of at least 5, more preferably at least 10 or 25, or at least 50. An example of texturized fibrous newsprint is shown in FIG. 1. An example of texturized poly-coated paper is shown in FIG. 2.
The term "matrix", as used herein, refers to the continuous phase of the compositions described herein and can include, for example, thermoplastic resins, thermosetting resins, elastomers, tars, lignins, or asphalts, or mixtures of any of these or other materials. Other components (e.g., contaminants, metal filings) may also be present in the matrix.
The term "thermosetting resin", as used herein, refers to plastics (e.g., organic polymers) that are cured, set, or hardened into a permanent shape. Curing is an irreversible chemical reaction typically involving molecular cross-linking using heat or irradiation (e.g., UV irradiation). Curing of thermosetting materials can be initiated or completed at, for example, ambient or higher temperatures. The cross-linking that occurs in the curing reaction is brought about by the linking of atoms between or across two linear polymers, resulting in a three-dimensional rigidified chemical structure.
Examples of thermosetting resins include, but are not limited to, silicones, alkyds, diallyl phthalates (allyls), epoxies, melamines, phenolics, certain polyesters, silicones, ureas, polyurethanes, polyolefin-based thermosetting resins such as TELENE™ (BF Goodrich) and METTON™ (Hercules).
The term "elastomer", as used herein, refers to macromolecular materials that rapidly return to approximate their initial dimensions and shape after deformation and subsequent release.
Examples of elastomers include, but are not limited to, natural rubber, isoprene rubber, styrene-butadiene copolymers, neoprene, nitrile rubber, butyl rubber, ethylene propylene copolymer (i.e., "EPM") and ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (i.e., "EPDM"), hypalon, acrylic rubber, polysulfide rubber, silicones, urethanes, fluoroelastomers, butadiene, and epichlorohydrin rubber.
The term "tar", as used herein, means a typically thick brown to black liquid mixture of hydrocarbons and their derivatives obtained by distilling wood, peat, coal, shale, or other vegetable or mineral materials. An example is coal tar, which is made by destructive distillation of bituminous coal or crude petroleum (e.g., containing naphthalene, toluene, quinoline, aniline, and cresols).
The term "lignin", as used herein, refers to an amorphous substance, mixture, or powder isolated from wood, plants, recycled wood or plant products, or as a byproduct of paper making. In nature, lignins, together with cellulose, form the woody cell walls of plants and the cementing material between them. They are typically polymeric and may be distinguished from cellulose by (1) a higher carbon content than cellulose, and (2) the inclusion of propyl-benzene units, methoxyl groups, and/or hydroxyl groups. They are generally not hydrolyzed by acids but may be soluble in hot alkali and bisulfite, and may be readily oxidizable. Lignins can be recovered from the liquor that results from the sulfate or soda process of making cellulosic pulp, or from sulfite liquor. The term lignin thus includes sulfite lignin, or lignin-sulfonates.
The term "asphalt", as used herein, refers, for example, to an amorphous, solid, or semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons, brownish-black pitch, or bitumen, produced from the higher-boiling point minerals oils by the action of oxygen. Asphalts include both asphaltenes and carbenes. Asphalts are commonly used for paving, roofing, and waterproofing materials.
The new compositions have properties that render them useful for various applications. Compositions that include texturized fibrous material and matrices are, for example, strong, lightweight, and inexpensive.
Other advantages afforded by the texturized fibers include:
(1) Reduced densities of matrix materials such as elastomers and thermosetting resins.
(2) Higher impact resistance due to increased interfacial area between matrix and texturized fiber and increased energy absorbed when texturized fiber delaminates from matrices.
(3) Reduced surface friction.
(4) Higher lubricity surfaces.
(5) Enhanced tolerance for and compatibilization of both the hydrophobic and hydrophilic constituents in the matrices.
(6) Enhanced ability to custom tailor the properties of the composition for specific requirements.
Other features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following detailed description, and from the claims.
FIG. 1 is a photograph of a texturized newspaper, magnified fifty times;
FIG. 2 is a photograph of texturized poly-coated paper, magnified fifty times;
FIG. 3 is a photograph of a half-gallon polyboard juice carton;
FIG. 4 is a photograph of shredded half-gallon polyboard juice cartons; and
FIG. 5 is a photograph of texturized fibrous material prepared by shearing the shredded half-gallon polyboard juice cartons of FIG. 4.
The invention is directed to compositions that include texturized cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, combined with many different matrix materials, including organic matrices (e.g., thermosetting resins, elastomers, asphalts, lignins, or tar-like materials).
Examples of cellulosic fiber include paper and paper products such as newsprint and effluent from paper manufacture, as well as materials derived from kenaf, grasses, rice hulls, bagasse, cotton, jute, other stem plants (e.g., hemp, flax, bamboo; both bast and core fibers), leaf plants (e.g., sisal, abaca), and agricultural fibers (e.g., cereal straw, corn cobs, rice hulls, and coconut hair). Examples of lignocellulosic fiber include wood, wood fibers, and wood-related materials.
In addition to virgin materials, post-consumer, industrial, and processing waste can also be used as fiber sources. For example, scrap, waste, or recycled poly-coated paper can be used as a fiber source.
The fibers can optionally be chemically treated, for example, with silanes, stearates, surfactants, or other compounds to render them lipophilic, lipophobic, more adherent, and/or dispersible or processible for a given product application (e.g., within polymeric, elastomeric, tar, asphalt, or lignin matrices). Other additives, or mixtures of matrix materials, can also be used.
The mechanical properties of matrices are influenced by the condition of the reinforcing fiber and the quality of the preparation process. In general, the greater the fiber length in the product, the higher certain mechanical moduli will be. The fiber-to-matrix weight ratio in the final product can also affect mechanical properties (e.g., tensile strength, flexural strength, and/or compressive strength). Texturized fiber has the advantage of having lower specific gravity than traditional reinforcing materials such as glass fiber, resulting in strong, lightweight, economical products.
The resulting compositions include a network of fibers, encapsulated within a matrix. The fibers are thought to form a lattice network, which provides the composition with strength. Since the cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic material is texturized, the amount of surface area available to bond to the matrices increased, in comparison with compositions prepared with un-texturized cellulosic or lignocellulosic material. The matrix material binds to the surface of the exposed fibers, creating an intimate blend of the fiber network and the resin matrix. The intimate blending of the fibers and the matrix further strengthens the compositions.
If scrap cellulosic or lignocellulosic fiber is used, it should be cleaned and dried. The fiber can be texturized using any one of a number of mechanical means, or combinations thereof. One method of texturizing includes first cutting the cellulosic or lignocellulosic fiber into �- to �-inch pieces, if necessary, using a standard cutting apparatus (e.g., including a rotary cutter having fixed blade knives and 12-48″ rotating blades, which can be either segmented with �″ to �″ segments, or continuous).
Counter-rotating screw shredders and segmented rotating screw shredders such as those manufactured by Munson (Utica, N.Y.) can also be used, as can a standard document shredder as found in many offices.
The cellulosic or lignocellulosic fiber is then sheared with a rotary cutter, such as the one (available from Sprout, Waldron Companies) described in Perry's Chem. Eng. Handbook, 6th Ed., at pp. 8-29 (1984). Although other settings can be used, the spacing between the rotating knives and bed knives of the rotary cutter is typically set to 0.002″ or less, and blade rotation is set to 1750 rpm or more. The rotary cutter can be cooled to 100� C. or lower during the process, for example, using a water jacket.
The texturized fiber can be passed through a discharge screen. Larger screens (e.g., up to 6 mm) can be used in large-scale production. The paper is generally kept in contact with the blades of the rotary cutter until the fibers are pulled apart; smaller screens (e.g., 2 mm mesh) provide longer residence times, but can result in lower length/diameter (L/D) aspect ratios. A vacuum drawer can be attached to the screen to maximize and maintain fiber length/diameter aspect ratio.
For certain applications, drying of the fibers is useful. Prior to combination with matrix materials, the texturized fiber can be stored in sealed bags (i.e., to reduce the amount of subsequent drying required), and then dried at approximately 105� C. for 4-18 hours (until the moisture content is less than about 0.5%) immediately before use.
Compositions containing texturized fibrous material and matrices of thermosetting resins, elastomers, tars, lignins, or asphalts can be used in the manner of other fiber-reinforced materials, for example, for unidirectional or multi-directional reinforcement, and for improved impact resistance, mechanical integrity after impact, stiffness-to-weight ratio, strength-to-weight ratio, stiffness per unit cost, strength per unit cost, overall cost efficiency, weight reduction, and other benefits.
The flexibility of the texturized fiber is a great advantage in that the fibers generally do not substantially break and/or shorten during any of the utilized mixing operations. In addition, the fibers are less abrasive than, for example, certain inorganic fibers, resulting in less wear and tear to the mixing equipment and other process-related equipment.
The texturized fibrous material provides the composition with strength. The composition can, for example, include from about 10% to about 90%, more preferably from about 30% to about 70%, of the texturized fibrous material by weight.
The thermosetting resin, elastomeric, tar, lignin, or asphalt matrices encapsulate the texturized fibrous material and help control the shape of the compositions. The matrices also transfer external loads to the fibrous material and protect the fibers from environmental and structural damage. Compositions can include, for example, about 10% to about 90%, more preferably about 30% to about 70%, by weight, of the matrix materials.
These compositions can also include inorganic additives such as calcium carbonate, graphite, asbestos, wollastonite, mica, glass, fiber glass, chalk, silica, talc, flame retardants such as alumina trihydrate or magnesium hydroxide, ground construction waste, tire rubber powder, carbon fibers, or metal fibers (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel). These additives may reinforce, extend, change electrical or mechanical or compatibility properties, and may provide other benefits. When such additives are included, they may be present in loadings by weight from below 1% to as high as 80%. Typical loadings ranges are between 0.5% and 50% by weight.
Polymeric and elastomeric compositions can also include coupling agents. The coupling agents help to bond the hydrophilic fibers of the texturized fibrous material to the resins.
The compositions having thermosetting or elastomer matrices can also contain additives known to those in the art of compounding, such as plasticizers; lubricants; antioxidants; opacifiers; heat stabilizers; colorants; impact modifiers; photostabilizers; biocides; antistatic agents; organic or inorganic flame retardants, biodegradation agents; and dispersants. Special fiber surface treatments and additives can be used when a specific formulation requires specific property improvement.
The following are non-limiting examples of compositions:
Thermosetting Resins: Compositions of texturized fibrous material and thermosetting resins can be prepared as bulk molding compounds (BMCs), sheet molding compounds (SMCs), or as other formulations.
Bulk molding compounds (BMCs) are materials made by combining a resin and chopped fibers in a dough mixer, then mixing until the fibers are well wetted and the material has the consistency of modeling clay. Most BMCs are based on polyesters, but vinyl esters and epoxies are sometimes used. A pre-weighed amount of the compound is placed in a compression mold, which is then closed and heated under pressure to crosslink the thermosetting polymer. Many electrical parts are made using BMC compounds and processing. Other applications include microwave dishes, table tops, and electrical insulator boxes.
Sheet molding compounds (SMCs) are made by compounding a polyester resin with fillers, pigments, catalysts, mold release agents, and/or special thickeners that react with the polymer to greatly increase the viscosity. The resin mixture is spread onto a moving nylon film. The resin passes under feeders which disperse the texturized fibers. A second film is placed on top, sandwiching the compound inside. The material then passes through rollers that help the resin to wet the fibers, and the material is rolled up. Prior to use, the nylon films are removed and the compound is molded.
Other techniques and preparation procedures can be used to prepare and cure thermosetting systems.
Elastomers: Compositions of texturized fibrous material and elastomers can be prepared by known methods. In one method, for example, the elastomer is added to a rubber/plastic compounding two-roll mill. After a couple of minutes, the other ingredients, including a vulcanizing agent, are added to the roll mill. Once the elastomer has been compounded, the texturized fibrous material is added to the roll mill. The texturized fibrous material is added over a period of about 10 minutes. The compounded material is removed from the roll mill and cut into sheets. It is then compression molded into the desired shape using standard compression molding techniques.
Alternatively, a mixer, such as a Banbury internal mixer or appropriate twin or single screw compounder can be used. If a Banbury mixer is used, the compounded mixture can, for example, be discharged and dropped onto a roll mill for sheeting. Single or twin screw compounders produce a sheet as an extrudate. The mixture can then be compression molded. Likewise, single- or twin-screw compounders can extrude a shaped profile that can be directly vulcanized. The composition can be molded, extruded, compressed, cut, or milled.
The fiber/matrix compositions can be used in a number of applications. The compositions can be used, for example, as the base or carcass for a veneer product, or sandwiched between layers of paper or other material. Moreover, the compositions can be, for example, surface treated, grooved, milled, shaped, imprinted, textured, compressed, punched, or colored. The surface of the compositions can be smooth or rough.
Compositions containing texturized fibrous material and thermosetting resins, elastomers, tars, lignins, or asphalts can be used, for example, as pipes, panels, decking materials, boards, housings, sheets, blocks, bricks, pebbles, stones, poles, straps, fencing, members, doors, shutters, awnings, shades, signs, frames, window casings, backboards, flooring, tiles, railroad ties, forms, trays, tool handles, stalls, bedding, dispensers, staves, films, wraps, tapes, bands, totes, barrels, boxes, packing materials, baskets, straps, slips, racks, casings, binders, dividers, walls, indoor and outdoor carpets, rugs, woven goods, mats, frames, bookcases, sculptures, chairs, tables, desks, art, toys, games, pallets and other materials handling systems, wharves, piers, boats, masts, pollution control products, gravel, paving materials, road beds, swimming pools, septic tanks, automotive panels, substrates, computer housings, above- and below-ground electrical casings, furniture, picnic tables, tents, playgrounds, benches, shelters, sporting goods, beds, bedpans, thread, filament, cloth, plaques, trays, hangers, servers, pools, insulation, caskets, book covers, clothes, canes, crutches, and other construction, agricultural, material handling, transportation, automotive, industrial, environmental, naval, electrical, electronic, recreational, medical, textile, and consumer products, rubber hoses, marine products (e.g., hulls, boards, slabs, blocks) pipes, and polymeric foams. These or other products can optionally include adhesives on one or more sides or faces, to allow the products to be adhered to walls or floors, for example, or to the surface of other products. Other articles are also contemplated.
The following examples illustrate certain embodiments and aspects of the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the scope thereof.
A 1500 pound skid of virgin, half-gallon juice cartons made of polycoated white kraft board was obtained from International Paper. One such carton is shown in FIG. 3. Each carton was folded flat.
The cartons were fed into a 3 hp Flinch Baugh shredder at a rate of approximately 15 to 20 pounds per hour. The shredder was equipped with two rotary blades, each 12″ in length, two fixed blades, and a 0.3″ discharge screen. The gap between the rotary and fixed blades was 0.10″.
A sample of the output from the shredder, consisting primarily of confetti-like pieces, about 0.1″ to 0.5″ in width and about 0.25″ to 1″ in length, is shown in FIG. 4. The shredder output was fed into a Thomas Wiley Mill Model 2D5 rotary cutter. The rotary cutter had four rotary blades, four fixed blades, and a 2 mm discharge screen. Each blade was approximately 2″ long. The blade gap was set at 0.020″.
The rotary cutter sheared the confetti-like pieces across the knife edges, tearing the pieces apart and releasing a finely texturized fiber at a rate of about one pound per hour. The fiber had an average minimum L/D ratio of between five and 100 or more. The bulk density of the texturized fiber was on the order of 0.1 g/cc. A sample of texturized fiber is shown in FIG. 5 at normal magnification, and in FIG. 2 at fifty-fold magnification.
Foamed epoxies are used in thermal insulation applications where superior water resistance and elevated temperature properties are desired. Such epoxies can be reinforced with texturized fiber prepared according to the procedure in Example 1. Fillers such as calcium carbonate may optionally be used to obtain some cost reductions. However, overloading with filler can weaken the strength of the foam cell walls, particularly when the foam densities are in the range of five pounds per cubic foot or less, since such low foam density can result in thin, fragile walls within the foam. Filler loadings are generally in the four to five pounds/hundred weight (phr) of resin. Reinforcing with texturized fiber can also provide for reduced weight and cost. In addition, improved strength can be realized because of the high length-to-diameter (L/D) ratios of the texturized fiber. It is not unreasonable to employ up to 30 phr of the fiber. A typical formulation includes:
This formulation is mixed using standard epoxy mixing techniques. It produces a very high exotherm at the curing temperature of 120� C. and a foam density of about seven pounds per cubic foot.
Other embodiments are within the claims.
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The uses and abuses of science in political life.
Dec 8, 2008, Vol. 14, No. 12 • By STEVEN J. LENZNER
Put another way, the hidden moral premises of science-especially those concerning health-have so insinuated themselves into our collective consciousness that any attempt to challenge them in the name of other goods is almost invariably a defensive, rearguard action. Such attempts can slow but not stem the tide of "progress," and rollbacks are all but unimaginable.
Levin dwells most extensively on biotechnology, which he sees as politically revealing and potentially explosive because it raises direct questions about how we define ourselves in the most intimate aspects of our lives, such as birth, death, family, sex, and so on. However important other controversies may be-climate change, say, or ethanol subsidies--they seem merely technical compared with the foundational moral quandaries raised by biotechnology, from embryonic stem cell research to human cloning to the prospect of "designer babies," and beyond.
The promises and hazards of biotechnology put formerly taboo subjects front and center. In the spirit of his hero, Edmund Burke, Levin laments the tearing away of what Burke called "the decent drapery of life"-namely, the realm governed by moral intuition, instinct, and sentiment. As soon as we must debate publicly (and justify with reasons) such sound moral rules previously taken for granted-the Hippocratic oath, or even something as intuitively repellent as incest-we grant that there is something to talk about, that everything is on the table.
Levin has no illusions that the genie will return to the bottle. Nor does he believe that a reliance on moral intuitions is right or proper for our liberal-democratic way of life. He recognizes that moral intuitions based on instinctual repugnance may be the product of prejudices, and he acknowledges that our system requires informed citizen participation to inspire thoughtful deliberation by elected officials. So Levin keeps one eye dry. All he asks is that, prior to addressing policy questions involving such intuitions, we not quickly bypass them in our headlong rush to decide in a detached, "scientific" manner. Genuine open-mindedness requires that we ask ourselves if there are good, if inchoate, reasons for the powerful, visceral reactions some taboos evoke, reasons that should be respected and accommodated in our policies and practices.
Of course, the fact that we are willing to discuss matters previously veiled from public view does not mean that we will discuss them well. So Levin outlines what a genuinely and morally serious political debate about science would look like.
He shines a light, for example, on the impoverished character of the debate about the use of embryonic stem cells for medical research. Neither prominent academics, who seek to obscure the moral questions raised by such research, nor legislators, who believe that individual tales of woe are sufficient to dispense with moral argument, escape Levin's incisive skewering. Though an unapologetic opponent of embryonic stem cell research, Levin has less interest in winning converts than in persuading the open-minded that such research raises serious moral questions that should not be ignored: Regardless of where one ends up on the matter, only the incurably callous would shrug at the creation and casual destruction of potential human life.
Levin will persuade thoughtful readers. Yet even accepting Levin's basic argument, his secondary case against embryonic stem cell research leaves one feeling ambivalent. Having argued that we need to heed our moral intuition, he fails to provide a compelling reason why, in the matter at hand, we should not embrace those selfsame intuitions that tell us this minuscule entity-the embryo-has nothing in common with us, and its fate should not be causing sleepless nights. Levin avoids what is, at once, the principled but wildly impolitic argument that the embryo, as potential human life, deserves the same rights as actual human beings. Instead, he limits himself to making a case for "moderation"-a muddling-through that seeks to meet the demands of our citizenry for longevity and medical progress without running afoul of our moral sense and sensibilities.
In describing our democracy's constitutional impetus for discussing all matters in a forthright manner, Levin somewhat overstates our willingness to do so:

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Dec. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Codere SA and its creditors are said to be planning to reduce the Spanish gaming company's debt by as much as 50 percent as part of its 1.1 billion-euro ($1.5 billion) restructuring.
The two sides have yet to agree on how much equity will be transferred to creditors and how much the company's founding Martinez Sampedro family will retain, according to two people familiar with the talks, who asked not to be identified because they are private.
Italo Durazzo, a spokesman for Codere in Madrid, declined to comment on the negotiations.
Madrid-based Codere, which reported losses for seven straight quarters, has to repay lenders including GSO Capital Partners LP and Canyon Capital Partners LLC more than 130 million euros of loans on Jan. 5.
Codere may seek preliminary creditor protection if it doesn't reach a deal soon, the people said. The "preconcurso de acreedores" process would give the company a maximum of four months to reach an agreement.
Madrid-based Codere's 660 million euros of 8.25 percent notes were little changed at 56 cents on the euro while its $300 million of 9.25 percent bonds remained at 55 cents on the dollar, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
"The market is expecting the debt to be cut by about half," Jorge Abad, a fixed-income investor at Renta 4 Gestora SGIIC SA in Madrid, said in a phone interview. "Codere's bonds are showing that."
Codere said in November it had 95.4 million euros of cash. It missed a 31 million-euro coupon payment on its 8.25 percent notes that was due on Dec. 15, triggering a 30-day grace period to pay the interest.
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Steve O'Meara aims to take inspiration from pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jnr when he steps into the ring for his Southern Area light middleweight title bout against Ryan Toms.
O'Meara features as chief support to the Commonwealth Super-Featherweight clash between Liam Walsh and Paul Appleby at the York Hall, Bethnal Green on Friday 30th September.
The show is the debut of Queensberry Promotions, headed by Frank Warren's sons Francis and George. Tickets are close to sell out and O'Meara is after more for his fans.
Last year, ahead of his appearance in Prizefighter, O'Meara, along with former British Super-Middleweight Champion James DeGale, had some sparring sessions with Mayweather at the American's gym.
"The physical experience of sparring with him (Floyd Mayweather) was unbelievable and it is something I will always remember," Said the West Drayton fighter.
"It also had an affect on me mentally sharing a ring with him. Floyd Mayweather is obviously the biggest name but I've sparred a lot of good fighters and I've always felt I've done well.
"Whenever I'm coming up for a fight or I need that mental strength, the sparring with Floyd Mayweather, Carl Froch, DeGale and Darren Barker, spending time in the ring with these types of fighters makes you mentally strong."
O'Meara has had two loses on his record but has bounced back strongly after both and looks to continue his winning ways after victory last time out against Andrew Alan Lowe.
"I've tasted defeat and know what it feels like, I'm not scared of losing, I just want to win. Hopefully on September 30th I can show I'm a few levels above Southern Area title standard," said the 27-year-old.
"I watched Ryan's last match against Pat McAleese, there's some good stuff but having watched him I feel like it is my fight to lose. He's unbeaten and no fight against an unbeaten fighter is going to be easy because he doesn't know how to use yet, but unfortunately I'll be the one to show him."
Both O'Meara and Toms are from west London and will be heading east for their showdown at the York Hall.
"The York Hall is almost like a home ground now," he said. "The atmosphere is great in there and there isn't a bad seat in the house,
"Ryan is from my neck of the woods as well, so it'll be a bit of a derby. We don't personally know each other but we know a lot of the same people. There is a lot of interest in our area around the fight,
"I've done well on my tickets and I'm after some more, but Francis and George are saying it's close to sell out now. I've got a crowd coming down to see me and I'm going to win the title."
Mayfield vs. Lopez on October 1
MEMPHIS, TN - Prize Fight makes a triumphant return on October 1st as it presents the latest installment of "Fights at the Fitz" from the Grand Ballroom at Fitzgerald's Hotel & Casino in Tunica, MS. There have been many first class line ups featuring many world class boxers during the impressive seven year run of the "Fights at the Fitz" series, but the October 1st show may showcase the best match-up ever during this record breaking series. Boxing fans are in for an amazing fight as undefeated rising prospect Karim "Hard Hitta" Mayfield 14-0-1 (9 KO's) meets former two-time Venezuelan Olympian Patrick Lopez 20-4 (12 KO's) for the vacant NABO Jr. Welterweight Championship.
Mayfield, 30, rose to prominence in the boxing world as he stopped former World Champion Steve Forbes by way of tenth round TKO in front of a live viewing audience on ESPN Friday Night Fights this past June in Austin, TX. The Forbes fight was considered by many boxing insiders to be a risky fight and a big step up in competition level for Karim Mayfield, but Mayfield showcased himself to the boxing community as a contender to be reckoned with by stopping Forbes. Mayfield's TKO stoppage of Forbes was the first time in forty-five professional bouts that Forbes has been stopped short of the scheduled distance. Standing in Mayfield's way on October 1st at the Fitz will be the formidable Patrick Lopez. Lopez represented his country of Venezuela in both the 2000 Olympics in Sydney and also the 2004 Olympic games in Athens. The southpaw Lopez is no stranger to up and coming prospects as he has fought the likes Hank Lundy, Tim Coleman and Prenice Brewer to name a few. In August of 2010 Lopez entered the ring as an underdog against the undefeated Prenice Brewer and shocked many as he demolished Brewer on way to third round TKO. The Main Event between Karim Mayfield and Patrick Lopez is scheduled for ten rounds.
As if the stellar main event wasn't worth the price of admission alone, Prize is set to deliver a star studded seven bout undercard. One of the fights featured on this undercard is the return to the ring of middleweight Mean Joe Greene 22-1 (14 KO's). The southpaw Greene was on the rise to stardom when he met another undefeated prospect in Vanes Martirosyan on June 5, 2010 in Yankee Stadium. Joe Greene lost the fight to Martirosyan by unanimous decision in a bout that was filled with low blows from each side and tenth round knockdown of Greene. After the loss to Martirosyan, Greene has taken some time away from the ring and is now ready to return against Pete Johnson of Sardis, MS in a six round middleweight bout.
Another intriguing match-up on the card is a six round cruiserweight clash between Joell Godfrey 11-4-1 (5 KO's) and Calvin Rooks 2-2-1. Godfrey, a former star of the reality series "The Contender", looks to get his career back on track again the upset minded Rooks of Memphis, TN. Rooks was in the same situation when he faced the favored Sharif Kemp this past July at the Fitz. Rooks shined in that fight as he won an action packed four round unanimous decision over Kemp.
Rounding out the exciting night of fights will be an exciting female bout between Stacy Pollock and Lucretia Meacham in the lightweight division, local favorite Marlon Lewis goes up against Erik Hernandez-Perez in a four round lightweight clash, Gary Jones 21-2 (8 KO's) of Washington D.C. is slated to do battle with veteran Chad Greenleaf in a six round middleweight affair and Polish featherweight sensation Kamil Laszczyk 3-0 (3 KO's) will meet local Memphis Terrance Roy in a four round match.
Tickets for this exciting 8 bout card can be purchased by calling the Fitz Casino Gift Shop at (800)-766-LUCK(5825), by calling ticketmaster at (901)-525-1515, or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com. The doors for this event will open at 6:30 PM and the first fight will start at 7:30 PM.
Goodwin vs. Munika on October 15th
Championship boxing returns to the famous Roman City of Chester on October 15th for the first time since the 1990s. The Fight Options promoted card will take place at the Northgate Arena and feature two title fights, both showcasing young local prospects endeavouring to gain their first professional belt, and in doing so, send the home crowd into raptures.
Hometown favourite Chris Goodwin will be topping the bill as he seeks to wrestle the International Masters lightweight title away from seasoned pro Geoffrey Munika of Kenya. Goodwin (12-1-1) is an exceptional stylist with skills to burn, but he will have seen nothing like the 37 year old Munika, (21-16-2 12KO) a man who shocked the British boxing scene when he ripped the title away from champion and former British title contender, Ryan Barrett in June, knocking him out in six rounds. Munika is an all action come forward warrior, so the clash of styles should make for an enthralling match up. Having waited so long for his first belt, Munika will have no wish to travel halfway across the world to meekly give away his title. Will the youth and speed of Goodwin prevail or will the experience and raw power of Munika prove just too much for the hometown boy? We will find out on October 15th.
Chester warrior Paul Economides will also be gunning for a title when he takes on Bradfords Shaun Doherty for the Yorkshire mans British Masters super-bantamweight strap. Economides (10-2) has already beaten his foe twice over four rounds, but both times he got the nod by merely a point. Now over the ten rounds distance Doherty (3-5-3 1KO) will fancy his chances of getting the result he believes he deserved previously. Doherty is no stranger to an upset. He won the belt when, on away turf down in Newport, with barely a friendly face in the crowd, he knocked out former British and Commonwealth title challenger Matthew Edmonds in the tenth. Having beaten a man of that ilk, travelling to Chester will cause no worries for the champ and he will no doubt be looking to take his title back home.
Also on the bill, Prestatyns Discoball Paul Davies will be looking to get his career back on track after a devastating first round defeat last time out, which shattered his unbeaten record. Davies only has to look at Amir Khan to see how quickly a career can recover, but will need to show what he has learned in the Connahs Quay gym he shares with Tom Doran.
Chester light-welterweight Joe Lovell will be returning after a nine month layoff. Lovell (1-0) was scintillating on his debut, but seemed to fall off the map afterwards. Now, with a new trainer in Peter Buckley and a re-kindled desire, Lovell will begin his quest for the success many in the know have deemed a near certainty.
Leek super-featherweight Andy Keates will be hoping to stretch his unbeaten record to three wins when he laces on the gloves on the undercard. Keates, a stylish boxer with a pleasing style has earned good reviews at the start of his novice pro career and will be looking to continue his education with a victory.
Connahs Quay youngsters Cameron Halfpenny and Lee Quinn will be making their professional debuts on the bill. Both men boast quality amateur records and fight out of the same gym as Tom Doran and Paul Davies, under the tutelage of Shane Thomas. Every voyage has to start somewhere and their move into the paid ranks begins here.
So big time boxing has finally come back to Chester. One can only anticipate the thrills and spills that surely await us. In the words of MC Michael Buffer LETS GET IT ON.
Tickets are priced at either £30 outer or £50 ringside and can be purchased from Ticketmaster (0844 844 0444) or from www.ticketmaster.co.uk
By Martin Dobbing
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smoldering embers
illusion of weakness
auspicious Incantation
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First off, cast illusion of weakness on yourself then put fevered dreams on the intended target then cast immolate and THEN smoldering embers. Once fevered dreams recharges you should switch targets the reason being since your target is taking damage from both your fire spells and burning they'll soon be dead and unable to transfer conditions. So the longer the enemies able to transfer conditions the more damage the whole enemy group will take. Use energy tap/ether feast and Ai + recast Illusion of weakness when needed.
+Possibly the biggest area of effect in the game
+Doesn't cause enemies to scamper
+Can take out a major group of monsters
+The sadistic satisfaction of toasty kraken spawn/outcasts/etc....
+Does a great amount of damage over a very large area
-The enemy can't be moving to be effected by smoldering embers but it can be switched out and replaced with another fire skill (like mark of rodgort(sp.)? ) or you could simply use a caster as a firestarter
Tidbits: burning causes 14 damage per second and immolation + smoldering embers burning durations last 6 seconds which is 84 damage to the target getting. But, Immolation and smoldering embers are cast constantly. So 3 combos will result in 84 x 3 =252 damage it's still not that great but it's over a VERY large area and unlike the rest of the fire skills it doesn't get reduced by armor (which i'm sure many monsters in the deep have a high level of. )
The enemy (The "fire starter") will have a damage rating of this: 184 damage (with 60 AL) and 3 combos would be (all though you should change targets) 183 x 3= 549 (put that in your pipe and SMOKE it )
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There's an astounding collection of talent on display in the remainder of the EIFF's Reel Life interviews. We take a look at the iconic British actor, the Scottish producer and the pair of directing legends who appear in Reel Life this week. We also have three pairs of tickets for Reel Life: John Hurt to be won.
The Reel Life line-up of EIFF 2006 is the biggest and best yet. Having already played host to Kevin Smith, Steven Soderbergh, Charlize Theron and Sigourney Weaver, Artistic Director Shane Danielsen will share a stage with yet more film greats.
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Smith is one of the most successful producers to come from these shores. Born and raised in Glasgow, he worked in various capacities on great British films of the 1980s, Chariots of Fire and Local Hero. He has since held production roles on award-winning films such as The Fifth Element and Cold Mountain. Smith was most recently the producer of Darren Aronofsky's upcoming epic The Fountain, which was nominated for a Golden Lion at Venice. Come along and hear this fascinating insight into the machinations of Hollywood.
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The EIFF has the honour of welcoming critically acclaimed actor John Hurt as the Chairman of this year's Michael Powell Jury. From his breakthrough television role portraying Quentin Crisp in The Naked Civil Servant, to his unforgettable turn as a drunken bounty hunter in 2006's The Proposal, Hurt has consistently delivered performances with a rarely seen conviction. Renowned for his dry humour and wit, this is a rare chance to hear him discuss a distinguished body of work.
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"American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest is a master of suspense, expert at milking a moment for maximum impact during the gut-wrenching elimination episodes of the musical competition. But on Wednesday (September 22) at a press conference to announce the two new judges joining the "Idol" panel for the show's upcoming 10th season, Seacrest did away with the shenanigans and got right to the point.
Just moments after taking the stage, he cued up a montage of clips chronicling the legendary rock-and-roll career of Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler, 62, who, as reported, will be joining the show. Seacrest invited the high-energy singer out onto the stage, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer let out one of his signature wails. Asked how it feels to be joining the "Idol" family, Tyler said, "Fabulous. Wonderful. Feels like the perfect feathered nest."
The choice is an odd one, considering Tyler has fronted one of the world's premier rock bands for nearly 40 years and has a colorful background, to say the least, including recent feuds with his bandmates and a 2008 stint in rehab after decades of sobriety. But despite no formal experience on TV, the singer explained why he decided to give it a try after all those years on arena stages fronting the best-selling American rock band of all time.
"It's being a part of something much bigger than yourself," he said. "I want to bring some rock to this roller coaster and show you that if you got the heart, you got the talent and you got the feeling to do this, you could be the next American Idol." Wearing an atypically sedate outfit of black slacks, a velvety jacket and a paisley shirt, Tyler was all smiles during the brief appearance.
Moments later, the screen filled with the second introductory montage, this one ticking off the bona fides of singer/actress Jennifer Lopez, including clips from "Selena," a string of magazine covers and nods to the 55 million albums she's sold during her career. The show also paid lip service to the frenzy of speculation about Lopez possibly joining the highest-rated program on TV by flashing a series of tabloid reports and TV clips chronicling the rumors of Lopez's hiring. The singer rose from the stage in a swirl of smoke and bright lights and gave Seacrest a double-cheek kiss as he introduced her to the room. Wearing a shimmering silver jumpsuit, Lopez explained why she, too, decided to join the show and what she thinks she can teach the wannabe singers in the audience in Los Angeles who were gathered to take their shot at the crown.
"You have to concentrate on the moment," she said. "Do the best you can and just live." Seacrest noted that Lopez had been a mentor on the show and that she and husband Marc Anthony are fanatic "Idol" watchers when he asked Lopez what she was expecting from the upcoming season. "I'm looking for the next Michael Jackson," she explained. "Like Randy [Jackson] said, we're looking for the best American Idol ever. I'm really excited. I really am."
And, with that, Seacrest brought out the retooled judges' panel by intoning his signature phrase: "This is 'American Idol!' "
The announcement, which was also broadcast online, broke a summer's worth of tension about who would replace departed judges Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi, killing rumors that had everyone from Elton John to Justin Timberlake, Harry Connick Jr., Usher, former judge Paula Abdul and returning executive producer Nigel Lythgoe possibly taking seats at the table next to the only remaining original adjudicator, Jackson.
Though "Idol" brass did not reveal the details of the deal signed by actress/singer Lopez, 41, the former "In Living Color" Fly Girl and onetime "Idol" mentor will reportedly pull down $12 million a year for the job, while rock icon and Aerosmith singer Tyler is rumored to receive an $18 million payday for his first TV gig.
As also rumored, the Lopez deal includes some perks, among them a "first-look" film agreement with 20th Century Fox with Lopez's film company, Nuyorican Productions. "Jennifer is a true entertainment powerhouse who has made a tremendous impact on pop culture," said Jim Gianopulos and Tom Rothman, chairmen and CEOs of Fox Filmed Entertainment. "Whether as an actress, singer, songwriter or producer, she is a fantastic creative talent, and we're thrilled to be in business with her."
In a statement, Lopez, whose film career has stalled over the past few years thanks to a string of lukewarmly received romantic comedies, added, "As an artist and producer, I am excited to call Fox my home, and I am looking forward to working with Tom, Jim, Peter and the entire Fox team to create and produce the kinds of film and television projects that reflect my passion for entertaining audiences and telling great stories."
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While I am guiding in China, I am a lot out of the loop on Alaska bear and wolf news, so I often rely on the Alaska Wildlife Alliance, an wildlife advocacy group founded in 1978, to keep me up to date on things. They sent me another hearbreaking piece of news that was just released. A selfish (IIl refrain from any other descriptions) trapper and hunting guide named Coke Wallace from Healy, Alaska who owns Midnight Sun Safaris, killed a horse that he walked onto the border of Denali National Park, and set snares around the carcass to trap some of the world's most loved, viewed and studied wolf packs. One of the wolves was the likely-pregnant alpha female, which will probably break up the pack. What a nice way to make a few hundred bucks. This is one of those times that I put my foot down. Enough is enough.
Please help by asking our State Government to 1) implement an emergency closure to halt hunting and trapping on state land bordering the northern edge of Denali National Park, and 2) re-establish the Denali Buffer Zone (abolished in 2010), which protects the park wildlife along its borders. 3) Reitierate that Alaska hunting guides should have respect for the wildlife and the country, and have common sense.
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The Sedalia Bombers MINK League South baseball showdown against Nevada (Mo.) was rained out Saturday night.
The game has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday at Nevada. The game will likely decide the winner of the South Division and earn a spot in the MINK League championship series.


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Ah ha! There he is. Abel walked into the smoky bar, ignoring the curious open stares sent his way. After all, what was an elegant man like him doing in a place filled with drunks and troublemakers?
Because of him, Abel thought, sliding onto the vacant stool next to the hunched figure of his brother nursing a mug of beer in front of the island table of the bar. The bartender eyed them from behind the counter, noting the resemblance between the two men. Chris ignored them, drinking the mug of beer in his hand slowly. Abel crossed his legs, eyes probing, questioning.
"Go away," Chris finally growled.
"Not on your life, baby brother. Now tell me, what's got you so down?"
Chris shot him a sarcastic glare. "Other than the fact that our mother is dying as we speak?"
Abel waved an elegant hand. "Non-sense. Mother will be fine. If she can raise two rascals like ourselves, then she can do anything. She'll live. She's our mother."
Like that's enough to fight a cancerous tumor, Chris thought bitterly. He took a sip of the strong brew in his mug, fighting back the image of his sickly mother. He just didn't want to see her like that anymore. Not his mama.
"Admit it," Abel pressed on while crossing his arms. "There's something else that drove you to a place like this. Or should I say…someone."
"Go away," Chris snapped, "and leave me the hell alone."
"No." Abel snapped back. "I won't leave you the hell alone and you know why?" He grabbed the mug clutched in Chris's hand and slammed it on the table. Some of the liquid spilt onto his hand but he ignored it, fierce blue eyes on Chris. "Because," he continued without missing a beat. " We're brothers and brothers look out for one another and baby brother, you need someone to look after you right now because you're being a complete idiot"
Chris remained stubbornly silent.
"What are you going to do about Cal, Chris?"
"That's none of your business, Abel."
"It is my business." Abel grabbed the napkin on the table and wiped his soiled hand. He wrinkled his nose, hating the smell of hard liquor. "Cal is my friend."
"That doesn't give you any rights."
"Pfft," Abel snorted. "Of course it does. I'm Abel." He said this with confidence, as if being just himself made anything open to him.
Chris rolled his eyes.
Abel ignored it. "Chris, I repeat…what are you going to do about Cal?"
Without warning, Cal's innocent chocolate brown eyes filled his head. Soft eyes hurt and accusing when he had driven him away. Chris flinched. "I don't know."


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Pacquiao fans travel far to see boxing hero
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LAS VEGAS — Mele Stowers is part of Manny Pacquiao's legion of dedicated supporters who think nothing of traveling lengthy distances to see their Filipino boxing hero in person.
Stowers, who flew to Las Vegas with her husband from their home in Honolulu, Hawaii, was first in line to get in the doors for Friday's weigh-in for the Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez fight at the MGM Hotel's Grand Garden arena.
Stowers started waiting at 2 a.m., 12 1/2 hours before Pacquiao was scheduled to take the stage for the weigh-in for Saturday's non-title welterweight bout.
"Pacquiao is going to knock him out in the third round. Marquez is too old," said Stowers, an accountant in Honolulu.
For many of the 5,000 people at Friday's weigh-in, this is as close they will get to the boxers, as all 16,000 tickets to the fight have been sold.
The two boxers have fought three times, with Pacquiao winning twice and one bout ending in a draw. Marquez's fans are convinced it is going to be different this time, with their man's arm being raised in victory.
"Marquez will win in nine rounds," said Octavio Valdez, 39, of Las Vegas. "Pacquiao will get knocked down in this fight, because Marquez is coming in stronger than before.
"I just hope Marquez keeps his guard up, because if he drops his hands then he will get knocked out."
Jorge De La Garza, 32, of Monterrey, Mexico, said Marquez is determined to right a wrong.
"Marquez will win because he has unfinished business," said Garza, who works security for an internet service company. "The last fight was stolen from him."
American college student Gilbert Estanilla thinks Pacquiao is going for an emphatic knockout win to send as strong a message as he can.
"Nothing is impossible for Pacquiao," said Estanilla, 21, of Henderson, Nevada. "He is mentally and physically ready. Marquez is scared, he is terrified of Pacquiao."
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- Jill MacKay "Swirl" pendant with rhinestones in your choice of gold or silver JMC0351
- Coordinating 7mm jump ring 1880-99 or 1881-10
- 2 Blocks Sculpey polymer clay, pearl or white and orange (or desired colors) PFM1500
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- Slice 1/2 inch chunks from your blocks of clay. Condition the clay individually by kneading with your hands or running through the pasta machine 10-15 times.
- Using the pasta machine, roll your clays individually into sheets about 4 inches by 5 inches. Cut each at an angle as shown in the picture below.
- Gently "smoosh" together the pieces, then fold the clay from the bottom edge to kiss the top edge. The most important thing to remember is that light stays on light, and dark stays on dark.
- Now, using the pasta machine, run it through the rollers. Always feed it into the pasta machine at the fold. Then, folding bottom to top, repeat another 5 times.
- Keep folding bottom to top and running it through the machine until the colors blend and you get a smooth gradient. Make sure your finished clay sheet is at least 1/8" thick.
- Remove the jump ring from the pendant and discard. Lay your pendant on top of the clay sheet, and trim all the way around using a craft knife or tissue blade.
- Using a pin, poke a hole through the place where the jump ring attaches and go through the clay. Place your pendant on a tile or scrap piece of white cardstock and bake according to manufacturer's directions. (HINT: Tent the piece with foil to avoid scorching.) Remove from oven and let cool completely. Add a 7mm jump ring and your piece is ready to wear on your favorite chain!
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North Surry didn't have to look far in its search for a head baseball coach.
The Greyhounds have hired Tony Martin, who was formally introduced to the team at a press conference on Wednesday at North Surry.
Martin replaces Travis Gammons, who stepped down in June for personal reasons, according to North Surry principal Neil Atkins. Gammons, who coached for four seasons at North, will continue to teach at the school, said Atkins.
Martin was a three-sport star at North Surry, where he graduated in 1979. He played baseball at East Tennessee State before returning to the community and eventually starting his own business. Martin said the Greyhounds reached out to him about the job.
"It's exciting. It's always good to get back to your alma mater," Martin said. "Baseball, I've always enjoyed the game. Once you play, you always have that desire. Giving back to the young men in this program is something I think I can help them with. It's something I look forward to."
Atkins said there were around 15 to 20 candidates who showed interest in the coaching vacancy. Of the several who interviewed for the position, Atkins said Martin was the best candidate.
"We feel very strongly that he's the right fit for our program," Atkins said. "He's a baseball guy. Baseball is in his blood. That's what we want. We feel very fortunate."
Atkins said Martin's baseball knowledge, passion for the game, and strong character put him at the top of the list.
"Tony's well-known in our community, and has been for years," Atkins said.
Martin and his wife Deena currently live in the Pine Ridge/Beulah area. The couple has three children, Lee, Anna and Molly. Lee Martin, a former basketball standout at North Surry and Catawba College grad, is now an assistant basketball coach at Hargrave Military Academy. Anna Martin, an N.C. State grad, teaches at North Surry, and Molly is a sophomore softball player at N.C. State.
Tony Martin had a stellar baseball career at East Tennessee State from 1980-83. Martin holds the Bucs record for a single season on-base percentage of .548 in 1983 and has the school record for career stolen bases with 75. Martin is the school's all-time leader with 19 career triples (second all-time in the Southern Conference), and is second all-time with 75 stolen bases
Also, Martin sits in third place in the school record books for career batting average (.359), runs scored (193) and walks (113). Martin was a two-time SoCon all-conference selection (1981, 83) and is a member of the .400 club (.418 in 1983).
He said he had dreams of playing pro baseball, and was in negotiations with a pro team his junior year of college, but it did not work out.
"I've been involved with organized sports for a long time," said Martin, who has worked in the area's summer softball programs.
Martin takes over a Greyhounds team that posted an 8-14 overall record this past season, and finished fifth out of six teams in the Western Piedmont 2A Conference.
On the upside, North had just two seniors listed on the 2014 roster, and brings back some talented players, including returning all-conference selections Brady Watts and Nick Wilson. Watts, a rising junior pitcher, contributed to Region 7's gold medal win in the Powerade State Games held in Charlotte in June. Wilson, a rising senior, hit a two-run homer in the Greyhounds' WPC victory against county rival Surry Central.
Tony Martin is excited about getting to know the players and getting to work. He said fans can expect to see a tough team with an aggressive style.
"Hopefully we'll bring a good product to them and get a lot of people out," he said.


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You have to take care of your customers, even the irate ones and even if it's not your fault.
That was some of the wisdom shared by Angels Chairman Dennis Kuhl and other business leaders at a daylong Learning from the Masters conference at the Fairmont Newport Beach, put on by the Center for Leadership at Cal State Fullerton.
Thomas Phelps, partner at the Costa Mesa office of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP, and moderator of one of three panel discussions at the Friday event, began by pointing out that many companies fail because they focus on the short-term, pleasing partners and shareholders at the expense of the customers.
"It's amazing how many businesses lose their way because they're focusing too much on shareholders ... and not paying enough attention to what the customers want," he said.
Kuhl led off by telling the crowd of about 50 people that customer service is key.
He told of a fan in Yankee regalia. "He's screaming at me, ... 'The usher won't give me a seat!'"
The first thing you do is try to calm the angry customer, Kuhl said. Then you take care of them.
Kuhl looked at the man's tickets and saw they were wheelchair seats, seats he shouldn't have had.
"We had to take care of him," Kuhl said.
Kuhl gave him two of the best seats that he could find and said: "Take these seats and enjoy the game on me."
Another night a woman with two children was crying, mascara running down her face, Kuhl said.
Her ex-husband had pulled her seats, so Kuhl gave the family tickets and had an usher take them to their seats. It was an opportunity to offer good customer service, he said.
Kuhl was on a roll.
Another lady brought her husband's ashes in an urn. She threw them out onto the field just as a breeze came along, blowing the ashes on the fans behind her.
"Talk about irate," he said. All the fans behind her got T-shirts.


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Redevelopment issues entangled 4.75-acre vacant site
Councilman Ed Spriggs said the city is fortunate that Sudberry has stuck by through the difficulties with the dissolution of redevelopment.
"We started off with one set of assumptions and then in good faith brought you into this, and then the roof caved in, essentially, with the state decision to abolish redevelopment agencies," Spriggs said.
The project is expected to move forward in one phase.
"The biggest issue now is from the developer side," Wade said. "Time is almost always the enemy in a real estate deal."
The item and the city's modified long-range property management plan were approved by the Oversight Board to the city's successor agency on Oct. 9. The city now waits for approval from the state Department of Finance, which Wade said he hopes to hear from by early November.


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Innovate, schminovate! The answer isn't innovation; it's using your current tools better.
It's not that I'm against innovation. If you want to run all your editorials in purple or run the type sideways, or give voice to all your opinions in iambic hexameter, knock yourself out. It's just that I've seen too many cases of editorial page people misidentifying the problem and deciding that radical innovation is the only solution.
The most common problem for all editorial pages, of course, is attracting more readers. In my experience, the key to that usually isn't innovation. It's doing better with the tools you're now using.
Consider editorials. I've read a lot of them in the past 20 years. Lots (okay, most) of them have been in sore need of improvement.
You know the sort of editorials I mean. They were too long, or boring. Or they had sentences that you couldn't read aloud without stopping for oxygen before you got to a period. Or they appeared to have been translated from some now-dead language by a committee of computer science grad students. As bad as they were, though, few of these editorials could have been helped by innovation. If they could have been helped at all, it was by a healthy dose of the basics: clear thought, concise argument, vigorous and compelling writing, incisive editing.
Given my viewpoint, you may be wondering why Kay Semion asked me to contribute to a symposium on innovation. The answer is that she had heard about some Sacramento Bee editorials that got a little national press. This was a series of pieces advocating lower and more convenient bus fares for students from poor families. (If you live in a state that pays transportation costs for students, count yourself lucky.) At the core, there was nothing innovative about these editorials. The closest thing to innovation about the undertaking was the way we used one of the most basic tools of the newspaper: repetition.
Most journalists shy away from repetition (which is odd, when you consider the intensity with which newspaper ad sales people preach the value of it to advertisers). How many times have you heard a colleague (or a boss) say, "Oh, we already wrote about that."
Maybe so, but so what? If you like an editorial page that gets things done (and I do), then you have to use the tools that work. Repetition can be one of them. It was in this case. Bee associate editor Ginger Rutland wrote more than 20 editorials on the bus fares topic over the space of about eight weeks. Each of them carried a series sig with it (another basic tool) as well as a photo (yet another one) of three kids from one family who were being affected by the high bus fares. Each of these series sigs included a running tally of what the kids had paid in bus fare since the beginning of school. We ran the sig, with an updated total of fares paid, on days when we had no editorial on the subject.
The editorials went beyond pure advocacy to report on previously uncovered aspects of the Regional Transit Authority's policies on transporting school kids. Ginger reported that the authority's own studies showed that lower fares would actually result in increased rider-ship and increased revenues, with no increase in costs. She showed how its ad campaigns aimed at attracting young riders were ineffective and wasteful. She paid attention to what the elected officials on the transit board said and held them accountable for their misstatements. She showed how the authority gave price breaks to almost every imaginable group except public school students -- including college students.
Again, I don't think there was very much innovative about this. The editorials were well written and well reported, just as all editorials should be. The running tally was a nice touch, but hardly an astonishing innovation.
No, what set these editorials apart was their simple determination to use basic tools in the relentless pursuit of what we believed was a public service. Not all readers agreed with us, of course. ("I'm so sick of seeing pictures of those juvenile delinquents," one thoughtful and sympathetic reader fumed into my voicemail about 20 days into the project.)
But in the end, the transit authority lowered fares. And when I attended a meeting of a church group that had first raised the issue of bus fares in the community, the people there gave the Bee's editorial page a standing O. That was the first time I'd ever had an experience like that. It's an innovation I'd love to see replicated.
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Dance like no one is watching, Mark Twain wrote. We say, Dance like the world is watching. Dance like youre on network TV, its primetime, and youre wearing a sequined bolero. Pressure makes for a hell of a two-step. At this weekends Miami Dance Magic, there will be not only pressure but also workshops, open dancing sessions, and Saturday nights Spectacular Show, where professional hoofers from the reality realm (So You Think You Can Dance, Star Search, 30 Seconds of Fame) will show off the moves that transported them from the dance floor to your boob tube.
This festival is all about moving your body. So whether you decide to shake it at one of the salsa classes or kick it old-school at the Strictly Swing class (both held in the Jasmine Ballroom), the key is to try something new. This Thursday night, beginning at 11 p.m., meet and greet and bump and grind at the kick-off party. The $15 fee includes a 7 p.m. workshop on the hustle, so whatever you do, dont forget your dancing shoes.
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