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Elaine's, late.
Stone Barrington and Dino Bacchetti were sitting at their usual table, eating penne with shrimp and vodka sauce, when a young man named Herbert Fisher walked in with a tall young woman.
Stone ignored him. Herbie Fisher was the nephew of Bob Cantor, a retired cop with whom Stone had worked many times. Bob Cantor was Herbie's only connection with reality. Herbie Fisher, in Stone's experience, was a walking catastrophe.
Herbie seated his girl at a table to the rear, then walked back and took a chair at Stone's table. "Hi, Stone," he said. "Hi, Dino."
"Dino," Stone said, "you are a police officer, are you not?"
"I am," said Dino, spearing a shrimp.
"I wish to make a complaint."
"Go right ahead," Dino said.
"What's going on, Stone?" Herbie asked.
Stone ignored him. "There is an intruder at my table; I wish to have him removed."
"Remove him yourself," Dino said. "I'm eating penne with shrimp and vodka sauce."
"You are a duly constituted officer of the law, are you not?" Stone asked.
"Once again, I am."
"Then it is your duty to respond to the complaint of an upstanding citizen."
"What kind of citizen?"
"I'm not at all sure that the word describes you, Stone."
Herbie, whose head was following the conversation as if he were seated in the first row at Wimbledon, said, "No kidding, Stone, what's going on?"
Stone continued to ignore him. "Dino, am I to understand that you are ignoring a citizen's complaint?"
"You are to understand that," Dino said, mopping up some vodka sauce with a slice of bread. "Do your own dirty work."
"Stone," Herbie said, "I'm rich."
"That's rich," Dino replied.
"No kidding, I'm rich. I won the lottery."
"How much?" Dino asked.
"Don't encourage him," Stone said.
"Thirty million dollars," Herbie replied.
"How much you got left after taxes and paying off your bookie and your loan shark?" Dino asked.
"I'm warning you," Stone said. "Don't encourage him, he's dangerous."
"Approximately fourteen million, two," Herbie replied. "I want to hire you as my lawyer, Stone," he continued.
"Why do you need a lawyer?" Dino asked.
"All rich people need lawyers," Herbie said.
"Could you be more specific?" Dino asked.
"Dino," Stone said, "stop this, stop it right now. He's sucking you in."
"Prove you're rich, Herbie," Dino said.
"I'll be right back," Herbie said. He got up, walked back to where the girl sat, picked up her large handbag, came back to Stone's table and sat down. He lifted up the handbag and opened it wide, displaying the contents to Stone and Dino. "What do you think that is?" he asked.
"Well," Dino said, gazing into the purse, "that would appear to be approximately twenty bundles of one-hundred-dollar bills each, or two million dollars."
"Absolutely correct," Herbie said.
"Do you always walk around with that much money, Herbie?" Dino asked.
"Only since I got rich."
"Stone, I want to retain you as my lawyer. I'll pay you a one-million-dollar retainer in cash, right now."
Stone stopped eating. "Dino, have you had any recent training at recognizing counterfeit bills?"
"Funny you should mention that," Dino said. "We had a guy in from Treasury the day before yesterday who gave us a slide-show presentation on that very subject."
"Would you examine the bills in the bag, please?"
Dino dipped into the bag and came out with a hundred-dollar bill. He held it up to the light, snapped it a couple of times and laid it on the table. "Entirely genuine," Dino said, then he turned to Herbie. "They don't hand out millions in cash at the lottery office, you know. Where did you get it?"
"I cashed a check," Herbie replied.
Stone flagged down a passing waiter. "David," he said, "would you please go and find me a good-sized paper bag?"
"Sure," David replied. He went into the kitchen and came back with a plastic shopping bag. "No paper bags. Will this do?"
"Yes," Stone said, accepting the bag and handing it to Dino. "Will you please put one million dollars of Herbie's money into this bag, Dino?"
"That okay with you, Herbie?"
"Sure, go ahead," Herbie replied.
Dino held the plastic bag close to the purse and counted out ten of the bundles. He handed the bag to Stone. "There you go."
"Just put it on the floor beside me," Stone said, and Dino did so. Stone looked at Herbie for the first time. "All right, you've got my attention; I'll listen for one minute."
"They're trying to kill me," Herbie said.
"Who is trying to kill you?"
"People who want my money."
"Are these people aware that you walk around with two million dollars of it in a woman's handbag?"
Herbie shrugged. "Maybe."
"Herbie, you've been flashing this money around, haven't you?"
"Well, sort of."
"The hooker must know about the money, since it's in her handbag."
"What hooker?"
"The one you walked in here with."
"She's not a hooker."
"Herbie, she's with you; she is, ipso facto, a hooker."
"Part-time, maybe," Herbie admitted.
"Who do hookers work for, Herbie?"
"Besides you?"
"Madams? Pimps?"
"And who do madams and pimps work for, Herbie?"
"They're self-employed, aren't they?"
"They work for or associate with bad people, Herbie. If a hooker knows you've got two million dollars in her handbag, then her madam and her pimp know it too, and if they've had a moment, they've already sold that information to someone who wants to take it from you."
"Sheila wouldn't do that," Herbie said. "She loves me."
At that moment, as if for punctuation at the end of Herbie's sentence, a fist-sized hole appeared in the front window of Elaine's, and a loud report rent the air. This was quickly followed by two more shots.
Everybody hit the floor.
Stone raised his head an inch. "Are you sure Sheila loves you, Herbie?"
Dino was up and running at the door, clawing at the gun on his belt. He disappeared into the street.
People began cautiously to pick themselves up, look around and brush themselves off. Elaine sat two tables down, unmoving, looking unperturbed. The door opened, and a tall woman of Stone's acquaintance, though not recent, walked in carrying a very feminine attaché case.
Her name was Felicity Devonshire, though she was not called that by anyone who worked with her. She was, in fact, a high official of British intelligence who had formerly been called Carpenter but more recently, after a big promotion, had been dubbed Architect. A man had preceded her into the restaurant, and another followed her. They stationed themselves at the end of the bar, near the door, and watched the room.
Stone got up from the floor, dusted himself off, spotted Felicity and waved her over. They embraced casually. He could feel her ample breasts through her coat and his.
"Stone," she said, "what is going on? Dino is out in the street waving a gun around and shouting into a cell phone, and this place is a mess."
"Just a little after-dinner entertainment," Stone said, taking her coat and holding a chair for her, not missing the sight of her cleavage as she sat down. He took his seat, picked up the plastic bag with the million dollars in it and stuffed it into the hooker's handbag. Shoving the bag at Herbie, he said, "Go away."
Herbie began to protest, but Stone held up a hand like a traffic cop and then waved him back to his own table and the clutches of the perfidious Sheila.
Felicity watched him go. "Isn't that the awful little twit who gave you so much trouble a couple of years ago?"
"I'm afraid so."
Posted April 24, 2010
Although I enjoyed the fast read; this latest Stuart Woods novel was not as riviting as his usual. It was almost disjointed at times.
I have read everthing Woods writes and was disappointed in the development of this one. Not his usual can't wait until the end of the book.
His ex-wife Dolcie was included; but, not as involved or developed as I would have liked. I did enjoy Herbie and of course the usual dining at Elaines. Dino is his usual helpful self. I enjoyed the British intelligence officers plot and as always the love scenes were detailed.
I probably would have read this book anyway as I like Stuart Woods. But, most readers will be disappointed in this latest book.
I would recommend his earlier books to anyone that has not previously read them.
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Posted April 13, 2011
There was so little imagination used to create this story it could only have been published by a Known author. Stuart should be ashamed for forsaking his craft just to make a buck.
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Posted March 8, 2011
I Truly enjoy the style of Stuart Woods writing. His characters are entertaining and simple in their complexity. The Stone Barrington character is one of my favorites.
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Posted July 25, 2010
I used to enjoy this series but it has been going downhill. Tired of his women and this plot was just too boring for me; luckily Stuart Woods books are fast reading so finished it fast.
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Posted March 28, 2014
waste of money. this was an old book and should have said so.Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Posted July 22, 2012
not read the book as of todayWas this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Posted May 24, 2010
Having read every one of the Stone Barrington series written by Stuart Woods, I always get excited when I hear a new book is being released in the series. They have all been very entertaining and the characters developed throughout the series are well defined and interesting. The plots, although sometimes far fetched, are very exciting and fun to escape into.
"Lucid Intervals" follows the theme of previous books in the series. Stone Barrington again finds himself being sought after by beautiful women, clients with large sums of money to throw his way, the adulation of all who come in contact with him, and a good case to keep his interest, as well as the readers.
Although Mr. Woods sometimes cuts the ending short, as he does in this book, the trail up to the conclusion is great reading that makes you want to not set the book down. His style of writing makes for an easy read with each chapter only a few pages long and the twists and turns of the plot enough to make you read "just one more chapter" before you turn the night light off.
So if you like Stone Barrington and want to get lost in his next adventure, I highly recommend "Lucid Intervals'.
Posted May 15, 2010
Stone Barrington is my favorite character of his collection of unusual and interesting peoples. In this latest installment we see Stone at his most interesting, meeting different and special people and going beyond the norm. The book was interesting and fun to read as always just flowing along making it easy to enjoy at a leisurely pace. We all love to see Stone work things out and actually be ahead of some of the smartest people around him. Basically this is a much better read then his last book and I highly recommend it to everyone wither they are fans or not.Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Posted May 15, 2010
Not exactly typical Woods, but he definately sticks to his style and (as always) is a very easy read. Nothing to put in your permanent collection but maybe worth keeping and rereading when you don't have a new one.Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Posted May 14, 2010
By far Stone is my favorite lawyer/ex-policeman. I love reading these because Woods always ties together books of the past and keeps some of the favorite characters.....especially Dino. I got my boyfriend into reading them and I have to remind him they are purely FICTION cause he seems to think he'd like to live a life like Stone! Love his sense of humor and the NYC setting!Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Posted May 13, 2010
The newest Stone Barrington is similar to the other books with the same characters, but also just as entertaining. This is like the old Harliquin books that woman loved to read- but for men. A good mystery tied in with enough sex to keep everyone happy. For me, the part that has become important is who reads the story, in this case, Tony Roberts. With his deep baritone voice creates just the right character in ones minds eye. Representing what Stone would look like as the lawyer. He also does pretty well on the other characters also, except for the women which is a stretch. This story covers the complete range of action witha strong plot to keep the story locked together from beginning to end. As long as Stuart Woods continues to write at the high level of entertainment he is doing, and Tony Roberts continues to read for the Stone character, you'll have a hit- at least from this audio readers point of viewWas this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Posted May 10, 2010
I love the way Stuart Woods writes. He completely pulls the reader immediately into the story line and keeps their interest throughout the entire book. Of his characters, "Stone Barrington" is my favorite. In every book, Stone manages to get himself into trouble but always escapes, usually just in the nick of time. Stone's friend and ex-parnter, Dino Baschetti, is Stone's ally and either gets into trouble with Stone, or helps Stone escape peril.
I have read every one of Stuart Woods' books and the next one is always as good as the last. There is never a 'slow moment' in any of the books, and characters from previous books are always tied into the current book. Because these books are so enthralling, they can easily be read in 1 day. I always look forward to getting a new Stuart Woods book becase I find them so totally entertaing. I highly recommend any books by Stuart Woods.
Posted May 9, 2010
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Posted May 8, 2010
The best I can say for this book is that it was boring. I'm so tired of Stone Barrington running around spending money that most of us can only dream of having. This plot is just old and tired.
Woods might want to look at "Chiefs". It was one of his best. Or, possibly develop the character "Elaine". She sounds interesting.
Posted May 8, 2010
Lucid Intervals takes the reader on several plot lines at the same time. Stone seems to have an innate ability to keep ex-lovers as possible future lovers as well. Here he gets back with a head spy from Britain. He is also stalked by his ex-wife, the daughter of a powerful man who had previous mob connections but know seems to be mostly a businessman. Anothr sub-plot involves Herbie Fisher the nephew of Stone's security consultant. The uncle, Bob Cantor has been a key character in many of Stone Barrington's adventures. As usual a common meeting ground for Stone, his best friend and New York cop Dino Bachetti as well as many other character's is Elaine's in Manhatten. This makes one think or at least hope that Mr Woods gets many free meals and drinks from this popular restaurant. This book has more twists and turns than the usual Stone Barrington mystery. Following these story lines make this book very exciting. Aviation also plays a major role in this book which points to this being an area of interest and expertise of Mr Woods also. The amazing thing about a Stuart Woods novel is how they are always fast paced and very hard to put down. He never bogs down his passages with too much detail. He keeps the reader on the edge of their seat as he quickly moves forward. There are always characters who come from Delano Georgia and it is fun to keep awre of this and find these tie ins. Delano was the home of his four generations of sheriffs for the county in Chiefs. The son of the last Chief is Will Lee currently the president whose wife is the director of the CIA. People from this small town have become Hollywood superstars and producers various attorneys and members of law enforcement at many levels. In this book is a woman who is married to the ex police commissioner. She is a passing ship in the night here but a central character in Mr Woods las book. These connections are why an experienced Stuart Woods reader will enjoy this novel. I am sure somewhere in Mr Woods mansion in W Palm Beach is a room with all of these charcters and their family trees. I would love to see a compialation of all these charcters and there families.
This book has a little of everything. A torrid love affair described just detailed enough to arouse but not enough to be considered pornographic. Descriptions of fine dining and drinking fine wines. A plot involving an ex-wife that keeps the tension up though it never really becomes a integral piece of the puzzle. There is a puzzle that weaves its way through this novel that makes the story fascinating. There are surprises all the way through the story untill the final oiece is exposed. Though this final solution feels right when exposed it is almost to obvious and even the most experienced mystery reader may not figure it out.
It is interesting how Stone's financial issues are explained though he clearly has more welth that is discussed. This area lacks a congruence the rest of the intertwining stories over many books seem to be carried. Stone's secretary being so worried about paying the bills does not make much sense if one adds up his income over ther last ten or so novels. One would think Stone has a nice nest egg stored away yet he is painted as so broke here he spends a million dollares and is still fairly broke afterwards.
All in all I would recommend this novel to anyone seeking a fun book to read. It is hard to put this book down and yet when it is over you are disappo
Posted May 5, 2010
It was great, like all other Stuart Woods books. Couldn't put down.Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Posted May 5, 2010
Three of us have listened to the latest Stone Barrington novel and we all enjoyed it immensely. Tony Roberts is an excellent reader for this series and Stuart Woods creates some hilarious situations for his characters. Does anyone really believe Dulce is completely out of Stone's life now? Stay tuned to see if she slips out of confinement again to get into Stone's hair! All of these characters blend so well that it is a joy to hear the next one is ready for print!Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Posted May 4, 2010
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Posted April 28, 2010
After reading "Kisser", I said I woud never read another Woods book again. However,Ipicked this one up and enjoyed it thoroughly. I do heartily recomend it!Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.


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Sometimes animals of different species will take to each other without thought that their new friend doesn't look a bit like them and even might be prey that they would normally chase for food. These pictures are a testament to that. Please post you own pictures showing love between the species.
"A photographer was at the zoo and saw this child and the great tiger approaching. He got his camera ready, expecting the tiger to pounce and snarl at the little one. Instead, this is what happened..." ♥ ~ Solent News and Photo Agency
This video shows the love shown between different animal species.
awwwwwwwwwww I loved all the pictures!!!! Thank you for posting them
These are just Wonderful Lynn Thanx for posting
You're welcome, Monica and Barb. So glad you liked them.
Thanks for the smile Lynn!
So adorable
Betty, those pictures are just precious! Thank you.
Wonderful pictures and great video! Thank you Lynn.
Your "Awww" for the day....
Baby penguin meeting a baby dolphin
Trying to post some pictures but I'm doing it wrong. Can't someone please explain how to?
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How cute is this????
Wonderful picture! Thank you Mette.
Maria, here's the way I post pictures. First of all, I have a Photobucket account where I download my pictures into separately named albums: Animals, Birds, Graphics, etc.
Once you have that, you'll be able to see all the pictures in each album. Pick the one you want, right click on it and click "copy". Then bring it here, right click and click "paste".
Another way to do it is to download your picture into your Care2 album. Choose the picture you want; then copy and paste it in here. Whichever one is easier for you.
Awwww!!! Tiger and Piggy....Thanx Nyack Love them All Lynn...
Baby Bobcat & Fawn
could not decide which was sweeter!
They're ALL sweet, Monica!
Thank you! I agree!
Thank you for your posts Nyack, Betty and Monica. They're all adorable. Monica, I love your smiling cat!
Thanks for the adorable pictures, Lynn, Nyack, Betty, Mette and Monica!
Lynn, thanks for taking the time to explain how to post pictures.
Thank you Nyack,Lynn,Betty and Monica for the wonderful pictures!
So many adorable pictures here! Thanks everyone for sharing them! It is so refreshing to see some "happy" pictures! What a great idea Lynn! Thank you!
Hi Mette Loved your photo...also Betty...Monica A.( that smiling kitty is too much ....Lynn...and Nyack giggle Also Congratulations on your recent Hostessship Lynn !!!
All great. Thank you Lynn, Betty and Monica.
Sandra love your pictures!
Love these last pictures, Sandy. They're so cute!
Maria, I hope you understood my instructions.
Thank you to all who have contributed pictures and thank you to all who have appreciated them. I love this group!!
Another lovely picture! Thank you Lynn, I love this group too!
they all are so adorabel !!!
Monica A thanks for posting the picture of the cat he is just like my beloved Zeeny !!!
All Wonderful and Thanx to All
what a wonderful thread. A nice place to visit,when the spirit is just about to give up.
thanks Lynn,Nyack and everyone who posted one of these incredible pictures.
Now,if only people could open up their hearts,oh what a wondeful world it could be.
What a heartwarming thread! I love them all! Thanks everyone~
Love you too Lynn Barb Hugggs and a few xx'xs
Wonderful pictures!! Thank you Lynn.
So glad you like the thread, Siouxz. We aim to please and you're so right about people opening their hearts to others who are different from us. The world would be a much better place if that were to happen.
An orphaned baby Kangaroo (joey) and an orphaned baby wombat became fast friends.
Love all the wonderful pictures posted here!!! Thanks everyone for sharing!
Love this thread. Just what I need after gardening and feeling very sore.
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Photographer Michel Denis-Huot, who captured these amazing pictures on safari in Kenya's Masai Mara, said he was astounded by what he saw:
"These three brothers (cheetahs) have been living together since they left their mother at about 18 months old,' he said.
'On the morning we saw them, they seemed not to be hungry, walking quickly but stopping sometimes to play together. At one point, they met a group of impala who ran away. But one youngster was not quick enough and the brothers caught it easily'."
These extraordinary scenes followed.
And then they just walked away without hurting him..........
Dianne, your pictures are not showing here. Are you downloading your pictures to your Care2 album or to Photobucket? That's the main way to go in order to get your pictures to post.
Lynn.Mette and Nyack amazing pictures! Thank you.
Shame we didn't get Diann's picture.
All are Sooo cute Thanx to all who posted...
Alll Adorable Lynn,Mette,Kristy,Monica A,and Nyack
Awwww!!! you are right Kristi
Lovely picture! Thank you Kristi.
Wonderful pictures, Nyack. Kristi, welcome to the group. I'm so glad that you joined!
Thanks for the picture Lynn.
aaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwww thanks Kristi
Thanks Lynn for telling how you can add pictures. I can't do it from photobucket but I read you can also do it by Care2albums
Oh, darn! I just answered Diane but forgot to preview the message first so it went into Care2's la la land.
Anyway, yes Diane, you can definitely copy pictures from your Care2 album and paste them in here or in any other thread. Just download the pictures that you know you want to post into your Care2 albums. Then bring up the picture, copy it and paste it in the thread. Most people do it that way. Good luck!
Lovely Krista
Great pictures! Thank you Lynn.
Beautiful picture Nyack! Thank you.
Also love the new graphic!
Great pictures !!!!!!!!!!
I love them all
Thanks Lynn for explaining to me how to post pictures. As soon as is possible I will try. at the moment there are too many things I must do or things that happens and must be fixt.
Such sweet photos! Thank you Sandra.
Lynn, did yopu get the Shark pic I sent via e-mail to you......? I don't know how to post and transfer pics.
Such wonderful pictures Thanx Everyone !!
A heart warming story of Maria and her significant other.
The above video was sent to me by Jon H., who supplies me with all kinds of animal stories and pictures. Thank you Jon, my friend!
Wonderful story! Thank you Lynn and Jon.
Hi Lynn I've seen this wonderful video and just Loved it then and I Loved it now I have a special folder for All of these cute videos and picture Thanx Lynn for the post and Thanx Jon for sending it on to Lynn
Love,love,loved the video. I also enjoy all these wonderful pictures. I sent green stars. I hope I didn't miss anyone.
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The Deccani scrolls from Jagdish Mittal's museum come alive in an amazing book format
Jagdish Mittal's book Deccani Scroll Paintings in the Jagdish and Kamla Mittal Museum of Indian Art, is an experience of the magnanimity of the painted scrolls.
The 218-page book is an extensively researched text corroborating the 124 coloured plates of nine scrolls. It comes alive in its rich flavour while remaining true to the details of texture, colour, hues and lines of the painted scrolls.
The author mentions that he wanted to write this book during the Seventies as he had acquired a number of scrolls by then. Although he had spoken to the scroll painters, he could not derive any information regarding the legends of the scrolls; the painters were not fully aware, as it was a closely guarded secret of the picture showmen.
In the preface Jotindra Jain points out that there is hardly any published research material available of the patams of Telangana, "The book, Deccani Scroll Paintings…., is the first of its kind and is likely to serve as the only reliable reference source for some time to come."
The scrolls reflect the culture of a traditional practice that involves showing the scroll by gradually revealing it and narrating the story in it. The author mentions: "The Telangana picture-showmen showed only the caste-based stories, traditionally assigned to their caste, and their scrolls were painted by professional artists. The scrolls of this region also differ in form, being larger in size and finer in workmanship than paintings on cloth used by picture showmen elsewhere in India."
In terms of readability, the author describes the works in a fluid style, and structures the comprehensive information under sub-headings to facilitate easy navigation for the reader . Each plate is accompanied by the title, a number and a tiny pointer that connects the relevant text to the plates. A map of Andhra Pradesh locates the sites where the scroll paintings were done and performed.
The bibliography lists 20 titles in alphabetical order, along with the year of the publication.
The significantly represented images at the beginning of the book are of Ganesha, followed by those of Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu; invoking the idea of the scroll to be a mobile shrine and homage is paid to it by the priest of the scroll along with the audience.
Other than being the researcher of the scrolls who writes and illuminates the scholarly mind, Jagdish Mittal assumes the role he loves most — that of the eternal viewer of these scrolls.
He points out the nuances of the episodes depicted in the scrolls and mentions that the images are not in sequence of the oral recital; they flow as per the pictorial and narrative requirements of the picture showmen, and were shaped by the popularity of certain episodes among the local people. As a result, the central characters in all the scrolls are shown in a larger scale and are finished with great care.
Jagdish Mittal's acumen and wealth of experiential knowledge of the living traditions of Indian art becomes conspicuous once again in this book as he combines art, historical and anthropological methods to convey true to life experiencing of the Deccani Scrolls in the wonderfully designed book. A book to be celebrated by one and all.
(The writer is a Art Historian )
Keywords: Jagdish Mittal, Deccani scrolls, Deccani Scroll Paintings in the Jagdish and Kamla Mittal Museum of Indian Art


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A method for heating materials by application of radio frequency ("RF") energy is disclosed. For example, the disclosure concerns a method and apparatus for RF heating of petroleum ore, such as bitumen, oil sands, oil shale, tar sands, or heavy oil. Petroleum ore is mixed with a substance comprising mini-dipole susceptors such as carbon strands. A source is provided which applies RF energy to the mixture of a power and frequency sufficient to heat the mini-dipole susceptors. The RF energy is applied for a sufficient time to allow the mini-dipole susceptors to heat the mixture to an average temperature greater than about 212° F. (100° C.). Optionally, the mini-dipole susceptors can be removed after the desired average temperature has been achieved. The susceptors may provide advantages for the RF heating of hydrocarbons, such as higher temperatures (sufficient for distillation or pyrolysis), anhydrous processing, and greater speed or efficiency.
1. A method for heating a petroleum ore comprising:
providing a mixture of about 10% to about 99% by volume of the petroleum ore and about 1% to about 50% by volume of a composition comprising carbon fibers; and
applying to the mixture radio frequency energy of a power and frequency sufficient to heat the carbon fibers for a sufficient time to allow the carbon fibers to heat the mixture to an average temperature greater than about 212° F. (100° C.).
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providing a first substance comprising petroleum ore, with a dielectric dissipation factor, epsilon, less than 0.05 at 3000 MHz;
adding a second substance comprising carbon fibers with an average volume of less than 1 cubic cm to create a dispersed mixture, wherein the second substance comprises between about 1% to about 40% by volume of the dispersed mixture; and
applying radio frequency energy to the dispersed mixture at a power level and frequency sufficient to heat the carbon fibers and so that the mixture is heated to an average temperature of greater than 212° F. (100° C.); and
removing the carbon fibers from the dispersed mixture.
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providing a mixture comprising a petroleum ore and carbon fibers; and
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This specification is related to McAndrews, Held & Malloy:
This specification is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/396,247 filed Mar. 2, 2009, Ser, No. 12/395,995 filed Mar. 2, 2009, Ser. No. 12/395,945 filed Mar. 2, 2009, Ser. No. 12/396,192 filed March 2, 2009, Ser. No. 12/396,284 filed Mar. 2, 2009, Ser. No. 12/396,057 filed March 2, 2009, Ser. No. 12/395,953 filed Mar. 2, 2009, and Ser. No. 12/395,918 filed March 2, 2009, each of which is hereby incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.
The disclosure concerns a method and apparatus for heating materials by application of radio frequency ("RF") energy, also known as electromagnetic energy. In particular, the disclosure-concerns an advantageous method for RF heating of materials with a low or zero electric dissipation factor, magnetic dissipation factor, and electrical conductivity, such as petroleum ore. For example, the disclosure enables efficient, low-cost heating of bituminous ore, oil sands, oil shale, tar sands, or heavy oil.
Bituminous ore, oil sands, tar sands, and heavy oil are typically found as naturally occurring mixtures of sand or clay and dense and viscous petroleum. Recently, due to depletion of the world's oil reserves, higher oil prices, and increases in demand, efforts have been made to extract and refine these types of petroleum ore as an alternative petroleum source. Because of the extremely high viscosity of bituminous ore, oil sands, oil shale, tar sands, and heavy oil, however, the drilling and refinement methods used in extracting standard crude oil are typically not available. Therefore, bituminous ore, oil sands, oil shale, tar sands, and heavy oil are typically extracted by strip mining, or in situ techniques are used to reduce the viscosity by injecting steam or solvents in a well so that the material can be pumped. Under either approach, however, the material extracted from these deposits can be a viscous, solid or semisolid form that does not easily flow at normal oil pipeline temperatures, making it difficult to transport to market and expensive to process into gasoline, diesel fuel, and other products. Typically, the material is prepared for transport by adding hot water and caustic soda (NaOH) to the sand, which produces a slurry that can be piped to the extraction plant, where it is agitated and crude bitumen oil froth is skimmed from the top. In addition, the material is typically processed with heat to separate oil sands, oil shale, tar sands, or heavy oil into more viscous bitumen crude oil, and to distill, crack, or refine the bitumen crude oil into usable petroleum products.
The conventional methods of heating bituminous ore, oil sands, tar sands, and heavy oil suffer from numerous drawbacks. For example, the conventional methods typically utilize large amounts of water, and also large amounts of energy. Moreover, using conventional methods, it has been difficult to achieve uniform and rapid heating, which has limited successful processing of bituminous ore, oil sands, oil shale, tar sands, and heavy oil. It can be desirable, both for environmental reasons and efficiency/cost reasons to reduce or eliminate the amount of water used in processing bituminous ore, oil sands, oil shale, tar sands, and heavy oil, and also provide a method of heating that is efficient and environmentally friendly, which is suitable for post-excavation processing of the bitumen, oil sands, oil shale, tar sands, and heavy oil.
One potential alternative heating method is RF heating. "RF" is most broadly defined here to include any portion of the electromagnetic spectrum having a longer wavelength than visible light. Wikipedia provides a definition of "radio frequency" as comprehending the range of from 3 Hz to 300 GHz, and defines the following sub ranges of frequencies:
"RF heating," then, is most broadly defined here as the heating of a material, substance, or mixture by exposure to RF energy. For example, microwave ovens are a well-known example of RF heating. RF heating can have advantages of high speed, deep or adjustable heating depth, or even selective heating where one component of a mixture receives more heat than another. For instance, RF energy may penetrate wood fibers to cure internal adhesives without scorching. In some petroleum processes boiling water is added to relatively cold petroleum ores and the temperature of the resulting mixture/slurry may be insufficient. As it can be expensive to raise the temperature of water above the boiling point at atmospheric pressure RF heating techniques can increase slurry heat without steam or pressure vessels.
The nature and suitability of RF heating depends on several factors. In general, most materials accept electromagnetic waves, but the degree to which RF heating occurs varies widely. RF heating is dependent on the frequency of the electromagnetic energy, intensity of the electromagnetic energy, proximity to the source of the electromagnetic energy, and type of RF energy fields. RF heating material properties include conductivity of the material to be heated, whether the material to be heated is magnetic or non-magnetic, and the dielectric polarizability. Pure hydrocarbon molecules are substantially nonconductive, of low dielectric loss factor and nearly zero magnetic moment. Thus, pure hydrocarbon molecules themselves are only fair susceptors for RF heating, e.g. they may heat only slowly in the presence of RF fields. For example, the dissipation factor D of aviation gasoline may be 0.0001 and distilled water 0.157 at 3 GHz, such that RF fields apply heat 1570 times faster to the water in emulsion to oil.
Similarly, a water/hydrocarbon mixture may not achieve desirable RF heating. Water, even distilled water, can be a susceptor for RF heating. However, the use of water in RF heating is limited to 212° F. (100° C.) at atmospheric pressures, as the vapor phase of water (steam) is a poor RF susceptor. Moreover, in some regions, water resources may be insufficient, and it may be limiting or even impractical to process petroleum ores with hot water or steam.
An aspect of the present invention is a method and apparatus for RF heating of materials with a low or zero electric dissipation factor, magnetic dissipation factor, and electrical conductivity. For example, the present invention may be used for RF heating of petroleum ore, such as bituminous ore, oil sands, tar sands, oil shale, or heavy oil. The present invention is especially suited for RF heating of petroleum ore above 100° C., where liquid water cannot exist at ordinary atmospheric pressure. An exemplary embodiment of the present method comprises first mixing about 10% to about 99% by volume of a substance such as petroleum ore with about 1% to about 50% by volume of a substance comprising mini-dipole susceptors. The mixture is then subjected to a radio frequency in a manner which creates heating of the mini-dipole susceptors. The radio frequency can be applied for a sufficient time to allow the min-dipole susceptors to heat the surrounding substance through conduction, so that the average temperature of the mixture can be greater than about 212° F. (100° C.). After the mixture has achieved the desired temperature, the radio frequency can be discontinued, and substantially all of the mini-dipole susceptors can optionally be removed, resulting in a heated substance that can be substantially free of the mini-dipole susceptors used in the RF heating process.
Other aspects of the invention will be apparent from this disclosure.
The subject matter of this disclosure will now be described more fully, and one or more embodiments of the invention are shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are examples of the invention, which has the full scope indicated by the language of the claims.
In an exemplary method, a method for heating a petroleum ore such as bituminous ore, oil sands, tar sands, oil shale, or heavy oil using RF energy is provided.
Petroleum Ore
The presently disclosed method can be utilized to either heat a petroleum ore that has been extracted from the earth, prior to distillation, cracking, or separation processing, or can be used as part of a distillation, cracking, or separation process. The petroleum ore can comprise, for example, bituminous ore, oil sands, tar sands, oil shale, or heavy oil that has been extracted via strip-mining or drilling. If the extracted petroleum ore is a solid or includes solids with a volume greater than about 1 cubic centimeter, the petroleum ore can be crushed, ground, or milled to a slurry, powder, or small-particulate state prior to RF heating. The petroleum ore can comprise water, but alternatively contains less than 10%, less than 5%, or less than 1% by volume of water. Most preferably, the petroleum ore can be substantially free of added water, as the present invention provides a means of RF heating without the presence of any water. This disclosure is especially suitable for RF heating of hydrocarbons without water emulsion, and for RF heating above 100° C. where liquid water may not be available as an emulsified susceptor without a pressure vessel.
The petroleum ore used in the present method is typically non-magnetic or low-magnetic, and non-conductive or low-conductive. Therefore, the petroleum ore alone is not generally suitable for rapid RF heating. For example, exemplary petroleum ore when dry, e.g. free from water, may have a dielectric dissipation factor (∈″) less than about 0.01, 0.001, or 0.0001 at 3000 MHz. Exemplary petroleum ore may also have a negligible magnetic dissipation factor (μ″), and the exemplary petroleum ore may also have an electrical conductivity of less than 0.01, 0.001, or 0.0001 S·m−1 at 20° C. The presently disclosed methods, however, are not limited to petroleum products with any specific magnetic or conductive properties, and can be useful to RF heat substances with a higher dielectric dissipation factors (∈″), magnetic dissipation factor (μ″), or electrical conductivity. The presently disclosed methods are also not limited to petroleum ore, but are widely applicable to RF heating of any substance that has dielectric dissipation factor (∈″) less than about 0.05, 0.01, or 0.001 at 3000 MHz. It is also applicable to RF heating of any substance that has an electrical conductivity of less than 0.01 S·m−1, 1×10−4 S·m−1, or 1×10−6 S·m−1 at 20° C.
Susceptor Mini-Dipoles
The presently disclosed method utilizes a mini-dipole antenna susceptor structure in conjunction with the petroleum ore to provide improved RF heating. A "susceptor" is herein defined as any material which absorbs electromagnetic energy and transforms it to heat. A "mini-dipole" susceptor is herein defined as any susceptor that reacts as a dipole antenna to RF energy, and which has a longest dimension less than 10 cm, 5 cm, 1 cm, or 0.5 cm.
Susceptors have been suggested for applications such as microwave food packing, thin-films, thermosetting adhesives, RF-absorbing polymers, and heat-shrinkable tubing. Examples of susceptor materials are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,378,879; 6,649,888; 6,045,648; 6,348,679; and 4,892,782, which are incorporated by reference herein.
In the presently disclosed method, thin filament-like conductive structures, such as fine metal wires or carbon fibers can be distributed through the hydrocarbon ore as susceptors. The filaments form mini-dipole antennas to capture the incident RF energy/electromagnetic fields and to dissipate them as heat. The method of heating can be resistive by the motion of electrons or charge carriers through the resistance of the dipole structure, e.g. electric current I and heating according to Joule's First law or Q=I2Rt.
In general, antennas can comprise conductive structures used to transduce electric currents in electromagnetic waves and vice versa. The canonical antennas are the line and circle, corresponding to the dipole and the loop types, and the curl and divergence of electric current. The field regions of the simplest antennas include reactive near field, middle field, and radiated far field regions. The field types surrounding antennas include both electric (E) fields and magnetic (H) fields. When in conductive media electric currents may exist about the antenna, e.g. antennas may have aspects of being electrodes as well. An RF applicator may be interchangeably referred to as a dipole antenna (such as a skeleton slot antenna) or an electrode pair.
A half wave dipole antenna comprises a thin line-like conductor near one half wavelength in length (I=λ/2). The effective aperture or capture area of a loaded resistively matched small dipole antenna can be Aem=3λ2/16π=0.06λ2, and if the dipole antenna comprises a thin conductor the effective width may about 1000 times larger than the physical width. Thus, a single thin wire dipole antenna can transduce RF energy from a very large surrounding area relative its physical area. For example, thin metallic foil strips have been sown as radar chaff and the reflection area was much greater than the physical area of the small dipoles. An example of dipole aperture area was the orbiting dipole belt realized about the earth in Project West Ford ("Measured Physical Characteristics Of The West Ford Belt", Heart F. E. et. al., Proceedings of the IEEE, Vol. 52, Issue 5, May 1964 pages 519-533). In project West Ford, a sparsely sown dipole cloud (dipole wires 0.0018 cm diameter, e.g. AWG 53, and 1.78 cm length) about the earth was useful for the passive relay of communications (˜8 GHz) between ground stations. The dipole formation was akin perhaps to forming rings around the earth, similar to the rings of Saturn, yet the dipole formation was optically transparent. Even a small number of thin dipoles can have great effect in RF applications.
Here, mini-dipole filaments may be provided at a resonant length, such as ˝ wavelength. In other instances the mini-dipole may be electrically small and below resonance to increase the depth of penetration of RF fields. For example, the mini-dipole may be Ľ wavelength, ⅛ wavelength, or 1/16 wavelength. For ˝ wave resonant operation, the resistance of the conductive fibers may preferentially be about 73 Ohms to provide a resistive load for the dipole they form, e.g. the radiation resistance Rr is about equal to the dipole conductor loss resistance RI. Alternatively, the resistance of the conductive fibers may from 50 to 73 Ohms, or from 73 Ohms to 100 Ohms.
RF energy may be applied at a single frequency or a range or frequencies for different heating effects. For instance, deep heating may simultaneously occur with increased surface heating by application of a low and high RF frequency simultaneously. The surface heating may provide a surface hardening, drying effect, appearance change or otherwise. The mini-dipole susceptors 210 have enhanced susception, e.g. increased RF heating, at harmonic frequency intervals, especially odd harmonics (for example, F, 3F, and 5F), where F is the fundamental resonance frequency). Increased thermal gradient with increased frequency occurs with mini-dipole susceptors. The 3 dB (50 percent heating change) bandwidth of thin ˝ wave dipoles of approximately fundamental resonance can be about 13 percent for small diameters, e.g. d<λ/50.
Mini-dipole RF heating can be performed, for example, using carbon fiber, carbon fiber floc, or carbon fiber cloth (e.g., carbon fiber squares) susceptors. Carbon fibers or carbon fiber floc may be less than 5 cm long and less than 0.5 mm in diameter. Preferably, carbon fibers or carbon fiber floc are less than 1 cm long or less than 0.1 mm in diameter. Carbon fiber cloth dipoles or carbon fiber squares can be for example less than 5 cm by 5 cm by 0.5 mm, alternatively less than 1 cm by 1 cm by 0.5 mm. The mini dipole susceptor fibers do not need to be straight and it can be unimportant whether they are in contact with on another.
Suitable carbon fibers, such as the present generation of graphite structural fibers, preferably provide circuit resistance, e.g conductor loss. Graphite fibers are also low in cost and may be relatively chemically inert. The fibers may be about 0.02 mm, 0.010 mm, 0.005 mm, or 0.001 mm in diameter and may comprise carbon atoms bonded together in microscopic crystals that are approximately aligned parallel to the long axis of the fiber. A commercial example graphite fiber is HexTow 1900/IM Chopped Carbon Fiber by Hexcell Corporation of Stamford Connecticut. The product is vended as rectangular flakes that break apart releasing the individual fibers during processing, forming a method for the release of the carbon fiber dipoles into the hydrocarbon ore.
Suitable carbon fiber square susceptors may be related to both the dipole and the loop form of antennas. When the circumference of the square approaches ˝ wavelength in the media the resistive square approximates the panel form of the loop antenna and electrical current is transduced to flow circumferentially around the perimeter of the square, e.g. electromagnetic curl. While not isotropic, the radiation pattern of a ˝ wavelength perimeter square loop antenna may have shallow pattern nulls, and the square of course has a larger physical surface area than the thin filamentary dipole and may be preferential for higher rates of heat application.
Mixing of Petroleum Ore and Susceptor Dipoles
Preferably, a mixing or dispersion step is provided, whereby a composition comprising the susceptor dipoles is mixed or dispersed in the petroleum ore. The mixing step can occur after the petroleum ore has been crushed, ground, or milled, or in conjunction with the crushing, grinding, or milling of the petroleum ore. The mixing step can be conducted using any suitable method or apparatus that disperses the susceptor dipoles in a substantially uniform manner. For example, a sand mill, cement mixer, continuous soil mixer, or similar equipment can be used. The susceptor dipoles may also be mixed or further mixed during transport in a pipeline.
An advantageous capability of the presently disclosed methods can be the fact that large amounts of susceptors can optionally be used without negatively affecting the chemical or material properties of the processed petroleum ore, because the susceptor particles may be removed. Therefore, a composition comprising susceptors can for example be mixed with the petroleum ore in amount from about 1% to about 50% by volume of the total mixture. Alternatively, the composition comprising susceptors comprises from about 1% to about 25% by volume of the total mixture, or about 1% to about 10% by volume of the total mixture.
The susceptors can be distributed uniformly in the material to be heated, as when uniform heating is contemplated. Alternatively, the susceptors can be non-uniformly distributed if non-uniform heating is contemplated. The electromagnetic capture area of a ˝ wavelength resistive dipole antenna in, for example, air at 2450 MHz is 0.119λ2/2=1.4 square inches (3.6 square cm), which would correspond to a length of the dipole of 2.4 inches (6.1 cm). The application rate (density of the susceptors) for this example may be about 1 susceptor per cubic inch of material to be heated (or 0.5 per cubic cm). In other materials, and for resonance, the susceptor dipole length may be I=(λ/2)(1/√μr∈r). Depending on the material or frequency, average susceptor density may be from 0.1 susceptor per cubic cm to about 10 susceptors per cubic cm, or 1 susceptor per cubic cm to about 5 susceptors per cubic cm. When the susceptors are closer than about λ/2π, however, significant near field coupling occurs between dipoles and additional susceptor density may not be further beneficial.
The exemplary mini-dipole susceptors are distinguishable from merely using carbon as a susceptor material, because the RF heating is not generated primarily by dielectric heating or magnetic moment heating due the atomic or molecular properties of the carbon, but rather, is generated due to the electrically conductive nature of the carbon fiber, carbon fiber floc, or cloth and its shape as an antenna structure, e.g. a dipole or dipole antenna array is formed in situ the media to be heated.
Radio Frequency Heating
After the susceptor particle composition has been mixed in the petroleum ore, the mixture can be heated using RF energy. An RF source can be provided which applies RF energy to cause the susceptors to generate heat. The resistive heat generated inside the susceptors causes the overall mixture to heat by conduction. The preferred RF frequency, power, and source proximity vary in different embodiments depending on the properties of the petroleum ore, the susceptor particle selected, and the desired mode of RF heating.
In one exemplary embodiment, RF energy can be applied in a manner that causes the susceptors to heat by near fields, e.g. induction. Induction heating involves applying a near field RF field to electrically conducting materials to create current flow thereon. An eddy current is created when an electrically conducting material is exposed to a changing magnetic field due to relative motion of the field source and conductor; or due to variations of the field with time. This can cause a circulating flow or current of electrons within the conductor. These circulating eddies of current create electromagnets with magnetic fields that opposes the change of the magnetic field according to Lenz's law. These eddy currents generate heat. The degree of heat generated in turn, depends on the strength of the RF field, the electrical conductivity of the heated material, and the change rate of the RF field. There can be also a relationship between the frequency of the RF field and the depth to which it penetrate the material; in general, higher RF frequencies generate a higher heat rate.
The RF source used for induction RF heating can be for example a loop antenna or magnetic near-field applicator suitable for generation of a magnetic field. The RF source typically comprises an electromagnet through which a high-frequency alternating current (AC) is passed. For example, the RF source can comprise an induction heating coil, a chamber or container containing a loop antenna, or a magnetic near-field applicator. The exemplary RF frequency for induction RF heating can be from about 50 Hz to about 3 GHz. Alternatively, the RF frequency can be from about 10 kHz to about 10 MHz, 10 MHz to about 100 MHZ, or 100 MHz to about 2.5 GHz. The power of the RF energy, as radiated from the RF source, can be for example from about 100 KW to about 2.5 MW, alternatively from about 500 KW to about 1 MW, and alternatively, about 1 MW to about 2.5 MW. It can be preferable to properly thermally load the mini-dipole susceptors, as even a single fine strand can transduce large amounts of energy.
In yet another embodiment, the RF energy source used can be far-field RF energy, and the susceptors selected act as mini-dipole antennas that generate heat. One property of a dipole antenna is that it can convert RF waves to electrical current. The material of the dipole antenna, therefore, can be selected such that it resistively heats under an electrical current. A far-field RF energy, e.g. a radio wave, rather than a near-field or induction field, can be applied to the mixture to be heated. The RF frequency used can be for example the resonant frequency of the carbon-fiber dipoles. Heating penetration can also be adjusted by varying the dipole size or the frequency away from resonance. The power of the RF energy radiated from the applicator can be adjusted over a wide range as the dipole susceptor is a passive linear device. RF heat application rates may be for example 100 watts per cubic foot of to about 10 KW per cubic foot. As background, the paper "The RF Characteristics Of Thin Dipoles, C. L. Mack and B. Reiffen, Proceedings of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Volume 52, Issue 5, May 1964, pp 533-542 is incorporated herein as a reference in its entirety.
In each of the presently exemplary embodiments, RF energy can be applied for a sufficient time to allow the heated susceptor mini-dipoles to heat the surrounding hydrocarbon oil, ore, or sand. For example, RF energy can be applied for sufficient time so that the average temperature of the mixture can be greater than about 150° F. (70° C.). Alternatively, RF energy can be applied until the average temperature of the mixture is above that of boiling water for example, greater than 212° F. (100° C.), or greater than 200° F. (90° C.), 300° F. (150° C.), or 400° F. (200° C.). Alternatively, RF energy can be applied until the average temperature of the mixture is, for example, sufficient for distillation or pyrolysis according to the molecular weight of the hydrocarbon. Temperatures in excess of 1000° F. (540° C.) are possible depending on the dipole fiber material, e.g. temperatures above those typical or needed for hydrocarbon processing may be achieved. In a variation on the exemplary embodiment, the RF energy can be applied as part of a distillation or cracking process, whereby the mixture can be heated above the pyrolysis temperature of the hydrocarbon in order to break complex molecules such as kerogens or heavy hydrocarbons into simpler molecules (e.g. light hydrocarbons). It is presently believed that the suitable length of time for application of RF energy in the presently disclosed embodiments can be preferably from about 15 seconds, 30 seconds, or 1 minute to about 10 minutes, 30 minutes, or 1 hour. After the hydrocarbon/susceptor mixture has achieved the desired average temperature, exposure of the mixture to the radio frequency can be discontinued. For example, the RF source can be turned off or halted, or the mixture can be removed from the RF source.
Removal/Reuse of Susceptors
In certain embodiments, the present disclosure also contemplates the ability to remove the susceptors after the hydrocarbon/susceptor mixture has achieved the desired average temperature.
If the susceptors are left in the mixture, in certain embodiments this may undesirably alter the chemical and material properties of the primary substance. For example, it can be undesirable for a composition to contain significant amounts of metal or metal oxide powders, polymer dipoles, or fibers. One alternative is to use a low volume fraction of susceptor, if any. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,378,879 describes the use of permanent susceptors in finished articles, such as heat-shrinkable tubing, thermosetting adhesives, and gels, and states that articles loaded with particle percentages above 15% are generally not preferred, and in fact, are achievable in the context of that patent only by using susceptors having relatively lower aspect ratios. The present disclosure provides the alternative of removing the susceptors after RF heating. By providing the option of removing the susceptors after RF heating, the present disclosure can reduce or eliminate undesirable altering of the chemical or material properties of the petroleum ore, while allowing a large volume fraction of susceptors to be used. The susceptor particle composition can thus function as a temporary heating substance, as opposed to a permanent additive.
Removal of the susceptor particle composition can vary depending on the type of susceptors used and the consistency, viscosity, or average particle size of the mixture. If necessary or desirable, removal of the susceptors can be performed in conjunction with an additional mixing step. If a magnetic or conductive susceptor is used, substantially all of the susceptors can be removed with one or more magnets, such as quiescent or direct-current magnets. Carbon fiber, carbon floc, or carbon fiber cloth susceptors can be removed through flotation, centrifuging, or filtering. For example, removal of the susceptors can be performed either while the petroleum ore/susceptor mixture is still being RF heated, or within a sufficient time after RF heating has been stopped so that the temperature of the petroleum ore decreases by no more than 30%, and alternatively, no more than 10%. For example, the petroleum ore can maintain an average temperature of greater than 200° F. (93° C.) during any removal of the susceptors, alternatively an average temperature of greater than 400° F. (200° C.).
Another advantage of the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can be that the susceptors can optionally be reused after they are removed from a heated mixture.
Alternatively, in certain instances it may be appropriate to leave some or all of the susceptors in some or all of the material of the mixture after processing. For example, if the susceptors are elemental carbon, which is non-hazardous and inexpensive, it may be useful to leave the susceptors in the mixture after heating, to avoid the cost of removal. For another example, a petroleum ore with added susceptor material can be pyrolyzed to drive off useful lighter fractions of petroleum, which are collected in vapor form essentially free of the susceptor material, while the bottoms remaining after pyrolysis may contain the susceptor and be used or disposed of without removing the susceptor.
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Thus, enhanced RF heating of petroleum ores and hydrocarbons is provided by adding electrically conductive structures therein, such as thin carbon fibers or squares with sufficient electrical resistance. The conductive structures may provide antenna like properties, responding to electromagnetic fields and radio waves with electrical current flow thereupon for heating. A relatively small number or conductive structures may be sufficient as the effective aperture of a thin antenna can be much larger than its physical area.
The following examples illustrate several of the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. The examples are provided as small-scale laboratory confirmation examples. However, one of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate, based on the foregoing detailed description, how to conduct the following exemplary methods on an industrial scale.
A sample of Ľ cup of Athabasca oil sand was obtained at an average temperature of 72° F. (22° C.). The sample was contained in a Pyrex glass container. A GE DE68-0307A microwave oven was used to heat the sample at 1 KW at 2450 MHz for 30 seconds (100% power for the microwave oven). The resulting average temperature after heating was 125° F. (51° C).
A sample of Ľ cup of Athabasca oil sand was obtained at an average temperature of 72° F. (22° C.). The sample was contained in a Pyrex glass container. 1 Tablespoon of carbon fiber floc (HexTow 1900/IM Chopped Carbon Fiber by Hexcell Corporation of Stamford Connecticut) at an average temperature of 72° F. (22° C.) was added to the Athabasca oil sand and uniformly mixed. A GE DE68-0307A microwave oven was used to heat the mixture at 2450 MHz for 30 seconds. The resulting average temperature of the mixture after heating was 240° F. (115° C.).
A sample of Ľ cup of Athabasca oil sand was obtained at an average temperature of 72° F. (22° C.). The sample was contained in a Pyrex glass container. 1 Tablespoon of carbon fiber squares at an average temperature of 72° F. (22° C.) was added to the Athabasca oil sand and uniformly mixed. A GE DE68-0307A microwave oven was used to heat the mixture at 1 KW at 2450 MHz. The resulting average temperature of the mixture after heating was 180° F. (82° C.).
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Classes of nebulae
All nebulae observed in the Milky Way Galaxy are forms of interstellar matter—namely, the gas between the stars that is almost always accompanied by solid grains of cosmic dust. Their appearance differs widely, depending not only on the temperature and density of the material observed but also on how the material is spatially situated with respect to the observer. Their chemical composition, however, is fairly uniform; it corresponds to the composition of the universe in general in that approximately 90 percent of the constituent atoms are hydrogen and nearly all the rest are helium, with oxygen, carbon, neon, nitrogen, and the other elements together making up about two atoms per thousand. On the basis of appearance, nebulae can be divided into two broad classes: dark nebulae and bright nebulae. Dark nebulae appear as irregularly shaped black patches in the sky and blot out the light of the stars that lie beyond them. Bright nebulae appear as faintly luminous glowing surfaces; they either emit their own light or reflect the light of nearby stars.
Dark nebulae are very dense and cold molecular clouds; they contain about half of all interstellar material. Typical densities range from hundreds to millions (or more) of hydrogen molecules per cubic centimetre. These clouds are the sites where new stars are formed through the gravitational collapse of some of their parts. Most of the remaining gas is in the diffuse interstellar medium, relatively inconspicuous because of its very low density (about 0.1 hydrogen atom per cubic cm) but detectable by its radio emission of the 21-cm line of neutral hydrogen.
Bright nebulae are comparatively dense clouds of gas within the diffuse interstellar medium. They have several subclasses: (1) reflection nebulae, (2) H II regions, (3) diffuse ionized gas, (4) planetary nebulae, and (5) supernova remnants.
Reflection nebulae reflect the light of a nearby star from their constituent dust grains. The gas of reflection nebulae is cold, and such objects would be seen as dark nebulae if it were not for the nearby light source.
H II regions are clouds of hydrogen ionized (separated into positive H+ ions and free electrons) by a neighbouring hot star. The star must be of stellar type O or B, the most massive and hottest of normal stars in the Galaxy, in order to produce enough of the radiation required to ionize the hydrogen.
Diffuse ionized gas, so pervasive among the nebular clouds, is a major component of the Galaxy. It is observed by faint emissions of positive hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfur ions (H+, N+, and S+) detectable in all directions. These emissions collectively require far more power than the much more spectacular H II regions, planetary nebulae, or supernova remnants that occupy a tiny fraction of the volume.
Planetary nebulae are ejected from stars that are dying but are not massive enough to become supernovae—namely, red giant stars. That is to say, a red giant has shed its outer envelope in a less-violent event than a supernova explosion and has become an intensely hot star surrounded by a shell of material that is expanding at a speed of tens of kilometres per second. Planetary nebulae typically appear as rather round objects of relatively high surface brightness. Their name is derived from their superficial resemblance to planets—i.e., their regular appearance when viewed telescopically as compared with the chaotic forms of other types of nebula.
Supernova remnants are the clouds of gas expanding at speeds of hundreds or even thousands of kilometres per second from comparatively recent explosions of massive stars. If a supernova remnant is younger than a few thousand years, it may be assumed that the gas in the nebula was mostly ejected by the exploded star. Otherwise, the nebula would consist chiefly of interstellar gas that has been swept up by the expanding remnant of older objects.
Historical survey of the study of nebulae
Pre-20th-century observations of nebulae
In 1610, two years after the invention of the telescope, the Orion Nebula, which looks like a star to the naked eye, was discovered by the French scholar and naturalist Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc. In 1656 Christiaan Huygens, the Dutch scholar and scientist, using his own greatly superior instruments, was the first to describe the bright inner region of the nebula and to determine that its inner star is not single but a compact quadruple system.
Early 18th-century observational astronomers gave high priority to comet seeking. A by-product of their search was the discovery of many bright nebulae. Several catalogs of special objects were compiled by comet researchers; by far the best known is that of the Frenchman Charles Messier, who in 1781 compiled a catalog of 103 nebulous, or extended, objects in order to prevent their confusion with comets. Most are clusters of stars, 35 are galaxies, and 11 are nebulae. Even today many of these objects are commonly referred to by their Messier catalog number; M20, for instance, is the great Trifid Nebula, in the constellation Sagittarius.


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The Power of Independent Thinking
Dr. Ron Paul Liberty Defined: The Future of Freedom
Recorded: Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Ron Paul, the former 12-term Congressman and Presidential candidate,
takes a candid look at Americas increasingly dysfunctional political
system. Drawing on his 24 years in Congress, he highlights the need
to rein in unchecked government power. The author of numerous
#1 New York Times bestselling books, Dr. Paul is a leading advocate for individual liberty, privacy, limited constitutional government, low taxes
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Burton Abrams on KKSF's Bob Zadek Radio Show
Recorded: Sunday, March 30, 2014
Research Fellow Burton A. Abrams appeared on the "Bob Zadek Radio Show" on KKSF in San Francisco. Abrams talks about the MyGovCost calculator and his book The Terrible 10 and the top ten economic blunders in the last century.
Experts: Burton A. AbramsType: RadioIssues: Bureaucracy and Government, Economic History and Development (U.S.), Economic Policy, Government Waste/Pork, Political Ideology and Philosophy
Robert Higgs Presentation at Economic Liberty Lecture Series
Recorded: Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Experts: Robert HiggsType: TelevisionIssues: Economic History and Development (U.S.), Economic Policy, Free Market Economics, Political Ideology and Philosophy
Ivan Eland on The Tom Woods Show
Recorded: Monday, February 17, 2014
Ivan Eland, author of Recarving Rushmore, appeared on the The Tom Woods Show. Eland talks about U.S. Presidents on the merits of their policies and whether those strategies contributed to peace, prosperity, and liberty.
Experts: Ivan ElandType: RadioIssues: Economic History and Development (U.S.), History (U.S), Political Ideology and Philosophy
Wendy McElroy on Violence Against Women on the Dr. Laura Schlessinger Radio Show
Recorded: Thursday, February 6, 2014
Research Fellow Wendy McElroy appeared on the Dr. Laura Schlessinger radio show. McElroy discusses the falsified research, or so-called advocacy research on such topics such as college rape and domestic violence. The results, she says, is hysteria on college campuses and demonization of black males. Flawed statistics from this research have been used in legislation such as the Violence Against Women Act, according to McElroy.
Experts: Wendy McElroyType: RadioIssues: Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Culture/ Society, Law Enforcement, Race Issues
Benjamin Powell on Economic Recovery
Recorded: Friday, January 3, 2014
What will the economy be like in the New Year? Sr. Fellow Benjamin Powell appears on Fox Business Network's "The Independents" show to give his impressions of the deficit, bureaucracies, and economic recovery. Powell talks about long term trends and says Big Government policies are effecting the outlook and the "New Normal" in the economy.
Experts: Benjamin W. PowellType: RadioIssues: Economic History and Development (U.S.), Economic Policy, Political Ideology and Philosophy
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Recorded: Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Research Fellow Stephen P. Halbrook, author of Gun Control in the Third Reich, appeared on The Peter Boyles radio show on KNUS in Colorado. Halbrook, who is also a Second Amendment attorney speaks of the history of liberty in this country compared to Europe in the 1930s. The author provides historical perspective on the events leading up to the confiscation of guns from German Jews and other so called "Enemies of the State."
Experts: Stephen P. HalbrookType: RadioIssues: Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Culture/ Society, Government Power, Gun Control, History (International), Law Enforcement
Robert Higgs on The Tom Woods Show
Recorded: Monday, December 16, 2013
Senior Research Fellow Robert Higgs joins radio host Tom Woods for a wide-ranging discussion including the U.S. economy and World War II. Check out some of Robert Higgs books mentioned on the program.
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Fright Fest
Weekends in October at Wild Waves Theme Park
Your admission ticket includes 25+ amusement rides*, TWO Haunted Houses, BOOVILLE for little goblins, and MORE!
*Please advise: The Soaring Eagle Zip Line and the I-5 Dive Skycoaster are an extra fee outside of your admission ticket.
2014 Fright Fest Includes:
The following sections of the park are open and rides are operating during Fright Fest:
Celebration Square
Northwest Territory
Old West Territory
Kiddie Land
NOTE: The Timberhawk Ride of Prey roller coaster closes at 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Please be further advised the Queue line may close anytime between 9 and 9:30pm in order for all rides to be completed by 10pm.
Rated PG-13
Thrillseekers beware...prepare for terrifying fun as you enter this chamber of indentured monsters. These restless souls are lurking around every dark corner, and will have you running scared by the end. Will you enter The Chamber of Souls? We dare you.
For Location, Operating Hours, and more details, click here.
Please advise: The Chamber of Souls queue line closes 30 minutes prior to park closing.
Rated PG-13
Grab a pair of 3D glasses and step into The Playground...if you dare. Watch your greatest fears come to life around every corner in this one-of-a-kind, 3-Dimensional haunted house. Only one question to answer - are you ready to play?
For Location, Operating Hours, and more details, click here.
Please advise: The Playground 3D Haunted House queue line closes 30 minutes prior to park closing.
For Children 12 & Under
Kids 12 and under will fall under the spell of BOOVILLE!
Fright Fest's scare-FREE zone offers endless Halloween FUN for children 12 and under. Little Goblins can zoom down a giant inflatable slide, race through an inflatable obstacle course, let out their inner musician at the Monster Music Factory, stand-in at several spooktacular photo opportunities, play in the Glow-in-the-Dark bubble tent, create creepy crafts, visit a balloon artist AND receive Halloween-themed face painting!
For Location, Operating Hours, and more details, click here.
Booville Operating Hours:
Fridays and Saturdays, 5-10pm
Sundays, 5-9pm
Fright Fest Partner - MOViN 92.5!
MOViN 92.5 broadcasts LIVE on Friday and Saturday nights at Fright Fest!
Meet MOViN 92.5 night host Justin, late night host Kel, and the MOViN Party Patrol! Stop by the MOViN tent and Party Ride to win prizes, and get your picture taken. PLUS, you might just end up On-Air!
For all details, click here.
Celebration Square
Fridays and Saturdays, 5-11pm
R.I.P Passes
Compliment your Fright Fest admission ticket! Rest peacefully while waiting in a shorter express line with one of two R.I.P Passes.
$25 - $35**
**Includes tax. If purchased online, online processing fee will apply.
Please note: The R.I.P PASS does not guarantee immediate access to the attraction.
All sales are FINAL: NO refunds - NO rain checks - NON-TRANSFERABLE.
Fright Fest admission ticket required; R.I.P Pass does not provide admission.
Celebrate the SPIRITS this Halloween with a Psychic or Tarot Card Reading.
Hosted by the Psychic Boutique!
$5 Readings.
Please advise: Readings are for entertainment only!
Halloween Costume Rules:
All event guests may wear costumes to Fright Fest, but must abide by the following guidelines:
Costumes should
- Child-Friendly
- Non-obstructive
- Non-offensive
- Non-violent
Costumes should NOT:
- Drag on the ground
- Contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials that may accidentally strike another guest
- Contain any weapons which resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon
- Masks may be worn, but they must not obstruct vision and eyes must be visible at all times
Please be sure all costumes meet these guidelines. If a costume cannot be modified, a Guest may be refused entry into Fright Fest.
Costumes and masks of any kind, Capes or Loose Items are not allowed to be worn or carried on Rides or Attractions.
Haunted House Rules
Full house rules are posted outside of each house.
Medical Warning
Individuals with light and sound sensitivity, lung, heart, allergy or other serious health conditions should proceed with extreme caution.
Notice of Rules
No touching, harassing or endangering the actors
No touching props or sets
No profanity or obscene gestures
No running or pushing
No strollers or carrying other individuals
No open flames – No smoking
No flash photography or video photography, including cell phones permitted
No entry with food or beverage
All guests are subject to security screening
We reserve the right to stop the tour at any time and remove guests who do not follow the above rules or Wild Waves Theme Park Policies.
PG-13 - Both Haunted Houses are rated PG-13
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13 years of age.
A PG-13 rating is a sterner warning by the Ratings Board to parents to determine whether their children under the age of 13 should be allowed, as some material may not be suitable for them. Anyone under 13 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please note: they may be required to show ID.


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Fish is the specialty at this dockside restaurant, where you can look out at the yachts in the Tahoe Keys marina. The upstairs dining room serves full dinners (no lunch) that feature fresh seafood and meats. The menu downstairs in the lively fireside seafood bar, beginning with lunch, is lighter and more eclectic, with reasonably priced hot and cold appetizers, salads, and sandwiches served through dinner. Have a hankering for something sweet? Stop by for dessert only and enjoy the view. There's live entertainment on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday nights year-round, and on Saturday in summer.
2435 Venice Dr., off Tahoe Keys Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, California, 96150, United States
Website: thefreshketch.com
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Niether the salmon nor the chicken were as good as most chain restaurants. The "server" belonged at a cafe. He was polite but not professional enough for fine dining. The view was nice but at $100 for two people with one drink each I was VERY disappointed.
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English Title: The Trouble With GhostsKifujin No Wana (The Trouble With Ghosts) (2007) Episode 7- Blue Dragon Anime Episode Guide by Dave Koch
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- 2007
- Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd., SKY Perfect Wellthink, TV Tokyo
- TV Tokyo, Cartoon Network
- Blue Dragon Episode Guide
- Cartoon Characters: Blue Dragon, Shu, Zola, Jiro, Kluke, Marumaro, Minotauros, Saber Tiger.
Characters (English-Language Version): Blue Dragon, Valkyrie, Deathroy, Shu, Zola, Jiro, Kluke, Marumaro, Bouquet, Minotaur, Saber Tiger, General Logi, Dolsk, Legolas, Hippopotamus, Conrad L. Lawrence, Nene, Lemaire, Szabo, King Of Jibral, Garan General, Elder, Gustav, Ivanov.
- Vocal Talent: Masaya Takatsuka (Blue Dragon), Keiko Nemoto (Shu), Romi Paku (Zola), Daisuke Namikawa (Jiro), Erino Hazuki (Kluke), Sakiko Uran (Marumaro), Kouji Ochiai (Minotauros), Jin Horikawa (Saber Tiger).
Vocal Talent (English-Language Version): Lex Lang (Blue Dragon), Karen Strassman (Valkyrie), Michael P. Greco (Deathroy), Yuri Lowenthal (Shu), Cindy Robinson (Zola), Sam Riegel (Jiro), Michelle Ruff (Kluke), R. Martin Klein (Marumaro), Melissa Fahn (Bouquet), Kirk Thornton (Minotaur), Neil Kaplan (Saber Tiger), David Vincent (General Logi), Liam O'Brien (Dolsk), Kyle Hebert (Legolas), Michael Sorich (Hippopotamus), Erik Davies (Conrad L. Lawrence), David Lodge (Nene), Keith Silverstein (Lemaire), Kim Strauss (Szabo), Michael McConnohie (King Of Jibral), J.B. Blanc (Garan General), Steve Kramer (Elder), Skip Stellrecht (Gustav), Steve Staley (Ivanov).
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