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Well preserved
Twenty years ago,
Preservation Oklahoma, Inc., made its debut as the state's only private
nonprofit dedicated to promoting historic places and buildings.
Founded in 1992, the group since has played key roles in the preservation of the Skirvin Hilton Hotel, the Journal Record Building, Centre Theater and the Gold Dome.
success stories and others will be told during a daylong symposium
hosted by Preservation Oklahoma Thursday, as part of the group's 20th
anniversary celebration.
is an opportunity for the public from across the state to learn about
issues that impact historic preservation," said David Pettyjohn,
executive director of Preservation Oklahoma. "They will learn about
restoring historic downtowns and the importance of their history as told
through their buildings."
There are, of course, obstacles for any preservation project, as funding isn't always available.
the economic and political climate continues to present challenges to
historic preservation, it is vital that the importance of protecting our
state's cultural heritage be emphasized," said Barrett Williamson,
president of the board of directors for Preservation Oklahoma.
on Thursday, the group will host a party to commemorate its two decades
of preservation work while also offering a vision for the future. The
celebration will be at The Caliber, in a restored loft in Automobile
Alley, an example of historic preservation.
hope to show people a different side of historic preservation — one
that demonstrates that modern living does not have to be sacrificed to
honor the historical integrity of a structure," Williamson said.
party will feature the premiere of a video that chronicles the
existence of Preservation Oklahoma, a presentation by best-selling
author and Route 66 expert Michael Wallis, and the recognition of
Preservation Oklahoma's founding board members. In addition, the
organization will inaugurate the Preservation Oklahoma Young Leadership
Award honoring Kristen Vails, executive director of the Plaza District
The celebration, which kicks off with drinks and hors d'oeuvres, will feature music from Beau Jennings and the Tigers.


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GaiaRecycle to Exhibit at US Composting Council Trade Show
PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — GaiaRecycle(TM), LLC, an industry-leading global provider of onsite food/organic waste recycling systems, today announced its plans to exhibit at the US Composting Council (http://www.compostingcouncil.org) show on January 25-26 at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, CA. On display in the GaiaRecycle exhibit will be the G-30H modular model to represent the GaiaRecycle product line's (http://www.gaiarecycle.com) sturdy design, yet simple operational features. Upon advance request, GaiaRecycle will also conduct onsite tours and product demonstrations at its nearby Sunnyvale testing facility.
Composting and organics management industry attendees visiting the USCC show will have the opportunity to view GaiaRecycle's patented "double helix" shredder and blade technology that accelerates the organic decomposition process based on drying, sterilizing and grinding mixed food scraps and organic waste. GaiaRecycle's proprietary six-step deodorizer process removes odors, and the resulting output material from processed food waste is a sterilized, easy-to-handle, compostable soil amendment.
The nutrient content of GaiaRecycle's by-product material discharged from the system after processing food waste was recently analyzed by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) Agronomic Division. The analysis indicated that the by-product material contained a significant amount of valuable nutrients that can be further utilized in order to prevent food waste from being discarded into landfills.
With its significant experience and technological excellence in food waste recycling, GaiaRecycle features a wide range of modular models for processing almost any amount of food and organic waste with consistent and reliable performance. GaiaRecycle's modular systems range from processing capacities of 66 lbs per day to two tons per day for small-volume and mid-sized users, and up to 100+ tons per day for large organic waste recycling plants. During GaiaRecycle's 8-11 hours processing cycle, food waste weight and volume are reduced by up to 90 percent. GaiaRecycle's "turn-key" features include safe, simple push-button operations and automated controls including built-in temperature and moisture sensors for robust operations and a hassle-free user experience. No microorganisms, enzymes, water or other additives are required during processing.
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About GaiaRecycle, LLC
Headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, GaiaRecycle, LLC (http://www.gaiarecycle.com) provides innovative onsite food/organic waste recycling and animal oil extraction solutions to U.S. industries including food service providers, food retailers, food producers, livestock processing plants and compost facilities. GaiaRecycle systems process a wide variety of materials including mixed food scraps, poultry bones, seafood shells, and liquids without causing jamming or downtime. GaiaRecycle utilizes patented technology developed by Gaia Corporation in Korea that has been implemented in its organic waste recycling systems and deployed in a wide range of commercial and industrial applications in over eight countries since 1992.
Media Contact: Pattie Adams, GaiaRecycle, LLC (650) 585-4416 email@example.com http://www.gaiarecycle.com
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1,000,000 - 5,000,000 downloads
- Outstanding music
- Perfect 90s aura
- It might be too complex and demanding
+ By RNTS Media.Co.
"Fight and party"
Reviewed by Peter Warrior / Jun 12, 2013
An online role play game
Elgard is an online multiplayer role playing game (MORPG) that takes place in a fantasy world and you control a hero with special skills and fighting styles, who has to kill enemies throughout his journey and meet other player and non-player characters here and there. Some characters may team up with you or help you otherwise. Anyway, bear on mind that this game's size is over 250 Mb and requires constant connection to the Internet, so it'd be better if you stick yourself to a wifi hotspot.
Elgard really dreams up of popular RPGs from the nineties, and perhaps its only flaw is that it might not run as smoothly on smaller screens, because in the heat of the moment you might tap where you shouldn't. This game has been developed by RNTSMEDIA, a company specialized in RPG games. Overall, a deep and complex game, absolutely recommendable if you are into old school RPGs.
# 4th Major Update
- Change to new interface and high resolution support
- Added support card system
- Added new mounts
- Change in attendance check event
- Priest Precious Weapon extra options in Pirates' treasure chest have been slightly changed.
Elgard is background as Keliman and Mercenary from Chaos invades Elgard, a huge ground. Control and meet cute characters and enjoy speedy journey on Elgard.
You may communicate with other players in real time. You may create party with other players to enjoy multi-play on the field. In addition, highly precise control allows you to move 16 directions with various angles of movement and natural motion during fight.
# 8 classes with specialized skills
Kinght, Swordsman, Gunner, Sorceres, Elementalist, Assassin, Hunter, and Priestess. Each class has special sub-action. Focus on not only increasing attack power alone, but also learning various skills, such as buff skills or debuff skills which are very useful during party play. These various skills can be stronger through the talents or the sub-skills which may enhance the main skill ability.
#Fantastic Network Play
Using your smartphone, you may access networking system in order to multi-play. You may build the link by communicating with other players in the village. Up to 4 players can be joined in muli-play to achieve the goal easily. Elgard supports both 3G and Wi-Fi network to let you enjoy the mobile RPG game on your smartphone anywhere and anytime.
# Precise Control and Speedy Journey.
From a region to another, enjoy dynamic fights with splendid and vigorous skills on party play using network. The faster you clear each field and monsters, the higher rank and the more experience stats you will earn. By facing on Key Monsters who are a very strong boss on each field, you may fall in extreme focusing and achievement!
# Regarding Tutorial
Your character must be died on the boss monster if you want to complete tutorial mode. Don't avoid boss monster's attack on tutorial.
# Customer Service & Official Facebook Page
firstname.lastname@example.com / www.facebook.com/elgardrnts
◆New Update◆
*New Class: Priestess
*New Map: Entrance to Jungle Ruins, Purima Ruins 1F, Purima Ruins 2F, Abandoned Nest, Entrance to Dragon's Shrine
*New Boss: Final Boss "Guardian Dragon Bargilruf"
*New Content: Boss Battle System
- This system lets you hunt a summoned Boss monster together with your friends
by just using your character data instead of controlling your character manually.
*Auto Login
*A friend recommendation system has been added.
*2 new mounts have been added.
Some lists where this application appears: Reviewed by Anna Grace, Reviewed by Peter Warrior.
love it but idk if ppl can play together in other server
Great cartoon style graphics, vivid town and dungeon colors :) must get!! .... but please fix bug that says i need to reconnect tp phone#... im not able to collect daily prize...frustrating....
Good game.
Great game
Yeah, I don't play broken games!!!!!!reads 4.93 MB but it really takes 514mbs ! Lol
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What other MMOs had/have ques?
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I am curious, not trolling, seriously asking as I know CO didnt' have one but I wasn't part of Beta/Head Start of say WOW, SWG, EQ/EQ2, ****, ***, LoTR etc?
Lots of games have ques they only show up when alot of people are playing them all at the same time. WoW had 30 minute ques. Even with the ques when world pvp would happen entire continents would crash.
This game has a complicated server system with 1 virtual machine for every 50 or so people so with 250k concurrent users that makes 5,000 virtual machines. It takes them 2 hours just to restart them all. So yes a que is a great idea if it leads to fewer crashes. And they arn't the first to do it.


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I'm really happy I found these Mischa Barton Nipple Slip See-Through pictures. Not just because you can totally see Mischa Barton's nipples, but because I was getting really sick of writing about celebrity gossip.
Don't get me wrong, as far as jobs are concerned, it's not that bad, but like any job, it starts to get to you sometimes. Thankfully, this job also includes posting pictures of celebrity nipple slips, so it does have it's upside.
Anyway, there are only two pictures (and I think the photoshoot is kinda old), but not only is this a nipple slip, it's a see-through shot too. That means that Mischa Barton's nipples made it past two levels of clothing to peek out and say hi. Now that's talent.


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I think I went overboard with virtual interweb stalking today. I must hear other people tell me it's ok, lots of people do it. You're not crazy. Or maybe just share some of their internet related low points?
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A little context, please.
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You're only human. I mean, that won't hold up in court, but that doesn't make it any less true.
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How far was overboard? I've done my fair share of internet stalking, I think its quite common these days. I may be wrong though. I don't know if its okay or not, I've had friends who told me it was kinda creepy. I mainly do it just to know a bit more background on a person. And its usually a one time thing for a person.
You're fine. If people are publicly posting stuff on the Internet for other people to see, without any real restrictions or capabilities to stop people, then you're doing nothing wrong. Besides, depending what's being posted, some stuff on the Internet and Facebook and whatnot is put there simply for ogling. You're good.
Unless you've put a webcam in some poor girl's room and are stalking her via a website that links to said webcam. Then just link that site on the beta, and you're in the clear.
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This is why I don't post personal things to the internet.
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Yeah, that's why I deleted my facebook.
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You're the one calling it stalking. That inherently makes it weird.
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@Aegon: So, you used google maps to look at a friend's home? That's weird but not -super- stalkery.
If you downloaded all of the images your friend has posted on Facebook and then printed them out to go on your bedpost, -that- is super stalkery. Just um... stop where you're at and back up a bit.
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I don't have any words. The music is doing it all for me.
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Why doesn't the Giant Bomb community use real profile pictures?
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I don't have any words. The music is doing it all for me.
^ That's totally not me (no, really).
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Context is key.
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Men today have important decisions to make about family, career, and ministry. Sometimes the choices can seem overwhelming, and men end up making decisions by default--by doing what comes naturally rather than by carefully thought-out principles. In The 10 Best Decisions a Man Can Make, popular author and speaker Bill Farrel gives men the hands-on decision-making tools they need to make the kinds of choices they won't regret. Farrel encourages men to discover the joy of finding their place in God's plan as they


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When tailgating is done poorly, it requires too much prep, too much cooking and too much money. Good to Know's Dan Pashman and Laurie March will show you how to tailgate your way to glory with a quick and easy 70-yard-Hail-Mary-at-the-buzzer-level visually stunning tower of sandwiches. Then wash it all down with some beer-based long-haul margaritas that will assure you actually make it to the game:
Good to Know's Dan Pashman has two children and hosts the James Beard Award-nominated food podcast The Sporkful. Those are pretty good credentials for understanding what kids want to eat (hint: usually something fried and other than vegetables.)
For those parents who've set far-out goals like getting their kids to intake a bit of nutrition this year, Dan has some fail-safe tips on creating less-fatty, baked versions of kids' favorite meals that they're sure to devour (hint #2: replicated texture.)
Watch how to make kids' favorites healthier after the jump:
The holidays are a blast, but cleanup and storage sucks. These tips will make it much easier.
Cooking Channel's original web series Good to Know offers up genius DIY hacks that will ease everyday chores and up your party-planning game. Today, hosts Dan Pashman and Laurie March kick off the holiday season with tips for creating an awesome, interactive kids' table for any family shindig using craft paper, stickers, cupcake trees and even a non-alcoholic scorpion bowl. With these handy tips, pint-sized guests — and their parents — will be begging for a spot at the kiddie table:


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Mary Beale and Charles Beale the Younger
2 of 3 portraits of Mary Beale
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Mary Beale and Charles Beale the Younger
by Thomas Chambers (Chambars), after Mary Beale
line engraving, published 1762
6 1/4 in. x 4 5/8 in. (160 mm x 118 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford, 1931
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- Charles Beale the Younger (baptised 1660-1726?), Portrait painter. Sitter in 1 portrait.
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SmartHeat Inc. Announces National High Tech Enterprise Status and 10% Reduction in Corporate Income Taxes for 3 Years
(OTC Bulletin Board: SMHT.OB), a market leader in
environmentally friendly energy savings industry, today announced that the
Company has been granted 'National High Tech Enterprise' status by the Chinese
government valid for 3 years. Through this national level high-tech
certification, SmartHeat's technology and products are formally recognized as
market leaders in
this certification, SmartHeat automatically receives a 3-year, 10% corporate
income tax reduction to 15% annually beginning in 2008.
corporate income tax is a flat 25%.
Under the current National High Tech certification program, SmartHeat is
able to apply for renewal every 3 years. If approved, the Company will
continue to enjoy tax reductions among other benefits.
SmartHeat also believes it will benefit from various economic initiatives
in a favorable market environment in 2009. Specifically, the Chinese
government recently announced a
heavily focuses on infrastructure development. Under the plan approximately
by encouraging the broad adoption of energy savings equipment by both private
and government entities.
award reflects SmartHeat's leadership position with significant technological
advantages in
benefiting from the Chinese government's economic stimulus plan. SmartHeat is
dedicated to reducing pollution through our advanced heat energy savings
About SmartHeat Inc.
SmartHeat Inc. is a US company with its primary operations in
SmartHeat is a market leader in
industry. SmartHeat manufactures plate heat exchangers and compact plate heat
exchanger units — the technology that helps to capture and recycle waste heat
thus reducing fossil fuel related costs and pollution. SmartHeat's products
and technology have broad residential and industrial applications.
heat transfer market is currently estimated at approximately
double-digit annual growth according to China Heating Association.
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forward-looking statements made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of
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assurance that actual results will not differ from the company's expectations.
SmartHeat's actual results may differ from its projections. Further,
preliminary results are subject to normal year-end adjustments. You are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements in
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respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may
cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated. Potential
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in SmartHeat's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Show us your laundry room!
Here is the next thread in the "show us" series. Shelly (mommybgood) posted my dream laundry room in her post from the open house she went to!
This is the room that is need of a spring makeover this year :0)
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Omggggg I love it!!!!
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Here is my newly redecorated and painted laundry room. Of course, I have to put the doors back on and move in my washer and dryer will be on that back wall to cover the outlets!
Here are some pics of my laundry room, my dh won't push the dryer back I couldn't open the door wide enough for good pics lol. I had a cute little lamp in there but I broke the shade so I am redoing it, the jar on the counter is my home made laundry soap.
we don't have a laundry room. I am jealous. we just have a little place in the garage that fits the washer/dryer and water heater. lol


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OFS and Lucent Technologies Receive R&D 100 Award From R&D Magazine for The Tunable Dispersion Compensator; OFS Laboratories and Bell Labs Recognized for Inventing One of the 100 Most Technologically Significant New Products and Processes of the Year.
Originally invented at Lucent's Bell Labs, the RightWave TDC is a dynamically adjustable, all-optical device that is a key enabler for optical transmission rates of 40 gigabits/second (Gbit/sec). After Lucent's Optical Fiber Solutions business was sold in November 2001, it became known as OFS; many of the device's developers are now part of OFS Laboratories, where they continue to support it through research.
The dispersion compensator addresses the problem of chromatic aberration -- the tendency of light pulses traveling through optical fiber to spread out and begin to overlap each other since the individual wavelengths or colors of light that comprise the pulses travel at different speeds through the fiber. The scientists fabricated an all-fiber, all-optical device that can dynamically compensate for chromatic dispersion. The device's compact size, low power consumption, completely non-mechanical operation and superb optical characteristics make this component a robust and important part of an optical transmission system.
"It is very gratifying to be rewarded for the development of the idea of the tunable dispersion compensator," said Benjamin Eggleton, director of the photonic devices research department at OFS Laboratories and research director, Specialty Photonics Division, OFS, and one the inventors of the device. "We listened to customer needs which led to the development of the flexible TDC."
"It leverages new ideas that originated in basic research efforts at Bell Labs," said John Rogers, director of nanotechnology research at Bell Labs and a co-inventor of the device. "It provides an excellent example of how Bell Labs and OFS Labs scientists move research results quickly out of the labs and into important real-world applications."
The editors of R&D Magazine selected the recipients of this award from entries initially reviewed and screened by outside experts, including professional consultants, university faculty and industry researchers. Recipients of the R&D 100 Award were selected based on technological significance and substantial improvements in new or existing technologies. A complete report including all 100 Award recipients will be published in the September 2002 issue of R&D Magazine.
Past R&D 100 Awards have included products with household names such as Polacolor film (1963), the flashcube (1965), the automated teller machine (1973), the halogen lamp (1974), the fax machine (1975), the liquid crystal display (1980), the printer (1986), the Kodak Photo CD (1991), the Nicoderm antismoking patch (1992), Taxol anticancer drug (1993), lab on a chip (1996) and HDTV (1998).
The TDC has also recently been awarded with Lightwave Magazine's Optical Fiber Conference Attendees Choice Award in the components section.
40 Gbit/sec Enabler
Previously, variations and uncertainties in the chromatic dispersion of an installed optical fiber span had been viewed as a major technical obstacle to the deployment of 40 Gbit/sec systems. The fixed dispersion compensation provided by dispersion compensating fiber-based modules is effective at data rates of 10 Gbit/sec. These modules are also required for 40 Gbit/sec transmission systems but, alone, are insufficient to deal with the tighter tolerances and time-varying changes in dispersion seen by the higher data rates.
OFS' new device provides a robust solution to this challenge by providing smooth, continuously adjustable tuning of the chromatic dispersion at the optical receiver. This commercially available device offers stable and reliable management of chromatic dispersion at the tolerances required by 40 Gbit/sec data rates.
Adoption by Lucent
Lucent has recently adopted this component into its recently introduced LambdaXtreme(TM) Transport, a next-generation DWDM core optical networking solution that offers one platform for both ultra-high-capacity networking and ultra-long-reach networking. LambdaXtreme Transport is capable of sending 64 40-Gbit/sec optical signals (or 2.56 terabits of information per second) up to 1000 km without electrical regeneration, making it the first commercial introduction of a 40Gbit/sec system that can carry information that far without regeneration. By supplying the TDC to Lucent, OFS also marks its own debut into the emerging 40Gbit/sec components market.
The OFS device employs a linearly chirped fiber Bragg grating in conjunction with a unique heating configuration to exploit the thermo-optic effect within the grating. In this patented device design, tuning is accomplished in a continuous manner with fast response and low power consumption without inducing mechanical strain in the fiber. This highly reliable approach also avoids the use of moving parts and free-space optics.
About OFS
OFS is a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of leading edge optical fiber, optical fiber cable, optical connectivity and specialty photonics products for high-speed optical networks. OFS, formerly the optical fiber solutions division of Lucent Technologies, has a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers and more. OFS is committed to providing customers increased value by offering products that deliver lowest cost per bit network solutions, protecting investments through future flexible solutions. OFS distributes its optical fiber, optical fiber cable, optical connectivity and specialty photonics products directly to end users, as well as through valued distributor partnerships and external cable customers and equipment vendors.
OFS is comprised of two shareholders including Furukawa Electric, a multi- billion dollar global leader in optical communications and majority shareholder, and CommScope, a world leader in broadband coaxial cables and minority shareholder. Headquartered in Norcross, Ga., OFS operates facilities in Avon, Connecticut; Carrollton, Georgia; Omaha, Nebraska; Somerset, N.J.; and Sturbridge, Massachusetts, as well as facilities in Denmark, Germany, Russia and Brazil.
For more information visit www.ofsoptics.com . About Lucent Technologies' Bell Labs
With over 10,000 employees in 16 countries, Bell Labs is the leading source of new communications technologies. Bell Labs has generated more than 28,000 patents since 1925 and has played a pivotal role in inventing or perfecting key communications technologies, including transistors, digital networking and signal processing, lasers and fiber-optic communications systems, communications satellites, cellular telephony, electronic call switching, touch-tone dialing, and modems. Bell Labs scientists have received six Nobel Prizes in Physics, nine U.S. Medals of Science and eight U.S. Medals of Technology. For more information about Bell Labs, visit its Web site at http://www.bell-labs.com/ .
Lucent Technologies, headquartered in Murray Hill, N.J., USA, designs and delivers networks for the world's largest communications service providers. Backed by Bell Labs research and development, Lucent relies on its strengths in mobility, optical, data and voice networking technologies as well as software and services to develop next-generation networks. The company's systems, services and software are designed to help customers quickly deploy and better manage their networks and create new, revenue-generating services that help businesses and consumers. For more information on Lucent Technologies, visit its Web site at http://www.lucent.com/ .
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My choice: www.boston.com/community/persona.html?UID=e74c7777690c928a282dd5970f7acf44&plckUserId=e74c7777690c928a282dd5970f7acf44"> ZILLAGOD By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff NEW YORK — Joe Girardi said more »
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Forum Post: Poll: Who among us is sticking with this team to the very end and who is abandoning ship?
Posted 09/18/2011 06:53:07 EDT
I'm sticking with this team to the very end. I BELIEVE!
Forum Post: Beatwriter, Mr.Peter Abraham goes on attack:targets- Francona and the coaches/Epstein and his staff/medical staff/players
Posted 09/16/2011 03:24:24 EDT
By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff The Red Sox won 89 games last season and that was probably a few more than they should have. They didn't have Jacoby Ellsbury all year. They didn't have Dustin Pedroia f more »
Forum Post: Sense of humor or disrespect?
Posted 09/11/2011 03:16:27 EDT
What is the role of a beat writer? Posted by Peter Abraham, Globe Staff September 11, 2011 Top of the second: Rays 3, Red Sox 0 Lobaton struck out. Lester threw 43 pitches in that inning. Now seems li more »
Forum Post: Sunday afternoon baseball thread: Red Sox at Rays
Posted 09/11/2011 01:11:06 EDT
Go Sox! Lineups: RED SOX (85-60) Ellsbury CF Pedroia 2B Gonzalez 1B Ortiz DH Reddick RF Crawford LF Varitek C Scutaro SS Aviles 3B Pitching: LHP Jon Lester (15-6, 2.93) RAYS (80-64) Jennings LF Upto more »
Forum Post: A message for my fellow Red Sox fans!
Posted 09/11/2011 12:52:34 EDT
promise4you-is this better? more »
Posted 09/11/2011 12:47:29 EDT
georom4-let me be the first to congratulate you on your forthcoming 3000th post. more »
Posted 09/11/2011 12:42:08 EDT
Shut up and quit whining! Most of the threads today are negative. Believe in this team. Everything will be okay.
Forum Post: There he goes again; beat writer Peter Abraham show disrespect; takes swipe at John Lackey.
Posted 09/10/2011 06:16:52 EDT
Notice the ? before good. By Peter Abraham, Globe Staff ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Erik Bedard (left knee, left lat) returned to the team today. But he has not started throwing and Terry Francona said the more »
Forum Post: Please push this button.
Posted 09/07/2011 01:00:53 EDT
I''ll be glad to push it.
Posted 09/06/2011 07:47:39 EDT
Stand up and be counted! (SawxBlog Illustration) I'm staying with the ship. I'll be with the band and the captain. I'm not leaving! But if you do decide to jump off, don't bother coming to the World more »
Forum Post: I'm not afraid of the stinking Rangers/Yankees/Tigers/Angels!
Posted 09/04/2011 05:25:00 EDT
Nor is Big Papi/Pedey/Ellsbury/Bard/Papelbon,etc.etc. In October, it's another season and none of the above teams scare me. Beckett and Lester have been there before and will be unfazed by playoff pre more »
Forum Post: Friday Game Thread:Rangers at Red Sox-Holland vs. Miller
Posted 09/02/2011 06:35:01 EDT
Go Sox! more »
Forum Post: Thursday Game Thread:Yankees at Red Sox
Posted 09/01/2011 07:38:45 EDT
Let's take 2 out of 3. more »
Posted 09/01/2011 07:37:23 EDT
Go Lester! more »
Posted 09/01/2011 07:36:38 EDT
Forum Post: Game Two Thread: Yankees @ Red Sox
Posted 08/31/2011 06:43:56 EDT
Forum Post: If Miller pitches outstanding in his next few starts, would you take out Lackey or Bedard from the playoff rotation?
Posted 08/31/2011 01:40:22 EDT
I would. We know what Bedard and Lackey bring to the table. But if Miller is very impressive in his next few starts in September, I wouldn't hesitate to put him in the playoff starting rotation. more »
Forum Post: Give this picture a caption.
Posted 08/31/2011 05:44:17 EDT
Forum Post: Miller over Wakefield in Texas series-Francona said he has to think of the team first-Do you agree with Francona?
Posted 08/30/2011 04:48:00 EDT
Boston Globe: Andrew Miller, Erik Bedard and John Lackey will pitch against Texas. Tim Wakefield is being pushed back to the series at Toronto. The Sox met with him today. Francona said that while he more »
Forum Post: Your expectations for Lackey and Sabathia tonight
Posted 08/30/2011 04:45:13 EDT
Sabathia vs. Lackey
Forum Post: Pitching matchups for this week's Yankees series-Your expectations
Posted 08/29/2011 06:56:33 EDT
Tuesday, 7:10 p.m.: LHP CC Sabathia (17-7, 2.99 ERA) vs. RHP John Lackey (12-9, 5.98 ERA) Wednesday, 7:10 p.m.: RHP Phil Hughes (4-4, 6.46 ERA) vs. RHP Josh Beckett (11-5, 2.43 ERA) Thursday, 7:10 p.m more »
Forum Post: Starting Pitchers- Free Agents for 2012-Who should Theo sign?
Posted 08/23/2011 06:37:10 EDT
How would CC Sabathia or C.J. Wilson look in a Sox uniform? 2012 starting rotation:Beckett/Lester/Buchholz/Sabathia or Wilson/Lackey Would John Henry offer Wilson $100MM? Mark Buehrle CWS Chris Carpen more »
Forum Post: Playoff/World Series roster-Agree?
Posted 08/22/2011 07:43:58 EDT
Lineup: Jacoby Ellsbury CF Dustin Pedroia 2B Adrian Gonzalez 1B Kevin Youkilis 3B David Ortiz DH Carl Crawford LF Jarrod Saltalamacchia C JD Drew RF Marco Scutaro SS Starting Rotation: more »
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An acid-based cleaner and related methods, for cleaning and treating tile, limestone-based cement and concrete and similar surfaces to maintain a slip-resistant surface, and to harden and strengthen the grout or cement and make it more resistant to penetration by salt or other deterious chemicals. The cleaner comprises an aqueous solution of hydrofluoric acid, phosphoric acid, and a surface active or wetting agent. Also, the invention, upon application to the surface, creates a microbe-free surface as required in hospitals, laboratories, and the like.
1. An acid-containing solution for cleaning tile, cement, and concrete surfaces, said surfaces including hydroxide groups in their chemical make-up and replacing some of said hydroxide groups found in such surfaces with fluoride whereby said fluoride replacement acts to maintain the slip resistance of said surfaces, harden said surfaces, and decrease microbe counts on said surfaces, said solution consisting essentially of:
(a) between about 0.12 and about 2.55% by volume hydrofluoric acid;
(b) between about 0.07 and about 1.46% by volume phosphoric acid;
(c) between about 95.62% and about 99.81% by volume water.
2. An acid based cleaning solution according to claim 1, wherein said surface active agent is nonylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol.
3. A process for cleaning tile, cement, and concrete surfaces, said surfaces including hydroxide groups in their chemical make-up and replacing some of said hydroxide groups found in said surfaces with fluoride, whereby said flouride replacement acts to reduce microbial count, maintain the coefficient of friction on said surfaces, and harden said surfaces, which comprises the step of exposing the surface to a diluted solution consisting essentially of between about 0.12% and about 2.55% by volume hydrofluoric acid, between about 0.07% and about 1.46% by volume phosphoric acid, between about 96.62% and about 99.18% by volume water, and a surface active agent.
4. A process for cleaning and treating tile, coment, and concrete surfaces according to claim 3, wherein said surface active agent is nonylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol.
5. A process for cleaning and treating tile, coment, and concrete surfaces according to claim 3, further comprising the step of rinsing said diluted solution from said surface with water.
6. A process for cleaning and treating tile, coment, and concrete surfaces according to claim 3, further comprising the step of forcing said diluted solution into exposed cracks and apertures.
7. A process for cleaning and treating tile, coment, and concrete surfaces according to claim 3, further comprising the steps of:
(a) forcing said diluted solution into exposed cracks and apertures; and
(b) rinsing said diluted solution from said surface with water.
8. Tile, cement, and concrete surfaces having hydroxide groups in their chemical make-up which have been treated in accordance with the process of claim 3 to replace some of the hydroxide groups with fluoride. PG,17
9. A method of preparing a tile, coment, and concrete surface cleaner and treatment, comprising the step of mixing together:
(a) between about 0.12 and 2.55% by volume hydrofluoric acid;
(b) between about 0.07 and 1.46% by volume phosphoric acid;
(c) between about 0.01 and 0.37% by volume surface reactive agent; and
(d) between about 95.62 and 99.81% by volume water.
10. An acid containing solution for treating tile, cement, and concrete surfaces to clean same while maintaining its coefficient of friction, said solution consisting essentially of:
(a) between about 0.12 and about 2.55% by volume hydrofluoric acid;
(b) between about 0.07 and about 1.46% by volume phosphoric acid;
(c) between about 0.01 and about 0.37% by volume surface active agent; and
(d) between about 95.62 and about 99.81% by volume water.
11. An acid containing solution for treating tile, cement, and concrete surfaces according to claim 10 whereby periodic treatments maintain a dynamic coefficient of friction of at least 0.6.
12. An acid containing solution for treating tile, cement, and concrete surfaces according to claim 10 whereby periodic treatments maintain a dynamic coefficient of friction of at least 0.7.
13. An acid containing solution for treating tile, cement, and concrete surfaces to maintain their slip resistance, to clean same, to increase the hardness of same and to decrease microbe counts on same said solution consisting of:
(a) between about 0.12 and about 2.55% by volume hydrofluoric acid;
(b) between about 0.07 and about 1.46% by volume phosphoric acid;
(c) between about 0.01 and about 0.37% by volume surface active agent; and
(d) between about 95.62 and about 99.81% by volume water.
14. A process utilizing an acid containing composition for application to a tile, cement or concrete surface; said composition comprising hydrofluoric acid, phosphoric acid, and a wetting agent; whereby said process comprises applying said composition to said surface to result in at least one of the following:
cleaning said surface of dirt and grease;
maintaining the coefficient of friction of concrete and tile floor surfaces when applied to same;
hardening said tile, cement and concrete surfaces when applied to same; and
decreasing the microbial count of tile and concrete surfaces.
This application is a continuation, of application Ser. No. 07/449,713, filed Dec. 12, 1989, now abandoned.
1. Field
The present invention relates generally to the care of floor coverings and more specifically to a cement and tile cleaner, and related methods, which provides a slip resistant surface and effectively prolongs the life of both.
2. State of the Art
Because of its durability and the ease with which it can be cleaned, tile has become an extremely popular floor covering, especially in commercial establishments. Virtually all boards of health require that tile floors in commercial establishments be cleaned daily with a chemical cleaner.
Conventional cleaners used in compliance with board of health regulations come in a variety of different types and the chemical cleaner market has become intensely competitive as a result. Some of the types of cleaners for tile floors known in the art are bleach, all-purpose and/or degreasing detergents, powder cleaners and steam cleaners.
In an effort to minimize slip/fall type accidents, many tile floor owners are concerned about making their floors as slip resistant as possible. New tile is required to have a dynamic coefficient of friction of 0.6 or higher. As the new tile is cleaned with prior art cleaning agents, however, the coefficient of friction decreases. This is due, in main part, to a gradual buildup of residual cleaner which remains after cleaning is completed. Thus, over time the thickness of the buildup increases and the coefficient of friction decreases to a point where the tile becomes unsafe for pedestrian traffic. Furthermore, the residue buildup traps water beneath it in surface cracks, the water being unable to evaporate or otherwise escape. This causes premature deterioration and erosion of the tile, as well as the cement or grout which bonds the tile together.
Over the years, attempts have been made to reduce slip/fall accidents by introducing sand-like substances directly into the tile during the firing process, or into an epoxy-based coating applied to the top of the tile. Some have attached strips of gritty paper to the tile or have covered them with mats. Others have used an initial "etching" process which, while temporarily providing slip resistance, soon returns the tile floor to a worse condition than initially encountered as conventional prior art cleaners are applied. All of these methods are not only ineffective, but difficult to maintain and very expensive as well, requiring numerous reapplications and replacement.
Another popular floor covering with broad based application is cement or concrete. Because cement floors are used extensively in industrial environments, special high strength cleaners are required to effectively clean and sanitize them. For example, many automotive garages have cement or concrete floors. Dirty oil, grease, and other automotive fluids are frequently spilled onto the floor where they combine with dirt and other refuse. Such a combination cannot be removed with conventional prior art cleaners. The cleaners that are powerful enough to remove this combination are usually extremely abrasive and/or corrosive, and thus significantly shorten the useful life of the cement or concrete.
With the foregoing in mind, an objective of the present invention is to substantially solve the prior art problems of cleaner buildup and slip resistance on tile floors. The invention is an acid based chemical cleaning solution which, because of its acidity, prevents residue buildup on tile floors and at the same time maintains an "etched" or roughened surface to prevent slippage by pedestrians. Further, the same solution reacts with exposed grout between tiles to form a hardened sheen of fluorapatite, which significantly lengthens the useful life of said grout.
Another objective of this invention is to provide a floor cleaner powerful enough to remove from limestone-based concrete floors the most difficult combinations of dirt, oil, grease, etc. Also, as with grout, the solution reacts with limestone-based cements and concretes to form a hardened surface of fluorapatite. Hence, this invention serves to lengthen the useful life of limestone-based concrete floors whereas prior art high strength cleaners corrode and lessen the useful life of same.
Further, an object of the invention is to provide a microbe-free surface. Because of this characteristic, the solution is particularly well-suited for use in hospitals, laboratories, and other locations in which a sterile or near-sterile environment must be maintained.
This invention comprises an aqueous solution of hydrofluoric acid, phosphoric acid, and a wetting agent. The solution attacks the surface of tile on contact because of its hydrofluoric acid content, while the phosphoric acid acts as a buffer. Because of the attack, the surface of the tile becomes fluorinated and slightly roughened (as in etched glass) to make the tile less slippery. Also, since the attack is a surface phenomenon, the strength of the tile is not detectably altered.
The hydrofluoric acid further attacks the surface of cement or other limestone based materials, such as grout between tiles. This reaction forms a surface coating of fluorapatite covering any exposed surface. The fluorapatite is stronger, harder, and less soluble than untreated limestone cements or grout. Also, because of the strong acids contained therein, virtually no microbes remain on a surface after treatment with this solution.
Although both hydrofluoric and phosphoric acids are potentially dangerous, the low concentrations in which they are here utilized render them manageable for everyday use. In its preferred concentration, the phosphoric acid is virtually harmless in normal use and is less than the phosphoric acid concentration in Coca-Cola. The preferred concentration of hydrofluoric acid will not cause harm during intended use if direct and prolonged contact with the skin is avoided and fumes are not inhaled.
In the accompanying drawing, which represents the best mode presently contemplated for carrying out the invention:
FIG. 1 is a graphical representation of a comparative slip resistance test between the present invention and various prior art cleaning products.
The invention is a surface cleaner comprising an aqueous solution of hydrofluoric acid (HF), phosphoric acid (H3 PO4), and a surface active agent. It has been found that the hydrofluoric acid and phosphoric acid combine to give a particularly effective cleaner which will maintain an etched, slip-resistant surface on tile floors and will actually harden grout and concrete surfaces. The surface active agent acts as a wetting agent to aid the acid in spreading over the surface to be cleaned and penetrating the dirt and grease on the surface to give effective cleaning. For cleaning tile, concrete, or similar surfaces, where it is desired to maintain a slip-resistant surface and to harden the grout on concrete surfaces, the solution is effective with between 0.12 and 2.55% by volume hydrofluoric acid, between 0.07 and 1.46% by volume phosphoric acid, and between 0.01 and 0.37% by volume surface active agent. The remainder of the solution is water.
The best mode presently contemplated for making and using the invention is to prepare a concentrated solution, to then dilute the solution to the strongest usable solution to deliver to the customer. The customer then further dilutes the solution to the needed strength. The preferred initial cleaning solution comprises nine gallons of industrial grade (70%) hydrofluoric acid (HF), four and one half gallons of institutional grade (80%) phosphoric acid (H3 PO4), one gallon of a wetting agent, and forty and one half gallons of water. A preferred wetting agent is called Turgetal MP-9 with a specific gravity of 1.057 at 20� C. and manufactured by Union Carbide Corporation. Turgetal MP-9 in a 9 mole surfactant of nonylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol. The constituent parts are all combined, mixed and then stored preferably in standard fifty five gallon plastic drums. This initial solution is extremely acidic. It has use in this form as an initial floor or surface etcher and high strength cleaner.
The acceptable levels of the parts may vary within a certain range without changing the nature or scope of the invention claimed. The highest acceptable level in that range is ten gallons of industrial grade (70%) HF, five gallons of institutional grade (80%) H3 PO4, one gallon of wetting agent and thirty nine gallons of water. Using a per volume percentage formula, the highest acceptable level is 12.728% HF, 7.273% H3 PO4, 1.818% wetting agent, and 78.182% water. On the other hand, the lowest acceptable level in the range is eight gallons of industrial grade (70%) HF, four gallons of institutional grade (80%) H3 PO4, one-half gallon of wetting agent and thirty nine gallons of water. Using a per volume percentage formula, the lowest acceptable level is 10.182% HF, 5.818% H3 PO4, .909% wetting agent, and 83.091% water.
Once the initial solution has been mixed, as explained, further dilution is made in the ratio of one part initial solution to four parts water to create a twenty percent solution. In this secondary diluted state, the twenty percent solution may be sold commercially as a high strength daily floor cleaner, yet most often requires even further dilution before actual use. This twenty percent solution has a measured pH of approximately 2.4.
The concentration level at which the solution is actually used depends upon a number of factors, the most important of which is the type of surface to be cleaned. Other factors include frequency of cleaning and desired luster. Tile and cement surfaces are the most common to be treated by this invention. The preferred concentration level is determined by covering a small test section of the desired surface with the twenty percent solution diluted in water further to a ratio of one to nine, brushing it into all cracks and rinsing with water. If the surface appears chalky, more water is added to further dilute the solution. If the surface appears and feels slippery, more solution is added to increase the concentration level. This process is then repeated as often as necessary with a newly made solution on fresh test sections of desired surface. The range of concentrations of initial solution at which the invention is most effective is between a one to four ratio (twenty percent solution) and a one to eighty ratio.
After the proper concentration level has been ascertained, the regular cleaning routine may be established. For best results, a commercially available dilution valve is used to obtain the proper concentration from the twenty percent solution. The preferred dilution valve is available from Dema Manufacturing of St. Louis, Mo. This valve is attached to a hot tap water supply as well as to a large vessel filled with the twenty percent solution. Upon opening the valve, the correct measures of water and twenty percent solution are combined to form the desired concentration. Use of this dilution valve provides the advantage of not having to risk direct contact with the HF during manual mixing. Thus, when the valve is opened the twenty percent solution is automatically mixed with a predetermined amount of water and released into a standard cleaning bucket.
The cleaning itself is best accomplished by mopping the predetermined concentration of twenty percent solution in water evenly over the surface to be cleaned, brushing it about with a broom to ensure proper penetration, and then rinsing the solution down the sewer drain. Thus, hands or other exposed body parts need never come in direct contact with the invention.
In using the invention as described, two phenomena occur that make it distinct from other cleaners. The first phenomenon is the reaction of the hydrofluoric acid (HF) in the solution with tile on surfaces to be cleaned. This is best explained by a brief examination of the chemical make-up of tile.
Tile is comprised essentially of clay; the most common type of clay used in tile, pottery and the like, is called Kaolinite. The approximate analytical composition of Kaolinite is SiO2 (40-50%), Al2 O3 (30-40%), and H2 O (10-15%). Since aluminum (Al) and flourine (F) form a stronger bond than Al and oxygen (O), treatment of tile with HF results in replacement of hydroxide (OH) groups attached to Al by F groups. The number of OH groups replaced by F depends on the concentration of the HF solution and the time of treatment. This process opens the underlying silicate structure to attack by HF and a slightly roughened, less slippery surface is generated. Because the attack is a surface reaction only, the strength of the tile is not detectably altered. Phosphoric acid (H3 PO4) in the solution provides extra acid to speed up the process and to control the acid concentration (phosphate buffers).
The second phenomenon which makes the invention distinct from others is the reaction of the solution's H3 PO4 and HF with limestone based cements, e.g. mortar, grout, and concrete. Most mortar for brick or tile is made from burned lime [Ca(OH)2 ], water (H2 O), and sand. The Ca (OH)2 loses H2 O on standing to form linkages with the sand and/or tile. As mortar stands in the air, air slaking occurs to convert it into a limestone matrix (CaCO3).
Portland cement, another limestone-based product commonly used to make concrete, also reacts with HF and H3 PO4. It is made by mixing and grinding limestone with a clay or shale material and heating it until it begins to vitrify. This is then mixed with two percent gypsum and ground. Concrete is then made by mixing the portland cement with sand, gravel, and water.
Treatment of limestone-based mortar or cement with phosphoric acid (H3 PO4) causes the formation of phosphates, such as hydroxy apatite [Ca5 (OH)(PO4)3 ] on the surface. Hydroxy apatite is a white insoluble solid phosphate with layers of CaOH on surfaces. Similar to Kaolinite, the CaOH linkage can be attacked by HF to give CaF linkages and water. The product is a surface sheen of fluorapatite [Ca5 F(PO4)3 ] which is significantly harder and stronger than either the hydroxy apatite or the original limestone. For example, Dana's Manual of Mineralogy gives limestone in its various forms a hardness rating of 3.0 (easily scratched with a knife) whereas fluorapatite is given a hardness rating of 5.0 (scratched by a knife with great difficulty). This reaction is similar in many ways to the action of fluoride on teeth which contain hydroxy apatite.
The invention can also be added to cement or concrete during the mixing phase of preparation. Adding the solution at this stage forms a harder concrete or cement thoughtout rather than merely a hardened surface layer as described above.
Reference is now made to FIG. 1 wherein the results of a comparison test between the present invention and a number of prior art cleaners on tile is reported in the form of a graph 10. The ordinate 12 of graph 10 represents the dynamic or kinetic coefficient of friction of the tile tested while the abscissa 14 represents time in months. Each of the curves 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, and 28 on the graph 10 therefore measures the ability of a certain cleaner to maintain the slip resistance of the tested tile over a twelve month period. As indicated, each cleaner began its test on a sample of the same type of tile with a dynamic coefficient of 0.6. The following table identifies the type of cleaner represented by the various curves 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, and 28:
16: Acid-based cleaners, e.g. Dracket Sure-Trac by Bristol Meyers and Safety Step by Dynamic Research
18: Slip resistance packet cleaners, e.g. Safety-Trac by Kay Chemicals
20: Steam cleaners, e.g. an alkaline-based steam cleaner by Union Carbide
22: Powder cleaners, e.g. industrial strength Tide by Colgate Polmolive
24: All-purpose, e.g. Regain by Eco-Labs, and/or degreasing cleaners, e.g. Recover by DuBois
26: Bleach, e.g. Clorox
28: The present invention
The dynamic coefficient of friction is used in this test rather than the static coefficient of friction as the dynamic coefficient is more representative of real life situations (slips do not normally occur while standing still). The Ceramic Tile Institute classifies dynamic coefficients of friction as follows:
0.6-1.0: Slip resistant
0.5-0.6: Conditionally slip resistant
0.3-0.5: Questionable
0.0-0.3: No slip resistance, unsafe
As clearly indicated by graph 10, the curve 28 of the present invention is the only curve which does not dip below 0.6, and thus is the only cleaner able to maintain a slip resistant tile surface over a twelve month span.
This test was made using a ten pound block on the bottom of which is fastened a piece of leather of conforming shape and area. Also, approximately three feet of cord is attached at one end to the center of a side panel of the block. The opposite end of the cord is connected to a pull scale or a similar force measuring device. The block is placed on the surface to be tested and the tester grasps the free end of the pull scale. A tension force is then put on the cord and pull scale by the tester in a direction substantially perpendicular to the face of the block to which the cord is attached. The force is increased until the block is traveling at a uniform speed across the tested surface. The force required to pull the block at a uniform speed across the tested surface is measured on the pull scale and divided by ten to yield the dynamic coefficient of friction. By using this test to measure the dynamic coefficient of friction of seven different tile surfaces, each treated with a different tile cleaner, at least once per month over a twelve month time span, the graph of FIG. 1 was generated.
In addition, a standard microbial culture test carried out by the pathology laboratory at Mesa Lutheran Hospital in Mesa, Ariz. indicates that use of the present invention on tile floors virtually eliminates microbes, whereas a conventional tile cleaner has little, if any, effect on microbial colonies. This test was made by taking a sterile cotton swab, rubbing it on an untreated portion of tile floor, and then rubbing the same swab into a standard petry dish. The dish is then filled with an agar solution and placed in an incubator for 48 hours. The same procedure was repeated after treating the test portion of tile floor with the present invention.
The results of this test showed that the sample from the untreated tile floor grew fifteen colonies of microbes in 48 hours, whereas the sample from the tile floor treated with this invention grew no microbes at all in the same time period.
Caution must be exercised to ensure that no glass containers or tools are used or come in contact with the present invention since HF in such a high concentration is extremely corrosive and attacks glass. Other suitable storage vessels besides fifty five gallon plastic drums include bakelite, rubber, and paraffin containers. Also, care must be taken to avoid contact with the skin or eyes of the mixer, as HF in this concentration can cause serious burns. If such burns occur, the key treatment is long and continued washing with water as soon as possible after exposure.
Whereas this invention is here illustrated and described with specific reference to an embodiment thereof presently contemplated as the best mode of carrying out such invention in actual practice, it is to be understood that various changes may be made in adapting the invention to different embodiments without departing from the broader inventive concepts disclosed herein and comprehended by the claims that follow.
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Pics of all colored decals.
I finally managed to find the time to try all the different colored decal kits on the bike today.
I will do a bit of photoshop work in coming days to (attempt to) turn my bike into a U.S spec blue and black jobby to give more of an idea what they will look like.
I put aside three full set's of the red, black, and yellow kits for our mate Bundu's silver bike in SithIfrika (+ a spare set for a friend) so once he gets them we will all get a chance to see the different color combo's on the silver bike.
I am still trying to locate a Raven bike to get pics as soon as possible, so anyone who has one and would like to put their hand up send me an e-mail..
On with the pics.
Red on the Blue/silver bike????????????? Not my cup of tea but some may like it... Would look wild on the Raven or Silver, or White bikes
Yellow...? - I prefer this over the Red on my bike but again, I think it will look great on the Raven and Silver bikes,,, Maybe even the White.
You have all seen the Black but I will show them again in the spirit of competition. Note: These are the early prototype decals and have changed slightly now in production... It's really only the thickness of the vertical lines that have changed + a lot more solid black ink.
I firmly believe that this is the universal color for just about all bikes, except perhaps the Raven... But then again???
But WAIT - Along came Silver out of no where....
Maybe we have a contender for the ever universal Black decals???
This is actually a metalic Silver base vinyl that is nearly the exact color of the side panels.
Should look the goods on anything, except perhaps the Silver bike... But then again???
Check out all the casualties of this dress-up session on the door
In closing - One porn shot wallpaper of the bike in it's natural environment.
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With this past weekend's theatrics between the Tigers and Angels, Oriole fans had to be reminded of the situation a few weeks ago with the O's and the Red Sox. We see several situations as such each year, where it appears that both teams are wearing flames on their shirtsleeves. Nevertheless, the question is who's right and who's wrong? The funny thing is that in both cases I saw several analysts, players, etc. come out and talk about how they don't necessarily mind guys breaking the traditional "unwritten codes of the game." Detroit manager Jim Leyland even said that he didn't necessarily have a problem with Alex Aybar trying to break up Justin Verlander's no-hitter with a bunt. So again, where does justice lie?
For those that go by the solemn letter of the law, many of the aspects of the uwnritten codes are not in the rule books (hence the term unwritten) Throwing at or hitting someone is. So in that sense Jared Weaver is the true villain here seeing that Carlos Guillen's showboating act during his HR trot is not technically against the rules. Going back to the fight at the Fens, that would mean that Kevin Gregg was the true villain. However I digress; my personal stance is that those unwritten rules are almost more important than the word of the written law in baseball. That may well be an unpopular and antiquated manner of thinking, speaking, or in my case writing, but it's how I feel. For those who haven't seen Guillen's HR trot, he stood at home plate long enough to set the table, and then almost proceeded to do a little dance up the line. Baseball's a game steeped in tradition and respect; that kind of excuberance goes against the grain of the game. The same can be said of David Ortiz and Kevin Youkilis' antics over time against the O's.
So back to that rulebook; can you really blame teams for retaliating? In Weaver's case, I'm not sure I would have thrown over the guy's head. Had he simply hit the batter in the back or ribs odds are he might not have been suspended for the six games he received. However he threw over the guy's head; a big no-no. Then came the sequence where Alex Aybar bunted. The unwritten rule is that you don't square to bunt in a no-hitter after the sixth inning. Some people like to say that the idea is to get on base, not allow the pitcher to waltz into a no-hitter, etc. However I agree with the premise of the code; if you're going to break it up, do it the honest way. On top of that, I've even heard some Angels' fans grumbling that Verlander purposely threw the ball away because an error would keep his no-hitter in tact. Players have too much pride to do something like that, so I don't buy into that. However again, the onus there is on Aybar to have enough respect for the game and for his opponent to not do something like that. Under no circumstances can I justify EVER bunting during a no-hitter like that. Some people bring up the idea of what if it's 1-0? (In fact, the score ended up being 3-2.) My attitude is that it doesn't matter. The integrity and pruity of the game and in a potential no-hitter/perfect game is more important than one win. That might sound like the wrong attitude, however that's just my line of thinking.
Here's the other thing; any player or coach that says they're indifferent to the unwritten rules is either lying or they don't know what they're talking about. It's fine and dandy to say that when you're uninvolved in the situation. However if you're the team that's being shown up (as the O's have often been), there comes a point where you're going to stick up for yourself. There are unwritten codes so to speak in all walks of life. If you're fighting a wawr and your opponent comes out of his bunker waving a white flag, you're supposed to say hold fire. If someone puts on their turn signal, you're supposed to let them into the lane. These are two very different examples, but they're both unwritten codes that should be respected. And so should those in MLB.


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Matt Giteau and Mat Rogers were the halfback pairing for the Wallabies at yesterday's training session in Sydney.
Regular flyhalf Stephen Larkham ran at inside centre for the majority of the practice. This combination is expected to take on Wales on 4 November in Cardiff.
While the Larkham and Rogers switch seems less drastic, with the positions of a modern-day flyhalf and inside centre seen as interchangeable, Giteau's move from 12 to 9 has caused quite a stir. At first it was mere speculation; an experiment that would take place in a comparatively easy game against Italy. But with George Gregan being rested and Sam Cordingley ruled out of the tour due to injury, the vision is set to become a reality against the Welsh.
"[Wallaby coach] John Connolly told me he is considering me there, so I just want to get in as much practice as I can if it does come that I play halfback," said Giteau.
"I haven't played there for a while, so it is a little bit daunting, but also exciting. The most difficult aspect will be getting used to the set-piece. Phase attack and things like that aren't too bad, and I feel a lot more comfortable there, but it requires me to be more comfortable at the scrums and line-outs.
"I haven't received any specific directions on how to play halfback, but have rather been instructed to play it as I see it … play with instinct."
The Wallaby management's decision to pair Giteau and Rogers together is also an interesting one. Giteau and Larkham have proved a successful combination in the midfield for both the Brumbies and Australia, and perhaps it would be prudent to keep these two alongside each other when Giteau moves to No 9.


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U.S. Justice Department
News about U.S. Justice Department, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Jun. 2, 2015
Op-Ed article by Prof Mona Lynch points to role overzealous federal prosecutors have played in systemic abuses in United State justice system related to war on drugs, particularly in seeking lengthy jail times for black defendants; offers examples from her research on such abuses related to use of so-called 851 tool, which allows for doubling of mandatory minimum sentences for drug convictions and has had disproportionate impact on black communities. MORE
May. 30, 2015
Justice Dept closes case in hanging death of black Mississippi man Otis Byrd, citing insufficient evidence to support categorizing death as homicide; Byrd's relatives reject notion that he killed himself. MORE
May. 30, 2015
United States Justice Department indictments of FIFA officials has brought international attention to Attorney General Loretta Lynch, who was largely unknown in many countries after having been in position only one month. MORE
May. 28, 2015
Justice Dept announces sweeping corruption indictment against 14 FIFA officials and marketing executives; charges them with corrupting international soccer during two decades involving at least $150 million in bribes, including some related to World Cup bidding process; Attorney Gen Loretta E Lynch warns arrests, which took place in Zurich, are only beginning of inquiry aimed at ridding organization of systemic corruption; chart illustrates position of those arrested within FIFA. MORE
May. 28, 2015
Companion piece to Page One article about FIFA indictments outlines specifics of Justice Dept's case. MORE
May. 27, 2015
Officials say Cleveland police department has agreed to adhere to some of most stringent standards in country over how and when its officers can use force, and will allow Justice Dept overview to ensure rules are not ignored; city's police department has become associated with racially charged debate over police tactics. MORE
May. 26, 2015
Cleveland reaches settlement with Justice Dept over what federal authorities say is pattern of unconstitutional policing and excessive use of force; settlement follows judge's acquittal of Officer Michael Brelo on manslaughter charge for his role in 2012 fatal shooting of two unarmed blacks. MORE
May. 23, 2015
Criminal wrongdoing has been found by Justice Dept investigators in General Motors' failure to acknowledge defect that has since been connected to at least 104 deaths; record settlement of upwards of $1.2 billion is expected relatively early, as GM is eager to have investigation closed; former company employees are under investigation and face possibility of criminal charges. MORE
May. 23, 2015
Texas Gov Greg Abbott says his state plans to comply with national standards for preventing prison rape; Justice Dept, however, says Texas has failed to follow federal procedures under Prison Rape Elimination Act and will likely be financially penalized for second straight year. MORE
May. 22, 2015
Justice Dept report finds administrators of Hinds County Adult Detention Center in Raymond, Miss, and the Jackson City Detention Center in Jackson, Miss, routinely violate rights of inmates; department orders sweeping changes within seven weeks. MORE
May. 21, 2015
Chinese government expresses concern over Justice Dept indictments of six Chinese scientists in United States, on rarely used charges of economic espionage in connection with cellphone chip technology that was taken from two small American companies; spokesman for Foreign Ministry says Chinese government is seeking more information about the arrests in effort to protect rights of Chinese professionals involved in China-US exchanges. MORE
May. 18, 2015
Justice Dept opens inquiry into inmate abuse at New York State's Attica Correctional Facility; investigation follows guilty plea by three officers in 2011 beating of inmate George Williams. MORE
May. 16, 2015
Editorial contends ruling against banks Nomura Holdings of Japan and Royal Bank of Scotland in housing bubble-related case brought by housing finance agency raises question of why Justice Dept and SEC have not done more to expose wrongdoing by Wall Street banks; holds settlements demanded by Justice Dept and SEC let banks, most of which remain unnamed, escape accountability. MORE
May. 14, 2015
Federal prosecutors decide to return $100,000 seized from North Carolina convenience store owner Lyndon McLellan; Justice Department says it will end such seizures, form of civil asset forfeiture based on pattern of small cash deposits without criminal charge or evidence of crime. MORE
May. 14, 2015
Justice Dept will announce that Barclays, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Royal Bank of Scotland will collectively pay several billion dollars and plead guilty to criminal antitrust violations for foreign currency manipulation; prosecutors are aware, however, that overly punitive penalties could endanger banks crucial to world economy. MORE
May. 10, 2015
Gretchen Morgenson Fair Game column examines suspect mortgage practices by Bank of America as it seeks to fulfill $7 billion in customer relief under landmark settlement with the Justice Dept; observes that bank has tried to claim credit for 'releasing' debts that have already been discharged in bankruptcy settlements, counting money that never would have been theirs to collect. MORE
May. 9, 2015
Lawyers for six Baltimore police officers facing murder charges over death of Freddie Gray launch counter assault on Maryland State's Atty Marilyn Mosby, assailing her office as hotbed of double-dealing and misconduct; are seeking dismissal of charges or removal of Mosby as prosecutor of case; separately, Atty Gen Loretta E Lynch announces Justice Dept probe into practices of Baltimore Police Dept. MORE
May. 8, 2015
Justice Dept, following request from Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, will investigate wether Baltimore Police Dept engaged in pattern of unconstitutional policing; move follows indictment of six Baltimore officers in relation to death of Freddie Gray. MORE
May. 7, 2015
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake requests Justice Department investigation into whether city's police force is guilty of unconstitutional and systematic patterns of racially-based discrimination and abuse; request follows days of unrest over death of black man Freddie Gray in police custody. MORE
May. 6, 2015
Newly minted Atty Gen Loretta E Lynch goes to Baltimore on her first official trip, meeting with various factions and offering praise and reassurance; among those she visits are family of Freddie Gray, young black man who died from injuries suffered in policy custody. MORE
May. 5, 2015
Federal Reserve says Justice Dept is conducting criminal probe into 2012 leak of information about critical meeting of Fed committee that sets monetary policy; Fed will give House investigators list of staff members who were subjects of internal inquiry. MORE
May. 1, 2015
Convenience store owner Lyndon McLellan in rural Fairmont, NC, is trying to recover $107,702 seized by IRS for so-called structuring of bank deposits; IRS and Justice Dept have said they are no longer pursuing asset forfeiture in non-criminal cases, though repeal does not apply retroactively. MORE
Apr. 24, 2015
Aides of United States Atty Gen Loretta E Lynch say improving police morale and finding common ground between law enforcement and minority communities will be among her top priorities as new head of Justice Dept. MORE
Apr. 24, 2015
Justice Dept files lawsuit against Quicken Loans, contending that it made hundreds of improper mortgage loans that cost Federal Housing Admin millions of dollars; contends that Quicken knowingly submitted falsely underwritten claims between 2007 and 2011 that would exploit FHA insurance. MORE
Apr. 23, 2015
Trial in former American International Group chief executive Maurice R Greenberg's $40 billion suit against government ends in stalemate with Greenberg's lawyer and Justice Dept offering up starkly different interpretations of 2008 bailout of AIG; analysts say case is too close to call and rests on Judge Thomas Wheeler's decision, even though Greenberg was widely mocked for bringing suit at outset. MORE
Apr. 22, 2015
Justice Dept under Atty Gen Eric H Holder has sided with police officers in every Supreme Court case involving accusations of excessive force, drawing criticisms from some who say police abuses could best be stemmed at federal rather than local level; every federal decision in favor of officers makes it more difficult for citizens to seek justice for claims of mistreatment. MORE
Apr. 22, 2015
Senate clears way for long-delayed vote on confirmation of Loretta E Lynch to replace Eric H Holder Jr as attorney general following compromise on human-trafficking bill that was delaying vote; bill was delayed due to Democratic objection to anti-abortion provision attached to it. MORE
Apr. 21, 2015
Justice Dept will conduct independent review of Federal Bureau of Investigation laboratory procedures after discovering flaws in forensics testimony in hundreds of criminal cases. MORE
Apr. 21, 2015
Op-Ed article by Eric S Lander, director of Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, calls for far more rigorous standards for forensic science, following revelations that high number of criminal convictions are based on scientifically questionable analysis of evidence; cites Justice Dept review showing flawed testimony from Federal Bureau of Investigation in 257 of 268 cases between 1985 and 1999, with 33 defendants in those cases receiving death penalty. MORE
Apr. 18, 2015
Congressional Memo; Pres Obama holds press conference scoring Senate Republicans for continuing to hold up nomination of Loretta E Lynch as United States attorney general; Lynch's nomination has been in limbo for nearly six months, becoming a bargaining chip in unrelated battle over administration's immigration policies; Obama calls Republican refusal to set a vote on Lynch an 'embarrassing' example of partisanship. MORE
Apr. 18, 2015
Civil rights groups in North Charleston, SC, including local branch of NAACP, hold press conference at which they ask Justice Dept to investigate all shootings by Charleston County police officers, for last 21 years, that resulted in civilian fatalities. MORE
Apr. 18, 2015
Justice Dept lawyers reviewing $45 billion takeover of Time Warner Cable by Comcast seem likely to recommend that department block deal due to competition concerns; recommendation does not rule out possibility that department will overrule it, as recommendation is preliminary step in consideration of deal. MORE
Apr. 13, 2015
Internal emails reveal friction between FBI and Justice Dept surrounding 2008 indictment of Blackwater security contractors for deadly 2007 shooting in Iraq; FBI agents, attempting to bring manslaughter charges, encountered resistance from Justice Dept, leading them to suspect agency was undermining case. MORE
Apr. 13, 2015
Editorial welcomes Justice Dept's new scrutiny of donations from Super PACs, as evidenced in bribery indictment of New Jersey Sen Robert Menendez; argues shift comes just in time for election season that threatens to be bonanza for Super PACS and the unlimited contributions they can raise. MORE
Apr. 9, 2015
Hundreds of defendants across country are facing serious charges after being caught in gap between federal and state marijuana laws, but little-publicized appropriations bill could have game-changing effect on their cases; courts are now debating how to deal with provision in bill that bars Justice Dept from spending money to prevent states from implementing medical marijuana laws. MORE
Apr. 9, 2015
Federal Judge Andrew S Hanen angrily refuses to halt injunction he had placed on implementation of Pres Obama's immigration executive actions in Texas; repeats argument that executive actions exceeded presidential authority, and accuses Justice Dept of lying to him; defiance comes despite signals from Fifth Circuit appeals court that it could rule in White House's favor. MORE
Apr. 9, 2015
National data on police shootings of civilians remains frustratingly out of reach, largely due to absence of rule requiring that such incidents be reported to Justice Dept; federal officials, including Atty Gen Eric H Holder Jr and FBI director James B Comey, have advocated change in reporting requirements. MORE
Apr. 8, 2015
Iowa Sen Charles E Grassley sends letters to Justice Dept and Treasury asking them to disclose details of 2012 decision to divert Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac earnings to Treasury; shareholders have been pressing mortgage giants for years to reveal specifics of plan, which forgoes repayment to taxpayers that was established under original bailout agreement. MORE
Apr. 6, 2015
Lawsuit brought by transgender woman Ashley Diamond seeks to address abuse and discrimination she has suffered as inmate in all-male Georgia prison, and to improve policy for such inmates nationwide; suit, which has gained support of Justice Dept, details rape, humiliation and systematic denial of her identity; key aspect was state's refusal to provide hormone therapy, treatment that Justice Dept has described as basic medical right. MORE
Apr. 4, 2015
Justice Dept decides to back lawsuit brought by transgender inmate Ashley Diamond, who says state of Georgia illegally cut off hormone treatment that she had been taking for 17 years; argues that Georgia's treatment policy and those like it are unconstitutional. MORE
Apr. 2, 2015
Justice Department will not charge former Internal Revenue Service official Lois Lerner for refusing to answer questions at hearings on agency's improper treatment of conservative groups; prosecutors do not agree with House Republicans' view that she waived her Fifth Amendment right to not incriminate herself. MORE
Apr. 2, 2015
Justice Department court filing states HSBC has been too slow in fulfilling terms of an agreement that allowed bank to avoid criminal prosecution in 2012 for money laundering and doing business with blacklisted nations like Iran; filing faults company for continuing weaknesses in identifying suspicious transactions and for cultivating corporate culture that is resistant to change. MORE
Mar. 31, 2015
Justice Dept prosecutors and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau officials are trying to root out auto industry practice of reverse-redlining, which singles out minority borrowers and extends them costliest car loans; development could worsen economic decay in some black and Hispanic neighborhoods. MORE
Mar. 30, 2015
Delayed vote on nomination of Loretta E Lynch to succeed Atty Gen Eric H Holder Jr as head of Justice Dept is putting Senate Republicans in bind, showing how difficult navigating politics will be for new Republican majority; Lynch is qualified and palatable to many Republicans, save for her support of Pres Obama's policies, yet holding up her confirmation leaves Republicans stuck with Holder, whom they despise. MORE
Mar. 27, 2015
Alan Eickhoff, new acting police chief in Ferguson, Mo, announces plan to better integrate police officers with community by assigning them to bike patrols and encouraging them to walk beat and talk to residents; change represents adoption of a primary recommendation in scathing Justice Dept report. MORE
Mar. 27, 2015
Justice Dept inspector general reports Drug Enforcement Administration agents accepted gifts from drug cartels, including weapons and invites to sex parties with prostitutes, for several years in undisclosed country overseas. MORE
Mar. 27, 2015
Justice Dept investigators have met with lawyers of Dr Salomon Melgen, close friend of New Jersey Sen Robert Menendez, in attempt to persuade him to cooperate in corruption case they are pursuing against Menendez; deal would make Melgen star witness in case over whether Menendez traded political favors for gifts and lavish vacations. MORE
Mar. 26, 2015
Editorial examines Justice Dept report on Philadelphia's troubled police department, noting particularly worrisome conclusions about its lethal force policies; says report points up virtues of Justice Dept's police reform program, but also indicates stiff challenges ahead in Philadelphia, where police will have to rebuild policies from the ground up. MORE
Mar. 24, 2015
Justice Dept releases report on Philadelphia Police Dept that offers unusually in-depth look at use of lethal force by officers in a major city's police department, including information about race of officers and suspects; inquiry was requested by Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles H Ramsey in 2013 after Philadelphia Inquirer article about rise in police shootings; report comes as tensions in city linger over fatal police shooting of Brandon Tate-Brown. MORE
Mar. 24, 2015
Justice Dept wins dismissal of defamation lawsuit by shipping magnate Victor Restis against anti-Iran advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran after claiming case could imperil national security by revealing state secrets. MORE
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U.S. Prosecutors Did Not Question Goldman on Financial Crisis in 2010 Meeting
Justice Department officials focused exclusively on terrorism issues when it met with Goldman officials in 2010, reviving questions about the government's priorities after the financial crisis.
June 4, 2015, Thursday
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Bruised, Herbalife Swings Back at an Accuser
Both the hedge fund billionaire William A. Ackman and Herbalife have turned to federal authorities to defend against each other.
June 3, 2015, Wednesday
MORE ON JUSTICE DEPARTMENT AND: Herbalife Ltd , Ackman, William A , Lobbying and Lobbyists , Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington , Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes , Federal Trade Commission , Federal Bureau of Investigation , Justice Department , Pershing Square Capital Management , Securities and Exchange Commission
Reining In Federal Prosecutors
Abusive cops aren't the only problem with the justice system. Overzealous attorneys and expansive drug laws are causing lasting damage too.
June 2, 2015, Tuesday
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FIFA Case Could Strengthen Justice Dept.'s Global Power
The United States government will have a powerful weapon against international corruption if it is able to successfully use the RICO Act in the latest case involving soccer.
June 2, 2015, Tuesday
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Motorola's Antitrust Lawsuit May Head to Top Court
Years after the mobile device company was a corporate victim of a price-fixing scheme, the Supreme Court might take up the case.
June 1, 2015, Monday
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U.S. Paid Residents Linked to Nazi Crimes $20 Million in Benefits, Report Says
A report by the Social Security Administration's inspector general concludes that virtually all of the payments were proper under policies in place at the time.
May 31, 2015, Sunday
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The 'Non-Candidate' Money Spigot
Jeb Bush's pretense of not running for president leaves him free to raise money without limit until he officially announces his candidacy.
May 31, 2015, Sunday
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Mississippi: Hanging Death Declared Not a Homicide
The Justice Department suggested that Otis Byrd's death in March was a suicide, though it did not specifically say he killed himself.
May 30, 2015, Saturday
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Police Unions Must Not Block Reform
Restrictive contracts are shielding officers from proper accountability.
May 30, 2015, Saturday
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FIFA Charges Instantly Earn Loretta Lynch Global Recognition
Less than a month into her job as attorney general, Ms. Lynch captured the world's attention when she vowed to rid FIFA, soccer's governing body, of corruption.
May 30, 2015, Saturday
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Justice Dept. Memo on Goldman Meeting
With the financial crisis still reverberating, this 2010 gathering appears to be the only recorded meeting between Lanny Breuer, a top Justice Department official, and representatives from big Wall Street banks.
FIFA on Arrests of Leading Officials
Walter de Gregorio, the chief communications officer for FIFA, discussed the arrest of the organization's leading officials on bribery charges on Wednesday, saying its president was not involved.
Justice Dept. on Cleveland Settlement
Steven Dettelbach, the United States attorney in Northern Ohio, and Vanita Gupta of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division announced a settlement with Cleveland over the use of police force.
Letter to Governors about the Prison Rape Elimination Act
A letter to governors from the U.S. Department of Justice about the Prison Rape Elimination Act, which was put in place by President George W. Bush.
A Letter From Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas
Mr. Abbott told the U.S. Department of Justice that he believed Texas to be in full compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act but that he could not certify it.
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LEWISTON, Idaho -- The Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole has reversed its earlier decision to grant parole to convicted killer Bryan S. Lankford in 2018.
Executive Director Olivia Craven tells The Lewiston Tribune the commission met Thursday and reversed its October ruling based on a procedural error. She declined to say what the error was.
The ruling means Lankford won't be eligible to appear before the parole board again until January 2019.
Lankford is serving a life sentence for the 1984 murders of U.S. Marine Capt. Robert Bravence and his wife, Cheryl, of El Paso, Texas. The couple were killed while they were camping in Idaho.
Lankford and his brother, Mark, were both convicted and initially sentenced to death. They are both now serving life sentences.