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Polyurethanes are in the class of compounds called reaction polymers, which include epoxies, unsaturated polyesters, and phenolics. A urethane linkage is produced by reacting an isocyanate group, -N=C=O with a hydroxyl (alcohol) group, -OH. Polyurethanes are produced by the polyaddition reaction of a polyisocyanate with a polyalcohol (polyol) in the presence of a catalyst and other additives. In this case, a polyisocyanate is a molecule with two or more isocyanate functional groups, R-(N=C=O)n ≥ 2 and a polyol is a molecule with two or more hydroxyl functional groups, R'-(OH)n ≥ 2. The reaction product is a polymer containing the urethane linkage, -RNHCOOR'-. Isocyanates will react with any molecule that contains an active hydrogen. Importantly, isocyanates react with water to form a urea linkage and carbon dioxide gas; they also react with polyetheramines to form polyureas. Commercially, polyurethanes are produced by reacting a liquid isocyanate with a liquid blend of polyols, catalyst, and other additives. These two components are referred to as a polyurethane system, or simply a system. The isocyanate is commonly referred to in North America as the 'A-side' or just the 'iso'. The blend of polyols and other additives is commonly referred to as the 'B-side' or as the 'poly'. This mixture might also be called a 'resin' or 'resin blend'. In Europe the meanings for 'A-side' and 'B-side' are reversed. Resin blend additives may include chain extenders, cross linkers, surfactants, flame retardants, blowing agents, pigments, and fillers.
The first essential component of a polyurethane polymer is the isocyanate. Molecules that contain two isocyanate groups are called diisocyanates. These molecules are also referred to as monomers or monomer units, since they themselves are used to produce polymeric isocyanates that contain three or more isocyanate functional groups. Isocyanates can be classed as aromatic, such as diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) or toluene diisocyanate (TDI); or aliphatic, such as hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) or isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI). An example of a polymeric isocyanate is polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate, which is a blend of molecules with two-, three-, and four- or more isocyanate groups, with an average functionality of 2.7. Isocyanates can be further modified by partially reacting them with a polyol to form a prepolymer. A quasi-prepolymer is formed when the stoichiometric ratio of isocyanate to hydroxyl groups is greater than 2:1. A true prepolymer is formed when the stoichiometric ratio is equal to 2:1. Important characteristics of isocyanates are their molecular backbone, % NCO content, functionality, and viscosity.
The second essential component of a polyurethane polymer is the polyol. Molecules that contain two hydroxyl groups are called diols, those with three hydroxyl groups are called triols, et cetera. In practice, polyols are distinguished from short chain or low-molecular weight glycol chain extenders and cross linkers such as ethylene glycol (EG), 1,4-butanediol (BDO), diethylene glycol (DEG), glycerine, and trimethylol propane (TMP). Polyols are polymers in their own right. They are formed by base-catalyzed addition of propylene oxide (PO), ethylene oxide (EO) onto a hydroxyl or amine containing initiator, or by polyesterification of a di-acid, such as adipic acid, with glycols, such as ethylene glycol or dipropylene glycol (DPG). Polyols extended with PO or EO are polyether polyols. Polyols formed by polyesterification are polyester polyols. The choice of initiator, extender, and molecular weight of the polyol greatly affect its physical state, and the physical properties of the polyurethane polymer. Important characteristics of polyols are their molecular backbone, initiator, molecular weight, % primary hydroxyl groups, functionality, and viscosity.
One of the most desirable attributes of polyurethanes is their ability to be turned into foam. Blowing agents such as water, certain halocarbons such as HFC-245fa (1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane) and HFC-134a (1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane), and hydrocarbons such as n-pentane, can be incorporated into the poly side or added as an auxiliary stream. Water reacts with the isocyanate to create carbon dioxide gas, which fills and expands cells created during the mixing process. The reaction is a three step process. A water molecule reacts with an isocyanate group to form a carbamic acid. Carbamic acids are unstable, and decompose forming carbon dioxide and an amine. The amine reacts with more isocyanate to give a substituted urea. Water has a very low molecular weight, so even though the weight percent of water may be small, the molar proportion of water may be high and considerable amounts of urea produced. The urea is not very soluble in the reaction mixture and tends to form separate "hard segment" phases consisting mostly of polyurea. The concentration and organization of these polyurea phases can have a significant impact on the properties of the polyurethane foam. Halocarbons and hydrocarbons are chosen such that they have boiling points at or near room temperature. Since the polymerization reaction is exothermic, these blowing agents volatilize into a gas during the reaction process. They fill and expand the cellular polymer matrix, creating a foam. It is important to know that the blowing gas does not create the cells of a foam. Rather, foam cells are a result of blowing gas diffusing into bubbles that are nucleated or stirred into the system at the time of mixing. In fact, high density microcellular foams can be formed without the addition of blowing agents by mechanically frothing or nucleating the polyol component prior to use.
Surfactants are used to modify the characteristics of the polymer during the foaming process. They are used to emulsify the liquid components, regulate cell size, and stabilize the cell structure to prevent collapse and surface defects. Rigid foam surfactants are designed to produce very fine cells and a very high closed cell content. Flexible foam surfactants are designed to stabilize the reaction mass while at the same time maximizing open cell content to prevent the foam from shrinking. The need for surfactant can be affected by choice of isocyanate, polyol, component compatibility, system reactivity, process conditions and equipment, tooling, part shape, and shot weight.
Phosgenation of corresponding amines is the main technical process for the manufacture of isocyanates. The amine raw materials are generally manufactured by the hydrogenation of corresponding nitro compounds. For example, toluenediamine (TDA) is manufactured from dinitrotoluene, which then converted to toluene diisocyanate (TDI). Diamino diphenylmethane or methylenedianiline (MDA) is manufactured from nitrobenzene via aniline, which is then converted to diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI).
The two most important aromatic isocyanates are toluene diisocyanate (TDI) and diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI). TDI consists of a mixture of the 2,4- and 2,6-diisocyanatotoluene isomers. The most important product is TDI-80 (TD-80), consisting of 80% of the 2,4-isomer and 20% of the 2,6-isomer. This blend is used extensively in the manufacture of polyurethane flexible slabstock and molded foam. TDI, and especially crude TDI and TDI/MDI blends can be used in rigid foam applications, but have been supplanted by polymeric MDI. TDI-polyether and TDI-polyester prepolymers are used in high performance coating and elastomer applications. Prepolymers are available that have been vacuum stripped of TDI monomer, which greatly reduces their toxicity. Diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) has three isomers, 4,4'-MDI, 2,4'-MDI, and 2,2'-MDI, and is also polymerized to provide oligomers of functionality three and higher.
Only the 4,4'-MDI monomer is sold commercially as a single isomer. It is provided either as a frozen solid or flake, or in molten form, and is used to manufacture high performance prepolymers. Monomer blends, consisting of approximately 50% of the 4,4'-isomer and 50% of the 2,4'-isomer, are liquid at room temperature and are used to manufacture prepolymers for polyurea spray elastomer applications. 4,4'-MDI blends containing MDI uretonimine, carbodiimide, and allophonate moieties are also liquid at room temperature, and are used in the manufacture of integral skin and microcellular foams. 4,4'-MDI-glycol prepolymers offer increased mechanical properties in the same applications, but are prone to freezing at temperatures below 20°C. Polymeric MDI (PMDI) is used in rigid pour-in-place, spray foam, and molded foam applications. Polymeric MDI that contains a very high portion of high-functionality oligomers is used to manufacture polyurethane and polyisocyanurate rigid insulation boardstock. Modified PMDI, which contains high levels of MDI monomer, is used in the production of polyurethane flexible molded and microcellular foam. The relative percentage of the 4,4'- and 2,4'- isomers is adjusted to change the reactivity and storage stability of the isocyanate blend, as well as the firmness and other physical properties of the finished goods. Other aromatic isocyanate include p-phenylene diisocyante (PPDI), naphthalene diisocyanate (NDI), and o-tolidine diisocyanate (TODI).
The most important aliphatic and cycloaliphatic isocyanates are 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), 1-isocyanato-3-isocyanatomethyl-3,5,5-trimethyl-cyclohexane (isophorone diisocyanate, IPDI), and 4,4'-diisocyanato dicyclohexylmethane (H12MDI). They are used to produce light stable, non-yellowing polyurethane coatings and elastomers. Because of their toxicity, aliphatic isocyanate monomers are converted into prepolymers, biurets, dimers, and trimers for commercial use. HDI adducts are used extensively for weather and abrasion resistant coatings and lacquers. IPDI is used in the manufacture of coatings, elastomeric adhesives and sealants. H12MDI prepolymers are used to produce high performance coatings and elastomers with optical clarity and hydrolysis resistance. Other aliphatic isocyanates include cyclohexane diisocyanate (CHDI), tetramethylxylene diisocyanate (TMXDI), and 1,3-bis(isocyanatomethyl)cyclohexane (H6XDI).
Polyether polyols come in a wide variety of grades based on their end use, but are all constructed in a similar manner. Polyols for flexible applications use low functionality initiators such as dipropylene glycol (f=2) or glycerine (f=3). Polyols for rigid applications use high functionality initiators such sucrose (f=8), sorbitol (f=6), toluenediamine (f=4), and Mannich bases (f=4). Propylene oxide is then added to the initiators until the desired molecular weight is achieved. Polyols extended with propylene oxide are terminated with secondary hydroxyl groups. In order to change the compatibility, rheological properties, and reactivity of a polyol, ethylene oxide is used as a co-reactant to create random or mixed block heteropolymers. Polyols capped with ethylene oxide contain a high percentage of primary hydroxyl groups, which are more reactive than secondary hydroxyl groups. Because of their high viscosity (470 OH# sucrose polyol, 33,000 cps at 25°C), carbohydrate initiated polyols often use glycerine or diethylene glycol as a co-initiate in order to lower the viscosity to ease handling and processing (490 OH# sucrose-glycerine polyol, 5,500 cps at 25°C). Graft polyols (also called filled polyols or polymer polyols) contain finely dispersed styrene-acrylonitrile, acrylonitrile, or polyurea (PHD) polymer solids chemically grafted to a high molecular weight polyether backbone. They are used to increase the load bearing properties of low density high-resiliency (HR) foam, as well as add toughness to microcellular foams and cast elastomers. PHD polyols are also used to modify the combustion properties of HR flexible foam. Solids content ranges from 14% to 50%, with 22% and 43% being typical. Initiators such as ethylenediamine and triethanolamine are used to make low molecular weight rigid foam polyols that have built-in catalytic activity due to the presence of nitrogen atoms in the backbone. They are used to increase system reactivity and physical property build, and to reduce the friability of rigid foam molded parts. A special class of polyether polyols, poly(tetramethylene ether) glycols are made by polymerizing tetrahydrofuran. They are used in high performance coating and elastomer applications.
Polyester polyols fall into two distinct categories according to composition and application. Conventional polyester polyols are based on virgin raw materials and are manufactured by the direct polyesterification of high-purity diacids and glycols, such as adipic acid and 1,4-butanediol. They are distinguished by the choice of monomers, molecular weight, and degree of branching. While costly and difficult to handle because of their high viscosity, they offer physical properties not obtainable with polyether polyols, including superior solvent, abrasion, and cut resistance. Other polyester polyols are based on reclaimed raw materials. They are manufactured by transesterification (glycolysis) of recycled poly(ethyleneterephthalate) (PET) or dimethylterephthalate (DMT) distillation bottoms with glycols such as diethylene glycol. These low molecular weight, aromatic polyester polyols are used in the manufacture of rigid foam, and bring low cost and excellent flammability characteristics to polyisocyanurate (PIR) boardstock and polyurethane spray foam insulation.
Specialty polyols include polycarbonate polyols, polycaprolactone polyols, polybutadiene polyols, and polysulfide polyols. The materials are used in elastomer, sealant, and adhesive applications that require superior weatherability, and resistance to chemical and environmental attack. Natural oil polyols derived from castor oil and other vegetable oils are used to make elastomers, flexible bunstock, and flexible molded foam.
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|tetraethylene glycol
|propylene glycol
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Organometallic compounds based on mercury, lead, tin (dibutyltin dilaurate), bismuth (bismuth octanoate), and zinc are used as polyurethane catalysts. Mercury carboxylates, such as phenylmercuric neodeconate, are particularly effective catalysts for polyurethane elastomer, coating and sealant applications, since they are very highly selective towards the polyol+isocyanate reaction. Mercury catalysts can be used at low levels to give systems a long pot life while still giving excellent back-end cure. Lead catalysts are used in highly reactive rigid spray foam insulation applications, since they maintain their potency in low-temperature and high-humidity conditions. Due to their toxicity and the necessity to dispose of mercury and lead catalysts and catalyzed material as hazardous waste in the United States, formulators have been searching for suitable replacements. Since the 1990s, bismuth and zinc carboxylates have been used as alternatives but have short comings of their own. In elastomer applications, long pot life systems do not build green strength as fast as mercury catalyzed systems. In spray foam applications, bismuth and zinc do not drive the front end fast enough in cold weather conditions and must be otherwise augmented to replace lead. Alkyl tin carboxylates, oxides and mercaptides oxides are used in all types of polyurethane applications. For example, dibutyltin dilaurate is a standard catalyst for polyurethane adhesives and sealants, dioctyltin mercaptide is used in microcellular elastomer applications, and dibutyltin oxide is used in polyurethane paint and coating applications. Tin mercaptides are used in formulations that contain water, as tin carboxylates are susceptible to degradation from hydrolysis.
Though the properties of the polyurethane are determined mainly by the choice of polyol, the diisocyanate exerts some influence, and must be suited to the application. The cure rate is influenced by the functional group reactivity and the number of functional isocyanate groups. The mechanical properties are influenced by the functionality and the molecular shape. The choice of diisocyanate also affects the stability of the polyurethane upon exposure to light. Polyurethanes made with aromatic diisocyanates yellow with exposure to light, whereas those made with aliphatic diisocyanates are stable.
Softer, elastic, and more flexible polyurethanes result when linear difunctional polyethylene glycol segments, commonly called polyether polyols, are used to create the urethane links. This strategy is used to make spandex elastomeric fibers and soft rubber parts, as well as foam rubber. More rigid products result if polyfunctional polyols are used, as these create a three-dimensional cross-linked structure which, again, can be in the form of a low-density foam.
An even more rigid foam can be made with the use of specialty trimerization catalysts which create cyclic structures within the foam matrix, giving a harder, more thermally stable structure, designated as polyisocyanurate foams. Such properties are desired in rigid foam products used in the construction sector.
Careful control of viscoelastic properties — by modifying the catalysts and polyols used —can lead to memory foam, which is much softer at skin temperature than at room temperature.
There are then two main foam variants: one in which most of the foam bubbles (cells) remain closed, and the gas(es) remains trapped, the other being systems which have mostly open cells, resulting after a critical stage in the foam-making process (if cells did not form, or became open too soon, foam would not be created). This is a vitally important process: if the flexible foams have closed cells, their softness is severely compromised, they become pneumatic in feel, rather than soft; so, generally speaking, flexible foams are required to be open-celled.
The opposite is the case with most rigid foams. Here, retention of the cell gas is desired since this gas (especially the fluorocarbons referred to above) gives the foams their key characteristic: high thermal insulation performance.
A third foam variant, called microcellular foam, yields the tough elastomeric materials typically experienced in the coverings of car steering wheels and other interior automotive components.
Liquid resin blends and isocyanates may contain hazardous or regulated components. They should be handled in accordance with manufacturer recommendations found on product labels, and in MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) and product technical literature. Isocyanates are known skin and respiratory sensitizers, and proper engineering controls should be in place to prevent exposure to isocyanate liquid and vapor.
In the United States, additional health and safety information can be found through organizations such as the Polyurethane Manufacturers Association (PMA) and the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI), as well as from polyurethane system and raw material manufacturers. In Europe, health and safety information is available from ISOPA, the European Diisocyanate and Polyol Producers Association. Regulatory information can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 (Food and Drugs) and Title 40 (Protection of the Environment).
The precursors of expanding polyurethane foam are available in many forms, for use in insulation, sound deadening, flotation, industrial coatings, packing material, and even cast-in-place upholstery padding. Since they adhere to most surfaces and automatically fill voids, they have become quite popular in these applications.
The following table shows how polyurethanes are used (US data from 2004):.
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|Building & Construction
|Furniture & Bedding
|Textiles, Fibers & Apparel
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Unlike drying oils and alkyds which cure, after evaporation of the solvent, upon reaction with oxygen from the air, polyurethane coatings cure after evaporation of the solvent by a variety of reactions of chemicals within the original mix, or by reaction with moisture from the air. Certain products are "hybrids" and combine different aspects of their parent components. "Oil-modified" polyurethanes, whether water-borne or solvent-borne, are currently the most widely used wood floor finishes.
Exterior use of polyurethane varnish may be problematic due to its susceptibility to deterioration through ultra-violet light exposure. It must be noted, however, that all clear or transluscent varnishes, and indeed all film-polymer coatings (i.e.paint, stain, epoxy, synthetic plastic, etc.) are susceptible to this damage in varying degrees. Pigments in paints and stains protect against UV damage, while UV-absorbers are added to polyurethane and other varnishes (in particular "spar" varnish) to work against UV damage. Polyurethanes are typically the most resistant to water exposure, high humidity, temperature extremes, and fungus or mildew, which also adversely affect varnish and paint performance.
Much of the foam used in chairs (including beanbag chairs), couches, mattresses is polyurethane foam. This type of foam is made by mixing polyols, diisocyanates, catalysts, blowing agents and other additives and allowing the resulting foam to rise freely. This can be done in a batch process where relatively small blocks of foam are made in an open-topped mold, or continuously where the components are poured onto an inclined moving belt. The foam is then cut to the desired shape and size for use in making furniture. Safety concerns about the flammability of polyurethane foam, particularly in upholstered furniture, sometimes requires the addition of flame retardants to this foam.
Polyurethane is used for flooring in houses, offices and public areas.
Polyurethanes are used to make automobile seats in a remarkable manner. The seat manufacturer has a mold for each seat model. The mold is a closeable "clamshell" sort of structure that will allow quick casting of the seat cushion, so-called molded flexible foam, which is then upholstered after removal from the mold.
It is possible to combine these two steps, so-called in-situ, foam-in-fabric or direct moulding. A complete, fully-assembled seat cover is placed in the mold and held in place by vacuum drawn through small holes in the mold. Sometimes a thin pliable plastic film backing on the fabric is used to help the vacuum work more effectively. The metal seat frame is placed into the mold and the mold closed. At this point the mold contains what could be visualized as a "hollow seat", a seat fabric held in the correct position by the vacuum and containing a space with the metal frame in place.
Polyurethane chemicals are injected by a mixing head into the mold cavity. Then the mold is held at a preset reaction temperature until the chemical mixture has foamed, filled the mold, and formed a stable soft foam. The time required is two to three minutes, depending on the size of the seat and the precise formulation and operating conditions. Then the mold is usually opened slightly for a minute or two for an additional cure time, before the fully upholstered seat is removed.
Polyurethane resin is used as an aesthetic floor solution. Being seamless and water resistant, it is gaining interest for use in (modern) interiors, especially in Western Europe.
Polyurethane sealants are available in 1, 2 and even 3 part systems, either in cartridge, bucket or drum format. Polyurethane sealants are also sold for firestopping applications. Obviously, the sealant by itself provides no serious hindrance to fire, as its hydrocarbon bonds readily support combustion. However, when backed by inorganic insulation, such as rockwool or ceramic fibres, it can act as an effective seal to thwart smoke and hose-stream passage, particularly in inorganic joints. It is, however, advisable to avoid direct contact with metallic penetrants and through-penetrating cables, as the heat carried by the penetrants may jeopardise the sealant. This, however, requires a lot of vigilance. In concrete to concrete, or concrete to masonry joints, however, that are free of mechanical or electrical penetrants, it works well and dependably.
On the way to a new and better glue for bookbinders, a new adhesive system was introduced for the first time in 1985. The base for this system is polyether or polyester, whereas polyurethane (PUR) is used as prepolymer. Its special feature is the coagulation at room temperature and the reacting to moisture.
1st Generation (1988 at the drupa)
2nd Generation (1996 at the drupa)
3rd Generation (2000 at the drupa)
4th Generation (present)
Advantages of polyurethane glue in the bookbinding industry: PUR is real wonder compared to hotmelt and cold glue. Because of the missing moisture in the glue, papers with wrong grain direction can be processed without problems. Even printed and supercalandered paper can be bound without problems. It is the most economical glue with an application thickness of theoretical 0.01 mm. But in reality it is not possible to apply less than 0.03 mm. The PUR glue is very weather-proof and stable at temperatures from -40 °C to 100 °C.
Two binary chemicals, one of which is a polyurethane (either T6 or 16), when mixed and aerated, expand into a hard, space-filling aerosolid. Underground caves and voids can be filled quickly this way.
A thin film of polyurethane is added to a polyester weave to create polyurethane laminate (PUL), which is used for its waterproof and windproof properties in outerwear, diapers, shower curtains, and so forth.
It has been reported that exposure to visible light can affect the variability of some physical property test results. Increasing exposure time and/or light intensity during the storage of foam samples under ambient laboratory conditions increased the amount of permanent set induced in some compression set tests (the samples did not fully return to their original size and/or shape). Variability resulted from uncontrolled light exposure of cut samples prior to being compressed. Other foam properties were not substantively affected. It was recommended that specimen preparation and testing be done rapidly to minimize variation in results or if specimens are prepared but not tested for a week or more, that the samples should be protected from light exposure.
Higher-energy UV radiation promotes chemical reactions in foam, some of which are detrimental to the foam structure.


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Having two siblings with disabilities has prepared Marten for her own family's troubles. Her husband and son have had recent health problems.
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KHARTOUM: Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal on Thursday condemned the killing of military commander Ahmed al-Jaabari and vowed to continue the "resistance" against Israel after the Jewish state launched an offensive against Palestinian militants in Gaza.
"Men and women in Palestine, we will continue the resistance," Meshaal said at a meeting of Islamic leaders in the Sudanese capital Khartoum.
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Luanda — Angola Vice President, Manule Vicente, on Monday here said that the construction of a democratic, inclusive, progress, well-being and social justice depends on the consolidation of an effective health system, Angop has learnt.
He said so at the opening of the 62nd session of the WHO regional committee for Africa, and underlined that right to health deserves in the African countries a constitutional consecration that be materialized and develops in conditions of peace, political and social stability, being the essential premises for its materialization.
"It is not strange that health is clearly among the main priorities of the Governments that dedicate their attention and resources to maintenance of programmes and strategies, meant to reach progress in the domain of public health and sanitation of the environment", he said.
Manuel Vicente reminded the commitments the African countries assumed towards health, in the ambit of the United Nations, African Union, SADC and CPLP, recognizing that the progress achieved so far are not yet enough to reach the Millennium Development Goal in 2015.
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We all knew it would happen. With the huge daily deal trend that Groupon and LivingSocial have dominated, it was only a matter of time before Facebook jumped on the deal-a-day bandwagon.
Released Tuesday, the Facebook Deals page became available to Facebook users in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, San Diego and San Francisco for a 'test run'. Users in these cities can see local deals very similar to those on Groupon, BuyWithMe, LivingSocial or Google Offers and pay with either a credit card or with Facebook credits.
Groupon and LivingSocial are currently the most popular in this online market, which gives consumers a local deal every day, ranging from restaurants to spas and more. Once these deals are shared with friends and enough people purchase them, the deal becomes valid and everyone who has purchased the deal gets it. Retailers who offer the deals to Groupon and other sites don't lose money by offering these discounted prices, because the deal only becomes valid if enough people share it and purchase it to make it worth their while.
This is where Facebook will probably take the lead. As Facebook already has over 600 million users, once Deals are integrated smoothly into the current Facebook interface, users will be able to easily share deals with friends and since each deal on Facebook promises to be something users will want to do in a group, such as wine tours or bowling (rather than teeth whitening or magazine subscriptions), it will be worthwhile to share it with your friends list, and perhaps even earn additional discounts for doing so.
You can currently view these Deals if you live in one of the 5 cities already offering it and go through the Places page. When you check-in by finding your location on Facebook, you will be notified of the current deals near your location. It is worth noting that this isn't a check-in based deal offer, much like Foursquare, but is rather a direct counterpart to Groupon and other similar sites, where you purchase a voucher for a discounted price.
This direct competition from Facebook with other deal-a-day sites like Groupon and LivingSocial can have several consumer advantages. It may push these sites into asking for lower prices from retailers to stay in the competition, meaning all of you will get better deals than are already offered.
So why sign up? For all of you deal-lovers out there, this means even more chances for you to find great bargains in your city. Companies and retailers like Macy's, which has just joined, are learning the advantages of offering deals on their goods and services, which means you get to reap the benefits with half off dinners and deals on skydiving classes with your friends.


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GARY Rowett insists there is no reason for his Burton Albion players to feel pressured as the promotion-chasing battles keep on coming for the buoyant Brewers.
When Exeter City visit the Pirelli Stadium tomorrow, it will be Burton's third successive game against sides who were with them in the League Two play-off places at the kick-off.
So far, they have met those challenges perfectly, with a 2-0 home win over Rotherham United and a 4-0 away win at Fleetwood Town, which was probably their most complete performance of the season.
The game against the Grecians also offers a third successive chance to avenge a defeat earlier in the season.
Not only that, it is a game between the team with the best home record in the division and the one with the second-best away record.
But Rowett says his team need feel no pressure because they have already exceeded expectations this season.
"You're at that stage of the season – when you'll soon be down to single figures in terms of games left – where every game feels like a must-win if you still have something to play for," said Rowett.
"So, yes, that's pressured. But I have said all along that we have no expectation that we must finish third or we must finish in the play-offs.
"Not many people expected that at the start of the season.
"Tomorrow's is a game between two teams who are both going well.
"We are high on confidence playing at home and they are high on confidence playing away.
"But for us, just like in the Rotherham and Fleetwood games, we are going in with nothing to lose.
"What pleases me most is that we are getting the very best out of a very committed group of players and that's all I can ask."
While he expects his side to find the tools to combat Exeter, Rowett is full of admiration for the stable way the Devon club are run.
Manager Paul Tisdale has been at the helm since 2006, brought them out of the Conference, got them promoted to League One and has stayed in place after they were relegated back to League Two.
"Paul is an intelligent guy and they've had stability as a club," said Rowett.
"To get out of the Conference and then into League One was a fantastic achievement and they did it without spending vast amounts of money and jeopardising their long-term future, which is the same as the way we are run."
It is easy to wonder how Rowett could get his team to improve on the last two Burton performances.
"You simply have to keep on working on the same things," he said.
"You can't get sloppy and think it will be fine just because it was last time.
"Looking at Exeter and seeing how we might combat them has provided our focus this week.
"They get bodies behind the ball and they counter-attack well.
"If players like Jamie Cureton get space to make their runs, they can cause problems."
Rowett's defence is likely to pick itself, with Nathan Stanton and Aaron Webster still nursing injuries, while, up front, the manager has to decide whether or not to disturb the partnership of Billy Kee and on-loan striker Michael Symes, which has been so effective in the last two games.
Top scorer Calvin Zola returned from injury for 10 minutes against Fleetwood – scoring and providing an assist in that time.
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Scientists call for research on geoengineering scheme to block sunlightJeremy Hance
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"Solar-radiation management may be the only human response that can fend off rapid and high-consequence climate change impacts. The risks of not doing research outweigh the risks of doing it," says co-author David Keith, director of the Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy's energy and environmental systems group and a professor in the Schulich School of Engineering.
The researchers fear that if international research does not start soon, nations may begin researching and testing the idea unilaterally, thereby increasing the risk that down the road a rogue nation will begin SRM without the consent of others.
In the opinion-piece, the scientists say that an international research budget of 10 million should begin now and grow to 1 billion by 2020.
However, the authors add that SRM technology should not be considered a cure-all: nations would still need to make big cuts in their greenhouse gas emissions to avoid climate disaster.
"We must develop the capability to do SRM in a manner that complements such cuts, while managing the associated environmental and political risks," the authors write, adding that, "the two are not in opposition. We are currently doing neither; action is urgently needed on both."
One clear benefit of SRM is that it would begin cooling of the Earth immediately, whereas large cuts in greenhouse gas emissions will take many decades before the climate responds, since time is required for CO2 already in the atmosphere to break down.
While SRM is seen by many as the 'safest' and cheapest of the geoengineering proposals to date, there are risks, including a decrease in precipitation and evaporation. In addition, the effects of SRM would likely not occur consistently over the whole planet.
"If the world relies solely on SRM to limit (global) warming, these problems will eventually pose risks as large as those from uncontrolled emissions," the researchers write.
The writers say that only further research and small-scale tests would allow scientists to understand the risks and benefits of SRM more fully.
"If SRM proves to be unworkable or poses unacceptable risks, the sooner we know the less moral hazard it poses; if it is effective, we gain a useful additional tool to limit climate damages," they write.
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Hey besides the Cheap Tilt, what are other techniques that can be worked off of the Crab Ride?
Hey besides the Cheap Tilt, what are other techniques that can be worked off of the Crab Ride?
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Throw one leg in, then cross face him and hold his head to the mat.
Scoot your hips down, slide your arm under his leg, swim your other arm and grab his head, and pull him in to a cradle.
While in crab ride get wrist control on one side, take him to the side u have the wrist and punch a half with ur other hand. You can keep it here or cartwheel over. So if u have wrist control on left, you take him to the left while punching half and jump over to land on nuthing but ur right hip. works well. easy pin.
the Crab Ride in my opinion is an amazing mat set-up, because of all the moves you can perform from this position. On my team we use a "pulled half" from Crab position (not sure what others call it). From the crab ride use your knee to block his close knee, and pivot your body with a half nelson. This should end up with an unfinished half on his back, which you can punch through with relative ease. Also, it's easy to move to leg rides from crab position.


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Milton Wright (17 November 1828 – 3 April 1917) was the father of aviation pioneers Wilbur Wright and Orville Wright, and a Bishop of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ.
Wright was born on the Indiana frontier, in Rush County. He attended Hartsville College, and graduated in 1854.
Both shared a love of learning for the sake of learning. Their home had two libraries — the first consisted of books on theology, the second was a large, varied collection. Looking back on his childhood, Orville once commented that he and his brother had
None of the Wright children had middle names. Instead, their father tried hard to give them distinctive first names. Wilbur was named for Wilbur Fisk and Orville for Orville Dewey, both clergymen that Milton Wright admired. They were "Will" and "Orv" to their friends, and "Ullam" and "Bubs" to each other. In Dayton, their neighbors knew them simply as the "Bishop's kids."
Because of Milton's position in the church, the Wrights moved frequently — twelve times before finally returning permanently to Dayton in 1884.
Wright returned from Sublimity in 1859 and was assigned by the church as a circuit preacher in eastern Indiana, where he served also served as presiding elder and pastor in Hartsville, Indiana. From 1868 to 1869 he was professor of theology in Hartsville College.
Bishop Wright continued to advance in the church hierarchy. In 1878, he assumed responsibility for the Western conferences of the church and moved his family to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He traveled widely on church business, but always sent back many letters and often brought presents home. His gifts stimulated his children's curiosity and exposed them to a world beyond their immediate surroundings. Returning from one of his travels, he brought Wilbur and Orville a toy helicopter. The helicopter was made of bamboo, cork, paper and powered by rubber bands. When the first broke, the boys make several copies. Westfield College, in Illinois, gave him the degree of D.D. in 1878.
As the liberals in his church began to press for change, Milton Wright sensed there would be a showdown with the conservatives. Wanting to get back into the fray, he decided to move back to Dayton, the political center of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, in 1884. It was the last time he would move his family. Wright was once more elected Bishop in 1885. He was to spend the next four years serving the Pacific Coast district.
In 1889, Milton Wright broke with the liberal leadership of the church and with others started a conservative church that continued with the former Constitution, naming the denomination the Church of the United Brethren in Christ (Old Constitution). Wright took an important leadership role in the new organization. Since they were in the minority, they had to rebuild from scratch. Wright's sons Wilbur and Orville provided publishing services for the new organization until a publishing house could be established in Huntington, Indiana. Wright also provided valuable support to Huntington College, established by the Old Constitution branch in 1897.


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Leona Marie Christy
Leona Marie Hogg Christy passed into God's hands on December 31, 2012. Her family was at her side during her last days.
Marie was born Leona Marie Hogg on March 14, 1922, in Greer County, Oklahoma to Sarah LouVena Wild Hogg and William Virgil Hogg. Growing up in the community of Lake Creek, Marie attended the Lake Creek Community Schools and later graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science Degree and Education minor. While attending Southwestern State, Marie was reacquainted with and later married a classmate from Greer County, Richard (Dick) Grant Christy. Following his service in World War II, the couple moved to the East Texas town of Crockett where they owned and operated a pharmacy, Dick Christy Drug. In 1959, they moved to Wichita Falls and opened Dick Christy Rexall Drug. Dick and Marie lived the rest of their lives together in Wichita Falls. Dick preceded Marie in death on December 23, 1998 after 56 years of marriage.
Marie Christy was active in the family life of Fairway Baptist Church and a student of the Bible through that association. Marie was a lovely person who was gracious, intelligent, caring, and committed to her friends and family. She trusted God as sovereign over her life here and in the life to follow.
A testament to her commitment to her family was her closeness to her children, grandchildren, and siblings. Known to the grandchildren and great- grandchildren as "Meme", she was always interested in their lives and each of their families. Since Marie was homebound during her late years, the children and grandchildren called her often. Each one loved sharing stories of their everyday lives with Meme. Marie's family and friends will deeply miss her quick wit and enthusiasm for their lives.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Earl Hogg and sister Nadine Hogg Steeds
To cherish her life's memories, Marie is survived by daughter and son-in-law Sharon and Terry Worrell of Dallas; sons and daughters-in-law Rick and Kathy Christy of Wichita Falls; Glen and Janie Christy and Mark and Jeanne Christy of Wichita Falls. Eleven grandchildren Christy and Kyle Fagin of Dallas; Michael and Sherri Worrell of Heath; Richard and Laura Christy of Denver; Ross Christy of Wichita Falls; Amber and Chris Jones of Dripping Springs; Tori and Nathan Schubert of Dallas; Ryan and Allison Christy of Denver; Paige and Peter Willcox of San Antonio; Kaitlyn Christy and Celeste Marie Christy both of San Antonio; and Mark Christy, Jr. of Dallas. Additionally, Marie leaves thirteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
She is also survived by her brothers Bill Hogg and wife Kelli of Wichita Falls; Don Hogg and wife, Lanthia of Carbondale, Colorado; and sister Charlotte Nelson and husband Charles of Norman, Oklahoma; sisters- in-laws June Hogg of Granite, Oklahoma and Jeannene Yount and husband William of Sacramento, California.
The family will receive friends at Hampton-Vaughan Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, January 4, 2013. A memorial service in celebration of her life will be held in Wichita Falls at Fairway Baptist Church on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 1:00 PM. Burial will be held at Crestview Memorial Park in Wichita Falls following the service.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons with great-grandsons as honorary pallbearers.
Memorial gifts may be made to Fairway Baptist Youth Foundation: 4408 Fairway Blvd., Wichita Falls, TX 76308; Hospice of Wichita Falls: 4909 Johnson Rd., Wichita Falls, TX 76310; or Young Life Wichita Falls PO Box 4058, Wichita Falls, TX 76308.
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This mix was recorded live at Lima on 20th August 2011. Red Bull Thre3Style is a DJ contest that promises to be a night of dance-floor mayhem. The participants have to play a selection of at least three genres or styles of music in 15 minutes. It doesn't matter what genres of music are chosen so long as the DJ can make them work together.
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WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Former Ashley Screaming Eagle baseball standout Christian Wolfe has been an outfielder for the Wilmington Sharks all summer, until just a few days ago when he decided he's going to put up his bat and glove for good. Essentially, Wolfe has decided to stop playing baseball all together. This means he's off the Sharks roster. He won't be playing at UNCW anymore as well even though Wolfe will continue to be a UNC Wilmington student. Wolfe played 30 games as a freshman outfielder at UNCW in 2013, but he only played in 10 games in 2014 for Seahawk head baseball coach Mark Scalf.
Wolfe tells WWAY he feels good about his last hurrah. "I got a hit in my last at bat for the Sharks. It was a road game last week in Morehead City," Wolfe said. "I also hit one out in my final batting practice swing. Obviously I was frustrated with my playing time or lack of it. I still feel like I have it, but it's time. On Twitter Wolfe recently tweeted "It was time to say goodbye. The memories will last a lifetime. Adiós Beisbol."
Don't be surprised to see Christian Wolfe out on the open water. He's an avid fisherman. Fishing charters is his likely career path.
WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Post 10 defeated Whiteville Post 137 on Thursday night 9-2 to secure the Area 2 East baseball title. Post 10 wins the series 3 games to 1. Tyree Johnson got the win on the mound for Wilmington. Collin Thacker had three hits and 3 RBI. Post 10 secures a spot in next week's state American Legion tourney with Thursday's win.
WILMINGTON, NC (SHARKS RELEASE) — Morehead City Marlins and the Wilmington Sharks each picked up a win Thursday night in the twin bill. Morehead City picked up a 3-1 victory in Game 1, while Wilmington would rebound during Game 2, winning 2-1.
The Marlins rolled into the Shark Tank the hottest team in the Coastal Plain league, entering Thursday's double-header with a 8-2 record in the second half of play. Not only have the Marlins been winning games recently, they've been doing so by outscoring their opponents 72-39, so holding a team that has been averaging nine runs per nine inning game to four runs in fourteen innings has even more significance.
In Game 1, the Sharks followed a 1-2-3 first inning by Joe O'Donnell with a run in the bottom half of the frame. Nate Moorhouse belted a two out double to left center, one hopping the wall for his sixth double of the year. Moorhouse would become Michael Montville's twentieth runner batted in after Montville smacked a single.
O'Donnell ran into trouble in the top of the second when Johnny Caputo singled to lead it off – Caputo's single would become the first of four consecutive innings in which Morehead City would notch singles to lead off an inning. A hard hit ball by Dalton Britt would score Caputo from second, who moved up on a passed ball. Morehead City would add two more runs in the fourth inning on three Marlin singles and a sacrifice fly by Kyle Carroll.
The Sharks starter, O'Donnell, would pitch six complete innings in Game 1, allowing three earned runs on eight hits, two walks, while striking out one. O'Donnell would be replaced by Hunter Smith in the seventh, who would retire three batters on nine pitches.
Similar to Game 1, it was the Sharks who would draw blood first during Game 2. Steven Linkous singled in the bottom of the first inning and would steal his 26th base on the year on 27 tries, solidifying his position atop the CPL. Linkous would be tagged out after being caught in a pickle. Shawn Sanders, who reached on a fielder's choice, would steal a bag of his own and move up to third on a Nate Moorhouse single. Michael Montville would put the Sharks on the board with an RBI single, scoring Sanders.
Shawn Sanders would score again in the third to put the Sharks up for good. He hustled down the line to beat out a potential double play which erased Linkous on the front end. Sanders would pilfer second base, bringing his total to ten on the year. Nate Moorhouse would drive Sanders in from second base.
Sharks All-Star Jon Olczak, Wilmington's Game 2 starter, would go four innings Thursday, allowing 1 run on just two hits. In these four innings, Olczak would strikeout four, bringing his total to an even 50 on the year, putting atop the leaderboards for all eligible pitchers in the CPL. Olczak would be followed out of the bullpen by Will Shepley, who would strikeout three in two innings, allowing one hit. Kyler Stout was brought in to do his duty in the seventh inning, the final inning of the double header. Stout would issue a strikeout of each variety before a Marlin would reach on an error. The dream was still alive for the Marlins.
Eduardo Castro, with a slugging percentage of .561, would pinch hit and represent the tying run in the seventh. Ahead in the count 2-1, Castro unleashed a mighty swing, causing the ball to fly off the barrel of the bat, but Shawn Sanders lifted his 5-8 frame off the ground to snag the ball out of the air, sealing the win for the Sharks.
Wilmington will be at home again Friday evening against the Florence RedWolves, who were crowned the CPL West first half champion on the last day of June. Friday's game is one that cannot be missed.


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"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might" (Ecclesiastes 9:10).
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Discover the reason
The reasons for laziness are as varied as your children's personalities. Some are lazy because they're engaging in a power struggle for control. Other children might procrastinate because they want to avoid a difficult task, such as a math assignment or a lengthy homeschool project. Still others fall victim to laziness simply because they want attention or they're used to having everything done for them. Whatever the reason, it's important not to confuse laziness with debilitating factors like poor physical health, a handicap, mental anxiety, or depression.
Reflect on your own actions
When it comes to overcoming laziness, homeschool parents need to be a role model. For instance, do you get up on time, keep yourself busy, and avoid procrastinating when it comes to doing chores you don't enjoy? If your children observe your positive, disciplined perspective toward work, they'll also develop a right-heart attitude toward their chores and homeschool lessons. After all, children usually mirror their parents. If you're expecting them to work hard and you don't, the double standard will soon become apparent and defeat your best-made plans.
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- • Teach your children how to prioritize and manage their time without distractions like TV, video games, and neighborhood friends.
- • Provide scriptural support with verses your children can memorize to defeat temptations, such as Proverbs 6:9, Proverbs 18:9, and Hebrews 6:11-12. Reinforce that God created man to work. "For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat" (2 Thessalonians 3:10).
- • Explain the satisfaction work brings, along with its reverse. Not contributing to daily work responsibilities will make them feel unproductive and those around them resentful.
- • Break larger projects down into smaller, more achievable segments. For instance, completing book reports, weeding gardens, and cleaning rooms are less threatening when time management skills divide the job into multiple, step-by-step tasks.
- • Compliment your children. When they complete things they really didn't want to do, praise them for their efforts. For example, "Wow, you mowed the whole lawn by yourself without me even asking! Great job!"
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No Doubt has reportedly settled their lawsuit against gaming firm Activision over the use of their likeness in the video game Band Hero. The group had originally agreed to have their avatars included in the game, but alleged they had no knowledge that users would be able to unlock the avatars and play other artists music with them.
The band filed suits on charges of fraud, violation of public privacy and breach of contract. They publicly claimed that the game turned frontwoman Gwen Stefani into a "virtual karaoke circus act."
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