text:
An electrolyte salt is shown herein for use in lithium/thionyl chloride primary cells that is provided to minimize the start-up delay otherwise encountered after too long a storage period or storage at too high a temperature. The salt is a reaction product produced by refluxing lithium triflate with either aluminum chloride or lithium tetrachloraluminate or a mixture of thereof dissolved in thionyl chloride.
1. An electrochemical cell having an anode, a non-aqueous oxyhalide electrolyte and an electrolyte salt, and a cathode, comprising the addition to the oxyhalide of an electrolyte salt that contains at least a partially substituted product that results- from reacting a chloride selected from the group consisting of aluminum chloride and lithium aluminum chloride with lithium triflate.
2. An electrochemical cell as in claim 1 wherein said anode includes lithium.
3. An electrochemical cell as in claim 1 wherein the oxyhalide is thionyl chloride.
4. An electrochemical cell as in claim 1 wherein said cathode is selected from a group consisting of a current collecting metal and carbon.
5. An electrochemical cell as in claim 4 wherein said metal is selected from a group consisting of nickel and stainless steel.
6. An electrochemical cell as in claim 1 wherein said reaction product is a composition produced by refluxing lithium aluminum chloride with lithium triflate.
7. An electrochemical cell as in claim 1 wherein said reaction product is a composition produced by refluxing aluminum chloride with lithium triflate.
8. An electrochemical cell as in claim 6 wherein said oxyhalide is thionyl chloride.
9. An electrochemical cell as in claim 7 wherein said oxyhalide is thionyl chloride.
10. An electrochemical cell as in claim 1 wherein said oxyhalide consists of thionyl chloride.
11. An electrochemical cell as in claim 1 wherein said reaction product is dissolved in an inorganic oxyhalide.
12. An electrochemical cell as in claim 11 wherein said anode contains lithium and said oxyhalide is thionyl chloride.
13. An electrochemical cell as in claim 11 wherein said cathode is carbon.
14. An electrochemical cell as in claim 13 wherein said anode contains lithium.
15. An electrochemical cell as in claim 1 wherein said partially substituted product is the result of a reflux action.
16. An electrochemical cell as in claim 15 wherein said reflux action was carried on for about seven hours.
17. An electrochemical cell as in claim 16 wherein said reflux action was performed at a temperature in the range of 78� at atmospheric pressure.
18. An electrochemical cell as in claim 6 wherein said reflux action was carried on for about seven hours.
19. An electrochemical cell as in claim 7 wherein said reflux action was carried on for about seven hours.
20. An electrochemical cell as in claim 8 wherein said reflux action was carried on for about seven hours.
21. An electrochemical cell as in claim 9 wherein said reflux action was carried on for about seven hours.
This invention provides an electrochemical power source having an ability more effectively to transfer power to an electrical circuit. It is concerned particularly with the composition of a lithium/oxyhalide/carbon high energy density power cell that has an electrolytic composition therein that minimizes the drop in the start-up potential which often results when such cells have been held in storage too long or are stored at a high temperature, the electrolyte also being active to increases the capacity of the cell.
It is known that when lithium/thionyl chloride cells have been stored for a long period of time or where the storage temperature is high, that a thicker film of lithium chloride tends to form on the surface of the lithium anode that interferes somewhat with the electrochemical reaction that occurs within the cell when the cell is first put into use. If this film becomes too thick it interferes with the chemical reaction within the cell, and it has been found that when such cells have been stored for a long time or at an elevated temperature, this film becomes somewhat thicker causing lowering of the cell's capacity and a noticeable energy drop in the initial electrical power output from the cell. It is true however, that as the electrical current is continuously drawn from the cell, this thicker lithium chloride layer is undercut and the Chemical reaction proceeds more actively thus restoring the cell to near its normal power output
Various proposals have been forthcoming suggesting ways of preventing this lithium chloride film from becoming too thick during a prolonged storage period or after storage at higher than normal temperatures. For example, A perceptible improvement in the start-up ability of such batteries has been accomplished by removing certain impurities from the electrolyte such as hydrolysis products and iron. A full discussion of the problems arising during the storage of Li/SOCl2 cells is included in the article entitled "Electrolyte Induced Film Formation and Voltage Delay in Lithium/SOCl2 Batteries" by Carl R. Schlaikjer published in the Progress in Batteries and Solar Cells (Prog. B & S.) Vol. 4 (1982).
But cleansing the electrolyte alone has not been found to be sufficiently useful to reduce the start-up delay to an acceptable level in batteries that have been stored too long or stored under excessive temperature conditions. When the storage period is unduly prolonged, the electrolyte in the cell does continue to react slowly with the lithium anode to produce a thicker film that inhibits the initial start up ability of the battery. Of course when the storage temperature increases, this reaction is speeded up.
In another study, discussed in an article authored by M. Salomon published in the Journal of the Electrochemical Society, Volume 128,at page 233 (1981), it has been noted that this continuous exchange which takes place between the anode and the electrolyte in the battery that also involves a reaction between this lithium chloride layer that forms on the anode with species in the electrolyte solution which also contributes to the growth of the film itself. In this reaction, larger crystals are formed in the lithium chloride layer at the expense of smaller crystals. Where the film on the anode is the thinnest, reorientation of the material in the layer allows the electrolyte to have access to the lithium anode and corrosion is thus encouraged. To discourage corrosion, a lower concentration of electrolyte salt is needed. However, a lower concentration of LiAlCl4 reduces the rate capability of the cell.
The use of lower concentrations of soluble lithium salts with large anions has been found effective in reducing the voltage delay effect without compromising the cathode's rate capability such as for example the use of closoborate salts such as Li2 B10 C10 and Li2 B2 Cl12, which at 0.25 molar concentration have been found to be as effective as 1.8 M LiAlCl4 in thionyl chloride in providing an adequate rate capability in a wound D cell. The use of these salts in a thionyl chloride solvent is described in the ERACOM Report No. DELET-TR-78 0558.1F, May,1980, G.T.E. Labs. Inc, authored by C Schlaikjer, C.A. Young and M. Dobrusin. It has been found that such a solution produces only a thin lithium chloride film on the anode equivalent to such very thin films as are produced by exposing a lithium anode to a thionyl chloride solvent without an electrolyte salt dissolved therein. It is believed that the rate capability of the cells is maintained because of the low respective mobilities of the large anions of these salts in solution which in turn encourages the transport of lithium ions into the carbon cathode. The large anions also cannot exchange with chloride ions bonded in the salt film, further reducing attack on the protective layer.
Another salt soluble in thionyl chloride that is effective in increasing the rate capability of such wound cells is LiGaCl4 See the U.S. Pat. Nos. to Dey et al, 4,177,329, issued Dec. 4, 1979, 4,238,552, issued Dec.9, 1980 and Re.31,414, issued Oct. 11, 1983. The effect of the LiGaCl4 may also result from the fact that the anion, like B10 Cl10 2-, is larger than the AlCl4 - anion.
LiGaCl4 and the closoborate salts are expensive, and in the case of the closoborate salts, these last named salts may react violently with thionyl chloride when they become heated. And so the search has been ongoing to find a more commercially useful addition that can possibly be made to the electrolyte to provide a more commercially useful answer to the problem of reducing the voltage delay in the start up of these batteries after storage.
Thus, in the prior art it has also been suggested that a lithium salt with large anions such as LiAl(SO3 Cl)4 acts to reduce voltage delay in these batteries that have been too long in storage or stored at too high a temperature. However, its utility is restricted because the relatively low solubility of this fully chlorosulfonated aluminate in either sulfur dioxide or thionyl chloride. Note the U.S. Pat. No. to Vallin et al 4,547,441 issued Oct. 15, 1985. The substance of this patent was discussed by the inventors at the 1986 Power Sources Symposium, held at Cherry Hill, N.J.
The U.S. Pat. No. 4,752,541 to Faulkner et al Jun. 21, 1988 is of interest for showing a rechargeable electrochemical battery based upon a sulfur dioxide depolarizer. In this teaching an "uncombined" aluminum chloride is always included in the electrolyte but in addition other lithium salts can also be included. The examples listed include all lithium salts soluble in the sulfur dioxide electrolyte system and included in this list is lithium trifluoromethanesulfonate which ionizes in the sulfur dioxide with an organic cosolvent to lithium cations and anions that can react with the aluminum chloride to produce one or more new lithium salts in solution.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,869,977 to Connolly et al Sep. 26, 1989 describes a rechargeable battery wherein a sulfur dioxide solvent is used in combination with an aluminum chloride and at least one lithium salt in the sulfur dioxide. In order to minimize damage to the porous organic separators certain additives including lithium trifluoromethanesulfonate, can be used.
The present invention is concerned with non-rechargeable primary cell structures that utilize a reactive electrochemical charge which cell includes a lithium anode, a non-aqueous thionyl chloride depolarizer and a suitable cathode such as carbon. The cell includes the reaction product of aluminum chloride and/or lithium aluminum chloride with lithium trifluoromethanesulfonate ( lithium triflate ) in an inorganic solvent. It has been determined that a primary cell so constructed has a faster start-up rate and a larger capacity as compared with primary cells known heretofore.
FIG. 1 shows a comparison of the capacities in amperes hours to a cutoff of 2 volts of spirally wound primary C size cells in relation to the load in ohms and the storage temperature for standard cells denoted (Al) compared with similar sized lithium/thionyl chloride cells of this invention denoted (TF); and
FIG. 2 shows a similar comparison of the lowest potential in volts reached during start-up for these same cells.
I have found that when lithium trifluoromethanesulfonate (lithium triflate ) was reacted with either 1M LiAlCl4 or AlCl3 in thionyl chloride a stable solution resulted. The reaction was accomplished by refluxing stoichiometric amounts of the triflate and aluminum salts at a temperature of 78� at atmospheric pressure for about seven hours. It is my belief that when the reactants are LiAlCl4 and lithium triflate, there is at least a partial substitution of triflate for the chloride, which I believe is substantiated by the data which follow.
In an infrared spectrum analysis of 1M LiAlCl4 dissolved in SOCl2, using a Perkin-Elmer 137 infrared spectrophotometer with a 0.1 mm pathlength demountable solution cell with sodium chloride windows, the regions between 6 and 8 microns, and again between 9.8 and 15 microns were observed. The same test was repeated with 1M LiAlCl4 that had been refluxed for two hours with a stoichiometric amount of lithium triflate. New peaks appeared at 9.68, 9.48 and 7.41 microns.
Spirally wound electrochemical C sized cells were made with 1.0M LiAlCl4 refluxed with lithium triflate, the cells all had lithium anodes, thionyl chloride solvent and carbon cathodes which were compared with a series of standard cells made with 1.8M LiAlCl4 dissolved in thionyl chloride and having lithium anodes/thionyl chloride solvent and carbon cathodes. The data recorded during these comparisons under the different conditions noted, were set forth in the charts illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2. It is to be noted that the TF batteries containing the lithium triflate reaction product have a uniformly higher start-up potential (V) under all of the conditions of loading and temperature. Also the batteries of this invention have about the same or higher overall capacity as expressed in ampere hours under the same set of circumstances.
It is believed that the improvement occurred at least partially because the substitution of one or more of the chlorides with triflate resulted in the formation of a larger anion whose lithium salt was significantly soluble. The effect would then have been similar to that previously observed with Li2 B10 C10 or LiAl(SO3 Cl)4.
While the above describes the preferred form of my invention, it is possible that modifications thereof may occur to those skilled in the art that fall within the scope of the following claims.
Patent Citations
Referenced by
Legal Events
Original Image


text:
Yesterdays Universe: Prepare For A New Yesterday (Volume 1)
Released: Jul 2007
Label: Stones Throw Records
Madlib rarely records under the same name twice and here he takes this schizophrenic approach to a new level, dividing himself into 15 jazz acts (each with their own style) for a set that is as scattered and brilliant as the man himself. The album moves from the smooth West Coast cool of "Umoja (Unity)" to the free jazz, Sun Ra-inspired freak-out of "Slave Riot," and eventually lands in Axelrod's backyard for the dramatic "Cold Nights and Rainy Days." Guest spots from Azymuth drummer Mamao and frequent Dilla collaborator Karriem Riggins ensure the integrity of the groove.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from Wikipedia:TEAHOUSE)
Welcome to the
A friendly place to help new editors become accustomed to Wikipedia culture, ask questions, and develop community relationships.
Flat Out, Teahouse host
Recent questions...
On some main pages for categories of articles needing cleanup there are suggested edit summaries, e.g. at WP:Dead-end pages, there is Dead-end pages clean up project; you can help!. Through these you can direct other editors to the category. Can you just make your own, relevant edit summary like this, e.g. after doing some work on an article tagged as promotional to make it less promotional you could put, Neutralising promotional content; I would like to do something like this but have not in case it means I am breaking a rule or something. Thanks, Rubbish computer 14:47, 6 July 2015 (UTC)


text:
Posts Tagged "ikea"
My Swede Lord
2085 days ago
Jesus' face appears in an IKEA.HEAVENS above! The 'face of Jesus' peers eerily out of this door at Swedish furniture…
Penelope's history
Total Posts: 13 (show recent)
Recent Posts:
Blackstar Warrior
1789 days ago
Did Woodstock Hippies Lead to the Financial Collapse?
1953 days ago
Saints: One Leg Up on the competition!
1984 days ago
I love all things ninja and rollerskate.
1986 days ago
Posts in 2010:
August: 1
February: 1
January: 4


text:
Premier Program JOIN FREE!
Premier Members Enjoy:
Exclusive pricing and volume discounts
3% BACK on every purchase
Fast & FREE shipping on thousands of items
Save time with your account manager
Over 7 million products to choose from
Quick & easy PO terms for qualifying accounts
Buying for a business, school, or organization?Save even more with our FREE Premier Program for business professionals. CONTINUE
Prismacolor® Drawing Pencil, 6B, 1.98 Mm, 12/Pack
Prismacolor® Drawing Pencil, 6B, 1.98 Mm, 12/Pack
Additional Documents
Weights & Dimensions
|Pencil Type: Wooden
|Pack Count: 12
|Item: Pencils
|Country of Manufacture: United States
About the ManufacturerDon't let your vision get lost in translation. Take it to the next level with Prismacolor's Premier line for established artists and the new Scholar™ line for developing artists.
Inspiration doesn't wait. Be prepared to answer the call. Take a look at the products and find he right supplies for you.
Don't hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have. Enjoy browsing through the selection.
Prismacolor® Drawing Pencil, 6B, 1.98 Mm, 12/Pack
Still have questions about this product? We're here to help
OUR SKU # YZW1032Drawing Pencil, 6B, 1.98 Mm, 12/Pack is also sometimes listed under the following manufacturer numbers: SAN2272


text:
BEST WESTERN Montague Hotel3
Durley Road South, Bournemouth, BH2 5JH
Price FromView Rooms
- Very Good
- 35 guest reviews
"My wife fancied a trip out to the New Forest, I preferred Bournemouth, so at midday on Saturday I clicked on LateRooms.com to find a reasona..."
"Lovely welcome and very helpful staff. The hotel has recently been refurbished and our room was bright and light, also very clean. Would def..."
"We like staying here we have three times now and it is a very nice hotel only this time we had room 31 and you can't move without the floor..."
"We couldn't fault the attentiveness of the staff at the hotel, smiling faces help make an enjoyable stay. Our room was spotlessly clean and..."
"Room was a good size and bed very comfy was let down, By the smell of cigarette smoke although all rooms had NO MOKING signs on doors it wa..."
About the hotel
Prestige and personality combine at BEST WESTERN Montague Hotel in Bournemouth! Situated on the beautiful West Cliff, just a short stroll from the beach and its glorious golden sands, our excellent accommodation puts you in the enviable position of having the town centre and the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) on your doorstep (just a ten minute walk away to be precise). As for relaxing rooms, we're proud to offer 31 comfortable ensuite bedrooms. .
. all with flat screen televisions and free view. We also have a sun terrace and sun beds for a delightful dining experience in fairer months. The sunny disposition is evident inside too, with our welcoming, attentive staff really making your stay a special one. We'll always go that 'extra mile' to meet your requirements, stay after stay!
Read MoreLess
Room Availability
Showing Friday 3 July 2015 to Saturday 4 July 2015Change Search
We currently have no rooms available for this hotel that match your search criteria. Try changing your search or select an alternative hotel.
Facilities Show/hide
- Hotel services
- 24 Hour Reception
- Dining
- Restaurant
- In room facilities
- Safety Deposit Box
- Other
- Doctor on call
Useful Info Show/hide
- From 14:00 hours
- Until 11:00 hours
- 20/02/2013 to 31/12/2022 - *Happy hour daily 2-7pm * Bar meals are served Monday- Thursday between 6pm-9pm. The price shown is based on the occupancy and dates you have searched for. Prices and availability are subject to change based on the arrival date, number of nights and occupancy searched for. All prices are inclusive of all local taxes.
- Pets are not allowed
Customer Reviews
Our reviews are from genuine LateRooms.com customers. We verify that the customer has stayed before leaving a review.
Very Good
91% would recommend it to a friend
Customer service
Food quality
Room quality
Last minute Bournemouth break
My wife fancied a trip out to the New Forest, I preferred Bournemouth, so at midday on Saturday I clicked on LateRooms.com to find a reasonable hotel for that night.
The premise being to have an evening and morning in Bournemouth, then the rest of the day in the New Forest on the way home. There were lots of rooms available at various hotels, from ultra cheap without breakfast, to what I can only describe as ridiculously expensive B&B. I noticed the Montague was under the Best Western umbrella, looked tidy, provided breakfast for an extra quid per person and only 10 mins walk to Bournemouth pier or winter Gardens. I secured the room with a credit card.
On arrival we left the car in the free hotel car park and checked in. The m young man on reception was very polite, he took our vehicle reg, essential to avoid any parking charges. I paid for the room with a debit card and we were given a good old fashioned key on a huge key fob.
Our room was on the top floor, their is a quiet lift if stairs are a problem. The room was a good size, clean, functional, with opening windows, bath, shower handset, big double bed, large flat screen TV with free view, hairdryer, trouser press, tea and coffee with electric kettle and even an iron & ironing board.
It is an old hotel, in reasonable condition. The info pack says as its old, some of the floor boards tend to creak a bit. They are not exaggerating, every step is met with a creak, getting creakier as you walk towards the built in wardrobe. Other rooms had the same problem, however it was not a problem in terms of getting to sleep. There was plenty of hot water for a bath/shower and the hotel offers free hi-speed wifi, or free use of a computer at reception. Breakfast was a choice of a cooked option, supplemented with a buffet of cereals, toast, fruit, yogurts, Danish pastries etc, plenty of tea and coffee, milk and fruit juices. I had full English, my wife had smoked Salmon on a breakfast muffin. The young ladies serving were quick, efficient and friendly.
All told a pleasant 1 night stay in a friendly, if creaky hotel.
Read More Less
Good value for money
Lovely welcome and very helpful staff.
The hotel has recently been refurbished and our room was bright and light, also very clean. Would definately stay here again.
Read More Less


text:
Play Video
Trust Fall Head Injury Number 2076
Posted by carver55 on Nov. 20, 2012
Break celebrates 4th of July the American Way: by laying the smack down on ...
With the 4th of July around the corner, we celebrate the most kick-ass USA ...
Dude, are you drunk AND high? Or are you just being PRANKED?!
Posted by carver55 on Nov. 20, 2012


text:
- 131Promote
Throw Pillow
Frida Bombby Danielle Feigenbaum
Throw Pillow made from 100% spun polyester poplin fabric, a stylish statement that will liven up any room. Individually cut and sewn by hand, each pillow features a double-sided print and is finished with a concealed zipper for ease of care. Sold with or without faux down pillow insert.
Way to go, Danielle. Love it.
Nice work!
very nice!
I just saw this on the home page and it drew me right in. So striking!
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆! ;-)
wow -great pic ,pleased to be 100th promoter !
Love the colors :)
See More Comments


text:
- Tickets for We Will Rock You are now available from the Mead End and Kitelands Road site offices! £8 per adult, £5 per child.
Welcome to the new Biggleswade Academy website; we hope that you will find it as welcoming as the school itself. We aim to provide a single port of call for all your information needs as well as keeping you up to date about our day to day activities and any special events which have been occurring here. Please take time to peruse our galleries and get a feel for life at Biggleswade Academy!


text: The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. Housekeeping department was extremely friendly. The location was north of South Beach. The rooms were comfortable. They neglected to inform us of the construction that was going on at the building directly in front of the existing hotel in front of the ocean. They are building an expansion of the existing hotel with a whole new building. The pool area was closed off and there was noisy construction the entire visit. The outside tiki bar restaurant was very very good. Happy hour prices at the tiki were attractive. There's a wonderful boardwalk to walk or jog that is directly along the ocean. I would highly recommend this hotel if you're not interested in a pool for the moment. A bit noisy.


text:
There are many smaller banks like this where the market does not watch them or want to get involved.
Too bad for the market. The market is ignoring the growing earnings, and expansion of the business. I buy when I see insiders buying, and they pick up shares here routinely. I like when they have skin in the game and have the same objectives as me - to see the share price go up.
The earnings announcement made it perfectly clear that they are going to increase shareholder value. It can't be said any more directly.
When the company increases the dividend by 40% and the stock is flat, it's clear that people aren't watching. That's really okay - eventually they will be.


text:
"I felt, listening to that man, he was way off base, and to slander everybody in the Tea Party was just absolutely despicable," Hatch said.
But Hatch said he has not changed for the Tea Party. He's always been conservative.
And to people who say he's not conservative enough?
"Well, they didn't see me lead labor law reform, I guess, back in the '70s. They didn't see me do all kinds of other things. No, I haven't changed. If you look at it, I've always had a pretty solid conservative voting record," he said, rattling off ratings from conservative groups. "You add it all up, it's pretty hard to say I'm not a right-wing conservative."
Hatch said even conservatives have to make deals on Capitol Hill. "I do believe that one thing that's lacking around here is the ability to bring both sides together," he said.
And in that way he is perhaps like his preferred potential Republican Presidential contender.
There are two Mormons mulling candidacies, and Hatch sits squarely in the camp of former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, who also faces questions from the party faithful about his conservative bona fides.
"Romney basically is a conservative, there's no question about that," said Hatch. "But he's a smart conservative. He's somebody who's practical. He has the economic wherewithal and ability to take this country over and do for it what it really needs to be done. And he has the guts to do it. And that's important in my eyes. I contrast that with President Obama."
Hatch said he could support the other Mormon, U.S. Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman, "if he came through."
Huntsman would have to survive the fact that he spent the past two years working for a Democratic President as an ambassador – something President Obama pointed out during a Chinese state visit. That was a calculated and savvy move by the President, according to Hatch.
"The President just slammed (Huntsman) pretty hard by saying that he's been a wonderful ambassador for his wing, right?" asked Hatch. "I'm sure John Huntsman was very efficient but I've got to give the President credit, he's really good at slamming people with a soft touch that when you pick yourself up you wonder what hit you."


text:
Family Practitioner, Primary Care Doctor
12 years of experience
12 years of experience
9449 Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242 Phone number & directions
9449 Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242 Phone number & directions
License & Identifications
A medical license is required for a doctor to practice medicine in a particular state. Requirements vary by state but most require, at a minimum, post-graduate training in the doctor's specific specialty. An NPI number is a national identifier unique to an individual health care provider and is managed by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Learn more about Dr. Ruben Franco:
View the full profile to get information on:
- Qualifications
- What's important to you
View full profile
Patient Reviews
Patient comments (0)
The overall average patient rating of Dr. Ruben Franco is Excellent.
Specialties & Research
- He has special expertise in 5 areas:
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Complications
- Heart Diseases
- Heart Failure
- Stroke
Education & Awards
Dr. Franco graduated from University of California at Los Angeles. He has 4 awards.
Dr. Franco has 2 hospital affiliations:
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Bellflower
- Bellflower Medical Center
- Spanish
Home > Find a Family Doctor > CA > Downey Family Physicians > Dr. Ruben Franco, MD
Similar doctors nearby
Dr. Joseph Shapiro
Family Medicine
39 years experience
Downey, CA
Dr. Kevin Rossi
Family Medicine
28 years experience
Downey, CA
Dr. Brian Kim
Family Medicine
7 years experience
Downey, CA
Dr. Kymberly Franklin
Family Medicine
12 years experience
Downey, CA
Dr. Mai Phu
Family Medicine
Downey, CA
Dr. Shaun Reid
Family Medicine
6 years experience
Downey, CA
- Additional Information
- Dr. Ruben G Franco MD is a male Family Practitioner, has 12 years of experience and practices in Family Medicine.
- Where does Dr. Ruben G. Franco practice?
- Dr. Ruben Franco has 1 office location.
Dr. Ruben Franco practices Family Medicine near Downey, CA.
See Downey Family Physicians.


text:
MGMA Connection Plus is a place to search and find leading practice management articles, blog posts, and multimedia content, including all articles published in MGMA Connection and Executive View magazines.
Sign up for the MGMA Newsletter to receive MGMA Connection Plus updates in your inbox.
Are you interested in writing for us? We want your stories and perspectives. Learn more >
Practice managers who know--and communicate--their unique value set themselves up for success in any and all ownership arrangements. Learn how to set yourself--and your group--up for future success.
Measuring ROI for Medicaid meaningful use
Successful leadership techniques in medical group practices
A question of conscience: Who gets care?
Payers & Providers: Finding common ground
What's in a name?
Using HIT successfully in practice
Jump-start your ICD-10 efforts
How to measure physician compensation per RVU
Job description: Medical assistant
Provider compensation: Getting your money's worth
Highlights of the 2013 Physician Compensation Survey Report


text:
Gabe Martinez is a member of Team Semper Fi, and he recently traveled with the Semper Fi Fund to visit the patients who were injured in the Boston Marathon bombing.
By Gregory Wallace, Jake Tapper | CNN | thelead.blogs.cnn.com | April 26, 2013
When the ground exploded under Gabe Martinez's feet in Afghanistan three years ago, the Marine corporal's next step set him on a journey to help others who also lost limbs.
That's how he ended up in the Boston-area hospital room of Celeste and Sydney Corcoran on Sunday, sharing his experience as a double amputee with a mother and daughter who were seriously injured in the marathon bombing last week. Read the rest of this entry »


text:
An apparatus for the hydrostatic testing of pipe and pipe connections is provided. The apparatus features an elongated tool body which can be inserted into the interior portion of a connected series of pipe joints or the like. The device is inserted into a pipe joint in proximity to a connection between two joints which has been "made up" by means of, for example, a threaded connection. The device utilizes a pair of expanding flexible packing seals which expand and sealably contact the pipe wall forming a pressure test area between the seals and at the pipe joint to be tested. Fluid pressure supplied through a central conduit in the tool body flows into the pipe between the packing seals through a nozzle injector in the tool body in proximity to the joint which is to be tested. The test fluid then first expands the pair of flexible seals and fills the pipe with water upon which a desired test pressure is exerted. The apparatus utilizes a single source of test fluid to both expand the seals which close off the central test area therebetween, and to apply the necessary "fill" water which pressurizes the test area between the seals and thus pressure tests the desired joint.
1. A pipe testing apparatus, comprising:
a. an elongated body attachable to a source of pressurized hydraulic fluid, said body being insertable into the inner portion of a section of pipe to be tested;
b. a pair of seal means on said body for forming substantially fluid tight pressurized seals between said body and the walls of a pipe in which said testing apparatus is placed, each of said seal means being a flexible expandable section of said body and said flexible expandable section is compressed by the action of a pair of hydraulic pistons cooperatively connected to said flexible section, said pistons being slideable on said elongated body, and said pistons being simultaneously urged towards said flexible expandable section when pressurized fluid is conveyed to said pipe testing apparatus;
c. nozzle injector means on said body between said pair of seal means for introducing pressurized fluid into the space created between said pair of seal means when said seal means are activated by the introduction of pressurized fluid into said body, said nozzle injector means comprising a reduced orifice opening in said elongated body;
d. channel means in said body for simultaneously transmitting pressurized fluid to said nozzle injector means and to said pair of seal means; and
e. a plurality of fluid conduits providing a fluid connection between said channel means and each of said hydraulic pistons, the pressure of fluid within said channel means and each of said fluid conduits being substantially the same whereby each of said hydraulic pistons is urged to expand its respective flexible expandable section with substantially equal force.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said nozzle orifice hydraulically connects said channel means and the outer face of said body.
3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein there is further provided within said channel means reduced section means for limiting the rate of flow of fluid through said channel means to one of said seal means.
4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein said reduced diameter orifice has a diameter greater than the diameter of said nozzle injector means and smaller than the diameter of said channel means.
5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said body is comprised of a plurality of sealably connectable sections, each of said seal means forming one of said connectable sections.
6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said nozzle injector means forms one of said connectable sections.
7. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said each of said seal means is substantially identical and interchangeable with the other of said seal means.
8. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said plurality of connectable sections are threadably connectable.
9. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein there are three of said sealably connectable sections, two of said connectable sections are said seal means, and one of said connectable sections is said nozzle injector means.
10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said body is comprised of a plurality of sealably connectable sections, and said nozzle injector means forms one of said connectable sections.
11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said nozzle hydraulically connects said channel means and the outer face of said body, and said reduced orifice has a smaller diameter than the diameter of said fluid conduits.
12. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein there is further provided within said channel means reduced section means for limiting the rate of flow of fluid through said channel means to one of said seal means.
13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein said reduced section means is a plug provided with a reduced diameter orifice therein, and said plug is insertable within said channel means between said nozzle injector means and the seal means fartherest from the point of attachment of said source of pressurized fluid to said elongated body.
14. The apparatus of claim 13 wherein said reduced diameter orifice has a diamter greater than the diameter of said nozzle injector means and smaller than the diameter of said channel means.
15. A pipe testing apparatus, comprising:
a. an elongated body attachable to a source of pressurized hydraulic fluid, said body being insertable into the inner portion of a section of pipe to be tested;
b. a pair of seal means on said body for forming substantially fluid tight pressurized seals between said body and the walls of a pipe in which said testing apparatus is placed, each of said seal means being activated respectively by pressurized fluid transmitted to a pair of hydraulic pistons, and said pair of seal means are activated to form the pressurized fluid tight seal when said pair of hydraulic type pistons are simultaneously urged toward each other, compressing each of said seal means respectively therebetween;
c. a central fluid conveying conduit in said body for transmitting pressurized fluid throughout the length of said body;
d. nozzle injector means on said body between said pair of seal means for introducing pressurized fluid into the space created between said pair of seal means when said seal means are activated by the introduction of pressurized fluid into said body, said nozzle injector means providing a reduced orifice perforation in said body, which perforation hydraulically connects said fluid conduit and the outer face of said body;
3. a plug provided with a reduced diamter orifice, said plug insertable within said fluid conduit between said nozzle injector means and the end portion of said tool body opposite the point of attachment of said source of pressurized fluid, the diameter of said reduced diameter orifice having a diameter greater than the diameter of said nozzle injector means and smaller than the diameter of said fluid channel.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to pipe testing, and more particularly relates to a method and apparatus for the testing of connected pipe joints by the application of interior hydrostatic pressure.
2. General Background and Prior Art
In the oil and gas, as well as related industries, it is desirable to utilize pipe and pipelines for the transmission of products on the interior portion thereof either from wells and the like or from production platforms to central points of collection.
Often pressure within pipelines through which liquids are transmitted are, by design or otherwise, excessively high. Therefore, a need exists for a device which can quickly inspect and test under pressure a pipeline or like conduit through which fluids under pressure are to be transmitted. It is especially important that the joints between sequential pipe sections be tested. This is true because the quality of individual pipe sections is substantially well controlled during manufacture. Therefore, hydrostatic pressure performance characteristics are quite predictable, resulting from strict manufacturing techniques. However, the individual joints are generally field connected under less exact conditions and require a much closer inspection before actual use. Under field conditions, pipes can become abused or simply are not connected properly, thus needing adequate testing before operation. It is to this problem that the present invention is directed.
Several devices have been patented which have attempted to provide a device for the testing of pipes and connected pipe joints. The following table lists some devices which have been patented.
______________________________________Prior Art PatentsU.S. Pat. No. Inventor(s) Issue Date______________________________________2,998,721 P.A. Gawlik Sept. 5, 19613,038,542 G.L. Loomis June 12, 19623,173,290 G.E. Conover Mar. 16, 19653,199,598 G.L. Loomis Aug. 10, 19653,333,459 J.R. Claycomb Aug. 1, 19673,354,697 J.P. Wilkerson Nov. 28, 19673,420,095 N.F. Brown, et al Jan. 7, 19693,899,920 C.J. Matherne Aug. 19, 1975______________________________________
Some of the devices of the prior art utilize a hydraulically activated "piston" which pushes against a rubber "packing seal", thereby compressing the seal, and expanding it to effect a seal between the tool and the pipe diameter. Two of these "packing seals" are then utilized on a single testing device to form a fluid tight test chamber between the seals at the joint to be tested. Several problems have been experienced with this type of sealing device. The packing seals, being made generally of a rubber or other synthetic flexible material, sometimes "run" over the edges of the sleeves which act to compress the seals themselves. This happens because the seal or packer itself is only being pushed by one piston, and is thus urged away from its location on the tool body.
Another problem is that the seals can only expand a certain distance, and thus cannot be used with some larger diameter pipe sizes. Many times the "packer" effects a seal of the pipe, but the rubber or synthetic material, in "running" over the edge of the sleeve causes the device to become stuck inside the pipe it is testing. This is especially true where a tool is used to test a pipe which is larger than what it can normally test. Thus, it can be seen that with a given tool, only a small variety of sizes can be tested.
Another problem of the devices of the prior art relate to the replacement of damaged parts. Since pipe testers of the present type utilize two packing seals which form water tight seals on either side of a joint to be "tested", it can readily be seen that the failure of one "seal" renders the entire device ineffective.
The present invention solves all these prior art problems and shortcomings in a simple but effective manner. In the present invention, there are provided packing seals which are longer than the prior art devices, and are compressed with two hydraulically activated pistons on a single packing seal. Additionally, the rubber packing seals are bonded to the metal on which they are mounted, thus reducing the chance for "run over" of the packing material on top of the piston, thus jamming the device inside the pipe to be tested.
The use of two pistons operating on a single rubber seal permits the device of the present invention to be utilized in a variety of pipe diameters, substantially larger than could be tested by similarly sized devices of the prior art. Since two pistons act simultaneously on one packer, the packer is not "urged" away from its location on the tool body, thus further reducing the chance for "run over".
Additionally, the interface of the piston and packer is an angular interface, with the piston edge coverably overlapping the packer to further reduce run over when the pipe testing apparatus of the present invention provides tool sections having packing seals which are interchangeable. Thus if either seal on a particular tool is damaged, it can be readily replaced with a single tool body section having a seal thereon which could function as either the upper or lower seal for the entire apparatus.
The present invention provides an apparatus for the hydrostatic testing of pipes and pipe joints. The apparatus of the present invention utilizes a first packing seal and a second packing seal which can be placed on opposite sides of a joint to be tested. After placement of the device, the seals are activated simultaneously with internal filling of the pipe with supplied fluid. Addition of fluid under pressure to the device fills interior chambers which urge pairs of sliding pistons respectively toward each other and the packing sleeve mounted therebetween. As the inner fluid is added, the pistons proceed toward one another and expand the flexible packing sleeve therebetween. The sleeve diameter increases, and effects a substantially fluid tight seal with the pipe walls within which the device is mounted. In the preferred embodiment, each packing sleeve is provided with a pair of sliding pistons which are urged in cooperation toward each other and thus expand the two packing sleeves simultaneously.
Simultaneous to the addition of fluid to the pistons which expand the packing seals, a fluid is dispensed to the space between the seals and thus effects the hydrostatic head on the inner pipe portion proximate to the joint which is desired to be tested.
Thus, increases in pressure for the purpose of testing a given joint, effects a simultaneous increase in pressure on the sliding pistons and thus increases the sealing characteristics of each of the two packing seals.
For a further understanding of the nature and objects of the present invention, reference should be had to the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like parts are given like reference numerals and wherein:
FIG. 1 is a front view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention, illustrating upper section "A" adjacent to a first packing seal, middle section "B" nearest the nozzle injector and lower section "C" adjacent a second packing seal;
FIG. 2 is a sectional view of a pipe joint and associated pipe sections illustrating the operating position of the apparatus of the present invention therein;
FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along lines 3--3 of FIG. 5;
FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along lines 4--4 of FIG. 6;
FIG. 5 is a partial sectional view of the injection nozzle portion of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, designated as section B in FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is a sectional view of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention nearest the second packing seal, designated as section C in FIG. 1; and
FIG. 7 is a sectional view of an alternative embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention illustrating the reduced orifice in the main fluid channel used to restrict the rate of flow to the lower sliding sleeve seal chamber.
FIGS. 1 through 4 illustrate the preferred embodiment of the present invention. As can best be seen by FIGS. 1 and 2, the pipe testing apparatus of the present invention designated generally by the numeral 10 is comprised generally of an elongated body portion 12 which is attachable at top assembly 14 to a conventional type hoist which has attached fluid supply lines (not shown) through which hydrostatic testing fluid can be supplied at head portion 14 to the main fluid channel 3 of the apparatus of the present invention 10.
For purposes of illustration, FIG. 1 is divided into three sectors, A, B and C. Sector A represents upper tool body 12a and its associated first packing seal 16. Sector B illustrates the nozzle injector body 25. Sector C illustrates lower tool body 12b upon which lower packing seal 20 is mounted and associated therewith. It should be understood that upper tool body 12a and lower tool body 12b are provided with threaded connections at their end portions, and are virtually identical and interchangeable. Thus, the tool 10 pictured in FIG. 1 could be disassembled by threadably removing pilot 33 and head portion 14, then threadably removing each tool body portion 12a, 12b from nozzle injector body 25. At that time, either tool body section 12a or 12b could be used in either the upper or lower section of the tool once the pilot 33 and head section 14 were replaced.
As can best be seen in FIG. 2, the apparatus of the present invention 10 is lowered into a pipe line or like conduit which is comprised of a series of connected pipe joints. The connection between each of the separate sections 22 is designated by the numeral 24 in FIG. 2. Joint 24 can be any type of conventional pipe joint, which is associated with, for example, drill pipe, casing or tubing. The connection illustrated in FIG. 2 is a threaded pipe connection. However, it should be understood that the apparatus of the present invention can be utilized in any type of piping system which can be tested using hydrostatic pressure applied to the area of the joint, or other desired spot to be pressure tested.
FIG. 2 illustrates the placement of the apparatus of the present invention 10 within the pipe section and joints 22, 24. Tool pilot 33 aids to guide the device 10 into a pipe joint to be tested. The device 10 is so placed that upper packing seal 16 and lower packing seal 20 fall on opposite sides of the joint, creating a hydrostatic test chamber 30 therebetween. It is the application of water or like hydrostatic testing media to the area of test chamber 30 between seals 16, 20 which applies pressure in terms of a given test pounds per square inch which effects a strain on joint 24 and thus effects a testing thereof. When fluid is introduced to chamber 30, and a test pressure established, any leaks will be visually ascertainable at the outer portions of joint 24.
FIG. 6 provides a detailed illustration of the lower tool body 12C and its associated operative packing seal 20. As mentioned previously, lower tool body 12C would be substantially identical in structure to and interchangeable with upper tool body 12A. As can be seen by FIG. 6, hydrostatic test fluid is supplied for operation of the apparatus of the present invention 10 through a main fluid channel 3. Fluid through channel 3 travels and fills both interior and exterior sliding sleeve chambers 6, 5 respectively. Interior sliding sleeve chamber 6 is filled with test fluid through sleeve fluid channel 7. Fluid is supplied to exterior sliding sleeve chamber 5 through main fluid channel 3, then into exterior bottom volume velocity chamber 32, whereupon the fluid enters exterior bottom fluid channel 34 and then flows into exterior sliding sleeve chamber 5. As the flow of test fluid increases in chambers 5, 6 exterior and interior sliding pistons 40, 42 respectively are urged (see arrows, FIG. 6) toward each other thereby compressing lower packing seal 20 therebetween. This movement of pistons 40, 42 toward each other thereby compressing seal 20, causes seal 20 to contract in length but increase in diameter. It is this expansion which effects a seal between packing seal 20 and the wall portion of the pipe joint 22 in which the device 10 of the present invention is mounted (See FIG. 2).
FIG. 7 shows an alternative embodiment of the fluid channel 3 as it flows into bottom volume velocity chamber 32. In the alternative embodiment, as is shown in FIG. 7, a plug 100 is provided at the point of discharge of fluid channel 3 into bottom volume velocity chamber 32. Plug 100 is provided with a reduced diameter orifice 102 which reduces the amount of flow which can enter bottom velocity chamber 32 through channel 3 at a given time. The orifice 102 would probably have a diameter larger than the orifice in nozzle injector 27 but smaller than that of main fluid channel 3. It can be seen from the above that fluid will first fill main fluid channel 3 and sleeve chamber 6 before fluid begins to flow more rapidly into bottom volume velocity chamber 32. This is because the diameter of sleeve fluid channel 7 is substantially the same as that of main fluid channel 3 and flow will proceed rapidly therethrough. The reduced diameters of orifice 102 and nozzle injector 27 prevent fluid from rapidly entering these openings before sliding chamber 6 is filled. Once chamber 6 is filled, fluid will begin to flow more rapidly into bottom volume velocity chamber 32, bottom fluid channel 34 and bottom sliding sleeve chamber 5. This flow will be in greater volume than the flow through nozzle 27 since the orifice opening 102 will be slightly larger than that opening of nozzle injector 27. Thus, test fluid will not enter chamber 30 until sleeve chamber 5 has become completely filled with fluid and lower seal 20 begins to enlarge.
Plug 100 having orifice 102 therein could be for example, a threaded connection as is best illustrated in FIG. 7 by the numeral 104. The use of plug 100 and orifice 102 has a function in that it slows down escape of test fluid from the bottom seal of the tool after a test when the pressure is relieved. In such a high pressure test, if the bottom seal releases first, there can be a build up of gas pressure in the space between the bottom portion of the tool, the pipe and a column of mud in the hole in some instances where specific testing is being done on a drill pipe casing. This pressure which developes between the mud within the casing and the top seal could cause the tool to be blown out of the casing itself. By restricting the escape of test fluid for the lower section when the pressure is released, the plug with the orifice will retard the braking of the lower seal till after the upper seal 16 has relaxed and thus prevent a high pressure build-up of test fluid between the upper seal and the lower portion of the tool between the tool and drilling mud which would be between the tool and the seals in the casing.
Lower packing sleeve 20 is comprised of three separate sections, designated by the numerals 20A, 20B and 20C in FIG. 6. The central section 20B is preferably a softer consistency material than that of exterior sections 20A and 20C. It is the soft central portion 20B which undergoes greatest expansion and provides most of the sealing contact with the adjacent pipewall 22. Sections 20A and 20C are substantially identical, and are preferably manufactured of a harder consistency material than section 20B.
Outer sections 20A and 20C have a 45� angle outer beveled edge 21 as can best be seen in FIG. 6. This outer beveled edge correspondingly abuts a similar 45� beveled edge provided on each piston 40, 42 respectively. Additionally provided are 45� vulcanized sleeve guides 50, 51 which interface with the inner portions of pistons 40. As can best be seen in FIG. 6 a 45� angle connection is formed with pistons 40, 42 abut flow control sleeves 21 and attached vulcanized sleeve guides 50, 51. This 45� connection and the bonding of packing sleeve 20 to sleeve guides 50, 51 prevents "run over" of the rubber or like resilient material, which comprises packing seal 20, onto pistons 40, 42.
Additionally, packing seal 20 is preferably bonded to tool body 12 (preferably a structural metal such as steel or the like) as an additional guard against "run over". Pistons 40, 41 can be provided with O-rings 44 as needed for effecting a substantially fluid tight seal.
The configuration of upper tool body 12a, designated as Sector A in FIG. 1 is substantially identical in operation to the operation of lower tool body 12B as was described more fully above. Thus, upper packing seal 16 is provided with a pair of pistons similar to pistons 40, 41 in FIG. 6 which expand under hydrostatic pressure to compress upper packing seal 16 and thus effect expansion thereof and a corresponding seal with the side wall of pipe joint 22.
Upper and lower tool bodies 12A, 12B can be substantially identical, such that either could suffice to provide a packing seal as necessary to the upper or lower portion of the apparatus of the present invention 10.
Thus, if tool pilot 33 were removed from lower tool body 12B and tool head portion 14 were removed from upper tool body 12A, the two remaining sections, one containing upper packing seal 16, the other providing lower packing seal 20 would be substantially identical and interchangeable. Thus, replacement packing seals in the form of tool body sections 12A, 12B could be substantially identical and threadably mounted at thread connection 60 to nozzle injector body 25 as a body section 12A, 12B is added to nozzle injector body 25, a head portion 14 or tool pilot 33 would be threadably mounted to the opposite portion thereof as needed.
FIG. 5 illustrates nozzle injector 27 through which water or like hydrostatic test fluid is injected into test space 30 so that pressure as desired can be applied to joint 24 and a hydrostatic test performed thereon. As can best be seen by FIG. 5, test fluid is supplied through main fluid channel 3 where it exits through nozzle injector 28 into nozzle injector 27 and then through nozzle break out slot 26 where it is dispersed to test space 30 between upper packing seal 16 and lower packing seal 20. Nozzle injector 27 can be threadably mounted in injector body 25 as is illustrated in FIG. 5. Thus, separate nozzles having different orifices and flow characteristics can be interchangeably placed in or removed from injector body 25 as needed to accomodate different test fluids. Injector body 25 can be supplied with threaded connection 60 at its end portions, which end portions connect to upper tool body 12A and lower tool body 12B.
FIG. 2 best illustrates the operation of the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention. The apparatus can be used with any type of pipe, casing or tubing, especially that which is associated in drilling operations and the like. Although the apparatus of the present invention was designed primarily for the use in testing of drill pipe (for example, from 3 inch drill pipe to 6 inch diameter drill pipe), tubing (for example, 11/4 inch - 27/8 inch diameter) and casing (for example, 13 inch - 15 inch), the device is suitable for testing any type of joint connecting two sections of virtually any type of pipe. Only changes in dimensions and engineering are necessary to adapt the apparatus and teachings of the present invention to virtually any hydrostatic pipe testing situation.
To operate the apparatus of the present invention 10, the device is connected to any conventional type hoisting machine or like device and lowered into the pipe section to be tested. The device can be connected to a conventional "overshot head" (not shown) which threadably engages the head portion 14 of the testing tool 10. The device is lowered into the pipe a distance which places upper seal and lower seal 16, 20 respectively on either side of the joint to be tested, thereby creating a test space 30 therebetween, when seals 16, 20 are expanded. The distance which the device must be lowered into a pipe can be premeasured and the lowering cable marked with a flag or other suitable indicator. The overshot head (not shown) is capable of threadably engaging and thereby suspending the tool body 12 and also has connections for conveying the test fluid into the main fluid channel 3 of the tool 10.
When the testing tool 10 is in position (with seals 16, 20 on either side of joint 24), water is introduced into the device through main fluid channel 3. The flow of water into channel 3 will fill chambers 5 and 6. Additionally, water beings to enter test space 30 through nozzle injector 27. Since nozzle injector 27 is a relatively small aperature as compared with fluid channels 7, 34, it can be seen that fluid channels 5, 6 will fill with test fluid first and begin to exert pressure on seals 16, 20 thereby expanding seals 16, 20 to seal off test area 30. After seals 16, 20 expand and meet resistance with pipe wall 22, fluid will begin to flow more rapidly through nozzle injector 27 into test chamber 30. After a period of time, dependant on the rate of flow of the fluid into the pipe testing device 10 through fluid channel 3, the entire test chamber 30 will be completely filled with test fluid and the hydrostatic pressure in the chamber 30 between seals 16, 20 will begin to rise. As can be seen by FIG. 6 and with a knowledge of the foregoing discussion, it can readily be seen that increases in hydrostatic pressure in fluid chamber 5, 6 will cause pistons 40, 42 to exert greater and greater pressure on seals 16, 20 thus making a tighter and tighter seal between the seals 16, 20 and the pipe wall 22. Thus, any desired test pressure can be placed in the device by simply reading a gauge installed on the line which feeds test fluid to the pipe testing device 10. This pressure will be virtually identical in fluid chambers 5, 6 and in hydrostatic test chamber 30.
With the preferred embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention 10, pressures from 2,000 to 3,000 PSI have been easily achieved. However, the apparatus could be used for much higher pressures with changes in engineering details to thereby test pipe joints at pressures as high as 15,000 PSI.
During the testing procedure, if a leak is noticed at joint 24, normally (as is standard in the industry) the pressure would be relieved, the device removed and the joint inspected. At that time, the device may be retightened using a higher torque or the joint itself replaced or reworked.
With the present device, there is provided a hydrostatic pipe testing device 10 which has interchangeable sections and can be utilized to test virtually any type or size of pipe and the connecting joints.
It should be understood that the term "test fluid" as used herein denotes any type of suitable fluid which can be used to apply high pressure within test chamber 30. Although water is used in the preferred embodiment, other fluids besides water could be used such as gaseous fluids, air, and the like.
Because many varying and different embodiments may be taught within the scope of the inventive concept herein taught, and because many modifications may be made in the embodiments herein detailed in accordance with the descriptive requirements of the law, it is to be understood that the details herein are to be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.
Patent Citations
Referenced by
Original Image


text:
Pizzas, Wraps, Chicken Nuggets, Mozzarella sticks, Onion Rings and much more!Welcome to PizzaByLuca.com! Discover our delicious food....
Applications are easy and quick!Welcome to PizzaByLuca.com Join our Pizza By Luca Franchise
Pizza By Luca was founded in February 2007. Initiating the first outlet in the busy Night-life Mecca of Paceville, the franchise today owns 6 outlets in Malta and Gozo and has a delivery fleet which covers the whole island.
The Franchise is strategically located in 6 locations including Paceville, Msida, San Gwann, Marsascala, Bugibba and Victoria(Gozo). Our mission is to Expand Globally, and we are now accepting new Franchise applications.
This challenge is available in all our restaurants
In order to Win the Luca's Challenge, You must:
-Eat ALL the pizza within 30 consecutive minutes.
-Not leave the table throughout the challenge.
Family Pizzas are Huge! I always come to Pizza By Luca because they are simply the best!
Great Service, great prices, highly recommended!
Can't beat Pizza By Luca!
I come with my family every week ends, we love it!
The Best Pizzas in Malta, I swear!


text:
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Gone writin'
I just wanted to share that I'm taking a break from this lovely little space for the month of May.
It's time.
I need to focus on my writing, for reals.
I just can't do it all.
I've noticed that since my son arrived last year my blog has felt a little like yet another item on the To Do list. When I've managed to show up, I've loved the writing process and the resulting connections. But the effort required to get to that point has sometimes outweighed the benefits.
I've also noticed I tend to bury myself in blog-related busy work when there is more "serious" stuff -- like rewriting a certain manuscript -- to be done.
This has forced some tricky questions to surface. Why do I continue to blog? Who reads and why? How do my offerings serve my readers? How do they serve me? What would happen if I stopped? What am I afraid of?
The truth is, I've had a question mark over the future of my blog in its current format for a while now. Ideally, I'd like to start afresh: a new site (under my real name, yikes!) to support my life as an author.
There are certainly aspects of what I have built here that I'd like to take with me. But I need to be clear about is exactly what I take and why.
However: now is not the time to seek answers to these questions.
Right now, there is a novel to be rewritten. And a finite amount of time to do it in.
Sometimes, a gal's gotta chose.
It's time to get to work.
See you on the other side! x
Posted by Kat McNally at 12:00 PM 3 comments:
Labels: Notes from the field, Writing
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
In which Patricia Josephine talks about angels
I don't actually know Patricia Josephine. But she's part of the StoryDam crowd so it goes without saying that we are comrades on the journey. When I saw on twitter that the second of Patricia's books in the Path of Angels series was about to be published, I asked if I could read her books so that I could help spread the word.
If I am going to be honest, angels-versus-demons is not ordinarily a genre I would be drawn to but I couldn't put either book down. I read Michael and Zadekiel each in one sitting! Patricia created a sense of place and pace that totally hooked me in. The main themes in her novels were very accessible and relevant to contemporary life, and her characters were especially well drawn.
So of course, I couldn't resist inviting Patricia to share her insights both into her stories and her process. Luckily for us, she's as generous as she is talented!
Kat: Tell us about the series: what will it look like when all books are written?
Patricia: Path of Angels follows four archangels born into our world. Their duty in life is to find Fallen angels who rebelled and send them to the fiery pit below. Along the way, they uncover a plot to free the devil and we can't have that, now can we? There's also some love. Wanting to protect those you love I think is a powerful motivator to make the world a safer place.
Kat: The books have a very cinematic feel. Tell us where you draw inspiration from.
Patricia: Well, in high school, I was all about art, so when I get story ideas, in my head I see movie scenes instead of words. That can be tricky when I need to translate what I see into words.
Kat The battle between angels and demons is a tale that has been told many times but you gave given it a fresh perspective. I particularly love the complexity of Michael and Lake's relationship. Talk us through the genesis of this.
Patricia: I'm not really sure how to answer this. The characters seem to create themselves. I didn't sit down and plan anything about Michael or Lake. I got this image of a tall blond man and he introduced himself to me and told me the story. It's a very organic process for me.
Kat: Unsurprisingly, I was especially drawn to the character if Zephyr: the quirky, lonely gal who has learnt to submit to a mysterious muse who writes through her, things she does not quite understand. How does she reflect/embody your experience of writing?
Patricia: Zephyr is one of my favorite characters in the series. I think her poetry is something that strikes me because at times I have no control over the story ideas I get. The pop into my head unbidden and can consume me until I get the first draft finished. I have yet to wake up with a story written in my sleep though.
Kat: It sounds like you lead a busy life! How do you carve out time to bring these amazing stories to life?
Patricia: Lately, my life has been quite calm and that lets me get plenty of time for writing. There are times, though, when I go days without writing. I've learned to work with myself. I'm a horrible writer when I'm tried, so instead of forcing myself, I don't stress. Then when I have a day off from the day job, I will devote the entire day to writing and get 10K written. I believe each writer is different and it's important to learn to push yourself, but also to back off and admit that something isn't working for you.
Once you have recovered from the shock of discovering that it's possible to write 10K in a day (I practically needed smelling salts when I read that!) I'd encourage you to check Patricia's books out by clicking on the covers below.
Happy reading! And all the best, Patricia. x
Posted by Kat McNally at 6:00 AM 1 comment:
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Things I'm Diggin'
My friend Cathy used to have this wonderful blog series called Things I'm Diggin' where she'd share the things that had been rocking her world. I hope she won't mind me borrowing her idea today: it feels like the perfect way to sum up all the things that are contributing to this curious little phase of my evolution.
1. This quote from Yoko Ono (via The School of Life) feels like a good place to start:
Spring passes and one remembers one's innocence,
Summer passes and one remembers one's exuberance,
Autumn passes and one remembers one's reverence,
Winter passes and one remembers one's perseverance.
2. This article from Kate Swoboda nailed it: the way I feel at the end of a busy day is completely contingent on how I have been talking to myself as I navigate my way through it. Bingo.
3. The Inner Mean Girls book has given me a whole new taxonomy for working with the fears that have been holding me back. It's like a whole lot of stuff I have been aware of has suddenly coalesced and I can see it more clearly than ever before. Highly recommended.
4. What's not to love about a room spray called Asleep in Clouds? I picked one up at a local pop-up shop showcasing local artisans and it's magic.
5. I love everything that Violet Gray Design make and wish that I owned everything in their collection! Recently I treated myself to a Chakra Kit and love the process of selecting a charm at random then sending loving attention to that part of me that needs tending as I move through the day.
6. This article about the truth of mid-life crises in The Atlantic made my shoulders come down about a metre. It's not just me. And it may be biological. And this too shall pass.
7. Spending an evening in the company of The Song Company was heavenly. I didn't want it to end. And it also got me thinking: how mindblowing would it be to stand in a room with other artisans and make beautiful music with our bodies alone?
8. I know I've mentioned this one before but Yumi Sakugawa's Your Illustrated Guide to Becoming One with the Universe is still rocking my world. It is, quite simply, EVERYTHING.
9. I'm also head over heels in love with Marie Kondo's The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. I mean. I couldn't sleep after reading it, it had every cell in my body zinging. I am totally going to konmari my belongings. And start thanking them for all the hard work they do for me. This is really is life-changing stuff. And a delightful read into the bargain.
10. I've also mentioned this one before but I have to say that The Alchemist's Oracle is the deck I consult every single day. It's always spot on. Delicious.
10 + 1 When I purchased my Motivation mandala ring all those moons ago, I signed up for The Fifth Element Life newsletter. The most recent Moon Energy reading started with the heading New Pathways and included the following words:
The portal for this pathway has begun to slowly open a space for you now, should you choose to take it. It's not one of those obvious choices, it's still a super daunting option, actually. To know our spirit calls you to do something so much bigger and bolder than the comfort zone you are currently living in. It's definitely something to do with our perceived fears - that this is the ultimate test to take us into our greatness.
I'm feeling it. Are you?
Finally, I brought the cup pictured above home from a tea date at The Travelling Samovar. As my BFF and I shared our progress along our souls' journeys, we savoured tea that had been poured with reverence. I fell in love with my terracotta cup -- particularly its imperfection -- and was invited to take it home with me as a gift. Today I am going to buy a tiny succulent to plant in it.
And that, somehow, sums it all up.
Posted by Kat McNally at 7:00 AM No comments:
Labels: Notes from the field, Savouring
Thursday, April 23, 2015
April Moon 15: Alana's responses
As promised, below are Alana's responses to the April Moon prompts. [Image credit: Alana Lawson]
We thought we'd use them as an interview of sorts, just for the craic. Feel free to do the same, if there's someone in your life you'd like to know that little bit better! (They could even be first date material, if you're really feeling brave, heh.)
That's when I knew that this chapter of my life had ended. And now I was free to…
Get rid of a lot of stuff. I'm still in the process of that really.
Knowing what I know now, I would tell my ten-years-ago self:
Keep writing. Write every day.
Maybe then I wouldn't feel as far 'behind' as I do now at times.
Giving birth doesn't have to be literal. So far, in my life, I have birthed…
Ideas, stories, poems, articles, as well as two of the cutest human beings on the planet.
The last time I felt completely relaxed was…
A summer day in Canberra. A swimming spot called Pine Island. I was floating on my back and just had this overwhelming sense that things were going to be OK. This was about 13 years ago. Relaxation is not one of my strong points.
One of my greatest sources of inspiration has always been…
The night sky, the moon, the stars. If I feel stuck - or yuck - I like to go outside at night and just look up for a while.
Whenever thunder grumbles overhead, I think of…
Watching the storms as a kid and my dad teaching me to count the seconds between the lightning and the thunder.
It's the first thing that comes to mind when I wake in the morning and the last thing I think of before I go to sleep:
"Thank you."
I wouldn't call it a collection as such, but I do seem to have a lot of…
Pop culture tees! Clever and/or cute and a tribute to one of my favourite films or TV shows? I want it!
I immediately feel my body tense up whenever I hear...
The phone ring.
The moment I enter the kitchen I feel...
Irritable. It's tiny, the oven doesn't work, and I'm usually going in there at the request of a hungry but extremely fussy child.
I am trying not to talk about...
How challenging things have been for me personally the last few weeks.
This is the best part of my day:
Any part where Joe makes me laugh.
I sometimes wonder if I will ever...
See the places I dream of travelling to.
This is what makes me feel lucky:
My husband and I are really great together. As well as that we have two beautiful kids together and that I get to call these guys my family. So lucky.
I close my eyes and take a deep breath. I wish…
To feel like everything is going to be ok once more.
Now you can see why I think Alana is so beautiful! And why she feels like a true kindred. And why I was so keen to collaborate with her this April Moon. It makes me feel so lucky, to have her in my corner.
Don't forget, she runs her own series of Story Starters that are every bit as ace as the above -- if not more so -- each Wednesday on her blog. Seriously: you should check it. (And while you're there, you can read my responses to the above prompts.)
Thank you again for journeying with us! x
Posted by Kat McNally at 7:00 AM 1 comment:
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Our work
April Moon ended on the weekend. It was a lovely two weeks and, even though it passed in the blink of an eye, a lot happened.
There was, as always, a core group of women who posted heartfelt, genuine responses every day and also made a point of visiting each other's posts and leaving insightful, encouraging comments. These superlative human beings really made April Moon.
But there was also a large number of kindred spirits who just followed along in their own way. Some worked through each prompt in their journal. And others just read the prompts and stayed open to the answers that revealed themselves through the course of the day. The presence of these souls was also palpable and I am grateful for them too.
My final wish for everyone who received our April Moon offerings is that they learn to extend the loving kindness they showed to each other throughout the journey to themselves.
This seems to be our work in this lifetime.
It's not for the fainthearted, a life of enquiry. But it surely helps to know that we are not wrestling with our demons on our own.
P.S. Alana and I are going to post our responses to the April Moon prompts interview-style on each other's blogs (e.g. I'll post Alana's answers here and she'll post mine on her blog) later this week. Watch this space!
P.P.S. Did you know there is a band called April Moon? They are a Canadian duo living in the UK. They reached out to me on twitter and they are simply fabulous!
Posted by Kat McNally at 11:52 AM 2 comments:
Labels: April Moon 15, Notes from the field
Saturday, April 18, 2015
April Moon Day 15
The image above represents the fifteenth and final prompt of the April Moon reflective writing challenge, a magical collaboration with Alana Lawson. The prompts themselves are only available via email: to receive them, please read more and sign up HERE.
You are warmly invited to share your response in the linky below. Be sure to check out the other amazing responses while you're there! (Trust me, this is how the magic happens.) You are also welcome to share the love via twitter and instagram using #aprilmoon15.
Posted by Kat McNally at 6:00 AM No comments:
Friday, April 17, 2015
April Moon Day 14
The image above represents the fourteenth and penultimate prompt of the April Moon reflective writing challenge, a magical collaboration with Alana Lawson. The prompts themselves are only available via email: to receive them, please read more and sign up HERE. You are welcome to dive in at any time!
You are warmly invited to share your response in the linky below. Be sure to check out the other amazing responses while you're there! (Trust me, this is how the magic happens.) You are also welcome to share the love via twitter and instagram using #aprilmoon15.
Posted by Kat McNally at 6:00 AM No comments:
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)


text:
Real reviews, from customers like you.
Up to
10th - 26th APRIL
All breaks for all arrivals
T&Cs apply, click here for details
Lovely cottage ,lovely surroundings just a few minor details that it fell short on ie. info on surrounding area &events out of date ....few pieces of crockery missing...heating &hot water temperamental but overall a lovely place.
Marline and all at Cloncaird Castle were very friendly and welcoming. A big thanks for all.
No contact from anyone from arrival to departure just a note with mobile number. Rang number no response, texted and had no response until after we had left apologising and offering vouchers. No heating upstairs so very cold at night. Neither washing machine in outhouse worked, one just poured water from pipe onto floor and other just locked clothes in but did not work.
The location is excellent with very good accommodation which was warm and clean.
Good walks around the estate. Make sure you have good walking boots and waterproof clothing!
it was perfect we never saw any staff as we were the only people there, but we still enjoyed the peace and quiet
No faults at all... Absolute bliss you see no one, hear no one perfect!
Almost perfect except for the lack of a telephone or wifi - pretty essential in an area of no mobile reception! We were unable to contact other members of our wedding party or call for a taxi etc....
An absolutely beautiful place, the cottage was excellent and staff helped out straight away with any problems. Perfect place for kids as so safe and a great base for surrounding towns etc. Only down side is there was very little phone signal and if you needed to contact staff you had to phone them which meant you had to leave the place to phone. Overall though it was a great place and we had a fantastic time and I would go back tomorrow.
Spacious comfy cottage in beautiful surroundings with helpful staff (and a duck)
very quiet and peaceful only problem was lack of hot water at night
Peaceful and relaxing. Lovely area. The staff were great. Couldn't have asked for more.
nice area, just a little in the middle of nowhere, and expect long drives to get around, great for a relaxing quiet break.
Accommodation was excellent. The cottage was very spacious and the immediate local surroundings were very nice.
High spec cottage. Comfortable and homely.
We did not see anyone from the main house all week, we found an old outhouse with a broken washing machine in, we think that was the laudrett. We would have done the riding and clay shooting but it was not offered to us.
On the plus side the house was top rate


text:
Written on: 11/10/2013 by ncwpitbulls (1 review written)
I wouldn't hesitate to use them again for anything. Very professional and so great. we had way more of a response than we thought and all of the entries were amazing. The artists were very talented and listened to what we had to say and adjusted their designs to our specifications.
" BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE " Read More
" Best Website Designing Services " Read More
" Best " Read More
" Best to work " Read More
" Excellent SEO company " Read More


text:
519 Wenonah Avenue Pearisburg, VA 24063ph: firstname.lastname@example.com
"He takes the job very seriously, and it's not about placating the party. It's about representing the people of his district." --- Roanoke Times, 3/25/2012
Subscribe to My Weekly Yost Post!
Support My Campaign for Re-Election!
Copyright (c) 2015 l Paid for by Yost for Delegate.


text:
PROMISED LAND Set for DVD, Blu-Ray Release, 4/23
From Academy Award-nominated director Gus Van Sant (Milk, Good Will Hunting) comes Promised Land, the compelling contemporary drama based on an original screenplay by John Krasinski ("The Office") and Matt Damon (The Bourne Identity, Adjustment Bureau) from a story by David Eggers (Away We Go). Damon stars as corporate salesman Steve Butler whose journey from farm boy to big-time player takes an unexpected detour when he lands in the rural town of McKinley with partner Sue Thomason, played by Academy Award winner Frances McDormand (Fargo, Moonrise Kingdom), to offer much-needed relief to the economically hard-hit residents in exchange for drilling rights to their properties. The heartwarming story of Focus Features' Promised Land is available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, Digital Download and On Demand on April 23, 2013 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
What seems like an easy job for the duo quickly becomes complicated by a respected schoolteacher (HAl Holbrook), a slick environmental activist (Krasinski), and Butler's interest in a local woman (Rosemarie DeWitt). As they grapple with a surprising array of both open hearts and closed doors, the outsiders soon discover the strength of an American small town at a crossroads.
|Related Links
|CHEF, MEAN GIRLS & More Heading to Netflix This January
December 15, 2014
|Matt Damon to Lead Alexander Payne's DOWNSIZING
November 05, 2014
About Author
- Mark Wahlberg Partners With Indian Motorcycle on Limited Edition Apparel Line
- VIDEO: Oscar Winner Eddie Redmayne Joins All-Star Cast in New SAG Foundation PSA
- VIDEO: Joan Rivers Snubbed? Watch OSCARS' In Memoriam Tribute
- Kirk Cameron, Kelsey Grammer, ANNIE and More Top 2015 RAZZIE AWARDS; Full List!
- LA Kings & San Jose Sharks Face-Off in First Outdoor NHL Game, Live in Theaters Today
- VIDEO: New Trailer for HBO Scientology Doc 'GOING CLEAR'
- Actor Joe Mantegna Becomes Saint Pio Foundation Goodwill Ambassador
- VIDEO: Behind the Scenes - Neil Patrick Harris Shares His OSCARS Creative Process!
- Rebecca Wang Supports 68th BAFTA Film Awards Ceremony
- Gay Men's Health Crisis to Honor THE NORMAL HEART's Larry Kramer with Lifetime Achievement Award


text:
R&B Concert with Avant: 1 Ticket
Baltimore Soundstage • Baltimore, MD
February 10
What you get
- $12 for One Ticket
- $22 for One VIP Front-of-the-Stage Ticket
With his recently released seventh album, Face the Music, singer/songwriter Avant is back at it, churning out R&B hits that combine influences from the masters with his own inventive take on the genre.
With this offer, you can catch him perform live on February 10 at Baltimore Soundstage. Pay $12 (regularly $25) for one ticket, or snag a VIP ticket in front of the stage for $22 (regularly $45).
Fine printLimit 8 per customer • Each voucher is good for 1 person • Valid for all ages • Valid February 10, 2013 only • A refund may only be collected within 24 hours of your purchase; no refunds permitted on day of event • Groups wishing to sit together must have same person purchase all tickets • Purchaser may change the name of the individual retrieving tickets up to 24 hours in advance of event via the LivingSocial website event details section; no name-changes or alternate pick-ups permitted without notice at venue • Entire value must be used in a single visit
R&B Concert with Avant: 1 Ticket
times for
More upcoming events
use by Aug 16
Summit Point, WV
Xtreme Xperience: Exotic Supercar Racetrack Drive
Summit Point Raceway
Saturday Jul 18
Baltimore, MD
Entry to Robot Run Live 2015
East Fayette Street and East Lexington Street
use by Jul 11
Monkton, MD
5K or 15K Entry Package to Holi Color Run
Thursday Jul 30 through Thursday Sep 3
Baltimore, MD
Food & Wine Tastings or Cooking Class
use by Aug 5
3-Course Murder Mystery Dinner for 1 or 2
Thursday Jul 30 through Sunday Aug 2
Gainesville, VA
Clubhouse Ticket Package to the Quicken Loans® National
Robert Trent Jones Golf Club
use by Dec 27
Baltimore, MD
Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens on December 27
M&T Bank Stadium
use by Oct 11
Baltimore, MD
Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens on October 11
M&T Bank Stadium
Nearby deals
Benfield Florist
Wrapped Flowers or Floral Arrangements
Vita Revive Organic Wellness & Spa
75- or 90-Minute Spa Package
Mount Paran Early Learning Center
One-Week Child Care Program for Ages 2 to 5
Make Up and Shape Up
Three-Hour Basic Principles of Makeup Demo
Green Maidworks
Eco-Friendly House Cleaning
Deerco Hair Design
Keratin Treatment
AAA Duct Cleaning
Air Duct and Vent Cleaning Packages
LifeMed Institute
Testosterone Testing or B-12 Shots


text:
Source: Vollmer having surgery today to repair broken bone in right leg - 0 Comments
Patriots right tackle Sebastian Vollmer is expected to have surgery today to repair a broken bone in his right leg, according to a source. Obviously, this news paints an ominous outlook for him returning to play this season.
Dolphins defensive lineman Randy Starks rolled up on the back of Vollmer's leg in the first half of yesterday's 27-17 victory. The sense then wasn't particularly good, given the right tackle was in obvious pain. He was immediately wrapped with an air cast and carted into the locker room.


text:
As seen on the runway. A gorgeous neutral tone in a fabulous shape for spring. Wear with metallics and belt in for evening. Shown here with a Derek Lam skirt, Fendi shoes, a Celine bag and a Julie Sandlau necklace. 100% silk. Dry clean. Italian sizing.
Terracotta silk georgette short sleeve blouse with a deep open neck and pleating detailing. Derek Lam blouse has contrast twill shoulder panel, button fastening cuffs and simply slips on.
Product code: 21020 - Need help? Contact us


text:
Software Newsletter Pick of the Week: All about SmartCloud
Mark Scapicchio 270000CV2J email@example.com | | Tags:  pulse cloud_computing smartcloud
0 Comments | 2,336 Visits
Software Newsletter Pick of the Week: Name change, game change
Mark Scapicchio 270000CV2J firstname.lastname@example.com | | Tags:  collaboration business cloud social smartcloud connections oracle lotuslive
0 Comments | 4,043 Visits
Of the many announcements made this week at Lotusphere 2012, the one that resonated most with our readers was the new IBM SmartCloud for Social Business – a re-branding and expansion of what you now know as IBM LotusLive cloud-based collaboration offerings. The key take-aways from this announcement: For now, you ... [ + Read more ]
Software Newsletter Pick of the Week: Next Year's King of the Brands?
Mark Scapicchio 270000CV2J email@example.com |
0 Comments | 1,387 Visits
Owing to the Thanksgiving holiday, we didn't have a Pick of the Week last week. But by far the hottest item we tweeted over the past two weeks was an article in the annual AdvertisingAge Marketer of the Year issue: 'Humans, Not Tech, Define a PC-Free IBM' – wherein we ... [ + Read more ]
Software Newsletter Pick of the Week: Now THAT'S on-demand scalability
Mark Scapicchio 270000CV2J email@example.com | | Tags:  recovery australian real-time tennis cloud ibm disaster performance open midsize scalability
0 Comments | 3,473 Visits
For 50 weeks each year, Tennis Australia is a typical small business. But for the two weeks of the Australian Open, tennis fans all over the world stampede to australianopen.com for a deluge of news and content – including real-time analysis of every shot in every match, if they want ... [ + Read more ]
Software Newsletter Pick of the Week: Two big reasons to subscribe by March 8
Mark Scapicchio 270000CV2J email@example.com | | Tags:  product-innovation system_z ibm_software pulse service-management
0 Comments | 2,667 Visits
If for some unimaginable reason you're not already an IBM Software Newsletter subscriber, March offers a couple of extra incentives to subscribe: Our annual (and always popular) Pulse recap. Our March issue (which mails March 14) will connect you to all the top product announcements made at Pulse 2012 (March 4-7 ... [ + Read more ]
Software Newsletter Pick of the Week: Your chance to play Plankton to Google's Mister Crabs
Mark Scapicchio 270000CV2J firstname.lastname@example.com | | Tags:  rational coca-cola mcdonalds ibm testing software kfc mac google big
0 Comments | 3,179 Visits
The Colonel's eleven herbs and spices. The Big Mac's special sauce. The Coca-Cola formula. Everyone wants to know the secrets of successful companies, Trouble is, those companies typically guard those secrets with their corporate lives. (Maybe you remember the hoopla when KFC's recipe was relocated a few years ago.) So ... [ + Read more ]
Software Newsletter Pick of the Week: "It's not just about fun and followers"
Mark Scapicchio 270000CV2J email@example.com | | Tags:  marketing social lotusphere media ibm_connect social_business
0 Comments | 2,852 Visits
With Lotusphere 2012 and Connect 2012 just days away, people are buzzing about social business. One of the most popular items among @IBMSWNewsletter Twitter followers this week was an a video interview with Sandy Carter, IBM VP of Social Business Evangelism, about social business adoption. Sandy explains why companies should ... [ + Read more ]
Solving the "Goldilocks" Challenge for Windows Event Collection
Melissa Stevens 270005B76W email@example.com | | Tags:  security qradar q1labs ibmsecurity ibm-security event-collection
0 Comments | 3,353 Visits
This is an excerpt from the Q1 Labs blog, written by Michael Applebaum, Director of Product Marketing at Q1 Labs. Connect with Michael on Twitter; follow @ma08. Do you ever feel like you're playing the role of Goldilocks at work? You know the scenario – you're trying to solve a problem ... [ + Read more ]
SoMoClo: Why the bundle is stronger than its parts
Mary Forlenza 270001BN8C firstname.lastname@example.com | | Tags:  somoclo cloud mobile social ibm_worklight
2 Comments | 9,893 Visits
Guest post by Tracy Boyer Clark, IBM Mobile Marketing Manager Social, mobile and cloud technologies have became household concepts. According to the Pew Research Center, 66% of online adults use social networking sites as of February 2012.1 Moreover, as of April 2012, 88% of US adults owned a cell phone, with ... [ + Read more ]
Speed the delivery of new technologies and change the economics of IT
Mary Forlenza 270001BN8C email@example.com | | Tags:  iod interconnect cics mq patterns integration pureapplication_system puredata_systems cloud mobile websphere
0 Comments | 3,034 Visits
Is your organization struggling to manage the massive volumes of data and transactions being produced at an unprecedented pace through converging technologies, social business, and the proliferation of mobile and interconnected devices? Studies show that CEOs, business and IT leaders understand the growing importance of technology to address these challenges, ... [ + Read more ]


text:
Heather Rivera
Friends with Benefits get the best of Austin FREE!
Sign up now!
Booker, Alex & Sara
Listen Live
Streaming Mix 94.7 on your Mobile Device
Audio Vault
Austin Live & Local
Photo Gallery
Mix Videos
Mix 94.7 Music Lounge
The Mix Fix
Booker, Alex & Sara Blog
Sara's Blog
Heather's Thingies
Jay's Blog
Unknown Blogger
Archie's Blog
Mix 94.7 Concerts
Mix Events
Community Events
Contest Rules
Alex's (aka Digitz) Blog
Jon Gruden's QB Camp: Colt McCoy...
by Alex (aka Digitz)
posted Apr 21 2010 5:17AM
Poor former Texas Longhorn QB Colt MCCoy gets his @ss chewed by former NFL coach Jon Gruden for talkin' funny.
Back To Blog
Jon Gruden's QB Camp: Colt McCoy...
Please Enter Your Comments Below
Title :
Comment :
Please enter the text as it is shown in the box below :
Refresh Image
Booker, Alex and Sara
Follow Us on Facebook & Twitter
advertise with us
Recent Blog Posts
Heads up on Illegal FIreworks!
Heather Rivera
Jul 2
The Return of Rocky
Mike Stanz
Jul 2
Siri Gets Feisty
Mike Stanz
Jul 2
So What's This, Twitterature?
Mike Stanz
Jul 2
"It's Centered on Love"
Mike Stanz
Jul 2
What to Do with that Leftover Watermelon
Mike Stanz
Jul 2
Hammertime, SketchShe Style
Mike Stanz
Jul 2
Drink more....
Heather Rivera
Jul 1
Jul 2015
Jun 2015
May 2015
Apr 2015
Mar 2015
Feb 2015


text:
Straight No Chaser to Play Benedum Center, 12/11
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents the return of the popular a cappella, all-male ensemble, Straight No Chaser, at the Benedum Center on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices range from $32.25 to $52.25. For information, visit www.TrustArts.org, call (412) 456-6666, or visit the Theater Square Box Office in person at 655 Penn Avenue. This event is part of the Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents series.
Under the Influence Tour follows the group's latest CD release of same title and will feature songs from this latest recording as well as other favorites-old and new. The CD is a re-imagined collection of the group's all-time favorite songs, performed in collaboration with many of the superstar artists and undisputed music icons that made them famous.
Caroline Glaser, a favorite from this past season of NBC's hit show "The Voice," will bring what Shakira calls her "angelic" voice on the road this fall as opener for the critically acclaimed a cappella group. The Under the Influence Tour kicked off in Columbia, MO on October 16 and will hit Omaha, Denver, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City, Louisville, Chicago, Boston, Cleveland, Baltimore, Indianapolis, Nashville and more over two months before wrapping up in Mesa, AZ on December 31. The tour follows a month-long run of club dates which launched in New York on September 7 where fans lined up two hours before the show was scheduled to go on to make sure they got tickets. The mini-tour took her to Chicago, Ames, St. Louis and Tulsa where she received rave reviews. Jerry Wofford of The Tulsa World called Glaser "sweet and bubbly' and said while her set up was simple, "her voice and talent was all she needed to hook the crowd." Caroline will also be playing a handful of solo shows during the tour. For more information, visit www.carolineglaser.com.
About Author
- Casting Roundup: Sarah Chalke, Kim Raver Headline New Pilots
- ADVENTURE TIME Headed to the Big Screen?
- Pilot Season Roundup: Colm Feore, Daniel Stern, Dave Annable to Star in New Shows
- James Franco to Star in New Fox Comedy, WHY HIM?
- Christopher Meloni to Star in WGN America's Slave Drama UNDERGROUND
- Check Out Alex Dunphy's Full College Essay from Latest MODERN FAMILY Episode
- Photo Flash: HBO Reveals Key Art for GAME OF THRONES Season 5
- Syfy to Honor Leonard Nimoy with Special Programming This Sunday
- Grammy Winner Kelly Clarkson Exclusively Premieres New Music from New Album on MTV, VH1 & CMT First
- CONSTELLATIONS' Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Wilson Set for THEATER TALK This Weekend


text:
"I was impressed with the wide selection. Also the easiness of assembling the images. User friendly and great professional results"
"We received many compliments on this birth announcement. It was simple, yet had all the vital information on the front. We added a family photo on the back of the card. As usual, the proofs were sent to us very quickly, and the final product reached out within days."
"I liked how the text looked as if it were painted. The colors were vibrant and the announcement itself was very clean and simple (not too much text or clutter). I received many compliments from people saying how gorgeous the announcement was and how they hadnt receieved one like it before. The card quality and printing was great as always!"
"This is a wonderful card for a boy's baby announcement! I love the bold name on the card, along with the contemporary font. I chose the shimmer stock paper and am so glad...it gives it such a lux look and the paper feels substantial. I changed "Merry Christmas" to read "Welcomed With Love" since we had already sent Christmas cards out. Great quality card for such a special occasion!"
"The cards came out wonderful. Excellent print quality and i got them delivered two days after I ordered! Would definitely use Tiny Prints again."


text:
The two videos don't show absolut nothing and the images don't add too much so... i keep waiting for a new F-zero on Wii U.
User Profile
Male, 38, Brazil
- Joined:
- Fri 16th May, 2014
Recent Comments
For this game i have to agree they not achieve the best final results.
As for the series been "repetitive" it just means people like the Lego franchise and still are buying it. For me, personally i just love Lego franchise, it's always fun to play the game and laugh a lot with the comedy lines.
Well i don't known about reaching 1 million (somenthing is telling me they will achieve more then that)... but i will buy it for sure, and have lots of fan making super moves with Link.
A simple fun and adctive game now is racist too. Someone out there must HATE nintendo so much that is capable of stupid ideas like this one.
Please watch the profanity — TBD
I Liked how more "realistic" the new graphics are on most part because the lighting effects. But the Wii version still amazing. Will play both games and enjoy!!