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It's Ohio Week In Philly
It's been a while, I know. I took a few days away from the blog to recharge the batteries. But it's back to baseball tonight at Citizens Bank Park.
This week is a good test for the Phillies. They went 4-3 in San Francisco and Arizona and return home to play five games against the Indians and Reds. The Indians outscored the Phillies in two games two weeks ago in Cleveland, 20-2. The Reds swept the Phillies in three games in April by a combined score 16-4. If my math is correct, that's zero wins, five losses, six runs for and 36 runs against. So I guess we'll see if that 4-3 road trip meant anything.
A few random stats to digest:
- From Elias Sports Bureau: Ryan Howard drove in the game-winning runs in the 10th inning Sunday. It's the 13th time Howard has had extra-inning go-ahead RBIs. The only active players with more extra-inning, lead-assuming RBIs are Raul Ibanez (16) and Placido Polanco (15). Adam Jones and Albert Pujols also have 13.
- I took a look in yesterday's Inbox at the Phillies' All-Star candidates. Interestingly, I found Chase Utley's .858 OPS best among NL second basemen. He's third in baseball behind only Ian Kinsler (.911) and Robinson Cano (.895). Among NL second basemen, Utley is first in slugging percentage (.514); tied for first in triples (two) and home runs (seven); second in hits (41) and RBIs (24); third in batting (.289) and on-base percentage (.344); tied four fourth in runs (21) and sixth in doubles (seven). There is no question Utley has been the team's bright spot offensively on a team that has struggled to score runs. (The Phillies' three losses in San Francisco and Arizona were by a combined three runs.) Where would this team be if Utley's knees were keeping him from the lineup?
- The Phillies are 12th in the league with a 4.11 ERA. Remove Roy Halladay and they have a 3.60 ERA, which would rank sixth. I've said this for a while, but I consider the complaints about the Phillies' pitching overblown. Halladay isn't the same and he might never be, despite his optimism. No matter who takes that fifth spot while Halladay is out (right now it's a four-man rotation), it'll be an improvement over his 8.65 ERA. And while the ERAs of Jeremy Horst (5.51 ERA), Chad Durbin (6.17 ERA) and Raul Valdes (7.00 ERA) are scary, we're not really pinning this team's record on three pitchers in the front of the bullpen are we? Typically those guys are pitching when the Phillies are trailing or when the starter has gone less than six innings (again, which means things probably haven't been going well). They aren't pitching in too many high-leverage situations. Clearly, they need to pitch better, but this team's problems fall mostly on the offense, which is 13th in the league averaging 3.54 runs per game. At some point this offense is going to have to get its act together or we'll be looking at a fire sale in July.
Long Overdue: Utley and Howard Split Up in Lineup
Charlie Manuel made a noticeable change to his lineup today at Citizens Bank Park.
He finally split up Chase Utley and Ryan Howard with right-handed-hitting Michael Young.
I think it was long overdue.
Theoretically, it should make life more difficult for left-handed pitchers. Utley entered the game against the Pirates hitting .125 (2-for-16) with one triple, one RBI, two walks and five strikeouts against lefties this season. Howard entered the night hitting .111 (2-for-18) with two doubles, one RBI, one walk and 10 strikeouts against them.
But their struggles against lefties are not coming from a small sample size. Utley has hit .197 with a .634 OPS against lefties from 2011-13. Howard has hit .199 with a .608 OPS against lefties in that span.
They essentially have been automatic outs against lefties for two-plus seasons. Young has not been much better this year, hitting .200 (3-for-15) against lefties, although he has a much more than respectable .832 OPS against them from 2011-13. But simply having a right-handed hitter between Utley and Howard will make opposing managers think a little more late in games. Before Wednesday, managers could just run a left-handed reliever to the mound to face Utley and Howard in succession. Now the lefty will have to face a right-handed hitter, or the manager has to remove him from the game, if he does not want him facing Young.
"I can see how that would be beneficial," Utley said.
It also makes perfect sense to keep this look against right-handed starting pitchers, too, but Manuel was noncommittal.
"I could," he said. "It depends how we match up."
He absolutely should use this look against right-handers, too. By having Utley and Howard hit back-to-back against a right-handed starter the Phillies essentially are banking on getting to the starter in the first five or six innings. If they don't, which often has been the case this season, things get easy again for the opposing manager late in the game.
Utley: Healthy and Hitting
Chase Utley came up big in the 10th inning last night at Marlins Park.
"I think it's going to be a fun summer," he said afterward.
He certainly can help the cause. Utley, who started each of the previous two seasons on the disabled list because of knee problems, is healthy and hitting .316 (12-for-38) with two doubles, two triples, two home runs and 10 RBIs in 10 games. He has reached base safely in every game this season, and last night was his second game-winning RBI of the year. He ranks first in the NL in triples. He is tied for third in RBIs, tied for eighth in extra-base hits (six) and tied for ninth in total bases (24).
He is looking like the Utley from 2005-09, when he was the best second baseman in the game. It is just 10 games, but it is encouraging.
Nine Up, Nine Down
Here are some things we've learned through the first nine games of the season:
- You should be worried about Roy Halladay. Despite protests from Halladay and everybody else in the Phillies clubhouse and front office, Halladay has not looked good since 2011. So this isn't a four or five start slump. This is a slump that has extended beyond one full calendar year. It started in Spring Training 2012 and has lasted through his first two starts in 2013. Besides a drop in velocity, Halladay's ERA from 2010-11 to 2012-13 has jumped from 2.40 to 4.95, while his strikeout-to-walk ratio has plummeted from 6.75 to 3.43. He is going the wrong direction in every relevant statistic. Maybe he can figure out things and be productive, but right now there is no evidence to suggest he is close. He faces the wretched Marlins on Sunday. They've had Placido Polanco and Greg Dobbs hitting cleanup. It is a good opportunity to have some success on the mound. Maybe it gets him going.
- Don't be worried about Cole Hamels. If we're at Defcon 2 with Halladay, we're at Defcon 5 with Hamels. There is nothing to see here. Please, disperse.
- It's more the rotation than the bullpen. Phillies starters have a 6.24 ERA, which ranks 28th in baseball. That is the biggest issue right now, not middle relievers like Chad Durbin, Jeremy Horst and Raul Valdes. Certainly they need to do a better job. They have allowed 12-of-15 inherited runners to score. That 80 percent mark is the worst in baseball. (Technically, the Reds have allowed 100 percent of their inherited runners to score, but they're only 1-for-1.) But the middle relievers have been pitching too much and have put into too many tough situations. That blame falls on the starters. They are the ones that need to do better. They are supposed to pitch deep into games and they have not done that nearly enough.
- The Phillies rank seventh in the National League, averaging 4.67 runs per game. They have looked better recently, and they show some potential. Chase Utley, Michael Young and Jimmy Rollins are swinging well right now. Domonic Brown has been OK. I believe Ryan Howard will be better than he has been. The only drag right now is Ben Revere. He has struck out seven times in 38 at-bats. That's 5.86 plate appearances per strikeout. He struck out 54 times last season, or once every 10.24 plate appearances. John Mayberry Jr. has been productive, but even if he continues to swing well the Phillies are going with Delmon Young in right field when he is ready. Add Young and Carlos Ruiz to the lineup before the end of the month and this lineup has a chance to score some runs.
- Utley looks like the guy that earned the "Best Second Baseman in Baseball" tag from 2005-09.
- Cliff Lee can be streaky. The Phillies should be thankful he started on a good streak, otherwise they'd be in deep doo-doo.
Halladay Ready to Protect Hitters
Roy Halladay finished a lengthy news conference last month at Bright House Field with the following comment:
"I know Chase suggested drilling a few guys this year so I might mix that in."
He seems to have taken that suggestion to heart. After Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg hit Chase Utley with a pitch on his left foot in the third inning today at Bright House Field, Halladay threw behind Nationals designated hitter Tyler Moore's back in the fourth inning.
"Yeah, that one slipped a little bit," said Halladay, easing out a slight smile. "It slipped. That's not necessarily the case, but I think we do need to protect our guys to an extent. I'm not saying that's what happened. It slipped, but I think that's important. We've had a lot of guys hit over the years. I think as a staff we need to do a good job of protecting those guys. Spring Training, I don't think you're necessarily trying to do it. But it wouldn't have been the worst thing had it got him after getting one of our good guys."
Manuel Plays It Safe with Utley
Remain calm, all is well.
Chase Utley got scratched from today's lineup just minutes before a 4-3 victory over the Yankees in a Grapefruit League game at Bright House Field. Hearts skipped a beat in the Delaware Valley as Utley has missed the previous two springs because of chronically injured knees.
But it wasn't an injury that removed Utley from the lineup.
It was wet field conditions.
The field received a ton of rain before the game and the infield tarp was dumped in shallow right-field, which obviously is where Utley could be chasing down a pop up. So Charlie Manuel decided to play things safe and sit him.
Told he gave folks a scare, Manuel said, "What's new? I give them a scare all the time. Knee jerk. Chicken Little. The world is coming to an end. I see it every day. You know? How many games have we played? I see it all the time, even when you win."
My Phillies Lineup
Charlie Manuel trotted out a lineup yesterday against the Tigers that I think could be (or should be) his Opening Day lineup.
He had Chase Utley hitting second, Michael Young hitting third and Ryan Howard hitting fourth.
First, I like this because it splits up Utley and Howard. There once was a time hitting Utley and Howard back-to-back made sense because both hit relatively well against lefties. But that no longer is the case. Utley has hit .202 with a .645 OPS against them the previous two seasons, while Howard has hit .205 with a .623 OPS against them. Put them back-to-back and it's a gift for opposing managers late in the game. Just run out your left-handed specialist and get out of the inning.
Second, there have been studies that suggest teams should hit their best hitter second because he is still capable of driving in the leadoff man, plus his high on-base percentage allows him to get on base for the team's other top hitters. So forget that, "We need a contact guy that can advance the runner in the two-hole." Put Utley second.
Third, I simply think Young is the team's best option to hit third at this point. He's going to hit left-handers: he hit .333 with a .794 OPS against them last season, and has hit .314 with an .836 OPS against them in his career. So that makes things a little more difficult for opposing managers late in the game. Now, I've heard some people say, 'Young doesn't hit home runs.' True, he doesn't hit home runs, but if he moves toward his 2011 season (it's too early to say either way which Young we will see this season) he should come up with enough extra-base hits to drive in enough runs to warrant the third spot.
Now, Jimmy Rollins: I want him hitting first. Each spot in a lineup is worth about 18 plate appearances per season. So the further you drop Rollins, the fewer at-bats he gets. If you want to take advantage of Rollins' power and hit him fifth, you are costing him 72 plate appearances over the course of the season. I know there's been a big push for Ben Revere to hit first, but after examining the numbers a little more closely I disagree. Rollins hit .250 with a .316 on-base percentage, .427 slugging percentage and .743 OPS last season. Revere hit .294 with a .333 on-base percentage, .342 slugging percentage and .675 OPS. I agree with Manuel when he said Rollins' .250 was more productive than Revere's .294. And again, I simply don't want to cut Rollins' plate appearances because Revere had a higher on-base percentage than Rollins (by just 17 points, mind you) for just one season. It's worth noting here that Revere's career on-base percentage is .319 compared to Rollins' .328.
Yes, Rollins has a higher on-base percentage in his career than Revere.
That's why I keep Rollins in the top spot.
So here's my Opening Day lineup (not that Manuel is listening):
- Jimmy Rollins, SS
- Chase Utley, 2B
- Michael Young, 3B
- Ryan Howard, 1B
- Darin Ruf, LF
- Domonic Brown, RF
- Ben Revere, CF
- Erik Kratz, C
Feel free to agree or disagree below.
Play Ball
The Phillies open their Grapefruit League schedule tomorrow against Houston at Bright House Field, and Chase Utley will be in the lineup.
Utley, who played in today's intrasquad game, will play in his first Spring Training game since 2010. He missed the previous two because of bad knees. Ryan Howard, who missed last spring following left Achilles surgery, also will be in the lineup.
Phillies manager Charlie Manuel's lineup looks like this:
- Ben Revere, CF
- Michael Young, 3B
- Chase Utley, 2B
- Ryan Howard, 1B
- Darin Ruf, LF
- Domonic Brown, RF
- Laynce Nix, DH
- Yuniesky Betancourt, SS
- Erik Kratz, C.
Baby Steps: Utley to Play Friday and Saturday
Chase Utley will start Friday's intrasquad game at Bright House Field, and is expected to start Saturday's Grapefruit League opener against the Houston Astros. That is noteworthy because Utley has not played in a single Spring Training game since 2010 because of chronically injured knees.
"He's going to get at least one at-bat (Friday)," Charlie Manuel said. "He's going to play like two or three innings. … Yeah, he'll probably play (Saturday). He probably won't play Sunday. I think he worked hard this winter. The way he's swinging right now and the way he looks, you can tell he's willing to pay the price to get back to where he was. He wants to play quite a few more years. That's good."
Why Not Wait and See?
During our meet-and-greet Tuesday with Chad Durbin, a reporter asked him what it's like entering the season with the Nationals and Braves considered the top two teams in the National League East.
"That's the sentiment right now, but that can change in a month as soon as the games are played," Durbin replied.
Wait for some games to be played. That sounds pretty reasonable. But why be reasonable when it's more fun to speak in absolutes?
On paper I can't argue the Phillies are the third-best team in the division. The Nationals won 98 games last season. The Braves won 94. The Phillies won just 81. And while I know the Phillies have been telling everybody they played .600 baseball from July 31 through the end of the regular season, those two teams are in a better position to win (especially the Nationals) while the Phillies have a ton of questions entering camp in a couple weeks:
- Can Roy Halladay bounce back?
- Can Chase Utley stay healthy and produce like a true No. 3 hitter?
- Can Ryan Howard hit left-handed pitching and produce like a $20 million cleanup hitter?
- Can Carlos Ruiz replicate his offensive numbers without the benefits of PEDs?
- Can Michael Young return to form and play third base regularly?
- Can Delmon Young play right field?
- Who in the world is going to play left field?
Those seven questions constitute six of the team's eight positions in the field, plus its ace. Oof. That's ugly. And based on e-mails and tweets this offseason, most of you agree. There are a lot of angry, upset, depressed and pessimistic Phillies fans. But relax for a moment. Follow Durbin's lead and give them until June 1. That's just two months of baseball. I really don't see any need to get bent out of shape on Jan. 31. What's the point? A colleague recalled earlier this week how experts gushed over the Marlins and Angels last winter, annointing them the clear-cut winners of the offseason. Both teams missed the postseason — the Marlins in spectacular fashion — while nearly nobody had the Nationals coming together so quickly, the A's winning the AL West or the Orioles winning an AL Wild Card.
Another colleague posed an interesting question last week: Do the Braves' additions of the Upton brothers and Chris Johnson make up for the losses of Chipper Jones, Martin Prado and Michael Bourn? The Braves might lead baseball in five-tool outfielders, but are they so much improved they're completely uncatchable?
The Phillies need quite a few things to go right this season if they expect to win the division. The odds of that happening are not good. But I don't think it's a stretch to see them make the postseason. Their chances might not be as strong as the past few years, but this team is not doomed before camp opens. But that school of thought is not popular. It's much better to declare clear-cut winners and losers and speak in grand absolutes. Delmong Young? Disaster waiting to happen. Michael Young? He won't be able to play third base effectively every day. Utley? Can't stay healthy. Halladay? Too many innings on that right arm.
Those things might end up being completely true. The Phillies might flat-out stink. They were on pace to lose 91 games on July 29. And with a few injuries and their worst fears coming true at a couple other positions, this team could lose 90 games this year. But is it more likely they lose 90 or win 88 and win the second Wild Card? I'd say 88, but I'm going to wait and see. I'm heading to Clearwater in a couple weeks. I'm going to grab some breakfast at Lenny's, enjoy the sun and watch everything unfold.
It's not the worst idea in the world. It's much less stressful, too.


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Fluoxetine, but not other selective serotonin uptake inhibitors, increases norepinephrine and dopamine extracellular levels in prefrontal cortex
- Frank P. Bymaster,
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Rationale: The selective serotonin uptake inhibitor (SSRI) fluoxetine has been shown to not only increase the extracellular concentrations of serotonin, but also dopamine and norepinephrine extracellular concentrations in rat prefrontal cortex. The effect of other SSRIs on monoamine concentrations in prefrontal cortex has not been thoroughly studied. Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the ability of five systemically administered selective serotonin uptake inhibitors to increase acutely the extracellular concentrations of serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine in rat prefrontal cortex. Methods: The extracellular concentrations of monoamines were determined in the prefrontal cortex of conscious rats using the microdialysis technique. Results: Fluoxetine, citalopram, fluvoxamine, paroxetine and sertraline similarly increased the extracellular concentrations of serotonin from 2- to 4-fold above baseline. However, only fluoxetine produced robust and sustained increases in extracellular concentrations of norepinephrine and dopamine after acute systemic administration. Fluoxetine at the same dose blocked ex vivo binding to the serotonin transporter, but not the norepinephrine transporter, suggesting that the increase of catecholamines was not due to non-selective blockade of norepinephrine uptake. Prefrontal cortex extracellular concentrations of fluoxetine at the dose that increased extracellular monoamines were 242 nM, a concentration sufficient to block 5-HT2C receptors which is a potential mechanism for the fluoxetine-induced increase in catecholamines. Conclusion: Amongst the SSRIs examined, only fluoxetine acutely increases extracellular concentrations of norepinephrine and dopamine as well as serotonin in prefrontal cortex, suggesting that fluoxetine is an atypical SSRI.
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- Fluoxetine, but not other selective serotonin uptake inhibitors, increases norepinephrine and dopamine extracellular levels in prefrontal cortex
- Journal
Volume 160, Issue 4 , pp 353-361
- Cover Date
- 2002-04
- 10.1007/s00213-001-0986-x
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- 0033-3158
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- 1432-2072
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- Springer-Verlag
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- Fluoxetine Citalopram Fluvoxamine Paroxetine Sertraline Microdialysis Sertonin Dopamine Norepinephrine Prefrontal cortex
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- Frank P. Bymaster (A1)
- Wei Zhang (A1)
- Petra A. Carter (A1)
- Janice Shaw (A1)
- Eyassu Chernet (A1)
- Lee Phebus (A1)
- David T. Wong (A1)
- Kenneth W. Perry (A1)
- Author Affiliations
- A1. Neuroscience Research Division, Lilly Research Laboratories, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, IN 46285-0510, USA, USA

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NYSPHSAA Section V Class B Wrestling Championships
February 1, 2013 - February 2, 2013 @ Red Jacket High School (Shortsville, New York)
Alfred-Almond Eagles - Class B Team Champions
The Alfred-Almond Eagles won the team trophy at the 2013 Section V Class B Wrestling Championships, narrowly beating second-place Kendall by 3 points. Photo by Michael Johnson. Click for larger image.
Slideshow: General
Slideshow: Awards
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Team Final
Alfred-Almond 173, Kendall 170, South Seneca 161, Fillmore 140, Geneseo 135, Keshequa 112, York 100, Lyndonville 87, Dundee 85, Pavilion 75, Avoca 73, Arkport 63.5, Lyons 39, Red Jacket 29, Jasper-Troupsburg 28, Bolivar-Richburg 27, Hammondsport 16, Batavia Notre Dame 5
Outstanding Wrestler Award (Lower Weights) - Cody Marriott (Fillmore)
Outstanding Wrestler Award (Upper Weights) - Kieth Vosburg (AA)
Sportsmanship Award - Mason Requa (Kendall)
Championship Final (1st)
Consolation Final (3rd)
Consolation Final (5th)
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Wir hatten einen sehr angenehmen Aufenthalt. Die Wohnung bietet all das was man benötigt und auch bis zur Innenstadt von Ribe ist es zu Fuss nicht weit. Die Wohnung war ordentlich und eine kleine Küchenzeile bot Getränke und einen Kühlschrank, sowie Wasserkocher und Toaster. Wir haben uns in der Wohnung sehr wohl gefühlt.
Kaj and Mathilde are very Nice people! Kaj made a great breakfast with the nicest selfmade sandwiches. Great welcome too. Clean room. Close to the very Nice town of Ribe. Only minus was the shower. No waterpressure, but i Probably did something incorrect and forgot to ask afterwards. Thanx anyway to Kaj and Mathilde! Pitty we couldnt stay longer.
Description of this house on the airbnb site corresponded exactly to what we found: Clean and confortable bedrooms as well as huge livingroom with nice view to the inner garden.
Kaj prepared delicious breakfast included home bread prepared by himself!
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Kaj and his wife Mathilda were very welcoming and nice hosts. They really cared that we felt comfortable at their apartment. The apartment was very spacious with a large and very pleasant living room. We just stayed one night there that felt too short given how nice Ribe is. We had the optional breakfast and that was a very good decision. It was a large breakfast and having it in the living room under the morning light was really nice. In addition, they left coffee and tea available just in case we have a craving for it, which we really appreciated. The apartment is located in a nice residential neighborhood very close to the town center by car. We really enjoyed it and would repeat our stay if we ever go to Ribe again.
Kaj was a very welcoming host. The lounge and dining room were very spacious an comfortable. The accommodation was very easy to find - though it is not close to the Ribe centre.
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This dissertation is an attempt to present the historical influence and significance of Thomas Aquinas's thoughts in a particular Protestant leader in the sixteenth century, namely, Jerome Zanchi (1516-1590). The study is focused on aspects of Zanchi's Protestant theology of nature and grace. Although he is not a "Thomist" in the strongest sense of the term, his works demonstrate a Protestant theological synthesis which has evidently been influenced by a Thomistic conceptual framework. The intent of this dissertation is to contribute to the broader ecumenical dialogue between Roman Catholics and Protestants. Zanchi owes a great deal to Aristotle's philosophy of nature and, for that matter, to the medieval Thomistic tradition. For him, the word natura, when applied to creation, always implies traces (vestigia) of God's goodness. But it is only human beings who are said to be made in the image of God. Like Aquinas, Zanchi believes that God has so impressed natural law on the human heart that it cannot be altered by anyone or completely blotted out from the heart. But he also teaches that God's activity in imparting the knowledge of natural law in human hearts is done before and after the fall. Still, natural law by itself is not adequate to direct us to our ultimate end, namely, our union with God. We need the law of the Spirit that effectively moves us to obedience to God. The continuity of Zanchi's theology of grace with that of Aquinas is demonstrated through its root in Augustine. In affirming the primacy of God's grace, Zanchi at the same time repeats Aquinas's other core beliefs, namely, that that human was never in the state of pure nature, that the unity and solidarity of all humankind with Adam explain the universality of sin, that human's original justice has lost in Adam. Finally, our study of Zanchi's theology of the union with Christ brings us to Zanchi's theology of marriage and symbolism. Under this topic, Zanchi's appreciation of Aquinas can be seen especially in two ways: in his theory of knowledge and in his spiritual exegesis of the marriage of Adam and Eve.


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I received a call for an interview the day after I faxed in my resume to apply for the position. My first interview was the following Monday and lasted about an hour. The manager of the department interviewed me and asked about 20 questions. I sent a follow-up email after the interview and within about 2 days I received a call for a second interview. Also scheduled that for the following Monday. The second interview took about an hour and a half and consisted of 20 more questions, and a skills test. The skills test took place in the managers office with the manager present. It was a little nerve-wracking but I was happy she was there to answer questions I had. She told me she would call by that Friday to let me know. I got a call the following Tuesday to inform me that they had chosen me for the position.
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you interview with company execs in a one on one setting. You will meet your perspective boss, and two executives from your area usually all in one day. They post jobs on very public boards, also they work with recruiters. I was brought in through a head hunter. My expectation for pay was in line with what they expected. I interviewed twice, once on a Monday initially. Then again on a Wednesday to go over everything and pass the background check and drug test. I was offered the position that Friday.
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Knauf Insulation GmbH Health Hazard 1 Fire Hazard 0 0 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 1 0 Reactivity 0 Personal Protection e HMIS RATING NFPA RATING SECTION I - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product: Knauf Unbonded Blowing Wool MSDS Number: 1005 Trade Designations: Jet Stream Ultra, Jet Stream 73.3, EcoFill Wx, Manufactured Housing Blowing Insulation, Jet Stream® MAX, Perimeter Plus™ Revision: 10 Manufacturer: Knauf Insulation GmbH Date Issued: June 10, 2011 Address: One Knauf Drive Product Stewardship Support Line: 317-398-4434, x8212 Shelbyville, IN 46176-1496 24 hr Emergency (Chemtrec) Phone: 800-424-9300 SECTION II - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical Name CAS Number % TLV PEL Fibrous Glass 65997-17-3 98-99 1 fiber/cc 1 fiber /cc Non-hazardous de-dusting oil 1-2 None None Key: TLV = ACGIH, 8 hr. time weighted average (TWA); PEL = OSHA permissible exposure limit. 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Installers of blowing wool in an enclosed space such as an attic may experience respirable fiber exposures higher than 1 f/cc. Installers and fabricators should be aware of their exposure levels and take appropriate actions if needed per recommended work practices. Knauf STRONGLY recommends following all safe work practices while working with and/or installing fiber glass wool products. HMIS Rating: Health: 1 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0 Protection: E Primary Routes of Entry: Via respirable fibers to the lungs and respiratory system and airborne fibers to the skin and eyes. Primary Target Organs: Lungs, respiratory system, skin and eyes. Issued: June 10, 2011 Page 1 of 4 Trade Name: Knauf Unbonded Blowing Wool MSDS Number: 1005 SECTION III - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Potential Health Effects: Acute: Mechanical irritation of the skin, eyes and upper respiratory system. Chronic: A 1987 epidemiological study of more than sixteen thousand U.S. man-made vitreous fiber manufacturing workers has shown no statistically significant increased risks of malignant or non malignant diseases. A 1990 update of this study reported a small, statistically significant increase in respiratory cancer among workers when compared with the populations in their communities. Confounding factors such as smoking, exposure to other hazardous materials, etc., are thought to be responsible for this small apparent increase. An expanded study is currently underway to investigate other possible contributing factors. Skin Contact: There are confirmed reports of contact dermatitis. Eye Contact: A mechanical irritant which can cause moderate to severe eye irritation. Ingestion: Non-hazardous when ingested. Potentially a mild Irritant to the GI tract if excessive quantity is ingested. Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Pre-existing chronic upper respiratory and lung diseases such as, but not limited to, bronchitis, emphysema and asthma. Skin disease such as dermatitis Carcinogenicity: While no longer listed as a possible carciongen by IARC, respirable glass wool fibers are classified by NTP as Group IIB,(reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen). Fiber glass wool is classified as a nuisance dust by OSHA. SECTION IV - FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Drink water to clear throat and blow nose to evacuate dust. If coughing and irritation develop, call a physician. Eye Contact: Flush with large amounts of water until irritation subsides, as least 15 minutes. See a physician if irritation persists. Skin Contact: Normal good personal hygiene practices. Wash with mild soap and warm water after each exposure. Ingestion: Emergency procedures not normally required. May be a temporary irritant to the GI system. SECTION V - FIREFIGHTING MEASURES NFPA Rating: Health: 1 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0 Other: 0 Extinguishing Method: Use water, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Special Firefighting Procedures: Wear self contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Dense smoke may limit visibility in enclosed areas. Fire or explosion Hazards: None Issued: June 10, 2011 Page 2 of 4 Trade Name: Knauf Unbonded Blowing Wool MSDS Number: 1005 SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Clean-up Procedures: Pick up or shovel material into waste container taking care to minimize dust and fiber generation. Vacuum clean-up is preferred. If sweeping is required use a dust suppressant. Personal Precautions: If dusty conditions exist, wear a face mask approved for use with dusts such as 3M 8210, N95 or equivalent. Environmental Precautions: This product is not regulated under RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations. May be disposed in landfill. Comply with federal, state and local regulations. SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE Storage Requirements: Store in dry area. Keep area clean. Vacuum clean dust. Use a dust suppressant if sweeping is necessary. Special Sensitivity or Incompatibility: Hydrofluoric acid will react with and dissolve glass. Handling Precautions: Assure proper respiratory protection if dust potential exceeds PEL/TLV. SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering Controls: Maintain sufficient mechanical or natural ventilation to assure fiber concentrations remain below PEL/TLV. Use local exhaust if necessary. Power equipment should be equipped with properly designed dust collection devices. Respiratory Protection: Applicators and/or sprayers must wear a face mask approved for use with dusts such as 3M 8210, N95 or equivalent to protect against respirable glass wool fibers. For other activities, when over PEL/TLV wear an approved face mask such as 3M 8210, N95 or equivalent, . Concentrations of fibers that exceed the recommendations of the mask manufacturer will need a higher level of respiratory protection, such as a half mask respirator with appropriate dust filters. Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields, goggles or face shield when handing, installing or fabricating to protect eyes against dust and fibers. Skin Protection (clothing): Long-sleeved, loose fitting clothes and head covering are recommended. Wash work clothes separately from other clothing, towels and linens to prevent fiber migration. Rinse washer thoroughly. SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical Form: White fibrous product. Melting Point: >1300°F Specific Gravity: Variable Solubility in Water: Insoluble Pure/Mixture: Mixture SECTION X - REACTIVITY Stability: This is a stable, non-reactive product. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition of the resin may include carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and traces of carbon particulate. Issued: June 10, 2011 Page 3 of 4 Trade Name: Knauf Unbonded Blowing Wool MSDS Number: 1005 SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL/ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION LD50: N/Av LC50: N/Av Toxicological Hazards: See the Emergency overview on page 1, Section II. Ecological Hazards: No data exists for this product Teratogenicity, Mutagenicity, other Reproductive Effects: None known SECTION XII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Disposal Method: This product is not regulated under RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations. May be disposed in landfill. If unsure, contact the local office of the USEPA, your local public health department or the local landfill regulators. SECTION XIII - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION US DOT Shipping Name: Not regulated DOT Label: None UN/NA Number: None SECTION XIV - REGULATORY INFORMATION OSHA Status: This product is considered hazardous under OSHA criteria. TSCA/CEPA Status: All components of this product are included in the TSCA and CEPA Chemical Inventories. CERCLA Reportable Quantity: N/Ap SARA Title III: Section 302 Extremely Hazardous: This product contains no extremely hazardous substances as defined and listed in section #302. Section 311/312 Hazard Categories: Reportable as a hazardous substance. Check with your Local Emergency Planning Committee for reportable quantities. Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: This product does not contain substances which are reportable under Section 313. California Safe Drinking Water and toxic Enforcement Act (Prop. 65): Warning. This product contains the following substance known to the state to cause cancer: Glasswool, airborne particles of respirable size. Canada (WHMIS): This product is a class D2A controlled product under Canadian WHMIS regulations. SECTION XV - APPROVALS Reason for Issue: Added Jet Stream MAX Approval Date: June 10, 2011 Prepared by: B. 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An athletic field is constructed using side-by-side conjoined layers of resilient synthetic material placed over a drain blanket and extending to a peripheral trench drain. The primary material construction is a rollable layer approximately 4 feet wide by 200 feet long comprising a dimpled polyethylene core material with bonded top and bottom thin, flexible geotechnic fabric layers. A flange and flap system along one edge receives the opposite edge of the joining strip to bond the laterally adjoining layers together in a shingling or tiered manner to promote drainage and to keep water out of the resilient pliable structure. The top surface is overlaid with artificial turf
1. A method of constructing a recreational surface area over a stable base comprising the steps of:
defining a perimeter of the area;
overlaying the area with one or more layers of shock absorbing synthetic sheet material to a thickness providing a fall height safety factor for the area wherein the shock absorbing sheet material is of the type comprising a core of coined polymeric material thermoformed into a configuration with discontinuous flat top and bottom surfaces joined by integral walls and further having an impervious pliable layer adhesively bonded to at least the discontinuous top surface; and
overlaying the shock absorbing material with synthetic turf
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11. A shock absorbing recreational surface constructed over a stable base layer comprising:
a base;
at least one layer of shock absorbing synthetic prefabricated sheet material overlying the base, wherein the shock absorbing synthetic prefabricated sheet material is of the type comprising a core of coined polymeric material thermoformed into a configuration with discontinuous flat top and bottom surfaces joined by integral walls and further having an impervious pliable layer adhesively bonded to at least the discontinuous top surface; and
a layer of synthetic turf overlying the layer of shock absorbing synthetic sheet material.
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This application is a divisional of the co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/557,069 which is a continuation-in-part of the co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/260,380. The content of the U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. 12/557,069 and 12/260,380 are incorporated herein by reference.
This invention relates to athletic fields and other types of recreational play areas and more particularly to an athletic field construction which is long lasting, weather resistant, resilient and has low maintenance requirements.
Athletic fields have traditionally been characterized by natural turf surfaces which require watering and cutting as well as other types of maintenance. As a result, artificial turf fields have grown in popularity.
The present invention provides an artificial turf athletic field construction which is durable, attractive, suitable for many uses, uniform, user friendly and low in maintenance. In its simplest form, the field is created by placing multiple lengths of a prefabricated, rollable sheet-like material over a base foundation in laterally overlapping and conjoined relationship, and finishing the surface with artificial turf. In accordance with the invention, these lengths of material define the overall athletic/activity surface area and typically extend to a perimeter drain structure. The lengths are made up of a core material which may be economically manufactured by vacuum thermoforming to exhibit a dimpled or coined configuration characterized by non-coextensive top and bottom surfaces joined by integral vertical walls.
In accordance with a preferred form of the invention described herein in detail, an edge flange is formed substantially continuously along one edge of the core material as an extension of the bottom surface. At least a top layer of impervious pliable sheet material is laid over and adhesively bonded to the top surfaces of the core material and is arranged to form a substantially continuous flap along the edge which overlies the edge flange of the core material. A strip of two-sided adhesive tape or the like is placed on top of the top layer along the edge opposite the flap so that two laterally adjacent lengths of said material may be laterally conjoined with one another by placing the bottom surface of one layer on the edge flange of the previously laid layer and sticking the flap down onto the top pliable sheet by means of the tape. The laterally conjoined layers, while bonded together on top, are preferably not bonded on the flap, and may, therefore, slide to accommodate thermal expansion and contraction.
In accordance with another aspect and/or embodiment of the invention, a layer of pliable water impervious material underlies the core material and overlies the base in such a way as to extend to the perimeter drain so as to direct water to the drain. This pliable may either be loose or it may be bonded to the lengths of core material as a bottom fabric layer. The pliable layers may be formed of what is commonly known as a "geotechnic" material which comprises randomly arranged fibers of synthetic material in a resin binder, typically on the order of 2 to 6 mils in thickness.
The resilient material layers are preferably made in 200 ft. lengths, are rolled up for shipment and storage, and easily unrolled in the course of constructing an athletic field or recreational surface area as described herein.
In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a method of constructing an athletic field over a base such as compacted gravel is provided. In accordance with this method, the base or foundation area is created, compacted and graded as desired for drainage purposes. A football field, for example, may be constructed so as to be crowned along the center and slightly lowered toward the sidelines for drainage. A peripheral drain structure, usually comprising perforated pipe in a crushed rock matrix, is constructed along or around at least part of the outside border of the area. Thereafter, lengths of construction material as described above are unrolled and placed in side-by-side, overlapping, conjoined relationship, the bonded joining being such as to be similar to shingles which shed water in a preferred direction created by the grading of the foundation. In one form, these lengths of material are overlapped and conjoined in side-by-side relationship until the top of the grade is reached whereupon the same sequence is begun from the opposite side of the field until the two structures meet along a center line. At that point, the center line seam may be taped and sealed with an impervious tape material. The rolled construction material is preferably made with regularly spaced expansion joints.
In accordance with a preferred form of the invention, the core material is ultimately overlaid with synthetic turf to create an attractive grass-like, low maintenance, wheelchair accessible surface which is user friendly for a variety of athletic purposes ranging from football and soccer to playground use.
The description herein makes reference to the accompanying drawings wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the several views, and wherein:
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The first step in the construction method is to define the area and to prepare a substantially level surface on a suitable base 22 which may be dirt, asphalt, concrete or other stable material. The base surface is preferably prepared in such as way as to be nearly flat but graded with a slope of between 0.5 and 1.0% toward the perimeter 12 for drainage purposes. A very large area with only natural perimeter boundaries may be graded from the center outward. Other areas may be graded in only one or two directions, particularly is they are located on a sloped section of ground and/or abut a natural boundary such as a wall or sidewalk.
The next step is to define at least a partial perimeter. The first step, which is sometimes optional, is to build a collector drain 26 which involves trenching below grade. More detail is provided below. An accompanying step is to lay into the base 22 a nailer strip 24 which, in this case, comprises a line of pressure treated 2 inch by 6 inch nailer boards laid end-to-end along and immediately within the interior side of the perimeter 12. A flat, continuous surface must be prepared for the boards. The use of these nailer boards naturally suggests a play area shape defined by straight lines but which may have jogs, curves or corners as is necessary to accommodate other natural or manmade features. In addition, the perimeter constructed in accordance with this specification may be only partial and may be integrated with other natural perimeter features such as walls, buildings, waterways or sidewalks. Plastic nailer strips may also be used. In any event, the perimeter is flush with adjacent turf and presents no obstacle to wheelchairs and the like.
The collector drain 26 is approximately 20 inches deep and is lined with a filter fabric of woven polypropylene filaments forming a stable and durable network, This material is readily permeable to water, non-biodegradable and resistant to soil chemicals, acids and alkalis. It is commercially available in rolls.
The drain trench 26 is filled with natural or crushed stone 32 and contains perforated pipe 30 to convey water to a storm sewer or an adjacent waterway or a so-called French drain or simply a reservoir or ditch. The collector drain is then filled with washed natural and/or crushed stone with an average size of approximately � inch.
The perimeter-defining nailer boards 24 are then placed along the side of the collector drain around as much of the perimeter 12 of the recreational surface as is required. While wood boards are satisfactory, other materials such as plastic may be used.
The next step is to place over the base a continuous layer 34 of impervious, thin polymeric material, typically referred to as a "geomembrane" which is approximately 20 mils in thickness. This layer 34 comes in rolls and is laid over the entirety of the surface area and spliced by tape as necessary. It runs over the nailer board 24 and is secured thereto by nails 46 which also runs through a restraint strip 48 for purposes hereinafter described. The strip 48 may be plastic and has an L-shaped cross-section. The geomembrane 34 is optional.
The next step is to overlay the impervious layer 34 with one or more layers of shock absorbing, synthetic material layers 36, 38, 40, 42, the bottommost layer 36 extending partially over the collector drain 26 as shown and fully over the nailer board 24. A spike 44 or similar fastener is used to secure the lowermost layer 36 to the nailer board 24. In this case, four layers of shock absorbing/attenuating material are shown giving a fall height safety factor of over 8 feet. Each layer is approximately � inch thick and, although it may be of varying construction, is preferably itself a multilayer structure of which the center core is 42 mil polystyrene with conical dimples numbering approximately 325 per square foot. The dimples are ⅜ inch in diameter at the bases and 5/16 inch in diameter at the top and the tops of the dimples are flat. The outer layers which sandwich the polystyrene sheet are nonwoven, polypropylene fabric glued to the tops of the dimples as well as to the bottom surface of the center core. These materials, along with the impervious layer 34 also help to convey water horizontally from the play area up the field to and beyond the collector drain 24. The layers 38, 40, 42 edge immediately up to and are held in place by the edge restraint strip 48 as shown.
Next, the entirety of the topmost layer 42 is overlaid with synthetic turf 16 which is preferably partially filled with a sand/rubber particulate material 49 to act as a ballast layer and also contribute to the shock absorbing character of the overall structure. A preferred synthetic turf is Radicci 69 oz. polyethylene and SF1 polypropylene with a pile height of about 1� inch and a weight of about 10 lbs. per linear foot in a 15 foot width. Seams are taped during installation.
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In accordance with the invention, the number of layers of shock absorbing material may vary from one to four or more as required by the fall height requirements or standards. The base surface may, as described above, be of any of a number of suitable materials or combinations thereof The grading may be accomplished by scraping a natural surface area down to a base layer or by simply flattening or preparing a base layer and grading the surrounding area of natural turf 14 up to it. The entire base may slope in one direction toward a collector drain or may be highest in the center and slope in all directions toward a surrounding perimeter 12. All synthetic materials used in the surface are completely recyclable. These and other variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art.
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A nailer board 68 runs along the inside surface of the trench drain 62. A drain blanket is provided by a layer 70 of 6 mil water impervious plastic which extends over the nailer board 68 to the trench drain 62. Placed atop the drain blanket layer 70 is a layer 72 of primary construction material which, in this case, is a pliable, rollable, synthetic material manufactured in widths of approximately four feet and lengths of approximately 200 feet, these dimensions being illustrative rather than limiting. The material 72 comprises a layer of core material 74 which is dimpled or coined polyethylene, which can be manufactured by feeding warm polyethylene sheet material onto a vacuum thermoforming roll which forms upwardly projecting cylindrical bodies having circular top surfaces 76 and a flat sheet-like bottom surface 78. The particular geometric configuration of the raised protuberances is not critical, the important feature being that the top and bottom surfaces 76, 78 are essentially non-coextensive. In this case, the protuberances are approximately 1 1/4 inches apart from center to center and the overall height of the material 74 is on the order of 7/16 inch. The top and bottom surfaces 76, 78 are joined by the cylindrical side walls 80 of the upwardly extending protuberances. A flange 82 of approximately 4 inches in width is formed along the right bottom side edge of the core material 74 for purposes to be described.
Bonded to the top surfaces and essentially coextensive with the material 74 is a layer 84 of geotechnic felt having a loose pliable flap 86 which overlies the flange 82 along the right edge as shown in
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After a sufficient number of layers of material 72 have been laid down and conjoined, the layers will eventually reach the top of a crowned field. At this time, the process is begun again at the opposite sideline but with the materials laid in the opposite order. The layers are then build up until they reach the crown at which time the adjacent sides of the left and right peak layers are taped to provide a water seal. Again, this is only one illustrative application as, for example, a playground or playscape area may be graded in only one direction, in which case the layers of material 72 are simply put into place from low to high with no reversal of the construction order as described above. The finishing touch is to add a layer 95 of artificial turf as shown and described with reference to
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