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- Studio: Buena Vista Pictures
- Release Date: Dec 8, 2006
- Starring: Dalia Hernández, Rudy Youngblood
- Summary: A heart stopping mythic action-adventure set against the turbulent end times of the once great Mayan civilization. (Touchstone)
- Director: Mel Gibson
- Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Drama
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Score distribution:
Positive: 23 out of 37
Mixed: 12 out of 37
Negative: 2 out of 37
Mel Gibson is always good for a surprise, and his latest is that Apocalypto is a remarkable film. Set in the waning days of the Mayan civilization, the picture provides a trip to a place one's never been before, offering hitherto unseen sights of exceptional vividness and power.
Gibson may not be much of a deep thinker, but he's a heck of a storyteller. Apocalypto turns out to be not a case of Montezuma's revenge but of Gibson's: It's something entirely unexpected, a sinewy, taut poem of action.
The heart of the matter - and the viscera - is the action, and one man's determination to survive. Apocalypto is primal.
Say what you will about Gibson, but he's a genuine filmmaker, and Apocalypto gallops along the thin line between the deluded and the inspired with such conviction that you're yanked into its wake.
A lotta woe to sit through, with not much to think about and only one matter to address. After the two hours-plus have sped by with brutal alacrity, all that's left is for the survivors of the bloodbath to hose down and suss out a "new beginning." I'm still searching for mine, but you might have better luck.
It's "Braveheart" without historical significance and "Passion" without spirituality, though it dabbles in both, and it represents as brazen an act of career suicide as I can recall from a star director. If he were a first-timer, he'd never work again.
Score distribution:
Positive: 150 out of 201
Mixed: 9 out of 201
Negative: 42 out of 201
DanteJ.Dec 16, 2006Very suspenseful and exciting, but too short.
JohnM.Jun 22, 2007I really loved the film regardless of some of the critics own remarks . It might seem that the problem of the films historical vision of the I really loved the film regardless of some of the critics own remarks . It might seem that the problem of the films historical vision of the Mayan city at the end of the Maya civilization - seems rather pointless to identity the 'city' in the film - My friend who is a Maya-ologist says that the 'pyramid of doom' in the film where the sacrifices took place is one of the pyramids in the city of Tikal which was abandoned in 9 cen AD way after the time that the movie says that Jaguar Paw taken captive- Gibson did use some old National Geographic paintings of the city of Tikal as his Mayan city in the movie ; nevertheless it is a good film and it is close to the new conceptions of the Maya in light of modern archaeological findings. The Maya were more warlike than 'peaceful' as was once thought.… Expand
May 8, 2011The things you see in this movie are heavy, highly detailed, intense, and exist in a realm that most filmmakers can't go-such as usingThe things you see in this movie are heavy, highly detailed, intense, and exist in a realm that most filmmakers can't go-such as using genocide as a plot device in a non-documentary piece. Very real feelings electrify this movie.… Expand
AmyP.Dec 11, 2006I went into this movie wondering if I would be able to tolerate all the gore and violence I kept reading about in the reviews of this movie. I went into this movie wondering if I would be able to tolerate all the gore and violence I kept reading about in the reviews of this movie. Instead, I was treated to a visually stunning, wonderful story. There were a couple of scenes where I had to avert my eyes, however I have had to do more of that in some of those "teenage" horror flicks that keep on getting released. The story will keep you at the edge of your seat, all the way. Never a false or dull moment. I highly recommend this fascinating movie and hope it gets recognized at Awards time as it so rightly deserves.… Expand
MarkB.Jan 17, 2007Nearly three years ago, while squeamishly preparing myself to see Mel Gibson's now-legendary The Passion of the Christ, I stopped in a Nearly three years ago, while squeamishly preparing myself to see Mel Gibson's now-legendary The Passion of the Christ, I stopped in a favorite sports bar and, learning that the bartender on duty had already seen it, asked her if I should have a courage- fortifying beer beforehand. "Yes," she replied, "and one after, too!" Gibson's followup might well demand a six-pack before viewing by the overly sensitive--any movie that opens with testicle-eating (animal, not human) is one that isn't shy about letting the audience know early on what it's in for--but if you're prepared for where Mel takes you, Apacalypto is one of the purest, most viscerally exciting and visually stunning action movies of the last several years. It helps enormously that the likable hero, Jaguar Paw (Rudy Youngblood) is motivated not by revenge (justifiable though this might be) but by self-defense and preservation of his family...especially when his wife and little boy represent the zenith of noncloying adorableness. Gibson's much-publicized use of the Mayan language throughout turns out to be something of a moot point: after the establishing sequences (which feature lots of tribal male bonding and practical joking, just what you'd expect from the director of Braveheart and a rabid Three Stooges fan), the action becomes so clearly set that Apocalypto would've worked beautifully as a silent film. And while you don't normally expect to use (or read) words like "subtlety", "thoughtfulness" and "nuance" when referring to the cinema of Mel Gibson, Apocalypto's left-field final twist brings the movie's breathless pacing and vivid violence to a surprisingly somber, reflective close. It also forces viewers to redefine again the controversial filmmaker who rather puzzlingly became the darling of the right-wing media with Passion (as though identifying and supporting intensely with Jesus' suffering in his last hours on earth and supporting troop buildups in Iraq and turning a deaf ear to restrictions on torturing prisoners were somehow synonymous) but recently made some anti-Bush statements that confounded the right-wing press while delighting those moviegoers who, like me, found absolutely nothing wrong with loving both Passion AND Fahrenheit 9/11. Being a big fan of Apocalypto as well doesn't prevent me from expressing a few reservations and misgivings, though: as far as certain other, far more heavily-publicized, tequila-fueled utterances made by Mel are concerned, it's hard to completely put them out of one's mind during a sequence in which Jaguar Paw, fleeing from Mayans attempting to sacrifice him to their gods, comes across some examples of their brutal handiwork that unavoidably brought to mind certain Holocaust photos and films I've seen. Equally disturbing is that, as hugely effective and even enjoyable as Apocalypto is during most of its running time, its maker (who reportedly encouraged director Ron Howard to use a lot more ketchup during the shootout scenes in Ransom) seems to be having just a little bit too much Herschell Gordon Lewis-style fun filming the tribal atrocities he's putting up on screen. Remember the junior high school boys' room admonition "Shake it more than twice and you're playing with it"? Put it this way: depicting one human sacrifice qualifies as legitimate plot revelation...but going back and lovingly doing it all over again is masturbation.… Expand
andyMay 31, 2007The problem I have with this film is this: People not knowing that this movie is fictional will think this is exactly what Mayan civilizationThe problem I have with this film is this: People not knowing that this movie is fictional will think this is exactly what Mayan civilization was like and conclude that Gibson's film is fact (because people are dumb). Gibson should have researched more extensively to give us more of a historical context of the Mayan world and times instead of focusing on an action-chase adventure. That being said, it was marginally entertaining but overly long.… Expand
MarkD.Dec 7, 2006This movie was awful. Although the early parts of the film created an excellently crafted vision of a lost world, the film quickly This movie was awful. Although the early parts of the film created an excellently crafted vision of a lost world, the film quickly degenerated into pointless torture-porn. The film sacrificed continuity, drama, and plot in the interest of pressing a polished vision of misery that was neither entertaining or educational, and seemed to have less purpose than what you see in a horror movie gore-fest. I have no problem with violence in films, and in fact the most distasteful scenes weren't intrinsicly violent, but I couldn't get the image of Mel Gibson masturbating in the back of the theater (I saw an early screening that he personally introduced) to the relentless misery of both the characters on screen and the people in the theater.… Expand
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In a match that seemed more like a fight than a basketball game, the Florida Gators prevailed over the UCLA Bruins in the NCAA tournament, winning 73-65.
Two days after blowing out another UC school, the UCSB Gauchos, the Gators got a big challenge from a big school.
UCLA got great games from forward Reeves Nelson (16 points, 11 rebounds) and 300-pound center Joshua Smith (16 points, six rebounds).
But the physical Bruins were not good enough to stop the 5'8" Erving Walker, who led the Gators with 21 points, including some highlights reel plays down the stretch.
Late in the second half, a driving Walker ran into UCLA's Smith and, while falling to the floor, put up a prayer shot that banked in.
And the biggest play of the game came when Walker made an athletic catch of a Scottie Wilbekin inbounds pass, broke away from his defender, and drilled a three-pointer.
Other major contributors for Florida were Kenny Boynton (12 points, five assists), Patric Young (eight points, four rebounds, two blocks), and Alex Tyus (eight points, 13 rebounds).
The Gators advance to the Sweet 16, facing the winner of tonight's Brigham Young-Gonzaga game on Thursday.
Here is the postgame press conference featuring head coach Billy Donovan, Alex Tyus, Chandler Parsons, and Erving Walker (courtesy of Gator Vision Online).


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I do ESPN Beat the Streak and tonight one of the games I can pick is the Future's Game. I figured I'd come here for advice instead of reading comments on ESPN Discussion. Who do you think will win and why?
Also, who is starting? Because the Prop isn't "Who will win this game?" it is "Who will be leading after 4 innings"?
If there is no clear cut winner I think I'll pass, but I'd love to hear from some of you experts.
I did a little perusing over the lineups and recognized a few on the World team and there seem to be a lot of solid prospects on the US team...thoughts?


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Saturday, December 6, 2014 | 11am - 4 pm
Mark your calendars for HDR's Annual Downtown Holiday Tour. This year's tour showcases everything from historic charm and modern luxury to retro nostalgia and industrial chic design and architecture. Visit homes in Old Town to see and hear a renovated pipe organ, get a bird's eye view from the "Treehouse", and be among the first to see the exciting new businesses within the historic renovation of the Ice House. There is truly something for everyone all wrapped up in a nice holiday package.
Tours start at Blue Ridge Architects located at 126 W. Bruce Street. You can pick up a map here and enjoy exhibits and refreshments.
Old Town Homes
- The Retro House, 641 Ott Street - This house is full of wonderful art, vintage radios, and a slice of history.
- The Organ House, 530 Mason Street - Come see this historic home with a full pipe organ that extends up into the second story.
- The Tree House, 315 Grattan Street - You will feel like you just stepped into a treehouse at this brand new home built with the kids in mind.
Historic Renovation Projects
- The Ice House, 217 S. Liberty Street - Now is your chance to see inside this brand new renovcation. Tour the new Pale Fire Brewing, Hugo Kohl's Jewelry Museum, as well as one of the industrial lofts.
- The Livery, 80 W. Water Street - This great project houses downtown's Bella Luna Restaurant and Shabby Love. An upstairs loft will also be open for you to tour.
- Asbury Church, 205 S. Main Street - Get an up close look at the Gothic architecture,and impressive stained glass windows.
Carolers & Music
Carolers will be performing in the Livery and Loft business locations.
- The Livery Carolers will perform at 2:00pm and 3:00pm
- The Ice House Carolers will perform at 11:30am and 1:00pm
- An organ demonstration will be played at 530 Mason Street at 1:30pm and 3:15pm.
- Asbury UMC will have performances by church members from 11am-1:30pm to include Supernal Psalteries, Handbells, and Piano
- $25 Available at Blue Ridge Architects
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Tips for Boosting Sales With Twitteron May 22, 2015
Social media can be such a valuable tool for businesses looking to increase sales. Social is not just a current trend, but also the way of the future. It allows you to reach thousands — if not millions — of potential customers. Each social media channel offe…Read » Views: 2,069
Marketing Case Study: New York's Chasing Paper Designs Eye-Catching Social Contenton May 12, 2015
In a fast-paced metropolis like New York City, people change residences almost as often as they change their seasonal wardrobe. Chasing Paper founder Elizabeth Rees is no exception, having lived in plenty of apartments since moving from her hometown of Milwauk…Read » Views: 1,654
How Small Business Owners Can Benefit from Pinterest Groupson April 7, 2015
Pinterest is currently the third largest social media site, but many small businesses shy away from it, believing it's solely geared towards women interested in cooking, decorating, and planning birthday parties for their children. That's unfortunate, accordin…Read » Views: 2,560
3 Clever April Fools' Day Marketing Ideas That Workedon March 31, 2015
Back in 2006, war game company Wizards of the Coast announced it was creating a My Little Pony role playing game. Its mostly male customer base exploded all over social media — at least those who hadn't realized the announcement dropped on April Fools' Day. …Read » Views: 2,667
5 Social Media Myths That Can Ruin Your Online Marketingon March 2, 2015
Since 2010, social media marketing has moved from something of an experiment to an established business practice. By the end of 2014, 93 percent of marketers used social media for business, and 70 percent of businesses had a presence on a social media platfor…Read » Views: 6,757
3 Ways to Get Publicity for Your Small Businesson February 20, 2015
Michelle Tennant, international publicist and chief creative officer at Wasabi Publicity says there are three types of publicity. The two you can control are owned media, which is your website or social media accounts, and paid media, which is your paid advert…Read » Views: 2,538
In the Trenches: Thinking About Social Media Againon February 11, 2015
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Field+Stream Changelog
New in version October 3, 2012October 4th, 2012
- New button look
- New tooltip look, better menu contrast, matches button prelight look
- Added Xnotify and set to tooltip look
- New panel bg
- Updated panel gtkrc
- Increased menubar height, old look crowded menubar text
- Added xfwm4
New in version Nov 14, 2011 (November 14th, 2011)
- Updated gtkrc
- redraw of panel
- and added semi-transparent
- redraw of panel button highlight, darker
- water color.
- redraw of tooltip to match dark water
- color of menu highlight.
- updated panelrc to control applet size
- in xfce4-panel.
New in version May 11, 2011 (May 11th, 2011)
- All screenshots updated, please center click on them for a better view, in a new tab as this new half view web thingy does not show the view good, and causes unnessary scrolling, and accidental click problems.
- After 3 weeks of use, a record for me, discovered some uglies in certain apps. Here are the fixes.
- Higlight wrong on vertical scroll bar, fixed.
- Innie toolbar, looked wrong with apps that just use toolbar, ie Midori web browser, Wicd. Changed to a highlighted outie.
- Complete redo of handle bar, including grabber, also moved up handlebox style to default section, as some apps were not following properly, ie VLC player
- Moved status bar grip up to default section, also for the same reason.
- Spent a couple of days trying out different window backgounds, if you want try them, jump to line 78, in the gtkrc. I put an explantion to help you, included there.
- I did not set it, cause I could not make my mind up, Instead, I Changed bg to a darker shade , a cross between the menubar color and the old bg color, better definition of tabs, sliders, etc. I think this works as well or better.
- Tooltip box, was redone changed to a complimentary color. Left the old and a new lighter similar color, greenshades, in the folder If you want to change, just follow the background instructions.
- Spin buttons redone to match background tab color
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Elonex Webbook
SpecificationsNotebook: Elonex Webbook
Processor: VIA Nano U2500
Graphics Adapter: VIA S3G UniChrome Pro II
Display: 10.0 inch, 10:6, 1024x600 pixels, glossy: yes
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 200 euro
Sold in: UK
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
Reviews for the Elonex Webbook
Source: Techradar
We've been struck with deja vu, surely this is from the wrong company? We know imitation is flattering but, my word, Asus must be simply blushing with this act of doppelgangery from Elonex with it's new Webbook. While Elonex has done nothing wrong as such with its 'webbook', it's hardly inspiring in its choice of design. Unfortunately, that's all that remains for netbooks, as the industry is stifling innovation on a technical level. If you can pick this up at a low enough price then it'll certainly be worthy of consideration over other models.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/21/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
VIA S3G UniChrome Pro II: The S3 Graphics UniChrome Pro II is a DirectX 7 (without T&L) onboard graphics solution (shared memory) of VIA for laptops with VIA C7-M CPU and VX700 North-Bridge, which is intended for office applications and hardly suited for 3D games. There is no Aero support.
These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
VIA Nano: The Nano is the successor of the outaged VIA C7 and the direct competitor of the Intel Atom. In contrast to the Atom the Nano is able to perform orders by "out-of-order" (re-sort itself e.g. like the Celeron M series). Fruther it can accomplish 3 orders by clock (Core about 4, Atom 2). By the C6 state, the processor should save much energy in the idle mode and therefore only needs 0.1-0.5 Watts (TDP 5-25 Watts).
U2500: » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
10.0": The netbook/subnotebook has a quite small display format. Nonetheless, it is a common format for netbooks. The advantage is, that the subnotebook/netbook can be small dimensioned and can be carried easily. Further the small display has the advantage, that it needs few energy, which improves the battery runtime and in consequence the mobility. The disadvantage is that the reading of texts is a bit exhausting for the eyes. It is difficult to use high resolutions. » To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
1.3 kg: This subnotebook is one of the most lightweight of all notebooks and can be carried very easily. There exist only few sub-notebooks, which weight less. 10 inch displays are normal for this class of weight.
Elonex: The company, which has been founded in 1986 in UK, creates computers and IT services. The market shares are very low, especially outside of UK.
80%: This rating is not convincing. The laptop is evaluated below average, this is not really a recommendation for purchase.
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Global Health Events
Book Discussion: Sex and War: How Biology Explains War and Offers a Path to Peace
February 11, 2009 // 2:00pm — 4:00pm
Environmental Change and Security Program
"The ultimate weapon of mass destruction—and perhaps of economic destruction—is the testosterone molecule," quips Malcolm Potts at a discussion of his book, Sex and War.
Report Launch: The World's Water 2008-2009: The Biennial Report on Freshwater Resources
February 04, 2009 // 2:00pm — 4:00pm
Environmental Change and Security Program
Bringing clean water and improved sanitation to the billions who lack them is not a question of money or technology, "it's a question of governance, of commitment, will—all of those things. And that, in many ways, is the worst part of the world's water crisis," says Peter Gleick.
Book Discussion: The Graying of the Great Powers: Demography and Geopolitics in the 21st Century
January 27, 2009 // 2:00pm — 4:00pm
Environmental Change and Security Program
Demography is as close as social science comes to predicting the future, explains Neil Howe of CSIS, as he presents the geopolitical consequences of demographic trends over the next 50 years.
Dynamics Of Sexual Violence In The Eastern Democratic Republic Of Congo: Perpetrators, Community Response, and Policy Implications
January 15, 2009 // 11:00am — 1:00pm
Maternal Health Initiative
Panelists discuss the need for ethical, mixed-methods research to improve policies that protect victims of GBV and punish assailants, as well as empowering survivors.
Book Launch: Sustaining Life: How Human Health Depends on Biodiversity
January 14, 2009 // 2:00pm — 4:00pm
Environmental Change and Security Program
"There's such a fundamental misunderstanding that most people have about the environment—that it exists outside of us," says Harvard Medical School's Eric Chivian, co-editor of Sustaining Life: How Human Health Depends on Biodiversity.
Scaling Up Midwives and Traditional Birth Attendants To Reduce Maternal Mortality: Recommendations For Policymakers & Program Managers
December 17, 2008 // 8:00am — 10:00am
Maternal Health Initiative
With no real progress towards MDG 5 in 15 years, women continue to perish at an alarming rate and one possible solution is to scale-up traditional birth attendants at birth. Experts discuss progress and remaining challenges.
Running on Empty: Pakistan's Water Crisis
November 20, 2008 // 7:45am — 3:15pm
Asia Program
Pakistan's water situation is extremely precarious. Conference participants highlight the different facets of Pakistan's water crisis, examine the rural and urban dimensions of the crisis, and consider possible responses.
Sustaining Natural Resources and Environmental Integrity During Response to Crisis and Conflict
November 12, 2008 // 11:00am — 1:00pm
Environmental Change and Security Program
"A healthy environment can enhance the capacity of societies to reduce the impact of natural and human-induced disasters," explains WWF's Anita Van Breda.
Field Trips: Population-Health-Environment Projects in Kenya, DRC, and Madagascar
October 23, 2008 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
Environmental Change and Security Program
"People on the forefront [of conservation] need to be healthy…in order to be able to accomplish conservation," argues CI's Janet Edmond. Practitioners share experiences in the sixth meeting in the "PHE: Building the Foundation for the Next 10 Years" series sponsored by ECSP.
Fertile Fringes: Population Growth at Protected-Area Edges
October 22, 2008 // 12:00pm — 2:00pm
Environmental Change and Security Program
"Protected areas are the backbone of biodiversity conservation strategies," so it is critical to examine how population growth is affecting them, says Justin Brashares of the University of California, Berkeley.


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Merrymount School PTO Meeting Minutes
September 10, 2014
Attendees: P. Reilly, V. Mazzini, D. Lynch, L. Dunn, L. Giza, T. Altavesta, C. O'Connor, S. Monroe, M.Heise, L. Lebo, R. McConville, N. DiRuzza, C. Folan, K. McA'Nulty, A. Pegg
PTO goal/mission
This year's mission is: school improvement and communication
Some ideas for school improvement include: increased number of fans and or air conditioning for school since kids can have trouble during gym classes in the warmer months. The current electrical system does not support installation of air conditioning. The city is unwilling to provide funding for fans, other PTOs have provided fans for their schools, this is something that could be researched to be provided in the future. The window replacement that was supposed to happen over the summer was postponed because the bid was not submitted in time and had to be resubmitted to the city.
Chairs were purchased to replace the old chairs used for school events. 50 were purchased initially and a vote was taken that approved the purchase of at least 50 more chairs. Since the shipping costs are fairly high, the idea of possibly purchasing 100 chairs instead of 50, and/or reaching out to other PTOs to see if they would like to purchase chairs and split the shipping costs was discussed. A request for purchasing tables to use for PTO functions since the old ones are deteriorating was also made.
The 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers requested funds this year for Study Island since the city is no longer paying for it this year. Also, the science teachers are interested in some new science software. It is probable that the funds from school pictures could take care of this.
Financial Update
Last year's fundraising efforts raised about $25,000. Some of the expenses they were used for include: field trips, technology such as educational software yearly memberships and some upgrades to technology in the media center, in house enrichment programs, and support for families of students that suffered a bereavement loss. The profits from the Stop and Shop program and Trivia Night provided teachers with an allowance so that they could buy their own printer ink (instead of the PTO purchasing it for them directly) and any other needed classroom supplies.
This year the PTO will match funds from specific fundraising events to expenditures so that parents will have a better idea of the goal of each of these events. As of this meeting the following fundraising activities have been matched:
- School pictures: technology upgrades and educational software purchases/fees
- Yankee Candle: field trips
- Stop and Shop/Trivia Night: teacher supply allowance, lunch for teachers on report card conference day, teacher appreciation lunch
Information regarding the new process for volunteers to be fingerprinted as well as submit a CORI form was discussed.
Parents who want to do Scholastic book fair, school store, Shakespeare helpers, field trip chaperones, and classroom volunteers will need to be fingerprinted. Election Day bake sale volunteers and helping with concerts will not.
Fingerprinting is done in specific locations, an appointment is necessary, visit www.identogo.com to schedule an appointment, cost is $35 out of pocket. A request for a CORI form can be made by sending a request via the child's teacher.
Fundraisers for 2014-15
As of now the following fund raisers/events have been scheduled for 2014-15:
- School pictures: Fall 10/10/14; Spring TBD
- Bake Sale: 11/4 (C.O'Connor to coordinate)
- Yankee Candle 10/3-10/20/14 (L. Dunn to coordinate)
- International Night 10/23/14: (P. Reilly and K. Kopp to coordinate)
- Fall Cleanup 10/30: (coordinator TBD)
- Holiday Extravaganza: TBD (K. McA'Nulty to coordinate)
- Trivia Night: 2/6/15 (P. Reilly and K. Kopp to coordinate)
- Book Swap: move to April (M. Heise to coordinate)
Other spring fundraising ideas were discussed including father/daughter mother/son dances, a school talent show, and school apparel sales. Concerns were raised about unaccompanied children attending the dances and ways to mitigate and prevent that from happening were discussed, no definitive decisions about other spring fundraising activities were made.
Open House 9/18/14
R. McConville asked for volunteers to help with the Scholastic book fair to be held during open house, P. Reilly asked for volunteers for other Open House PTO information tables to be set up in the cafeteria and to pass out ice cream to attendees.
Other News
Monthly school wide PTO meetings were discussed:
- October: Mayor Koch visit
- November: MCAS discussion
- December: Space Camp
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Try flavoring this light, versatile sauce with different liqueurs or extracts to top other desserts.
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- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon kirsch, or Grand Marnier (optional)
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- Place a fine-mesh sieve over a small bowl and have it ready by the stove.
- Bring about 1 inch of water to a simmer in the bottom of a double boiler.
- Whisk milk, egg yolk and sugar in the top of the double boiler to combine. Place over the simmering water and cook, stirring constantly and adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer, until the sauce steams, registers at least 160°F on an instant-read thermometer and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, 4 to 8 minutes.
- Immediately pour the custard through the sieve into the clean bowl. Whisk in kirsch (or Grand Marnier), if using. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the sauce and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 1/2 hours.
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- Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Per tablespoon: 20 calories; 1 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 27 mg cholesterol; 2 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 0 g fiber; 9 mg sodium; 2 mg potassium.
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2014 Senior Bowl: Under-the-radar defenders highlight North practice
By Rob Rang | The Sports Xchange/CBSSports.com
January 22, 2014 2:13 pm ET
Marqueston Huff's (left) athleticism is sure to intrigue scouts looking for cover corners. (USATSI)
Marqueston Huff's (left) athleticism is sure to intrigue scouts looking for cover corners. (USATSI)
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MOBILE, Ala. -- Blustery winds frustrated the quarterbacks practicing at the Senior Bowl Tuesday, but a day later it was the awareness and athleticism of defensive backs which made passing difficult.
Wyoming defensive back Marqueston Huff blanketed receivers, showcasing the light feet, fluid hips and straight-line speed to turn with the North's variety of receivers, ranging in size from former Cowboys' teammate Robert Herron (5-foot-9, 193 pounds) to Saginaw Valley State's chiseled 6-foot-2, 212-pound Jeff Janis.
Huff's athleticism is sure to intrigue scouts looking for cover corners and he's previously shown the toughness to handle NFL physicality due to his time at safety at Wyoming.
Another small but feisty defensive back catching the eye of scouts at the Senior Bowl was Northern Illinois' Jimmie Ward.
While lacking the frame scouts would prefer at the position, the 5-foot-10, 193-pound Ward is an aggressive downhill tackler, who crashed the line of scrimmage in run support and raced down the field as a middle defender on kickoff coverage.
Ward was moved all over the field by the Atlanta Falcons' coaching staff, lining up as a single-high safety, dropping down to cover tight ends as a traditional strong safety and splitting out to cover receivers out of the slot. In each case, his vision and burst to the ball consistently put him in position to make big plays.
One particularly impressive play came while he was backed up as a deep centerfielder. Reading a wide run to the right (his left) from West Virginia running back Charles Sims, Ward exploded towards the line of scrimmage, zipping past would-be blockers to "tackle" the 6-foot, 214-pound back in the open-field. Tackling is strictly forbidden during the all-star game practices, but Ward came in so fast, Sims had no choice but to attempt a jump-cut to his right, losing his balance and falling to the ground on a play in which he appeared to have an wide lane for an easy score.
Other standouts from Wednesday morning's North practice:
Given the Seattle Seahawks' success with long, athletic cornerbacks, scouts are keeping a close eye on the North's towering trio of Lindenwood's Pierre Desir (6-foot-1, 191 pounds), Nebraska's Stanley Jean-Baptiste (6-foot-2, 213 pounds) and North Carolina State's Dontae Johnson (6-foot-2, 199 pounds). Each had their moments on Wednesday, with the small-schooler Desir perhaps showing the best fluidity and speed of the group. While an impressive athlete, Desir literally let an opportunity slip through his fingers in dropping an easy interception midway through practice. Desir read a telegraphed pass from Clemson's Tajh Boyd, stepping in front of the wideout near the goal-line. Desir's ball-skills have stood out on tape but this pass slipped through his hands and bounced off his pads, bouncing into the air with an audible thud that could be heard high in the stands. The pass resulted in an incompletion rather than the turnover that could have turned a good play into a great one for the D-II All-American.
Oregon wideout Josh Huff might be the gifted of the North's receivers but he showed the same frustrating struggles with consistency which characterized his career with the Ducks. Possessing broad-shoulders, strength and toughness, Huff is capable of fighting through safeties to gain position, as well as the quickness and speed to separate from cornerbacks. Unfortunately, the tendency to lose focus on the details - like exploding through his routes or securing the football through the entire catch process - again came into play during Wednesday's practice. Huff can make the spectacular play, demonstrating the ability to track the ball over his shoulder on vertical routes as well as twirling to make acrobatic catches against tight coverage. He also dropped a beautiful deep ball down late in practice down the right sideline and too often was knocked off his feet by aggressive cornerbacks.
Frankly, while Huff made some splashy plays, more consistency was shown from Herron and even Northwestern's Kain Colter, who is making the transition to receiver after starring as an option quarterback with the Wildcats. While perhaps best known for his straight-line speed, Herron has impressed scouts with his stout frame, competitiveness and willingness to extend for the contested grab. He made the catch of the day early in practice, soaring high to snatch a high, hard pass from Boyd along the left sideline. While clearly a work in progress as a route-runner, Colter (5-foot-11, 199 pounds) has the agility and balance to generate separation and caught the ball cleanly.
Ohio State OT Jack Mewhort looked strong during drills for the third straight practice on Wednesday, making it a chore for rushers to line up across from him. The former Buckeye blocker lined up primarily at right tackle and did an excellent job sinking his lower body at the point of attack to anchor, dig his cleats in the ground and be a stubborn lineman to move from his spot. Mewhort utilizes every inch of his tall, stout frame (6-foot-6, 306 pounds) and large winspan (80 1/4") to engulf and control rushers. Based off tape and his performance in Mobile this week, Mewhort looks every bit the part of a future starting right tackle in the NFL.
During off-season preparation for the 2013 season, Notre Dame OL Zack Martin emerged as one of Dane Brugler's "prospect crushes" because of his ability square, punch and mirror rushers. He has lined up at both guard and tackle this week and routinely stymied the competition with quickness, power and overall technique. Martin is very good at keeping his feet underneath him while keeping his butt low to handle both speed and power. His lack of elite lateral range was tested on a few occasions, which is why his best NFL position is inside at guard. However, he has been one of the few blockers this week who has been able to keep up with Pittsburgh DT Aaron Donald. Entering the week, Martin was Brugler's top overall player participating in Mobile and after three days of practice, that's not changing any time soon. Some teams will look to keep him at tackle, but he is a future Pro Bowler at guard.
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January 22, 2014 6:26 pm ET
Kyle Van Noy could have entered last year's draft and earned a top-64 selection. (USATSI)
Kyle Van Noy could have entered last year's draft and earned a top-64 selection. (USATSI)
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MOBILE, Ala. -- The Senior Bowl, like most all-star games in any sport, is catered to the fans with popular players earning more playing time and little attention given to the final score.
It is the week of practice leading up to Saturday's game that annually draws hundreds of NFL personnel to Mobile. Wednesday's scrimmages and one-on-one matchups rank as the most important day of evaluation as the final two days of practice are typically just glorified walk-throughs. The vast majority of scouts, in fact, leave town after Wednesday's afternoon practice or early Thursday.
Smart talent evaluators enter the process with a strong baseline for the prospects playing in the game. They are looking for prospects who play even better than expected or show improvement in new techniques taught by the NFL coaching staffs selected to participate in the game -- in this case the Jacksonville Jaguars (North Team) and Atlanta Falcons (South Team).
A handful of under-the-radar defenders helped their cause during this morning's practice. It was a pair of well-known linebackers -- Georgia Tech's Jeremiah Attaochu and BYU's Kyle Van Noy -- who stood out this afternoon.
Attaochu starred as a pass rusher with the Yellow Jackets, lining up as a stand-up outside linebacker and occasionally attacking the edge as a defensive end. In Mobile, however, the Jaguars' coaches have asked him to play virtually all over the field, including at inside linebacker, outside linebacker and rush from a three-point stance. Not surprisingly, Attaochu showed his greatest comfort when rushing the quarterback, demonstrating burst, agility and a powerful slap-and-sidestep to get past would-be blockers.
Asked to play off the line of scrimmage as a traditional strongside linebacker in the Jaguars' 4-3 alignment, however, Attaochu also has shown improved recognition and gap integrity against the run, as well as patience when dropping back into coverage. On Monday, Attaochu looked like a fish out of water dropping back. Today, when running backs came into his zone, Attaochu ran with them, closing as the ball arrived and showing quick hands to rip at the ball as it arrived. Scouts knew the 6-foot-3, 253-pound Attoachu was athletic; this week he's also shown football intelligence and work ethic.
Van Noy is a much more polished defender than Attaochu. He could have entered last year's draft and earned a top-64 selection. Some questioned his decision to return. In doing so, however, he's proven that his playmaking ways are a reflection of his terrific instincts and efficient athleticism rather than a reflection on the Cougars' level of competition.
The 6-foot-3, 244-pound Van Noy doesn't wow you with his frame or his straight-line speed but he ranks among the country's most pro-ready defenders because he does the little things so well. Van Noy shows excellent play recognition, takes on blockers with the correct shoulder (allowing him to slide off would-be blockers and into ball-carriers easily) and is equally effective slipping into coverage or sliding past offensive linemen on his way towards a tackle behind the line of scrimmage. He's subtle rather than physical, which draws complaints from some scouts but is deadly effective.
Here are a handful of other observations from the North Team's all-important Wednesday practice:
While Fresno State's Derek Carr and Eastern Illinois' Jimmy Garoppolo starred the first two days in Mobile, San Jose State's David Fales enjoyed his strongest performance of the week. Carr and Garoppolo seemed to play it safe Wednesday, frequently taking check-downs and rarely risking dangerous throws. Garoppolo, for example, elected to throw an intermediate sideline route out of bounds rather than attack deep down the middle to an open receiver on a surprise flea-flicker midway through practice. Adding to his reputation as a "gamer," Fales kept his eyes downfield, rifling a few well-thrown intermediate and deep passes, including one particularly well-thrown pass to Colorado State tight end Crockett Gillmore after escaping the rush and rolling to his right.
Entering the week of practice, Vanderbilt's Jordan Matthews was receiving plenty of praise for his polish but Texas' Mike Davis has proven just as reliable as a route-runner and hand-catcher throughout the week. The 6-foot (and 3/8), 193-pound Davis' value is increased because of his sure hands and burst as a returner.
On the offensive line, North Dakota State's Billy Turner enjoyed a nice bounce-back effort on Wednesday after struggling a bit with speed yesterday. Playing predominately inside at right guard (though also seeing some time at right tackle), the athletic small-schooler showed renewed aggression and strong hands to latch on and control defenders. Florida's Jon Halapio has also impressed with his physicality. Finally, Nevada's Joel Bitonio has quietly done a nice job rotating throughout the offensive line all week, as well.
Some flashy plays were turned in members of the secondary -- especially Liberty cornerback Walt Aikens and Vanderbilt safety Kenny Ladler -- but the news wasn't so good for Utah cornerback Keith McGill, who appeared to be battling cramps throughout the practice. McGill is a talented player whose terrific size (6-foot-3, 213 pounds) and ball-skills is sure to draw plenty of interest of teams as either a cornerback or potential safety conversion. Unfortunately, McGill appeared to feel the greatest pain on pass plays in which he was clearly already beaten. Some will credit McGill with fighting through the pain to return to the action (trainers worked on him yesterday too) but there were some in the stands who wondered aloud about his toughness. Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider, who, of course, has shown a fondness for lanky cornerbacks, had as good a view as anyone of McGill and their trainers working with him by observing the action from the sideline.
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On Wednesday, after first celebrating the demise of DOMA, John Oliver then took some time to applaud the epic filibuster of Texas Senator Wendy Davis. Oliver explained, "I don't know if you watched our show last night. If you did, big mistake. You should not have done that. Why? Because you missed something incredible happening in the Texas State Senate." After...Huffington Post 2013-06-27
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Sun Prairie will hold its annual fall celebration festival in the downtown area from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
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ScooterCabs, a local business created by three University of Wisconsin-Madison grads, aims to provide an affordable alternative to taking a taxi home or driving under the influence.
The service was created as an extra option for patrons that drive out to a bar or restaurant and have a few too many drinks. The concept is similar to a taxi, except for one fundamental difference; the taxi is now the patron's own vehicle. There is no longer a need for patrons to abandon their vehicle at the bar or restaurant to make it home safely.
"With Wisconsin's high rates of drunk driving, Madison seemed to have a need for this type of service," said owner Justin Sisley, "but even for the majority of people who would make the responsible decision to call a cab, our service provides a much more convenient option for them. No more waiting around for a friend or cab to take you back to your car in the morning."
The Clean Sweep Program for recycling household hazardous waste will be open with new winter hours. This is the first such seasonal expansion of the program, according to county officials.
In recognition of this, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi said that "Clean Sweep is a highly successful program that has kept unnecessary and hazardous waste out of the county landfill. We're excited to announce its expansion into the winter months and encourage people can take advantage of it."
Madison mayor Paul Soglin added, "Clearly the generation of hazardous waste is not restricted to one season. I am pleased that the Clean Sweep Program is expanding, as it will not only remove the hazardous materials from our homes but help maintain the integrity of our environment."
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The Salvation Army of Dane County said its current kettle donation total of $156,000 is up $10,000 from last year at this time. And bringing technology to the forefront of its Red Kettle campaign, the Salvation Army is hoping QR codes help recruit volunteers and prompt shoppers to make credit card donations.
"We have worked very hard this season to get the coverage," said Maj. Loren Carter. "Because we figured that each shift represents about a $100 of income at each location. And so the coverage is very important."
Out of 12,000 total bell ringing shifts, 7,000 shifts are left for the season. The goal for this year's campaign is set at $715,000.
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Vendors will be available for holiday shopping. Some of the vendors participating are: Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, 31, Silpada, Art & Jewelry by Jennifer Reagles, Scentsy and many more.
The event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Roundtable, 1611 North Bristol St. in Sun Prairie.
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A solenoid driven valve is disclosed which is adaptable for controlling the introduction of a high pressure fluid into a fluid trapping assembly having an absorption column topped with an annular orifice expansion nozzle. The valve has an inlet port to introduce high pressure fluid, an axially moving solenoid driven pin which engages means to restrict fluid flow into said column. A diaphragm is located within the valve to direct fluid into the column and which separates the fluid in a region of high pressure from ambient pressures.
1. In a trapping assembly for use with fluid systems having a vessel at least partially packed with a material for removing a solute component of said fluid, the combination comprising:
an inlet for introducing the fluid under pressure into the trapping assembly;
an axially driven valve for controlling the mass flow of the fluid through the inlet, and
an annular orifice expansion nozzle leading from the valve to the vessel, wherein the valve is actuated and comprises an axially moving pin adapted to restrict the mass flow of the fluid through the valve by varying the size of the annular orifice in the expansion nozzle.
2. The trapping assembly of claim 1 wherein the vessel is a column and the material packed in the column comprises a solid phase packing material.
3. A chromatography column for conducting fluid under high pressure and collecting solute components dissolved from the fluid comprising:
variable restriction orifice of a preselected size comprising an expansion nozzle disposed atop the column sized and dimensioned to allow the fluid to expand into the column under reduced pressure and the solute components to precipitate and be collected.
4. The column of claim 3 wherein the variable restriction orifice comprises an axially driven valve wherein the mass flow of the fluid into the column is restricted by the action of the axially driven valve.
This is a division of application Ser. No. 403,024, filed Aug. 31, 1989, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,009,778 issued Apr. 23, 1991 which is a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 316,383, filed Feb. 27, 1989, now abandoned.
This invention relates to trapping assemblies for use with fluid systems and to valve means suitable for use with such assemblies as part of the process for introducing trapped solutes into instruments such as gas, liquid or supercritical fluid chromatographs that are used to measure amounts of such solutes.
The use of gas, liquid and supercritical fluid chromatographs (hereinafter collectively referred to as "chromatographs") have long been used to measure amounts of solutes in fluids. In a gas chromatograph the carrier fluid is gas, e.g., nitrogen, and in a liquid chromatograph it is a liquid, e.g., methyl alcohol. In supercritical fluid chromatographs the carrier fluid is ordinarily a gas, e.g., CO2, which is densified with increased pressure above its critical point. The density and thus the effective solvent power of an supercritical fluid can be controlled by pressure.
It has become increasingly important to be able to measure very small, even trace, amounts of solutes in a carrier fluid. This is particularly desirable in measuring very small amounts of contaminants, such as organic chemicals, pesticides, etc., in drinking water or foods in amounts of the order of 1 ppb. In such circumstances, the amount of solute may be below the minimum detectable quantity (MDQ) for most chromatographs.
In the method and apparatus of Poole et al., U.S. Pat. No. 4,500,432, granted Feb. 19, 1985 there is provided a way to concentrate solutes contained in fluids before they are applied to chromatographs for analysis. In general, the technique of Poole et al. involves concentrating a solute by passing a solvent containing it through a first trapping means (e.g., a packed column) that adsorbs the solute and passes the solvent to waste, passing a fluid (e.g., a supercritical fluid) through the first trapping means to dissolve or solubilize the solute therefrom and carry it into a second trapping means, and reducing the solubility parameter of the fluid in the second trapping means. Where a supercritical fluid carries the solute, the last step can involve passing the fluid from a high pressure to a much lower pressure. This permits the fluid to escape from the second trapping means leaving the solute concentrated therein. The second trapping means can be used by itself when a vessel containing a range of materials (solids, semi-solids, liquids dispersed as a stationary phase) replaces the first trapping means.
Currently known approaches to achieve pressure drops from high pressure systems to lower pressures include: (a) static orifices which are typically holes of about 3 to 20 microns in diameter in thin metal foil or at the end of converging ducts, or (b) lengths of capillary tubing (e.g., 20 to 50 microns ID). Neither of the foregoing decouple control of pressure (and therefore density) from linear flow rate.
Often in larger systems (e.g., small pilot plant scale), conventional needle valves are used for pressure drop. These tend to suffer from large inaccessible volumes (dead volume) and inappropriately placed boundaries to the expanding stream so that sampling of high pressure fluid is not representative. Large valves also tend to suffer from poor design in getting sufficient heat into the device to balance heat lost during expansion and, thus, tend to "ice up" causing erratic flow or stoppages. Available back pressure regulators, using manually set, spring-driven control pistons, do not contain nozzle geometry for sampling with the capability of electronic control of the pressure.
This invention provides axially-driven valve means which permits back pressure regulation and fast response time and which acts as a variable orifice for transmitting fluids from a high pressure region to a much lower pressure region. This invention further provides an assembly especially useful in the apparatus and method of the type described in Poole et al. since it largely overcomes the disadvantages or shortcomings of known fluid trapping assemblies suitable for use with supercritical fluids. This is accomplished by means suitable for electronic control through axially driven valve means of the expansion of pressurized fluid through an orifice expansion nozzle into a fluid trapping assembly with low dead volume having a column for trapping or accumulating a solute component of said fluid. This invention is more particularly pointed out in the appended claims and is described in its preferred embodiments in the accompanying drawings and the detailed description thereof.
FIG. 1 is a partial cross-section of a fluid trapping assembly and valve in accordance with this invention.
FIG. 2 is a partial cross-section of a valve in accordance with this invention having a flattened conical diaphragm.
FIG. 3 is a partial cross-section of a valve in accordance with this invention having a metal ball located above the diaphragm.
FIG. 4 is a partial cross-section of a valve in accordance with this invention having a pin with a point.
Referring now to the drawings, trapping assembly 10 contains a column 12 which is filed with packing material 14. Suitable packing material includes a wide variety of materials, e.g., metal cylinders, beads, spheres or particles which can suitably be made of stainless steel, nickel, nickel-copper, nickel chrome, cobalt chrome, etc. Other packing materials are glass or resin beads, particles, etc., sintered porous metal matrix of irregular or spherical metal, or silica or bonded-phase-silica and polymeric particles, beads, etc. It is also possible that the column can be unpacked and/or have an interior coating of a polymer such as are known in the art of chromatography.
The column 12 is provided at top and bottom with suitable layers of frit 16 and 18 which can be a porous layer of stainless steel particles.
The column 12 is shown encased in housing 20 which is provided with electric heating element 22 and thermocouple 24. At the top of housing 20 is plate 23. Mounted atop plate 23 is solenoid 26 shown partially cut away in FIG. 1 revealing windings 28 and axially moving shaft 30 reactive to the electric current flowing in the solenoid 26.
Axially extending from shaft 30 is a pin 32 which extends through an axially located opening 34 in threaded bushing 36. The bushing 36 is threadably engaged in a central opening located in valve block 38 located within housing 20 atop column 12. Located within valve block 38 below the bushing 36 is valve chamber 40. At the top of valve chamber 40 is diaphragm 42 which is held in sealed engagement between the end of bushing 36 and annular shoulder 44 of the valve block 38 surrounding valve chamber 40.
The diaphragm 42 is ordinarily formed from a hard metal material. The annular edges of the pin 32 and opening 34 are rounded at the diaphragm end thereof.
Located within the valve chamber 40 in FIG. 1 is a spherical metal ball 46, e.g., a ball bearing, the apex of which is welded to the center of the bottom side of diaphragm 42. The ball 46 is adapted to engage and seal fluid exit orifice 48 located centrally at the base of valve chamber 40. The metal of the valve block at the top of orifice 48 should be softer than that of the ball 46 to permit the latter to form a seat.
Extending through the housing 20 and valve block 38 into said valve chamber 40 is inlet 50 which permits introduction of fluid at high pressure into the valve chamber 40.
At the bottom of orifice 48 is a conical diverging section 52 of the nozzle formed therefrom. It is preferred that the angle of the cone be between about 50 to 70 degrees. A design of 65 degrees has been found to be satisfactory. At one side of conical diverging section 52 a flushing port 54 is provided. At the base of column 12 is column outlet 56. Normally, flushing port 54 is closed.
Electrical actuation of solenoid 26 provides axial movement to pin 32 against diaphragm 42. When pin 32 moves downward, ball 46 seals orifice 48. When fluid under pressure flows into inlet 50, pressure is exerted on the bottom of diaphragm 42. Fluid pressures between 1000 and 6000 psi are typical. If the pressure on the diaphragm is sufficient, it and the ball 46 are lifted from orifice 48 and a gap between the ball and the orifice is formed. The diaphragm directs the flow of fluid through the valve chamber 40 and the gap and out through orifice 48. The diaphragm seals off the high pressure fluid from ambient pressure regions within the apparatus. The active diameter of the diaphragm may be about 5 mm and the thickness may be approximately 0.14 mm and made of HAVAR cobalt-nickel-chrome alloy (although other metals such as 440 C and 17-7 Ph stainless steel can be used). The 440 C stainless steel ball may be 2.5 mm in diameter and affixed to the diaphragm by means of brazing (although spot welding or laser welding might be employed). Orifice 48 may be about 1 mm in diameter. The fluid passing through orifice 48 continues to expand in conical diverging section 52 to a region of lower pressure. If the fluid is a gas, e.g., carbon dioxide, held at temperatures and pressures above its critical point, the high density thereof increases its solubility parameter for the dissolved solute therein. When the fluid passes into the column 12 at a much lower pressure, the solute comes out of solution and is removed and collected (which includes being absorbed, or otherwise retained on the packing within the column). The fluid, e.g., carbon dioxide at lower pressure can be removed from the column through outlet 56.
Thereafter, the column can be flushed by introducing fluid through flushing port 54 and removing it through outlet 56 or the direction of flow can be reversed if desired.
Referring now to FIG. 2, a semi-schematic arrangement of a preferred valve means of this invention is shown. The main feature of this embodiment is the use of an inverted, flattened conical diaphragm 100 within valve chamber 102. The solenoid 104, pin 106, bushing 108, valve block 110, inlet 120 and flushing port 117 are similar to those described in connection with FIG. 1.
In the valve means shown in FIG. 2, the flattened conical diaphragm 100 is held in sealing engagement between bushing 108 and valve block shoulder 112 in a similar fashion to diaphragm of FIG. 1. The diaphragm 100 is mounted so that the apex 114 of the conical portion is pointed downward within valve chamber 102. The active diameter of diaphragm 100 may be about 8 mm with a thickness at the outer edge similar to diaphragm 42 of FIG. 1. At the center the thickness may be about 0.9 mm with an included angle of about 120� where it contacts orifice 116. The material is typically 17-7 Ph stainless steel but could also be HAVAR or 440 C stainless steel. Apex 114 is adapted to engage the seat formed in the upper end of orifice 116. Again, the metal of diaphragm 100 is harder than that of the seat to provide for sealed engagement when closed.
The bottom surface 118 of bushing 108 is formed hemispherically. In case of power failure in the solenoid, the force of the fluid in inlet 120 will force diaphragm 100 upward to be held securely against surface 118 without significant deformation. Optionally, pin 106 may be secured to diaphragm 100.
Referring to FIG. 3 a valve means is shown wherein a metal ball 200 is shown located above diaphragm 202. The bushing 203, solenoid 204, pin 206, valve chamber 208, and valve bock 210 are similar to those described in connection with FIG. 1. In this embodiment the pin 206 acting on and through ball 200, forces the depressed center of diaphragm 202 against the orifice 212 in sealing engagement. Diaphragm 202 is of similar geometry and material to diaphragm 42 of FIG. 1. The design may be an inversion of that in FIG. 1 so as to eliminate the need for attaching the ball to the diaphragm. The bottom surface of bushing 203 is formed hemispherically in the same manner as shown by 118 for FIG. 2 for the same purpose. Fluid inlet 214 and a flushing port 216 are also provided.
Referring to FIG. 4, a valve means is shown wherein the pin 306 is shown to be actuated by solenoid 304. The pin 306 has a conical point or apex 314 adapted to engage the seat formed in the upper end 316 of orifice 312 in sealed engagement when closed. Fluid at high pressure may be introduced through inlet 320 and exit through orifice 312 and its conical expansion nozzle. A diaphragm 302 in the form of an O-ring seal or washer is shown to be attached to the interior chamber surface 308. The diaphragm 302 has a central aperture through which the pin 306 is located. The diaphragm 302 surrounds the pin 306 in sealing engagement which permits the pin 306 to slide axially in its movement to open and close orifice end 316. Suitable materials for the diaphragm 302 include fluorocarbon polymers and elastomers such as those sold under the trademarks TEFLON, KEL-F, or PEEK.
In each embodiment of valve means of this invention, the diaphragm separates high pressure fluids from ambient pressure regions, locates the means that blocks the orifice, and lifts the means that blocks the orifice in response to force from the high pressure fluid acting against the diaphragm. The valve means of this invention are especially useful in supercritical fluid trapping means described herein and especially for use in the invention of Poole et al. U.S. Pat. No. 4,500,432. Such valves are, however, useful in any device where high pressure fluids are to be directed through a variable orifice to a region of lower pressure, and which are to be operated by electronic control (e.g., the connection between the outlet of a supercritical fluid chromatograph column and a detection means).
The valves illustrated herein are actuated by solenoid means; however, such valves can be also be axially driven by linear motors, piezo electric or magneto-strictive linear movement devices, and electrically actuated, thermally expanded linear movement devices. A function which can be achieved in accordance with this invention is the expansion of fluids and fluid mixtures from high pressures to low pressures where the range of said fluids and mixtures includes supercritical fluids, nearly critical fluids, subcritical fluids, gases and liquids. Devices of this invention may be used to maintain or control pressure and/or to sample fluid from extraction devices, chromatographs, or fluid reservoirs. One feature of the design is to allow minimal distances from the annular throat of the nozzle to possible downstream devices, e.g., detectors (like mass spectrometer inlet systems, flame ionization detectors), supersonic molecular beam formation systems, and/or effluent collection devices. Nozzle designs may also include annular-orifice, variable annular orifice, open orifice, compliant open orifices, or slit aperatures.
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"At the Label Free and PEGS Europe meetings, BiOptix will unveil new application data that demonstrates the value proposition of the upcoming BiOptix 404pi," noted Ken Wilczek, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for BiOptix. "We are excited to demonstrate how BiOptix Enhanced or Phase-based SPR differs from standard surface plasmon resonance detection methods in that BiOptix technology combines the high sensitivity of SPR with the high stability and lower noise of common path interferometry—utilizing an internal reference for increased sensitivity."
BiOptix technology allows for the simultaneous monitoring of multiple analytes in a single sample. This new class of SPR instrumentation from BiOptix has been designed to measure protein/protein and protein-small molecule interactions (down to 100 Da) in a high-throughput 96/384 well platform utilizing 4 parallel channels rather than a single flow cell.
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