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A two-piece, detachable traffic channelization element having an improved base element. The base element has a low profile, dome-like configuration with a ballast storage chamber. The storage chamber may be completely filled with a sand ballast and sealed in its storage condition by a cover secured to the chamber. The base element is molded of a resilient crush resistant plastic so that when it is fully ballasted, need not be ballasted again, and which low profile base can be traveled over by motor vehicles without engaging the base. The detached base, filled with ballast, can be continuously traveled on by motor vehicles, including loaded trucks, without damaging the base element and rendering it useless and the need to be replaced.
1. A method of ballasting the base element of a separable, two-piece traffic channelizing element comprising the steps of providing a base element for a two-piece traffic control element wherein one piece comprises a hollow element having a barrel-like configuration adapted to traffic channelization signalling purposes and a second piece is a base element and wherein the two pieces are attachable together and completely detachable from one another including upon a substantial impact with a motor vehicle, molding the base element from a preselected plastic material to have a dome-like outer configuration with a hollow interior chamber of a preselected volume for receiving a preselected quantity of a solid ballast means for providing a preselected weight when said volume is completely filled, and with a substantially centrally arranged ballast receiving aperture, and a separate cover for releasably closing the ballast receiving aperture to maintain any ballast means within the chamber in an essentially leak-free relationship when the cover closes said receiving aperture, selecting the vertical height of the base element to permit the base element including when the cover is secured thereto to be driven over with a motor vehicle without engaging the underside of the motor vehicle when said hollow element is detached from the base element, reinforcing the bottom side of the base element with corrugations shaped into parallel grooves and ridges for stiffening the base element, the ridges being defined to engage a supporting surface for the base element whereby the base element is prevented from sagging in response to the weight of ballast means stored within the base, selecting ballast means from a preselected, solid ballast means capable of filling the complete hollow interior chamber of the base element and filling the chamber with the selected ballast means by packing the ballast means therein, and then closing the ballast receiving aperture with the cover to provide a ballasted base element for the two-piece traffic channeling element for maintaining the ballast means in place within the base element for preventing any loss of the selected ballast means from said chamber including when the hollow element is impacted and separated from the base element, the selected ballast means being characterized as being sufficiently compressible and deformable so that said preselected plastic material will deform slightly along with said ballast means when packed therein for completely filling said chamber, in response to the weight of a motor vehicle thereon thereby preventing the destruction of said base element by the motor vehicle.
2. A method of ballasting the base element of a separable, two-piece traffic channelizing element as defined in claim 1 wherein the step of selecting ballast means comprises selecting ballast means from those comprising a continuous mass of loose, particulate material for completely filling up the base chamber.
3. A method of ballasting the base element of a separable, two-piece traffic channelizing element as defined in claim 1 or 2 wherein the selected ballast means is sand.
4. A method of ballasting the base element of a separable, two-piece traffic channelizing element as defined in claim 1 or 2 wherein the selected ballast means is sand and includes the steps of utilizing dampened sand prior to storing it in the base element to permit the dampened sand to be packed within the hollow chamber of the base element and loading the dampened sand into the ballast storing chamber to completely fill up the chamber with said dampened sand.
5. A method of erecting a two-piece traffic control element for temporary traffic control signalling comprising the steps of providing a two-piece plastic traffic control element characterized as having a substantially hollow element having a preselected barrel-like configuration for traffic signalling purposes and a base element adapted to be readily assembled to and completely separated from the hollow element including upon a substantially impact of the hollow element by a motor vehicle, the base element being adapted to receive and store ballast means selected from solid materials for stabilizing the assembled two pieces of the traffic control element for traffic signalling purposes, providing a base element constructed and defined with a hollow chamber having a preselected volume selected to store ballast means of a preselected weight when completely filled and with a substantially centrally arranged opening for loading ballast means into the chamber by means of the opening, the base element having a cover for closing the opening of the chamber to thereby provide a substantially closed chamber for securing any ballast means stored therein, the cover being defined so as not to extend above the base element proper, reinforcing the bottom side of the base element with corrugations shaped into parallel grooves and ridges for stiffening the base element, the ridges being defined to engage a supporting surface for the base element whereby the base element is prevented from sagging in response to the weight of ballast means stored within the base, loading solid ballast means into the chamber of the base element through said opening, including completely filling the chamber, closing the opening of the chamber with the cover and securing the cover to the base element and thereby the ballast means within the base element, the stored ballast being selected so as to be characterized as being sufficiently compressible and deformable, when packed therein for completely filling the chamber, to give additional rigidity and internal support to the base element thereby rendering it essentially non-destructible under ordinary usages, providing the bottom of the bas element with stiffening elements engageable with a supporting surface to prevent the base element from sagging in response to the stored ballast, and assembling the hollow element to the thus ballasted base element for traffic signalling purposes so that when the hollow element is impacted by a motor vehicle or the like, resulting in dis-assembly of the hollow element from the base element, the two-piece traffic control element may be re-assembled without the need for replenishing the ballast means stored within the base element due to the loss of the ballast means.
6. A method of erecting a two-piece traffic control element as defined in claim 5 including the steps of disassembling the hollow element from the base element upon completion of the desired traffic signalling period, carrying the two-pieces of the traffic control element to another traffic signalling location with the ballast means stored in the base element, and assembling the hollow element to the ballasted base element for traffic signalling purposes without the need to re-load ore replenish the ballast means into said base element at said another traffic signalling location.
7. A method of erecting a two-piece traffic control element as defined in claim 6 wherein the step of loading ballast means into the base element comprises filling sand to a preselected level into the base element and securing the sand in the base element in an essentially leak-proof fashion by securing the cover thereto.
8. A method of erecting a two-piece traffic control element as defined in claim 7 wherein the base element is completely filled with sand to its top.
9. In a method of assembling a two-piece traffic control element for temporary traffic control signalling at a preselected location by means of a two-piece traffic channelization element comprising a hollow, barrel-like traffic control element adapted for traffic signalling purposes, a base element adapted to be readily assembled to and completely disassembled including upon being impacted by a motor vehicle from one end of said hollow element for traffic signalling purposes, the base element having an open ended configuration for receiving and storing ballast means therein to stabilize the assembled traffic control element, the improved method comprises providing a base element to be retrofitted with said traffic control element, having a chamber for storing ballast means of a preselected weight and adapted to be open and closed with cover means for storing ballast means therein, providing corrugation means on the back of said base element and for supporting the base element thereon, the retrofitted base element being adapted to be assembled to and completely disassembled from one end of said hollow element for traffic signalling purposes and thereby stabilizing the assembled elements, when completely ballasted and said cover means is closed, and assembling the retrofitted base element to said one end of the hollow element after it is filled with ballast means whereby an impact to said hollow element causing disassembly from the retrofitted element will not result in loss of the ballast means from said chamber, and filling the retrofitted base element includes the step of selecting a solid, ballast material characterized as being sufficiently compressible and deformable in response to the weight of a motor vehicle and the like to substantially prevent the destruction of said retrofitted base element when said base element chamber is completely filled and packed with ballast material and closed with the cover means.
10. In a method of assembling a two-piece traffic control element for temporary traffic control signalling at a preselected location by means of a two-piece traffic channelization element as defined in claim 9 wherein the step of filling the retrofitted base means comprises packing damp sand into the ballast storage chamber to provide the preselected ballast weight.
This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 666,916, filed Mar. 11, 1991, now abandoned, which is a division of Ser. No. 443,517, filed Nov. 29, 1989, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,026,204.
This invention relates to a traffic control element and, more particularly, to an improved base element and method for ballasting the base element for a detachable, two-piece traffic channelization element.
Traffic channelizing devices are used at the present time to warn and alert drivers of hazards created by work activity in or near the traveled way and to guide and direct motor vehicle operators safely past these hazards. Drums of various configurations are one of several types of channelizing devices. Traffic channelizing drums constructed of plastic have been developed and are in extensive use. One such plastic channelizer that has been widely utilized and copied is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,083,033, granted on Apr. 4, 1978, and entitled "TRAFFIC CONTROL ELEMENT". One of the embodiments disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,083,033 is a two-piece channelizing element that may be readily assembled together in a stabilized condition for traffic channelization purposes. In the commercially available, two-piece channelizer elements, the bottom piece or the base element is usually configured in a manner of an open tray for receiving a ballast which in actual practice is loose sand or a similar material or a bag or bags of sand stored in the open ballast tray for that purpose. In addition, one-piece traffic elements may store the same types of ballast within the bottom of the one-piece element. The problem of using a two-piece breakaway drum has been recognized in the art, namely, that the two pieces may disassemble when the workers attempt to drag the assembled two pieces to a new location or off the road at the end of a day's work. This may occur up to two or three times in a working day. The ballast or sand bag may be stored on such open ballast trays either horizontally or vertically in accordance with the configurations of the bases and co-acting tops of the traffic channelizers and are known to move around on their storing bases. When the open ended tray is provided with loose or bagged sand, and when the drum is dragged across a surface, a tipping action causes the ballast or sand to drop to the low side of the tipped channelizer and lean against the inside of the hollow drum. This shifting of the weight of the ballast or sand tends to release the latching mechanism which holds the top and bottom portions of the traffic channelizer together and has released the latch that is in the very area that is under maximum tension due to the dragging action. If the two pieces do not detach during this procedure, after the drum is repositioned at a new location, the sand may remain off center so that the effective forces at the latching mechanism required to release the two pieces have been altered, reduced, contrary to the original design and releases with impacts of reduced strength. The matter of dragging the two-piece element across the surface to prevent such a release of the base element has been addressed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,710,053. The problem has been minimized by the provision of skids on the base element of the traffic control channelizer disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,710,053 to prevent the ready detachment of the base element from the top element during dragging. It, however, does not solve the problem of rearranging the ballast within the drum for subsequent use resulting in altering the forces at the latching mechanism required to release the top and base elements. Sand is generally the presently preferred material for ballasting a traffic control element because it is inexpensive and readily available and relatively "soft." The sand ballast typically remains in the roadway after a channelizing device has been impacted, resulting in the separation of the two pieces. This is especially the case where a two-piece breakaway plastic drum with an open ended base or tray-like element is utilized since the base, along with its ballast, usually is not displaced significantly upon the initial impact when the upper unit is knocked off or is detached from the base element. In ballasting with sand, the sand is most commonly placed in bags or stored in a similar soft breakable container which will dispense the sand upon being run over by a motor vehicle tire or tires, or will get ripped by the vehicle undercarriage. This action has been considered desirable as no large obstacle remains which will encourage evasive action to cause lofting of motor vehicles. Loose sand placed in an open top drum or an open ballast tray for a two-piece channelizer is undesirable and infrequently used for several reasons. The amount of loose sand used for ballasting often will be either insufficient or excessive. Furthermore, upon impact, the sand immediately will be spread over the driving surface Bagged sand has the advantage in that the amount of sand and therefore the weight of the ballast can be controlled and easily handled. After devices containing bagged sand are hit or run over, sometimes even once, the bags will destruct and, again, the sand will be dispersed over the pavement. It has been found that sand on a dry driving pavement reduces the coefficient of friction between a tire and the road's surface, which results in increasing the emergency deceleration distances. Similarly, the reduction in the coefficient of friction may lead to loss of vehicle control. This degradation of performance capability occurs in the critical construction work zones where channelizing devices are commonly placed on the roadways traveled by motor vehicles, namely, on tapers, on curves, at shifts in travel patterns, and at hazardous locations. While it is recognized that sand on the pavement may adversely affect vehicle performance, this situation is considered preferable to a rigid ballast that constitutes a physical obstacle. In the proper use of all of these devices, it is recognized that an essential element of the traffic control device is an adequate ballasting element. Accordingly, traffic channelizers that are commonly termed in the art as two-piece traffic control devices are essentially three- or even four-piece devices, since the ballasting elements, such as the sand bags or the like, always have to be taken into consideration and properly mounted with the base and top elements of the so called two-piece element. Some traffic channelizing devices in the form of detachable, two-piece devices and traffic cones are known in the art that store a pre-selected volume and weight of ballast therein. A two-piece traffic channelizer of this type is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,952,690. This prior patent discloses traffic elements on highway barricades that permanently store ballast in the form of a cast iron ring in the base element or, alternatively, the base is configured with an internal, upturned flange for storing ballast in the form of concrete or a particular material such as sand. Detachable base elements fillable with loose sand are also disclosed. These prior art structures have been found to be difficult to ballast in practice. Traffic cones are generally of a unitary configuration and generally do not have a two-piece, detachable configuration. Most of the prior art traffic cones having hollow, ballast storing configurations have not been commercially successful. Traffic cones having hollow, ballast storing compartments are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,762,327 and 2,808,803. These patents disclose filling up the tubular ballast storing elements with sand and sealing them in fixed, secured relationship in the traffic cone. A traffic cone that is presently commercially available is identified as a "Maxicone" of the Glasdon Company. This cone is internally ballasted with sand. The deficiencies of the ballasts for the prior art traffic cones and alternate solutions are disclosed in the United Kingdom document 2122239. Some sand filled traffic cones are known to crush in use due to their design configuration and construction.
At the present time, we have no knowledge of a traffic control element and, in particular, a two-piece, detachable, attachable traffic channelizer element having a fillable base element for readily storing ballast therein and securing the ballast to eliminate the need for continuous replenishment of the ballast, generally sand bags, and yet allows the ballast to be discharged therefrom and shipped and stored without ballast. Accordingly, the present invention avoids the aforementioned problems of the prior art plastic channelizers by providing a truly two-piece traffic channelizer device which permits the base element to be filled with a stabilizing material only once and then secured within the base element so that the base need not be stabilized again and the two-piece elements can be continuously assembled and disassembled, driven over by motor vehicles, and moved from position to position without need to reballast or reassemble the separated elements.
The present invention provides an improved traffic channelizing device and has many aspects that substantially improve the performance of a traffic channelizing element of the types known to the prior art. The improved traffic channelizing element, in particular, relates to an improved base element for a two-piece attachable and detachable traffic channelizing element that permits the base element to be shipped without ballast and may be simply ballasted by the user once and repeatedly used by him without the need for replenishing the ballast and yet permits the ballast to be unloaded, i.e., not permanently stored therein, thereby resulting in a more practical, more effective, simpler to use, and less expensive traffic channelizing element. The base element is defined to have a ballast storage chamber of a pre-selected volume proportioned to receive a ballast of a desired weight or weights so that the chamber may be completely filled up with a pre-selected ballast and thereby correct the weight of ballast for the channelizer without any additional ballasting steps required. The base element is also advantageously constructed with a low profile, not over 4 inches in height, that allows a base element that has been separated from the top of the channelizer to have the desired clearance to fit under motor vehicles that may pass over the element without engaging the undercarriage of a motor vehicle or any other elements that may protrude therefrom. The base and the ballast are completely enclosed in accordance with the present invention so that there is minimal or no loss of ballast as a result of the channelizing element being impacted as described. The structural integrity of the base element in accordance with the present invention is also maintained, and since it essentially remains in place when separated, it may still be recognized by motorists as part of the channelizing system although of reduced target value but improved over the base elements of the prior art that have open tops and are filled with sand bags or the like. The ballasted base element of the present invention is also unique in the art in that it permits the detached base element to be repeatedly driven over by motor vehicles, including multi-wheel trucks, without destroying the base or causing tears, ruptures, bursting, or the like, leading to the loss of sand and without significant displacement from its original position. Since the weight of the ballast loaded in the base in accordance with the present invention is predetermined, the traffic channelizer may be readily ballasted to the correct weight, without over or under ballasting, by merely filling up the ballast chamber completely, such as with sand. This allows the latching mechanism built into the two pieces for the traffic channelizer to properly function in accordance with the desired design criteria for detaching the top and bottom under all conditions of use of the traffic channelizer since the ballast does not shift. This also avoids the aforementioned problems of spillage of the ballast, such as sand, on roadways. The base design is also advantageous since it can be retrofitted to present day commercially available top elements for two-piece traffic channelizers, without the need to purchase a completely new traffic control element.
From a structural standpoint, the present invention broadly comprehends the base element for a two-piece, attachable and detachable traffic control element comprising a base element molded from a crush-resistant plastic having a pre-selected, low profile, dome-like configuration with a hollow ballast storing chamber accessible through a filling aperture on one side thereof. The base element includes cover means sized to be interfitted without the use of tools with the filling aperture for completing the enclosure of the ballast storing chamber. The peripheries of the filling aperture and the cover means are constructed and defined relative to one another for releasably interlocking the cover means to the base element to enclose the ballast storing chamber, including when storing ballast therein. The ballast material selected to be stored within the chamber is characterized as a flowable mass of loose particles that are relatively incompressible for fully occupying volume of the chamber so that when the base is completely filled with said selected ballast material, it is enclosed in an essentially leakproof fashion by the interlocked cover means whereby the completed ballast base element may be repeatedly driven over or on as described hereinabove. The preferred ballast material is sand that is dampened sufficiently for packing within the base element, preferably without any voids within the damp sand mass.
From a traffic channelizing standpoint, the improved traffic channelizer of the present invention comprises a hollow element having a barrel-like configuration adapted for traffic channelization signalling purposes and an attachable base member. The hollow element and the base member are adapted to be assembled and disassembled to one another, and when assembled, function for traffic channelization purposes. When impacted by a motor vehicle, the hollow element will be separated from the base member to thereby minimize damage thereto, as well as to the motor vehicle, and allow ready reassembly of the hollow element and base member for reusability. The base member is further characterized as having an arcuate configuration corresponding to the barrel-like configuration of the hollow element with the bottom surface defined for engaging a mounting surface, the configuration of the base member defining a ballast storing chamber having an opening for receiving ballast means to be loaded within the chamber along with cover means for securing the ballast means within said chamber for preventing loss of the ballast means, including when the hollow element is impacted and separated from the base element.
Other aspects of the invention comprehend the methods of ballasting for filling the unique base element for a separable two-piece traffic channelizing element, and a method of erecting a two-piece traffic control element for temporary traffic control signalling along with a method of retrofitting the improved base element to a conventional, top portion of a traffic channelizer element.
These and other features of the present invention will be more fully appreciated when considered in the light of the following specification and drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is an elevational view of an assembled two-piece traffic channelizing element having a warning light mounted thereon and embodying the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a partial view of the detached top and base elements of a traffic channelizer, with portions shown in elevation and in cross-section, in accordance with the channelizer illustrated in FIG. 1 and illustrating the cover secured thereto;
FIG. 3 is a top plan view of a detached base element of the traffic channelizer of FIGS. 1 and 2 with the cover for the base element secured in position and portions illustrated in dotted outline;
FIG. 4 is a partial elevation and cross-sectional view of the detached base element of FIG. 3, taken along the line 4--4 thereof;
FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the base element illustrated in FIG. 3;
FIG. 6 is a partial elevational and cross-sectional view of the base element of FIG. 5 taken along the line 6--6 thereof;
FIG. 7 is a partial sectional view of the base element handle, taken along the line 7--7 of FIG. 3;
FIG. 8 is a partial, top plan view of the base element illustrated in FIG. 3 showing the cover member after rotation to an open position for permitting withdrawal from the base element proper;
FIG. 9 is a partial sectional view taken along the line 9--9 of FIG. 8 illustrating the cover locking tab;
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the base element with the cover member removed therefrom and diagrammatically illustrating a method of filling up of the ballast storage chamber with sand;
FIG. 11 is a partial sectional view of the traffic channelization element of FIG. 1 illustrating a method of lockably attaching the base and top elements;
FIG. 12 is a partial cross sectional view of a plurality of base elements illustrated in a stacked relationship;
FIG. 13 is a partial elevational view of the stacked base elements of FIG. 12 taken along the line 13--13 of FIG. 12; and
FIG. 14 is a partial, top plan view of the base element illustrated in FIG. 3 showing the cover member removed therefrom and a portion of the cover member illustrated in a secured position; and
FIG. 15 is a partial sectional view taken along the line 15--15 of FIG. 14.
Now referring to the drawings, the traffic channelizer 10 of the present invention will be described in detail. Although the present invention discloses an improved, two-piece traffic channelizer 10 and, more particularly, discloses an improved base element B for such a channelizer, the base element is also adapted to be retrofitted to present day two-piece traffic channelizers or the channelizers of the prior art. For this purpose the improved base element B is directly useful with the top part T of the two-piece channelizer disclosed in the earlier filed design application that is co-pending with the present application and bears Ser. No. 159,651 now U.S. Pat. No. Des. 309,585 granted on Jul. 31, 1990 and assigned to the same assignee as the present invention. Specifically, the base element configuration and latching mechanism for the base B of the present invention may be attached to the top portion latching system disclosed in said co-pending design application. The traffic channelizer 10 illustrated in the present drawings has a top portion T as identically disclosed in said co-pending design application and which disclosure is incorporated herein by reference. For the purposes of the present invention, the top portion T of the traffic channelizer 10 is in the form of a drum-like configuration having a tapered step design for permitting stacking of the tops of the traffic channelizers T, i.e., when the top and the base elements have been detached from one another, as is now conventional in the art. The traffic channelizer drum T has an anti-roll configuration and for this purpose is provided with a flat, anti-roll surface, preferably in a "D" configuration, as does the improved base element B. The top end of the element T is enclosed and is provided with a handle H mountable with a commercially available warning light WL. One such light WL is illustrated in FIG. 1 secured to the handle H by a fastener F in a conventional manner. The top T of the traffic channelizer 10 is also provided with a dragging bump (not shown) on the flat side thereof, permitting the traffic channelizer 10 to be dragged from one location to another by means of the dragging bumps, without causing the detachment of the base B and the top T. The bottom end of the element T is provided with a locking lip LL defined around the entire periphery thereof to extend inwardly from the outer wall of the element T for engaging a co-acting locking or latching element defined on the base element B as will be described in more detail hereinafter; see FIG. 2.
Referring specifically to the drawings illustrating the base B per se, the construction of the base B will now be described in detail. The base B per se is defined with a low profile, dome-like configuration defining a ramp from the outer periphery of the base element to the ballast filling aperture BF defined in the top surface of the base. One side of the base B has a flat side FS; see FIG. 11. The ballast filling aperture BF is enclosed with a cover C for securing any ballast stored in the base element B; see FIGS. 4 and 10, for example. The base B is preferably molded of a resilient plastic with a hollow interior functioning as a ballast storing chamber BC having a pre-selected volume for providing the desired weight of a selected ballast material to be stored therein. The vertical, low height of the base element B is preferably 4 inches to permit the base to be driven over the top thereof by present day motor vehicles without any engagement with the undercarriage of the motor vehicles or any normal elements protruding downwardly therefrom. Similarly, the volume of the ballast chamber BC is constructed and defined to provide a volume for storing a pre-selected weight of the selected ballast material in the form of damp sand so that when the volume of the ballast storing chamber is completely occupied by the damp sand, namely, up to the opening BF, the chamber BC in the illustrated embodiment will store approximately 53 pounds of sand ballast. The weight of the base B, per se unballasted, is 31/2 pounds, so that the stabilizing means for the top element T is 561/2 pounds.
The external configuration of the base B is also provided with a pair of attache type handles BH spaced on opposite ends of the flat sides FS and extending outwardly on the opposite sides of the periphery of the base, as illustrated. In addition, a plurality of attachable locking tabs LT protrude outwardly of the base B to cause the locking lip LL of the top element T to be snap-locked thereto when it is mounted over the base and pressure is applied to the element T to cause the locking lips LL to snap under the locking tabs LT to releasably lock the two elements of the channelizer 10 together, as will be described more fully hereinafter, see FIGS. 2 and 11. The locking tabs LT are preferably provided around the approximately 300 degrees of the base periphery for improved latching action in accordance with the present invention. For this purpose, the flat side FS has a locking tooth LTO extending essentially the entire length of the flat side, as illustrated in FIG. 5. The adjacent sides of the base B to the flat side has two long arcuate tabs LT arranged on opposite sides thereof, as is evident from FIG. 5. The periphery of the base B inside the carrying handles BH also has short locking tabs LT, as illustrated. In this manner, the entire periphery of the base is provided with the locking tabs for more securely releasably engaging the top element T.
The ballast filling aperture BF for the base B is tightly sealed by the cover C when releasably locked thereto for preventing the loss of the sand ballast therefrom, without the need for tools to provide the desired locking/sealing action. For this purpose, the top of the cover C is constructed and defined at two different vertical levels for locking co-action with the periphery of the ballast filling aperture BF. The top, vertical level is defined by the provision of a pair of cross-members 16 and 18 that are orthogonally related and form a cross-like bar member 20 extending between the outer periphery of the top of the cover C and the center thereof; see FIG. 3 in particular. A plurality of cover locking tabs CT-1 are provided and are arranged around the periphery of the cover C and extend outwardly therefrom in a symmetrically spaced arrangement between the arcuate surfaces defined between the crossmembers 16 and 18 of the cross element 20 on the top of the cover. These cover locking tabs are identified as the tabs CT-1 and are provided with an arcuate outer periphery that extend between each of the quadrants defined by the crossmembers 16 and 18 at the same level as the top surfaces of the members for co-action with the complementarily defined aperture BF for the base B as will be explained hereinafter. A second vertical level of cover locking tabs CT-2 is defined below the upper level of tabs CT-1 and are arranged to extend outwardly of the periphery of the cover C opposite the ends of the cross-members 16 and 18 and between the spaces defined by the upper level locking tabs CT-1 and below them as specifically illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 8. The co-action between the cover C and the base filling aperture BF for interlocking the two can be best appreciated from viewing FIGS. 3 and 8. In FIG. 3 the cover C is illustrated in its closed position with regard to the aperture BF wherein the arcuate cover tabs CT-1 are illustrated as lying on top of the peripheral surface surrounding the aperture BF. The lower level cover locking tabs CT-2 assume a position below the surface of the periphery of the aperture BF when the cover is fully locked in position as illustrated in dotted outline in FIG. 3. To accommodate the locking tabs CT-2, the ballast filling aperture BF is provided with four apertures 22 equally spaced around the periphery of the aperture and shaped to accommodate the tabs CT-2 therein for movement below the lower surface of the periphery of the aperture BF when the cover is rotated. Once the cover C has been rotated approximately 45 degrees from its closed position, the cover will be in an opened position, as illustrated in FIG. 8, immediately prior to the cover C being removed from the base element B proper. In FIG. 8 the short tabs CT-2 are visible through the peripheral apertures 22 in the base B.
When the cover C is mounted to the aperture BF for sealing off the ballast storing chamber BC, as illustrated in FIG. 8, rotation of the cover by grasping the cross element 20 between an individual's fingers, either clockwise or counter-clockwise, through approximately a 45 degree angle will cause the cover to assume the closed sealing position illustrated in FIG. 3. This arrangement seals the sand ballastor the like within the ballast chamber without any loss and yet allows the ballast to be removed when the base B is to be shipped from the job site to the storage site, if desired, to thereby render it easier to handle and transport for shipping and storage purposes. Furthermore, in the event the ballast does not completely occupy the volume of the chamber BC, it can be replenished or added to until the desired weight or volume is achieved.
Referring to FIGS. 14 and 15, the integral antirotational ramps AR will be described. FIG. 14 illustrates a partial top view of the base element B with the major portion of the cover C removed for exposing the antirotational ramps AR that are integrally molded into the base element adjacent the periphery of the aperture BF for the chamber BC. In the illustrated embodiment of FIG. 14 eight ramps AR are illustrated with a pair of ramps AR spaced between each of the apertures 22. Each of the ramps is molded into the plastic so as to be depressed and extend below the plane of the peripheral surface of the aperture BF in the form of an inwardly extending ramp having a vertical end E at one end of each ramp, as best illustrated in FIG. 15. With the provision of the ramps AR, when the cover C is rotated to a closed position, the tabs CT-2 are caused to be bent downwardly progressively as a result of engaging the protruding portions of the ramps AR with the continuous rotation of the cover C. Immediately prior to the cover reaching its 45 degree closed position, the tabs CT-2 movement is arrested by the vertical ends E of the ramps AR extending below the surface of the periphery of the aperture BF; see FIG. 15. When the cover is completely closed, the tabs CT-2 will move up vertically into the compartments thus defined between the ramps AR as is illustrated in FIG. 15. This structure provides an anti-rotation barrier to prevent the unintentional rotation of the cover C leading to the opening up of the cover and the resulting loss of the stored ballast. It should be appreciated that this anti-rotation safety feature causes the cover C to be more difficult to unlock than to lock the cover C to the base element B.
Now referring to FIG. 7, the detailed construction of the base handles BH will be examined in detail. The handles BH that are constructed in accordance with the present invention are illustrated in the form of a conventional attache type carrying handle, but in this invention also function as foot pads to allow a worker to place his foot on a handle BH when the base is on a supporting surface or on the ground to facilitate the detachment of the channelizer top T and the base B. The handles BH are molded integrally with the base element B proper for this purpose. A handle BH is illustrated in FIG. 3, for example, wherein the portion of the handle grasped by the individual's hand or the portion HG is spaced outwardly of the base B proper and directly opposite the base locking tab LT as illustrated. As is evident from viewing FIG. 7, the gripping portion of the handle or the portion HG is arranged at an angle with respect to the bottom of the base B to extend upwardly therefrom and which angle is identified in FIG. 7 as the angle H. The handle BH per se as illustrated in FIG. 7 has a hollow construction. The bottom portion of the handle portion HG is constructed and defined so that the bottom of the handle grip HG is slightly spaced from the supporting surface to permit a user to place his finger tips in position to grip the handle. Once the handle grip HG is grasped by the user, the handle will bend upwardly in response to the user exerting force thereon at the solid molded section thereof.
The angle of the handle BH is further defined to pass through the centerline of the base B and any ballast stored therein. When the handle BH is constructed in this fashion, the center of gravity of the ballasted base B will be through the center of the handle BH and thereby renders it simple to carry without unduly stressing the carrier's arm or wrist due to any imbalance of the stored ballast. In view of the physical rigidity of the plastic utilized for molding the handle BH, it may be stomped on by the channelizer user for separating the top T and the base B to facilitate the separation of these two channelizer pieces.
The bottom side of the base B is constructed and defined in a unique fashion in that it is corrugated, shaped into parallel grooves and ridges, for stiffening the base element. The series of ridges 24 are spaced apart across the entire bottom area of the base B and which corrugations lie parallel to the flat side FS of the base B proper; see FIGS. 5 and 6. The ridges 24 of the corrugations are defined to engage the supporting surface for the base and stiffen the base on the order of 10 to 1 from other known prior art designs, such as flat pan design having no ribs or corrugations. In accordance with the present invention, this increased structural rigidity and stiffness provided by the corrugated bottom design prevents the base from sagging and becoming bulbous, i.e., convex after filling with approximately 53 pounds of ballast. A bulbous shape for the bottom surface of the base B when supported on a flat road surface, for example, with the top T of the channelizer 10 secured thereto will cause the channelizer to rock back and forth with motor vehicles traveling by the channelizer. In accordance with the present invention, the bottom surface of the base B is intentionally molded slightly concave so that when properly ballasted, the bottom surface will be parallel to the flat supporting surface of a roadway.
The bottom of the base B is also provided with a multiplicity of anti-skid teeth or protrusions 26. The anti-skid teeth 26 are illustrated in FIG. 5 secured to the bottom surfaces of the ridges 24 of the corrugations in a spaced apart relationship with at least two circles of anti-skid elements 26 arranged on the top of each corrugation and ridge 24. This is to provide the anti-skid or anti-skate feature for the assembled, ballasted traffic channelizer 10 when it is subjected to winds or gusts or vibrations caused by motor vehicles speeding by for maintaining the channelizer in positioned position.
In preparation for erecting the traffic channelizer 10, the base B must have its ballast storing chamber BC filled with a pre-selected ballast material. The ballast material may be any desired ballast material that will add stabilizing weight to the erected traffic channelizer 10. The presently preferred ballasting material is common sand S, which comprises loose, gritty particles of worn or disintegrated rock, or any similar particulate material. One of the advantages of sand is that it is relatively inexpensive and yet has the desired physical characteristics for use in the present invention. The preferred sand ballast or any equivalents thereof can be characterized as a flowable mass of loose particles that are relatively incompressible and adapted to fully occupy the volume of the ballast storage chamber so that when the storage chamber is completely filled with sand ballast and the chamber is enclosed with its cover, the ballast will be stored in an essentially leakproof fashion, i.e., without loss of ballast in the use of the traffic channelizer. In ballasting the base B, it is preferable to dampen the sand to an extent that it can be readily packed into the base without any voids in the ballast. In this procedure it is preferred that the dampened sand be packed up to the perimeter of the aperture BF and completely filling every cubic inch (without voids) of the ballast chamber BC. It has been found that when the sand ballast completely fills up the storage chamber in this manner, the detached base B may be repeatedly traveled over without crushing, bursting or cracking the base B and may be continuously used without the need for a new base element or to replenish the sand ballast.
The ballast aperture BF is defined to have a centrally located, large opening on the order of an 8 inch diameter for receiving the ballast, and for this purpose the ballast may be loaded into the ballast chamber BC by means of a shovel 30 to facilitate the loading of the ballast in the chamber, as is evident from viewing FIG. 10. The sand ballast is preferably loaded to completely occupy the volume of the storage chamber BC right up to the opening BF, thereby predicting the weight of the ballast stored therein. In this fashion when the aperture BF is locked closed by the cover C, the entire base B will be filled, without any voids that may cause the base B to be damaged when traveled over by vehicles. At those time intervals in which a motor vehicle runs over the top of the base B, it has been found that the sand is sufficiently compressible and deformable, with the lack of voids in the packed sand, that the plastic material selected for molding the base B will deform slightly along with the sand in response to the weight of a vehicle to prevent the destruction of the base B. Multiwheeled, loaded vehicles have been subjected to the base B when it is loaded, and minimal destruction, leakage or bursting of the base to cause the loss of the sand ballast has been experienced. It is believed that the stored sand in the base B gives additional rigidity and internal support to the base, thereby rendering it essentially nondestructible under ordinary use. The sand is also advantageous in that it is useful in all sorts of temperatures, including freezing temperature. Since the sand fills up the volume of the ballast chamber, it remains in place and responds to any pressure applied by a motor vehicle wheel by maintaining its relationship with the inner walls of the chamber BC to prevent it from independently responding to the outside pressure and therefore minimizes the incidence of cracking, crushing, bursting, or the like.
Now referring to FIG. 11, the preferred method of assembling the top element T and the base B will be examined. It will be recalled that the bottom surface of the top part T for the channelizer 10 has a locking lip LL extending inwardly around the entire periphery of the bottom, open end of the element T. In accordance with the present invention, the preferred method of assembling the top T and the base B is to set the top T over the base B at the flat side FS of the base by inserting the locking lip LL under the locking tooth LTO and rocking the top T forward or away from the assembler to shape form and snap lock the two pieces together. In rocking the top T forward, it has been found that the flat side FS of the base acts as a hinge line for permitting the rocking of the top element T into engagement with the base to cause a better inter-engagement of the locking tabs LT and the locking tooth LTO provided on the base element.
The construction of the base B is constructed so that the wall of the flat side FS is inclined at a small angle on the order of 15 degrees; see FIG. 11. When the top T is placed over the base B, the locking lip LL of the top will rest on the supporting surface so that when the top T is rocked forward, the locking lip LL will ride along the inclined surface FS for providing an improved locking action with the locking tooth LTO.
When the channelizer 10 of the present invention is impacted by a motor vehicle, it has been found that the open end (bottom) of the top element T will assume an egg shape or worse. As a result of the dome shape provided for the base B, when such a deformed element T is attached to the base, the base functions to shape and form the deformed element T from a non-round to a round configuration for securing the elements B and T together. During the time interval the top element T is being rocked forward to attach it to the base B over the dome shape of the base B, it is reconfigured to a round shape by the engagement with the base to permit it to be snap-locked to the base B. When the channelizer 10 is assembled in this fashion, it is ready for use on a highway, road or the like for its intended purpose. The fact that the sand ballast S occupies the complete volume of the ballast storing chamber BC prevents the ballast from moving around in its storage chamber BC in response to the relocation of the channelizer, either by picking it up vertically off the ground or by tipping and dragging it along the supporting surface or when impacted by a motor vehicle. This does not cause the weight of the base to be shifted and affect the latching action of the locking elements and locking lip for the elements B and T and makes for a more secure, predictable operation of the traffic channelizer 10 than prior art two-piece channelizers. It should now be recognized that once the base is filled and the two pieces disassembled that the base may be moved to another location without the need to retrieve the ballast or have the ballast strewn over the roadway, and the base may be conveniently carried by means of the handle BH to a new location and then reassembled at that location with a minimum amount of effort and with a predictable amount of weight in the base element B. This type of channelizer 10 is considered less expensive to use when the base B is filled with sand than the prior art type devices, and the base B is readily attachable to present day two-piece channelizers as discussed hereinabove.
Now referring to FIGS. 12 and 13, the manner of stacking the base element B independent of the top element T will be examined. For this purpose it should be noted that the upper top portion of the outside surface of the base B includes a stacking ring SR which is concentric with the ballast filling aperture BF and is arranged outwardly thereof as best illustrated in FIG. 3. The stacking ring SR is at a lower level than the top of the domed portion of the base or the surface of the base immediately adjacent the aperture BF. One ring of the anti-skid teeth 26 is arranged in a pattern on the bottom of the base B for complementary interfitting into the stacking ring SR. For this purpose the inner pattern of teeth 26 are arranged in a circular pattern as illustrated in FIG. 5 so as to slip into the stacking ring SR when the bases are stacked one on top of another as illustrated in FIG. 12. When the bases B are stacked in this manner, it will be recognized by those skilled in the art that the stacked bases may rotate relative to one another.
For shipping a stacked group of base elements and securing them from movement, the bases B may be secured together by a metal band (not shown) in a conventional fashion. To prevent the securing band from slipping off the stacked bases B, each base is provided with a stacking notch SN at the tab LNT opposite the locking tooth LTO as illustrated in FIGS. 3, 5 and 13. The securing band will be located in the stacking notch SN to prevent the slippage thereof from the secured, stacked bases B.
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Sep 14 2009
This is the original SOOC (straight out of camera) shot. This has not been fiddled with.
I created a duplicate layer by clicking Control-J (Command-J on Mac). Then I changed the blend mode from "Normal" to "Linear Burn". This usually drastically bumps up the color and contrast.
I applied a Layer Mask to the Linear Burn layer because I want to "erase" some of the areas where the Linear Burn made the photo too dark.
See how dark it is? Right now I'm painting the layer mask black so that it "erases" the darker portions.
There we go! It's much more dramatic than the SOOC—maybe a little too dramatic.
But that's the fun of fiddling! It's just experimentation.
Speaking of experimentation…
Here's a crop. I don't like the composition as much as the other—I like to see the tops of the trees, as well as the bottom of the reflection of the trees. Gives more of a total picture.
But I do like the surreal nature of it. And the drama.
I've always liked the drama.
But only as it applies to Photoshop. Drama in life? Not so much.
149 Comments
Susie On Monday, September 14 at 9:49 pm
Help Ree!
Can I do layer masks in Elements??
Deborah On Monday, September 14 at 9:53 pm
What a gorgeous photo!! I purchased a Nikon D60 back in June and barely know how to use the thing!
jen On Monday, September 14 at 10:07 pm
so … what you're saying is …
i need to get my hands on photoshop?
Texas Susan On Monday, September 14 at 10:24 pm
Wonderful photo! I like the SOOC one better, but I also appreciate the experimenting. Photoshop gives us so many options!
Brenda On Monday, September 14 at 10:29 pm
I really like the original. It was amazing to get that shot!
Candace On Monday, September 14 at 10:40 pm
So amazing!
Misti On Monday, September 14 at 11:03 pm
Lisa On Monday, September 14 at 11:19 pm
What a beautiful shot of noctilucent clouds- you don't get to see them in just any old part of the country!
Carolyn On Monday, September 14 at 11:38 pm
Man do I need to get photoshop!!! I'm with you on the – Drama in life? Not so much. – Hey do you think the store would let me trade some of my drama-in-life for photoshop drama?
Hey, a girl can dream can't she. Happy Monday.
Nan C On Monday, September 14 at 11:44 pm
Beautimous, simply beautimous. I agree – NO drama in life – had enough before Alpha Hubby and don't want anymore, ever, amen.
deme7 On Monday, September 14 at 11:53 pm
Diana K. On Tuesday, September 15 at 12:06 am
even without the photoshop, the picture is amazing! i should really invest in the program. thanks for sharing your tips
Colleen On Tuesday, September 15 at 12:13 am
Holy cow! I want to live where you live…all the horses, and fabulous photo ops – unbelievable.
I need to dust off my camera and snap some shots of the view from my window – an Arizona sunset Also…very dramatic!
Tamara On Tuesday, September 15 at 12:58 am
KrisDot On Tuesday, September 15 at 1:03 am
Wow-beautiful photo to begin with – but so incredibly striking after the 'fiddling'! Love the blue-hues. Fabulous, dahling, fabulous!
KrisDot On Tuesday, September 15 at 1:05 am
(Plus the blue hues make it look "icy"…and the sun is comin out to warm it up!)
macnessa On Tuesday, September 15 at 3:05 am
Thanks for the awesome tip – am having the best fun messin' with some old 'blah' sunset photos that I took in my early DSLR days. Now they're really popping.
Bernie On Tuesday, September 15 at 7:01 am
I like the SOOC better too. Something about the sky looking so soothing rather than, I dont know, kind of eerie, creepy(?)
Lisa pelosi On Tuesday, September 15 at 7:16 am
Beautiful! I've been trying all your tutorials on my vacation pictures and they are coming out fantastic. You are a such a great teacher! Thanks for all the help.
Expat On Tuesday, September 15 at 7:28 am
Even SOOC, that's a brilliant photo. Clever girl.
AnnieinOC On Tuesday, September 15 at 8:50 am
I love the SOOC shot. Fantastic! The subdued colors are perfection.
Cindy On Tuesday, September 15 at 9:03 am
Nice fiddling!!!!!!!!!
Rhonda On Tuesday, September 15 at 9:15 am
Those are great shots! Hey! I emailed you about problems downloading your actions to my Photoshop on my PC. Can you help me?
Beki On Tuesday, September 15 at 9:31 am
I adore the cropped, dramatic version. That's one I'd blow up and hang on a main wall and never want to trade out.
The shot out of the camera is beautiful and the finished but uncropped is gorgeous and a bit more dramatic but the cropped is moody and dark and kind of haunting. It's amazing how much mileage you can get from one shot, isn't it?
Jan Reissenweber On Tuesday, September 15 at 9:50 am
You've lost the beauty of the sky, though.
kathieleeb On Tuesday, September 15 at 10:22 am
Breathtaking…. absolutely!
Bev On Tuesday, September 15 at 10:48 am
Rarely do I feel this way about PS enhancements you try but in this case the original was perfect. So much of the story was lost…the depth, the detail, the serenity, the mood, the light, etc, etc…when applying changes to this one.
sprucehill On Tuesday, September 15 at 11:47 am
Love it!
shelby On Tuesday, September 15 at 1:15 pm
that is my favorite picture ever posted on this site! amazing. love it. want it in poster size.
Alex On Tuesday, September 15 at 3:05 pm
I really appreciate such work! I also like to show how a picture evolves in photoshop! Very nice work.
Thank you for the inspiration. I just can say: drama baby, drama!
Mark McGilvray On Tuesday, September 15 at 3:28 pm
I don't want to be a skunk, but your highlights are blown, PW. Try bracketing the exposures and compile them in HD. You can get some really nice results – even nicer than yours.
Jessica at How Sweet It is On Tuesday, September 15 at 3:48 pm
Gorgeous photo…original and photoshopped!
Ann On Tuesday, September 15 at 4:54 pm
I would love to hear how you achieved the original shot. I have the hardest time with landscape photos, not to mention dawn/dusk photos. I'd love to know the settings, tripod use etc.
Kristie On Tuesday, September 15 at 9:42 pm
I love reading and seeing your PS tips, but this time I think I actually like the original shot best!
Linda On Wednesday, September 16 at 7:06 am
That picture is beautiful either way – the SOOC makes you want to be there – the enhanced version just ices the cake.
Jessica at How Sweet It is On Wednesday, September 16 at 7:49 am
I need some MAJOR help when it comes to photography for my blog! I will be reading through your posts here. And if any kind soul would like to help me out, hope on over!
kathramirez On Wednesday, September 16 at 8:24 am
Thank you for sharing us some photoshop techniques and tips like this. I love the end product. The way you presented this topic is very clear and easy to understand. Great job!
Jenny Matlock On Wednesday, September 16 at 11:03 am
This is cool. I am getting photoshop for my husband for Christmas. He has a Nikon D-80 and some cool lenses. That thing can really take some clear photos. I think he would love photoshop. Thx for the idea! Now I only have to come up with stuff to buy for the 13,612 people on our Christmas list. Sigh.
Dandy On Wednesday, September 16 at 11:55 am
Its spectacular!
This question goes out to other Elements users…
Does anyone know of a blog that takes you thru these types of steps with Elements?
Emily On Wednesday, September 16 at 2:42 pm
Hi Ree–
Since I'm sure you are using it, have doe a tutorial on
Bridge? I just got CS4 and am attempting to use Bridge for asset management. A tutorial on that would be great and archiving which I think you have done some on. Btw, the photo is awesome. Thanks for sharing!
Emily On Wednesday, September 16 at 2:43 pm
Ok I'm pretty sure I did NOT write have "doe". But if my inner Homer Simpson did come out for a sec, I meant, have you done.
BOSSY On Wednesday, September 16 at 6:36 pm
Drama in life? No, Bossy agrees. But drama in the theater is, you know, cool.
Ellen On Saturday, September 19 at 9:01 am
I love the original picture. The variations of blue are beautiful and it is so relaxing to look at. Thank you for sharing all of your great photos! I really enjoy your site and am always checking back to see what is new with you.
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Teresa On Wednesday, September 23 at 4:23 pm
The original photo was the best! It's real! Look at the clouds! Look at the outline of the trees! Now look at your digitally altered photos. The great outlines of the trees disappear….the great cloud detail sort of disappears. Sorry, but the first one…the REAL one…is the best….in my humble opinion.
Phil On Wednesday, September 23 at 5:41 pm
This shot is gorgeous in its own way. But I like the original much much more.
Angie Mosley On Wednesday, September 23 at 10:14 pm
You are so making me want to fork out the money for photoshop!
Donna Vanderveer On Thursday, October 1 at 4:08 pm
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The Aggies moved to 14-15 and 8-6 in the WAC following 76-70 loss at
The Navy-clad Aggies are 26-3 and 13-1 in the WAC and ranked No. 25 in the AP Poll and No. 21 in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll.
Series Notes
Previous Meeting
The Aggies suffered a tough 59-49 loss at
The Wolf Pack is 11-17 and 7-7 in the WAC prior to its game at Louisiana Tech, March 3.
Series Notes
The Aggies have a slight 17-15 advantage in the all-time series.
Previous Meeting
NM State had a three-game win streak snapped with a 90-71 loss at
Aggies Fall at
NM State's six-game win streak over
Home Sweet Home
NM State is utilizing its home court advantage at the
A Floor General
Junior guard Hernst Laroche continues his command at the point for the Aggies in 2010-11 with a team-high 140 assists and 58 steals. He also ranks second in scoring with 11.7 points per game. Laroche has 404 career assists and ranks second on the all-time list at NM State.
Career Leaders in Assists
1. Sam Crawford-592
2. Hernst Laroche-404
3. Keith Hill-379
4. Ernest Patterson-371
5. Steve Colter-347
Gillenwater Closing in on 1,000-Point Club
Junior forward Troy Gillenwater is on track to become the 27th member of the Aggie 1,000-point club. Currently, he has scored 997 career points from the Crimson and White.
Near Misses
The last three games have been a tough stretch for the Aggies. NM State has lost the last three games by a combined 10 points. In the final two road games of the regular season, the Aggies had season-low turnovers at
Castillo to Celebrate Aggie Career
Senior guard Gordo Castillo is playing his final games in the
Kabongo Produces against Rainbow Warriors
Freshman guard Christian Kabongo had a career night at
Watson Takes Advantage of Sophomore Season
Sophomore forward Tyrone Watson has been a mainstay in the Aggie lineup this season. He is only one of two players to start all 29 games in 2010-11. He is averaging 7.3 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. Watson ranks second on the team in assists (69) and steals (38).
West Hits His Stride
Sophomore forward/center B.J. West has made an important impact in the last five games. In that span, West is averaging 5.2 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. He set a career-high mark with 10 points at
Laroche is the Aggie Iron Man
Junior guard Hernst Laroche has started in every game for the Aggies since he arrived in
Nephawe Defends the Rim
Freshman center Tshilidzi Nephawe has played a significant role for the Aggies in his freshman campaign. He has a team-high 29 blocked shots.
Aggies Fall in Overtime at
NM State suffered a 72-70 overtime loss at
Castillo for Three
Senior guard Gordo Castillo is currently sixth on the all-time list for career 3-pointers with 153.
Career Leaders in Made 3-Point Field Goals
1. Eric Channing-283
2. Jonathan Gibson-259
3. Jeff McCool-206
5. Jahmar Young-156
6. Gordo Castillo-153
7. Elijah Ingram-127
Gillenwater Shoots and Scores
Junior forward Troy Gillenwater is leading the team in scoring and rebounding with 19.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. In WAC games, he has increased that production to 20.3 points. He has 11 games over 20 points this year and 14 in his career. Gillenwater set a career high with 34 points in the overtime win against Boise State, 96-87, Jan. 27. He has now surpassed the 30-point plateau four times this year and has recorded four double-doubles in 2010-11.
Aggies Edged in ESPNU BracketBuster
NM State suffered its first defeat in the ESPNU BracketBuster series with an 82-80 loss to
Containing the Opponent
The Aggies are currently 11-1 when they hold opponents to 70 points or less. NM State has held two WAC opponents under 55 points this year, Louisiana Tech (49) and
National Campaign
In the NCAA rankings, junior forward Troy Gillenwater is No. 36 in points per game (19.3). Junior guard Hernst Laroche is No. 36 in steals (2.0 per game) and No. 60 in assists (4.8 per game). As a team, the Aggies rank No. 46 in 3-point field goal defense (31.8) and No. 82 in scoring offense (72.6) as of Feb. 27.
Stacking up against the WAC
Junior forward Troy Gillenwater ranks second in the WAC in scoring (19.3), eighth in rebounding (6.7), eighth in free throw percentage (76.7) and eighth in blocked shots (0.87). Junior guard Hernst Laroche is second in assists per game (4.83), third in steals per game (2.00) and third in assist to turnover ratio (1.82). Sophomore forward Tyrone Watson ranks seventh in steals (1.31). Senior guard Gordo Castillo is fifth in 3-pointer field goal percentage (39.5) and 3-pointers made (2.07). In blocked shots, freshman center Tshilidzi Nephawe is tied for sixth (1.00).
As a team, the Aggies are second in blocked shots (3.83) and third in turnover margin (+0.62) and steals per game (6.86) as of Feb. 26.
In WAC games only, junior forward Troy Gillenwater ranks second in scoring (20.3 points per game), ninth in rebounding (6.8) and tied for sixth in blocked shots (1.00). Junior guard Hernst Laroche is first in assists (5.29), fourth in steals (1.71) and fifth in assist to turnover ratio (1.85). Sophomore forward Tyrone Watson ranks second in field goal percentage (62.0).
Freshman center Tshilidzi Nephawe is sixth in free throw percentage (81.0) and tied for sixth in blocked shots (1.00). Senior guard Gordo Castillo ranks tied for fourth in 3-pointers made (2.07).
As a team, the Aggies are first in scoring offense (73.5). NM State is second in scoring margin (+3.6), turnover margin (+1.43) and third in field goal percentage (45.7), 3-point field goal percentage defense (29.7), steals (7.36) and blocked shots (3.50) as of Feb. 26.
Aggies Survive
NM State escaped Louisiana Tech with a 50-49 victory, Feb. 12, to record its second WAC road win of the year after junior guard Hernst Laroche made two free throws with 12.2 seconds remaining in regulation. Junior center Hamidu Rahman led the Aggies with a team-high 14 points.
Defense Sets Standard
After only allowing 49 points at Louisiana Tech, Feb. 12, the Aggies tied a program-best mark in WAC games. The Aggies first held a WAC opponent to under 50 points, Feb. 6, 2008, in an 88-49 win over
Aggies Fall in Overtime at Fresno State, 88-83
In the third overtime game of the season, the Aggies lost at Fresno State, 88-83, Feb. 3. Junior forward Troy Gillenwater scored a game-high 33 points in the second overtime contest in the last three games. Sophomore forward Tyrone Watson supplied 14 points, and junior guard Hernst Laroche and freshman guard Christian Kabongo provided 10 points each.
Rahman Climbs the Ladder
Junior center Hamidu Rahman currently has 98 career blocked shots. He is now tied for No. 4 with Johnny Roberson on the Aggie all-time list.
Career Leaders in Blocked Shots
1. James Moore-200
2. Slab Jones-124
3. Charles Goza-116
4. Johnny Roberson-98
4. Hamidu Rahman-98
6. Sam Lacey-92
7. Martin Iti-82
Aggies Sweep
The Aggies swept the series with
Aggies Outlast
In their second overtime game of the season, the Aggies survived Boise State, 96-87, Jan. 27. Junior forward Troy Gillenwater scored a career-high 34 points to lead NM State. Junior guard Hernst Laroche also had a career night with 24 points, and sophomore forward Tyrone Watson recorded his first double-double with a career-high 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Menzies Becomes Sixth Winningest Coach at NM State
With the win over
All-Time Winningest Coaches (by victories)
1. Lou Henson-289
2. Neil McCarthy-229
3. Jerry Hines-157
4. Presley Askew-135
5. Weldon Drew-82
6. Marvin Menzies-74
McKines to Redshirt 2010-11 Season
Senior forward Wendell McKines has decided to redshirt the 2010-11 season. He has been sidelined this year due to a broken foot he sustained in mid-October. An All-WAC honorable mention selection in 2009-10, McKines averaged 10.7 points and 9.8 rebounds per game, a team-best mark. He now ranks No.6 on the all-time rebounding list at NM State with 761 boards. He ranked first in the WAC in conference games with 9.8 rebounds per game. McKines also posted nine double-doubles in 2009-10 and has 27 in his career.
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When the school doors open, and the lunch bell finally rings, students will see a big change in the food options provided; from vending machine snacks to what's on their tray.
Now only more healthy options are allowed.
Mom Holly Baldwin is thrilled about new USA snack food standards.
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The new standards put limits on how much sodium, sugar and fat can be contained in foods kids eat during school hours.
It even restricts candy and baked goods fundraisers during school hours. Groups are allowed to sell those goods off campus and after the school day is over.
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- Butler Named Third Team All-America by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America
Women's Soccer | Monday, December 11, 2006
Butler Named Third Team All-America by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America
SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University senior midfielder/forward Susan Butler (Boise, ID/Boise HS) has been chosen for the 2006 NSCAA/adidas NCAA Division III Women's All-America Third Team, as selected by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Butler was one of 13 players named to the Third Team. The All-America Team also included 11 players on the First Team and 12 players on the Second Team, as a total of 36 players were honored.
Butler, who led the Willamette team in scoring in 2006 with 10 goals and five assists for 25 total points, also was named First Team NCAA Division III All-West Region by the NSCAA. She was joined by four Willamette teammates on the NSCAA's All-West Region squad, as Kelsey Rogel (So., D, Tacoma, WA/Bellarmine Prep) was named to the Second Team and Jessica Lammers (Sr., MF, Concord, CA/Northgate HS), Laura Uhlmansiek (Sr., MF, Woodinville, WA/Overlake HS) and Meghan Anderson (Fr., F/MF, Eugene, OR/South Eugene HS) were chosen for the Third Team.
Butler was named First Team All-Northwest Conference for the fourth consecutive season this fall. During her Willamette career, she scored a total of 35 goals to go with 15 assists, giving her 85 career points. She played in 79 out of a possible 80 games for the Bearcats. She blasted 219 total shots during her career, including 113 shots on goal.
Twelve of the goals in Butler's career were game-winners, including five in 2005 and four in 2006. Willamette was 9-0 in games in which Butler scored a goal during the regular season this year. She also scored in the Bearcats' NCAA Tournament game against #1-ranked Trinity University (Texas), which ended in a 1-1 tie in two overtimes, before Trinity advanced to the second round following a penalty kick shootout. She received additional postseason honors when she was named First Team All-West Region by D3Kicks.com, before earning First Team All-West Region and Third Team All-America honors from the NSCAA.
Rogel helped lead Willamette's defense, which allowed just 10 goals in 21 games, as WU posted a 0.46 goals against average as a team. Rogel displayed an ability to send very long passes to midfielders and forwards, making her a key player in the transition from defense to offense. In addition to playing on Willamette's back line, she also took most of the Bearcats' goal kicks.
In two seasons at WU, Rogel has played in 39 of 41 games, including 35 starts. She has scored one goal and one assist for the Bearcats. This season, she was named First Team All-Northwest Conference, was chosen Second Team All-West Region by the NSCAA and was selected Third Team All-West Region by D3Kicks.com.
Lammers played primarily on the left flank for the Bearcats. She contributed in all facets of the game, providing solid defense, quality midfield play and excellent crosses on offense. She also took some of Willamette's corner kicks and free kicks, and was involved in many of the Bearcats' top scoring chances throughout the season.
She started all 21 games in 2006 and possessed the energy needed to be effective at both ends of the field. She ranked fourth on the team in scoring, with four goals and five assists for 13 points. She took 36 shots and placed 12 shots on goal. She was credited with two game-winning goals and converted a penalty kick to start WU's comeback in a 2-1 win at George Fox University on Oct. 25. She also scored the only goal in a 1-0 win over Pacific Lutheran University on Nov. 3. She was named Second Team All-NWC and also earned Third Team All-West Region accolades from D3Kicks.com and the NSCAA.
Uhlmansiek received All-NWC honors four times, including First Team recognition in 2005 and 2006. She missed several games this fall due to injury, but still played in 18 of 21 games. She scored two goals and earned seven assists during the season. She was credited with one game-winning goal. Uhlmansiek was chosen Second Team All-West Region by D3Kicks.com and was named Third Team All-West Region by the NSCAA.
At Willamette, Uhlmansiek saw action in 77 games. She took 179 total shots, with 74 shots on goal. She scored 10 goals (four game-winners) to go with an impressive 34 assists for 54 total points during her four years at Willamette. She registered the assist on Butler's goal against Trinity in this year's NCAA Tournament. After missing three games in late September and early October, Uhlmansiek was responsible for taking nearly all of WU's offensive free kicks during the second half of the season. She was an important catalyst in Willamette's overall offensive efforts.
Anderson tied for second in scoring on the Willamette team, as she recorded six goals and a team-high nine assists for 21 points. She played in all 21 games, including 13 starts. She was one of just two freshmen named First Team All-NWC at the conclusion of the regular season. Anderson was chosen Third Team All-Region by both the NSCAA and D3Kicks.com.
During the season, Anderson registered at least one goal or one assist in 12 games, including seven games in a row from Sept. 16 through Oct. 7. She led the team in offensive accuracy by placing 55.6% of her shots on target, as 20 of her 36 attempts were recorded as shots on goal. She scored two goals against Lewis & Clark College in a 3-0 win on Oct. 23.
Willamette has earned five NCAA Division III Tournament berths since 1998, including final four appearances in 1998 and 2001. In 14 years at Willamette, Head Coach Jim Tursi has led the Bearcats to 14 consecutive winning seasons. His teams have reached postseason play 10 times, helping him achieve a combined record of 229-44-21 (.815) with the Bearcats. His career record, including three years at the University of Portland, is 265-58-25 (.797).


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Posted by Kenneth on 03/21/2014
Excellent food at a price that cannot be beat. No waiter and service can be slow, but it is worth it. The portions are large. The dining room is nice, but most of the time empty. This place could be a real gem.
Posted by ekfowler on 11/25/2013
I love this place, the food is always good.fresh and hot!!
Posted by Kee Kee on 08/06/2012
I love this spot they have excellent food. I stay going there for breakfast and Lunch/Dinner the also have baked mac & cheese, and yams as a side order for no extra charge :) If you love jamaican food you have to try it
Posted by anonymous on 06/21/2011
love to support this place, but damn...these guys are expensive. no lunchtime prices, same prices all the time, same portion size. my local Jamaican place has been closed so I passed by in the afternoon when I was in the area. $11 for a serving of curry goat? did not even include a side of plantain; i think it was $4 extra for plantain!!!! wow. everything else (normal/common jamaican dishes) on the menu is $10 and up. a lunch menu portion of the same dish at any other Jamaican spot will run you $5/$6 w/plantain and cabbage. full dinner portions at other spots run you $8/$9. food is flavorful, but walked away feeling I ate a $6 meal and got jerked (pun intended). for a casual eatery, it doesn't merit those prices.
Posted by Anonymous on 12/09/2010
I gave half a star because the rice and peas was edible. I order the the oxtail with sweet plantain and it was the worst food I ever had...Ever! The oxtail had not 1 spice in it that I could detect unless salt is now considered a spice. The plantains would have been good if they werent cold n greasy. (They were very ripe and not dry) I was starving and on lunch w/ no time to go else where. I couldnt finish it, I threw it out and went back to work with a stomach ache, a salt headache and an attitued. They serve decent portions for the price, but what good is a lot of nasty food? I'll now just walk the extra blocks to Jam's.
Posted by Ella Rainey on 09/30/2010
This restaurant had the slowest service, it was really hot in the store. It took forever for me to put in my order and when I did put in my order they made it wrong. In addition to this the food was very dry and bland.
Posted by anonymous on 11/13/2009
This place is very very slow and they often mess up your order. The curry coat was nothing but bones and the sides are very very small.


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Immigration reform isn't happening because the country lacks leadership from President Obama, says Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa.
In a speech in Texas earlier this month, President Obama said the U.S.-Mexican border is safer than at any other time in the United States history, but Grassley begs to differ. In an opinion piece in The Hill, Grassley said a little less than half of the 2,000-mile stretch of the border remains unguarded, giving thousands of illegal immigrants the opportunity to cross over into America.
"The president has touted the success of the previous administration's achievement in doubling our Border Patrol, but he can't hide the fact that there's a clandestine effort to ignore the laws on the books," Grassley writes. "...They have failed to assure the public that individuals with no right to be here are not currently being provided safe harbor."
Republicans have accused Obama of being lax on immigration policy to get the Hispanic vote in the 2012 election, but Obama said his administration has met all Republican requests to strengthen border safety.
"We have gone above and beyond what was requested by the very Republicans who said they supported broader reform as long as we got serious about enforcement," Obama told a crowd along the Mexican border. "The question is whether those in Congress who previously walked away in the name of enforcement are now ready to come back to the table and finish the work we've started."
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