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Staff Reports
On Oct. 12, at around 4:10 a.m., the Walton County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) and Walton County Fire and Rescue responded to a stabbing call from the residence at 130 Earl Godwin Road in Freeport. Jessica Coleman, 17, had been stabbed an estimated six times. She was transported by EMS to Sacred Heart Hospital, and is reportedly in fair condition. Deputies were able to find out that the stabbing actually took place on the side of the road of CR-83A west and back to the north of Earl Godwin Road, between Goodwin Creek Road and Short Cut Road.
The alleged altercation that occurred on the side of the road was between Coleman and a 16-year-old female juvenile. The 16-year-old, identified as Evelyn M. Spillman, of Freeport, was detained and arrested at a residence on Loop Circle located off of CR-83A west in Freeport.
Spillman was charged with one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. She was booked at the Walton County Jail and then transported to Department of Juvenile Justice in Okaloosa County.
At this time the case is still under investigation and additional charges could be pending.


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Housing Board
The Housing Board is responsible providing educational services to the community as well as make policy and other recommendations to Council on housing issues in Scottsdale. The Board also may:
- Review current conditions and make recommendations to the City Council regarding objectives for the mix and affordability of housing stock in the City of Scottsdale;
- With the assistance of city staff, advise the City Council on all housing issues, including but not limited to the following matters:
- housing grant policies and funding strategies for housing programs;
- diversity of the housing stock in Scottsdale;
- funding strategies for housing programs;
- identification of strategies to address barriers to housing affordability;
- recommending policies for encouraging housing revitalization and protection of existing housing stock; and
- other housing-related issues and matters as the City Council may direct.
- Seek citizen input and provide public education on housing-related issues.
Agendas and Minutes
To view and download current and archived agendas and minutes, please click here .
MEETING Audio/Video Recordings
To listen to/view the the archived meeting audio/video recordings, please click here.
To view Board Bylaws, please click here.
Meeting Information
Meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:30 P.M.
Community Design Studio
7506 E. Indian School Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Member Information
|Term Ending:
|Campodall'Orto, Joe - Chair
|Cantor, Nancy - Vice Chair
|Gottlieb, Daniel
|Puchek, Kathleen
|Roth, Harold
|Shapiro, Fred
|Thomas, Nick
Staff Contact Information
Staff representative: Raun Keagy - 480-312-2373

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- Pediatric cancer researchers discovered a treatment for an aggressive soft-tissue cancer that increased the cure rate by 20 percent.
- Gillette became one of the nation's only children's hospitals to perform Deep Brain Stimulation, a surgical treatment for neurological movement disorders.
- Pediatric cancer researchers advanced their groundbreaking work in combating the deadliest type of childhood brain tumor.
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BACKGROUND: Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. If this happens, blood stops flowing to the brain and other vital organs. SCA usually causes death if it's not treated within minutes. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a primary cause of death in adults (there are about 300,000 sudden cardiac deaths each year in the United States alone), it's quite rare in the young people but it can happen. It's estimated that 6-8,000 deaths result from SCA in the young on an annual basis. (SOURCE: National Heart and Lung Blood Institute)
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Calendar of Events
Thursday, August 22, 2013
"Blancanieves": Michigan Theater.< less
(Pablo Berger, 2012). Black & white silent film that situates Snow White in 1920s Spain. Spanish, subtitles.
Michigan Theater. Tickets: $10 (children under 12, students with ID, seniors age 55 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8; MTF members, $7.50; films before 6 p.m., $7). michtheater.org, 668-TIME. [map]
"Dressage at Waterloo": Waterloo Hunt Club.< less
Competitive equine ballet by skilled regional horses and riders, highlighted by graceful freestyle routines set to music. Bring your own lawn chairs; no pets. Concessions.
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Waterloo Hunt Club, Glenn at Katz (west off Mount Hope Rd. from I-94 exit 150), Grass Lake. Free. 426-2088.
Michigan Marching Band Practice.< less
Aug. 20-31, except Aug. 25. The U-M's highly disciplined 200-plus-member marching band or sections thereof can be seen and heard practicing on Elbel Field. All are welcome to find a spot in the bleachers and get a sneak preview of upcoming halftime shows.
3:30-5 p.m. & 7-9:30 p.m. (Aug. 20); 9-11:30 a.m., 3-5 p.m., & 7-9:30 p.m. (Aug. 21) 9-11:30 a.m. & 8-10 p.m. (Aug. 22); 7:30-10 p.m. (Aug. 23); 9-11:30 a.m. & 7-9 p.m. (Aug. 24); 10:30 a.m.-noon & 7-10 p.m. (Aug. 26); 10:30-11:40 a.m. & 6:30-8:40 p.m. (Aug. 27), 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 8-10 p.m. (Aug. 28), 9-10:30 a.m. & 7:30-10 p.m. (Aug. 29), 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Aug. 30); & 10 a.m.-noon (Aug. 31 game day), Elbel Field, Hill at Division. Free. 764-0582. [map]
"Music Babies": Chelsea District Library.< less
Chelsea Center for the Arts instructor Tara Vesprini introduces infants through 1-year-olds (accompanied by a caregiver) to the joy of making music.
10:30-11:15 a.m., CDL McKune Room, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. Preregistration required. 475-8732. [map]
"Nature Fun on Thursday!": Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission.< less
WCPARC naturalists lead programs for kids. Geared toward ages 5-8. Aug. 1: "Exploring the Creek" (Parker Mill County Park, Geddes Rd. just east of US-23). A chance to wade in the creek to look for fish, frogs, and insects. Wear closed-toe shoes or boots. Meet at the pavilion near the restrooms. Aug. 8: "Creatures of the Night!" (County Farm Park, Platt Rd. entrance). A chance to learn about bats, moths, fireflies, owls, and other creatures. Games, a story, and a craft. Aug. 15: "Fun and Fishing" (Independence Lake County Park, 3200 Jennings, north off North Territorial). Fishing instruction and a chance to fish. Poles and bait provided. Aug. 22: "Spiders Are Spectacular" (County Farm Park, Platt Rd. entrance). A spider craft, followed by a hike to catch (and release) spiders.
10:30-11:30 a.m., Free. $5 vehicle entry fee required on Aug. 15. Preregistration required. 971-6337, ext. 334.
LINKS Professional Development Roundtable: LINKS of USA.< less
Learn the importance of a written business plan focused on securing funding for your business and other financial tips from a panel of experts.Bring a guest and enjoy this great event.
Register for this free event: www.businesspartnerlinks.com
August 22, 2013 from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.
BRAG Building, 179 Little Lake Road. Free. 734 883-2267. firstname.lastname@example.com linksofusa.com [map]
"Camp Nicola's Books for Kids!": Nicola's Books.< less
Every Thurs. through Aug. 22. Nicola's staffers lead craft activities for kids ages 7-12. Crafts come from books which must be purchased and read in advance. Aug. 1: The Kids' Paper Airplane Book. Aug. 8: Fun with Papertoy Monsters. Aug. 15: Star Wars Origami. Aug. 22: Fun with Recycled Robots.
1:30 p.m., Nicola's, 2513 Jackson, Westgate shopping center. Free with book purchase. Preregistration required. 662-0600. [map]
Pittsfield Farmers Market: Pittsfield Township.< less
Pittsfield Township Farmers Market opens on June 13th (2:00 - 7:00) and is located at the Township Hall (corner of Platt and Michigan, with East-West access from Bemis).
Please "Like" Pittsfield Township (www.facebook.com
More details at: http:
Events include:
June 13th - Make a kite to fly with your Dad and musical entertainer Kevin DeVine.
June 20th - Pittsfield Fire Safety, including fireworks safety.
June 27th - Healthy Cooking Demonstration
No Market on July 4th
July 11th - Pittsfield DPS Bike Safety
July 18th - Ann Arbor District Library Story Time
July 25th - Pittsfield Parks and Rec "Fun with Beans" and musical entertainer Kevin Devine.
August 1st - Saline Fiddlers.
August 8th - Pittsfield Park and Rec Scavenger Hunt.
August 15th - Saline District Library Story Time
Pittsfield Township Hall, 6201 W. Michigan Avenue. Free admission. 734-822-3135. firstname.lastname@example.com www.pittsfield-mi-gov [map]
"Spinners, Gliders, & Projectiles": Ann Arbor District Library.< less
All kids in grades K-5 invited to design and try out their best paper planes, spinners, and other things that fly.
2-3 p.m., AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301. [map]
Free HIV Testing: S3 Safe Sex Store and HIV/AIDS Resource Center.< less
Free HIV testing is available at S3 Safe Sex Store every Thursday until 8:00 p.m.
Testing is performed by HARC staff.
Walk-ins welcome, or call to schedule an appointment. Test takes approximately 20 minutes.
S3 Safe Sex Store, 1209 South University. Free. 734-741-1434. email@example.com www.s3safesexstore.com [map]
Cards & Cocktails: Ellibell Creative.< less
Please join us for an evening of cards, cocktails, cakes and more! ElliBell Creative owner, Andi Campbell will be showcasing several card making techniques you can use to create your own custom, hand made creations year-round. Your ticket cost covers all of your card making supplies for both at this event, as well as some items to take home with you to continue your creativity! We will also have several tastings from the Spotted Dog Winery of Saline, and a dessert bar by Pretzel Creations of Ann Arbor. Space is limited so register today!
ElliBell Creative is located within the JC Beal Construction building at 221 Felch St. in Ann Arbor. When facing the front of the building please use the covered stairway entrance on the farthest left hand side. We are the lime green door when you first enter the building. Parking is available along Felch St. as well as behind the JC Beal Construction building.
Please Register at:http:
Ellibell Creative, 221 Felch St. in Ann Arbor. $20. 734.883.9583. firstname.lastname@example.com http:
Villa Calcinaia Wine Dinner with Count Niccolo Capponi: Gratzi Restaurant.< less
Enjoy an evening with our honored guest Count Niccolo Capponi as he presents Villa Calcinaia wines paired perfectly with our Chef inspired five course dinner.
Count Niccolo Capponi is a military and Renaissance scholar, published author and wine maker. The Capponi family history in Florence dates back the thirteenth century and Niccolo's exquisite flare for the archives as one of Italy's most renowned historians is sure to create a memorable evening for our guests at Gratzi.
Gratzi, 326 S. Main St. $79.95. Reservations required. (888) 456-3463. email@example.com [map]
Hula Hoop: A2 Aviary.< less
Hoop Dance is a cardio based workout that uses many different muscles of the body. It challenges both the mind and body while you learn moves that require skill, balance, and technique. "Hooping" is fun and challenging and will leave you wanting more.
Please wear comfortable clothing and of course bring your hoop. There will be a limited number of hoops available for those who don't have one.
A2 Aviary, 4720 S. State Rd. $12. (734) 726-0353. firstname.lastname@example.com http:
ACBL Bridge: Ann Arbor City Club.< less
Every Thurs. All invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. No partner required.
7 p.m., Ann Arbor City Club, 1830 Washtenaw. $7. 761-6691. [map]
Euchre Night: Out Loud Chorus Fund-Raiser.< less
All invited to compete in a euchre tournament. No partner necessary; cash prizes for overall winner and loser.
7-9 p.m., Bona Sera, 200 W. Michigan, Ypsilanti. $10. 973-6084, 663-0036. [map]
Pure Michigan Black Box Summer Series: Tecumseh Center for the Arts.< less
All Directions
June 27, 2013 7pm
Join us for an evening of funk, jazz, and R&B when this powerhouse quintet takes the stage.
The Crane Wives
July 27, 2013 7pm
Indie-folk featuring three part harmonies. The Crane Wives create organic, accessible, and innovative music.This Grand Rapids band features original tunes from quiet ballads to danceable grooves.
Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys
August 22, 2013 7pm
Fantastic roots music from America's Third Coast. Featuring swing jazz, progressive bluegrass, crisp vocals, and plenty of clever songwriting, the band's throwback sound weaves musical magic.
Tickets $10
Or $25 for all 3 Black Box Summer Series performances
Doors and lobby-lounge open at 6 pm
Tecumseh Center for the Arts, 400 N. Maumee St. Tecumseh, MI 49286, Tecumseh. $10 each or $25 for all three dynamic performances. 517.423.6617. firstname.lastname@example.com http:
Self Defense Classes.< less
On-going self defense classes using Commando Krav Maga (CKM) tactical techniques. CKM is a reality-based self-defense system utilized by Israeli Special Forces. Students learn the techniques needed to survive violent or aggressive encounters. The primary goal is survival.
The techniques are simple to learn and easy to remember during times of stress:
- Gun disarming
- Knife attacks
- Knife hold-ups
- Chokes & Grabs
- Ground survival
- Hand-to-hand combat
- Attack Psychology
Multiple classes are offered each week and private lessons are available.
Every Mon 730-9pm, Tue 7-8:30pm and Thur 7-830pm. Check our website calendar for class updates!
The instructor, Mike Trester, is a level 6 certified Commando Krav Maga instructor with 23-plus years of law enforcement experience, including over 18 years on the Special Weapons And Tactical team. He is one of 9 CKM instructors holding a level 6 or higher in the United States.
Commando Krav Maga Chelsea, 14495 N Territorial Rd, Chelsea. Monthly fee $60. 734-904-5003. firstname.lastname@example.com www.commandokravmagachelsea.com [map]
"Summer Music Series": Saline Main Street.< less
Every Thurs. except July 4, through Aug. 22 Downtown concerts by area bands. June 6: Beatles tribute band Toppermost. June 13: Bluegrass and high-energy American folk student fiddle ensemble the Saline Fiddlers. June 20: Detroit acoustic country-pop singer-songwriter Kari Holmes. June 27: the Saline Big Band. July 11: the Manchester Cajun & Creole quintet Creole du Nord. July 18: Tim McGraw tribute artist Allen as Tim. July 25: William Shadrick & the Modern Day Drifters. Howell country quartet led by singer-songwriter Shadrick, whose influences range from Hank Williams and Merle Haggard to Brad Paisley and Alan Jackson. Aug. 1: Detroit Elvis impersonator Greg Jaqua. Aug. 15: Area bluegrass-based quartet Bill Bynum & Co. Aug. 22: the young Saline fiddle ensemble the Fiddlers ReStrung.
7-9 p.m., downtown Saline. Free. 429-4907.
"How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying": Father Gabriel Richard High School Dramalums.more >
"How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying": Father Gabriel Richard High School Dramalums.< less
Aug. 22-25. Anne Kolaczkowski-Magee directs recent Gabriel Richard grads in Frank Loesser's 1961 musical farce about an ambitious young man who sets out to climb the corporate ladder and quickly rises to the top, taking his faithful secretary along with him. The score includes "A Secretary Is Not a Toy," "I Believe in You," and "Brotherhood of Man." The Aug. 22 show is a gala fundraiser with dinner ($100).
7:30 p.m. (Aug. 22-24) & 1:30 p.m. (Aug. 25), WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg. Towsley Auditorium, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Tickets $10 (except Aug. 22 gala, $100) in advance & at the door. 662-0496, ext. 200. [map]
"My Name Is Asher Lev": Performance Network Professional Season.< less
Every Thurs.-Sun., Aug. 8-Sept. 8, and Sept. 14 & 15. David Magidson directs the Michigan premiere of Aaron Posner's drama adapted from Chaim Potok's 1972 novel about a boy growing up in a sheltered Hasidic community in 1950s Brooklyn, who discovers he has a prodigious talent as an artist. Immersing himself in an art form steeped in Christian imagery, he produces a masterwork, The Brooklyn Crucifixions, that he hesitates to exhibit since it may bring shame on his family and community. Stars Mitchell Koory, Naz Edwards, & Loren Bass. The Sept. 1 performance is followed at 6:30 p.m. by a "Cultural Conversation" ($10; reservations suggested), hosted by Performance Network artistic director Carla Milarch, with the director, designers, and cast.
7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.), & 3 p.m. (Aug. 24 & Sept. 7), Performance Network, 120 E. Huron. Preview tickets: whatever you can afford to pay (Aug. 8), $22 (Aug. 9, 11, & 15), and $30 (Aug. 10). Aug. 16 opening night tickets: $39 & $41 includes reception. After Aug. 16: $27 & $29 (Thurs.), $32 & $34 (Fri. & Sun.), $25 & $27 (Sat. matinee), $39 & $41 (Sat. eve.). $3 discount for seniors age 60 & over. Tickets available in advance at performancenetwork.org & by phone, and at the door. $10 student discount in advance, half-price student tickets at the door only. For reservations, call 663-0681; to charge by phone, call 663-0696. [map]
"My Other Voice": AKip Productions.< less
Every Thurs.-Sun., Aug. 15-Sept. 1. Ari Laura Kreith directs local actors in U-M grad Alex Kip's play, based on his own experience, about a U-M musical theater student who learns he has cancer just as he's planning to participate in a showcase for casting directors in NYC. Cast: Meg Aldridge, Jim Cavalcoli, Scott Crownover, Al Fallick, Alex Kip, Anne Miranda, Reilly Richardson, Ximone Rose, and Trevor St. John-Gilbert.
2 p.m. (Sun.), 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), & 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), U-M Walgreen Drama Center Arthur Miller Theatre, 1226 Murfin, North Campus. Tickets $25 in advance at myothervoice.org, and at the door. (614) 832-8304. [map]
Lyra (Aerial Hoop): A2 Aviary.< less
The Lyra (also known as the aerial hoop, aerial ring or cerceau) is a circular steel apparatus, resembling a hula hoop. It is suspended from the ceiling and can be used static, spinning, or swinging. This class is designed for beginning aerialists to gain confidence and strength in the fundamentals of Lyra. You will learn to get on and off the apparatus unassisted, as well as seated and under the bar poses.
Strength makes it seamless! This is also an excellent conditioning class for established aerialists looking to hone their transitions and perfect their technique, without focusing on choreography.
Be ready to build strength, flexibility, and coordination - not to mention bruises in unusual places…!
$25 per student
Six student maximum
Drop in students are welcome, but registering online will guarantee you a spot in the class!
A2 Aviary, 4720 S. State Rd. $25. (734) 726-0353. firstname.lastname@example.com http:
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Folk-rock ensemble led by U-M grad Malhas, a singer-songwriter, originally from Jordan, who writes intimate, thoughtful, impassioned songs, singing in both English and Arabic and accompanying herself on piano, guitar, and occasionally violin. Opening act is Christopher Norman, a local synthesizer-based singer-songwriter whose songs set warm, soulful vocals against spacey electronic soundscapes.
8 p.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. Tickets $15 in advance at the Michigan Union Ticket Office (mutotix.com) and the ark.org, and at the door. To charge by phone, call 763-TKTS. [map]
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8 p.m. (Wed.-Sat.), 3 p.m. (Wed. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. June 20-26 previews: Tickets $22 (Wed. & Thurs.), $27 (Fri. eve. & weekend matinees), $32 (Sat. eve.). June 27: Tickets $27 (Wed. & Thurs.), $37 (Fri. eves. & weekend matinees), & $42 (Sat. eves.) in advance at purplerosetheatre.org, and by phone. 433-7673. [map]
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8 p.m. (Thurs.-Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Carriage House Theatre, 541 Third St. $10 suggested donation. 546-6441. [map]


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Posted at: 05/09/2013 3:51 PM
Updated at: 05/09/2013 6:03 PM
Two high school freshmen are being honored for doing the right thing.
School leaders say Arthur Fields III and Deashawn Sturgis stopped a violent robbery. The two were riding the bus when they noticed another classmate being robbed and beaten by three others. Investigators say the incident escalated when the group grabbed the boy off the bus and started beating him.
Fields and Sturgis then got off the bus and broke up the fight. They helped get the young boy back on the bus and to school to get medical treatment. Officers did arrest the suspects involved.
Fields was out sick from school Thursday, but News10NBC did catch up with Sturgis.
Deashawn Sturgis said, "Somebody might see me and say, 'that's the kid who did something right' and they might think maybe I can do something to help somebody else out and they can do something right."
Both young men attend the Leadership Academy for Men.


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I just ran into a post about Gba emulator in the Download Sections. It says I need to install IOS58 will it get me into any risks? I've lately reading about IOS and CIOS. From what I understood CIOS is safe to install most of the times but IOS is a tricky thing to install.
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Thank you!!! for the guide it was super easy to understand i just missed something the first time i think that's why it wouldn't work but came back another day with fresh set of eyes on it and 45min tops was done minus time for downloading. everything went smooth and all complete the first time! thank you angain
one last thing, what is 350 block space? does this mean 350Mb of free space?
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No. If u go into the wii system settings it shows how many blocks of free space there are.
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hey I just downloaded all the necessary files and I found a folder named System Menu 4.1e in the MOD PACK. would it cause any problems if my system would be 4.3?
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Bark: Confessions of a Dog Trainer
What we love about dogs, and how we can help them become even better.
Monthly Archive for May, 2013
Finders keepers
A client once told me that his dog was "well-behaved but not well-trained." Rosalita is one of those dogs. She may not know any tricks or be able to lie down on command, but she is so little trouble that her stubborn streak is more of a charming quirk than a behavior issue. She doesn't […] [Read More]
A car! A car!
In a family of five dogs, the daily contest is who gets to announce the arrival of a car in the driveway first. The most sensitive dog is usually the initiator of the in-house alarm system. But not by barking to herald incoming traffic…by tucking tail and trotting off discretely to the nearest room. As […] [Read More]
When to call in the troops
I love those medical websites like WebMD.com and MayoClinic.com, the ones that have a "check your symptoms" feature. You click on the part of the body that hurts, and through a series of questions, an algorithm tells you some possible diagnoses, and what to do about them. Many of the results are adamant in their […] [Read More]


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The Fascinating Old Quarter, and Elegant Modern Shopping
3* Bed & Breakfast Feb 2012 Depts
3 Nts from £129 - Mad Madrid!
At a glance
This is Spain's headiest city, where the revelling lasts long into the night and life is seized with the teeth and both hands. Strangers quickly become friends, passion blooms in an instant, and visitors are swiftly addicted to the city's charms. Madrid may not have the Roman origins that get city historians hot and bothered, and it may be a comparative parvenu, selected from rural obscurity to become the capital only in the second half of the 16th century, but it oozes an ebullience that rarely fails to move.
When To Go
As in much of Spain, spring (March-May) and October are the best times to be in Madrid. The weather is generally agreeable, the city has a fresh feel to it and it isn't too overrun with tourists. If you love to party, visit during May for Madrid's biggest fiesta. You might like to book ahead though, it's a tough month for tracking down accommodation.
Places to See
With a triad of truly great art museums that includes the Museo del Prado, and buildings like the Palacio Real that span the centuries, plus lively plazas, mighty boulevards and neighbourhoods brimming with character, Madrid has plenty of sights to keep the eyes, ears and mind occupied.
Places to Eat
Being a city of Spanish immigrants, Madrid is a stronghold of Asturian, Andalucian, Basque, Navarran, Catalan, Valencian, Murcian and Galician cooking. It also offers international cuisines from French to Indian to North African, but still manages kick-ass seafood and fabulous tapas.
Night Time Venues
The cliché is true: Madrileños don't end the night until they've killed it. Make merry via a plethora of bars, great gay nightlife, all-night-long dance clubs, and a whirl of flamenco, jazz, salsa and rock venues. And there's plenty of old-fashioned entertainment for opera, theatre and dance buffs.
Places to Shop
From local craft shops and slick fashion temples to old-fashioned food stores and full-to-bursting department stores, Madrid impresses with the quality of goods on offer, reasonable prices and courteous service that rarely descends to obsequiousness. Prepare to stretch your credit card to the limit.
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
© Copyright 2015 Albany Herald
ALBANY -- There were no tears for Mimieux Land.
At least not Tuesday.
She had cried long and hard on Monday, the day her grandmother, Lula Spurlin, passed away.
On Tuesday, she dried her eyes and put on a courageous performance, leading Monroe's girls track & field team to a second Region 1-AAA title in a row at Hugh Mills, where Land won three individual titles and often looked in the stands to where her grandmother would always sit.
"She just wasn't my grandmother, she was the whole team's grandmother,'' Land said. "She came to every track meet. She was always there.''
Then she paused a minute.
"It was hard for me knowing she wasn't there in the stands,'' Land said. "But I know she was looking down on me.''
Land's devotion to her grandmother touched the entire team.
"They really supported me,'' Land said. "They kept telling me that she is looking down on me. It made me feel a little better.''
Land was simply inspirational. She won the long jump, the triple jump and the high jump and also ran on both of Monroe's winning relay teams.
"She showed tremendous character today,'' said Monroe assistant principal Ben Johnson. "She's awesome.''
No one at Monroe would argue. Land, only a sophomore, has had a sensational season, and is expected to be a force at next weekend's state meet back at Hugh Mills, where Monroe will try to defend its state title.
Land owns the best high jump in Georgia (5-8) regardless of class, but only needed a jump of 5-2 to win the region title. She won the long jump at 17-8 1/4 and the triple jump at 38-2.
Monroe demolished the field to win its second consecutive region title with 245 points (Land scored 35 by herself) and Westover finished second with 146 points.
Monroe dominated every running event, except the 3,200. The top two qualify for the state meet, and Monroe finished 1-2 in every sprint.
Westover went 1-2 in the 3,200 as Ericka Taylor, who won the 1,600 region title last week, won in 12:35.94 and Sachi Daughety was second. Westover also went 1-2 in the pole vault. Alysia Pitts won at 8-0, and Kayla Kirkland was second at 7-0.
Westover's Clennysha Jones was second to Land in the triple jump and high jump, and Westover's Tiffany Harris was second to Monroe's Alexandria Childs, who won with a toss of 108 feet in the discus, while Monroe's Jasmine Harris was second in the shot put.
But when the gun went off, just about everything on the track belonged to Monroe.
"It's pretty sweet when it works out like that,'' Monroe coach Octavia Jones said. "It worked out the way we had it on paper. We went 1-2 from the 800 on down.''
Monroe's Destinee Collins won the 800 (2:33.01) and Whitney Crawford was second. Davone Anduze won the 400 (1:00.9) and Jade Perry was second. Lakeisha Jackson and Ashley Johnson went 1-2 in the 100 hurdles, just like they did in the 300 hurdles, which were held last week. Jackson, the defending state champ, won the 100 hurdles in 14.81.
Maikea Davis won the 100 (12.06) and the 200 (24.74) and Alanesha McFarland was second in the 100, while Perry finished second in the 200. They even went 1-2 in the long jump as Sheniqua Young, who led Monroe in long jumpers (3-pointers during basketball season) finished second to Land.
But the day belonged to Land, who was met with some hugs after the meet.
"I really have to commend her for coming out and competing the way she did,'' Jones said. "That says a lot about her. I'm so proud of her.
"I'm proud of the team, too. This team is so close. We're like a family. When they found out they were there to support her.''
More like this story
- Promised Land ( May 7, 2010 )
- End of an era ( May 5, 2012 )
- Area track & field teams shine at annual Smith & Benson Relays ( March 25, 2012 )
- Bearcat Tornado ( April 16, 2010 )
- Westover boys, Monroe girls dominate Relays under Friday night lights ( April 15, 2011 )


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Bookshelf: Voices de Amor
Professor Susana Chavez-Silverman's bilingual memoir is a "delicate act of seduction."
Killer Crónicas: Bilingual Memories
By Susana Chávez-Silverman
Associate Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures, Pomona College
The University of Wisconsin Press, 2004
152 pages • $19.95
By Erika Gamst '01
"Voice" entails not only one's words but also the tone, language, form and function of the
words chosen.
In her new book
Killer Crónicas: Bilingual Memories
, the voice of Susana Chávez-Silverman,
professor of romance languages and literatures at Pomona College, stands out as honest,
sarcastic and strangely comfortable—familiar, despite a fresh and inventive linguistic
Chávez-Silverman speaks to her readers in a combination of both English and Spanish. The so-called "Spanglish" idiom has been around for ages, and as the author explains, "Linguists call this 'phenomenon' code-switching, and it happens quite regularly, not only en las Américas, but just about anywhere two (or more) languages come into contact.
Killer Crónicas
is itself a collection of chronicles: letters relating the author's time spent abroad, accounts of everyday events, as well as descriptions of the unforgettable—original and stylistic descriptions of experiences como lo del Bar El Chino and the ride around town con el taxista de terror. Through detailed accounts of life in Buenos Aires, Chávez-Silverman takes the reader into a time and place that still lives and breathes in her memory, making the experiences livable for those who are willing to pick up her text and travel with her.
The narrative—not entirely an autobiography, nor a memoir, prose or poetry—is a mixture of ideas, ranging from a reminiscence of time spent at home in an unfamiliar country to a
candid and therapeutic study of the author's relationships with community, places and the general details of life that are so often overlooked.
Chávez-Silverman herself explains, "These crónicas began as letters: cartas a amigos extrañados, love letters to cities, smells, people, voices and geographies I missed." She
places within each letter a certain dedication to perfect correspondence, complete and detailed descriptions, in her words, "fairly baroque, involved, soul-searching missives."
Each of the crónicas is dedicated to a time, location and person (or people) of rapport, those people who have inspired Chávez-Silverman to think and to write or to those people
whose memories have been revitalized through the everyday events that she has re-scripted for the reader.
Her "Anniversary Crónica" was awarded el Andar Prize for Literary Excellence in the category of personal memoir. The crónica relates her observations and memories as inspired
by the June 16 wedding anniversary of her parents, coupled with the anniversary of the Soweto Riots (South Africa, June 13-16, 1976). The description, an anomalous comparison of two unrelated events, is provocative as the reader is encouraged in this instance to think like the author: "… forever my parents' aniversario de boda, linked en la historia and in my memory al aniversario de la masacre de los estudiantes en Soweto."
Over the course of the publication, it becomes evident that Chávez-Silverman is constantly
rethinking and reinvigorating her method of writing.
"Living in Buenos Aires," she says about her foremost inspiration, "that gorgeous, turn of
the century city in a country on the brink of (economic) collapse—home to many of the
authors and artists I had long admired (Borges, Cortázar, Storni, Pizarnik, and before
them, the foundational Romantics, Sarmiento and Echeverría)—brought out a sense of self,
displaced yet oddly at home in a cultural, linguistic and even tangible way. In Buenos
Aires, the fragmented parts of me, the voices, cultures and places inside of me, rubbed up
against each other and struck fire. I called my e-mail missives 'Crónicas,' inspired by
the early conquistadores, and refashioned by modern-day counterparts such as Carlos
Monsiváis, Elena Poniatowska and Cristina Pacheco."
A master of descriptive language, Chávez-Silverman is a writer who has impressed critics
and contemporaries with an innate ability to illustrate her thoughts. She draws clear
pictures with her statements, word images that can be envisioned both by readers who can
easily maneuver the Spanglish text, as well as by those whose knowledge of Spanish is
Although it poses more of a challenge to the reader who knows little or no Spanish, the
text is like word art as opposed to a story, a mingling of the two idioms, chronicles expressing delight and desire, nostalgia and anxiety in the same breath. Whether the
reader is versed in Spanglish or not, the author's voice is clearly heard and routinely
met with an appreciation for her obvious mastery of language itself.
When pressed about the free and open quality of her crónicas, Chávez-Silverman replied,
"It is not entirely true that I put down 'all my thoughts and feelings.' ... I reveal exactly and only what I choose. It's a delicate act of seduction: I like to tease the
reader and keep her and him wanting more.
"Always more."
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Cancer is Canada's leading cause of death. Last year, it was predicted that cancer would claim the life of 75,000 Canadians. Cancer is such a prominent disease and is so represented by the media that many people fail to truly understand what cancer is, what causes it, and why people develop it.
We have to ask ourselves the question, "Do we really understand what cancer is?"
What exactly is cancer?
Cancer is a disease that originates in the body's cells. The National Cancer Institute defines cancer as, "A disease in which abnormal cells divide without control and are able to invade other tissues."
In a normal, healthy cell, there are certain 'commands' that the cell abides by. "Genes inside each cell order it to grow, work, reproduce and die." In a cancerous cell, these 'commands' are confused and the cells can begin to form tumors.
A tumor can be either malignant, a term meaning 'cancerous', or benign, a term meaning 'non-cancerous'. A benign tumor is not typically fatal and does not usually spread throughout the body.
How does cancer spread?
"Malignant tumor cells are able to invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body." Cancer spreads throughout the body via the blood or lymphatic system.
What causes cancer?
One explanation as to what causes cancer is that a person's DNA can become damaged, causing the rebellion of the cell to the normal 'chain of commands' the body sends it.
What happens if a person's DNA is changed or damaged? It may "produce mutations that affect normal cell growth and division". This can cause cells to continue to live after they should have died. This can cause more cells than the body actually needs. It is the excessive cells that can form a tumor.
Why are there different types of cancer?
It seems like there are so many different types of cancer. There are, in fact, in excess of 100 variations of cancer.
In the media as well as the medical world we hear of breast, prostate, colon, and numerous other types of cancer. The explanation for this is that cancer is named after the body part which it originates from.
For example, if cancer starts in a person's breast, it will be referred to as breast cancer, even though it may spread to other body parts.
What are the warning signs of cancer?
Swelling of the lymph nodes can be a sign of cancer. It's also possible to have cancer and not be aware of any symptoms early on. To read about more the warning signs of cancer, see http://www.huntsmancancer.org/cancer-information/outreach-programs/native-american-outreach/cancer-warning-signs.
Now that we understand what cancer is, we can turn our faces toward hope, solutions, and the prevention of cancer. Please see our postings this week to learn more about preventing cancer and a new preventative cancer treatment.
*Please note: All research for this article is compiled from direct and third party sources. Mention of programs, organizations and companies does not imply support of The National Benefit Authority. Pictures are for creative purposes only; they are not intended to sell or promote products for the NBA and belong to the accredited individual, organization or company.
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Each February, The Holden Arboretum hosts the Fireside Lecture Series, allowing guests to take an armchair exploration tby attending one of these entertaining and informative talks. Speaker will highlight a particular aspect of nature that they are passionate about and share their creations that have emerged from their personal journeys connecting with nature.
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The Rhode Island Dental Association, and its local component societies conduct professional review services as part of their program for education and discipline of its members and affiliates. Peer Review is possible because RIDA member dentists volunteer their time and expertise. This is a free
service to the public, and RIDA members and affiliates.
While peer review proceedings are not intended as purely dispute resolution services, professional
review often can resolve some kinds of disputes between patients and dentists and/or third party
payors, (i.e. dental insurance carriers). The process is confidential and is available provided the
complaints fall within peer review guidelines.
The peer review system has been able to satisfactorily resolve the majority of complaints received.
However, there are limitations to the types of complaints, which are within the scope of peer review.
The RIDA reserves the right to not accept or act on any request for review.
The Peer Review process is also not suitable or available in situations involving possible claims for
other kinds of damages (i.e. pain, suffering, loss of work, punitive damages, etc.). The system
strives to fairly evaluate treatment/care and when appropriate, has the option of:
This review process is available only if the patient, dentists, and third party payor (if any), all consent in writing to submit to review, in accordance with the Peer Review Manual procedures. All requests are screened before the process begins to be sure that they are appropriate for review. If the complaint is accepted for peer review, the first step is for an impartial dentist to attempt to informally mediate the matter. If mediation is not successful, a component Peer Review Panel of at least three member dentists will be appointed to review the case and determine the issues. The review will include examination of dental records, an interview with the patient and dentist, and where appropriate, other involved persons. If necessary, a clinical examination will be arranged, without charge to the person examined. Once the committee concludes its review, all participants will be informed, at a later date, of the committee's decision, in writing.
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This is my favorite mom and pop Mexican restraunt in Napa. I don't see how people can eat stuff like Taco Bell or whatever when you have places like this around. Their tacos are the absolute best (~$1.75 each). Full of flavor, no bland crap at all. Chicken, carne asada, spicy pork (pastor) and carnitas (my 2 favorite here), and so on. The tacos are usually topped off with some chopped onions, cilantro, and a spicy salsa. Their burritos are good, the enchiladas platters are good, etc. If I had the money to take them nationally, I'd be a gazillionaire.
There is a real genuine, filling taste to the food. I've never been able to put my finger on it, but when I eat at fast-food or the fast-casual chains, I have a bit of an aftertaste later. Or it just sits in your stomach like a brick. Overly processed foods? Overly fried? Overly huge portions? Even better than average Mexican-style chain-store restaurants like Rubio's or Baja Fresh have me feeling the same way. Kind of like that feeling you get after you eat a TV dinner or something else that you'd buy frozen and then just heat up with a few additional ingredients (like Hamburger Helper).
But I never get this feeling when I cook at home with decent ingredients, and I don't get this feeling when I eat at a place like Tres Hermanos either. If you're in downtown Napa, and you want a quick, but tasty, bite to eat without paying too much, you really should stop here and have some tacos.


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By Steve Valdez, Contributing writer : June 10, 2013
Photo By Steve Valdez / for the Southside ReporterLeft, South San Antonio High School alums Cynthia Casso (left), Idalia Rendon-Hagamon and Rose Rodriguez, take one last stroll down the school's first wing. Below, Two alumni from 1960 tour South San High School for one last time.
Josie Gonzales, a 1985 graduate, signs one of the reunion event posters.
It was a class reunion like no other as South San Antonio High School held an event called "A Walk to Remember" June 1.
The event was aimed at giving alums an opportunity to say one last goodbye to the old high school before it is demolished at the end of the month. Construction on the new South San Antonio High School is nearing completion and is scheduled to open in August.
"I'm so torn," said Josie Gonzalez, a 1985 graduate of South San Antonio High School. "I've never felt so nostalgic."
Former students took photos, viewed pages of old yearbooks copied along the walls and spoke of old times and former teachers. The event was the brainchild of South San Antonio High School principal Sherry Moore, an alum herself, in order to give the community one last trip down memory lane.
Idalia Rendon-Hagamon, who attended the June 1 event, said "Oh it's going to be a sad day, a very sad day when they tear it down."
The new South San Antonio High School is part of a $58 million bond initiative, approved by voters in May 2010.
Slated to be demolished is the "original structure" of the school that was built in 1956, and some of the extensions: first wing, second wing and third wing as well as the cafeteria, the old gymnasium, library and second floor.
What will remain are the buildings constructed in the 1990s, such as the band hall and the performing arts building.
The new area will include a bus entrance and a new parking lot for students and teachers. The new building will be more energy efficient and contain state-of-the-art facilities, according to Ed Suarez, a district spokesman.
"I know it is bittersweet for a lot of folks but it had to be done," Suarez said. "We're going to have classrooms that are up to state specs, like physics and science labs."


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A method for obtaining improved release of a polymer from a contacting surface by incorporating a reactive internal release agent in the polymer reaction mixture is disclosed.
1. In a method for making a polymer article comprising the steps of;
a. casting into a mold a condensation polymerization reaction mixture of reactants containing at least two reactive functional groups;
b. polymerizing said reactants by condensation reaction to form a polymer article in the shape of said mold; and
c. releasing the condensation polymer article from said mold,
the improvement which comprises adding to said reaction mixture a long chain compound selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbons and fluorocarbons having at least one functional group which reacts with at least one reactant, said functional group so positioned on said long chain compound as to form a long carbon chain pendent from the polymer backbone in sufficient amount to improve the release of said polymer from said mold.
2. An improved method according to claim 1, wherein an organic diisocyanate is reacted with a polyol and a long chain compound to form a polyurethane with a reacted internal release agent.
3. An improved method according to claim 2, wherein the long chain compound comprises a hydrocarbon having at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of OH, NH and NH2.
4. An improved method according to claim 3, wherein the hydrocarbon is a diol having at least about 8 carbon atoms.
5. An improved method according to claim 3, wherein the hydrocarbon is selected from the group consisting of 1,2 dodecanediol; 1-octadecanol and mixtures thereof.
6. An improved method according to claim 2, wherein the polyol is a polyester.
7. An improved method according to claim 6, wherein the polyester polyol is a polycarbonate diol.
8. An improved method according to claim 2, wherein the organic diisocyanate is 4,4'-methylene-bis-(cyclohexyl isocyanate).
This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 376,857 filed May 10, 1982 by the same inventors, which is now abandoned.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to the art of polymerization, and more particularly to the art of making polymer compositions which release from surfaces contacted during processing.
2. Discussion of the Technology
Release of polymer materials from molds or other processing surfaces is generally accomplished by applying a release agent at the interface of the polymer and the processing surface.
For example, U.S. Pat. No. 3,808,077 to Rieser et al discloses fabricating bilayer safety glass by assembling a preformed plastic sheet between a glass sheet and a mold coated with a release agent such as polyvinylidene fluoride, polyethylene glycol terepthalate, organopolysiloxanes, and high silica content glass resins.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,278,299 to Cherenko et al discloses a mold release composition comprising a phenyl methyl polysiloxane resin and a phenyl methyl siloxane fluid useful in laminating polyurethane to glass.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,900,686 to Ammons et al discloses that a combination of an organic phosphorus acid such as stearyl acid phosphate and an organic silane provides controlled adhesion between polyurethane and glass layers in a laminate.
Inert materials which affect the adhesion of a polymeric material to a contacting surface may be considered nonreactive internal release agents. However, these may be incompatible with the polymer composition at levels high enough to effect release. For example, the release agent may form a haze in an otherwise transparent polymer.
The present invention provides a polymer reaction mixture with a reactive internal release agent. Polyurethane compositions of the present invention achieve improved release from a casting cell or mold by means of a low adhesion surface provided by long chain hydrocarbon or fluorocarbon radicals pendent from the polymer backbone. Compounds useful in accordance with the present invention contain at least one functional group capable of reacting with the isocyanate or polyol urethane reactants. Since these compounds are reactive internal release agents, incompatibility with the reaction mixture is not a problem.
Release properties are provided by a straight or branched chain hydrocarbon or fluorocarbon compound, preferably having at least 6 carbon atoms beyond the reactive functional group, which carbon chain is pendent from the polymer backbone. Long chain hydrocarbons and fluorocarbons, typically containing at least about 8 carbon atoms and containing hydroxyl or amine groups capable of reacting with isocyanate groups, are suitable reactive internal release agents for polyurethane reaction mixtures. Alternatively, long chain hydrocarbon or fluorocarbon compounds containing isocyanate groups capable of reacting with hydroxyl groups in the polyol component of the urethane reaction mixture may be used. Long chain acids or anhydrides may be used as reactive internal release agents in polyester reaction mixtures, while long chain aldehydes may be used in polyacetal reaction mixtures. Long chain epoxy compounds may be used as reactive internal release agents in polyether reaction mixtures. Preferably, the reactive internal release agent has more than one functional group, provided a sufficiently long chain remains beyond the additional functional group.
Polyurethane compositions in accordance with the present invention may be broadly defined as consisting essentially of an organic polyisocyanate and an organic compound having at least two hydrogens capable of reacting with the isocyanate to form polyurethane linkages. Preferably, the composition further comprises a crosslinking agent, typically an organic compound having at least three hydrogens capable of reacting with the isocyanate. The reactive internal release agent is a long chain hydrocarbon or fluorocarbon having at least one reactive hydrogen.
The organic polyisocyanate component should preferably be an organic diisocyanate. Cyclic aliphatic diisocyanates are preferred since they are not adversely affected by ultraviolet light and have high impact energy absorption levels. In addition, polyurethanes prepared with cyclic aliphatic diisocyanates are not adversely affected by conventional processing temperatures. A preferred cyclic aliphatic diisocyanate is 4,4'-methylene-bis(cyclohexyl isocyanate). Other dinuclear cyclic aliphatic diisocyanates which are preferred are those formed through an alkylene group of from 1 to 3 carbon atoms and which can be substituted with nitro, chloro, alkyl, alkoxy and other groups which are not reactive with hydroxyl groups, provided the substituents are not positioned so as to render the isocyanate group unreactive. Another preferred dinuclear cycloaliphatic diisocyanate is 4,4'-isopropylidene-bis-(cyclohexyl isocyanate). An example of a preferred mononuclear cyclic aliphatic diisocyanate is 1,4-cyclohexyl diisocyanate. Hydrogenated aromatic diisocyanates such as hydrogenated toluene diisocyanate, as well as dinuclear diisocyanates in which one of the rings is saturated and the other unsaturated, can also be employed. Mixtures of cyclic aliphatic diisocyanates with straight chain aliphatic diisocyanates and/or aromatic diisocyanates can also be employed. Thioisocyanates corresponding to the above diisocyanates can be employed, as well as mixed compounds containing both an isocyanate and a thioisocyanate group.
Straight chain aliphatic diisocyanates such as 1,4-tetramethylene diisocyanate, 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate, 1,10-decamethylene diisocyanate, and hexamethylene adipamide diisocyanate can also be employed. Suitable aromatic diisocyanates, although not preferred, can be employed in some instances, and include mononuclear types such as 2,4-toluene diisocyanate, 2,6-toluene diisocyanate, metaphenylene diisocyanate; dinuclear aromatic diisocyanates such as 4,4'-diphenylene diisocyananate and 1,5-naphthalene diisocyanate; halogenated substituted aromatic diisocyanates such as 4-chloro-1-3-phenylene diisocyanate; alkyl substituted diisocyanates such as 3,3'-dimethyl 4,4'-diphenylene diisocyanate; xylene diisocyanates including 1,3-xylene diisocyanate and 1,4-xylene diisocyanate; durene isocyanates such as 2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-1,4-diisocyanate; aromatic-cycloaliphatic diisocyanates such as 1,5-tetrahydronaphthalene diisocyanate; polynuclear aromatic diisocyanates bridging through aliphatic groups such as diphenyl methane diisocyanate and diphenyl isopropylidene diisocyanate; alkoxy substituted aromatic diisocyanates such as dianisidine diisocyanates; mononuclear aralkyl diisocyanates such as xylene diisocyanates; aliphatic branched chain diisocyanates such as 2,2,4-trimethylhexamethylene diisocyanate; and ester-containing aliphatic diisocyanates such as 2,6-diisocyanato methyl caproate (Lysine diisocyanate). In addition, sterically hindered compounds wherein the isocyanate groups differ in reactivity such as 2,4-diethylmethylene-bis-(4-phenylene isocyanate); 3-isocyanato methyl-3,5,5'-trimethylcyclohexyl diisocyanate and 2,6-diethyl-1,4-phenylene diisocyanate may also be employed. In addition, diisocyanates bonded from sulfonyl groups such as 1,3-phenylene disulfonyl diisocyanate and 1,4-xylene disulfonyl diisocyanate may be used.
The polyisocyanate component as described above is reacted with at least one compound containing at least two groups which are reactive with the isocyanate group. The preferred compounds are those which have at least two, preferably only two, active hydrogens per molecule, such as polyols and polyamines, preferably diols. Preferred compounds include polyester diols, polycarbonate diols and polyether diols, as well as chain extenders such as monomeric aliphatic diols, e.g. 1,4-butanediol and cyclohexanedimethanol. The polyisocyanate component also reacts with the reactive internal release agent which is defined as a compound comprising at least one hydrogen capable of reacting with the isocyanate and further comprising long chain hydrocarbon or fluorocarbon segments to provide release characteristics. Preferred internal release agents include C12 and C18 alcohols, preferably diols having only one terminal hydroxyl group. Most preferred are 1,2-dodecanediol and 1-octadecanol, especially in combination.
Preferred polyester diols can be prepared by the polyesterification reaction of an aliphatic dibasic acid or an anhydride thereof with a diol, preferably an aliphatic diol. Suitable aliphatic dicarboxylic acids can be represented by the formula HOOC--R--COOH wherein R is an alkylene radical containing from 2 to 12, and preferably from 4 to 8, carbon atoms, examples of which are adipic, succinic, glutaric, palmitic, suberic, azelaic and sebacic radicals. Suitable aliphatic diols contain from 2 to 15 carbon atoms, examples of which are ethylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,6-hexanediol and cyclohexanedimethanol. The number average molecular weight of the polyester diol prepared from aliphatic diols and carboxylic acids is preferably between about 500 and about 5000, preferably about 500 to 2000.
Polyester diols can also be made from the polymerization of lactone monomers. Polyester polyols from caprolactone can be prepared by subjecting a lactone represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R1 and R2 are each hydrogen or an alkyl of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and n is an integer from 1 to 3, to polymerization in the presence of water or minor amounts of a low molecular weight glycol such as ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, 1,4-butanediol, propylene glycol, 1,6-hexanediol, glycerine, etc. The ring opening in polymerization is generally effected at a temperature between about 50° C. and 300° C., and preferably in the presence of a catalyst. Preparation of polycaprolactones is well known in the polyester art. Suitable caprolactones include epsilon-caprolactones; monoalkyl, for example, methyl and ethylepsilon-caprolactones, dialkyl, for example dimethyl and diethylepsilon-caprolactones, cyclohexylepsilon-caprolactones, etc. The preferred lactone is epsilon-caprolactone. The number average molecular weight of polyesters prepared from polycaprolactone diols should be between about 300 to 5000, preferably about 300 to 2000.
The above described polyesters can be represented by the following formulae: ##STR2## wherein R is the alkylene portion of the glycol used to prepare the polyester, R' is the alkylene portion of the dicarboxylic acid, and m is a number that ranges to about 15 or more; and ##STR3## which represents polycaprolactones, wherein n is preferably 4, R1 and R2 are each hydrogen or C1 to C10 alkyl, preferably C1 -C4 alkyl, R is the alkylene portion of the glycol used to ring open the lactone and x plus y is a number that ranges up to 30 or more, but x and y are not simultaneously 0.
Besides polyether and polyester diols, poly(alkylenecarbonate) diols such as poly(1,6-hexylenecarbonate) diol can be used. The preparation of the poly(alkylenecarbonate) diols can be carried out by reacting an aliphatic diol with phosgene; with a chloroformic acid ester; with a diaryl carbonate such as diphenyl carbonate, ditolyl carbonate, or dinaphthyl carbonate; or with a di-lower alkyl carbonate such as dimethyl, diethyl, or di-n-butyl carbonate, either by heating the reactants alone or with the use of an ester interchange catalyst depending on the identity of the reactants. Polycarbonates of different higher molecular weights are obtained depending on the proportions of reactants used. When carbonate ester reagents are used, a calculated quantity of the by-product monohydroxy compound is removed by distillation. Suitable alkylene diols include linear aliphatic diols having from about 4 to 10 carbon atoms such as 1,4-butanediol, 1,6-hexanediol and 1,10-decanediol, with 1,6-hexanediol being preferred. Poly(alkylenecarbonate) diols having number average molecular weights from 300 to 5000 are suitable, with a 300 to 2000 molecular weight range being preferred.
In synthesizing the polyurethanes, chain extension can be accomplished with a compound having two active hydrogens per molecule. The resulting polyurethanes have thermoplastic properties. Preferred chain extenders are aliphatic diols having a molecular weight below 250, and from 2 to 15 carbon atoms, such as ethylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,6-hexanediol and cyclohexanedimethanol.
The polyurethane can be cured with a compound having more than two active hydrogens per molecule. The resulting polyurethanes have thermosetting properties. Representative curing agents are polyols having at least three hydroxyl group, such as trimethylolpropane, trimethylolheptane, pentaerythritol and castor oil. Also suitable are mixed curing agents such as polyols having three hydroxyl groups in conjunction with a low molecular weight diol such as ethylene glycol or 1,4-butanediol. The polyols can also be mixed with polyamines having 2 or more reactive amine groups. Suitable polyamines are aromatic amines such as 4,4'-methylene-bis(2-chloroaniline) and diamino diphenyl sulfone.
For optimum results, the water content of the hydroxyl-terminated reactants should be as low as possible, and the isocyanate reaction should generally be conducted under anhydrous conditions with dry reactants, such as in a nitrogen atmosphere at atmospheric pressure. The reaction is conducted until there are essentially no free isocyanate or hydroxyl groups, (i.e. less than about 0.6 percent and preferably less than 0.3 percent by weight NCO). The ratio of reactants may vary depending upon the materials employed and the intended use of the urethane, but preferably the total number of active hydrogen atoms is approximately equivalent to the number of isocyanate groups. The NCO to active hydrogen ratio is generally from between about 0.9 to about 1.1, preferably between about 0.97 and about 1.03.
Preferably, the polurethane reaction is carried out in the presence of a catalyst. Catalysts have been found to give shorter cure times at lower temperatures and to insure complete reaction resulting in a cured polymer being essentially free of unreacted NCO groups. Suitable urethane-forming catalysts are those that are specific for the formation of the urethane structure by the reaction of the NCO group of the diisocyanate with the active hydrogen-containing compound and which have little tendency to induce side reactions. For these reasons, catalysts such as stannous salts of organic acids and organotin compounds are preferred. Preferred catalysts include stannous octoate, stannous oleate, dibutyltin diacetate, butyl stannoic acid and dibutyltin dilaurate. The amount of catalyst used in any particular reaction mixture may be determined empirically and will be determined by the desired curing time and temperature. In general, amounts of from about 5 to 1000 parts per weight of catalyst per million parts of polyurethane-forming ingredients are useful. The polyurethane compositions of the present invention may be formulated by a prepolymer method or by mixing all components simultaneously in a so-called "one-step" or bulk polymerization process.
Casting may be accomplished by merely pouring the resin into a cell, but preferably casting is accomplished by pumping a metered quantity of liquid resin into an interlayer space. After the resinous interlayer has been cast, the cell is sealed and the resin is permitted to cure in place. The time and temperature of cure will be from about 230° to 290° F. for a time up to about 24 hours. If a catalyst is present in the polyurethane the cure time can be significantly reduced from 24 to less than about 6 to 8 hours. The cured polyurethane comprising a reactive internal release agent is released from the casting cell more easily than a polyurethane composition without an internal release agent.
The present invention will be further understood from the descriptions of specific examples which follow.
Cyclohexanedimethanol, trimethylolpropane and a polycaprolactone diol having a molecular weight of approximately 1000 are melted and mixed together under vacuum. The polycaprolactone diol component contains a UV stabilizer and an antioxidant as well as butyl stannoic acid catalyst. The equivalent weights, equivalent proportions and actual weights of the components are shown in the table below. When the temperature of the polyol mixture has dropped to about 60° C., the isocyanate component, which is at room temperature, is added. The temperature of the reaction mixture is then about 45° C. The equivalent and weight properties of the components of the reaction mixture are given below.
______________________________________Component Equivalents Weights______________________________________Trimethylolpropane 0.23 10.8Polycaprolactone diol 0.37 190.6Cyclohexanedimethanol 0.40 30.84,4'-methylene-bis-(cyclohexyl isocyanate) 1.00 131.0______________________________________
The reaction mixture is cast into a cell which comprises two 12 by 12 inch (about 30 by 30 centimeter) glass plates which define a 30 mil (0.8 millimeter) space. One of the glass sheets is coated with a siloxane release coating. The filled cell is then placed in a 300° F. oven to cure the polyurethane. When the cell is removed from the oven, and an attempt is made to remove the release plate while the cell is still hot, it is not possible to remove the release plate from the cured polyurethane. The casting cell is then placed in dry ice to cool the cell to facilitate removal of the release plate. However, the release plate broke after only partial release from the polyurethane.
Trimethylolpropane, polycaprolactone diol, cyclohexanedimethanol and 1-octadecanol are melted and mixed together in the proportions shown below.
______________________________________Component Equivalents Weights______________________________________Trimethylolpropane 0.27 12.7Polycaprolactone diol 0.35 175.0Cyclohexanedimethanol 0.38 29.51-octadecanol 0.014 3.754,4'-methylene-bis-(cyclohexyl isocyanate) 1.03 135.0______________________________________
When the temperature of the mixture of polyols falls to about 57° C., the isocyanate component which is at room temperature is added to the reaction mixture, bringing the temperature to about 44° C. The reaction mixture is then cast into cells and cured as in Example I. When the cells are removed from the oven, all of the release plates can be released while the cell is still hot from the oven, typically about 250° F.
The above examples are offered to illustrate the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the following claims.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. --- New Mexico women's basketball head coach Don Flanagan announced the 2009-10 schedule today. The Lobos are set to play a 29-game schedule, including 18 home games with three guaranteed home contests in the Preseason Women's National Invitation Tournament. UNM will play six games on television including three inside The Pit. The schedule includes five teams that competed in the NCAA Tournament a year ago, including three from the Mountain West Conference.
"I'm happy with our schedule and I think our fans will have a chance to see a lot of great basketball," said Flanagan. "We open with the Preseason WNIT and have a chance to play a couple of very good teams plus a marquee game against Texas A&M at home.
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UNM opens the year on Nov. 9 with an exhibition game against Eastern New Mexico at home. The Lobos then kick off the regular season with back-to-back tournaments around a Northern Arizona game at home on Nov. 24. New Mexico will play in the Preseason WNIT followed by the Holiday Inn and Suites Express Midtown Thanksgiving Tournament.
The Lobos will battle Northern Colorado in the first round of the WNIT inside The Pit on Nov. 13. The final two WNIT games are based off bracket play with the home sites for those events being announced as the tournament unfolds.
UNM again hosts the Holiday Inn and Suites Express Midtown Thanksgiving Tournament from Nov. 27-28 inside The Pit. The teams include 2009 NCAA qualifier North Carolina A&T, Yale and Toledo.
New Mexico hits the road on Dec. 2 for a three-game road trip. The Lobos take on New Mexico State in Las Cruces on Dec. 2 before traveling to Lubbock, Texas to battle Texas Tech on Dec. 5. The final non-conference road contest for UNM is Dec. 9 at Arizona.
The Lobos return home to host Loyola Marymount squad on Dec. 12 and New Mexico State inside The Pit on Dec. 20. The Rio Grande Rivalry game will be the final contest before UNM breaks for the holiday.
New Mexico's final non-league game is Dec. 30 against Texas A&M in The Pit. The Lobos and Aggies will battle on the hardwood at 7 p.m. live on the Mountain West Sports Network.
UNM opens conference play at home against San Diego State on Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. before hitting the road for back-to-back road games at UNLV on Jan. 9 and at Utah on Jan. 12. The Utah game will be televised on The Mtn. at 8 p.m.
The Lobos host Wyoming on Jan. 16 and Air Force on Jan. 20. UNM then goes to Colorado State on Jan. 23 and BYU on Jan. 27.
The final league game of the first half is at home against TCU live on CBS College Sports. The game time will be determined at a later date.
The second half of league play starts at SDSU on Feb. 6 with the game being broadcast on The Mtn. at 1:30 p.m. The Aztec game will be followed by home games against UNLV on Feb. 10 and Utah on Feb. 13.
UNM will play three of its final five regular-season game on the road including a Feb. 17 contest at Wyoming and a Feb. 20 game at Air Force.
The final homestand of the year is Feb. 24-27 with the Lobos hosting CSU on Feb. 24 and BYU on Feb. 27. The game against the Cougars will be aired on CBS C.
The final regular season game is at TCU on March 2 live on The Mtn. at 5 p.m. The Lobos will have a bye week prior to competing in the MWC Championship.
The MWC Championship will be held March 9-13 in Las Vegas, Nev., at the Thomas & Mack Center. The same television schedule applies with the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals being aired. The first day of the MWC Championship will not be televised. Versus will broadcast the championship game live nationally.


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