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Newcastle, Liverpool and QPR are all weighing up a move for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, after he was offered around Premier League clubs.
The 19-year-old has been given permission to quit the Bernabeu after failing to break into Jose Mourinho's first-team squad, making just one appearance in each of the last two seasons.
A strong, powerful and energetic striker, Morata has fared better for Madrid's B team, known as Real Madrid Castilla, scoring 17 times last term, and attracting interest from Wigan.
Latics manager Roberto Martinez was keen on a £1million swoop in January, but Madrid pulled the plug on the transfer, with Morata still hopeful of forcing his way into Mourinho's plans.
However, minutes failed to materlise in the closing stages of the season, and the Spanish Under-19 regular has now asked his agent to offer him around English clubs.
Newcastle and Liverpool have expressed an interest, but must do battle with big-spending QPR, who are reportedly ready to offer Morata wages of around £30,000-a-week, to tempt him to London.
Morata is expected to decide on his future next month.
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Mar 15 2012
Things I Ate in New York
After my daughter and I snorted and slothed around our hotel room all day Sunday, we actually got up and left the hotel in order to eat.
Here are some things I consumed in the Big Apple.
It's stuff I never eat in my everyday life.
I'm still in Heaven.
We met up with my dad and Patsy and ate at La Bonne Soupe, a little French bistro on 55th Street.
Sorry for the lighting, but it was a cozy, dark little place. I had this beet-and-goat-cheese salad, which is one of my favorite salads in the world. I made one last summer with small roasted beets cut in half, but this one started with a layer of thinly sliced beets on the bottom, then topped with greens, big chunks of goat cheese, and candied pecans.
Beets. That's all I can say.
Beets with goat cheese? Fugghetaboutit.
My daughter had lasagna, but because it was a French place, the lasagna was made with crepes!
It was yummy.
For dessert, I had tarte tatin, which is one of my favorite desserts.
It was so good, and not too sweet, which was really nice. Some of the tartness of the apples was still there. Divine!
The next evening, we went to Marea, a place my dad, Patsy, my sister Betsy, and I had eaten a year ago.
When my dad told me he and Patsy were going to join me in New York this week, the first thing he said was "Hey, do you think we could eat at that one place again?"
I knew exactly what he meant.
A single chunk of trout, creme fraiche, and beet puree.
I cried.
Marea comes around to the table and offers different varieties of bread.
I chose olive focaccia. I like bread with little surprises inside.
This was my salad, and it was ridiculous. Chunks of succulent lobster sitting on a bed of burrata, which is a special kind of creamy, fresh mozzarella cheese.
It was creamy and a little loose, but still stringy.
(Appetizing description, no? Ha.)
It was so good.
Just kidding.
I ordered this for my dad because he loves runny eggs like his daughter does. Slow-poached egg sprinkled with something truffle-ish, a scallop, and a couple of other things I've never heard of in my life.
Guess what I got for dinner? The exact same thing I got last time! The photo does not do it justice, but it's octopus and bone marrow pasta. Chunks of braised octopus (you could even see the little suckers on the arms) and soft pieces of bone marrow on top of homemade fusilli.
It is one of the five best things I've ever eaten.
Look at Patsy's dessert. Prickly Pear Sorbet is at the center of things, but the fruit presentation?
So pretty.
My dad ordered this. Doughnuts. Zabaglione. Chocolate sauce.
And I got something for dessert that was so good, I forgot to take a photo.
Are you ready?
Brown butter ice cream in a stemless wine glass.
At the table, the waiter poured a shot of rum over the top, followed by a shot of espresso.
It turned into a buttered rum ice cream with a coffee flavor.
There's no way I could eat like this all the time. For one thing, it might lose its luster after awhile.
Actually, it probably wouldn't. But still…
New recipe posted tomorrow!
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winnie burton On Tuesday, March 27 at 10:16 am
"If you could have whatever you wanted for dinner tonight, what would it be?"
I would love a simple butter leaf blend salad with balsamic vinaigrette and parmesan cheese topping. For the main course I would like some nicely grilled scallops and fresh tiny asparagus, drizzled with lemon herb butter, and for a side dish either French fried sweet potatoes or nicely mixed wild and long grain rice. To accompany the main course a glass of sparkly white wine like a Moscato. For dessert a simple vanilla bean Crème Brule with raspberry garnish and touch of whipped cream, served with a French Roast Coffee. YUM – I'm ready for dinner right now!
Sherrie On Tuesday, March 27 at 10:37 am
My mom's salmon croquettes (egg-shaped and crisp) with the sides she always served. It's my favorite and my sons' favorite too.
Deedy On Tuesday, March 27 at 11:27 am
If I could have anything for dinner tonight I would love to have a sensation salad, seafood gumbo, with shrimp and oyster included, and bannas foster with vanilla ice cream for dessert. My favorite comfort foods.
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Dinner tonight will be eight cheese Mac & Cheese with bacon and caramelized onions. YUM!!!
Dolores On Tuesday, March 27 at 12:39 pm
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Bethany Wilbanks On Tuesday, March 27 at 4:40 pm
I would have your Salisbury Steak that I kicked up a notch with Mushroom gravy, twice baked potatoes, & carrots. Cinnamon rolls for dessert (We cooked all weekend and made these lovely recipes.) They were a hit! Can't wait to make them again.
Chris On Tuesday, March 27 at 7:57 pm
I would love a hot, bubbly, cheesy vegetable lasagna.
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I would have sushi with my love.
Deb On Wednesday, March 28 at 7:24 am
Hi, Ree! The weather is warmer and I'm making your perfect iced coffee again. This afternoon I'll make your petite vanilla scones to go with them. My husband enjoys eating the product of your recipes as much as I enjoy preparing them. Thanks!!
If I could have anything I wanted for dinner tonight, it would be the fried shrimp and scallops from our favorite restaurant in the next town. Like you, we live a distance from "civilization," and a night out isn't a frequent event.
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Apply black base colour on all your nails.
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Run small
By Chevy
from New jersey
About Me Stylish
Comments about Jos. A. Bank Signature Pima Cotton Half-Zip Sweater:
Run small for a xl in golf loose is the comfort way.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Fine Quality
By Stuff722
from Palm Coast, FL
About Me Classic, High-end shopper
Beautifully made, high quality half-zips. I bought two, navy blue & copper, as a gift for my husband. Both of us were extremely impressed with the deep hues & softness of the Pima cotton. Apparently, these half-zips are pile resistant; if they prove to be, I will be back for a few more.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Made a statement!
By Laurie the Lovable Leo
from Seattle
About Me Classic, Head-turning, Stylish
Intended for our son - but dad liked it so much he took it! Now, have to find another one! Even if it is a sweater, it has a classic, tailored look that goes to church, to the movies and to a dance.
Quality sweater!
By Matt
from Lancaster County, PA
About Me Classic, Comfort-oriented, Stylish
Wear this sweater several days a week for work (with dress or polo shirt) during the cooler months. Have black and gray... Love them! Ordered via Brad's Deals. Quick delivery as well.
I would definitely recommend this.
By Budget Businessman
from Atlanta, GA
About Me Classic, Comfort-oriented, Practical, Stylish, Trendy
I use this product for work or on the weekend for a casual outing.
Very Good Purchase
By JSG
from Dallas, TX
About Me Practical, Stylish
The sweater is very soft and fits to size. I received some nice compliments when I wore it. I would recommend this sweater.
Good value
By Zztfan
from DTW
Fits well and reasonable durable. I have several colors on sale a good value
Just what I wanted
By Poppyseed
About Me Classic, Comfort-oriented, Practical, Stylish
Wore it once it was great and looked very nicew
Average Quality
By None
from New Jersey
Material much thinner than expected.
Nice sweater!
By Fishpaul
from Baltimore, MD
About Me Classic, Comfort-oriented, Practical
This is nice to wear with a tie or without. It dresses up for a winter weekday or dresses down for a 3 season casual Friday outfit.
nice quality terrible sizing
By Pez
from Boston
About Me Comfort-oriented, Stylish
product looked good and the material was nice, unfortunately the sizing was awful. I wear a XXL, but this sweater fit like a boys medium. i didn't realize JOS A Banks was in the compression pima cotton sweater business.
Always a great experience
By Jeff the TV man.
from Apex, NC
My Dad gave me one of these sweaters for Christmas and I loved it so much I went to buy three more. Now I have more than that and have gifted several others for close friends. It is a practical sweater that I can wear for work and still be comfortable on those cool days and evenings.
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Poor quality
By Terry
from Houston, TX
I returned this sweater when i received it due to the poor quality of the product.
By Golfr71
from Chicago, IL.
About Me Comfort-oriented
Love this for casual work days, very nice, soft and I get compliments on it.
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By Happy Customer
from NE TN
Bought three sweaters on a deal for a few male family members. The sweaters were soft, with rich colors and not too heavy.I had to exchange one of the sweaters because I had ordered a wrong size. Customer service was wonderful and made the exchange easy.
Nice Sweater
By Bongo
from Main St USA
About Me Comfort-oriented, Practical, Stylish
Great over a shirt; somewhat thin, but comfortable
Perfect weight!
By Shoe diva
from North Carolina
About Me Comfort-oriented, Practical, Stylish, Trendy
My husband is always too warm in a sweater. He dislikes the bulkiness and ends up removing it to wear the shirt under it alone. This sweater is the perfect weight. It looks expensive but is a light enough weave to wear over a shirt or t-shirt and still be comfortable to wear all day.
Bought as Christmas gift
By Big Chris
from Florida
Bought around the holidays as a gift for my father. Great sale price and free shipping. Catering to its customers, especially during holidays is a plus. Online store is simple to deal with.
By Dhairya
from Herndon,VA
About Me Classic, Comfort-oriented
I will wear this to office.
A Smart Looking Woven & Warm Sweater.
By Career & Casual Man
from Tampa, Fl.
About Me Classic, Comfort-oriented, Different, High-end shopper, Practical, Stylish, Trendy
This was bought for my Dad (94) and my grandson (27) so you can see, it is good for all ages. I love the pattern and quality of this zippered neck sweater. The zipper ls an added touch and add's a lot to this beautiful sweater. A nice line of colors and the price point is fair for the quality of this sweater. I wouldn't pass this one up, it's just the right weight even for our Fl. weather.
By Sweater man....l
from Jonesboro, Georgia
About Me Comfort-oriented, Stylish, Trendy
I am a first time customer. It will not be my last...The quality is Great, quick to ship fantastic prices. I have now ordered four times in 2 weeks.....
Nice quality but runs small
By GMcC
from Tennessee
Nice quality product but runs small. I wear a med-large size and I ordered a large. This is typically something you wear over another shirt and was too tight. I had to return it for an XL. Good product but would recommend you buy the next size up.
typical excellent Jos. a bank quality
By wcmini
from Charlottesville, va
About Me Classic, Practical, Stylish
The price was right
By Wren
from New Haven Ct
Sweater was a little thin concerning material...looses shape easily. Also found that your large articles are a little on the small size. But must admit for the amount I paid I certainly would purchase something similar. When purchasing online you find yourself disappointed at times because you envision something different when you can't actually touch the item when purchasing
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By TJB
from Manhattan Beach CA
Products are great...I've been order online for s couple of years now.Returns... Never a hassle Shipping - would like to see complementary shipping more often especially for return customers not just for certain dollar amount to be spent before its offered. I do realize you do offer free shipping every once in a while with no minimum purchase, which is nice and appreciated.
half zip sweater
By KM
from NEW JERSEY
Less than satisfied
By Katie
from Pompton plains, nj
About Me Comfort-oriented, Practical, Trendy
Very comfortable and fit the person who I bought it for well. Was worn once and discovered a hole in the sweater. For as expensive as the sweater was there should not have been a hole in it. The seam underneath the armpit that connects the body to the sleeve was completely coming a part.
Great off season bargain!
By Sacobay
from Coastal Maine
Warm, comfortable and great fit and style. Best of the four that I bought recently.
Nice Sweater
By Rbiowa
from Iowa
This is a nice sweater. Not too light and not too heavy. However, it does run small. If you're looking for a loose fitting sweater, this isn't it. I wear XXL, so I don't have and room to move up a size.
great sweater a little short
By Bear
from Dallas Texas
timely delivery
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The World Series champion Boston Red Sox lost their 10th straight game for their worst slide in 20 years, and brawled with the Tampa Bay Raysduring an 8-5 defeat Sunday.
Ray's pinch-hitter Sean Rodriquez connected for a tie-breaking, three-run homer in the seventh. Yunel Escobar
Red Sox Drop Seventh Straight Losing To Toronto
Homers by Gomes and Sizemore Power Red Sox To Victory
Red Sox Plan To Shave Their Beards
The World Series champion Boston Red Sox are shaving their trademark facial hair for the new year.
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July 7, 1953 1'. c. MATHr-:ws l y 2,644,672
I DIAMOND BIT PROTECTOR Filed Jan. 29. '1951 2 sheets-sheet 2 Patented` July 7, 1953 UNITED "STATES PATENT .f I 'i ."v.2,644,672 .f v v ,A vpmi/.loup BIT PROTECTOR v i Tea c. Mathews, Fairbanks, Territory of Alaska v Applicationianuary 29,1951, seria1No.208.,264
My invention relates to diamond bit protectors.
In diamond drilling operations, a bit is used and particularly during the initial operation` of the bit at the bottom of the hole, the diamonds may be severely damaged. In loweringjthe bit, the side surfaces of the diamond-embedded matrix strike the walls of the Ybore holeand the exposed facets of the diamonds are broken. After the bit is on the bottom, and in spite of circulation, there may remain loose junk or` debris. This does not readily grind up, ybut instead rolls and strikes thecuttingfacets breaking oi these portions vand thus impairing, "if 4`not Vcompletely ruining the bit, before the drilling operation has actually started. Accordingly then, included in' the objects of my invention are: l
First, to provide a means, as well vasa method,`
Figure 6 is a sectional view similar to Figure 5 showing a modified form of my protector yinwhich the side walls of the bit matrix are covered;
, form of my protector.
Figure 7 is a partial sectionalview, partialelevational view of a large diameter diamond'drill such as used in oil well drilling, showing another Figure 8 is a fragmentary sectional view of anlother type of bit vshowing my protector thereon.
' vFigure 9 "is a fragmentary; end
screw-threaded at its upper end for attachment of protecting a diamond bit during'the course of' lowering the bit andY particularly during lthe initial drilling operation after bottomingy the bit, so that damage to the bit is materially reduced.
Second, to provide a diamondY bit protector formed of thermo-plastic material VorV of a'nalleable material softer thanA the matrix comprising ythe tip ofthe bit, aswell 'as softer'than the formation encountered by the bit, so that upon the application of pressure exerted by the'bit against the bottom ofthe bore hole,v the protector is caused to deform or otherwise Vlowso as to embed Aor consolidate any loose material and form therewith a solid matrix, the protectorbeing so attached to the bit that uponinitial rotation under pressure, the protector strips from'the' bit so that it may be ground upandwashed from the bore hole by circulation.`
With the above and 'other objects in'yiew* as for a drilling string not shown. Molded 'or-cast on the lower endof the body 2 or formed thereon "by a sintering or welded technique is an'annular matrix 3. The matrix comprises a bondingA material and diamond or silicon carbide'fragment's, the exposed facets of which providefcutting'or attrition edges. The cutting ,tipA of Athe Vbit .is
vusually interrupted by groovesand slots LtoV facilitate circulationof fluid from the-insidedrili string and bit around the under side of" the.; bit and upwardly through the bore hole. Y i y My protector is inthe form` of .ringt 5 e of substantial thickness having anvinternal diameter and an external diameter corresponding to that ofthe bit tip. Inasmuch as the bit tip Vis usually flat, the upper surface of .thelprotetcr is likewise flat. Inany. case, the `upper surface of the protector is shaped so asuto conform to the cutting surface ofthe bit. ItisV preferredthat the protector, bridge the circulation. channels `4.
` amino acid related plasticssuch as nylonfpolyf.
may appear hereinafter, reference is directed to A the accompanying drawings in;which:
Figure 1 is a side view of a typicaldamond bit with my protector shown thereon.
Figure 2 is a similar `view but with the protector shown spaced from the bit. Figure 3 is a perspective View ofthe protector.
Figure 4 isa transverse sectional View through 4 4 of Figure 1.
Figure is an enlarged. fragmentary longituv styrene, acetate, and. acetate butyratefmay-be used.
, In selecting the material the temperature conditions existing at the bottom of the bore hole and the pressures employed must be rtaken int4 count.'r 7:: I. l n
The protector is pressedy on to the v bit so as to embed'the protruding-portions diamonds, in addition, fa`4 cement 'indicate -byf-S is employed. Actually the cement in mes n c'as'es is a solvent for the plastic-materialeomprising the protect0r.-- Alternately-ther protector maybe castv or-molded on the bit.
Still further, the Y protector may be I'provided grooves 0r A number of*thermoplastic'materials are l I 3 the bit matrix as shown in Figure 6. It should be noted however, that this lip must be relatively thin in order not to interfere with the lowering of the Vbit into the bore hole. Y
My protector is employed as follows:
The bit with the protector in place is lowered into the well bore, the driller may, before or after a preliminary circulation, set the full weight on bottom to cause plastic ow of the protector over and around any jun or loose debris which may be present in the bottom of the bore hole. The drill string is then picked up until a normal drilling weight is applied. The bit is then rotated slowly at first preferably in conjunction with a reduced circulation pressure. As soon as it is feasible to assume that the protector has been cornpletely ground up, drilling may continue in a conventional manner. Y
The'initial pressurre'applied to the protector so thoroughly embeds the protector in the debris at the bottom of the bore hole 'as to form a solid matrixy firmly holdingtheY plastic so that on rotation of the bitor application of fluid pressure through the bit or a combination of rotation and fluid pressure, the protector'strips free ofthe bit intact.
Y the end face of said bit and lof such thickness l' ture when subjected to shock loads; said protc-f tor initially covering the end of saidbit during its descent into a well bore; said protector adapted to be compressed between the bit and the bottom of the well bore, thereby to iiow around and embed debris at the bottom of the well bore; said ing: a disk of malleable plastic material capableV of plastic ilow under compression but friable under shock load-s, vsaid material initially secured to asto embed debris at the bottom of the well bore when subjected to compression between the :bit and the bottom of the well bore, thereby to form Fluid pressurejis'utilized asan aid in. stripping' f the protector from thefbitby first applying' excess weight to the bit, when on bottom, toernb'ed the loose particles, then, just before reducing the weight to that required for drilling, to apply excess uid pressure. As the weight is reduced, the excess fluid pressure acts to lift the bit off bottom, creating a vertical Vibrationwhichloosens the protector. The fluid pressure is then returned to normal and drilling is resumed. Y Y Reference is now directed to Figure 7. Here illustrated is a larger type of vbrit as Yused in oil welldrilling. The bit H is adapted lfor, screwthread connection to a drilling string i2. The lower end of the bit is reduced internally to form a cutting head I3 and imbedded with diamond particles or similar cutting.materialfifL---y -Water passages l5 extend axially through the cutting head and intersects its lower surface.
AIn conjunction with this bit construction,Y my protector is shown as a vdisk IE vcoveringfthe 'end of the bit and including a thin covering ITon the external surface of the cutting head. If desired, the disk IB may have one or more ports 'I8 -of sufficiently small area to establish a pressure differential across the disk on circulation of Yfluid downwardly through the drilling string so as to be forced off, when desired.
Reference is directed to Figures 8 and 9. Here the bit is similar to the construction shown in Figure 'Twith the addition of cross slots I9 intersecting the water passages l5. The protector disk 2l) is shown which is similar to the disk lB except that the central opening y2| coincides with the Vinternal diameter of the drilling head.
It is preferred that the protector be transparent so that the cutting material exposed at the surface of the bit maybe inspected to determine Iits character and condition.
Having fully described my invention,V it is to be a ,core'cutting bitA and softer lthan the` material,
well', loose y'debris present in the 'bottom with the debris al grindable matrix; said disk adapted on rotation of said bit Vto strip therefrom' .j Y f ing: a disk of 'material softer than said bitand softer than the vmaterial encountered by-said bit; said disk being capable" of plastic flow under compression but fracturable'under shock loads; said diskinitially secured toand covering the end of the bit and of' such thickness' that on being cornthe bit and thebottom ofthe of the Well is` embedded and held by the disk; said disk adapted on rotation of said bit to strip therefrom and form with .the debris a heterogeneous grindablemass.
Ll.'.A1 `rotector as set forth in claim l, wherein: said protector istransparentto expose toview the surface of said bit. f
5. A protector as set forthin claim 3, wherein: said disk is initially transparent to expose to view thesurface of said bit.
pressed' between 6. A protector for annular diamond core cut- .ting`bit`s, involving: a disk of material'softer than encountered by said bit, and capable of plastic flow under pressure,v said'disk being `initially secured to and Covering thevend of's'aid bi1; andof such thickness'as to embed loose debris presentat the bottom of a bore holev to form with such debris a Yg'rindable matrixj and an annular covering of saidmaterial initially roverlying the external cuttingsur'faceof saidlbit. j f
v l7.f A protector' for annularv diamond coreV cutting bits, involving: 'a disk of material softer than a core cutting bit and softer than the material encounteredfby said bit, and capable of plastic ow 'under pressure, said disk being initially secured to and covering theend of said bit, and of suchl thickness as to rembed loose debrisr present at'the bottom of a bore hole toform with such debris a grindable matrix; and an annular covering of said materi-alinitially overlying the ex-A ternal cutting surfaceof said bit,V said protector A Y disk adapted tobe forced kfrom said bit on flow of circulating fluid through said bit. f
understood that I do not wish to be limited-to the Y `8.y A protector asset forth inclaim fwh'erein said disk is initially transparent to expose to viewk the svurfaceof-saidbit. l. y K
neferiiicesciteapin the me of this patentd UrirrEn srTEs PATENTS.: r1 Number. l Date;
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Shimon Weismann (English actual spelling may be different) is a young soldier at a training company of the IDF's Kfir Brigade. He lived in one of the houses destroyed by the Israeli administration at the Gilad Farm; this was the event that triggered the abovementioned Day of Rage. Following the destruction of his house he announced he won't serve at the IDF; subsequently, he was sent to a military prison. His friends at the training company announced they would back him. Subsequently, the company's officers interrogated four soldiers on their public declarations to help Weismann to rebuild his home. Two of them said they are faithful first to their rabbi – that told them to help build the house – and only in second place to the IDF. They are expected to stand military trial or to be thrown out of the Kfir Brigade.
Not only within the IDF the issue has become ballistic; Rabbi Shalom Dov Wolfa (again, English spelling may vary) answer was very clear: "Terrorists in Black." That's the way he called all members of Israeli security services that participate in operations against West Bank Jewish settlers. I am happy to find also the Jewish citizens of the State of Israel – including a Pharisaic rabbi! – are awakening to reality: Israel was declared a terror inflicting organization by the United Nations Human Rights Council on October 16, 2009. Moreover, he called to retaliate against the terrorists in black: "if they shoot rubber bullets, they should be shot back with rubber bullets." He added: "the terrorists in black – that's how they were, covered in black clothes, with no identification marks, with no names, I don't know if they were Jewish, Arabs, terrorists or somebody else… - if they come to fight me, I'll fight back. This is not a sane police, this is not a sane army… there is nobody here to talk with. The special forces shoot in all directions as if we were Nazis." He continued an interesting tirade – defining Netanyahu as a "Tzorer," a "troublemaker" to the Jews - and attacking the Israeli Supreme Court. "Nowadays there are two persons in the world that fire on citizens: Gadafi and Barak," he summarized. You know what Rabbi Wolfa? I agree with you on most things you said; though you and all other settlers are also international criminals. Eventually, Wolfa also warned about Jewish Wars.
You don't need to know Ehud Barak – Israel's Minister of Defense – in detail to know such saying by somebody intellectually inferior to him (probably this would be his assessment of Wolfa, Barak's vanity got him the nickname of "Napo," for half-Napoleon – Barak is really a small person in every sense) could not be accepted.
Suddenly, the struggle was moved back to Operation Entebbe. On January 2011 Israel became firmly under the grip of the Ugandans. Netanyahu (Prime Minister), Barak (Minister of Defense) and Pardo (Mossad's Director) were three of the officers commanding that operation. Their loyalty to each other is beyond political issues and beyond any doubts; it's loyalty to death. Interestingly, the operation was carried out by Battalion 262, the special commando unit of the IDF's General Headquarters. For all that matters, this is the "262 Cabal." In another sign of the Jewish worshipping of whorish Babylon, the unit number was chosen to be the number of times the word "Babylon" appears in the Bible. In an attempt to solidify this Ugandan reality, Barak recently left the Labor Party and founded a new one - called Independence (more changes are expected before the next elections). One of the people that left with him was Matan Vilnai. A former IDF general, he has a long history as member of the Knesset and various Israeli governments; he is currently Minister for Home Front Defense and a member of the Knesset for Independence. Most interesting of all is that he was the deputy commander of the assault force in Operation Thunderbolt, also known as Operation Entebbe. Barak sent another Ugandan – and one that is closely attached to him - to make the dirty work.
Yesterday (March 9, 2011) Vilnai answered for Barak: "Soldiers are trained to shoot at everyone that shoots at them. Knives were already used in the past, more than once or twice. Meanwhile only toward vehicles' tires. I don't know if that won't move away from the tires." He said that after a formal question was asked at the Knesset about specific anti-settler training the Home Front Command began recently. The specific Hebrew words he used make a very clear – though subtle - threat. He meant "away from the tires and up into the people." Jewish Wars are in the making.
America's capability to defend Israel is diminishing. Israel is increasingly split to the extent that violence between factions has become a common event. Under such circumstances, all those wishing for Justice and Peace must do is sit and wait. The Jewish Wars will take care of that terror state.
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Two words – the script.
The exposition-heavy, clunky-as-a-rule script drags every aspect of the production down to a point at which humor comes out of humorless situations and every death or plot twist is regurgitated ad-nauseum to make really sure we're clear on it all. It was almost comical to have the most unnatural of dialogue spew out of just about every character at one point or other. I may have missed it but I'm pretty sure no characters in the film suffer from temporary blindness so the constant explaining of everything is grating and never stops. It would make sense if some characters couldn't actually see what was happening around them to have so damned much exposition but since that isn't the case, it is just an exercise in patience throughout the runtime.
Setting aside the exposition explosion for a second, the other trouble with the script is that they essentially had two stories going and tried to smush them together into one narrative idea. This was not a good idea. The Frankenstein part of the story centers around a moody, cranky monster that displays a wide range of understanding and of feral simplicity often in the same sequences. His brooding meanness is only relieved at a couple of moments in the film which makes him less of an anti-hero and more of a fussy teenager. Eckhart does his best with what he is given but the arc from the monster's creation to the modern-day battle is essentially non-sensical and weighs any type of character development way down. The second aspect of the story is an interesting one – gargoyles and demons exist in this kind of perpetual heaven and hell type of battle that brings old world myth and legend into modern-day technology in an interesting kind of a way.
One could argue that the monster's way of being does play a role in this battle for control of earth but the connection between the two is a thin thin stretch even if you're being charitable. So what you have is a central character that doesn't need to be in the film, a good versus evil battle that is not uninteresting but not connected to real people by and large and a goofy script that doesn't balance either story with any amount of logic.
So is the movie an unmitigated disaster? No, actually it is kind of entertaining in its way. This might seem counterintuitive given all that I've said to this point but one cannot deny the entertainment value of dumb-headed action for action's sake. Stopping to think is not recommended with this film. You have aerial gargoyles battling red-eyed demons looking like extras from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and all of it for the fate of mankind with nary a representative present outside of a handful of scientists working on regeneration for a shadowy company that is never explained one bit.
No, none of this sounds appealing on its surface but dammit if it wasn't kind of fun at times. The film did make me smile at moments and wasn't the worst way to kill an hour and a half. It was, however, the worst way to kill a couple of good ideas and solid performances by actors who deserved better material.


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We need those rookies back on the street - and I don't mean in six months when the mayor decides he's bled enough money from those guys to help fill the city coffers.
Do you think crime will take a holiday while those guys are on layoff? Citizens, arm yourselves - that's the only way you're going to be safe.
And while we're at it, since the ordinary citizens won't be getting adequate protection, take away the cops that have to sit outside the mayor's house 24/7. Let his family recognize fear the same as the rest of us poor schumucks.
Who the hell cares. None of those clowns (no pun intentionally intended) are funny. I'd rather watch reruns of Jackie Gleason (and I hated him) more.
There's no humor in anything Leno, Letterman, or Conan say. Their writers should be fired.
Hey ems people;
When you're on vacation either don't answer your phones when you recognize the boss calling or if you do answer tell them you're not in town and can't get back due to your schedule.
What can they do if you're on a road trip or on a cruise or a thousand miles away and your flight plans can't get you back to cover overtime?
Yeah Beefy, you're probably right. 'Richardson' does sound like a white name and until ugly George saw her picture was published, what did he care about some old white woman ?
for Lane63 who on 07/25/09 at 3:56PM wrote:
"I don't think you're racist....Because I don't believe that story for a second. No one demanded that you go to the back of the bus. And, I doubt that you could have maced someone on the bus without affecting the other riders with it. Next time just say when the black kid got off the bus behind me, I maced him. Much more believable."
Well smarty pants for your information when I got to work, I phoned the Cleveland police and made a report about the threat of physical harm to me and how I maced the thug. By that time (unbeknownst to me) the RTA police had been notified by the bus driver. They responded and took the thug off the bus to Metro Hospital where he was treated for being maced. I was investigated and the incident as I reported earlier in this blog were confirmed by the driver and one other female witness on the bus. No charges were brought against me. The thug was released to his parents and probably happy no charges were brought against him. From my point of view, the thug is probably still out there getting into trouble and will probably run into someone who will do more to him than I did. He will be lucky if he lives to be 21.
You weren't there so your unsolicited comment, in effect calling me a liar is as pathetic as you appear to be.
So, as Paul Harvey would say - there's the rest of the story.
I used to ride rta for the relaxation and stress-free service THEY USED TO PROVIDE when buses were clean and drivers were friendly and well-mannered.
I am a 32 year old white female who stopped riding the bus when I was confronted by a black teenager who threatened to hurt me if I didn't get up, give him my seat and move to the back of the bus. The driver overheard the threat and did nothing, even though the buses are radio equipped to maintain communication with their dispatch center and rta police.
I am not easily intimidated and remained seated. Not one other rider on that bus came to my defense. That dirty black kid continued to threaten me until my stop came up at which time I reached in my purse, got out my mace and maced him. I then exited the bus at my stop. It was only then that the driver made a move to call his dispatcher to report an assault on the bus. Big whoopee !! I continued to my place of employment and spent most of the day in contemplation as to whether or not I wanted to deal with ghetto punks like that one and others that I've seen. My decision was a no-brainer. I now drive my car to work, pay a discounted parking rate in a secure lot downtown and am happy as a lark.
I, and many of my friends no longer ride the dirty, unsafe buses with their unfriendly attitudinal drivers. RTA, pack it in - cut all you want, go bankrupt - see if we care. Until you can return to the good old days of yesteryear when it was a pleasure to ride the bus.. bye bye.
Does this sound a little racist ? You bet it does and I make no apologies for telling it like it is. If it ever comes down to my safety or the perverted desire of some punk ass kid, it's going to be the punk going down, not me.
WOW - sounds like slamm69 is a tired family member spreading insane comments about other people posting here because slamm knows we're right in our conclusions.
Maybe slamm69 can escort the nazi loser back to Germany and hold his hand while he stands trial for his crimes to humanity.
And that's about as kind as I can be. If he's looking for sympathy, he can find it under "S" in the dictionary.
WOW - sounds like slamm69 is a tired family member spreading insane comments about other people posting here because slamm knows we're right in our conclusions.
Maybe slamm69 can escort the nazi loser back to Germany and hold his hand while he stands trial for his crimes to humanity.
And that's about as kind as I can be. If he's looking for sympathy, he can find it under "S" in the dictionary.
He makes a weekly visit to his doctor for a shot. He walks just fine into the doctor's office, no wheelchair is used. He gets in and out of his son's pick up truck without assistance and rides around without a problem.
This faker is mobile and ambulatory and the claims of his family that travelling would kill him are falling on deaf ears, FINALLY.
His family has been in collaboration with him for the last 30 years so they don't have to face the truth about this man whose sperm caused them to be born and who is responsible now for the agony they are feeling. I'd say the family needs to get a grip, face reality and let him go. That would be the ultimate closure for the family and this country.
To quote the article, in part ....
"Guy is a serial criminal with a sordid past spanning nearly two decades, with previous arrests starting in 1992 for crimes ranging from theft to possession of cocaine and marijuana,"
Now, tell me how the hell this scumbag is eligible for parole after 10 years ? if he lives that long. You know that his fellow inmates frown on sex crimes against children and he will be served up jailhouse justice.
p.s. - and the guy who was arrested for the Hosmer shootings was a HISPANIC guy. No blacks were hurt or died in this incident. That's probably the reason Art's not around. Just proves he doesn't care about EVERYBODY just his own prejudices.
Four WHITE people were shot on Hosmer Avenue last Friday. 1 shot in the wrist, 1 shot in the abdoman, 1 shot in the chest, and 1 shot twice in the legs.
Where's Art? Why isn't he having a vigil for those poor folks. Where is he with his bullhorn shouting, no justice, no peace !!
Jackson needs a shave and a haircut.
I believe it was 1982 when Ralph Kreiger and McFaul were engaged in the race for sheriff. Kreiger was sheriff then and he ran a pretty good campaign, but unfortunately he lost.
Kreiger may have had a serious drinking problem, but at least he was honest. Not like this jerk-off we have now with his hiring of relatives and family friends with lesser seniority and experience than others who have been on the job many more years and are far more qualified. The "ism's" have kicked in over the years ... cronyism and nepotism is always a recipe for disaster.
Since McFaul is now being scrutinized by the feds along with Dimora and Russo, maybe he should step down and retire to the farm with Mike White. After all, "out of sight, out of mind."
I don't believe it's grandstanding by the judge when all he's doing is dispensing justice according to the law. By doing so he is making every attempt to keep Cleveland's housing stock in good repair so the city doesn't sink further into the ghetto hole it has become. Judge Pianka keep up the good work.
And all this is what caused inter racial dating, sex, and watering down the different races.
I recall reading something a few months back that ems was supposed to put a paramedic at one of the fire stations to be on a fire truck when they're first responders. Did that deal ever pan out? Whatever happened to it or did that idea fall by the wayside?
Our prison system is not set up to coddle criminals, whether they be for felons or those commiting lesser misdemeanor crimes. Jail is a punishment, meant to be a detterent. Let's keep it that way. Invisible2u is right - if you can't do the time, don't do the crime.
Screw affirmative action ! Hire based on qualifications, not race.
I was really pissed off last year when we had to pay off his little tart and he should have been thrown out of council at that time.


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It's only the second round of action in the 6 Nations and already there is plenty at stake. Whilst the opening round of fixtures may not have thrown up the biggest surprises, in terms of results, it did give a strong indication as to what to look out for over the coming weeks.
With the potential of a Grand Slam, Triple Crown and 6 Nations title on the line, all eyes will certainly be on Dublin come Saturday afternoon whilst the Calcutta Cup match has added significance with both sides chasing their first 6 Nations victory.
Can Wales gain revenge for last year over Ireland? Who will win the Calcutta Cup and how will Italy fare against a rejuvenated French side?
Ireland v Wales (Saturday 8th Feb, 2:30pm GMT)
Ireland XV -Rob Kearney, Andrew Trimble, Brian O'Driscoll, Gordon D'Arcy, Dave Kearney, Johnny Sexton, Conor Murray, Jamie Heaslip, Chris Henry, Peter O'Mahony, Paul O'Connell, Devin Toner, Mike Ross, Rory Best, Cian Healy.
Wales XV – Leigh Halfpenny, Alex Cuthbert, Scott Williams, Jamie Roberts, George North, Rhys Priestland, Mike Phillips, Gethin Jenkins, Richard Hibbard, Adam Jones, Andrew Coombs, Alun Wyn Jones, Dan Lydiate, Sam Warburton, Taulupe Faletau.
Despite being the reigning champions, it is Wales who begin the game as slight underdogs following two impressive performances by the Irish against the All Blacks and Scotland whilst Wales struggled to stamp their authority over Italy last time out. The visitors will certainly be looking to exact revenge as Ireland left the Millennium Stadium with an impressive opening victory last year and ruined their Grand Slam ambitions.
Both sides will no doubt be boosted by the return of their captain and with Lions team-mates Paul O'Connell and Sam Warburton going head-to-head, expect plenty of experienced leadership on show. With such an exciting display of wingers on show in the pacey form of Cuthbert, North and Trimble, another great match-up will be between the kicking prowess of Sexton and Halfpenny – a British & Irish Lions dual that could well determine the game.
One aspect of the game that will be hard to avoid, is the relationship between Brian O'Driscoll and Wales coach Warren Gatland. Having been sensationally dropped from last year's Lions Third Test, Gatland will feel his decision was justified whilst BOD will be out to prove his ability and leave Wales with a miserable trip back across the Irish Sea.
2013 Result: Wales 22 – 30 Ireland
LR Prediction: Ireland 27 – 18 Wales
Look out for: Conor Murray -After impressing against Scotland last time out, this weekend will see the Ireland scrum-half lining up against his Britain & Irish Lions team-mate, Mike Phillips, so expect there to be plenty of action and banter.
England v Scotland (Saturday 8th Feb, 5pm GMT)
Scotland XV – Stuart Hogg, Tommy Seymour, Alex Dunbar, Matt Scott, Sean Lamont, Duncan Weir, Greig Laidlaw, David Denton, Chris Fusaro, Ryan Wilson, Jim Hamilton, Tim Swinson, Moray Low, Ross Ford, Ryan Grant.
England XV – Mike Brown, Jack Nowell, Luther Burrell, Billy Twelvetrees, Jonny May, Owen Farrell, Danny Care, Billy Vunipola, Chris Robshaw, Tom Wood, Courtney Lawes, Joe Launchbury, Dan Cole, Dylan Hartley, Joe Marler.
Prior to the Calcutta Cup, all the talk has been about the state of the Murrayfield pitch, which came under much criticism during the autumn internationals. With the recent deluge of heavy rain, this could well result in a bogged down affair and result in very much a kicking rather than a running game.
Whilst not expected to be a pretty game, a win is quite simply all that matters as both sides look to chalk up two points on the 6 Nations table. Last weekend Scotland clearly lacked any fire power to cross the line and relied on the boot of Laidlaw to keep them in the game against Ireland whereas England were desperately unlucky in France but ultimately paid for a woeful start and were punished late on.
Of course the big news on the Scotland front is that of captain Kelly Brown being dropped from the squad. Replaced by uncapped Chris Fusaro, Brown has been told in no uncertain terms that performance is key to the future according to coach Scott Johnson and that looking forward it's going to have to be at number seven. Brown is not the only casualty as another big name omitted from the squad is Lions lock, Richie Gray. Having only been on the bench last weekend, his place is filled by teenage brother, Jonny.
With England naming an unchanged side from that which faced France, Stuart Lancaster has given a vote of confidence to the wings by staying faithful with Nowell and May. Whilst the latter was a doubt having suffered a broken nose, Lawes has also recovered from a bruised cheekbone but should England lose on Saturday then the scars may well prove more permanent.
2013 Result: England 38 – 18 Scotland
LR Prediction: Scotland 13 – 21 England
Look out for: Jim Hamilton – Big Jim will have the task of going up against England's second row pairing of Lawes and Launchbury, in what is sure to be a powerful tussle. It may not be a pretty match up but Hamilton will certainly be the driving force when Scotland are on the attack.
France v Italy (Sunday 9th Feb, 3pm GMT)
France XV – Brice Dulin, Yoann Huget, Mathieu Bastareaud, Wesley Fofana, Hugo Bonneval, Jules Plisson, Jean-Marc Doussain, Louis Picamoles, Bernard Le Roux, Yannick Nyanga, Yoann Maestri Pascal Papé, Nicolas Mas, Dimitri Szarzewski, Thomas Domingo.
Italy XV – Luke McLean, Tommaso Iannone, Michele Campagnaro, Gonzalo Garcia, Leonardo Sarto, Tommaso Allan, Edoardo Gori, Sergio Parisse, Mauro Bergamasco, 6 Francesco Minto, Joshua Furno, Quintin Geldenhuys, Martin Castrogiovanni, Leonardo Ghiraldini, Alberto De Marchi.
Snatching victory from the jaws of defeat against England, this was the perfect tonic to a woeful 2013 6 nations campaign for Les Bleus. From a sensational start to overcoming an even greater comeback by the visitors, the result last week shows more about the character and fighting attitude of the French side than the result itself.
With Italy conceding a sloppy try early on in Wales and France capitalising on English errors with less than 30 seconds on the clock, the smart money is on more early points in this match. If you are late for kick-off then you may need to catch up on the highlights.
Despite an opening win, French coach Phillipe Saint-Andre has seen fit to make three changes to the starting line-up for the arrival of the Azzurri on Sunday. Making his test debut is Hugo Bonneval on the wing and is joined by Dimitri Szarzewski whilst Yoann Maestri will partner captain Pascal Papé in the second row.
For the Italians they will look for a solid start and aim to frustrate their French hosts. A key area will be around the scrum as this was where they conceded 14 penalties last week, the most of any nation, with Michele Rizzo being dropped to the bench as a result. For the Azzurri to record back-to-back victories over France then they will need to be at their best and show the sort of flair which ran Wales close.
2013 Result: Italy 23 – 18 France
LR Prediction: France 36 – 12 Italy
Look out for: Michele Campagnaro -If you didn't know his name before last weekend then you certainly will by now, as the Italian centre scored twice in the opening fixture against Wales. With only three international starts to his name prior to the 6 Nations and having only made his club debut for Treviso in 2013, it has been a meteoric rise for the 20 year old and fans will be keen to see if he can continue the exciting form against Les Bleus.
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A tension-adjusting assembly for driving belts, such as driving belts for controlling the timing shaft of internal combustion engines, includes a device for neutralizing the effects of the variations of the distance between the axes of the pulleys, as caused by thermal expansions of the supports for the pulley journals.
1. A device for adjusting the pull of a driving belt, more particularly a toothed belt controlling a timing shaft in an internal combustion engine, running on at least two sheaves borne by a supporting member exposed to thermal expansion, comprising a tensioning idler mounted on a movable member on the supporting member for acting in one direction upon the belt, there being provided urging means for preventing movement of said movable member in a direction opposite to said one direction, said preventing means being thermally expansible in response to the temperature of said supporting member in order to allow displacement of the movable member by an extent substantially corresponding to the variation of the sag of the belt as originated by the thermal expansion of the supporting member.
2. A device according to claim 1, characterized in that said movable member is subjected to a spring bias to be moved to urge the idler against the belt lap to impress a preselected tension thereto.
3. A device according to claim 1, characterized in that said thermally expansible preventing means includes a rod subjected to a temperature as a function of the temperature of the supporting member, said rod being secured at one end to said supporting member and at the other end acting like an abutment for said movable member.
4. A device according to claim 3, characterized in that said movable member is an arm pivoted to said supporting member and carrying at its free end an idler resting against said belt.
5. A device according to claim 4, characterized in that said rod is housed with the other end in a recess formed through said arm.
6. A device according to claim 5, characterized in that said rod has said one end hinged to a slidable member resiliently urged in the direction of said rod and susceptible of being fixedly secured to said supporting member.
This invention relates to the problem of the tension increase of driving belts in general, as caused by the expansion of the supporting members of the transmission mechanisms due to the effect of a temperature increase and, more particularly, it relates to the pull increase which is experienced in the toothed belts for controlling the timing in internal combustion engines.
In this case, the temperature differential between the environmental temperature experienced on assembly and that which obtains as the engine is running, may even attain values in the order of 100° C. in the pulley journals, especially if the engine is of the air-cooled type.
In the case of engines having the engine block and the engine head made of an aluminium alloy, the extension of the distance between the sheave axes corresponding to such an increase of the temperature would be in the order of magnitude of 2.5 per thousand so that the ensuing increase of the belt pull would attain values which are in disagreement with a reasonable service life of the belt concerned if the initial preloading tension is adjusted in cold engine conditions by blocking the appropriate tensioning idler in a suitable position.
To prevent such a drawback, resiliently yieldable idlers are sometimes adopted which, however, due to the pulsations of both the driving torque and the power absorbed by the camshaft in the timing assembly may originate vibrations which are detrimental to a satisfactory operation of the timing assembly and which, at any rate, are noisy.
An object of the present invention is to provide a particular automatic device for adjusting the tension in the belt in order to act upon the position of the belt-tightening idler so that, as the temperature is increased, the pull increase and the possibility that too wide oscillations may take place are suppressed or anyhow considerably reduced.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a belt-tension adjusting device having a comparatively simple and compact structure so as to be susceptible of being easily mounted on an internal combustion engine, wherein it finds an elective application, while concurrently exhibiting a high reliability and convenience of assemblage.
This object and others to be more clearly ascertainable from the ensuing disclosure, are achieved, according to the invention, by providing a device for adjusting the pull of a driving belt, more particularly a crenellated belt controlling the timing shaft in an internal combustion engine, which is held taut between two sheaves supported by a supporting member exposed to thermal expansion, comprising a tensioning idler mounted on a movable component part of the supporting member to act upon a belt lap, characterized in that said movable member is equipped with an abutment for holding the idler pressed against the belt lap concerned, and in that means are provided which are responsive to the temperature of said supporting member and act in the sense of shifting said abutment by a length of stroke corresponding to the variation of the sag of said belt lap as originated by the thermal expansion of said supporting member.
An embodiment which reduces to constructive practice the device according to the invention is diagrammatically shown by way of example in the accompanying drawings, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a diagrammatical side elevational view of a wall on which a driving assembly is mounted, which is equipped with an adjustment device according to this invention.
FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view taken in the direction of the arrow F along the line II--II of FIG. 1.
As can be seen, the belt 1, of the toothed type, runs on the sheaves 2 and 3, which are the driving and the driven pulley respectively and is urged in correspondence with its slacking lap by an idler 4, placed at the end of an arm 5 rotatable about a pin 6 but thrust against the belt 1 by a spring, 7, secured to the supporting member 8 for said sheaves 2 and 3. The arm 5 has a recess 9 into which insists the end 10 of a clearance takeup rod 11, the opposite end of which rests against a member 12 properly secured to the supporting member 8 and can swing with respect thereto. More particularly, between the member 12 and the supporting member 8 a spring 13 is inserted, having the task of taking up any clearance existing between the rod 11 and its resting surfaces, but the member 12 can be locked to the supporting member 8 by a screw 14 passed through a specially provided slot 15. This locking engagement holds the rod pointing against the idler 4, so as to prevent the latter from being set apart from the belt 1, against which it is biassed by the spring 7 so as to impress the appropriate preloading tension thereto.
During assembly, the spring 7 is entrusted with the function of pressing the idler against the belt so as to impart an appropriate preliminary tension thereto. Loosening the screw 14 enables member 12 to thrust the rod 11 on its end supporting members so that any clearance is taken up. Thereafter, the screw can be tightened again.
As the temperature of the supporting member 8 is increased so that the supporting member expands, the distance between the axes of the two sheaves 2 and 3 is increased and the slackening lap of the belt tends to become tightened and the idler 4 is consequently pushed outwards. Such a movement is possible against the bias of the spring 7, since the arm 5 can be rotated about the pin 6 through an angle corresponding to the difference of the variation of the distance d between the pin 6 and the locking screw 14 due to the effect of the temperature increase of the supporting member 8 and the simultaneous variation of the length, 1, of the rod 11. Said difference can exist both because the temperature increase of the rod 11 is less than that of the supporting member 8 since the rod 11 is distant from the supporting member 8, and because the rod 11 is made of a material having a coefficient of thermal expansion less than that of the supporting member 8. This is especially true if, for example, the rod 11 is made of steel and the supporting member 8 is made of an aluminium alloy. The displacement of the idler 4 is equivalent to said difference between the variation d, and the variation of and the length l of the rod 11, multiplied by the ratio of the length of the arm b to the distance a between the axis of the rod 11 and the axis of the pin 6. By acting upon the value of the arm ratio aforesaid as well as upon the length and the material selected for the rod 11, it is possible to obtain that the displacement of the idler 4 is equal to that which would take place if the connection with the rod 11 should not exist, that is to say that the idler is allowed to be shifted through the length which is required by the tightening of the belt due to the sheaves being pushed apart from one another and without having the displacement hindered by the presence of the rod 11. Consequently the pull of the belt is increased only by the small amount corresponding to the tension increase of the spring 13 due to the displacement of the idler 4. On the contrary, if the rod 11 had an expansion corresponding to that of the supporting member 8, the increase of the belt pull would have been equal to that which would have been experienced in the case of the idler being blocked in position, because, in such a case, the geometry of the system would not have changed.
The advantage of the system relative to the arrangement with a loaded idler (spring biassed) but without the connection consisting of the rod 11 lies in that the production of oscillations of the idler is prevented, which could be originated by the pulsatory variations of the transferred torque or any other reasons, because the rod 11, thrusting into the seat 9, prevents the arm 5 from being swung in such a direction as to displace the idler 4 away of the belt.
It is understood that the accompanying drawings show only a diagrammatical embodiment of the invention since different constructional arrangements can be found. For example, the idler could be guided prismatically, the rod of compensation 11 could be hingedly mounted at its end in both directions and the system of backlash takeup could be differently inserted in the compensation rod and otherwise, without therefor departing from the scope of the invention for the subject adjustment device as disclosed in the present specification.
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