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Old Firm second sides would play in three-tier system - SFL
Second sides from Celtic and Rangers playing in senior football forms part of a proposal to reorganise the Scottish game from season 2015-16.
The plan from the Scottish Football League, to be discussed by its clubs on Wednesday, would result in the end of the Scottish Premier League.
Instead, the present four tiers would be reorganised into three leagues of 16, 10 and 18 teams.
Charles Green Rangers chief executive
"We are just focusing on winning the Third Division and getting promotion"
But there is no indication that any top-tier clubs would be in favour.
Any change in the structure of the SPL would require an 11-1 majority in favour, but two SPL powerbrokers have told BBC Scotland that it would not garner sufficient support.
The proposal comes from SFL chief executive David Longmuir, who will hand in a letter to the Scottish Football Association and the SPL.
His idea of colt teams is similar to the system used in Spain, where clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid have second sides who are unable to win promotion to the same level as the senior side.
There is likely to be opposition to restricting this opportunity to the two Glasgow giants, with clubs like Hearts and Hibs also known to be interested.
However, Paul Hartley, now managing Second Division side Alloa Athletic, would like to see some kind of reorganisation.
"I think we have the smallest amount of teams in Europe in our top division and I think something needs to change," the former Scotland, Celtic, Hearts, Hibernian, St Johnstone, Hamilton Accies, Raith Rovers and Aberdeen midfielder told BBC Scotland.
"But we're talking about 2015-16. We could have more clubs going to the wall by then.
"I think we have to do it sooner rather than later. Let's get round the table for the sake of the game and make it better."
Rangers are presently playing in Division Three following financial problems but are expected to have achieved at least one promotion by the time the proposals would come into play.
Charles Green has previously said that Rangers will not play again in the SPL while he is the Ibrox club's chief executive.
Now he has told Talksport: "I understand that the Football League on Wednesday are having a meeting of clubs and it's the intention of the executive to unveil what they think would be a restructuring plan for Scottish football.
"I won't be there unfortunately because we are doing the presentations in London, but one of the other directors and the club's secretary will be there, so we will find out what the SFL plan is."
Green's consortium purchased the business and assets of Rangers when they were consigned to liquidation in the summer and the club was subsequently re-launched in the Third Division.
Hearts are the latest SPL club to experience financial turmoil and are battling for survival after Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs issued a winding-up order over a tax bill of almost £450,000.
"Hearts have got into financial difficulty and there were rumours in the papers that there were another couple of SPL clubs in financial difficulty, so it is a time for change," said Green.
"Whether the SPL could survive if two clubs go out of business would be really questionable.
"We are just focusing on winning the Third Division and getting promotion.
"We are a football club, we just win matches and, if you keep winning games, you will end up at the top.
"What the top will be called in three years, who knows?
"If it happens beforehand because of restructuring, or because clubs go out of business, that's unfortunate, but we had to get on with our lives and other clubs will have to do the same."
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Comment number 243. Posted by Octopeyeon 14 Nov 2012 10:25
The only thing Hendry was "so completely committed to" was gambling.
Therein lies the problem, too much disposable income and then bankruptcy. Ironic in a sense considering his background ?!
But then, he's no worse than the majority of the overpaid "stars" of the beautiful game.
Comment number 242. Posted by thebluecubeon 14 Nov 2012 09:00
What about Colin Hendry being put on the coaching staff for the national side.
I can't remember any Scot in the modern era of football who was so completely committed to the cause.
Perhaps he (& Strachan.?) could recreate some of that competitive & combative spirit that took them to relative success nearly 15 years ago.
I don't think the players are worse now than then, just a lack of belief.
Comment number 241. Posted by mwon 13 Nov 2012 21:48
Get rid of the SPL and the SFL and construct a new governing body. Get rid of all of them. Advertise for a younger, dynamic group of leaders who can move this league into the modern game. Please also look again to moving to summer football, no more frozen pitches.
Comment number 240. Posted by Football_understandon 13 Nov 2012 17:14
do people actually know we have more income in our league than the likes of the belgian and portuagese league, and dutch? 18 and 16 team top divisions, i dont buy into this rubbish we dont have the clubs to have a bigger division, its all about the association running it, unfortunetley as everyone knowes ours is amatuer, scottish football is the laughing stock of other leagues in europe
Comment number 239. Posted by barneybubbleon 13 Nov 2012 15:38
It's the SPL that are having major problems surviving not Scottish Football.
While the SFL are clearly prospering with Scotlands largest support within their ranks, the almost-insolvent SPL continues to circle the drain despite the extra handouts they received via SFL/Rangers sponsorships.
All David Longmuir has to do is to cut off that particular lifeline to the SPL and just let it die.
Comment number 238. Posted by balmedie johnon 13 Nov 2012 14:56
I think Mr Longmuir should consider his position in Scottish football! one half of the Old Firm can't manage one club? how on earth does he think they will cope with two.
Comment number 237. Posted by Andrew Crawfordon 13 Nov 2012 14:37
oh there a great one merge the old firm call them Glasgow city no more sectarianism, smaller counties than us can survive well with more teams dnt see why we should have less
Comment number 236. Posted by Tom Fairnieon 13 Nov 2012 14:30
The SFL proposal is absurd. Scottish football can't survive with the clubs it has. There are simply too many senior clubs to be economically viable. We could possibly consider revamping the three lower divisions into a single division along with the SPL and make it a simple two up two down. There is room for ground sharing or club mergers which could possibly help make it work.
Comment number 235. Posted by Andrew Crawfordon 13 Nov 2012 14:25
@234 it wont happen because of efa change to rules after wimbeldon, the of would need to move to england with stadium there and start in regional league which is efa 10th tier
Comment number 234. Posted by geordiewombleon 13 Nov 2012 14:19
Another minor point - can we put this whole ridiculous "Old Firm in the EPL" nonsense to bed once and for all: they won't be allowed to because FIFA RULES FORBID IT!!
The only possible scenario in which they could move is if the rest of Scottish football went part-time, then they could apply to move based on "lack of suitable opposition", as happened in New Zealand - OK?
Comment number 233. Posted by Andrew Crawfordon 13 Nov 2012 14:10
why do people like the split??? it crap and is unfair advantage to some teams spl says it wants sporting integrity and don the right thing with rangers but wont remove the split, they could just make the split after half the games played but i rather not see it it boring
Comment number 232. Posted by geordiewombleon 13 Nov 2012 14:03
Getting back on topic, here's my little idea on restructuring the League:
Div 1, 2 & 3 - 14 teams each
Div 4A/4B - 28 teams (starting with the Div 1/2 B-teams)
26 games, then a 7/7 split, giving a 38-game season - 2 up/2 down (except between Div 3/4, where the champions ONLY go up), with the simple "No B-team can play in the same Division as the A-team" rule - how hard's that to implement?
Comment number 231. Posted by Andrew Crawfordon 13 Nov 2012 13:37
fair points
@228 need to update it to say if a senior team leaves the league there b and c team does to.
@229 i need ot add that to the list of general rules players are contracted to a b or c squad and cant be move around they need to be signed on loan or transferred pertinently to the other squad, reserve league isnt competitive as the actually league team itself, i dnt mean of i mean all team
Comment number 230. Posted by mr jingleson 13 Nov 2012 13:28
This season year is the first time in years that a team outside the Old Firm has a chance of being champions. This is no doubt because the likes of Hibs are not having to play eight OF games that they would only get a meagre number of points from. When I was younger Scottish football had two competetive divisions of about 20 clubs in each and it was not run just for the benefit of the Old Firm.
Comment number 229. Posted by Alanon 13 Nov 2012 13:23
Totally disagree with giving the old firm even more advantages inScottish football allowing their young players to develop faster etc than the rest. If their reserves want regular games then. Restart the reserve league system. If this does happen then players should be on specific contracts to prevent them moving from reserve/colt teams to first teams as it suits.
Comment number 228. Posted by APon 13 Nov 2012 13:23
I oppose reserve teams in the lower leagues. It's easy to see why the SFL would want to cash in on the OF's reserves being around but the danger for me is that if they did eventually jump ship down south they'd retain a presence in both countries. See how long their reserve sides would be barred from top flight entry then! Effectively they'd be having their cake and eating it.
Comment number 227. Posted by Andrew Crawfordon 13 Nov 2012 13:07
what are peoples thoughts on changing the scottish game to something like this http://www.andrewcrawford.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/
im interested in people comment and if people think this could save the scottish game
oh there no team called the rangers, and rangers where relegated according to celtic chief executive
Comment number 226. Posted by Midas_childon 13 Nov 2012 13:00
Good that there's suggestions being made as nearly everyone agrees change is needed but I doubt much will happen, to many people not willing to compromise and hammer out a deal. They'll haggle for years then go with a rushed solution that'll suit no one. My preference would be 2 divs of 18-20 with regional set up underneath bringing in the highland teams that would have playoff games for promotion
Comment number 225. Posted by Alanon 13 Nov 2012 13:00
Just a quick correctionre Charlie Greenand Newco.
They werenot relegated to the third they were very graciously elected into said division as a new club, when there were certainly more deserving candidates.
Comment number 224. Posted by dave_scotlandon 13 Nov 2012 12:57
McLeish's report in to Scottish football a few years back intimated that anything other than a 10team top division wouldn't work, Doncaster said the same thing around a year ago.
But now that RFC are gone these statements are forgotten and change is afoot....seemingly to help The Rangers back into the top flight.
If this is not the case, then it's the perception of the majority of fans.
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While snow cover insulated most Indiana winter wheat from brutal cold, some parts of the state were hit with sub-zero temperatures when wheat was exposed.
In that situation, the crop can suffer a number of injuries that force growers to decide whether to go ahead and apply nitrogen or terminate the crop.
"Whether wheat is at risk depends on where it's located in the state," Purdue agronomist Shaun Casteel said.
"The snow blanket protected the crop in some areas, but in others, particularly in the southern part of the state, we didn't have that snow cover."
Even though winter wheat enters dormancy for the cold months, temperatures below 12 degrees Fahrenheit sustained for more than two hours can cause freeze injury to exposed wheat. As the crop advances into the jointing growth stage, the temperature point of injury doubles to 24 degrees.
Injury can be as minor as leaf-tip burn or as major as growing-point termination.
In areas that had some soil freezing and thawing cycles, the wheat crop also is at risk for heaving, a phenomenon where water refreezes in soil pores, lifts the soil, pushes the plants up and exposes the roots to drying out.
Casteel said that even though we have not had many noticeable freeze and thaw cycles here in northern Indiana (it stayed cold most of the winter), some fields are still showing heaving damage.
A third type of winter injury, Casteel said, is smothering. Wheat most at risk is that which is growing in low-lying field areas that ponded when snow melted, then froze again.
"We had a thaw a couple of weeks ago that caused some ponding," he said. "When ponded water freezes it cuts off the oxygen to the wheat roots underneath. Even though the wheat is dormant, it's still respiring, so cutting off oxygen can cause plant death."
Wheat will start to break winter dormancy once temperatures consistently reach the mid-30s and 40s. At that point, growers will have a better idea of how the crop fared over the winter.
But for some farmers who prefer to topdress nitrogen fertilizer when the ground is still frozen, waiting until green-up presents other challenges.
"Growers have to decide whether they want to spend the money to topdress wheat that might not be alive, or if they want to wait until green-up and then risk having to topdress nitrogen on soggy soils," Casteel said.
For farmers who find that wheat is in extremely poor condition, Casteel said it might make sense to tear out the crop and plant a spring cash crop such as corn or soybean.
"There are some bad-looking fields out there that were exposed to extreme cold with no snow," he said. "Some of those fields are completely brown, which means they don't have any green tissue for photosynthesis."
More information about winter injury to wheat and wheat production in general is available in Purdue Extension's Wheat Field Guide, available for $5 from Purdue Extension's store http://www.the-education-store.com [1]), or through the county Purdue Extension office.
John Woodmansee is the Purdue Extension educator specializing in agriculture and natural resources for Whitley and Noble counties. B. Rosie Lerner contributed to this article
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The Latics claimed a surprise 1-0 victory over City at Wembley in May thanks to Ben Watson's late header.
However, there have been major changes at both clubs since then with Pellegrini taking over the City reins from Roberto Mancini, while former City striker Uwe Rosler is now in charge at Wigan following Owen Coyle's short reign as Roberto Martinez's replacement.
Asked if he had seen a re-run of last year's final, Pellegrini said: "Yes, I watched that, but at the beginning of the season.
"I think now it's a different moment. There are different managers, different players for both teams. You can't link one with another.
"It happened 10 months ago and is not a lesson I can learn in this moment.
"We also played against them at the beginning of the Capital One Cup (and won 5-0) but today it is a different team.
"I have watched the last four games of Wigan and they played very well."
A win for City will book another trip to Wembley as they seek more silverware after beating Sunderland in the Capital One Cup final last weekend.
Pellegrini added: "I enjoy winning titles everywhere but to win titles at Wembley made it special.
"All the players know if we win on Sunday we are in a semi-final at Wembley.
"We try to play every competition with no priority and I think it will be very good for the team to reach the semi-final."
Rosler is likely to receive a good reception from the City fans after scoring 64 goals in 176 games for the club during a period in which they were relegated two divisions.
Pellegrini said: "I know he has an important link with this club but now he is the manager of Wigan and he will want to win.
"Maybe it is not a usual match because of this but I am sure that we are just thinking of winning this match and not all the other things outside."


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No, I meant trickster alright :)
@Angela -
"given that sometimes empathy requires NOT HELPING the person -
i.e - NOT helping the person who doesnt help themselves
how do you teach that?" -
I would call that compassion rather than empathy. If Josh can't afford to lend money, then it is compassionate towards himself not to lend it to an unworthy cause. If he had money to burn, the issue would be different.
"how do you teach Judge Judy to a baby?" - probably by being an empathetic person yourself? I haven't got kids. Correcting them when they show unempathetic behaviour. There is a programme in Canadian schools where a mother and baby come into class and the kids interact with and observe the baby, and this teaches them empathy.
There are things we can say: "how would you like it?" & "put yourself in their shoes" or "think what it's like for that person. How would you feel?" since empathy is all about feeling someone else's pain - literally.
do whores also have immaculate conceptions - what is a whore - and, as usual, punish the innocent - and kill the children - the misogyny and hatred of women abound
Eventually, sometimes, after a few beers at a bar and no women around, one guy will start with the "all women are whores" routine. We feel superior for a hour or so and then back home to the reality. Good men know that men are not superior, but good men did not write the Bible.


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What does NHS mean?
The National Health Service (NHS) is a free healthcare service to anyone who is eligible. It is funded by a proportion of our taxes. Free care includes hospital treatment, consultation with a doctor/General Practitioner (GP), contraceptive services and community health services. You must pay part of the fees for dental services. Optical services are not available on the NHS.
What is a General Practitioner?
This is a family doctor who has general medical experience. They understand a wide range of health conditions and the health requirements of people of all ages. If your GP is unable to help you, he or she will refer you to the appropriate specialist, usually based in a hospital. Medical centres also have healthcare assistants, nurses and receptionists, all of whom may be involved in your care. If you feel too unwell to visit your GP, call them for advice.
If you cannot reach them, call 111 (a 24-hour telephone helpline run by the NHS)
Who is eligible to receive NHS treatment?
Any student, regardless of nationality or country of origin, enrolled on an academic course lasting six months or more is entitled to receive free NHS care.
What if I am here for less than six months?
Your rights to free medical treatment will be limited. You would receive free treatment in case of emergency (eg a car accident). We therefore strongly recommend you arrange adequate health insurance before you come to the UK.
Student health services at the University of Westminster are free, but you will be asked to pay for any prescriptions, including the contraceptive pill, and for any tests you may require, other than in an emergency.
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Atlas Energy Limited Partnership, an oil and natural gas production firm, will lease 20.6 acres of county-owned land in Lawrence Township.
Atlas Energy Limited Partnership, an oil and natural gas production firm, will lease 20.6 acres of county-owned land in Lawrence Township.
The Tuscarawas County Commissioners accepted the company's bid to lease the land this week, at a rate of $3,500 an acre and an 18 percent gross royalty.
The county has 62 acres available for oil and gas bids.
Commissioners accepted the bid on the recommendation of Attorney Brad Hillyer.
Commissioner Chris Abbuhl said this is the first oil and gas bid for Tuscarawas County property. He said that Hillyer suggested the acreage because the area was large and
He said the oil and gas boom goes through phases.
"It's ramping up," Abbuhl said. "It's in another phase right now."
Also included in the agreement was the prohibition of drilling platforms from being erected on county property.
"We did not want any of our property to have the structures on it," Abbuhl said. "We want the ground to be available to be utilized for other purposes if necessary."
He said there wasn't a set timeline for when the company would begin drilling for wells on the property.
"At this point, we don't know what well they would be producing off of and how much that would draw as far as monetary value," he said.
However, Abbuhl said oil and gas developers have indicated that the greatest monetary value will come from the royalties.
"Really royalties are where you get the lion's share of the revenues," he said.
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The following review by Ray Walsh, proprietor of Curious Book Shop in East Lansing Michigan, first appeared in the Lansing State Journal.
Two recent books are likely to intrigue readers who enjoy Michigan history. One offers a variety of interesting facts while the other, aimed at younger readers, provides a thought provoking stepping stone for creativity.
"Michigan's County Courthouses" by John Fedynsky, (University of Michigan Press, $40), is a tall, well- designed book that's subtitled "An Encyclopedic Tour of Michigan Courthouses".
It explores the fascinating history of all of the courthouses in each of the state's 83 counties as well as the Michigan Supreme Court.
The oversized book is illustrated with many detailed black and white photographs, includes maps and is arranged alphabetically for ease of reference. Michigan Supreme Court Justice Stephen Markman has written an excellent foreword that delves into the content and intent of the volume, noting the challenges that Fedynsky faced in compiling this work.
This isn't just a boring reference work that merely lists facts and figures; instead, it's a wonderful effort that captures much of the essence of Michigan history, from its wilderness beginnings through contemporary times.
There are many intriguing insights into the state's history, including land squabbles, architectural priorities, financing efforts, political dickering, unusual cases and famous trials. Fedynsky, who is an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Michigan, also includes a selected bibliography for historians seeking more information.
This is ideal for any local library and is an exceptionally useful updated addition to Maurice Cole's 1974 book on the same subject.
"Diary of a Michigan Kid", illustrated by Cyd Moore (Sleeping Bear Press, $9.95) is an unusual oversized paperback that should offer hours of creativity for kids. It's much more that just a simple diary, providing lined space for children to write as well as blank pages for drawing.
Interspersed with the colorful drawings by Collins are questions (and answers!) relating to Michigan history that many adults may even have trouble answering. Simple recipes for tasty pizza, s'mores, fudge and snow candy also appear.
Additionally, there are games for children who are on vacation or travelling, activity ideas and space for poetry or creative insights. A completed book would be fun to examine ten or twenty years from now or even later, when fond memories of childhood may slowly start to fade.
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God-awful True Blood Season 6 finale? Let's find out what writer Kate Barnow and director Scott Winant's poor excuses are for this craptasic ending in the final Inside The Episode this season.
WARNING: If you don't want to know (or don't want to hear Scott's reaction to Eric's one scene) – don't watch below!
Watch HBO's Inside The Episode below.
UGH! Did he have the nerve to LAUGH at Eric's fate AND praise Bill at the same time? Grrr…
At least we got to see the REAL G.P. for the first time…for what that's worth. Somehow I don't think too many of us will appreciate it because of what else happened during the episode.
I guess we'll have to suffer through Sookicide too. GROANS. PUKES. TB SUCKS!
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When South Carolina plays Clemson in football, it's always a big game for fans across the state. But the 104th straight meeting between the two schools tonight at 7 p.m. on ESPN is the biggest one yet. Here are five reasons why.
The 19 combined wins between USC (9-2) and Clemson (10-1) entering the game are the most in the rivalry's history, topping the old mark of 18 set last season.
It's the second-longest current uninterrupted rivalry in the nation, with this meeting being the 104th straight game. The two have played every season since 1909 – behind only Minnesota and Wisconsin, which have met 106 years in a row.
The Gamecocks and Tigers are two of only eight teams in the nation that have been listed in the Top 20 of every Bowl Championship Series poll for the past two years.
The two head coaches have combined for an impressive 103-57 record – a winning percentage of .644 – at their respective schools, with USC's Steve Spurrier at 64-37 in eight seasons and Clemson's Dabo Swinney at 39-20 in five seasons. Spurrier can become USC's winningest coach with a victory.
Households across the state are divided by the rivalry, but one family will actually play it out on the field this year with a pair of cousins – USC wide receiver Bruce Ellington and Clemson tailback Andre Ellington – going against each other. Bruce leads the Gamecocks with 31 catches for 492 yards, while Andre leads the Tigers in rushing with 959 yards.
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Guests are guaranteed a warm welcome at this family-run Italian restaurant located on the outskirts of the busy town of Wantage. The stylish bedrooms are individually designed, well equipped and very ...More about La Fontana Restaurant with Accommodation
This family-run establishment is easily accessible from the city centre and all major road links. The hotel provides informal, friendly and attentive service. The comfortably furnished bedrooms are we...More about Manor House Hotel
Once the city's prison, this is definitely a hotel with a difference. Many of the rooms are actually converted from the old cells. Not to worry though as there have been many improvements since the pr...More about Malmaison Oxford
Currently the rating for this establishment is not confirmed. This may be due to a change of ownership or because it has only recently joined the AA rating scheme.�� ...More about The Bell
The Bocardo is right in the heart of the city centre on George Street and located directly above Jamie's Italian Restaurant. The bedrooms here have stylish decor; all have flat-screen TVs, free WiFi a...More about The Bocardo
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Located in rural Oxfordshire just ten miles from Oxford city centre, this small family-run hotel offers the personal touch. Bedrooms are generous in size and some have delightful views over the croque...More about Fallowfields Hotel and Restaurant
High quality, budget accommodation ideal for both families and business travellers. Spacious, en suite bedrooms feature tea and coffee making facilities, and Freeview TV in most hotels. Internet acces...More about Premier Inn Abingdon
Chowle is a delightful modern farmhouse in a quiet setting, just off the A420 and ideally placed for visiting Oxford and Swindon. Bedrooms are very well equipped, and there is a charming and airy down...More about Chowle Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast
As its name suggests, The Dog House was once the kennels (and the stables) for a local manor house. Situated in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, this is a popular inn with a spacious bar and ...More about The Dog House


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The Bachelor
Friend: Natalie Getz Is "100 Percent Dating" Bachelor Matt Grant
Now we know: If you want to find yourself a hot Bachelor, hang out at an L.A. area Starbucks. That's reportedly how The Bachelor: London Calling's Matt Grant connected with Bachelor Pad 1 winner Natalie Getz. But we still don't know for sure if that means they're a *thang* or just hanging out.
RumorFix had something kinda vague about them a few days ago and now Life & Style is quoting some of their (nameless) friends.
"They are 100 percent dating — she told me!" a close friend of Natalie's told Life & Style. "It's still new, but they've gone out a few times and are seeing how things go. Their friends think it's a good match." (Apparently Natalie isn't friends with Shayne Lamas, so bitter from the aftermath of her Season 12 experience that she called Matt the first gay Bachelor.)
The Life & Style story says Matt & Nat kept bumping into each other at a Starbucks in L.A. "They always saw each other, so one day he was like, 'Let's hang out,' because he thought she was fun," a friend of Matt's said.
Supposedly they've hit it off. Great. So is it a good sign that Natalie isn't Twitter flirting with Matt every day? Does keeping things private mean it's more serious than, say, the cutesy dating jokes between Emily Maynard and Doug Cartwright (and William Holman)?
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Supplement Savvy: Diet Pillsby Dana Angelo White in Diets & Weight Loss, October 21, 2011
These various concoctions of vitamins, herbs, caffeine (and who knows what else) promise to shed pounds in the blink of an eye. Not only are these pills and potions too good to be true, they're downright dangerous!
Diet pills are some of the most dangerous supplements out there. They're unregulated mixtures of bizarre ingredients and people tend to take them often and in large quantity quantities. We'll remind you again – the supplement industry is poorly regulated and just because you can buy it over-the-counter doesn't mean that it's safe!


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Hi I'm new (so I'm posting in this thread)
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Not going to put that on the internet
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Percussion of different type from 9 drums with a drum kit from about 16 on and off.
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I am a unicorn rawr
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only 5 what!?
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No Idea its made of a lot of different bits some I made myself
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don't use them much tbh
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My flat, other peoples flats and houses, studios and work.
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Sort of I make music on my own for the most
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Original but I can play cover of things on instruments they don't work well on.
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No one has told me yet. some one said it was wonky math folk.
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mushy peas
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what being a unicorn that plays drums is not an odd fact in its self?
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This week the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard announced a decrease in activated reservists while the Air Force announced an increase. The net collective result is 87 fewer reservists activated than last week.
At any given time, services may activate some units and individuals while deactivating others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease. The total number currently on active duty from the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 50,331; Navy Reserve, 4,557; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 10,050; Marine Corps Reserve, 4,482, and the Coast Guard Reserve, 811. This brings the total National Guard and Reserve personnel who have been activated to 70,231, including both units and individual augmentees.
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In the SCAN algorithm, the disk arm starts at one end of the disk and moves toward the other end, servicing requests as it reaches each cylinder, until it gets to the other end of the disk.
At the other end, the direction of head movement is reversed, and servicing continues. The head continuously scans back and forth across the disk.
The SCAN algorithm is sometimes called the
elevator algorithm
, since the disk arms behaves just like an elevator in a building, first servicing all the requests going up and then reversing to service requests the other way.
For our example request queue, we need to know the direction of head movement in addition to the head's current position, 53 (see Fig.
37, 14, 65, 67, 98, 122, 124, 183
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SCAN disk scheduling.
If a request arrives in the queue just in front of the head, it will be serviced almost immediately
If a request arriving just behind the head will have to wait until the arm moves to the end of the disk, reverses direction, and comes back.
Assuming a uniform distribution of requests for cylinders, consider the density of requests when the head reaches one end and reverses direction.
At this point, relatively few requests are immediately in front of the head, since these cylinders have recently been serviced.
The heaviest density of requests is at the other end of the disk.
These requests have also waited the longest, so why not go there first?
That is the idea of the next algorithm.
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Blogging the adventure with Terry Hayes.
A tribute to our lady in pink
A Day of the Dead "ofrenda" celebrating Terry's life is on display at Casa Ramirez (241 West 19th Street) in the Heights through Nov. 14. Here are photos from the opening reception: HELEN OLIN Terry's image is overlayed on a mirror, which is the centerpiece of a lovely tribute conceived and built by her sister, […] [Read More]
Day of the Dead exhibit honors CancerDiva
Terry's sister, Beverly Hayes, and her friend Charli Archer have built an ofrenda (or altar) honoring the CancerDiva. There will be an opening reception tonight (Saturday, Oct. 24) from 6 to 9 p.m. at Casa Ramirez Folkart Gallery. Terry's ofrenda, along with other personal tributes, will be on display through Nov. 14. Casa Ramirez Folkart […] [Read More]
Memorial service honors Terry Hayes
CancerDiva blogger Terry Hayes was remembered Sunday at a memorial service at the Indian Summer Lodge. Here is a reading from the tribute: Chronicle Deputy Managing Editor Dan Cunningham Provided by B. Hayes Terry Hayes In Terry Hayes, we found the ideal "den mother" for the uniquely dysfunctional family that is the Chronicle sports department. […] [Read More]
Chronicle's CancerDiva dies at 42
Sunday night brought the sad news of Terry Hayes' passing. The Chronicle's David Barron wrote this poignant tribute to the Chronicle's CancerDiva in an obituary, posted to Chron.com and in Monday's print edition: Our CancerDiva is dead. Terry Hayes, an administrative assistant in the Chronicle's sports department whose award-winning blog for Chron.com detailed a year […] [Read More]
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Sasha sports her new jewelry, June 2008. Well, actually, it's my laptop that's melting, not me, although I could stand to drop a pound or two or three. My laptop has been getting soooo hot that it is melting my keyboard. Vital keys like spacebar and shift won't work unless I pound on them just […] [Read More]
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I have no idea how to start this post. I've started, stopped, and restarted about thirteen times over the course of several weeks with no luck. It's just been too dang long since I've posted. Too dang long… I've been in a sick fog for months. And now, my mind-head-brain feels rusty, out of shape, […] [Read More]
Holiday greetings to you.
I hope this letter finds you happy and healthy. How was 2007 for you? It was certainly an interesting year for me, with many ups and downs… This time last year I was in France! I spent the first half of Christmas Eve in Chartres at one of the largest cathedrals in Europe (funny story […] [Read More]
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John Alderton
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John Alderton in Sydney, Australia, November 2012
27 November 1940
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
|Pauline Collins (1969–present)
|Louise Rohr (step-daughter)
Nicholas Alderton
Richard Alderton
Kate Alderton
John Alderton (born 27 November 1940) is an English actor who is best known for his roles in Upstairs, Downstairs, Thomas & Sarah, Little Miss, Please Sir!, and Fireman Sam. Alderton has often starred alongside his wife, Pauline Collins.
Early life[edit]
Alderton was born in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, the son of Ivy (née Handley) and Gordon John Alderton.[1] He grew up in Hull where he attended Kingston High School.[2]
Jack Stanley Alderton, (born 1900 in Hull) was one of three brothers, and a carpenter by trade. During 1920–59 he built a large civil engineering and building contractor business known as 'J.S. Alderton and Co. Ltd.', based at Felsted, Ipswich, and London.[3][4]
Early career[edit]
Alderton first became familiar to television viewers when he took the role of Dr Moone in an early ITV soap opera, Emergency – Ward 10. He married his co-star, successful actress Jill Browne, but they later divorced. After appearing in British films such as The System (1964), Assignment K (1968), Duffy (1968) and Hannibal Brooks (1969), he eventually surpassed the fame of his ex-wife, taking the lead in the sitcom Please Sir!, as hapless teacher Mr Hedges, which later resulted in his also playing the character in the 1971 feature film of the same name. In 1972 he appeared with Hannah Gordon in the BBC comedy series My Wife Next Door which ran for 13 episodes, and for which he won a Jacob's Award in 1975. He then transferred to another top-rated ITV series when he played Thomas Watkins, the chauffeur, in Upstairs, Downstairs, opposite his wife, Pauline Collins. They had a daughter (the actress Kate Alderton) and two sons (Nic Alderton and Richard Alderton) and also acted together in spin-off series, Thomas & Sarah, and another sitcom, No, Honestly, as well as in a series of short story adaptations called Wodehouse Playhouse (1975–78). In the meantime, he appeared on the big screen against-type as 'Friend' in John Boorman's cult sci-fi film Zardoz (1974), before returning to more familiar territory, as 1930s Yorkshire vet James Herriot in the 1976 film, It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet.
Stage roles[edit]
He made his first stage appearance with the repertory company of the Theatre Royal, York in August 1961, in Badger's Green by R.C. Sherriff. After a period in repertory, made his first London appearance at the Mermaid, November, 1965, as Harold Crompton in Spring and Port Wine, later transferring with the production to the Apollo. At the Aldwych, March 1969, played Eric Hoyden in the RSC's production of Dutch Uncle. At the Comedy Theatre, July 1969, played Jimmy Cooper in The Night I Chased the Women with an Eel. At the Howff, October, 1973, played Stanley in Punch and Judy Stories, and played the same part in "Judies" at the Comedy, January, 1974. At the Shaw, January 1975, played Stanley in Pinter's The Birthday Party. At the Apollo, May 1976, played four parts in Ayckbourn's Confusions.
Post-1980 career[edit]
During the 1980s and 1990s, Alderton had few roles, but he narrated the children's animated series 'Little Miss' in 1983 (with his wife Pauline Collins) and, from 1987 to 1994, he narrated the TV series Fireman Sam. From 1989 to 1992, he starred in the series Forever Green as the character Jack Boult, and appeared in the film Clockwork Mice in 1995.
Alderton played against his wife Pauline in Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War in 2002 and made something of a comeback in the 2003 film, Calendar Girls. Then, in 2004 he played a role in the BBC series of Anthony Trollope's He Knew He Was Right. Also in 2004 Alderton starred in the first series of ITV 1's Doc Martin in an episode entitled "Of All The Harbours In All The Towns" as sailor John Slater, a friend and former lover of Aunt Joan. He played Christopher Casby in the 2008 BBC adaptation of Charles Dickens' Little Dorrit.
Personal life[edit]
He married actress Pauline Collins in 1969 and lives in Hampstead, London, with her and their three children, Nicholas (born 1972), Kate (born 1973) and Richard (born 1978). He has a step-daughter called Louise.
- ^ John Alderton Biography (1940-)
- ^ "Alderton, John". Who's Who 2008. A&C Black. 2008. ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8.
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An invention for forming, filling, and sealing a flexible recloseable container. Both vertical and horizontal methods for placing product within the container are disclosed. The invention includes guiding a web of film which has interlocking fastener strips sealed to the web. A slider for locking and unlocking the fastener strips is placed in the correct orientation, spread apart at a pair of inner feet and inserted over the fastener strips. The slider is positioned to close a substantial portion of the strips, and then an end stop, docking station, and corner seal are formed against a sealing plate. The slider is then repositioned, and a tamper evident seal may be placed over the fastener strips.
1. A method of using a package, the package comprising a surrounding wall defining a package interior, a zipper closure having a slider device mounted thereon, the zipper closure comprising a first interlocking closure profile having a first sealing flange and a second interlocking closure profile having a second sealing flange, a first tamper evident-structure encasing the slider device, and a second tamper evident-structure encasing the sealing flanges, the surrounding wall being attached to the second tamper evident-structure; the method comprising:
(a) penetrating the first tamper evident-structure to expose the slider device;
(b) moving the slider device along the zipper closure to unmate the first and second interlocking closure profiles; and
(c) penetrating the second tamper evident-structure to gain access to the package interior.
2. The method of
3. A flexible, reclosable package comprising:
(a) a surrounding wall defining a package interior;
(b) a zipper closure comprising a first interlocking closure profile and a second interlocking closure profile, each of the closure profiles having a distal end and a sealing flange disposed opposite the distal end, the zipper closure providing access to the package interior;
(c) a slider device operably mounted on the first and second closure profiles; the slider device constructed and arranged to interlock the first closure profile with the second closure profile when the slider device is moved in a first direction, and to disengage the first closure profile from the second closure profile when the slider device is moved in a second opposite direction, the slider device mounted on the distal ends of the closure profiles;
(d) a first tamper evident-structure encasing the slider device; and
(e) a second tamper evident-structure encasing the sealing flanges of the closure profiles, the second tamper evident-structure positioned between the package interior and the closure profiles, the surrounding wall being sealed to the second tamper evident-structure.
4. The package of
This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/209,769, filed Aug. 1, 2002; which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/022,451 filed Dec. 17, 2001, which issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,438,926 on Aug. 27, 2002; which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/796,262, filed Feb. 28, 2001, which issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,363,692 on Apr. 2, 2002; which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/370,053, filed Aug. 6, 1999 which issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,209,287 on Apr. 3, 2001, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/965,722, filed Nov. 7, 1997 which issued as U.S. Pat. No. 5,956,924 on Sep. 28, 1999, all of which are incorporated herein by reference.
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for placing a product in a flexible, recloseable container. However, certain applications may be outside of this field.
Flexible, recloseable containers such as zipper-type plastic bags are a significant advancement in the field of prepackaged items both for industrial and retail uses. The packaging industry recognizes the importance of using interlocking fastener profile strips to provide the ability to reclose the container after first use. It is also important that it be easy for the user to reliably close the interlocking strips. For instance, some containers utilize multi-colored interlocking strips to make it easier for the consumer to determine if a container is closed. Another way in which to provide for reliable interlocking is by the use of a slider that opens the interlocks when moved in one direction, and closes the interlocks when moved in the other direction. Sliders have not been applied to flexible, recloseable containers being filled with a product on a form, fill, and seal machine. What is needed is a method for incorporating a slider on a flexible, recloseable container that is formed, automatically filled with a product, and sealed. The present invention provides this in a novel and unobvious way.
One aspect of the present invention provides a method for placing the product in a flexible recloseable container. The method includes feeding a web of flexible film with interlockable fastener strips. A slider is oriented to a pre-determined orientation, and placed over the fastener strips. The slider is moved relative to the fastener strips such that the fastener strips are generally closed. A transverse seal is generally formed across the film and a product is placed within the web.
Another aspect of the present invention provides an apparatus for placing a product in a flexible recloseable container. The apparatus includes means for feeding a web of flexible film with interlockable fastener strips, the strips including shoulders. There is also a slider for locking and unlocking the fastener strips, the slider having feet. The apparatus also includes a slider application machine for placing the slider on the fastener strips. The slider application machine includes a rotatable selector wheel and a spreading ridge. The wheel includes a pocket for accepting the slider and moving the slider while it is in contact with the spreading ridge, such that the feet are spread apart sufficiently to pass freely over the shoulders of the fastener strips. There is also a sealing mechanism for forming at least a partial transverse seal generally across the film. The apparatus also includes means for placing a product within the web of flexible film.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved method for placing a product in a flexible recloseable container.
This and other objects of the present invention will be found in the claims, description, and drawings of the embodiments of the present invention to follow.
For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated device, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.
Slider 48 is slidable upon fastener strips 32 and 34. Movement of slider 48 along the fastener profiles results in either an interlocking of profiles 50 and 52, or an unlocking of profiles 50 and 52. In some embodiments of the present invention profiles 50 and 52 are comprised of uppermost and bottommost closure elements. In one embodiment there is an uppermost closure element 50 a that interlocks with uppermost closure element 52 a, and a bottommost closure element 50 b that interlocks with bottommost closure element 52 b. In a more preferable embodiment of the present invention separator 60 has a length sufficient to separate elements 50 a and 52 a, and its length is otherwise kept to a minimum. In this manner, separator 50 is kept from interferring with spreading ridge 314 of slider application machine 114, as will be shown later. It is preferable that slider 48 be cast or molded as a single piece, such that subsequent spreading of slider 48 by slider application machine 114 does not unduly stress a joint between separate slider components.
Interlocking strips 32 and 34 of fastener profile are provided from a supply 106. Alternatively, some embodiments of the present invention include interlocking strips 32 and 34 which have previously been made integral with web 102. Strips 32 and 34 are substantially interlocked as provided, and pass over one or more guiding and tensioning rollers, and then between free edges 107 a and 107 b of web 102. Sealing mechanism 108 forms a continuous seal along edge 107 a of web 102 and fastener strip 32, including a portion of inner flange 44. Sealing mechanism 108 is preferably of a type that utilizes either heated metal bars or electrical impulse sealing bars. It is preferable that edge 107 a seal against and overlap flange 44 and not shoulder 45. Likewise, free edge 107 b is sealed along inner flange 46 of fastener strip 34, and preferably does not overlap shoulder 47, although there may be overlapping of the free edge and the shoulder in some embodiments of the present invention. In a more preferable embodiment of the present invention, strips 32 and 34 are oriented relative to edges 107 a and 107 b, respectively, such that free edges 107 a and 107 b are not between feet 54 and 56, respectively, so as to facilitate placement of slider 48 on strips 32 and 34 by slider application machine 114.
A vibrating hopper 110 provides sliders 48 to channel 112 in an orientation appropriate for insertion of slider 48 onto fastener strips 32 and 34. Slider 48 is preferably oriented on fastener strips 32 and 34 such that the more narrow, interlocking end 58 of slider 48 faces in direction of the movement 101 of film web 102. The wider, unlocking end 59 of slider 48 is thus oriented opposite to direction of motion 101. Channel 112 provides sliders 34 to slider application machine 114. The present invention also contemplates those embodiments in which unlocking end 59 is oriented to face in the direction of movement 101.
Slider application machine 114 includes a motor-driven rotating selector wheel 115 which rotates within a semi-circular pocket of mounting block 302. Selector 115 rotates in a direction indicated by arrow 304 about axis of rotation 306. Sidewalls 22 and 24 of web 102, with fastener strips 32 and 34 attached, move in direction 101. A stationary probe 309 spreads apart fastener strips 32 and 34 as the strips move toward slider application machine 114. Probe 309 is shown extending from channel 112 and preferably passing between both sets of closure elements 50 a and 52 a, and 50 b and 52 b. However, it is also acceptable in some embodiments of the present invention that probe 309 extend only between top closure elements 50 a and 52 a. In this manner the bottom closure elements remain interlocked, and slider 48 need not be spread apart as much to pass over the bottom closure elements 50 b and 52 b. This partial opening by probe 309 would be useful in those embodiments of the present invention that utilize sliders 48 that cannot be spread apart far enough to extend over the bottom closure elements.
Web 102 traverses along filling tube 104, with strips 32 and 34 passing through a guiding slot within mounting block 302. The guide ensures proper orientation of the fastener strips 32 and 34 prior to placement of slider 48 on the strips. It is preferable that web 102 momentarily stop as selector 115 is rotated about 90 degrees. The positional movements or selector 115 and web 102 are synchronized such that a single slider 48 is placed on each container 20. In one embodiment of the present invention this synchronization is achieved by controlling both the rotational actuation of selector 115 and the flow of web 102. This control may be achieved by an analog controller that senses the stoppage of web 102, such as, by way of example only, a positional sensor on a gear train driving rotating sealing mechanism 108, or by an optical sensor that stops web 102 when a particular visual feature of web 102 passes in front of the sensor. As another example, synchronization may be achieved by a digital electronic controller that actuates selector 115 after determining from an encoder that a portion of web 102 equivalent to the width of container 20 as gone past machine 114 since the last slider 48 was placed over strips 32 and 34.
A pocket 310 with a slider 48 located therein is rotated to position slider 48 on web 102. Slider 48 moves over the spreading ridge and is spread open. Selector 115 then places slider 48 over fastener strips 32 and 34 at a first location before feet 54 and 56 have had sufficient time to return to their normal unspread configuration. Slider 48 returns to its unspread configuration under the influence of elastic forces within slider 48. Selector 115 stops rotation at a position with the pocket leading edge pulled away from contact with interlocking end 58 of slider 48. Web 102 is free to continue moving along filling tube 104 without interference from pocket 310. Edge 318 of mounting block 302 is cut back a sufficient amount to permit slider 48 to freely pass thereby. By momentarily stopping web 102 as selector 115 is rotated, and also by moving the pocket leading edge away from contact with slider 48, it becomes unnecessary to coordinate the rotational speed of selector 115 with the linear speed of web 102. Web 102 is preferably static when slider 48 is applied. The present invention also contemplates those embodiments in which either or both selector 115 and web 102 move in a generally continuous fashion.
After placing a slider 48 over fastener strips 32 and 34 at the first location, slider 48 is then held in a static position by positioning arm 116 and slider receiver 118 as film web 102 continues to be pulled down filling tube 104. Arm 116 may be a pocket or hand located at the end of a pneumatic cylinder, the pocket or hand having a shape complementary to a portion of slider 48. Actuation of the cylinder places the pocket or hand near slider 48 and constrains slider 48 to a position. Receiver 118 may be a pocketed plate or a flat plate that helps constrain motion of slider 48 when arm 116 is actuated.
Arm 115 and receiver 118 thus position slider 48 such that it does not interfere with the formation of corner seals 40 and 42. Because of the orientation of interlocking end 58 to face in the direction of the flow of web 102, holding slider 48 stationary as web 102 continues to move ensures that interlocking strips 32 and 34 are interlocked downstream of each slider 48. For those embodiments of the present invention in which unlocking end 59 faces in the direction of the flow of web 102, the present invention contemplates moving slider 48 relative to web 102 such that strips 32 and 34 are interlocked downstream of each slider 48.
A portion of this interlocked length of strips 32 and 34 is presented between sealing horn 120 and sealing plate 122. A pneumatic cylinder places horn 120 at a second location along fastener strips 32 and 34 and free ends 107 a and 107 b, and against sealing plate 122. By means of heat, ultrasonic energy, or similar process horn 120 fuses the portions of fastener strips and sidewall between horn 120 and sealing plate 122 and simultaneously forms a corner seal 40 and endstop 36 of a first container 20, and a corner seal 42 and endstop 38 of an adjacent, second container 20. It is preferable that horn 120 and sealing plate 122 not alter shoulders 45 and 47, such that there remains shoulders 45 and 47 generally across the width of container 20 to restrain slider 48.
As the assembly of web 102, fastener strips 32 and 34, and slider 48 move down along filling tube 104, there is a second repositioning of slider 48. Slider 48 is positioned adjacent the second location fused by horn 120 and sealing plate 122 by positioning arm 124 which holds slider 48 stationary against slider receiver 126, in a manner similar to the positioning by arm 116 and receiver 118. It is preferable, but not necessary, that slider 48 be moved in a manner which interlocks strips 32 and 34 and positioned adjacent endstop 36 before endstop 36 is fully hardened. The softened area of strips 32 and 34 adjacent endstop 36 is thereby permanently deformed by slider 48. This movement of slider 48 into the previously fused area has been observed to reduce leakage from container 20. This permanently deformed area is docking station 39.
In some embodiments of the present invention, a tamper evident seal 127 is provided over guiding and tensioning rollers and into a second sealing mechanism 128. Mechanism 128 fuses a tamper evidence exterior seal 127 near free ends 107 a and 107 b of web 102, and over the exterior of slider 48 and fastener strips 32 and 34. In other embodiments of the present invention, a tamper evident interior seal 43 is located inside and between fastener strips 32 and 34, as indicated by dotted line 43 of FIG. 1. In other embodiments of the present invention it is not necessary to have a tamper evident seal.
As web 102 flows off of filling tube 104, a cutting and sealing mechanism 130 places a seal transversely across sidewalls 22 and 24. Having thus formed the first transverse seal of container 20, a product may be placed into the vertically extending filling tube 104 to thus fall within container 20. When container 20 is full and flows off of tube 104, sealing and cutting mechanism 130 forms the other transverse seal of container 20, and severs container 20 from web 102. The sealing and cutting mechanism 130 simultaneously forms the lower seal of the next container 20.
A web 102 of film is fed over rollers and along a folding guide 202 in a horizontal direction as indicated by arrow 201. Guide 202 folds web 102 in half, with fold 203 preferably located above free edges 107 a and 107 b. It is also acceptable that fold 203 be located laterally to edges 107 a and 107 b, such that web 102 is generally placed in a horizontal plane. A supply of interlocking fastener strips 32 and 34 are guided into alignment with free edges 107 a and 107 b, and sealed thereto by sealer 108. Feeding mechanisms 204 generally guide and feed web 102. Rollers, belts, and similar devices are suitable as feeding mechanisms 204.
Sliders 48 are placed along fastener strips 32 and 34 by machine 114 in a manner previously described. Sliders 48 are positioned by arm 116 and receiver 118, a fused spot is created by horn 120 and sealing plate 122, and slide 48 is repositioned by arm 124 and receiver 126, all in a manner as previously described. A tamper evident seal 127, if desired, may be applied to container 20 by sealer 128 in a manner as previously described.
Prior to the formation of transverse seals, it is necessary to open the bottom edge 203 of container 20 for subsequent introduction of the product. A slitter 210 cuts through the fold. Slitter 210 is preferably a static mechanism that cuts bottom edge 203 as web 102 is pulled past slitter 210. Bottom edge 203 is cut into bottom free edges 222 and 224. Shortened rollers 212 continue to guide and feed web 102.
A pre-sealing mechanism 206 applies sufficient heat and pressure to web 102 to substantially flatten web 102 thereat, but not so much heat or pressure as to fuse the web sidewalls. This pre-sealing mechanism 206 substantially removes wrinkles that may exist in web 102. A sealing mechanism 208 creates partial transverse seals for container 20 at the flattened web position. Sealing mechanism 208 is preferably of a type that utilizes either heated metal bars or electrical impulse sealing bars. Sealing mechanism 208 creates partial transverse seals 28′ and 30′ that extend substantially but not completely across sidewalls 22 and 24. Mechanism 208 fuses a partial transverse seal from free edges 107 a and 107 b across sidewalls 22 and 24 to a point about one-half inch away from bottom free edges 222 and 224. By not forming transverse seals completely across sidewalls 22 and 24, there remains a portion along bottom free edges 222 and 224 which is useful for guiding and feeding web 102 and also for subsequent opening and filling of container 20.
After forming partial transverse seals, a product is placed within container 20. Container 20 is useful for containing products that are generally flowing in nature, such as small pieces of candy, granular products, and liquids. For example, with products of the type which have a flowing nature it is preferable that container 20 be oriented in a substantially vertical manner as it continues to move horizontally.
After introduction of the product into container 20, free edges 222 and 224 are fused together by bottom sealing mechanism 218. Mechanism 218 places a wide sealing area on container 20, such that a seal is formed that overlaps with partial transverse side seals 28′ and 30′. In this way, the approximate one-half inch not sealed by sealing mechanism 208 is instead sealed by mechanism 218. Following the placement of a bottom seal, a cutting mechanism 230 severs adjacent containers 20 through the full transverse side seal 28 and 30. It may also be necessary to trim some of the sealed bottom edge of container 20.
Container 20 is also useful for larger products with a well defined shape, such as cheese and large candy bars. Web 102 may require reorientation based upon the type of product to be inserted within container 20. For placement within container 20 of those products that are large and have a definite shape it is preferable that web 102 be in a substantially horizontal plane, such that free edges 222 and 224 are at about the same elevation as fastening strips 32 and 34.
In those embodiments in which web 102 is pulled by rollers 204 in a vertical orientation, there is a subsequent reorientation of web 102 to a horizontal plane. As web 102 passes through second roller set 204 b there is a twist 402 of 90 degrees before web 102 passes through third set of rollers 204 c. It is preferable to support the underside of the non-horizontal web 102. This support may be in the form of a belt or roller conveyor, for example.
A spreading mechanism 216′ holds free edge 224 and lifts it vertically, creating opening 404 within web 102. In some embodiments it may be helpful to permit that portion of web 102 downstream of mechanism 216′ to return toward mechanism 216′, such that the lifting of free edge 224 does not unduly stress sidewall 22. A product is placed within sidewalls 22 and 24 of web 102 by placement mechanism 225 and free edge 224 is brought back into contact with edge 222. Transverse side seals 28 and 30 across web 102 are formed by sealing machine 208′. Sealing machine 203′ places a full transverse seal across web 102. Sealing machine 208′ must also separate sufficiently such that the product within container 20 may pass therebetween. Free edges 224 and 222 are then fused together by heat, ultrasonic energy, or other method by bottom sealer 218′. Bottom sealer 218′ applies a slightly narrower seal than bottom sealer 218, because of the full transverse seal applied by sealing mechanism 208′. A cutting mechanism 230 then severs container 20 from web 102 through the transverse seals.
While the invention has been illustrated and described in detail in the drawings and foregoing description, the same is to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive in character, it being understood that only the preferred embodiment has been shown and described and that all changes and modifications that come within the spirit of the invention are desired to be protected.
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TPS board to interview 3 interim superintendent candidatesThursday, March 28th, 2013
Following a 76-minute executive session March 27, the Toledo Public Schools (TPS) Board of Education (BOE) quickly informed the public that it intended to interview three of the five candidates for TPS' interim superintendent position.
Brenda Hill, BOE president, said the board intends to interview Dr. Romules Durant, TPS' assistant superintendent of the Bowsher, Scott and Waite Learning Communities; Douglas Heuer, superintendent of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District; and Dr. Michael Zalar, superintendent of the Oregon City School District.
The BOE left executive session at 6:17 p.m., and within 92 seconds, it had voted on two motions and closed the meeting. Hill made a motion to interview three candidates, but before she had named Durant, Heuer and Zalar as those three candidates, a different BOE member seconded and a third member called for a vote on Hill's unfinished motion. After the 5-0 was recorded by Treasurer Matt Cleland, Hill began a motion to close the meeting. Before Hill finished her second motion, two other board members seconded and called for a vote on the unfinished motion.
Hill would not say whether board members took a vote in executive session.
"My legal counsel has told me that I am not required to talk about anything that happens in executive session," she said.
Keith Wilkowski, TPS' legal counsel, dismissed the suggestion that the speed with which the board conducted public business was either illegal or inappropriate.
Wilkowski, who did not attend the meeting, said "From what you say happened, they did everything in line with the public meetings law."
Wilkowski said board members "may or may not discuss" the opinions they express in executive session, and BOE members are not "legally required to express their opinions about any of the candidates. They have to take actions in public, and they did that. They acted completely appropriately in terms of the Open Meetings Law (Ohio Revised Code 121.22(H))."
Top priorities
Prior to the board meeting, Hill did say she considered test scores and a candidate's communication skills as her top priorities.
"No. 1, we need to have our scores go up," Hill said. "And I would personally like to have someone who has confidence, and people have confidence in them and their abilities. I want someone who is definitely child-centered and achievement-centered, someone who is very easily communicated with and is approachable so that our citizens aren't afraid of them or standoffish."
Hill said she wants an interim superintendent who can "really talk" to Toledo's citizens, children, teachers, staff, businesses and government officials. "Now, governments are interconnected, especially the way the economy is. We have to have good communication with all of them."
Hill said she would like the board to interview the three candidates in the first week of April "so that we can make the decision as quickly as possible." She said the board would also need to discuss when the interim superintendent's contract would begin.
Outgoing Superintendent Jerome Pecko's contract ends July 31.
"Possibly, they could start earlier and maybe get mentored," Hill said. "We have to discuss it. It would be hard just to come and just step in, like he leaves today and you step in tomorrow. You don't even know where the paper clips are. It would be good to have a transition time so that the transition would be smooth."
Renovation projects
At its March 26 monthly business meeting, the TPS BOE:
- voted 5-0 to increase the amount spent on the Arlington Elementary renovation project from "not to exceed $1.5 million to not to exceed $1.8 million" to allow for the addition of six instead of four classrooms and related storage space. Discussion leading to the unanimous vote focused on how Arlington Elementary, which was not designed to accommodate the seventh and eighth-grade students who now attend the school, lacks adequate art, computer lab, science laboratory and related storage space. Cecelia Adams, BOE vice president, was adamant that "there needs to be space so teachers can do real science, real laboratory experiments." Hill suggested the BOE may need to put a levy on the ballot to add science labs and the related space to K-8 schools originally designed for K-6 grade students.
- The board also voted 5-0 to adopt BOE member Lisa Sobecki's walk-in resolution to increase the number of classrooms in the Whittier Elementary renovation project from eight to 10 for the same $3.5 million price tag. When BOE member Larry Sykes questioned Sobecki as to how the district could add two rooms at no additional costs, James Gant, chief business manager, told the board that the Design/Build process, which replaces the long-standing Bid/Build process, "gives the district more flexibility. There will be no change in orders unless we decide to make the changes."


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Have you heard about the free, open source, Microsoft Excel plug-in for Google Analytics? It was released in June, and so far the project has generated 10,000 visits from 8,000 unique browsers, 2,000 downloads, 1,300 inlinks from blogs and websites, and countless tweets.
Excellent Analytics is an Excel add-on that allows you to define data queries and embed them into Microsoft Excel. Simply go to the Excellent Analytics menu in Excel and use the wizard interface to add a report query to your spreadsheet. It can be used to correlate variables and track them over time. You can also add external data to Google Analytics reports to get a more complete view of how your business is performing.
No longer do you have to use Omniture SiteCatalyst, HBX, or WebTrends to get a web analytics Excel client. Forget about awkward exports from the GA interface. No more exporting! Import and refresh your data from within Microsoft Excel instead! Then you can easily sort, manipulate, and distribute your data to anyone using Excel.
Excellent Analytics is 100% free to download and use. If you're a programmer and passionate about analytics, you can even sign up to help improve the plug-in since it's open source.
If you've already used Excellent Analytics, make sure you have the latest version. An important update has been released since the plug-in was first introduced.
Requirements to use the plug-in:
- Microsoft Excel 2007
- Windows XP or Vista
Using Excellent Analytics is easy. Just download Excellent Analytics.rar, extract the contents using a program such as 7-Zip, and run Setup.exe. Follow the on-screen instructions.
If you're running an old version of Excellent Analytics and would like to upgrade, you need to remove the old installation and make a clean install.
Once installation has completed, you should be able to find the Excellent Analytics menu in Excel.
The first thing you need to do is to click "Account."
The credentials (the e-mail address and password you use when you log in to Google Analytics) that you enter will be sent to only Google so that your Google Analytics data can be accessed. Your credentials are not stored or shared in another way.
Once you have successfully logged in, click "New Query." This will open the Excellent Analytics window where you will be able to select the Google Analytics data you wish to pull into Excel.
The first thing you need to do is to select which dimensions to include.
If you tick a box, you'll select everything included in that level. For instance, if you tick the "Content" box, "exit page path," "landing page path," "page path," and "page title" will all be selected. If you wish to select only one of them, you need to expand that level and tick only the box in front of the dimension you wish to add.
Selecting metrics works the same way as selecting dimensions. Tick an entire level, or simply tick the metrics of your choice.
An example showing the available campaign metrics. No metrics have been chosen yet in this example.
To find out which combinations of dimensions and metrics are valid, check the official list.
The final step to consider before running your query is whether you want to filter which data should be included.
OK, this example is a bit silly, but if you are familiar with the way filters usually work in other programs, I know you'll get the point.
If you have selected the date range you're interested in, you're now ready to push the "Execute" button, and watch the magic happen.
If you'd like to run your query again using a different date range, simply mark the top row of the table generated by the query (in this case it's row 1), and click "Update Query." Please note that a spreadsheet may contain multiple queries and that you need to mark the heading of that particular table. It contains the name of the selected Google Analytics profile and the selected date range.
That's it. Pretty cool, huh?
Well, now we need your help. Excellent Analytics is open source, meaning its continuous development depends on all of us.
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ZHUHAI — Few companies on the planet are as disciplined as Boeing with their words, so how the US airframer chooses to express itself can illuminate how the company's leadership is thinking. Boeing released its third statement Tuesday on the November 9 fire that occurred while ZA002 was on approach to Laredo, Texas. The most important line in the statement at first pass is positive for the 787, taking a glass-half full approach to system redundancy.
"The incident demonstrated many aspects of the safety and redundancy in the 787 design, which ensure that if events such as these occur, the airplane can continue safe flight and landing".
Morgan Stanley aerospace research analyst, Heidi Wood, reads between the lines, remarking:
"The vagueness alerts us, as it sidesteps claiming the systems all worked. This tells us the multiple redundancies may not have performed as they should have, which dovetails with what our sources have been asserting. We're impressed by the honest admission; we believe this is an FAA chief concern. "
Exactly what redundancy was not provided after the P100 panel failed is unclear at this point, but Wood does not expect the flight test fleet to return to testing anytime soon, estimating a December or January resumption of the certification campaign, which "could push first delivery to 2012″ with changes to aircraft hardware and software.


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Daydreaming of you is all I seem to do.
Staring at your picture on my computer screen, wishing you were here staring back at me.
Your my computer love, my secret crush.
Leaving me in an intoxicating lush, your body I desperately lust.
If I can get to you through my computer screen, I will be able to show you exactly what I mean.
Long days and long nights of communication with you, helps me fantasize and make my dreams truer.
Love scenes play in my head, love scenes upon a fluffy feather bed.
I am dressed in all white, as if this was our wedding night.
You shirtless and touching me just right.
Delicate biting invited sweet kisses.
Deep staring makes my eyes glisten, and vigilant in guarding a possession.
As the intermittent gleams sparkling, makes the moon and the stars jealous.
I shine my twinkling smile; the thoughts of you are so worthwhile.
So in love with your artistic style, I am leaving your picture as my computer background.
Being your virtual girl, I want to exist in your world.
Hypothetically speaking simply coexisting, sadly admitting we are only acquaintance.
Forever my computer love fantasy boy toy, I deploy.
Fore dreams are all I have of you, in reality I could never have you.
I just cannot seem to delete my computer files of you so…
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