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|Sandra Tamari (right) says U.S. Embassy officials asked if she was Jewish and said they could not help when she replied "no."
Sandra Tamari, a Glen Carbon mother of two, had just touched down May 21 in the Tel Aviv airport when she says she was detained by Israeli security.
A Quaker Christian of Palestinian descent, Tamari was traveling with a religious delegation called Interfaith Peace Builders that planned to spend two weeks traveling Israel. Afterward the 42-year-old Tamari planned to attend her cousin's wedding in the West Bank scheduled for this coming weekend.
Instead, Tamari's stay on Israeli soil lasted fewer than 24 hours, much of that time spent under interrogation with Israeli security demanding access to her email account. But what was most galling about the ordeal, says Tamari, is the way she was treated by the U.S. Embassy in Israel.
"When I called to tell them what was going on, they asked me whether I was Jewish. When I said no, they said there was nothing they could do," recalls Tamari, who was born in the U.S. and is a full citizen.
Back in the United States -- after spending the night in a holding cell in the Tel Aviv airport and being placed on an early morning flight out of the country -- Tamari contacted an Associated Press reporter who covers the State Department in Washington. The reporter brought up Tamari's case during a press briefing last week. A State Department spokesperson responded that he had no answer as to why the U.S. Embassy asked about Tamari's religion.
Then, this week, the AP's Jerusalem Bureau came out with an article suggesting that Tamari's treatment isn't all that unusual, especially when it comes to Israeli security demanding access to email accounts. The story quotes Tamari and another female American detained at another time who -- unlike Tamari -- allowed security to view her emails. That woman was deported nonetheless.
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In a cyber-age twist on Israel's vaunted history of airport security, the country has begun to force incoming travelers deemed suspicious to open personal email accounts for inspection, visitors say. Targeting mainly Muslims or Arabs, the practice appears to be aimed at rooting out visitors who have histories of pro-Palestinian activism, and in recent weeks, has led to the expulsion of at least three American women.Given what has happened to other Americans who allowed security to sift through their emails and social media accounts, Tamari tells Daily RFT that she's absolutely confident she made the right decision to refuse her interrogators access.
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Afghan Govt Announces New Security Transfer in Two Months
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Continuing with various steps aimed at giving the Karzai government nominal control over security in population centers, officials today told a news conference that another round of "transitions" will take place in two months.
At present the Afghan government claims control over 75 percent of the population, and when the next transition goes into effect, that will grow to 87 percent. Officials said there is no timetable for expanding beyond that.
NATO commander Gen. John Allen touted the announcement as "another historic step" toward Afghanistan taking "full responsibility" for its own security, while Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said it was likely Afghans would have 100 percent control by the end of 2014.
Afghan officials say that since the transition began, security is "about the same," but it has seen a small reduction in NATO deaths and a rise in Afghan military deaths to a record level this year. Despite touting a "full transition" at the end of 2014, NATO is expected to keep significant occupation forces well beyond that date, and the US is signed up to keep troops through 2024.
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i like how they use percentage of population rather than territory, and since a large portion of Afghanistan has been relocated to giant refugee camps (don't here much about them)around kabul they are some what correct.

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NEWPORT–After a shaky start to their contest against the Missisquoi Valley Union Thunderbirds, the North Country Falcon field hockey team ramped up their game in the second half, scoring four unanswered goals to come away with a 4-1 win to improve to 7-1 on the year.
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THETFORD-You know you've built something special when just about every kid who raced for NC cross country at Woods Trail on Sat. had at least one family member attend the XC meet in the pouring down rain with over 3 hours of round trip driving time.
It goes further since a number of the families stayed around longer just to see Samuel Brunnette pick up his 3rd place plaque. Through our trials of miles, we have built a lasting bond.
ORLEANS–The Lake Region boys welcomed in the Winooski Spartans on Friday for a little afternoon high school soccer.
With the fall foliage in full bloom behind them, the Rangers quick ball movement, and over all smart play, systematically dissected the Spartans en route to a 6-2 win.
"It was a good match," said LR coach Tom Evans about his overall thought on on the game..
Things were close in the opening minutes of the contest.
The Spartans' players were a quick moving bunch in their own right, and it took the Rangers a little while to adapt to the Winooski brand of soccer.
SWANTON–The North Country field hockey team improved to 6-1 on the year after defeating rivals MVU on Friday afternoon.
"It was a great game," said NC coach Chantelle Bouchard. "MVU has a fantastic field, so the balls flying and the pace of the game was excellent."
Morgan Greene opened up the scoring at the 16:32 mark of the first half.
Brittany Royer added to the lead when she struck with 3:02 remaining in the opening thirty minutes.
Phoenix Alix had the final Falcon goal, scoring mid way through second half.
CRAFTSBURY-A bright and sunny afternoon was the backdrop for Senior Day for the Craftsbury boys soccer team, as the Chargers hosted the Chelsea Red Devils for a Division IV soccer match.
After getting back into the win column earlier in the week against Whitcomb, the Chargers took the field looking to continue their latest success, which they accomplished by dominating the game and picking up the 6-0 win over the opposing Chelsea side.
NEWPORT–It had been a long time in between home games for the North Country field hockey squad.
The last time the girls took the field at their home campus was on on the 11th of September against Lyndon, a game which they won.
After a tough 1-0 loss against Spaulding this past weekend, a little home cooking was just the tonic that the team needed to get back to their winning ways, as they rallied back from an early 1-0 deficit, scoring five unanswered goals on their way to a 5-1 victory.
NEWPORT–On Wednesday afternoon it was the North Country boys soccer team's turn to take on the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers, as they hosted the green and white in a matinee match-up.
The Falcons played an inspiring brand of soccer, but a couple of miscues that led to free kicks would be their undoing, as they fell by the score of 3-2.
"We had some lapses in our thinking and they made it count," said NC coach James McKenny. "They took advantage of the set plays and the free kicks, and it is a matter of minutes that make the difference in these games."
NEWPORT–After a slow paced first half that saw little offensive action, the North Country Falcons popped in two goals in the second to pick up a 2-0 win over the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers under the lights on Veteran's Field.
"We knew that first goal was going to be it," said NC coach Jose Batista. "If they would have scored first who knows, it might have been two to nothing for them, but we got and we were able to score second goal by Devinnie. It was a good team effort and it was a good win."
For the Full story, see the Express on 10-2-14.
STOWE-What a day at the races for North Country cross country today.
The XC team was down at Stowe for a meet against Stowe, Lamoille, Lake Region, and Hazen.
The day prior to the meet, the race director/coach of Stowe sent an email and within the email she told me the course records for the boys and girls on this course.
They were both ironically set in 2010 (16:51 by Josef Bourgeois NCUHS and 20:21 by Jamie Thomas, Harwood) under similar conditions to today's race – high 50s/low 60s and overcast.
Would the 2014 Falcons be able to set new records?
NEWPORT–Snake bitten.
There is no other way to describe the North Country boys soccer team.
On Monday afternoon the Falcons took on the Spaulding Crimson Tide for the second time in as many games, and despite putting thirteen shots on goal and having a penalty kick, the team could not find the back net as they fell to visiting squad 2-0.


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The Montreal Canadiens capped a comeback for the ages with a 2-1 win over Washington in game 7 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Canadiens may have been outplayed in the last few games but in the playoffs, its the results that matter and its the little things that matter. The overwhelming stat that defined this series was Montreal's 41 blocked shots in game 7 alone. Just to give readers an idea as to how much this team cares, 15 different players contributed to that total of 41; that's a lot of guys laying their bodies on the line for the Bleu-Blanc-Rouge. Ultimately, like most playoff series', this one came down to the 2 things every team needs to succeed in the playoffs. SPECIAL TEAMS & GOALTENDING.
SPECIAL TEAMS – Habs had 6 PPG in the series, while the Caps were 1 for 33 in the 7 games.
GOALTENDING – Halak was huge for Montreal in this series and was the difference maker.
In addition to Halak; Gorges and Gill were phenomenal on defense. O'Byrne is playing like a veteran. Gionta and Gomez look like the guys that won a cup in Jersey. Dominic Moore has been a great addition. Cammalleri was fantastic with 5 goals and 10 points in the series. There were just so many guys that elevated their game, and it makes me proud to see how proud these players are to be members of the Montreal Canadiens. On the contrary, Washington fans have to be disappointed with some of their stars. Semin didn't score a goal in the series and has probably played his last game in a Caps uniform; Green was very average during the series and was actually detrimental to Washington in game 7; and this just in, there is a special edition Ovechkin GPS Navigation System hitting stores tomorrow, regardless of where you are headed, it tells you to stay in the left lane and cut into the middle no matter what.
In closing, congrats to Jacques Martin and the Habs for making us believe in this team once again. Remember – if you want to be the best, you have to beat the best. Bring on the defending champs!
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After three and a-half years at Pittsburg State University, Cassy Temaat says she is ready to walk across the stage and start her new life.
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Temaat says she expected to be waiting until August to find a teaching job.
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Several students came out to enjoy dinner with their fellow graduates, and they also had a chance to nab some door prizes.
Lynette Olson, provost and vice president of academic affairs, gave the attendees a speech emphasizing how proud the entire PSU faculty and staff is of the graduates.
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"As you go off into the sunset and face that new job," she said. "We hope that at some point you will want to return to Pitt State."
Temaat says she's leaving more than her friends behind at PSU. She says she belonged to six clubs and organizations, too.
"I have mixed feelings about leaving," Temaat said. "I'm excited to start my life right now, but ask me in a few months and I'll probably say I want to come back."
Unlike Temaat, Mike Zuniga says his schedule was packed until his last semester at Pitt State.
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On one end will be Vincent Chicco's, an American-Italian restaurant named for one of Charleston's most notorious Prohibition-era bandits.
The restaurant on the other end of the building will specialize in high-end meats from Meats by Linz, a Chicago-based meat purveyor that services upscale restaurants and hotels across the nation. The restaurant's name, and details about the bar's concept, have not been released.
The restaurant group has also renovated the former Queen Anne's Revenge on Daniel Island and will reopen it early next year as The Islander.
Prasek said the space has been transformed into a bright, family-friendly restaurant featuring a room for events and an expansive indoor-outdoor bar.
Holy City Hospitality is part of Charleston-based hotel developer Mike Bennett's Bennett Hospitality Inc. Berkeley County property records show that his Daniel Island Ventures LLC bought the 5,730-square-foot Queen Anne's building in September as part of a $13 million deal that included the nearby Hampton Inn.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams has inked a lease at 499 King St. for its first South Carolina location. The ice-cream line was created by Jeni Britton Bauer, who won a James Beard Award for her cookbook, "Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home." The chain has 16 other locations in Ohio, Illinois, Tennessee and Georgia.
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The renamed Edmund's Oast (originally Egan's Oast) is on schedule to open in January, said co-owner Scott Shor. The brewery, restaurant and bar under construction at 1081 Morrison Drive on the upper peninsula is a project by Shor and his Charleston Beer Exchange business partner, Rich Carley. FIG's former sous chef, Andy Henderson, will head the open-air kitchen.
Also, The Charleston Distilling Co., a high-end micro distillery and tasting room under construction at 501 King St., should be completed next week, according to Patrick Price with PrimeSouth.
On the lookout
Rooster's Wood-Fired Kitchen, an upscale restaurant in Charlotte, is eyeing Charleston for its next location. Although the area hasn't been chosen yet, a manager with the restaurant said owner Jim Noble has been "very serious about getting the doors cracked there as soon as he can." Its Southern cuisine draws on Spanish, French and Italian traditions.
Savvy Rose, a boutique for young women, will host a grand opening celebration at 102 Central Ave., Summerville, 4-6 p.m. Wednesday.
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2012 California Pinot Noir All-Americans Honorable Mention (9.17 12/26/2012)
2012 California Value Priced Pinot Noirs Honorable Mention (9.17 12/26/2012)
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Paul Mathew Vineyards: Charming Russian River Valley Pinot Noir (9.16 12/10/2012)
Sensations (6.61 7/7/2008)
Small Sips (6.37 8/24/2007)
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2010 Paul Mathew PM Vineyards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., pH 3.75, TA 0.54, 404 cases, $32. Released November 1, 2012. A blend of grapes from TNT, Ruxton and Horseshoe Bend vineyards which are all within a five mile area close to Occidental Road west of Sebastopol. Multiple Dijon clones. Aged 10 months in 32% new French oak barrels. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. Lovely perfume of fresh Bing cherries, sandalwood and sweet pipe tobacco smoke. Light on its feet with pleasing middleweight cherry flavor, offering well-integrate oak accents, soft tannins, but finishing a touch shallow. A well-balanced, comforting, easy to like wine. Good (+). Reviewed December 8, 2012 ARTICLE »
2010 Paul Mathew Horseshoe Bend Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.1% alc., pH 3.76, TA 0.59, 114 cases, $45. Released November 1, 2012. This vineyard was planted in 1996 in Goldridge soils. Dijon 113. Aged 10 months in 50% new French oak barrels. · Light reddish color in the glass. The most aromatic wine in the lineup with high-spirited aromas of cherries, cranberries and rhubarb. Relatively light in weight but highly flavorful. Plenty of pinot singing in this wine with delicious spiced red plum, raspberry and cherry flavors. A bit unusual tasting in a good way. Well-rounded with supple tannins, a good cut of acidity, subtle oak in the background, and a finish that will not let go. Not as loaded as the TNT bottling, but equally satisfying. Reviewed December 8, 2012 ARTICLE »
2010 Paul Mathew Ruxton Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., pH 3.79, TA 0.56, 139 cases, $45. Released November 1, 2012. This vineyard is on the western edge of the Green Valley AVA. Goldridge soil. Dijon clones 667, 777 and 115. Aged 10 months in 50% new French oak barrels. · Moderate reddish-purple color in the glass. Very seductive nose displaying bright aromas of dark red cherries and berries, musk and spice. On the lighter side but charming, with flavors of dark red cherries and cola, sporting supple tannins, and offering crisp acidity on the finish. A seamless wine with enough spirit and flavor to satisfy. Very good. Reviewed December 8, 2012 ARTICLE »
2010 Paul Mathew TNT Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.3% alc., pH 3.81, TA 0.56, 188 cases, $45. Released November 1, 2012. This Green Valley vineyard was planted in 1999 and 2000 with clones 114, 115, 667 and 777 on Riparia Gloire rootstock in Goldridge soil. Aged 10 months in 50% new French oak barrels. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Enticing aromas of berry jam on toast. Mouth filling, hearty flavors of black cherries and black raspberries implode on the mid palate with aplomb, lingering with a cherry and sassafras driven finish that is memorable. My notes say, "This is really good." Fine the next day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Reviewed December 8, 2012 ARTICLE »
2006 Paul Mathew Vineyards TNT Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.6% alc., $34. Crafted by owner and winemaker Mat Gustafson. Wild yeast and MLF bacteria. · Ripe aromas and flavors of black cherries and dark red berries, herbed meats and black currants. Tasty with a good acid grip and admirable balance. Would enjoy this wine more if the fruit didn't veer to far to the ultra ripe side. Reviewed May 7, 2009 ARTICLE »
2006 Paul Mathew Vineyards Ruxton Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
14.7% alc., 275 cases, $35. The Ruxton Vineyard is located on the western edge of the Green Valley appellation. A two-acre block planted on Goldridge soils with Dijon clones 115, 667, and 777 was sourced for this wine. · This sturdy beauty is marked by lush black cherry fruit from start to finish. Earth and truffle notes add interest. Integrated tannins and a long, opulent finish. Reviewed July 7, 2008 ARTICLE »
2005 Paul Matthew Vineyards Ruxton Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
13.9% alc., $30. Winemaker Mat Gustafson. · Macerated ripe strawberries and cherries, exotic woods and oak are featured in the aromas and flavors. Silky texture and admirable balance. At this point in its development, the oak trumps the fruit. Reviewed August 24, 2007 ARTICLE »
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Don't worry about developing an allergy to this intergalactic powder: The dust would be spewed from an asteroid, equipped with a 'mass diver,' far out in space, and ideally, then act as a sunshade for Mother Earth. Scottish scientists say that by shading earth with a giant dust cloud, drastic climate change could be prevented more effectively alongside other methods, such as reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. It's called geoengineering, which thinks about the global warming problem on a, well, more universal scale.
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My hope is they don't sweep this under the carpet due to his age. He's a pedofile in the making.
What could possibly happen that was so bad someone could try to kill another person, and then themselves???? It's scary to think that someone you married could one day try to kill you. Especially with a child in the house. This world has gone insane.
Bad idea....but very clever. Just not clever enough! BAAHAAAA!!
Southland...sounds like a good plan. However, many recipients would call that "partying money" and it would be a waste.
What an amazing child. I wish the best for him and his family.
go back to your Super Size burger and fries, and leave the old woman alone.
I've never understood how going deeper in debt is "balancing the budget". That's like saying I could pay off my mortgage if I took yet another loan to pay off the first one. I'd still be in DEBT. What a bunch of yahoos!
Holy buckets! I have to say, hearing that the eggs were dropped out of a helicopter reminded of the episode of WKRP and the turkeys!
It was all fun and games until he got caught.
Just get your prissy self in jail! What a bum!
Selling drugs, taking drugs, it's so prevalent today. Parents have to be smarter...keep your medication hidden and check on it to make sure it's still safely hidden.
But he looks like such a nice young man. I'm sure it's mistaken identity!
If I had a nickel for every time I've heard that one! :-D
The democrats are at it again. Why make taxes higher on people who make more than 100K? Dems want to "spread the wealth", but it only hurts all of us eventually. Flat tax gives everyone the same advantage. Sure, it will be nice not to have to pay the food and drug tax, but why penalize a few so that everyone else can benefit? Politicians DO realize they will be paying higher taxes too, don't they. Oh yeah, they don't account for ALL the money they make.
A group of inmates outside, unfettered, and not supervised. Nice!!!
You can vote for Alcohol sales that only affects the ones interested. But you cannot vote for Obamacare which affects every citizen! Nice!!!
"he's a 'shoe-in' for probation"????? Are you kidding me?? A "shoe-in" for prison is more likely. Let him find out what being raped is really like. What a sick SOB!
"he's a 'shoe-in' for probation"????? Are you kidding me?? A "shoe-in" for prison is more likely. Let him find out what being raped is really like. What a sick SOB!
Sure...but all the "good" ones are already in jail!!!
Come on. How hard is it to do the right thing? Whether or judge or not, he had to know that it would eventually catch up with him. Now he loses everything...especially his reputation.
What a waste of human flesh. He is one sick dude.


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The New Mexico Men's Council for Boys and Young Men will hold its second annual conference at Sandia Resort and Casino. The gathering will focus on closing the achievement gap for boys in education.
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For the last three weeks Manchester City have been slowly chipping away at United's lead, and their efforts have finally been rewarded as they have now reclaimed the APL's top spot. City's big win over a previously unbeaten Aston Villa … Continue reading
In Gameweek 7 of the Premier League, there were plenty of goals, impressive wins for each of the top six and a jump of eight places for Fulham in this week's Alternative Premier League. Football is a funny old game. … Continue reading
Bolton's miserable run of form continued with a fifth straight defeat now sees them occupy the Alternative Premier League (APL)'s bottom spot. The Arsenal v Bolton clash turned out to be a bottom three clash – not something that I … Continue reading
Last week Arsenal was cautiously looking over its shoulder at the teams below them, a worry that has now been lifted from its shoulders – because there's no one below them to look at. That's right, the once mighty Gunners … Continue reading
The hat-trick. Once celebrated as an event of occasional brilliance, and a rare event that would stop the presses. It's now a plaything of the two Manchester clubs. City and United currently have four between them in the last two … Continue reading
Goals? Did anyone order any goals? It seems that all the goals that have been missing from the six 0-0 draws so far this season have been claimed by the two Manchester sides who took Sunday afternoon as a chance … Continue reading
Two weeks down and it seems as if the Premier League was never away, or at least that's how Manchester City must be feeling. After taking apart new boys Swansea at home, City followed that game up with an impressive … Continue reading
With one game postponed and more draws than a furniture shop, the opening week of Premier League football has perhaps been something of an anti-climax, unless you were a travelling Trotter at Loftus Road on Saturday. But never fear – … Continue reading
Have you ever watched the Premier League and felt a sense of injustice? Have you ever wondered what the league would look like if points were awarded on the basis of winning margins, away wins and strength of opponent? Do you think … Continue reading
Some of us expected it, some of us didn't and some of us saw it as an unfortunate inevitability. But with March now upon us the moment has come – Blackpool are in trouble. Of course, having a weary new … Continue reading
Having seen two very different instances of what the FA would describe as 'violent conduct' on Saturday, I started thinking. I touched on both of these moments in my 'Saturday Review' piece, but after some reflection I thought that the … Continue reading
Four was the magic number this Saturday in the English Premier League. Aston Villa, Manchester United and those Wanderers from Wolverhampton all hit the net four times in the process of recording important wins. So, without any four-ther ado (the … Continue reading
Is anyone else starting to get a little bored of the supposed Carlos Tevez transfer saga? He's staying, he's leaving, he's unhappy, he's committed – barely a month goes by without an update from the Carlos Camp. And now Roberto … Continue reading
It is the tentative dawn of Spring that so often exposes the true resolve of a football team. It is the time when trophies are won and lost, January signings can be truly evaluated and squads are tested to their … Continue reading
This weekend, much like old Mother Hubbard's cupboard, the Premier League larder looks bare. That is, until you search a little harder. For if you look behind the FA Cup Fifth Round and the excitement of glamour ties such as … Continue reading


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text: Butterfudge is described as a "dirty mocha with gold pearl [with a Satin finish]." It's a medium, golden brown with warm undertones and a soft, golden shimmer. It had fairly good pigmentation and was soft to the touch. Too Faced Milk Chocolate (P) is less golden. Too Faced Chocolate Milk (LE) is less brown. Burberry Pale Nude #1 (P) is darker. See comparison swatches.


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WASHINGTON, July 11, 1996 A U.S.-led international program to help train and Bosnian Muslim-Croat federation defense forces is set to start in Sarajevo, President Clinton announced July 9.
"The program will help ensure that upon IFOR's departure, a military balance exists among the former warring parties so that none of them are encouraged to resume hostilities," Clinton said.
The program's start depended on the Bosnian government complying with a Dayton peace accord provision to withdraw foreign forces and end its intelligence cooperation with Iran. The federation also had to pass a law integrating its military forces and creating Western-oriented defense institutions.
Clinton said he certified the Bosnian government had met its commitments with regard to foreign forces and relations with Iran June 26. The federation passed the new defense law July 9, he said. "When implemented, the law will strengthen security for all Bosnians and contribute to a lasting peace in the region," Clinton said.
Military Professional Resources Inc., a U.S.-based contractor, will manage the program with Bosnia. The company's first training session for senior military leaders in Bosnia will begin within a month, the president said.
The United States will transfer about $100 million in military equipment to Bosnia. The package includes individual equipment items, tactical communications assets, small arms and ammunition, main battle tanks, armored personnel carriers, light anti-tank weapons and utility helicopters. The equipment is excess from the U.S. drawdown.


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DALLAS -- Nebraska has looked like the class of the Big 12's North division since New Year's. After Saturday, Oklahoma sits as the favorite to take the South. It follows, then, to start the hype for an Oklahoma-Nebraska showdown come December.
Sooners players were hesitant to discuss such a potential Big 12 championship matchup after their 28-20 victory over Texas. But they said beating the Longhorns serves as an annual indicator of whether they are title-worthy.
"Ever since summer workouts, there's been a different feel about this team," Sooners guard Eric Mensik said. "We're confident in what we're trying to do and in each other."
The Sooners enter their bye week tied with Oklahoma State and Baylor atop the South. OU faces both teams on the road in November, but both have struggled on defense most of the season. The trip to OSU, and a visit to Missouri on Oct. 23, looks like Oklahoma's primary threats to a winning season.
Texas, meanwhile, likely needs the Sooners to lose twice to stay in contention for the division crown. But with "at Nebraska" next on the schedule Oct. 16, the Longhorns look set for an 0-2 start and virtual elimination from the conference race. Texas players remained optimistic after Saturday's loss.
"We still have our goals," Longhorns running back Fozzy Whittaker said. "We just have to go out and get the next one."
With Texas struggling, Nebraska looks more likely to finish the regular season 12-0. The Huskers, who open Big 12 play Thursday night at Kansas State, face road trips to Oklahoma State, Iowa State and Texas A&M. But UT's visit on Oct. 16 loomed as their toughest challenge. And that test looks far less tough now.
Nebraska and Oklahoma aren't scheduled to play, meaning both could reach the conference title game undefeated. That matchup would pair top-five teams and serve as a play-in game for the BCS national championship game.
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Since a tough 2009 regarding tourist investment attraction, and after cancelling a bidding process in May 2009 to develop a marina in the Port of Ensenada, the port administration head office is publishing an open period, from July 29 thru August 31, to look after potential investors to develop a marina under a 30 year contract, plus extension, to develop, build and operate a marina with commercial and recreational development, in a total surface of 91,367 m2, were 9,000 m2 is land and 82,367 m2 is water, in the Port of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico.
The Project consists in 150 slip marina, as minimum, that will include services as vessel maintenance and on-dock repairs, potable water, fuel dock, dock power & lighting, waste and hazardous materials recollection, and yacht club facilities with restrooms, showers, laundry, internet & communications, among others. The commercial and recreational development must observe 10% of total surface, as minimum, and allocate diverse commercial and retail spaces, food and drink areas, as well, public areas for culture and arts development, and, open to public, boardwalks, green areas, restrooms, and kid's play areas.
The Project represents an estimated investment of $10 million dollars, with significant economic impact to the region, representing annual sales close to $4 million dollars, and generating more than 200 direct employments, and enhancing Ensenada as an international destination for nautical tourism.
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The invention relates to a semi-finished product for the production of catalysts, consisting of a metallic carrier and a coating of the carrier on its surface. The coating consists of particles of metallic powder anchored to the material of the carrier and to each other by sintering and contains pores. The invention also provides a method of producing a metallic carrier with a coating for the anchoring of the reactive oxide layer or of the catalytically acting material.
1. A method of producing a carrier for catalyst, the carrier having a metallic base and a sintered metallic coating for supporting a reactive oxide layer or a catalytically acting material, the method comprising (1) forming a coating mixture by compounding a metallic powder consisting essentially of FeAl with a volatile powdered substance which evaporates without a residue at an elevated temperature to form macroscopic pores in the sintered metallic coating, (2) coating a metallic base with said coating mixture, and (3) heating the coated carrier to solid-phase sintering temperature.
2. A method according to claim 1 in which an adhesive is added to said coating mixture.
3. A method according to claim 2 in which said coating mixture comprises an alcoholic paste containing the metallic powder, the volatile powdered substance and the adhesive.
4. A method according to claim 2 in which the adhesive is a synthetic resin or shellac.
5. A method according to claim 3 in which the adhesive is a synthetic resin or shellac.
6. A method according to claim 1 in which the coating is subjected to an oxidizing annealing.
7. A catalyst for the treatment of exhaust gases from internal combustion engines produced according to the method of any one of claims 1-5 or 6 impregnated or coated with a catalytically active platinum group metal.
The present invention relates to a semi-finished product or carrier for the production of catalysts, consisting of a metallic base and a catalyst-supporting sintered metallic coating on its surface as well as a method of producing this carrier.
Catalysts are used, inter alia, for the oxidation of incompletely burned exhaust gas constituents, for example in the exhaust from internal combustion engines, as well as for the reduction of nitrogen oxides in such exhaust gases. The catalysts are made by depositing catalytically active components on a coating which in turn is deposited on a carrier material.
Platinum group metals, for example, are used as catalytically active components in such catalysts.
The coating is formulated to provide the largest possible active surface area. The large surface area necessary for receiving the catalytically active components is produced, according to the state of the art, with a metallic oxide, e.g., in the form of gamma Al2 O3, (see published German Specification DE-OS No. 32 23 500). It is also known that oxide whiskers can be formed on smooth metallic carrier foils which form an enlarged surface for anchoring an oxidic intermediary layer on which the catalytically active component is deposited (see British Pat. No. 2,062,723).
However, the known catalyst systems are relatively expensive. The cultivation of the whiskers requires special techniques during casting for a rapid hardening, in order to seed column crystals, and also requires a subsequent annealing in order to allow the columns to grow. These methods also require appropriate supports on the surface of which column crystals can be generated, such as Fe-Al-Cr alloys.
The object of the present invention is to create a semi-finished product or carrier in a flat form or with any desired profile for the production of catalysts which is produced in a simple manner, exhibits as large a surface as possible for subsequent adhesion of other layers and can be economically mass-produced.
More specifically, the present invention provides a semi-finished product or carrier for the production of catalysts, consisting of a metallic base and a sintered metallic coating on its surface, characterized in that the coating (2) consists of particles of metallic powder anchored to the material of the base (1) and to each other by sintering, and further characterized in that the coating contains pores (3).
The semi-finished product or carrier of the invention is produced by first mixing a substance which is volatile at elevated temperatures, preferably in powder form, into the metallic powder. Then the mixture, which may be in solid form or a paste, is applied onto the surface of a metallic base material and heated to a temperature sufficient to sinter the particles in the metal powder. The volatile substance evaporates without a residue and the metallic powder particles are bound to each other and to the base. Thereafter, the coating exhibits microscopic and macroscopic pores. In order to improve adhesion during application of the metallic powder to the metallic base, a temporary binder, for example a solution of a synthetic resin and/or shellac, or any other conventional adhesive material, can also be added to the metallic powder.
If the metallic powder particles contain aluminum or if the coating is calorized, aluminum oxide whiskers can be generated by an oxidizing annealing treatment. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the coating consists of FeAl. With this material, iron oxide platelets and aluminum oxide whiskers can be generated by an oxidizing annealing step which assures a considerable enlargement of the surface of the coating.
The advantage of the invention resides first of all in the considerably improved adhesion of the porous metallic layer to the base and secondly in the formation of a considerably enlarged surface of the coating on which the catalytically active component can be deposited in an optimum manner. Moreover, the base can be coated with the metallic powder in a simple manner by applying a paste, followed directly by drying thereof, sintering and depositing of the catalytically active material. If required, an oxidic annealing step may be employed after sintering. These successive method steps can be performed in a practical manner during a single passage of the metallic base material past successive processing stations.
The semi-finished product or carrier of the present invention may be impregnated with a solution of a platinum group metal, for example platinum or irridium, in conventional manner, to produce a catalyst useful, e.g., for the purposes described above.
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FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 are enlarged photographs of the products, as described in more detail below.
The invention now will be described in more detail by means of the following illustrative example.
A metallic foil as base for the production of a structurally reinforced, honeycomb-like catalyst body consists of a Fe-20Cr-5Al alloy. The foil is coated with a paste consisting of 56% by weight FeAl, 37% by weight saturated alcoholic shellac solution and 7% by weight evaporable polyacrylic resin.
The FeAl powder used consists of approximately 50% Fe and 50% Al and is present in a particle size distribution between 36 and 45 μm. The shellac solution functions as binder during application. The evaporable polyacrylic resin is added in the form of fine powder.
The alcoholic component of the shellac solution volatilizes in a short time in air, after the application of the paste onto the metallic carrier. Subsequently, the metallic base and the coating layer are heated at approximately 8° C./minute to 950° C. in a reducing atmosphere of protective gas, e.g. H2, and maintained at that temperature for approximately 15 min. During the heating, both shellac and polyacrylic resin escape at temperatures below 650° C. in a gaseous form from the coating without leaving residues. Macroscopic pores are formed in an even distribution in the layer, due to the escape of the polyacrylic resin, in addition to finer hollow spaces between the particles of metallic powder (see FIG. 1). A further heating to 950° C. and maintaining at this temperature causes the particles of metallic powder to sinter to each other and to the carrier.
The entire process can also be accomplished by means of immersion coating on the finished structural body. If the metallic base foil is to be coated prior to the finishing of the structural body, e.g. on the band, the forming of the coated base foil is performed with advantage after the paste has dried in the air.
On account of its large surface, the sintered metallic coating layer, permeated with macropores and micropores, can be directly provided with, e.g., deposits of platinum metal. However, it can also be subjected to a whisker annealing, e.g. at 900° C. for 1 min. in dry CO2 and at 925° C. for 16 hours in air in order to further enlarge the surface. This causes thin oxide needles of Al2 O3 to grow (see FIG. 2) as well as fine iron oxide platelets on the individual metallic particles (see FIG. 3) when e.g. FeAl is used.
When aluminum-free metallic powders, e.g. FeCr, are used, the porous metallic coating layer can be enriched by diffusion with Al (e.g. CVD method).
Finally, the porous metallic coating can also serve to receive a reactive oxide layer in order to decisively improve its adhesion to the carrier material.
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