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New Mexico Lobos (10-18-1, 6-3 MWC) at Utah Utes (7-17, 2-5)
Thursday, April 8, 2 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 12 p.m.
MEDIA COVERAGE: There will be no media coverage for this series. Recaps and box scores available at www.GoLobos.com.
SERIES INFORMATION: This will be the 96th meeting between the two schools. UNM leads the all-time series, 61-34, and took two of three games from the Utes earlier this season.
Thursday: UNM: #28 RH Jr. Jason Fernandez (3-3, 4.29 ERA, 25 K, 42.0 IP) vs. UTAH: #15 LH So. Jason Price (2-4, 5.67 ERA, 54 K, 54.0 IP)
Friday: UNM: #2 LH Fr. Danny Ray Herrera (2-4, 4.32 ERA, 23 K, 41.2 IP) vs. UTAH: #32 RH Jr. Doug Mackay (2-4, 6.14 ERA, 45 K, 44.0 IP)
Saturday: UNM: #20 RH Jr. Cooper Eddy (2-2, 4.81 ERA, 33 K, 43.0 IP) vs. UTAH: #1 RH Sr. Ben Buck (0-1, 5.40 ERA, 14 K, 25.0 IP)
STORYLINE: The Lobos resume conference play with a three-game series at Utah April 8-10 (Thursday-Saturday) at Ute Field in Salt Lake City. Thursday and Friday's games, originally scheduled for 12 p.m., have been pushed back to 2 p.m. Saturday will still start at 12 p.m. All games have been moved from Franklin Covey Field to Ute Field, and there will be no Gametracker available for this weekend's games.
UNM (10-18-1) stands just one game out of first place in the Mountain West with a 6-3 league mark, trailing San Diego State and UNLV (both at 7-2). Earlier this week, New Mexico saw its four-game winning streak snapped with two losses at 13th-ranked Nebraska. The Huskers topped the Lobos 7-3 on Monday and 14-7 on Tuesday.
The Utes enter the series with a 7-17 record overall, 2-5 in the Mountain West. Last weekend Utah played only one game in league play due to inclement weather, a 13-6 win over Air Force.
APRIL 20 GAME VS. TEXAS TECH CANCELLED: The Tuesday, April 20 game vs. Texas Tech set for 6 p.m. at Isotopes Park has been cancelled and will not be made up. The Lobos will not play at home until May 14 against Air Force at 7 p.m.
ON DECK: The Lobos continue their road swing with a three-game set at Air Force April 16-18. There are no mid-week games next week for the Lobos.
* Junior centerfielder and leadoff hitter Matt Young is the team's offensive spark. Young leads the team in runs (32) and on-base percentage (.439), and is tied for first in batting (.365). He is batting .481 (13-for-27) over the last six games with eight runs and 10 RBI. Young collected five hits in the Nebraska series with five runs and a double.
* Junior shortstop Josh Mader, the team's No. 3 hitter, leads the team in batting (.365, fifth in Mountain West) and is tied for the team-lead in RBI (24). Mader tied a career high with five RBI in Tuesday's loss at Nebraska, including three hits and a homer. He is batting .444 (20-for-45) in his last 10 games with 14 RBI.
* Senior Joe Salas is tied for the team lead with 24 RBI. After struggling at the plate to start the season, Salas is batting .349 (15-for-43) with four homers and 17 RBI in his last 10 games. He also leads the team with three saves, and has struck out 32 batters in 24 innings.
* Senior Sean Murray has been on fire at the plate the last three games, collecting 10 hits in 14 at-bats (.714 avg.). Murray went 4-for-5 in UNM's 10-8 win over BYU on April 3, and then went 6-for-9 in the two-game Nebraska series, including another four-hit performance in Tuesday's game.
NOTES FROM THE NEBRASKA SERIES: The Lobos fell to No. 13 Nebraska in two games earlier this week in Lincoln...the Huskers beat UNM 7-3 on Monday night and 14-7 Tuesday afternoon...Nebraska won the season series, 3-0, also defeating the Lobos 12-8 on Feb. 21 in Albuquerque at the Baseball Fiesta Tournament...UNM has played 11 games against ranked teams or teams receiving votes in the national polls...Sean Murray batted .667 in the series (6-for-9) with two RBI...he collected four hits for the second time in three games on Tuesday...Matt Young hit .556 in the two games (5-for-9) with five runs and a double...he scored three runs in Tuesday's loss...Josh Mader went 3-for-5 with a career-tying five RBI, including his first homer of the season, on Tuesday...the Huskers hit .348 in the series with two grand slams...the Lobo pitching staff walked 14 and hit six batters in 16.0 innings of action.
LAST TIME OUT - NEBRASKA RECAP: No. 13 Nebraska (23-5) won two games over the Lobos earlier this week at Hawks Field.
The Cornhuskers snapped the New Mexico baseball team's four-game winning streak on Monday night, defeating the Lobos, 7-3, in front of 3,197 fans.
Junior centerfielder Matt Young went 2-for-5 for UNM with two runs and a double, while Sean Murray also collected two hits and an RBI.
The Lobos jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the first on a Joe Salas RBI single that plated Young. The lead was shortlived as the Huskers answered right back in the bottom of the first with three runs, although they didn't get any hits in the inning. A hit batter with the bases loaded, a sacrifice fly and an RBI groundout gave Nebraska the 3-1 advantage.
UNM trimmed the margin to 3-2 in the second as Young doubled and then scored on an error by Husker second baseman Jake Mullinax. But that's as close as the Lobos would get.
The Huskers took a commanding 7-2 lead in the third as John Grose hit a grand slam to left field. Grose collected five RBI in the game.
New Mexico scored the last run of the game in the fifth on a Murray RBI single that drove in Josh Mader.
Darren Coltrinari (1-2) took the loss for UNM, while Quinton Robertson improved to 3-4 for NU.
On Tuesday afternoon, UNM collected 14 hits, but still fell to the Huskers, 14-7, in front of 2,368 at Hawks Field.
Josh Mader went 3-for-5 and tied his career high with five RBI, including his first homer of the season. Matt Young also collected three hits with three runs and Sean Murray had four hits for the second time in three games.
The Huskers took a quick 1-0 lead in the first, but UNM tied the game at 1 on a Mader RBI single in the third. Nebraska responded with three runs in each the third and fourth innings to go up 7-1.
New Mexico made it a game at 7-5 with four runs in the fifth. Mader blasted a three-run shot to right field and Murray delivered an RBI double to get the Lobos within striking distance.
But the Huskers took a commanding 14-5 lead with seven runs in the bottom half of the fifth to put the game out of reach. Husker third baseman Alex Gordon hit a grand slam in the inning, and went 2-for-4 with three runs and five RBI on the day.
The Lobos scored twice in the sixth for the final two runs of the game. Tim Grady scored on a wild pitch after reaching base on a single, and Mader had his third run-scoring hit of the game, this time a single to right.
Petr Pacas (1-2) threw the first 3.1 innings for UNM, and took the loss after giving up seven runs and eight hits. Tim Schoeninger improved his record to 3-0 for Nebraska.
NOTES FROM THE FIRST UTAH SERIES UNM won two of three games over Utah to open MWC action March 19-21...New Mexico won 7-5 on Friday and 11-6 on Sunday...the Utes took the middle game, 6-5...the Lobos batted .320 as a team in the series with 23 runs...Jay Russell batted .714 in the series (5-for-7) with a run and an RBI...Matt Young went 5-for-11 (.455) and scored four runs...he also had an on-base percentage of .600 with three RBI...Sean Murray hit his first homer of the season in Friday's win and batted .357 with five RBI in the series...Josh Mader drove in four runs and hit .417 (5-for-12)...Lefty reliever Joe Salas pitched three innings of scoreless ball, striking out two and only allowing one hit.


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The chamber has an intern from the NCCC Ticonderoga campus.
Amy LaVare will work at the chamber office until mid-May, assisting the chamber with day-to-day operations, working on projects and assisting with events.
"It has been a wonderful experience working with Matt Courtright and Molly Bechard at the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce," LaVare said. "It truly has been a great learning experience for me. I have learned so much about what the chamber's role is and all they do for the Ticonderoga area as well as about area businesses and visitors."
Courtright is the chamber's executive director. Bechard is the chamber's visitor and member service representative/office assistant.
"I did not realize all the chamber does for the community, area businesses and the area as a whole," Lavare added. "I would recommend to community members looking to volunteer or get involved to be part of the chamber to assist them in serving the Ticonderoga area. I plan to continue to be involved with the chamber after my internship is over."
The internship is going so well, North Country Community College and the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce are working to continue internship partnership.
"We are thrilled to continue to strengthen the partnership between NCCC and the chamber," Courtright said. "I enjoy working with the team at NCCC and look forward to continue working with them on the internship program as well as other possibilities.
"Amy LaVare has been an absolute pleasure to have working for the chamber," he added. "She is a hardworking, dedicated and friendly person with wonderful customer service skills. We were honored that she was our first intern from North Country Community College here at the chamber.
"The NCCC campus in Ticonderoga is beautiful and is an asset to the community," Courtright said. "The campus and students have many things going on and we are happy to continue to be involved in a variety of ways."
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Two years after his untimely death, Matthew Swift finds himself breathing once again, lying in bed in his London home.
Except that it's no longer his bed, or his home. And the last time this sorcerer was seen alive, an unknown assailant had gouged a hole so deep in his chest that his death was irrefutable...despite his body never being found.
He doesn't have long to mull over his resurrection though, or the changes that have been wrought upon him. His only concern now is vengeance. Vengeance upon his monstrous killer and vengeance upon the one who brought him back.
Book: A Madness of Angels by Kate Griffin
Release Date: April 6, 2009
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Series: Matthew Swift, #1
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Eating Raw + Chocolate avocado mousse + Orange fennel salad
Hello my lovely readers! I wanted to start off with a big thank you to all of you who left such heartfelt comments on my last post. I'm really glad to be back to blogging and trust me, I've got more ideas than ever that I want to share with everyone!
Today, I wanted to share my love of eating "raw". No, no – I'm not a raw foodist, but I do enjoy learning about new ways of eating healthy and eating raw foods is one of the easiest ways to do that. In this post, I'll share my experience, a few of my own raw recipes and some of my favourite online resources and guides to incorporating raw foods into your diet with ease. Read on..
My experience
I first heard about raw foodism last year when I started blogging in the spring. Before that, I didn't even know that it even existed. Isn't it amazing how you get introduced to so many new ideas and techniques through blogs?? Anyways, at that point, eating raw was an entirely foreign concept to me that I didn't feel all that intrigued by, so I didn't really look into it too much. I kind of forgot about it for a while. It wasn't until I came across the site, Nature Insider, that raw food really piqued interest. Earlier, I thought raw food was "boring" and wasn't something I could realistically incorporate into my daily routine. But Nadia's site really opened up my perspective on raw foods. Not only are her recipes easy to follow, they are absolutely gorgeous!
With a little inspiration from Nadia and a few other amazing raw food bloggers, I've been incorporating more raw meals into my diet over the last few months. I have to say that eating raw 100% of the time isn't something I can do or even want to do because it's not something that works for me. I love eating my curries, soups and more, but I am definitely keen on eating raw at least a few times a week. There are so many benefits of eating this way that it makes sense to at least try it out, if not embrace it…
I've realized that raw recipes are usually easy to make, take hardly any time and can be just as satisfying.
One of the biggest benefits of raw food is that it's so light and refreshing that you'll actually feel energized after eating. If you want to say goodbye to afternoon slumps, try a raw lunch. Eating raw is also a great way to add more fruits and veggies to your diet. We all know that we should be eating more of those, but realistically it's tough. I have a lot of trouble meeting my 5-10 servings a day of fruits and veggies, but eating raw definitely brings me one step closer to my goal since most of the recipes emphasize the use of natural whole foods. But for me, the thing that takes the cake about raw food is the added bonus of not having to wash pots and after making a meal. When you're not in the mood of cooking or cleaning up after, just try making a raw meal. I do it all the time when I'm feeling like a lazy girl!
Benefits of eating raw
The benefits I shared with you above are from my own experience, but there are plenty of other benefits (more scientific ones might I add!) that make it worth your while to experiment with raw cuisine.
* Better nutrition – The heat of cooking depletes vitamins and can destroy enzymes that benefit digestion. By eating raw, you'll preserve most of the nutritive value of the foods you're eating.
Note: Although I agree that eating raw foods means you're likely to get better nutritive value from them, I have to point out that certain compounds are better absorbed in their cooked state. For example, lycopene is better absorbed from cooked tomatoes than raw. So I like to eat both cooked and raw foods to achieve that balance. Also note that if you have thyroid issues, it's best to avoid goitrogenic (goitre-causing) foods such broccoli, cabbage and kale in their raw form. Cooking these foods can help reduce their goitrogenic activity.
* Less free radical damage - The process of cooking creates free radicals, which are known to accelerate aging and can cause disease. Incorporating raw foods can reduce the total amount free radicals you're ingesting.
* More fibre - Eating raw focuses heavily on eating whole foods such as vegetables, fruits and nuts, which are all good sources of dietary fibre. Did you know that the average North American consumes less than 50% of his/her recommended intake of fibre? If you're keen in increasing your fibre intake without resorting to all those high-fibre proccessed foods, try a raw meal.
* Less time-consuming - Most raw recipes can be made in less than 20 minutes because there's no cooking time.
Note: A few recipes do require a dehydrator to "bake" foods at a lower temperature and this can become a time consuming process. But it's not something that you'll need as a raw food newbie. I don't own one (yet!), but I'm open to trying it out soon..
My go -to raw food resources
Experimenting with anything different is difficult at first because you're outside of your comfort zone. I found inspiration in a number of raw food blogs and books. I've shared a few of my favourites here:
1. Blog: Nature Insider – Nadia is a holistic nutritionist with a passion for raw food. She even has her own e-book (which I had reviewed a few months ago – review is here) that has 99 pages of easy-to-follow recipes that are perfect for someone just starting their raw food journey.
My favourite recipe: Raw Chocolate Cake
2. Blog: Rawmazing – Susan created her blog to help people transition from the Standard American Diet to the world of healthy, tasty world of raw food. Her recipes are highly creative! Almost like having a gourmet raw food chef by your side…
My favourite recipe: Thai Style Noodles and Veggies
3. Book: Practically Raw – Amber Shea's book is my go-to resource for raw recipes. I tried the vegetable korma recipe from the book on a recent trip to India and everyone loved it so much that I ended buying the book for my dad and my sister. The recipes are not strictly raw, they are flexible. So if you want to make a cooked version of something, you can. The flexibility of the recipes makes it a really good beginners guide to raw "cooking".
My own raw recipes
I've been experimenting with quick and easy raw recipes for a while and even included a few raw recipes in my spring magazine. Since these recipes aren't on my blog yet, I wanted to share two of my favourites – spiced chocolate avocado mousse and orange fennel salad.
This spiced chocolate avocado mousse is inspired by the warm earthy flavours of India. You can enjoy the mousse without the spices or with the addition of chili pepper, cardamom and cinnamon.
- 2 ripe avocados
- 4.5 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 4 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- few tablespoons nut milk
- big pinch of chili powder
- ⅛ tsp cardamom powder
- ¼ tsp cinnamon powder
- raspberries for garnish
- Remove the flesh from the avocado and toss into a blender.
- Add the cocoa powder, honey and spices to the blender and mix well on high-speed. Add some milk/dairy alternative to achieve the desired consistency.
- Taste and add additional honey/spices if required.
- Chill for 10 minutes in the freezer.
- Garnish with raspberries prior to serving.
The orange and fennel salad was inspired by the bright citrus flavours of the Mediterranean. It's paired with almonds and an orange-mint dressing to add crunch and brighten the flavour.
- 1 small fennel bulb, fronds and stems removed
- 2 seedless oranges
- 2 tbsp slivered almonds
- 4 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey (or your choice of liquid sweetener)
- 6 mint leaves, chopped finely
- salt
- Using a mandoline, shave the fennel as thinly as possible. Toss into a medium-sized bowl.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the top and bottom off the oranges to expose the flesh. Stand the orange upright, and begin to remove the peel with the knife. Follow the contours of the orange and remove all the white pith.
- Then slice the peeled orange crosswise into ¼-inch-thick rounds. Collect any juices for the dressing.
- Prepare the dressing by mixing all ingredients well.
- Plate the salad by laying the orange slices on a bed of fennel. Pour the dressing on top. Sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds.
Question of the day: Do you enjoy incorporating raw meals into your diet? If so, what has your experience been?
I tend to eat a lot of raw vegetables as part of my normal routine, not that I don't love soup or even curries! I could live on Tartares, ceviches and salads!
I've made a chocolate avocado pudding before and it was heavenly, but still high on fats, so I try to limit avocados. Thanks for the links, I'll check them out.
BTW I was unable to rate the recipe on my iPhone (antique 3Gs)
I know what you mean about blogging teaching you so much. It is really an eye opener. I know so much more now about food from different cultures and I am loving the learning process.
I eat a lot of raw vegetables and make juices and smoothies with raw vegetables and was really glad when I won your giveaway because it taught me so much about raw food.
I love your chocolate avocado mousse and look forward to giving it a try
Great info Divya. Your recipes sound delicious. I like to try and eat raw food as well and sometimes think I can do it all the time but like you I love soup especially when it's cold outside.
I've been working on recipes and compiling information for a raw food class that I am teaching later this summer. I too have Nadia's book which is lovely, but am not familiar with the other two links mentioned. I will check those out. Nice post
I have very little raw food in my diet Though I know all the benefits of eating raw and keep planning on including more raw food in my diet, I some how never really get around to doing it.
This chocolate avocado mousse looks incredible!
Very informative post and I definitely learned a lot from your post today. I often feel that vegetables here are overcooked and not very fresh – losing all the nutrients although it seems considered "it's great we ate veggies"… I love the raw veggies approach and I should incorporate into my cooking more. Japanese food is usually light and sometimes not much cooking involved, but I need to look into more. Thanks for sharing delicious recipes!!
Being Vietnamese, we eat a lot of raw things, however this movement is so new ….I love veggies, I really need to try to include some raw dishes. Thanks for sharing,
cammi pham
@ http://www.cammilicious.com
I just realised that if I skip the spices this mousse recipe could be a great way to introduce avocado to my 2 year old's nutrition. Thank you so much for this wonderful idea!


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God Botherers
Editorial Staff • West End • 27 Nov 2003
Clearly, this is not a dramatist who worries about writer's block. Words seem to come easy enough to Bean, as do memorable characters and situations. Under the Whaleback, for instance, revealed the world of Hull trawlerman, with much of the action taking place in the crew's cramped quarters.
A vastly different scenario, at least on the surface, The God Botherers concerns itself with Western aid workers in developing countries, set primarily in and around a corrugated iron hut in a dusty African village in fictitious Tambia. The similarities between the two plays derive from the nature of such closed communities - trawlermen and do-gooders - with their various lies, loyalties and codes of conduct. All of which Bean brings to sympathetic life with extraordinary detail and insight.
After a gap year's travel and a few weeks' induction in Bracknell, Georgia Mackenzie's fresh-faced NGO recruit arrives in Tambia ready for service and adventure. Though she never made it past page four of the Koran, she can spout training manual platitudes about working "'in' the culture and 'with' the culture, not 'against' the culture" and is confident in her beliefs that the indigenous people are "fantastic" and that the one thing she'd change about Africa is the bribes - oh well, and maybe Aids, poverty and famine.
Such naïve enthusiasm meets with initial disdain from Roderick Smith's unreformed old-style aid worker, who has no real roots but does possess a tall tale from every corner of the globe, though David Oyelowo's native Monday is more beguiled. Over the course of the play, all three - as well as Sunetra Sarker's Ibrahima, who has the unenviable task of performing beneath a burqa (and manages it beautifully) - are disabused of their misconceptions and forced to adjust their world-views dramatically.
In addition to the creeping (and frequently inappropriate) Westernisation of other cultures, it's religion that Bean puts on trial in The God Botherers. Like much of the rest of the world, Tambia is a confusing melting pot of religions, never more evident than in the character of Monday, who lays claim to his Muslim, Christian or Jewish identities as they suit him - and is punished for his fickleness.
The four-strong cast all deliver in spades in William Kerley's engaging production of this latest thought-provoking play by Richard Bean. I can't wait to see what he has in store for us with Honeymoon Suite.
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United States Patent [72] lnventor Stanely Morton Bloom O E REFERENCES Waban, Mass- Preparation, Reactions and Structure of Bisdithio-L- U PP 577576 diketone Complexes of Nickel, Palladium and Platinum," [22] F'led sept'21966 Schrauzen and Mayweg, 87(7).I.A.C.S. 1483- 1489 (4- [45] Patented June 28. 1971 [965) [73] Assignee Polaroid Corporation Cambridge Mass Primary Examiner-Richard D Loverlng A!t0rneys-- Brown and Mikulka, Stanley H. Mervis and Alvin lsaacs [54] PLASTIC OPTICAL ELEMENTS i 12 Claim, 6 Drawing a ABSTRACT: An element for filtering infrared light useful for [52] 0.8. Cl 350/1, example, as an Optical lens- A metal complex is 117/333 2525001 0527 350 2 350/155 vantageously employed as an infrared absorber in elements of 35 49 the type described. The infrared absorbers can be represented 51 Int. cl F2lv 9/04, y the igg gul G021) 5/22, G02b 5/30 R\ /s s\ R [50] Field of Search 351/49, 44; C
117/333; l56/100;260/327 R S/ \S R [56] References Cited where Me iS a metal Of the first, Second or transition 1943 I 35] 49 metal series which will provide a complex that is an effective 2320375 6/ 4 :53 3 5 2 infrared absorber and which is effectively transparent to-light 2'370697 3/19 5 yer l in the visible region of the spectrum and each R is selected FOREIGN PATENTS from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, aromatic hetero- 583,842 1/1947 Great Britain cyclic rings.
U.V VISIBLE Iw'EAR IR I sunglasses with no IR absorber -v I solor energy at lens of the eye sunglasses prepared 1 in example WAVELENGTH IN MICRONS (LOG SCALE) PATENTED JUN28 l97l SHEET 2 BF 4 INVENTOR- W 77km 80m BY Mama 6% 7716M ATTORNEYS PATENTED JUN28|971 3588.216
SHEET 3 OF 4 AJJSNEIO TVOLLdO INVENTOR. W filozfin 340m Mum W ATTORNEYS PLASTIC OPTICAL ELEMENTS This invention relates to infrared (IR) absorption and, more particularly to novel products and procedures directed thereto.
A primary object of this invention, therefore, is to provide novel plastic products including means for absorbing in the infrared, particularly in the near infrared, and novel processes employing the same.
Another object is to provide novel products and processes for diminishing to an appreciable extent transmission of light both in the visible and in the infrared regions of the spectrum.
A further object is to provide novel plastic optical elements including an infrared absorber.
Still another object is to provide novel light-polarizing elements including means for absorption in the infrared.
Yet another object is to provide a novel sunglass structure having a plastic optical system including light-polarizing means and means for absorption in the infrared.
A still further object is to provide a class of compounds particularly useful for precluding transmission of infrared and novel processes employing the same.
Other objects of the invention will in part be obvious and will in part appear hereinafter.
The invention accordingly comprises the processes involving several steps and the relation and order of one or more of such steps with respect to each of the others, and the products possessing the features, properties and the relation of elements which are exemplified in the following detailed disclosure, and the scope of the application of which will be indicated in the claims.
For a fuller understanding of the nature and objects of the invention, reference should be had to the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing wherein:
FIG. 1 is an enlarged diagrammatic sectional view of a novel lens system for sunglasses or the like according to this invention;
FIG. 2 is a partially exploded, perspective view of novel sunglasses or the like having the lens system of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a view similar to FIG. 1 of another lens system of this invention;
FIG. 4 is a graphic presentation including superposed curves showing the light transmittance of a plastic sunglass lens with and without the IR absorbers of this invention; and
FIGS. 5 and 6 are graphic presentations of the light transmittance curves of the IR absorbers illustrative of the class of absorbers contemplated by this invention.
As was mentioned previously, one aspect of the present invention is directed to compounds which are especially useful for inhibiting transmission of infrared radiation, particularly in the near infrared, i.e., absorbing infrared radiation, and to products and processes employing these compounds.
The infrared absorbers contemplated for use in the present invention may be defined as a metal complex of bis-[cis-l,2- bis-(alkyl, hydrogen, aryl or heterocyctic) ethylene-1,2- diethiolate]. They may also be defined more simply as one dithiol metal complexes.
These infrared absorbers may be represented by the following formula:
Me is a metal of the first, second or third transition metal series, i.e. those elements OF Group VIII of the table of periodic arrangement of the elements, e.g. nickel, palladium, or
platinum, which will provide a complex which is an effective IR absorber and which is substantially or effectively transparent to light in the visible region of the spectrum, e.g. from about 400-700 a;
each R, which may be the same or different, is hydrogen, alkyl, and aromatic or heterocyclic ring, or a substituted derivative thereof, e.g. alkoxyalkyl, alkyl and/or alkoxy-substituted aromatic and heterocyclic rings, substituents of the foregoing description containing electron withdrawing groups, etc.
As examples of useful alkyl radicals contemplated by said R moieties, mentioned may be made of lower alkyl radicals containing 1-6 carbon atoms, e.g. methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, etc. As examples of useful aromatic rings, including substituted derivatives thereof, mentioned may be made of phenyl, naphthyl, methyl-phenyl, methylnaphthyl, alkoxyphenyl and alkoxynaphthyl, e.g. dodecyloxyphenyl, halosubstituted, particularly fluoro-substituted -S-alkyl-substituted, amino, including dialkylamino-substituted, haloalkylsubstituted, e.g. trifluoromethyI-substituted phenyl and naphthyl radicals, etc.
As examples of useful heterocyclic rings, mention may be made of those of the formula:
(7) cm s s c The compounds of Formula A are in general previously known in the art, although certain of the disclosed species, particularly the asymmetrical species, e.g. those of Formulas 3, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, and 19 are believed to be specifically novel. (See for example, the article by Schrauzer and Mayweg, Preparation, Reactions, and Structure of Bisdithio-a-diketone Complexes of Nickel, Palladium, and Platinum, J.A.C.S., 87:7, pp 1483-1489.) The compounds of Formula A may accordingly in general be prepared in the manner heretofore described in the literature.
For example, they may be prepared by reacting P 8 with a compound of the formula:
wherein R has the meaning heretofore noted, to form a compound of the formula:
lar structure that will inherently absorb in the infrared region. Of particular interest in the practice of this invention are plastic sunglasses such as those known in the art as polarizing sunglasses.
.C) R s R 5 A typical plastic sunglass of this nature has an optical V system comprising a light polarizer laminated between two P P' sheets of transparent plastic, the outer or free surfaces of I which may be provided with an abrasive-resistant coating. The R s s s R polarizing sheet may for example be a molecularly oriented plastic sheet material which has been stained or dyed to render it light polarizing, e.g. molecularly oriented polyvinyl which is then reacted with a suitable inorganic salt containing l h l i d i h i di h transparent l i b t e the desired metal. -gz k, z, KZPCIM which the polarizing sheet is laminated may, for example, be a 2 P p the desired eompeuhd of Formula thermoplastic cellulose derivative, e.g. cellulose nitrate, cellu- Symmeh'ieal cflmpounds- Where eaeh R is the Same, are lose triacetate, cellulose acetate propionate, cellulose acetate Obtained y using a Single compound of Formula B wherein butyrate, ethyl cellulose, etc.; and the abrasive-resistant coateach R is the same. Asymmetrical compounds (such as those i may, f l b a completely l i d 0f Formulas 8 and 9) may he obmihed y employing melamineformaldehyde resin, a thermosetting, cross-linked fel'em compounds of Formula B as starting matel'iels- [h like polymer such as a diethylenic-substituted polyalkyleneglycol, manner, one eemPehhds 0f Fenhhla B ih which eaeh R e.g. polymeric coatings formed by in situ polymerization of is different, y be employed Provide P of polyalkyleneglycol diesters of a-fi-unsaturated carboxylic mule A whelelh mole efthe R moieties are difie'ehtacids on the plastic sheet material, etc. Plastic laminations in- The eempehhds of Formula have been found to [Jesse-55 eluding materials of this description are disclosed for example, exceptionally desirable spectral absorption characteristics. As in us pat Nos 2,237,567;25214003554350;3,081,192; a class, they have been found to be relatively narrow band" and 3,097,106 absorbers whlch i a m l of i While polarizing sunglasses of the foregoing description efspectrum, substantially no absorption in the visible region, i.e. f
. ectively diminish transmission of the visible light to a desired are substantially transparent to visible light, and a A 111 the f t ble level e to sa from about ercem of ultraviolet region of the spectrum, primarily in the far ulg 92: l y bl traviolet region. They are thus particularly useful in optical 30 t e at an apPrecla e amoimt 0 e radiation, primarily in the ultraviolet and near infrared regions systems wherein it is desired to transmit visible light while abf h u d B f h sorbing light in the designated invisible regions of the speco t e spec 15 transml e y way 0 1 ustra t e trum, that is, to reduce or minimize transmission in the near Solar energy at the lens ofthe 15 Y one ofthe Superinfrared and/or in the ultraviolet region of the spectrum. The curves on Wm be that Spectral absorption characterisfics of lhas: compounds may preciable solar energy both in the near infrared and in the u]- be more readily understood by reference to FIGS 5 and 6 trav olet regions ofthe spectrum is present at the lens. The ulwherein Spectral absorption curves of we compounds musmb traviolet is substantially absorbed at the lens, but the IR passes tive of the class, specifically, those of Formulas 5 in dotted thmugh' line) and 6 (shown in solid line) are superposed. It will be obin view of the foregoing discussion, it its quite surprising served that the A and A of the compounds are 40 that while it has heretofore been suggested to employ ulshifted by substitution of the complexing metal. They may also traviolet absorbers in such optical products to protect the lens, be shifted by changing the substituents of the R moiety, so that it is believed and understood that no one has heretofore cmby so doing it is possible to provide narrow band filters for ployed an IR absorber in such plastic optical products. The various portions of the IR and UV regions of the spectrum. failure to do so is believed to be at least in part due to the in- In addition to their exceptional spectral absorption characherent instability to light of IR absorbers as a class and may in teristics, the compounds have been found to be extremely stapart be due to the failure to appreciate the advantages of emble to the degradative forces of light, heat, and humidity. ploying such IR absorbers. Infrared absorbers which also have Since IR absorbers as a class are quite unstable to such condigood ultraviolet absorption, as herein disclosed, thus minimize tions, this stability of those compounds of Formula A is quite transmission of radiation which may be harmful to the eye. surprising. 5 0 An important aspect of this invention, therefore, is the con- A representative class of these compounds was tested for cept of employing an infrared absorber in plastic optical stability to light, heat, and humidity by imbibing onto each of rod cts such as sunglasses of the foregoing general descripthree sheets of cellulose acetate butyrate a solution consisting tion. of the com ound to be tested dissolved in a suitable organic This as ect of the invention will be more readily understood solvent. Each of the imbibed sheets was then subjected to one b feren e to FIGS. 1-3 of the accompanying drawings. of the following standard test procedures: l) light stability A how i FIG. 1, one embodiment of thi a t f the under a Xehoh are p; relative humidity (moisture P invention comprises a plastic optical element 1, the outer surand y heat Stability was tested y determining faces of which are provided with an abrasive-resistant coating the density before ahd after each lest The following Chart 16, such as those heretofore described. Between the outer Shows the reshhs Of these tests, the figures g representing layers are positioned, as by lamination, a pair of substantially P Offadihg (155 l) after the recited thhe or effectively transparent sheets of plastic 12, e.g. cellulose tefvfllacetate butyrate, cellulose nitrate, cellulose acetate TABLE I Xenon are Relative humi- Conipound LTJX. shield) dity at Dry heat (Formula N0.) Solvent F. (150 F.)
l Tetrahydrofuran, 2.4; 120mm 0.0); (250 hrs.) 8.2% (250 hrs). .3 CHCI: M 0.0; 120 lirs.) 2.0% (120hrs.) 0.0% (120 hrs.). 4 CI-ICl; H 2? hrs.) 3% 170 hlS.) 5% 170 IIIS.). Teti-ahydrofuran, 3.5; 120 hrS.) 2.3% (250 his 3.5% (250 hrs.). HCl 2.6} his. l 7% (175 his 1.3% (175 hrs.). 3.0% (170 hrs) 3 4% (170 hrs 0.0% (170 hrs.).
As was mentioned previously, the aforementioned infrared absorbers are particularly useful in plastic optical products propionate, cellulose acetate, ethyl cellulose, etc.; a pair of layers or coatings 14 containing an IR absorber, e.g. one or which, unlike glass optical products, do not possess a molecu 75 more of the IR absorbers .of Formula A, and a polarizing sheet material 10, eg a molecularly oriented polyvinyl alcohol sheet which has been stained with iodine to render it lightpolarizing and which may also have been borated in the manner disclosed in any of U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,445,579, Re. 23,297 or 2,554,850.
The thicknesses of the various layers in the aforementioned plastic optical elements are not critical and may vary over wide ranges. It will be appreciated, however, that the layers are preferably as thin as possible, for reasons of economy, weight and to minimize distortion or refraction of transmitted light. By way of example only, the abrasion-resistant coating layers each may be on the order of 1 mil thick; the transparent plastic sheets may each be on the order of 0.01200.014O inch thick; the polarizer on the order of 0.001 inch thick; and the IR absorber-containing layers each on the order of about 0.1 to about 5.0 mils thick.
The IR absorber-containing layers may be applied as a coating comprising a viscous solution containing the same or they may be imbibed into the transparent plastic sheets by contacting them with a solution containing one or more of the absorbers. The former method of application is preferred, however, since it has been found that greater amounts of the absorber can be added as a coating than can be added by imbibition. It will be appreciated, however, that even when applied as a coating, some of the absorber may inherently be imbibed. Whether the IR absorber is added as a coating or by imbibition, useful solvents for that purpose include chloroform, methylene dichloride, toluene, tetrahydrofuran, etc., and mixtures of such solvents.
In addition to the layers or coatings shown in FIG. 1, the element may contain other layers introduced to provide suitable bonding surfaces to insure obtaining a strong lamination.
It will be appreciated that the plastic element is not restricted to the relationship of layers shown in FIG. 1. For example, the IR absorber may be present between the outer coating 16 and the transparent plastic sheet 12. (In the event a scratch resistance coating 16 is applied by in situ polymerization, care should be exercised to avoid the use of polymerization catalysts, e.g., peroxides, which might attack the infrared absorber.) In lieu of having two separate layers 14 of IR absorber, a single such layer may be provided, as shown in FIG. 3. In any event, optical elements of this invention may be employed in conventional eyeglass frames 18, as shown in FIG. 2.
As was mentioned earlier and illustrated in the spectral absorption curves shown in FIGS. -6, while the compounds of Formula A are extremely good absorbers in the near infrared region of the spectrum and are substantially transparent to visible light, they also absorb appreciably in the ultraviolet region. This latter property makes it possible to eliminate or to materially reduce the amount of ultraviolet absorber needed in such an element to protect the lens of the eye. Thus, these compounds may be said to serve a dual function in reducing the transmission of harmful invisible radiation at both ends of the spectrum.
The amount of the IR absorber employed in the plastic optical elements of this invention may vary over a wide range, the amount employed being in part dependent upon the percent of transmission in this region desired and is in part dependent upon the efficiency of the absorber in the system employed. In a preferred embodiment, however, the IR absorber is present in an amount such that the amount of transmitted IR is not substantially greater, if greater at all, than the amount of visible light transmitted. By not substantially greater," it is meant that the percent of IR transmitted does not exceed the percent of visible light transmitted by more than about 5 percent.
Since the compounds of Formula A are relatively narrow band absorbers, it may be desirable to employ a mixture of two or more such compounds of varying A to provide effective absorption over the necessary range of the infrared region of the spectrum.
While the foregoing description of plastic optical elements has, for purposes of illustration, been in terms of polarizing sunglasses, it will be appreciated that the invention is not limited thereto. Since an important aspect of this invention is the discovery that compounds of Formula A effectively diminish transmission of substantial amounts of unwanted invisible radiation while being substantially transparent to visible light and possessing extremely desirable stability to light, heat and humidity, this invention also contemplates the use of the compounds of Formula A in various systems wherein it is desired to transmit visible light but to diminish or retard transmission of invisible radiation in particular regions of the spectrum. Since these compounds possess narrow absorption bands they may be employed singly to provide absorption in a particular narrow band of the spectrum or in combination to rovide broader absorption. The ability of the individual compounds to provide narrow absorption in a desired region is a significant advantage which will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the various other systems to which this invention is applicable, eg in plastic lenses for use in photography, will be readily suggested to those skilled in the art in the light of this description.
The following examples show by way of illustration and not by way of limitation the preparation of the novel compounds of this invention, the A of each of the compounds being determined in dichloromethane.
EXAMPLE 1 The IR absorber of Formula 1 was prepared by refluxing 1 mole of;
with 1.25 mole of P 8 in dioxane (inert solvent) for 4 hours. The mixture was then cooled and filtered, after which was added 1 mole of NiCl '6H 0 dissolved in water. The resulting mixture was then heated on a steam bath for 2 hours to form the compound of Formula 1 which was collected by cooling and filtering to yield a crystalline product, m.p. 292 C., )t;,,,,,= 920 ,u; e=35,000.
EXAMPLE 2 Substitution of benzoin for the acyloin of Example 1 yielded the compound of Formula 2, m.p. 282283 C.;)\, ,=865 u;
EXAMPLE 3 Substitution of:
$Ha l :0 H-o-0H in the procedure of Example 1 yielded the compound of Formula 7, m.p. 255256 C.;/\,, ,=773 ,u.; e=l9,600.
EXAMPLE 4 Repetition of Example 1. employing a large excess of benzoin to avoid loss of the metal. and employing K PtCl yielded the compound of Formula 6. mp. 310'. A,,,,,,=800 a. $51,600
EXAMPLE 5 Substitution of the acyloin m the procedure of Example 4 yielded the compound of Formula 12. mp. 303305 C.; A,,,,,,=p.;4l.600.
EXAMPLE 6 Substitution of:
in the procedure of Example 4 yielded the compound of Formula ll. m.p. 350 C.; A,,,,,,=740 r, $36,800.
EXAMPLE 7 Substitution of K PdCl, in the procedure of Example 4 yielded the compound of Formula 5, mp. 254 C.; A,,,,,,=885 [.L; e=39,700.
EXAMPLE 8 Substitution of K PdCL, in the procedure of Example 5 yielded the compound of Formula 4, mp. 250 C.; x-,,,,,,=948 /.L;=37,900.
EXAMPLE 9 p-butoxybenzaldehyde was made by the method described in Stoermer, Ber. 61, 2328 (1928). This was in turn used to make 4,4-dibutoxybenzoin in the manner described in Tadros. J. Chem. Soc., (1963), 4527v Substitution of this benzoin for the acyloin of Example 1 yielded the compound of Formula 14, mp. 239240 C.; A,,,,,,=930; F35,600.
EXAMPLE 1 1 Substitution of a-bromoacetophenone for the acyloin of Example 1 yielded the compound of Formula 15 as an impure mixture which was not purified. HBr gas was evolved during the reaction. Analysis of the impure cpd; A =8 15 u; e=7000 EXAMPLE 12 The thenoin:
was synthesized according to the procedure described in J. Org. Chem. 14, 184 (1949). 20 g. of this compound (0.088 mole) and 57.5 g. of P 8 (0.13 mole) were refluxed with stirring for six hours in 300 ml. of dioxane. The reaction mixture was cooled and a black residue was filtered off. To the filtered solution was then added 20.8 g. of NiClg'6Hg0 (0.088 mole) dissolved in ml. of H 0. The mixture was heated on a steam bath for 1 hour to form black crystals which were collected by cooling and filtering to yield 1.1 g. of the compound of Formula 3. This compound was purified by dissolving the crude product 600 ml. of CHCl filtering and evaporating the CHCl down to about 25 ml. and allowing the product to crystallize out. m.p. 250-25 1 C.; x,,,,,=970 ;1.;e=24,600.
EXAMPLE 13 The procedure of Example 1 was repeated using as starting materials a 3:1 ratio of benzoin to anisoin to yield the compound of Formula 8, mp. 26l-263 C.; A,,,,,,=895 p.; $28,400.
EXAMPLE 14 Substitution of K PtCl, in the procedure of Example 13 yielded the compound of Formula 10, mp. 288-290 C.; A ;t-'=42,000.
The following example shows by way of illustration and not by way of limitation the preparation of an optical element in accordance with this invention.
EXAMPLE 15 To 100 cc. of chloroform was added 7.5 g. of cellulose acetate butyrate chips. To the resulting viscous solution was added a second solution containing 0.1 g. of the 1R absorber of Formula 1, 0.1 g. of the IR absorber of Formula 7, and 0.02 g. of Calco Oil Violet ZlRS" (trade name of American Cynamid Company for a violet dye which was employed to provide a neutral gray product) in 20 cc. of chloroform. The resulting mixture was coated onto each of two sheets of clear cellulose acetate butyrate at-a speed of 6 ft./minute to provide on each sheet a layer containing 0.020 g. of combined IR absorbers per sq. ft. of surface area, the layer or coating being approximately 0.3 mil'thick. On the free surface of each sheet of cellulose acetate butyrate (the surface opposite from that containing the 1R absorber coating) there was then applied an abrasive-resistant coatingsuch as described in Example 1 of the aforementioned U.S'. Pat. No. 3,097,106 containing 0.6 percent by weight of Uvinul 490" (trade name of General Aniline Company for an ultraviolet light absorber). The cellulose acetate butyrate on the curve of each of the 1R absorbercellulose acetate butyrate coating was converted back to cellulose by treating it with a 1:111 solution of sodium hydroxide, methanol and distilled water for 16 seconds at 46 C. The converted surface of each sheet was then washed and the two sheets were heated in an oven to drive off excess moisture. A solution containing 1.5 g. of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) in. 66.7 cc. of water and 33.3 cc. of methanol was coated on each of the converted surfaces at 6 ft./minute to provide a suitable bonding surface for the polarizer to be laminated therebetween. A molecularly oriented PVA (stretched four times its original length) was laminated to the pVA coating on one of the sheets at room temperature by applying to the respective laminating surfaces a laminating dope comprising a 2 percent PVA solution in water and pressing the surfaces together. The molecularly oriented PVA was then stained by imbibition in an iodinesolution to render it light-polarizing. It was then imbibed in a boric acid solution of low concentration, dried in vacuo to remove excess liquid, and baked in a heating chamber to dry. The other sheet was then laminated in a similar manner to the free outer surface of the polarizer to provide a plastic optical product containing two of the 1R absorbers.
The plastic sunglasses prepared in Example 15 were compared with a similar pair-prepared in substantially the same manner but containing no lR absorbers. The latter sunglasses also contained a substantially greater amount of ultraviolet absorber than that which was added to the abrasive-resistant coating in the example. For comparison purposes, the respective sunglasses were identical in all other relevant components. The transmission curves of the respective sunglasses are shown in FIG. 4 superposed with the previously mentioned curve showing the solar energy at the lens of the eye.
Looking first at the ultraviolet region (left sides of the graph), it will be noted that the sunglasses without the IR absorber greatly diminish the ultraviolet at the lens, transmitting 4 percent of the total ultraviolet while the sunglasses with the IR absorber nearly precluded any ultraviolet transmission, transmitting only 0.6 percent of the total ultraviolet thereby indicating the superiority of the sunglasses of this invention in the ultraviolet region.
With reference next to the visible region of the spectrum, the sunglasses without the IR absorber transmitted 24 percent of the Kv (energy transmitted at middle visual range, i.e. about 550 .1.); whereas the sunglasses containing the IR absorber transmitted only slightly less, 23 percent, thus indicating that there is no significant difference in transparency to the visible light as a result of the incorporation of the infrared absorbers of this invention.
In the near IR region (right-hand side), the sunglasses without the 1R absorber transmitted 59.5 percent of the total near infrared energy otherwise available at the lens of the eye; whereas the sunglasses with the absorber transmitted only 28 percent of the total radiation in this region. It will thus be seen that the latter sunglasses transmit no substantially greater percent of the IR than they do visible light. It will be appreciated, moreover, that by employing one or more additional lR absorbers having a k more towards the far infrared, the transmitted near infrared shown on the chart may be further reduced to levels as low or lower than the transmitted visible light.
As was mentioned previously, the asymmetrical compounds of Formula A are specifically novel. These compounds provide the significant advantage of making it possible to provide a particular compound having absorption properties over a particular desired narrow band of the infrared region. By way of illustration, it will be noted from the illustrative examples that the symmetrical compounds of Formulas l and 2 have A respectively of 920 p. and 865 .1.. Assuming it is desired to obtain a compound having a A intermediate these two points in the spectrum, one may prepare the compound of Formula 8, which it will be noted has a k of 895 ,u.
ln Example illustrating the preparation of a plastic optical element in accordance with this invention, reference has been made to the step of converting the cellulose acetate butyrate on the surface of the [R absorber-cellulose acetate butyrate coating back to cellulose. This concept is described and claimed in the copending application of Harold O. Buzzell, Ser. No. 577,578 filed concurrently herewith.
Since certain changes may be made in the above product and processes without departing from the scope of the invention herein involved, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.
l. A plastic optical element including at least one substantially transparent plastic layer comprising an infrared absorber which is a metal complex of a bis-[cis-l,2-(alkyl, hydrogen, aryl or heterocyclic) ethylene-1,2-dithiolate].
2. An element of claim 1 wherein said metal complex is of the formula:
wherein Me is selected from the group consisting of metals of the first, second, and third transition metal series which will provide a complex that is an effective infrared absorber and which is effectively transparent to light in the visible region of the spectrum; and each R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, aromatic rings and heterocyclic rings.
3. An element as defined in claim 2 wherein said Me moiety is selected from the group consisting of nickel, platinum and palladium.
4. An element of claim 1 further including means for diminishing transmission of visible light.
5. In a plastic optical element comprising a sheet of light polarizing material laminated between two substantially transparent plastic layers, the improvement wherein at least one of said transparent, plastic layers comprises a metal complex of a bis-[cisl ,2-alkyl, hydrogen, aryl or heterocylic) ethylene-1,2- dithiolate].
6. An element as defined in claim 5 wherein said infrared absorber is present in an amount such that the amount of light transmitted in the near infrared region of the spectrum is substantially no greater than the amount of visible light transmitted through said element.
7. An element as defined in claim 5 wherein said infrared absorber is a metal complex of the formula:
al, a second layer containing at least one infrared absorber;
and a second transparent plastic sheet material, said infrared absorber in at least one of said layers comprising a metal complex of the formula:
wherein Me is selected from the group consisting of metals of the first, second, and third transition metal series which will provide a complex that is an effective infrared absorber and which is effectively transparent to light in the visible region of the spectrum; and each R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, aromatic rings and heterocyclic rings.
9. A product as defined in claim 8 wherein each of said infrared absorber layers contains a mixture of at least two of said complexes of said formulas.
10. A product as defined in claim 8 wherein said infrared absorber in said two layers is present in an amount such that the amount of light transmitted in the near infrared region of the spectrum is substantially no greater than the amount of visible light transmitted through said product.
11. A product as defined in claim 8 wherein said Me moiety is selected from the group consisting of nickel, platinum and palladium.
12. A product of claim 8 wherein said infrared absorber is chosen from the group consisting of:
UNiTEo STATES PATENT OFFiCE CERTIHCATE CF CGRRECTWN Patent No. 3,588,216 Dated June 28, A971 lnven fl Stanlev M. Bloom It is certified that error appears in the above-identified patent and that said Letters Patent are hereby corrected as shown below:
Column 1, line 57 "heterocyctic" should read as heterocyclic Column 1, line 58 "diethiolate" should read as -dithiolate- Column 8, line 55 "920 1" should read as 920 mp-.
Column 8, line 59 "865 1" should read as -865 m i-.
Column 8 line 75 "773 1" should read as -773 mp.
Column 9, line 5 "800 1" should read as -8OO m .1-.
Column 9, line ll after the equal sign insert -863 m Column 9, line 20 the formula is obscure on this patent and should read as CH H-f-OH Column 9, line 26 "740 u" should read as -740 mp--.
Column 9, line 31 "885 u" should read as -885 mp-.
Column 9, line 36 "948 1" should read as -948 m Column 9, line 45 after "305" insert -307C.-.
Column 9, line 45 after insert -828 m Patent N 3,588 ,216 Dated June 28, 1971 Inventor(s) Stanley Bloom '2 It is certified that error appears in the above-identified patent and that said Letters Patent are hereby corrected as shown below:
Column 9, line 60 "815 1" should read as -8l5 mp-.
Column 10, line ll after "product" insert in.
Column 10, line 14 "970 1" should read as --970 m}.1--.
Column 10, line 19 "895 u" should read as -895 mp-.
Column 10, line 25 "838 u" should read as --838 mu--.
Column 10, line 37 Cynamid" should read as --Cyanamid--.
Column 10, line 50 "curve" should read as -surface-.
Column 12, line 65 "formulas" should read as --formula FORM PC4050 (10-69) uscoMM-oc wan-Pee IL. GOVIIUIIIII'I PIINTIIIG O'HCK "6| o-au-au.
UNETED STATES PATENT @FFlCE CEBTEFECATE 01* QQRREQWON Patent No- 3 ,588 .216 Dated June 28 L 1971 Inventor) Stanley Morton Bloom It is certified that error appears in the above-identified patent and that said Letters Patent are hereby corrected as shown below:
Column 3, line 5 the formula is obscure and should read as column 3, line 10 the formula is obscure and should read as Column 3, line 20 the formula is obscure and should read as i ".54 OVIIIIIIT "IIITIIG OFFICI lll O-lii-JM.
l FORM PC40 0 (10-69) uscoMm-oc OOS'IO-PBQ E CERTlFlQATE GF {HHmECM N Patent No, Dated June 28,
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Talk to Melissa Colsman and you know she's a teacher, even before she tells you she once taught math. The executive director of the Colorado Department of Education's Teaching and Learning Unit makes a compelling case for what public schools need.
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Let's be clear, a child who does not receive a quality education today will become an adult without much of a future tomorrow. If we allow children to rot in historically failing schools, we all will suffer.
The N.J. Dept. of Education shook the education world Wednesday when it released a new multi-page "School Performance Reports," that provides an analysis of the state's schools in detail never before seen, including the percentage of middle school kids chronically absent; the percentage that took algebra in middle school; and more.
The Beckley-Raleigh (W.Va.) County Chamber of Commerce visited kindergarteners at Beckley Elementary and saw first-hand how they are learning to read using technology from MimioSprout. Such technology is meant to better engage students and ultimately improve the county's assessment score, attendance rates, and graduation rates, as well as prepare children to compete globally in their chosen fields.
Chicago Public Schools chief Barbara Byrd-Bennett on Wednesday fired back at critics who have called the district's plan to close more than 50 schools racist because most are in predominantly African-American neighborhoods.
It's amazing how education reform was suddenly transformed into the Democrats' key domestic policy issue. Consider the Democratic strategy for urban education in America so far: Dump millions and billions of our tax dollars down the ratholes of failing school districts in the name of saving our children, a tactic which has consistently failed for two generations.
Lincoln, self-educated, a versatile and critical thinker, questioned prevailing assumptions of his day, and, in his search for truth, drew upon mathematical axioms as a storehouse of principles he might apply to his political philosophy. This is what liberally educated people do.
There are new numbers today about just how deep the technology gap is when you compare richer and poorer school districts in America. A new study by Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project finds that 8 out of 10 teachers think technology is leading to wider disparities between the haves and have-nots.
Two recent events underscored the importance of utilizing digital tools to inspire students and demonstrated the intersection between technology and education. On March 5th, AT&T's Hispanic/Latino Association, HACEMOS, held the 15th annual High Tech Day in 31 cities across the country. The same week, the Pew Internet and American Life Project released a report that revealed how teachers are using technology in their classrooms to enhance learning and engage students.
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"[Tiger] Woods has never looked like a player deeply immersed in the competition's significance, and it is an attitude borne out by his lamentable record on this stage," writes Oliver Brown in the Telegraph, making the case that the U.S. Ryder Cup team might be better without Woods, even were he healthy.
We don't hear much about Michael Bannon, who has worked quietly in the background since Rory McIlroy took up golf. Bannon is McIlroy's instructor. "Amid all the hurtling changes in his life Bannon remains the hardiest perennial, arguably the man he needs most of all," this story on Bannon in the Belfast Telegraph says.
"In a sport dominated by middle-aged American men, she is foreign, 19 years old, and she's a gal,' said John Forbes, the manager of the Bluegrass Miniature Golf Course." She is Olivia Prokopova of the Czech Republic, who won the triple crown of miniature golf last year. Sarah Lyall profiles Prokopova for the New York Times.
It is known affectionately as Ponky, "a mishandled gem of revered golf course architect Donald Ross," Dave Eisenstadter writes in the Boston Globe in this story on the restoration of Ponkapoag Golf Course in Canton, Mass.
The demise of San Luis Rey Downs Country Club in North San Diego County is a sad one, probably for CBS' Gary McCord, too. McCord "once wrote a TV pilot based on his experience at The Downs," writes Tod Leonard in the U-T San Diego, and holds the course record of 64, which he shot a few times, once while playing barefoot.
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"Blue crab claw meat served on buttery croissants is a favorite picnic dish for my wife, friends and me for summer trips."
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12 ounces
cooked and flaked blue crabmeat
2/3 cup
blue cheese salad dressing
1/3 cup
1 cup
seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 cup
minced onion
2 cloves
1 large
tomato, diced
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup
grated Asiago cheese
plain croissants, split in half
Very good. For those who don't want to spend the money on fresh crab, you can use canned crabmeat (drain and flake it really well). I also cut down on some of the onion. I love blue cheese, crab, tomato, and croissants, so this is a great combination.
Super tasty! I use this with fresh dungeness crab and a little less of the rest of the ingredients. Reducing the other ingredients helps highlight the taste of fresh crab. Also, try baking on low heat for a couple of minutes for an excellent crab melt.
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Pretty good. However, I felt 2/3 cup of blue cheese dressing was way TOO MUCH for 16 ounces (which I used instead of 12 ounces)! I also used Swiss cheese instead of Asiago. I would probably make this again and not add as much dressing or just substitute for another like Ranch.
I live in sunny South Florida where Blue crab is fresh...this recipe is tasty and quick, I don't have to be tied up in the kitchen while everyone elese enjoys the afternoon! :)
Delicious though I had to use Dungeness because i could not find blue crabs. Thanks for sharing! Reviewed First Faceless frenzy Western Allstars 2012
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Crab Croissants
Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 667
Calories from Fat: 378
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It's not weeping and it didn't come from a local construction site – it just needs to go home.
A police request for help finding the owner of an angel statue abandoned in Bedford caused a little excitement among local Dr. Who and Simpsons fans Tuesday.
The one-metre tall figurine was found outside a building on Nelson's Landing around 8:20 p.m. Monday.
It has a metal rod protruding from the bottom, and Const. Pierre Bourdages said it looks like it came from a place of worship.
"It's a church angel, something that would be somewhere religious," he said. "It's weathered, so it's been outside for, I would say decades."
Dr. Who fans had another theory involving malevolent aliens who appear as weeping stone angels, and can move only when no one's looking at them.
"DON'T BLINK!" Time Lord devotees tweeted repeatedly.
Simpsons fans wondered whether the angel was unearthed from a construction site, referencing Lisa's discovery of an "angel fossil" during an archeological dig.
Bourdages said it's hoped the publicity will help get the angel home.
"There's a lot of people trying to help, they're reposting through Facebook and Twitter, so hopefully a parishioner somewhere will realize it's missing from their church," he said.
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In a time when many colleges and universities have depleted their institutional scholarship aid, Central Baptist College President Terry Kimbrow announced that $100,000 in scholarship funds are now available for incoming freshmen Read More »
Central Baptist College will join some of the biggest names in Christian music at the AWAKE 2015 summer music festival in Little Rock, Ark. on Saturday, August 22nd at 6:00 p.m at the First Security Amphitheater. Read More »
Central Baptist College announced today the hiring of Darryl McPhate as its Sports Information Director. McPhate will be responsible for the promotion of Mustang Athletics in print and social media, managing team statistics, maintaining the athletics website and various other duties. Read More »
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25th CBC Classic & Night with the Travs - I am pleased to announce the 25th Annual Mustang Classic presented by Clark Contractors and Sowell Architects. Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Monday, September 14, 2015, at Nutter's Chapel Golf & Country Club in Conway as we celebrate the tournament's 25th anniversary.
Your First Year - August 2006. A 19 year old young man, never having lived anywhere except for the same small, south-Arkansas town, made his way to a new life at Central Baptist College and the "big city" of Conway.
Conway Regional Health Employee's PACE Experience - After a fellow co-worker took the leap to begin the PACE Program, Sarah made the decision to take the future by the horns and enroll herself.
Office of Student Services Offers Programs to Help Students Succeed - The Office of Student Services has designed several programs to help students gain a sense of competency for the next phase of life.
Patrick's Story - Patrick previously completed some college courses at another university through a traditional setting before accepting a full-time position with the National Guard. When the decision was made to go back to school, the PACE Program fit right in.


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First Look: New Drinks at Five Leaves, Brooklyn
Plenty of cocktail menus around town are the obvious work of a single person, with through-lines in spirits, themes, or philosophy. But Dan Sabo of Five Leaves in Brooklyn, who switched out almost his entire cocktail menu just last week, decided he'd prefer a collaboration. "There are four other bartenders here," Sabo told us, "and I got them all into it. They go and come up with ideas, we do tastings, we refine them. It makes for a much more varied and interesting list than I could've come up with myself." Come take a look at the 8 cocktails new to their menu. More


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What's for dinner? Answer that question easily with this Red Rustic Chalkboard Menu with Frame.
With a distressed red vintage frame and a cream border, this chalkboard combines practicality and design. Try to eliminate that pesky question once and for all!
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In this installment of Music City Minute, Heather Byrd talks about some of the previous week's big shindigs, including the 'Single in the City' party and the 1940s-themed celebration honoring Miranda Lambert's first No. 1 hit, "White Liar" (Lambert and songwriter Natalie Hemby were in attendance). Heather also previews the shows to catch in the next week.
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Dean of School of Humanities and Social Sciences Kenneth Womack was featured on AccuWeather.com on July 29.
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Psychology Professor Gary Lewandowski was featured on Yahoo Health on July 21.
July 24, 2015
Guy Oakes reappointed Kvernland Chair in Philosophy and Corporate Social Policy.
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The Jersey Shore is not only a popular summer vacation spot but it is also the location of one of the most beautiful coastal campuses in the nation—Monmouth University—according to Best Value Schools (BVS).
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The Leon Hess Business School at Monmouth University has maintained its business accreditation by AACSB International.
February 05, 2015
Center for Entrepreneurship selected as a finalist in a national competition sponsored by the USASBE
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A news segment about Wilson Hall at Monmouth University being used as the exterior of Warbucks' mansion was featured on FiOS 1 News on December 19.
November 03, 2014
Monmouth University's Leon Hess Business School is one of the nation's best business schools, according to the education services company The Princeton Review.
September 19, 2014
The award is given for articles of expository excellence published in Mathematics Magazine
August 18, 2014
The successful internship program is coordinated by the University's Career Services office.
August 11, 2014
Monmouth University's Summer Research Program Symposium Will Be Held on August 14.
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American Scholastic Press Association Names The Outlook "Best University Newspaper" in its National Competition Two Years in a Row
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Awesome New Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey: Powers John's Lane
Irish whiskey is experiencing a bit of a renaissance these days. Though the category has often been overlooked by connoisseurs and critics alike, there's no better time to be a supporter. Just in time for St. Patrick's day, Powers John's Lane is coming stateside, and giving Red Breast 12 Cask Strength (which I've previously considered the best Irish whiskey available in the US) a run for its money. More


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The Pet CleanAir™ Air Purifier for Pet Owners helps capture airborne pet fur, dander, and other allergens¹ while helping to eliminate pet odors faster.² Its compact size is ideal for the areas that your pets spend time in. It can be used on a table, counter, or even upright on a nightstand.
The features of this air cleaner include:
- Filter captures up to 95% of Airborne Allergens. ¹
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- Captures airborne pet fur, dander, and other allergens. ¹
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This air cleaner is ARB Certified to comply with the federal ozone emissions limit.
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- Your little sailor will enjoy many adventures by the seaside when he wears these fun and sturdy A/O Gore boat shoes!
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The Birmingham Business School (BBS) Alumni Relations team recently worked with MBA Global Banking and Finance programme to deliver a successful banking speaker series, featuring some of our successful alumni. The series gave students and alumni the opportunity to discuss current banking issues with our experienced professionals face-to-face. However, for those of our students and alumni who were unable to attend the sessions, the BBS Alumni Relations team is delighted to be able to provide you with access to a podcast of Dr James Chu's presentation on the topic, 'Financial Market Regulations: A Practitioner's Perspective.'
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Beet Blinis with Salmon Marinated in Star Anise Syrup from 'Home Made Winter'
Blinis make for an excellent nibble before dinner; the yeasty mini pancakes can cradle just about anything from cheeses to jams to luxe caviar. A sliver of smoked salmon and a dollop of mascarpone cheese may be at the very top of that list. Add roasted beets, star anise, and pomegranate seeds as Yvette van Boven does in Home Made Winter, and you'll have a gem of a dish on your table. More


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Justices reject polling place access case
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a case that limited the ability of the press to cover elections from polling places.
In January, a federal appeals court ruled that a Pennsylvania state law requiring all persons aside from select officials, voters and those giving assistance to voters to stay 10 feet away from polling places during voting. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette had sued, saying the First Amendment protected the press's right to enter polling places.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit held that because voting is traditionally a secret activity, polling places are not considered public forums.
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The Supreme Court's denial of certiorari in the case, PG Publishing Co. v. Aichele, leaves in place the appeals court decision, which is binding in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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Thursday, August 15, 2013
For the Love of Pie
Hello there! I am a guest over at Nikole Herriott's beautiful and inspiring blog today, sharing a recipe for sweet cherry pie, a perfect August treat. The photos above are some fun, outtakes with a new film for me (portra 800) not sure if I love the film, but I sure do love pie! Hop over there to check out the recipe. I'll be back soon!
Friday, August 9, 2013
Tartine's Country Bread and a Couple of Links
I've been baking bread. A lot of it and it's because I finally opened the Tartine Bread book I got last Christmas and I am now totally obsessed with it's country loaf. I bake about two loaves a week (save for those crazy weeks of nearly 100º temps) and in order not to actually turn part bread, I always try to give one away to my neighbor. I take a quick photo of most loaves I make, noting differences based on time the dough spends resting, baking time and temperature. It has all been really fun and educational, I highly recommend it.
Chad Robertson's instructions are lengthy and specific so for that reason I am not printing the recipe here, and if you love to bake bread or if you would like to try it you should really spend some time with this book and the author's words, all eleven pages of them.
And a few things
I started writing a weekend baking column for Food52 and the first one is up now. I made a pie, shocking, I know.
Earlier this week I was a guest on Heritage Radio Network's The Food Seen with Michael Harlan Turkell. We chatted about food, photography, and the WWF. Yep, the World Wrestling Federation somehow made it into the conversation. You can listen to the episode HERE.
Last weekend I helped my pal Vanessa with a fun photo shoot.
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August/September Cover Preview: TV's Top Lawmen
Walt Longmire leads the charge on the cover of Cowboys & Indians' new issue.
Photography: James Minchin
Wyoming Sheriff Walt Longmire, along with his oft-at-odds deputies Branch Connally and Victoria "Vic" Moretti, is back for a second season of the hit A&E series Longmire. The trio of Absaroka County officers follows a long tradition of TV lawmen, each with their own approach to securing the wild streets of Western towns. Pick up the August/September 2013 issue of Cowboys & Indians on newsstands or download it to your tablet to read about the best from TV seasons past and present, as well as a few that should never be allowed to wear a badge again.
The first thing you notice when chatting with actor Robert Taylor, the grizzled star of Longmire: He certainly isn't full of himself. Tell him you enjoyed watching his series' first season, and he's likely to reply: "Oh, thanks. I knew someone was watching. You must be the fellow."
And if you try to convince him that, no, really, lots of folks — including scads of Cowboys & Indians readers — viewed the episodes that aired last year, he'll simply shrug and respond: "Ah, must've been nothing else on, I suppose."
All of which sounds in keeping with Longmire executive producer Hunt Baldwin's admiring description of the Australian-born actor. Robert Taylor — no relation, by the way, to the old Hollywood screen idol of the same name — is "like someone in the Gary Cooper mold," Baldwin marvels. "He is deeply humble and respectful of other people — but at the same time, he has so much power and confidence. That's an unusual mix."
Based on the popular series of western-detective novels by Craig Johnson, Longmire focuses on the professional and personal crises stoically endured by Walt Longmire, longtime sheriff of the fictional Absaroka County in Wyoming. While searching for an actor capable of filling the demands of the lead role — and the expectations of several thousand loyal readers — Baldwin tested dozens of actors. But he didn't feel he'd found what he was looking for until he viewed an audition video Taylor had made on his own in his native Australia.
"It wasn't unusual for me to do something like that, because I'm in the middle of nowhere," Taylor says. "I just went over to a buddy's place and put down a couple of scenes."
The actor was more than a little surprised when, scarcely a month later, he was summoned to Los Angeles for a meeting with Baldwin. "As soon as Robert walked through the door," Baldwin says, "we could see that he'd really, really embody [Walt Longmire]. Some of it, I admit, is really superficial. I mean, finally, here was a guy who walked into the room who was just a big bear of a man, with this deep subwoofer of a voice. His physical presence alone told us, 'OK, this guy's in the ballpark.'
"But once he began to read the scenes, he caught on to the character's soulfulness and quiet humor. One of the key things we found so hard to find for someone playing Walt was humility. And Robert is not a guy who comes in with a lot of swagger."
For his part, Taylor says he could immediately relate to the character. "I wouldn't be so arrogant as to say I'm like Walt," he says. "So it's not the qualities that we have in common so much as the qualities in him that I admire. And his faults, I think, are just human faults."
Truth to tell, Walt lets his temper get the better of him on a few occasions. And he's not exactly the sharing type when it comes to inner turmoil. Then again, the audience was more than willing to cut the guy some slack throughout season one. After all, right from the get-go, Walt had to deal with emotional scars left by his beloved wife's death as well as the often humiliating reality of campaigning for reelection against a younger opponent (one of his own deputies, no less).
"I like the fact that even though all this stuff has happened to him, he just refused to unburden himself on anyone else," Taylor says. "He just sucked it up and carried on."
Katee Sackhoff, who appears opposite Taylor's character as Deputy Vic Moretti, is also a fan of the taciturn character — and the actor who brings him to life.
"I think one of the main reasons why people view Longmire as a modern-day western is that Robert Taylor brings this kind of unspoken strength and grit to the show that you don't see on television a lot. And it's sort of funny because well, he's an Australian playing this sort of western hero," Sackhoff says. "But he is absolutely brilliant. And there is nobody else who could play the role."
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