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Jun 15 2009
I Almost Died
Not really! But my sister Betsy and I always used to make fun of people who said they almost died. And actually, we didn't make fun of everyone. There was really only one person, a childhood friend of Betsy's, and anytime she had a conversation with anyone that involved babies, she would say "I almost died when I was born." I don't know why it cracked us up. What's funny about that? Absolutely nothing. Especially considering my fourth baby was premature.
As I've said before, I can't account for what I thought when I was a youth with no life experience under my belt whatsoever.
Anyway, Marlboro Man, the kids and I left behind all ranch duties Saturday so we could meet Pesky Tim and his family in the big city. We were celebrating my nephew's tenth birthday, and spent the day at a curious place called "Dave and Busters", where we blew a bunch of money on video games so we could accumulate enough tickets to allow my nephew to cash in on something really sweet. In another post, I'll argue the ethical ramifications behind an establishment offering things like Wii Systems for something like 85,000 tickets when, if my calculations are correct, it would cost around $800 and countless hours of one's life to play enough games to accumulate 85,000 tickets, and that equates to more than twice what a Wii system even costs…but that's not the nature of this post.
The nature of this post is that after we survived hours and hours of video games and flashing lights—including a wicked Nascar four-car contraption in which I absolutely CREAMED Marlboro Man, Tim AND Missy at Talladega (actually, I didn't beat them…but I did come in fourth! That counts for something, doesn't it?)—my sister-in-law Missy said, "Let's go bowling!" Missy does this to me all the time; she would much rather be out, engaged and having fun in the world, and her endurance when it comes to big city recreation—whether it be bowling or furniture shopping—wears me slick. I like being home. With my agoraphobic covers pulled over my head. Of course, we went along and joined in the fun, and in the process I found out two very important things about myself:
1. I'm a horrible bowler.
2. I'm an ugly bowler.
3. I'm a funny bowler.
4. There are no bowling balls that fit my hands just right.
5. So really, it's the ball's fault.
That was five. Sorry.
And anyway, we had loads of fun.
By the time we got home late Saturday afternoon, everyone in my house was a little worn out from all the fun. But something was wrong with me; I immediately plopped down on my bed, feeling oppressively tired. An hour later I was still there, and my kids were starting to swarm around me. They'd played all the fun out of their Dave & Busters toys, and wondered if I might be so kind as to fix them something for dinner. Children can be so demanding.
"Okay, five more minutes," I kept saying. "Five more minutes." But something was clearly wrong; I couldn't move a muscle. I felt cemented to the bed, and besides that, my chest felt heavy and congested. I'd never felt so wiped out in my life, and I've given birth to four babies. It was bad.
Before I knew it it was two hours later and I woke up in a haze. It was dark outside and Marlboro Man had fixed the kids dinner. Unfortunately, the nap had done nothing to shake my crippling fatigue, and besides that, my cough was worse. Being the amateur physician that I am, I decided that because of the absence of a flu-type high fever, Lower Respiratory Infection would be my diagnosis. It was better than the alternatives I didn't allow myself to entertain: Pneumonia. Lung cancer. Malaria. Smallpox. Goiter. Gout. Shingles. All the things that run through a person's head when they're not quite feeling themselves. I didn't blog about this when it was happening, because I PRIDE MYSELF on not being one of those bloggers that writes about their runny noses or their headaches as they're happening.
I'd much rather write about it LATER, when it's totally irrelevant.
I was able to get up and rally the kids for bed, but fifteen minutes later I was plastered to the sofa watching "Lonesome Dove" with Marlboro Man. By now my chest was hurting, and the cough it produced was deep and painful. Marlboro Man requested that I please not die on him, as no one makes gravy like I do. I thanked him for his show of love and concern, closed my eyes, and saw spots. And I went to bed 20 minutes before the movie was over. I don't even remember walking to the bedroom.
I woke up at three a.m., dreaming strange dreams and feeling awful. Stumbling to the medicine cabinet, I rifled through every last prescription bottle I could find in search of an antibiotic that had cured me of another bad bout of this same illness a couple of years ago. Fortunately, I found it—a single Clarithromycin 500 mg pill—and I gobbled it down, convinced it was the only thing between me and certain hospitalization. ***PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Antibiotics should not be used casually and without proper diagnosis, as they are 100% ineffective in the treatment of the common cold and influenza. But since I'm the daughter of a physician and a highly skilled diagnostician myself, I decided to self-medicate. But don't be like me.*** I took the pill, then grabbed a blanket and curled up on the couch, groaning and coughing and wanting my mommy. I woke up at six, feeling Marlboro Man's hand on my cheek. I think he was feeling me to see if I was cold.
Histrionics aside, the antibiotic had clearly kicked in, as the pain and congestion in my chest felt a little less acute—though I was still completely spent. I knew I had to somehow get a hold of more antibiotics, as without it I'd surely slip downhill again quickly and I'd probably almost die, like Betsy's childhood friend. So I tracked down a family doctor and asked him to call it in at the closest pharmacy that's open on a Sunday morning—a Walgreens fifty miles away. I sent Marlboro Man and the kids to church and dragged my bottom to my car so I could make the drive. I did successfully pick up my prescription and 24 hours later I feel like a new woman. Antibiotics, when warranted, are beautiful things.
My point is this: when I returned to the ranch and drove the five miles down our gravel road, I passed the final cattle guard before reaching our house. Suddenly, out of the blue, a huge bald eagle flew out of the tall grass on the side of the road and crossed right in front of my car; it was so close, I almost had to swerve to avoid hitting it. Seeing a bald eagle isn't that unusual, as they have a nest near our place. What was unusual about this bald eagle was that it was grasping in its talons an enormous snake—a rattler, which I was able to discern because of its proximity to my car. I watched as the eagle flew away, unsure of what the ultimate outcome would be.
All day I thought about it. What did it all mean? Why did that happen? Why did I happen to drive by just as the eagle was taking off? Why was I meant to see it? I ran through all the possibilities in my mind as the antibiotic continued to pump through my bloodstream and bring about healing.
* Maybe it means danger is always lurking in my path.
* Maybe it means God will protect me from that danger.
* But I really wasn't in danger; I was in my car.
* But that's what symbolism is all about, Ree.
* Maybe it means I escaped certain death by driving to Walgreens and getting more antibiotics.
* Maybe the snake represents respiratory failure.
* Or maybe it means temptation is all around me, and that God will give me strength to resist it.
* What is tempting me? The Ding Dongs I bought at Walgreens?
* Do eagles even represent God?
* Isaiah speaks of eagle's wings. Where in Isaiah? I need to study the bible more.
* Maybe it means I should have gone to church.
* Does the eagle represent freedom? The rattler represents the Iranian regime? That would fit with current events.
* Or maybe it's a good omen—a Native American symbol of strength and victory and triumph. And fertility.
* Maybe the lower respiratory infection migrated to my brain.
Or maybe…maybe it just means I live in the country.
Please forgive me for this post,
Pioneer Woman
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Kara On Tuesday, June 16 at 1:07 pm
Oh man! Glad to hear you're feeling better!
Mari in NH On Tuesday, June 16 at 1:22 pm
I hope you are feeling better!
earlene On Tuesday, June 16 at 1:48 pm
I think it reminds us of that we are in God's care all the time! Whether sick or well, He is watching over us! We have lots of bald eagles in Wisconsin and I'm truly aware of the beauty and grace they have as they fly!
Lily On Tuesday, June 16 at 1:52 pm
I hope you are better. Still, go see your doctor. Even M.D.s and their know-it-all offsprings [;)] make terrible patients.
chrysee On Tuesday, June 16 at 2:19 pm
One time while driving, a red tailed hawk jumped out right in front of my car. I was going like, 65mph so when it bounced off the front of my car and rolled down the highway, I'm pretty certain it was dead. But, it had been carrying a snake. When i got to where i was going I checked the front of my car for damage, and the snake was stuck in my grill. I got some guys who just happened to be in the parking lot to help me get the snake out. It was alive and perfectly fine. wtf?
leia On Tuesday, June 16 at 2:30 pm
lmbo! You crack me up woman!!
Plano Mom On Tuesday, June 16 at 4:04 pm
Nice to read you had an excellent, fever-induced conversation with God on your Sunday. That's a good thing!
Pietra On Tuesday, June 16 at 4:05 pm
To me it means one less rattler for you to worry about slithering into your bedroom while you sleep at night. LOL
Queen of the Click On Tuesday, June 16 at 5:24 pm
OMG I know what this signifies Ree!
The view you saw must have looked like the Mexican flag? I think that means that you should make a mexican dish and then pass us the recipe.
Still Life in South America On Tuesday, June 16 at 8:05 pm
Good Lord PW! When I saw "I Almost Died" in my My Yahoo blogfeed, I almost died. Well, I stopped breathing for a moment. I'm glad you were just a bit sick. Please stay with us. MM needs your gravy.
Brooke On Tuesday, June 16 at 8:15 pm
I am still laughing. Great post. Glad you are feeling better.
Gina On Tuesday, June 16 at 8:25 pm
I am sorry you were sick but that post was hilarious.
Karla On Tuesday, June 16 at 8:39 pm
I am soo glad you are feeling much better… you have such a great ability at writing all your thought and ideas…it feels I am right there with you!! you really crack me up!! and I love your site!!!
Hugs all the way from Monterrey, Mexico!!
Robyn On Tuesday, June 16 at 9:53 pm
I have the answer to what that was.
There's your eagle and your snake. Ha!
Janna K On Tuesday, June 16 at 10:22 pm
I love you for posts like these… you crack me up!
Sabrina On Tuesday, June 16 at 11:26 pm
glad you're feeling better. i'm not a fan of snakes. not one bit. in fact. just typing sna— gives me the chills.
Renee On Tuesday, June 16 at 11:53 pm
This is absolutely my favorite post I've ever read on your site. E.V.E.R. Seriously.
Car On Wednesday, June 17 at 12:23 am
Cara M. On Wednesday, June 17 at 12:24 am
That has got to be the best P.W. post yet- I was laughing hysterically!
Cherri On Wednesday, June 17 at 8:03 am
It means that you are a wonderful writer and a blessed woman.
Penny Wolf On Wednesday, June 17 at 8:48 am
It tells me that the rules/laws for you are about to transform or change. Ridding of the old and going to new heights or levels.
DeEtte On Wednesday, June 17 at 8:57 am
You had me rolling with this one, Ree! LMAO!
Sherri On Wednesday, June 17 at 1:27 pm
Can't wait for the Wedding installment!!!!! HURRY
Kate (Bee In The Bonnet) On Wednesday, June 17 at 1:35 pm
I was going to make some sort of clever comment about the founding of Mexico, but I see I've been beat. I would take that as a sign that you should take a trip to the Yucatan, and have a few margaritas (nothing- not even a wicked respiratory infection -can survive a healthy dose of tequila…).
Heidi On Wednesday, June 17 at 6:15 pm
Ree, I feel like I know you. I've almost read all of Black heels to tractor wheels. I live in Texas, close to Round Top, where they have that huge antiques show and one day as I was driving through the country I saw a hawk flying with a snake in it's mouth. I wondered too, what does this mean. After reading your post, I went to searching. The first thing I found is that the Mexican flag has this on it and it is because the Aztecs believed that seeing a hawk with a snake is the symbol to build a city there. The original flag looked too much like the Italian flag so they went with adding the eagel and snake. There are also lots of symbols for eagels and snakes. Thank you, you have helped me lots with my photos and for realizing that I have always been boy crazy and I am madly turned on by my husband too. Heidi
Linda On Wednesday, June 17 at 7:15 pm
Linda On Wednesday, June 17 at 7:15 pm
I adore you.
I hope that doesn't creep you out.
Tina ( mom to 3 ) On Wednesday, June 17 at 8:31 pm
I am laughing so hard I can barely see the keyboard right now. It does my heart good to know these kinds of things happen to other people.
ReadMoreMom On Thursday, June 18 at 12:37 pm
That was so random my head is spinning.
Brooklyn On Thursday, June 18 at 5:05 pm
P.S. Is Mr. Tony married?! That smile could tear a girl to pieces!!!
Grace On Thursday, June 18 at 6:27 pm
Hahaha! Thanks for the great post! I laughed. My husband laughed.
jensamom On Friday, June 19 at 10:52 am
Glad yo are feeling better! Love the symbolism, Miss Ree!
Calvin's Mom On Friday, June 19 at 3:25 pm
you live in the country AND it's symbolistic, showing you to be thankful that you're not a rattlesnake. Glad you're better!
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Second Attempt At Nano Betta Tank
So this is my second attempt at keeping fish and starting a planted tank. About three years ago I tried to set one up, got too excited, jumped the gun and bought myself a sweet little betta before the tank was even set up, and while I was waiting to for my MTS to come in I had my betta in a temporary tank and he got sick and died. I was totally heartbroken and I put everything away and forgot about it. But now I'm ready to try again and this time I will not be buying any creatures until the tank is totally ready!
So I still want a betta, and I want to spare no expense on the tank this time getting it right.
For starters I have a 5g (I think? Dimensions are 11" tall by 8 1/2" deep by 13 3/4" wide) rimless from Meijer.
I still have:
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API Freshwater Master kit
Prime water conditioner (do these expire?)
I don't know if this stuff is still suited to this tank since its smaller or if I should just get everything new?
And not sure where to start with substrate, I'm looking for the best there is as far as nutrients and I just want to buy it and put it in, not looking to make anything like MTS (total disaster for me last time). Price is not an issue.
As far as plants, I don't know specifically what I want, I would like a lush lovely carpet (who doesn't?!) and something tall with large leaves for my betta to chill on and I am also loving the idea of floaters, so suggest away!
I'm open to CO2 as well
I also still have a sweet desk lamp with a 25w 6500k CFL but I've also been digging the Nano Type-P LED http://www.truaqua.com/aquarium-led-light-nano-tp.html would it be good for this application? High enough light?
I think that's all I can think of right now!
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Dorothy Hicks Keener
Dorothy Hicks Keener, age 86, passed away Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 at her home in Seymour, TN. Dorothy was a very giving and caring person who went back to school at the age of 43 to receive her nursing degree.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Mr. Bill Keener, her beloved grand-daughter, Julie Clifton; Mother & Father, Julia & Fred Hicks; Brothers: Glen & Richard Hicks, Sisters: Mildred Hicks, Bobbie Cowan, & brother in law, Jack Cowan.
Survived by: Daughter, Jackie Keener; Grand-son: Doug Clifton & wife Lori; Great-Grand Children: Layne, Allie, & Abbie Clifton; Step Grand-son: Brad Newman of Jacksonville, FL.; Sister: Virginia Romines; Sister-in-laws: Dot & Evelyn Hicks; Best friend since childhood: Kathleen Hardin; Special Friends: Lavanna Ivey, Mr. "P", Agnes Claxton, Carolyn Copeland, & a host of others.
A special THANK YOU to her caregivers: Nancy Patterson, Tammy Clifton, Carol Woolman, & Jody Winkle.
In lieu of flowers: Memorial donations sent to Union Valley Church, 855 Union Valley Church Road, Seymour, Tn, 37865
Funeral service 7 PM Tuesday in Atchley's Seymour Chapel with Rev. Wayne Fagley officiating. Interment 11 AM Wednesday in Trundles Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be: Bill Kear, Rod Cowan, Jim Wright, Tommy Romines, Paul Warren, & Keith Atkins; Honorary Pallbearers: Crisso Clifton, William Smith, Mr. "P", & Dave Blair. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, 122 Peacock Court, Seymour, Tennessee.


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This came up in an email discussion - we are arguing about the merits and demerits of a certain approach, and I mentioned what I thought was a drawback to a scheme. To that, my colleague replied : "Okay, we can table this, but I just want to clarify something..." after which he went on to elucidate his views.... Does that mean that the discussion is closed on this ? If so, did he mean to say "I agree to what you say, but I wasn't totally wrong either" or something similar, or is it the reverse ?
In American English, to table something means to postpone discussion on something. It might mean to postpone it indefinitely, but usually it just means that the discussion should be resumed at a later date. (As others have pointed out, in British English it means the exact opposite. Two countries divided by a common language, as someone said.)
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That may be true for political jargon, but in every business meeting I've ever been involved with, to "table" something usually means the issue wasn't going to go away but that we were agreeing not to talk about it during the current meeting.
It depends who is saying it. Americans mean "let's postpone discussing it". Other English speaking people mean "let's begin discussing it".
Colloquially, one can table a suggestion for a group to decide on.
(From the UK).
According to http://www.robertsrules.com/faq.html#12 (Roberts Rules of Order):
The purpose of the motion to Lay on the Table is to enable an assembly, by majority vote and without debate, to lay a pending question aside temporarily when something else of immediate urgency has arisen or when something else needs to be addressed before consideration of the pending question is resumed. In ordinary societies it is rarely needed, and hence seldom in order. [RONR (11th ed.), pp. 209-18; see also p. 127 of RONRIB.]
US meaning - agreement to postpone any or any further discussion of that issue; UK meaning - to put it to vote, or briefly express your opinion after which a decision will be made.
No, to table something (in the U.S.) means to hold it off until a later date. Example:
To "Table Something" means to put it out in front of everyone and discuss it. Imagine Thanksgiving Dinner. When the bird is on put on the table, everyone comes and sits to eat the bird. They don't shelve it, which would mean to put it away and pull it back out later. In a meeting, to Table it means to discuss it and make a decision on it for all to have their input on it.
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A temperature transmitter in a process control loop comprises a temperature sensor and a transmitter circuit. The temperature sensor includes a sensor sheath and a sensor element positioned within the sensor sheath. At least one element lead is coupled to the sensor element and extends from the sensor sheath. A sheath lead is coupled to the sensor sheath and extends from the sensor sheath, wherein the element lead and the sheath lead provide signals to be measured. The transmitter circuit includes and A/D converter, a microprocessor and an input-output circuit. The A/D converter is coupled to receive the signals from the element lead and the sheath lead. The microprocessor is coupled to the A/D converter. The input-output circuit is coupled to the microprocessor for communication with the process control loop. The sheath lead allows the transmitter to monitor the sensor sheath's insulation resistance and generation of parasitic sheath-to-lead voltage.
1. A temperature sensor comprising:
a sensor housing;
an RTD temperature sensing element positioned within the sensor housing and comprising first and second terminals;
first and second current delivery leads coupled to the first and second terminals, respectively, of the RTD temperature sensing element and extending outwardly from the housing;
first and second voltage measuring leads coupled to the first and second terminals, respectively, of the RTD temperature sensing element and extending outwardly from the housing;
an insulation resistance between the sensor housing and the RTD temperature sensing element; and
an insulation resistance measuring lead coupled to the sensor housing and extending from the sensor housing, wherein the insulation resistance measuring lead forms an insulation resistance measurement path in series with the insulation resistance and at least one of the first and second current delivery leads and the first and second voltage measuring leads.
This is a divisional of application Ser. No. 08/582,515, filed Jan. 3, 1996, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,700,090. Priority of the prior application is claimed pursuant to 35 USC §120.
The present invention relates to transmitters used in process control loops. More specifically, the present invention relates to a temperature transmitter having a sensor with a sensor sheath lead.
Process control transmitters are used to measure process parameters in process control systems. Microprocessor-based transmitters include a sensor, an analog-to-digital converter for converting an output of the sensor into a digital form, a microprocessor for compensating the digitized output and an output circuit for transmitting the compensated output to instrumentation and control equipment. Typically, this transmission is over a process control loop, such as a 4-20 mA current loop.
One example of a process parameter is temperature. Temperature is sensed by measuring the resistance of a Resistive Temperature Device ("RTD"), such as a Platinum Resistance Thermometer ("PRT"), or by measuring a voltage output of a thermocouple sensor. For example, the resistance of an RTD can be measured by connecting the RTD in series with a known reference resistance (RREF) and applying a current common to both resistances. The voltages across each resistance are measured and digitized by the A/D converter. The microprocessor receives the digitized values, calculates the resistance of the RTD based on the digitized values and compensates the calculated resistance for various parasitic effects in the sensor and the transmitter. The resulting resistance value is converted into a corresponding sensor temperature value with a look-up table or a suitable equation by the microprocessor. The output circuit in the transmitter receives the sensor temperature value and provides the value to the process control loop as an analog current level or as a digital value superimposed on the analog circuit according to a known digital communication protocol.
A typical RTD is mounted within a distal end of a sensor sheath, which is typically a long, small diameter metal tube. A metal thermowell surrounds the sensor sheath. The RTD is electrically coupled to the transmitter's electronics through a plurality of element leads which extend from the sensor sheath. A typical RTD includes two, three or four element leads. One problem associated with RTD and other sensors is that the sensor sheath should remain electrically isolated from the sensor element and the element leads. The insulation resistance between the sensor sheath and the element leads may change over time or become shorted resulting in degraded or failed performance.
Another problem associated with temperature sensors is a parasitic sheath-to-lead voltage. A sheath-to-lead voltage is sometimes generated between the sensor sheath and the sensor element because of dissimilar metals being separated by an electrolyte made up of ceramic impurities (ionics) in the sensor and water entering into the system. This voltage may corrupt sensor measurements and result in sensor failure.
A temperature sensor and transmitter are needed which improve or substantially eliminate measurement errors from parasitic sheath-to-lead voltages and variations in insulation resistance.
The temperature sensor and associated transmitter of the present invention provide a measurement of sheath-to-lead voltage and insulation resistance which can be used to evaluate present sensor performance or predict future performance. The temperature sensor includes a sensor sheath and a sensor element positioned within the sensor sheath. The sensor element is coupled to an element lead which extends outwardly from the sensor sheath. A sheath lead is coupled to the sensor sheath and extends outwardly from the sheath with the element lead.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a temperature sensor in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a temperature transmitter connected to measure temperature with an RTD sensor in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an alternative insulation resistance measurement circuit.
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of another alternative insulation resistance measurement circuit.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a temperature transmitter connected to measure temperature with a thermocouple sensor according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a fragmentary sectional view of a temperature sensor having a sheath lead secured to a sensor sheath according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a fragmentary sectional view of a temperature sensor having a sheath lead secured to a sensor sheath according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a fragmentary sectional view of a temperature sensor having a sheath lead secured to a rear sensor housing according to another embodiment of the present invention.
The temperature transmitter of the present invention includes a sensor with an additional lead extending from the sensor sheath for measuring an insulation resistance between the sensor sheath and at least one of the element leads, and for measuring a parasitic voltage generated between the sensor sheath and one of the element leads. With the additional lead, the temperature transmitter can periodically measure the insulation resistance and the parasitic voltage to verify the proper operation of the sensor. The measurements can be made in real time with an analog measurement circuit or can be converted into digital signals for analysis by a digital processing circuit. The transmitter monitors the measurements and issues an alert or alarm if the measurements reach predetermined levels. The measurements can be monitored over time for determining a residual life estimation of the sensor and for identifying errors that may be occurring or developing. The insulation resistance and sheath-to-lead voltage measurements can also be used as compensation variables to reduce or eliminate temperature measurement errors caused by changes in insulation resistance or parasitic sheath-to-lead voltage.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a temperature sensor in accordance with the present invention. Temperature sensor 10 comprises a sensor sheath 12, a mounting bolt 14 and a plurality of electrical leads 16. Sheath 12 houses a temperature sensor element (not shown in FIG. 1) which is typically mounted near a distal end 18. Sensor 10 is mounted such that distal end 18 is in thermal communication with a process to be controlled. In one embodiment, temperature sensor 10 includes threads 20 for attachment to a temperature transmitter which receives temperature measurements over leads 16 and communicates those measurements over a process control loop.
In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, temperature sensor 10 includes a four-wire resistive temperature device (RTD) mounted within sheath 12. Leads 16 include four element leads coupled to the RTD for making resistance measurements and a fifth lead coupled to sheath 12 for making insulation resistance and parasitic voltage measurements in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a temperature transmitter 40 connected to RTD temperature sensor 10 in accordance with the present invention. Transmitter 40 includes terminal block 44, current source 45, multiplexer 46 differential amplifier 48, high accuracy A/D converter 50, microprocessor 52, clock circuit 54, memory 56 and input-output circuit 58.
Terminal block 44 includes terminals 1 through 5 for coupling to, for example, RTD temperature sensor 10 or a thermocouple temperature sensor 60 (shown in FIG. 5). Sensor 10 (and sensor 60) can be either internal or external to transmitter 40. Sensor 10 includes RTD sensor element 61 having a resistance R1 which varies with changes in the ambient temperature immediately surrounding sheath 12. Leads 16 include four element leads 62, 64, 66 and 68, and a sheath lead 70. Lead 62 is connected between sensor element 61 and terminal 4, lead 64 is connected between sensor element 61 and terminal 3, lead 66 is connected between sensor element 61 and terminal 2, and lead 68 is connected between sensor element 61 and terminal 1. Sheath lead 70 is connected between sensor sheath 12 and terminal 5.
Current source 45 is connected to terminal block 44 and supplies a measurement current IS through terminal 4, sensor element 61, terminal 1, reference resistance RREF, pull-down resistance R2 and ground terminal 72. Sensor element 61 develops a voltage drop across terminals 2 and 3 which is a function of the resistance R1 and thus the temperature of sensor element 61. Reference resistor RREF is connected between terminal 1 and pull-down resistor R2.
Multiplexer 46 is divided into two sections, an active multiplexer having an output connected to the non-inverting input of differential amplifier 48 and a reference multiplexer having an output connected to the inverting input of differential amplifier 48. Microprocessor 52 controls multiplexer 46 to multiplex appropriate sets of analog signals, including signals from terminals 1 through 3, to the non-inverting and inverting inputs of differential amplifier 48. Differential amplifier 48 has an output connected to A/D converter 50. In one embodiment, A/D converter 50 has an accuracy of 17 bits and a conversion rate of 14 samples/second. A/D converter 50 converts the voltage at the output of differential amplifier 48 into a digital value and provides that value to microprocessor 52 for analysis or for communication over process control loop 42 through input-output circuit 58.
Input-output circuit 58, in a preferred embodiment, includes a HART® communication section, a FIELDBUS communication section and a 4-20 mA analog loop section for analog or bidirectional digital communicating over loop 42 according to a selected protocol in a known manner. Other protocols can also be used. Loop 42 also provides power to the various components of transmitter 40 through input-output circuit 58. Transmitter 40 is wholly powered by the two-wire loop 42.
Memory 56 stores instructions and information for microprocessor 52, which operates at a speed determined by clock circuit 60. Clock circuit 60 includes a real time clock and a precision high speed clock, which are also used to sequence the operation of A/D converter 50. Microprocessor 52 performs several functions, including control of multiplexer 46 and A/D converter 50, control of communication over loop 42, temperature calculations, drift correction, circuitry diagnostics, storage of transmitter configuration parameters and performing sensor diagnostics.
Microprocessor 52 employs the following equation to compute the major value of the temperature of RTD sensor element 61: ##EQU1## where: R1 =resistance of RTD sensor element 61;
VR1 =voltage drop across the RTD sensor element 61;
VRREF =voltage drop across resistance RREF ; and
RREFNOM =nominal resistance of the reference resistance RREF in Ohms, and/or stored in memory 56.
Microprocessor 52 measures the voltage drop VR1 across RTD sensor element 61 between terminals 2 and 3, and the voltage drop (VRREF) across reference resistance RREF with multiplexer 46. In a four-wire resistance measurement such as the one shown in FIG. 2, the voltage drop across the connections to terminals 2 and 3 is largely eliminated, since substantially all of the current IS flows between terminals 1 and 4, and has little impact on the accuracy of the measurement. Microprocessor 52 converts the measured resistance R1 into temperature units with a look-up table or suitable equations stored in memory 30.
Transmitter 40 further includes a sheath-to-lead voltage measurement circuit 76 and an insulation resistance measurement circuit 80. Within temperature sensor 10, a depth-to-lead voltage is sometimes generated between sensor sheath 12 and sensor element 61 because of dissimilar metals in the sensor being separated by an electrolyte made up of ceramic impurities (ionics) in the sensor and water entering into the system. The sheath-to-lead voltage is shown in phantom in FIG. 2 as a voltage source VP. Transmitter 40 measures voltage VP through sheath-to-lead voltage measurement circuit 76.
Circuit 76 includes an amplifier 78 with an inverting input coupled to terminal 1, a non-inverting input coupled to terminal 5 and an output coupled to A/D converter 50. Amplifier 78 is therefore electrically placed across the insulation resistance barrier in sensor 10 (i.e. across sheath 12 and one of the element lead wires). Amplifier 78 measures the voltage difference across this barrier which is generated by voltage VP. A/D converter 50 samples the sheath-to-lead voltage provided by amplifier 78 at a selected rate under the control of microprocessor 52. Microprocessor 52 stores the resulting voltage samples in memory 56, performs analysis on the stored samples and communicates one or more of the samples or diagnostic results over process control loop 42.
When measuring the sheath-to-lead voltage, microprocessor 52 turns off external voltage or current sources, such as current source 45, that are connected to temperature sensor 10 such that amplifier 78 measures only the voltage generated by electrolytic action in sensor 10.
Insulation resistance measurement circuit 80 measures the insulation barrier within sensor 10 between sensor sheath 12 and sensor element 61, which is represented in FIG. 2 by insulation resistance RI (shown in phantom). Sensor sheath 12 should be electrically isolated from sensor element 61 and element leads 62, 64, 66 and 68. Insulation resistance RI is the resistance between sensor sheath 12 and any one of the element leads 62, 64, 66 and 68. The insulation resistance RI should be very high in a good sensor, on the order of 100-500 megohms. An insulation resistance below 1 megohm might be considered a failed sensor.
Measurement circuit 80 includes voltage source 82, measurement resistance R3, amplifier 84 and switch 86. Voltage source 82 is connected between measurement resistance R3 and ground terminal 72. Measurement resistance R3 is connected in series with voltage source 82, switch 86 and insulation resistance RI, which is in series with reference resistance RREF and pull-down resistance R2. Measurement resistance R3, insulation resistance RI, reference resistance RREF and pull-down resistance R2 form a current path from voltage source 82 to ground terminal 72. Current flowing through the current path is the leakage current from sensor sheath 12 to RTD sensor element R1, which is a function of the insulation resistance RI. The voltage drop across measurement resistance R3 is a function of the leakage current IL and thus the insulation resistance RI. The non-inverting and inverting inputs of amplifier 84 are connected across measurement resistance R3 to measure the voltage drop across measurement resistance R3. In a preferred embodiment, amplifier 84 has a very low input bias current. The output of amplifier 84 is connected to A/D converter 50 which converts the voltage measurement to a digital value at a selected rate under the control of microprocessor 52. Microprocessor 52 stores the resulting digital values in memory 56. When microprocessor 52 makes an insulation resistance measurement, microprocessor 52 turns off current source 45 and closes switch 86 to connect measurement circuit 80 to terminal 5 to drive leakage current IL through insulation resistance RI. Once the measurement has been completed, microprocessor 52 opens switch 86, thereby disconnecting voltage source 82 from sensor sheath 12.
Microprocessor 52 performs diagnostic tests based on the stored values and communicates the values or diagnostic results to process control loop 42. As part of its diagnostic functions, microprocessor 52 determines whether insulation resistance RI or the sheath-to-lead voltage VP reach predetermined values stored in memory 56. If so, microprocessor 52 identifies sensor 10 as a failing or failed sensor and notifies control equipment coupled to process control loop 42. For example, microprocessor sets an alert indicating a failing sensor if one or more of the measurement values reach a first level and sets an alarm indicating a failed sensor if one or more of the measurements reach a second level. Microprocessor 52 also tracks a long term trend of the change in RI and VP, which can be used as an early indication of sensor degradation.
In an alternative embodiment (not shown), temperature transmitter 40 is coupled to a plurality of temperature sensors 10. Terminal block 44 and multiplexer 46 are simply extended to accommodate the additional sensors. Each sensor has a sheath-to-lead voltage measurement circuit 76 and insulation resistance measurement circuit 80 which is fed to A/D converter 50. Alternatively, the same measurement circuits can be used with appropriate multiplexing.
In another alternative embodiment, temperature transmitter includes a real time analog measurement circuit as opposed to the digital measurement circuit shown in FIG. 2. The analog measurement signals generated by sheath-to-lead voltage measurement circuit 76 and insulation resistance measurement circuit 80 are provided to an analog comparison circuit 87 (shown in phantom). The comparison circuit compares the measurement signals with predetermined levels and generates an alert or alarm 88 which is transmitted over loop 42 by input-output circuit 58. The predetermined levels can be stored in memory 56 and provided to the comparison circuit in analog form by microprocessor 52 or can be generated by a reference level generator 89 (shown in phantom). Generator 89 includes digital or analog components, such as an adjustable voltage divider. Various other circuit configurations can also be used to provide real time analog measurements of the insulation resistance and the sheath-to-lead voltage.
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating an alternative insulation resistance measurement circuit 90 according to the present invention. The same reference numerals are used in FIG. 3 as were used in FIG. 2 for common elements, and several elements appearing in FIG. 2 have been removed for simplicity. The sensor insulation resistance RI is connected in series with measurement resistance R3, and amplifier 84 is connected across measurement resistance R3. Voltage source 82 is connected across the series connection of resistances RI and R3 through switch 86. Switch 86 can include any suitable switch, but preferably includes a semiconductive switching element such as a transistor.
The embodiment shown in FIG. 3 is particularly useful with amplifiers having a high input bias current or an unknown input voltage offset since it compensates for the amplifiers' deficiencies. The measurement and compensation are performed in two steps. In step one, microprocessor opens switch 86 so that the only current flowing through measurement resistance R3 is the input bias current, which is the common mode circuit voltage of amplifier 84 multiplied by R3. The resulting voltage at the output of amplifier 84 is converted into a digital value by A/D converter 50 and stored in memory 56 by microprocessor 52. In step 1,
V1 =IB R3 Equation 2
V1 =voltage drop across resistance R3 during step 1;
IB =input bias current of amplifier 84; and
R3 =resistance of measurement resistor R3.
In step two, microprocessor 52 closes switch 86. The current I2 flowing through measurement resistance R3 is now the leakage current IL through insulation resistance RI plus the input bias current IB :
I2 =IL +IB Equation 3
As a result, the voltage drop across R3 becomes:
V2 =I2 R3 =(IL +IB)R3 Equation 4
V2 =voltage drop across resistor R3 during step 2;
I2 =current flowing through resistance R3 during step 2; and
IL =leakage current through insulation resistance RI.
Subtracting Equation 3 from Equation 4,
V2 -V1 =IL R3 Equation 5
As shown in Equation 5, the resulting voltage is representative of the sensor insulation leakage current IL with the bias current and offset voltages cancelled. The computations shown in Equation 5 are performed by microprocessor 52.
When insulation resistance measurement circuit 80 is inactive, it is desirable to force the sheath lead 70 to the same potential as RTD sensor element R1 to minimize potential across the insulating interface, which, in turn, minimizes the potential of breakdown or leakage development over time.
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of another alternative insulation resistance measurement circuit according to the present invention. Insulation resistance measurement circuit 92 further includes a switch 94 connected in parallel with the series connection of insulation resistance RI and measurement resistance R3. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, switch 86 preferably has a very high impedance in the open state. With the addition of switch 94, switch 86 no longer requires a very high impedance in the open state. Microprocessor 52 operates switches 86 and 94 such that when switch 86 is in the open state, switch 94 is in the closed state, and when switch 86 is in the closed state, switch 94 is in the open state. Because switch 94 is closed when switch 86 is open, even if switch 86 has some leakage, the voltage potential across the series connection of resistances RI and R3 is equalized such that very little leakage current flows other than the input bias current of amplifier 84.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a temperature sensor 100 coupled to a thermocouple sensor 60 in accordance with the present invention. Sensor 60 has a sheath 104 and a thermocouple element 106. Thermocouple element 106 creates a voltage VTCINPUT across terminals 1 and 2, which are applied to amplifier 48 through multiplexer 46. Transmitter 100 measures the temperature of thermocouple element 106 by determining a thermocouple voltage VTC with the following equation: ##EQU2## where, VTCINPUT =measured voltage across terminals 1 and 2 of terminal block 44 sensed by amplifier 48;
VTCREF =measured voltage generated by voltage reference circuit 108 sensed by amplifier 48; and
VTCREFNOM =nominal value of voltage reference circuit 108 stored in memory 56.
Voltage reference circuit 108 is connected between reference resistance RREF and ground terminal 72 for providing voltage reference VTCREF to multiplexer 46. Voltage reference circuit 108 includes resistors 110 and 112 connected as a voltage divider and Zener diode 114.
The junction between two dissimilar metals formed at terminal 1 introduces a cold junction error voltage proportional to the temperature of the junction. Microprocessor 52 senses the error voltage by measuring the temperature of the junction at terminal 1 based upon the resistance of a platinum resistance thermometer (PRT) sensor 116 and subsequently using a standard equation or look-up table in memory 56 to determine the cold junction error voltage. The resistance of PRT sensor 116 is measured using Equation 1 by applying a source current IS with current source 45, as discussed above with reference to FIG. 2.
Microprocessor 52 calculates VTC according to Equation 6 above, then effectively subtracts the resistance of PRT sensor 116 from VTC using an appropriate look-up table or equation stored in memory 56. Then, the resulting compensated temperature of thermocouple element 18 is coupled to process control loop 42 through input-output circuit 58. Sheath-to-lead voltage measurement circuit 76 and insulation resistance measurement circuit 80 operate in the same fashion as was discussed with reference to FIGS. 2-4.
FIGS. 6-8 illustrate the attachment of the sensor sheath to the temperature sensor according to various embodiments of the present invention. In FIG. 6, temperature sensor 150 includes rear sensor housing 152 and sensor sheath 154, which are formed of suitable materials such as stainless steel. Sensor sheath 154 is a small diameter metal tube having a proximal end 156 which is secured to rear sensor housing 152 in a known manner. A sensor element (not shown) is mounted within a distal end of the tube. Four element leads 158 extend through sensor sheath 154 and rear sensor housing 152 for connection to a measurement device, such as a temperature transmitter. A sheath lead 160 is attached to proximal end 156 of sensor sheath 154 and extends through rear sensor housing 152 for connection to the measurement device. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 6, sheath lead 160 is welded to proximal end 156 through a TIG weld 162.
In the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, sheath lead 160 is secured to proximal end 156 along an outer diameter surface 164 of sensor sheath 154. Sheath lead 160 can be secured by spot welding or brazing, for example. In FIG. 8, sheath lead 160 is secured to an outer diameter surface 166 of rear sensor housing 152 by spot welding or a brazing, for example. The locations and methods of attaching sheath lead 160 to rear sensor housing 152 or sensor sheath 154 provided herein are examples only. Other attachment locations or attachment methods can also be used. Sheath lead 160 can also be attached to any other element which is in electrical contact with rear housing 152 or sensor sheath 154. As such, the term "sheath" used in the specification and in the claims refers to the sheath itself or any element in electrical contact with the sheath.
Although the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, workers skilled in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. For example, multiple sensors could be coupled to a single transmitter, with an appropriate multiplexer. The parasitic voltage and insulation resistance measurement circuits can be internal or external to the transmitter, and can have various circuit configurations for providing an analog voltage to A/D converter 50 which is representative of the parameter being measured. In addition, a temperature sensor having a sheath lead according to the present invention can be used with a variety of different transmitters and transmitter configurations or any type of temperature measurement device. The configuration discussed herein is provided only as an example. Further, any type of temperature responsive sensor may be used, and the RTD and thermocouple are merely examples. Additionally, the sheath may be of any shape or materials, and the connection to the sheath may be through any technique. The term "coupled" can include various types of connections or couplings and can include a direct connection or a connection through one or more intermediate components.
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I'm shocked – shocked! – that Obama broke modified foods pledge
Published DateTo the editor,
Is George Maloof of Plymouth a comedian? His letter on Friday (May 31) in The Laconia Daily Sun made me laugh. Was he was trying to be funny? If not, he is blinded by partisanship or ignorance or both.
He called the "Monsanto Protection Act" (which he opposes), which is part of the March 2013 Continuing Resolution (CR), a Republican victory. The "Monsanto Protection Act" (which relates to genetically modified foods) was put in the CR by Democrat Senator Mikulski. The CR passed the Democrat controlled Senate with support from every voting Democrat except one and was opposed by most Republican Senators including Senator Ayotte.
The CR passed the House of Representatives with the support of the vast majority of Democrats including Congresswomen Kuster and Shea-Porter. Then the bill was signed into law by President Obama (Democrat).
A proposal by Senator Merkley (D-OR) to repeal the "Monsanto Protection Act" has been blocked by the Democrat-controlled Senate. Some people are alleging that the FDA and USDA routinely approve foods based on shoddy industry-generated studies on the safety of genetically modified foods. The FDA and the USDA are controlled by President Obama (Democrat).
Maloof also complains that President Obama failed to keep his promise on labeling genetically modified foods. I would say that I am shocked except that President Obama has failed to keep almost every promise he made as a candidate or as president except the promise to increase energy costs (Why couldn't he be consistent and break that one too?).
In summary, the "Monsanto Protection Act" was inserted by a Democrat Senator into legislation supported by every voting Democrat senator except one and opposed by a vast majority of Republican senators. The bill passed the House with support from most Democrats and was signed into law by a Democrat president whose agencies apparently don't care if we eat bad food. The proposal to repeal the "Monsanto Protection Act" has been blocked by the Democrat-controlled Senate. The logic in Maloof's blaming Republicans for this amuses and escapes me although I have seen similar logic in other letters from liberal authors.
I don't know enough about genetically modified foods to say whether the "Monsanto Protection Act" is good or bad. However, there is evidence for believing that Maloof is right that it is bad. You can be pretty certain that when Senator Ayotte opposes something that most Democrats, including Senator Shaheen, Congresswomen Shea-Porter and Kuster, and President Obama want, it is most likely bad for Americans.
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Fishing Report: 04.05.08
Redfish Bays and northward -- Water clarity in the Lighthouse Lakes is good and holding good redfish. Trout are beginning to show up on sandy shorelines, but it's been difficult to find protected waters except along the backside of Matagorda, Mud and San Jose islands. Redfish are there too. Redfish are still scattered on many of the flats during high tide and in the guts during low tide. Redfish are being caught along the deep side of drop-offs in Estes Flats, South Bay, the windward side of Dagger Island, Copano Bay's south shore, along Morris & Cummings Cut, Lydia Ann Channel and in the Lighthouse Lakes. Uprooting seagrass with an outboard propeller is unlawful in the Redfish Bay State Scientific Area.
Port Aransas -- Shamrock and East Flats still held fish this week, but protected water was in short supply Thursday and Friday Earlier in the week, reds and drum were caught with soft plastics and live shrimp in Shamrock. Trout were caught in the deeper channels behind Mustang Island. The jetties were blown out late this week. But a few trout, drum, redfish and sheepshead were caught when winds allowed. Ransom and Dagger flats produced redfish with soft plastics and live shrimp under Alameda Rattling Floats. The Jetty Boat is running out of Fisherman's Wharf (749-5448). Horace Caldwell Pier reported reds, whiting, a few black drum, along with nighttime trout and reds. Call (361) 749-2828.
Gulf beachfront -- Weed is starting to become a problem on area beaches for long-rodders. It's thick along the waterline and hampering driving at times and certain places. But despite this and high winds, the surf is improving. Anglers this week caught nice jacks, pompano, reds, sharks, black drum and big whiting. Check BreakawayUSA.com for Nick's daily beach report. Or call 949-8175 to check on PINS conditions before you make the trip. Anglers at Packery Channel and Bob Hall Pier caught reds, drum and whiting this week. Bob Hall Pier's bait & tackle shop and Ozone Grill is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call 949-8558 or check www.bobhallpier.net or www.corpusfishing.com.
Offshore -- Snapper season is closed in federal waters, but state-water snapper trips have produced fish. When seas have allowed anglers in party boats and charter anglers have been catching mostly kingfish, vermilion snapper, tuna a few wahoo and sharks.
Corpus Christi/Nueces Bays -- Nueces Bay was too rough Thursday and Friday, but earlier anglers caught trout and reds on the mid-bay reefs and reds in the back. Trout and scattered reds had been in the Boathole, near Pelican Island and East Flats before the high winds. During calm conditions, anglers caught drum at the Nueces Bay bridge. Shamrock earlier this week had redfish on the flats and trout in the edges and tight against islands. The outside spoils along the ship channel near Ingleside produced trout near the drop and reds near shore this week. Call Clem's Pier at 949-8445.
Laguna Madre/Baffin Bay -- The Landcut has been best for trout, redfish and drum, mostly being caught with live shrimp and a float. In Baffin Bay, the south shoreline produced some trout and reds this week on soft plastics and shrimp. And the Landcut produced reds and drum mostly. Drift anglers in heavy seagrass did pretty well on trout a scattered reds and drum with live shrimp near the spoils of the Meadows and Yarborough. Waters east and west of the ICW produced trout for drift anglers between the causeway and Bird Island. Reds had been in shallower mud, south of Baffin and along the west side of the Landcut. Drum also came from the Landcut and off some of the spoil islands near Baffin Bay. Reds and trout were in the seagrass along Laguna Shores. Anglers caught a few black drum, trout and reds mostly at night at Marker 37 (949-8037), Cos Way (939-7513) and Red Dot piers (937-5347).
Choke Canyon Reservoir -- Got one report of a 40-bass day here. Black bass are trying to spawn, but catching them in shallow water has been difficult because of high winds. A few are being caught with spinnerbaits and Sinko worms along banks and in heavy submerged vegetation. White bass are being caught on jigs and minnows, along with a few crappie. Catfish have been good in five-to six-foot depths upriver in muddy water. Visit www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/choke/choke.htm.
Coleto Creek -- Anglers have been catching good sized and decent numbers of bass in heavy shallow cover along creeks and the banks of coves with weightless worms or lizards. A slow-rolled chartreuse spinnerbait also produced fish. Later, soft plastics produced bass in deeper heavy hydrilla. Hybrid bass and catfish fishing continues at the Dike II discharge. Check out www.coletocreekcabins.com.
Lake Corpus Christi -- Lots of white bass in the lake, feeding at the surface in coves and in the main lake. But it's been too windy to get on the mail lake. But earlier this week, white bass , gaspergou and catfish are best in protected coves with shad. High winds made the main lake difficult to reach. Whites were being caught on shad and small white spinnerbaits and jigs under feeding birds and in coves, along with a few gaspergou. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfishing was good in coves this week on shad with or without a float in depths of three to five foot. Call Sunrise Beach pier (877-547-9796) and ask about crappie. Call the state park at 547-2635. Call Corpus Christi RV Park & Marina (547-3462); Tom & Jerry's Park Stop at 547-9716; Riverlake RV Park (547-9853.
David Sikes
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Letters to the Editor: 10.16.06
Does anyone really think the wall on the southern border will ever be built? By the time the ACLU, the Sierra Club, LULAC, the EPA, and who knows how many other groups get finished filing lawsuits, environmental studies and all manner of other challenges, we will be buried by glaciers in the next ice age.
John Jinnette
No sacrifice
If we are at war, then where is the hometown war effort? It's great to wave the flag and certainly our military should be in the forefront of our minds. But the nation is at war, not just the military.
Make no mistake; the greatest factor for this war is about oil and our dependence on it. Besides waving our flag, what have we done lately to help in this war effort? It may be a little naive to think that the nation as a whole would go beyond flag-waving by connecting the dots and into a personal sacrifice, especially since our national leaders have yet to make the case for this type of an effort.
Jesus J. Bustos
Poor loser?
Why is Danny Noyola putting up large campaign signs proclaiming that he is running for District 33 when he is doing no such thing? How many voters know that in this "special" election, the best he can do is defeat our Democratic candidate because the Legislature will not be in session for the remainder of the year. What does he hope to accomplish?
Solomon Ortiz Jr. was chosen by the Democratic precinct chairs to be the candidate to represent the party. Mr. Noyola is creating confusion.
Republican Joe McComb may win. Is Danny just a very poor loser or does he have some other ulterior motive?
Sylvia Samaniego
Long beach drive
Having been born and raised in coastal southern California, I find the logic behind the right to drive on the beach a little amusing. Statements and cartoons of people dragging their beach and fishing gear all the way to the south jetty at Packery Channel is so near-sighted to what great things can happen for the whole city.
Do those in favor of the vehicle use everywhere realize that this "right" is allowed in so few coastal areas of the U.S.? In Florida, to use the Daytona Beach area, you pay daily for the right to drive a couple of miles. In California, we only have about five miles of coastal vehicle access, and this is a state park. Again, you pay daily for the use. Here you can drive on the beach about as far as it is from Corpus Christi to San Antonio. As far as beach access for your vehicles, you have it so much better than anywhere else in the United States.
Instead of trying to fight for this small strip of land, widen your scope of thought to include all the citizens of Corpus Christi the same right of access that those with off-the-road vehicles have. Why not expand the already planned parking lot at the south jetty for anyone who would rather drive than walk to that location? The city already plans an access road at the end of Windward Drive down to an expanded handicapped parking lot. This would allow all citizens the right to park at the jetties, not just those with off-road capabilities.
A.J. Wagner
Revealing books
If Mr. Clinton had spent as much time chasing Osama bin Laden as he spent chasing Monica Lewinsky and those other women, who knows what would have happened on 9/11.
There are two excellent books that shed some light on the topic of terrorism. I would hope that any Democrat or Republican Party member would read both of them.
The first book is Against All Enemies: Inside America's War on Terror by Richard Clark. The book details his attempt to warn the government about Osama bin Laden. The second book is Flying Blind-Flying Safe by Mary Schiavo. It details the known security problems at the airports as far back as 1993 and again in 1995.
I worked at DFW Airport for a major airline and can validate her concerns. It seems that money was always the bottom line for the FAA and the airlines when it came to passenger security. They were more concerned about the cost than safety.
There is plenty of blame to go around for both of the political parties.
Mike Looney
No baggage
It's hard to believe that a really dedicated and highly qualified person would be interested in running for election to any office, especially a non-paying job that requires weekly meetings listening to problems and complaints, and still have hours for constant study of issues. Yet we have one of the most outstanding, ethical and experienced educators stepping up to run for the school board.
George Wetzel is one of the intelligent and serious educators recognized for his knowledge and dedication. He has no political baggage, and is not seeking the position as a stepping stone to further offices. Since he is interested in a quality education for all children in our schools, I know he will bring a high standard of performance to this very important position.
While not a "$200 haircut" kind of office-seeker, you will be very pleased to have him work for you and your children. You can trust George Wetzel to pursue excellence in educational opportunities in the CCISD schools.
Jo Ann Carpenter
Code rejected
A key Padre Island landowner said he plans to build on his property no matter what happens with the upcoming vote, but he believes that no vehicles on the beach would allow a "higher value" development.
Since the number of jobs created will be about the same with or without vehicles on the beach, the vote comes down to two questions for most people. How much extra tax benefit will you and your family receive? Is that amount worth losing access to Packery Channel, and setting a precedent for more beach closures?
The City's Planning and Building Department has recommended adoption of the National Building Code to improve the quality of development. This is a minimum standard used throughout the country. "High value" developments exceed this minimum. However, the City Council rejected this standard, citing the extra cost to developers.
You be the judge.
Joe Lynch
Police support
It is unlikely that Robert Zamora, Democratic candidate who is running for the 319th District Court, will be recognized for his recent accomplishment, so I shall be the one to help spread the word.
Mr. Robert Zamora, "a family man for a family court," received the Police Officers Association's support and endorsement during a debate against incumbent Tom Greenwell on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
The police, who are striving to make our city safer, believe that Robert Zamora can help with making our city stronger, safer, and, ultimately, making our families feel like they have little to fear.
Congratulations to Mr. Robert Zamora, for earning, and I stress the word "earning," the support of the Police Officers Association. He deserves it, and good luck to him.
Danielle Ruiz
Up and up
Ref: Letters, Oct. 11, "Brain drain," by Luciano Salazar
He seems to think that by passing Amendment No. 1 it will bring economic development and produce high-paying jobs. He goes further to say that it will create white- and blue-collar jobs like restaurants, shops and entertainment. Which of these jobs is high-paying?
The reason that people leave Corpus Christi is because everything is going up and we are receiving nothing in return. The city leaders are taking action that will benefit only themselves and the Downtown Management District.
They got the aquarium, and my taxes went up. They said, let us have the Lexington, and my taxes went up. They said, let us have the arena, and my taxes went up. Let us build the ballpark, and again my taxes went up.
What am I getting in return? Everywhere I go I have to pay a ridiculous price, plus parking.
We, the citizens, are paying higher taxes through our nose. Our streets are in deplorable condition and crime is out of control.
Maybe Mr. Salazar needs to move back to Los Angeles for his "higher" paying job.
Vote "No" on Proposition No. 1.
Arnold Villarreal
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Spotlight on Education: SETV Dominates SkillsUSA TV Division
BRADENTON -- SETV is once again sitting on top of the state of Florida in broadcasting. Southeast High's legendary student-run program just won its 8th consecutive state championship in the SkillsUSA Broadcast News division. The School swept 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Juniors Danny Shevlin, Sydney Mitchell, Luiz Walle and Gabby Murphy will be going for the school's 4th national championship in 5 years next month in Kansas City. The school also won the TV Video Production division for the first time in five years, with Mallory Robinson and Kevin Weger bringing home the gold.
This marked the first time ever that every team a school took to the state championships brought home a medal. TBT salutes all of the SETV competitors and Southeast's Director of Television Mike Sanders for their hard work and continued success.
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Gold: Danny Shevlin, Sydney Mitchell, Luiz Walle and Gabby Murphy
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Honoring a pioneer
Kathy Whitworth is by no means a household name, but to peers and fans she is known as a pioneer in women's golf. Although she played in an era after the true "trailblazers" like Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Patty Berg, Whitworth set the standards for women's golf even higher and raised the bar for those that would follow in her footsteps.
Fifty years ago, when woods were still wood and the LPGA was just 10 years old, Kathy Whitworth turned pro at the age of 19. In the first tournament she placed, she took home just $33. But in her second year on the Tour, she earned $5,000, although money wasn't a motivating factor for her. She was driven by her passion for the game and her desire to help women's golf grow during a time when women athletes weren't taken very seriously – in any sport, at any level.
Whitworth's accomplishments over a 32-year career are more than impressive. She was the first woman to earn $1 million on the Tour, and she still holds the record for the most wins – 88 – on both the men's and the women's U.S. tours. Whitworth won at least one LPGA tournament every year from 1962 to 1978, which is the longest streak in LPGA history. She was a seven-time LPGA player of the year, captain of the first two U.S. Solheim Cup teams, is an LPGA Hall-of-Famer – and the list goes on.
Since her retirement, Whitworth has stayed involved in the game – teaching it, playing it and speaking about it. And since 1999, she has hosted the Kathy Whitworth Invitational Junior Girls Golf Championship, which attracts the top junior girls from all parts of the world.
I smiled when I read that Whitworth was selected by PING and the American Junior Golf Association as the Captain of the 2013 U.S. PING Junior Solheim Cup Team. As someone who has spent almost her whole life fighting to help women golfers gain greater recognition, I hope this opportunity gives her the worldwide recognition that she so deserves.
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