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How do you feel about giant crabs? I ask this because they tend to be quite a divisive subject (I've lost a good many friends over debates about the merits of theiranachronistic cultural leanings and gigantic torso-cleaving claws), yet Guild Wars 2 is tackling it head-on. Lost Shores ' which kicks off on November 16th and runs until the 18th ' is a colossal 'once in a lifetime' world event that centers around said colossal crustaceans. They'll invade, they'll fight, and they might even do a fun dance number to a mash-up of the decade's most memorable showtunes. Meanwhile, some of the less-crab-focused new additions ' like a series of 'fractal' mini-dungeons ' sound quite interesting. Delve into the break's mysterious depths for more.
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- Counting markedness : a corpus investigation on German free relative constructions (2004)
- This paper reports the results of a corpus investigation on case conflicts in German argument free relative constructions. We investigate how corpus frequencies reflect the relative markedness of free relative and correlative constructions, the relative markedness of different case conflict configurations, and the relative markedness of different conflict resolution strategies. Section 1 introduces the conception of markedness as used in Optimality Theory. Section 2 introduces the facts about German free relative clauses, and section 3 presents the results of the corpus study. By and large, markedness and frequency go hand in hand. However, configurations at the highest end of the markedness scale rarely show up in corpus data, and for the configuration at the lowest end we found an unexpected outcome: the more marked structure is preferred.
- Dialectal variation in german 3-verb clusters : looking for the best analysis (2004)
- German dialects vary in which of the possible orders of the verbs in a 3-verb cluster they allow. In a still ongoing empirical investigation that I am undertaking together with Tanja Schmid, University of Stuttgart (Schmid and Vogel (2004)) we already found that each of the six logically possible permutations of the 3-verb cluster in (1) can be found in German dialects.
- The resolution of case conflicts : a pilot study (2004)
- This paper reports the results of a pilot study on the resolution of case conflicts in German free relative constructions. Section 1 gives a brief introduction into the phenomenon, section 2 presents the experiment and its results, section 3 ends the paper with a brief more general discussion.


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I agree...there was just no choice...as I've said in another article...McGloin is really a back up QB BUT he's the one who's taken the most snaps and he has the experience...it doesn't mean he's the most talented OR the long term choice...
...so far...Bolden is screwed up and finished...Jones is the most talented...and thankfully getting his head on straight...if he gets up to speed with the offense, gets some reps, and gets his decision making where it needs to be...I think he's the QB in the longer run of the season.
When I read this...and read between the lines...I read it as McGloin sort of backed into the leading role...and there really wasn't a choice to be made because (of course!) he's taken the majority of the snaps...so...he just has the experience....Bolden on the other hand has been mishandled and is lost...and Jones has more QB tools than McGloin but he needs to just get "online"...learn the offense, get experience, and hence make better decisions....my personal feeling is that when Jones gets experience...he's the guy. I'm sorry...McGloin reminds me of Jason Campbell or the old Steelers QB Mark Malone...serviceable, has some talent, can fill in...but is really a number two QB.
Well...maybe one of the best things that's come out of the change...for me...has been that we FINALLY get a change in coaching on the offensive line...the offensive line has been lackluster and an issue for YEARS and yet no changes in coaching or strength training were ever going to come...it's simple...look at Wisconsin...you build a team from the lines out...a dominant offensive line helps everyone...a 2 star QB can be a 4 star QB because they can process the field longer on any given play...a 2 star receiver can be a 4 star receiver because they have the time to run deeper routes...and a 2 star running back can look great because gaping holes are being opened up that even I can run through...hey...it all may not work out...but...ya know...it sure wasn't going anywhere anyway with the former O-Line staff...I look forward to the new perspective and coaching on the O-line.
I don't care in the end...Urban is the shiny new toy for these kids...and they'll find out in short order that they'll get lost in the OSU program...and this too shall pass...
PSU needs to stick to recruiting their type of kids...I really don't care if these 4 star recruits switch...all they've revealed is that they were already a weak link...and would've been the weak links on the team when things got rough during the season and when competing for their positions...
Worry about the kids you've got and develop them.
I seem to remember as a kid...in Penn State's hey day in the 80s...their recruiting classes NOT being much more than top 25 in the nation...they'd select young men who were athletic and fit the Penn State system...of course, many of those young men wouldn't end up in the positions they played in high school...but that seemed to be a great recipe for success...I look at a school like Boise State who essentially does the same thing...coaches them incredibly well...and then makes sure they stay in school...if you look at Boise...they have a ton of red shirt seniors seemingly every year...so, while they may not be as talented in the long run...it's men playing boys in the short run/college.
This really is a nice "get" as was stated earlier...a character kid...with skills to extend or improvise on a play...but most importantly...the ability to process the field and to make quality decisions...(like not throwing into triple coverage - see current starting QB)...I hope O'Brien opens the QB competition wide open...play a freshman if he earns it...let the others sit and then fade away.
I get tired of hearing about Big Ten Titles...for the past 20 years, in even the good years, the players won despite the coaching staff. I just wonder what some of the very good teams coulda become with better coaching. Time to go Joe...and much respect for what you've done...enjoy retirement...enter...Urban Meyer into a coaching situation that would suit him better than FU.
The offensive line was awful...there's no way any QB can develop well behind a sub par O-line...year in and year out PSU has suspect O-lines...and yet...the coaches never change...no accountability.
At some point there was a part of me that was rooting for Temple...maybe that would finally force change. When I recognize well COACHED teams out there who supposedly recruit less talent...especially offensive linemen...it's frustrating.
Good lord that was a reflection of awful coaching.
I'm with everyone else...pathetic...how many ways can they shoot themselves in the foot...how many times in the past 20 years have fans been yelling about the offensive line...and yet...Joe maintains the same coaching...if you start with a great offensive line...all other players become better...awful management...awful coaching...
We need Bolden's physical and athletic skills with McGloin's mentality.
The defense played well...that's it.
Good Lord...both played well enough to win?? If I was Bolden I'd be bummed...you have a coach who can't see the obvious.
First, Bolden is the man...period...end of story...but...he'll get injured because he runs completely wrong when he leaves the pocket...so...even if he gets the start McGloin will play quite a bit.
I love Joe and he can stay as long as he wants (a part of me does disagree but he's earned it...right?!)...but I hope he chooses to do otherwise (and he won't) so we can get some fresh energy and/or ideas into the program...
I DO think we have players that are high quality and can be coached up and positioned better. I just look at Boise and one thing that always impresses me about those players (who aren't blue chip) is they are WELL coached.
I can't remember the little receiver's name who dropped the first pass (Smith?) but he had a horrible game...horrible...I'm sorry...he's fast but way too small and can't seem to hang onto a ball unless it gets buried in his chest.
That was a VERY high quality Alabama defense. Not making excuses for PSU...the coaching was once again sub par...but they are terrific.
It's simple...no need for apologies or justification...a coach SAT ON INFORMATION FOR MONTHS THAT STATED THAT HIS PLAYERS VIOLATED RULES...THIS MAKES HIM AN ACCOMPLICE AFTER THE FACT IN THE RULE VIOLATION...AS HE TRIED TO COVER IT UP...LIKE IT OR NOT...HE SHOULD GO AND IT'S HIS OWN FAULT...there you go.
Seriously, when with the conservative MYTH end...of couse streamlining govt. entities is a must but the idea of not needing taxes to get us out of this mess as well is absolutely ridiculous...you can't cut your way out of this...not even close...AND it will make everything worse...there's nothing wrong with responsible taxation...that's been part of the issue...we've all bought in to the idea of getting something for nothing...roads, bridges, police, teachers, firefighters...all necessary...all worthwhile...and yep...all need to revenue...and we're giving tax breaks to people making over 250,000...what??? Increasing revenue MUST be a part of any reasonable solution...my apologies to those who've drunk the cool-aid.
All you have to do is look at Boise State...they don't recruit many multi-star athletes...they select on other criteria. I truly believe that if they move to taking multi-star athletes they will decline because they would have to contend with the Bolden's/prima donna's (and their parents!) of the world. I'd rather take quality athletes, with proven character, higher GPAs, fast motors, who simply want to improve at all times.
I agree with what's been said...but as far as just his weight goes...I DO think it matters in terms of playing an entire game even if he was simply a nose tackle taking space in the middle. I'm just not sure a defensive line player that heavy can lay it all out there from start to finish at the highest levels. You may be able to get away with it at lower levels of competition with his natural talents but I do know most pro officials don't think so...he'd be seen as only be a player that could go only so many plays a game. Joe is correct in hounding him about his weight...it's in his own best interests now and in the future.
I'm so glad more people are bucking the current societal and political trends in our society and thinking beyond the surface here...it IS about the fact that we are now living in an entitlement society (we can love our schools, roads, working conditions, and clean air but we don't want to actually pay for the privilege) and a society that is about greed and what's in it for me right now..the Bolden's reflected the reality of who we are now and simply ran into the reality in the form of Joe Paterno of what has been lost and valued before...if you make a commitment you are accountable and responsible for that choice AND you made a commitment to others...it DOES concern me that he wasn't tough enough to endure and compete and that it seems to be about him rather than the team. It is for those reasons that I'd have no problem with him leaving the school down the road...but...I'd rather he toughen up, be about the team, and learn a valuable life lesson. We shall see.
Well said Rocco...this new entitlement generation of Americans who think simply because they or someone else wants something...and then they should get it immediately...is reflected in this situation. Bolden accepted a responsibility to PSU when he signed...he needs to ditch his "helicopter parent", work his butt off to become a better player, compete, and just man up in general. Rocco is dead on.
Agree...I wouldn't tough Bolden with a thousand foot pole...an entitled knucklehead along with his father...nobody in their right mind would think Bolden is in the right here...Joe is goin' old school on his butt as he should...man up and work for what you get...can you imagine the precedent this could set?? Let him either stay and grow up and compete for what you get OR transfer and take the consequences of your actions.


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A cosmetic composition comprising a lipophilic clay gel and a hydrophilic clay gel. The two gels are combined or formed in situ to create a gel matrix. This matrix functions like an emulsion to deliver water and oil to the skin or other surface, but can be substantially free of surfactants, emulsifiers and waxes. A method for the preparation of a clay gel matrix is also revealed.
1. A cosmetic composition comprising:
a hydrophilic clay gel containing a hydrophilic clay and water; and
a lipophilic clay gel containing a lipophilic clay and an organic solvent,
wherein said hydrophilic clay gel and said lipophilic clay gel form a gel matrix.
2. The cosmetic composition of
3. The cosmetic composition of
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10. A cosmetic composition comprising:
a hydrophilic clay gel containing a hydrophilic clay and water; and
a lipophilic clay gel containing a lipophilic clay and an organic solvent,
wherein said hydrophilic clay gel and said lipophilic clay gel form a gel matrix, and wherein said composition is substantially free of all emulsifiers, surfactants, and waxes.
11. The cosmetic composition of
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The present invention relates generally to non-emulsion cosmetic compositions containing clay gels. More particularly, this invention relates to a cosmetic composition having two clay gels. The two gels are an organophilic, lipophilic clay gelled with a polar solvent and a hydrophilic clay gelled with water. The two gels are combined. The resulting composition or gel matrix is used as a base for cosmetic compositions. This gel matrix is a substitute for traditional emulsion-based systems.
Various cosmetic bases are known for use in cosmetic compositions, such as liquids, creams, gels and lotions. Traditionally, these cosmetic bases are formed as emulsions (e.g., water-in-oil, oil-in-water, triple emulsions, microemulsions) to permit the delivery of water and oils to the skin, hair, nails or other surface to be treated. However, many consumers find that the emulsifiers and surfactants typically used to form these emulsions are drying or irritating to the skin. Furthermore, the manufacture of emulsions frequently requires the application of high shear to the oil/water mixture, thus prolonging and increasing the expense of the manufacturing process. Accordingly, a demand exists for cosmetic base compositions that are substantially free from emulsifiers and surfactants.
Clay-based gels are known in the art. Many clays, such as smectite clays, are known to form gels in water. Modified clays have been developed that are organophilic, and consequently form gels in organic solvents. A preferred subset of these modified clays are lipophilic. In this regard, reference is made to copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/853,992, which is commonly owned by the assignee of the present application, and which is incorporated herein by reference. This application discloses a superior gel product formed from such organically modified clays and polar organic solvent oils. However, the prior art has recognized and considered the hydrophilic clay gels as separate from, alternative to, and presumably incompatible with the lipophilic clay gels.
Accordingly, there is a need for a cosmetic composition that can be used as a cosmetic base and carrier for cosmetic ingredients such as pigments, preservatives, moisturizers, humectants, fragrances, healing and treatment agents, and that is substantially free of emulsifiers and surfactants and, perhaps, non-clay stabilizers and thickeners.
Against the foregoing background, it is a primary object of the present invention to provide a cosmetic composition that has a significantly lower concentration of emulsifiers and surfactants than traditional cosmetic compositions.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a cosmetic composition having a gelled carrier that is substantially free of emulsifiers and surfactants.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a cosmetic composition that can be formulated at low temperature and with the application of minimal shear.
It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a cosmetic composition that can be formulated as two separate clay gels that are subsequently combined into a stable composition, or formed together in situ.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a cosmetic composition that is substantially free from non-clay stabilizers and thickeners.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing objects and advantages, the present invention, in brief summary, is a cosmetic composition comprising a hydrophilic clay gel and a lipophilic clay gel, combined together in a stable gel matrix or lattice. A method for the preparation of a dual clay gel is also provided.
The present invention provides a unique cosmetic composition (or vehicle) formed from a hydrophilic clay gel and a lipophilic clay gel. Each clay is formed into a gel, as described below. The two gels are combined or formed in situ to form a gel matrix. The gel matrix delivers both water and oil to the skin, without the need for traditional emulsifiers or surfactants. Also, typical stabilizers and thickeners, such as waxes, can also be eliminated entirely, or used in substantially lower amounts.
The preferred two or more clays used in the present invention are, smectite-type clays. Both naturally-occurring and synthetic clays are suitable for use. However, synthetic clays are preferred for their consistency and relative freedom from impurities. Nonetheless, any naturally-occurring clay that has been cleaned to remove impurities is highly suitable for use in the present invention.
A most preferred hydrophilic clay for use in the present invention includes Lucentite SWN. Lucentite SWN is a lithium magnesium sodium silicate. This synthetic silicate clay of the miontmorillonite group is substantially the same as the Lucentite SAN discussed below, but has no quaternium-18 added thereto. This clay is preferred for its swelling capacity under low shear and its compatibility with Lucentite SAN. Additionally, because it is synthetically synthesized, it is more efficient due to its lack of contaminants. Closely related water swellable clays, such as other montmorillonite-type clays, are also preferred for use as the hydrophilic clay or clays of the present invention.
The hydrophilic (or water-swellable) clay or clays (one clay or a combination of clays can be used) are gelled (e.g., prior to combination with the organic phase, in combination with the organic phase, or in stages) by methods known in the art. It is preferred that the hydrophilic clay is gelled in demineralized water. However, other types of water, as well as aqueous solutions, can be used to form the gel with the hydrophilic clay or clays.
The hydrophilic or water-based gel (in a basic two clay, two solvent, nonpigmented system) is preferably about 2 weight percent to about 15 weight percent clay, and about 98 weight percent to about 85 weight percent water. More preferably, this gel is about 3 weight percent to about 6 weight percent clay, and about 97 weight percent to about 94 weight percent water. Optimally, about 4 weight percent clay and about 96 weight percent water are used. The addition of pigments or other powders (or other cosmetic additives) to the system will influence the optimal amount of clay to be used. As pigment or other ingredients are added, the preferred relative proportion of the clay and solvent components will be adjusted accordingly.
The lipophilic (or oil-swellable) clay is also formed with a solvent into a clay gel (e.g., prior to combination with the water-based phase, in combination with the water-based phase, or in stages). A most preferred lipophilic clay or clays (one clay or a combination of clays can be used) for use in the gel matrix of the present invention include the synthetic smectite clay commercially available as Lucentite SAN. This smectite clay is a lithium magnesium sodium silicate that is combined, but not reacted, with quaternium-18. A further discussion of this clay can be found in copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/853,992, incorporated above by reference. Other preferred lipophilic clays include bentonites, laponites and other lipophilic smectite clays.
A discussion of the preferred oil-type solvent or solvents (one solvent or a combination of solvents may be employed) used to form a gel with the lipophilic clay or clays is also included in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/853,992, discussed above. The smectite clay is preferably gelled with a polar lipophilic organic solvent to provide a lipophilic, organic-based clay gel.
The most preferred polar lipophilic organic solvents are benzoate esters, such as C12-15 alcohols benzoate (Finsolv TN), and salicylate esters. However, the solvent C12-15 alcohol lactate is also preferred, since it also swells the synthetic smectite effectively. Silicones can also be used as the preferred solvents. Other preferred oil-type solvents include C12-C15 alcohol lactate (Ceraphyl 41 from ISP) and C12-C15 alcohol octanoate. Still other preferred solvents include phenyl trimethicone, Finsolv SB, Finsolv BOD, Finsolv PG-22, Surfadone LP300, Finsolv 116, Finsolv 137, Finsolv EMG20, alkyl 12-15 salicylate, tridecyl salicylate, isocetyl salicylate, laureth 2-benzoate, and phenylethylmethyl polydimethylsiloxane. Any aliphatic or aromatic polar solvent, organosilicone, ester, or compound or derivative thereof, can be used in the present invention.
As discussed in the related application, in regard to the clear or translucent property of the finished product, the most preferred solvents, benzoate esters, form transparent gels when combined with the smectite clay and swelled with the application of heat. Finsolv TN (C12-C15 alcohols benzoate) is the most preferred ester for use in the compositions of the present invention. Pure C12 and C18 alcohols benzoate performed equivalently. When the smectite clay, preferably smectite SAN, is combined with octyl salicylate, a totally clear gel is also formed. However, the gel strength is less than that of the Finsolv TN gel. Guerbet alcohols such as butyl octyl salicylate, butyl octyl benzoate and hexyl decyl benzoate also perform well as solvents.
The lipophilic, organic-based clay gel is preferably about 5 weight percent to about 20 weight percent clay, and about 80 weight percent to about 95 weight percent organic solvent. More preferably, about 5 weight percent to about 15 weight percent clay, and about 85 weight percent to about 95 weight percent organic solvent are used. Optimally, about 10 weight percent clay is used to form the lipophilic clay gel of the present invention. If pigments or other powders (or other cosmetic additives) are added to the formulation, the preferred relative proportion of the clay and solvent components will consequently be adjusted.
It is preferred that the two clay gels be combined in roughly equal proportions, although depending on the results to be achieved by the desired composition, and its desired consistency and feel on application, differing proportions can be used. For example, a higher relative proportion of the lipophilic clay gel may be used to achieve a richer, more emollient formulation. In a non-pigmented formulation, two parts oil phase to one part water phase produces a heavier, richer composition. Alternatively, a higher relative proportion of the water-based clay gel may be used, to achieve a fresher, lighter weight formulation. For example, in a non-pigmented formulation, two parts water-based to one part oil-based clay gel produces a gel matrix that results in a lighter creme-type composition. Up to about 20 parts water to one part oil can preferably be used in the gel matrices of the present invention. On the other end of the spectrum, up to about 20 parts oil to one part water can preferably be used in the gel matrices of the present invention.
Furthermore, while an even distribution and mixture of the two clay gels is generally preferred, it may be desirable to inject or otherwise place one of the gels in one or more pockets or layers of higher concentration within or upon the other gel. This arrangement can be used to achieve unique visual or textural aesthetic effects. The gels can subsequently be further integrated by the end user, or can be applied as provided.
The viscosity of the gel matrix can be modified to achieve the desired consistency by methods known in the art. For example, by increasing the proportion of the clays in the individual gels, a thicker, more viscous product is achieved. This cream-type product is more easily retained in the precise location on which it is applied on the skin or other surface. By increasing the proportion of the solvents (water and the organic solvent) in the respective gels, a thinner, less viscous product is produced. This lotion-type product is more easily applied to and spread over the skin. In addition, the gels can form a solid or semi-solid that can be applied like a cake-type product. Moreover, non-clay viscosity modifiers can also be used to adjust the consistency of the gel matrix formulations (e.g. pigments and other powders, such as nylon sphericals and silicon dioxide). These modifiers are preferably added to one or both of the individual clay/solvent mixtures prior to gelling, but can also be incorporated into the combined gel matrix.
The resulting gel matrix can be used as a moisturizing composition for application to the skin, nails, hair or other surface. In a more typical application, however, the gel matrix is used as a cosmetic base, suitable for delivery of colorants, treatment agents, sunscreens, healing agents or other additives evenly dispersed throughout the gel matrix to the skin.
Without desiring to be bound by theory, it is believed that the similarity in composition and three-dimensional structure of the preferred Lucentite SWN and of Lucentite SAN, the preferred oil swellable clay, facilitates formation of the stable gel matrix lattice of the present invention, minimizes the added energy needed to form the lattice, and increases the stability of the lattice.
A preferred gel matrix-based cosmetic according to the present invention is set forth below in two embodiments. One embodiment is a concealer, having conventional cosmetic pigments therein. The other embodiment is a vehicle or non-pigmented moisturizing composition.
Both of the foregoing compositions are preferably formulated by mixing the phases cold (at room temperature). The oil phase is then added to the water phase, again under cold conditions. The optional powder phase is then added to the mixture. The resulting mixture has a thin consistency, and is optionally allowed to stand for several hours or overnight. The mixture develops a thicker consistency after standing. It is then heated with mixing in a hot water bath. The resulting stable gel matrix that is formed shows no phase separation, syneresis or other breakdown.
It is believed preferable to add the optional powder phase after the oil phase and water phase are gelled. However, the optional powder phase may be added to either or a combination of the oil and water phases prior to their formation into a gel.
Because the gel matrices of the present invention are gels and do not need waxes, each gel or phase itself can be formulated to be clear or translucent. When mixed, the preferred inter-reacted gels tend to become opaque. Although opaque, the lack of waxes enables the gel matrix to achieve true color presentation. This provides a greater ability to produce an aesthetically unique and appealing product due to the clearer, truer colors of the gel matrix of the present invention. Furthermore, the finished product has good payoff and/or spreadability, a smooth and creamy feel on application, and even delivery to the skin.
Compositions using the gel matrices of the present invention are also beneficial because they have superior high temperature stability. For example, they will not melt or disassociate readily in hot climates or in hot car trunks. Furthermore, these compositions can be formulated to be wax free, and are resistant to or free of syneresis. The gel matrix compositions show no creaming and no separation, unlike prior art clay mixtures. They have excellent suspension properties, and are not salt sensitive (unlike Carbopols). Accordingly, they achieve the objectives of emulsions, without the drawbacks associated with emulsions and emulsifiers.
As exemplified above, the dual gel matrix compositions of the present invention are preferably formed by the following method: The hydrophilic clay is mixed with water and the lipophilic clay is separately mixed with the oil or oils. Both mixtures are made at room temperature, with low shear, and the mixtures are allowed to stabilize. The two mixtures are subsequently combined, and this resulting mixture is then heated and allowed to gel and set. A stable, sturdy gel matrix results. Accordingly, the preferred gel matrix is formed in situ. It has been found that it is easiest to form the gel matrix of the present invention by swelling the lipophilic clay after it is combined with a partially swelled hydrophilic gel. Further gelling of the hydrophilic gel can occur in conjunction with the swelling of the lipophilic clay.
Alternatively the gels can be formed separately and set, and subsequently combined by simple mixing under low shear and at room temperature. The subsequent application of heat or high shear to the system can provide further stability to the resulting mixture. Other methods can be used to combine the gel phases, and are within the contemplation of the present invention.
More specifically, a preferred composition according to the present invention is formulated by the following steps:
1) mixing with minimal shear the synthetic lipophilic clay and the polar solvent at ambient to cold temperatures;
2) mixing with minimal shear the hydrophilic clay and water at ambient temperature;
3) allowing the water-based mixture to gel;
4) adding the polar solvent-based dispersion into the water-based gel; and
5) applying heat to the mixture of step 4) to swell and set the gel formed therein.
Alternatively, as discussed above, the lipophilic clay gel can be heat set and swelled prior to its combination with the water-based gel. It has also been found that a stable gel matrix can be formed by combining the hydrophilic clay powder with the lipophilic clay powder, separately combining the water to be gelled with the oil to be gelled, and finally mixing the clay powders with the liquids. The gel matrix formed in situ in this manner is also stable and has good aesthetic properties.
While an advantage of the gel matrices of the present invention is their ability to deliver oils, water and other cosmetic ingredients to the skin substantially without the use of surfactants, it is possible to add surfactants to these gel matrices. Such surfactants are not used to emulsify, but can be used for their foaming properties, to incorporate an emulsified film-former, or for other functions.
The gel matrices of the present invention can be enhanced with cosmetic active ingredients, such as skin treatment agents, colorants, feel modifiers, bioactive molecules, wound healing agents (for which a gentle, substantially surfactant-free vehicle is particularly beneficial), and hypoallergenic products.
While the primary utility of the gel matrices is seen to be cosmetic vehicles and compositions, it is also envisioned that the gel matrices would be useful in such disparate fields as the clean-up of solvent spills (by gelling and isolating the solvent), or the use of food grade clays in edible products formed with dual gel matrices of the present invention.
When the gel matrices of the present invention are compared to traditional emulsions, several points of distinction become evident. First, it is known that an emulsion will readily disperse in its external phase. For example, an oil-in-water emulsion, having a water external phase, will readily disperse if dispensed into a container of water. However, the gel matrices of the present invention do not disperse in water or in oil.
In light of the foregoing, the gel matrices of the present invention are not believed to be structured with a conventional external phase and internal phase, like an oil-in-water emulsion that has an aqueous continuous phase to conduct electrical current. Yet, it has surprisingly been found that they do conduct electrical current like such an emulsion. This is further support for the conclusion that the gel matrices have a unique structure, one which is capable of conducting electricity without having a conventional continuous phase. This surprising result should indicate that an emulsifier would not be needed to disperse the gel matrix in water. However, as discussed above, such an unassisted dispersion does not occur in water.
Furthermore, a typical emulsion will break if salt is added to it, because of its sensitivity to electrolytes. However, representative gel matrices of the present invention; when mixed in equal proportions with salt, do not lose their gel integrity. Even at this very high salt concentration, the gel matrices of the present invention continue to possess structure, and do not show the salt sensitivity of an emulsion.
In addition, particle size analysis shows a marked difference between typical emulsion particle size and the particle size of the gel matrices of the present invention. The mean particle size of a gel matrix according to the present invention has been found to be significantly larger than that of a typical emulsion.
The present invention having been thus described with particular reference to the preferred forms thereof, it will be obvious that various changes and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.
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Join the Pack! A community with nearly 8,000 faculty and staff, and 30,000 students. NC State is one of the largest employers in North Carolina, offering a large range of career opportunities. Visit us at www.ncsu.edu/hr/job_applicants/reasons [1].
Position Number: 00061497
Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
The Office of Contracts and Grants oversees post-award administration for the university.
Contracts and Grants staff supports department and college Research Administrators, faculty, and staff by managing the cornerstones of Post-Award Administration listed below.
The responsibilities of this office also include:
a. Establishing, communicating, and promoting policies and procedures consistent with federal, state, and sponsor regulations;
b. Reviewing award documents for payment terms and administrative feasibility;
c. Determining the propriety and reasonableness of costs;
d. Exercising budgetary control of sponsored award funds;
e. Preparing and submitting interim financial reporting packages and invoices as required by unique sponsors;
f. Performing timely deposits of sponsored award receipts and following up with sponsors on delinquent payments;
g. Processing prior approval requests internally when sponsor has delegated the authority or submitting requests to other University offices or the sponsor when necessary;
h. Submitting final financial reports, equipment inventories, and intangible asset disclosure statements to sponsoring agencies;
i. Maintaining an effective, auditable effort reporting system;
j. Developing and negotiating the University's Facilities and Administrative (indirect cost) rates;
k. Reviewing and approving all special service facility rates;
l. Coordinating formal audits or interim reviews of sponsored awards by funding agencies;
m. Providing support and guidance to college business offices/departmental offices for the effective administration and financial management of sponsored awards;
n. Performing annual sub-recipient monitoring in accordance with OMB Circular A-133 and NCSU procedures; and,
o. Maintaining the University's Cost Accounting Standards Disclosure Statement and submitting changes to cost accounting practices as necessary.
Essential Job Duties:
The Accountant position is responsible for timely and accurate financial reporting and invoicing to external sponsors of contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements.
Responsibilities Include:
Accurate interpretation and application of sponsor award financial and administrative award terms and conditions to ensure compliance at the University level.
Post-award administration including management of the budgets and all other post-award changes.
Collection of cash/funding and outstanding receivables balances.
Departmental Required Skills:
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in an effective and efficient manner requiring minimal supervision.
Possess excellent analytical and verbal/written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to take initiative and identify and recommend process improvements with a focus on increasing efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Ability to mitigate/resolve situations to customer satisfaction.
Strong computer skills including Word, Access, Excel and the Windows environment.
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
Prefer BA/BS degree in Accounting or related business field or five years of post-award experience in the administration of sponsored awards.
Knowledge of the University and State financial processes.
PeopleSoft financial experience and knowledge of PeopleSoft actions.
Experience/knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards. Knowledge of Circulars A-133, A-110, and A-21 and ledger 5.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications:
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The Art of Recovery?November 5, 2010 - 11:39 AM | by: Douglas Kennedy
p>Despite today?s encouraging labor report, jobs , in many parts of the country are still few and far between. And consumer confidence has remained flat….but don?t tell that to consumers of art, who were spending this week in New York like it was still 2006.
On Wednesday, Sotheby's Auction House saw Amedeo Modigliani's "La Belle Romaine? sell for 68 million dollars.
?The audience was shocked,? said Auctioneer Tobias Meyer, who pointed out the previous record for a Modigliani' was 32 million. ?We were completely blown away.?
And La Belle wasn't the only record breaking art-item sold this week.
Christie's auction house saw a colorful cubist painting by Juan Gris sell for 28 million. It also saw a Matisse statue of a woman?s back sell for over 48 million. Both exceeded expectations and easily set records for the artists.
All in all, Christie's and Sotheby's say they saw dozens of lots sell for over 1 million dollars, and many sell for well over 10 million dollars. Sotheby?s says its sale of Contemporary and Modern Art is up 183 percent from last year.
Some call increased art-sales an economic indicator that the economy is about to recover. But not everyone.
?I think art has reemerged,? said Heidi Lee as she walked in Midtown Manhattan Thursday afternoon, ?as a viable asset for investments.?
Lee is an art consultant and advises wealthy collectors about art-investing. She says art has become a place to put money in order to diversify. ?The way some people invest in gold,? she said.
But she says. ?You want to be very careful.?
She says it?s important to know good art from bad art before investing. And she says not all sectors of the art world are doing well.
?The higher end of the market is doing much better than the lower end, which is not performing as well.?


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PLANS for a 68-room hotel near Events Square in Falmouth have been turned down by Cornwall Council planning officers.
Councillors on the central sub-area planning committee yesterday voted nine to four against the Premier Inn development on the grounds that it would affect the views of residents at Fisher Court.
Proposals for a 74-room hotel on the current Discovery Quay car park, were originally refused by Cornwall Council in August.
The revised plans for the 68-room hotel, which were submitted in October by New Cornwall Development, were met with a barrage of opposition from residents and hoteliers.


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Talks on riverside market
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Plans for a weekly riverside market in Bath have been halted while organisers and council officials try to reach an agreement.
The first Pulteney Weir market had been due to take place last Sunday, with organisers hoping that up to 50 stalls would be involved.
But they had not applied for a street trading licence for the event, nor had they cleared it with the three bodies which oversee the land involved: Bath and North East Somerset Council, the Recreation Ground Trust and Bath Rugby.
The market, which would have been run by the Bradford on Avon-based Canal Carrying Company and Riverside Leisure Management (RLM), will now start in December if the council's conditions can be met.
Market boss Alfie Windsor said they had thought the land they were using between Pulteney and North Parade bridges was privately owned.
"Regrettably the market cannot go ahead for the time being.
"We met council officers to see if there was a pragmatic way to let the market proceed, but there was not.
"We therefore intend to work with the council to satisfy the various statutory obligations for use of their land but the procedures involved mean the market is unlikely to start before December.
"The market traders have all been informed and are very disappointed."
The market was tested with a trial run in August.
Meanwhile RLM, which also has a council contract to collect mooring fees along that stretch of river, has been told to stop hiring out bikes and to improve the electrical supply to a floating cafe boat.
B&NES has told the firm that it needs the authority's permission as landowner of a gravel area being used for bike hire.
And it has ordered it to disconnect electric cables which had been trailing across the quayside to the Bath Butty boat.
Mr Windsor said it was common for such cables to cross walkways and even sag into water.


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CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will be holding public meetings on proposed regulations on fishing and fish hatcheries and regulations governing taxidermists.
Informational videos on the proposed fishing regulation changes are available online at: wgfd.wyo.gov.
Statewide fisheries management coordinator David Zafft says these videos provide anglers with an update to the comments they made earlier in the year at regulation scoping meetings across the state.
"We took input from anglers and listened to their concerns about our proposed regulations," Zafft said. "Game and Fish biologists took input from anglers and listened to their concerns about our proposed regulations earlier this year at regulation scoping meetings across the state. We were able to use some ideas, but not all of them. We work hard to listen to diverse and oftentimes, opposing opinions from anglers, but we also must do what is right for the fisheries," said Zafft.
Anglers or other interested parties also have the opportunity to provide comments electronically at the same online location. Statewide issues, including proposed changes to use of artificial light for fishing and proposed changes to live bait importation laws, will be discussed.
Proposed changes governing taxidermists would comply with statutes passed in the 2014Wyoming Legislative Session. Those include 48 hours of notice before a Game and Fish record inspection and relaxing interstate game tag requirements.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will be accepting comments on the final proposed changes until August 17 at 5 p.m. by mailing: Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Regulations, 3030 Energy Lane, Casper, WY 82604 or through the Game and Fish website. Copies of the proposed regulations are available at the same address or on the Game and Fish website at wgfd.wyo.gov All comments will be presented to the Game and Fish Commission before they address the proposals at their Sept. 18-19 meeting in Pinedale.
Public meetings will be held July 15 at 5 p.m. at the Sheridan Game and Fish Regional Office and July 22 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Casper Game and Fish Regional Office. The Casper meeting will only cover fishing and fish hatchery regulations.
The State of Wyoming supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Every effort will be made for reasonable accommodations.
(Contact: WGFD (307) 777-4600)


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Location of the Library and return boxes
The Library is located on the corner of Chauncey and Columbia Street in Chauncey Village in downtown West Lafayette. For your convenience there is a parking garage on Columbia Street, across from the Library.
West Lafayette Public Library
208 West Columbia
West Lafayette, IN 47906
The Library has book drops where you can return books and other checked out items 24/7:
- On the East side of the Library building (on Chauncey Street)
- In front of the Payless Supermarket on West Sagamore Parkway
- Outside the Kurz Purdue Technology Center building in Research Park (Monday - Friday pick-up)
You can return any materials at any of these three locations any time of the day or night.


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J. Edmand Pace is a native Mississippian and received B.A. and MLIS degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi. He has taught in various capacities at USM since 2010. Past research topics include information literacy, emergency and disaster preparedness, and physics journals. In his spare time, he enjoys reading about politics and popular culture, swimming, playing tennis, and composing music.


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Re: Got my double pedal converted to lefty!!
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Are we talking about my hi hat pedal in the bottom picture? I am waiting on my remote hi hat to get here. The bottom pic is what it was like. Single pedal on the 22, which is located on the left of the picture. Believe it or not, the shafts move very easily. Kinda surprising. I should mention that the all silver pedal is not being used at all. Just set it there to get it out of the way.
Ps: Had to look up this word: equidistan :(
No not the hi hat. This is what I mean: Draw a circle. You sit at the center point. Any point on the circumference of the circle is exactly the same distance from the center. This is where your pedals should be located. This way your legs are doing the exact same thing regardless of what pedal you have your foot on. One foot is never closer to the center than the other.
If you have one foot closer and one foot farther, your muscles are working differently. You want them to work the same no matter the pedal.
I commend your ingenuity, I have never seen anyone do this. But looking at the limitations of placement due to the crossing drive shafts, I can see why. Have you checked out the Duallist pedals?
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9 Ball Girl
I've just made reservations at the Holiday Inn Chesapeake for the U.S. Open this year and although I was able to get the dates that I want (9/6 - 9/13), the woman told me that they were selling out fast for something called the US Open 9 Ball. /ccboard/images/graemlins/grin.gif They also don't have US Open rates unless you're a player, but you know me, I got my gov't rate /ccboard/images/graemlins/cool.gif (King Size Suite!). I usually stay at the Hampton but I'm partial to the Holiday Inn this year (they have generators... /ccboard/images/graemlins/wink.gif ).
Anyway, I just thought I'd let the usual Holiday Inn guests know.
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hoops scoops 2012 season ..."in 2014 ryan tannehill etches his name in stone amongst the games elite qbs"..."ryan tannehill and andrew luck will carry the afc for the next decade plus the way peyton manning and tom brady have this last decade plus"
for the love of god get a real freaking mike already!!!
Im sick of seeing egnew judged by one line reports in media articles. Wait til preseason.
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Need to pump the brakes on Martin at LT. He didn't look very good most of the time at that spot last season. He's got to prove it to me first before I go do cartwheels because he's our starting LT. Carroll wasn't horrible last season. He's not a starter but he is a good depth guy to play in our nickel and dime sets. I don't know why so many are trashing the guy. They must not have watched the same player I did last season.
Enjoy your burrito.
egnews being judged off more than one line reports...anyways 10 days til the pads come on and the men show up...te is not a position that you can play soft in...and his game is way soft in pads...but the proof will be in the pudding shortly
i think martin being stronger in the upper body and core is key...most of his issues were a result of a lack of upper body strength etc and they opened up the door for a variety of counter pass rush moves etc...i expect a better player...not that he has great left tackle feet
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Posted by Anonymous on 10/16/2009
In a neighborhood packed with sub-par restaurants, this place is a welcome respite. Consistently fresh and tasty - just excellent, without the pretense. Like a neighborhood joint should be.
Posted by Philip Linke on 05/09/2009
Matsuya is amazing food, a great deal, and traditional atmosphere. But mostly it is one thing that is rare to find in a sushi restaurant, in the middle of America, unpretentious. I have enjoyed dining here alone or with friends for several years now and have always felt welcome. I don't wish to speak ill of other sushi places. Most are incredibly beautiful with many having great food. Still none are Matsuya. As a good friend from Kyoto told me Matsuya is like home. We don't get Mom & Pop sushi restaurants here and I'm not even sure Matsuya is one but it feels like it and when I leave I'm always very happy. Thank You.
Posted by Anonymous on 03/01/2009
My husband and I go there all the time. I go sometimes with my girlfriends and the food is always great. It's very authentic and comforting food and not pretentious. I love that the atmosphere is not snobby. You can just go there eat and relax. Not loud unlike other places. Also, they give you complementary misso soup which is a plus. This is I place I see Japanese please people too go there to enjoy the food. Love the place and highly recommended.
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Sushi was GREAT. Very plentiful for the price. Would recommend to anyone, hands down.


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Lower unemployment rate masks worrisome work prospects
Unemployment levels fell in the second quarter, largely on informal sector job creation, but the number of discouraged job seekers rose.
Unemployment levels fell in the second quarter, largely on informal sector job creation, but the number of discouraged job seekers rose.
Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene says SA's high rate of joblessness could be solved with better skills training at tertiary institutions.
Unemployment in South Africa is one of the highest in the world – and employers are struggling more than ever to fill skilled positions.
Michelle Jamrisko, A Catarina Saraiva, Andre Fonseca Tartar
South Africa has come in third on Bloomberg's misery index, a list of most painful economies in which to work and live, after Venezuela and Argentina.
Two unemployed Zimbabweans are earning a living by helping piggyback people cross the Mukuvisi River in the industrial area of Harare.
Cosatu says the crisis caused by load-shedding is sure to slow down the rate of new investment, essential for job creation.
Many employers seem to prefer hiring foreigners, who are seen as hard and diligent workers with "ambition".
Union Csaawu is facing bankruptcy for supporting farm workers dismissed after historic strikes in 2012/ 13. This is why the union must be saved.
The troubled mine has closed, leaving behind a toxic legacy that nobody is prepared to deal with as liquidators try to cover debts before restitution.
Unemployment on the rise, contraceptives for students and SA would totally dig to host the Commonwealth Games, according to the minister of selfies.
Over the coming days, South Africa will release unemployment, money supply, credit extension and trade figures.
Unemployment in Zimbabwe is on the rise as businesses close or downsize. In Harare alone, 711 companies shut down in 24 months.
Equal opportunities when it comes to dream jobs that satisfy all your aspirations and goals are just that, a dream, writes Haji Mohamed Dawjee.
We investigate housing issues in Jo'burg's city centre, where many impoverished people live in unsafe buildings. What is the City doing to help?
Jacob Zuma is a competent job creator - he conjured up six new ministerial positions in a single press conference. But SA needs private-sector jobs.
Years after expecting they will get their jobs back, scores of Massmart workers remain unemployed.
Katherine S Newman, Ariana De Lannoy
'After Freedom: The Rise of the Post-Apartheid Generation in Democratic South Africa' looks at how hard it is for most of SA to find employment.


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Fectio (Vechten)
Tombstone of Fledimella, from Vechten. Rijksmuseum van oudheden, Leiden.
|Fectio: Roman fort, part of the limes, modern
Fectio, modern Vechten, was a fort in the limes, the frontier zone of the Roman empire, situated at the site of the bifurcation of the rivers Rhine (which continued to the North Sea) and Vecht (to Lake Flevo and the Frisians). Numismatic evidence suggests that it was founded by the Roman general Tiberius (the future emperor) during the campaigns of 4/5 CE. It was probably used as a naval base during punitive raids.
The civil settlement of Fectio was probably to the east of the fort, but excavation is not easy because there is a nineteenth-century military settlement on the site (Fort Vechten; satellite photo). However, the ancient fort at Vechten itself is, together with Nijmegen, one of the best excavated sites in the Netherlands. Research started as early as 1828, and among the nineteenth-century finds are a piece of the road, a wooden bridge, and a palisade. Vechten was also the site of one of the first excavations of a Roman ship.
Inscription from a wine barrel,
mentioning G[aius] Cae[sar]
Aug[ustus] Ger[manicus] (from H. Sarfatij et al., In discussion with the past, 1999; ©!!!)
In 40, the emperor Caligula visited Fectio when he was travelling to Lugdunum. The remains of a wine barrel from his personal vinyard have been found. Some thirty years later, the fortress was destroyed during the Batavian Revolt and rebuilt as base of a cavalry squadron. The nearby Rhine had already started to silt up, and was later to change its course. Pottery from the kilns of the Twenty-second legion Primigenia at Xanten belongs to this period.
During the reign of Antoninus Pius (138-161) the fort was again rebuilt, this time from brick and natural stone. However, by 200, the river had become silted-up and Fectio was no longer accessible by water. Like many other military settlements, Fectio was destroyed in 275 and not reoccupied.
Cast of a votive stone of Gaius Julius Bio. Museum für antike Schifffahrt, Mainz; the original is on display in the Centraal Museum, Utrecht.
Several funeral monuments from Fectio survive. The tombstone of Gaius Julius Bio is now in the Centraal Museum in nearby Utrecht.
Iovi Optimo Maximo Votum
Solvit Libens Merito
Gaius IVLIVS BIO
TRIERARCHVS (more...)
To Jupiter, the best and greatest, this vow
was paid, willingly and deservedly,
by Gaius Julius Bio,
the captain.
Another very interesting discovery was the tombstone of a former slave girl named Fledimella. Remarkable is the inscription, which mentions the shrine of a goddess named Viradecdis, who was venerated by Tungri at Fectio. She was probably a Tungrian deity, because a similar shrine, dedicated by Tungri to the same goddess, is known from Hadrian's wall.
Tombstone of Valens, son of Bititralis. Rijksmuseum van oudheden, Leiden.
Valens, the son of Bititralis, served in Fectio during the second century and belonged to a unit that was called the First Thracian Cavalry. His tombstone shows the deceased with two servants: a very common motif.
Most finds are now in the Centraal Museum in Utrecht. One of the most remarkable ones is a pen; it is hollow and has small ink reservoir inside, so it is actually an ancient fountain pen!
WatchtowerThe Fectio watchtower - photo below - was built in 2004 to remind visitors that Vechten once was an important military settlement. It was made out of wood and has three levels. The upper level probably served as armory; from the balcony, fire and smoke signals could be given to nearby forts (e.g., Traiectum in the northwest or Levefanum in the southeast). The middle level was used as a sleeping room and contained the entrance; and downstairs was a cellar.
These towers were situated on the southern bank of the Rhine; several have been identified west of Utrecht, at Utrecht-Leidse Rijn (formerly known as Vleuten). Similar constructions have been excavated in Germany (e.g., Rainau).
Getting thereThe site of ancient Fectio can be reached from the N411 main road, which connects Utrecht and Bunnik. At Vechten village, you have to go south, pass the tunnel underneath the A12 motorway, and immediately turn to the right. This little lane, full of curves, is called Marsdijk. You will see the nineteenth-century fort on your right hand. When you see the reconstructed Roman watch tower (seen here from the air), you can recognize the ancient military settlement as a very, very low hill to the west of its successor.
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By Rudi WilliamsAmerican Forces Press Service
ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 20, 2003 As the Hispanic population soars across the country, the Defense Department is hankering to increase their numbers in its civilian workforce and military ranks. But, so far, young Hispanics don't seem to be getting the message.
Charles Abell, principal undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, said DoD can't spread the word by conducting its observance of Hispanic American Heritage Month in the Pentagon auditorium and just talking to the defense community.
That's why he and other DoD personnel and readiness officials decided to hit the road for places where large numbers of Hispanic youngsters live, work and attend school.
"Why not take the Pentagon's program to the nation and to the nation's students?" Abell asked the audience during DoD's Oct. 17 Hispanic American Heritage Month observance luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Orange County Hotel here.
"Why not construct a partnership that would combine information about military and civilian opportunities within DoD with a celebration and recognition of Hispanics?" Abell continued. "If DoD wants to increase the representation of Hispanics in senior civilian and military leadership positions, it much improve access for Hispanics to information about military and civilian career opportunities within the department."
With the help of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, DoD invited students from Orange County area middle and high schools and colleges to the luncheon. The services and DoD agencies also erected exhibits to showcase civilian and military job opportunities, including attendance at the military academies.
Abell noted that DoD and HACU kicked off the two-day event on Oct. 16 with a technical assistance workshop for representatives from HACU member institutions and other Hispanic-Serving Institutions. DoD also held a summit with representatives from the military departments, including the Coast Guard. It included briefings on current efforts to implement a set of DoD Hispanic initiatives originally issued in 2000. They also discussed how to improve efforts to increase Hispanic representation in the military and civilian workforce.
Statistically, Abell said, DoD employs more than 650,000 civilians, of whom some 40,000 are Hispanics. There are 1.4 million active duty service members, more than 130,000 of whom are Hispanic. Of the more than 870,000 Ready Reserve members, more than 71,500 are Hispanic.
"Even during times of tension, however, it's also important that we take time to observe Hispanic Heritage Month and to celebrate the contributions made by Hispanics to this nation, particularly to its defense," the undersecretary said. "Being able to do this, as a Pentagon official in partnership with an Hispanic education association and an assembly of students, is significantly meaningful to me and, I hope, moving to you."
Abell, who met with and talked to some of the students earlier, told them that though it may sound trite to them, "You are the future leaders and defenders of our nation."
The keynote luncheon speaker was Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch, a retired Army lieutenant colonel, who has received numerous awards and citations from schools, agencies and professional organizations. Hispanic, Saturn and Glamour magazines have recognized her with the Latina Leadership Excellence Award and the 2002 "Women at Their Best" award that's presented to the top 100 women in the country.
"What an incredible gift you have today. How symbolic, and how unique this summit is. You, the young men and women, are in the best of our times," Kickbusch told the students. "They've come to you, to your backyard, and are offering you an opportunity to join the ranks as a professional in the federal government."
A well-known motivational speaker, Kickbusch told the audience about being born and raised in a barrio/ghetto in Laredo, Texas, and how she and her nine brothers and sisters became successful in spite of poverty, humiliation and illiteracy problems. She talked about visiting her barrio -- the "Devil's Den" -- years ago while still on active duty.
"People were always told not to go there -- don't take your car because you won't get it back," said Kickbusch, who, prior to retirement from the Army, was the highest-ranking Hispanic in the combat support field. "I never understood such comments because no one in my barrio owned a car."
In her speech, Kickbusch incorporated years of experience - - good things and bad things -- to inspire the students toward success. Life wasn't easy and everybody wasn't nice when she was growing up in the barrio, she noted. For example, Kickbusch talked about her kindergarten teacher telling her, "Today, we're going to learn your name and how to write it. Today, your name is Connie."
"No! My name is Consuelo. Maybe you didn't hear me," Kickbusch said she responded.
"No, you didn't hear me. I'm the teacher, and your name is Connie," her instructor said.
Kickbusch fired back, "It will never be Connie!"
"Why are you so stubborn? It's less letters," the teacher responded.
"Why is it a problem for you? I'm the one who is going to write it," Kickbusch said she responded. "Of course, I wasn't one of her favorite students."
She said her father taught her, "Your word is your promise. Don't you ever play or make a mockery of anyone's dignity or respect."
Kickbusch asked the students to "open their minds and hearts and allow us to teach you, because we mean nothing but the best for you. My father taught me that when you're not educated, someone will put a price on your head," she said. "So I hope that you will make an investment in your mind. For our backs are tired of always doing the job that no one else wanted."
Kickbusch has produced an educational video titled, "Porque No -- Why Not?" in honor of her parents. The video resulted from a run-in with a high school counselor who advised her that a child from the barrio could never aspire to a college education.
After she related the incident to her father, she said, he told her to always ask, "Porque no -- Why not?" whenever someone tries to deny opportunities.
Senior military officials attending the event included Walter Somerville, assistant Coast Guard commandant for civil rights; William Navas, assistant secretary of the Navy for manpower and reserve affairs; Michael Dominguez, assistant secretary of the Air Force for manpower and reserve affairs; and Luther Santiful, director of the Army's Office of Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights.
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Cabbage Strudel in Brooklyn/Queens?
Has anyone seen this dish offered at any of the Polish spots in Greenpoint, BK or Ridgewood,QNS? I did a search and noticed that a Hungarian place in NYC called Andre's has it on their menu....
Andre's also has a bakery in Rego Park/Forest Hills, but not sure if they sell the cabbage strudel there. It's worth going to find out, tho, as everything else is good.
Someone just posted on manhattan board about a hungarian restaurant in college point, but the one that used to be there closed many years ago and I'm not sure if it's reopened or if the poster was misinformed. But if it's still there, they may have it.
re: missmasala
I'm almost certain they don't sell it at the bakery in RP/FH, but I know they also run a cafe on the UES.
re: missmasala
Cabbage Strudel is definitely Hungarian Jewish, because my grandmother made it, along with apple strudel. It always reminded me of an egg roll, minus the pork of course. Grandma used to make homemade dough, and flour a tablecloth, and stretch and pull it so thin! I tried making it once with a recipe I found in a cookbook, using store bought phylo dough. I never realized that grandma added sugar, but she did. Missmasala, I'd really like to see your recipe if you can post it. Thanks for bringing back some wonderful memories, my grandma's been gone now about 20 years and I haven't attempted to make this strudel in about 18 years! I wish I knew a restaurant that makes this but I don't, and I live in Rockland County. We need a good Hungarian restaurant in the area!
re: barbgail61
I'll have to dig it out. It mainly involves cooking down a lot of shredded cabbage until it caramelizes. I use my mother's recipe. She also puts a teaspoon of sugar in to help the cabbage caramelize.
I use either frozen phyllo dough or a flaky sour cream dough that i make--it's easy. i've never made my own strudel dough (the kind you flour the tablecloth for) but I would like to try it sometime.
re: missmasala
Missmasala, I'd love to see your flaky sour cream dough - my grandmother's dough always used sour cream, but I don't have her recipes!
re: jns7
that's easy.
2 cups flour
2 sticks soft unsalted butter
1 cup sour cream
half teaspoons salt
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Shape into flat oval. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least two hours before rolling out. makes about 4 8-inch strudels. Recipe can be halved.
This is not the authentic strduel dough that you stretch. More like a rugelach or super flaky pie-style dough. but it makes a tasty strudel.
re: missmasala
Andres's in Rego Park had cabbage strudel the last time I was there which was in October. They don't always have it, but if you call ahead and order it, they will probably make it for you.
Hi johnk,
I don't recall seeing this on the menu in any Polish restaurant anywhere but I will ask some of my Polish co-workers if they are familiar with it.
When I Google "cabbage strudel," what comes up are links that suggest that it may be a Jewish Hungarian specialty. (It sounds delicious, by the way.)
The closest thing that I've encountered locally is the sauerkraut roll that is available at Beata Bakery on Fresh Pond Road in Ridgewood. (though cabbage strudel looks and sounds way better, to be honest!)
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re: Glendale is hungry
I believe that it's a hungarian jewish speciality because my mother makes it and she's both hungarian and jewish.
Which is why i suggested the hungarian restaurant that may or may not still exist in college point. Or the andre's in manhattan. I, too, have never seen it on a polish menu.
For those who are interested, it's not that difficult to make at home. I've done it. Hmm, maybe if you're interested, JohnK, I'll do a blog post about it and then post on the homecooking board.
re: missmasala
Thanks for the info. I don't know of any hungarian place in College Point??
Sure, I'lll take a crack at making it!
On a side note, I used to love the stuffed cabbage at Cornell Garden ( Romanian ) in Sunnyside...
re: Geo8rge
Are those the fried ones? I've had those and they are tasty, but they're not cabbage strudel.


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By Tony the Tiger
from Tifton, GA
Comments about Jos. A. Bank Tubular Braid Casual Belt:
The leading end of the belt is too square, which makes it difficult to pass through the belt loops without hanging up on each loop.
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great construction and price
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Belt is great quality and very nice. It is a littler thinner than I usually buy, and was pleasantly surprised by construction quality. Great product.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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By BobnWV
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Have purchased these kind at diff. store's but none can compare to the one's from Jos. A. Bank's
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By Happy
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I am happy.
Not 1 and 1/4 wide.
By Gerry
from Westborough, MA
Just received this belt and it is not 1 and 1/4 inch wide as advertised. I was somewhat let down as it measured around 15/16 of an inch.
doesn't last
By Andy
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As remarked in other reviews, this belt is tightly braided with no holes, so every time you buckle it, the strands get scratched by the pin. Eventually, one or two strands just break and the belt falls apart. Mine last barely one year of mostly warm seasons' use. Too bad.
VERY dark brown
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Good quality and excellent value (bought on sale) but the actual product is very dark brown, noticeably darker than the photo indicated. The stock number on the tag was correct, though, and one can tell it is brown in color if one looks closely but to the casual observer it appears nearly black in color. Would recommend only because of quality and value.
By Rita Harden
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as usual,quality
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it is of high quality and looks as if it will last forever.
Good belt
By Prioleau
from Quinton, va.
It is good looking AND it keeps my pants up!
Very Nice
By Brenda
from Arizona
This belt is beautifully made, however, it has no holes for the buckle. We figured out that you can put the buckle thingy through the weave but it seems it should have designated holes. Other than that, my husband loves the belt.
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Not One Piece
By Kenzo
from New York
Good quality woven belts should be one piece and this is advertised as such. But it's actually cheaply made with a leather "cap" sewn on the end. It's going back today.
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Nice Belt
By Dr Dave
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Runs long...36 is almost 38.
Great Belt
By BobRamer
from Indiana
My weight varies often so I needed a belt of this type where I have unlimited eyelets.
By None
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Just as online descriptions described.
Very Difficult To Buckle
By LA51
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This belt is very difficult to buckle because there are no holes woven into the centers like some that I have had. You have to work to get the prong to go into the weave of the belt and it is NOT VERY easy! The prong is more squared and not smooth, so it just is very difficult to feed it through the weave. Wore it once and it is starting to make a jagged or scraped area where I had to force it through the weave! Taking It BACK!!!
Good Quality & Great Pirce
By Jerry
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Easy to purchase on-line and quick delivery
I like this belt.
By none
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casual wear.
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By Bob
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I buy a lot of my clothes from Jos A Banks. This order included a braided belt, something I've purchased a few other times from them before. Perhaps I ordered a different belt than before, or perhaps they changed suppliers, but I am quite disappointed in this one.This time, the belt did not have any holes to secure with the buckle. Without the holes, it is very difficult to put the prong through the belt as the weaving is quite tight. When I do get the prong through the belt, it is often not centered.The belt itself looks fine. I suspect it is not as well made as the others bought before. It is lighter in weight and feels flimsy. I am also certain that by forcing the prong through the weave will eventually damage the belt itself.So, while I am still very happy with Jos A Banks and will continue to buy from them, my feedback is that they should take a close look at and possibly replace this product from their selection. The product only gets one star. I throw in the extra one for my overall experience with the company.
Good value
By Doc
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Excellent quality leather; great for casual or business casual attire...
This is a well-made, comfortable belt.
By Gary
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Sharp looking, comfortable, and well-constructed
This belt fit perfect.
By Suave Dave
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I wear this belt with jeans it holds my pants up were they should be. If you need some help holding your jeans up you should try a JosBanks belt. It work's!
Good product, sizing is off
By Dick
from Harrisonburg, VA
Everything was good except for the sizing. Should order one size smaller.
i've owned better
By john of virginia
from Roanoke Virginia
belt has an odd finish and appears made of less that quality leather. very diificult to buckle.
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a bit disappointed
By Doug
from Evanston, IL
The belt is lovely. Nice shade of brown, and nice leather. But the weave of the tubes is very tight and difficult to work the tip of the buckle through to hold it. Maybe it will take some time to work in a hole, but I was expecting it to be more "user-friendly" right away
Quality significantly reduced since 2010
from Elburn, IL
The thickness and overall feel of high quality is significantly LESS than the same belt purchased from Jos. A. Bank in 2010 at the same price. I feel like I have been given a cheaper lower quality belt at the price of a premium belt. Shame on you for that. If you want to sell a lower quality belt why not lower the price. I probably will not buy online with you anymore to avoid a surprise like this one.
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By 400 flyer
from Chciago, IL
The "brown" belt color is so dark it looks almost black, too dark to wear with brown shoes.
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Nice quality belts, correct size.
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I barely made it to the stage area and leaned up against the fence to listen to my favorite female vocalist/writer. I do recall Joni telling us stories between tunes. It was a special day and I still go back to it in my mind when I want to relax and feel good. I related to some of her stories regarding relationships, divorces, old loves and new loves. I wish Joni all the best -- I've gone through so many of her albums and CDs in my car (friends "borrow" them, but, hey, if "Joni therapy" works for them...feel free to "borrow" my CDs! I love you Joni...you are tops in my book!!
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This was a windy and hot afternoon in New Orleans. Little Feat was the lead act and we could see Joni waiting in the wings chatting, smoking and at times moving to the upbeat music. She waved back to us when spotted. The technicians were having trouble with her new guitar and it took some time to adjust after her introduction as she waited patiently on stage. At one point she stopped playing and complained of the whine she was hearing from the new guitar and they made technical adjustments to the VG-8. Another time she stepped into the guitar's computer brain as she moved to the music and it had to be pieced back together. I can't remember the full set list, but it was ripe with songs from Turbulent Indigo, Dog Eat Dog and Hejira. The clouds cooperated with quite a special effects show to illustrate the lines from Refuge of the Road. I remember Yvette in English, The Three Great Stimulants and Borderline as being especially nice to hear. The audience was responding well so Joni played well past her allocated time causing us to almost miss our shuttle connection back to the French Quarter. She seemed really touched at the appreciation and respect of the audience. A film crew was recording the event. It would be nice if this footage would surface somehow. [ed.] [ed.]
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SPENCER, W.Va. — Lt. Harold A. Lee, 85, of Spencer, formerly of Clay, passed away Monday, September 24, 2012, at the Miletree Center in Spencer after an extended illness.
"Big Lee" was born December 8, 1926, in Kanawha County, a son of the late Robert E. and Grace Young Lee. Also preceding him in death was an infant son, Russell Addison Lee, and a sister, Lorraine Pleasants.
He was a retired West Virginia State Policeman having served from 1954 to 1981. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Spencer. He enjoyed hunting, collecting antiques and stamps and loved flying and taking flight lessons.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Puckett Lee, who was originally from Logan; one son, Charles W. (Nita) Lee of Spencer; one sister, Jean Wise of Pt. Pleasant, and four grandchildren, James (Amanda) Lee and Kimberly, Tyler and Taylor Lee.
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