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|Numéro de publication
|Type de publication
|Numéro de demande
|Date de publication
|10 mars 2009
|Date de dépôt
|28 juin 2004
|Date de priorité
|28 juin 2004
|État de paiement des frais
|Autre référence de publication
|Numéro de publication
|Paul A. Audet, David Godino, Sr.
|Cessionnaire d'origine
|Cryovac, Inc.
|Exporter la citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Citations de brevets (25), Citations hors brevets (1), Référencé par (2), Classifications (22), Événements juridiques (3)
|Liens externes: USPTO, Cession USPTO, Espacenet
Polymeric films can be found in a variety of different applications such as food packaging, stretch wrap, plastic bags, and the like. Biaxially oriented film extrusion is a common technique for preparing polymeric films.
Biaxially oriented film is normally prepared by extruding a molten resin through a round die. The resin is forced around a mandrel inside the die, shaped into a sleeve, and extruded through an opening in the round die in the form of a tube. The molten tube is normally formed around an air pressure cylinder or chilled water caliper as it exits the die. The tube may be solidified by passing through a cooling ring. The tube then passes through a nip roll that collapses the tube into a relatively flat tube, also referred to as the "tape." Process gases can frequently be trapped within the tape. The tape can then be driven forward over a series of idler rolls and into an electronic crosslinking unit (ECLU). At the ECLU the tape is exposed to an irradiation source that promotes crosslinking.
The irradiating process typically produces hydrogen gas that is trapped within the tape. Hydrogen gas trapped within the tape can be problematic for several reasons. The gas sometimes causes small ignitions that damage the tape and that can result in temporary line stoppages. Hydrogen gas removal requires additional equipment on the production line to facilitate its removal. For example, slits can be created in the tape to help prevent the accumulation of hydrogen gas by providing openings through which the gas can escape. A heat seal is normally used to close the slits after most of the gases have escaped from within the tape. Forming slits and heat seals is an undesirable solution because this action can result in additional downtime. As a result, the entire process is less efficient, more complex, and can require a production line having a larger footprint.
The invention is an improved process for preparing films. The process includes a driven reverse peristaltic nip roll assembly (nip roll assembly) and a product or tape driven reverse peristaltic idler roll (RPR idler) that each peristaltically pumps gases trapped within the film in a desired direction. The rolls can be used to pump hydrogen gas and process gases in the direction of the die where the gases can be removed. The process eliminates the need to vent gases from within the tape, or form heat seals to close vent slits or eruption tears that can occur as a result of hydrogen gas ignition. As a result, the process is more efficient and the overall production line occupies a smaller footprint.
The nip roll assembly comprises a driven nip roll and a driven peristaltic roll that cooperate to drive the tape forward and nip the tape. The driven nip roll comprises a generally elongated cylindrical roll that grips and drives the tape forward between itself and the driven peristaltic roll. The driven peristaltic roll comprises a pumping section having a plurality of elongated pumping rollers that each independently rotate about their own axes in the same direction of tape travel while collectively rotating as a pumping section in the reverse direction of tape travel. As the tape passes between the driven nip roll and the driven peristaltic roll, gases contained within the tape are trapped in passive channels that exist between each of the pumping rollers. The reverse rotation of the pumping section peristaltically pumps the trapped gases in the reverse direction of tape travel.
The operation of the product driven RPR idler roll is similar to the operation of the pumping section for the motor driven roll, which is described above. The RPR idler roll has a plurality of elongated pumping rollers that rotate about their own axes, and a central spool roller that rotates about a stationary shaft. Tape travel over the pumping rollers causes the pumping rollers to each rotate about their own axes in a direction that is substantially the same as the direction of tape travel. As the pumping rollers are rotated, small gears disposed on the pumping rollers drivingly intermesh with a stationary ring gear that is fixed relative to the spool roller. The gearing results in the spool roller and the plurality of pumping rollers as whole, rotating about the stationary axis in a direction that is opposite the direction of tape travel. Gases contained within the tape are trapped in passive channels that exist between each pumping roller. The rotation of the spool causes the trapped gases to be peristaltically pumped through the tape in the reverse direction of tape travel. In alternate embodiments, the RPR idler roll can be used to pump gases in the same direction of tape travel provided that the gearing is changed to prevent reverse rotation of the pumping rollers.
Thus, the invention provides a motor driven roll and a product driven roll that can be used in a process for producing a film product that eliminates gases without having to produce slits or heat seals. As a result, the process is more efficient, requires less space, and results in less product loss.
Having thus described the invention in general terms, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, and wherein:
The present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some, but not all embodiments of the invention are shown. Indeed, the invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout.
With reference to
The circular die 15 is heated in conventional fashion by means not shown. As tube 25 emerges from the die it is drawn past a cooling ring or air shoe 22 in the direction of nip assembly shown generally at 100. The nip roll assembly 100 in some embodiments can be disposed in a chill bath 30. The nip roll assembly 100 comprises two rollers: a driven nip roll 120 and a driven peristaltic roll 140 that in conjunction drive bubble 25 forward from the die 15 and collapse the bubble 25 to form a flattened tape. The nip roll assembly 100 peristaltically pumps gases contained within the tape 25 in a desired direction, which is typically in the direction of the die. The production line can contain several driven nip roll assemblies, if desired.
After exiting the nip assembly 100, the tape 25 is driven forward in the direction of an electronic crosslinking unit (ECLU) 40. The tape normally travels over several reverse peristaltic idler rolls (RPR idler rolls) 500 as it moves forward. The rolls 500 support and maintain the tape at a desired level of tension and pump gases back towards the die. At the ECLU 40, the polymers that comprise the tape are crosslinked. Crosslinking produces hydrogen gas as a byproduct. The RPR nip assembly 100 and RPR idler roll 500 work in conjunction to pump the hydrogen and other process related gases in a desired direction, typically towards the die 15 where the gases can be safely vented through a vent pipe 19 or other means. In some embodiments, the die may have a passageway that is adapted for having the gases pass through the passageway and through vent 19.
After the tape has passed through the ECLU, it is typically fed into a heating chamber 45. The heating chamber 45 heats the tape 25 to a temperature at which the tape can be oriented. In some embodiments a pinch roll 100 a can be disposed adjacent to the outlet of the heating chamber 45. The pinch roll 100 a can be a nip roll assembly that is in accordance with the invention.
The pinch rolls 100 a forward the now heated tube 25 into an orientation zone, in which the emerging heated tape is stretched and drawn, resulting in the formation of a bubble or tube of oriented film 25. The heated tube 25 is drawn towards pinch rolls, which drive forward the resulting film 25. The film is cooled and gradually flattened with the aid of converging rolls 60. The resulting film 25 can be fed to windup roll 65, which is rotated by a motor (not illustrated).
It should be evident that the placement and quantity of nip roll assemblies 100 and RPR idler rolls 500 can be varied depending upon many factors such as the size of the line, plant layout, and the like. It should also be evident that the nip roll assembly 100 and RPR idler roll 500 could be used in a variety of different film producing applications. As used herein, the terms "film" and "tape" are used interchangeably to refer to a polymeric product that is produced through a melt extrusion process, and includes films, webs, laminates, sheets, and the like.
With reference to
The nip roll assembly 100 comprises a driven peristaltic roll 140 and a driven nip roll 120. The driven nip roll 120 is driven in a forward direction that is substantially the same direction of tape travel. The driven peristaltic roll 140 includes one ore more pumping sections 145 that are driven in the reverse direction of tape travel. The pumping section 145 is comprised of a plurality of generally elongated pumping rollers 155 that each independently rotate about their own axes in a direction that is generally opposite the rotational direction of the pumping section. The reverse rotation of the pumping section 145 pumps gases contained within the tape in a direction that is in the reverse or opposite direction of tape travel. The driven peristaltic roll 140 also typically includes a nip section 150 that cooperates with the driven nip roll 120 to nip the tape as it passes between the driven nip roll 120 and the nip section 150. The nip section is typically rotated in the forward direction.
The driven nip roll 120 is typically driven by a motor that rotates the driven nip roll in a forward direction. As illustrated in
The driven peristaltic roll 140 and driven nip roll 120 are typically supported by housing members 105 a, 105 b. For ease of convenience, the housing member that is closest to the motor is referred to as the proximal housing member 105 a, and the housing member that is the farthest from the motor is referred to as the distal housing member 105 b. Each housing member can be a single unitary body, or alternatively can be comprised of two or more structural support members that are attached together to form the housing member. In this regard,
In operation, the driven nip roll 120 and driven peristaltic roll 140 can be driven from any suitable source of power such as an electric motor (not illustrated) and belts 200, 205 in a conventional manner. It should be recognized that the motor could be joined to the nip roll assembly 100 in a variety of different ways including direct attachment to either the driven nip roll or the driven peristaltic roll. In addition, nip roll assembly 100 could be driven using two separate motors, although not necessarily with equivalent results. It should also be understood that the position of the motor with respect to the housing members could be reversed.
In one embodiment, the motor can be attached to a power transfer shaft 125. The transfer shaft 125 can be used to rotate both the driven peristaltic roll 140 and the nip roll 120. In this regard,
The transfer shaft 125 can provide rotation to the driven nip roll 120 in a variety of different ways. An exemplary method of rotating the driven nip roll is illustrated in
With reference to
Rotation of the driven peristaltic roll 140 can also be accomplished in numerous ways and should not be limited by the example described above. The idler shaft 130 could also be driven with an additional motor, a chain and sprocket combination, a gearing mechanism, etc. Additionally, a third pulley disposed on the proximal housing member could drive the idler shaft. The third pulley could be in mechanical communication with pulleys 210 and 215.
With reference to
Typically, the idler shaft is in mechanical communication and rotatably driven by a motor. The pumping section 145 is usually rotatably fixed or secured to the idler shaft 130 so that rotation of the idler shaft will also rotate the pumping section 145. The pumping section and shaft can be keyed (see 360 b and 360 a) so that rotation of the pumping section is fixed relative to the shaft.
The nip section 150 can be rotated independently of the idler shaft 130 and is typically supported by friction reducing members 142 that are disposed between the idler shaft and the nip section. As a result, rotation of the idler shaft does not rotate the nip section.
The nip section 150 is adapted for nippingly engaging with the driven nip roll 120. The nip section 150 cooperates with the nip roll 120 to collapse the bubble and nip the tape as it passes between the two rollers 140, 120. Rotation of driven nip roll 120 in the forward direction applies rotational pressure to nip section 150, resulting in the forward rotation of the nip section 150. The surface 122 (see
The pumping section in some embodiments can have a slightly smaller diameter than the nip section. Having a slightly smaller diameter can help prevent the pumping section from nipping the tape and thus help prevent damage to the edge of the tape. Additionally, it can allow the pumping section to more effectively pump gases through the tape.
As stated above, the driven peristaltic roll 140 in some embodiments can also include a pair of stabilizing members 152, 154. The stabilizing members are typically disposed at the proximal and distal outside edges of the driven peristaltic roll and can typically rotate freely about the idler shaft 130. In this regard,
During use, the surface of the stabilizing members 152, 154 can be brought into contact with the surface of the driven nip roll 120. As a result, rotation of the driven nip roll in some embodiments can also rotate the stabilizing members about the idler shaft. Typically, the stabilizing members and driven nip roll rotate in a 1:1 ratio. The use of stabilizing members is beneficial because it helps maintain the edges of the driven peristaltic roll 140 in a 1:1 rotation with the nip roll 120. Additionally, the stabilizing members help prevent side-to-side movement of the tape as it travels between the driven nip roll and driven peristaltic roll. As a result, tape edge damage can be reduced or substantially eliminated.
Typically, the edges of the tape 25 are not in contact with the stabilizing members 152, 154. In this regard,
With reference to
The pumping rollers 155 can each have a proximal and distal end that in some embodiments are supported by friction reducing members 375 disposed within the support members at 370. The friction reducing members allow each pumping roller to rotate freely about its own axis. The friction reducing members in some embodiments are bearings, such as an idler bearing. In this regard,
The pumping rollers can be secured within the support member in a variety of different ways. In some embodiments the pumping section can include locking shafts 385 screws, or bolts that can extend through the friction reducing members 375 and into the pumping rollers. Flat head screws, set screws, or bolts 390 could be used to fixedly secure the shafts 385 within the pumping rollers. It should be recognized that there can be a wide variety of ways that can be used to attach the pumping rollers to the support members provided that the pumping rollers can independently rotate about their own axes.
With reference to
In an alternative embodiment, the driven peristaltic roll can be easily detached and removed from nip roll assembly 100. Depending upon need, the driven peristaltic roll could be removed and interchanged with a driven peristaltic roll having a different configuration. In this regard,
As described above, the housing members in some embodiments can comprise a frame plate 110 and a hub plate 115. The hub plate is attached to the frame plate and is able to pivot independently of the frame plate. As a result, the nip roll assembly 100 can go from a closed position to an open position. In this regard,
The invention may also include additional features that are included in conventional nip rolls, such as safety shut-off mechanisms. In this regard,
The motor driven rollers of the invention can be produced to have different lengths and diameters depending upon the particular film that is to be produced. The width of the nip roll assembly can vary depending upon the width of the film being produced. It should also be recognized that the configuration and dimensions of the driven peristaltic roll can also vary depending upon the particular film or tape. For instance, the nip roll assembly can be adapted to accommodate films that could be a small as 3 to 8 inches in width. In such an embodiment, the width of the nip section will be reduced so that a section of the tape extends over both the nip section and the pumping section. Additionally, the nip roll assembly can contain multiple pumping sections or multiple nip sections. For example,
The second aspect of the invention is a product driven reverse peristaltic idler roll (RPR idler roll) illustrated in
The operation of the RPR idler roll 500 is similar to the operation of the pumping section for the motor driven roll, which is described above. The tape driven roll 500 has a plurality of generally elongated pumping rollers 520 that rotate about their own axes, and a central spool roller 525 that rotates about a stationary shaft 510. As the tape passes over the pumping rollers, the pumping rollers each rotate about their own axes in a direction that is substantially the same as the direction of tape travel. As the pumping rollers are rotated, small gears 530 (see
With reference to
The RPR idler roll 500 typically has frictional reducing members disposed between the stationary shaft and the spool. The friction reducing members are typically a bearing that allows the spool to rotate freely around the shaft. As shown in
The pumping rollers 520 are typically supported by friction reducing members 540 that are disposed within the support members 525A, 525B. The friction reducing members allow each pumping roller to rotate freely about its own axis. The friction reducing members are typically a bearing such as an idler bearing. In this regard,
A plurality of spur gears 530 are disposed on the pumping rollers. As illustrated in
As described above, tape travel over the RPR idler roll 500 causes the individual rollers to rotate about their own axes, which in turn causes the spool roller and pumping rollers as a whole, to rotate about the stationary shaft in an opposite direction. In this regard,
With reference to
Referring back to
In an alternate embodiment, the RPR idler roll 500 can be adapted so that it pumps gases in the direction of tape travel. This can be accomplished with a locking mechanism that can be attached to the RPR idler roller to prevent rotation of the spur gears about their own axes. In this regard,
The diameter and length of the RPR idler roll 500 can be varied depending upon the particular film being produced. Typically, the diameter of the RPR idler can be from about 1 to 24 inches, with a diameter from about 4 to 18 inches being somewhat more typical. The length of the idler roll can vary from about 2 to 150 inches, with a length from about 4 to 64 inches being somewhat more typical. Additionally, the exact number of pumping rollers can be varied depending upon design preferences and individual performance.
It should be evident from the foregoing description that the nip roll assembly and the RPR idler roll can be adapted for use in a wide variety of film producing applications.
The effectiveness of reverse migration was gauged by the volumetric increase or decrease in tape inflation. To determine the effective area due to gas buildup, the cross-sectional area was measured. Then the effective volume was calculated based on these measurements. These measurements were taken at specific points in the process over a set period. Plotting these points revealed the migration of gases through each step of the process. For example, a tape with inflated edges due to gas buildup was observed in most trials. The cross section of the tape varied from an ellipse to a "dog bone" profile as the tape flattened during reverse degassing. The width and depth of the each side of the inflated tape was measured with a ruler. Measurements were taken at set points following the nip roll assembly and each RPR idler of nip roll. This data is plotted in charts that are illustrated in
With reference to
With reference to
Many modifications and other embodiments of the invention set forth herein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which the invention pertains having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Therefore, it is to be understood that the inventions are not to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and that modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims. Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.
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Seeking to energize his sluggish second term, President Barack Obama vowed Tuesday night in his State of the Union address to sidestep Congress "whenever and wherever" necessary to narrow economic disparities between rich and poor. He unveiled an array of modest executive actions that included increasing the minimum wage for some federal contract workers and making it easier for millions of low-income Americans to save for retirement.
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Harm is a relative term. What might be considered harmful to one person might not to another. There are different kinds of harm: physical, emotional, spiritual, financial, etc. So, when we ask how gay marriage harms anyone, we have to look at more than just one aspect.
Marriage has been universally acknowledged throughout history as a legal contract between a man and a woman in which there is emotional and sexual fidelity, along with childbearing. But homosexual marriage would change this. Since marriage is also a moral issue, redefining marriage is redefining morals. Furthermore, marriage is an extremely wide-spread practice within any society and has many legal and moral issues attached to it. So, when marriage is redefined, the society is dramatically affected. Legalizing gay marriage means changing the laws of the land. The ramifications are vast, and we are seeing the effects of homosexual legal "rights" affecting housing, education, the work place, medicine, the armed forces, adoption, religion, etc. Are all the changes good? Or are at least some of them harmful? That is hotly debated. But we have to ask, is it morally right to force all of society to adopt the morals of a minority? (See Statistics on the percentage of the population that are homosexual and lesbian)
So, how would gay marriage harm anyone? First, let's define harm. Harm is damage to a person physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, financially, morally, etc. The definition is obviously broad and subjective, and this is problematic. People experience harm in different ways.
Here is a list of ways in which gay marriage can bring harm.
- It can bring huge financial and emotional stress.
- Homosexuals can sue people who are exercising their religious beliefs. For example, a heterosexual married couple with children who do not want to rent a room in their own family household to homosexuals could be sued for discrimination based on "sexual orientation." This can incur significant financial and emotional stress upon the family, not to mention the "prior restraint" effect of the fear of being sued, which results in a family not renting out a room and losing the income. In addition, consider the 2015 Colorado case involving a baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple's wedding on religious grounds. The subsequent fine of $135,000, upheld by the Colorado Supreme Court, bankrupted the baker. Was that not harmful? Of course it was, not only to the baker and his family but also to countless others who were denied the baker's services.
- The health risks are enormous to themselves and others.
- The fact is that homosexuals do not live as long as heterosexuals due to the health risks associated with the lifestyle, and billions of dollars are spent annually in health care for them. See Statistics on HIV/AIDS and health related issues.
- But the HIV/AIDS epidemic is not only in the homosexual community. It has crossed over to the heterosexual community.
- Whether or not you want to say that HIV/AIDS is a homosexual disease, the fact is that it is highly prevalent among the gay and lesbian community due to their great number of sex partners. The collateral damage to the rest of society as far as health risks cannot be denied.
- Gay Marriage means having the morals of the minority forced upon the majority.
- This can also be said in the reverse. Either way, there is a problem. Normally, morals should not be forced on anyone though there are exceptions. We force morals on others by preventing them from stealing, raping, murdering, etc. So, it is not automatically wrong to force morals on someone. But the issue then becomes what is morally right and wrong in the first place, and altering morals in a society definitely causes stress.
- The percentage of homosexuals in society is less than 5%, yet it is being forced upon the other 95% of society in movies, TV, literature, and political periods. See Statistics on the percentage of the population that are homosexual and lesbian.
- Gay Marriage means a redefinition of sexual morality, and with it other sexually related practices will be affected, and this can be harmful.
- See the article Collateral damage effect as a result the change in sexual morals for a discussion on the increase in pedophilia, pornography, child pornography, prostitution, and sex trafficking that are occurring in the world. These increases are not due to an increase in conservative sexual morals but a reduction of conservative sexual morals.
- Gay Marriage reduces the number of children born in society, and we need a stable population base to operate properly. If gay marriage increases and heterosexual marriage decreases, society will be harmed.
- Gay Marriage affects people spiritually.
- Don't assume that people's spiritual beliefs are irrelevant. People consider spiritual issues to be extremely important, and the stress imposed on religious people by forcing them to "accept" and/or support homosexual practice and/or intimidate them into silence harms a person's spiritual and emotional health.
- It forces government to get involved in changing laws which automatically affect everyone in society.
- Homosexuality is being force-fed to our youth via the education system.
- Civil unions are being recognized by employers which affects co-workers, money payouts, work time, etc.
- If a parent objects to a school teaching pro-homosexuality and pulls his child out of school and because of it is ridiculed and/or jailed, is he harmed?
- If a self-employed business owner with strong religious convictions refuses to offer his services to homosexuals and he is sued and goes bankrupt, is he harmed?
- Examples of such businesses where a person should be free to refuse services could be things like wedding photographers, masseuses, tutoring, etc.
- If a Catholic orphanage is forced to shut down because it is against its religious moral code to turn children over to homosexual couples, is someone hurt?
- If a public school teacher voices his disapproval of homosexuality on Facebook on his own time, away from work, in his own home, on his own computer and is fired from his teaching position, is he harmed? Additionally, is the First Amendment right to free speech harmed?
- If a group of pro-homosexual activists (Act-UP) disrupt the worship service of a Christian congregation by throwing condoms at the pastor, is the congregation harmed?
- If Christians are forced into silence because of fear of legal, social, and financial retribution, are they harmed?
- When morally conservative people who disapprove of homosexuality are labeled as "moral dinosaurs," "bigots," "hate mongers," "right wing fanatics," "preachers of hatred," "intolerant," are they harmed?


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Does God Have a Perfect Will for Your Life?
Does God have a perfect will for each Christian? Can you be absolutely certain of God's specific will for "your" life? In this expanded twenty-fifth anniversary edition of his highly acclaimed work, Garry Friesen examines the prevalent view on God's will today and provides a sound biblical alternative to the traditional teaching of how God guides us. This new edition includes these helpful resources:
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Most Christians have been taught how to find God's will, yet many are still unsure whether they ve found it. God does guide His people, but the question is, How does He guide? After putting out a fleece to decide which college to attend, Garry Friesen began pondering why it was so hard to find God's will when he had so sincerely sought it. Was he the only one who did not have 100 percent clarity for every decision? Then a new possibility struck perhaps his understanding of the nature of God's will was biblically deficient. Maybe there was a better way to understand HOW God guides.
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Thanks to its dominant position, the ramparts, proud castles and tiled-roofed aristocratic residences of this medieval jewel can be seen from afar. It was here during the Second World War that Colette wrote his famous Journal à rebours. Within its ramparts, visitors will find an exceptional group of three castles (14C-16C). From the viewpoint it is possible to look out over the village to the wooded valleys beyond.


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Update on Juan AlbertoWith his previous Kiva loan, Juan bought organic supplies, crates, combs, and cores to produce the honey which he sold. He also bought merchandise that he wife sold, and both of them increased their working capital.
He is about to receive a new Kiva loan to buy supplies for his apiaries because he wants to keep them strong. He will also replaster the walls of his house because his goal is to make it more comfortable. He is grateful to Kiva for all of this and hopes the lenders will continue to support small producers so that they can increase their incomes as he has been doing until now.
Previous Loan DetailsJuan used his Kiva loan to buy many things, and he is happy. He bought materials for beekeeping; tap holes, bases, boxes, frames, comb foundations, and lids and tops. He had enough to buy merchandise for the store that he has in his house, which his wife attends to. Juan tells the Kiva lende... More from Juan Alberto's previous loan »
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About Fundación Mario Santo DomingoFundación Mario Santo Domingo (FMSD) is a non-profit organization in northern Colombia dedicated to developing programs for the country's poorest communities. In addition to numerous social services, FMSD runs a microfinance program to strengthen micro-businesses in the areas where it works. The organization also offers several non-financial components as part of this program, including training to help entrepreneurs start their own businesses.
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Our Field Partners often work with borrowers over a series of loans as the borrowers build credit, take out bigger loans, and expand their businesses. In order to make it easier for our Field Partners to post loans for borrowers who have been listed on Kiva before, we allow them to post successive and concurrent loans for their Kiva borrowers. This means that our Field Partners are able to post a borrower's second, third, etc., loan on Kiva without having to re-enter all of the borrower's information.
This borrower has been listed on Kiva before, so you'll see an updated loan description, as well as excerpts of the original descriptions from earlier loans. Most borrowers take out loans consecutively, meaning that they receive a second loan after having repaid the first. However, sometimes our Field Partners give out concurrent loans, allowing borrowers to take out one primary loan and a secondary "add-on" loan along with it. These "add-on" loans are typically smaller than the borrower's primary loan and serve a different purpose. Because Field Partners can now post loans as successive and concurrent loans, you will be able to track borrower progress over time and see the various ways a borrower is working with our Field Partners through funds from Kiva's lenders.
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Its true. I fell for the Odd Future craze that's sweeping the white boy swag nation. I asked my friend to play this in the car and it quickly became one of my favorite albums of the year,and one of my all time favorite Hip-Hop/Rap albums. I don't know where to start. Odd Future is more than a Hip-Hop group. It's group of young individuals bringing all their music together to give you one amazing record. Tyler,The Creator,Frank Ocean,MellowHype,Mike G,Earl Sweatshirt,The Internet,Domo Genesis,Hodgy Beats and more all partake in this official first full length from these kids. People are saying Odd Future are the Wu-Tang of today. Some people say its Hip-Hop for white kids and hipsters.
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Photonics Technology Obninsk, Ltd
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Photonics Technology Obninsk is a private company founded by a group of Russian scientists and engineers with extensive experience in atmospheric optics research, laser sounding of the atmosphere, optical and laser instruments design and implementation. Our company profile is design and implementation of commercial instruments for air pollution monitoring in cities and ...
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Enviro Technology Services plc (ET) was founded in 1983. Now active in over 45 countries with a multi-million pound turnover. ET is a global provider of air quality and emissions monitoring systems and servicing. The UK-based company sell and lease equipment, systems and services covering the monitoring of ambient air quality (AQM), continuous emissions (CEM) and indoor ...
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Tiger Optics, LLC leads the way in 21st Century Spectroscopy by bringing to market the world's first commercial gas analyzers based on patented Continuous Wave Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy (CW CRDS) technology. Tiger Optics' cutting edge gas analyzers offer unparalleled and absolute accuracy, real-time response, high sensitivity and low cost of ownership. It serves the ...
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LumaSense Technologies, Inc., provides temperature and gas sensing solutions that optimize the performance of equipment, environments and organizations. We are a trusted partner to both end-user and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), drawing on our proven technologies and deep industry expertise to develop state-of-the-art infrared and fiber optic temperature ...
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Unisearch Associates Inc. was founded in 1980, as an R&D and specialty Instrument Company. It pioneered and became world-leaders in the use of Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS) for air measurements, a position which it still enjoys today.
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Hello Everyone,
My name is Viktor, I'm the new guy here. I am fairly new to the fixed gear world but not new like yesterday, more or so like 3 years. I don't really ride on the Velodrome but mostly on the road. Honestly I'm not really into tricks, I just have a genuine appreciation for track frames and the beauty behind them. speaking of beauties, I own two; (1) 1992 Cannondale Track, and (2) Kalavinka keirin frame.
It seems like almost every googled question I have ever had about cycling have always lead me to the bike forums and I felt its about time to start asking some of my own. I'll save that for another thread just wanted to say cheers and looking forward to learning more about cycling and how it can better suit me for future rides.


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Action dispatcher for unidirectional data flows
Action dispatcher for unidirectional data flows. Provides action composition and checks for circular dependencies with a small interface of only 3 functions.
$ npm install barracks
const barracks = require'barracks' const dispatcher = barracksconst store = dispatcheron'error' err => console.logerrdispatcheron'insert' data => storepushdatanamedispatcheron'upsert' data wait => const index = storeindexOfdatanewName if index !== -1 return wait'insert' storeindex = datanewName dispatcher'insert' name: 'Loki'dispatcher'upsert' name: 'Loki' newName: 'Tobi'
Initialize a new
barracks instance.
Register a new action. Checks for circular dependencies when dispatching. The
callback receives the passed in data and a
wait(actions[, cb]) function that
can be used to call other actions internally.
wait() accepts a single action
or an array of actions and an optional callback as the final argument.
Call an action and execute the corresponding callback. Alias:
dispatcher.emit(action[, data]). Supports strings and
Handle errors. Warns if circular dependencies exists.
An action dispatcher gets data from one place to another without tightly
coupling the code. The best known use case for this is in the
flux pattern.
Say you want to update a piece of data (for example a user's name), instead of
directly calling the update logic inside the view the action calls a function
that updates the user's name for you. Now all the views that need to update a
user's name can call the same action and pass in the relevant data. This
pattern tends to make views more robust and easier to maintain.
Passing messages around should not be complicated. Many
flux implementations
casually throw around framework specific terminology making new users feel
silly for not following along. I don't like that.
barracks is a package that
takes node's familiar
EventEmitter interface and adapts it for use as an
action dispatcher.
That's fine, but it also means this readme needs to be improved. Would you mind
opening an issue and explain
what you're having difficulty with? I want
barracks to be comprehensive for
developers of any skill level, so don't hesitate to ask questions if you're
unsure about something.
Yes you can
use flux standard actions
barracks. Just pass in an FSA compliant object into barracks, and it
will be parsed correctly.
An action dispatcher doesn't need a lot of features to pass a message from A to
barracks was built for flexibility. If you feel you're repeating yourself
a lot with
barracks or are missing a feature, feel free to wrap and extend it
however you like.
In flux it's common to store your application state in a data store. I think a data store should be immutable, single-instance and allow data access through cursors / lenses. At the moment of writing I haven't found a data store I'm pleased with, so I'll probably end up writing one in the near future.


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Maya & Marty, NBC's brand new variety show couldn't even make it through its debut episode without launching into personal attacks on the wives of Republican presidential candidates.
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By Jorge Bonilla | | May 31, 2016 | 11:36 PM EDT
Here at MRC Latino, we often find similar areas of concern when pointing out the unique biases of our domestic Spanish-language news media. However, there are times when different networks will take such varied approaches to the same story so as to compel us to take notice. Memorial Day in Los Angeles was such an instance, as Univision and Telemundo both went out to cover the Memorial Day ceremonies at Cinco Puntos (Five Points).
By Brent Bozell and Tim Graham | | May 31, 2016 | 11:11 PM EDT
Dana Milbank and Ruth Marcus are both Yale-educated reporters-turned-columnists at The Washington Post. They view the world through the same lens. This sometimes means they can write pretty much the same column. It also means they both have a huge blind spot when it comes to sympathizing with Hillary Clinton.
Last Sunday, both columnists wrote about the damaging report from the State Department's Inspector General, which concluded that putting her State Department email on a private server was authorized by no one but the self-appointed queen herself. But these two columnists concluded she was only guilty of a self-inflicted wound on her campaign.
By Nicholas Fondacaro | | May 31, 2016 | 10:59 PM EDT
The liberal big three networks continued to cover up the Katie Couric deceptive editing scandal, involving her gun-control documentary "Under the Gun," Tuesday evening by again refusing to cover it. The media blackout continued even though Couric announced early the same morning that she takes responsibility for the misleading edits. In stark contrast to the networks, Fox News has covered it extensively.
By NB Staff | | May 31, 2016 | 10:52 PM EDT
As Jodi Miller alludes to in the video below, this week's episode of NewsBusted marks the final edition in a great nine years providing NewsBusters readers a humorous take on the week's top stories. Feel free to check out the NewsBusted page here for previous episodes and watch the video to see a special thank you message from Jodi herself.
By Curtis Houck | | May 31, 2016 | 10:35 PM EDT
On Tuesday night, MSNBC's Hardball host Chris Matthews played the role of charmer in creepily professing how attractive he found new author, friend, guest, and Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer (Calif.) that Matthews repeatedly told the audience she "look great" and expressed concern about the physical toll of traveling between California and Washington for work.
By Jorge Bonilla | | May 31, 2016 | 9:56 PM EDT
When a news organization advances an agenda, everything is fair game. Univision News demonstrated as much during its shamefully politicized Memorial Day Weekend coverage.
By Curtis Houck | | May 31, 2016 | 7:36 PM EDT
Late Tuesday afternoon, CNN and MSNBC were both granted interviews with Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and while both had to nearly identical run times (seven minutes and 44 seconds on CNN versus seven minutes and 47 seconds on MSNBC), the two differed on a variety of issues ranging from Clinton's e-mail scandal to her refusal to hold a press conference to the VA scandal.
By Brent Baker | | May 31, 2016 | 7:21 PM EDT
New on May 31: In ESPN Magazine, Howard Bryant went on a rant against police officers singing National Anthem before baseball games, denouncing an "authoritarian shift at the ballpark" and "the smothering effect that staged patriotism and cops singing the national anthem in a time of Ferguson have on player expression."
By Randy Hall | | May 31, 2016 | 6:04 PM EDT
Joy-Ann Reid, host of the new weekend morning program AM Joy, has yet to pay off a $4,948.15 tax warrant that drew a great deal of attention during 2015. The same is true for fellow MSNBC host Rev. Al Sharpton, who owes nearly $600,000 for two tax warrants listed by the New York state government.
According to an article posted Tuesday by investigative journalist Evan Gahr of the Daily Caller website, they join former MSNBC hosts Touré Neblett and Melissa Harris-Perry as "huge tax delinquents" who have been "in the hock with the Empire State for thousands of dollars."
By Samantha Cohen | | May 31, 2016 | 5:24 PM EDT
This morning on MSNBC Live, host Steve Kornacki had liberal actor turned activist George Takei on as a guest. Gone are the days where Star Trek fans remember George Takei as their beloved Mr. Sulu. Now, he has coined the phrase #VoteBlueNoMatterWho, and is encouraging Democrats around the country, specifically Californians, to keep their eye on the prize and get behind Hillary Clinton.
By Jorge Bonilla | | May 31, 2016 | 5:15 PM EDT
From time to time, a story rolls around which will clearly illustrate the absurdities of the institutional biases at Univision News. The latest instance of such a story is the network's coverage of the controversy surrounding a Wisconsin frozen custard establishment's decision to implement an "English-Only" ordering policy.
By Matthew Balan | | May 31, 2016 | 5:04 PM EDT
On Tuesday's Legal View, CNN's Mark Preston asserted that Donald Trump's latest attack on the media was "an absolute mistake because he doesn't want to necessarily do that." Preston soon added that "Trump deciding to take on the media at this point because he doesn't feel like they are treating him well is actually not a very good strategy — to the point the question was asked to him...do you have a thick enough skin to run for president? And he deflected on that question himself."
By Kyle Drennen | | May 31, 2016 | 4:57 PM EDT
On Tuesday, all three network morning shows promptly dismissed talk of a third party conservative candidate stepping forward in the presidential race as "fantasy" and "a fool's errand." Hosts and correspondents openly mocked the notion of an independent alternative to Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump. On NBC's Today, co-host Savannah Guthrie wondered: "Let's start with this tantalizing tweet from Bill Kristol that there could be a third party candidate....Does this seem realistic, feasible?"
By Mairead McArdle | | May 31, 2016 | 4:50 PM EDT
Oh myyyyy, but this is silly.
Gay actor George Takei, known to most as the original Star Trek's Helmsman Sulu has long been outspoken about his support of LGBT rights.


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We are an all volunteer fest with no paid staff. All proceeds go to fund arts education in Bucktown classrooms and at Holstein Park.
We had so many great artists show in 2015! Here's a list of their names, business names and websites.
We are an all-volunteer fest that raises money for arts education in Bucktown. Your donations help us achieve our mission.
Each year, we hold a Youth Poetry contest for poets 18 and under. All poets who enter get the chance to read their poems on our Main Stage, and the winners get a certificate and a gift card. We had so many great entries in 2015 that it was a very close contest. So close
There are so many talented artists at the Bucktown Arts Fest, that it's hard to pick just three for our Best in Show winners each year. We hope that these awards will inspire these three 2015 artists to continue their craft and empower them to explore new horizons. Best in Show Artist – Hillary Miles
The Bucktown Arts Fest has always been known for the great art represented and sold by nearly 200 participating artists. But it's also developing a reputation for bringing the art of craft beer into the beer tent. Two standard choices of Ommegang Witte and the excellent Ommegang Fleur de Houblon will be available all weekend.
If you happen to be a poet, Chicago is the place to be. Not only is the city home to institutions like the Poetry Foundation and the Poetry Center, Chicago is also the birthplace of the slam poetry movement. Poets like Carl Sandburg and Gwendolyn Brooks helped define Chicago as a lyrical place where hard
We were amazed to see the love for our BAF poster contest around the world this year! With more than 150 submissions from artists in the United Kingdom, Hungary, Poland, Italy, South Korea, India, Turkey, Bangladesh, Germany, Lithuania, Portugal, and of course, the United States – it was truly a global competition. Wow. We weren't
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The deadline for applying to the Bucktown Arts Fest is right around the corner – March 31! Our 30th year – a landmark moment – we just know it's going to be an amazing year at the Fest of Fests. We hope to see you there. [button link="http://www.bucktownartsfest.com/artists-application/" color="orange" newwindow="yes"] Get More Information & Apply[/button]
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At BAF, we looove teachers! Bucktown Arts Fest is organized by the community, for the community. When the fest is over, we keep one year's worth of festival costs in our savings and spend the rest to fund, develop and support arts education in our neighborhood. We especially like to help teachers with the supplies
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Celeb fashion inspiration: Victoria Justice
Victoria Justice is making waves on the fashion scene. She gained popularity on her hit Nickelodeon show "Victorious," but the singer is also a style icon. Justice has been photographed in extremely fashionable yet trendy looks. Here is how to steal her style:
Justice has been seen pairing comfy sweaters with patent leather pants. Seek out a ribbed knit top with embellishments on the shoulders. Next, pull on some leather leggings or pants and finish the look with bold red oxfords. This look is perfect for any of your upcoming winter parties. Also, head to a used clothing store for tons of options.
When not going to an event, Justice likes to wear oversized graphic sweaters. Just put on an extra-comfy heather gray pullover with patterned leggings. Hint: Opt for fair isle print to channel the winter spirit.
When rocking out, Justice slips on ankle boots. To mimic this look you might want to pair lace-up wedge boots with skinny jeans and a graphic tee. Then put on chunky bangles and a layered necklace, and the outfit is complete.
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Speaker Neil Dalchau
Affiliation MSRC
Host Stephen Emmott
Duration 00:57:13
Date recorded 31 October 2011
Cells, a fundamental unit of life on this planet, are able to process information deriving both from outside and within to make life-preserving decisions. Molecular signals are passed within and between cells and generated in response to extracellular stimuli, and feed into biochemical networks that carry out the major functions of an organism: energy storage, protection from pathogens, time-of-day determination, etc. Understanding biological information processing is fundamental for learning how to treat and prevent disease, or even for using biochemistry to perform computation. In this talk, I'll show how I am using mechanistic models to reverse- and forward-engineer complex biochemistry, incorporating experimental observations and exploiting modularity in the system description. As case studies, I will describe my PhD work on circadian rhythms, then projects in the fields of immunology and synthetic biology that I have worked on at Microsoft Research.
The immune system is a complex set of mechanisms that seek to identify and rid foreign (pathogen-derived) proteins, requiring extensive information processing. I'll introduce the first computational model of the MHC class I pathway, which has helped to elucidate how cells present a filtered snapshot of their internal contents to T lymphocytes (which blood cells), the first step in the immune system recognition of viral infection. Synthetic biology offers the potential to utilise the cellular environment for functions not intended by evolution alone. By inserting additional DNA, new functions/components can be conferred to cells that can be used to synthesise medicines and biofuels, or to teach us about how biochemistry facilitates information processing. I will show how to engineer complex spatio-temporal behaviours in populations of interacting bacteria, using intercellular signalling, inducible gene expression and a rigorous model-based design procedure.
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A defensible test for noise must hold exposure variables constant. Testing a 24-120 zoom against a 50mm f/1.4 is a bad test. Even testing one 50/1.4 lens against another may not be a good choice, even though it's commonly done.
The very best noise test will use the same lens for every camera. This is not always possible, but it is possible to compare Nikon and Canon DSLR performance this way; the Zeiss ZF 100mm f/2 Makro-Planar is an excellent choice, offering high contrast across the entire frame. An adapter makes this easy.
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I have always been driven to document the people floating in and out of my life. This book is a collection of my favorite portraits taken between the summer of '06 and '08. It is a documentation of my life, a picture story, a forever reminder of the ones I loved and the things we did.
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The remote Ubuntu host is missing one or more security-related patches.
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Whether tightly housed in a 800-sq. ft. home or living the life as a 7x7-sized room occupant, these ten furniture helpers will work its storage-saving magic into any small space.
To launch its home division, the venerable French fashion house reissued a collection designed by minimalist 1920s decorator Jean-Michel Frank. This nesting-box side table sports an intricate yet restrained finish of natural rye straw marquetry. usa.hermes.com
Cranbrook Academy of Art graduate Matthew Plumstead made his debut at ICFF with his configurable wood valet, kitted out with clip-on rubber hooks, shelves, and widgets for holding domestic detritus.
What if your bedside table was not sitting on the floor (a magnet for stubbed toes and dust bunnies), but was instead attached to the wall and suspended at pillow level? The Studio Shelf from Denmark's Ferm Living takes a classic pitched-roof shape and creates a little home for your glasses, chapstick, or mug of Ovaltine, keeping them close at hand for late-night fumblings. We also love the idea of resting a book on the gable, as seen in the image below.
Sometimes—not always, but sometimes—it's just too much effort to hang your separates up back in the closet where they belong at the end of the day. While it may be tempting to toss your trousers on the floor and drop your sweater on the easy chair, it would be so much nicer to have a special spot for keeping your clothes contained and kind of tidy. Consider this Order stand an apparel tree which looks equally cool when blooming with blouses or completely bare.
Urbio is the magnetic modular system that attaches to any surface for indoor or outdoor vertical gardening and home organization. Configure in myriad ways for creative display of everything from spiky succulents to colorful Sharpies!
The classic of the bunch, Alvar Aalto's 1936 design is the quintessence of Scandinavian modernism. Better still, the 112B is deep and wide enough to handle a potted plant and your Finnish–English dictionary without losing its functional elegance. It looks great hung alone or with a small squadron of other 112Bs.
If the devil is in the details, then we'd be even more enamored of Aalto's design if the screws that affix the hanging brackets to the shelf weren't exposed.
Forgo shoving photos and loose files into old shoeboxes. Open cubes within a solid oak frame are a much tidier option.
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All books are not created equal. Hardbounds often run larger than paperbacks, which themselves range from handheld to oversized. Factor in your magazine collection and any number of knickknacks that need a home, and it's remarkable that shelves so often come in the standard stacked rows of one-height-fits-all rectangles. Store your things on this customizable system and your collections will surely find their proper place.


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KENT, Wash. (AP) — King County prosecutors filed rape and kidnapping charges Wednesday against a 15-year-old boy accused of raping two teenage girls over the Halloween weekend in Kent.
The victims, ages 17 and 19 were both attacked after they got off buses. A young man riding a bike said he had a gun and forced them into secluded areas where they were raped.
Investigators identified a suspect and arrested the 15-year-old Monday at Kentwood High School. Charging papers say DNA evidence matched him to the attacks.
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Isn't Tmobile valued at 1/4th DT? DT market cap is approx. 42B, so Tmobile should be worth 10.5B.
Deutsche Telekom AG has a current market cap of $54 billion USD. The $42.2 B is in Euro.
Tmobile USA is said to contribute about 25% of DT's total income, not valuation. However, we could also try to use the EBITDA valuation, Tmobile/MetroPCS combined ttm EBITDA is about $7.9 Billion, using MetroPCS' current 3.26x market cap/EBITDA multiple, the new company should worth about $25.7 billion. (VZ has a 4.26x and AT&T has a 6.22x MC/EBITDA multiple for comparison's sake)
Personally, I wouldn't use any Sprint's multiple to value the new Tmobile/MetroPCS company, because Sprint hasn't make a dime for so many years.
No, this is not a Sprint/Nextel remake, the situation is totally different. One biggest difference is when they merged in 2005, there is no smart phone and there is no LTE, which every wireless company now is intergrating as the foundation of their future.
With that said, it takes about 6-9 months to get this merger to be approved (if Sprint don't step in) and by that time, MetroPCS already finish its LTE launch in majority of its markets, this alone could improve the margin tremendously. Not to mention this would also speedup Tmobile's LTE intergration by nearly a year. Such opportunities set them up very well to introduce "Iphone 6" in Sep/Oct 2013.
Personally, you have to use Sprint's multiple because when TM and PCS start the integration process, they're margins are going to suffer just like Sprint Nextel.
There's a reason why Sprint can't turn a profit, and that will be why the market won't value at T and VZ multiple.
Sentiment: Sell
Also, I never value Tmobile/MetroPCS with a VZ or T multiple, I was using the current MetroPCS multiples to come up with the $20/share estimate.


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Trick Trick is ticked off. On Saturday, the Detroit rap veteran saw his name surface in reports, following a cancelled Rick Ross performance at Hot 107.5′s Summer Jamz 17 concert.
The rumor goes that Trick Trick organized a mob of people to meet Ross at the Chene Park Amphitheater and bar him for entering the venue. Rozay has already shot down those reports and on Thursday (June 26), Trick posted a video on WorldStarHipHop.com where he addresses things, as well.
"Concerning myself and that individual, it's none of your motherf–kin' business," he barked at the camera, never referencing Ross by name. "That's a grown man, I'm a grown man. Grown men don't put grown men business out to the motherf–kin' public."
According to Ross, who spoke with 99 Jamz in Miami earlier this week, when members of his team arrived at the venue ahead of him, they were met by a locked gate and a gathering of people who were protesting the rapper. Trick was said to be behind the protest.
Earlier this year, Trick dropped a track titled "No Fly Zone," where he warns out-of-town rappers that they need permission from him to enter his native city. Some reports painted the incident as a sort of extortion plot where Trick was looking to get some type of money out of Ross. Trick Trick says that is all false.
"My 'No Fly Zone' ain't about takin' nobody's money. I don't want your motherf–kin' money, nobody," he said. "What the f–k I look like telling somebody you gotta pay me to come to my town? Don't you think I'd be in f–kin' prison if that's what was going on."
Trick, who just recently dropped his The Godfather 3 mixtape, says it's about respect, not money. "I don't want your money. If you're coming here to get $100,000, by all means get your $100,000," he said. "The natives have come to support you and be a part of your movement. Don't turn your ass at 'em, take their money and turn your ass at 'em. And you don't owe them no money, but respect them."
In the end, Trick seems frustrated because a very private matter went public, but he did apologize to fans who did not get to see Ross perform.


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Welcome to the Saskatoon Comic & Entertainment Expo!
Our 2015 convention has come and gone, and we're so grateful to each and every one of you who contributed to this wonderful nerdy weekend. Whether you're an attendee, a vendor, a volunteer, a guest, or one of the many other superheroes that attended, we appreciate your contribution to Saskatoon's geek community! We're excited to see you next year September 17-18, 2016 at Prairieland Park!
Welcome, one and all, to the Saskatoon Comic & Entertainment Expo! If you have an interest in the wonderful world of comics, pop culture, sci-fi, horror, cosplay, cartoons, or simply feeding your imagination, then you're in the right place!
What can you expect to see at the Saskatoon Expo? We'll be bringing in special guests from film & television, comics, and a variety of art industries plus you'll have the opportunity to meet them in person!We'll have over 200 exhibitors, vendors and artists. Your admission will also include access to our programming panels, Q & A's, workshops, and costume contest.
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Have you ever been to Corfu? With this recipe you will have the chance to visit this beautiful island only by eating some delicious fish! Enjoy it!
Bianco Fish from Corfu
1 kg fish, cleaned (use sea bass, sole or black fish)
4 garlic cloves, mashed
300 grams potatoes, peeled and cut in wedges
lemon juice of one lemon
1 cup olive oil
Black and white pepper
Heat olive oil in a saucepan and saute the garlic. When it becomes slightly brown add some water, fish, potatoes and simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Add gradually more water until the fish is cooked and potatoes tender. Add water gradually in order to ensure that the sauce will remain thick in the end. Remove from saucepan, serve in plates and pour lemon juice on top.
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Alexanders Jose
Update on Alexanders JoseAlexanders has always been dedicated to his family. He has been working for many years. He is working for a private company and also grows citrus like lemons, oranges, and mandarins. He is currently requesting this loan to buy fertilizers, because his fruit has just been harvested and the trees need to be maintained properly. He appreciates the support and trust that Kiva, in partnership with Afodenic, have given him.
Previous Loan DetailsAlexanders is a young entrepreneur, who lives with his wife and daughter. He dreams of improving their living conditions. He is self-employed and also harvests citrus fruits. He is currently tending oranges and sweet lemons, which will be ready to harvest in December. His wife supports him uncond... More from Alexanders Jose's previous loan »
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About AFODENICThis loan is administered by AFODENIC, La Asociación para el Fomento al Desarrollo Nicaragua, a Kiva Field Partner based in Managua, Nicaragua. Founded in 1999, AFODENIC was created to promote the socio-economic and cultural development of sectors that are excluded from commercial banking. Integrating economic and human resources, AFODENIC offers affordable and adaptable financial services aimed at strengthening the family unit of their clients, who include students, producers, and micro- and small entrepreneurs from rural and urban areas. AFODENIC is a socially responsible institution engaged in society and making a positive impact on its professional partners and communities.
Supporting a borrower through AFODENIC contributes to the pursuit of innovation in mitigating poverty in Nicaragua. Visit AFODENIC's partner page for more information.
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This borrower has been listed on Kiva before, so you'll see an updated loan description, as well as excerpts of the original descriptions from earlier loans. Most borrowers take out loans consecutively, meaning that they receive a second loan after having repaid the first. However, sometimes our Field Partners give out concurrent loans, allowing borrowers to take out one primary loan and a secondary "add-on" loan along with it. These "add-on" loans are typically smaller than the borrower's primary loan and serve a different purpose. Because Field Partners can now post loans as successive and concurrent loans, you will be able to track borrower progress over time and see the various ways a borrower is working with our Field Partners through funds from Kiva's lenders.
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It was in the 1830's, and the legendary figures from our nation's history were roaming the political landscape of the land. The footprint of party giant and one of the founders of the Democratic Party of the United States, President Andrew Jackson, threatened to engulf the party itself. The initial decision to break away from the Democratic-Republican Party in 1812 over ideological differences and the choice of its leadership, led to the birth of the Democratic Party and the subsequent role in the elevation of Jackson to the presidency. There was an absence of a formal nomination system for presidential candidates and it caused the build-up of factions within the party, jockeying for post and favors, along with an increasingly prevalent concentration of power among an elite group aligned with President Jackson.
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