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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Apr 30, 1996
|Filing date
|Jun 2, 1994
|Priority date
|Jun 2, 1994
|Fee status
|Publication number
|Brig E. A. Trethewey
|Original Assignee
|Trethewey; Brig E. A.
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (28), Referenced by (42), Classifications (9), Legal Events (3)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to suction cups and, more particularly, to suction cups with a valve for relieving the below ambient pressure.
2. Description of Related Art
Suction cups made of various flexible materials, whether natural or man made, include a spherical concave side in the cup element. Upon pressing the concave side against a smooth impermeable surface, the air within the concavity is forced outwardly past the perimeter of the suction cup. The natural tendency of the suction cup is to rebound but such rebounding is precluded by the ambient pressure being greater than the pressure present in the volume defined between the surface and the concave side. The conventional manner for releasing a suction cup is that of lifting the perimeter of the cup element to permit air flow into the volume or space between the suction cup and the underlying surface. Another, less elegant, way of removing a suction cup from a surface is that of forcibly pulling upon the stem of the suction cup to overcome the pressure differential between ambient pressure and the pressure within the volume or space between the suction cup and the underlying surface.
The inconvenience of existing suction cups is evident in automotive applications where suction cups have been used to hold sheets of sunshade materials adjacent a window. Release of such suction cups may require the use of two hands or at least looking at the suction cup of the sunshade when relocating it. Such distractions to the driver are not only inconvenient but potentially life-threatening.
The stem of a suction cup extending generally from the top center of the cup element of a suction cup includes a passageway in communication between the ambient environment and the space defined by the spherical concave side of the cup element. As a result of air flow through the passageway, any pressure differential between ambient pressure and the pressure adjacent the concave side will be relieved. A cap, slidably mounted upon the stem, includes a stopper for selectively sealing the passageway as a function of the position of the cap with respect to the stem. In the sealed position of the stopper, the suction cup will function normally. To equalize the pressure between ambient pressure and the pressure adjacent the concave side of the suction cup, the cap is repositioned to open the passageway and permit air flow into the space between the concave side and underlying surface. Thereafter, the suction cup may be readily removed.
The sidewall of the cap permits one handed gripping to effect automatic release for removal, and it serves as a handle for relocation and reattachment on an intuitive bases and without visual reference.
It is therefore a primary object of the present invention to provide a release mechanism for dismounting a suction cup.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a selectively openable passageway extending to the concave side of a suction cup.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a translatable cap mounted upon the stem of a suction cup for relieving the below ambient pressure attendant a mounted suction cup.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a selectively removable stopper for closing a passageway in communication with a concave side of a suction cup.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a stem mounted slidable captured cap for releasing a suction cup as a function of the position of the cap.
A yet further object the present invention is to provide an inexpensive suction cup having a release mechanism.
A still further object of the present invention is to provide a suction cup assembly having an automatic one handed attachment and release on positioning the assembly upon a supporting surface or pulling the assembly from the supporting surface.
A still further object of the present invention is to provide a suction cup supported sunshade which does not require manual contact with the sun shade upon mounting or dismounting the sun shade.
A still further object of the present invention is to provide a method for releasing a suction cup.
These and other objects of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art as the description thereof proceeds.
The present invention will be described with greater specificity and clarity with reference to the following drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 illustrates an exploded bottom quarter view of the components of the valved suction cup;
FIG. 2 illustrates a cross-sectional view taken along lines 2--2, as shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the valved suction cup in the closed state;
FIG. 4 illustrates an exploded view of the components of a variant of the valved suction cup;
FIG. 5 illustrates a cross sectional view taken along lines 5--5, as shown in FIG. 4;
FIG. 6 illustrates a cross sectional view of the variant suction cup in the closed state;
FIG. 7 illustrates the air flow paths of the variant suction cup in the open state;
FIG. 8 illustrates a variant of the cap depicted in FIGS. 1-3;
FIG. 9 is a top view taken along lines 9--9, as shown in FIG. 8;
FIG. 10 is a cross sectional view illustrating a further variant of the cap depicted in FIGS. 1-3;
FIG. 11 illustrates operation of the further variant shown in FIG. 10; and
FIG. 12 illustrates the further variant in combination with a modified stem of a suction cup.
Suction cups have been used for years to removably secure an element attached to the suction cup to an air impermeable surface. Such attachment is effected by a cup element of flexible material, usually a rubber like composition or a plastic composition, defining a concave surface. Upon pressing the suction cup against a surface, the cup element is flattened to reduce the volume defined by the concave surface through outward flexing of the skirt defining the cup element. The perimeter of the skirt adjacent the surface forms a seal to prevent inflow of air therebetween. Ambient pressure, being greater than the pressure within any remaining volume or space within the cup element adjacent the underlying surface, retains the suction cup in place. To remove the suction cup, the perimeter of the skirt may be lifted to permit air flow into the space defined by the concave surface to equalize the pressure therein with ambient pressure. Alternatively, the suction cup may be simply pulled away from the surface. The latter method of removal may cause damage to the underlying surface or may be difficult, depending upon the size of the suction cup.
Either method of removal of a suction cup effects removal by establishing fluid communication between the ambient environment and the low pressure environment created within the concave space defined by the cup element. To avoid possible damage to the perimeter of the suction cup resulting from repeated lifting or prying the perimeter upwardly and to eliminate the likelihood of damage to either the underlying surface or the suction cup resulting from forced removal, a valved passageway to the space defined by the concave side of the suction cup is provided by the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 1, there is illustrated a suction cup assembly 10 formed of a suction cup 12 and a cap 14. As further shown in combination with FIGS. 2 and 3, cap 14 is slidably mounted upon stem 16 extending from the top center of cup element 18 of suction cup 12. Cup element 18 includes a skirt 20 having a perimeter 22 and defining a concave surface 24. Stem 16 may be cylindrical in configuration and includes an annular ridge 26. A passageway 28 extends through stem 16 into fluid communication with the space defined by concave surface 24.
Cap 14 includes a cylindrical side wall 30 depending from an end wall 32. The diameter side wall 30 is commensurate with stem 16 to permit engagement and sliding movement therebetween. This side wall permits easy gripping of the suction cups during attachment, removal and relocation. An interiorly extending radial lip 33 is disposed in side wall 30. A stopper 34 depends from end wall 32. An aperture 36 is disposed in the end wall.
Upon mounting of cap 14 on stem 16, lip 33 is forced passed annular ridge 26, as illustrated in FIG. 3. The resulting available axial movement of the cap with respect to the stem is limited in the upward direction by lip 33 engaging annular ridge 26 and in the opposite direction by the lip, or the lower end of the cap, contacting cup element 18.
The diameter of stopper 34 is commensurate with passageway 28 to cause closure of the passageway upon penetrable engagement by stopper 34. The length of the stopper is less than the length of the axial movement of cap 14 after disengagement with ridge 26 and before disengagement of the cap with the stem. Thereby, the stopper is drawn out of engagement with the passageway when the cap is raised and the stopper engages the passageway upon forcing the cap toward cup element 18. When stopper 34 is out of engagement with passageway 28, fluid communication between the space defined by concave surface 24 and the ambient environment is via passageway 28, the interior of cap 14 and aperture 36 in the end wall of the cap.
When cap 14 is in its seated position upon stem 16, was illustrated in FIG. 3, stopper 34 is in sealed engagement with passageway 28. Suction cup assembly 10 may then be used in the normal manner. To remove suction cup assembly 10 from a surface to which it is attached, cap 14 is raised by axial displacement along stem 16 to an extent sufficient to withdraw stopper 34 from within passageway 28. Upon such withdrawal, air from the ambient environment flows through aperture 36, the interior of cap 14 and passageway 28 into the space defined by concave surface 24. Thus, the pressure in the space defined by the concave surface is equalized with the pressure of the ambient environment and skirt 20 is free to resume its curved configuration illustrated in FIG. 2 and the suction cup assembly may be removed. Upon pulling upon the cap of the cup assembly to release and remove the cup assembly, the resulting release of the vacuum occurs effortlessly and to the extent that a user is not aware of the act of release.
As suggested in FIG. 3, cap 14 may be used as a holding device for securing an element, such as a sheet of material 44. The sheet material may be a transparent or opaque sun shade positioned adjacent a window, such as a car window. In this environment the sheet material may be polycarbonate material as it is tough and resists deformation from heat. It also tends to resist deterioration from UV radiant energy. However, polycarbonate sheet material is easily smudged by fingerprints, etc. Because suction cup assembly 10 can be attached/detached from a supporting surface without contacting the polycarbonate sheet material, smudging of it can be readily avoided by use of the cup assembly. The sheet material includes an aperture 46 size commensurate with the perimeter of stem 16 but of a size less than the outside perimeter of cap 14. Thereby, the cap retains the apertured sheet of material intermediate the cap and suction cup 18. Such retention may be augmented by ridge 26 interfering with lip 33 to prevent axial displacement of cap 14. Alternatively, aperture 46 may be sized to require a press fit on the stem.
In a variant, lip 33 and a rib 38 may be disposed within the side wall of cap 14 to cooperate with corresponding ridge 26 and/or ridge 40 disposed about stem 16. For example, ridge 26 may be used to limit axial movement of the cap as a result of interference between the ridge and lip 33. The displacement of ridge 26 relative to cup element 18 urges restraint on the degree of axial movement intermediate the cap and the stem. Rib 38 upon contact with the lower side of ridge 40 impedes further axial movement of the cap to retain stopper 34 within passageway 28. By forcing rib 38 past ridge 40, the stopper disengages from the passageway; however, disengagement of the cap from the stem is prevented by the interference between lip 33 and ridge 26. Alternatively, ridge 26 can be eliminated and the impediment to axial movement of the cap relative to the stem, sufficient to disengage stopper 34 from passageway 28, is maintained by interference between ridge 40 and rib 38. When the cap is forced to slide rib 38 over and past ridge 40, the stopper becomes disengaged from the passageway. Complete removal, or at least removal only with difficulty, can be retained by interference between lip 33 and ridge 40. It is to be understood that the relative locations of these ridges, rib and lip, as well as their radial dimensions can be varied to control the relative movement between the cap and the stem and the lengths of the stopper and the passageway can be varied as a function of the ridge, rib and lip.
Referring jointly to FIGS. 4-7, a variant 50 of suction cup assembly 10 will be described. The reference numerals for suction cup assembly 10 for elements common with variant 50 will be employed. Stem 16 includes a stepped passageway 52 having a lower end 54 of a first diameter and an upper end 56 of a reduced diameter. Junction 58 between the upper and lower ends of passageway 52 may be a spherical section, as illustrated. A further passageway 60 extends form lower end 54 to opening 62 disposed in the exterior wall of stem 16. A yet further passageway 64 may extend from lower end 54 to opening 66 disposed in the side wall of stem 16.
Cap 14 includes sidewall 30 depending from end wall 32, which side wall is commensurate with stem 16 to permit sliding engagement therebetween and closure of openings 62 and 66 upon fully seating cap 14 upon stem 16. A prong 70 depends from end wall 32 and includes a bulbous end 72, which end may be spherical, as illustrated. Cap 14 is fitted upon stem 16 by forcing bulbous end 72 through upper end 56 of passageway 52 until the bulbous end is disposed within lower end 54 of the passageway, as illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 7.
Upward movement of cap 14 relative to stem 16 is limited by bulbous end 72 engaging junction 58, as illustrated in FIG. 7. In this position, the lower of sidewall 30 exposes at least parts of openings 62 and 66. Such exposure permits air flow, as depicted by arrows 80, 82 into further passageway 60 yet further passageway 64, respectively, and into lower end 54 of passageway 52. As passageway 52 is in fluid communication with the space defined by concave surface 24, the pressure within this space is equalized with ambient pressure. Upon pressing cap 14 onto stem 16, openings 62 and 66 will be closed by side wall 30. Such closure will permit the suction cup assembly to operate in a normal manner.
As particularly illustrated in FIG. 6, cap 14 may be used to secure sheet material in place. In particular, a sheet of material 84, having an aperture 86 formed therein commensurate with the diameter of stem 16 is penetrably mounted upon the stem. Cap 14, having a diameter greater than aperture 86, prevents removal of the sheet of material.
Referring jointly to FIGS. 8 and 9, there is illustrated a variant 90 of cap 14. Reference numerals corresponding with like elements of cap 14 will be used in describing variant 90. Side wall 30 includes an inwardly radially extending lip 33. A stopper 34 extends from end wall 92 and the end wall includes an aperture 36 formed therein. Upon pressing variant 90 upon stem 16, there is a possibility that aperture 36 will be covered by a user's finger or thumb, which covering will prevent outflow of air from within the cap. To prevent covering of aperture 36 upon pressing cap 14 onto stem 16, a ridge 94 extends about a part of aperture 36. This ridge may be U-shaped, as illustrated in FIG. 9 to permit unimpeded air flow into and out of aperture 36 even if the top of end wall 92 is covered. As illustrated, ridge 94 may include a further ridge segment 96 extending about the perimeter of end wall 92 from opposed sides of U-shaped ridge 94.
Referring jointly to FIGS. 10 and 11, there is illustrated a further variant of the cap shown in FIGS. 1-3. Depending in part on the tolerances of the cap and suction cup stem illustrated in FIGS. 1-3, release of suction from within the cup element requires translation of the cap essentially along the longitudinal axis of the stem. When an attached sunshade is used by a driver within the vehicle, rapid release and relocation of the sunshade may be necessary. Preferably, such relocation should be accomplished with minimal attention by the driver to prevent distraction. The further variant illustrated in FIGS. 10 and 11 embodies a suction cup assembly 100 which permits either axial translation of cap 102 with respect to stem 104 or simple tilting of the cap with respect to the stem to disengage stopper 106 with passageway 108. As illustrated, passageway 108 extends to and is in fluid communication with the interior of cup element 110 defined by concave surface 112. Upon release of stopper 106 from passageway 108, any suction present within the cup element will be relieved through opening 114 in cap 102, as described above. The radially inwardly directed lip 116, which may be disposed at the lower edge of cap 102 or upwardly therefrom, interferingly engages with an annular ridge 118 disposed about stem 104. By appropriate dimensioning of the axial length of skirt 120 of cap 102 with respect to stem 104 and ridge 118, axial movement of the cap sufficient to disengage stopper 106 from passageway 108 is possible before lip 116 engages ridge 118. By dimensioning the diameter of stem 104 to be less than that of the inside diameter of skirt 120, tilting of cap 102 with respect to the stem can be accomplished, as illustrated in FIG. 11. Such tilting will inherently result in sufficient axial translation of the cap relative to the stem to bring about disengagement of stopper 106 from passageway 108. Thus, a user of suction cup assembly 100 can simply cause tilting of cap 102, which tilting will release the grip of the cup element with an underlying smooth impervious surface. Axial translation of the cap relative to the stem will produce similar disengagement as will a combination of induced axial translation and tilting. It is therefore apparent that the further variant illustrated in FIGS. 10 and 11 provides an easy to use apparatus for relieving the gripping force exerted by suction cup assembly 100.
Referring to FIG. 12, there is illustrated a modification of the further variant embodied in suction cup assembly 121. Elements of suction cup assembly 121 common with suction cup assembly 100 will be identified with common reference numerals. To encourage and render more facile tilting of cap 102, stem 122 includes a tapered side wall 124 whereby the stem defines a truncated cone. The smaller diameter of the upper end of the stem permits greater tilting than if the stem were not tapered. A ridge 126 disposed about stem 122 interferingly engages with lip 116 to prevent inadvertent disengagement of cap 102 from stem 122 and yet permit a combination of axial translation and tilting of the cap relative to the stem. In operation, a user can readily simply tilt the cap relative to the stem and cup element to bring about sufficient movement of the cap relative to the stem to disengage stopper 106 from passageway 108. Upon such disengagement, the suction force exerted by cup element 110 will be dissipated in the suction cup assembly and attached sunshade or other element is readily released for relocation.
While the principles of the invention have now been made clear in an illustrative embodiment, there will be immediately obvious to those skilled in the art many modifications of structure, arrangement, proportions, elements, materials and components used in the practice of the invention which are particularly adapted for specific environments and operating requirements without departing from those principles.
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As with Spielberg's amusing tale, there's no proof that Woodring's story is true either. There are those who doubt it, but the idea isn't that farfetched. He wanted a job in the editing department, so he simply provided them with a sample of his work. It's unlikely that the video made someone at DreamWorks strike his name from the list of potential hires. It's more likely he simply wasn't the best candidate for the job at the time.
Both stories make you wonder how far an interviewee can go in order to get the job. It might hurt if you sent a wacky video resume to a prestigious law firm, but at Google, that same video could push you to the front of the line.
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In some ways, Seattle itself is a great big coffee club. But if you want to get official, the Coffee Club of Seattle will accept your reservation for any of its four or five monthly events. Be warned that you're competing with about 600 other people who get e-mail about the gatherings, many of which are filled within hours.
The guy sending the e-mails is self-employed computer programmer Michael Allen Smith, and he tries to keep the groups between 15 and 25 people to encourage conversation and not overwhelm any coffee shops.
Smith moved to Seattle from San Diego a couple years ago and took over the coffee club meet-up in January. He tries to schedule four or five events a month, about half of them casual get-togethers at local coffeehouses and the rest educational fare like brewing demonstrations, coffee cuppings and roasting tours. Recent meet-ups have been at Stumptown Coffee Roasters, Makeda Coffee and Trabant Coffee & Chai.
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It's hard to believe that "Dancing with the Stars" is already celebrating its 10th anniversary, and ABC just released the portrait shots of Season 20's dance pairings.
As an added bonus, Derek Hough will now be competing thanks to a change in his schedule, and he's paired with Nastia Liukin to make sure everyone is performing at their best.
"Dancing With the Stars" has officially unveiled the newest line-up of celebrity contestants for its 20th season!
On Tuesday (Feb. 24), "Good Morning America" announced which stars will join the show, which is set to air on March 16. Putting on their dancing shoes are some of Hollywood's biggest names, including a rapper, an openly gay football player, and a "Hunger Games" actress.
The countdown has begun for Season 20 of "Dancing With the Stars," and on Wednesday's (February 11) episode of "Good Morning America," the list of professional competitors was unveiled.
Season 19 champion Witney Carson leads the way, followed by previous victors Kym Johnson, Peta Murgatroyd, Mark Ballas and Tony Dovolani. Furthermore, Val Chmerkovskiy, Emma Slater, Sharna Burgess, Allison Holker and Artem Chigvintsev.
He's won more seasons of "Dancing With the Stars" than any other pro, and now Derek Hough is ready to move on. The handsome dancer released a statement today (January 13) to let his fans know the reasoning behind his decision.
His hips have been legendary ever since his role as Carlton Banks on "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" and last night (November 25) Alfonso Ribeiro became the 19th winner of "Dancing with the Stars."
After the big win, the 43-year-old "Silver Spoons" stud said it was an "absolutely amazing" feeling to learn that he came out on top.
She's been manning the judges' table as of late, but last night (September 23) Julianne Hough decided to give it another go on the "Dancing with the Stars" dance floor.
The 26-year-old "Rock of Ages" actress looked fabulous in a nude-colored bodysuit as she worked her magic with the show's male dancers.
He's been fielding a book tour and other career duties in between rehearsals for "Dancing with the Stars" and talk show host Tavis Smiley couldn't seem to make the grade this week.
After his elimination last night (September 23), Smiley was frustrated with his lack of preparation that led to a mediocre performance with his partner Sharna Burgess.
She's had a long and exciting run on "Dancing With The Stars," and now Cheryl Burke is ready to take on new challenges.
During her interview on "Good Morning America," the 30-year-old professional dancer shared that she'll likely depart the popular program after the just-stared Season 19 is over.


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o What: 2011 First Citizen Award ceremony.
o When: 4-6 p.m. Wednesday.
o Where: Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St.
Hal Dengerink was getting ready to leave his position on the Pullman campus of Washington State University and take over a fledgling branch campus more than 350 miles away.
Before he headed for Vancouver, Dengerink had a question for a WSU official: "If this doesn't work out, can I come back to Pullman?"
"He said no," Dengerink recalled.
o What: 2011 First Citizen Award ceremony.
o When: 4-6 p.m. Wednesday.
o Where: Hilton Vancouver Washington, 301 W. Sixth St.
The WSU official had enough confidence that the branch campus would work, Dengerink said, but the message also was meant to motivate. Dengerink and the Vancouver campus would share the same fate.
More than 20 years later, WSUV has grown its enrollment and facilities exponentially.
It also has advanced its mission, expanding from an upper-division branch campus — enrolling juniors, seniors and graduate students in a limited number of fields — to a university that offers local high school graduates four years of college without leaving town.
The WSUV chancellor also has expanded his own role in Southwest Washington in the last 22 years. Since taking over the campus, he has participated in community efforts that range from the Interstate 5 Bridge project to improved care for local hospital patients.
They're among the reasons why Dengerink has been named Clark County's First Citizen.
The 2011 edition of the award, which was first bestowed in 1939, will be presented at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Hilton Vancouver Washington. The award is presented by The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington for exemplary citizenship and community service.
Dengerink, a psychology professor, was WSU's associate dean of humanities and social sciences when the university started working on new branch campuses in Vancouver, Spokane and Tri-Cities.
When he came to Vancouver in October 1989, his university was located in Bauer Hall, on the Clark College campus.
Even when WSUV moved in 1996 to a 351-acre campus in Salmon Creek, the county's higher-ed institutions followed a "two-plus-two" model. Students could take freshman and sophomore classes at Clark College, then transfer to WSUV for their last two years.
Turning an upper-division campus into a four-year college is a rare educational transition, and Dengerink was a key to it, former Clark College trustee John White said.
"The world of higher education is hyperpolitical. That's not a slam on higher education, and it's universal, not just in Washington. It's all about turf and fiefdoms and making sure nobody gets into your programs," White said. "So it's amazing somebody could come into Southwest Washington and take the seed of WSUV and create as robust and successful a program as they have.
"Hal has done it by building partnerships, collaborating with WSU in Pullman, and forming very strong alliances with the local community.
"The relationship between Clark College and WSUV was one of the most rewarding things about my time on the Clark board," said White, who was named First Citizen in 2007.
"There were many examples of great cooperation, including the building for the Clark College nursing program on the WSUV campus. In my experience, they're rare in this state."
White and Dengerink also served together on the board of directors for Southwest Washington Medical Center.
"When I joined the medical center board, he was chair of the quality committee," White said. "That's the name of the game in health care. Reimbursement will be based on outcomes, not on how many people you can pack through."
Dengerink also spent several years as co-chairman of the Columbia River Crossing project's advisory council, in two different stages of the process to replace the Interstate 5 Bridge. He resigned from the bridge panel about a year ago for health reasons.
Dengerink still is dealing with health issues, which he declined to identify, calling it a personal matter. But his work at WSUV isn't finished, he maintained.
"I plan to be back," Dengerink said. "No question about that."


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Pros: quick and easy to prepare, nice crunch, can cook in conventional oven or microwave
Cons: need to buy other ingredients to complete the meal, can't cook in toaster oven
I love Mexican food, but not many people I know like it as much as I do. The closest my family will come to indulging my Mexican food craving is with Old El Paso Taco Shells 12 count.
There are twelve hard taco shells packaged in a 4.6 ounce box with the classic yellow color and red Old El Paso logo. The cardboard box lists complete cooking instructions on the back of the box. Not only are the instructions written out, but there is a pictorial instruction guide along the top back of the box.
Inside the box, the hard taco shells are telescoped inside one another and shrink-wrapped in plastic. To keep the end taco shell's sides from breaking, there is a cardboard insert inside the end taco shell.
My Experiences
Don't mistake these shells for a taco kit. The only thing in the box is the twelve hard-sided taco shells. The back of the box may make it look like there is more inside it. For instance, the instructions and matching illustrations show to cook beef or chicken in a skillet and to stir in Taco Seasoning (Old El Paso brand, of course). However, the box does not contain the seasoning mix. It has to be purchased separately as does the salsa if you wish some.
It is easy to prepare these taco shells. Note: They cannot be cooked in a toaster oven. Heat a conventional oven to 325-degrees F. On an ungreased cookie sheet, place the taco shells. It's important to pull the telescoped taco shells slightly apart, making sure the edges of the shells overlap. This helps support the taco shells so that they keep their shape. Bake them for 6-7 minutes or until they are crisp. There are also instructions for cooking the shells in a microwave by fanning the shells in a circle on a plate, again making sure the edges slightly overlap. Microwave on high for 45 seconds.
I cook the taco shells in the oven and have never had a problem. They always come out perfectly crispy, never overdone. They have a nice crunch and taste good. For me, though, the flavor of the taco comes from the seasoned meat, the extras (such as shredded carrots and lettuce) and salsa. The taco shell holds all the good stuff and adds a nice crunch.
Sometimes I do open a box to find that a shell is cracked. It's rare for me to find one completely broken. The twelve shells are enough to feed three or four people.
Limed corn, vegetable oil, blend (palm oil, contains one or more of the following; corn oil, partially hydrogenated [corn or soybean oil]), salt, TBHQ (preservative).
Nutritional Information
Serving size 3 shells (32g)
Servings per container 4
Calories per serving 150
Calories from Fat 60
Total Fat 7g (11%)
Saturated Fat 2g (10%)
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 135mg (6%)
Total Carbohydrate 19g (6%)
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Calcium 2%, Iron 2%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%
This box of twelve taco shells cost $2.19 at my local grocery store.
I make sure to buy Old El Paso Taco Shells. They are delicious, quick and easy to cook. This is a great way the whole family can enjoy Mexican fare.
I hope you found this review useful.
Enjoy the day,
Please read my other reviews:
Schwan's Chicken Fajita Pouch
Schwan's Single Serve Deep Dish Pepperoni Pizza
Schwan's Special Recipe Sausage Pizza
Schwan's Xtra Pepperoni Pizza
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Duval Public Schools: No more KKK High School
I moved to Jacksonville from Long Island 12 years ago. Since then, I've put down roots here. I've helped raise a beautiful daughter here. This place is my home now, and the people who live here deserve better than a high school named for the first Grand Wizard of the KKK.
That's right, Jacksonville is home to Nathan Bedford Forrest High School, named in honor of a Confederate general who infamously slaughtered Black Union soldiers who'd already surrendered and who was a founding member of the original Ku Klux Klan. The school got its name in 1959, when white civic leaders wanted to protest a court decision that called for integrating public schools.
I don't want my daughter, or any student, going to a school named under those circumstances. This is a bad look for Florida -- with so much racial division in our state, renaming Forrest High would be a step toward healing.
Five years ago, the school board voted 5 - 2 to keep the name. But a lot has changed in five years. All five members who voted for Nathan Bedford Forrest have been replaced. There's a new school superintendent who publicly stated that he would support a push from our community to change the name. Now is the time to right a historical wrong. African American Jacksonville students shouldn't have to attend a high school named for someone who slaughtered and terrorized their ancestors one more school year.
In the end, I want my child to be able to go anywhere in Jacksonville and be proud of where she is. That can't happen with Nathan Bedford Forrest High School. Please support changing the name today.
- Superintendent of Duval County Public Schools
Nikolai P. Vitti
- Board Member, Duval County Public Schools
Dr. Constance S. Hall
- Board Member, Duval County Public Schools
Paula D. Wright
- Board Member, Duval County Public Schools
Ashley Smith Juarez
- Board Member, Duval County Public Schools
Becki Couch
- Board Member, Duval County Public Schools
Jason Fischer
- Board Member, Duval County Public Schools
Cheryl Grymes
- Board Member, Duval County Public Schools
Fred Lee
I'm shocked and outraged that in this day and age, any student would be forced to attend a school named for Nathan Bedford Forrest. I urge you to immediately change the school's name.
It is especially troubling that more than half of Forrest High attendees are African American -- the school is named for someone who would have kept their ancestors enslaved and who helped lead an organization, the KKK, that went on to terrorize, intimidate, and disenfranchise Black people for nearly a century.
Naming a public high school for so divisive a figure is a relic of a bygone era -- a legacy that must be actively rejected. I urge you to reject the legacy of Nathan Bedford Forrest by renaming Forrest High immediately.
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A huge thank you goes out to everyone who visited us this season! We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! With each passing season, we are excited to witness how much this event has grown and we are so thrilled to be a destination for all things scary!
It takes a dedicated crew to put on a production of this size and we are proud of and grateful for our wonderful crew members! Thank you to our dedicated staff including actors, managers, security, parking lot attendants, and makeup professionals. Without your hard work and commitment, this event would truly not be what it is today. You are all so talented!
We also want to thank our families, who stand by us while we are farming corn, building sets, and then working the event and scaring all of you during weekends in October.
Now that our 6th season is in the books, it's sometimes hard to believe how this whole thing got started! Back in 2010, when we first opened the gates, we didn't know what to expect and it is because of you that we are able to provide this type of entertainment in Westchester County!
We look forward to many more years of sharing our passion of fright with all of you. We thank you for your support and we are looking forward to seeing you next October!
We also want to thank the Rocky Ledge Swimming Association and Mansion on Broadway.
Best wishes for a great year ahead,
Rich, Mike, Mat, and Marc
We would love to hear your feedback. Leave us a message on Facebook: facebook.com/TheHauntAtRockyLedge
Experience a full night of LIVE frightening entertainment! Westchester County's premier haunted attraction is celebrating it's 6th season of terrifying scares in White Plains, NY! The Haunt at Rocky Ledge is a frightening attraction that combines the outside element with the indoors! This event features two mind-blowing haunted houses, a long terrifying walk through the woods, and the only haunted cornfield in Westchester! Be prepared for a nightmarish good time as you lose yourself on the eight acre property!
I'm still recovering from last night!!! Great, great time!- Alyson M., 2014
It was amazing from the start! So much fun! The best haunted house ever!- Sacha V., 2013
My favorite part was EVERYTHING!- Valerie W., 2014
It was terrifying!- John S., 2014
Unbelievable!- Jeff B., 2014
From the start to finish, you just never know whats going to happen. Screams, yells and running scared is what I love and that's what my group received!- Rasheen D., 2013
It was pretty scary, especially the cornfield! I really recommend this place, you guys did a great job!- Ron Z., 2013
My second year and it never disappoints! Kudos to the magician, to all the actors on the trail and in the houses, and to the scariest clown I've ever encountered (whom we christened Bubbles"). Last night was awesome!- Nicole G., 2013
Best haunted house I've been to! My girlfriend was terrified, she couldn't even walk through on her own. I had to push her the entire way through. She screamed so loud my eardrums hurt...- Jason F., 2013
OMG amazing!!!!! I am definately going next year!- Laura P., 2013
I laughed, I cried, I ripped my pants!- Edwin P., 2014
It was a scary show, what did it for me was mostly the stuff in the haunted house, especially the girl in the insane asylum- Mike O., 2014
Last night was amazing we started out as a group of 4 and ended up sparking a friendship with two other people and became a group of 6. It was amazing from the start. Soo much fun.!- Sacha V., 2013
I LOVED IT... I sprained my ankle the first night running from the chainsaw and I still went back a week later!- Renae W., 2013
Thank you guys for a great night! Loved the haunt and the story! I will definitely be returning.- David C., 2014
First time here and LOVED it!!!- Elaine F., 2014
I was terrified last night! So much fun!- Chanelle H., 2013
We sure are... We can't wait to hear your screams this October!


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Ahaha, you're exactly like me. The second I finish typing, I post it. And about the spider thing, I like have this reflex to jump everytime I see a worm. XD
*shivers* I used to play with worms and spiders when I was little, but now, I can't really look at them without freezing. At least with worms, I don't have to fear finding them climbing up my bedroom walls.
i read ur story last nite and it was ace, its inspired me 2 rite my own (wen i get some free time).
Thanks for reviewing, gooner! I'm glad I inspired you. I hope you story comes out well.
Loved this chapter, but does it have to be a two-parter? Just, experience has taught me that when you break stuff up, it destroys your story more often than not (at least that's what through me off in my last version of Dark Nostalgia).
Thanks, Skunter! I would love it if I didn't have to break up chapters (as it breaks the mood), but chapter six was over 4000 words and chapter seven is already over 3400 words (and it's not even close to being finished)! I find that very long chapters can be a hassle to read at times and some people (like me) start skimming if it gets too long.
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Forging Ahead without an Affirmative Action Policy: Female Politicians in Sierra Leone's Post-War Electoral Process
Version of Record online: 10 SEP 2010
DOI: 10.1111/j.1759-5436.2010.00167.x
© 2010 The Author. Journal compilation © Institute of Development Studies
IDS Bulletin
Special Issue: Quotas: Add Women and Stir?
Volume 41, Issue 5, pages 62–71, September 2010
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Abdullah, H. J. (2010), Forging Ahead without an Affirmative Action Policy: Female Politicians in Sierra Leone's Post-War Electoral Process. IDS Bulletin, 41: 62–71. doi: 10.1111/j.1759-5436.2010.00167.x
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In contemporary post-conflict Sierra Leone, women have managed to secure 13.5 per cent of seats in parliament – without affirmative action in place, thanks to women's groups' and coalitions' mobilisation and activism. While the political resistance to Sierra Leone having a quota was high, the women's movement has succeeded in forcing the political parties and the government to recognise that it is no longer politically viable to sidestep women's rights, should they wish to capitalise on women's voting power. As women's organisations, in particular the 50/50 group, continue the struggle to introduce a quota, the challenge for Sierra Leonean women is how to ensure that the quota project is not hijacked by the male-dominated political establishment. To this aim, this article examines the ongoing efforts to politically consciencise women parliamentarians, society and political parties.


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Soul Look To Stay Hot Against Winless Tampa MondayPhiladelphia won its third straight game this past Monday, improving to 4-1.
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Soul Look For Bounce Back Performance Sunday Vs. PortlandPhiladelphia fell to 1-1 on Monday night with a 59-41 loss to Jacksonville in their home opener.
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the height is not something to argue about any sports,.
"heart is what determines an athlete",.
Tyrone Curtis "Muggsy" Bogues (NBA player) and Maurice-Francois Garin (1st and 2nd Tour de France Champion)
is the perfect example.
the height is not something to argue about any sports,.
"heart is what determines an athlete",.
Tyrone Curtis "Muggsy" Bogues (NBA player) and Maurice-Francois Garin (1st and 2nd Tour de France Champion)
is the perfect example.
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Your post makes sense, but I know one 'body type' that I see in some better cyclists...the long, lean, lanky rider like the Schleck brothers. I've thought on this, wondering if perhaps 'long legs' [along with lighter, slimmer body weight etc], gives some cyclists some sort of advantaged mechanical leverage? Is there any study on how longer human legs [it's length etc] might provide that mechanical advantage. Of course, as you say, it's a combination of things I'm sure, including muscle mass, type, and how about desire (don't count that one out either).
I'm thinking that to be a professional cyclist, there must be a gargantuan DRIVE behind it that I wonder might outshadow's other sports? Just a guess, once experiencing the sustained energies involved...
Yes I know, I'm completely messing around. Sarcasm doesn't translate well at times .
I was more poking fun at the idea of having to ask the question, since many, many shorter people have done a lot.
Being a hockey fan, I look at Martin St. Louis. I hate playing against him, but he is an incredible player. I'm terrified if I see him on a breakaway....all 5'6" of him (or less since sports stats always round up).
Cyclist, angler and aquarist
this is our countries CHAMPION
Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao a.k.a PACMAN
Born: December 17, 1978 (1978-12-17) (age 32)
Resident: Philippines
Weight: Light middleweight
Height: 5 ft 6 1⁄2 in (1.69 m)
this man's heart is large enough to carry a country and it's people.......!
He is the first eight-division world champion,..
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Yeah I know this is an old post, but the accurate info never gets old...
Actually height does make a difference, only because the way manufacturer's build bikes.
Two words.... frame geometry. With few exceptions, the seat tube on a small bike is rotated forward when making the bike smaller. This robs the rider of power and endurance. Greg Lemond had all his bikes custom made to a 72° seat tube. I rode a 76° Gios Itialian frame for many years and never improved. I discovered the geometry equasion no-one talks about. Bought an Orbea Lobular 100 with a 73.6° seat tube and my friends swore I was on EPO! I change back to the Gios and couldn't keep up, back to the Orbea and I was at the front. Years ago there was a study on the best size of a rider, it was 5'10", they didn't take frame geometry into account. Oh yeah, height doesn't matter, inseam does. You could be 6' with a 32 inch inseam, or 5'8" with a 34 inch inseam.


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In response to Don Price (Your Views, April 7): The South Korean young people were definitely not "partying and riding their motorbikes around the cities" while thousands of Americans died. Most of the cities in South Korea were reduced to rubble either by the initial communist attack or when the United States and United Nations allies pushed the North Koreans back north. The young men in South Korea were conscripted into service with their own country or were forced into the North Korean army if they were captured. South Korea has "mobilized" its own people and has a mandatory two-year military service for all men.
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After his previous start, many believed he would fall out of the rotation for the Yankees series but Manny Acta seems committed to Masterson longterm. Acta was quoted prior to Sunday's game :"We want to see him command his fastball. We are convinced if he can command his fastball, he can be effective for us every five days…It's a process," he said. "This kid didn't even have that many minor-league innings. He's developed up here. He pitched out of the pen with the Red Sox. It's not an easy thing to do." Well he commanded the fastball extremely well yesterday and hopefully this will be the beginning of a good trend. Unfortunately, they still play 9 innings.
Masterson was chased in the 7th after a Derek Jeter single up the middle brought home Brett Gardner and Nick Swisher. With Gardner on first, the Indians let him take 2nd as they wanted Masterson to focus on getting Jeter for the 3rd out. It led to the 2 run single and forced him out of the game. Tony Sipp came on to try and make Masterson's efforts hold up. He failed miserably. Sipp had been rock solid for the Tribe but Yankee Stadium has been his house of horrors this weekend. He gave up a grand slam bomb to Robbie Cano on Friday. Sunday he instantly gave up a double to Curtis Granderson, who struggles mightily against lefties. Mark Teixeria came to the plate and hit what looked like a 500 foot homer to left to erase the hard fought lead the Indians had built behind the outing of their starter.
Even with Masterson's pitching, you cannot expect to beat the Yankees scoring 3 runs – the customary offensive output for the Tribe this year. The unproven young guys – Crowe, Marson, Donald – have not wilted on the big stage this series. Veterans Hafner, Peralta, Choo, Branyan, Kearns failed to get anything going Sunday.
Exhibit A was a leadoff double by Trevor Crowe in the 6th on a misplayed ball by Gardner in left. Maintaining a 1-0 lead from a Crowe single that scored Marson in the 3rd, the Indians absolutely had to get him home with the heart of the order coming up. Choo struck out. Hafner grounded out to first on an admittedly great play by Teixeira. Kearns struck out. The following inning, the Indians would manufacture a run on a Derek Jeter error after Marson put the ball in play to score Valbuena after he had stolen 2nd. Marson came home on a Jason Donald triple ripped off a right field wall that left Nick Swisher seeing stars. The lead was 3-0 all due to the trio of Crowe, Marson, and Donald.
But as I noted above, 3 runs all generated by your unproven young guys at the bottom of the order will not cut it against the Yankees. The bullpen, including yesterday's call-up Jensen Lewis, imploded and the game that they had battled to lead for over 2 hours against the defending world champs was lost in a disastrously quick 25 minute span.
As we know by know, however frustrating, this season is more about development than wins and losses. Masterson's outing was an encouraging improvement and he articulated this afterwards, "We made a little mechanical adjustment," he said. "It just keeps me on top of the ball. I felt before we were dropped down a little more than what we had been. It was a much better day with control than what we've had so far. It was fun. I had a good time out there."
The Indians will finish the series with another 1 o'clock start today. With the bullpen worn down and in flux and Grady Sizemore headed for an extended stay on the DL, Mitch Talbot will try to get the Tribe a series split while Andy Pettitte goes for the Yankees.
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The story begins with your nameless protagonist and his fellow comrades getting shipwrecked on a mysterious island populated by sadistic cats. These demented felines capture you and your friends and put an evil top hat on your best friend Mr Hatty Hattington's head, turning him into the ringleader of their sadistic ritual of watching prisoners perform on a theater stage full of deadly traps. It is now up you to battle minions, solve puzzles and collect gems in your pursuit of freedom. BattleBlock Theater stays true to The Behemoth's familiar brand of humor thanks in part to your heroic journey being narrated by a hysterical and cynical narrator (voiced by Will Stamper) who pads each chapter with amusing quips. His sarcastic and juvenile comments (loads of poop jokes) complement the experience, making it difficult not to crack a smile as you progress.
Visually, BattleBlock Theater looks fantastic, which of course should come as no surprise. From Dan Paladin's signature art style to the carefree soundtrack, this title is bursting with creativity — cutscenes play out with paper dolls being held on sticks. Containing eight chapters, with nine initial stages each, a time-trial finale, and three tricky extras, areas are composed entirely of blocks, each type with its own unique properties. The game won't hold your hand as you explore more than 400 carefully constructed stages that will test your platforming and puzzle-solving skills. Different block types interact with each other to form the basis for the game's puzzles. Mastering their unique physics and abilities is necessary to get anywhere.
The premise is simple, but it gets progressively harder, and towards the end you're really restraining yourself from tossing your controller at the wall. But similar Super Meat Boy, successfully getting past a difficult level is a rewarding feeling. Your overall goal is to pass through an exit gate, but first you must collect a number of gems that are spewed throughout the level. You'll only need at least three gems to exit, but seeking out other gems will allow you to randomly free one of the 300 captured prisoners and don their head — creepy. Additionally, each level has a well-hiding oversized ball of yarn which can be used to purchase new weapons at the theater gift shop. Acid bubbles, boomerangs, grenades, fireballs, dart guns and more are available to buy. These weapons become crucial as new obstacles and enemies are gradually introduced, but checkpoints are liberally sprinkled about, so don't get too upset when you fail – which will happen often.
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2009 (Senior): Named co-captain ... Performed on beam in all 12 meets for the Huskies ... Scored a season-high 9.800 on the beam twice in consecutive meets ... Posted a 9.725 or higher on beam in six meets this season ... Named to the Pac-10 All-Academic second team.
2008 (Junior): Competed in 12 meets for the Huskies, missing one due to illness ... Scored a win on beam against Seattle Pacific with a season-high 9.775 ... Finished in third place on the event against Arizona State with a 9.75 ... Matched her season-high score at the NCAA West Regional, where she was UW's top finisher on beam ... Also helped Washington on floor in five meets ... Earned honorable mention Pac-10 All-Academic accolades.
2007 (Sophomore): An Academic All-Pacific 10 Conference selection ... Competed in all 13 meets on beam and 12 on floor ... Tallied her first career victory on beam at California, scoring a 9.8 to tie for first ... Posted career-high marks on beam and floor with a pair of 9.85s in a tri-meet against Oregon State and Seattle Pacific ... Was the Huskies' highest scorer on beam at the NCAA Regionals with a 9.775.
2006 (Freshman): Was one of only two freshmen to have scored in every meet during the season ... Notched her season-high on floor with a 9.750 in the tri-meet against Arizona State and Seattle Pacific ... Became a reliable performer for the Huskies' on beam, posting a 9.725 or higher in five of her last eight meets ... Captured second on beam and set a season-high with a 9.825 at Arizona ... Tied for third at UCLA with a 9.8 on beam ... Took second on beam versus California with a 9.775.
Personal: Daughter of Joe and Barb Gilbert ... Has three sisters, Bridget, Molly and Kiernan ... Attended Mountain View High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society ... Competed for Desert Devils Gymnastics under coaches Geoff Eaton and Kristin Fanning ... Captured a Level 10 National Beam Championship in 2003.
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Best UW class you've taken: Abnormal Psychology
Favorite color: Yellow
"If I were an animal, I would be..." A monkey
Biggest celebrity crush: Channing Tatum
Favorite word: Smile
Biggest dream: To be happy in everything I do
Career aspiration: Undecided, haha
Current cell phone ring-tone: Vibrate
Favorite beauty product: Hair spray
Funniest teammate: Karen
Best part of being a Husky: The people I have met
Favorite beverage: Diet Coke
"If I could be awesome at any other sport, it would be..." Volleyball
Favorite season: Summer
Favorite holiday: Christmas
I couldn't live without: My family and friends
Favorite thing to do in your spare time: Hanging out with friends
Favorite dessert: Ice cream
Music that gets you pumped up to compete: Country
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Orjan Nilsen
5 Jul 2010
- La Guitarra -WEB
- In Search Of Sunrise, Vol. 10: Australia (Mixed By Richard D
- The Drop E.P.-(IMO011A)-WEB
- Violetta
- Silver State Vivida


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Uranus (Ouranos, Caelus)
Case File: Uranus vs. Gaia, Kronos, and the Titans
Police Reports
Case Description: Complainant (Uranus) accuses Defendants (Gaia, Kronos, and the Titans) of assault. When Uranus imprisoned the Cyclopes and the Hekatonkheires deep inside of Gaia and refused to let them out, Gaia took revenge. She had her Titan children hold him down, while the youngest Titan, Kronos, castrated him.
Case Status: Dismissed on grounds that Uranus is a butthead.
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