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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Dec 15, 1981
|Filing date
|Aug 17, 1979
|Priority date
|Aug 24, 1978
|Also published as
|Publication number
|Eugen Unterstrasser
|Original Assignee
|Netzsch-Mohnopumpen Gmbh
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (5), Referenced by (15), Classifications (9)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
Eccentric screw machines are pumps or fluid-drive motors with a hollow, screw-like stator in which a screw-shaped rotor turns eccentrically around the axis of the stator while at the same time turning around on its own axis. For this combined rotary movement the rotor is linked by a joint to a coupling rod, which in turn is connected by an additional joint to a drive shaft that is supported in a fixed position. The two joints, while the delivery medium or drive fluid is flowing around them, must permit the coupling rod to move angularly with respect to the axis of the rotor or the drive shaft, in continuously changing directions and in orders of magnitude of generally 2� to 4�. In this process the joints, regardless of their make-up, must be securely sealed off from the delivery medium or the drive fluid, if, as is usually the case, the fluid is not suitable for joint lubrication or actually contains corrosive and/or abrasive components.
The invention relates to a joint seal on the rotor drive of an eccentric screw machine in which a joint sleeve is connected with a coupling rod that can move at an angle with respect to it by means of a sealing cuff made of elastomeric or thermoplastic material, said sealing cuff being clamped to the joint sleeve and to the coupling rod by means of a supporting ring, wherein at least the radially interior supporting ring assigned to the coupling rod has an axially parallel annular limb which grasps the cuff by means of a likewise essentially axially parallel rim bead formed on said cuff.
In a known joint seal of this type (German Utility Pat. (DE-GM) No. 69 16 941) the radially interior rim bead of the sealing cuff is directed axially outward and the corresponding supporting ring is located axially outside the sealing cuff on a cylindrical ledge of the coupling rod and is supported against a shoulder limiting said ledge. Thus, said sealing ring is exposed to the delivery medium. Inside the sealing cuff on a cylindrical lug of the coupling rod, whose diameter is smaller than that of the ledge, a clamping ring is fastened. This ring clamps the sealing cuff between itself and the supporting ring in an axial direction. In this known joint seal the stresses to which the sealing cuff is subjected during operation concentrate in a narrowly limited annular zone around the radially interior rim bead. These stresses arise partly because of the relatively intense axial clamping of the radially interior rim bead between the supporting ring and the clamping ring, and partly because of the unavoidable flexing of the sealing cuff which results from the coupling rod moving angularly with respect to the joint sleeve. Also unavoidable are stresses due to the pressure of the delivery medium or drive fluid of the eccentric screw machine. In the case of eccentric screw pumps for granular feed material, there may be additional stresses due to the granules striking the sealing cuff. The collective result of all these stresses in the case of joint seals of the type just described is that the sealing cuff is more rapidly destroyed in the area around its radially interior rim bead. Damage also occurs, although not as frequently, in the annular area of the sealing cuff adjacent to the outer supporting ring.
An objective of the present invention is to provide an improved joint seal of the general type referred to above in which the accumulation of stresses in the sealing cuff, especially in the area around its radially interior bead rim, are avoided or at least minimized so that the sealing cuff may have a longer use life under normal operating conditions.
In accordance with the present invention, this objective is met in that at least said radially interior bead rim of the sealing cuff (in the installed state), regardless of any axial clamping, is maintained under radial prestress, said bead rim together with a likewise essentially axially parallel annular apron of the sealing cuff, clasping in the manner of forceps, said axially parallel annular limb of said supporting ring.
The radial prestress in the radially interior rim bead can be produced by merely sliding the corresponding supporting ring onto the coupling rod. This radial prestress is responsible for the tight seating of the rim bead on the coupling rod. In addition, the radial bead may be placed under axial stress; however, this stress can and should be kept fairly small. In any case, stress concentrations around the sealing cuff adjacent to the rim bead are avoided because it is not the rim bead alone which connects the sealing cuff with the supporting ring, but an additional connection of the cuff with the supporting ring is formed by the annular apron, in accordance with the invention, which prevents all flexing movements of the annular area of the sealing cuff immediately adjacent to the rim bead.
In order to allow the radial prestress to be created in a simple manner by merely sliding the sealing cuff together with the radially interior supporting ring onto the coupling rod, it is advantageous for the radially interior bead rim, when it is in the relaxed state, to possess a funnel-like bevel on its axially exterior side, said bevel sloping 10� to 20�, preferably 15�, with regard to the axis of the coupling rod.
The radially interior bead rim also adventageously has, on its axially interior side, a funnel-shaped bevel, whose slope is inclined 20� to 40�, preferably 30�, with regard to the axis of the coupling rod. These two bevels create space into which part of the volume of the radially interior rim bead can be displaced when the supporting ring and the sealing cuff are slid onto the coupling rod.
Although the area adjacent to the radially exterior rim bead of the sealing cuff is not as subject to damage as the area adjacent to the radially interior rim bead, it is nevertheless advantageous to have the radially exterior rim bead appropriately formed, clamped, and protected by an annular apron, in the same manner as is the radially interior rim bead.
The invention is also beneficial because both the rim bead and the annular apron surround the axially exterior side of the axis-parallel annular limb of the corresponding supporting ring. In this way, the supporting ring is separated completely from the delivery medium or drive fluid and can therefore be made from an inexpensive, not particularly corrosive-resistant material, even when the delivery medium or drive fluid is highly corrosive.
Finally, it is helpful if the sealing cuff and at least the inner supporting ring are prepared in advance as a ready-to-install construction unit. A connection between the sealing cuff and the supporting ring adequate for this purpose can be achieved when the apron or aprons interlock with a recess in the corresponding supporting ring. Alternatively or in addition, the bead rings and aprons can be vulcanized or glued onto the corresponding supporting ring.
Specific embodiments of the invention will be discussed in greater detail with the aid of schematic drawings. In the drawings,
FIG. 1 is an axial section through a joint between a rotor and a coupling rod of an eccentric screw pump with a joint seal in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a greatly enlarged detail view showing certain components in the assembly of FIG. 1, prior to assembly of the joint; and
FIG. 3 shows a variant of certain elements in the assembly of FIG. 1.
Joint 10 shown in FIG. 1 is designed to connect a screw-type rotor 12 with a coupling rod 14, in such a manner that the rotor can be turned by the coupling rod around axis A of the rotor while simultaneously carrying out circular movements around parallel axis, wherein angular movments around the center point C of joint 10 occur between the rotor and the coupling rod, center point C being the point of intersection of said axis A of the rotor 12 and the axis B of the coupling rod 14.
Joint 10 includes a joint sleeve 16 surrounding an internally toothed external joint member 18 and a rotor-side radially exterior supporting ring 20 and a coupling rod-side radially exterior supporting ring 22. The space with the joint sleeve 16 is limited in the axial direction on one hand by collar 24 of joint sleeve 16 and on the other hand by a screwed-on clamping ring 26 which overlies flange 28 of rotor 12.
At its joint mating end, coupling rod 14 has a radial shoulder 34, abutting an outwardly facing edge of a sealing cuff 50, and a cylindrical projection 30 which lies approximately radially inside the collar 24 of the joint sleeve 16. An annular groove 32 separates projection 30 from shoulder 34 and the main portion of coupling rod 14 that projects out of joint 10. Additionally, within joint 10 and extending inwardly from projection 30, coupling rod 14 has a cylindrical lug 36 which has a smaller diameter than projection 30 and is set off from it by means of a radial shoulder 38. Adjacent to shoulder 38, lug 36 has a smooth portion. A radially interior supporting ring 40 is slid onto said smooth portion.
Next to the supporting ring 40 an externally toothed inner joint member 42 is provided being slid onto a splined portion of the lug 36 and thus connected to the coupling rod 14 for common rotation. Lug 36 has a threaded extension 44 with a nut 46 screwed thereon and a washer 48 is arranged between the nut 46 and inner joint member 42 thus keeping interior supporting ring 40 clamped between radial shoulder 38 and inner joint member 42.
The interior space of the joint 10, with the construction parts as described, is sealed off by a sealing cuff 50 which bridges an annular gap between collar 24 of joint sleeve 16 and projection 30 of coupling rod 14, said gap changing constantly during operation. Sealing cuff 50 has a radially internal bead rim 52 which is taken up with a radial pre-tension between the cylindrical projection 30 and an axis-parallel annular limb 54 of radially interior supporting ring 40, said limb 54 surrounding projection 30 at a certain radial distance.
In the relaxed state prior to sliding onto the cylindrical projection 30, radially interior bead rim 52 has the form shown in FIG. 2, i.e., an interior mantle surface which has a funnel-shaped axially exterior bevel 56, a cylindrical middle section 58, an axially interior funnel-shaped bevel 60 and another cylindrical section 62. The diameter of the cylindrical section 58 is appreciably smaller, while that of the cylindrical section 62 is somewhat larger than the diameter of cylindrical projection 30 of coupling rod 14. Axially exterior bevel 56 defines an angle of about 15� with the axis B of coupling rod 14 while axially interior bevel 60 defines an angle of about 30� with axis B.
Sealing cuff 50 has an annular apron 64 which is disposed radially outward of rim bead 52 and equiaxial with bead 52 on sealing cuff 50. Said apron 64 extends essentially parallel to the axis B into the interior of joint 10 and lies against the external surface of axis-parallel limb 54 of supporting ring 40. Apron 64 further includes edge 66 tapering inwardly like the frustum of a cone so that it meshes with a recess 68 in supporting ring 40.
Radially outward from annular apron 64, sealing cuff 50 includes a toroidal region 70 followed by an additional essentially axis-parallel area 72 and a truncated conically expanding area 74 and an exterior bead rim 76. The exterior bead rim 76 is formed with a conventional shape as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and clamped between the coupling rod-side radially exterior supporting ring 22 and collar 24 of joint sleeve 16.
Alternatively, instead of this radially exterior clamping, a fastening can be provided as shown in FIG. 3, which corresponds to the described radially interior fastening of the sealing cuff 50, and is made up of construction parts which in FIG. 3, are designated by the same reference numerals with prime sign added, as the components described in connection with the radially interior fastening of sealing cuff 50.
|Cited Patent
|Filing date
|Publication date
|Nov 30, 1966
|Feb 18, 1969
|Netzsch Geb
|Motor coupling
|Sep 28, 1970
|Feb 1, 1972
|John B Ehret
|Retainer seal for gear-type flexible couplings
|Aug 26, 1974
|Aug 26, 1975
|Ishikawa Tekko Kk
|Dust seal cover for ball joint
|Oct 31, 1978
|Sep 2, 1980
|Toyota Jidosha Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
|Suspension ball joint mounting mechanism
|Feb 13, 1979
|Oct 28, 1980
|Lohr & Bromkamp Gmbh
|Homokinetic universal joint
|Citing Patent
|Filing date
|Publication date
|May 9, 1985
|Jan 27, 1987
|Robbins & Myers, Inc.
|Sealing apparatus for a gear ball joint
|Oct 15, 1991
|Jan 12, 1993
|Hsst Corporation
|Centering and fixing apparatus
|Mar 24, 1995
|Mar 25, 1997
|Torvec, Inc.
|Universal coupling
|Jun 2, 1994
|Jul 15, 1997
|Torvec, Inc.
|Variable-angle gears
|Mar 3, 1997
|Mar 9, 1999
|Torvec, Inc.
|Methods for shaping the teeth of spherical gears
|Apr 2, 1998
|Aug 15, 2000
|Dana Corporation
|Booted seal for a ball and socket joint
|Sep 10, 1999
|Feb 26, 2002
|ZF Lemf�rder
|Bellows seal
|Jul 13, 2001
|Sep 6, 2005
|Bkg Bruckmann & Kreyenborg Granuliertechnik Gmbh
|Assembly of a drive shaft with the cutting head hub of a submersible granulator
|Oct 25, 2007
|Dec 15, 2009
|Torvec, Inc.
|Spherical universal coupling
|May 20, 2010
|Aug 21, 2012
|Moyno, Inc.
|Gear joint with super finished surfaces
|Jul 13, 2001
|Sep 25, 2003
|Theodor Bruckmann
|Assembly of a drive shaft with the cutting head hub of a submersible granulator
|Jul 31, 2003
|Feb 12, 2004
|Zf Lemforder Metallwaren Ag
|Ball-and-socket joint
|Oct 27, 2006
|May 1, 2008
|Torvec, Inc.
|Spherical Universal Coupling
|Oct 25, 2007
|May 1, 2008
|Torvec, Inc.
|Spherical universal coupling
|Mar 18, 2010
|Torvec, Inc.
|Spherical universal coupling
|U.S. Classification
|277/634, 277/635, 464/173, 464/158
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification

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ESPOO, Finland, March 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia and Siemens announced today that Nokia Siemens Networks will start operations on April 1, 2007. Nokia and Siemens are contributing their respective carrier networks businesses and corresponding assets into this new 50:50 company. Both parties have agreed to increase their respective net asset contributions to the new company, with Siemens to contribute EUR 2.4 billion and Nokia to contribute EUR 1.7 billion. With its global scale and size, Nokia Siemens Networks is in a great position to play an industry leading role by developing innovative, cost-efficient products and services. Nokia Siemens Networks will have one of the world's best R&D teams, who will advance the development of product platforms and services for next-generation fixed and mobile networks.
"In the consolidating telecommunications market Nokia Siemens Networks will offer customers cost-saving, leading-edge solutions that will also optimally meet their needs with regards to convergence," said Nokia CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo.
This view is shared by Klaus Kleinfeld, President and CEO of Siemens AG. "With the launch of Nokia Siemens Networks, a strong leader with excellent growth potential is entering the top league of the telecommunications market. In taking this step, we are dramatically strengthening our market position and creating sustainable value."
Nokia Siemens Networks will set the highest standards of ethics and integrity. Based on the results of a pre-closing compliance review, Nokia and Siemens have reached an agreement on compliance and control processes that are meant to become a benchmark for the entire industry. Since Nokia will consolidate the financial results of Nokia Siemens Networks, both companies have agreed that the compliance processes will be based on Nokia's system and practices. In addition to a strong Finance and Control organization with centralized reporting systems and robust internal control processes, Nokia Siemens Networks will have an expanded compliance program including training programs and defined approval processes for governmental business and for engaging third party consultants in the sales process. Nokia Siemens Networks has zero tolerance for financial or other business misconduct and has also defined anti-corruption policies, principles and materials.
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Siemens (Berlin and Munich) is a global powerhouse in electrical engineering and electronics. The company has around 475,000 employees (incl. discontinued operations) working to develop and manufacture products, design and install complex systems and projects, and tailor a wide range of services for individual requirements. Siemens provides innovative technologies and comprehensive know-how to benefit customers in over 190 countries. Founded more than 155 years ago, the company focuses on the areas of Information and Communications, Automation and Control, Power, Transportation, Medical, and Lighting. In fiscal 2006 (ended September 30), Siemens had sales of EUR87.3 billion and net income of EUR3.033 billion, according to U.S. GAAP. Further information is available on the Internet at: http://www.siemens.com/.
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|Name: _________________________
|Period: ___________________
This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why was photography frustrating?
(a) He had to conform to someone else's ideas.
(b) There was little creativity involved.
(c) Every client thought they could do it better.
(d) He wasn't that good at it.
2. What does Kate notice about David that is very sexy?
(a) His hair.
(b) His appearance.
(c) His commanding presence.
(d) His voice.
3. What does Dave say about Kate's lifestyle?
(a) It leaves no time for romance.
(b) It is the leading cause of malnutrition.
(c) It shortens lifespan.
(d) It lowers her immune system.
4. What did Elsie say about David?
(a) He looks like a bad guy.
(b) He looks like he's after your pants.
(c) He looks like a good guy.
(d) Watch out for that one, he's got plans.
5. What had fallen through Kate's roof?
(a) A camera pod from a helicopter.
(b) A meteor.
(c) A tail rotor of a helicopter.
(d) A twisted piece of wreckage.
6. What was different about the compliments she received from David?
(a) They were sincere and not conjured up for conversation.
(b) They were honest.
(c) The words came from him.
(d) They were whispered in the dark intimacy of a Porsche.
7. How long had Kate and David been neighbors?
(a) Four months.
(b) Five months.
(c) Two months.
(d) Three months.
8. What smell permeated David's home?
(a) Fresh bread and apple pie.
(b) Motor oil and apple pie.
(c) Charred applewood and fresh baked spice cake.
(d) Burning wood from the fireplace and cookies.
9. What was the name of the Schneiders' dog?
(a) Dandelion.
(b) Daffodil.
(c) Pansy.
(d) Daisy.
10. What was Kate called behind her back?
(a) Freakshow Finn.
(b) Formidable Finn.
(c) The Katester.
(d) Fancy Finn.
11. What kinds of trees were stunted?
(a) Spruce.
(b) Oak.
(c) Fir.
(d) Dogwood.
12. How does Kate describe David's home?
(a) Warm and cluttered with life.
(b) Inviting.
(c) Warm.
(d) Cluttered.
13. What "weapon" did Kate find?
(a) A hairbrush.
(b) A baseball bat.
(c) A yogurt cup.
(d) Perfume atomizer.
14. What kind of wood was the elaborate arch separated the living room from the dining room?
(a) Rosewood.
(b) Pine.
(c) Mahogany.
(d) Oak.
15. What exercise does Dave suggest to Kate?
(a) Aerobics.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Sex.
(d) Yoga.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is Kate rushing out of the house for?
2. What happened to Kate on Friday?
3. What job was Kate given?
4. Who showed up at the door?
5. What did Kate forget?
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We usually order take out or delivery from here and it's normally good. Today we decided to eat at the restaurant. Garlic rolls were over cooked, sida was flat, slice of cheese pizza was over cooked and eggplant parm was overcooked. Italian bread that cane with entrées was served with no butter. I do have to say, today was not a good day here and we are usually pleased with there food. I guess I'll have to say that it is "hit or miss", which is disappointing because we thought we found a italian place that we could trust to always be good or great. Sorry guys, you missed it today!
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Worst service I've ever received. We waited and hour for our delivery and called and they said it was on it way . Still never received our pizza .
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papa john's has the best quality and service, also the price is not outrageous. i highly recommend papa john's for all your pizza needs!!!
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From Business: Authentic homemade italian cuisine. Fresh made pizza, made right in front of you! Daily slice specials also available. Family owned and operated.
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This place is awesome,there food is fantastic. This is the best pizza I have tasted in florida.
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great pizza love this place
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I just had the best italian food at this place. Then I decided to order thier PIZZA. I've ordered Pasquales pizza every Wednesday because of thier special that night. But I've been disappointed a few times. The pizza at this place ...has no other competition. I hear they have a special every Monday and Tuesday but you probally want to call to find out. If you want to forget about cooking a few nights a week. You have to bring your family here. The chef knows exactly what he is doing. The BEST ITALIAN FOOD in PARKLAND AND CORAL SPRINGS> TRY IT OUT FOR YOURSELF !!!!
I went in to check this place out and was glad I did. They have some of the best pizza i have ever had and I'm originally from New York. The sauce is tasty and the crust is crispy, just how I like it. I also tried the rice balls which were out of this world!!! The staff is friendly and makes you feel very welcomed. They have lovely family pics on the walls from the old country. i would definitely go back with a friend or two for lunch or an early dinner.


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AS determines the performance of Solid State Drives (SSD). The tool contains four synthetic as well as three practice tests. The synthetic tests are to determine the sequential and random read and write performance of the SSD. These tests are carried out without the use of the operating system caches.
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Q. Who is Mr. Smarty Plants?
A: There are those who suspect Wildflower Center volunteers are the culpable and capable culprits. Yet, others think staff members play some, albeit small, role. You can torture us with your plant questions, but we will never reveal the Green Guru's secret identity.
Did you know you can access the Native Plant Information Network with your web-enabled smartphone?
Ask Mr. Smarty Plants is a free service provided by the staff and volunteers at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
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Sunday - January 18, 2009
From: Austin, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: Shrubs
Title: Evergreen shrubs for blocking car noise in Austin
Answered by: Barbara Medford
QUESTION:I live on Bee Caves road and was wondering what is the best tree/shrub I could use to block noise from cars? I've seen evergreen mentioned, is this the right one to plant? Also, if there are existing trees sparsely along the fenceline, how close can I plant the new trees/shrubs to old ones? Lastly, when is best time to buy and plant these trees? Thank you,
Actually, "evergreen" is not a specific plant, but a reference to whether or not a plant loses all its foliage in cold weather. That is opposed to "deciduous" which means the plant does lose its foliage. However, you are correct that some sort of evergreen plant would be most effective in making a sound barrier, because there would always be leaves to help shut out the noise.
In terms of what evergreen tree or shrub would be most effective, we would recommend shrubs for quicker effect. We also recommend that you plant natives to the Austin area. Because they are natives and already accustomed to this environment, they will need less water, fertilizer and maintenance than a non-native. How closely they can be planted to existing trees is a question of the amount of sun the shrubs need, whether the planting of shrubs will disturb the roots of a valuable tree, and whether that tree would even tolerate a plant under it. Some trees, for instance, oaks and pecans, have some allelopathic qualities, meaning they exude chemicals, usually when they are somewhat mature, to protect their space from being invaded by other plants. In addition to the shade cast by a mature tree, the chemical defense from the trees makes it difficult to grow much of anything beneath them, including grass. Generally speaking it is best not to plant shrubs inside the dripline of the trees; that is, the edge of the tree canopy. The roots of the tree will probably still extend beyond that, but it should be easier to get some shrubs into the ground beyond the dripline. The foliage of the tree is still going to buffer some of the street noise, even though there is an open space around the trunks. If you have the space, you might consider planting 2 rows of the selected shrub, planting them 6 feet apart, but staggering them so the space will fill in more quickly. If you only have room for one row, plant the shrubs 3 feet apart for quicker coverage.
Before we make our list, there are some considerations we want to explain. All these shrubs require a good deal of sun, so they are not candidates for planting under your existing trees. Also, several are listed as "dioecious," which means that only the females have berries and there must be a male of the same species, blooming at the same time, within 30 to 40 feet, for the berries to develop. If you had a hedge of 12 yaupons, for example, a couple of males in that hedge would assure berries on the females. You can follow the links to each plant webpage and learn about their light and moisture requirements, speed of growth, etc. They are all commercially available, and if you have difficulty locating them, go to our Native Plant Suppliers section, type in your town and state in the "Enter Search Location" and you will get a list of native plant nurseries, seed suppliers and landscape consulants in the general area.
Finally, you asked when is the best time to buy and plant these shrubs. Now is good. It is better to plant woody plants in the Winter or very early Spring in this part of the country, while the plants are still semi-dormant. Newly planted shrubs are much more likely to be damaged by summer heat in Texas than by winter cold. It's easier on the gardener, too.
Ilex vomitoria (yaupon) - can grow 12 to 25 ft. tall, female has bright red berries, dioecious.
Leucophyllum frutescens (Texas barometer bush) - can grow 8 ft. tall and 4 to 6 ft. in width. Gray-green foliage a backdrop for bright pink flowers which can bloom intermittently year-round.
Mahonia trifoliolata (agarita) - 6 to 8 ft. tall, red, edible berries, spiky leaves.
Morella cerifera (wax myrtle) - 6 to 12 ft. tall, fragrant folliage, blue berries on female plants in winter, attracts birds, dioecious.
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Another Fun Appeal to the Picnicing Thinkers:
From the desk of Picnic Planner Carrie:
"Twas a couple weeks before Christmas
And all through the land
Christians and just about everyone else
Were gearing up for the legal holiday, by default, so grand.
When out on the Internet
There arose such a clatter
Meet Ups throughout the Bay exclaimed:
"How 'bout a huge gathering with record numbers to shatter.
Now Atheists, now Inquirers, now Skeptics, now Thinkers
On Philosophers, on Agnostics, on Talkers, on Globe Coffee Drinkers.
To the Upper Tampa Bay Park
on December 11, 12-4
There will be a big, fat picnic
A gathering of like-minded thinkers galore."
Hence, we implore the Thinkers to think again about coming to our picnic on December 11th where there will be:
A plethora of food that you can contribute to by going to the link http://www.luckypotluck.com/cgi-bin/display...
The discussion of the Freud/Jung film nor the counseling table will not occur since the film will not be here until late January.
A whole bunch of nature stuff at the park of our choice including canoe and kayak rentals (there are a lot of kayakers in our community).
A game table
Something for the kids hopefully designed by the kids.
An initiative to get The Thinkers to join as many of our other groups as possible.
Hopefully Still Mr Egalitarian and Your Head Dork
Dale F
Keep in mind that park entrance, just like all park entrances nowadays, is $2; and potluck sign-up is http://www.luckypotluck.com/cgi-bin/display...
Directions: look for sign for group picnicking. We are the first left after this sign, pavilion called "Pine." There is plenty of parking. Additionally, you can ask for the park map at the entrance, it's free.
This was probably my 1st meetup; what a pleasure to hear casual conversation that is centered on an "idea" and not merely the weather.
I hope to get to some of the monthly meetings, and meet y'all again. Sandra
0 · December 13, 2011
Very nice people, good food, lovely location;
0 · December 12, 2011
many thanks to the great picnic hosts; very nice Sunday afternoon!
0 · December 12, 2011
Many thanks to Dale, Anna, and Carrie for planning this delightful event. What fun!
0 · December 12, 2011
Great group of thinkers and tinkers. And I'm adding SausageKing and Protector of the Fire (for us evolutionaries) to Dale's lengthy list of honorifics.
0 · December 12, 2011
Excellent mix of Freethinkers and Humanists; great selection of hot and cold food and great location, all made for an excellent event. Kudos to Carrie, Anna and Dale for the fine organization!
0 · December 12, 2011
Thank you everyone for making this an OK event for everyone.
0 · December 11, 2011
Dale & Anna, You've cured my flummox. Thanks.
0 · December 5, 2011
Jon and everyone, I'm so very sorry. I accidentally clicked on location change, put it back right away, but meetup site sent notification to everyone right away, without asking me to do it. Whoever wrote the code for meetup, was a lousy programmer. Again, my apologies. Hope to see everyone in the park on Sunday.
0 · December 5, 2011
Anna, I'm totally flummoxed. I just received three meet-up emails stating new locations for the picnic: upper TB park, Whiskey Joe's and Carrollwood CC. Which is the last revision and final destination?
0 · December 5, 2011
If any of you have any questions, or get lost on the way there, call my cell at[masked]
0 · December 4, 2011
Barb, the link to potluck sign-up is http://www.luckypotluck.com/cgi-bin/display/potluck.pl?id=132127919509442187924 Thank you:)
0 · December 2, 2011
You are welcome. Thank you for bringing it up. I'll update the page.
0 · November 22, 2011
Sandra, once you enter the park, look for sign for group picnicking. We are going to be at the first left after this sign, pavilion called "Pine."
0 · November 22, 2011
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Most arson cases are built on circumstantial evidence - testimony from witnesses, motive, means, a series of matching pieces cobbled together.
Physical evidence is a rare gift, said city Fire Inspector Jim Lunney.
"Arson's the toughest case to prove, just because all of your material is all really destroyed in the fire itself," he said.
But with the help of accelerant-sniffing dogs, electronic monitors and forensic labs, investigators can locate and analyze even the smallest piece of evidence.
Former Lackawanna County Assistant District Attorney Corey Kolcharno worked for eight years with fire investigators, watching how their searches were aided by one of their most reliable assets - accelerant-sniffing dogs.
"We put a lot of stock in the dog's ability to detect things, sometimes even better than what the lab would test, just because of the sensitivity of the dog's nose and its ability to detect petroleum-based products such as gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluid, all of them," Mr. Kolcharno said.
Training a nose
Cpl. Michael Ruhf, K-9 section supervisor for the state police, said there are two accelerant-sniffing dogs that travel throughout the state aiding at suspected arson scenes.
"They are trained to find trace amounts of common combustible, ignitable liquids," Cpl. Ruhf said.
The state police use a "drive-based training," using the dogs' natural instinct to hunt and track by hiding a toy exposed to the smell of an accelerant. Once the dogs locate the toy, they "passively indicate" they've found something by staring at the spot and wait to be rewarded with their toy.
"(They're) very effective. Dogs are capable of finding things a laboratory can't find," Cpl. Ruhf said.
The dog will identify an area of interest, a floorboard with traces of an accelerant or a piece of gasoline-spattered shirt stuffed in the washing machine of a suspect's house.
Clyde Liddick, a forensic scientist at the state police lab in Harrisburg, said the samples are tested with extremely sensitive instruments in the chemical trace unit of the lab. Gasoline is the most common accelerant used in arsons because of easy accessibility, Mr. Liddick said.
In the end, evidence and forensics are another small piece to the arson investigation puzzle, along with circumstantial evidence, witness testimony, fire patterns and inspectors' experience and intuition, said Scranton police Fire Inspector Martin Monahan.
"All of that comes together in a neat little package after it's investigated," he said.
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If you enjoy old-style baseball, the Great Bend Boom's pro debut was a perfect recipe.
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It is notable that certain schools seem to excel in certain sports. Kansas in basketball and at least in this era, Kansas State in football. I am thinking more on the high school level, however. For years, in the 1950s through the 1970s, the Russell Broncos dominated high school basketball, winning numerous state championships. The McPherson Bullpups have done the same in boys basketball and you can include St. John and Scott City in that mix.
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The Sterling College baseball team won the KCAC Baseball Championship on Saturday in Great Bend with a 9-5 win over York College.
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WICHITA – Today will mark the beginning of the 2016 Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Softball and Baseball Championship Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex, located at 41 McKinley Street in Great Bend.
Due to heavy rainfall in Great Bend, the fourth annual "Cougar Open" Golf Tournament scheduled for today has been postponed and rescheduled for Friday, May 6, at Great Bend's StoneRidge Country Club Golf Course.
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LIBERAL – The Barton women's tennis team did just what it needed to this weekend to keep playing.
COLLEGE football is taken seriously in some places. Last week Ohio State held their "Spring Game." They set a new national record for a spring game with 100,189 fans showing up. Oh yes, those were fans who paid for a ticket to be there! That scene is repeated at Alabama, Florida State, Tennessee, Michigan and many other places. Meanwhile a few more than 1,200 showed up in Lawrence to watch the struggling Jayhawks. There was no admission charge. It hasn't been determined if those 1,200 were paid to be there! Kansas State holds their Spring Game ...
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TUESDAY'S BROADCAST HIGHLIGHTS: NHL: Devils at Bruins, 7 p.m. (NESN) NHL: Islanders at Penguins, 7:30 p.m. (NBCSN) NBA: Hornets at Lakers, 10:30 p.m. (NBA TV) College basketball: North Carolina at Boston College, 9 p.m. (ESPNU; WEEI-AM) College basketball: Wisconsin at Ohio State, 7 p.m. (ESPN) College basketball: NC State at Virginia, 7 p.m. (ESPN2) College basketball: Vanderbilt at Tennessee, 7 p.m. (ESPNU) College basketball: Kentucky at Mississippi, 9 p.m. (ESPN) College basketball: Nebraska at Minnesota, 9 p.m. (Big Ten Network)
♦ Following the Patriots' loss to the Ravens in last Sunday's AFC championship game, Wes Welker's wife, Anna Burns Welker, posted a comment on Facebook mocking Ray Lewis for his apparent hypocrisy. Welker noted that Lewis "paid off a family" after being involved in a double murder outside a Super Bowl party in Atlanta in 2000 and has fathered six children with four women.
On Monday, Lewis insisted he has forgiven Burns Welker, who apologized one day after her attack.
"I've always been a firm believer of the Good Book, and the Good Book always confirms, even a fool is counted wise until he opens he or she mouth," Lewis said. "Sometimes people just say silly stuff. And they say it out of emotion.
"Sometimes you need to let the game take care of the game. We lost up there last year, and I didn't hear one teammate say anything about nobody there because we have respect for that team, that they won it fair and square. So for her to come out and say what she said — listen, I truly forgive her, and I have no hard feelings against her at all, but I believe people just make mistakes and say foolish things sometimes."
Lewis also acknowledged he has made mistakes in his life, and he appreciates that he has been given an opportunity to win people over.
"I don't know nobody that's ever lived a perfect life," he said. "I have [seen] people that have been through things before. Realistically, most of the time when you find somebody that goes through adversity, you really find out what their true character is. For me, people really now have taken time to find out who I am … and [what] my character is."
Added Lewis: "For someone who has been through adversity and found his way out and really just showing what my true character is and who I am as a person."
♦ Days after President Barack Obama said football needs to be safer for parents like him to consider allowing their kids to play, hard-hitting Ravens safety Ed Reed agreed.
"I am with Obama," Reed said. "I have a son. I am not forcing football on my son. If he wants to play it … I can't make decisions for him. All I can do is say, 'Son, I played it so you don't have to.' "
Reed added that football's medical system needs major improvement.
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"When you've got the president talking about it, you've got something."
Meanwhile, Kristin Cavallari, who is engaged to Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, said she will push their 5-month-old son to a sport other than football when he gets older.
"I will try to steer Cam in a different direction, maybe a sport that isn't so aggressive," she said. "Maybe baseball — something where he doesn't have to get hit."
♦ The Jets reportedly have had internal discussions about former Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell, the 2007 No. 1 overall pick who struggled to stay focused and in shape and was out of the NFL after the 2009 season. Russell is planning to attempt a comeback after being out of the game the last two seasons.
New general manager John Idzik told New York sports radio station WFAN on Monday that he wants to challenge incumbent Mark Sanchez, whose contract makes him difficult to trade. Idzik recently got a chance to meet Sanchez and let him know where he's coming from.
"Yeah, I'm comfortable with Mark being a Jet," Idzik said. "I told him as well, we're going to add competition. … It's going to help make Mark and everybody else better."
ON THIS DAY TRIVIA: On Jan. 29, 1996, the Red Sox sent outfielder Lee Tinsley, reliever Ken Ryan and minor league outfielder Glenn Murray to the Phillies for which pitcher (and two minor leaguers)?
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "We're in the White House right now, which is like, 'Mama, I made it.' " – LeBron James, as the Heat visited President Obama to celebrate their 2012 NBA championship
STAT OF THE DAY: 23 – Consecutive penalty kills for the Bruins to open the season
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Magic big man Glen Davis catches Gerald Wallace as the Nets forward goes in for a layup and gives him a lift to the baseline.
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Dale, Michael and Jerry dig into the details of this draft for the Patriots with ESPN's Mike Reiss.
Giardi and Price discuss the Tom Brady appeal getting overturned and Roger Goodell's victory tour. The guys can't believe the victory lap and some of his behavior. The more you listen to him, the more frustrating his behavior becomes.
Giardi and Price break down how the teams in the AFC East altered their futures after the NFL Draft weekend.
Danny Ainge joins Glenn and Christian to explain the Celtics draft process; and he also discusses the trade rumors that permeated the night.
Mut is flying solo the last hour, but he's giving reaction and analysis as the Celtics draft a power forward out of France by the name of Guerschon Yabusele and getting some early grades for the Celtics
Mut and Kirk are talking more about the Celtics pick of Jaylen Brown and can't seem to find anyone who thinks it's a good pick or can make a case for why the Celtics took him third overall.
We check in with the manager of the Boston Red Sox, John Farrell joins us live from Tampa for our weekly update on all things Sox.
Eduardo Rodriguez and the Sox stumbled in their 13-7 loss to the Rays. Mut recaps the game and takes your calls on all things Boston baseball.
Christian recaps the Red Sox 6-2 loss to the Rangers.
DJ and Pete continue to assess the season that was for the Bruins and look toward the future for the franchise and how they can improve.
DJ and Pete are together for the final Sunday Skate of the season. They get into their overall thoughts on the season, the Bruins keeping Claude Julien on as head coach and the end-of-season press conferences last week. They discuss the rebuild process, what the Bruins need and how they can obtain it. Plenty of callers have their own theories and opinions on all of these topics as well.
Butch is joined by two-thirds of the Sunday Skate show in DJ and Pete. The guys discuss the problems with Bruins including leadership and grit, who should stay and who should go and if Claude is to blame.
The guys finish the show bantering about Max Kellerman apparently getting the Skip Bayless job, Iceland's win over England in the Euro 2016, and Caitlyn Jenner on SI
Texas Rangers sideline reporter Emily Jones likes getting doused by Gatorade. A D&C caller accuses the guys of being sexist in their analysis, which leads to a debate of the hottest sideline reporters in sports.
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The Red Sox needed a big start from a pitcher, and Porcello delivered. Glenn and Lou talk about last night's win in Tampa and discuss what ERod needs to do while down in Triple A.
David Price is on the mound this afternoon in Tampa, but after last outing's terrible performance, the pressure is on for him to perform. Glenn and Lou discuss Price and his need to take over a game.
Red Sox GM Mike Hazen joins Glenn and Lou to talk about what went into sending ERod down to Pawtucket, and what the trade market looks like at this point in the season.
Ugh. Dale and Michael after another crap-fest of a Red Sox game break it all down and listen in to John Farrell and David Price's post game comments.
We close the show out with some of the best cuts of the day.
We check in with the manager of the Boston Red Sox, John Farrell joins us live from Tampa for our weekly update on all things Sox.
Former Celtics General Manager Jan Volk joins Kirk Minihane for a discussion that any Celtics fan will love. Kirk and Jan talk about the legendary 85/86 Celtics and how the team was constructed and of course the decision to draft Len Bias and his tragic death.
Kirk Minihane sits down with John Tomase to talk about the current political landscape, John's desire to write about social issues, and of course Spygate is discussed.
Kirk Minihane is joined by one of his radio heroes, Artie Lange. They discuss everything from Artie's comedy career, his time with Howard Stern, his issues with drugs and prostitutes, and the comedy show to benefit slain Officer Ronald Tarentino Jr.
Jerry Thornton and "Uncle Buck" Adam Cormack break down the greatest season finale of all-time, the season 6 finale of Game of Thrones. Jerry and Uncle Buck debate if this season was the greatest season in television history.
Ben, Russ & Alex recap the 4-0 loss the USMNT suffered to Argentina in the COPA America Centenario semifinal. Then they catch up with the EURO's, and recap if their predicted winners are still in the tournament.
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