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Kenny Baker, the 112cm-tall actor who played R2-D2 in the Star Wars films, has died aged 81.
Baker's nephew and carer, Drew Myerscough, said he found Baker dead on Saturday at his home in Preston, northwest England.
Myerscough told Sky News that Baker had suffered years of breathing problems, "which he had borne very bravely." He said the affection of Star Wars fans around the world "kept him going, without any doubt."
"He was amazed that, even after 30-odd years, the fans still basically adored him," Myerscough said.
Baker's agent, Johnny Mans, confirmed his death, and said: "He will be sadly missed."
Actor Ewan McGregor, who played Obi-Wan Kenobi in three Star Wars movies, tweeted: "So sorry to hear about this. It was lovely working with Kenny."
Born to a music-loving family in the central England city of Birmingham on August 24, 1934, Baker started performing at 16 as part of a troupe called Burton Lester's Midgets.
Baker told The Associated Press in 1985 that Burton had asked him "What can you do?' I said I could roller skate, ride a bike and whistle. I joined them and did all that, and conjuring tricks, played drums and comedy routines as well."
Baker later worked as a DJ and circus clown, and as half a comedy-musical duo called the Mini-Tones.
Fame came when he was cast as the actor inside R2-D2's cylindrical robot costume in 1977's Star Wars.
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Even though R2-D2's dialogue amounted only to beeps and whistles, the lovable droid and his lanky friend C-3PO became two of the series' most beloved characters.
Baker returned for The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi and reprised the role in three prequels released between 1999 and 2005.
He also appeared in films including The Elephant Man, Time Bandits, Willow and Labyrinth.
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Beach running, especially on dry, loose sand, strengthens your arches, ankles and other below-the-knee muscles more than running on harder surfaces. Running on sand requires you to generate more force and work through a fuller range of motion, from your ankles to your hip flexors and arms. Several studies have found that running on sand consumes more energy than running on asphalt, burning 30% more calories. There's also much less impact force when you run on sand.
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Running on soft beach sand expends close to one and a half times more energy than running on the road. If you are vacationing and want to sustain some level of fitness but also want to decrease your training time, you may like the idea of soft sand beach running as an efficient calorie burning workout. Also, landing on soft sand increases the "collision" time, or the time during which the foot sinks into the sand, and therefore reduces the overall stress of pounding on the lower extremities. The increase in collision time on soft sand means that sand has less rebound than pavement, which forces the quadriceps, hip flexors and gluteus muscles to all engage more than they do on a normal run.
Running barefoot on sand allows your feet to move through their natural range of motion, which helps to strengthen your feet and ankles. Nevertheless, as any good thing, running barefoot should come gradually otherwise you could get injured. If you absolutely want to run barefoot then start with short runs, just 15 to 20 minutes, to build strength in your feet and gradually add 5 minutes as your body adapts.
It's also worth saying that soft sand beach running without shoes forces the smaller stabilizing muscles in the knees, ankles and feet to work harder than on a normal road run. If an athlete gradually incorporates beach running into her/his regimen, the added strength of the stabilizing muscles may help to prevent common road injuries.
Dangers of running barefoot
Barefoot running in general, sand or no sand, can lead to or worsen plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains or Achilles injuries because you don't have the support of shoes, and therefore, the muscles get stretched longer than they would on a harder surface. Although running on hard beach sand with shoes is softer on the body than running on the road with shoes, running on hard beach sand without shoes undoubtedly increases injury risk because the skeletal stress is abnormally high.
Also, keep in mind that, due to the fact that you are running in the sand, shoes with a tight mesh instead of an open mesh are better. A closed mesh can keep sand out of your shoes when running on the soft terrain. And since it's sometimes unavoidable to get a little sand in, wear socks that ward off blisters. Thin, synthetic options work well. And if your sock and shoe combo still isn't abating the rub, consider a lubricant for long runs, especially long runs where your feet might get wet and sandy.
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Although there aren't specific shoes made for beach running, you're better off dedicating a pair of your running shoes for beach runs. That way, you don't have to bother trying to get all the sand out of your shoes after your runs.
When you are running on hard-pack sand without shoes, you need to change your form. This is the whole concept behind the barefoot running shoes, the lack of cushioning makes you run differently – or it should. You can run straight-legged and pound the pavement like a jackhammer if you have good cushioned shoes but run like that barefoot and you will destroy your knees in short order. Barefoot is a great choice for sand running, and the barefoot running shoes give you a barefoot feel while still protecting your feet.
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Sand workouts
Zigzag running:
After running 10 minutes on the wet, hard-packed sand, gradually accelerating from a slow jog to training pace, head to the dry, soft sand for a one-minute hard run (until your breathing gets too hard to continue – even less than one minute is acceptable). Cut back to the firm sand for 1 minute of slow recovery running. Keep these zigzag patterns going until you've done 5 to 10 one-minute spurts. At the end, cool down with a 10-minute easy jog on wet-packed sand.
Ascends on sand-hills:
Begin the routine as for the zigzags, with 10 minutes gradual running. Then, find a tall sand hill or dune that's open to runners. Be aware that most dunes are protected by law so you should ask a lifeguard or park ranger, or look for signs that say "stay off the dunes." Run towards the top for as little as you can catch your breath. Then jog back down and keep jogging around the hill until you catch your breath again. Do 5 to 15 ascents, depending on the height of the hill. At the end, cool down with a 10-minute easy jog on wet-packed sand.
Long and tempo running:
If you decide to make long runs in the sand, don't do it in the dry, soft sand for long periods of time or you would expose yourself to injuries. Tempo runs or goal race-pace runs can also be difficult in the sand so don't expect to run your usual paces. If you are fit enough and have experience running on difficult terrains and you don't run against the wind, you can come close to your normal tempo pace on a low tide.
Other beach running tips
It's always better to run early in the morning or late in the afternoon but at any time at the beach, sunscreen of at least SPF 15 is a must, as the sun's rays reflect off the water. Sunglasses and a hat or visor are also helpful in keeping you comfortable and focused on your run.
Running on the beach, especially on a sunny or windy day (or both), could take a toll on a already strained body, causing dehydration or other heat-related problems. So make sure you hydrate properly and have plenty of water available. Bring a bottle of water with you or make sure there are water fountains or shops close to your running track.
In conclusion, striding at the beach can be a highly rewarding experience. What with sunshine cascading over you, salty wind brushing against you to refresh and challenge you, and a cadence of crashing waves splashing alongside, sand running is a powerful sensory-overloading workout. More than offering new sights and sensations, though, running on sand provides vigorous exercise and a method for strengthening your stride. It works unique muscles, boosts stamina and blasts fat- all while protecting you from injuries common to running on hard surfaces.
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FELIX ORIAKHI, PLAINTIFF,v.BUREAU OF PRISONS, ET AL., DEFENDANTS.
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Plaintiff Felix Oriakhi, pro se, is a prisoner at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey (FCI -- Fort Dix). He filed this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331 and 2672, asserting claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act ("FTCA"), 28 U.S.C. §§ 1346, 2671 et seq., and the United States Constitution relating to Defendants' alleged confiscation of his book and gym bag. Defendants have moved to dismiss and/or for summary judgment [Docket Item 15]. For the reasons explained below, the Court will grant Defendants' motion.
Plaintiff is a federal prisoner at FCI -- Fort Dix. (Compl. ¶ 1.) He filed the instant lawsuit to address two separate, allegedly unlawful incidents that occurred between January 2006 and May 2006: the BOP's interception of a book that Plaintiff ordered, and Defendant Yeoman's*fn1 confiscation of Plaintiff's gym bag. (Id. at ¶¶ 7, 18.)
A. The Confiscation of Plaintiff's Book
On November 14, 2005, Plaintiff placed an order for two books with publisher Edward R. Hamilton, Bookseller, to be delivered to Plaintiff at FCI -- Fort Dix. (Id. at ¶ 6.) These two books were entitled Create Your Own Erotic Fantasy and Good Orgasm Guide. (Id.) While the first of these books was delivered to Plaintiff at the prison's mail call on January 5, 2006, Plaintiff never received the second book. (Id. at ¶ 7.) Plaintiff contacted the publisher to confirm that both books had been shipped, and when he received a receipt confirming the shipment of both books, he was informed in writing by an employee in the prison's mail room that the second book was being reviewed by the prison's legal department. (Id. at ¶¶ 9-10.) Plaintiff submitted a request to the legal department that the book be delivered to him "immediate[ly]," (id. at ¶ 11), to which the legal department ultimately responded that, pursuant to the Ensign Act, Plaintiff's book had been returned to the publisher because it "is sexually explicit or features nudity."*fn2 (Id. at ¶ 12.)
Plaintiff filed an FTCA administrative tort claim form in response to the confiscation of his book. (Id. at ¶ 17.) In addition, on February 25, 2006, Plaintiff filed an "Inmate Request to Staff" form complaining of the confiscation of his book and stating his intent to file suit on account of the prison's alleged violation of his First Amendment rights. (Pl.'s Opp'n Br. Ex. 12.) On August 25, 2006, he received a response from the Northern Regional Office of the BOP informing him that his FTCA claim had been denied. (Pl.'s Opp'n Br. Ex. 1.) Plaintiff appealed this decision to the BOP's General Counsel, and in a response dated September 26, 2006, Harrell Watts, administrator of National Inmate Appeals, informed Plaintiff that the denial of his claim had been upheld. (Pl.'s Opp'n Br. Ex. 13.)
B. The Confiscation of Plaintiff's Gym Bag
Plaintiff also alleges that on May 16, 2006, Correctional Officer Yeoman confiscated his athletic bag without providing Plaintiff with a "confiscation form" explaining the reasons for the confiscation. (Compl. ¶¶ 18, 20.) Plaintiff filed an FTCA administrative tort claim form in response to the confiscation of his gym bag, and on August 25, 2006 -- the same day he received a response on his claim concerning the confiscated book*fn3 -- he was informed by the Northern Regional Office of the BOP that his FTCA claim had been denied. (Pl.'s Opp'n Br. Ex. 2.) Although Plaintiff appealed the denial of his claim concerning the interception of his book to the BOP's General Counsel, Plaintiff does not assert -- and there is no evidence in the record to suggest -- that he similarly appealed the decision denying his gym bag confiscation claim to the General Counsel's office.
C. Procedural History
Plaintiff filed his Complaint in this matter [Docket Item 1] on January 17, 2007, and on January 24, 2007, the Court issued an Order [Docket Item 2] which, inter alia, granted Plaintiff's application to proceed in forma pauperis and added the United States as a defendant on Plaintiff's Federal Tort Claim. Defendants subsequently filed the instant motion to dismiss and/or for summary judgment [Docket Item 15], to which the Court now turns.
A. Standard of Review
The Court first addresses the standard of review that governs its analysis of Defendants' motion. Defendants have moved for dismissal pursuant to F. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) and/or for summary judgment pursuant to F. R. Civ. P. 56. Because both parties go "beyond the face of the pleadings" in their submissions to the Court, Robinson v. Dalton, 107 F.3d 1018, 1022 (3d Cir. 1997), the Court will treat Defendants' submission as a motion for summary judgment.
Summary judgment is appropriate when the materials of record "show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law." Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(c). A dispute is "genuine" if "the evidence is such that a reasonable jury could return a verdict for the non-moving party." See Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc., 477 U.S. 242, 248 (1986). A fact is "material" only if it might affect the outcome of the suit under the applicable rule of law. Id. In deciding whether there is a disputed issue of material fact, the court must view the evidence in favor of the non-moving party by extending any reasonable favorable inference to that party; in other words, "the nonmoving party's evidence 'is to be believed, and all justifiable inferences are to be drawn in [that party's] favor.'" Hunt v. Cromartie, 526 U.S. 541, 552 (1999) (quoting Liberty Lobby, 477 U.S. at 255).
B. Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment
Liberally construing Plaintiff's submissions, United States v. Otero, 502 F.3d 331, 334 (3d Cir. 2007), the Court agrees with Defendants that Plaintiff appears to assert four claims: (1) an FTCA claim relating to the alleged confiscation of Plaintiff's book; (2) an FTCA claim relating to the alleged confiscation of Plaintiff's gym bag; (3) a claim that the BOP violated Plaintiff's First Amendment rights by intercepting his book;*fn4 and (4) a claim that Defendant Yeoman violated Plaintiff's constitutional right to due process by taking Plaintiff's gym bag without providing Plaintiff with a confiscation form. Plaintiff seeks compensatory and punitive damages from the defendants. (Compl. ¶¶ 31-39.) The Court addresses Defendants' motion for summary judgment as to each of these claims in turn below.
1. Federal Tort Claims
Under the FTCA, United States district courts have jurisdiction over civil actions on claims against the United States, for money damages, accruing on and after January 1, 1945, for injury or loss of property, or personal injury or death caused by the negligent or wrongful act or omission of any employee of the Government while acting within the scope of his office or employment, under circumstances where the United States, if a private person, would be liable to the claimant in accordance with the law of the place where the act or omission occurred.
28 U.S.C. § 1346(b). Although "[t]he FTCA thus waives the government's sovereign immunity with respect to tort claims against the United States for money damages," Fisher Bros. Sales, Inc. v. United States, 46 F.3d 279, 284 (3d Cir. 1995), this waiver is subject to certain exceptions. See 28 U.S.C. §§ 2680(a)-(n). Defendants argue that one such exception, the "detention of goods" exception found at subsection (c), is applicable in this case. That subsection provides in relevant part that § 1346(b) does not apply to "[a]ny claim arising in respect of the assessment or collection of any tax or customs duty, or the detention of any goods, merchandise, or other property by any officer of customs or excise or any other law enforcement officer . . . " § 2680(c).
The parties vigorously contest whether the confiscation of Plaintiff's book and gym bag fall within the ambit of the detention of goods exception, with Plaintiff arguing that subsection (c) does not apply to officials acting outside of a customs capacity and Defendants arguing that the statutory reference to "any other law enforcement officer" cannot be reconciled with Plaintiff's restrictive reading. Id. (emphasis added). After the parties filed their submissions, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in Ali v. Federal Bureau of Prisons, 128 S.Ct. 831 (2008), which resolved the precise question disputed by the parties here. In holding that subsection (c) exempts claims against prison officers based on the detention of inmates' property from the FTCA's waiver of sovereign immunity, the Court reasoned that "[t]he phrase 'any other law enforcement officer' suggests a broad meaning." Id. at 835 (quoting § 2680(c)). The Court determined that "the statute is most consistent and coherent when 'any other law enforcement officer' is read to mean what it literally says," and thus held that section 2680(c) "forecloses lawsuits against the United States for the unlawful detention of property by 'any,' not just 'some,' law enforcement officers." Id. at 841.
Ali thus resolves the parties' dispute over the breadth of the FTCA's detention of goods exception in Defendants' favor: the FTCA does not waive the United States' sovereign immunity with respect to Plaintiff's tort claims based on the prison officers' allegedly unlawful detention of his book and gym bag. Id. "Because a waiver of sovereign immunity is a prerequisite for jurisdiction," In re University Medical Center, 973 F.2d 1065, 1085 (3d Cir. 1992), the Court finds that it lacks subject matter jurisdiction over Plaintiff's FTCA claims, and will grant Defendants' motion as to those claims.
2. Constitutional Claims for Money Damages Against the BOP and Officer Yeoman in his Official Capacity
The Court next addresses Defendants' argument that the Court lacks jurisdiction over Plaintiff's constitutional claims against the BOP and Officer Yeoman in his official capacity. Plaintiff's Complaint alleges that the BOP violated his First Amendment rights in confiscating his book, and that the BOP and Officer Yeoman violated his right to due process when Officer Yeoman confiscated Plaintiff's gym bag without providing Plaintiff with a confiscation form. Defendants argue that the BOP and Officer Yeoman in his official capacity are protected by the doctrine of sovereign immunity from suits for damages based on alleged constitutional violations, and, accordingly, they claim that the Court lacks jurisdiction over these claims.
The Court agrees that it lacks jurisdiction over Plaintiff's claims for damages based on alleged constitutional violations committed by the BOP and Officer Yeoman in his official capacity, and will grant Defendants' motion for summary judgment as to those claims. "It is black letter law that the United States cannot be sued without the consent of Congress." Becton Dickinson and Co. v. Wolckenhauer, 215 F.3d 340, 345 (3d Cir. 2000) (internal quotations and citations omitted). As the Court noted, supra, in the absence of such congressional consent, courts lack jurisdiction over suits for damages against the United States. See FDIC v. Meyer, 510 U.S. 471, 484-87 (1994). While in certain instances federal employees may be sued in their individual capacities for money damages for constitutional violations, Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of Federal Bureau of Narcotics, 403 U.S. 388, 397 (1971), the Court does not have jurisdiction to entertain such claims against federal agencies, such as the BOP. Correctional Services Corp. v. Malesko, 534 U.S. 61, 72 (2001) (noting that a "prisoner may not bring a Bivens claim against [a correctional] officer's employer, the United States, or the BOP"). Moreover, because "a plaintiff seeking to recover on a damages judgment in an official-capacity suit must look to the government entity itself," Kentucky v. Graham, 473 U.S. 159, 166 (1985), in the absence of a waiver of sovereign immunity by Congress, a suit for damages against a federal employee in his official capacity must likewise be dismissed.
Plaintiff has not identified any such act of Congress waiving the BOP's immunity from prisoners' suits for its employees' constitutional violations, and the Court is aware of none. Accordingly, the Court agrees with Defendants that it lacks jurisdiction over Plaintiff's claims seeking money damages against the BOP and Officer Yeoman in his official capacity for constitutional violations, and will grant Defendants' motion for summary judgment as to those claims.
3. Due Process Claim Against Officer Yeoman in his Individual Capacity
Plaintiff's final claim, asserted against Officer Yeoman in his individual capacity, is the allegation that by confiscating Plaintiff's gym bag without providing Plaintiff with a confiscation form, Officer Yeoman violated Plaintiff's constitutional right to due process.*fn5 Defendant Yeoman argues that he is entitled to summary judgment as to Plaintiff's claim because Plaintiff did not exhaust his administrative remedies prior to filing this lawsuit as is required by the Prison Litigation Reform Act ("PLRA"). For the following reasons, the Court agrees and will grant Defendant Yeoman's motion for summary judgment.
The PLRA provides in relevant part that "[n]o action shall be brought with respect to prison conditions under section 1983 of this title, or any other Federal law, by a prisoner confined in any jail, prison, or other correctional facility until such administrative remedies as are available are exhausted." 42 U.S.C. § 1997e(a). "As the statutory language makes clear, § 1997e(a) applies equally to § 1983 actions and to Bivens actions." Nyhuis v. Reno, 204 F.3d 65, 68 (3d Cir. 2000). The PLRA's exhaustion requirement applies to all inmate suits "about prison life, whether they involve general circumstances or particular episodes, and whether they allege excessive force or some other wrong." Porter v. Nussle, 534 U.S. 516, 532 (2002). Under the Act, the exhaustion of all administrative remedies is mandatory, whether or not the inmate believes that such administrative remedies would be effective and even if the available administrative processes cannot grant the desired remedy. Booth v. Churner, 532 U.S. 731, 739-41 (2001). Enforcement of the PLRA's exhaustion requirement serves the twin goals of "protect[ing] administrative agency authority . . . . [and] promot[ing] efficiency." Woodford v. Ngo, 126 S.Ct. 2378, 2385 (2006). The PLRA's exhaustion requirement furthers these goals by providing the "prisoner who does not want to participate in the prison grievance system" with the "incentive to comply with the system's procedural rules." Id. at 2388.
As the Court of Appeals has recognized, because there "is no express federal law describing the procedural requirements with which prisoners must comply in satisfying § 1997e(a)'s exhaustion requirement," the procedures set out in a prison's administrative grievance program serve as the measure for whether an inmate has exhausted his administrative remedies. Spruill v. Gillis, 372 F.3d 218, 231 (3d Cir. 2004). In the case of federal prisoners, the BOP's regulations define the process that a federal inmate must use in "seek[ing] formal review of an issue relating to any aspect of his/her own confinement." 28 C.F.R. § 542.10(a). The grievance process that a federal prisoner must exhaust prior to filing suit is a multi-stage process, and a prisoner must proceed through each stage in order to satisfy the PLRA's pre-suit exhaustion requirement. See Ghana v. Holland, 226 F.3d 175, 178 (3d Cir. 2000). In brief, the BOP's administrative grievance process requires a prisoner to file an informal complaint with prison staff, to appeal an adverse decision to the prison warden, to appeal from the warden's determination to the BOP's Regional Director, and, finally, to appeal from the Regional Director's decision to the BOP's General Counsel. See id.; see also 28 C.F.R. §§ 542.10, et seq.
In this case, it is clear that Plaintiff's claim regarding Officer Yeoman's alleged violation of his due process rights is subject to the PLRA's administrative exhaustion requirement. See Porter, 534 U.S. at 532 (administrative exhaustion requirement applies to complaints about "particular episodes" of allegedly unconstitutional misconduct by correctional officers). It is also clear that while there is evidence in the record suggesting that Plaintiff appealed his First Amendment-related complaint concerning his confiscated book to the BOP's General Counsel, (Pl.'s Opp'n Br. Ex. 13), Plaintiff did not similarly appeal his complaint about Officer Yeoman's allegedly unconstitutional conduct to the BOP's General Counsel, (Moran Cert. ¶ 4); indeed Plaintiff has neither suggested, nor submitted evidence suggesting, that he appealed his due process complaint concerning the confiscation of his gym bag to the General Counsel's office, as 28 C.F.R. § 542.15(a) expressly requires.*fn6 There is, in other words, no disputed question of fact regarding Plaintiff's failure to completely exhaust his administrative remedies in accordance with the clear dictates of the PLRA and the BOP's regulations on administrative grievances.
Plaintiff's argument that the PLRA's administrative exhaustion provision merely requires that an inmate take action sufficient to put a defendant on notice of his claim is contradicted by decisions of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, as well as by the language of the PLRA itself. See Ngo, 126 S.Ct. at 2388; Ghana, 226 F.3d at 181. The PLRA does not give inmates a choice about whether to take advantage of a prison's administrative grievance process prior to filing suit, and it likewise does not permit an inmate to design his own process for grieving complaints within the prison system. Rather, a prisoner must exhaust his administrative remedies through the grievance procedures prescribed by the prison before filing suit. Having determined that there is no factual dispute in this case about Plaintiff's failure to appeal his complaint concerning Officer Yeoman's alleged violation of his due process rights to the BOP's General Counsel, the Court finds that Plaintiff has not complied with section 1997e(a)'s pre-suit exhaustion requirements, and will thus grant Officer Yeoman's motion for summary judgment. The entry of summary judgment is without prejudice to Plaintiff's right to file a new complaint upon his exhaustion of available administrative remedies.
For the reasons explained above, the Court will grant Defendants' motion for summary judgment as to all of Plaintiff's claims. The Court lacks jurisdiction over Plaintiff's claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act and over the claim that the Bureau of Prisons and Defendant Yeoman in his official capacity have violated Plaintiff's constitutional rights, while the claim that Yeoman has violated Plaintiff's constitutional rights with regard to confiscation of his gym bag is dismissed without prejudice to filing a new complaint after exhaustion of administrative remedies as required by the PLRA. The accompanying Order will be entered.
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A decade since 9/11: The revitalisation of Lower Manhattan
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The corporation, initially chaired by John Whitehead, former co-chairman of Goldman Sachs, was set up by New York governor George Pataki and mayor Rudolph Giuliani to co-ordinate with The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to plan the future of the World Trade Center site and create a fitting memorial to the 2,752 people who lost their lives on 9/11.
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80% - Orders of American Airlines stock that were 'puts' rather than 'calls' in the weeks prior to the attacks
30% - Amount of office space lost in Lower Manhattan
200,000 - Jobs lost or relocated out of New York following the attacks
2 - Number of years it took for the US economy to return to pre-9/11 growth levels
0.5% - Reduction in US GDP caused by 9/11
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Architect and Designer in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan
With nearly 20 years of experience, I have significant and unique experience in the design and management of over 24,000 units (or keys) of mixed-use multi-family and hospitality projects, totally over 37 million square feet in North America, Asia and the Middle East. As a well-rounded designer, I have also designed or managed retail, restaurant, healthcare and educational facilities in North America, South America and the Middle East. While adept at projects of all scales, I thrive in
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There is nothing better than Spring skiing in Breckenridge, especially after a 2016 Winter with a plush amount of snow. Seek the benefits of a fruitful winter, but enjoying it more during warmer weather with the sun shinning on your face and great snow at your feet to enjoy beautiful Spring skiing in Breckenridge. Come and enjoy Spring skiing in Breck at the amazing Grand Timber Lodge. Grand Timber Lodge is Ski-In and Ski-Out, located between Peaks 8 and Peak 9 in Breckenridge.
1. Condo 1- 3 Bedroom/3 Bathroom (Available for the week of March 13 – March 20, 2016, Sunday to Sunday rental). $5,500 per week
2. Condo 2- 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom (Available for the week of March 20 – March 27, 2016, Sunday to Sunday rental. $4,000 per week
Ski-In and Ski-Out resort is a big sale and major question skiers want to know when renting AND... Grand Timber Lodge (GTL) resort has a great, friendly ski/board rental shop on site and super convenient. This is not just some small ski shop, this is a ski shop part of a major ski shop franchise in Summit County called Christy's Ski Rentals, and they have a shop located at the resort at Grand Timber Lodge, so it is super convenient and takes the hassle away if you need to rent skis or boards, or need a quick repair or wax.
Another huge accommodation at the resort that our family love is the monster jacuzzi pools. Talk about some Aprés Skiing…. We literally Ski-In from a long day and use the locker room and leave our skis and snowboards there and jump in the jacuzzi by the Lodgepole Bar and Grill. GTL resort has the best jacuzzies (plural, plural) with an amazing view and is a great hangout by the Lodgepole Bar and Grill. They have two pool areas, offering indoor and outdoor heated pools, and around 8-10 jacuzzies surrounding the pool areas. It is a nice place to unwind, get a cold drink and apps, or just stay and have dinner. With so many pools around the resort, it is both family friendly with also pools marked for adults only.
Another huge plus while staying at our beautiful 3 Bedroom Condo at the Grand Timber Lodge resort is their Refresh Spa. They have the state of the art spa, ready for any massage, facial, mani or pedi. GTL resort also has their own list of resort activities ranging from fly fishing to beer tasting to t-shirt tie-dying to family photos (activities depending upon the season), but you will need to check with the Activities Desk at the resort to get a list of their activities during your stay in our condo.
Grand Timber Lodge resort also has a free shuttle that runs through downtown. Breckenridge is such an amazing town with so many attractions alone. Don't forget to get the French Crepe's downtown. To check out more of the Breck activities that you can enjoy while staying in our 2 Bedroom Condo this Spring Break, check out this Breck website: http://blog.gobreck.com
*Please note that we are selling 2 different condos with this VRBO listing. The 2 condos are the same, but only different in the size of the condo as one is a 3 Bedroom and the other is a 2 Bedroom. They are built, designed, and look exactly the same. Please read below for the details for each condo.
1. Condo 1- 3 Bedroom/3 Bathroom (Available for the week of March 13 – March 20, 2016, Sunday to Sunday rental). $5,500 per week
2. Condo 2- 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom (Available for the week of March 20 – March 27, 2016, Sunday to Sunday rental. $4,000 per week
Condo Size and Description:
Condo 1 - 3BR/3BA condominiums at Grand Timber Lodge sleeps up to 10 people offers 1 Master Bedroom suite with king-sized bed and Master bathroom, 1 Studio Suite Bedroom with a queen-sized bed and full bathroom, 1 Bedroom with queen-sized bed and full bathroom, and 2 comfortable sleeper sofas for additional sleeping space. With 1,200 square feet of well-appointed living space, up to 10 guests can sleep comfortably in a Grand Timber Lodge 2 bedroom condominium.
(Condo 1 – 3 BR/3 BA - Available for the week of March 13 – March 20, 2016, Sunday to Sunday rental). $5,500 per week.
Condo 2 – 2BR/2BA condominiums at Grand Timber Lodge sleeps up to 8 people offers 1 Master Bedroom suite with king-sized bed and Master bathroom, 1 Studio Master Bedroom Suite with king-sized bed and full bathroom, and 1 comfortable sleeper sofa in the Studio Master Bedroom Suite for additional sleeping space. There is also another comfortable sleeper sofa in the Living Room if more sleeping space is needed. With 1,200 square feet of well-appointed living space, up to 8 guests can sleep comfortably in a Grand Timber Lodge 2 bedroom condominium.
(Condo 2 – 2 BR/2 BA - Available for the week of March 20 – March 27, 2016, Sunday to Sunday rental. $4,000 per week
Condo 1 and Condo 2 -
The 3BR/3BA Condo and 2BR/2BA Condo comes with a fully equipped gourmet kitchen with granite countertop and complete dining service for up to 10 people. Cooking and entertaining are easy in Grand Timber Lodge condos. These spectacular units offer a fully-equipped kitchen that has granite countertops with a breakfast bar, a private deck, gas fireplace, washer and dryer, and cable televisions with DVD players and more. The studio suite also has its own kitchenette.
Condo Amenities:
Fully equipped gourmet kitchen with granite countertop and complete dining service for 10 people.
Private Deck
Gas Fireplace
Full-size washer and dryer
Cable television and DVD player
Wireless internet
Voice mail and data transmission ports in the telephone system
Free toll free calls
Jetted Jacuzzi bathtub
Alarm clock/AM/FM radio
Iron and ironing board
Stereo/ CD player
Ceiling fan
No pets
Roll-away beds available
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant
Resort Activities:
Art Hour
Beer Tasting
Family Game Night
Family Movie Night
Glass Etching
Holiday Activities
Scavenger Hunts
Snow Sculpture Class
Spa Services
Survival Bracelets
Tie Dying
Resort Features:
Ski Rental Onsite
(***Ski Rental Onsite is super convenient for Families and All Skiiers & Riders. Christy Sports has a store location onsite at Grand Timber Lodge resort. They take the hassle out of renting equipment and it also is helpful to have their ski store onsite in case there is a need for a refitting or repair***).
Ski In - Ski Out Convenience
Pools and Hot Tubs
Athletic Facility/Fitness Center
Exercise Classes
Grand Room
Lodgepole Store
Children's Playground
Grill Area and Gardens
Wireless Internet
Shuttle Service (Free Shuttle Service that runs every day from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM, will take you anywhere in Breckenridge limits from City Market Grocery to downtown to ice rink.)
Resort Refresh Spa:
Refresh Spa offers a full compliment massages, facials, body treatments, nail services and waxing. All spa guests are welcome to enjoy the peaceful repose of our relaxing Tranquility Lounge, steam in our eucalyptus steam rooms and sip on complimentary herbal tea. We offer customized spa packages for group events such as birthdays, weddings, bridal showers and more.
Massage Treatments
Prenatal Treatments
Skin Treatments
Body Treatments
Hands and Feet
Waxing Treatments
Monthly Specials
Resort Restaurant:
The Lodgepole Bar and Grill can hold over 100 people and accommodates groups and private parties
Breckenridge is an awesome ski town and is closely located by other ski mountains.
Keystone Skiing is 15 miles from Breckenridge and they also have night time skiing so you can have a fun filled day of skiing at Breckendridge and then head to Keystone for more skiing at night.
Copper Mountain is 20 miles from Breckenridge
Vail is 40 miles from Breckenridge


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Villa Laurel is located in a peaceful and tranquil location just at approximate 15 minutes drive to the old town of Pollensa. It is an ideal and spacious family home.
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The entrance of the first floor opens in to the spacious lounge dining area with beamed ceilings with charm and character. To the right of the dining area we find the modern fitted kitchen totally equipped with dishwasher, electric oven, fridge freezer, microwave and lots of storage spaces. From the kitchen there is a door that leads straight to the balcony terrace; from here there is also access to the garage via a staircase.
The sleeping area comprises of two twins, one double, and one single. One of the twins has an en suite shower room, while the other twin and the double share a full bathroom. From the lounge dining an open stair case leads up to a loft area where we can find a lounge with a sofa, a single bedroom and a shower room.
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|Application number
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|Nov 9, 1993
|Filing date
|Aug 13, 1992
|Priority date
|Aug 13, 1992
|Fee status
|Publication number
|S. Darlene Leas
|Original Assignee
|Leas S Darlene
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (5), Referenced by (20), Classifications (8), Legal Events (3)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates in general to tools, both hand and power, for driving sockets. In particular, the present invention relates to an improved device for retaining the socket upon a socket driving device.
2. Description of the Related Art
A standard tool employed to impart rotation to various types of fasteners is the common socket wrench. Sockets generally take the form of a hollow cylinder with the first end having a plurality of flats adapted to engage the head of a nut or a bolt with the other end including a square hole or cavity adapted to receive the drive shaft of the socket wrench.
To retain the socket upon the drive shaft, it is a common practice to provide the drive shaft with a resiliently biased ball detent extending outwardly from one of the sides thereof. The square hole in the second end of the socket will include at least one mating cavity, adapted to receive the ball detent, in at least one of the walls forming the square hole. However, with extended use, in particular attaching and removing the sockets to the socket wrench, the ball detent may fail to act properly. This is typically due to relaxation in the spring which biases the ball detent outwardly. Where the ball detent has failed in such a manner, the socket is not securely retained upon the drive shaft and has a tendency to fall therefrom, severely limiting the use of the socket wrench.
To remedy this situation, it has been known to provide the socket wrench with a magnetic socket holder. Such a socket holder takes the general form of a donut-shaped magnet received within a stainless steel cup. The stainless steel cup surrounds and protects the magnet, and includes a central hole through which the drive shaft may pass. In use, the magnetic socket holder would be placed over the drive shaft on the socket wrench, and the socket thereafter applied to the drive shaft in the normal manner. The magnetic properties of the socket holder would create adhesion between the socket wrench and socket, maintaining the socket in the proper work position on the drive shaft.
An object of the present invention is to provide a magnetic socket holder having increased life.
Another object of the present invention is to provide such a socket holder which is more easily handled.
These and other objects are achieved by a magnetic socket holder for use with socket wrenches in which the ball detent has failed. The socket holder includes a donut-shaped magnet which is received within a stainless steel cup having a central hole through which the drive shaft of the socket wrench may pass. The magnet is adhesively secured to the interior of the stainless steel cup, and at least a portion of the exposed faces of the donut-shaped magnet are covered by a resilient coating. The coating serves to protect the magnet against breakage due to mechanical shock. Additionally, the coating will retain the magnet within its roughly donut-shaped configuration, even if the magnet is broken, due to the adhesion between the coating and the magnet. The exposed faces of the stainless steel cup and the resilient coating may be roughened or knurled such that they may be manually grasped with ease in environments in which grease or oil are prevalent.
The objects and features of the invention noted above are explained in more detail with reference to the drawings in which like reference numerals denote like elements, and in which:
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a first embodiment of the device according to the invention in use with a prior art socket wrench and socket;
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the assembled elements of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a second embodiment according to the present invention; and
FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of the embodiment of FIG. 3.
With reference to FIG. 1, the device according to the present invention is generally designated by reference numeral 10. The device 10 is shown in FIG. 1 as employed with a socket 12 having a generally cylindrical configuration with a first open end including a plurality of flats 14 adapted to engage the hexagonal head of a nut or bolt, and the second end having a square opening 16 (FIG. 2) adapted to receive a drive shaft 18 of a socket driving tool 20. The drive shaft 18 of tool 20 will include an outwardly biased ball detent 22 which is intended to engage with one or more detent cavities 24 within the square opening 16 of socket 12.
The device 10 generally takes the form of a substantially planar annulus having an outer periphery 26 and an inner periphery 28. The planar configuration of device 10 results in a first planar face 30 and a second planar face 32 in spaced, substantially parallel relation.
As is best shown in FIG. 2, the device 10 is adapted to be placed between the tool 20 and socket 12, with the drive shaft 18 of the tool extending through the inner periphery 28 of device 10 and extending at least partially into the square opening 16 of socket 12. As will become apparent from the discussion below, the device 10 produces a magnetic field which causes the device to be releasably retained to the tool 20, and to the socket 12, such that the socket 12 is retained upon the drive shaft 18 of the tool 20. This will allow the socket 12 to be retained upon the tool 20 even when the ball detent 22 has become inoperative to retain the socket, such as where a spring outwardly biasing the ball detent becomes fatigued.
The structure comprising the device 10 is best shown in FIG. 2.
With reference to FIG. 2, the device 10 includes a magnetic member 34 having the shape of a generally planar annulus. The magnetic member may be ferro-magnetic, a ceramic magnet, or other material which produces a sufficient magnetic field to retain the socket 12 to the tool 20 and to the socket 12 with a force sufficient to at least overcome the weight of the largest (and therefore heaviest) socket 12 anticipated to be employed with the tool 20.
Surrounding the magnetic member 34 is a coating of an at least partially resilient material 36. The material 36 may be formed of a variety of substances such as Neoprene, synthetic rubber, or any other material having the desired at least partially resilient property, in addition to the property of not unduly interfering with the magnetic field generated by member 34. As the majority of known materials having this resilient property do interfere to some extent with the magnetic field of member 34, it is preferred that the material 36 be applied as a relatively thin is coating, yet with a sufficient thickness to maintain the magnetic member 34 in its annular configuration should the magnetic member be broken by mechanical shock. The magnetic member will be held in its annular shape due to the resistance of the surrounding coating to the deformations necessary to modify the shape of the magnetic member.
To aid in manipulating the device in a typical repair shop environment, the exterior 38 of the resilient material, or at least a portion or portions of the exterior, may be provided with knurling 40 or other surface treatment to allow the device to be easily grasped and manipulated even when soiled by oil or grease. This knurling or surface treatment may be provided by a heat stamping of material 36 after it has been applied as a coating to magnetic member 34. During this heat stamping process, and the coating process, care should be maintained that the heat imparted to magnetic member 34 is below that which would produce a permanent adverse affect upon its generated magnetic field.
While the resilient material 36 may maintain the magnetic member in its proper annular configuration after it has suffered one or more fractures, it may be advisable to provide the device 10 with a substantially rigid support member 42 to protect the magnetic member 34 against such fracture or breakage. As shown in FIG. 2, the support member 42 may take the general form of an annular cup having a support plate 44 in the general form of a planar annulus, with an inner periphery slightly smaller than or equal to magnetic member 34, and an outer periphery slightly greater than or equal to that of magnetic member 34. The support member 42 also includes a side wall 46 extending substantially perpendicular to plate 44 from the outer periphery of such plate. As may be readily envisioned, the support member 42 will therefore receive the magnetic member 34 within the periphery of side wall 46. Where the side wall 46 extends a distance slightly greater than or equal to the thickness of magnetic member 34, the support member 42 may act as a shield to prevent impact upon a large portion of magnetic member 34.
As with the resilient material 36, the support member 42 should be formed of a material which will not interfere with the magnetic field of member 34. While various materials are suitable, stainless steel has proven to be quite effective for this purpose. As should be apparent, the magnetic member 34 will be attracted to the stainless steel of support member 42 thus maintaining these two elements in the substantially co-axial position shown in FIG. 2. For further support of the magnetic member, it may be desirable to bond the member 34 support member 42 by use of a thin coating of a suitable adhesive. This will provide further support to the magnetic member, reducing the possibility of breakage.
A second embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. The magnetic member 34 and support member 42 are substantially the same in this embodiment as in first, with the main difference being the required use of an adhesive 48 to bond the magnetic member to the plate 44 of support member 42, and the reduced surface area of the magnetic member 34 which is covered by is the coating of resilient material 36.
In particular, the magnetic member 34 is bonded to the support member 42 at a first planar face 48 thereof, while at least a portion of the second planar face 50 is provided with the coating of material 36.
Such an arrangement will provide sufficient support for the magnetic member 34, due to the adhesive bond between the magnetic member and the support member 42, with this adhesive bond being supplemented by the resilient material 36, such that the magnetic member will retain its annular configuration even upon fracture. The reduced amount of resilient material also reduces interference with the magnetic field of member 34. PG,9
While the above embodiment is believed sufficient, it is preferred that the resilient material 36 extend over the entirety of second planar face 50 and over at least a portion of the annular inner and outer peripheral faces of magnetic member 34. As will be apparent, this will provide additional support for the magnetic member upon fracture, but requires that the resilient material bond to the magnetic member to retain its position thereon. Alternatively, a separate adhesive could be employed to bond the resilient material to the magnetic member. It is also possible to completely surround the magnetic member 34 with the coating of material 36, similar to the first embodiment, and then to bond the material 36 to the interior of the support member 42.
As may be seen from FIG. 3, with this second embodiment the resilient material 36 may still be provided with the knurling 40 for improved manual retention. Although not shown, the exterior of the support member 42 may also be provided with knurling or knurled portions to further assist in this.
While the above embodiments have been described with particular regard to a standard socket wrench, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present device is equally useful when used with a power (hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, etc.) socket or impact driver. It should additionally be apparent that various modifications may be made to the device 10 without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, the peripheral configuration of the magnetic member, and support member 42 need not be similar where the magnetic fields produced by member 34 are not adversely affected. Similarly, the inner and outer peripheries of these members need not be circular, so long as a sufficient magnetic field is generated.
From the foregoing it will be seen that this invention is one well adapted to attain all ends and objects hereinabove set forth together with the other advantages which are obvious and which are inherent to the structure.
It will be understood that certain features and subcombinations are of utility and may be employed without reference to other features and subcombinations. This is contemplated by and is within the scope of the claims.
Since many possible embodiments may be made of the invention without departing from the scope thereof, it is to be understood that all matter herein set forth or shown in the accompanying drawings is to be interpreted as illustrative, and not in a limiting sense.
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|Filing date
|Publication date
|Jun 20, 1947
|May 1, 1951
|Wahl Albert G
|Suction ring for socket wrenches
|Oct 21, 1949
|Sep 14, 1954
|William V Doyle
|Magnetic attachment for screw drivers and the like
|May 6, 1954
|Sep 17, 1957
|George M Miller
|Permanent magnet for use with socket wrenches, conveyor belts, extension tubes, and the like
|Sep 26, 1986
|Jan 12, 1988
|Dedrick Ted R
|Nut-holder attachment for a wrench
|Nov 13, 1986
|May 2, 1989
|Easco Hand Tools, Inc.
|Elastomeric sleeve for conventional wrench sockets
|Citing Patent
|Filing date
|Publication date
|May 23, 1995
|Aug 13, 1996
|Corley; Ronald E.
|Wrench socket
|Apr 15, 1997
|Oct 26, 1999
|Barnett; Franklin E.
|Magnetic ratchet/clutch type apparatus
|Jan 21, 1998
|Dec 28, 1999
|Winnard; Stanley D.
|Magnetic tool holding and storage apparatus
|Apr 7, 1999
|Dec 26, 2000
|Whiteford; Carlton L.
|Low-profile ratchet wrench having magnetically retained thin-walled sockets
|Feb 23, 2004
|Sep 26, 2006
|Seiko Instruments Inc.
|Portable watch
|Sep 25, 2002
|Jun 3, 2008
|Franklin Earl Barnett
|Pass through socket and ratchet wrench combination
|Jan 19, 2006
|Mar 9, 2010
|Ethicon, Inc.
|Adjustable vaginal splint for pelvic floor support
|Apr 7, 2006
|Sep 7, 2010
|Combined Products Co., #1, Inc.
|Magnetic device for holding and driving bits and fasteners
|Sep 25, 2002
|Dec 9, 2004
|Barnett Franklin Earl
|Pass through socket and ratchet wrench combination
|Feb 23, 2004
|Jan 20, 2005
|Haruki Hiranuma
|Portable watch
|Jan 19, 2006
|Apr 26, 2007
|Aida Astani
|Adjustable vaginal splint for pelvic floor support
|Apr 7, 2006
|Oct 11, 2007
|Burton Kozak
|Magnetic device for holding and driving bits and fasteners
|Apr 7, 2006
|Feb 21, 2008
|Burton Kozak
|Magnetic device for holding and driving bits and fasteners
|Oct 24, 2006
|Apr 24, 2008
|Aaron Simms
|Breech plug with magnetic connector
|Oct 12, 2010
|Aug 22, 2012
|Dimension-reducing nut insert for a hydraulic torque wrench
|Apr 10, 2006
|Oct 11, 2006
|Eazypower Corporation
|Magnetic device for holding and driving bits and fasteners
|Apr 15, 1998
|Nov 5, 1998
|Barnett Franklin E
|Magnetic ratchet/clutch type apparatus
|Apr 15, 1998
|Apr 15, 1999
|Franklin E Barnett
|Magnetic ratchet/clutch type apparatus
|Sep 25, 2002
|Apr 3, 2003
|Barnett Franklin E
|Pass through socket and ratchet wrench combination
|Oct 12, 2010
|Apr 21, 2011
|Momento Ab
|Dimension-reducing nut insert for a hydraulic torque wrench
|U.S. Classification
|81/180.1, 81/125
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
|Jun 17, 1997
|Maintenance fee reminder mailed
|Nov 9, 1997
|Lapse for failure to pay maintenance fees
|Jan 20, 1998
|Expired due to failure to pay maintenance fee
Effective date: 19971112