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|First Prize: Sara Kloek
|Second Prize: Kim Simek
|Second Prize: The Art Club
|Second Prize: Dan Schlatter
Melissa Swenson (Loretto senior), Sara Campbell (Madison, WI senior), Alison Helm (St. Joseph Senior), Christina Edstrom (Austin Senior), and Steph Vlaminck (Minneota Senior) captured San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge at dusk.
New Prague sophomore Kim Simek enjoyed a ferry boat ride while visiting Seattle.
Sarah Lofgren, a junior from Thief River Falls, and Megan Mekoli (Blaine sophomore) posed with Professor Jennifer Goodnough at the San Diego Zoo. Chemistry students and faculty were in California attending the National American Chemical Society meeting.
In Megan's entry, taken by Andover sophomore Jenna Benson, you can see the hedge elephant.
Dan Schlatter (New Brighton junior) and Garett Lee (Maple Grove sophomore) hiked with the Geology Club in Canyonlands National Park, Utah.
Little Falls junior Richelle Maciej also visited Seattle and was photographed before the Space Needle by Seth Sweep, class of 2004.
Professor Jess Larson photographed the Art Club in the heart of Times Square during their trip to New York City to take in the art scene.
Here they are visiting Bethesda Fountain in Central Park. That's Alicia Canfield (Blaine sophomore), Kira Goettsch (Minneapolis freshman), Chris Anderson (Alexandria senior), Stacy Gross (Blaine junior), Christina Meyer (St. Joseph junior), Ashley Sorenson (Amvoy junior), Nicole Soukup (Sleepy Eye junior), Bess Vlaisavljevich (Shoreview junor), Kyle Schwartz (New Ulm junior), Brianna Osseland (Stillwater senior), Jacquelyn Sullivan (Westwood, KS sophomore), Erica Belkholm (Braham sophomore), and Jessie France and Anne Meyer of the class of 2005.
They also visited the empire state building.
Megan Weisbrod, a sophomore from Stillwater, joined the group in the photo at right; you can see the sharply-tipped Chrysler Building behind her.
Brooklyn Park sophomore Joel Deuth, conducting mission outreach in South Carolina, visited Charleston's Fort Sumter.
Fort Sumter was the site of the first shots fired in the Civil War.
Cougars Natalie Kinsky (Woodbury junior), Cara Rudney (Morris sophomore) and Laura Smith (West Concord junior) visited Florida's Everglades, but the sign behind them only warns of alligator attacks. The alligators in the background are keeping their distance!
Out of competition. Journalist and former University Relations staffer Sue Dieter (right) and Director of Financial Aid Pam Engebretson (both alumni) proudly wore their UMM attire during a trip to Washington, D.C.
Behold the camel that doesn't run from cougars! Sara Kloek (Stillwater senior) and Johanna Farmer (Spearfish, SD senior) showed off their school spirit at the Arabian Desert Extravaganza while attending the First Annual Women as Global Leaders Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The conference center was situated in front of the Gulf of Oman and the Burj al Arab, the world's only 7 star hotel.
Out of competition. Director of Computing Services David Loewi visited China and, of course, met someone who had attended the U and conducted research in Morris. No, not Chairman Mao!
Out of competition...literally! Here's hoping the premiere swimming and diving team spent their spring break resting up after competing with 400 athletes at the Liberal Arts Challenge (LAC) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in February, the final event of their 5 1/2 month competition season. Pictured (starting back row, left to right) are Chandra Hutchens, Anne Sundby, Naomi Throngard, Jamie Luecke, Kristine Ertl (LAC medal winner!), Lauren Trapp (LAC medal winner!), Bree McCannon (LAC medal winner!), Megan McLennan, Danielle Thibodo, and Robin Moe.
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Sepals 4, or rarely more, colored, the valvate margins turned inward in the bud.
Corolla 4-parted, rarely 3-parted, wheel-shaped, valvate in the bud.
To Santalaceæ they approach in processes, valvate corolla, and placentation, also to Loranthaceæ.
Reduplicate (in stivation), valvate with the margins turned outwards, 97.
Corolla little longer than the calyx, somewhat funnel-form, 5-lobed, valvate in the bud.
Calyx 5-parted, valvate in the staminate flowers, imbricate in the pistillate.
Corolla tubular-funnel-form, 5-lobed at the summit, valvate in bud.
Calyx of the sterile flowers 4-parted and valvate in bud; of the fertile, 3–5-parted.
Cones globular, with peltate, valvate scales, firmly closed till ripe; the scales thick and pointed at the center.
From Uvaria the Cananga differs in its valvate petals, and from Unona in the arrangement of the seeds in two rows.
valvate val·vate (vāl'vāt')
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Shortlisted, Best Australian History Book, New South Wales Premier's History Literary Awards 1999 Winner, Non-fiction prize, The Age Book of the Year Awards 1998 Highly Commended, Fellowship of Australian Writers Literature Award, National Literary Awards 1988 In 1920, 26 men and women met in a dingy hall in Sydney to create a new political party. They expected the overthrow of capitalism and the emancipation of humanity - here, and all around the world. Two decades later, when Australia joined in the Second World War, the Commonwealth Government suppressed the Communist Party of Australia. The handful of idealists and dissidents had become a political force powerful enough, in the view of the authorities, to pose a threat to national security. The Communist Party was a major part of Australia's political landscape for more than half a century. It enlisted its members in a world-wide cause that was charged with hopes for revolutionary change and imbued with the iron discipline of warriors in a class war. It attracted fierce hostility; it inspired devotion. Australian communism wielded an influence far beyond its size. The Party cam
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The Bulletin for the Study of Religion invites submissions of 3,000 to 4,000 words for a special issue addressing the impact of the Arab Spring on the academic study of Islam. We are particularly interested in articles that reflect on such topics as the role of the scholar as public intellectual, the impact on pedagogy, as well as cultural and political analyses of Islamic communities both within and outside of the Middle East. Articles should strive to apply theoretical analysis to the topic, rather than take a normative political or theological stance (though including personal reflections from classroom or institutional experiences are certainly welcome). Queries should be sent to the editors, Philip Tite (firstname.lastname@example.com) and Kelly Baker (email@example.com). Online submissions and guidelines: http://www.equinoxpub.com/bulletin/ Deadline for submissions: August 1, 2013.
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Second Call for Papers: The Impact of Arab Spring on the Study of Islam
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In articulatory phonetics, a consonant is a speech sound that is articulated with complete or partial closure of the vocal tract.
consonant adj 1: involving or characterized by harmony [syn: {harmonic}, {harmonical}, {harmonized}, {harmonised}, {in harmony}] 2: in keeping; "salaries agreeable with current trends"; "plans conformable with your wishes"; "expressed views concordant with his background" [syn: {accordant}, {agreeable}, {conformable}, {concordant}] n 1: a speech sound that is not a vowel [ant: {vowel}] 2: a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken consonant
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Consonant \Con"so*nant\, a. [L. consonans, -antis; p. pr. of consonare to sound at the same time, agree; con- + sonare to sound: cf. F. consonnant. See {Sound} to make a noise.] 1. Having agreement; congruous; consistent; according; -- usually followed by with or to. [1913 Webster] Each one pretends that his opinion . . . is consonant to the words there used. --Bp. Beveridge. [1913 Webster] That where much is given there shall be much required is a thing consonant with natural equity. --Dr. H. More. [1913 Webster] 2. Having like sounds. [1913 Webster] Consonant words and syllables. --Howell. [1913 Webster] 3. (Mus.) harmonizing together; accordant; as, consonant tones, consonant chords. [1913 Webster] 4. Of or pertaining to consonants; made up of, or containing many, consonants. [1913 Webster] No Russian whose dissonant consonant name Almost shatters to fragments the trumpet of fame. --T. Moore. [1913 Webster]
Consonant \Con"so*nant\, n. [L. consonans, -antis.] An articulate sound which in utterance is usually combined and sounded with an open sound called a vowel; a member of the spoken alphabet other than a vowel; also, a letter or character representing such a sound. [1913 Webster] Note: Consonants are divided into various classes, as mutes, spirants, sibilants, nasals, semivowels, etc. All of them are sounds uttered through a closer position of the organs than that of a vowel proper, although the most open of them, as the semivowels and nasals, are capable of being used as if vowels, and forming syllables with other closer consonants, as in the English feeble (-b'l), taken (-k'n). All the consonants excepting the mutes may be indefinitely, prolonged in utterance without the help of a vowel, and even the mutes may be produced with an aspirate instead of a vocal explosion. Vowels and consonants may be regarded as the two poles in the scale of sounds produced by gradual approximation of the organ, of speech from the most open to the closest positions, the vowel being more open, the consonant closer; but there is a territory between them where the sounds produced partake of the qualities of both. [1913 Webster] Note: ``A consonant is the result of audible friction, squeezing, or stopping of the breath in some part of the mouth (or occasionally of the throath.) The main distinction between vowels and consonants is, that while in the former the mouth configuration merely modifies the vocalized breath, which is therefore an essential element of the vowels, in consonants the narrowing or stopping of the oral passage is the foundation of the sound, and the state of the glottis is something secondary.'' --H. Sweet. [1913 Webster]
In phonetics, a vowel is a sound in spoken language, such as an English ah! or oh! , pronounced with an open vocal tract so that there is no build-up of air pressure at any point above the glottis.
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Vowel \Vow"el\, n. [F. voyelle, or an OF. form without y, L. vocalis (sc. littera), from vocalis sounding, from vox, vocis, a voice, sound. See {Vocal}.] (Phon.) A vocal, or sometimes a whispered, sound modified by resonance in the oral passage, the peculiar resonance in each case giving to each several vowel its distinctive character or quality as a sound of speech; -- distinguished from a {consonant} in that the latter, whether made with or without vocality, derives its character in every case from some kind of obstructive action by the mouth organs. Also, a letter or character which represents such a sound. See Guide to Pronunciation, [sect][sect] 5, 146-149. [1913 Webster] Note: In the English language, the written vowels are a, e, i, o, u, and sometimes w and y. The spoken vowels are much more numerous. [1913 Webster] {Close vowel}. See under {Close}, a. {Vowel point}. See under {Point}, n. [1913 Webster]
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The sound of pouring real french champagne (it sounds different! ;-) into champagne glasses. Recorded with a H1 Zoom.
pouring wine, from bottle into a glass. Sennheiser MKH 60, Shure FP24 preamp, Edirol R09 recorder
Crisp sound of opening an aluminum can (filled with beer)
The glug of wine pouring from a bottle, filling a glass. ----------- These sounds are part of the Compose with ...
opening bottle of wine and pouring into glass
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a man laughing
A man laughing
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West Valley City • Rylan Galiardi and Kris Hogg scored goals in the final 8:59 Saturday night at the Maverik Center, leading the the Utah Grizzlies to a 2-0 victory over Ontario.
Galiardi, signed by Utah this week after playing in Idaho, San Francisco and Gwinnett last season, snapped a scoreless tie at 11:01 of the third period after assists by Channing Boe and Mathieu Aubin.
With 1:41 remaining, Hogg scored his second goal of the season to seal the victory for the Grizzlies. He was assisted by T.J. Battani and Stefan Wang.
Grizzlies' goaltender Aaron Dell stopped 24 shots by Ontario, including 12 in the third period, to record the shutout and improve his record to 1-1 this season.
Utah and Ontario battled through a scoreless first period. The Grizzlies outshot the Reign, 12-7, despite the fact they had to kill three power plays, including over one minute when Ontario enjoyed a 5-on-3 advantage.
The game stayed scoreless through the second period, when Utah fired nine shots at Ontario goaltender Mathias Niederberger without success.
That changed in the final 8:59, when Galiardi and Hogg helped Utah improve its record to 2-4-1.
The Grizzlies continue their five-game home stand Monday night when they conclude this series with Ontario. After the finale with the Reign, Utah plays host to Colorado in a two-game series Oct. 16-18.
Grizzlies 2, Reign 0
R Utah's Rylan Galiardi and Kris Hogg scored goals in the final 8:59 Saturday.
• The Grizzlies continue their five-game home stand Monday when they conclude this series with the Reign.


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Kimihiro Watanuki (Artwork) - xxxholic
|With the wonderful AQuietRiot as my fabulous Yuuko <3
This costume, I can already tell, will be the bane of my existence in the lead up to October expo x'D
Oh wow, I love that artwork! Good luck with it!!
Thank you hun :) I'm going to try my best, can't let Yuuko down after all!
The gold on black looks lovely, good luck with this ^^
Good luck with this!! It seems to be coming along well so far, I'm sure it'll be beautiful when it's finished
This is going to look fantastic :)
Oh what have you made the moon details? I'm intrigued...
Thanks guys ;w; (@Kila: It's worbla~ I wouldn't have used it on something so small but it needs to be able to hold up the pieces that are going to dangle from it, so... x'D)
Ohhh I wondered if it was but couldn't quite tell from le pictures! :) Should be awesome when it's all together though!
This is looking stunning so far! *^*
Ohmygosh it looks so pretty <3 I can't wait to see it at expo! :3
This is absolutel stunning!
You looked simply stunning in person, as did your matching Yuuko :3 Was a pleasure to meet you at the CLAMP group! 8D
This costume is absolutely stunning!!
ASFBWGA D I DIDN'T REALISE THIS WAS YOU HELLO I was the derpy Rain XDD
You did a fantastic job on this! You really captured the look of those stylised smoke wisps and the wig you used looks just right, too.
Words cannot describe how much I loved your cosplays! Sooooo much detail~ And you suit Watanuki so well!! <3 I really enjoyed being able to talk to you properly for the first time as well! :D
Guys... guys plz ;w; too much guys <3 *touches all of your beautiful faces* @Freyarule: OMG How did we not know??? So glad I finally met you though 8D @Lady Bahamut: jlhgjf thanks lovely! That means a lot, especially from such a huge CLAMP fan ;w; and it was lovely talking to you properly too!
ffffff *_* .... that is all ;b
I only saw this briefly but you look amazing~
I love your Watanuki cosplay it's so amazing and beautiful. What's the material you used for the fans to make them look flowy? and how did you make the colours on it fade like that? I think I saw you at expo but I was probably too shy to say hi lol I'll try to be brave next time :)
jskzzjhgfsjdnb GUYS NO. GUYS STAHP. /hides/ but seriously thank you all it means a lot that people think this looked so good <3 @Bleachgirl425: Alas my Yuuko made the fans, and I didn't ask her about them 8\ um... if I remember from poking at them they were a sort of crepe material? I think there's bound to be tutorials for those sorts of fans online so my best advice is google xD (next time say hi plz! I love meeting new people! Sorry I couldn't be more help here tho)
Ahh congrats on the showcase hun!
This looks so beautiful~ I'm sad I missed it in October D: I love CLAMP
Ahhh everything about this cosplay is so amazing and all of your hard work has definitely paid off because wOW
Really beautiful, you've captured the details of the artwork wonderfully!
Gorgeous painting :D
Woo, get you and your snazzy feature~ Nobutseriously, you looked fabulous <3
Thanks everyone ;w; you're all too kind <3
wow this is stunning! congrats on the showcsse! very much deserved!!
Grats on the showcase :)
Still can't believe you painted all those details! you looked amazing, seeing you both was definitely a expo highlight XD
Amazing costume hun. Congratulations on the showcase ♥
Thanks everyone ;w; <3 the painting was totally worth it x'D
Beautiful work! The detail is stunning.
You guys looked fantastic! Thanks for the comment on Zagato as well. :-)
Thanks guys!
Progress Journal
Outfit 80% Complete (Posted 19th October 2013)
Photo was too blurry to upload to the main section xD
But yeah, basically need to add edging to the bottom hem, fix some slight pulls on the inside lining of the sleeves, style the wig, and then spraypaint all the patterns onto the sleeves before I sew on all the little stars and stuff!
So he's very close to done now! 8D Woop~ will get the bulk of everything done tomorrow between working on Nate and some errands and stuff, but SO close to complete!
Update (Posted 9th October 2013)
Under-Kimono is now done (it's just a long, plain white one, that will block the main Kimono from rubbing on the excel center floor x'D and also because at least on his bottom half it does look like Watanuki's wearing an under-layer on his kimono??? Idk.
Over-kimono is currently two separate items - the main body, and the lining, which need sewing together, but I'll do that once I've painted the designs onto the main body, in case I make a big mistake! Then it's just embellishments 8'D getting there! Not too worried, I'm sure I can do this~
Slow but gradual progress... (Posted 29th September 2013)
Pics to come soon, but the base of everything is getting there. Obviously the difficulty in this cosplay lies in the detailing once everything's sewn together - the construction itself is pretty easy xD
Wish me luck guys, I need it right now xD


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Split Pea and Ham Soup Recipe
- 1 pound dried green split peas (2 cups)
- 7 cups water
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup diced peeled potato
- 1 teaspoon salt, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1. In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, bring the peas, water and oil to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add the next eight ingredients; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in parsley. Yield: 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).
Nutritional Facts
1 cup: 205 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 389mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 16g protein.
Reviews for Split Pea and Ham Soup
Average Rating
"Used up my salty ham, yay"
"If you really want to add extra flavor, use the ham bone too. A little celery salt helps with flavor. Also, if you like a less mushy pea, use the whole peas or a combination of split and whole."
"I followed the directions exactly and found the peas way overcooked. I ended up adding two cups of water and a teaspoon of ham base for flavor. Next time I will cook peas less and add veggies earlier!"
"Really good! Followed the recipe almost exactly and couldn't stop eating it!"
"We liked this soup a lot. Thanks for sharing it! I used the ingredients listed here but the method shown in the video on this page. For example, "sweating" the carrots, celery and onions to soften them up a bit, then adding the dried split peas and other ingredients directly into that pot. I also substituted chicken stock for water to get more flavor. The split peas really don't need to simmer for two hours .... 35-45 minutes is more than enough time."
"I only cooked the peas for 30 minutes, then added the next eight for another 30 minutes."
"Very good. my whole family loved it! I would definitely make again. This will become a go to recipe for leftover ham!"
"Maybe I am missing something but didn't think it was that great. It was ok but don't know if I will be making it again."
"WONDERFUL!! I never thought I liked split pea soup until we made this. It is soooo good! We will definitely make this over and over again."
"takes time to make but very tasty, I cooked mine using meaty ham hock adding extra chopped ham, turne dout great."
"Why is the oil necessary??"
"Next time I make this, I'll use half the carrots, celery, and onion. The recipe as is tasted more like vegetable soup than split pea."


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|Lawrence Paul Baughman was born 12 MAY 1834 in Red Bank Twp., Armstrong Co., Pa., and died 11 DEC 1902 in Belview Cemetery, Jefferson Co. Pa.. He was the son of 2. John (Johannes Bachman) Baughman and 3. Rebecca Stewart. He married Sarah Shields. She was born 04 JUN 1837, and died 17 FEB 1885 in Belview Cemetery, Jefferson Co. Pa.. He married Elsie J. Wynkoop 23 MAR 1886.
|John (Johannes Bachman) Baughman was born 14 APR 1809 in Northumberland Co., (Union Co. in 1813) PA, and died 29 MAY 1889 in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Ohl, Beaver Twp. Jefferson Co. Pa.. He was the son of 4. Lawrence (Lorentz Bachman) Baughman and 5. Maria Catharine Himes **.
|Rebecca Stewart was born 11 MAY 1813 in Pa, and died 29 MAR 1907 in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Ohl, Beaver Twp. Jefferson Co. Pa.. She was the daughter of 6. William Stewart and 7. Mary Wilson.
Children of Rebecca Stewart and John (Johannes Bachman) Baughman are:
|Lawrence (Lorentz Bachman) Baughman was born 17 NOV 1783 in Lynn, Lehigh, PA, USA, and died 31 DEC 1866 in Red Bank, Clarion, PA, USA. He was the son of 8. Paul Bachman and 9. Margretha Hantz.
|Maria Catharine Himes ** was born 13 MAR 1787 in Upper Mahonoy, Northumberland Co. PA, and died 23 MAR 1875 in Red Bank, Clarion Co. PA Burial: Shannondale Lutheran Cemetery. She was the daughter of 10. Johann George Heim Himes Jr** and 11. Anna Rosina Miller.
Children of Maria Catharine Himes ** and Lawrence (Lorentz Bachman) Baughman are:
|William Stewart.
|Mary Wilson was born ABT 1792, and died BET 1870 AND 1880.
Child of Mary Wilson and William Stewart is:
|Paul Bachman was born 10 AUG 1744 in Hirschland, Alsace, France, and died 1823 in Lowhill Church Cemetery, Lowhill Twp., Lehigh Co., PA. He was the son of 16. Jacob Bachman Sr. and 17. Maria Magdalena Zinck.
|Margretha Hantz was born 13 SEP 1744, and died 12 APR 1791 in Lowhill Church Cemetery, Lowhill Twp., Lehigh Co., PA.
Children of Margretha Hantz and Paul Bachman are:
|Johann George Heim Himes Jr** was born 26 SEP 1758 in New Holland, Lancaster Co., Pa., and died ABT 1815 in Northumberland Co., PA. Burial: Probably at Himmel Church. He was the son of 20. Johann Georg Heim Himes Sr** and 21. Anna Marie Margaretha.
|Anna Rosina Miller was born ABT 1758 in Augusta, Northumberland Co., PA, and died 1829 in Burial: Probably at Himmel Church. She was the daughter of 22. John Miller and 23. Anne Marie Seibert or Holstein.
Children of Anna Rosina Miller and Johann George Heim Himes Jr** are:
|Jacob Bachman Sr. was born 25 JUL 1704 in Hirschland, Alsace, France, and died 11 NOV 1788 in Lowhill Church Cemetery, Lowhill Twp., Lehigh Co., PA. He was the son of 32. Hans Jacob Bachmann and 33. Elizabeth Carl.
|Maria Magdalena Zinck was born in Altwiller. She was the daughter of 34. Johann Zinck and 35. Anna Hoschar.
Children of Maria Magdalena Zinck and Jacob Bachman Sr. are:
|Johann Georg Heim Himes Sr** was born 30 JUN 1731 in Nufringen, Schwarzwald, Wurtemberg, Germany, and died 1824 in Klingerstown, PA in a private garden with his wife. He was the son of 40. Phillip Heim Himes **.
|Anna Marie Margaretha was born ABT 1733 in Northumberland Co., PA., and died BET 1795 AND 1800 in Klingerstown, PA in a private garden.
Children of Anna Marie Margaretha and Johann Georg Heim Himes Sr** are:
|John Miller was born 1752 in Frederick, Maryland, and died 1836.
|Anne Marie Seibert or Holstein died UNKNOWN.
Children of Anne Marie Seibert or Holstein and John Miller are:
|Hans Jacob Bachmann was born 14 MAY 1676 in Hirschland, Alsace, France. He was the son of 64. Nicolaus Bachmann and 65. Christina Bruah.
|Elizabeth Carl was born ABT 1684. She was the daughter of 66. Jacob Carl.
Child of Elizabeth Carl and Hans Jacob Bachmann is:
|Johann Zinck.
|Anna Hoschar.
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|Phillip Heim Himes ** was born 1700, and died UNKNOWN.
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Thanks for your question and good evening.You may want to send a demand letter here for the cost of reinstalling it to the HOA threatening small claims if they do not pay you for the amount of your losses.
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Here you argue the HOA is liable.If their insurance doesn't cover it then it doesn't mean they don't have to pay.
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Keane Stud Announces 2017 Stud Fees
Keane Stud near Amenia, N.Y. has announced the fees for its entire 2017 stallion roster, which again will be headed up by Frost Giant, the state's leading sire of 2-year-olds.
Keane Stud near Amenia, N.Y. has announced the fees for its entire 2017 stallion roster, which again will be headed up by Frost Giant, the state's leading sire of 2-year-olds.
A visual look at some of the new stallions for 2016, arranged in alphabetical order. View Slideshow
Multiple graded stakes winner Al Khali has been retired and will stand the 2016 breeding season at Keane Stud near Amenia, N.Y., for an advertised fee of $2,500.
A tough cast of characters will fight it out in the $250,000 Bowling Green Handicap (gr. IIT), an 11-furlong race for older horses on the Saratoga Race Course inner turf Aug. 1.
When a hole opened up in the stretch, Big Blue Kitten shot through to win the $150,000 Fort Marcy Stakes (gr. IIIT) May 2 at Belmont Park.
Santa Anita Park, Fair Grounds, Gulfstream Park, Parx, Laurel Park, Turfway. view slideshow
On Aug. 30, Wise Dan will face a solid field in the $250,000 Bernard Baruch Handicap (gr. IIT) as the 127-pound highweight while making his long-awaited return after May 16 colic surgery.
Hangover Kid, surging along the inside, produced a head-bobbing victory over odds-on Grandeur in the $200,000 Bowling Green Handicap (gr. IIT), the 6-year-old's first graded stakes score July 12 at Belmont Park.
Grade II winner Birdrun has been retired from racing to stand at Robin Murphy's Poplar Creek Horse Farm near Bethel, Ohio. His fee is $2,000.
Long River and Romansh face five opponents in the 1 1/8-mile test for older horses at Aqueduct March 22.
Strapping Groom makes his return to the graded ranks Feb. 1 at Aqueduct Racetrack in the $150,000 Toboggan Stakes (gr. III), a six-furlong sprint on the Withers (gr. III) undercard.
Graydar will take on veteran runners Jackson Bend and Hymn Book and the South American importBrujo de Olleros, in the Sept. 28 Kelso Invitational Handicap (gr. II) hoping to score entry to the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I).
Frank Angst and Claire Novak handicap the Man o' War Stakes and Virginia Derby. Both seem to think the Virginia Derby will be a very telling and exciting race to watch. Can the Kittens finish 1-2-3? watch video
Although Point of Entry will not defend his title in the $600,000 Man o' War Handicap at Belmont Park July 13, Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey hopes Boisterous will be a capable pinch-hitter in the grade I turf event.
Grade I winner and classic-placed Bodemeister was crowned Virginia-bred Horse of the Year and 2012 champion Virginia-bred 3-year-old colt when annual awards were presented July 6 at Colonial Downs.
Maryland shipper London Lane, ignored at odds of 50-1, charged from the rear down the center of the track to land the $300,000 Colonial Turf Cup (gr. IIT) in a shocker June 22 at Colonial Downs.
Atigun and Air Support head a solid field of eight older horses, including Swift Warrior, ready to duke it out in the $300,000 Colonial Turf Cup Stakes (gr. IIT) June 22 at Colonial Downs.
Two years after winning the Belmont Stakes, George and Lori Hall's Ruler On Ice will again travel the full circuit of the Belmont Park main track oval June 7 when he starts in the 1 1/2-mile Brooklyn Handicap.
Dark Cove earned owners Ken and Sarah Ramsey a gold tray when he drew off to an upset victory in the $150,000 Elkhorn Stakes (gr. II) on closing day April 26 at Keeneland.
On the final Sunday morning of the 2013 Keeneland spring meet, there was still plenty of activity on the Keeneland backstretch. read blog
Howe Great, the 2012 Palm Beach Stakes (gr. IIIT) victor whose last win came in the July 21 Jersey Derby at Monmouth, took a strong Keeneland allowance race April 6 in which 2011 Woodbine Mile winner Turallure ran sixth.
Trainer Charlie LoPresti has the somewhat enviable if daunting task of bringing several top-level horses back off the bench this spring at Keeneland, including 2011 Ricoh Woodbine Mile (gr. IT) winner Turallure.
A "Parade of Stallions" that will include classic winner Smarty Jones will highlight the Jan. 27 open house at Northview PA Stallion Station in Peach Bottom, Pa.
Northview Stallion Station in Chespaeake City, Md., has scheduled open houses from 2-4 p.m. on Jan. 12 and Jan. 19.
Australians Kevin and Colleen Bamford and American David Bernsen have purchased a substantial interest of recent Hollywood Derby (gr. IT) winner Unbridled Command and plan to race in Australia's Cox Plate in October.
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|Air Support
|Claude R. McGaughey III
|Al Khali
|William I. Mott
|William I. Mott
|Robert Ribaudo
|Kindergarden Kid
|Peter Miller
|Moryba (BRZ)
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|Scott M. Schwartz
|Steve Klesaris
|Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.
|Sky Blazer
|Barclay Tagg
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|Tech Fall
|Anthony W. Dutrow
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|Schuylerville S. (G3)
|Lake George S. (G3T)
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BERKELEY Town recorded their third win of the season at home to Yate Town Reserves.
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This review article reports the recent advances in the study, design and production of ski-boots for alpine skiing. An overview of the different designs and the materials used in ski-boot construction is provided giving particular emphasis to the effect of these parameters on the final performances and on the prevention of injuries. The use of specific materials for ski-boots dedicated to different disciplines (race skiing, mogul skiing, ski-mountaineering
This review summarizes the most significant results reported in the scientific and industrial literature (patents) in the field of ski-boots for alpine skiing. A critical analysis of the data has been performed in order to highlight the areas of research and the problems that have not been already addressed, pointing out new possibilities for research and development in this field. The review has been divided in the following sections:
Skis have been used for 2500 years to permit the motion of people living in countries where the snow was present for several months a year. The first skis were only plank of woods with laces to link the traditional leather boots used in the Nordic and Alpine regions. At that time skiing was mainly performed in flat areas to help the transportation of loads and for this reason the first recreational activity with skis was cross-country skiing. Alpine skiing was born only afterwards and, therefore, the first equipment used to ski down the steep terrains of the Alps was developed starting from those already used for skiing in flat snow-fields (thin skis, leather boots and heel free bindings). However, the characteristics of those materials were not satisfactory for the needs of alpine skiers. The development of alpine ski equipment has been done, in the beginning, mainly by trial and error, using on-snow tests. However, in the last few decades, the research in the field of plastic materials and the optimization of new software for the design of sport equipment have permitted the development of new materials and designs that have increased the level of performance, security and comfort of ski-boots [
Despite the large market of ski equipment, not many scientific papers have been published on this subject in the past. Moreover, most of the scientific work regarding the development of new materials and designs for ski-boots has been published as patents. However, in the last few years an increasing number of interesting papers have been published on this topic. For this reason, the aim of this review is to report the main results of scientific papers and patents in order to present the "state of the art" in materials and designs used for ski-boots. Some unpublished data will be also reported in order to complete and clarify the results already described in the literature. Every part of the ski-boot (cuff, shell, liner, buckles, soles
Ski-boot performances have been significantly improved in recent years using new materials and new designs. In our opinion, in order to deeply understand the reason for these improved properties and to predict new trends, an analysis of the evolution of ski-boot materials and designs in the last century is necessary. Even if the number of ski-lifts and of alpine skiers was dramatically increasing, the ski-boots used in the 1950s were essentially unchanged from those used in the previous centuries, having a thick sole with a thinner upper shell of leather similar to a normal winter boot. However, with the development of new ski bindings like the Kandahar (in 1930) and of the Head Standard skis (1950) which permitted a much stronger control of the edges and a more precise and fast skiing [
First ski-boot with plastic shell and cuff, molded in Montebelluna, Italy (picture courtesy of API Plastic).
Ski-boot parts for an
In 1972, Hanson introduced the rear entry design that was afterward used by Nordica and Salomon [
Nowadays, ski-boots are composed of several parts assembled using screws and bolts. A standard ski-boot with Efficient transmission of loads from the skier to the ski edge to control the ski. Quick connection of the boot with the binding and safety release of the boot in case of fall. Absorption of shocks. Protection of the foot and of the ankle from injuries due to overloads during falls. Good comfort with uniform foot pressure and temperature/humidity optimal conditions.
Efficient transmission of loads from the skier to the ski edge to control the ski.
Quick connection of the boot with the binding and safety release of the boot in case of fall.
Absorption of shocks.
Protection of the foot and of the ankle from injuries due to overloads during falls.
Good comfort with uniform foot pressure and temperature/humidity optimal conditions.
The design of ski-boots is of fundamental importance in order to combine good skiing performances with comfort. The functional parameters to be taken into account when designing a ski-boot are:
Plastic width in the different parts of cuff and shell. Shell Geometry of the sole. Cuff height and angle ( Hinge point between shell and cuff (
Plastic width in the different parts of cuff and shell.
Geometry of the sole.
Cuff height and angle (
Hinge point between shell and cuff (
The internal form of the shell and of the cuff must be shaped to follow the anatomical shape of the foot. However, since foot shapes are different from person to person, a shell shape that can fit all feet does not exist. Therefore, all ski-boot producers prepare boots with different shapes and
As previously reported, the two main ski-boot designs that are present nowadays in the market are the two-pieces
The analysis of the commercial products present on the market shows that the most common design is the
Several design parameters are fundamental in order to improve performances and reduce stresses and injuries. For example, as widely reported in the literature [
Varus-valgus angle and related medial collateral ligament injury (
Forces acting on the skier during turning phase (
Loads applied during the turning phase [
|Position of the force or moment
|Mean acting loads during turning phase
|Anterior left
|Anterior right
|Posterior left
|Posterior Right
|Moment exerted along medio-lateral axe
|−41.5 Nm
|Moment exerted along antero-posterior axe
|19.1 Nm
|Resultant Force
On the basis of these results, the authors have developed an innovative ski-boot in which the angle between the leg and the ski was not modified by changing the angle between the cuff and the shell, but by changing the angle between the lower part (sole) and the shell, which were connected with screws. Petrone
Instrumented boot-board (from reference [
Analysis of ski-boot movements using a Motion Capture technique (from reference [
Torsional stiffness of ski-boot (from reference [
Torsional (Mt) and bending moments (Mf) during on-snow slalom tests in OFF state (From reference [
Instrumented boot-boards and pressure devices have been extensively used for the determination of the loads that are present during skiing [
Senner [
Ski-boot manufacturers generally sell ski-boots with a Flex-Index value that describes the flexural stiffness of the boot. The Flex-Index was first introduced by Salomon and is generally used by all the producers [
Prosthesis for ski-boot test bench (from reference [
Ski-boot test bench (from reference [
Force-displacement curves obtained with a ski-boot test bench (from reference [
Other studies have been conducted for the preparation of test benches and lower leg prosthesis in order to define a test method and an apparatus for the measure of hysteresis flex curves [
As reported above, no standard test exists for the determination of the flexural stiffness and of the elastic rebound of ski-boots. The only two ISO standards for the design of ski-boots define the area of the ski-boot in contact with the binding. This is due to the fact that the efficient behavior of the binding in releasing the boot during a fall is significantly affected by the geometry and rigidity of the ski-boot part in contact with the binding. Therefore, in order to ensure the proper binding release function, alpine ski-boots must be realized observing limits and prescriptions in terms of dimensions and design of the boot interface. The ISO norms are:
ISO 5355 (Alpine ski boots—Requirements and test methods) [ ISO 9593 (Touring ski boots for adults—Interface with touring ski bindings—Requirements and test methods) [
ISO 5355 (Alpine ski boots—Requirements and test methods) [
ISO 9593 (Touring ski boots for adults—Interface with touring ski bindings—Requirements and test methods) [
The ski-boot/binding interface is also ruled by ASTM F944-97 that reports the standard specification for properties of adult alpine ski-boots. ISO 9593 requires a minimum percentage of the area in contact with the bearing surface of the binding of 25% in the toe and of 40% in the heel. In terms of materials used, both standards require that the hardness of the material at the binding interface (toe and heel) must be not less than 50 Shore D (measured at 23 °C). Moreover, the coefficient of dynamic friction at the toe and heel binding interfaces between the boot material and a low friction element of poly(tetrafluoro ethylene) (PTFE, Teflon) must be <0.1. When a material different from TPU is used in the heel part of the boot, there must be at least one longitudinal low friction area to act as a bearing surface for the ski-brake.
Other requirements requested by the ISO standards are the difference in sole length of two ski-boots in a pair (2 mm maximum) and perpendicularity of the sidewalls and toe (1 mm for ISO 5355 and 2 mm for ISO 9593). The mounting point for positioning the binding on the ski must be indicated by a line on each side of the lower surface of the boot; the line must be clearly visible and permanent, not less than 10 mm in length. Ski-boots producers are pushing for the development of new norms that take into account different types of bindings, such as, for example, the binding system for ski-mountaineering developed by Dynafit.
Several materials are used for the construction of ski-boots [ Be resistant at impacts at low temperature. Have a long-term stability to thermal and UV aging and to hydrolysis. Must return to the original position after being flexed. Have optimal viscoelastic properties to obtain a progressive flex and an optimized rebound. Resist to scratch and to punching. Should not become too stiff at low temperature.
Be resistant at impacts at low temperature.
Have a long-term stability to thermal and UV aging and to hydrolysis.
Must return to the original position after being flexed.
Have optimal viscoelastic properties to obtain a progressive flex and an optimized rebound.
Resist to scratch and to punching.
Should not become too stiff at low temperature.
Additional important parameters in the choice of the appropriate materials are the density, the transparency and the dye-ability. For these reasons, the "ideal" plastic to be used for ski-boots should be lightweight, have the optimal visco-elastic properties, be resistant to impacts and degradation and maintain the same optimal properties in the widest range of temperatures. There is no single material that completely fulfills all the characteristics reported above and that is clearly superior to the others in every aspect. In several cases, different materials are used for the shell, the cuff and, if present, for the tongue. The optimal type of material must be chosen accordingly to the type of skiing discipline (racing, freestyle, recreational, moguls
Polymers used for the production of ski-boot shell and cuff.
A statistical analysis of the plastics used for the models present in the catalogue of one of the largest ski-boots producers (Salomon [
FITR analysis of a polyurethane based material.
FITR analysis of a polyolefin based material.
FITR analysis of a polyamide based material.
FTIR results on Dalbello ski-boots indicates that 72% of male ski-boots models are made of polyurethanes, 25% of polyolefines and the remaining 3% of Pebax. For both producers (Dalbello and Salomon) the models made of Pebax are commercialized as ski-mountaineering boots and are provided with a ski-walk mechanism and a rubber sole. A larger number of models made in polyolefines are used for women and junior ski-boots. In particular, the women models made completely or partially in polyolefines are 57% for Salomon [
TPUs can have different chemical compositions of both the urethane block and of the soft block. FTIR analysis has shown that the two most used soft blocks are polyether (e.g., poly(butyleneglycol) and poly(ethyleneglycol)) and polyester. In some cases, ski-boot producers refer in their catalogues to TPUs made with different soft blocks, simply (and erroneously) as polyethers and polyesters. Methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) is the most used monomer for the preparation of the aromatic urethane block. The presence of blocks derived from MDI has been confirmed by FTIR analysis due to the presence of a peak at 1595 cm−1. Polyethylene and polypropylene are the two most used polyolefines and are often used in blend with synthetic rubbers such as SBR (styrene-butadiene block copolymers) and SEBS (styrene-ethylene-butadiene-styrene block copolymers). The presence of styrene based units has been confirmed by FTIR due to the presence of signals at 1643 and 698 cm−1 ascribable to styrene groups. The most used polyamide is Nylon 12, since it presents the best fatigue properties, lower density and lower water absorption with respect to the most common polyamides, such as Nylon 6 and Nylon 6.6. Pebax is a block copolymer of Nylon 12 with an ether soft block. The chemical structure of the polyamide have been confirmed by differential scanning calorimetry analysis (DSC) analysis since the material presented a melting temperature of 175 °C, that is typical of polyamide 12 (
DSC analysis of a polyamide based material used for ski-boots.
The first property of the plastic to be taken into account when designing a ski-boot is the low temperature impact resistance (
Properties of the most used thermoplastic materials for ski-boots shell and cuff [
|Charpy 16
|Izod 105 J/m
|Nylon 12
|Charpy 8
|Charpy no break
Tensile modulus measured according to ISO 178; Hardness shore D measured according to ISO 878; Impact resistance measured at −30 °C with notch according to ISO 179 (Charpy) and ASTM D 256 (Izod); Melting temperature measured by Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC); HDT: heat distortion temperature at 0.45 Mpa according to ISO 75.
The second important parameter to be taken into account is the elastic modulus measured by ISO 178 (for flexural modulus) and ISO 527 (for tensile modulus). The test specimens should be conditioned according to ISO 291 since it is well known that the elastic modulus depends on the conditioning (relative humidity and temperature) of the plastic materials. The standard conditioning temperature is 23 °C at 50% relative humidity. The materials commonly used in ski-boots have elastic modulus at 23 °C comprised between 100 and 500 MPa, even if in certain parts of the boot (for example, the back section of the cuff) more rigid plastics can be sometimes used. An indirect measure of the modulus can be performed by Shore D hardness measurements. This technique provides a quick and easy indication of the stiffness of the plastic directly on the ski-boot and for this reason is widely used by ski-boot manufacturers. The analysis of the hardness of materials used by a ski-boot manufacturer (Calzaturificio Dalbello) shows that the hardness is always between 62 (for race boots) and 52 (for rental and junior models) Shore D, measured at 23 °C. The elastic modulus to be used depends on the thickness of the shell and cuff and on the desired flex and comfort of the boot. However, it is not only important to take into account the elastic modulus at room temperature but it is probably most important to consider the modulus increase when the temperature is lowered. As previously discussed, the flex stiffness of a ski-boot depends on the geometry (thickness of the plastic and design) and on the stiffness of the plastic used. Since the sport of skiing is performed at temperatures that are not constant and can be as low as −40 °C, it is clear the need for a material that does not change too much its stiffness in order to have a ski-boot with a more uniform behavior in different skiing conditions. All plastic materials become stiffer as temperatures decrease due to the reduced mobility of the polymer chains. However, the increase in stiffness depends on the chemical structure of the repeating unit of the polymeric materials. Moreover, inside a class of materials, different crystallinities and molecular weights can produce different behaviors. The data reported in
Recently, dynamical mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA) has been used as a tool for measuring increases in stiffness of plastic materials used for sport equipment and also to study the effect of degradation on elastic modulus [
Storage modulus of plastic used for ski-boots shell and cuff, measured at 1 Hz.
The ratio between E' and E" is called tanδ and gives an indication of the damping behavior of the material. The higher E" and tanδ, the less elastic is the material and the longer the time needed to return to the initial position after the flex of the ski-boot during a skiing turn (viscous behavior). For this reason, materials such as polyamides, with low E" and tanδ values, are used for the tongue of
Loss modulus of plastic used for ski-boots shell and cuff, measured at 1 Hz.
DMTA analysis has been used for the determination of the damping of skis [
Another important characteristic to be taken into account when designing a ski-boot is the density of the plastic since the final weight of ski-boots strongly depends on the plastic weight. This is more important when the ski-boot is also used for up-hill walking or climbing, as for example in ski-mountaineering. The lightest plastics are polyolefines followed by Pebax and Nylon while polyurethanes present the higher density (
UV stability is one of the main problems of thermoplastic materials. UV degradation can produce both discoloration of the final product (with problems mainly related to aesthetics) and cleavage of the polymer backbone (that can cause a molecular weight decrease with the consequent drop of thermo-mechanical properties and low temperature impact resistance) [
Hydrolytic stability is also a major issue for some plastics. Hydrolysis is a reaction between water and polar groups such as esters, urethanes and amides (
Hydrolysis of ester and amide functional groups.
The scratch and abrasion resistances of materials are also important, not only for the aesthetics, but also for the correct release of the binding. Softer plastics generally have less scratch and abrasion resistance and for this reason, according to ISO 5355, materials with shore D hardness higher than 50 must be used for the parts in contact with the binding. However, different classes of materials also present consistently different scratch resistances. In particular, polyolefines are more prone to scratch, while polyurethanes present the best scratch resistance [
DMTA analysis of two Pebax samples before and after degradation in hot steam water (From reference [
The polymeric materials used for ski-boots belong to the class of thermoplastic polymers, which means that the material can be melted and reformed since it does not have permanent cross-links as in the case of thermoset materials. For this reason, the shell and cuff of ski-boots can be completely recycled. Nevertheless, it should be taken into account that some properties can be slightly decreased during recycling due to thermally induced degradation reactions that occur during recycling. The thermoplastic character of the polymers used for ski-boots can be used to adapt the shape of the boot to the skier foot. Indeed, every foot has a different shape and pressure points can be present when a foot is inserted in a ski-boot that is not anatomically compatible with the foot. For this reason, in the recent years, ski-boot producers have developed new methods for the modification of the shape of the inner and outer part of the ski-boot. If the temperature of the shell and cuff is maintained between the melting temperature and the heat distortion temperature (HDT, the temperature at which the material can be deflected under a load of 0.45 MPa) the plastic can be deformed using pressure. If the boot is then cooled to room temperature, the deformation can be permanently maintained. This process allows adapting the shape of the boot to the shape of the skier's foot, providing more precision in skiing and more comfort. However, the gap between the softening point and the melting point can vary depending on the type of plastics and in some case, as for example for polyolefines, can be narrow (see
DMTA analysis of plastic for thermo-formable shell and cuff (adapted from US Pat Appl 20080000109).
The materials with this softening behavior at 80 °C can then bi-injected in the zone where generally a point of pressure is present on the skier's foot (
Ski-boot shell with thermo-formable parts.
More recently, Fischer has patented [
Apparatus for thermoforming ski-boot shell and cuff (adapted from US patent Appl 2010236101 [
The difference between this method and the method previously reported by Salomon lies in the fact that in this case the shell is adapted by external pressure on the skier's foot while in the method patented by Salomon it is the foot pressure that enlarges the shell. One of the problems of this method is related to the very low elastic modulus at 80 °C needed to adapt the shell on the shape of the foot. Therefore, during the thermoforming process, the part ruled by ISO standards can suffer deformations that can be dangerous for the safe release of the boot from the binding during a fall. A study of the deformation that occurs on the sole of the boot during the thermoforming process should give important information on this point. Moreover, both methods apply the heat on the entire boot, even in the part where thermo-formation is not needed. Therefore, a method that selectively provides heat only in the points where thermo-formation is needed should be developed.
Plastic materials for cuff, shell and tongue are molded into form by the injection molding process. The process consists in melting the material and pumping it under pressure in metallic molds [
The first buckles for ski-boots have been patented by Hans Martin of Henke Speedfit in 1967 [
Chemical structure of bisphenol A polycarbonate.
The upper part of the cuff is generally closed with a Velcro strap to provide more power transmission. An elastic band closed with a metallic clip (called
As previously reported, two norms exist for ski-boots soles. One concerns ski-mountaineering and one traditional alpine skiing. The soles for each activity are different since a more precise energy transfer between the ski and the binding is necessary in alpine skiing while more grip on snow, rocks and ice is needed for ski-mountaineering. Therefore, in traditional alpine skiing, the sole of the ski-boot is rigid and made of the same material of the shell. The thickness and hardness of the sole are regulated by the ISO standards previously reported in
ISO-touring boot-sole (
Some producers have provided the possibility to change the heel and the toe parts of the sole in order to have boots that can have the properties desired for the type of application needed. The soles of this type are generally attached to the shell using metal screws. The soles used for ski-mountaineering also present a rockered shape (heel and toe are higher than the central part of the boot) that helps the walk with a rigid sole. In the last few years a new type of hybrid sole (
Liners (also called inner boots) are made to provide thermal insulation, cushioning and comfort. The inner boots are generally formed of several parts glued or sewed. The upper front part is open to allow the entrance of the foot and can be closed by means of laces. A tongue of a more rigid material is generally present, since this part is the one that transfers the force of the skier to the shell and to the ski. In some cases the tongue is not present and the inner boot has an overlap construction. This construction permits a more efficient wrapping of the tibia for improved comfort, but provides a less effective energy transfer with respect to the tongue construction (
Liners with overlap construction (
Different foamed materials with open and closed cell morphologies can be used. The most used material is ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) (
Ethylene vinyl acetate chemical formula.
The properties of the different types of EVA are related to their density (that depends on the EVA/expansion-gas ratio) and to the type of expansion gas used. Azodicarbonamide is used as blowing agent but is considered toxic in some countries [
Differential Scanning Calorimetry analysis (first heating scan) of thermo-formable EVA used for ski-boot liners.
The thermal insulation properties of ski-boot liners have been reported by Fauland
Recently, Moncalero
The evolution of ski-boots in the last few years has been quite fast, in particular in the use of new materials and designs. This evolution has been required by the change of ski shapes and materials. For example, with the new
The evolution of ski-boots suggests that the design will be differentiated depending on the skiing discipline and on the type of skier. Preliminary results [
The analysis of ski-boots commercialized in the last few years indicates that a larger number of ski-boots with ski-walk mechanism are present on the market with respect to the past (for Calzaturificio Dalbello [
The increased performances of ski-boots are not only due to the different designs but also to the continuous progress of the materials used for their construction. This progress is mainly attributed to three factors: lightness, performance and comfort. The use of lighter materials is fundamental in skiing disciplines that combine downhill skiing with climbing (ski-mountaineering) and in freestyle disciplines. However, lightness can be also an important factor for recreational skiers. The simplest way to reduce weight is to reduce plastic thickness. However, ski-boots with thin plastics suffer from easier breaking at low temperature and provide less thermal insulation. Therefore, a more appropriate way to decrease weight is to use materials with lower density and/or with an increased modulus/weight ratio. However, the use of very stiff materials (e.g., carbon fiber or Kevlar/polymer composites) can provide a less progressive flex and an elastic rebound that is too fast. Therefore, a proper design aided by computer simulation with the use of the multi-injection technology must be used. In this way, the stiff materials can be selectively positioned where hard and thin parts are needed, while more viscous materials can be positioned in the parts that control the flex (e.g., the tongue in
The choice of the materials should also be performed taking into account the stiffness increase at low temperatures. Indeed, materials that are less sensible to temperature stiffening permit skiing with the same technique and with the same effort in different climatic conditions. The effect of temperature on plastic stiffness can be studied by DMTA analysis that, as reported in
In the last years, a few ski-boots producers [
The Kyoto protocol and the increased attention of consumers to environmental issues are pushing the use of materials obtained from renewable resources and with a reduced carbon footprint. Examples of this search for environmentally friendly materials are already present on the market (e.g., Pebax Rnw made from castor oil [
The analysis of the ISO standards shows that new norms are needed to standardize the tests for the measurement of the flexural stiffness and to take into account the evolution of ski-boots in recent years.
The analysis of the data reported by ski boot producers [
As a general conclusion, the materials and designs used for ski-boots have achieved fast development in last decade. More scientific studies are needed to fully understand the capability of the new materials and take full advantage of their potential. The use of advanced analytical methods and the development of a standard procedure for the determination of the visco-elastic behavior of ski-boots, both in laboratory and on the snow, are of fundamental importance to further improve the performances and comfort of ski-boots.
The authors declare no conflict of interest.


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How Arkansas football coach Petrino gamed the system to hire his mistress at the university
How Bobby Petrino gamed system by hiring mistress Jessica Dorrell
Internal documents show how Jessica Dorrell got job 16 days after it was posted
Petrino, athletic officials pushed for affirmative action waiver to speed up process
SI.com review of 159 applicants shows many more qualified for job than Dorrell
Former Arkansas football coach Bobby Petrino tried to sidestep University of Arkansas guidelines to quickly hire his mistress, Jessica Dorrell, as the team's player development coordinator, according to documents obtained by SI.com. The documents show that Petrino sought a waiver to circumvent a university affirmative action policy requiring that the job be posted for at least 30 days before interviews could commence. Dorrell's first interview was scheduled even before the waiver was granted by the university's Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance.
At 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, April 1, Petrino crashed his motorcycle on a highway near the University. Petrino initially claimed that he was riding alone, but subsequently admitted that Dorrell was his passenger and that he was having an inappropriate relationship with the 25-year-old. (Dorrell has been placed on paid leave by Arkansas.)
From 159 applicants, three finalists were identified: Ben Wilkerson, Tiffany Fields and Dorrell. According to the resumes they submitted to Arkansas, Wilkerson and Fields had football backgrounds. Dorrell's resume did not mention football.
The job description also listed "master's degree in related field" as a preferred qualification. Again, Dorrell was the only finalist not to meet that standard.
Despite being the only candidate with no experience in football, Dorrell's "interview feedback" notes identify her as having "the most overall experience of building relationships that the football program is looking for." The following day, Dorrell received -- and signed -- an offer letter from Long listing a salary of $55,735, as well as four complimentary tickets to home football games and two complimentary tickets to home games in every other sport.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/football/ncaa/04/13/arkansas.records/index.html#ixzz1rxC1sLYp
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Fri Apr 13, 2012, 04:24 PM
sadbear (4,340 posts)
1. Insert John Edwards joke here.
Response to Liberal_in_LA (Original post)
Fri Apr 13, 2012, 04:26 PM
cindyperry2010 (846 posts)
2. I understand she
was not his only mistress. Not that it was at the same time I do not know that. But the wife should kick this asshole to the curb
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Fri Apr 13, 2012, 04:55 PM
joeybee12 (55,585 posts)
3. She's also engaged, or was at the time...
Birds of a feather, I guess.
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Fri Apr 13, 2012, 05:27 PM
Cirque du So-What (11,430 posts)
4. I've been away for awhile today
but I see a lot of threads about this guy. Not being much into sports, I'm fairly clueless Bobby Petrino. Is there some reason why he's drawing so much attention from DUers? Is he a huge repuke? Fundie? There must be something about his public persona that makes these revelations highly hypocritical, right?


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Hollywood Film About Interning At Google Launches Trailer On Google+
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Near the top of many lists of the 'most desirable' or the 'coolest' places to work, you're likely to find Internet giant Google. With so many people vying for so few positions, it's not unthinkable that to get in, you may be forced to take a lower position than your years or experience might otherwise suggest. This seems to be the humorous premise of Vince Vaughn's new movie.
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Google later swapped the movie promotion for an ad about a Hangout with President Obama, but the space has frequently been used to promote celebrity Hangouts as of late.
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In addition, he mentioned that there were some questions on the exam that were not in his study materials. However, they were mostly common sense questions. As he recalls, the mystery questions had to do with investment companies.
He said, "There's going to be stuff on the test that you will not see in the study materials. However, with a little common sense, the questions are easily passable."
Most importantly, Jamie mentioned that time matters. "It's extremely important to budget your time on the exam and constantly watch the clock."
Jamie also related a negative experience. He mentioned that he readily used the "flag" function to mark questions for review. He marked five for review, but when he came to the end of the exam, and went back to review his flagged question, the computer came back with 12, although he only recalled marking five. He thinks the program mistakenly marked several extra questions.
After the exam, Jamie spoke to a friend who related the same experience. Both did not report the problem, as they were afraid they would have to retake the exam. If this is truly a problem, it could still exist.
Author Comments:
If the "flagging" problem does exist, there is a simple solution. As you work through the test and flag questions for review, remember to check your flagged questions as you mark new ones. By this I mean, use the review function, which you should have access to at any point during the exam to ensure that the number of questions you flagged for review truly to add up to the same amount the computer is tallying. More than likely, this was human error; Jamie may have unknowingly flagged several questions, thus causing the discrepancy. If you check the tally of flagged questions while you work through the exam and suddenly find an additional flagged question, you can record the problem and make specific note of it at the end of the exam. Moreover, by doing so, you will help save future exam participants from the same headache. Call it good test karma.
Final Words of Advice
Take a class. The problem with using only a study guide is that you do not know what matters the most. Jamie looked at several study guides and felt overwhelmed by the amount of material to cover. In other words, he felt like there was so much material in the study guides that he didn't even know where to start. This is a likely scenario for many test participants. While the material certainly is not complicated, there is quite a bit of it. It is important at this stage to take a step back, take a deep breath and just try to bite off small pieces at a time.
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