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To her mother she was never Alice Metzinger, the teacher and restaurant consultant who lived an exemplary life in Oregon. To her mother she was Kathy, a daughter she had last seen 23 years ago on a weekend visit from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. The National Merit scholarship finalist, the winner of a Betty Crocker Homemaker award, the valedictorian of Marycrest, her Catholic high school in Colorado, Katherine Ann Power was the family's "pride and joy," says her older brother. She gave no hint that she was anything but a sweet and bookish child happy to be with the large...
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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Dec 10, 1991
|Filing date
|Aug 29, 1990
|Priority date
|Feb 28, 1989
|Fee status
|Publication number
|Dale V. Kiplinger
|Original Assignee
|Kiplinger Dale V
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (14), Referenced by (35), Classifications (8), Legal Events (3)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This application is a divisional application of application Ser. No. 316,893, filed on Feb. 28, 1989, which matured into U.S. Pat. No. 4,969,491, on Nov. 13, 1990, entitled Acid Drain Opening System.
Further related applications include pending application Ser. No. 07/574,834, filed on Aug. 29, 1990, entitled Plastic Bottle For Acid Drain Opening System, which is a divisional application of application Ser. No. 316,893, filed on Feb. 28, 1989, which matured into U.S. Pat. No. 4,969,491, on Nov. 13, 1990.
This invention relates to an acid drain opening system, in general, and, more particularly, to a system for administering acid to a clogged drain and the method of use of the system.
During normal use, drains tend to become clogged with various materials that are rinsed down the drain, such as oils, hair, toilet paper, talcum powder and petroleum jelly. The materials that clog the drain settle in the trap, and until they are removed or broken up, water will not pass through the drain.
Various devices and chemical compositions have been developed for clearing the drain. Some of these are mechanical in nature, such as a plunger, which consists of a rigid suction cup on a stick, or a plumber's snake or drain auger, which is a mechanical device rotated in the trap, in an attempt to break up the clog.
In recent years, pressurized cans have been developed, which break up the clogs through the use of released gas pressure. Devices of this type are shown in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,823,427 (Pittet) and 4,034,427 (Breznock et al.).
Various alkali chemical cleaners are also used for clearing clogged drains. These chemical cleaners are available in both liquid and granular form. The liquid chemical cleaners can be poured through standing water in a sink, whereas the standing water should be drained before using the granular cleaners. The chemical cleaners cause a chemical reaction at the clog and many of them create substantial heat. The net result is that the clog is loosened sufficiently to permit it to be removed by cold running water, after the reaction has been completed.
If none of the foregoing devices and compositions work to remove the clog, a homeowner will normally call a plumber. One of the most common methods used by a plumber, and possibly by homeowners, to remove a clog, when all else has failed, is to pour concentrated sulfuric acid into the drain. If water remains in the drain, the acid, which has a higher specific gravity than water, will settle through the water, until it reaches the clog. At that point, the acid will react with the clog, and eat away at the clog, until the clog is destroyed. The drain can then be flushed with cold water.
One of the problems with using the acid is that it is extremely dangerous. A substantial amount of heat is created by the reaction of the acid with the material forming the clog, and on many occasions, this will cause the acid to blow back out of the drain and onto the person who administered the acid. Needless to say, serious injury to the skin or eyes can result from the use of sulfuric acid to clear a clog, even though sulfuric acid has been found to be extremely effective in breaking up the clog.
The device and method of this invention provide a safe and effective means of injecting sulfuric acid into a clog, while minimizing the danger to the person administering the acid.
The device of this invention includes a sealed bottle of sulfuric acid, with a means for piercing the seal, without the user of the acid having his skin come in contact with the acid. After the seal is pierced, the acid flows through a tube, which has an open end within the clog. Devices for removing liquid from a sealed container, and administering the liquid through a tube, are well known to the art. Generally, devices of this type have been used for removing oil from a sealed can, and pouring the oil, through a tube, into an engine. An example of such an oil-pouring device can be found in U.S. Pat. No. 4,600,125 (Maynard, Jr.).
The device of this invention is specifically different from that shown in Maynard. The device is secured to the acid bottle, and this prevents the inadvertent removal of the bottle from the pouring device. In Maynard, there is merely a piercing spout which pierces the top of a metal can. Additionally, the tube on this device is relatively rigid, so that it can be inserted down the drain and into the clog. In the Maynard device, the tube is flexible, and has a bellows construction. Although that construction is effective for pouring oil into a crankcase, it would not be effective for insertion into and through a clog. To the contrary, when the clog is contacted, the bellows would merely collapse.
Another advantage of the device of this invention over that of Maynard is that the acid leaving the bottle can only pass through the tube, and cannot come in contact with the person administering the acid. By way of contrast, in Maynard, after the oil can is pierced, the oil enters a funnel, and passes through a screen, before entering the spout. If the Maynard device were used for acid, if there were any blowback through the tube, it could blow the can away from the funnel, thereby blowing acid on the person administering the acid.
Since the device of this invention requires the draining of acid from a bottle that is closed, except for the top opening, in order to prevent creating a vacuum within the bottle as the acid is withdrawn, air holes are provided in the device to periodically admit air into the acid bottle. This prevents the creation of a vacuum, which could prevent or severely hinder the pouring of the acid. Vent holes of this type are known in the prior art, as shown in U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,435,033 (Campbell) and 2,714,977 (Davis). However, neither of the devices shown in these prior patents is used for pouring acid into a clog. In the former patent, the vent holes are used in connection with transferring various non-corrosive liquids, and in the latter patent, they are used in connection with dispensing oil into a crankcase.
Accordingly, it is a general object of this invention to provide a novel system for injecting acid into a drain clog.
It is another object of this invention to provide a safe and effective means for removing liquids from a container and injecting them into a remote location.
It is a further object of this invention to provide a novel bottle.
It is yet a further object of this invention to provide a novel method of injecting acid into a drain clog.
These and other objects of the invention are accomplished by providing a coupling having an open top and closed bottom. An opening is formed within the bottom, and a hollow piercing means is secured in and projects upwardly from the opening. A rigid, but slightly deformable, hollow tube is connected to and is in fluid communication with the piercing means, and projects downwardly from the bottom of the coupling. The coupling contains securing means for securing a container of liquid thereto. When the container of liquid is secured to the coupling, a portion of the container projects into the coupling, and a seal on that portion is pierced by the piercing means, to enable the liquid within the container to flow through the piercing means, through the tube and into a remote area in which the tube has been inserted.
The invention further encompasses a method of injecting acid into a drain clog comprising providing a coupling, said coupling having a piercing member mounted in an opening at the bottom thereof, said piercing member comprising a hollow tube, providing a rigid tube in fluid communication with said piercing tube, inserting the hollow tube into a drain until it is embedded in the clog, placing a portion of a sealed container of acid into said coupling in such a manner as to permit the piercing tube to pierce the container, whereby the acid from the container enters the piercing tube, passes through the hollow tube and into the clog, thereby reacting with and breaking up the clog.
Other objects and many of the attendant advantages of this invention will become readily appreciated as the same becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view, partially broken away and partially exploded, showing the device of this invention placed in a sink and having its tube inserted in a clogged drain, with a bottle of acid positioned above the device;
FIG. 2 is an enlarged sectional view taken along the line 2--2 of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a sectional view, similar to FIG. 2, but showing the bottle of acid secured within the device of this invention;
FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line 4--4 of FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the piercing tube of the device of this invention; and,
FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along the line 6--6 of FIG. 3.
Referring now in greater detail to the various figures of the drawing, wherein like reference characters refer to like parts, an acid drain opening system embodying the present invention is generally shown at 20 in FIG. 1. Device 20 comprises a coupling 22 and a tube 24 in fluid communication with the coupling 22 and projecting downwardly therefrom. A rubber mat 26 is positioned between the coupling 22 and the tube 24. A bottle 28 containing concentrated sulfuric acid is used in conjunction with the device 20.
Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, it is seen that the coupling 22 comprises a cylindrical sleeve 30, having one end closed by cylindrical insert 32. Sleeve 30 is open at its top, as viewed in FIG. 1, and its upper end is internally threaded, as shown at 34 in FIGS. 2 and 3. Vertically extending ribs 36 are equally spaced around the outer surface of sleeve 30. An octagonal rim 38, having eight equally-sized flattened faces, projects around sleeve 30, perpendicularly to the ribs 36 (see FIG. 1).
Insert 32 is maintained within sleeve 30 by a frictional fit. In order to enable the assembly of the insert 32 in the sleeve 30, insert 32 is also provided with an octagonal rim 40, similar to rim 38 on sleeve 30 (FIG. 1). In assembling the couping 22, the top of insert 32 is inserted in the bottom of sleeve 30, and can be moved upward within the sleeve by rotating the insert. In order to facilitate the movement of the insert within the sleeve, open-end wrenches can be applied to the flattened faces of rims 38 and 40, and the insert can then be rotated relative to the sleeve. Sleeve 30 and insert 32 can be molded from any durable, sulfuric acid-resistant plastic, such as polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, etc.
Insert 32 includes a base 42. A central opening is formed in base 42, and is in fluid communication with an internally threaded bore 44. A nipple 46 (FIG. 5) is threadedly secured in the upper portion of bore 44, through the use of external threads 48.
As seen in FIGS. 3 and 5, nipple 46 is formed from a hollow tube, and has two diametrically opposed piercing points 50 at the top thereof. The top of the wall forming the tube is formed with a concave cut, projecting downwardly from the points 50, and the wall is beveled, to leave upper and lower cutting edges 52 and 54, respectively. A pair of diametrically opposed holes 56 are formed through the threaded portion 48 of the nipple 46. The nipple can be formed from polypropylene.
Positioned beneath nipple 46 is a connector 58 (FIGS. 2 and 3). Connector 58 has a hollow interior, and external threads 60, which are threadedly secured in bore 44. As seen in FIG. 6, connector 58 has a hexagonal cross section. The connector 58 can be secured in bore 44 by grasping two of the flattened faces of the connector with an open end wrench, and by grasping one of the octagonal rim 40 with an open end wrench, and threadedly advancing the connector within the bore. Two openings 62 are formed in the base of connector 58. These openings place the interior of the connector in fluid communication with the surrounding atmosphere.
The bottom of connector 58 includes a barbed extension 64. Tube 24 is slid over the barbs, and is retained in place by the upper edges of the barbs. As seen in FIGS. 2 and 3, extension 64 is hollow, and is in fluid communication with the interior of connector 58. The lower end of tube 24 has an angled face 66, which terminates in a pointed end 68. A plurality of openings 70 are formed in the lower portion of tube 24.
Tube 24 is basically rigid, but is slightly bendable into an arcuate shape. The rigidity is sufficient to prevent the tube's being collapsed or deformed by applying pressure to the sides of the tube. The tube is non-collapsible longitudinally, and has only a limited amount of arcuate bend available. Various plastic materials can be used for forming the tube, such as polyethylene. A polyethylene tube having an outer diameter of 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) and an internal diameter of 3/8 inch (0.95 cm) has been found to have sufficient rigidity, and sufficient arcuate deformability, to function in carrying out this invention. The connector 58 can be formed from any of the plastics usable in the other parts of the coupling 22. The connector can also be formed from polypropylene.
Positioned between the bottom of insert 32 and ledge 72 (FIGS. 2 and 3) of connector 58 is mat 26. Mat 26 is formed from a flexible material, such as natural or synthetic rubber, and includes longitudinally extending ribs 74 along its lower surface. The ribs are equally spaced, and between the ribs are channels 76.
The rubber mat has a central opening, and the connector 58 passes therethrough. Positioned on ledge 72 of the connector is a washer 78. Washer 78 is formed from a material that will not be corroded by sulfuric acid, such as stainless steel. The purpose of the washer is to maintain the rubber mat 26 in a horizontal position in the area of the coupling 22.
The bottle 28 is molded from polyethylene or other plastic which will not react with sulfuric acid. The bottle has a large, threaded neck portion 80 and a smaller threaded neck portion 82. After the bottle is filled with sulfuric acid, schematically shown at 84 in FIG. 2, a plastic seal 86 (FIG. 2) is placed over the mouth of the bottle. The plastic seal can be formed from any acid-resistant material. A preferred material is polyethylene, which can be heat-sealed in place. After the heat seal is placed on the acid, a rigid plastic cap is secured on threaded neck portion 84. The cap protects the seal and prevents inadvertent removal of the acid from the bottle. When it is intended to remove the acid from the bottle, the cap is removed.
The system of this invention is adapted to remove a clog from all types of drains, such as drains in sinks, showers and toilets. By way of example, the system is shown as being used on a sink, in FIG. 1. As seen in FIG. 1, the sink includes a bowl 88, a countertop 90 and a faucet 92. As seen in FIG. 2, bowl 88 includes a central opening with a drain collar 94 mounted therein. A drainpipe 96 (FIGS. 1 and 2) is threadedly secured on collar 94. A trap 98 (FIG. 1) is mounted on the bottom of drainpipe 96, and a pipe 100 is shown for carrying away the waste water after it passes through the trap.
The system of this invention can be used on virtually any type of clog that would normally develop in a drain. If there is any standing water remaining in the fixture requiring draining, the standing water should first be removed to a point below the surface of the fixture, for instance, below the top surface of the collar 94 in FIG. 2. This can easily be accomplished by using a cup and a bucket to hold the removed water. A sponge can be used to lower the water level below the top surface of the collar.
After the surface water has been removed, the tube 24 is inserted through the collar 94 and down drainpipe 96. When the tube encounters the clog, normally, by rotation of the coupling 22 and applying downward pressure, the tube will pass through the clog to a point on the unclogged side of trap 98. However, if the clog is too dense for the tube to pass totally through it, the system of this invention will still operate, with the tip 68 of the tube embedded in the clog. The insertion of the tube into, and possibly through, the clog is facilitated by the fact that the tube is rigid, from a cross-sectional and longitudinal standpoint. Thus, it cannot be collapsed in either dimension. The tube is sufficiently bendable to form an arc in passing through the clog, as shown in FIG. 1. The pointed end 68 and angled face 66 facilitate the insertion of the tube into and through the clog.
With the tube 24 fully inserted into and through the clog, as shown in FIG. 1, the mat 26 will contact the surface of the bowl 88, with the ribs 74 and channels 76 being lowermost. Depending on the size of the drain opening, the washer 78 will either totally cover the opening in collar 94 or will be positioned in the center of the collar. The washer 78 will not go into the drain opening, since this would be prevented by the contact of the mat 26 with the bowl.
At this point, acid can be administered to the clog. In order to do this, the cap is first removed from bottle 28, thereby exposing the seal 86 at the top of the bottle. The bottle is then inverted, as shown in FIG. 1, and threaded neck portion 80 is aligned with the threads 34 in sleeve 30, as shown in FIG. 2. At this point, the seal 86 is spaced above the points 50 of nipple 46. The bottle 28 is then rotated in a clockwise direction, thereby moving it downwardly relative to the points 50. Eventually, the points 50 will contact the seal 86, and pierce the seal. Continued rotation of the bottle in a clockwise direction will cause the seal to rupture, and the beveled edges 52 and 54 (FIG. 5) of the nipple will partially sever the seal from the mouth of the bottle. It should be noted, however, that there is not total severance, and part of the seal will remain in place, heat-sealed to the lip of the bottle. This condition is shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. The net effect of the rotational movement of the bottle relative to the nipple is that the seal is broken, partially severed and pushed out of the way. The seal is not totally removed from the bottle, and accordingly, will not clog the tube 24.
After the seal is punctured and partially severed, to the position shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, acid will leave bottle 28, and pass through nipple 46. The shredded seal 86 should act as a gasket, to prevent any of the acid from leaking from the bottle to the exterior of nipple 46. However, if it does, the acid will hit the base 42 of insert 32, and pass into the interior of nipple 46 through openings 56. The acid proceeds downwardly from nipple 46 through connector 58, and into tube 24. The acid then exits from the tube through the angled face 66 at the end of the tube and through opening 70 in the tube.
Assuming the tube has been pushed through the clog, the acid exiting from the angled face will drain back into the clog, reacting with the clog at the far end, that is, the end away from the drain. Additionally, acid will leave the tube through openings 70, and react with the clog along the entire length of the clog. Within about five to ten minutes, the reaction between the acid and the clog will be complete. At this point, the bottle 28 is unthreaded from the coupling 22, and water can then be poured into coupling 22, to flush the remaining acid from the trap. The fresh water can be poured directly into the nipple 46, or if any is poured onto the base 42 of insert 32, it will pass through openings 56, and downwardly through tube 24. After all of the acid has been flushed from the trap, the tube 24 is removed from the drain. However, so long as the tube is in place when the initial flushing water is added, if there is any blowback up the drainpipe, it will be contained by washer 78 and mat 26.
One of the features of this invention is the fact that any blowback caused by the reaction of the acid with the clog can be contained, without its reaching the skin or eyes of the plumber. Thus, when the acid is added to the clog, there is a chemical reaction between the acid and clog, and this generates a substantial amount of heat. There is still water remaining in the drainpipe at the time the acid is added. If the reaction is too violent, as has occurred when plumbers pour the acid directly through the standing water in the drainpipe, the water-acid mixture is literally blown back through the drain. If it contacts the skin or eyes of the plumber or homeowner administering the acid, serious injury can result.
Utilizing the device of this invention, if the reaction does cause a blowback, the material coming back through the drain will first contact washer 78. The material would then spread laterally, but would be confined by the rubber mat 26, which has sufficient weight, even though it is flexible, to remain in contact with the surface of the bowl. The liquid emanating from the drain then passes along the undersurface of the mat, in channels 76 between ribs 74. By the time the blown-back liquid reaches the edge of the mat, it will have lost its explosive force, and will simply remain on the surface of the bowl. The mat gives the person administering the acid sufficient protection to avoid any danger from blown-back acid. Although the exact size of the mat is a matter of choice, it is believed that a mat that is a 1 foot (30.5 cm) square should be adequate to withstand virtually any blowback.
One of the features of this invention is the provision of opening 62 in connector 58. Without these openings, as the acid is drained from the bottle 28, a vacuum will form in the space between the top of the acid level and the bottom of the bottle, which would be uppermost when the bottle is in its operational position shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. The existence of the vacuum can eventually prevent the acid from leaving the bottle, and can, in fact, create a vacuum in the bottle that can draw water into the bottle, causing a violent reaction, and possible rupture of the bottle.
The openings 62 are sufficiently small to prevent the acid from passing therethrough, while at the same time, are sufficiently large to permit the passage of air to neutralize the vacuum created above the acid as it is drained. Thus, the surface tension of the acid will prevent leakage through the openings. However, as the acid is drained, and the amount of vacuum becomes greater, air, under atmospheric pressure, will find its way through the openings to provide neutralization of the vacuum above the acid. Once the vacuum has been neutralized, acid will continue to flow, until the vacuum is sufficiently great to permit more air to pass through openings 62. The air for openings 62 is provided by withdrawing sufficient standing water from the bowl so that it is below the level of the bottom of connector 58. If more air is needed within that space, the coupling 22 can be rocked slightly, to provide more air.
The size of the openings 62 is somewhat critical. Thus, if the openings are too small in diameter, the vacuum within the acid bottle can actually draw water back into the bottle, causing the reaction and dangerous situations previously described. If the openings are too large in diameter, the acid will leave the bottle too quickly. This in turn will cause the clog to react with the acid too quickly, and generate too much heat, which could lead to a dangerous blowback. Although the optimum diameters of the openings 62 can be determined through experimentation, in the embodiment shown, utilizing a bottle containing 1 pint (47.3 cl) of acid, it has been found that having two openings which are 3/32 inch (0.24 cm) in diameter provides optimum results. Using openings of this diameter will permit the acid to drain in one to one and one-half minutes, and this will result in effective dissolution of the clog within five to ten minutes, without a dangerous blowback.
The theory of utilizing openings such as openings 62 to control liquid flow where a vacuum is being formed is described in greater detail in aforementioned U.S. Pat. No. 2,435,033 (Campbell). Campbell discloses the use of such openings for dispensing or transferring liquids in various environments, none of which is the same as the environment in which the instant invention is used. However, the theory on which the patented invention is based is the same theory that applies to this aspect of the instant invention.
Having the threaded connection between bottle 28 and coupling 22 provides many advantages. The removal of the seal 86 from the bottle opening is controlled by the rotation of the bottle in the threads. If the bottle were merely pushed downwardly, the seal might be severed totally, and could partially clog the tube 24. Additionally, by having the threaded connection between the bottle and the coupling, leakage is prevented. In the prior art devices where a can containing oil or other liquid is punctured by a piercing spout, leakage could occur. Having the threaded connection prevents leakage, which leakage could be dangerous when using acid.
Another safety feature of having the bottle threadedly connected to the coupling is that in the event of a sudden blowback, if the blowback should be partially through the tube 24, the bottle 28 will not be blown off. If there were nothing securing the bottle in place, such as the threads, the bottle could be easily dislodged, as could occur when the only connection is by puncturing the bottle with a spout.
Although this invention has been developed specifically for use with acid to remove a drain clog, the invention can be used with other chemical solutions that are normally used for opening drain clogs, and which may cause a violent reaction with or at the clog. Thus, the invention can be used with potassium hydroxide solutions, sodium hydroxide solutions or solvent-based solutions, for removing the clogs.
Without further elaboration, the foregoing will so fully illustrate this invention that others may, by applying current or future knowledge, readily adapt the same for use under various conditions of service.
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Restaurant DescriptionAmbiance...service...cuisine. Hailed as one of, if not the best restaurant in Midtown Manhattan's Theater District, Triomphe is a hidden gem featuring the culinary art of acclaimed Chef, Steven Zobel. Unpretentious and intimate, Triomphe debuted in the fall of 2000 earning a two star rating by The New York Times and New York Magazine's "Best Theater District Restaurant." Those positive critiques continue, with Triomphe a top rated restaurant featured in the Zagat's Guide, earning an esteemed "24" rating. Chef Zobel is inspired by the seasons, designing each menu to complement the flavors of the freshest of ingredients. Each plate reflects what he believes French cuisine truly stands for...the ability to evoke the senses through the subtle techniques of the masters.
Triomphe itself is a tribute to simplicity of design, creating a "jewel box" atmosphere filled with quiet conversations and delicious aromas.
A perfect respite from the bustling streets of the city, Triomphe offers a bar with mixologists serving their own creations and recommending selections from the extensive wine list chosen by our expert sommelier. We invite you to peruse the pages of our website and to sign our guest book for the latest newsletters and updates from Triomphe featuring menu changes, private dining service availabilities and special evenings with the Chef.
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WORLD Cup final referee Howard Webb will take charge of Saints' first post-Clattengate league game against West Brom this Saturday.
Webb will be the first man to officiate a Saints league match since the Mark Clattenburg controversy broke prior to last weekend's FA Cup win over Burnley.
And, unlike with Clattenburg, Saints have no 'previous' with regards to Webb, who didn't make a single caution in his only Saints game this season - at Norwich in August.
He is an unlucky omen, though, Saints having never won when he has taken charge of a Premier League game involving the club.
Daily Echo research shows Saints have had more players booked by Clattenburg than any other Premier League referee since the club returned to the top flight.
In seven league games, he has dished out 18 bookings - including one to Adam Lallana during the now infamous meeting at Goodison Park on December 29.
That statistic possibly goes some way to explaining why Saints contacted referees chief Mike Riley in the aftermath of the loss at Everton to complain about Clattenburg's comments to Lallana.
The Saints skipper's booking at Goodison was only his fourth in 54 league and cup games since the start of 2012/13 - and Clattenburg is responsible for two of those.
The next highest in the list of referees that have booked most Saints players is Martin Atkinson, who has cautioned eight Saints in four games.
In contrast, Webb has only cautioned two Saints players in three league games in the same period.
Webb has only handed out 50 bookings and no red cards in his 18 domestic games this season.
In contrast, he has booked 24 players and sent off one in just six World Cup and Champions League matches.
Webb has one of the best records in terms of keeping his cards in his pocket this season among Premier League refs.
Only two officials can better his record of 2.8 yellows per domestic match in 2013/14.
Clattenburg, meanwhile, is only the eighth highest.


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Elderly Houston Woman Douses Robber with Boiling Water
"What kind of momma you got that raised you up like this?"
Those were the words spoken by 83 year old Lillie McClendon when she was confronted by an intruder in her central Houston home.
"What kind of momma you got that raised you up like this?"
Those were the words spoken by 83 year old Lillie McClendon when she was confronted by an intruder in her central Houston home.
Getting law enforcement involved when you feel you've been wronged in a business deal is usually a good idea. However, if that business deal involves illegal drugs, calling the police is probably not the best option.
They say social media is a great way to get a job. It's also a great way to lose one.
A man in Reno, Nevada who pulled a dine-and-dash on a $100 bill won't get the book thrown at him so much as he will get the Facebook thrown at him.
Now, this sounds like something out of a terrible '80s movie.
A group of teens in Maryland accused of credit card theft have been identified thanks to incriminating photo booth pics they took of themselves holding the card. Oh well. No one ever said you had to be smart to commit fraud.
Missouri high school student Kaitlyn Booth probably thought she was pulling off the mother of all pranks when she changed a fellow student's last name to an offensive term in the school's yearbook, but now the joke's on her. Booth has been arrested and could be charged with a felony.
In our experience, parents generally let their small children drive when they're too drunk to drive themselves. But a father in Ohio was apparently stone cold sober when he let his 9-year-old daughter drive the family car. Can't blame alcohol for this one, dude. That dumb decision was all yours.
Craigslist is a great resource for meeting people and buying and selling almost anything. But when it comes to giving away children, there are probably better ways. That didn't stop a Texas woman from offering her three-year-old for adoption on the service, however.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' smash hit 'Thrift Shop' in undoubtedly a very catchy song. But is the ode to finding bargain basement prices a good song?
Therein lays the problem for many folks, including Samanta Malson of Longmont, Colorado who now faces jail because 'Thrift Shop' really got under her skin.
It's becoming harder and harder to pull a good April Fool's Day prank. We blame the internet for this, as not long after you log on you are reminded of the tricky nature of April 1 and thus put your guard up.
Jamie Craft of Jonesboro, Arkansas has herself quite a Tuesday.
The 28-year old kicked of her midweek adventure by getting good and drunk and crashing her Trans Am into the side of a mobile home. Mind you this was a proper, adult sized Trans Am, which becomes important later in this tale and also made what she did a pretty serious crime.


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Shephard submitted a number of works in November 1941, of which five were purchase, for 30 guineas (4) (LD 1613 and IWM:ART LD 1614-1617). Further works were submitted in September 1942, of which three were purchased, for 18 guineas (IWM:ART LD 2461-2463)(10); in April 1943, five pictures for 30 guineas (16) - the series 'Women in Industry'; IWM:ART LD 2839-2840, LD 2842-2842 and IWM:ART LD 2843). It appears that Shephard suffered a breakdown in 1943 and was released from his work as a draughtsman in a factory (26), (30). Later that year he was able to accept a commission for a portrait of a Production worker, for 50 or 75 guineas depending on the size, and another in March 1944, for a Bomber repair subject (probably LD 4095) (31); and one in May 1944 for IWM:ART LD 4647 (40), for 35 guineas. at (41) is a list of works submitted to the Committee, of which LD 4095 and IWM:ART LD 4141 were acquired, the latter purchased for 15 guineas. In December 1944, Shephard was commissioned to paint a penicillin factory (IWM:ART LD 5020 (50), and in March 1945, an Admiralty sitter (58). Shephard then went on to replace Bernard Hailstone as Ministry of War Transport artist, from April 1945. The file includes a misfiled letter relating to John Holmes (36).


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Here's the info via the Western North Carolina Alliance email newsletter:
WNCA, Asheville Green Drinks and Sierra Club will present part three of a three-part series on North Carolina's energy future at 7 p.m. April 3 at the Unitarian Church, 1 Edwin Place in Asheville (corner of Charlotte and Edwin).
The topic is "Climate Change & Home Energy Efficiency," and will feature Jake Crouch of the National Climatic Data Center and Amy Musser, an expert on home energy efficiency.
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We are good people and open-minded. We try to live under our own principles of respect of every person, country, religion and culture...but also, especially under the principle that says that money doesn't give happiness...but it helps to travel!. We hate war and I can consider myself as a pacifist. We love the spirit of Couchsurfing and finding people everywhere we go is just amazing. Sorry, I don't like to describe myself, so, if you want, write me and if we meet, we can talk about life and travel around a big glass of cold beer!
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Why I'm on Couchsurfing
The CS whole idea is great. Building friendship is the best part of all!
Travel. Hiking but I'm not in top shape. Nature, especially landscapes with abundant water: lakes, waterfalls, beaches, rivers, etc. I spend a lot of time in front of my computer :( . International politics.
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Classic rock: Beatles, Pink Floyd, Queen. Any good song with no particular type. Cat Stevens. R.E.M. Even Lady Gaga has 2 or 3 nice songs. One of my favorite movies is "Children of Men", I like futuristic films. I like Tolkien, and Harry Potter!
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Each one of our trips has been incredible...We have seen many things, difficult to decide the best of all. Maybe one special, was to see my kids swimming with dolphins in Portugal. They wanted it so much, they were so happy...(my kids were, I don't know for the dolphins :D)
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We learn from everybody, that's a fact. I would like to learn how to survive traveling the world with almost no money!
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Bought these puppies for a jaunt out to Copper Mountain and they exceeded expectations. Their comfort was only rivaled by visibility. The low-light lenses are an amazing bonus. At twilight, I swear visibility improved when I put the Voyageurs on. Mad style points. Ladies love to check their hair and make up in the spotless reflection. Get these gogs!
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Clare Oaks Retirement Community Names Ronette Icso As New Director Of Sales And Marketing
Apr 02, 2013, 15:38 ET from Clare Oaks
BARTLETT, Ill., April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ronette (Roni) Icso, 33, has been named director of sales and marketing for Clare Oaks, www.clareoaks.com , a continuing care retirement community located in Bartlett, Ill. This announcement was made today by Beth Welch, Clare Oaks executive director. In this role, Icso will be responsible for the sales and marketing effort of this senior living continuing care community, which includes independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care.
For the past five years, Icso served as director of marketing and sales for Greenfields of Geneva. There, she was responsible for the start-up of this retirement community beginning with pre-construction sales, as well as following through with the development, construction and operational sales. Leading the marketing team as a selling manager, she also supervised the daily performance and professional development of a team of six sales professionals.
"We are thrilled to have Roni leading our sales and marketing effort at Clare Oaks," said Welch. "Her knowledge of the area and her extensive marketing expertise will make her a huge asset to our community."
In previous employment, Icso launched and served as marketing manager for VeriSpring, a non-clinical home-based service program in conjunction with Arlington Heights based Lutheran Home & Services. In this role, she collaborated with the Home Health Care team ensuring community residents received needed services. Additionally, she presented and sold membership packages for seniors to receive Personal Advocate Services.
She also worked as a medical sales representative for St. Charles-based Lincare and served as an exercise physiologist/assistant manager for Oak Brook-based Alliance Rehab, where she was responsible for implementing personal training programs for seniors in a post-physical therapy setting.
"We are confident that Roni's positive personality, extensive credentials and industry background will make her a great fit for Clare Oaks," said Michael D. Hovde, Jr., president of the board of directors of Clare Oaks. "We look forward to having her as a part of our team."
Icso was awarded a bachelor's of science degree in Exercise Science with a Concentration in Physiology and Nutrition from Hope College in Holland, Michigan.
From independent and assisted living to skilled nursing and memory care, Clare Oaks provides its residents with superior care built on the foundation of mind, body and spirit inspired by its founder the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis. In fact, recently, the community's skilled nursing care center received a coveted Medicare four-star rating for outstanding health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Located at 825 Carillon Dr. in Bartlett, Ill., Clare Oaks is a continuing care retirement community with 325 residents who live in a variety of apartments and cottages for independent living, residences for assisted living and memory support care, or a skilled nursing center where they can receive short-term rehabilitation services and skilled nursing care. For more info, visit www.clareoaks.com.
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LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- Parents, teachers and community leaders are taking the next step to improve the lives of children in the Louisville Municipal school district by creating a community council group known as P-16.
Committee Member Chet Wilkes the council is designed to bring community involvement into schools. The 29 members of the committee will serve as a liaison between the district and the community.
" We know we can't do it overnight. But if we stay at it and set good goals, we can achieve a lot of great things in this committee and through our school system here at Louisville," says Wilkes.
P-16's are placed in struggling or failing school districts. Council member Elmetra Patterson joined the group hoping to help the next generation.
" I moved here from California about 6 years ago and one of my concerns while attending church is that the children couldn't reach. So I became involved immediately. It's very important to me that all children are able to read and achieve,"says Patterson.
Cylesha Hopkins is a teacher and a mother of 3. She believes P-16 will also help bring the community together.
"From a teachers standpoint, everyday I work with children who I believe would be more successful if they had more help at home, but not only in their home, but also in their communities, in their churches in the businesses that are part of Louisville. If everybody came together and were more involved, I believe our children would be more successful," says Hopkins.
Members want this new council to make an impact, one that will stay with the students of Louisville, long after they graduate.
" The children are our future. Through this committee we take the old slogan, 'it takes a village to raise a child and one day they are gonna be the ones that are the teachers, business people and it's very important to give them a good foundation and have that support so they can one day support their own kids and grand kids, says Wilkes.
The first meeting is February 1st. Council members encourage people in the community to attend.


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Welcome to the Copper Dragon Brewing Company, Southern Illinois' only microbrewery!
A lot of changes have taken place in the brewery over the past several months, including our good fortune in acquiring the two new brewers, David Hyde and Harlan Bauer.
Dave, our Head Brewer, was a long-time and award-winning home brewer before coming to the Copper Dragon. He has a background in engineering.
Harlan came here from the Pipking Brewing Company, a regional microbrewery in Louisville, KY and before that brewed here at the Copper Dragon until the spring of 2000. Like Dave, he was a long-time home brewer.
As always, Copper Dragon beers are handcrafted using only the finest ingredients and are never filtered. Our brewers insist on freshness and believe their beer is best served unfiltered.
We're so proud of our beers, we post their recipes on the brewhouse wall. Talk with our brewers and take a look at our brewery for yourself, then taste the beer. We believe you will prefer the beer from your neighborhood brewery.


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* Shares close down 0.9 pct (Adds comments by Schibsted, core margin expectations)
OSLO, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Norwegian publishing company Schibsted said on Tuesday it will halve its total investment spend next year compared with this year following a joint venture with South African rival in online classifieds Naspers.
The companies said last week they would team up in some emerging markets, including fast-growing Brazil where they have battled each other for years, sending up shares in both companies to record highs..
The joint venture, proclaimed as a game changer for the Norwegian company by analysts, will prompt the halving of investment spending, Shibstead said in a statement ahead of an investor presentation.
The firm, with a market value of $7.7 billion, had capital expenditures of 520 million crowns ($77 million) in 2013 and 475 million crowns in the first nine months this year, up from 317 million crowns in the same period a year ago.
"By coming together, the businesses would be able to share costs, expertise and people," Schibsted, which operates both newspapers in the Nordics and online classified sites in dozens of countries, said.
The firm kept its target for annual revenue growth of between 15 and 20 percent in online classifieds for the mid to long term, but expects slightly lower revenue growth this year.
It now sees core margin in its business for tabloid papers in Norway and Sweden in the range of 10 to 15 percent the next one to two years, compared with a margin of 15 percent in the last 12 months.
Core margin for subscription papers was seen between zero and 10 percent compared with 8 percent the last 12 months.
Schibsted shares closed down 0.9 percent. (1 US dollar = 6.7239 Norwegian krone) (Reporting by Stine Jacobsen; editing by Susan Thomas and Keiron Henderson)


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You can take the girl out of Boston...
Looks like despite living for periods in 6 other cities in the past 7 years, I'm still pretty much a Bostonian at heart. Haha... not a shocker, really. I am a little traumatized I got one wrong, though. I think it was either the frappe question or pronouncing Quincy correctly:
Dude! Me and Sully and Fitzie and Sean are gonna hit Landsdowne tonight after the game, hang out at the Beerworks. I'll pick you up at the Coop at 6.
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BEREA - Derek Anderson and Kellen Clemens are taking their friendly rivalry from Oregon to Broadway.
Make that Off Broadway. As in the Meadowlands in New Jersey.
"Everybody forgets about Oregon," Anderson said Wednesday. "Actually nobody can probably tell you where it`s at."
That will change Sunday. Anybody watching CBS` coverage of Browns-Jets at Giants Stadium will get a geography lesson about the Beaver State. The reason: Both starting quarterbacks are from Oregon.
Cleveland`s Anderson was born in Portland, near the Pacific Coast, and raised about a half-hour away in Scappoose (population near 5,000). New York`s Clemens grew up 300 miles away in Burns (population around 3,000), which is in the southeastern part of the state, and was raised on a 3,500-acre family ranch with 150 cows.
"He`s from more of a hick town than I am," Anderson said. "His town is like as far away from nowhere as you can get. At least I can drive to Portland and you`ve got a shopping mall. I don`t know where they go to the nearest store."
Anderson and Clemens, born nine days apart in June 1983, have been connected since their high school days. They were highly ranked prep prospects and attended the prestigious Elite 11 quarterback camp in Southern California, which was also attended by Matt Leinart (Cardinals), Aaron Rodgers (Packers), Brodie Croyle (Chiefs) and Kyle Orton (Bears).
Clemens, whose graduating class had 63 students, had to drive three hours to an airport in Boise, Idaho, and showed up at the camp in cut-off jeans and a cowboy hat.
"He legitimately is from cowboy country," Anderson said. "I`ve seen (that outfit) more than once. He wears the big old belt buckles and tight jeans and boots. I wear flip-flops and shorts."
Clemens, on a conference call with the Cleveland media, was proud of his background – and belt buckles.
"I have three big ones," he said. "I grew up on a ranch."
Browns fans will be glad to hear that Anderson has gotten the better of Clemens over the years. The "friendly rivalry" started in the state semifinals of their senior seasons in high school.
"It was in Eugene and a great atmosphere," Clemens said. "Derek and the Scappoose Indians played some pretty good football and came out on top, 46-26."
Scappoose won the state title, Anderson went to Oregon State in Corvallis and Clemens to the University of Oregon in Eugene. They met up twice as full-time starters, splitting the meetings.
Anderson went 2-1 vs. the Ducks from 2002-04 and Clemens, who redshirted, went 2-1 vs. the Beavers from 2003-05. In their final collegiate meeting in 2004, Anderson threw for 351 yards and four touchdowns in a 51-20 win.
They`ll meet again in Giants Stadium.
"It`s kind of cool that he`s done what he`s done and I`ve ended up here and we`ve stayed close," Anderson said.
"It`s pretty awesome we both have the opportunity to play at this level and square off Sunday," Clemens said. "It`s a great honor."
Anderson was a sixth-round pick in 2005 and Clemens a second-rounder in 2006. Anderson`s 7-4 as a starter this season with a 57.4 completion percentage, 3,062 yards, 24 touchdowns, 13 interceptions and an 87.7 rating.
Clemens threw just one pass as a rookie and is 2-3 as a starter this year, 2-2 since taking over for Chad Pennington. He`s completed 50.8 percent of his passes with four touchdowns, seven interceptions and a 61.5 rating.
"I like that he`s got a strong arm, that he`s mobile," Browns coach Romeo Crennel said. "He seems to have a good grasp of the offense, checking off at the line, changing plays, and seems to be running the offense efficiently."
At 6-foot-2, Clemens is four inches shorter than Anderson. They both have strong arms, and Clemens has more mobility.
"He`s a short, little, squatty guy," Anderson joked. "He`s a little more athletic than I am, he runs around a little bit more. We have two different styles, really."
They keep in contact and Anderson said they talked before the Jets upset the Steelers on Nov. 18.
"I kind of helped him out with some stuff I saw when we played them," Anderson said. "I don`t know if it helped at all, but they beat `em."
There will be no scouting report Sunday when they talk on the field before the game. Just some old stories of their days in Oregon.
Browns Notes
BEREA - The NFL season has reached Week 14. You can tell by looking at the injury reports.
The Browns listed nine players Wednesday, seven of whom didn`t practice. Coach Romeo Crennel is hopeful as many as possible can return to practice today and be ready Sunday vs. the New York Jets, but odds suggest at least a couple won`t be able to play.
"At this time of year, you always have one or two more injuries," Crennel said. "So some guys I`m resting in an effort to try to get them to Sunday. Other guys, we`ll have to see how they progress."
Nose tackle Ethan Kelley (knee) returned to practice in a limited role for the first time since missing the last two games. Cornerback Eric Wright (knee) has also missed two straight games and was limited in practice.
"I get a chance to run around a little bit," Wright said before practice. "I felt pretty good after Friday, when I went out there and did a few things. I`m just trying to see how I feel (Wednesday) and take it from there.
"It`s been hard (not playing) for the simple fact that I`m a competitor."
The seven players who didn`t practice were: defensive ends Simon Fraser (flu), Robaire Smith (neck) and Orpheus Roye (knee), linebackers Antwan Peek (knee) and David McMillan (sprained knee ligament), right tackle Kevin Shaffer (knee) and tight end Steve Heiden (ankle).
Roye missed Sunday`s game vs. the Cardinals, and McMillan was hurt Sunday. Smith, Peek and Shaffer have lingering injuries that they`ve been able to fight through in order to play.
"We`re no different than anybody else," Crennel said. "We`ll prepare and get ready to go."
The Jets listed 10 players on the injury report.
Griffin out
The Browns signed linebacker Colby Bockwoldt to replace Kris Griffin, who was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. Griffin, a staple on special teams with 14 tackles, was hurt Sunday on the opening kickoff and didn`t return.
Bockwoldt (6-foot-2, 245 pounds) has played in 48 games, 24 starts, with New Orleans and Tennessee. He was a seventh-round pick of the Saints in 2004 and started 16 games in 2005 with a career-high 93 tackles. Last year, he led the Titans with 20 special teams tackles.
"He will try to replace some of the special teams help Griffin gave us," Crennel said.
The Browns special teams will face a stiff challenge in Jets kick returner Leon Washington, who`s second in the NFL with a 30.5-yard kickoff return average.
Robaire stands out
SI.com`s Peter King named Smith one of his defensive players of the week after he made a pair of goal-line stops in the fourth quarter to force a Cardinals field goal.
"That`s a nice honor coming from someone like him," Smith said. "It shows we`re playing a little better defensively. But we need to play all the time - for all 60 minutes - like we did on that goal-line stand. That`s how we can play. We just need to do it."
Play it safe
Kick returner Joshua Cribbs was still upset with himself after muffing a punt Sunday that led to a Cardinals touchdown. The kick was short and Cribbs tripped over Browns cornerback Daven Holly, dropping the ball.
"I take full responsibility as a former quarterback," Cribbs said. "I could`ve gotten those guys out of the way with a poison call to tell them to get away from it. I probably should have let it go. Running up towards the sideline -- you can`t make a play all the time."
Extra points
Crennel said reserve nose tackle Louis Leonard made a nice play during the goal-line stand vs. the Cardinals.Â
* The Browns are unlikely to pursue veteran nose tackle Sam Adams, who was cut by the Broncos.
*Jets receiver Jerricho Cotchery (finger) didn`t practice.Â
* Crennel said keeping guys from losing composure is a priority after the Browns were penalized 10 times for 77 yards Sunday.
"I`ve addressed it to them in meetings, we`ll address it continually every day and point out to them that we need to make good decisions," Crennel said. "If it comes up on the practice field, then we`ll definitely address it there."
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Hey Bryan,
That's what I meant, which is why I mentioned the B&M short throw. I was just curious to see if a shorter shift knob like the one in the image I posted would help compliment the short throw mechanism as you put it better than the current stock shift knob I have in my car. I actually thought I remember reading last year that MGW no longer makes this short throw for the GEN IIs.. or at least they used to make it. What generation Viper do you have that you just bought this for?
All that being said, I love my setup now with the very knob that you pictured. With the new shifter, it seems like I can feel the differences in the H pattern, if that makes sense. Big improvement.
Well, it seems any short throw mechanism with a shorter shift knob will help quicker shifts, but I do understand what you mean by a taller shift knob allowing you to feel and see the lateral difference. From asking several people it seems installing a short throw with a shift knob like the MGW is probably the best way to go.
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" Genre: Crime / Thriller / Author: Elizabeth Peters / Paperback / 320 Pages / Book is published 2006-06-29 by Robinson Publishing "
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This is the second novel in the excellent Egyptology murder mystery series, set around five years after the first. The series is based around the adventures of Amelia Peabody and her family, and the second instalment is just as good as the first.
Following Peabody and Emerson's marriage at the end of the first book, the two of them are back in England, with their five-year-old son, Walter Ramses, who is proving a bit of a handful even at this early age! Emerson is eager to get back to Egypt, as the prehistoric archaeology of southern England is not quite to his taste, and even Peabody is beginning to yearn for the country she fell in love with. The perfect opportunity is provided when Lady Baskerville asks them to take over her late husband's excavations in the Valley of the Kings. Her husband died in mysterious circumstances, just before opening the tomb, so of course, rumours of a curse abound, and no other archaeologists will touch it. The Emersons are not affected by any such nonsense, though, and so set of for Egypt, leaving their son behind. Once they get there, they find the media have been fired up by talk of a curse, and it is almost impossible to get any work done; in particular, the Irish journalist Kevin O'Connell is determined to get a story no matter what. Peabody is certain that it wasn't a curse that killed Lord Baskerville, but equally certain that his death was not from natural causes...
In many ways, the second novel is quite similar to the first; Elizabeth Peters has hit on a winning formula and sticks to it. We get a delicious mix of archaeological adventures, and murder mystery. As an archaeologist myself, with particular interest in Egyptology, I love all the little details that make the excavations so realistic for their period. The main characters are just as charming as ever; Peabody with her implacable common-sense, and Emerson with his apparent temper hiding a great tenderness. Although he doesn't appear much in this story, their son Walter, better known as Ramses, is set up to be a brilliant addition to alter books. Already he shows a tremendous precocity, excavating the compost heap in search of bones! Also introduced in this book are a few recurring characters; the journalist O'Connell has a huge part to play, despite Emerson's dislike of him, and there is also Cyrus Vandergelt, the wealthy American amateur, who becomes one of the family's closest friends. The style of writing is brilliant; very tongue-in-cheek, in parody of a lot of late Victorian adventure novels, and it made me laugh out loud in places. The plot, while entertaining enough, is not particularly important. What is important is the characters, and the way they react to the plot, as well as the rich and beautiful setting of Egypt. I would fully recommend these series. Those interested in early Egyptology will adore the period details, but even those who aren't will warm to the lively characters, and the overblown romantic style of writing.
This book is the second book in the Amelia Peabody series. I started to read the Elizabeth Peters books several years ago and got hooked on her amusing style of writing which I think is very mischievous and tongue in cheek.
About the Author
Now Elizabeth Peters is a nom de plume and her real name is Barbara G. Mertz
This is her blurb from her internet site about herself
"Barbara G. Mertz studied at the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago, receiving an M.A. in 1950 and a Ph.D. in Egyptology in 1952. In 1950 she married Richard Mertz and had two children, Elizabeth and Peter. She was divorced in 1969. A past president of American Crime Writers League, she presently serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of KMT, A Modern Journal of Ancient Egypt. She is also a member of the Egypt Exploration Society and the James Henry Breasted Circle of the Oriental Institute. Under her own name she is the author of Temples, Tombs and Hieroglyphs, A Popular history of Ancient Egypt and Red Land, Black Land, Daily Life in Ancient Egypt. Under her pseudonym as Barbara Michaels she has written twenty nine novels of suspense. As Elizabeth Peters, she has produced thirty seven mystery-suspense novels, many of them set in Egypt and the Middle East.
About the series
This is a wonderful murder mystery series set mainly in Egypt though some of the books are in the surrounding counties too. They are set in the Victorian period when archeology was a favorite pastime of the rich. The first book in the series "crocodile on a sandbank" (see review) introduces you to the courtship over dead bodies and walking mummies of Amelia Peabody and Radclife Emerson. They take the archeological world by storm and hold no prisoners whether it's a master criminal or somebody getting an excavation wrong. The classic line often heard in the books is another body Peabody! The series spans a couple of decades and as we get to know the Emerson's the line up in the family extends to include son's daughters nieces nephew and assorted cats. The series is a great murder mystery with a huge waft of Egypt and archeology.
About this book
Synopsis from Amazon
"When Lady Baskerville's husband Sir Henry dies after discovering what may have been an undisturbed royal tomb in Luxor, she appeals to eminent archaeologist Radcliffe Emerson and his wife Amelia to take over the excavation. Amid rumors of a curse haunting all those involved with the dig, the intrepid couple precedes to Egypt, where they begin to suspect that Sir Henry did not die a natural death, and they are confident that the accidents that plague the dig are caused by a sinister human element, not a pharaoh's curse."
After leaving her son, affectionately nicknamed Ramses, with her in-laws, Peabody and Emerson are off to the land of the Pharaohs again for another season of archeology and murder mystery.
The pace of the novel as with all the Amelia Peabody series is fairly fast with twists turns and red herrings coming thick and fast at the reader. Peters as a writer manages to keeps everyone under suspicion so you are left guessing to the identity of the murderer. You end up changing your mind several times as to who is the murderer as new information is added to the plot.
The colorful descriptions and personal insights revealed by the narrator give each character a three-dimensional quality. The characters are well rounded and not mealy a villain or a victim but sometimes both. The main characters of Amelia and Radcliffe are one of my favorite combinations in fiction and really deserve a little space to explain about them. Amelia Peabody, the protagonist, is a strong-minded, outspoken, and something of a Victorian super-heroine, really she is the uber-Victorian feminist. She takes the stuffy world of archaeology by storm with her no nonsense dress sense which we hear more about as the series continues. She has very forthright opinions which she makes no bones about expressing. Radcliffe her husband is an intelligent but belligerent archeologist who soon realizes he's met his match in Amelia. He comes across as a very gruff but you warm to him very quickly, least I did as a woman I think he is designed and written to appeal as a strong but gentle gentleman. He has a strong sense of right and wrong and he is always right till Amelia tells him other wise! His Egyptian name is "father of curses," which sums up nicely how he handles some people. Particularly touching is the relationship between them and it makes you as the reader envy their personal and professional partnership as it is full of tenderness and spark.
The cast of characters in the book include disguised nobility, craven widows, young lovers, and the rejected social climber it really is on a par with one of the best Agatha Christie novels in my opinion. This is also the first book in which we meet Cyrus Vandergelt who over time becomes one of the closest friend of the family.
The knowledgeable references to Ancient Egypt throughout the novel I think will appeal to those both those experienced in and those new to Egyptian history. This is where the author's background in Egyptology clearly shines through and she takes the reader gently by the hand to provide a little bit of education amid the amusing fiction. The mystery inherent in Egyptian tombs and pyramids serves as the perfect backdrop for a crime-solver hence I guess the multitude of murder mysteries set there, but this series and this book is a step above the rest in my opinion.
Peters also conjures on the page very well the Victorian era and how they traveled abroad with everything including the kitchen sink. Some of the scenes as they get ready to go and are setting up camp as it were are just full of great detail and fun.
The writing is witty and very sharp and often I would be giggling out loud when reading one of Amelia's thoughts or remarks much to the annoyance of my husband.
Another fabulous who done it by Elizabeth Peters starring her wonder sharp witted Victorian Egyptologist Amelia Peabody a definite recommend not only of this book but read the series
Book Details
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Robinson Publishing (29 Jun 2006)
Language English
Currently on sale on Amazon for £5.49


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When did Professor Oak's lecture start?-09MurphyM
- DP001PokeManiac102 03:03, 18 February 2008 (UTC)
...But we really don't need to individually list all the episodes it was on hiatus. --FabuVinny |Talk Page| 12:39, 23 May 2008 (UTC)
- How long was it on hiatus? TTEchidna 07:08, 24 May 2008 (UTC)
- From AG105 to the end of AG. It was replaced by "Pokemon Trivia Quiz". --FabuVinny |Talk Page| 16:32, 24 May 2008 (UTC)
- I think the same. In my opinion only the episodes with the Lecture should be listed, insted of all of them. Rikki Kitsune ~ リッキ キツネ 17:22, 4 November 2008 (UTC)
- From AG105 to the end of AG. It was replaced by "Pokemon Trivia Quiz". --FabuVinny |Talk Page| 16:32, 24 May 2008 (UTC)
- Well, we probably shouldn't really begin doing clearout work until we have all of the lectures (at least from the first three generations, as Generation IV is still ongoing). A lot of the pre-Advanced Generation lectures are still missing from the list. --Shiningpikablu252 17:33, 4 November 2008 (UTC)
- I just found the trivia part in EP061:
- "This is the first episode in the Japanese version to feature Oak's Pokémon Lecture, which would last until mid-Advanced Generation series then start again in the early Diamond and Pearl series. "
- Shouldn't we delete the part of EP001 to EP060??? Also I find the old pokemon video in a video site,I will add the content as I have time:)--chungkingpun 9:20, 16 December 2008 (UTC)
DP Name Change
It seems in the DP series, there were two names for the lecture. I don't have all the episodes in Japanese, but from what I've seen, earlier episodes have "Doctor Orchid's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia" (オーキド博士のポケモン大百科), and later episodes have "Doctor Orchid's Big Pokémon Test" (オーキド博士のポケモン大検定). The "Test" ones have Oak ask a question at the end. Does anyone know when they changed, or if they just alternate? --jda95 08:55, 13 February 2011 (UTC)
- It changed at DP098. And just like with the original Kanto lectures, the first Pokémon tested is Magikarp (lol). Bluesun 12:02, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
In the translations, shouldn't the Enlgish name for the Pokemon be used, since it's meant for people who don't know Japanese? An yes, I know you just have to hover to see the English name, and it says the Pokemons name off to the side, but the Japenese name just seems out of place with the rest of the English.--Chris Broach (talk) 01:50, 12 November 2012 (UTC)
Movie Preview Special Volume in Original Series
Would not it be more appropriate to ask this here, but to see some things about the Oak's lecture, this is more to see if that is true or not.
It is said that between EP102-EP106 and EP153-EP156 appear Movie Preview Special Volume.
I downloaded the RAW episodes of the original series, but all these videos are not recorded versions of their debut on TV Tokyo (and it is easy to verify, and I do not mean just for EP001-EP115 that have been recorded in its broadcasts on Kids Station, but I say EP116-EP274 episodes, which is easily seen that the videos are not recorded its debut on TV Tokyo, but from another source after its original release). When I reviewed these episodes in RAW I downloaded, did not have the Movie Preview Special Volume in those episodes of the original series, but yet other readings Oak's lecture in the other episodes if they were there.
I am of those who wish to locate a few download RAW episodes of the original series that have been recorded in its TV premiere in Tokyo, especially would like to find the original RAW of EP001-EP037 recorded in 1997 before the EP038 incident, however, these versions appear to be very difficult to find, particularly for those who know absolutely nothing about Japanese. I know that some (though perhaps not here in Bulbapedia) should get their hands on the episodes of the original series recorded its debut on TV Tokyo, however, have not wanted to share these video versions and that is why it is easier to find other versions are not from TV Tokyo. --Toonamimaniacolatino 13:59, 8 February 2013 (UTC)


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Entering Saturday's games, there was a surprising name among the top five starting pitchers during the past 30 days on our Player Rater. But San Diego Padres pitcher Kevin Correia hasn't been good only this month; he's quietly been a top-50 starter the entire season.
I first mentioned Correia at the end of June after he had posted five straight quality starts to lower his ERA to 4.23 and WHIP to 1.23. However, he's continued to post good outings through the balance of the season and now sits with an ERA of 3.89 and a WHIP of 1.31 after throwing five straight quality starts this month. He's also beaten up on the weaker teams like a pitcher is supposed to, firing seven shutout innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates and then a six-hit shutout against the Arizona Diamondbacks in his past two starts, in addition to a scoreless outing against the Washington Nationals earlier this month.
Correia didn't have the numbers last season largely because of a troubling oblique injury that affected him for most the year and prevented him from getting the most out of his delivery, in addition to an early-season stomach illness that caused him to drop about 12 pounds. The San Francisco Giants let him go after the year, and the Padres happily scooped him up. However, his velocity has returned this year now that he's healthy, with every pitch up about 2 mph.


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Cats seem able to judge distances much better than us mere humans can. They instinctively know whether they'll be able to leap across a plunging chasm, and then do so with no regard for personal safety.
The cat in the video is so confident he can make it he doesn't even hesitate. He reaches the end of the ladder, keeps his eye on the goal (of climbing in the window for some loving) and jumps.
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Richard Kerr, CEO of MarketScout, says, "Over the last year, transportation and energy have lead rate increases most of the time. However, for February, transportation was up 4 percent and energy was up 3 percent. The only industry with a lesser rate increase was public entities. Manufacturing, service and habitational companies lead the February industry rate increases at plus 6 percent."
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While many people ponder the potential of a Black Widow spinoff at Marvel, few have wondered when we're getting a 'Hawkeye' movie. That's not to say that we don't love Jeremy Renner's sharpshooter, it's just that he hasn't gotten much to do in the Marvel universe so far. That may change as Renner says there are "rumblings" of a major role for Hawkeye in 'Captain America 3'.
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There are rumblings of Captain America 3. I don't know what's going to happen there. I've got to find the time, man (laughs). I'm trying to stay home and I can't.
We could certainly see a 'Captain America 3′ where, instead of Black Widow as a sidekick, Steve Rogers recruits his old pal Clint Barton. That is assuming Hawkeye even survives 'Avengers 2'…
Now, we have no specific intel about the future of Hawkeye vis-a-vis 'Avengers 2′ but if one were to ask Las Vegas bookmakers to put odds on which character might not survive the Age of Ultron, ole Eagle Eye would be right up at the top. He doesn't have his own franchise, he's largely disposable in terms of his skill set and even Renner has admitted to being unhappy with the character. If Marvel, Joss Whedon and Renner haven't figured out what they want to do with Hawkeye, maybe it's easier to just write him off.
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