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The Dallas Cowboys defense had begun to develop a reputation recently of making the most out of really horrible situations and carrying its turnover-plagued offense to keep the Cowboys in games (see last week's debacle against the New York Giants).
On Sunday night, the Cowboys offense, while not being very productive and deserving plenty of blame itself, didn't turn the ball over and the special teams played wonderfully, putting Atlanta in undesirable field postition for most of the night.
Still, the Cowboys lost 19-13 on the road to the undefeated Falcons, and a lot of that can be put on the defense.
Third down after third down after third down, the Falcons converted in the second half after the defense had stifled Matt Ryan & Co. throughout the first half, which ended in a 6-6 tie on a Matt Bryant field goal as time expired.
Down the stretch, when things mattered the most, the Cowboys defense was simply not ready. Of course, Rob Ryan took blame for that, like he always does, but the players have to have some accountability as well. On two key third downs, the Cowboys didn't even look like they were ready to play as Matt Ryan employed a quick snap and got first downs both times.
That doesn't even account for the numerous drive-extending penalties and the horrible missed tackles, both of which defensive back Orlando Scandrick was guilty of, both of which came on, you guessed it, third down.
So, just because the Cowboys only gave up one touchdown to one of the most explosive offenses in the league doesn't mean they played well defensively. Here's some pretty solid evidence: The Falcons had six drives of at least 60 yards. Seven of the Falcons' nine drives ended in points or a missed field goal from Bryant, who had two rare misses on the night. So yeah, as bad as it was, it could've even been worse.
There's plenty of folks to blame for Sunday night's loss, which could've ended any hope at a playoff spot this year. The offense was awful, with the exception of one drive, the coaching was awful, the play-calling was awful, and yes, the defense was pretty awful too.
At least we had the special teams to be happy about.


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|29 Jun 2004
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|27 Nov 2002
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|20 Dec 2001
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|Theodore B. Brother, Edward J. Ellis
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|I-Tek, Inc.
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This application claims priority of Provisional Application Serial No. 60/342,664 filed on Dec. 20, 2001, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
A wide variety of compositions have been developed for use in seats, cushions mattresses, therapeutic and non-therapeutic fitted pads, hot and/or cold pain relief packs, mattress overlays, athletic equipment (including impact absorbing materials), surgical surfaces, prosthetic devices and similar apparatus which are placed in contact with the human body. Such compositions provide form support, comfort and protection because they have the ability to deform in response to continuously applied pressure or the ability to absorb significant amounts of energy from rapidly applied pressure (impact). In addition, it is a desirable feature for these compositions to be lightweight. This can be achieved to some degree by employing foams or composite materials.
A review of the prior art reveals many examples of materials for use in cushioning and padding applications. These materials generally fall into one or two categories: conventional foams and viscous liquids.
Foams offer the advantages of low cost, lightweight and the ability to exhibit a wide variety of physical properties such as: flexible to rigid, instantaneous or delayed recovery and closed or open cell (breath ability). On the other hand, foams do not flow and therefore are not pressure compensating. In addition, foams do not dissipate energy in impact situations.
Viscous liquids may be either water based or oil based. Generally water based systems are produced by dissolving a water-soluble polymer to increase the viscosity to produce a thick flowable liquid or a gel. While these systems offer pressure compensation in applications such as conforming cushions, they have a specific gravity of about 1.0 versus foams which can be produced with specific gravity of 0.2 or less. Water based systems, when used in cushioning applications, must be protected against evaporation, freezing and microbial growth. Use of an oil-based system overcomes the deficiencies noted for water-based systems. Examples of oil-based materials would include silicon oils, hydrocarbon oils, mineral oil and synthetic polymers such a polyamides and polyglycols. The useful viscosity range for these oils range from about 1,000 to up to 1,000,000 centipoise, depending on the application and the other components that are utilized in the formulation.
U.S. patents to Terrence M. Drew et al. issued Mar. 3, 1992 (U.S. Pat. No. 5,093,138) and Mar. 31, 1992 (U.S. Pat. No. 5,100,712) describe a flowable, pressure compensating composition including water, a material for increasing the viscosity of water, and spherical particles dispersed through-out the volume of the water. The composition disclosed in these patents is a deformable fluid that has the disadvantages of substantial weight, memory, and being slow to flow or shear in response to a deforming pressure.
U.S. patents to Chris A. Hanson issued Oct. 22, 1991 (U.S. Pat. No. 5,058.291) and Aug. 28, 1990 (U.S. Pat. No. 4,952,439) describe padding devices, which are resistant to flow in response to an instantly applied pressure. The composition of the padding material is a combination of wax and discrete particles, including microspheres. The padding disclosed in these patents has the disadvantage of being slow to flow in response to pressure, thus having a high shearing force. The materials disclosed in these patents also have memory, causing them to tend to return to their original shape after removal of a deforming pressure. Memory is described in U.S. patents to Chris A. Hanson issued Sep. 15, 1992, (U.S. Pat. No. 5,147,685), Terrence M. Drew issued Apr. 20, 1993 (U.S. Pat. No. 5,204,154), Chris A. Hanson issued Aug. 28, 1990 (U.S. Pat. No. 4,952,439), Thomas F. Canfield issued Sep. 22, 1970 (U.S. Pat. No. 3,529,368), Terrence M. Drew et al. issued Mar. 3, 1992 (U.S. Pat. No. 5,093,138), Chris A. Hanson issued Oct. 22, 1991 (U.S. Pat. No. 5,058,291) and Terrence M. Drew, et al. issued Mar. 31, 1992 (U.S. Pat. No. 5,100,712)
U.S. patents to Eric C. Jay issued Mar. 1, 1988, (U.S. Pat. No. 4,728,551), Jack C. Swan, Jr. issued Jan. 6, 1981 (U.S. Pat. No. 4,229,546), Jack C. Swan, Jr. issued Jan. 6, 1981 (U.S. Pat. No. 4,038,7620), Henry Wilfred Lynch issued Oct. 19, 1976 (U.S. Pat. No. 3,986,213) and Frederick L. Warner issued Jul. 31, 1973 (U.S. Pat. No. 3,748,669), disclose pressure-compensating mixtures, which are generally characterized by having a quantity of micro beads dispersed in a flowable liquid medium. Disadvantages of such mixtures include their weight, head pressure and memory. The liquid described in those patents is formulated for certain flow characteristics and the micro beads are merely added because of their low specific gravity to reduce the total weight of the mixture. The resulting mixture is still very heavy because the light micro beads are not used to replace a substantial amount of the heavy liquid, but are instead used only to provide a slight weight reduction of the mixture compared to the use of a liquid alone.
U.S. patents to Tony M. Pearce issued Jun. 6, 1995 (U.S. Pat. No. 5,421,874), Aug. 27, 1996 (U.S. Pat. No. 5,549,743), May 6, 1997 (U.S. Pat. No. 5,626,657), Feb., 1, 2000 (U.S. Pat. No. 6,020,055), describe a composite mixture of spherical objects and lubricant useful for its cushioning properties. The composite may be composed of microspheres and any of a variety of lubricants that involves sliding and rolling contact of the spherical particles with respect to each other. This creates a situation where interactions between spherical particles are avoided. The result is the inability to transfer localized loading through out the composite material and can lead to "bottoming out" of the cushion or padding device.
U.S. patent to Lincoln P. Nickerson, issued Nov. 8, 1994 (U.S. Pat. No. 5,362,543), describes a composite composition comprising a silicone fluid with an amide thickener filled with glass or phenolic micro-spheres. Their compositions are particularly characterized by their ability to flow in response to a continuously applied pressure, yet to maintain their shape and position in the absence of applied pressure.
The use of block copolymers in padding and cushioning compositions is described in U.S. patents issued to Tony M. Pearce, issued Feb. 22, 2000 (U.S. Pat. No. 6,026,527), and to Lincoln P. Nickerson issued Feb. 9, 1999 (U.S. Pat. No. 5,869,164). These patents disclose the use of ABA type block copolymers, generally composed of one block of polystyrene and the other block of a soft rubber like elastomer. The addition of these block copolymers to oil based vehicles results in a thixotropic fluid. Microspheres are utilized to lower the density of these compositions.
U.S. patent to Philip Schaefer, issued Feb. 24, 1981 (U.S. Pat. No. 4,252,910) describes a material for use in resilient conforming pads, cushions and the like. The material comprises plastic micro-spheres cohered to a mass by what he terms a thermoplastic "bonding agent". The "bonding agent" is a polybutene polymer in the molecular weight range of 3,000 to 7,500. Given this relatively narrow molecular weight range the visco-elastic properties of the Schaefer compositions are rather limited. In fact Schaefer states that the bonding agent is flowable plastic at about, or slightly higher than body temperature. Given these conditions and restrictions the Schaefer invention is quite limited in its scope.
The present invention is directed to improved, lightweight compositions for padding and cushioning devices. These compositions comprise two components: a liquid or semi-solid vehicle/matrix phase and a low density included phase. It is an important aspect of this invention that the vehicle/matrix phase is bonded or adhered to the low density included phase, in order to provide a means of attaining improved response and distribution of mechanical loads. In addition, improved bonding or adhesion also provides for better dispersion of the novel low density included phase and as a result, better stability of the composition, that is, better resistance to separation of the included phase from the continuous vehicle/matrix phase.
A variety of liquids or semi-solids can be utilized as the vehicle/matrix phase and include:
i. Aqueous based fluids,
ii. Hydrophilic fluids,
iii. Hydrophobic fluids,
iv. Silicone based fluids.
Aqueous based fluids consist of water plus a viscosifier or thickener to adjust the rheology of the vehicle phase. Hydrophilic fluids are low to medium molecular weight materials and polymers that are liquids or semi-solids. The preferred hydrophilic fluids are the polyglycols. Hydrophobic fluids are low to medium molecular weight hydrocarbon containing liquids or semi-solids. A variety of paraffinic fluids can be utilized as the vehicle phase. The preferred paraffinic fluids are saturated polyalphaolefins, mineral oils and polybutene fluids including, polyisobutylene and poly-1-butene. Silicone fluids are low to medium molecular weight polydimethylsiloxane polymers and co-polymers.
The included phase serves to lower the density of the composite material. The low-density filler of this invention is an expanded Perlite consisting of sodium potassium aluminum silicate. The density of the expanded Perlite ranges from about 0.18 gm/cm3 to about 0.30 gm/cm3 and the particle size ranges from about 1 micron to 300 microns.
The compositions of this invention are prepared by mixing the expanded Perlite, under low shear conditions, into the prepared vehicle/matrix phase. Other additives may be employed to confer specific characteristics to the composition.
The compositions of the present invention are especially useful as filling materials for deformable, pressure compensating padding devices comprising a flexible protective envelope having a cavity which contains the composition and which envelope has structure that allows the composition to deform in the cavity in response to a continuously applied load upon said envelope, but to maintain position in the absence of pressure.
In the case where the applied load is instantaneous, such as in impact, said envelope deforms minimally and the transferred energy is effectively dissipated by the contained composition. The compositions of the present invention are particularly characterized by their:
1. Ability to deform by flowing in response to a continuously applied pressure.
2. Ability to dissipate or absorb the kinetic energy that results from an impact event.
3. Tendency to maintain shape and position in the absence of an applied pressure.
4. Lack of resiliency, under loading normally associated with materials such foams or elastomers.
5. Minor changes in viscosity when subjected to changes in temperature.
6. Resistance to phase separation of the vehicle and microsphere components.
7. Chemical compatibility with vinyl, polyurethane and polyolefin films.
8. Excellent biocompatibility that is non-poisonous and low probability of contact dermatitis.
9. Low potential for microbial growth.
10. Stable over time, that is, long shelf life.
FIG. 1 is a magnified photograph of expanded Perlite in accordance with the present invention; and
FIG. 2 is a diagram of the interlocked formation of the expanded Perlite in accordance with the present invention.
The composite materials of this invention are composed of at least two elements; a liquid or semi-solid vehicle or matrix phase and an expanded Perlite included phase.
The vehicle or matrix phase preferably has a viscosity from about 200 centipoise to about 20,000 centipoise. More preferably, the viscosity of the vehicle or matrix phase ranges from about 300 centipoise to about 7,500 centipoise. Various fluids may be utilized as the vehicle or matrix phase and include:
i. Aqueous based fluids,
ii. Hydrophilic fluids,
iii. Hydrophobic fluids,
iv. Silicone based fluids.
Aqueous based fluids consist of water plus a viscosifier or thickener to adjust the rheology, and more specifically, the viscosity, of the vehicle phase. A number of additives can be utilized to increase the viscosity of water based systems. Examples of such viscosifiers and thickeners include, but are not limited to:
Low molecular weight additives
i. Ethylene glycol,
ii. Diethylene glycol,
iii. Triethylene glycol,
iv. Propylene glycol,
v. Glycerin,
vi. Diglycerine,
vii. Polyglycerine
Polymeric viscosifiers:
i. Methyl cellulose,
ii. Hydroxyethyl cellulose,
iii. Hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose,
iv. Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose
v. Modified cellulose,
vi. Homopolymers and copolymers of
a. Acrylic acid
b. Methacrylic acid
c. Sodium acrylate
d. Sodium methacrylate
e. Acrylamide
f. Styrene sulfonate
vii. Polyethylene glycol,
viii. Polyvinyl alcohol,
ix. Polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene block copolymers
x. Cross linked polyacrylates known as "super absorbing polymers" including Carbopol� and Noveon�
xi. Natural products such as:
a Acetan
b. Gum agar-agar
c. Alginates
d. Gum Arabic
e. Carrageenan
f Furcellaran
g. Ghatti
h. Guar
i. Gum tragacanth
j. Karaya
k. Locust bean
l. Modified starches
m. Starch
n. Tamarine
o. Xanthan
xii. Mineral thickeners such as attapolgite clay, fumed silica,
Bentonite�, Laponite� and Veegum�
Depending on the viscosifier or thickener chosen, and the viscosity level desired, the amount utilized can range from as little as 0.1% (for high molecular weight water soluble polymers) to 10% or greater (for mineral thickeners).
Hydrophilic fluids are low to medium molecular weight compounds that are utilized alone, or in combination, to produce a non-aqueous based vehicle. Examples of such hydrophilic organic compounds include, but are not limited to:
i. Ethylene glycol,
ii. Diethylene glycol,
iii. Triethylene glycol,
iv. Polyethylene glycol,
v. Propylene glycol,
vi. Polypropylene glycol,
vii. Glycerin,
viii. Diglycerin,
ix. Polyglycerin,
x. Butylene glycol,
xi. Polybutylene glycol,
xii. Polyoxyethylene/oxypropylene block copolymers.
Hydrophobic fluids are low to medium molecular weight hydrocarbon containing liquids or semi-solids. A variety of paraffinic fluids can be utilized as the vehicle or matrix phase. Examples of such materials include, but are not limited to:
i. Polyalphaolefins,
ii. Polyisobutylene,
iii. Poly-1-butene,
iv. Low molecular waxes,
v. Mineral oils,
vi. Vegetable oils,
vii. Dialkylcarbonate oils,
viii. Dialkylphithalates
Silicone fluids that are utilized as the vehicle or matrix phase are low to medium molecular weight polydimethylsiloxane polymers and copolymers. Preferred polydimethylsiloxanes range in viscosity from about 200 centipoise to about 7,500 centipoise. Phenyl or flouro containing silicone fluids may also be utilized to impart unique properties such as heat/cold retention and solvent resistance.
The included phase serves to lower the density of the resulting composite material. Prior art composites utilize microspheres as the included phase. Most commonly, these microspheres are hollow spheres with diameters in the 1 to 500 micron range. Most commonly the diameters are 5 to 200 microns. The microsphere wall can be made of metal, glass, or plastic. Most common are the glass and plastic walled microspheres. The microspheres, as their name implies, are spherical in shape and exhibit, for any given diameter, a low surface to volume ratio. For this reason the contact area between the vehicle and the microsphere's surface is minimized. This results in minimum bonding between the mnicrosphere and the vehicle/matrix phase. In a cushioning application, this can result in poor distribution of an applied load and the generation of high pressure points. Minimum bonding between the vehicle/matrix phase and the microsphere can also lead to separation of the included phase.
The low-density included phase of the invention is distinctly superior to prior art microspheres in a number of features. The expanded Perlite of this invention is a micro cellular Perlite (glass) filler whose shapes vary to combine different geometries. These unique characteristics of expanded Perlite, as compared to hollow microspheres, include:
1. Irregular Shape—The expanded Perlite is irregular in shape and provides a greater tensile strength than the usual hollow microspheres. In addition, the surface to volume ratio of expanded Perlite is much greater than hollow microspheres, which allows the vehicle to bind or adhere more tenaciously to the particles resulting in improved mechanical properties and stability.
2. Multicellular—The shape of the expanded Perlite resembles clusters of micro-bubbles. If one surface of the expanded Perlite is broken, there are more cells in each particle to maintain structural integrity.
3. Strength—The aspect ratio of expanded Perlite contributes to improved strength and, at the same time, stresses are transmitted throughout the "particle" and provide a greater stress/impact distribution.
4. Cost—The cost of expanded Perlite compares very favorably to the cost of hollow microspheres. The performance enhancements expanded Perlite exhibits over hollow microspheres, coupled with its lower cost, make expanded Perlite a much higher value to cost choice.
For illustration purposes, a magnified photograph of the expanded Perlite is presented in FIG. 2.
The expanded Perlite irregularly shaped particles offer an advantage over conventional microspheres. In a composite material, microspheres provide minimum contact with each other and will tend to "roll" over one another when a load is applied. This results in a minimum resistance to deformation. On the other hand, the irregularly shaped expanded Perlite tend to "interlock" and thus provide resistance to deformation under load since they act as a "cluster" of bodies. This interlocked mechanism is depicted in FIG. 2.
The expanded Perlite is available in particle densities ranging from about 0.18 g/cm3 to about 0.30 g/cm3. The particle size range for expanded Perlite is from about 1 micron to about 300 microns. The surface pH of the expanded Perlite is 7.0 and is therefore, neutral.
The compositions of the invention are comprised of at least two components, the vehicle/matrix phase and the included expanded Perlite phase. While the formulation ratios can vary widely, the preferred level of expanded Perlite in the composition, by weight percent, ranges from about 5% to about 30%. More preferably, the weight percent of expanded Perlite in the composition ranges from about 20% to about 25%.
In one preferred embodiment of this invention, the surface characteristics of the expanded Perlite are altered to improve the adhesion between the vehicle phase and the expanded Perlite included phase. Expanded Perlite is essentially a glass and as such has an abundance of silanol (Si—OH) groups on the surface that are reactive sites for coupling with organosilanes.
The general formula of an organosilane shows the two classes of functionality that is inherent
X is a hydrolyzable group, typically halogen, alkoxy, acyloxy or amine
R is a non-hydrolyzable organic radical
The silane coupling agent is placed in an aqueous or alcohol solution and applied to the expanded Perlite. Initially, the silane coupling agent will hydrolyze to form a reactive silanol group. This reactive silanol group will then condense with a silanol group on the surface of the expanded Perlite to form a stable siloxane linkage.
Coupling agent—SiOH+HOSi-expanded Perlite
The final result of reacting an organosilane with the expanded Perlite ranges from altering the wetting or adhesion characteristics of the expanded Perlite to providing specific groups for direct interaction with the vehicle or matrix phase.
In one illustration, the surface of the expanded Perlite is treated with n-octadecyltri-methoxy silane
To provide a surface with n-octadecyl groups
When placed in a paraffinic vehicle, such as mineral oil, the vehicle phase can interact with the surface treated expanded Perlite through Hydrogen bonding. The enhanced bonding between the vehicle and the expanded Perlite will result in improved ability of the composition to distribute applied loads as well as improved compatibility and resistance to separation.
In a second illustration the surface of the expanded Perlite is treated with 3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane
To provide a surface with functional amine groups
When placed in an aqueous vehicle containing a polymeric viscosifier containing acrylic acid groups, such as a copolymer of acrylamide and acrylic acid, an electrostatic interaction will occur between the polymer bound acrylic acid groups and the surface treated expanded Perlite.
This electrostatic bonding of a vehicle component to the surface treated expanded Perlite will result in unique rheological, as well as mechanical, properties.
In a third illustration, the surface of the expanded Perlite is treated with a 3-acryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane
To provide a surface with vinyl functionality
The surface treated expanded Perlite is placed in an aqueous vehicle containing a reactive monomer, such as acrylamide, and a water soluble free radical initiator. A thermal polymerization is then carried out to produce composite material containing free polyacrylamide as a viscosifier, and expanded Perlite with polyacrylamide grafted to the surface.
The surface grafted polymer on the expanded Perlite will result in a composite material with unique Theological as well as mechanical properties. The illustrations presented here are provided to demonstrate the utility of silane treated expanded Perlite in the practice of the invention and in no way is intended to limit the scope of this invention.
In another preferred embodiment of the invention, an additive with both hydrophobic and hydrophilic characteristics is added to the composition to function as a surface modifying agent. To illustrate this feature, an alkyl carboxylic acid, such as stearic acid, is added to the composition to act as a bonding agent.
The carboxylic acid portion of the stearic acid will attach to the polar surface of the expanded Perlite through electrostatic bonding. The C12 hydrocarbon portion of the stearic acid is oriented in such a manner that the surface of the expanded Perlite is now non-polar. The hydrocarbon chain on the surface of the expanded Perlite is compatible with the paraffinic vehicle. The hydrophobic bonding created between the paraffinic vehicle and the surface bound hydrocarbon chains will result in better dispersion of the expanded Perlite in the paraffinic vehicle and improved compatibility with fewer tendencies for separation of components with the composite material.
The compositions of this invention can include additives to impart enhanced performance characteristics. Examples of such additives, without limitation, are as follows:
i. Rheology modifiers,
ii. Antioxidants,
iii. Buffers,
iv. Anti-mirobials,
v. Surfactants,
vi. Flame retardants,
vii. Colorants
Rheology Modifiers—Additives that alter the viscosity and flow properties of liquid. These additives can have the effect of decreasing or increasing the viscosity of the liquid as a functional of increasing shear rate. The compositions of the invention may include a rheology modifier to promote certain properties such as response to the rate of applied load and the ability to resist deformation under an applied load.
For compositions where the vehicle is a paraffinic block copolymer of the A-B and A-B-A type can be utilized to tailor theological properties. Examples of these block copolymers would include ethylene/propylene rubber, styrene/isoprene rubber in either the A-B or A-B-A form. Other rheology modifiers are fatty amide, poly-B-pimene and waxes such as microcrystalline wax.
For compositions where the vehicle is aqueous based, associative thickeners may be employed. Examples of associative thickeners include hydrophobically modified cellulose, and block copolymers such as polyethylene oxide/polypropylene oxide sold by BASF under the trade names Pluronics� and Tetronics�.
Antioxidants—Antioxidants protect organic materials against thermal degradation during processing, which requires or generates heat. In addition, antioxidants provide long term protection against free radicals. A preferred antioxidant inhibits thermo-oxidative degradation of the material or compound to which it is added, providing long term resistance to polymer degradation. Preferably, an antioxidant added to the preferred gel cushioning medium is useful in a variety of applications.
Heat, light (in the form of high energy radiation), mechanical stress, catalyst residues and reaction of a material with impurities, all cause oxidation of the material. In the process of oxidation, highly reactive molecules, known as free radicals are formed and react to the presence of oxygen to form peroxy free radicals, which further react with organic material (hydrocarbon molecules) to form hydroperoxides.
The two major classes of antioxidants are the primary antioxidants and the secondary antioxidants. Peroxy free radicals are more likely to react with primary antioxidants than with other hydrocarbons. In the absence of a primary antioxidant, a peroxy free radical would break a hydrocarbon chain. Thus, primary antioxidants deactivate a peroxy free radical before it has a chance to attack and oxidize organic material.
Most primary antioxidants are known as sterically hindered phenols. One example of sterically hindered phenol is the C73H108O12 marketed by Ciba-Geigy as IRGANOX� 1010, which has the chemical name 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxybenzenepropanoic acid, 2,2-bis{[3-[3,5-bis(dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-1-oxopropoxy]methyl}1,3-propanediyl ester. The FDA refers to IRGANOX� 1010 as tetrakis[methylene(3,5-di-trt-butyl-4-hydroxyhydrocinnimate)]methane. Other hindered phenols are also useful as primary antioxidants.
Similarly, secondary antioxidants react more rapidly with hydroperoxides than most other hydrocarbon molecules. Secondary antioxidants have been referred to as hydroperoxide decomposers. Thus, secondary antioxidants protect organic materials from oxidative degradation by hydroperoxides. Commonly used secondary antioxidants include chemical classes of phosphites/phosphonites and thioesters. It is known in the art that primary and secondary antioxidants form synergistic combinations to ward off attacks from both peroxy free radicals and hydroperoxides.
Buffers—In aqueous based systems, pH is an important property. In general neutral pH, pH=7.0, is desired in aqueous based systems to minimize hydrolysis of dissolved components such as water soluble polymer. Standard buffer systems, such as phosphates and borates, are available to adjust pH to 7.0 and to maintain that pH over time.
Antimicrobials—Compositions of this invention may require the use of an antimicrobial as a preservative to assure that no microbial growth will occur. This is especially true for aqueous based systems where problems of microbial growth often occur. Commercially there is a multitude of microbial growth agents available. Some are best suited for aqueous systems, while others are best suited for non-aqueous systems.
Surfactants—Surfactants may be employed in the practice of this invention to alter the interfacial surface tension between the vehicle and the expanded Perlite. Modification of flow behavior and compatibility of composition components can result from the addition of surfactants. Suitable surfactants can be chosen from among neutral surfactants, amphoteric surfactants and cationic surfactants.
Flame retardants—Flame retardants may be added to the composition of this invention in which the vehicle phase is a paraffinic fluid. Flame retardants generally work in, one of four ways; (1) they interfere with flame chemistry in the solid phase, (2) they interfere with flame chemistry in the gas phase, (3) they absorb heat, or (4) they displace oxygen. There are a number of suitable flame retarding systems that are commercially available. They include halogynated compounds, borates, phosphates and antrimony oxide to name a few.
Colorants—It may be desirable to add colorants to the compositions of this invention. There are many commercially available dyes, both water soluble and oil soluble, and pigments that can be used.
The lightweight compositions of the present invention are preferably prepared in the following manner. Initially, the vehicle phase is prepared which may be simply adding a fluid to the mixing chamber. In cases where two or more fluids are utilized or a high molecular weight component, such as a polymer, is added, then mixing of these components is required. This can be accomplished by mixing at room temperature or elevated temperature, generally less than 100� C. Once the vehicle phase is homogeneous, the Perlite is added and thoroughly mixed with the vehicle. The composite material is produced with a low shear mixing device such as a dough mixer or a ribbon blender.
A bladder or "envelope" is often utilized to confine the composite material of this invention. The bladder may be fabricated from any flexible film like material that is inert to the composition itself and or its individual components. Useful films include: polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride and polyolefins. Preferably, the material used to construct the bladder will be heat or radio frequency sealed able to provide a substantially impervious seal, which prevents leakage of composite material. It is also important that the bladder material be durable and retains its flexible, pliable properties over a useful temperature range for extended periods of time. A typical bladder may be constructed with flexible thermoplastic film such as PVC, Thermoplastic Polyurethane and coated polyolefin film such as Covelle� (Dow). A typical bladder can be constructed from the previously mentioned film in thickness of 3 mil to as thick as 50 mil.
Two pieces of the desired thermoplastic film are cut into a square shape approximately �″ greater in size than the final size desired. One piece is placed on top of the other. A brass sealing die is constructed in the proper dimensions of the finished bladder. This die can have shapes of various degrees of complexity. For the sake of this example the basic shape is a rectangle approximately 4 inches wide and 6 inches long and contains a narrow extension of approximately 2 inches extending approximately 1 inch beyond the narrow end. This gives the die (and the resultant bladder) the approximate shape of a bottle with a 1-inch neck. The two pieces of stacked film are placed on the bed of a RF sealing machine, the tool or dies is carefully placed on the stacked film, covered with an insulator and the power applied. This results in producing a two dimensional flat bladder with a 1 inch neck through witch the cushioning material of this invention can be filled.
The cushioning material is then pumped into the bladder to the desired quantity, excess air is removed by gentle squeezing action and the filled bladder is placed back on the RF Sealing machine. A straight brass blade is placed across the opening of the neck and sufficient current is applied to weld a seal at the proper place along the neck.
The result is a 4-inch by 6-inch bladder filled with a light weight compositions of this invention. This filled bladder or a number of filled bladders attached together can be employed in cushioning applications for small surfaces such as surgical pads to larger surfaces for cushioning and pressure reduction in mattress and seating applications.
The following examples will serve to illustrate the practice of this invention. It is understood these examples are set forth merely for illustrative purposes and many other compositions are within the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the compositions containing other quantities of material and different species of the required materials may be similarly prepared. The following table describes the formulations set forth in the examples.
Polybutene of molecular weight 450
Hydrophobic expanded Perlite
Hydrophilic expanded Perlite
Methyl cellulose
Chemically modified starch
Super absorbant polymer (BASF)
The following example details the process for producing the composite materials of the invention. To a low shear mixer, such as a dough mixer or a ribbon blender, add the vehicle fluid either at room temperature or at a temperature up to about 100� C. Vehicle additives such as polymers or lower molecular weight species are added with mixing until completely dissolved or dispersed. The expanded Perlite is added at this point and mixing continued until the expanded,Perlite is completely dispersed. The resulting composite material is then stored until use.
This example illustrates the practice of the invention utilizing a polybutene vehicle phase and a hydrophobically treated expanded Perlite stearic acid as the bonding agent. The following formulations, in grams, were prepared by the method outlined in Example 1.
DENSITY, grams/cc
Sample A and B were of a soft consistency, while Sample C was of a dough like consistency.
This example illustrates the practice of this invention utilizing a Hydroxyethyl cellulose thickened aqueous vehicle phase and both hydrophilic and hydrophobic expanded Perlite. The following formulations, in grams, were prepared by the method outlined in Example 1.
DENSITY, grams/cc
All Samples were of a soft consistency and extremely pliable.
This example illustrates the practice of this invention utilizing a methylcellulose thickened aqueous vehicle phase and an expanded Perlite. The following formulations, in grams, were prepared by the method outlined in Example 1.
Polybutene of molecular weight 450
Hydrophobic expanded Perlite
Hydrophilic expanded Perlite
Methyl cellulose
Chemically modified starch
Super absorbant polymer (BASF)
All of the Samples were of soft consistency and quite pliable.
This example illustrates the practice of this invention utilizing a chemically modified starch thickened aqueous vehicle phase and an expanded Perlite. The following formulations, in grams, were prepared by the method outlined in Example 1.
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ELON � The magnetic pull between Elon and Columbia didn�t feature a game-winning shot in the final seconds this time.
It just had a game-tying shot in the last second of regulation.
After Columbia�s Alex Rosenberg hit a 3-pointer with .4 seconds left to force overtime, Elon edged Columbia 68-65 in men�s basketball in a non-conference game Sunday afternoon at Alumni Gym.
�We�ve had four consecutive years where we�ve played Columbia and every game has been a nail-biter. This year was no different,� Elon coach Matt Matheny said.
The difference this year was Phoenix�s play inside, sparked by Lucas Troutman�s 16 points � 14 of which came after halftime � and junior Kevin Blake�s career-high 12 points.
A pair of free throws by Blake with 2:02 left in overtime gave Elon (4-4) the lead for good, with Troutman adding a running hook shot with 30 seconds left to bump the lead to 65-61.
After Columbia drained another 3 with 14 seconds left, Tanner Samson made two free throws and Ryley Beaumont added another. Those free throws were a contrast to the end of regulation, when Blake and Austin Hamilton � who had a team-high 17 points � each missed on the front ends of 1-and-1 situations in the final 30 seconds while Elon led 57-54.
That sent Elon to a victory in a game in which it was rarely comfortable, yet never trailed.
�In overtime, we had guys really take over, really get to the rim and that was the big difference for us,� Troutman said. �With Kevin � being able to play above the rim, higher than they can all get to, that�s a big advantage.�
Troutman played for the first time this season without his protective facemask. After a stray elbow caught him in the nose in the second half, the senior was pondering a trip to the locker room to retrieve the mask.
�I can�t really see with it and I don�t really like it too much,� Troutman said of the mask. �I get hit more with the mask on than I do without it. I�d rather take my one shot as opposed to my six.�
Instead, Troutman and team trainer Eric Stolsved �stuffed a couple pieces of gauze up there� and the forward was unhindered the rest of the way.
After Columbia scored the first five points of the second half to tie the game at 29-29, Troutman and Blake each scored 10 points in the second half.
Blake didn�t play in the first half. He finished with four rebounds and made five of the seven shots he took.
�We needed to attack, I attacked. We needed to get rebounds, I helped the boys get rebounds. I just did what I had to do to help,� Blake said.
Elon held a 55-48 lead with less than four minutes to go but went cold, allowing Columbia (4-4) to force overtime.
The Phoenix scored the first 15 points of the game and didn�t allow a point until there was 10:48 left in the first half. Highlighted in that stretch were two 3s by Hamilton and a defense that forced 10 missed shots and four turnovers.
Columbia stormed back and Elon needed a 3 from Hamilton � who was 4-for-4 from behind the arc � to go into halftime leading 29-24.
�We started off hot, but basketball is a game of runs. With a team like that, we�re expecting them to make a run,� Hamilton said. �They�re a good team. I�m glad we got the best of them (Sunday).�
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[DATEBOOK] The U.S. men's national team will open play in 2012 against Venezuela on Jan. 21 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Four days
later, the USA will be in Panama City, Panama, for its first ever friendly against the Canaleros. The matches will follow a January training camp and serve as important warmups before the start of
World Cup 2014 qualifying in June.
The only official FIFA date for international competitions before the start of qualifying is Feb. 29, 2012.
"It's very important that we start the year off in the right way with a good training camp and two challenging games," said U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann. "We are going to continue to increase the demands on the players and have them develop a better understanding of how we want to play."
The camp will be important for MLS players looking to play their way into the team. Only one MLS player -- Real Salt Lake's Kyle Beckerman -- started in the last U.S. game, a 3-2 win over Slovenia.
Venezuela is off to a fantastic start in its bid to qualify for the World Cup for the first time. It is tied on points with Argentina and Uruguay at the top of the Conmebol standings with a 2-1-1 record that includes a 1-0 victory against Argentina.
The USA is unbeaten in three meetings (two wins and a tie) against Venezuela.


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P. 4127. A battery of electromotive force 6 V and of internal resistance 8 and a rechargeable battery of e.m.f. 6 V and of negligible internal resistance are connected in series.
a) What is the resistance of the resistor which is to be connected to the system in order to measure a voltage of 6 V across it?
b) What is the terminal voltage across the battery in this case?
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>Gears and Wears>Hattori vs Kinvara- winter running
Lately I've been running only in my Saucony Hattoris, but with the winter weather I'm afraid of slipping in them. Would it be a good idea for me to invest in a pair of Kinvaras as well (so I can use my yaktrax with them). I've ran outdoors the last 3 winters but this is my first in 'minimalist' shoes. Also, I cannot run in regular trainers as it seems my runner's knee acts up when I do that.
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I own (among many other shoes) both Hattoris and Kinvaras... Apple vs. Orangutan
If you've become accustomed to the Hattoris, the Kinvaras will likely seem foreign. (On me, I end up in debilitating pain [until I remove them].)
I suggest you first try the Hattoris with the Yaktrax. If that doesn't work for you, then consider moving to "more" shoe.
That said... I live in Michigan. Last year - when we had more than our usual share of snow and nastiness - I used my Yaktrax maybe twice on daily road runs. (And, definitely, two other times on snow-covered trails.) Otherwise, I found it a GREAT opportunity to practice good form. If I hit a patch of ice and slipped, then I was running wrong - either pushing off or committing some other sin.
FWIW - this winter, my Yaktrax platform will be the New Balance Minimus Trail WT20 (or MT20). It's a fairly low riding minimal shoe with enough of a rock plate to make what I think will be a great platform for Yaktrax or microspikes. It's a 4mm drop shoe; but, much with more in common with Hattoris than the Kinvaras. (Flexible, but protective; roomy toe box; low to the ground, etc.)
pace sera, sera
Thanks, I was hoping for a response from someone who's worn both. Guess I'll try the Yaktrax on the Hattoris. I was thinking I may have an old pair of AdiZeros somewhere, I could probably use those when we get snow.
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Need stepkid advice please
Hi all! Hope you are having a good day. I need advice, bad. About a month and a half ago we got custody of my 5 (almost 6) yr old stepdaughter. She's smart and sweet as can be... as long as "datty" isn't around. When he is around, she turns into an annoying monster. She hits him, sasses, and even drew blood the other night biting his leg, all he was doing was watching television. He doesn't discipline. The worst part is he will baby her non-stop, even when she's being a "sassy pants". This morning when I got up for work she heard me bustling around in the kitchen and she yelled out "datty" from her bed, so I poked my head in and told her it was really early and daddy's still sleeping, why don't she try to go back to sleep. I walk past her room five minutes later and he is loving and hugging on her. I know that sounds petty, but it's just the constant feeling that I have no room in this house or say over that what happens or how are kids are raised. When she asks for something and I answer her, she will do anything to get her father's attention to get his answer, like I never said a word. When I walk through a room she is in, she will back way against the opposite wall to get away from me, like I'm going to hit her or something. I have two boys from a previous marriage and I don't know if I'm just upset she wasn't raised in the same manner as they were or what. It isn't jealousy, my husband is sure to give everyone attention, me and the boys included. But, when it comes to her, he's so "babyish" it's making me angry, losing attraction to him even. She will go places with me, like to the store, and she's sweet as can be, hold conversations with me and everything, but the minute he enters the room, she talks baby talk, demands for him to hold her, says "datty" so many times I want to scream. She has visited us many times before we got custody, so she's been comfortable. She follows him through the house, waits outside the bathroom door for him, when he gets up for a coffee refill she's right behind him. Dare we have a conversation, she must come in and start screaming "datty, datty, datty". I'm not sure what to do, but it's to the point it's already hurting the marriage, I want to go. SO, my questions is what do I do from here? Is it me? Is it my problem that I need to get over? Do I need to give them more time (I make sure they have alone time together often)? I just want all the kids to be treated the same, I'm so angry it isn't that way. My husband is good to my boys, but how do I get him to stop babying her so much and make her a part of our family instead of the "princess" he makes her out to be. I just want all the kids to have the same rules!
It sounds like she is being a 5 yr old who wants to remain her daddys baby girl. Explain to her that she needs to be a big girl now and daddy will always love her. I am guessing she is the only girl child so she will be his favorite daughter Also talk to husband and sit down together to discuss house rules that everyone must follow and consequences for everyone if those rules arent followed. For a 5 yr old I would still do time outs or take away a privilege. Depending on circumstances, daddy may feel guilty for taking her away from mommy as well so that will keep the baby talk going.
My husband keeps telling me he feels guilty when he disciplines her. That's insane to me, not as long as you let her know what she did wrong after the punishment is over and then show her some affection to let her know he still loves her. I just know it gets on my nerves so bad, the baby talk especially. I think you are right, me and my husband need to sit down and lay ground rules and consequences. I've tried that before, I'm just scared he's going to take it as I'm telling him he's a bad father. I just want all the kids to be part of this family... I love her, I really do, but she makes it difficult to tolerate her most of the time.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but odds are they will never be treated the same. The problem isn't you its him. THIS is exactly why 75% of second marriages with minor children fail. Really there isn't much you personally can do he has to pull his head out of his ass or your in for misery
If he is open to it, maybe take a class about how to make a blended family work so everyone understands their roles in family. I was the only girl on dads side of family so g-grandmother liked to treat me to special things alot. He needs to get the guilt out of his mind/heart so he can teach her how to be a functioning member of the world since this starts while they are a child.
Big girl talk = big girl privileges like perhaps getting nails painted, go to park to play on swings etc.
I was always the one picked on in the family by my moms husband who thought his son was a golden child and never sought counseling for him to heal from whatever happened at moms. He is such a mess now.
Quoting cheri1221:
My husband keeps telling me he feels guilty when he disciplines her. That's insane to me, not as long as you let her know what she did wrong after the punishment is over and then show her some affection to let her know he still loves her. I just know it gets on my nerves so bad, the baby talk especially. I think you are right, me and my husband need to sit down and lay ground rules and consequences. I've tried that before, I'm just scared he's going to take it as I'm telling him he's a bad father. I just want all the kids to be part of this family... I love her, I really do, but she makes it difficult to tolerate her most of the time.
I don't think it's you.. I think it's how some kids are with certain parents. They eventually grow out of it, if we handled it right.
About the incident, if your DH decided he can go be with her, he can. It's not your place to stop him. Even if you were the bio mom, it would be the same. You wouldn't want your DH to tell you what you can or can't do with her or your kids if you feel up to it, so he should have the same privileges as a parent. It's his sleep he's cutting off, so that's his call.
You need to sit down with your dh and talk this all out. He needs to see that his babying her is not in her best interest. She needs to know that she will be treated just like the other kids, because you love them and love her the same way. I'm sure she may feel insecure about moving in with her dad now. She feels like she has to keep making sure he loves her. The best way for him to show her, though, is to make her a part of the family. I hope you and your dh and calmly talk about this, because this little girl needs you and her dad to make her feel safe and secure, and included. GL
Stop doing things with her. Do not take her with you places if you do not have to.
I am extremely vocal when it comes to my stepson interrupting me and DH for no good reason. I will flat out tell him "we are having an adult conversation. Go find something to do."
Sit down and talk with your DH without the kids around. Calmly say what you think the problem is and maybe how he can fix it. He may have the "guilty dad syndrome" as my DH used to.
I personally think you need to talk to your husband about your concerns they seem valid. I do not have step children though so I don't really know the ends and outs of it but I know what I expect from my own kids towards their father's long time gf and I wouldn't appreciate my kids acting that way. I understand that this might be a hard time for her as well so maybe you guys can talk to her about things as well (Of course age appropriate ways) Or maybe after talking to him he could talk to her. I would also maybe (if at all possible) seeking some sort of marriage counseling for your relationship which will in turn help your family as a whole. Whether or not it seems like a big change per se it is and would of course come with complications. Best of luck


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Contact Management
Jsales does a fine job with all the usual contact and activity management tasks, including bi-directional integration with Microsoft Outlook. The program also has a conduit that synchronizes information with 3Com's Palm Computing connected organizers. The Palm Computing conduit enables Jsales users to automatically coordinate contacts, calendar/activities and to-do items on both laptops and Palm Computing devices.
Driven by an easy-to-use, wizard-style graphical user interface, Sales Vision's conduit synchronizes activities, contacts and to-do items from within the Jsales application with the Palm Computing platform's built-in Date Book, Address Book and To Do List. On the handheld device, the conduit files all entries into a separate Jsales category so that the user can easily differentiate CRM data from personal and other business information. The conduit supports complete bi-directional synchronization and allows business rule processing so that the user can apply custom logic and maintain data integrity.
Sales Management
Jsales uses a comprehensive suite of configurable Java-based business objects for sales automation that lets you rapidly create and evolve "exact fit" customer interaction solutions by configuring and linking components to solve real business problems.
structured Selling Methodology
You can use Jsales to define one or more sales methodologies that can be used for Opportunity Management functions. This entry point allows you to define an unlimited number of sales methodology templates, define sales cycle steps for each methodology and define default closure probability and months to close for each step. You can also assign default methodology by business unit user and select an override methodology at the point of opportunity creation.
Territory Reorganization
Jsales lets you maintain detailed information about the Territories that are used to geographically partition your accounts and assign sales representatives to accounts. You can easily design hierarchical territory structures and reassign accounts or opportunities across these territories. It is also easy to "roll up" opportunities across territory levels.
When combined into one solution, all these business objects empower your organization to rapidly create and evolve exact-fit customer interaction solutions by configuring and linking components. Jsales' revolutionary architecture allows customization using popular Java development environments that support JavaBeans, such as Symantec's Visual CafZ and Powersoft's PowerJ.
Though the current version of the program does not include the kind of "drip marketing" capabilities I look for, the company did preview some interesting new capabilities (which should be shipping by the time you read this) for me. For that reason, I rate Jsales' sales impact as strong and getting better.
Ease of Use
Jsales features an innovative, universal interface for all application entry points. The program provides users with a simple, intuitive interface model for accessing and updating complex relational information. All basic interface and data manipulation functions for business objects are provided without altering source code. Jsales utilizes standard Windows conventions, including an Outlook-like menu bar, an Internet Explorer-like list navigation, tab folders, column dragging and sorting, a standard Window menu (File, Edit, View, Tools, Window) and data action icons below the Window menu. Overall, the program is very easy to use.
"Jsales features an innovative, universal interface for all application entry points."
The product's open data architecture imposes no constraints on database relationships and supports any business or selling model. A granular, component-based solution, Jsales contains business objects, which represent each facet of the selling environment, such as account management, contact management, opportunity management, team selling and forecasting.
Jsales includes all Java source code classes and can be maintained in any "bean-enabled" development environment. Sales Vision does not use any proprietary scripting language. All major components in Jsales can be customized without coding using a JavaBean customization environment.
The Jsales solution provides two layers of code: the Framework layer and the Business Object layer. The Framework layer provides the generic application functionality, including interface, navigation, data manipulation, query and reporting support and so on. The Business Object layer provides a set of business object templates that can be extensively modified, augmented and linked in any pattern required to model your business. In addition, completely new business objects can be added to the desktop and "merged" into the application without disrupting existing generic functionality and the future upgrade path.
Out of the box, Jsales typically provides 70 to 80 percent of a client's required functionality. Jsales includes a "model" sales force automation application that can be utilized as is, or can be configured to complement virtually any business, organizational or selling model. This approach to customization yields fully completed projects in 60 to 90 days.
The Bottom Line
In this overcrowded field of "me too" products, Sales Vision has made a genuine contribution to elevating salespeople's capabilities. Java has been so overhyped that I wasn't expecting too much when this one hit my desk. Instead, I was greeted with real architectural innovation that allows for uniquely customized solutions in a short time frame and reasonable budget. If you would like to apply a progressive, Internet-based solution to your complex enterprise CRM needs, make sure Jsales is on your evaluation list.


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Road Bike: Ridley's Orion
But why go with their entry level carbon frame? Why not go big with, say, the Noah? I like to keep my dreams realistic (with the exception of the last thing on my wishlist). If I'm gonna ask for holiday gifts (that I'll probably end up buying myself, because my friends and family don't seem to understand the n+1 equation), I should keep it (somewhat) affordable. Ridley has a great price on the Orion road bike (which I enjoyed test-riding at InterBike this fall).
I'm saving my pennies, hoping to have this one in hand by spring.
Custom Steel Bike: Naked Bikes
Try not to google this company while at the office. Trust me on this one. But, once you get home, check them out if you're not already familiar. This award winning custom bike company in British Columbia, Canada, has been producing some incredible works of art for years. I only became familiar with them recently via the 2011 North American Hand Made Bicycle Show, where Naked once again took the People's Choice award. One of my favorite things they offer is either a custom "take apart" bike ("Rides like a normal bike, fits in a suitcase") or the ability to retro-fit your steel frame into a take-apart bike. This could make my life a lot more awesome.
Indoor Trainer: Cycle Ops 400 Pro
Maybe it's because winter is coming, and I am already dreading the impending indoor workouts… Maybe it's because I saw and rode the demo model at my LBS last week and drooled a little… I've recently become obsessed with this machine. I want it. I have to have it. It's beautiful, comes with PowerTap wattage meter, can download courses, and is pretty much as close as you can get to the real deal.
Apparel: Primal's Women's BlingBlam jersey
I love a good women's' jersey that eschews the industry's tendency towards flowers and rainbows when designing women's gear. This jersey is a perfect match for my preferred aesthetic. On the casual side of things, I'd also take one of TwinSix's awesome tees; this one is my recent favorite.
Reading Material: BikeSnob NYC's book
Yeah, sometimes when not on a bike, trainer or rollers, I read. And from what I can tell, this is a pretty damn amusing read. I've flipped through a few pages, and it's up to par with the merciless humor doled out on BSNYC's website and twitter feed. This is a great addition to any cyclist's collection, a great gift for newbies and experienced riders alike. In fact, I think every first-time bike purchase in bike shops across the country should be accompanied with a copy of this publication.
Stocking Stuffer? Mmm…
Words by Christa Zeilke of Cincinnati, Ohio, a staple of the Reser Bicycle Outfitters Staff, cyclist extraordinaire and *fan* of Mark Cavendish.


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Three Milwaukee chefs named among James Beard semifinalists
The list of restaurant and chef semifinalists were announced today for the 2012 James Beard Foundation Awards, the nation's most prestigious recognition program honoring professionals in the North American food and beverage industries.
Semifinalists for this year's awards were chosen from 28,000 online nominations, and Wisconsin-area restaurants and chefs were nominated in three categories including Best Chef in the Midwest, Outstanding Bar Program and Outstanding Wine Program.
Both Justin Aprahamian of Sanford and Dan Van Rite of Hinterland received nominations for the second year in a row for Best Chef in the Midwest. They are joined by newcomer Jan Kelly of Meritage, as well as Madison-area chefs Tory Miller of L'Etoile and Shinji Muramoto of Restaurant Muramoto.
The Old Fashioned in Madison received props for its bar program, and Wild Rice Restaurant in Bayfield was nominated for its wine program.
Finalists will be announced on March 19 in Las Vegas, and the winners will be announced May 7 in New York.
For the complete list of semifinalists, visit jamesbeard.org.
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Anatomy of a Comeback: Warriors go on a 64-28 run to beat Raptors
The Golden State Warriors came back from 27 points down to the Toronto Raptors in the third quarter. Here's how it happened.
Some would say it's really hard to lose a game when you're up 27 points in the third quarter. Even if you're facing one of the top teams in the NBA or one of the top shooting teams in the NBA, having a 27-point lead with less than 24 minutes to go in the game should make it a virtual lock. But Tuesday night at Oracle Arena, the Toronto Raptors found themselves up 27 points with 9:20 left in the third quarter and they wouldn't walk out of the building with a victory.
Over the final 21:20 of the game, the Golden State Warriors received 38 points from the combination of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, which bested the entire Toronto Raptors' team by 10 points. The Warriors overall went on a 64-28 run during this stretch to grab one of the most exciting wins in franchise history.
The Warriors' defense stepped up in taking the 61.2 percent the Raptors had shot from the field in route to grabbing the 27-point lead and allowing just 35.7 percent from the field the rest of the night. During the 64-28 run, the Warriors shot 56.8 percent from the field, 10-of-20 from the 3-point line, and had as many 3-point makes as the Raptors had total baskets.
How did the Warriors do it? Follow the game flow chart from CBSSports.com's GameTracker that we've modified with ThingLink to show the tale of the comeback (click icons from left to right):
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The defensive mistakes the Raptors made during this barrage of 3-point shooting and overall scoring were kind of impressive. Early in the stages of this comeback, it was probably easy for them to not take any run by the Warriors seriously. Like when Amir Johnson didn't really pay attention to Curry holding the ball as Andrew Bogut slipped a screen for the alley-oop:
But even when the Warriors were still down 21 points, the Raptors should have known they need to find the Warriors' shooters at all times. This secondary transition possession for the Warriors ended up giving Klay Thompson a wide-open 3-point shot. Draymond Green seemed to be the only person in the middle of the floor (including all five Raptors players) who knew Thompson shouldn't have been left open.
At a certain point, you have to stop feeling bad for the Raptors because they're doing this to themselves. Remember the historic 3-point shooting Stephen Curry had last season when he set the single-season 3-point record? Klay Thompson is on pace to beat that right now. He's taking 7.7 3-pointers per game (same as Steph last season) but he's making an absurd 47.3 percent from downtown.
So why would you leave him in the corner to drop down to defend a two-point shot inside?
After a Jermaine O'Neal offensive rebound, the Raptors took their sweet time remembering they should get back to the shooters on the perimeter. As Klay is selflessly giving up a look for a better look by Curry in the left corner, Tyler Hansbrough is just figuring out he should be out there preventing a shot. He made an admirable closeout but it was too late against Curry.
How do you keep going under screens and leaving Klay Thompson open? Why are you hitting yourself? Stop hitting yourself! Why are you hitting yourself?!
You don't blow a 27-point lead by playing good, adequate or even dumb basketball. It takes really dumb decisions out there to lose by eight points when you were up 27 just 22 minutes prior to the final buzzer. You let Klay, Curry, and the rest of the gang make fire out there like they're Tom Hanks in Castaway.
As Kevin Draper pointed out on Twitter, the Warriors had an offensive rating of 207 points per 100 possessions in the fourth quarter.
In the 4th quarter, the Warriors' offensive rating was 207. Two Hundred and Seven. Over two points per possession...
— Kevin Draper (@kevinmdraper) December 4, 2013
That's kind of insane.
The Warriors have had defensive issues since Andre Iguodala went down with his hamstring injury and they'll have to play better basketball to avoid getting into big holes like the first half of this game. But you can't count them out when they have arguably the two best outside shooters in the world. They certainly have the best shooting backcourt we've seen in a long time, maybe even of all-time.
No lead is safe with the Warriors. The Raptors learned that the fun way. Well, it was fun for us.
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Welcome to the Eagle Sport Aviation (ESA) Club Website!
The Eagle Sport Aviation Club (ESA) is an non-profit educational organization of aviation enthusiasts from Central Florida and elsewhere. The members of our club own and enjoy a unique mix of aircraft and participate in aerobatics, antique aircraft flying, and soaring challenges. Most of our members would have been unable to fly such aircraft due to high costs associate with their operation. Through the support of our sponsors, donors, and member's hard work, the club fulfills its mission to continuously promote and advance sport aviation. ESA is actively engaged to introduce and promote children and students to various sectors of aviation. Furthermore, ESA continuous to offer various scholarships, promotional flight programs, and other educational activities to its members and the local community to increase the awareness of sport aviation.
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Paceman, I've demoed the three I've mentioned and liked them all!!
Sounds like you should go with your heart then,... or the best colour scheme
Paceman, I've demoed the three I've mentioned and liked them all!!
Sounds like you should go with your heart then,... or the best colour scheme
That's a full 650/27
.5rim stans arch and Nobby nic setup.
This is a comparison of a 26" Specialized 2.3 Eskar on a Haven Carbon Vs a Maxxis HR2 2.2 650b on an Enve AM wheel. The Eskar is quite considered a big volume tyre for it's size.
There is quite a difference. The 2.4 version of the Maxxis was even bigger.
For reference, the 26" had an actual diameter of 27" & the 650b had a diameter of 28.25".
It was tried in a few different bikes (Nomad, Nomad C BLTC, BTRC, SB66A & C, Meta AM, Meta SX to name a few) and it wasn't even close to fitting. Most you couldn't even get the rear axle in as it was too big to fit for the frame.
There will always be a demand for 26" parts from people who want maneuverable 4x style hardtails. It doesnt look ike the above wheel/tyre combo would fit in any frame wit a less than 16.5inch chainstays.
You've not tried a Solaris then? It'll still turn very fast if the rider turns it fast; any bike will turn like a barge if that's how you ride it.
But as a fellow short arse I'm not overly enthused by the possible obsolescence of the smaller compact format
Suck it up shorty, full grown adults have had to suffer the indignity of bikes with child sized wheels for far too long, now it's your turn to suffer!
Watch it lanky, I'll bite ya knees!
And to be honest I don't think anyone's saying the larger sizes should be banned are they? It's more of a worry that you won't be able to get decent stuff in a 26" flavour.
These new forks for "slightly bigger wheels" will still take 26" wheels easily...
So that leaves tubes, tyres and rims...
Seems to me that you can't even buy "slightly bigger" tubes in the shops, and 26" tubes stretch to fit... so... either 26" tubes will always be stocked in the shops, or you'll be able to bang in a "slightly bigger" one anyway.
So that leaves just tyres and rims...
I can't see either going out of production during the life of my 26" bikes. Still easy to get all sorts of weird Euro sizes of tyres and rims that you never see on a bike made by any major manufacturer.
What I can see is "new" ideas (gimmicks) in rim and tyre technology being made in only two sizes (ie not 26").
I don't know what you're all worried about. I some times hang about with the retro mob and can tell you that brand new 26" Mavic 231 rims are still about if you look hard enough, as are brand new M900 XTR mechs. How ever hard the powers that be try to force us on to this size or that there will still be top quality kit available for what ever you ride.
..... and anyway, does anyone really think the top rim and tyre chaps (as they are the only people who really count in all this) are going to stop making top of the line kit any time soon for a wheel size that 99% of bike riders still use and will for some time. That would simply not make economic sense.
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