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Xtreme Altitude GymnasticsRead MoreIn 2001, with a puff of smoke and a trumpet fanfare, Xtreme Altitude Gymnastics was born. In the years since, the kid-focused gym has amassed a team of more than 60 coaches and administrative staff, all of whom spend their days nurturing children's fitness as well as their imaginations. This care stretches across two fitness centers, where it takes the form of recreational gymnastics programs, day camps, and drop-in playtime sessions for infants through adolescents. The 19,000 square-foot Xtreme Altitude Gymnastics challenges kids to shoot for the ceiling with amenities such as a full-size high school cheer floor, eight beams, bounce castles, a 40-foot tumble track, and an in-ground foam training pit. The 9,500 square-foot recently-updated Flatirons Gymnastics facility, boasts many of the same amenities, including a new foam pit, as well as uneven bars, five spring floor tumbling strips, and rope swings. In addition, both gyms contain viewing areas for parents, and sound systems that play upbeat music and keep nostalgic storks from nesting in the rafters.2645 Industrial LnBroomfield, CO US
Trampoline WorldRead MoreTrampoline World is fully appointed with activities ranging from open-gym sessions to trampoline and tumbling classes. As a result, it's the perfect place for kids to expend their energy bouncing, jumping, playing, and exploring. The gym's giant in-ground pits are lined with huge foam cubes, perfect for leaping, flipping, or sleeping in. For more fun, guests can skip across 32 giant trampolines or fly through the air in one of the bungee harnesses.780 Vondelpark DriveColorado Springs, CO US
CrossFit CieloRead MoreCrossFit at its core is all about getting bodies in peak physical shape, but because the famed workouts can be intense, folks need someone to help them get to that goal safely. At CrossFit Cielo, the staff aims to do just that. Working closely with clients to make sure they push their bodies in a safe and effective way, workouts change daily to challenge different parts of the body and help build muscle while toning and slimming the physique.480 West Dahlia StreetLouisville, CO US
CrossFit LongmontRead MoreNo one walks through the doors of CrossFit Longmont and begins a solo workout on a treadmill or elliptical machine. Instead, coaches lead small-group workouts that incorporate Olympic weightlifting equipment, wooden plyometric boxes, and rows of kettlebells. The coaches guide classes through each CrossFit exercise designed to mimic functional movements in daily life, from lifting heavy objects to jumping onto the kitchen table to eat meals. Workouts can be tailored to ensure participants of all abilities are challenged during adult- and kid-focused CrossFit classes. And during warmer months, classes spill outside and members flip oversized tires and run laps.1401 Ken Pratt BoulevardLongmont, CO US
Shredder Ski & Sport GymRead MoreIt's an old maxim that the best way to become a good skier or snowboarder is to start early in life, and go often. Shredder Ski & Snowboard Gym takes it one step further: practice even when there isn't snow on the ground. The gym's ski instructors invite youngsters to strap on their ski or snowboard boots and plow down the carpeted indoor slope, available even when the resorts are closed or snowy roofs are still littered with Christmas decorations. As kids learn fundamentals and conquer the oft-frustrating early learning curve, the budding denizens of the black diamond build healthy traits such as endurance, balance, and strength. Kids up to 12 years old participate in a variety of programs from private lessons to summer camps, while parents can join in the action at Yeti School, structured for kids age 10 months to 3 years.5541 Central Ave.Boulder, CO US
My GymRead MoreMy Gym children's fitness center, which currently has more than 325 international locations, began more than 31 years ago as a structured place for children to safely play, acquire new skills, and romp around. This dedication to imparting the benefits and fun of fitness still earns acclaim today; in 2014, My Gym was named the best children's fitness center by Entrepreneur magazine. My Gym's popularity stems from its signature program, which helps children from 6 weeks through 10 years of age develop their physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. This development unfolds in the centers' fun classes, which teach kids fundamental skills through music, dance, games, sports, and more. In addition to boosting physical attributes such as balance, coordination, and strength, these classes also teach kids important social abilities, as well as boost their self-esteem.7705 Wadsworth BlvdArvada, CO US


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As long as you are committed to losing weight and therefore log everything you eat as well as trying to increase your exercise rate then this is an effective way to lose weight. Being not only very busy but also fairly introvert I did not want to join any slimming club, and I do not have a huge amount to lose. Nutracheck takes very little time, has details of the calorie content of a wide range of foods and is easy to use. It also compares very favourably price wise… Read Full Review
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Nutracheck works by allowing members to take honest ownership of their eating and exercise habits. The site allows you to quickly log all that you consume - food, drinks, sweets, home made recipes. Your personal data - weight and food trackers are known only to you - no sharing required unlike some other well known competitors. No food is forbidden - a calorie is still a calorie no matter whether its from cheese, chocolate or fruit. The predicted achievement date is a good motivator. If anyone… Read Full Review
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This is not a fad diet, or a gimmick, or ready meals or formulas; it is just a simple, supportive way to change the way you cook and eat, so that you don't feel deprived but you do feel healthier. It is no good if you want all the work done for you, but if you are prepared to put in some thought and learn about what your body needs, you can lose weight steadily and keep it off. You can make your own decisions about what works for you, and gradually learn the best way to minimise intake and… Read Full Review
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This is the simplest and quickest way to track what you eat, which is what I mostly use this for as it helps me to say on target. There are lots of other resources included such as a forum and recipes, and there is really friendly help if you email, which I've done on several occasions when I've had queries. I think I've been using this every single day now for about 5 years, it really does only take a couple of minutes a day, so it keeps you focused long-term. I'd definitely recommend it… Read Full Review
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Go for this app if you want to lose weight and don't want to have to buy in to special products, diet supplements etc. Nutracheck works by you logging everything you eat and keeping under the target calories it recommends. You can set your weight loss target, whether it is half a pound a week or two pounds. Nutracheck will also recommend a certain level of exercise to do to help speed up your weight loss. Don't worry if you can't exercise, you can still lose weight, just a bit… Read Full Review
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I started this 8 weeks ago and have lost 1 stone 8 lb by just logging down everything I eat in my daily diary. Nutracheck makes it easy by giving you all the tools you need to see where you are going wrong. They work everything out for you in regard to calorie allowance etc. No more sitting in a slimming class for hours and paying vast amounts of money to get weighed in for me. No special foods, just eat normal foods but within your allowance. I have recommended this website to all my… Read Full Review
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Nutracheck does everything you want it to and more. There is a brilliant calorie counter - absolutely so easy to use - which automatically tracks your fluid intake, makes sure you are aware if you have eaten your 5 a day and also doesn't let you forget just how many of those wonderful alcohol units you are imbibing. The forums are awash with useful comments and personal stories of joy and sometimes a little woe. Nutracheck is THE answer for anyone who is trying to adopt a more healthy attitude… Read Full Review
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Enjoy the app and website - keeps me on track - would like additional options such as being able to edit some of the items on the database - have spotted a few errors and would also like to be able to choose the weight on all items, not just be limited to 1/2 portion or whole multiples. Also, more graphs would be good, such as daily, weekly, monthly. The initial offer was good but not sure if I will keep it up - £7.99 per month is a bit steep. It could also do with having more generic items on… Read Full Review
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A super way to track weight. I enjoy generating the reports - the graphs keep me motivated! The fact that I can sync the app with Jaw Bone ensures that I fulfil my step target for the day. The excercise section allows the logging of daily tasks like ironing and cleaning so that you can see how many calories are used doing those boring but necessary tasks! It's easy to complete the diary as you can log regular foods for up to a week at the time. The nutritional information is a good way of… Read Full Review
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I just stumbled across this app and thought I would give it ago. It was a 7 day free trial so thought what have I got to lose- well how please was I after 7 days. I had lost 4lb. The good thing is, is that you can eat what you want as long as you are within calories and fat allowance and exercising. It's really motivating, I have lost every week and it just doesn't feel like a diet. It is all about making changes, making the right choices and knowing the correct portion size. That really… Read Full Review
Written on: 18/05/2015 by Brennan217 (1 review written)
Counting calories is a great way to loose weight instead of fad diets and makes us more aware of what we are eating. I think all of us who want to loose weight know what we should and should not eat and this gives you the freedom of choosing what you want to eat, while alerting you to its calorie content and fat content. I think the graphs are motivational, the exercise record motivational, food and exercise tips motivational and the food tracking motivational. Learning for yourself by… Read Full Review
Written on: 18/05/2015 by Freeman80 (1 review written)
I have found NutraCheck to be the most sensible, effective and simple way to control weight loss. It is very reasonably priced and there is a 7 day free trial. Subscription renewal is easy on Future Pay. I don't use the app simply because I don't have a clever phone that does that stuff, but the online diary is invaluable for me to track my daily calorie intake. The exercise log is great too, ensuring I get the required amount of exercise that I need to lose weight. The forums are entertaining… Read Full Review
Written on: 18/05/2015 by MacLean1947 (1 review written)
I discovered Nutracheck whilst browsing on the App Store one evening looking for a tool to help me lose weight. I so wish I had discovered it sooner! The website & app are brilliant and so informative. It aids a sensible, healthy way of losing weight which has been effective for me. I particularly like the fact that you can scan the barcode of everything & there are pictures of the foods so very easy to identify. Without doubt a fantastic tool, well done to Nutracheck!… Read Full Review
Written on: 18/05/2015 by dailymale (1 review written)
Great app, has made sense of the whole dieting/exercise thing, taken away fad diets and replaced it with commen sense eating. Lost 3 stone so far and will carry on. It's because it is an app on my phone that it's like having instant support and motivation with you all day every day… Read Full Review
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This site is brilliant. I couldn't have done it without it. Down to goal weight. Lost 2st 5lbs to date but will continue to log to maintain. Forum is so supportive. Overall, brilliant!!… Read Full Review
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I got my fitbit with you and with the diet programme it really works for me keep it up yeam… Read Full Review
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Since starting with nutracheck I have a lost 2 stone and have not suffered from mad cravings. The importance of this website is how easy it is to navigate and the information available … Read Full Review
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I like being able to keep track on both my computer and phone via the app. The scan barcode is BRILLIANT and saves me time. I love knowing seeing my calories reduce as I input something on my diary, so I know how many I have left to eat and whether I can afford a chocolate treat or fruit at the end of the day. The exercise counter is really useful as you can calculate everyday chores as well as exercise video's and gym sessions, etc. Its also GREAT value, especially if you do it over the 3 or 6… Read Full Review
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I have dieted many times before, including Weight Watchers and Slimming World but nothing has ever worked so well. I love that I can personalise the plan, keep track and have treats, add my exercise, analyse my progress through the reports and add my weight, measurements etc. for encouragement. It is easy to use, full of support and tips and has allowed me to comfortably, and healthily, lose 3 stone since January. Thank you, Thank you!… Read Full Review
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Really great app didn't realise even shopping (which I do a lot lol) burns calories it's a great way of seeing exactly what I eat and exercise every day I have already told my all my friends this is great xxx… Read Full Review
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My situation is that I have only three files left from my previous DB (they are db_name.0, db_name.1 and db_name.ns), everything else from that system is lost. The DB version was 1.8 and the files were in /data/db.
Now I have a new DB (which is 2.0) on the new system, so I tried to put them to the new DB path, it seems that DB sees them, but doesn't eat (it doesn't say there's something wrong with DB, but records are nil). I know well there was some data. And I have it in app specs from the customer, so I can type manually this data in new DB again, but I'd like to know if there's a way to make this new DB see the old data in these files (not to do the work that had been done). I restarted mongod, tried mongod --repair — nothing. Is there a way to make MongoDB see these files?
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Next Tuesday, February 19, two renowned electronic music duos whose names begin with M are taking over the Doug Fir basement with beats, buzzes, clicks, whirrs, gizmos, wingdings, bleeps, bloops, and florps. It's Mouse on Mars (from DÜsseldorf, AKA the Baltimore of Europe), and Matmos (from Baltimore, AKA the DÜsseldorf of the US). And we've got two pairs of tickets to give away to two lucky winners!
It's easy: All you've got to do is send an email to this address with "Mouse on Mars and Matmos" in the subject line. In the email please include your first and last name. We'll select two winners at random and hook them up with a pair of tickets each. This contest closes this Friday at 9 am, so get to it!


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As a country that sold $395 billion in agricultural products in 2012, the agriculture industry is an integral part of America's identity. But with the average age of the American farmer at 58 years old, the United States Department of Agriculture deputy secretary Krysta Harden is anticipating a shift from the old guard to the new and thus spearheading a national conversation on the future of agriculture in the U.S.
Local officials and new tenants of Turlock's newest affordable housing complex Avena Bella joined together for the official ribbon cutting ceremony held on Thursday, celebrating the conclusion of the four-year process to bring quality housing to low-income families.
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Even in an ever increasing technological world, books play an important role in child development. Luckily for local parents of little ones, there is a free way for children to build their own library at home: the Abundant Books for Children Project, or ABC Project.
Over the past two years, the United Cerebral Palsy network in Turlock has been working to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Congressman Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) stopped by the UCP Turlock office on Tuesday morning to see how a recent donation of new computers will add to the lives of many.
American Legion Hughson Post 872 and Sons of the American Legion Squadron 88 celebrated the Legion's 95th anniversary with a scavenger hunt, raffle and family event at the Turlock Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram dealership on Saturday.
Twenty-four junior girls, representing five different local high schools, competed in this year's Distinguished Young Women of Turlock scholarship program (formerly known as Turlock's Junior Miss). Henna Hundal and Laci Rojas each earned $850 in scholarship funds for winning the DYW of Turlock and DYW of Greater Turlock awards. First runner-up Cailie Fuentes earned $500 and second runner-up Brooklyn Boice earned $300.
Denair residents Brandon and Breann Smith are no strangers to the concept of random acts of kindness, but their latest effort really takes the cake.
A Newman man was killed in a solo vehicle crash along the outskirts of Turlock Tuesday morning.
Although the Turlock Irrigation District is still officially in a drought state of condition, recent rainstorms throughout the region has resulted in district staff delaying the start of the 2014 irrigation season by one week.
The German Shepherd rescued by the Turlock Fire Department from a narrow shaft at the Turlock Water Quality Plant is making progress towards finding a forever home.
Two young men were heralded at Monday's Ceres City Council meeting for saving the life of their 18-month-old niece who was found in the bottom of a swimming pool in Ceres one Saturday morning last month.
Agriculture is the lifeblood of the Central Valley, an industry historically dominated by men.
Being the third largest wildfire in California's history, the 2013 Rim Fire in the Sierra Nevada region caused unprecedented damage to not only the Stanislaus National Forest and adjacent areas, but also incurred costs to several communities after causing damage to nearby hydroelectric power plants. Additionally, water supplies became at-risk for millions, including Turlock Irrigation District's Don Pedro Reservoir due to washed down silt and debris from the fire.
Regardless of how big a city might grow, the need for open space, recreational facilities and parks will continually grow along beside it, offering people of all ages a place for enjoyment.
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With the Fourth of July falling on a Saturday this year, the number of travelers will likely be on the rise as families and friends meet to attend parades, barbeques, community events and more.
The area is expecting near-record high temperatures today, but thankfully conditions will cool off to some degree before the Fourth of July holiday on Saturday.
Camp Taylor continued its partnership with San Francisco 49ers quarterback and hometown hero Colin Kaepernick on Monday with the Third Annual Against All Odds Golf Tournament at the Del Rio Country Club in Modesto.
Would you like to know how much water you are using? By creating an online account with the City of Turlock at www.CityofTurlock.org and linking your utility account, you can access your water meter readings at any time.
For the past several decades the Cortez Buddhist Church and surrounding community has come together for the Obon Festival, a Japanese homecoming traditionally regarded as a time to visit one's hometown and give homage to ancestors.
The family and friends of Desirae Crystal Crittenden sought strength from one another Thursday night at a vigil for the college student killed by a suspected drunken driver.
Bacon took center stage for four days in May, with downtown restaurants featuring the pork bellies in specialty dishes while also raising money for local charities.
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With summer fast approaching the idea of being bikini beautiful can be daunting. But alas Instagram could be your saviour in the months ahead, host to some of the world's most inspiring fitness fanatics.
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Denim is definitely having a moment for SS15, we asked Jordan from our Manchester store to share her styling tips on how to wear the denim trend throughout the week.
A men's guide on how to survive some of the most anticipated festivals this summer: Coachella, Primavera Sound and Glastonbury
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If you've been following us on Twitter, Tumblr or Facebook, you've seen that a lot has happened this past week. Even if you set E3 aside there's still things like the Summer Sale and the unveiling of Dota 2 as the first Source 2 game. There hasn't been much coverage on the site of these major stories, so it's time to change that. Time to catch-up.
When Half-Life Met the NES.
So far we have seen 8-bit style box artwork, soundtrack remixes, and even an early stage Sega Master System port, but Newgrounds user 'UnrealCanine' is the first person to actually create a full-blown Half-Life 8-bit remake, or rather, a 'demake'.


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The Daily Show
The Daily Show stars Jon Stewart. It's probably the funniest and smartest show on TV.
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Jon Stewart is about to be out, Trevor Noah is confirmed to be in and television fans everywhere are now left to wonder:
Who the heck is Trevor Noah?!?
One Direction Fans PISSED at Jon Stewart: #DailyShowGoneTooFar Becomes Trending Topic Following ISIS Joke
What do One Direction fans have in common with Tea Party Republicans? They're both easily outraged and they both really don't dig on Jon Stewart.
Yes, for the third time this week 1D devotees are royally pissed.
The Daily Show Says Goodbye to John Oliver, Brings Comedian to Tears
John Oliver is leaving The Daily Show for HBO. He has landed himself a series on HBO that will premiere in 2014.
Last night, therefore, represented Oliver's final appearance as a correspondent on the Comedy Central program and it started out typically enough: with the Brit bring brought in to discuss the Royal voicemail hacking scandal.
John Oliver as Daily Show Host: Grade Him!
Welcome to The Daily Show. I am John Oliver and let's all just acknowledge for a moment that this is weird. This looks weird, it feels weird, it even sounds weird - and this is my actual voice.
So John Oliver joked last night to open his first evening as host of The Daily Show, as he takes over for the summer while Jon Stewart directs a movie in the Middle East.
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Anyone wanna take a road trip to the midwest in November? Fans of The Daily Show shouldn't shake their heads quiet yet.
According to the New York Post, Jon Stewart will take his political satire to the swing-state of Ohio for the entire week preceding this year's midterm elections. The news spoof will be retitled Battlefield Ohio: The Daily Show's Midwest Midterm Midtacular for its entire string of broadcasts from a theater at Ohio State University.
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The School of Indian Percussion and Music (SIPM), a 501(c)3 non-profit, is based in Austin, TX. Under the direction of tabla Maestro Gourisankar, the school offers Individual and Group Lessons & Professional and Student Events throughout the year. Online lessons and tabla workshops offered as well.
World Music Unleashed 2015
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 7th…the date for the World Music Unleashed 2015 concert. More details will be shared closer to the event date.
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Features Gourisankar on tabla
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SIPM future tabla Maestros: Arnav (7 yrs) and Alap (4+yrs) demonstrating their skill and composure! Spring Semester starts Jan 17…for information about how to enroll, visit the Lessons page.
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With Halloween and Thanksgiving just around the corner, pretty much everything edible is infused with pumpkin. And that's a good thing, because pumpkins are a health nut's dream.
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5 Fun Ways to Eat Pumpkin This Fall
Sure, you can bake your own from scratch, but if you're unable to channel your inner Betty Crocker, there are a slew of mixes on the market for pumpkin bread and pumpkin muffins. Add a cup of chopped walnuts, a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg and you'll have a tasty treat in less than an hour.


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Securities and Exchange Commission: Facilitating Shareholder Director Nominations
GAO-10-1065R: Sep 29, 2010
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GAO reviewed the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) new rule on facilitating shareholder director nominations. GAO found that (1) the final rule adopts changes to the federal proxy rules to facilitate the effective exercise of shareholders' traditional state law rights to nominate and elect directors to company boards of directors; and (2) SEC complied with applicable requirements in promulgating the rule.
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H.R.3755 - Reservist Opportunities and Protection of Education Act107th Congress (2001-2002)
|Rep. Vitter, David [R-LA-1] (Introduced 02/13/2002)
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The Family offers a fresh perspective on the history and inner workings of of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, his wife and his family.
The story of Mubarak - along with his wife Suzanne and their two sons - is a tale of politics, power, ambition and greed.
It is a story of a humble birth and a rise through the ranks of the Egyptian air force, culminating in a 30-year reign over the fulcrum of the Arab world - all set against the backdrop of a tumultuous region.
The Family offers a fresh perspective on the history and inner workings of the man, his wife and his family. The first of these two-hour documentaries shows Mubarak as the unassuming and loyal lieutenant of Gamal Abdel Nasser and Anwar al-Sadat who found himself thrust into the top job - brought to power by a twist of fate.
PART TWO The second shows Mubarak as president, developing into a dictator and surrounded by a family with an insatiable appetite for self-interest. This is a tale of how power corrupts, of how a once-modest man turned into an all-powerful pharaoh who rode roughshod over the wishes of his subjects - and of a dramatic downfall. The Family includes testimony from those who served with Mubarak as well as members of his family and inner circle and photographs from the family album.
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Emily Murphy, former chief acquisition officer at GSA, said well-designed e-contracting applications should enable contracting officers to focus on awarding contracts.
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Allen said GSA needs to make the Web applications mandatory or base performance reviews on how well employees use e-tools. The solution is obvious, he said. "It's part carrot, part stick."
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Disciplines of a Godly Family covers such topics as establishing a solid family heritage, promoting affection between family members, encouraging godliness in children, using appropriate discipline, and helping children cultivate enriching lifelong habits. The Hugheses also offer tips for fun and affordable family vacations, creating family traditions, and starting a prayer notebook. They even give us a suggested list of books and videos that should be in every family's library. For those struggling to parent their own children or to equip other parents for this task, a more practical, honest, and common-sense guide will be hard to find.
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A dispenser for dispensing two components is disclosed which comprises a drum 10 in which a tube 20 is supported. A first piston 12 is arranged within the drum 10 and has an opening 22 through which the tube 20 extends. The opening is provided with a plug 80 which has an aperture also through which the tube 20 extends. The plug supports a blade 32 which bears on a second piston 40 arranged within the tube 22. The plug 80 is fixed relative to the piston 12 so that it and the blade 32 move with the piston 12. During movement of the piston 12 the blade 32 slices the tube 20 and bears against the second piston 40 so that the first piston 12 and the second piston 40 move in a fixed manner as a single unit. During movement of the pistons 12 and 40 the two components are dispensed from the drum 10 and the tube 22 in a particular ratio depended upon the volume displaced by movement of the pistons 12 and 40. The dispensed components can therefore be mixed together in the predetermined ratios.
1. A dispenser for dispensing a substance, including:
a container having a lid, a base and a side wall, the lid and base being formed from light gauge material and being capable of bowing unless restrained;
a piston arranged within the container for movement within the container relative to the side wall of the container for dispensing the substance from the dispenser;
moving means for moving the piston; and
a rod, positioned in the container closer to the center of the container than to the side wall of the container and affixed to said lid and said base, for holding the base and the lid of the container and for preventing the lid and the base of the container from bowing during movement of the piston.
2. The dispenser of the claim 1, wherein the side wall of the container defines an inner diameter, the piston including a hole therein and having a diameter which closely matches the said inner diameter to prevent seepage of the substance past the piston, and the rod having a tight fit in the hole to prevent seepage of the substance through the hole and past the piston.
This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 07/718,894 filed Jun. 21, 1991, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,181,629 issued Jan. 26, 1993, which is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 07/534,468 filed Jun. 7, 1990, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,050,774.
This invention relates to a dispenser for dispensing and enabling mixture of two components and has particular application to dispensing and mixing two-part polymers which remain inert before mixing, but react to form a solid upon mixing. One specific example of the invention relates to the mixing of a putty and hardener for use in car body work wherein the putty and hardener are generally mixed in a ratio of 50:1.
Initial methods of mixing the putty and hardener comprise dispensing the putty from a 20 kilogram drum and manually adding a certain amount of hardener to the putty in order to form the solid material. When mixing putty with hardener for use in body work it is important that the ratio of 50:1 be strictly adhered to and therefore this method involves considerable manual activity to ensure that the correct amount of each component is obtained and mixed. In view of this an automatic method of mixing the two components was developed in which the putty was dispensed from the drum and the hardener was dispensed from a container by the use of movable pistons in the drum and container. The container was generally arranged outside of the drum and the two pistons were interlinked by a linkage so that upon movement of one piston the other piston was caused to move so that material was dispensed from both the drum and the container. By suitably sizing the pistons and drum and container the desired amount of each material was obtained for mixing. However, it has been found that in order to enable movement of the pistons the linkage must be relatively long and this results in some relative movement between the pistons rather than precise movement of the pistons relative to one another. Thus, with the linkage system it is possible that an incorrect amount of hardener will be dispensed compared to the amount of putty and therefore the two substances will not be mixed in the correct ratio. Furthermore, the linkage system is generally awkward and requires considerable time and effort to initially set up.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,007,611 dated 7th Nov., 1961 discloses a dispenser which includes a single movable piston and two compartments which are at least partly divided by metal foil. The two compartments include two different components and they are dispensed by movement of the single piston. Movement of the single piston is at least partially accommodated by the single piston tearing or folding down the metal foil. One problem with this arrangement is that a good seal is not provided between the torn metal foil and the piston and therefore the two components can mix in the dispenser thereby causing the formation of a solid if the two components are of a nature which are to be mixed to form a solid.
The object of the present invention is to provide a dispenser which overcomes these problems.
The invention may be said to reside in a dispenser for dispensing two components, said dispenser comprising a first container for containing one of the components and a second container for containing a second of the components, said first container having a first piston for movement in the first container for forcing the first component out of the first container, said second container having a second piston for forcing the second component out of the second container, a second piston moving means including a cutting means fixed relative to the first piston for cutting said second container as the first piston is moved, said second piston moving means being for moving said second piston relative to said second container when said first piston is moved to thereby cause movement of the first piston and the second piston in a fixed manner relative to one another to dispense a predetermined amount of the first component and second component from the first and second containers respectively, and wherein cutting of the second container by the cutting means enables movement of the first piston, the second piston moving means and the second piston relative to the first container and the second container.
Since the device includes cutting means the first piston can effectively be coupled to the second piston and movement can take place by virtue of the cutting means cutting the second cylinder to enable fixed movement of the two pistons relative to one another so that an exact amount of the first and second components is dispensed from the first and second containers to ensure a correct ratio of the first and second components for mixing. Furthermore, since the present invention utilizes first and second pistons a good seal is still maintained within the two containers notwithstanding the cutting of the second container and therefore mixing of the two components within the dispenser is not possible.
Preferably the second container is arranged within the first container and the first piston has an opening through which the second container extends, said second piston moving means comprising a blade extending across said opening and being mounted above said second piston such that upon movement of the first piston the end portions of the blade slice the second container and an intermediate portion of the blade abuts the second piston and pushes the second piston to cause the second piston to move with the first piston relative to the second container.
Preferably the blade is held in a plug which is fitted into said opening in said first piston, said plug having an aperture through which the second container projects during movement of the first and second pistons.
In the preferred embodiment of the invention the first piston and therefore the second piston is moved by virtue of air pressure applied above the first piston. In the past, the single container for dispensing putty was in the form of a 20 liter drum which occasionally included inner projections and irregularities which may create an air gap between the piston and drum thereby enabling air to flow beneath the piston which, in turn, can add to the error in the ratio of components dispensed. In order to overcome, or at least reduce the likelihood of this occurring, the preferred embodiment of the invention utilizes a bladder which is arranged above the first piston into which pressurized air is introduced to thereby expand the bladder and force the first piston to move relative to the first container.
A preferred embodiment of the invention will be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a dispenser embodying the invention;
FIG. 2 is a detailed plan view of a piston used in the embodiment of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view along the line III--III of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a detailed view of the circle part marked IV of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a view along the line V--V of FIG. 4; and
FIG. 6 is a detailed view of part of FIG. 4.
With reference to the drawings, FIG. 1 shows a dispenser embodying the invention which comprises an outer drum 10 in which is located a first piston 12 which has a diameter which closely matches the inner diameter of the drum 10 (i.e. to prevent creepage of the material in the drum past the piston 12). Contained within the drum 10 and below the piston 12 is a first component such as a putty for use in body work for automobiles. The drum 10 has a first opening 14 which is provided with a valve 16 through which the putty can be dispensed. An inner tube 20 is arranged within the drum 10 and extends through an opening 22 in the piston 12. The tube 20 is provided with a second component such as hardener for mixing with the putty to form a solid. The tube 20 directly communicates with a second opening 24 in the drum 10 which may be provided with a valve 26 through which the hardener is dispensed.
A plug 80 is arranged within the opening 22 in the first piston 12 and supports a cutting blade 32 which is held generally vertical by the plug 80. The cutting blade 32 is of such a length to extend diametrically across the tube 20. However, in other embodiments the blade 32 could be offset relative to the diameter of the tube 20 and effectively be smaller than the diameter of the tube 20 but sufficiently large to cut through space apart wall portions of the tube.
A second piston 40 is arranged beneath the blade 32 and is dimensioned to fit within the tube 20.
A bladder 50 is arranged within the space between the piston 12 and a removable top 52 of the drum 10. The bladder 50 is for communication with a source of pressurized air via a hose 54 or the like.
The assembly is initially installed with the piston 40 arranged in the top of the tube 20 and with the blade 32 resting on the top ends of the wall of the tube 20 or initially cutting into the tube 20 until the blade abuts the piston 40. In order to dispense material from the tube 20 and the drum 10 pressurized air is forced into the bladder 50 to thereby expand the bladder 50 which in turn pushes the first piston 12 downwardly. Since the blade 32 is connected to the plug 80 which is retained within the opening 22 in the first piston 12, the blade 32 is forced downwardly with the first piston 12.
Movement of the blade 32 causes the end portions of the blade 32 to cut into the tube 20 to thereby vertically slice the tube 20 so that the middle or intermediate portion of the blade engages the second piston 40 and pushes the second piston 40 downwardly in a fixed manner and without any relative movement between the first piston 12 and the second piston 40.
Since contact of the blade 32 on the piston 40 pushes the piston 40 downwardly and the blade 32 is fixed relative to the piston 12, movement of the piston 40 is thereby effectively fixed relative to the piston 12 so that the piston 12 and piston 40 move in a fixed manner relative to one another. The amount of components dispensed is determined by the volume displaced by the movement of the pistons 12 and 40 and therefore a predetermined amount of material from the tube 20 and the drum 10 is dispensed through the valves 16 and 26 as the pistons 12 and 40 move down in the fixed manner. Thus, predetermined proportions of the two components are dispensed onto a tray or plate 60 for mixing together. The second piston 40 also seals the tube 20 and prevents the component in the tube 20 from mixing with the component in the drum 10 when the tube 20 is sliced by the blade 32.
As best shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the aperture 22 is generally defined by a short sleeve section 62 which is provided with an annular flange 64. The surface 66 of the piston 12 which contacts the material in the drum 10 is inclined as best seen in FIG. 3. The surface 66 joins a vertical wall 68 and is provided with a number of radially extending ribs 70 which are best seen in FIG. 2. The surface 66 is inclined since it has been found that this is the natural position the surface tends to take up as the piston 12 is forced downwardly into the drum against the pressure of the putty in the drum. The ribs 70 are preferably horizontal and, as best seen in FIG. 3, have a portion which extends below the surface 66. The vertical wall 68 is provided with ribs 76 which are spaced about the circumference of the wall 68.
As is best seen in FIGS. 4 and 5, the opening 22 of the piston is provided with an annular plug 80 which is provided with a central aperture 82. The plug 80, as best seen in FIG. 5, is provided with diametric slits 84 which receive the blade 32 and hold the blade vertically across the aperture 22.
The plug 80 is a snap fit onto the flange 64 as seen in FIG. 6 and is therefore held fixed relative to the piston 12. The plug 80 includes an annular leg 78 (FIG. 6) which clips over the flange 64 to securely hold the plug in opening 22. An annular shim 88 is arranged between the flange 64 and the blade 32 to prevent the upper surface of the blade 32 from cutting into the flange 64. The shim 88 is preferably made of metal or other hard material which is not prone to cutting by the blade 32.
The piston 40 is separate from the blade 32 and is arranged beneath the blade 32 and is dimensioned to fit within the tube 20. When the piston 12 is moved downwardly the plug 80 and therefore the blade 32 will also move downwardly forcing the piston 40 downwardly into the tube 20 so that the putty within the drum 10 and the hardener within the tube 20 is forced out of the valves 16 and 26 respectively. Since the blade 32 is effectively coupled to the piston 12 and pushes the piston downwardly, the piston 40 and piston 12 move in a fixed manner downwardly as the bladder is inflated. That is, there is no relative movement of the piston 12 relative to the piston 40 and both the piston 12 and piston 40 move as one in a fixed manner relative to one another. Thus, the valve 26 and the valve 16 can ensure that a precise amount of the putty and hardener is dispensed from the drum 10 and the tube 20 in precisely the correct ratio for proper mixing and formation of the required solid.
In the preferred embodiment of the invention a rod 30 is provided which extends from the base of the drum 10 to the lid of the drum 10 to hold the base of the drum and lid of the drum fixed relative to one another. As shown in the drawings, rod 30 and through hole 72 are slightly offset from the center of drum 10 because of the presence of hole 22 but, as illustrated, are substantially centrally located, i.e., the rod 30 is closer to the center of drum 10 than to the side wall(s) thereof. The rod 30 tends to prevent bowing or movement of the base and lid when the pistons 12 and 40 are moved. Apart from preventing movement of the base lid of the drum 10, the use of the rod 30 also enables a lighter gauge metal to be used in manufacture of the base and lid. As is best shown in FIGS. 2, 5 and 6, the flange 64 is provided with a through hole 72 for receiving the rod 30. The plug 80 is also provided with a through hole 74 for accommodating the rod 30 and enabling the piston 12 and the plug 80 to move downwardly relative to the rod 30. The rod 30 is a tight fit in the holes 74 and 72 to prevent seepage of material from beneath the piston 12 through the holes into the space above the piston 12. The bladder 50 is, of course, wrapped around the rod 30 so that the rod 30 does not interfere with inflation of the bladder 50. The shim 88 is also provided with an opening 90 through which the rods 30 extends to accommodate movement of the shim 88 with the plug 80 and piston 12 relative to the rod 30.
Preferably the rod 30 is held at its ends in washers or other suitable sleeves or bosses which are fixed to the base and lid of the drum 10 which can securely engage the rod 30 to prevent flexing of the base and lid of the drum 10.
It is preferred that the tube 20 is made from a plastics material or thin aluminium etc. so that it can easily be sliced or cut by the blade 32 to accommodate movement of the piston 40 and blade 32 downwardly relative to the tube 20. However, depending on the material which is contained within the drum 10 and the tube 20 it may be desired to form the tube 20 from metal. In such embodiments it may be preferred to initially split the tube 20 into two halves and then join the two halves together by lead or solder or any other suitable soft sealing material. The blade 32 would then be arranged above the lead or soldered joints between the two halves so that the lead or soldered joint can be easily cut by the blade 32 as the piston 12 moves downwardly relative to the tube 20.
In the preferred embodiment of the invention the piston 40 is separate from the blade 32 and is merely pushed below the blade 32 as the first piston 12 is moved. However, in other embodiments (not shown) it would be possible to fix the second piston 40 onto the blade 32 so that the intermediate portion of the blade 32 merely comprises a fixing beam or bar onto which the second piston 40 is connected with the end portions of the blade 32 comprising the cutting elements which slice the tube 20.
Depending on the material from which the second piston 40 is made it may also be desirable to include a shim 88 (not shown) on the top surface of the piston 40 to prevent the shim 40 from being cut by the blade 32 when the blade 32 pushes against the shim 40.
In the preferred embodiment the plug 80 is a snap fit into the opening 22. In other embodiments it may merely be a friction fit in the opening 22 or it could be adhered in the opening 22.
In other embodiments (not shown) instead of using air pressure to move the piston 12, the piston 12 could be moved mechanically. This could be achieved by providing screw threads on the rod 30 and corresponding screw threads in the holes 72 and 74 so that when the rod is rotated the piston 12 is moved. Alternatively, the tube 20 could be dimensioned to extend all the way between the base of the drum and the lid of the drum and effectively perform the function of the rod and could also be screw threaded so that it engages screw threads in the opening 12 to enable mechanical movement of the piston 12.
The valves 16 and 26 could be provided in a single valve plate and arranged relatively close together to allow easy opening and closing of the valves by a single actuating handle or the like. The piston 12 could be made from metal or other rigid material which will not flex rather than plastics material and could have a flat base rather than an inclined base.
The dispenser may include more than one inner tube which can be each provided with a separate blade and arranged to extend through separate openings in the piston or a number of concentric tubes could be arranged to extend through a single opening in the piston and to be all cut by a common blade. Instead of providing a single blade more than one blade could also be incorporated.
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Put your belt of truth on and get ready for the ride.
In case you hadn't heard, bishops and deputies at the Episcopal Church's 78th General Convention just gave a green light to what they are calling "gender-neutral marriage."
The abominable rite ushers gay marriage into the 1.8 million-member denomination and officially ushers the Episcopal Church into full-blown apostasy. The timing is certainly strategic with the Supreme Court ruling in favor of same-sex marriage. (If you missed it, read my column: "Judgment or Awakening: My Response to America's Great Fall.")
The Episcopal Church's move doesn't come as much of a shock, but it's a shame.
Here's the backstory: In 2012, Episcopalians authorized a "provisional rite" for the blessing of same-sex unions. That rite included an option for bishops in states where same-sex marriage was permitted to exercise "generous pastoral response" and allow use of the rite for same-sex marriage.


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Cannes 2012: Lionsgate and Studiocanal Renew Giant Library Distribution Deal
The new home entertainment pact includes the French studio releasing "The Hunger Games" and "Catching Fire" in German-speaking territories.
TORONTO - Lionsgate and Studiocanal have renewed their library distribution pact, which now includes the French studio releasing The Hunger Games and the follow-up Catching Fire tentpole in German-speaking territories.
And Lionsgate will continue to handle Studiocanal's library of just over 2,000 titles in the U.S. market, where recent releases include Jean Renoir's Grand Illusion and Terminator 2.
"Strengthening our partnership with an even stronger Lionsgate on a long term basis is a great opportunity for Studiocanal," Olivier Courson, chairman of the French studio, said as he snagged the release of The Hunger Games after it secured $24 million on theatrical release in German-speaking territories.
Earlier tie-ups between the twin studios include the Lionsgate and Studiocanal home entertainment arms last year teaming up to release around 550 library titles from Miramax.
Lionsgate UK and Studiocanal are also partnered in the British market on Elevation Sales, a home entertainment sales and distribution joint venture.
The Studiocanal library includes DVD, TV, VOD and digital rights to titles from the former Carolco and DEG libraries, including Total Recall and Rambo, and classic French films like Renoir's Rules of the Game and Luis Bunuel's That Obscure Object of Desire.
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