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Swedish Lucia Concert
Rockford's Swedish Historical Society celebrates their annual Christmas tradition of Lucia at First Lutheran Church. A choir of children singing both Swedish and English traditional songs will warm your heart and start off the Christmas season with joy. Free will offering.
CITY: Rockford
Brian Regan at Coronado Performing Arts Center
The spring 2015 leg of Brian Regan's 10-year non-stop tour will visit 39 cities bringing him and his fans to some of the most beautiful theaters in North America. Since 2005, Regan's tour has visited close to 100 cities each year. Regan will be seen in the upcoming Chris Rock movie, Top Five, and he was nominated for a 2014 American Comedy Award for Best Concert Comic.
CITY: Rockford
Little Big Town at BMO Harris Bank Center
GRAMMY award-winning country group Little Big Town-consisting of members Karen Fairchild, Jimi Westbrook, Phillip Sweet, and Kimberly Schlapman-will be launching THE PAIN KILLER TOUR on November 8, 2014 in Youngstown, OH. The foursome's upcoming sixth studio release, Pain Killer, is set for release October 21st and features current hit single, "Day Drinking." THE PAIN KILLER TOUR will feature special guests Brett Eldredge and Brothers Osborne
CITY: Rockford
35th Annual Rockford Home Show
The first sign of spring for thousands of home owners and families is the 35th Annual Home Show at the Indoor Sports Center where they see what's new for the home and garden. The Home Show is the ideal place to shop for new products, services, ideas, concepts and expertise on interior and exterior design. This exciting event provides the perfect atmosphere to attend free seminars of interest to the home owners at no additional cost plus fun entertainment for the kids.
CITY: Loves Park
Harlem Globetrotters - BMO Harris Bank Center
The world famous Harlem Globetrotters, featuring some of the greatest athletes and entertainers on the planet, will bring their unrivaled family show to BMO Harris Bank Center during the Harlem Globetrotters "Washington Generals' Revenge" Tour. The Globetrotters will face a great challenge this year, as the infamous Washington Generals are more determined than ever to match the franchise's historic last victory over the Globetrotters nearly a half century ago. It has been five years since the Globetrotters and Generals have faced off, as the Generals have been searching far and wide for the best players to retool their roster and have been preparing for one thing: victory over the Globetrotters.
CITY: Rockford
Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour
Over 100,000 tickets were sold for the Food Network star Alton Brown's show, featuring a pinch of comedy, talk show antics, a multimedia lecture, live music (he sings!) and a dash of "extreme" food experimentation (ponchos are provided for those in the first few rows), and of course...puppets. Enthusiastic fans and critics have raved about the interactive component where Brown invites audience members on stage to serve as his assistant.
CITY: Rockford
Nicholas Conservatory - All Aglow Holiday Display
The All Aglow Holiday Display features holiday light and floral displays, live holiday music and family fun activities, all in the warmth of the tropics. Open Tuesdays-Sundays.
CITY: Rockford
Holiday Happenings Event at Three Rockford Museums
Step back in time to enjoy cultural holiday decorations and entertainment. Take a free wagon ride between sites. Participating museums are Ethnic Heritage Museum, Erlander Home Museum and Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum.
CITY: Rockford
Light Up the Parks Holiday Parade
The annual "Light up the Parks Holiday Parade" in Loves Park and Machesney Park begins at 4:45pm, leaving from Schneider Electric at 1354 Clifford Avenue, traveling north on Elm Avenue and ending at the intersection of Elm Avenue and Roosevelt Road. An awards ceremony will be held during the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Machesney Park Village Hall, 300 Machesney Road.
CITY: Loves Park
44th Rockford Boat, Vacation & Fishing Show
The 2015 Boat, Vacation, & Fishing Show at the Indoor Sports Center will continue be your one stop shop. Whether you are interested in buying a boat or pontoon, looking for the perfect charters, guides, or lodging, or just needing to buy the right fishing tackle, the show will have exactly what you are looking for. We have some of the most experienced Illinois and Wisconsin anglers and guides giving seminars. They will talk to you about what baits and lures to use, teach you different fishing techniques, and much more.
CITY: Loves Park
Rockford Brewing Company
Rockford Brewing Company offers world-class beer handcrafted locally in a range of styles. Every glass poured is consistently delicious. The food menu reflects the change of the seasons and the availability of the freshest ingredients. Check the website for the live music performance schedule.
CITY: Rockford
Franchesco's Ristorante
Beauty, innovation, and culinary perfection only begin to describe the new Franchesco's Ristorante. The Salamone family proudly invites everyone to their new home for an unforgettable experience. The beautiful patio is perfect for lunch, dinner, small private events, or ceremonies with flowers blooming in season and a beautiful fountain to enjoy!
CITY: Rockford
Stroll on State - Downtown Rockford
Stroll on State, a new Rockford tradition, returns for a second year on Nov. 29 from 4-9 p.m. with a wide variety of family-friendly activities, including a candlelight stroll to the tree lighting, ice sculptor Randy Finch and his team from Ice Brigades, horse and carriage/wagon rides, a visit with Santa and some of his reindeer, a fireworks show, "Frosytland" with local artist Lisa Frost, live entertainment, music, and food vendors. There will be shopping opportunities at downtown stores and pop-up shops special to the evening. Shuttles are available from remote parking areas. Visit the website for more details.
CITY: Rockford
Howard Johnson Hotel - Rockford
Experience a winning combination of friendly service, newly renovated accommodations, and spacious, comfortable guest rooms with luxury touches. The hotel includes a heated indoor pool, fitness center and 24-hour game room. Home office rooms are available for business clientele. There is a restaurant and lounge on site.
CITY: Rockford
Prairie Street Brewhouse
The Prairie Brewhouse is the best location in Rockford for hosting your event. With over 7500 square feet of flexible space available, we can host your event of up to 500 people. Perfect for hosting banquets, wedding receptions, parties, weddings, meetings, fundraisers, art shows, craft shows and more. Indoor and outdoor space available, including a deck area right on the river. Available for anything from a luncheon to a week-long conference. Overhead doors allow for easy unloading and setup. During the summer, Dinner on the Dock and listen to live music on Thursdays.
CITY: Rockford
Victory Golf Range
Victory Golf Range is the Rockford area's only indoor golf facility that offers golf entertainment in a controlled environment. Amenities include a large driving area to see true path of golf ball, hitting bays with air-cushioned driving mats, a state-of-the-art putting green, fully netted ceiling, walls and perimeter to ensure a safe hitting environment, a full service restaurant and bar, large screen TVs with latest golf and sports programming, and free WiFi.
CITY: Loves Park
Veterans Memorial Hall
Dedicated in 1903 in ceremonies that included a speech by Teddy Roosevelt, Memorial Hall is a tribute to Rockford citizens who have served in the Armed Forces. Large wall plaques list names of fallen veterans, and cases in the main lobby, side rooms and the lower level display Armed Services artifacts including memories of the Civil War, the World Wars and Camp Grant. The renovated second floor auditorium is used by cultural groups for shows and presentations and is accessible via the elevator.
CITY: Rockford
Tour de Frost
Team Fur Bandit presents the 5th Annual Tour de Frost, a 25-mile bicycle ride for charity, Join the race to raise money and gather warm clothes for the Rockford Rescue Mission.
CITY: Rockford
Sleep Inn - Rockford
The Sleep Inn® hotel is conveniently located near the intersection of US Highway Business 20 and Interstate 90. This Rockford hotel provides superior amenities, including a free deluxe continental breakfast, free weekday newspaper, free local calls, fresh baked cookies in the evening and a fitness center. Business travelers will find free high-speed Internet access, oversized work desks and access to copy and fax services. There is also a meeting room available to accommodate most events and business functions. Celebration Suites feature whirlpools, fireplaces, sofa sleepers, microwaves and refrigerators. All rooms come equipped with free HBO, coffee makers and more.
CITY: Rockford
Garrett's Restaurant and Bar
Upscale, casual bar and grill specializing in salads, soups, sandwiches and pastas with specials every night. Attached to The Golf Shack, the combination of a golf superstore, driving range and full-service bar and grill is one of the first of its kind in the nation. Outdoor patio overlooks the driving range in the warmer months.
CITY: Rockford
Village Green Home and Garden East
A fascinatingly large garden center with outdoor furniture supplying customers from all over the Midwest. The center also takes care of all holiday needs with trees, trims and gifts. There's a Village Green West, too.
CITY: Rockford
Beef-A-Roo - Northwoods Lodge
Not a chain, but a Rockford Original cooking it just for you. Sandwiches are made to order and the sides, including baked potatoes, are delicious. Each area location has its own, distinct personality.
CITY: Machesney Park
Quality Suites - Rockford
Quality Suites of Rockford is one of the metro's all suite hotels located conveniently at East State Street off I-90. Hotel offers 95 elegant newly remodled spacious suites, including 10 whirlpool suites at prices you would expect to pay for a standard room in Chicago hotels; indoor pool, 24 hour fitness center and guest passes to Bally Total Fitness! Our full hot breakfast buffet features everything from biscuits and gravy to eggs, meat, waffles and more. Complimentary snacks and soda at Manager's Reception 5-7pm Monday-Saturday. Pets under 30 lbs. are allowed with no extra fee; 24-hour guest laundry and 2 business centers, Free Wireless Internet.
CITY: Rockford
Pearl offers an experience which is "upscale, from the chic decor to the original menu featuring high-end ingredients and sophisticated preparations." -- Shelly Hendricks for Rockford Register Star: "My Last Bite: Pearls's upscale dining doesn't cost a fortune"
CITY: Rockford


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Forget the flowers and halt the Hershey's, nothing says "I Love You" like a fresh pair of Dunks! The Nike SB Dunk Low Premium "Valentine's Day" editions are set to release this Friday, February 14th. We'll have them in-store at 9AM (PST) and we might make them available online later that day. Read more for details.
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Two new skate brands have hit the shelves of Skate Warehouse. We are excited to announce our launch of Polar Skate Co. and Isle Skateboards. Two european brands with sick graphics and skate crews that rip. We've given the two brands a little break down here at the Go Skate Blog. Continue reading to better yourself as a human.
HUF Footwear Is One For The Books
The Huf Footwear spring collection has just hit our shelves and we couldn't be more pleased. From the quality to the appearance, Huf shoes are spot on across the board. Every model is different from the last. At least one pair will be to your liking and fit with whatever you look for in a skate shoe.
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Palace Skateboards is on some next level, back to the future shit. Founder Lev Tanju leverages VHS recordings into one of Europe's top skate brands. You've got to check these guys out.
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The author models the discussion of each topic in this text on the social scientific process by asking if theories exists to explain personal observations in politics and the media and if there is evidence to support the theories. End-of-chapter Active Learning exercises provide real-world examples of important concepts and ask students to collect and analyze data from various print and electronic media sources. The text includes an entire chapter on agenda setting—the media's ability to insert issues into public consciousness or increase perceived importance—which illuminates the related concepts of priming and framing.
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Enjoy this illustrated explanation of one of the beautiful Du`aa's of the Qur'an by Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan.In Surat Al-Furqan, Allah lists the traits of the "Servants of the Merciful". One of
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As a Ambulatory/Outpatient Services professional, it's unbelievable how much you will grow at UMMC. Every day, you'll find new opportunities to take your skills and knowledge to the next level. No other single facility can offer you the variety of specialties…progressive technologies…invigorating pace…and opportunities for advancement. Most importantly, you'll find a level of collaboration and camaraderie you won't find anywhere else. Explore Ambulatory/Outpatient Services jobs at UMMC.
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Panoramic and True
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Doors 8:00 PM / Show 9:00 PM
Panoramic & True is a pop band from Chicago; their clean, tense, and melodic sound has been praised by Rolling Stone, MTV, Chicago Tribune, WXRT, and NPR's WBEZ, among others.
Formed by songwriter John Lennox after cutting his teeth in Montreal's mid-2000 scene, Panoramic & True began in 2007 as an orchestral pop experiment: an electric guitar and a string quartet. As an eight-piece the band began touring the midwest and east coast in 2010, then embellished Lennox's attic studio of castaway analog gear and spent the winter of 2012 recording the blend of garage, 60s soul, British Invasion, and indie pop that would become "Wonderlust" (Raymond Roussel Records).
"Wonderlust"'s signature—a mix of overdriven dirt and shimmer, explosive tom drum rolls, and high modern chamber pieces—earned Panoramic & True praise from local and national media.
Calling the experiment a success, in 2013 Lennox pushed for change: seeking a sparser sound, the band switched to its current four-piece guitar-based lineup and sought a sharper, crisper, and dancier sound for their "Wonderlust" follow-up. The "Bells" 7" single, released in 2013, channels a funk/disco vibe (though never losing Lennox's cadences or the band's instinctive sense of melody) and features, all at once, hand drums, a Rhodes breakdown, and of course, bicycle bells.
Panoramic & True is John Lennox (guitar/vocals/keys), Randy Mollner (guitar), Patrick Pritchett (bass), and Daniel Majid (drums). The band is currently working on its third full-length LP.
Comprised of former members of New Zealand black metal group Crib Deth and Atlanta art-rockers Yoko Bono, Mooner perfectly blend improvisational savagery, post-punk wit, and pre-classical silence. Songwriter and guitarist Lee Ketch (better known by his Crib Deth pseudonym "Stainmaker") tempers sissy lyrics with brutal riffs buried amid structures so complex, you might ask yourself why you don't just stop listening to this shit and go play chess already.
The group has played the airwaves via XRT and Fearless Radio, appeared on a Mountain Goats compilation album (including Kimya Dawson and Andrew Jackson Jihad), and dazzled live humans at Chicago venues like Lincoln Hall, The Hideout and Schubas. Mooner consists of singer/songwriter Lee Ketch, drummer Adam Bonich, guitarist John Gargiulo, bassist Taylor Briggs and keyboardist Steve Slagg.
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Jersey Shore Cast: Already Signed For Season 2?by Free Britney at . Comments
Jersey Shore just premiered like a month ago, but what we're hearing is that the cast of MTV's new hit will be back for another summer in Seaside Heights.
Vinny Guadagnino let it slip this week that he and the fist-pumping, beer-guzzling Italian-Americans we've come to laugh at with will be back next summer.
"They want us to do another season," he said at a Youth in Revolt after-party at La Pomme. Really, who can blame the network for wanting to run it back?
The self-proclaimed guidos have gained instant celeb status, becoming staples on TV, celebrity gossip sites and at various nightlife events around the U.S.
So which venues meet the criteria? Those that can cough up cash!
Jersey Shore is a virtual lock for a second season.
Getting the entire Jersey Shore cast to an event can cost $30,000, and it's not like that's an asking price that no one's biting at - these tools are everywhere.
Individually, they aren't any cheaper. Fist-pumping with Mike (The Situation) and DJ Pauly D costs $7,500 per tough guy. Vinny, meanwhile, gets $3,500.
Those interested in getting to know lovebirds Ronnie Magro and Sammi Giancola can take advantage of a special package deal: A modest $3,000! A steal!
As for the shore's resident drama queen, an event featuring the annoying Oompa Loompa Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi goes for as much as $7,500.
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I have a joint checking account with my mother and was Poa. I am also executor of the estate in her will. Basically there is no estate except for one check written as a refund for assisted living deposit(3000$). How can that be cashed?
Based on the information you provide, you should deposit it in an estate account to be distributed with other assets of the estate.
As you had indicated that there are no other estate assets, you likely have not had a reason to open an account in the name of the estate. You will need to do so - check with your bank on what documentation they will require. The bank account should be owned by "the estate of [mom]." The check can then be deposited into that account. As executor of the estate, you should then be able to access the account to pay estate expenses or make distributions, according to the probate rules and procedures of your jurisdiction.
You will also need an EIN for the estate to open the account.
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Your POA doesn't have any legal effect now that your mother is deceased. If you otherwise are not going to open a formal estate proceeding (because there are no assets other than the subject refund check), check with the local probate court to see if there is a summary administration or a "release from administration" proceeding to "administer" these funds in a quick and easy manner. You will need to present your mother's Will to the probate court for probate in whatever process you use. Thus, the funds would need to be distributed as the Will provides so, if there is more than one beneficiary other than you under the Will, then you will have to share these funds as provided in the Will. Most summary probate procedures are set up to allow the parties to do them without the assistance of counsel. However, if you have questions, you should consult with a probate attorney in your county. Court personnel cannot give you legal advice and can not instruct you how to complete the forms. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother, and best wishes to resolve this situation quickly.
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With this announcement comes commentary, and a fellow fan, Rozgar, pointed me towards a Yahoo! Movies article by one
Conventional wisdom has it that children's entertainment with a central male character can cross gender lines, while movies or TV shows with a central female character will appeal only to girls.
Though conventional, I would not describe this as "wisdom." I dislike the idea that genders must exist separately and can only relate within a bubble. When I look through history, I see a combined efforts of men and women that shaped the world. Both have their strengths, and anyone who says a country or movement was founded by a single gender isn't looking at the whole story.
Here's what I hope Hasbro doesn't do with the My Little Pony movie: I hope it doesn't add a male lead character for the sole purpose of reeling in boys. There is no reason why boys can't relate to the existing pony characters.
Oh dear.
I am of two minds on this. Because yes, I do very much identify with Applejack's values, Fluttershy's timidity, Rarity's need for creative expression, and so forth. And I want to emphasis Ms. Watkin's use of the word, "solely". A male character brought in to be "the boy". I too cannot stand token characters. If they are not vital to the story, they should not be eating up screen time. It's why so many comedic sidekicks and useless love interests over cinema history have driven me batty.
Yet there is a second half to that entry that troubles me:
There is no reason why boys can't relate to the existing pony characters.
Very true, but does that mean male characters needn't to be featured at all? This touches on an issue that's become more and more prominent as I watch the show and the fandom: is there a place for male characters in this story?
It all comes back to this:
All six of the show's main characters are female ponies. While a few notable supporting characters are male, the fictional nation of Equestria is predominantly populated by female ponies. For someone like me, who grew up watching '80s cartoons with one or two token girls, this is very exciting.
This is the contradiction of the article, and the mentality that I've been noticing more and more: Ms. Watkins champions that male audience members can identify with female characters, yet she's still counting characters by their gender. None of the ponies are "the girl", yet she doesn't seem eager to include a character who is "a boy."
And I do understand the appeal of an all-girl show (with Spike). I grew up watching shows with one or two token female characters, and I can see why there'd be a desire to shift the dynamic and present a more diverse range of female characters so the audience can choose their favorites.
Does that exclude the option of a male character? I've seen commentary like this on the net. "A male can't work with the Mane 6 because this is a girl's show!"
I do not understand this fear that featuring a male character working alongside the Mane 6 will somehow undermine their status as likeable characters and role models. That somehow, the presence of a Y chromosome renders the double-X obsolete. Do we truly think so poorly of these characters? Worse still, do women really think so poorly of themselves?
Ms. Watkins goes on to use the heroines of Frozen as an example of a male demographic accepting female leads. I'm not as big a fan of her example because it sounds like we enjoyed Elsa and Anna in spite of the fact they are women. Rather, I think the entire audience liked Elsa, Anna, Hans, and even Olaf because they were all great characters.
And I hope My Little Pony the movie has great characters. Female or male, as long as I like them or love to hate them (like a good villain), I will be pleased.
They can even take a cue from Frozen's marketing department and emphasize humor and goofy sidekicks. Say hello to Spike the Dragon!
Didn't we already say there shouldn't be token characters? If Spike's role is to be the butt of jokes once again, I'll be very disappointed. Heck, he can be that one male character if he's as supportive and positive as he was in Equestria Girls.
Featuring a male supporter of the Mane 6 is not a requirement, but what a positive message! To show that boys and girls can work together. That it's not an all-or-nothing deal.
Because the little girls who watch this show, and the boys watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the like, are going to grow up and have to work together. I'd rather young men and women go into the world with their eyes open. You can cling to the cliques and celebrate single-sex gatherings, yet presenting a world where guys and girls never work together? That's not just fantasy, that's delusion. And potentially dangerous to the viewers.
So what are your thoughts? Would you like to see a stallion help out the Mane 6 in the movie, or perhaps work along side them in the show? Are the Mane 6 enough for the audience? Does a show aimed at girls even need to feature a male character?
I became a My Little Pony fan in the latter part of 2011, well into the show's second season. As a latecomer, I'm in a strange situation. The online community is pretty unknown to me, and none of my local friends are fans.
I admire the creativity surrounding MLP, in both the show itself and the creativity of its fans. I created this account to focus my own expressions. Keep checking back and I hope everyone enjoys my drawings!


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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Paul Goldschmidt broke out of a slump with two hits and two RBIs to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2 on Thursday night.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Jose Altuve had two hits and drove in a run to back a stellar outing by Brad Peacock, and the Houston Astros beat Oakland 3-2 on Thursday night to knock the Athletics out of first place in the AL West.
DENVER (AP) - Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos waited eight long months, then another 33 minutes, to get the season started.
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - Lamarr Houston's time in the shadows of the Oakland Raiders defensive line is over.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Phil Dawson has been to Candlestick Park for numerous kicking workouts to try to learn the stadium's tricky wind. He has hit it off with his teammates and begun to settle into life in the Bay Area - his first major move in more than a decade.
The Sacramento Kings on Thursday hired Hall of Famer Chris Mullin as an adviser to owner Vivek Ranadive and general manager Pete D'Alessandro.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Stephen Curry shot for two days this week before he noticed a new plaque hanging above the court at the Golden State Warriors' practice facility recognizing his NBA-record 272 made 3-pointers last season. Then he looked at the area around the sign placed near the entrance to the locker room.
NEW YORK (AP) - The earliest real signs of trouble for Andy Murray came in the 10th game of his U.S. Open quarterfinal. For 22 points stretched over 15 excruciating minutes Thursday, Murray's body language was as poor as his play.
NEW YORK (AP) - When Serena Williams plays in the U.S. Open semifinals Saturday, her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, probably will pull out a pen and jot some notes in his ever-present black notebook.
SANTA CLARA (AP) - Jim Harbaugh recently went back to reread Colin Kaepernick's goal sheet from 2012.
SAN FRANCISCO - The San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks spent the entire offseason going at each other.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith and former Niners tight end Delanie Walker have been named in a lawsuit by a Northern California man who said he was shot during a party at Smith's house.
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Indianapolis Colts come into the season opener with a proven quarterback, a playoff pedigree and the home-field advantage over the Oakland Raiders.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - There's something about Jarrod Parker's presence on the mound that is bringing out the best in the Oakland Athletics.
SAN DIEGO (AP) - The team from San Francisco had a flashback. It came courtsey of Pablo Sandoval hitting three home runs in the Giants' 13-5 win over the San Diego Padres.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Pinch-hitter Andrew Susac singled home the go-ahead run in the 13th inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 Monday night to climb within 3 1/2 games of the NL West lead.
OAKLAND (AP) - Jeff Samardzija pitched seven strong innings and received some rare run support to snap a four-start winless stretch, and the Oakland Athletics kept hold of the top AL wild-card spot by beating the AL West champion Los Angeles Angels 8-4 Monday night.
The Oakland Raiders left New England with a moral victory, having taken the Patriots down to the closing minute a week after being completely uncompetitive against Houston.
SANTA CLARA (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers find themselves in a familiar position having lost two straight games to fall to 1-2 after three games for the second straight season.
GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) - European captain Paul McGinley is having second thoughts about a Rory McIlroy-Graeme McDowell partnership in the Ryder Cup.
BERKELEY (AP) - Former major league infielder Jeff Kent is giving back to women's athletics at his former school, the University of California.
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Two men have been arrested on assault charges after fighting in the stands during Sunday's game between the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - The Chicago Bears took advantage of early mistakes by the sloppy New York Jets.
ATLANTA (AP) - For nearly a quarter-century, the Atlanta Braves have been all about stability.
CLEVELAND (AP) - Danny Duffy pitched six shutout innings for his first win in more than a month as the Kansas City Royals moved closer to the top of the AL Central and kept some distance over Cleveland in the wild-card race, beating the Indians 2-0 on Monday night.
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An air bag assembly (20) comprising a reaction housing assembly (30) comprising a first member (34) defining top (50), bottom (52) and rear wall (54), and a plurality of end plates (40a,b) adapted to mate with open ends (56a,b) of the first member (34), the first member (34) and end plates (40a,b) defining an open mouth (44). A first one (40a) of the end plates (40a,b) includes a clearance hole (70) and a second end plate (40b) includes an outwardly extending recessed boss (72). A pillow assembly (90) is received into and recessed rearward of the open mouth (44), including a pillow retainer (92) secured to the reaction housing assembly and an inflatable pillow (100) or air bag attached to the pillow retainer (82); the pillow is stored in a compact, predeployment condition prior to inflation.
1. An air bag assembly (20) comprising:
a reaction housing assembly (30) comprising a first member (34) defining top (50), bottom (52) and rear wall (54), and a plurality of end plates (40a,b) adapted to mate with open ends (56a,b) of the first member (34), the first member (34) and end plates (40a,b) defining an open mouth (44);
the end plates including means for securing a gas generator thereto;
a pillow assembly (90) including a pillow retainer (92) received into and recessed rearward of the open mouth (44), and circumferentially secured to the reaction housing assembly and an inflatable pillow (100) or air bag attached to the pillow retainer (82); the pillow stored in a compact, predeployment condition prior to inflation;
cover assembly means (120) for protecting the pillow (100) in its predeployment condition, the cover assembly means (120) being ruptured by the pillow (100) during deployment thereof.
2. The air bag assembly as defined in claim 1 further including a gas generator means (72), responsive to a control signal for generating a quantity of gas to rapidly inflate the pillow, the gas generator means supported by the securing means.
3. The assembly as defined in claim 2 wherein the securing means includes a clearance hole (70) in a first one (40a) of the end plates (40a,b) and an outwardly extending recessed boss (72) in a second end plate (40a).
4. The air bag assembly (20) as defined in claim 3 wherein the gas generator means (72) is received within the reaction housing assembly through the clearance hole (70) and adapted to securely fit within the recessed boss (72) and is secured to the reaction housing assembly (30), proximate the clearance hole (70) by an end retainer (80).
5. The assembly (20) as defined in claim 1 wherein the pillow retainer (92) is recessed into the reaction housing assembly approximated one-half the distance between the open mouth (44) and the rear wall (54).
6. The assembly (20) as defined in claim 1 wherein the pillow retainer (92) includes at least one aperture (98a-c) through which gases may pass to inflate the pillow (100).
7. The assembly as defined in claim 6 wherein the cover assembly means (120) is attached to the reaction housing assembly (30) at a lip portion (46, 58) about the open mouth (44).
8. The assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein the retainer means (92) includes an inwardly extending edge (94) and wherein the air pillow (100) includes an open end having a shape comporting with the circumferential dimensions of the retainer means (92), wherein pillow material proximate the open end is formed as a seal (190,190').
9. The assembly as defined in claim 8 wherein the seal comprises pillow material formed is a V-shape wherein one leg of the V-shaped material is positioned between the reaction housing assembly means (30) and the other leg of the V-shaped material extends below the inwardly extending edge (94) of the retainer means (92).
The present invention finds application in inflatable restraint systems and particularly in an air bag system which will provide torso and head protection for at least one of the front seat passengers of a vehicle by inflating an energy absorbing pillow from its storage position.
As mentioned above the present invention finds application with a passenger side inflatable (air bag) restraint systems. One such rudimentary system would comprise a crash sensor mounted to the vehicle frame and an air bag assembly positioned within the passenger compartment. Typically these assemblies will include an outer reaction can or housing which supports a gas generator. This reaction can or housing absorbs and retransmits the air bag deployment forces to the vehicle. Typically these housing are open-mouthed containers into which the air bag is also placed. In the prior art such air bags are attached to the reaction housing about its open edge. In practice, the reaction housing, gas generator, air bag and cover are attached to the instrument panel of a vehicle. Upon deployment, the air bag ruptures the cover and expands toward the passenger (occupant). By virtue of mounting the air bag about the periphery of the open end of the reaction housing the reaction housing is susceptible to deformation or bell mouthing. This rapid and forceful deformation tends to deform closely spaced portions of the vehicle, i.e., the instrument panel, thereby causing unnecessary repairs to the vehicle.
This bell mouthing can be reduced by fabricating the reaction housing from a thicker steel but this will significantly increase the weight of the housing. It is an object of the present invention to solve the problems associated with the prior art. A further object of the present invention is to provide an air bag assembly wherein the deformation of the reaction housing is kept at a minimum during the inflation of an air bag. A further object of the present invention is to provide a relatively light weight reaction housing.
Many other objects and purposes of the invention will be clear from the following detailed description of the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an assembly view of the present invention illustrating certain features of the present invention.
FIG. 2 illustrates a projected view of a reaction housing assembly.
FIG. 3 illustrates a projected schematic representation of a pillow assembly;
FIG. 4 illustrates a diagrammatic representation of an inflated pillow or air bag.
FIGS. 5a and b illustrates in greater detail the attachment of the pillow to a retainer.
FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of the present invention and shows attachment of same to an instrument panel of a vehicle.
With reference to FIG. 1 there is shown an assembly view of an air bag restraint assembly 20 constructed in accordance with the present invention. The air bag assembly comprises a reaction housing assembly generally shown as 30. The reaction housing assembly comprises a housing 32 which includes a first member 34. This first member may be fabricated of a carbon steel, roll-form shape, similar to that illustrated in FIG. 1. The assembly 30 and housing 32 comprises a plurality of end plates 40a, b. Upon assembly of the reaction housing 32 (see FIG. 2), the first member 34 and end plates 40a, b cooperate to define an open mouth generally shown as 44. In the illustrated embodiment of the invention, each of the end plates include a plurality of tabs such as tabs 42a-e which can face either inwardly or outwardly. These tabs facilitate the attachment of the end plates to the first member. This attachment may be accomplished by spot welding or other similar attachment methodology as known in the art. Each end plate further includes a set of openings 64c and d respectively. Each of the end plates further includes an outwardly extending flange 46. Each flange may also include another plurality of openings 48 to facilitate attachment to other portions of the assembly 20. The reaction housing 30 may be secured to a cooperating portion of the vehicle such as its instrument panel as shown in FIG. 6. Additional brackets 49, flanges etc., may be used to facilitate attachment.
The first member 34 in its rolled over configuration includes an upper surface 50, a lower surface 52, a rear surface 54. These surfaces cooperate to define open ends 56a, b into which are respectively received the end plates 40a, b. Proximate the frontal portions of surfaces 50 and 52 are respective strengthening members 58a,b which may be formed by bending over a portion of the respective surfaces 50 and 52. These strengthening portions 58a,b may further include a plurality of front facing openings 60 to further facilitate attachment of other portions of the assembly 20. Recessed from the frontal plane of the first member 34 and located in each of the surfaces 50 and 52 are another set of openings 62a,b; the purpose of which will be made clear from the description below. The portion of the first member which includes these openings 62 may further include a structural reinforcing strip generally shown as 64. Upon assembly the openings 62 in the first member 34 and the openings 48 in each end plate 40a and b respectively may be arranged to lie in the same plane.
As viewed in FIG. 1, the left end plate 40a includes a clearance hole 70 into which may be received a gas generator generally shown as 72 which may optionally be made part of a completed assembly 20. The other end plate 40b includes an outwardly extending recessed boss 72 which is also adapted to receive a narrow portion 76 of the gas generator. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the gas generator 72 comprises a solid cylindrical shape having an increased diameter portion 78. In operation the gas generator 72 would be inserted within the clearance hole 70 and seated within the recessed boss 72. The increased diameter portion 78 of the gas generator would fit within the clearance hole 70. An end cap or retainer portion generally shown as 80 is thereafter fitted to the end plate 40a securing the gas generator 72 in place.
The assembly 20 further includes a pillow (or air bag) assembly generally shown as 90. The pillow assembly 90 comprises a pillow retainer 92 shaped conformal with the interior of the assembled reaction housing 30. As illustrated, the pillow retainer 92 has a generally rectangular shape to conform with the generally rectangular interior dimensions of the reaction housing assembly 30. It should be appreciated that other shapes and forms are within the scope of the present invention. The pillow retainer 92 comprises a circumferential edge 94 having a plurality of openings 96, which upon insertion into the reaction housing assembly 30 are registered relative to the openings 48 and 62. The pillow retainer 92 further includes a plurality of larger perhaps rectangular openings 98a-c through a frontal face thereof. Gas supplied by the gas generator 72 will flow, upon activation, through these openings 96 into the pillow 100. The pillow assembly 90 is also shown in FIG. 3. Secured to the circumferential edge 94 of the pillow retainer is an air bag or pillow generally shown as 100. In its non-deployed state, the pillow 100 is stored in a generally folded condition as schematically illustrated in the above figures.
As can be appreciated from the above figures, the openings 64a-d are spaced or recessed from the frontal opening 44 of the reaction housing 32. In the preferred embodiment these openings 64 are spaced approximately half-way between the open mouth 44 and the rear surface 54, however, other placements are within the scope of the invention.
During fabrication of the assembly 20 the completed pillow assembly, i.e., pillow retainer 92 and pillow 100 is inserted within the assembled reaction housing 32. The openings 96 within the edge 94 of the pillow assembly 90 are registered relative to the opening 48 and 62 in the retainer housing 32 to facilitate attachment. Attachment can be accomplished by screws, bolts, rivets or the like as known in the art. A cover assembly 120 is secured to the reaction housing assembly at the shoulders 46 and reinforced portions 58. To accomplish this attachment a plurality of fasteners may extend through openings 122 of the cover assembly into opening 124 in the portions 58 and openings 48 in the shoulders 46. In view of the above, the cover assembly 120 is secured to the reaction housing assembly separately from the attachment of the pillow assembly.
In the present invention the cover assembly 120 comprises a decorative outer cover 130 to conform with the style, color and shape of the instrument panel. The cover 130 is fabricated of a reinforced plastic material such as polyurethene. The cover 130 includes upper and lower cover portions 132 and 134 which upon deployment of the air bag may rupture along a line 136 separating the two portions. The cover assembly 120 is designed such that upon deployment of the air bag the upper and lower portions 132 and 134 would respectively rotate about integrally formed hinged portions 140 and 142 of the cover, thereby permitting the air bag to expand therethrough while securing these rupturable portions in place.
By utilizing a pillow retainer such as 92 which comprises a relatively rigid member, and by attaching same to the reaction housing assembly 30 in a manner recessed from the open mouth 40 provides for increased rigidity of the entire air bag assembly 20. By virtue of this type of attachment, the air bag reaction forces are removed from the mouth portion 44 of the reaction housing assembly thereby preventing excess deformation of the assembly 30 and preventing damage to closely spaced portions of the vehicle such as the instrument panel. This advantage is accomplished without a significant increase in the weight of the assembly 20.
Further, the gas generator 72 may optionally be included within the air bag assembly. The structure of the present invention further provides additional advantages such as the gas inflator 72 may be assembled or disassembled from the balance of the air bag assembly 20 without effecting a) the pillow or cover assemblies, or b) their assembly sequence. This advantage represents an important convenience in the logistics of the manufacturing cycle.
As mentioned above, the pillow assembly 90 comprises the pillow retainer and pillow (or air bag) 100. The pillow is stored in a compact, folded form between the pillow retainer 92 and cover 120 and deploys and inflates in response to the gases directed to it on initiation of the gas generator. The inflated pillow thereupon forms a loaddistributing and energy-absorbing structure for interaction with and protection of the occupant(s) during a crash event as illustrated in FIG. 4. FIG. 4 illustrates a schematic side view of an inflated pillow 100. The pillow 100 comprises a generally eliptically shaped tube extending, in its inflated state, perpendicular to the occupant. The tube may be fabricated of a woven material such as 420-denier uncoated nylon. The pillow further includes a plurality of generally parallel flat end panels 152a,b (panel 152b is not visible in FIG. 4). These end panels 152 may be sewn to the primary tube portion 154 forming its generally eliptical cylindrical shape. Extending from the primary bag portion is a smaller second tube or neck portion 160, one end of which 162 is adapted for attachment to the pillow retainer in the manner discussed below, while its other end 164 may be attached by sewing to a cooperating portion 166 of the primary pillow portion. This second portion 160 may be sewn to the primary air bag portion 54 at a seam that intersects it at right angles to its surface.
The end 162 of the tube 160 may be hemmed to provide a means of attachment with the pillow retainer. This hem 190 will also provide a means for reinforcing the pillow proximate the attachment points to the pillow retainer. FIG. 5a more specifically illustrates the above means of attachment. FIG. 6 illustrates such attachment without the use of a hem. FIG. 5a illustrates an enlarged view of certain components of the assembly 20. The hem 190 fabricated at the end 162 of the second tube 160 is essentially rectangular to comport with the generally rectangular dimensions of the rim 94 of the pillow retainer 92. The hem 190 is initially fitted about the circumference of the rim 92 such that it achieves the position shown in the solid lines of FIG. 5a. Thereafter, the pillow 100 and hem 190 are moved forward relative to the retainer 92 to achieve the orientation shown by the dotted lines and numeral 190. As can be appreciated, the hem 190 is formed as an open V-shape secured by stitching 192. Upon movement of the hem and air bag forward the open V-shape engages the end of the edge 94, thereby enveloping same. The retainer 92 with the hem 190 in place is aligned to the openings 62a-d within the retainer assembly 30 thereafter a fastener such as a rivet 196 is inserted within the openings 62 through the fabric of the air pillow and into the corresponding openings 96 in the retainer, thereby doubly securing the air bag to the retainer. In this configuration the lower flap 198 of the hem 190 will provide an enhanced seal about the fastener 196, preventing gases generated by the gas generator 72 from exiting about the rivets 196. FIG. 5b illustrates a double hem 190' which is functionally similar to hem 190.
Referring again to FIG. 4, the dimensions of the sides 170 of the smaller tube 160 may be dissimilar such as to enhance the angular deployment orientation of the inflated pillow relative to the occupant as illustrated in FIG. 4.
The pillow 100 may further include webbing or fabric tethers 180 (shown as dotted lines in FIGURE 4) on both sides of the attachment area of the smaller tube or neck 160 to opposite points of the deployed primary tube 154. The orientation of the tethers is such as to coincide with an angle drawn to a typical occupant's shoulder. These tethers 180 will operate to reduce extension of the bag upon initial deployment to position the bag for correct placememt relative to occupant kinematics. Further, the pillow 100 may include at least one discrete vent 182 of approximately 6 centimeters (two inches) in diameter or approximately 12.42 mm2, which has shown to be advantageous in improving chest loading and occupant rebound. In addition, the discrete vent 132 will provide a fairly rapid means for venting or deflating the previously inflated pillow.
Many changes and modifications in the above described embodiment of the invention can, of course, be carried out without departing from the scope thereof. Accordingly, that scope is intended to be limited only by the scope of the appended claims.
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Apollo Brown, Red Pill and Verbal Kent may not be the most handsome trio in the hip-hop game (By their own estimation—they look fine to me.), but what they lack in looks, the Ugly Heroes more than make up for in lyrical and production skills. Today, the Midwesterners give us our first taste taste of their combined prowess in the form of Graves, single numero uno off their forthcoming Mello Music Group debut. Brown, of course, mans the mixing boards, layering guitar chords and sour brass notes over a slow-rolling breakbeat as his colleagues take aim at all who would like to see them dead and buried before their time. Has this tenacious jam left you hungry for more? If so, you can keep it locked for more fresh song releases leading up to the May 28, release of the Ugly Heroes' self-titled collaborative full-length.
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This townhouse accommodation is located in Monterosso al Mare (Cinque Terre), close to the beach, Fegina Beach, Monterosso Beach, and Vernazza Beach. Area attractions also include Bonassola Beach and Castle of Riomaggiore.
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Villa degli Argentieri features a rooftop terrace, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This Monterosso al Mare townhouse accommodation also offers multilingual staff, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
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Home of famous Va. hams ponders foreign buyout
You can't go far in this historic southeastern Virginia town without seeing a pig.
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You can't go far in this historic southeastern Virginia town without seeing a pig.
A herd of life-size swine statues lines its downtown, an ornament of a piglet wearing a bandanna adorns a front lawn, hams hang in storefronts and a pickup truck flaunts the license plate "PIG TIME."
The home of the world's largest pork producer and maker of famous Smithfield hams is divided in its reaction to news that the company agreed to be bought by a Chinese company. The reception is as mixed as whether the locals favor salt-cured or sugar-cured ham.
Smithfield Foods Inc. agreed to a $4.72 billion offer from Shuanghui International Holdings Ltd., the majority shareholder in China's largest meat processor. The deal, which would be the largest takeover of a U.S. company by a Chinese firm, still faces a federal regulatory review and Smithfield shareholder approval.
Steps from the site where the company was founded in 1936, residents in the "Ham Capital of the World" greet each other on a main street lined with white picket fences and Victorian-style homes, and welcome a neighbor back from a recent trip out of town. Just down the road, workers shuffle into the company's packing plants for their shifts.
Looking out on the street that's lined with antique cars every weekend, locals frequent Smithfield Gourmet Bakery and Beanery, grabbing their morning coffee and pastry. Some are shocked that "China would own our Smithfield," said Carolyn Burke, a longtime resident who owns the eatery.
"It's Smithfield ham, it's not China ham," Burke said.
And she's right: Pork produced here for more than 300 years became so popular that many places in the 1930s tried to pass off their ham as Smithfield ham, which led to branding each ham so customers knew it was authentic. The state even passed a since-revised law in 1926, stating the "Smithfield ham" moniker could only be used for cuts of peanut-fed hogs processed and salt-cured in the town limits.
The town also is home to the world's oldest cured ham from 1902 at the Isle of Wight museum - complete with its own brass collar around the hock.
As important as the pork itself is Smithfield Foods, which employs about 3,800 people in Virginia. In its most recent fiscal year, it brought in sales of more than $13 billion and made a profit of $361 million.
The company, its founding family - the Luters - and those who work there donate time and money to the community, funding parks, public restrooms and other projects.
"You either have a family member who works there, or has worked there, or you had a summer job there. It's just such a part of our community," said Sheila Gwaltney, the director of a local arts center and a more-than-40-year resident whose husband's family has been in the area since 1666. "Smithfield has been so good for the town."
With its namesake and well-being on the line, Smithfield native and Mayor T. Carter Williams, 71, hopes the pending sale doesn't compromise the town's identity.
"They say that everything's going to stay the same, and we all just hope that it does," he said. His wife, Connie, works at Taste of Smithfield, a hometown restaurant the company opened about a year ago to showcase its products. "We'll just see where it ends up, time will tell."
In an interview with The Associated Press, Smithfield Foods CEO Larry Pope said the move showed "the globalization of the world and how it affects small-town America."
"But Smithfield, Virginia, has nothing to worry about," Pope said. "We're in a mature market ... and to continue to grow we have to look at opportunities outside the United States."
Bob Barnes, who worked as an accountant at Smithfield Foods for about 10 years before retiring, sees only "good things happening" for the company that has had its share of ups and downs over the years.
Pork producers such as Smithfield have been caught in a tug of war with consumers. The company needs to raise prices to offset rising commodity costs, namely the corn it uses for feed. But consumers are still extremely sensitive to price changes in the current economy. By raising prices, Smithfield risks cutting into its sales should consumers cut back or buy cheaper meats, such as chicken. In 2009, Smithfield Foods posted its first annual loss since 1975, and again in 2010, but has since rebounded. And one of its largest shareholders had been pushing Smithfield to consider splitting itself up in recent months.
"Somebody's gotta own it," Barnes said. "It's just money. It doesn't bother me as long as it doesn't change our philosophy, our life, our politics (and) it doesn't shut down places."
Gwaltney agreed: "When you think about it, that should be very good economically for the company ... and what's good for the company is good for us."
There is at least one drawback that residents note: They'll soon be unable to own Smithfield stock - a tangible piece of the company named after the town that pork built.
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