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JEFFREY BROWN: Next, compelling insurers to cover contraception.
The new health care reform law that President Obama signed last year not only expands the number of people who get coverage, it also requires the secretary of health and human services to determine which preventive benefits should be provided by all insurers.
Yesterday, a panel from the independent Institute of Medicine recommended several health services, it said, women should receive without co-pays or other costs. Its most controversial recommendation: complete coverage for birth control and FDA-approved contraception.
Julie Rovner of NPR has been covering this story and joins us now.
Welcome to you.
JULIE ROVNER, National Public Radio: Nice to be here.
JEFFREY BROWN: Now, explain the context a bit more here.
So this group was charged — was asked by the government to come up with a list.
JULIE ROVNER: That's right.
Now, the law as it passed last year wanted to encourage people who had insurance to take advantage of more preventive care. So it said that the way to do that was to basically make it free. You pay your premiums, but you don't have to pay any co-pays or deductibles to get preventive care.
There were three categories of preventive care that were automatically covered. They were written right into the legislation, certain preventive services that were listed by the U.S. Preventive Health Services Task Force, things like mammograms and colonoscopies, certain services that were listed by the American Academy of Pediatrics for children and adolescents, and vaccines that were listed by the CDC's vaccine category.
There was a fourth category that was listed — that came about because Sen. Barbara Mikulski from Maryland actually got an amendment added that the secretary would have discretion to add, and these would be preventive services for women, because over the years preventive services for women have thought to have been left out by the Preventive Health Services Task Force.
And those were left to the secretary's discretion. The secretary last year decided she wanted some expert advice, so she turned to Institute of Medicine. This report…
JEFFREY BROWN: An independent group.
JULIE ROVNER: An independent group, an independent non-governmental group. This report is the result of what they have come up with.
JEFFREY BROWN: All right, so they made the recommendations and, as we said, the most controversial here is on birth control. Tell us what they're suggesting should be covered at no cost.
JULIE ROVNER: At no cost, they're suggesting basically all of the FDA-approved forms of contraception. So that includes birth control pills, implants, the IUD and also, most controversially, of this — somewhat controversial, although it shouldn't be too controversial because 99 percent of women of child-bearing age use some form of contraception, including 99 percent of Catholics, we have seen in public opinion polls.
But it also does include the morning-after pill. Now, this is not the abortion pill, mifepristone, RU-486, but there are two FDA-approved morning-after pills, emergency contraceptives. One's called plan B. One just approved last year is called Ella. There are people in the anti-abortion movement who do believe that there is a mode of action in these morning-after pills that can prevent a fertilized egg from implanting in a woman's uterus.
They believe that that is a very early form of abortion, although the medical community doesn't.
JEFFREY BROWN: Now, how big a change this would be? Most private insurance plans cover contraception, but have a co-pay.
JULIE ROVNER: That's right. And that's the change. In fact, because of a decision that was made by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 2000, which found that it was discriminatory to offer prescription coverage of any sort, but not offer prescription birth control coverage, most employers do offer prescription contraceptive coverage.
But, indeed, there is a co-pay. That does stop some women, obviously most lower-income women — or it affects them most. So, it does stop some women from using contraception or using it as regularly as would be optimum. So, it's considered. And there is considerable evidence. And that's one of the things the Institute of Medicine looked at, that if it was available with no co-pay, not only would women be more likely to use it, but they're more likely to use not just the birth control pill, which is relatively inexpensive, but some of the more effective, but perhaps more expensive, longer-acting forms of birth control, like the implants, like the IUD.
So that would be — they would be less likely to have unintended pregnancies. And, indeed, one of every two pregnancies in the U.S. is unintended and half of those pregnancies do end in abortion.
JEFFREY BROWN: Something the group pointed to in their report.
JULIE ROVNER: That's right.
So if you're against abortion, you should probably be for birth control.
JEFFREY BROWN: Well, there was a lot of reaction from both sides.
JULIE ROVNER: Yes, there was a lot of reaction from both sides.
Women's health groups, obviously, were very pleased to see these recommendations. Those who were against them, particularly the Catholic Church and some conservative women's groups, were very unhappy, worried about violating the conscience rights of people who will — who, as they say, will now have to pay for insurance that includes these benefits, although as you point out, most insurance policies already include these benefits.
It's simply, will they be offered with no co-pays or will they be offered with co-pays?
JEFFREY BROWN: Now, the next step here, as we say — so, this is an independent group. It puts it out there.
Now, Kathleen Sebelius, the HHS secretary, has to consider these as part of a broader project that she's looking at, right?
JULIE ROVNER: That's right.
JEFFREY BROWN: Yes.
JULIE ROVNER: This is one small piece. She's determining — first she's going to determine whether this will be part of this preventive health package that will be made available with no co-pays, but she's also determining these essential — what kind of things will be included in the essential benefits package.
JEFFREY BROWN: That's the important word, right, essential?
JULIE ROVNER: That's right. Essential benefits.
JEFFREY BROWN: Yes.
JULIE ROVNER: And there's a balancing act that you need when you're creating an essential benefits package, because every time you put a benefit into the package, it makes a package more expensive, it makes the premium higher. That's going to raise the amount that the federal government will have to pay in subsidies to people who will qualify for subsidies and what everyone will have to pay in their premiums. So you don't want to load that…
JEFFREY BROWN: Co-pays may be off, but premiums will go higher.
JULIE ROVNER: Exactly. That's why I have been resisting using the word free for this.
JEFFREY BROWN: I see.
JULIE ROVNER: It's not going to be free. You are just going to pay for it in your premiums and everybody else is going to help pay for it in their premiums.
JEFFREY BROWN: Well, so, just briefly, though, so that means the stakes are quite high. There's a lot — there is a big lobbying effort going on here by all the parties?
JULIE ROVNER: There is, not so much on this as there is — because, as we have mentioned, this is mostly being covered now, and birth control pills in particular are not that expensive. But for a lot of other things, there's a lot of lobbying going on.
Particularly, the insurance industry doesn't want to see that essential benefits package in general get too large, because then the package as a whole will become too expensive for people to afford.
JEFFREY BROWN: All right, Julie Rovner of NPR, thanks so much.
JULIE ROVNER: You're welcome.


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Need Appliance Repair Help? Ask a Technician for Answers ASAP
amana lea60w
the electrical cord is fine - connections are tight and show no signs of damage. can i check continuity of the heating assembly without removing it from the dryer?
Hi Randy, i'm not sure I want to remove the drum - sounds like a bigger job than I am prepared to tackle. will it be more straightforward to remove the heating element and then test continuity? if so, how do I remove the heating element from the Amana LEA60W?
Hi Randy, yes, I want to proceed. If I can't fix it, I will have to replace it. From looking at the diagrams, it seems to me I will need to remove the top cover and disassemble some other items to lift out the drum. How should I proceed? On the Amana LEA60W, are there any hazards I should be aware of?
i have removed the panel at the bottom front of the dryer. ready to go!
done. i also removed the light above the door - wiring appears to be in the way to pulling the drum. what's next?
also done. all simple so far. now how do i get that drum out?
Ok. which screws do i pull next to remove he back plate?
yes, i've pulled it down. what wires do i remove to pull it free? what will come with the new heating element?
yes. my lowest setting for a resistance measurement is 200 ohms. without disconnecting any wires, when touching the probes to the two terminals, the digital meter reading changes to 10.2 ohms. it appears i have continuity, right?
Yes. just walk me through the steps. what voltage(s) do i need to test? is it the thermostat? or the thermal fuse perhaps? should i reinstall the heating element and plug in the dryer?
yes - 246
Great. Unplug dryer. There are just 2 wires that LEAD to the heating element. Pull them off and isolate them so nothing shorts out. Place your meter leads on them and turn the dryer on in a heated cycle. There should be 240. Let me know.
tested blue and black wire (leads to heating element) with dryer plugged in, door connected and dryer running - voltage reading 0.
all wires appear to be in good condition - from the terminal block to the motor to the heating element to the timer. what's next?
with the dryer running in a heating cycle, we checked the voltage between a black wire leading from the motor (not the one between the heating element and the motor) and the blue wire leading to the heating element. the digital display read 0.
Thank you Mr Answer. Unfortunately, I have to sign off. I will check the final piece tomorrow. I very much appreciate your help.
Hi Mr. Answer, if you recall this repair project from yesterday, the problem is definitely the timer. A heavy orange wire (running between the H terminal on the timer and the heat selector) burned out (bad crimp to the connector) and caused the timer to burn out. The plastic partially melted right at the H terminal marking on the timer and you can smell the burn. I ran the electrical test for kicks - no power. So, I will replace the timer and we should be good to go for another 13 years on this dryer. My wife will be so happy.
Thanks again for all of your help.
Please reply so I can complete the rating - excellent service!!
Mr. Answer, I replied to you this morning to confirm the timer was bad on my Amana LEA60AW dryer. Now I'm putting the dryer back together and am having trouble properly installing the drum belt. Can you provide a diagram? Thank you!!
Mr. Answer, please disregard my last post. Dryer belt re-installed. Thanks again.

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WASHINGTON – Just days after Minnesota Republicans endorsed a candidate to run against DFL U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the state's senior senator will add to her campaign's already large war chest with a birthday-themed fundraiser Tuesday evening at an upscale Washington restaurant.
According to an invitation collected by Politico, Klobuchar's fundraiser will be hosted by fellow Democratic Senators Patrick Leahy, Jay Rockefeller and Debbie Stabenow. All three Senators chair committees that Klobuchar sits on.
The event will be held at Bistro Bis, a French restaurant close to the Capitol whose menu includes dishes such as "peppercorn crusted duck breast with parsnip variations, porcini mushrooms and sherry ravigote" for $28.50 per plate. Individual donors are asked to give $2,500 to attend the fundraiser, those representing political action committees are asked to give $5,000.
The invitation says Klobuchar will share the proceeds of the event with the Minnesota DFL party. Klobuchar turns 52 on Friday, May 25.
Klobuchar isn't the the only member of Minnesota's congressional to use her birthday as an opportunity to fundraise. Fellow Sen. Al Franken's birthday is today, May 21, and for the past week, his family has been soliciting contributions pegged to his birthday.
Republican Congresswoman Michele Bachmann has also used her birthday to raise money from supporters.


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He started to think about how his loved ones would never be able to call him Gogol and how his name will die in time, as the givers and keepers of his name, his father who is dead and his mother who was on a verge of a differnt sort of departure, were all leaving him. Thats why he sorts comfort at the end by starting to read the novel that his father had given him like 30 years back "The Short Stories Of Nikolai Gogol"


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Find information about the 1860 US census
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2810 free personsThe names of free persons are recorded
Alphabetically, surnames A through K (name, age, birthplace, and index only)
By 1856, the importation of slaves into the
United States had been banned for 48 years.
"First cotton gin" as illustrated in
Harper's weekly, 1869 Dec. 18, p. 813.
By 1856, cotton was Dixie's most vital crop.
In 1856, this Boston poster was 5 years old. It reflects the operation of the (second) Fugitive Slave Law passed in 1850.


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LATHAM, N.Y. – The Guilderland Animal Hospital confirmed reports of the Canine Influenza Virus in the Capital Region, and a local veterinarian offers advice on how to prevent the virus and protect your pets.
Dr. Kathleen Shaw at Latham Animal Hospital said CIV mirrors kennel cough, and her hospital treats dogs with fluids or antibiotics and sometimes a vaccination.
"It may not prevent the flu, but it might make the flu much less serious for the dog if they're exposed to it," she said.
Shaw said CIV is highly contagious. The virus can be transmitted between dogs through a cough the same way humans spread the flu.
"If we had a dog come in here that we diagnosed with the canine flu, we would not allow any dogs in the room until we bleached the whole room and cleaned it and changed our clothes," she explained. "We just don't want to take the chance."
Brienne Wilson regularly takes her dog to the dog park to socialize, but she wasn't aware the virus even existed. She said she will now pay closer attention to her pet.
"It's definitely scary," she said. "He comes to the dog park a lot. I would say at least three or four times a week. He also goes to doggy daycare occasionally, so he is definitely in contact with a lot of different dogs."
Shaw recommends keeping your pet away from other dogs if you think your dog has any kind of respiratory infection.


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Australia vs. England, 3rd T20: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and PreviewFebruary 1, 2014
The final encounter in this three-match Twenty20 (T20) series takes place at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Sunday morning, although like so many other previous matches for England on this tour Down Under, it is just a dead rubber after George Bailey's men easily won the first two contests.
However, with the World T20 set to get under way in Bangladesh in March, both teams know that there is still plenty to play for in this last showdown of the winter, while the beleaguered tourists would love nothing better than to leave Australia with only their second international victory.
What: Australia vs. England, third Twenty20 International
Where: Stadium Australia, Sydney
When: Sunday, Feb. 2, 8:35 a.m. GMT/7:35 p.m. local time
Live Stream/TV info: Sky Sports 2
TV info: Sky Sports 2, 8 a.m. GMT, highlights Sky Sports 2, 2 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m., 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. GMT
Australia: George Bailey (capt.), Aaron Finch, Daniel Christian, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Ben Cutting, Josh Hazlewood, Brad Hodge, Chris Lynn, Glenn Maxwell, James Muirhead, Kane Richardson, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade (wk), Cameron White
England: Stuart Broad (capt.), Ravi Bopara, Tim Bresnan, Danny Briggs, Jos Buttler (wk), Jade Dernbach, Alex Hales, Chris Jordan, Michael Lumb, Eoin Morgan, Boyd Rankin, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, James Tredwell, Luke Wright
Australia: So far utterly dominant with bat, ball and in the field in the opening two contests, so much so that George Bailey's men will start as overwhelming favourites to make it a clean sweep in Sydney on Sunday regardless of which XI they opt to go with.
England: The tourists currently look a pale shadow of the unit that were crowned T20 world champions against Australia four years ago and that then also went on to be the number-one ranked side on the planet in this form of the game. This team now finds itself down in eighth place in the International Cricket Council standings after the two losses Down Under.
Key Men
Cameron White
What a reintroduction back into the Aussie fold for the blonde-haired all-rounder these first two internationals have been, with the Victorian opener smashing 75 from 43 balls in a man-of-the-match display in Hobart, followed by an unbeaten 58 off 45 deliveries in Melbourne.
And now the 30-year-old will be looking to seal his spot in Australia's World T20 squad for Bangladesh next month with a third eye-catching performance in Sydney.
Alex Hales
The tall Nottinghamshire opener is currently ranked the best batsman in the world in this form of the game, and his country now need him to show his big-hitting abilities more than ever in this final dead rubber on Sunday.
The 25-year-old has got a start in both of the first two matches, before crucially then giving his wicket away on both occasions, however, if the powerful and clean-striking right-hander can bat for any length of time, then England know they will be in with a great chance of posting a big total.
Weather: According to the BBC, expect a low of 23 and a high of 34 degrees celsius for this day-night affair at Stadium Australia, with not a hint of rain at all to spoil proceedings.
Pitch: The last T20 international to be staged on this ground was against Sri Lanka this time last year when the tourists won by five wickets after chasing down 138 to win on a slow, low deck, much like Sunday's surface is also expected to be.


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These Fuschia Square cufflinks are the perfect addition to your wardrobe. They make the ideal accessory for your shirts and look elegant on the cuffs. Made from brass and rhodium plated, these cufflinks make a great gift for the executive guy you know.
These Fuschia Square Cufflinks also feature a swivel clasp for extra security when fastened to shirt cuffs, meaning that you won't have to worry about the cufflinks coming loose.
They come presented in a lovely purple box with a grey pull-out panel, making them a great choice of gift.


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Oh No, We Forgot To Have Children!
How declining birth rates are reshaping our society
Unfortunately this eBook is only available from within Australia.
It is said it takes a village to raise a child - but what if the village has no children? ..Who would have thought that what we feared most the looming population explosion would suddenly become a case of population erosion? Today much of the developed world is failing to reproduce itself, and some countries are beginning to prefer it that way...In the 21st century, as fertility issues step out of the bedroom and take centre stage in the political arena, we are faced with a crucial challenge, how can we put children back on the agenda without sacrificing all the freedoms that women have gained? ..The story of the childless generation is largely one about women and, in particular, all the things that have impacted on women's decision to become mothers - be it the advent the Pill in the 60s, the reshaping of feminism in the 70s, or the myriad of economic opportunities, rampant capitalism, environmentalism, materialism, biological advances, media culture and the changing shape of family. Hell, in light of all that it's surprising we're having kids at all!..As we head towards a world where there will be fewer brothers or sisters; two workers for every retired person and, for the first time in human history, more old people than young, Deirdre Macken offers a new way of talking about children...Oh No, We Forgot to Have Children is an open, honest and unashamedly positive exploration of what can and must be done in the workplace, in the home and by governments and how women and men need to view their options so that we can start to redress not just the demographic balance but balance in our lives.


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Riverview woman earns $5,000 for local charity through USA Network's Characters Unite Award
Jessica Estevez first felt the sting of prejudice as a child, when she and her father, an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, found a grocery store cashier was mysteriously busy only when they reached the head of the checkout line.
Now Estevez, a Riverview resident who works as director of programs at Community Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg, pours her heart into Anytown -- a program for diversity education and empowerment aimed at area high school students. Work there led a former student to recommend her for USA Network's Characters Unite awards, which will direct $5,000 to Community Tampa Bay in a partnership with local cable company Bright House Networks.
Estevez, 34, is one of eight people across the country recognized with USA Network's award, given to those who have made significant efforts to fight prejudice and discrimination while increasing tolerance and acceptance. The cable channel will also air a public service announcement acknowledging her award voiced by Royal Pains co-star Reshma Shetty.
"I am a daughter of immigrants (but) i don't know what they went through (until the grocery store incident)," said Estevez, who will receive her honor at the Hilton hotel in St. Petersburg Tuesday. "Now, whatever career path I take, I always focus on trying to help people feel more included and empowered."
USA Network has also debuted a documentary on the country's divisions, Tom Brokaw Presents Bridging the Divide, along with online content, education workshops and a national poll which found Americans think the country is more divided now than a year ago.


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World War II canteens are rare items, but they are more common compared to WWI canteens. That doesn't mean that WWII canteens are less desirable. Because of more variety in the selection, WWII canteens are very popular among the collectors. Thus the prices vary greatly.
To help you save money and time, we've put together the WWII canteen auction listings directly from eBay on this page. Use the following listings to find your treasure.
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If we look at the previously completed auction listings from eBay, we know that the Japanese WWII canteens are sold for top dollars. Let's look at the description of a Japanese canteen listing which was sold at $74.01 with 8 bids.
This is an Imperial Japanese Navy canteen with Japanese characters ID'ing it to a sailor by the name of HORIE. This is a variant used early in the war and was used by both Naval personnel as well as soldiers in the Japanese Special Naval Landing Force. As to which branch Mr. HORIE fought under, I do not know. The condition of the canteen is overall very good condition. The cover is quite solid as is the strap and cap. The metal tie string eyelets are corroding and a part of one eyelet (1 of 12) is missing. Also, the shoulder strap clip has some rust. Aside from a few stains on the cover, the canteen is in good shape and in nice, solid condition overall.
And the other ones were ended around $40-60 range.
The next popular WWII canteens are the US Army canteens. They are slightly cheaper than the Japanese canteens because of the ample supply. They are priced around $10 - $30 depends on the condition. The German Army canteens are also popular.


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"Check Out" option is missing in the excel spreadsheets (.xlsm macro files)
Excel macro file is not showing "Check Out" option inside the excel spreadhseet in a document library. This option is missing only in some files and not in all the excel files..especially minior version documents.
What could be the cause for not showing the "Check Out" option in the spreadsheet?
Thanks, Anu!
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For this situation, the only thing in my mind is that, you don't have proper permission to these files (please checking the item permission.)
Hope it is helpful!
- Marked as answer by Seven M Thursday, October 21, 2010 3:20 AM
- Unmarked as answer by Anuradha Edla Monday, October 25, 2010 7:05 PM
Did you ever figure out why check-out option is missing? It is happening on some of my Excel sheets as well. I have full rights to the file/folder. When you don't check-out from within Shpt and open the file, some XLS files display a CHECKOUT option under the menu bar....and sometimes it doesn't (you have to close the file, check it out and reopen)
Hi All,
I'm facing the same issue but with a xlsx file.
We are several people using it and I have the checkout option while other don't but they can still modify it and check it in via the SharePoint library.
They only face this issue with 1 of the files in the library as well.


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Pinch Blepharoplasty for Wrinkles Under Eyes - London, UK
I went to Jane Olver at Clinica London last year about wrinkles under my eyes when I smile. She recommended a pinch blepharoplasty for my wrinkles and other treatments including surgery on my upper eyelids. I chose the blepharoplasty and had it in February. Jane Olver gave me a sedative but I was conscious during the procedure. I was injected with anaesthetic under my eyes which was... READ MORE
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Blepharoplasty made my under eye wrinkles worse, What can I do to improve this?
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'Passing the NCLEX opens a door,' notes Co-author Brenda Beasley, RN, MS. 'It was the singular focus of our RN author team to provide a tool that gets students through that door and into and everything nursing offers them.'
Kennebunk, Maine (PRWEB) June 10, 2014
Limmer Creative, the leading provider of EMS test prep and review apps for mobile devices, web and the mobile web announces its first exam prep app in the Nursing market with 500 Last Minute Study Tips for the NCLEX.
Containing 500 review items in study card format as well as 50 additional case-based cards to match the NCLEX format, the app is based on the major content categories and sub-categories in the NCLEX examination.
"The NCLEX is a high-stakes examination," notes Limmer Creative Founder Dan Limmer. "Our app provides high yield study whether the student uses the app at the last minute or as part of a comprehensive study plan."
The app contains core functionality found in all Limmer Creative's apps including the ability to designate cards as "mastered" so they are no longer seen in the program once the user feels confident with the content. Students also have the ability to study by NCLEX core content section or to randomize cards from the entire program. The app was created by experienced Registered Nurses and educators.
"Passing the NCLEX opens a door," notes Co-author Brenda Beasley, RN, MS. "It was the singular focus of our RN author team to provide a tool that gets students through that door and into and everything nursing offers them."
Limmer Creative will continue to expand into the nursing and allied health markets with a medical terminology app and a nursing version of its Med Benders™ word game, both due out in July.
"It is a core part of our vision to expand into the nursing and allied health markets," says Limmer Creative CEO Stephanie Limmer. "Our Last Minute Study Tips app is a key offering as an entry to this space."
The app's retail price is $9.99 and is available on the Apple iTunes Store, Google Play and through Limmer Creative's LC-Ready.com web platform.
Limmer Creative is a publishing company formed out of a passion for creativity and learning. Our mission is to help students pass the test using high-quality, clinically accurate, educationally sound apps written by leading national educators. Limmer Creative is based in Kennebunk, Maine.


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Super Bowl Commercials: 10 Best of 2014 [Video]
Choosing the 10 Best Super Bowl Commercials of 2014 was no easy task, but we have narrowed this year's library of amazing ads down to the best of the best.
Choosing the 10 Best Super Bowl Commercials of 2014 was no easy task, but we have narrowed this year's library of amazing ads down to the best of the best.
U2 has debuted their latest song, 'Invisible,' in a commercial that aired during the 2014 Super Bowl.
The 'Draft Day' Super Bowl trailer is just right for Sunday's big game, with footage from the sports film featuring Kevin Costner and Jennifer Garner talkin' all things football!
Just when you thought we were out of The Matrix, Laurence Fishburne, who played the riddle-speaking Morpheus in the Wachowski's sci-fi franchise, reprises his role for one masterful 2014 Super Bowl ad for Kia Motors. So which will it be? The blue keys or the red keys?
Wading through the tides of war can be tough, but Axe's Super Bowl 2014 commercial shows that sometimes love is all you need.
Just remember that Axe can't make up for a lack of showering.
Our hearts melt as Cheerios helps teach the concept of family to a little girl in their Super Bowl 2014 commercial, "Gracie".
Move over, J. Law! Anna Kendrick is our new girl crush, thanks to her adorable, "real girl" neuroses.
Squarespace has uploaded a teaser for their big Super Bowl 2014 commercial. Get ready to see some of your favorite memes in the real world.
It's a new era of Cola Wars. Scarlett Johansson is the new brand ambassador for SodaStream, the company that sells make-your-own soda kits. She filmed her first commercial for the brand, and it was for the 2014 Super Bowl. Talk about a big debut… or not!
Danica Patrick is donning a muscle suit for GoDaddy in the latest of leaked Super Bowl 2014 commercials. So let us take a look at why this female master of the IndyCar series has decided to leave the raceway and get huge.
Volkswagen's 2013 Super Bowl Commercial takes place in a nondescript office building. Despite the location, the island nation of Jamaica manages to be the star of the spot.


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A blog about genealogy and thoughts about the various roots and branches of my family tree as well as the times in which my ancestors lived.Included are the West, White,and McFarland families.WARNING:DO NOT TAKE ALL OF MY FAMILY RECORDS AS GOSPEL. ALWAYS CONFIRM YOUR OWN RESEARCH!
Friday, July 01, 2011
One of those testifying in April 1884 was Asa's eldest child, my great granduncle
Walter Fred Ellingwood. I'm don't know why he testified. He could have
asked to do so, of course, but considering the little amount of information
in his statement, I can't see why he would . Besides, how much would he have
been able to understand or remember about his father's physical condition
since he was only 10 years old when Asa returned home in 1861?
A few parts of Walter's statement were illegible. Perhaps the person
recording the statements was tiring?
It starts out by saying "..his age is 33 years, P.O. address Upton, Maine,
Q: Are you not the son of Asa F.Ellingwood the claimant
A: Yes Sir
Q: Do you remember when your father came home from the war in 1861
A: No sir I do not know what month. I know it was in the winter.
Q: What was the trouble with him at the time he came home in Dec 1861
A: He had the kidney complaint and (the rest of the sentence is illegible)
Q: When did you first know he had any ruptures
A: When he came home from the army the last time.
Q: How much of the time each and every yearsince 1865 has he been unable
to perform manual labor by reason of said disabilities.
A: I don't know for I have not been at home most of the time.
Q: Do you have any interest directly or indirectly in the prosecution of said claim
A: No sir
To be continued.
3 comments:
- Linda Gartz said...
Finding these original old documents and discovering what they reveal about our ancestors is one of the most abiding joys I find in doing family research. So much was expected of little children in the past--as if they were mini adults. This is a treasure.
BTW, I just sent in my CoG July submission to the official site, but just to be safe, I'll add the link here too. Please let me know (firstname.lastname@example.com) if there's a problem.
- Perry said...
The occupation looks like "lumberman" to me. The other illegible sentence looked like "He had the kidney complaint and I heard him say he had overheat".
- Bill West said...
Thanks Perry!


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I've always wanted to try to make my own cookie cutters because there are so many designs I like but can never find, or when I find them they're not the right size! So, I bought a 12x18 sheet of tin at Hobby Lobby ($8.49), a pair of tin scissors ($12.99) and metal glue ($3)....then got my shapes together, some I freehanded (corset, rectangle which will be postage letter sealed with a heart, and the boxer shorts), the other were foam shapes I found at WalMart for .97 that I thought would make outstanding cutters! I've attached a picture of the foam shapes I found and the finished cutters!
Wow, you did a great job. Those cookie cutters lookk perfect, I may have to give them a try.
Those are great!! I think this will be my next project!!
Great job! They are awesome!
You are so clever! Love them.
those came out great!! you must be very patient
Wow, thanks for the idea, I will definatley keep this in mind. Those are awesome!
Those are awesome! How long did it take for them to dry? Did you have to clamp them to keep the glued ends closed?
I can't wait to make some.
How cool is that? I think they look great!
tracy702 - the metal glue I purchased was just like super glue (non-toxic) and took only a few minutes to hold! After the first one, I did use some small hand-held clamps from my husband's toolbox to hold them together just to ensure a really good bond! Altogether these probably took about 30 minutes each to make, of course, with the first taking longer! I think they're worth it because I got exactly what I wanted!
Great idea, great job. Now the next time I rec a call and can't find a cutter I know what to do. I will have to give it a try.
Cute and very creative... when I first looked at the XO one I thought oh cool a skull and crossbones... then I saw your foam thingys. Maybe it can do both
Hey, nifty work!
If I might make a suggestion --
Go to the hardware store and buy some roof flashing. You will get a lot more tin for your money that way. It is food safe - it is what Jacques Torres uses to mold chocolate from time to time.
Thanks! I am going to try it. You have convinced me. LOL!!!
tmriga....thank you so much for the suggestion, my husband used to do roofs (way back) and we had lots of leftover flashing (he never throws anything away) but it wasn't sturdy enough. I'm not sure what gage the flashing is compared to what I bought, but the kind I purchased is pretty thick, which is what I was looking! Maybe the flashing we have is just cheap! hee hee! I'll have to check and see if it comes in different gages! Thanks!
Does that mean I get free cookie cutters?
You know what, Theresa....if I find the right gage in flashing for a lot cheaper.....I'll take you up on that! BUT, I have to let my fingers heal a little! The metal didn't cut me up or anything, I was very careful, however, they're soooo sore! hee hee!
Oh, I bet. I love to cook ethnic foods, and one of the seasonings that I use to make Puerto Rican food is called sofrito (don't ask me for the recipe - it took me 35 years to find a Latina who would let me in on the secret!). Anyway, I make my own sofrito, which contains a lot of garlic. Now, the easy way would be to buy the minced garlic in the jar, but NOOOO, I had to peel my own! My fingers were sore the next day, but the fingertips, where I actually peeled the garlic from were numb!
You have my sympathy.
By the way, did you use the nails method to make those cookie cutters, or did you bend them by hand?
Hey, at least my fingertips were only sore....but yours were probably sore AND smelled like garlic for days! hee hee! How about I'll make cutters for you and you can ship some sofrito to me! I thought about the nail method, but just bent them freehand instead. If I had a lot of each to make....and say sold them, I would probably make "jigs" with nails to move it along faster!
Get some different sizes of galvanized pipe or copper tubing, and bend the flashing around them, instead of trying to bend them by hand. And go to a restaurant supply store or go online and buy cut-resistant gloves. We don't want to hear that the flashing slipped and cut your hands down to the tendons.
The cookie cutters look wonderful. Great job.
Thanks tmriga! I have all those things! I used all kinds of tubes, copper, pvc, etc to bend them.....and you absolutely MUST wear gloves! Wouldn't want to end my cake decorating career on some tin! he he!
What a great idea.
They are wonderful, good job.
Mabye I should try it some day.
I swear, I think cake decorators are the mother of invention. We can think up the most creative things to be used for the project we need and make it work. These are brilliant!
Oh-oh, Shirley, I see that great big lightbulb going on over your head again. Why do I get the feeling that you are tempted to give this a try? Go on, you know you want to. LOL!
Wow - what a great idea! How about using ideas from kids coloring books and either enlarging or reducing the sizes.
Oh-oh, Shirley, I see that great big lightbulb going on over your head again. Why do I get the feeling that you are tempted to give this a try? Go on, you know you want to. LOL!
Me thinks you know me too well.
Glad to hear someone else has resorted to making their own cutters. I get so frustrated looking for the right shape and when I find them they are usually too small. When you have to order them they can be expensive. Great job on yours. Very impressive!
Very Creative! and they came out awesome..looking forward to trying it myself
Those are so GREAT!!!! I too have a difficult time finding the cutter I want....any tips for someone going to give this a try? Thanks for the inspiration!


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Setting up YUM to update from local mirror
I've had a lot of success using Yum to hit the default sites in yum.conf and update from there. If I have many machines that I want to update I would rather not generate so much traffice over the Internet, I would like to set up a mirror that is on my internal network and use yum to update from that internal server.
First, is this a worth while trying to do and secondly how would I go about doing this? Anyone else doing it this way?
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There's this guide regarding Up2date, but you should be able to apply the same general setup for yum.
Downloading update rpms once makes a lot more sense than doing it multiple times.
As for making a local mirror, its trivial to collect the content by using rsync -a. Just find a fedora mirror source you like and test whether it has a rsync server by using a command something like:
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Locally, create a folder structure within /var/ftp/pub to support a local ftp mirror and then schedule nightly cron jobs to check for new content. Like magic, new content just appears locally each morning.
But be careful about what you mirror, because you can wind up with 100GB of content without even trying. Mainly, you should locally mirror the updates and use the original mirror sources for the initial distributions.
But why stop there? Once you have the yum repository content, making a local apt repository is trivial. Just create the appropriate local apt folder structure under /var/ftp/pub and use hard links to create the content without using up a lot of extra disk space. Then just generate the database listings and you are ready to go. As with yum, all of this can be done using cron jobs, so that there is no manual intervention.
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What is the Prevalence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Presenting to the Emergency Departments of a Canadian Academic Health Care Center? (CA-MRSA)
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Staphylococcus aureus is the most common bacteria responsible for skin, bone, and muscle infections. Recent studies from the United States have suggested that a type of this bacterium called methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA) has become dramatically more common, especially the community strain. However, Canadian data is still largely lacking. This study aims to determine the prevalence of community acquired (CA) MRSA among patients presenting with skin and soft tissue infections to the Urgent Care Center and Emergency Departments in London, Ontario. This will be determined by taking swabs at enrollment from patient's noses, throats, and sites of infection. Patients will be asked to complete a health questionnaire with the goal of identifying risk factors associated with CA-MRSA. Through follow-up swabs of participants' noses and throats at one and three months, the effects of treatment on patient's carrying MRSA will be determined. Results may be used to form guidelines for empirical S aureus treatment in the region, reducing possible morbidity and mortality from delayed or suboptimal treatment of CA-MRSA infections. Improved understanding of risk factors associated with MRSA infection in a Canadian setting, may also change the practice of physicians considering empiric antibiotic therapy for skin and soft tissue infections.
|Bacterial Infections Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections Staphylococcal Infections
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|Observational Model: Cohort
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|Prevalence of MRSA in Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Two Ontario Emergency Departments.
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|July 2008
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|November 2008
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|September 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
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|Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
Selection of Participants: The objective of this prospective study is to determine the prevalence of MRSA and community acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA) in adult patients (>17 yrs old) presenting with skin or soft tissue infections to the emergency departments (EDs) of an academic health care setting in London, Ontario.
Inclusion Criteria:
- All adult patients (> 17 years) whose chief complaint is consistent with skin or soft tissue infection (cellulitis, necrotizing soft tissue infection, wound infection, ulcer, septic bursitis, abscess including furuncle/carbuncle/superficial skin abscess, paronychia, hordeolum, pilonidal abscess, acute lymphadenitis, pilonidal cyst without abscess, and impetigo).
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients will be excluded if they refuse to participate or written, informed consent is not obtained.
- Additionally, patients with Bartholin cysts, odontogenic infections and perianal abscesses will be excluded.
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13871E ( Other Identifier: REB )
|Study First Received:
|August 14, 2008
|Last Updated:
|January 4, 2011
Keywords provided by Lawson Health Research Institute:
Staphylococcus aureus
skin and soft tissue infections
emergency department
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Communicable Diseases
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Soft Tissue Infections
Staphylococcal Infections
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Today's news that a decisive proportion of Bancroft family trusts will vote in favor of News Corp.'s proposed acquisition of Dow Jones begins a process that will affect us all, but won't change what we do in the newsroom.
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Quality of care for patients with common conditions such as coronary heart disease (CHD) is not strongly influenced by financial characteristics of medical practices, although there does seem to be some relationship between practice structure and quality, according to a new study. Researchers found that primary care patients in multi-site practices were 31 percent more likely to receive high quality of care for CHD than those in single-site practices. Also, patients treated in midsize practices with between 4 and 9 doctors were 23 percent more likely than those in the largest practices to receive high quality care for CHD.
The use of electronic medical records and other approaches to care management were not associated with CHD care quality. Care quality was also not associated with capitation at the practice level (payment cap for each patient the practice serves, regardless of diagnosis), or the use of productivity-based compensation at the physician level, which have become a concern in the past few years.
Bruce E. Landon, M.D., M.B.A., M.Sc., of Harvard Medical School, and colleagues examined the link between the characteristics of 25 medical practices (such as size, financial arrangements, and management processes for cardiovascular disease) and quality of care for CHD based on quality measures documented in the medical records of 1,600 patients with CHD. The researchers focused on a limited set of quality indictors for patients with CHD ranging from aspirin, beta-blocker, or other antiplatelet use after hospital discharge to cholesterol assessment and management to and control of cholesterol and hypertension among those with CHD and hypertension and/or diabetes. The study was supported by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (HS11651).
More details are in "The relationship between medical practice characteristics and quality of care for cardiovascular disease," by Dr. Landon, Sharon Lise T. Normand, Ph.D., Ellen Meara, Ph.D., and others in the April 2008 Medical Care Research and Review 65(2), pp. 167-186.
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Applying superposed diverse coatings or coating a coated base
Subclass of:
427 - Coating processes
Patent class list (only not empty are listed)
Deeper subclasses:
|Class / Patent application number
|Number of patent applications / Date published
|Applying superposed diverse coatings or coating a coated base
|Methods for Reducing Particulate Density - Methods of making a reduced-density, coated particulate comprising the steps of: providing a first flowing stream comprising particulates coated with a coating material selected from the group consisting of a tackifying agent and a resin-type material; providing a second flowing stream comprising a density reducing material wherein the density reducing material is a solid material with a size that is greater than about half of the size of the coated particulates; combining the first and second flowing streams to create a third flowing stream wherein the combination of the first and second flowing streams causes the density reducing material to adhere to the coating material on the particulates so as to create reduced-density, coated particulates. The density reducing material may include solid polystyrene divinylbenzene beads.
|Methods of Forming Density-Matched Polymer Slurries - Polymer slurries of ultrahigh molecular weight polyalpha-olefins are made stable toward settling, separation and agglomeration by surface treatment with a combination of wax and optional relatively high-density particulates. The selection of the surface coating acts not only as an anti-blocking agent, or partitioning aid to keep the tacky polymer particles separated, but also provides the suspended polymer particle with a density that matches the carrier. This prevents separation of the slurry components over time. Such materials, ultimately used as pipeline additives to reduce the fluid drag and increase the volumetric throughput, can be stored and shipped for extended periods of time without degradation of the slurry quality. Upon injection into the pipeline, the polymer particle dissolves quickly, unhindered by the coating.
|RAPID ACTION COATER - A new device and process for continuously applying coatings, such as resin and additives or polymers or the like, to minerals is disclosed. The device and apparatus differ substantially from standard batch coating processes currently used by industry. The apparatus uses a horizontal cylinder with an internal auger and a series of injection ports distributed along the cylinder. Minerals that are to be coated are pretreated and passed through the mixing cylinder using the auger (which may comprise one or more screws with variable pitch blades). As the mineral particles pass through the cylinder various coating materials are injected by the injection ports. The complete system is described, the method of use is explained and the control system which allows for different products is described.
|Apparatus for Automatic Depositing of Multiple Ultra-Thin Layers Using Layer-by Layer Deposition and Method for Using the Same - Novel methods and apparatus for thin film layer-by-layer depositions on substrates is provided. More specifically, provided herein is a layer-by-layer deposition of polymers and colloids on substrates of varying sizes and shapes including, for example, flat solid substrates, powder surfaces, flat porous sheets, and micro-porous pipes. Still more specifically, this disclosure relates to an apparatus that can be used to automate the deposition of ultra-thin layers on various substrates of varying sizes and shapes using layer-by-layer deposition and a method for doing the same.
|METHODS FOR COATING METALS ON HYDROPHOBIC SURFACES - A method of plating a metal on a hydrophobic polymer, especially in the shape of small particles, involves: (a) contacting a surface of hydrophobic polymer substrate with a polycation such as poly(allylamine hydrochloride) to create a treated surface; (b) contacting the treated surface with a catalyst; and then (c) immersing the surface in a electroless metal plating bath to create a coating of metal on the surface. Metals include copper, silver, gold, nickel and cobalt. Catalysts are selected from compounds containing palladium, platinum, tin, copper, or nickel salts. Damaging surface treatments such as etching by plasma or acid are avoided.
|Method for preparing core/shell structure nanoparticles - A nanoparticle having a core/shell structure can be rapidly and reproducibly prepared by the inventive method which comprises: (i) dissolving a shell precursor in a solvent to form a shell precursor solution, and then allowing the shell precursor solution to be stabilized at a temperature suitable for the shell precursor to form an overcoat on the surface of a core nanoparticle; and (ii) adding a powder form of the core nanoparticle to the stabilized shell precursor solution.
|METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PLATE ALPHA-ALUMINA PEARLESCENT PIGMENTS AND NANO-METAL COATING PEARLESCENT PIGMENTS WITH LARGE ASPECT RATIO - Disclosed is a method for manufacturing plate α-alumina pearlescent pigments and nano-metal coating pearlescent pigments with a large aspect ratio, having excellent reflectivity and capable of expressing various colors.
|Method for Coating the Surface of Inorganic Particles with Silicon Dioxide and at Least One Further Inorganic Compound - The invention relates to a method for coating the surface of inorganic particles in an aqueous phase, particularly of titanium dioxide pigment particles, with a dense skin of silicon dioxide and at least one further inorganic compound, particularly with aluminium oxide, where the coating largely consists of separate layers. Titanium dioxide pigment particles, treated with SiO
|TREATED INORGANIC PARTICLE - The disclosure provides a treated inorganic particle, in particular a titanium dioxide particle, having reduced photoactivity, lower acid solubility and improved anti-microbial properties comprising: an inorganic core particle, in particular a titanium dioxide particle; a first treatment of silica, wherein the silica is added in a single step; and a second treatment comprising co-precipitated zinc oxide and alumina. These particles have reduced photoactivity, lower acid solubility and improved anti-microbial properties.
|SURFACE TREATMENT METHOD FOR MAKING HIGH DURABILITY UNIVERSAL TITANIUM DIOXIDE RUTILE PIGMENT - A method is provided for the wet surface treatment of titanium dioxide, in order to produce durable universal grade titanium dioxide rutile pigment with superior optical properties. The method is characterized in that, a hydrous zirconia and silica composite layer is co-precipitated at acidic pH. Then, a layer of alumina is precipitated under a range of pH required for complete precipitation above the initial composite layer. The upper pH limit of the slurry during the alumina precipitation can be well controlled to avoid any chance for dissolution or damage of the composite zirconia-silica layer formed. Zirconia-silica composite layers and alumina thus precipitated advantageously improve the competence of the layers formed over a TiO
|METHOD FOR PRODUCING COATED ALKALINE EARTH METAL SILICATE PHOSPHOR PARTICLES - Disclosed herein is a method for producing film-coated alkaline-earth metal silicate phosphor particles that have a coating film having high moisture resistance and water resistance and that can have improved light-emitting characteristics.
|PROCESS FOR PREPARING METAL OXIDE COATED ALUMINIUM EFFECT PIGMENTS - The present invention relates to a process for preparing a coloured effect pigment, comprising: (i) coating aluminium-based substrate particles in an aqueous coating medium with at least one metal oxide layer, wherein the metal oxide is selected from a titanium oxide, an iron oxide, or any mixture thereof, (ii) providing a mixture of the coated aluminium-based substrate particles and a particulate inorganic non-metallic material in the aqueous coating medium by adding the particulate inorganic non-metallic material to the aqueous coating medium, and (iii) separating the mixture of the coated aluminium-based substrate particles and the particulate inorganic non-metallic material from the aqueous coating medium and subjecting the separated mixture to a thermal drying step so as to obtain a dry coloured effect pigment material.
|Fine Composite Metal Particles and Their Production Method, Micro-Bodies, and Magnetic Beads - Fine composite metal particle comprising a metal core and a coating layer of carbon, and being obtained by reducing metal oxide powder with carbon powder.
|Semi-Continuous Vapor Deposition Process for the Manufacture of Coated Particles - A reactor for conducting vapor phase deposition process is disclosed. The reactor includes a reactive precursor reservoir beneath a powder reservoir and separated from it by valve means. A reactive precursor is charged into the reactive precursor reservoir and a powder is charged into the powder reservoir. The pressures are adjusted so that the pressure in the reactive precursor reservoir is higher than that of the powder reservoir. The valve means is opened, and the vapor phase reactant fluidized the powder and coats its surface. The powder falls into the reactive precursor reservoir. The apparatus permits vapor phase deposition processes to be performed semi-continuously.
|Method for surface treatment of titanium dioxide pigment - A method of preparing coated titanium dioxide particles is provided wherein a zirconium oxide coating and an aluminum oxide coating are formed on the surface of titanium dioxide particles. The zirconium oxide-forming and aluminum oxide-forming coating materials can be used to control the pH of the surface treatment process without the need for adding pH controlling agents.
|Process for Improving the Insulating Capacity of Expanded Vinyl Aromatic Polymers and the Products thus Obtained - Process for improving the insulating capacity of expanded vinyl aromatic which comprises:
|SURFACE COATING PROCESS - A method of forming a film is provided. Nanoparticles are deposited on a surface of a substrate using a liquid deposition process. The nanoparticles are linked to each other and to the surface using linker molecules. A coating having a surface energy of less than 70 dyne/cm is deposited over the film to form a coated film. The coated film has an RMS surface roughness of 25 nm to 500 nm, a film coverage of 25% to 60%, a surface energy of less than 70 dyne/cm; and a durability of 10 to 5000 microNewtons. Depending on the particular environment in which the film is to be used, a durability of 10 to 500 microNewtons may be preferred. A film thickness 3 to 100 times the RMS surface roughness of the film is preferred.
|ARTICLES HAVING IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANCE - The present application relates to a method for enhancing metal corrosion resistance of a metal deposited on a substrate, the method comprises contacting the metal coated substrate with a treating composition comprising a film forming organic component which treating composition forms a hydrophobic film on the metal coated substrate with a thickness of less than 1 μm. Furthermore, the present application relates to a method for making a mirror comprising a substrate having a metal coated thereon, the method comprises contacting the metal coated substrate with a treating composition comprising a film forming organic component which treating composition forms a hydrophobic film on the metal coated substrate with a thickness of less than 1 μm. Preferably, the film forming organic component is selected from the group consisting of an aromatic triazole compound and a silicone resin. In addition the present application relates to the products obtainable by these methods.
|Deicer mixing method - An apparatus for applying a liquid coating to a deicer composition, methods of applying a liquid coating to a deicer composition, and solid deicer compositions that have been coated using the apparatus or method of the invention are disclosed. The apparatus includes a screw conveyor that has a housing, at least one screw with a plurality of flights, an inlet for uncoated deicer, an inlet for a liquid coating composition, and an outlet for deicer coated with the liquid coating composition. The screws contain protrusions or tabs that extend from the surrounding surface of the screw. These protrusions or tabs aid in the mixing of the solid deicer and the liquid coating composition in order to provide a well-mixed deicer that resists caking while avoiding losing the coating composition to leaching.
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Woman in court for taking 'friend's' vehicle
A Mahnomen woman appeared Monday in Becker County District Court on a felony theft charge.
Eleanor Mary Sargent, 46, of 2086 College Road, Mahnomen, is also facing a gross misdemeanor count of the same charge in connection with a March 11 incident in Detroit Lakes.
According to court records, Sargent allegedly took a gray Ford Explorer belonging to someone she called "a friend," and used it to drive to Walmart, without having the owner's permission.
When the vehicle was spotted heading west on Highway 10 and stopped by local law enforcement, numerous items were also found inside the vehicle that had allegedly been stolen from the owner's residence. The stolen items had an estimated value of $1,000.
Sargent is currently in custody at the Becker County Jail awaiting her next court appearance. Her bail was set at $15,000 with conditions, or $30,000 without conditions.


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Airline travel with RC planes
I'm planning on taking my first vacation in years this summer. I'll be going to the Florida gulf coast and really want to take a plane with me.
I haven't found any recent threads that address this. Any tips, hints, warnings or advice welcome. I'm worried about size restrictions and LiPo batteries, in particular.
This guy (32" wingspan) is my first choice:
main thing to deal with is the LiPos. Ensure they are properly packed and that you don't have a total greater than what is allowed. (I forgot where to look up the max amount you can carry on)
you can pack a ton of batteries in checked baggage. pack it well and don't worry about it. you cannot carry much on your carry luggage. great thread here.
Thanks, guys.
Or you could make sure your plane is fully charged (might even want to up the battery size a bit) and be sure to get a good window seat and try to keep your model in sight. :roll:
In a way, I'm more worried about the size and shape of the travel box for my plane(s) and etc.
Thanks. I'm probably over-thinking things.
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From Google to Garmin, there are now all sorts of devices that help you navigate between two points and search for a location.
Phil Baker travel-tested all the types and reports on the good, the bad and the ones that you shouldn't leave home without.
Google Maps on the iPhone, BlackBerry, Smart Phones
Pro: Google offers clear maps — satellite and hybrid view — and highway traffic conditions updated in real time. Best of all, it's free, including highway traffic, and its maps are always up to date.
Con: This is a map, not a "true" GPS. That means you won't have turn-by-turn instructions and no voice prompts telling you if you've veered off course.
PND (Personal Navigation Device)
You're probably familiar with these stand-alone handheld GPS devices from companies such as Garmin, Magellan, Tom-Tom, and others. Prices can vary wildly, from $200 to $800 depending on the model, the size of the touch-screen display (3.5 to 4.3 inches, generally) and other bells and whistles.
Pro: These are true GPS systems that provide a complete navigation system including turn-by-turn spoken directions, warnings of upcoming turns, and a built-in database of airports, shopping, dining, etc. They are small enough to be portable with a built-in rechargeable battery, as well as mountable on the car's windshield or dashboard, powered with auto adapter. It's easy to take with you when traveling and, once it's calibrated, you can plug it into any car adaptor. Most of the newer models are small, flat and pocketable, and some can even guide you both in a car and on foot. Some include or allow add-in maps for Europe and other international destinations at substantial extra cost.
Con: Many have silly built-in extras such as photo album and music player instead of more useful features such as local radio station listings. One useful feature, real-time highway traffic information, will cost you monthly fee. Batteries are non-replaceable and only last for a few hours between charging. When mounted in the car can obstruct vision and has a cord running to car adapter. The built-in database and maps are often difficult to update. Cheaper models from companies other than the leaders often have difficult-to-use interfaces.
Cell Phone Navigation
This is a seemingly perfect marriage since cell phones are always connected and can provide the latest maps and highway traffic. Such software comes from companies such as Telenav and Networks in Motion and sold through major carriers such as Verizon, Sprint and ATT.
Pro: There is no equipment cost; instead, you pay $5-$15 per month for the service from your provider. Data and traffic info are always up-to-date in real time. You'll hear spoken directions and turn-by-turn directions. Addresses can be called in, typed in or accessed from your phone's built-in address book, which means that there is no need for carrying a second device. This software works whether your phone is in your hands, sitting on the passenger seat or in a cradle on the dashboard. Some cell-phone navigation systems even work indoors using cell towers to supplement your position.
Con: It requires a phone with built-in GPS capability. Bring your charger along because it drains the phone battery rapidly. Their small cell-phone screen means that there is less map detail compared to PNDs. You can only receive traffic information for highways.
Though this is similar to the TomTom and Magellans of the world, this newly released device is in its own category: it's essentially a two-way PND for the car. It's the only device that provides local traffic on all major local roads as well as highways. You can expect to pay about $399 plus $10/month with two-year plan.
Pro: It's the only device to provide local street traffic information. It provides alternate routing that takes into account traffic conditions. (Many other devices may show highway traffic, but don't use it in routing calculations). You can search for locations using Yahoo Local, and you can send addresses and links directly from the device from a Web site before you leave the house. All the maps and features can be updated over the air.
Con: This device is still big and bulky, i.e. it's twice the size and weight of the other PNDs. Because of its size, it's good for in-car use only—you certainly can't tote it around in your pocket. The quality of the local traffic information is dependent on how many units are in use in your area.
My advice: If you want a portable device that you can use for frequent traveling, particularly to new cities and to use on rental cars, go for the lower-cost models from Garmin, Magellan and TomTom ($200-$350).
If you want to have a GPS for occasional use only, try the offerings from your cell phone carriers.
And if you want one for primarily local commuting, look at the Dash. If you have a cell phone that works with Google Maps you can download it for free quite easily.
But one caution: Google Maps is hard to turn off and who knows what it's doing in the background?
By Phil Baker, originally published in the San Diego Transcript. Visit Phil's blog at https://blog.philipgbaker.com.
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