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Ball Bearing Terminology
Instead of an alphabetical list, this informal bearing dictionary is divided by the major topics of interest to bearing specifiers and product designers. Click a link below to view the applicable section:
Physical Attributes
Raceway, Track Diameter, and Track Radius
The raceway in a ball bearing is the circular groove formed in the outside surface of the inner ring and in the inside surface of the outer ring. When the rings are aligned, these grooves form a circular track that contains the ball set.
The track diameter and track radius are two dimensions that define the configuration of each raceway. Track diameter is the measurement of the diameter of the imaginary circle running around the deepest portion of the raceway, whether it be an inner or outer ring. This measurement is made along a line perpendicular to, and intersecting, the axis of rotation.
Track radius describes the cross section of the arc formed by the raceway groove. It is measured when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the ring. In the context of ball bearing terminology, track radius has no mathematical relationship to track diameter. The distinction between the two is shown in Figure 1.
Radial and Axial Play
Most ball bearings are assembled in such a way that a slight amount of looseness exists between the balls and the raceways. This looseness takes the form of radial play and axial play. Radial play is the maximum distance that one bearing ring can be displaced with respect to the other, in a direction perpendicular to the bearing axis, when the bearing is in an unmounted state. Axial play, or end play, is the maximum relative displacement between the two rings of an unmounted ball bearing in the direction parallel to the bearing axis. Figure 2 illustrates these concepts.
Since radial play and axial play are both consequences of the same degree of looseness between the components in a ball bearing, they bear a mutual dependence. While this is true, both values are usually quite different in magnitude.
In most ball bearing applications, radial play is functionally more critical than axial play. If axial play is determined to be an essential requirement, control can be obtained through manipulation of the radial play specification. Please consult with Application Engineering if axial play ranges for a particular chassis size are required.
Some general statements about Radial Play:
- The initial contact angle of the bearing is directly related to radial play- the higher the radial play, the higher the contact angle.
- For support of pure radial loads, a low level of radial play is desirable; where thrust loading is predominant, higher radial play levels are recommended.
- Radial play is affected by any interference fit between the shaft and bearing I.D. or between the housing and bearing O.D.. See the Assembly and Fitting Procedure section on page 38 for more details.
In addition, the assembly of bearings into a complete device has an important effect on radial play. This may require the radial play specification for the bearing itself to be modified in accordance with the assembly and fitting procedure discussed in this engineering manual. If the system spring rate is critical, or if extremes of temperature or thermal gradient will be encountered, consult with our Engineering Department prior to design finalization.
|Table Of Contact Angles
|Ball Size
|Radial Play Code
|1/32 & 0.8 mm
The contact angle is given for the mean radial play of the range shown i.e., for P25 (.0002" to .0005") - contact angle is given for .00035". Contact angle is affected by race curvature. For your specific application, contact IBSCO Engineering.
|Typical radial play ranges are:
|Radial Play Range
|IBSCO Code
|.0001" to .0003"
|.0002" to .0005"
Raceway Curvature
Raceway curvature is an expression that defines the relationship between the arc of the raceway's track radius and the arc formed by the slightly smaller ball that runs in the raceway. It is simply the track radius of the bearing raceway expressed as a percentage of the ball diameter. This number is a convenient index of "fit" between the raceway and ball. Track curvature values typically range from approximately 52 to 58 percent. The lower percentage, tight fitting curvatures are useful in applications where heavy loads are encountered. The higher percentage, loose curvatures are more suitable for torque sensitive applications. Curvatures less than 52 percent are generally avoided because of excessive rolling friction that is caused by the tight conformity between the ball and raceway. Values above 58 percent are also avoided because of the high stress levels that can result from the small ball-to-raceway conformity at the contact area.
Contact Angle
The contact angle is the angle between a plane perpendicular to the ball bearing axis and a line joining the two points where the ball makes contact with the inner and outer raceways. The contact angle of a ball bearing is determined by its free radial play value, as well as its inner and outer track curvatures.
The contact angle of thrust-loaded bearings provides an indication of ball position inside the raceways. When a thrust load is applied to a ball bearing, the balls will move away from the median planes of the raceways and assume positions somewhere between the deepest portions of the raceways and their edges.
Free Angle and Angle of Misalignment
As a result of the previously described looseness, or play, which is purposely permitted to exist between the components of most ball bearings, the inner ring can be cocked or tilted a small amount with respect to the outer ring. This displacement is called the free angle of the bearing, and corresponds to the case of an unmounted bearing. The size of the free angle in a given ball bearing is determined by its radial play and track curvature values. For the bearing mounted in an application, any misalignment present between the inner and outer rings (housing and shaft) is called the angle of misalignment. The misalignment capability of a bearing can have positive practical significance because it enables a ball bearing to accommodate small dimensional variations which may exist in associated shafts and housings. A maximum angle of misalignment of 1/4° is recommended before bearing life is reduced. Slightly larger angles can be accommodated, but bearing life will not be optimized.
Bearing Materials
Chrome Steel
Bearing steel is used for standard ball bearing applications in environments where corrosion resistance is not a critical factor.
52100 or Equivalent
The most commonly used ball bearing steel in chrome steel applications is SAE 52100 bearings or its equivalent. Due to its structure, this is the material chosen for extreme noise sensitive applications.
Stainless Steel DD400™
0.7% C; 13% Cr
A 400 series Martensitic stainless steel combined with a heat treating process that was exclusively developed by NMB's parent company. Miniature and instrument bearings manufactured from "DD" Martensitic stainless steel, or "DD Bearings", meet the performance specifications of such bearings using AISI 440C Martensitic stainless steel. It is equal or superior to A 400 in hardness, offers superior low noise characteristics, and is equivalent or better in corrosion resistance. These advantages yield bearings with lower torque, smoother operation and longer life.
1% C, 17% Cr, .5% Mo
A hardened stainless steel suitable for applications which require corrosion resistance at room to mid-hot temperature range, AISI440C is the standard choice for a wide range of military and commercial applications.
Alternate Ball Material Silicon Nitride Cerbec® Bearing Components
An extremely hard non-metallic material suitable for speeds up to 2 million dN with reduced skidding, Cerbec components of silicon nitride are corrosion resistant, 40% lighter than steel and non-magnetic. Silicon nitride has a modulus of elasticity 50% greater than steel, therefore it resists corrosion and galling.
Shields and Seals
Shields and seals are necessary to provide optimum ball bearing life by retaining lubricants and preventing contaminants from reaching central work surfaces. IBSCO can supply ball bearings with several types of protective closures that have been designed to satisfy the requirements of most applications.
Different types of closures can be supplied on the same bearing, and nearly all closures are removable and replaceable. Each is manufactured with the same care and precision that goes into our ball bearings. The following are descriptions of the types of shields and seals IBSCO most commonly supplies. For information on special designs that may be suited to your specific applications, consult a member of the Sales Engineering staff.
Z & H Type Shields
A "Z" and "H" designation denotes a non-contact metal shield. "Z" type shields are the simplest form of closure and, for most bearings, are removable. "H" type shields are similar to "Z" types but are not removable.
Shields offer an advantage over seals in some applications because a shield has no interacting surfaces to create drag. This results in no appreciable increase in torque or speed limitations, yielding a bearing that can be compared in operating characteristics to an open ball bearing.
Contact Seals
"D" type seals consist of a molded Buna-N lip seal with an integral steel insert. While this closure type provides excellent sealing characteristics, several factors must be considered for its application. The material normally used on this seal has a maximum continuous operating temperature limit of 250°F. It is also capable of providing a better seal than most other types by increasing the seal lip pressure against the inner ring O.D. This can result in a higher bearing torque than with other type seals, which could cause undesirable seal lip heat build-up in high speed applications.
Non-Contact Seals
"S" type seals are constructed in the same fashion as "D" type seals. This closure type has the same temperature limitation of 250°F. While it is also impervious to many oils and greases, the same considerations should be noted on lubrication selection. The "S" type seal is uniquely designed to avoid contact on the inner ring land, resulting in significantly reduced torque compared to the "D" type configuration.
"L" type seals are fabricated from glass reinforced Teflon®. When assembled, a very small gap exists between the seal lip and the inner ring O.D. It is common for some contact to occur between these components, resulting in an operating torque increase. The nature of the seal material serves to keep torque increases to a minimum. In addition, the use of this material and seal configuration allows high operating temperatures.
To answer any questions concerning the performance of IBSCO seals in special environments or high speed applications, contact a member of our Sales Engineering staff.
The retainer, also referred to as the cage or separator, is the component of a ball bearing that separates and positions the balls at approximately equal intervals around the bearing's raceway. The most common cages are shown below. In some cases, such as high-load applications, a full compliment design may be the best choice.
For operating speed, please refer to the Nmax/fn values in the product tables and multiplier table in this guide. IBSCO can also supply specially designed cages to meet your specific requirements. If in doubt about the correct choice, contact IBSCO for details on optimum cage selection.
|Max. Speed (ref.) dN**
|Operating Temp Max.
|Typical Applications
|Ribbon Two-Piece Stamped, Crimped
|A.I.S.I. 305 Steel
|Superior Starting Torque Low Cost
|General Purpose
|Crown One-Piece Stamped
|A.I.S.I. 410 Steel
|Higher Speed Capability Than Ribbon Retainer Low Cost
|General Purpose
|Crown One-Piece Stamped
|Phenolic-Paper Base Phenolic-Linen Base
|High Speed Impregnated with Oil
|Medical, Machine Tools, High Speed Motors
|Full Type, One-Piece Machined
|High Speed Capability Requires Lubrication Fully Autoclavable
|Medical/Dental High Temperature
|Crown, One-Piece Machined
|High Speed Capability Requires Lubrication Fully Autoclavable
|Medical/Dental High Temperature
|Full Type, One-Piece Machined
|Phenolic-Paper Base Phenolic-Linen Base
|High Speed, Quiet Running, Angular Contact Bearing Only, Porous Material Impregnated with Oil
|Machine Tool Spindles High Speed Motors
|Crown One-Piece Machined
|PGM High Temp. PGM
|Consult with Factory
|Low-Speed Light Load
+ Typical Part Number Designation
*Controlled by assigned special design number
**dN is bore (in millimeters) x RPM
Lubricant Types
Oil is the basic lubricant for ball bearings. At one time most lubricating oil was refined from petroleum. Today synthetic oils with improved properties, including diesters, silicone polymers, and fluorinated compounds have found acceptance. Diesters generally have better low temperature properties than petroleum-based oils, and also exhibit lower volatility and better temperature/viscosity characteristics. Silicones and fluorinated compounds outperform diesters in terms of low volatility and width of temperature/viscosity.
Virtually all petroleum and diester oils contain additives that limit chemical changes, protect the metal from corrosion, and improve physical properties.
Grease is an oil to which a thickener has been added to prevent oil migration from the lubrication site. It is used in situations where frequent replenishment of the lubricant is undesirable or impossible. All of the oil types mentioned in the next section can be used as grease bases with the addition of metallic soaps, synthetic fillers and thickeners. The operative properties of grease depend almost wholly on the base oil. Other factors being equal, the use of grease rather than oil results in higher starting and running torque and can limit the bearing to lower speeds.
Oils and Base Fluids
Petroleum Mineral Lubricants
Petroleum lubricants have excellent load carrying abilities and are naturally corrosion resistant, but are useable only at moderate temperature ranges (-25° to 250°F). Greases that use petroleum oils for bases have a high dN (in mm X speed in rpm) capability. Greases of this type would be recommended for use at moderate temperatures, on light to heavy loads at moderate to high speeds.
Super-Refined Petroleum Lubricants
While these lubricants are usable at higher temperatures than petroleum oils (-65° to 350°F), they still exhibit the same excellent load capacity. This further refinement eliminates unwanted properties, leaving only the desired chemical chains. Additives are introduced to increase oxidation resistance and other desired attributes.
Synthetic Lubricants
The esters, diesters and poly-a-olefins are probably the most common synthetic lubricants. They do not have the film strength capacity of a petroleum product, but do have a wide temperature range (-65° to 350°F) and are oxidation resistant.
Synthetic hydrocarbons are finding a greater use in the miniature and instrument ball bearing industry because they have proved to be a superior general purpose lubricant for a variety of speeds, temperatures and environments.
Silicone Lubricants
Silicone products are useful over a much wider temperature range (-100° to 400°F), but do not have the load capacity of petroleum lubricants and other synthetics. In recent years, the practice in the instrument and miniature bearing industry has been to derate the dynamic load rating (Cr) of a bearing to 1/3 of the value shown in this catalog if a silicone product is used.
Perfluorinated Polyether (PFPE)
Oils and greases using this specialty lubricant have found wide use in applications that require stability at extremely high temperatures and/or chemical inertness. While PFPE has excellent load carrying capabilities, its inertness makes it less corrosion resistant and less compatible to additives.
Solid Film Lubricants
The term Solid Film Lubricant is used to describe any non-fluids used to prevent wear and reduce friction. They can range from simple sacrificial cages to graphite powder and ion sputtering. Each type must be engineered for the specific application.
Solid film lubricants have definite advantages. They are very useful in areas of temperature extremes, vacuum, radiation, pressure or harsh environments where conventional lubricants would fail. In addition, these lubricants do not deteriorate in storage.
Lubricating Methods
Centrifuged Oil
Centrifuging an oil-lubricated bearing removes excess oil, leaving only a very thin film on all surfaces. This method is used on low torque bearings and can be specified for low torque applications.
Vacuum Impregnation of Cages
Vacuum impregnation of a ball bearings with a porous cage forces lubricant into the pores, thus using the cage as an oil reservoir. By using this method with a greased bearing, the cage material is prevented from leaching oil from the grease. The base oil of the grease is normally used in the cage to assure compatibility.
Grease Packing
Packing grease into approximately 1/4 to 1/3 of a ball bearing's internal free volume is one of the most common methods of lubrication. Grease quantities are controlled by the use of special lubrication equipment. IBSCO is able to regulate the amount of lubricant to a tolerance of 0.5mg if specified.
Grease Plating
The process of grease plating involves lubricating a bearing with a mixture of grease and solvent, then evaporating the solvent at a moderate temperature. The process deposits a thin film of grease on the raceways, balls and cage. Grease plating is used to lower the torque values of grease packed bearings.
Oil Plating
Oil plating follows a process similar to grease plating, using oil rather than grease to leave a thin film of oil on raceways, balls and cage. Oil plating greatly lowers torque values of oil lubricated bearings and can be specified for extremely low torque applications.
Speed Factor
The maximum usable operating speed of a grease lubricant is dependent on the type of base oil. The speed factor is a function of the bore of the bearing (d) in millimeters (mm) and the speed of the bearing (N) in revolutions per minute (RPM) where: dN = d (bearing bore, mm) x N (RPM).
|Table of fn vs Cage, Lubricant Types and Ring Rotating
|Metal Cage
|Phenolic or Polyimide
|2-Piece or Crown Type
|Crown Type
|Full Section Type
|Lubricant Ring Rotating
|Petroleum Oil
|Synthetic Oil
|Silicone Oil
|Non-Channeling Grease
|Channeling Grease
|Silicone Grease
Operating Speed
To determine whether a particular bearing will operate satisfactorily at the required speed, multiply the bearing's value (Nmax/fn) by the proper factor taken from the fn vs Cage table shown. Note that the table takes lubricant and cage type into account., The maximum speed Nmax when petroleum or synthetic ester oils are used is dictated by the ball cage material, design, or centrifugal ball loads rather than the lubricant.
For full ball complement types, the listed Nmax values apply regardless of lubricant type or rotation characteristics of the inner or outer ring. For speed limit values Nmax, the Nmax/fn values shown in the product listings must be multiplied by the fn values tabulated above.
|Temperature Range °F (°C)
|-25 to +250 (-32 to +121)
|-65 to +350 (-54 to +177)
|-100 to +400 (-73 to +204)
|Perfluorinated Polyether
|-112 to +400 (-80 to +204)
There are three methods of mounting preloaded duplex bearings: back-to-back, face-to-face and tandem.
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Deer Depredation Application Deadline Approaching
South Dakota resident deer hunters are reminded that paper applications for the 2002-2003 big game depredation pool must be postmarked on or before Nov. 30. Online applications will be accepted up to midnight, Monday Dec. 2.
Current 2002 CWD Results
To determine if Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), still occurs in South Dakota's free-roaming deer or elk populations, the Department of Game, Fish and Parks is continuing to collect and test tissue samples of deer and elk from a few hunting units where CWD is felt to most likely exist. Since 1997, a total of 1,693 deer and elk have been tested, and the only CWD-positive animal found was a white-tailed deer in Fall River County last fall.
Deer Attractants Prohibited
With South Dakota's youth deer season opening Saturday, Sept. 14, and the archery deer season opening Saturday, Sept. 21, state Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) officials are reminding hunters that hunting over deer licks or bait stations is prohibited.
Hunting Season Misprints
Grouse and some deer hunters should note misprints for season dates in some Game, Fish and Parks publications. An insert noting the hunting units sent with the 2002 youth deer hunting licenses indicate the dates for the youth deer season were Sept. 15-23 and Dec. 8-31. The correct dates are Sept 14-22 and Dec. 7-31, which are printed on each youth deer license. Letters to youth deer license holders have been sent to notify of this error.
Archery Deer Application Deadline Approaching
South Dakota's archery deer season opens Saturday, Sept. 21, and if archers want to have their archery deer license by that date, state Game, Fish and Parks officials say archers need to submit their application no later than Aug. 23.
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Applications for South Dakota's East River deer and firearms antelope seasons are now available. Hunters ready to apply for this year's firearms antelope and East River deer seasons can do so with their computers or by sending in a paper application.
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Season summaries, unit harvest projections, study objectives and more information on species harvested in South Dakota are available in two publications from the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks. "Both reports were originally produced with research biologists and wildlife managers in mind," Harvest Survey Coordinator Art Smith said, "but in recent years we have seen an increasing interest by the general hunting public for the information presented in these publications."
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Unclaimed elk licenses are now available for people who do not already have a 2002 permit. Those interested in the third drawing must apply via computer and will not sacrifice their eligibility or accrued preference if successful, according to state Game, Fish and Parks officials.
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An undercover investigation conducted by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks and prosecuted by the South Dakota Attorney General's Office has resulted in a string of hunting-related convictions. The convictions came as part of covert wildlife law enforcement investigation work conducted during the 1999 and 2000 hunting seasons at the William (Bill) Moschell commercial hunting operation near Fedora, S.D.
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Fewer Black Hills deer special unit licenses will be available for 2002, however the number of Black Hills buck-only licenses will remain the same as last year. Wildlife Biologist Ted Benzon of Rapid City said special unit licenses were decreased in number from 1,200 to 950. Buck-only licenses will remain constant at 5,000.


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I am a 27 year old, female, of South Asian origin, and I would like to get your suggestions regarding an assessment made by a private dental clinic.
Since the past 14 years, I've lost 7 teeth: Right upper: 1 premolar and 1 molar Right lower: 2 molars Left upper: 2 molars Left lower: 1 premolar
Since my future profession will involve much interaction with people, the dentists were of the opinion that this should be addressed. The clinic recommends that I should undertake 4 root canals on all jaws, and bridge the gaps, so that I can chew properly, and the existing teeth will not have much stress. From what I understand, bridging will involve capping the selected existing teeth and providing a support for the attached teeth.
However, I have my reservations: I have always been calcium deficient, and my teeth are exceptionally weak. I also have a weak bone structure. In my familial history, I share the same teeth characteristics as that of my mother.
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On what looks to be an otherwise loaded team, two of the biggest question marks for the Gators offensively this year are at the tight end and fullback positions. Outside of junior tight end Aaron Hernandez, an All-SEC candidate, new coach Brian White is facing a lot of uncertainty at the position. During Tuesday's Media Day, he and Hernandez touched on the coming season.
Tight end coach Brian White
Q: Is the ideal scenario to red shirt Desmond Parks?
A: "I think coach (Urban) Meyer would be best served to answer those questions, but I can tell you this, we need to get him ready to play, and play winning SEC football. Both he and (walk-on tight end) Chris (Coleman). With how the offenses have evolved and the importance of that position, we need to be able to make them better."
Q: Do you like what you're seeing out of fullback T.J. Pridemore?
A: "I like it, but he needs to get better. He needs to improve. He's a very explosive guy, he's physical, but he needs to be more consistent. That's what happens with young players. Every day in practice is a new learning experience."
"We've got to get him to play at a championship level."
Q: What does he need to improve upon, the blocking aspect?
A: "No, at the point of attack he's a really physical blocker. It's footwork. It's all the little details and minutia of the position. It's muscle memory stuff that you only get through practice, and repetition and game reps and practice reps…"
Q: The fullbacks were more involved in the offense over the spring, are we going to see more of them in the offense this year rather than just as a lead blocker?
A: "I anticipate that the position will play a more prominent role if they continue to evolve."
Q: How interchangeable are the players at the tight end, fullback and H-back positions in this offense?
A: "All of the off-the-line stuff is very interchangeable, but obviously the tight end, in-line, on-the-line-of-scrimmage, is what's really not interchangeable."
Q: What about the battle between Parks and Coleman to backup Aaron Hernandez?
A: "It's wide open."
Q: Hernandez and Parks are the only two scholarship tight ends on the roster. Over the spring you said that shouldn't add any more pressure on Parks. Is that still the case? Do you think he is feeling some pressure to perform?
A: "We need to develop him to put him in a position to play winning football. That is the pressure I have as a coach and he has as a player. It's an obligation and a demand, but I don't want to make it larger than life. It's not like he'd be the first freshman to have played tight end in the SEC or NCAA football. So constant practice, and constant development and he'll improve."
Q: How much did the knee injury over the spring set him back?
A: "Physically, none, but he missed the mental repetitions and obviously the physical reps, but there are absolutely no physical liabilities or effects from the injury."
Q: Parks said when he reported in January, he weighed 207 pounds. What is he up to at this point?
A: "He is in the 230s. I don't know exactly, maybe 235 or so."
Q: Will he be able to hold up in the SEC at 230 if he had to from a blocking standpoint?
A: "I would say there's been 235-pound tight ends who have played very effectively in this league. So I would say yes."
Q: Is T.J. Pridemore a guy who can flex out and do some tight end stuff?
A: "We'll flex him out. We'll do a bunch of things with T.J. Are you asking me if he's going to flex out and be a down-field receiving threat like Aaron Hernandez? The answer would be no. Aaron's a very rare player in that regard."
Note: Walk-ons Chris Pintado (former linebacker) and Chris Scott (former running back) have been moved to fullback to help fill the void left when Steven Wilks went down with a knee injury over the spring.
Junior tight end Aaron Hernandez
Q: What has this first week of practice been like?
A: "The team has been working hard and everyone has actually been grinding harder this year because you have people behind you that might take your job. We're working hard and trying to get it right before the season.
Q: Talking about the upcoming season, expectations are at an all-time high. What's it like dealing with that?
A: "You really try not to think about it when you're in this situation. There is a lot of pressure on you, but that's why we're working hard and being pushed hard by the coaches."
Q: With the departure of Percy Harvin and Louis Murphy, there's going to be more pressure on you to perform. Does that force you to prepare differently?
A: "Definitely, because I have to play a bigger role. I have to work harder everyday because they're expecting me to do more. I'll get a few more catches here and there that Percy or Murphy would have had. Maybe some more catches over the middle, but nothing crazy. I'm more of a leader now for the younger kids. I'm trying to set a good example for them."
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Anew study reveals that the overwhelming majority of consumers believe that the business sector is not doing enough when it comes to protecting the environment—and they aren't letting retailers off the hook. Three out of four consumers feel that retailers could do more in their efforts.
"The survey makes clear that the public is looking to business to be proactive about the environment and energy conservation—and retailing is not exempt. What's so surprising is that the expectation for retailers with regard to the environment is nearly the same as it is for manufacturers," said George Rosenbaum, chairman, Leo J. Shapiro & Associates, Chicago, which conducted the study with Chain Store Age.
The report, "Green Retailing," surveyed 822 U.S. consumers age 16 and older. It provides insights as to what "green" means to the consumer and how it is best translated in retail. It is designed as a guide for retailers in prioritizing actions taken to achieve "greenness," and consumers' expected responses to their efforts. It also details consumers' personal priorities with respect to the environment and how they match with retailers.
Overall, the study suggests that retailers cannot ignore the green movement and, if acted upon correctly, a retailer's environmental quotient—or greenness—can become a significant factor in growing market share.
"I think over the next three or four years there will be changes in market and brand shares as a result of how a company responds to the green movement," Rosenbaum said. "Retailers are going to come under increased pressure to act and look green."
Priorities: The study shows that consumers have very distinct ideas about what retailers can do for the environment. Their prescription for greenness most often focuses on four key areas: protecting foods from pesticides, making waste sites biodegradable, protecting forests and conserving energy.
Consumers attach different degrees of importance to the various eco-friendly components used to build and operate stores. They rated solar power and daylighting as the most compelling strategies, followed by energy-efficient heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration, and energy-efficient lighting. Consumers were least impressed by the use of recycled construction materials and bio-diesel fuel usage in retailers' trucks.
In a finding with broad implications, many consumers associate a green store with one that is also more comfortable (51%) and easier to shop (46%).
"The findings indicate that consumers do not expect the shopping environment of a store to be compromised in any way by its greenness," Rosenbaum explained. "In fact, it's just the opposite. Over a third of consumers expect a store that is environmentally friendly to also have an environment that is better and easier to shop."
Rosenbaum cautioned that retailers should, at the very least, make sure that by going green they don't make it harder for customers to shop.
"And if possible, they should make some changes that will improve the experience. Because that's what many customers will be expecting," he added.
Green stores also elicit some suspicion, most notably when it comes to price. Sixty percent of consumers think prices in a green store will be higher, and 29% feel they will find less of what they want in a green store. If retailers confirm these reservations as they become more eco-friendly, the competitive advantages of being green will be neutralized, or may even backfire, Shapiro said.
"Green is a double-edged sword in that price and the perception of a compromised merchandise assortment can blunt its appeal for all but the most dedicated green consumers," he added. "As retailers go green, they should be very careful that they don't violate consumers' expectations of ease of shopping and comfort, and they should be very sensitive to pricing and assortment."
Overall, however, green stores have considerable consumer appeal. Seventy-percent of consumers said they would go two to three miles out of their way to shop at a green store.
Going forward, Rosenbaum said, it is likely that claims of green and green features will become increasingly commonplace in retailing.
"The retailer who plays the green card right—who avoids the downsides by being sensitive to price and the store environment—is going to have a significant competitive advantage," he added.
To obtain a copy of the 184-page report, "Green Retailing," visit


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Rally RACC of Spain's treacherous opening Day complicated Daniel Oliveira who was forced to drop out after the rain and muddy conditions played a dirty trick on him when cutting a curve with his Stohl Racin-run Ford Fiesta RS WRC.
The BWRT Brazilian driver and his Portuguese navigator Carlos Magalhaes were already expecting really demanding conditions in the first day of action of the closing round of the 2012 WRC which featured mixed-surface stages; however, unexpected heavy rains made things even worse.
"There were places with lots of ruts and we had to struggle with standing water and aquaplaning", said Daniel.
Oliveira's Ford was the second car on the road behind Australian Chris Atkinson's Mini and he enjoyed better grip in the first two stages Gandesa (7km) and Pesells (26.59km).
That enabled him to secure a cautious pace which took him safely to the next section in the 11th overall position while many of his rivals got troubled.
It was in the gravel portion on SS3 Terra Alta, (44.02km), the longest mixed-surface speed test of the rally, when Oliveira lost the control of the car.
The Ford Fiesta got stuck in a muddy ditch after spinning and the crew couldn't release the car back onto the road.
"We were doing well in an area of fast corners and in one of them I lost the car. We went off the road, got stuck in the mud and were unable to return.
It's sad because I was reaching my goals regarding our times, b ut I guess this is part of the rally. Tomorrow we will speed up and work hard to represent Brazil well in this final outing of the WRC", explained Oliveira.
The Stohl Racing mechanics took the car back to the Service Park in Salou. Hopefully, the Ford Fiesta WRC didn't suffer any major damage and that will ease the works on the car to get it into the asphalt trim for tomorrow's stages.
Tomorrow's route. The second day of the event, as well as the third one on Sunday, will run entirely on asphalt with stages spread around within 100 kilometres far from the Service Park in the Port Aventura theme park.
The organizers decided to repeat Riba-roja d'Ebre (14.20km) for Saturday's leg and bring forward La Mussara (20.48km) which took place on a Sunday back in 2011, and which will be the first stage of the day.
In between, the drivers must tackle the tremendous challenge offered by the famous El Priorat (45.97km), the longe st asphalt speed test of the calendar.
Each stage will be repeated once, with a visit to the service in the middle, and the drivers will tackle 161 competitive kilometres.
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Have you ever sat around wondering what Rick Sanchez from Rick and Morty would look like if he was rendered in 3D? How about Courage the Cowardly Dog? Well no worries, UK artist Wil Hughes has you covered with his take on how these legendary personalities could appear if they stumbled into 3D space.
Artistic synergy is the product of consistent commitment and unwavering discipline in spite of adversity. No one exemplifies this more than artist Jon Moody who has made it his mission to utilize his creative and physical potential for the benefit of inquiring minds. He uses his abilities to craft powerful paintings that explore ubiquitous human emotions and shed light on the misrepresented and underserved.
DMT is known to be one of (if not the most) potent psychedelic substances currently known to man. Many users have reported strange, paranormal visions; Some elucidating the numinous nature of extrasensory realms, others displaying nightmarish realizations of terror. Regardless of where you stand on the drug's purpose (or your experience with it), it is hard to deny that DMT is. at the very least, a peculiar substance that has warranted the attention it has received in recent years.
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M.O.R.P.H. has found monumental success in the ultra-competitive EDM scene with his recognizable sonics and welcoming persona. Consistently ranked amongst the world's top DJs, he provides the atmosphere and energy many party-goers seek in today's dance arena.
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The fire goddess of Hawaii is said to be extremely possessive and vengeful. The lava that is found on the islands is said to be seen as Pele's children. Anyone who takes a coral, rocks, or sand (regardless of if they are aware of the curse) is plagued with bad luck until they return whatever it is that they have taken.
The story of the Black Volga is an urban legend where the vehicle would supposedly kidnap children and other undesirables to be dispatched or harvested by a group of shadowy government agents or entities.
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Red Sox owner John Henry, chairman Tom Werner, and a contingent that included new Red Sox business partner Jack Roush, joined general manager Theo Epstein this morning to watch Daisuke Matsuzaka take the bullpen mound, getting their first spring glance at their offseason prize.
Matsuzaka threw with the same group that he did on Sunday – Josh Beckett, Tim Wakefield, Jonathan Papelbon, Hideki Okajima, and Curt Schilling.
Following their session, the group took pitchers fielding practice with manager Terry Francona and Pawtucket manager Ron Johnson, forming three teams of two – Schilling and Okajima, Matsuzaka and Wakefield, and Papelbon and Beckett. The Schilling-Okajima and Matsuzaka-Wakefield teams tied the first round with 20 stopped balls, after Matsuzaka stopped an impressive streak , 12 in a row, to carry his teammate. (By the way, according to Johnson, the record is 25 in a row for a team).
Papelbon and Beckett didn't fare quite as well. After Beckett managed to stop only two, Papelbon, spotting a sea of random balls on the ground and faced with the challenge of getting 18 in a row just to tie, asked for a reload on the number of balls Francona and Johnson had at their disposal.
"Nah," Francona said. "I don't think we're going to need one."
Papelbon managed to stop just seven, slamming his glove to the ground.
Schilling and Okajima went on to take the second round, 18-13.
Francona should be speaking to the media shortly. We'll try and find out which other position players have reported.


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Beachgoers got a welcome surprise Sunday: sunshine.
Inland residents? Not so much.
Areas in eastern Citrus, Pasco and Hernando got hammered, with as much as 3 inches of rain falling in some areas in a matter of hours.
And today's forecast looks much the same, said Bay News 9 meteorologist Brian McClure.
"I'm forecasting a 50 percent chance of rain, and most of that will be coverage for all inland areas," he said.
Sea breezes pushing precipitation to the east and a month-early start to the summer rainy season means it could be a soggy Memorial Day.
But the rain is putting a dent in the three-year drought, McClure said.
"To make up for the long-term drought, we probably need about 15 to 20 inches and we've made up almost 7 to 10 inches of that (this month)," McClure said.
After no recorded rainfall Saturday at Tampa International Airport, the city missed the record for the most consecutive days of rain. That record —17 days — was set in 1905. This month, Tampa got 11 days of rain.
But the weekend reprieve along the coast gave a boost to beach hotels.
Glen Knutsen, at the front desk at the Sirata Beach Resort in St. Pete Beach, said it had to bring a wedding indoors Friday evening. But sunny skies Saturday and Sunday brought out beachgoers in droves. "We've got some happy campers here today," he said.
Business at Clearwater Beach Wave Runner Rentals was hopping Sunday, owner Jason Johantgen said. "It was the best single day all this year," Johantgen said. "It rained all week, then it stopped, so people were coming out of the house in full force."
By Sunday evening, the bay area had seen 7.3 inches of rain since May 12 — more than twice the average for May.
Extreme weather Sunday on Dale Mabry Highway felled trees and power lines. The highway was shut down in both directions between Lutz-Lake Fern Road and Van Dyke. Heavy storms with high winds were also reported in Polk County.
Areas of greater Daytona Beach reported waist-deep flooding after a week of daily rain. Sunday, officials fanned out across Volusia County to assess damage. An initial survey estimated 1,000 homes and businesses with flood damages of about $55.1 million.
Authorities in Bradenton said two people were hurt when a tree they were standing next to was struck by lightning about 7:30 p.m. Neither was identified.
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21 December 2006
endings and beginnings
The graduation ceremonies were last week; one with his old Steiner class and another with his current class. The Grade 6 Big Day Out is over and done with. The photographs are taken, autobiographies completed and displayed, addresses exchanged and promises made.
He came home today with his red school t-shirt covered in black texta autographs and issued me with strict instructions never to wash it. (Some children didn't use the permanent pens).
He confessed to a little sadness as he headed off to bed tonight. But his eyes were gleaming at the thought of the long summer holiday stretching ahead of us.
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Wow. Such bittersweet milestones. My first has just finished playgroup, starting Steiner kinder next year...and I still cried on the last playgroup day!
Love your blog, your literary bent, your advent tradition (there's hope for ours to evolve nicely) and that you're from Melbourne....locals!
Happy festivities - or pissivities, as my family are wont to call them.
- Thursday, 21 December 2006 at 23:26:00 GMT+11
- shula said...
Epic. Just. Epic.
- Thursday, 21 December 2006 at 23:49:00 GMT+11
- Lazy cow said...
Congratulations to your big boy.
But... LONG summer holidays? Only 5 weeks, I feel cheated already :-)
- Thursday, 21 December 2006 at 23:52:00 GMT+11
- herhimnbryn said...
Oh, congratulations to BOTH of you.
- Friday, 22 December 2006 at 09:18:00 GMT+11
- Stomper Girl said...
Congratulations to your graduating boy! I hope his high school years are happy ones.
Mine just finished his first year of Prep which feels like a milestone too.*sniffle*
Loved the cherry picture. How good are cherries at the moment? Eating by the bagful.
- Friday, 22 December 2006 at 14:19:00 GMT+11
- BabelBabe said...
that is bittersweet....but here's to great holidays, and pounds of cherries! )
- Friday, 22 December 2006 at 15:29:00 GMT+11
- lk said...
Oh, I am not looking forward to that time! I cried at the holiday programs. But, then again, I cry when singing Christmas carols.
- Saturday, 23 December 2006 at 03:03:00 GMT+11
- MsCellania said...
How can you have children that old? You are still just a child yourself!
End of primary seems light years away for us. But I know it will be here, and fast.
And that is as it should be.
- Saturday, 23 December 2006 at 04:11:00 GMT+11
- craftydabbler said...
Congratulations to your first.
Thank you for sharing with us. Merry Christmas!
- Saturday, 23 December 2006 at 06:00:00 GMT+11
- Stjernesol said...
oh...you're so lucky - summer hollidays now!!! Here we have 5 dreadful months of winter, before I can even start dreaming of summer.
Endings are always special. The end of something old, the beginning of something new...
Wishing you and your family, a wonderful christmas :)
- Saturday, 23 December 2006 at 07:15:00 GMT+11
- Elizabeth said...
Summer holidays sound like bliss right now. So do cherries in season.
Meryy Christmas, Suse.
- Saturday, 23 December 2006 at 07:58:00 GMT+11
- shellyC said...
Cherries always remind me of long summer holidays!
Enjoy your holidays together.
- Sunday, 24 December 2006 at 10:26:00 GMT+11
- herhimnbryn said...
Happy Christmas Soup Lady to you and yours.
- Monday, 25 December 2006 at 08:13:00 GMT+11
- Joke said...
Enjoy this while it's here.
Oh, and merry Christmas to you and all of yours.
- Tuesday, 26 December 2006 at 00:25:00 GMT+11
- Janet said...
High school next year, eh? My goodness... And cherries mmm, we still have a few left from the Christmas box for afters tonight. Hope you had a great Christmas! And despite the cold and hail, wasn't the rain just lovely?
- Tuesday, 26 December 2006 at 18:05:00 GMT+11


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Writer: Fact that Nets can offer more money 'almost guarantees' Deron Williams ends up in Brooklyn
If Mitch Lawrence of the New York Daily News proves to be right, coveted free-agent point guard Deron Williams will bypass the chance to return to the Dallas area and re-sign with the Brooklyn Nets.
Lawrence writes: Deron Williams likes his money and you probably don't need to go past that fact to understand why he's almost guaranteed to be on his way to Brooklyn with a new long-term deal. Williams stands to pocket around $26 million more from the Nets than if he took Mark Cuban's best offer to go home to Dallas and play for the Mavs. The new collective bargaining agreement's "home team'' advantage — awarding an extra fifth season on a projected $100-million, max-money deal the Nets are prepared to give Williams, as opposed to the Mavs' top offer, a four-year deal expected to be in the neighborhood of $74 million — is probably going to cinch it for the Nets' star playmaker.
Lawrence quotes two unidentified people in his story saying that money will make the difference.
"With Deron, money always comes first,'' said a person who has known Williams since his Utah Jazz days. "He's always been a money guy.''
"It's going to come down to money,'' said one former Mav, who was on the team last June when Williams talked about making a move to Dallas. "Deron's like a lot of guys. He can say what he wants, but it's always about the money.''


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Professor Louis Finkelstein. professor of theology and registrar of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, will institute the forum on Friday evening, October 19.


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North Carolina may not experience the harsh winters that other regions of the United States do; however, North Carolina is no stranger to severe winter ice storms.
The extreme cold temperatures of winter ice storms make staying warm and safe a challenge. Here is how to create a winter survival kit for your home to help you and your family survive the cold grasp of winter.
The Essentials
- Food: Food that requires no cooking or refrigeration such as bread, crackers, cereal, canned foods, and dried fruits. Remember baby food and formula if you have young children.
- Water: In case water pipes freeze or rupture, keep a supply of tap water or purchase bottled water. The recommended amount of water to keep is 5 gallons per person.
- Medicines: Roads may be inaccessible for several days due to the storm. Make sure to order or refill any prescriptions that family members may need.
- Identification: Make sure to keep forms of identification with you such as social security card, passport, photo ID, and driver's license. In addition, make sure to have bank account information, and insurance policies.
- Parking: Don't park your car under a tree if you can avoid it, as the ice can cause branches to fall.
Emergency Materials
- Alternate methods to heat your home:
- Dry firewood for a fireplace or wood stove
- Kerosene for a kerosene heater
- Furnace fuel (coal, propane, or oil)
- Electric space heater with automatic shut-off switch and non-glowing elements
- Blankets
- Matches
- First Aid Kit and instruction manual
- Multipurpose, dry-chemical fire extinguisher
- Flashlight
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- Extra batteries
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One of the things that make Denver so unique is its close proximity to some of the most beautiful and breathtaking scenery in the entire country. We here at the Holiday Inn understand that you may not have a whole lot of time while visiting here, but of course you'd like to see as much of the area as you can. There are tons and tons of great places you can go to for just a quick day hike and escape the city for a few hours without sacrificing a whole day! Here are some of the best spots around.
The Sugarloaf
For all your early birds out there, if you want to see one of the best sunrises in the world, you need to wake up and get to the Sugarloaf! Just an hour outside of Denver, it's a half mile hike up the mountain to a breathtaking 360 degree view. Could there be a more perfect way to greet the day?
Lumpy Ridge
Part of Rocky Mountain National Park, Lumpy Ridge is a far less visited area of the park that offers some much needed seclusion from the typical hustle bustle of some more popular spots nearby. There are a number of different trails of varying lengths and difficulties, but one in particular will take you to crystal clear waters of Gem Lake!
Matthews/Winters Park
This park is just a half hour from the hotel and is a 4.5 mile loop overlooking the Red Rocks. The trails are moderate and it's also a great spot to catch some wildflowers when the weather is right!
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Maiden name as child's middle name?
What do you think of this idea?Mia, Lydia, Cora
Corbin, Rocco, Quinn
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It might depend on the name.Chelsea
- Named after the place. A guy named Chelsea, who through his name became fascinated with names.
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January 16th, 2013 05:47 PM #7
Pretty much always a great idea, except if the maiden name doesn't flow with the chosen first name or is just an awful-sounding name.
January 16th, 2013 05:48 PM #9
I love the idea in theory. But I know of someone whose daughter's middle name is his wife's maiden and she hates it. She says she wants a "real" middle name. And yes, it probably depends on the name.~Love names, literature, royals and horses~ <3
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It took the bomb squad nearly five hours Monday to retrieve a possible World War II artillery shell that was located by construction workers near First and H streets on the Eureka waterfront.
Officials with the Eureka Police Department said a work crew excavating some dirt found the 155-mm artillery shell and reported it to authorities at about 1:30 p.m. Monday. Officers blocked off First Street between G and H streets and evacuated the surrounding buildings, including the county's environmental health building and Humboldt Towing.
Adam Molofsky, an environmental health employee, said the construction workers behind his workplace are in the process of extending Waterfront Drive.
"They've been doing construction for quite a while," Molofsky said.
At about 3:15 p.m. Monday, the bomb squad with the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office arrived at the scene. A robot specially designed to inspect and retrieve explosive devices was deployed.
Sheriff's Deputy Bryan Maus donned a 60-pound to 70-pound bomb suit multiple times as he tried to get the robot to place the artillery shell in a red bucket and transport it across a dusty road. In an ideal situation, the red bucket would be brought by the robot to a truck, where the bucket would be lifted by a lever into a "cook-off pot," or a safety chamber, for transport.
Maus said the robot lost a track during its operations and that other technical difficulties arose.
"Things didn't go as planned," Maus said. "Sometimes we have rough days."
Law enforcement officials eventually had the robot place the red bucket -- with the artillery shell inside -- on a wagon. Maus then used a system of pulleys to pull the wagon to the truck. More pulleys were used to lift the bucket up and into the truck's safety chamber.
At 7:30 p.m., the ordeal was close to over, but the bucket slipped and fell to the ground before making it into the truck's safety chamber. After about 20 minutes, Maus tried again and was able to successfully get the bucket into the chamber.
Once the shell was safely secured, the streets opened up again and people who'd been waiting hours to retrieve their vehicles were finally able to walk across the previously taped-off streets.
Molofsky said he would have left his car at work overnight, but that it's the only vehicle his family has for transport.
Environmental health specialist Kevin Metcalfe said he's going to think twice before parking in the same location near the county's environmental health building.
"I think for the rest of the week, I'll park my car somewhere else," Metcalfe said. "Just in case they find some more."
The lot where the shell was found was a scrap yard from the mid-1930s to the mid-1990s, according to local historian Ray Hillman.
He said there was never a military installation at that site, but a shell -- live, spent or replica -- could have possibly shown up at the scrap yard.
Railroad cars, ships, cars and appliances were among the items scrapped there, and Hillman said something like the shell could be lost among the truckloads of scrap metal the company received.
"It's not beyond the realm of possibility," Hillman said. "I can't imagine what else they've dug up."
Eureka Police Department Sgt. Brian Stephens said the shell will be transported to a secure location, where it will blown apart. He said officials will then be able to determine whether the shell was inert or active.
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Is it just me or are the people going way out of line over this privacy crap? I mean comon here, I happen to love google and think it is great but when people whine about privacy when a BOT is going through for words, whoop die fking doo! They don't have people reading your email, it doesn't affect your email, nothing bad will happen because it happened, and know what? If you think its an invasion of privacy, DONT USE IT! Its like people whining about free services like hotmail, oh theres too many ads... well you don't pay, so what right do you have to whine? Beggars can't be choosers.
And could someone tell me when spymac started? Did it happen before or after Gmail was announced and said it gave 1 gig of mailbox room? Because I dunno. It seems a bit too much of a parrallel there.
And anyone hear about Microsoft putting billions into MSN or some search engine? They say they want to make the best one on the web and monopolize on that too. Great. :) Guess its not time to buy shares in google (didn't it have its IPO recently?)
There was some M$ babbling that I saw in Cnet that M$ people thought they missed out on getting in the search engine thing from the beginning... :rolleyes: oh! so what you do have market share wise isn't enough... oh please!
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Republican leaders who want Eisenhower for President are arguing over when to get an Eisenhower campaign organization rolling. One group, which includes Tom Dewey, wants to get started right away. But former Senator Harry Darby of Kansas, top man in the Ike forces, has been holding out for next spring. While thus biding their time, the Ike supporters have been watching other Republicans with somewhat anxious eyes. Ohio's Senator Robert Taft has been stumping across the land, making some gains. Supporters of Harold E. Stassen, who had been counted as an Ike man, announced that they will open Stassen headquarters in...
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