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EP1334380B1 - Color tailorable pigmented optical bodies with surface metalization - Google Patents
EP1334380B1
EP1334380B1 EP20010922396 EP01922396A EP1334380B1 EP 1334380 B1 EP1334380 B1 EP 1334380B1 EP 20010922396 EP20010922396 EP 20010922396 EP 01922396 A EP01922396 A EP 01922396A EP 1334380 B1 EP1334380 B1 EP 1334380B1
EP20010922396
EP1334380A1 (en )
Briefly, in one aspect, the present invention provides a color-tailorable, surface-metalized pigmented optical body comprising a single or multiple layer polymeric core. The polymeric core comprises at least one layer of a thermoplastic polymer material having dispersed therein a particulate pigment, and a metallic layer is located on at least one outer surface of the polymeric core. The optical body is a mental or gray tinted film defined in claims 1 to 5.
Preferably, the color scales of the optical body are L*o, a*o, and b*o, and the a*o, and b*o values range from about -5 to about 5 within the visible spectrum.
FIG. 2 is a graph of the reflection and transmission spectra of an optical body, wherein the metallic layer is comprised of silver and the polymeric core is comprised of polyethylene terephthalate and carbon black (Reference)
FIG. 3 is a graph of the reflection and transmission spectra of an optical body, wherein the metallic layer is comprised of aluminum and the polymeric core is comprised of polyethylene terephthalate and Pigment Blue 60 (Reference)
The optical bodies of the present invention are as defined in claims 1 to 5 and generally comprise a polymeric core into which a particulate pigment of a selected mean diameter is uniformly dispersed and a metallic layer which is located on at least one outer surface of the polymeric core. The base polymeric core of the optical body comprises at least one oriented or non-oriented thermoplastic pigmented material, which is generally, but not necessarily, in the form of a film. In its entirety the core can be comprised of one, several, or many individual layers. In some embodiments, the core body is a multi-layer optical film. The metallic layer comprises a metal or alloy and generally has a uniform thickness within the outer surface of the optical body. The metallic layer can be single or multi-layered. In some embodiments, one or more additional transparent layers are placed in contact with at least one outer surface of the polymeric core and/or at least one outer surface of the metallic layer. These additional layers are sometimes referred to as "skin" layers. In certain configurations, the optical body comprises a metallic layer that is located intermediate between two pigmented, polymeric cores. The optical bodies are generally constructed such that a sufficient percentage of light is transmitted through the optical body, wherein the actual percentage will depend on the desired application. The optical bodies are also generally constructed using complimentary pigments and metals that provide desired optical properties such as color, transmission, reflectivity, and absorption within a desired portion of the visible spectrum (i.e. between about 360 and about 760 nm).
The core of the optical body can incorporate any thermoplastic polymer material, including any polyester-containing polymer. Useful polyester polymers include polymers having terephthalate or naphthalate comonomer units, for example, polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and copolymers and blends thereof. Examples of other suitable polyester copolymers are provided in, for example, published patent application WO 99/36262 and in WO 99/36248 , both of which are incorporated herein by reference. Other suitable polyester materials include polycarbonates, polyarylates, and other naphthalate and terephthalate-containing polymers, such as, for example, polybutylene naphthalate (PBN), polypropylene naphtahalate (PPN), and blends and copolymers of the above with each other or with non-polyester polymers.
The optical body core can also include or comprise a multilayer optical film. Generally speaking, multilayered optical films are used to create optical interference filters that reflect light via designed constructive interferences between a multiplicity of layers with alternating low and high indices of refraction. Such films can be composed of either isotropic or birefringent layers, or combinations thereof. Birefringent optical films are constructed in mulitlayer "stacks" for which the Brewster angle (the angle at which relfectance of p-polarized light goes to zero) is controlled to a desired value by control of the relative values of the various indices of refraction in the layers. This property allows for the construction of multilayer mirrors and polarizers whose reflectivity for p-polarized light decreases slowly with angle of incidence, are independent of angle of incidence, or that increases with angle of incidence away from the normal. As a result, multilayer films having high reflectivity (for both s- and p-polarized light for any incident direction in the case of mirrors, and for the selected polarization in the case of polarizers) over a wide bandwidth, can be achieved.
Useful multilayer constructions are disclosed, for example, in the following published patent applications, all of whose descriptions are incorporated herein by reference: WO 95/17303 , WO 96/19347 , and WO 97/01440 . Among the most useful films are multilayer constructions made of alternating layers of PEN and a co-polymer of PEN, for example a 70-naphthalate/30 terephthalate co-polyester (co-PEN), or other polymers having a lower refractive index than PEN.
The single or multiple layer polymeric core described above further comprises at least one layer of a thermoplastic polymer material wherein dispersed within the thermoplastic material is a particulate pigment or a combination of particulate pigments, in accordance with claims 1 to 5. The uniformly-dispersed pigment wul ideally comprise particles that have mean diameter of between about 10 nm and about 500 nm. The relatively small size of these particles helps reduce the optical body's surface roughness and amount of internal light scattering, which can deleteriously raise the surface and bulk haze of the optical body, respectively. Generally, the most readily available and widely used particulate pigments will be conventional carbon blacks, many different grades of which are available commercially. Other useful pigments include the following: inorganic compounds such as oxides, salts and other compounds of iron, titanium, antimony, zirconium, zinc, barium, calcium, cadmium, lead, chromium, molybdenum, manganese, silicon, aluminum, sodium, cobalt, copper, and other metals, such compounds being exemplified by iron oxides, ammonium ferrocyanides (iron blues), titanium dioxides, antimony oxides, zirconium oxides, zirconium silicates, zinc oxides, zinc sulfides, barium sulfates, calcium carbonates, calcium sulfates, cadmium sulfides, cadmium selenides, lead sulfates, chromium oxides, chromates, molybdates, manganates, silica, silicates, aluminosilicates, sodium alumino sulphosilicates (ultramarines) such as Ultramarine Blue, Ultramarine Violet, and Ultramarine Pink, and other metal oxides, as well as other simple and complex inorganic compounds; inorganic complexes, such as Pigment Blue 28, Cobalt Blue, Cobalt Aluminate, King's Blue, Thenard's Blue, Cadmium Red, Molybdate Orange, Lead Molybdate, Chrome Yellow, Lead Chromates, Chrome Green, Pigment Yellow 53, Titanium Yellow, Nickel Titanate, Nickel Antimony Titanate, Nickel Titanate Yellow, Pigment Violet 16, Manganese Violet, Permanent Violet, Nuremberg Violet, Mineral Violet, and Fast Violet; and organic pigments such as phthalocyanines, copper phthalocyanines, quinacridones, anthraquinones, perylenes, perinones, dioxazines, diketo-pyrrolo-pyrrols (DPPs), indanthrones, benzidines, isoindolines and isoindolinones, benzimidazolones, and azo, disazo, or polyazo pigments (such as Naphthol Red, diarylides, dianisidine, and pyrazolone) including metallized azo pigments (such as Lake Red C, Permanent Red 2B, Nickel Azo Yellow, Lithol Red, and Pigment Scarlet). Pigments such as V2O5 and P2O5 can also be useful in absorbing light in the infrared and ultra-violet, as well as visible regions, which may be desirable in certain applications. These various pigments can be used alone or in combination to achieve different tinting tones, absorption profiles, and/or physical properties. The particulate pigment (or pigment blend) should be incorporated within the thermoplastic polymer in proportion to the level of pigmentation, or "tinting," desired for the overall construction. Generally, the particulate pigment will be added to the thermoplastic polymer in an amount between about 0.01 and 1.0 percent by weight, more preferably, between about 0.02 and 0.5 percent by weight, though more or less pigment can be employed depending on the application and particular pigment chosen.
The particulate pigment dispersion may be incorporated into thermoplastic polymer material; for example, by milling the pigment into the polymer using conventional mixing and/or milling equipment. A uniform dispersion of the particulate pigment in the thermoplastic material is, however, more readily achieved by dispersing the pigment into the polymer during polymerization. This allows for dispersion of the pigment throughout a relatively low viscosity monomer mixture, avoiding the more difficult milling processes. To accomplish this, the particulate pigment can be dispersed into the polymer reactant medium in a suitable solvent, for example, ethylene glycol, with the aid of PVP or other dispersant. This dispersion may also be added to the reaction mass of a condensation polymer-forming process. Useful uniform dispersion of carbon black particles, for example, can be obtained by adding the milled carbon black, ethylene glycol, and dispersant to the polyester reaction mass immediately following the ester interchange step.
In accordance with the invention, a metallic alimunium layer is located over at least one outer surface of the polymeric core. The metallic layer is generally comprised of a single type of metal or a combination of metals in the form of an alloy or a multi-layered metallic layer. In certain embodiments, it may be desirable to use a metallic layer that combines various metals, metal-oxides, and/or alloys in a multi-layered structure. Specific metals and alloys are chosen based on the desired color, transmission, reflectivity, and absorption properties of the optical body. Some examples of suitable metals include aluminum, silver, gold, copper, nickel, titanium, iron, stainless steel, platinum, tin, lead, chromium, inconel, and combinations thereof. Other transition metals, oxides, and alloys thereof will also be suitable for certain applications.
"Skin" Layers
In accordance with the invention, at least one additional layer can optionally be placed in contact with at least one outer surface of the polymeric core (such that the layer is intermediate to the polymeric core and the metallic layer) and/or at least one outer surface of the metallic layer. This layer, which is sometimes referred to as the "skin" layer, can act to reduce the surface roughness of both the polymeric core and the overall construction and maintain the clarity and low haze of the optical body. The skin layers may also be used to impart scratch resistance, chemical resistance and/or increased weatherability. These skin layers typically are free of particulate pigment. The skin layer or layers can be coextruded onto one or more outer surfaces of the polymeric core. Alternatively, the skin layer or layers can be coated or laminated onto the polymeric core and/or the outer surface of the metal layer using a suitable pressure sensitive or non-pressure sensitive adhesive. Suitable coatings include, but are not limited to, hardcoats, adhesives, antistatics, adhesion promoting primers, UV stabilizing coating, friction reduction layers etc. One or more additional layers (films, laminates, and/or coatings) can also be incorporated along with the skin layers. The skin layers are preferably made of a transparent polymer, for example, a polyester (the same or different as that used in the construction of the polymeric core), polyolefin, polycarbonate, or other thermoplastic polymer.
Although the L*, a*, and b* color scales can be measured accurately to several decimal places, an appreciable difference between color scales is generally one which can be perceived by the human eye. The human eye perceives differences in the color scales by noticing a change in the color or "shade" of the object. Typically, the human eye can only perceive differences between color scales when the absolute value of the difference is about 1 or more. To illustrate this concept, a human observer can generally perceive two different shades of yellow if one material has a* and b* color scales of 0 and 5, respectively, and the second material has a* and b* color scales of 0 and 6, respectively. This perceived difference in "shades" is more distinct if the absolute value of the difference is about 2 or more. Thus, if the comparative color scales (a*, b*) are (0, 5) and (0, 7), the difference between the yellow shades becomes more obvious to the observer. Therefore, if a first material is considered to have a color scale that differs from the corresponding color scale of a second material, the absolute value of the difference between the two corresponding color scales should be about 1 or more, and more preferably, about 2 or more. If the two materials are considered to have corresponding color scales that are approximately equal, the absolute value of the difference between the respective color scales should be less than about 2, or, more preferably, less than about 1.
The wavelength bands of interest can vary depending on the types of metals, pigments, and polymers used to construct the optical body, as well as the intended application. For example, in constructing optical bodies for use with fluorescent light, it may be desirable to combine metallic layers and polymeric cores that are particularly complimentary within the wavelength bands corresponding to fluorescent light. Typically, fluorescent light is comprised of the following discrete wavelength bands within the visible spectrum: about 400-410 nm, about 430-440 nm, about 530-555 nm, and about 605-635 nm. In designing the optical body to obtain the desired "color" in fluorescent light, transmission spectra of various metallic layer and polymeric core configurations can be compared in the aforementioned wavelength bands, rather than across the entire visible spectrum.
Color changes in and the neutrality of optical bodies can also be determined using the Standard Test Method for Calculation of Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates described in ASTM D2244. The following equation described in ASTM D2244 can be used to determine the relative color differences between two optical bodies: ΔE = ΔL * 2 + Δa * 2 + Δb * 2 1 / 2
Reflectivity and absorption can also be controlled by variations in the materials of the optical body. Reflectivity is predominately dependent on metal type and thickness. A change in the metal type (e.g. from Nickel to Aluminum) and an increase in the thickness of the metal layer can increase the reflectivity of the optical body. The ability to control reflectivity provides significant advantages in tailoring the aesthetic appearance and functional properties of the optical body. For example, high reflectivity (usually greater than about 25 percent) can impart a mirror-like appearance that may be aesthetically desirable or undesirable depending on the end-use. In addition, a certain amount of reflectivity can improve the "heat-up" properties of the optical body. When the reflectivity increases, this generally causes a reduction in the amount of light absorbed by the optical body. This reduction in absorption reduces the amount of energy available to "heat-up" or raise the temperature of the optical body. In certain applications, "heat-up" of the optical body can be detrimental. For example, if the optical body is used as a film to tint glass, increases in the temperature of the optical body can cause the glass substrate to fracture or crack. This increase in temperature, and thus damage to the glass substrate, can be avoided with an increase in the optical body's reflectivity for any given transmission.
Preferred optical bodies or polymeric cores may also possess relatively low haze. A useful measure of the "haze" of an optical body can be determined from the percentage of light which, in passing through the body, deviates from the incident beam through forward scatter by more than a specified average degree. ASTM D1003 provides one method for making such a measurement. When the haze of an optical body or polymeric core is determined against light scattering about the surface of the body exposed to air, the measured haze includes the haze caused by both surface and internal optical effects. This is considered the "total" haze for the optical body. The optical effects generated by the body itself internally, or "internal" haze, can be determined by measuring the haze of the optical body or polymeric core when it is immersed in a fluid of substantially similar refractive index. Generally, the optical bodies or polymeric cores of the invention will exhibit an internal haze of less than about five percent, preferable less than about three percent, and more preferably less than about two percent. Preferred optical bodies or polymeric cores will also exhibit a total haze of less than about ten percent, more preferable less than about five percent.
Figure 1 is a graph 100 of percent transmission or reflection as a function of wavelength. The graph plots the transmission of the polymeric core 102, metallic layer 104, and optical body 106, and the reflection of the optical body 108 as a function of the wavelength of light across the visible spectrum. The optical body in this figure was made according to the Polymeric Core Process A1 and the Metallic Layer Process C described in connection with example 3 in the examples set forth below. The polymeric core comprises polyethylene terephthalate and carbon black. The metallic layer comprises aluminum with a coating thickness of 7.0 nm. The L*, a*, and b* color scales of the metallic layer are 72.63, -1.34, and -6.12, respectively. The L*, a*, and b* color scales of the polymeric core are 86.22, 0.40, and 3.33 respectively. Therefore, at least one of the color scales of the metallic layer differs from the corresponding color scales of the polymeric core.
A comparison of the percent transmission in Figure 1 of the optical body, metallic layer, and polymeric core at one or more given wavelengths can be used to show that the transmission spectrum of the optical body differs from both the transmission spectrum of the metallic layer and the transmission spectrum polymeric core within the visible region. For example, at the 500 nm wavelength the percent transmission of the optical body, metallic layer, and polymeric core are about 38 percent, 48 percent, and 67 percent respectively. Because the percent transmission of the optical body differs from the percent transmission of both the metallic layer and polymeric core at one or more wavelengths within the visible spectrum, the transmission spectrum of the optical body 106 differs from the transmission spectra of both the metallic layer 104 and the polymeric core 102 within the visible spectrum. Additionally, because the percent transmission of the metallic layer and polymeric core also differ at 500 nm, the transmission spectrum of the metallic layer differs from the transmission spectrum of polymeric core within the visible spectrum.
By comparing the transmission spectra of the optical body, metallic layer, and polymeric core at one or more wavelengths within a defined wavelength band of interest, it can be also determined whether the transmission spectra differ within the wavelength band of interest. For example, if the wavelength band of interest is defined as ranging from 475 nm to 525 nm, a comparison of the percent transmission at the 500 nm wavelength in Figure 1 shows that the transmission spectrum of the optical body differs from both the transmission spectrum of the metallic layer and transmission spectrum of the polymeric core within this wavelength band of interest. Similarly, the transmission spectra of the metallic layer and polymeric core also differ within this wavelength band of interest.
The data generated from Figure 1 (see example 3 below) also reveals that the average transmission of the optical body, metallic layer, and polymeric core differ within the visible spectrum. The average transmission of the optical body, metallic layer, and polymeric core within the visible spectrum are 37.8 percent, 44.2 percent, and 70.5 percent, respectively. Therefore, the average transmission of the optical body differs from the average transmission of both the metallic layer and polymeric core, and the average transmission of the metallic layer differs from the average transmission of the polymeric core.
Figure 2 is a graph 200 of percent transmission or reflection as a function of wavelength. The graph plots the transmission of the polymeric core 202, metallic layer 204, and optical body 206, and the reflection of the optical body 208 as a function of the wavelength of light across the visible spectrum. The optical body in this figure was made according to the Polymeric Core Process A2 and the Metallic Layer Process F described in connection with example 12 (Reference Example) in the examples set forth below. The polymeric core comprises polyethylene terephthalate and carbon black. The metallic layer comprises silver with a coating thickness of 20 nm. The L*, a*, and b* color scales of the metallic layer are 70.62, -4.65, and -11.85, respectively. The L*, a*, and b* color scales of the polymeric core are 76.54, 0.72, and 6.39 respectively. Therefore, at least one of the color scales of the metallic layer differs from the corresponding color scales of the polymeric core.
By using similar comparisons as described in the context of Figure 1, it can also be shown in Figure 2 that the transmission spectrum of the optical body differs from both the transmission spectrum of the metallic layer and the transmission spectrum of the polymeric core within the visible spectrum and within various wavelength bands of interest within the visible spectrum. Similarly, the transmission spectrum of the metallic layer and the transmission spectrum of the polymeric core differ within the visible region and within various wavelength bands of interest within the visible regions.
The data generated from Figure 2 (see example 12 below) also reveals that the average transmission of the optical body, metallic layer, and polymeric core differ within the visible spectrum. The average transmission of the optical body, metallic layer, and polymeric core within the visible spectrum are 19.8 percent, 40.3 percent, and 54.4 percent, respectively. Therefore, the average transmission of the optical body differs from the average transmission of both the metallic layer and polymeric core, and the average transmission of the metallic layer differs from the average transmission of the polymeric core.
Figure 3 is a graph 300 of percent transmission or reflection as a function of wavelength. The graph plots the transmission of the polymeric core 302, metallic layer 304, and optical body 306, and the reflection of the optical body 308 as a function of the wavelength of light across the visible spectrum. The optical body in this figure was made according to the Polymeric Core Process B and the Metallic Layer Process D described in connection with example 16 (Reference Example) in the examples set forth below. The polymeric core comprises polyethylene terephthalate and Pigment Blue 60. The metallic layer comprises aluminum with a coating thickness of 9.0 nm. The L*, a*, and b* color scales of the metallic layer are 60.51, -1.16, and -10.84, respectively. The L*, a*, and b* color scales of the polymeric core are 88.46, -5.34, and -9.11 respectively. Therefore, at least one of the color scales of the metallic layer differs from the corresponding color scales of the polymeric core.
By using similar comparisons as described in the context of Figure 1, it can also be shown in Figure 3 that the transmission spectrum of the optical body differs from both the transmission spectrum of the metallic layer and the transmission spectrum of the polymeric core within the visible spectrum and within various wavelength bands of interest within the visible spectrum. Similarly, the transmission spectrum of the metallic layer and the transmission spectrum of the polymeric core differ within the visible region and within various wavelength bands of interest within the visible regions.
The data generated from Figure 3 (see example 16 below) also reveals that the average transmission of the optical body, metallic layer, and polymeric core differ within the visible spectrum. The average transmission of the optical body, metallic layer, and polymeric core within the visible spectrum are 23.5 percent, 28.7 percent, and 72.0 percent, respectively. Therefore, the average transmission of the optical body differs from the average transmission of both the metallic layer and polymeric core, and the average transmission of the metallic layer differs from the average transmission of the polymeric core.
Figure 4 is a graph 400 of percent transmission or reflection as a function of wavelength. The graph plots the transmission of the polymeric core 402, metallic layer 404, and optical body 406, and the reflection of the optical body 408 as a function of the wavelength of light across the visible spectrum. The optical body in this figure was made according to the Polymeric Core Process C1 and the Metallic Layer Process C described in connection with example 21 in the examples set forth below. The polymeric core comprises polyethylene terephthalate, carbon black, and blue Ceres XR-RF dye. The metallic layer comprises aluminum with a coating thickness of 7.0 nm. The L*, a*, and b* color scales of the metallic layer are 72.63, -1.34, and -6.12, respectively. The L*, a*, and b* color scales of the polymeric core are 67.46, -3.41, and 0.98 respectively. Therefore, at least one of the color scales of the metallic layer differs from the corresponding color scales of the polymeric core. The L*, a*, and b* color scales of the optical body represented in Figure 4 are 56.39, -3.33, and -0.52, respectively. Because the a* and b* color scales are within the range of about -5 to 5 within the visible spectrum, the optical body will appear to have a neutral, or gray, color to an observer.
By using similar comparisons as described in the context of Figure 1, it can also be shown in Figure 4 that the transmission spectrum of the optical body differs from both the transmission spectrum of the metallic layer and the transmission spectrum of the polymeric core within the visible spectrum and within various wavelength bands of interest within the visible spectrum. Similarly, the transmission spectrum of the metallic layer and the transmission spectrum of the polymeric core differ within the visible region and within various wavelength bands of interest within the visible regions.
The data generated from Figure 4 (see example 21 below) also reveals that the average transmission of the optical body, metallic layer, and polymeric core differ within the visible spectrum. The average transmission of the optical body, metallic layer, and polymeric core within the visible spectrum are 24.0 percent, 44.2 percent, and 38.0 percent, respectively. Therefore, the average transmission of the optical body differs from the average transmission of both the metallic layer and polymeric core, and the average transmission of the metallic layer differs from the average transmission of the polymeric core.
Examples 1- 30 below are based on optical bodies constructed according to the various particle dispersion, masterbatch, polymeric core, and metallic layer processes described below. The tables below specify, for each example, the polymeric core and metallic layer processes used to construct the optical body. The tables also list the following: average transmission of the polymeric core, metallic layer, and optical body; average reflectivity of the optical body; haze of the optical body; and the a* and b* values of the polymeric core, metallic layer, and optical body. The transmission spectrum of the metallic layer, polymeric core, and optical body and the reflection spectrum of the optical body for examples 3, 12, 16, and 21 are shown in Figures 1-4, respectively.
In a 210 liter tank, 91.5% by weight of ethylene glycol and 3.5% by weight PVP (polyvinylpyrrolidone, specifically ISP PVP K15) wetting agent were intensively mixed for about 30 minutes using a high speed, high shear Cowles "Dissolver" mixer equipped with a 25 cm. diameter mixing blade. While continuing to mix, 5.0% by weight carbon black (Cabot Black Pearls 1300, which is said to have 13 nm particle size) were slowly added to the ethylene glycol mixture. After one-half hour at 1700 rpm, the mixture was pumped at 1 liter per minute through a high shear, (13 liter, Netzch horizontal) sand mill containing a 52%, by volume, loading of uniform 0.8-1.0 mm ceramic media and shaft rpm of 1460. The mixture was passed through the mill 7 times, 5 passes through the mill provided a uniform dispersion of carbon black particles. The dispersion was passed through a 1-micron cartridge filter (specifically Roki HT-10). The finished dispersion was held in a vessel equipped with low speed agitation from a Cowles Dissolver until ready for addition to the reactor. Analysis with Hegman Gauge and light microscopy indicated that the dispersion was free of agglomerations larger than 1 micron, Microtrac™ particle analyzer indicated that the volume fraction average particle/agglomerate size in the dispersion was about 150 nm
In a 210 liter tank, 84.37% by weight of ethylene glycol and 1.18% by weight PVP (polyvinylpyrrolidone) wetting agent were intensively mixed for about 30 minutes using a high speed, high shear Cowles "Dissolver" mixer equipped with a 25 cm. diameter mixing blade. While continuing to mix, 14.44% by weight Pigment Blue 60 (specifically BASF Paliogen® Blue L6495F which has a specific surface area of about 80m2/g) was slowly added to the ethylene glycol mixture. After one-half hour at 1700 rpm, the mixture was pumped at 1 liter per minute through a high shear, (13 liter, Netzch horizontal) sand mill containing a 52%, by volume, loading of uniform 4.75 mm stainless steel beads and shaft rpm of 1460. The mixture was passed through the mill 5 times. The dispersion was passed through a 5-micron cartridge filter. The filter effectively removed many of the larger pigment agglomerates reducing the pigment level of the final mixture to 10.73% by weight. The finished dispersion was held in a vessel equipped with low speed agitation from a Cowles Dissolver until ready for addition to the reactor. Analysis with Hegman Gauge and light microscopy indicated that the dispersion was mostly free of agglomerations larger than 1 micron, Microtrac™ particle analyzer indicated that the volume fraction average particle/agglomerate size in the dispersion was less than 900 nm.
Into a 380 liter reactor equipped with a turbine agitator and a hot oil jacket were charged 100 parts by weight of dimethyl terephthalate, 82.3 parts of ethylene glycol, 0.25 parts trimethylol propane, 0.025 parts cobalt acetate, 0.025 parts zinc acetate, and 0.03 parts antimony acetate. While agitating at a pressure of 138 kPa, the batch temperature was gradually raised to 249 °C, while fractionating off 33 parts by weight of methanol. When the batch reached 255 °C, over a period of ten minutes, the kettle pressure decreased to 101.3 kPa. The reactor was isolated and 0.039 parts triethyl phosphonoacetate was added and allowed to mix for five minutes. 40 parts of Particle Dispersion A were added and allowed to mix for ten minutes. The reactor contents were transferred to a 380-liter polymerization vessel equipped with an anchor agitator and a hot oil jacket, and the solution temperature was adjusted to 198 °C. The solution temperature was increased to 260 °C at 0.6 °C per minute to remove excess ethylene glycol. At 260 °C the vessel pressure was reduced to 0.133 kPa or less over a 20-minute period while the solution temperature was raised to 285 °C. The mixture polymerized under these conditions to an intrinsic viscosity of 0.61 in trifluoroacetic acid. It was drained from the reactor using nitrogen pressure through a strand die, quenched with room temperature water in a water bath, and cut into chips.
Into a 380 liter reactor equipped with a turbine agitator and a hot oil jacket were charged 100 parts by weight of dimethyl terephthalate, 70.32 parts of ethylene glycol, 0.125 parts trimethylol propane, 0.025 parts cobalt acetate, 0.025 parts zinc acetate, and 0.03 parts antimony acetate. While agitating at a pressure of 138 kPa, the batch temperature was gradually raised to 249 °C, while fractionating off 33 parts by weight of methanol. When the batch reached 255 °C, over a period of ten minutes, the kettle pressure decreased to 101.3 kPa. The reactor was isolated and 0.039 parts triethyl phosphonoacetate was added and allowed to mix for five minutes. 14.3 parts of Particle Dispersion B were added and allowed to mix for ten minutes. The reactor contents were transferred to a 380-liter polymerization vessel equipped with an anchor agitator and a hot oil jacket, and the solution temperature was adjusted to 198 °C. The solution temperature was increased to 260 °C at 0.6 °C per minute to remove excess ethylene glycol. At 260 °C the vessel pressure was reduced to 0.133 kPa or less over a 20-minute period while the solution temperature was raised to 285 °C. The mixture polymerized under these conditions to an intrinsic viscosity of 0.61 in trifluoroacetic acid. It was drained from the reactor using nitrogen pressure through a strand die, quenched with room temperature water in a water bath, and cut into chips.
Into a twin screw extruder is fed 97.75 parts of polyethylene terephthalate and 2.25 parts of blue dye (specifically Ceres XR-RF). These two components are intimately mixed in the extruder and exit through a strand dye to be cut into chips. This dyed PET has an intrinsic viscosity of 0.515 and a melting point of 241.6°C.
Polymeric Core Process A - A1 and A2
Into a first extruder was fed a blend ranging from 82.1 parts of polyethylene terephthalate and 17.8 parts of Masterbatch A to 93.3 parts of polyethylene terephthalate and 6.6 parts of Masterbatch A. (Polymeric Core Process A1 used 93.3 parts of polyethylene terephthalate and 6.6 parts of Masterbatch A. Polymeric Core Process A2 used 82.1 parts of polyethylene terephthalate and 17.8 parts of Masterbatch A.) Into a second extruder was fed 33 parts of polyethylene terephthalate (see table of examples). While heated to 277 °C, the contents of both extruders were passed through 7 micrometer pleated metal filters. The two streams were simultaneously fed through a drop die to provide a single 2-layer polyester sheet, the first layer of which contained Masterbatch A and polyethylene terephthalate and the second layer of which contained polyethylene terephthalate. The first layer was about 0.23 mm in thickness, the second layer was about 0.077 mm in thickness, and the width of the 2-layer sheet was about 32.7 cm. After being quenched on a water-cooled casting roll, the sheet was biaxially oriented about 3.5 times in each direction and heat set at 232 °C to provide a film base about 0.025 mm in thickness.
Into a first extruder was fed a blend of 81 parts polyethylene terephthalate and 19 parts of Masterbatch B. Into a second extruder were fed 81.4 parts of polyethylene terephthalate (see table of examples). While heated to 277 °C, the contents of both extruders were passed through 7 micrometer pleated metal filters. The two streams were simultaneously fed through a drop die to provide a single 2-layer polyester sheet, the first layer of which contained Masterbatch B and polyethylene terephthalate and the second layer of which contained polyethylene terephthalate. The first layer was about 0.138 mm in thickness, the second layer was about 0.169 mm in thickness, and the width of the 2-layer sheet was about 32.7 cm. After being quenched on a water-cooled casting roll, the sheet was biaxially oriented about 3.5 times in each direction and heat set at 232 °C to provide a film base about 0.025 mm in thickness.
Polymeric Core Process C - C1 and C2
Into a first extruder was fed a blend ranging from 64.4 parts of polyethylene terephthalate, 24.5 parts of Masterbatch A, and 11.1 parts Masterbatch C to 75.9 parts of polyethylene terephthalate, 17.7 parts Masterbatch A, and 6.3 parts of Masterbatch C. (Polymeric Core Process C1 used 64.4 parts of polyethylene terephthalate, 24.5 parts of Masterbatch A, and 11.1 parts Masterbatch C. Polymeric Core Process C2 used 75.9 parts of polyethylene terephthalate, 17.7 parts Masterbatch A, and 6.3 parts of Masterbatch C.) Into a second extruder were fed 81.3 parts of polyethylene terephthalate (see table of examples). While heated to 277 °C, the contents of both extruders were passed through 7 micrometer pleated metal filters. The two streams were simultaneously fed through a drop die to provide a single 2-layer polyester sheet, the first layer of which contained Masterbatch A, Masterbatch C, and polyethylene terephthalate and the second layer of which contained polyethylene terephthalate. The first layer was about 0.137 mm in thickness, the second layer was about 0.17 mm in thickness, and the width of the 2-layer sheet was about 32.7 cm. After being quenched on a water-cooled casting roll, the sheet was biaxially oriented about 3.5 times in each direction and heat set at 232 °C to provide a film base about 0.025 mm in thickness.
Aluminum was coated in a planetary-fixtured box coater onto the 21.59 cm x 27.94 cm polymer substrates. No surface treatment was used on the substrates and all were coated during a single pumpdown. Aluminum was deposited from an e-beam source at a rate of 0.5 nm/sec and a pressure of 8.7X10-6torr. The coating thickness was 3.5 nm (measured crystal thickness/tooling factor is 46%) and the transmission at 550 nm was 61% after removed from the coating chamber. After subsequent atmospheric oxidation of the metal occurred, the transmission of the metal layer increased to about 80%T.
Aluminum was coated in a planetary-fixtured box coater onto the 21.59 cm x 27.94 cm polymer substrates containing varying pigment and dye loadings. No surface treatment was used on the substrates and all were coated during a single pumpdown. Aluminum was deposited from an e-beam source at a rate of 0.5 nm/sec and a pressure of 7.0X10-6torr. The coating thickness was 7.0 nm (measured crystal thickness/tooling factor is 48%) and the transmission at 550 nm was 41% after removed from the coating chamber. After subsequent atmospheric oxidation of the metal occurred, the transmission of the metal layer increased to about 60%T.
Aluminum was coated in a planetary-fixtured box coater onto the 21.59 cm x 27.94 cm polymer substrates containing varying pigment and dye loadings. No surface treatment was used on the substrates and all were coated during a single pumpdown. Aluminum was deposited from an e-beam source at a rate of 1.0 nm/sec and a pressure of 8.8X10-6torr. The coating thickness was 7.0 nm (measured crystal thickness/tooling factor is 37%) and the transmission at 550 nm was 34.8% after removed from the coating chamber. After subsequent atmospheric oxidation of the metal occurred, the transmission of the metal layer increased to about 44%T.
Aluminum was coated in a planetary-fixtured box coater onto the 21.59 cm x 27.94 cm polymer substrates containing varying pigment and die loadings. No surface treatment was used on the substrates and all were coated during a single pumpdown. Aluminum was deposited from an e-beam source at a rate of 1.2 nm/sec and a pressure of 7.5X10-6torr. The coating thickness was 9.0 nm (measured crystal thickness/tooling factor is 35%) and the transmission at 550 nm was 23.5% after removed from the coating chamber. After subsequent atmospheric oxidation of the metal occurred, the transmission of the metal layer increased to about 24%T.
Silver was coated in a planetary-fixtured box coater onto the 21.59 cm x 27.94 cm polymer substrates containing varying pigment and die loadings. A 10 min. oxygen plasma treatment was used on the substrates and all were coated during a single pumpdown. Tie layer of Copper was deposited from an e-beam source at a rate of 0.1 nm/sec and a pressure of 3.7X10-6torr. The coating thickness was 2.0nm (measured crystal thickness/tooling factor is 68%). Silver was deposited from an e-beam source at a rate of 0.7nm/sec and a pressure of 2.4X10-6torr. The coating thickness was 10 nm (measured crystal thickness/tooling factor is 99%) and the transmission at 550 nm was 68.8% after removed from the coating chamber.
Silver was coated in a planetary-fixtured box coater onto the 21.59 cm x 27.94 cm polymer substrates containing varying pigment and die loadings. No surface treatment was used on the substrates and all were coated during a single pumpdown. Silver was deposited from an e-beam source at a rate of 1.3nm/sec and a pressure of 2.2X10-6torr. The coating thickness was 20 nm (measured crystal thickness/tooling factor is 90%) and the transmission at 550 nm was 34% after removed from the coating chamber.
A BYK Gardner Hazegard™ Plus (Cat. No 4725) System were used according to ASTM D1003 to measure total haze. Total haze is the "percent of total transmitted light which, in passing through the specimen deviated from the incident beam through forward scatter by more than 0.044 rad (2.5°) on average.
Percent transmission and percent reflection was measured by a spectrophotometer and integrated over the visible spectrum, 360-760nm. The reflection and transmission levels are measured from film side of the construction.
Examples 1-12 in Table 1A and 1B were produced by Polymeric Core Process A1 or Polymeric Core Process A2. Table 1A
Example Polymeric Core Process Metallic Layer Process Average Transmission of Polymeric Core (%) Average Transmission of Metallic Layer (%) Average Transmission of Optical Body (%) Average Reflectivity of Optical Body (%)
5 (*) A1 B 70.5 70.4 55.3 11.4
6 (*) A1 F 70.5 40.3 27.5 42.9
11 (*) A2 B 54.4 70.4 42.0 10.3
12 (*) A2 F 54.4 40.3 19.8 29.8
(*) Refererence Example
Example Total Haze of Optical Body (%) Polymeric Core a* Polymeric Core b* Metallic Layer a* Metallic Layer b* Optical Body a* Optical Body b*
2 1.20 0.40 3.33 -0.06 1.42 0.24 4.63
3 1.28 0.40 3.33 -1.34 -6.12 -0.79 -0.77
4 1.79 0.40 3.33 -1.16 -10.84 -1.48 -6.20
5 (*) 1.63 0.40 3.33 -0.84 -1.45 -0.80 1.90
6 (*) 1.70 0.40 3.33 -4.65 -11.85 -1.40 -10.84
8 2.33 0.72 6.39 -0.06 1.42 0.65 0.65
9 2.33 0.72 6.39 -1.34 -6.12 -0.54 -0.54
10 5.29 0.72 6.39 -1.16 -10.84 -1.06 -1.06
11 (*) 2.40 0.72 6.39 -0.84 -1.45 0.07 0.07
2 (*) 3.43 0.72 6.39 -4.65 -11.85 -1.84 -1.84
(*) Reference Example
Examples 13-18 in Table 2A and 2B were produced by Polymeric Core Process B. Table 2A
Example Metallic Layer Process Average Transmission of Polymeric Core (%) Average Transmission of Metallic Layer (%) Average Transmission of Optical Body (%) Average Reflectivity of Optical Body (%) Total Haze of Optical Body (%)
13 (*) A 72.0 80.3 63.9 9.5 1.16
14 (*) B 72.0 69.7 57.4 8.7 2.18
15 (*) C 72.0 44.2 43.7 9.6 1.41
16 (*) D 72.0 28.7 23.5 7.8 2.55
17 (*) E 72.0 70.4 58.2 11.4 1.34
18 (*) F 72.0 40.3 31.5 43.4 2.67
Example (Polymeric Core a* Polymeric Core b* Metallic Layer a* Metallic Layer b* Optical Body a* Optical Body b*
13 (*) -5.34 -9.11 0.23 1.83 -5.13 -7.20
14 (*) -5.34 -9.11 -0.06 1.42 -7.44 -7.06
15 (*) -5.34 -9.11 -1.34 -6.12 -4.50 -10.32
16 (*) -5.34 -9.11 -1.16 -10.84 -4.41 -16.07
17 (*) -5.34 -9.11 -0.84 -1.45 -4.67 -4.67
18 (*) -5.34 -9.11 -4.65 -11.85 -4.65 -4.65
Examples 19-24 in Tables 3A and 3B were produced by Polymeric Core Process C1 or Polymeric Core Process C2. Table 3A
Example Polymeric Core Process Metallic Layer Process Average Transmission or Polymeric Core (%) Average Transmission of Metallic Layer (%) Average Transmission of Optical Body (%) Average Reflectivity of Optical Body (%)
23 (*) C1 E 38.0 70.4 29.3 9.0
24 (*) C1 F 38.0 40.3 16.1
29 (*) C2 E 48.4 70.4 38.2 9.7
30 (*) C2 F 48.4 40.3 19.6 23.3
(*) Referebce Example
19 2.75 -3.41 0.98 0.23 1.83 -2.89 2.00
20 2.88 -3.41 0.98 -0.06 1.42 -2.96 2.46
21 2.95 -3.41 0.98 -1.34 -6.12 -3.33 -0.52
22 4.13 -3.41 0.98 -1.16 -10.84 -3.87 -6.96
23 (*) 2.88 -3.41 0.98 -0.84 -1.45 -3.83 -0.54
24 (*) 3.94 -3.41 0.98 -4.65 -11.85 -4.42 -9.59
25 2.08 -1.84 2.16 0.23 1.83 -1.56 3.54
26 2.35 -1.84 2.16 -0.06 1.42 -1.61 3.75
27 2.53 -1.84 2.16 -1.34 -6.12 -2.16 -0.75
28 4.64 -1.84 2.16 -1.16 -10.84 -2.54 -8.13
29 (*) 2.17 -1.84 2.16 -0.84 -1.45 -2.50 0.43
30 (*) 2.88 -1.84 2.16 -4.65 -11.85 -3.50 -9.71
An optical body which is a neutral or gray tinted film, comprising:
a single or multiple layer polymeric core comprising at least one layer of a thermoplastic polymer material having dispersed therein a particulate carbon black pigment, and
an aluminum layer located on at least one outer surface of the polymeric core,
wherein the color scales according to ASTM E308 and ASTM E1164 of the aluminum layer are L*m, a*m, und b*m, and wherein b*m is negative, and
wherein the color scales according to ASTM E308 and ASTM E1164 of the polymeric core are L*p, a*p, and b*p, and
wherein b*p is positive.
The optical body of claim 1, wherein the thermoplastic polymer material comprises a polyester.
The optical body of claim 1,
wherein the a*o, and b*o values range from -5 to 5 within the visible spectrum.
The optical body of claim 1, wherein the polymeric core comprises another pigment in addition to carbon black.
The optical body of claim 4, wherein the other pigment is indanthrone, copper phthalocyanine or cobalt aluminate.
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S$2525 for 250 million gallons of raw water/60% of our daily consumption is bloody ridiculous | likedatosocanmeh
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PAPies insistence on “follow law” & high-handedness will ensure that S’pore will always remain a target for extremism from both M’sia and Indo, and by extension the Arab world.
Izit any wonder that neighbouring countries always say that Sinkies are arrogant?!?
PAPies are jeopardising the national security of S’pore by adamantly adopting a “holier than thou” attitude and haughty pronouncements in Parliament to keep on justifying themselves & implying hefty penalties or even more serious repercussions for other countries.
And then PAPies use the above excuse to justify $20B budget for defense (1/3 of entire budget) for paper generals to buy expensive toys & to promote entire battalions of paper generals & pay themselves obscene salaries and bonuses.
At the expense of ordinary Sinkies who:
1. Have to fork out the $20B EVERY YEAR.
2. Slave for 2 years cheap labour (up to 3 years for the lao peng). OPPORTUNITY COST!!
3. Subject to job insecurity due to 10-years reservist “disappearance” of 2-to-4 weeks at a time.
4. Subject to you-die-your-business risks while being forced to do NSF and NSMen liabilities.
The following the law mantra is to hide how taken by surprise by the BN’s defeat. Consequently the cozy relationships are finished and the govt has never had any contingency plans for worse case scenarios such as this.
The govt honestly believed Najib would be re-elected forever

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Twin-Spiration: Halloween 2009
Yesterday was a very busy and very fun day! The girls and I carved pumpkins in the afternoon. This was the first year I actually let them use the little "pumpkin knives" that you buy as kits in the store and cut their own pumpkin. Usually they will draw on the pumpkin and Adam and I carve them out...but not this year. And they did awesome!
Then as it started to get closer to dark we decided it was time to get their outfits together. They were so excited and so was I to find out how it was all going to come together.
We put on their make up and it was the first Halloween costume that ever required face makeup like this. Below is a picture of Em with her face made up and Erynn anxious for hers to be.
The night was a blast...I was so surprised how many people just loved the girls' outfits. Everyone that we passed commented on their outfits. It was so much fun for them. My mom and my mother-in-law came with us and we had a great time. The girls got their share of candy and enough for many others as well.
One more Halloween down...one more year to go!
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Absolutely adorable!!! Our Halloween was no fun... you'll have to head over to my blog to read about it LOL

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Carrollton Christian Church: Maundy Thursday - The Last Supper Play
A loving family of faith walking together with Christ, in Carrollton, Kentucky.
Maundy Thursday - The Last Supper Play
On Thursday April 21 the men of the church will present the "Last Supper" play which is a re-eneatment of the events that took place on the night that Jesus was betrayed.Dwight Louden who wrote the play with references to Matthew 26: 17-30, Mark 14: 12-26, and Luke 22: 7-30 also directs the play. The inspiration for the seating of the disciples at the table is taken from Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting depicting "The Last Supper".For a virtual tour of the room where this painting can be seen, click here: "The Last Supper-virtual visit" .
Interim Minister: Mike Delaney
Church Secretary: Jami Hoskins
Music Director: Katrina Bartley
Nursery Director: Sharon Dickow
Organist: Sherri Bartley
Custodian: George Reed
Children's Choir: Katrina Bartley
President-Sandy May
Board Secretary-Susan McEuen
Treasurer: Jeanne Simpson
Address: 310 Fifth Street
Phone: 502-732-5708
Email Address: ccchurch@insightbb.com
The Mission of the Carrollton Christian Church is to worship, learn, teach, celebrate and share our faith and belief in Jesus Christ. As a church we are committed to those in need. We will continue to provide spiritual growth and be open to God's will, celebrating the past, embracing the present and permitting the future to flow through God's purpose.
Sermon March 27
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A "Ladies Mission Group" is forming that will meet one evening a month and sponsor different projects for the church. These events may be baby showers, decorating for church events and home visits only to name a few. Contact Linda Davis or Sandy May if interested in joining the group.
The Food Pantry at St. John's fed 113 people in the month of November. A total of 14,000 food items were collected through Scouting for Food. Thank you for your donations to this important ministry. Please---- no green bean!!!!!


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The Transformational Power - and Promise - of Social Media
Presentation at Transform 11 (#txfm11) by Lee Aase, ePatient Dave deBronkart and Dr. Bryan Vartabedian on the power and promise of social media in health care.
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Good integration of three points of view and of experience with social media in very personal contexts: for the provider organization; and for patients.
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The Transformational Power - and Promise - of Social Media Lee Aase (@LeeAase)e-Patient Dave deBronkart (@ePatientDave) Bryan Vartebedian, MD (@Doctor_V) #txfm11 Sept. 13, 2011 2.
About Lee Aase (@LeeAase)• B.S. Political Science• 14 years in politics and government at local, state, national levels• Mayo Clinic since April 2000 − Media relations consultant − Public Affairs Manager (2003-2010) − Director, Center for Social Media since July 2010 3.
My Night Job... 4.
Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media• Our Raison d’etre: The Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media exists to improve health globally by accelerating effective application of social media tools throughout Mayo Clinic and spurring broader and deeper engagement in social media by hospitals, medical professionals and patients.• Our Mission: Lead the social media revolution in health care, contributing to health and well being for people everywhere. 5.
Social Media Health Network• Membership group associated with Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media• For organizations wanting to use social media to promote health, fight disease and improve health care• Dues based on organization revenues• Industry members eligible to join, but not accepting industry grant funding• >80 member organizations 6.
A Sample of Network Members• American Hospital Association• Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center• Jamestown Hospital• National Cancer Institute• Vanderbilt University Medical Center• See Full List at http:// socialmedia.mayoclinic.org/network/ 7.
Thesis #1: Air was theoriginal social medium 8.
Mayo Clinic and Word of Mouth• 91 percent of patients surveyed say they have said “good things” to an average of 40 people after a Mayo visit• 85 percent say they recommended Mayo to a friend − Advised an average of 16 to come − 5 actually came 9.
Sources of Information Influencing Preference for Mayo Clinic Word of mouth 84Stories in the media 57MD recommendation 44 Advertising 27 Internet/Websites 26Personal experience 24 Mailings to home 18 0 20 40 60 80 100 10.
#2: Electronic tools merely facilitate broader, more efficient transmission by overcoming inertia and friction 11.
#4: Social media are thethird millennium’s defining communications trend 12.
Gutenberg: Global Mass LiteracyZuckerberg: Global Mass Publishing 13.
#7: Hand-wringing aboutmerits and dangers of social media is as productive as debating gravity 14.
If you think blocking is a viable long-term option... 15.
#17: Social media are free in any ordinary sense of theword (or at least ridiculously inexpensive) 16.
Total Cost for Mayo ClinicFacebook, YouTube and Twitter $0.00 17.
In the European Union, based on current exchange rates: €0,00 18.
#18: As I approaches zero, ROI approaches infinity 19.
#33: Social media willdecrease diffusion time for research and innovations 20.
Discovery by Richard Berger, M.D., Ph.D. Ulnotriquetral (UT) Ligament Split Tear 21.
Jayson Werth’s Experience 22.
USA TodayNov 12, 2009 3031031-7 23.
Last Friday 3031031-9 24.
Less than 24 hours after my initial appointment, I not only had a new diagnosis - a UT split tear - but had surgery to correct the problem. As I write this, my right arm is in a festive green, but otherwise annoying cast. The short-term hassle, however, should be more than worth the long-term gain - the potential for a future without chronic wrist pain. A future, that without Twitter and those in the medical community willing to experiment with new communications tools, might not exist for me. 3031031-10 25.
#35: Social technologieswill transform healthcare 26.
Mayo Clinic Proceedings - Sept. 2011 27.
As seen in the Wall Street Journal... 28.
SCAD?Findings being published in MAYO CLINICPROCEEDINGSSeptember 2011 issue ©2011 MFMER | 3139261- 29.
The 37th ThesisApplying social media in health care isn’tjust inevitable: it’s the right thing to do inthe interest of patients. 30.
Transformation:The genesis of new possibilities through rearranging what was already there Same material; but now flight is possible 31.
The ability to create value in healthcare depends on access to information 32.
4 True stories • My kidney cancer • Monique’s painful side effect • Robin’s Cushing’s med • Facebook brings vital information 33.
What do you do when you’re diagnosed with... Stage IV, Grade 4Renal CellCarcinoma ? 34.
“My doctor prescribed ACOR” 35.
ACOR members told me:• The median isn’t the message• This is an uncommon disease – get to a hospital that does a lot of cases• There’s no cure, but HDIL-2 sometimes works. – When it does, about half the time it’s permanent – The side effects are severe.• Don’t let them give you anything else first• Here are four doctors in your area who do it 36.
Radical Proposition 1 Genuine value in healthcare can and does arise from people with no medical training. 37.
“May Require Refrigeration” cushings365.posterous.com, 9 / 17 / 10• “Panic! For the first time, I got a note on my florinef that it might (MIGHT?) need to be refrigerated. • I didnt know that. Should I have been doing that all along? • No one told me.”• “I called the pharmacy. • They read what is on the printout which comes with the drug. I had already read that. It wasnt helpful.” 38.
“May Require Refrigeration” cushings365.posterous.com, 9 / 17 / 10• “So, I asked the ones who know. My "Cushie" friends who take it. Those who have had BLA’s.• “The verdict: – No, thats a generic warning with fludrocortisone (generic). – Only at extreme temps should it be refrigerated in the U.S. – Some of the brands in the UK and other countries need refrigerated.” 39.
Today, because of the Web, patients can connect to informationand to each other (and other doctors) 40.
Web 2.0: “When the web began to harness Charlene Lithe intelligence of its users” – Tim O’Reilly (“Groundswell”) “Social networks will be like air” 41.
Cluetrain Manifesto, 1999: “Markets are Conversations”30 years ago the “marketing funnel” was this: (Graphics by Forrester)Today’s buyer progresses like this: 42.
• 75% of US adults are online• 80% of them look for health info• That’s 60% of US adults – A filibuster-proof majority 43.
Radical Proposition 2 “The people on ACOR don’t need our help and they don’t need our permission.” 44.
How a kidney cancer wife foundthe info she needed• No insurance; no treatment. Then:• Three bad hospitals; no help. Then:• A friend said “I know a guy... on Twitter” 45.
The ability to create value in healthcare depends on access to information 46.
The internetchanges everything. Transformation 47.
The	Transforma,onal	Power	-‐	and	Promise	-‐	of	Social	MediaBryan	Vartabedian,	MDTexas	Children’s	Hospital/Baylor	College	of	MedicineTwi?er:	@doctor_vWeb:	33Charts.com 48.
Evolution	of	Social	Health Now Information ﬁnds patients/doctors 2000’s Patients ﬁnd eachother 1990’s Patients ﬁnd information Long ago Patients depend on what they’re told 49.
MD’s	Evolving	Role Technology MD Third PartyDiagnostic imaging Payors Predictive care PBMsPersonalized care Evidence-based care Health 2.0 Empowered patient Social networks Unlimited info 50.
Where	are	the	Doctors?The	slow	adoption	of	MDs	in	social	media 1.	Late	adopters 2.	Time/impa2ence 3.	Social	needs	passion 4.	Issues	with	privacy,	liability,	image 51.
Surgeons	on	Twitter2010	American	College	of	Surgeons	Survey 26%	use	daily 20% 50%	use	rarely 80% Percentage of surgeons using Twitter http://www.facs.org/clincon2010/press/thurs.pdf 52.
Physician	Social	BehaviorFacilitated networks Doctors in-the-wild Soft Professional Personal Soft Professional Professional Pro 53.
Do	physicians	have	an	obliga2on	to	be	in	the	online	space? 60,000 Number of pediatricians in the AAP 54.
Technology	Leads	MDs	&	Law Adjust	expectations MD LawTechnology Progress 55.
The	way	the	we	respond	to	change	will	deﬁne	the	future	of	the	medical	profession Look	at	content	crea+on	and	social	engagement	from	the	perspec+ve	of	opportunity	rather	than	risk 56.
Coming in October: Social MediaSummit & Residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester• Oct. 17-19 Summit − Four pre-conference workshops − Three-track conference• Oct. 19-20 Network Member Meeting − Interactive, member-led discussions• Oct. 20-21 Social Media Residency − Hands-on practical application (but no all-night shifts) 57.
Let’s Continue the Conversation #txfm11 orOld-Fashioned Social Media Recommended
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A few weeks ago I was invited by a fellow Aberdeen blogger, Katherine from Katherine Elizabeth Official to Books and Beans in Aberdeen for a little Aberdeen Bloggers Lunch. Books and Beans is a coffee shop in the heart of the City Centre where you can have some delicious food, great coffee, buy some local art or even some second hand books.
So after we girls caught up and had a natter we ordered our drinks and I couldn't resist the toasted marshmallow cheeky chino, a nice icy drink that you can choose the different syrup and whether you want coffee in it or not. Swiftly after almost going into a sugary marshmallow coma the food started coming up. To start we sampled their soups of the day, Sweet Potato and Coconut and Spicy lentil and red pepper. The spicy lentil and red pepper was my favourite as it really warmed your cockles - would be perfect in the colder months! This was served with some toasted seeded bread - really hit the spot!
Next up we had some wraps and panini's! For the wraps we had a choice of Brie, Apple, Spinach and Honey and some Chicken and Bacon Salad - Look how good they look!!
The Panini's were Ham, cheese and Mustard and Balsamic vinegar, mozzarella, olives, tomato and basil. If you're a massive mustard fan then I recommend the first one. It adds a nice change to your typical ham and cheese panini! I didn't try the balsamic vinegar one as I'm not a fan of that or olives but the girls sure did enjoy them. Books and Beans have a very wide variety of both panini's and wraps so you are spoilt for choice!
Obviously we couldn't not try their cakes and pancakes - that would have been rude! The lovely waitress took up this massive plate full of pancake stacks, different flavours of jam, nutella (my favourite) and a few little jugs of hot maple syrup - who's drooling?! These were honestly some of the best pancakes ever - try them for yourself!
And then as if we hadn't been spoilt enough this plate full of tray bakes and muffins came up!! We had some rocky road slices, Mint tray bake, Victoria Sponge muffin (oh my goodness) and some treacle toffee apple muffins!! Safe to say I tried and loved every single one - I even took some home.
After being rolled off of my chair I took a walk around the second floor (Books and Bean being over three floors) and I loved that there was literally something for everyone. Book covered walls for all ages, little toys and puzzles scattered over for children, postcards and notebooks for all the stationary lovers out there and my favourite part - the artwork. The walls are decorated beautifully with artwork of Aberdeen, I'd love to have some in my house.
So if you live in Aberdeen or find yourself visiting and are looking for a little spot to relax and eat some damn good food then head to Books and Beans.
Books and Beans, 22 Belmont Street, Aberdeen
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I Want to DJ #30 2012
HCWW 30 2012Getting the weekend going with some recognition of Goo turning 20 and other tracks just making the scene or revolving around and around on my Spotify.1. Sugar Kane - Sonic YouthHappy Birthday, next year you will be able to buy beer legally2. No Sentiment - Cloud Nothings3. No Hope - VaccinesNew track from up coming album?4. Freedom At 21 - Jack WhiteNew fast video, great song.5. Floating Vibes - Surfer Blood6. 1957 - Milo Greene7. Five Seconds - Twin ShadowRecent discovery of mine8. Summertime Sadness - Lana Del Ray- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad
Here Comes the Working Week #30 2012
Back to posting. Relying on Spotify since that is my main source of listening pleasure. Trying to make short playlists that are as long as my commute to work. Head over to my Spotify page for more lists.A strong set of 5 jams from new albums out last week that all have potential to be good. You also get 2 old tracks. One from a new mix tape by the Foals the other a classic from Sugar who reissue their classic album Copper Blue.Spotify link: HCWW 301. Passion Pit - Take A WalkThis album doesn't seem. Good to me as the last one Manners, but I'll still give a few more listens. This track is the standout.2. Fang Island - SisterlyThe most straight forward rock album out last week.3. Eternal Summers - MillionsNewer band out of Roanoke.4. Purity Ring - Fineshrine5. Nicholas Jarr - Variations6. Antlers - Drift DriveVery atmospheric, very good.7. Sugar - A Good IdeaOne of my favorite albums from the college with a deserving reissue!- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad
Best of Lists Coming Soon
Have done nothing in the month of December, except absorb every other blogs best of lists. I've been working on mine and will startt publishing in very early January; maybe as soon as January 1?
Mixtape: Thanksgiving
A time for reflection and giving thanks for all the great things in our lives.....music. A collection of songs for the day or week of Thanksgiving. Some of them very sincere, others very sinical and dark, and still others just have the word thanks in them. Enjoy the day!
Spotify Thanksgiving Mix
TJI: Thee Oh Sees - Carrion Crawler /The Dream
Thee Oh Sees - Carrion Crawler Thee Oh Sees - The Dream The second release of the year for this San Fransisco band. What was a nice side project of John Dwyer's (The Coachwhips) has developed into full blown band. The last album Castlemainia had a cool ramshackle garage sound; this latest release is even cooler, still ramshackle, and still garage. Some of the songs are silly but the whole album shows a real passion for making a joyful noise. 85%
Band website Carrion Crawler / The Dream is out now.


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Nurturing Mother ~ NottipigART
Qualities of a Nurturing Mother
As a mother, we all want to be nurturing to our children. Too many times, we struggle with motherhood.
I do not know any mother who does not want to be loving and nurturing but how do you accomplish that difficult task? Well I am going to share with you what I believe to be are the qualities of a nurturing mother.
She encourages her children to pursue their dreams… An encouraging mother invests time helping her children discover and discern their purpose. She listens, and gathers information relevant to that dream.
She teaches her children nothing is as bad as it first appears. Softly teaches her children not to fear but have faith in themselves and know that with her support everything will be okay. She comforts them.
She knows her children will become something greater. An acorn becomes an oak tree. Babies become Leaders! A mother that lets her children know that she believes in them ALWAYS. She does not focus on their flaws because she sees who they are capable of becoming and helps shape them into that person, a confident individual.
She celebrates every tiny success of her child. Love is excited when another excels! Others will envy. But not her, she celebrates and encourages. She creates a climate of enthusiasm and excitement around every step of progress. She realizes this produces confidence and builds self worth.
She knows when to speak and when to remain silent. Words Matter. Silence matters, too! She carefully chooses uplifting words and remains silent, listening, when her children long to be heard. She doesn’t interrupt with words of judgment and criticism. The nurturing mother knows her children are often just seeking a listening ear.
She hears a matter out before judging. She knows that information is sometimes distorted. Details are limited. Accurate conclusions are not possible when something is unknown. She always believes the best—but will not be too harsh when mistakes are made. She realizes that mistakes are inevitable in life. Assures them that mistakes are part of growing up. She teaches her children mistakes are lessons to be learned from.
This loving mother knows her children well… She realizes that each child is different. They respond differently. Learn differently. Each has fears unspoken and unknown. Each one is birthing dreams that others cannot understand. But she knows and gently teaches each child to understand. She knows that what causes one to cry causes another to become angry. She is careful to deal with her children individually, not comparing them to the other. Instead pointing out their wonderful differences and nurturing each one.
She is a refuge. Life is stormy but she creates a safe haven. Making it safe to tell her about the winds of rivalry and blasts of jealousy endured in a day. The broken become healed in her presence. For this mother, it’s with her there is no fear to disclose inner truth; mistakes made or depths of dreams and desires. Nothing seems silly in her presence. Every dream and desire seems obtainable. Safety and comfort are in the presence of this nurturing mother.
Affection of this mother is always comforting. It is impossible to receive too much warmth, caring, and affection. Affection heals. Love restores. Kindness strengthens. She reaches, comforts, loves and holds her children close to her. Hugging and caressing her children is normal and necessary for children to become whole.
She warns and corrects her children with love. Children are easily influenced. It is necessary to provide instruction, direction and correction. The way it is administered makes all the difference. She has an understanding and is careful not to make her children feel like a bad person. This nurturing mother disapproves of the action but LOVES the child.
She teaches her children how to appropriately harness their anger. Sadly, she understands that prisons are filled with children who couldn’t control their anger. This nurturing mother teaches her children how to channel rage into a project, a career, and become a solution. Anger is an energy that needs an appropriate focus.
This nurturing mother realizes that disappointments will come. Things don’t always turn out the way we want them to so she teaches her children to accept that and dream again. Realizing that Dreaming again is important she instills this in her children.
She requires her children to accept responsibility for the problems they create. Blaming others multiple problems. The nurturing mother doesn’t create an environment of blame. Things happen…so she teaches her children to accept that fact. If not, she knows that it breeds people who don’t take responsibility for their actions. She teaches her children to become responsible for their own actions… She does not allow her children not to blame other people for their mistakes or actions.
She explains influence to her children. Always monitors her children’s friends, television programs, music, and clothes. She explains to her children the need to have good influence but in the end, she has the last and final word. She is always in authority as the mother and does not place herself in a position as a friend who “hangs out”.
The nurturing mother is not afraid to reach out for help. Nobody succeeds alone. Reaching is not a sign of weakness. It is the proof of humility. There are times when we have to seek outside help for our children. Love your children enough and reach…


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interview | The Sandy Side of Life
Aaron Smith is the author of over thirty published stories in various genres. His novels include the spy thriller NOBODY DIES FOR FREE and the vampire novels 100,000 MIDNIGHTS and ACROSS THE MIDNIGHT SEA. Aaron will debut his horror title … Continue reading →
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Visit My Interview on Sandy Benitez’s Blog!
Posted on October 1, 2012	by Sandy Green
Read an interview of me on editor and publisher Sandy Benitez’s blog here! Thanks, Sandy!
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An Interview with Write Thinking Poet Kaylynté
Posted on August 22, 2012	by Sandy Green
Thinking is write, but you can’t write better than you think! ~KaylyntéWho is Poet Kaylynté? Kaylynté (pronounced Kay-Lynn-Tay) is an aspiring poet who is most known for her poems “Credulous Start”, “With the Wind”, and “Think Cycle”. She enjoys exploring the … Continue reading →
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An Interview in the Shade with Penumbra Publishing’s Patricia Morrison
Posted on July 11, 2012	by Sandy Green
Patricia Morrison is not exactly older than dirt, but has been around for a while. Married more years than not, with a college degree in (Would you like fries with that?), she has moved around a lot, but is now … Continue reading →
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Happy National Librarian Day – Interview with Children’s Librarian Deborah Smith
Posted on April 16, 2012	by Sandy Green
“As a child, my number one best friend was the librarian in my grade school. I actually believed all those books belonged to her.” ― Erma Bombeck To honor all the hard working, endlessly cheerful, and irreplaceable children’s librarians, I am thrilled … Continue reading →
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Posted on February 28, 2012	by Sandy Green
More from the 1982 interview of Maurice Sendak and Dr. Seuss by Glenn Edward Sadler. When asked if their characters lived with them all the time, Maurice Sendak said he’d probably go mad if they did and that he kept … Continue reading →
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Modern Day Mama: February Heats Up!
This mixing bowl set, from my mom, was another of my favorite Christmas presents this year! The wine behind it was a stocking stuffer from my dad.
I am getting very excited for February. We already have so many fun events planned! First, on Feb. 3, I'm going on a shop hop with Shawn's mom and sister Denise. I haven't been on a quilt shop hop for years and i am totally psyched to go buy new fabric for my one-yard wonder projects!!
Yes, I know I said I was going to use all the fabric in my stash before I bought more, but I am using it, and I think that's what is important. :)
Then we have a Super Bowl Party at the farm planned. The boys and I are going on Saturday to spend the night and help cook food. In honor of Aaron Rodgers, the Packers quarterback, and the rest of the Super Bowl-bound Green Bay team, we're having an ALL-WISCONSIN food theme! Won't that be fun! Beer, brats, cheese, maybe some fish recipes, cherry desserts (Door Co. cherries) and whatever else we come up with. Oh, probably ice cream for dessert, too!
Following the Super Bowl weekend, is Mazy's February intersession, aka, a week off school. I'm taking Monday and Tuesday as vacation days and then working from home the rest of the week. Mazy and I love intersession weeks. We are already planning to visit a museum so he can record it in his official 2011 Museum Guide.
And then it will be my birthday weekend! And then the three-day scrapbooking weekend at the end of the month with my mom!
See, February is going to be great!
Jordan January 26, 2011 at 4:41 PM
Super bowl party sounds like a blast!!! Wish I was going to be there!


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annieambriel September 27, 2011 at 11:47 PM
Lovely fun card... love the fishes images in this one! :)
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I love it! Thank you for joining us at Sparkles Forum, I hope to see you there again soon.
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So cute, love the sentiment and the fun DP image! Thanks for playing along with us this week over at Paper Sundaes :)


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The Laundry Room: Be Yourself.
If you're like me, you always open the fortune cookie. Do I eat the cookie? Not usually. But we all know it's not really about the cookie itself, it's about what's inside. Just a couple weeks ago we surprised the boys and met Eric for dinner one night. Upon receiving our bill at the end, of course came the cookies. The boys were excited to eat them but once they realized Mama was reading an important message, they were interested to see what their fortunes were too. While the messages written were a little complex, I decided to break it down in terms that they would be able to understand. I don't remember the exact phrase, but Mason's chopped up to, 'You are very brave!' and Owen's was along the lines of, 'Always be yourself!' They were pleased and mentioned their fortunes over the course of the night. Fast forward a couple weeks and there I am tucking the boys into bed last night when I said, "Owen, it's a little chilly tonight. Let me get you a shirt for bed." Mason quickly steps in, "But Mom, Daddy doesn't wear a shirt to bed!" And here's where Owen spoke up, "NO, Mason!! I can wear a shirt if I want to. Remember my fortune said BE YOURSELF!" Well, he told him now didn't he?
For starters, I was impressed that he still remembered his fortune and really took it to heart. But more importantly I was glad that he was using his voice! Not his actual 'voice', but his voice as in speaking up for himself and doing just what the fortune said, BEING himself. Owen loves loves loves his Daddy and as most little boys do, he has always wanted to be just like him. As of late we've been trying to boost his confidence a bit and remind him that being Owen is pretty awesome too! Instead of allowing him to say, "I wanna eat what Daddy eats!", we'll ask Owen to choose first so that he has the opportunity to decide for himself. Other times when Owen speaks up Eric will encourage his choices or emphasize how it's neat that they like different things. I guess all our efforts are paying off because my big boy is finding his voice and is clearly not afraid to use it!
Good job, Owie!
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you're an awesome mom! just thought I might put that out there for you. Totally love you and Eric's parenting style :)


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I am a contemplative progressive Christian Quaker theologian, and author of Presence and Process. Sunday, January 11, 2004
Obeying God Learning, knowing and doing God's word
By releasing people to receive vision from God and then encouraging and equipping them to fulfill it (preparing God's people for works of service).
We recognize that worship is much more than musical expression; it is how we live our lives. We do, however, highly value musical worship and usually devote time to it. We are learning to not have one person in the role of "worship leader" but instead to follow one-another, as the Holy Spirit leads. See 1 Cor. 14:26, Eph. 5:19-20, Col. 3:16. We place a high value on learning the Bible together. When we meet for this purpose, we seek to be "active learners" not "passive listeners". To this end, our Bible teaching always has strong element of interaction and dialog.
There is a cost to being a community of Christians. One must be open to having their presuppositions about church challenged. There are sacrifices involved such as giving up comfortable traditions, having to take responsibility to be an active participant instead of a spectator and laying down agendas and control issues. It means taking the risk of becoming known and being vulnerable and living out our discipleship together. It also means an investment of time. Community can’t be built on two hours each Sunday. Our gatherings tend to run longer (though people come and go as need be) and we seek out opportunities during the week to be with each other. Our Goal
A: Currently we meet on Friday evenings at 6pm and on Sundays at 10am. We refer to these two meetings as "TIC/TAC" (until we can come up with something better!). "TIC" stands for "This Is Church" and is what we call our Friday meeting. The emphasis is on mutual edification through the sharing of one-another's spiritual gifts. No one person dominates the meeting. There is rarely a pre-planned format; we just go as the Spirit leads. We have seen great fruit from allowing the Spirit to control the agenda. Our Sunday meeting is primarily geared towards Bible teaching. We call it "TAC", which stands for "This Ain't Church". We eat together and have musical worship at both Friday and Sunday gatherings.
A: We can find no scriptural basis for the currently popular "covering" doctrine and so do not subscribe to it. Generally, what this question is really asking is "Whose authority are you under?" We can find nothing in the New Testament that teaches that believers should be under the authority of other believers in the church (here's a link to a more detailed teaching I've done on this: Biblical Leadership, Part 1). We would posit that we are all submitted to the authority of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, to the scriptures and are also in submission to one-another. This is something we would be happy to discuss in detail. Q: How do you do outreach/evangelism?