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Senator Calls On Agencies to Streamline Programs for Entrepreneurs
The Government Accountability Office reported in 2012 that each of the 52 entrepreneur support programs at Commerce, SBA and other agencies overlapped with at least one other program.
One lawmaker wants agencies to reexamine their efforts to support entrepreneurs after a watchdog group determined more could be done to streamline many often inefficient and redundant programs to assist small businesses.
On Friday, Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., sent letters to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Small Business Administration leader Linda McMahon requesting analyses of their agency’s entrepreneur assistance initiatives and information on how they measure the effectiveness of the programs.
The Government Accountability Office reported in 2012 that each of the 52 entrepreneur support programs at Commerce, SBA and other agencies overlapped with at least one other program in the type of assistance they offer or the type of entrepreneur they serve. The fragmented system was often difficult for business owners to navigate, and GAO advised agencies to collaborate to streamline the process and also create a system to monitor the performance of individual programs.
Five years later, GAO found neither Commerce nor SBA have fully complied with the recommendations.
“We can’t have dozens of potentially ineffective programs all working on the same thing,” McCaskill said in a statement. “Encouraging people to start businesses is a good goal, but if we’re spending Missourians’ hard-earned tax dollars on it, we’ve got to make sure money isn’t being wasted.”
McCaskill asked agencies to provide details on how specific programs differ from those at other agencies, how programs are measured for effectiveness, and what steps have been taken to comply with GAO recommendations. She also requested status updates on specific programs scrutinized by GAO. Agencies have until Dec. 8 to respond.
Of the 135 GAO recommendations open at Commerce and 54 open at SBA in 2017, the watchdog designated reforms to entrepreneur assistance programs as a top priority. Duplicative and convoluted programs not only make it harder for entrepreneurs to get the resources they need, but also waste already limited government funds.
McCaskill’s request comes as lawmakers called for agencies to better coordinate and share data among themselves. In September, the congressional Commission on Evidence-Based Policy published a 130-page report highlighting the need for shared government data to inform policy decisions and improve the performance of federal programs.
“The country’s laws and practices are not currently optimized to support the use of data for evidence building, nor in a manner that best protects privacy,” the report said. The commission called for legislation to enable the creation of the new data service that would “facilitate access to data for evidence building while ensuring privacy and transparency in how those data are used.”

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Never Think About What to Make for Dinner for the Next Two Months with My Lazy Cooking Bundle
Pasta Salad Recipes are always a huge hit at BBQ’s, potlucks, picnics, and anywhere else that you need a good old fashioned pasta salad recipe that will feed a crowd.
From dill pickle pasta salad to cold pasta salad pepperoni, there is a recipe on this list for any occasion that everyone will fall in love with.
Have picky eaters? Kids and adults alike will will gobble up these classic pasta salad recipes no doubt!
HOW DO YOU MAKE PASTA SALAD FROM SCRATCH?
As long as you incorporate a few simple tricks that we’ve learned over the years, making a creamy pasta salad recipe from scratch is easy!
- Cook your pasta per package directions.
- Drain and rinse pasta under cold water. Once cooled down, put in a large bowl and add 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir well. This will ensure your pasta won’t stick together while it is chilling in the refrigerator.
- Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours. The more time chilling, the better the pasta salad will turn out.
- When you are ready, take the chilled pasta out of the refrigerator and stir well. Add remaining ingredients and serve!
HOW EARLY CAN I MAKE PASTA SALAD?
The best thing about pasta salads are that you can make them 1-2 days in advance. Make sure to cover them tightly and store them in the refrigerator.
If your pasta salad calls for mayonnaise, it’s a good idea to add a bit of mayo to cream it up right before serving. Usually a 1/2 cup will do!
Lettuce doesn’t do well when making a pasta salad in advance. I’d recommend adding the lettuce right before serving that way you won’t have wilted lettuce in your beautiful dish.
Italian dressings do the best when making your salad in advance. Make sure to add just a bit to freshen the salad up before serving.
Hungry yet? Check out our list of Easy Pasta Salad Recipes below:
1. BLT PASTA SALAD
From SPACESHIPS AND LASER BEAMS :: CLICK HERE for the Full Recipe The perfect fresh side dish for any potluck, this BLT pasta salad not only has juicy cherry tomatoes, chopped bacon, and —you guessed it—crisp romaine, but is made even better by a zesty ranch based dressing.
2. MACARONI SALAD – MOM’S RECIPE!
From JULIE’S EATS AND TREATS :: Click HERE for the RECIPE A classic Macaroni Salad that is a hit for potlucks, parties and BBQs with both kids and adults. It’s quick, easy and delicious recipe which makes it the perfect side dish.
3. DILL PICKLE PASTA SALAD
From Spend With Pennies :: Click HERE for the RECIPE Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is literally my favorite pasta salad ever! In this creamy pasta salad recipe, dill pickles play a starring role and add tons of flavor and crunch! It is even better when it’s made ahead of time making it the perfect potluck dish!
4. RANCH PASTA SALAD
From SALTY SIDE DISH :: Click HERE for the RECIPE Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad with Peas is a delicious blend of Ranch seasoning, mayo, crunchy bacon and cheese to pull together this filling, tasty, and easy side salad. The soft mini pasta shells are the perfect filling combination with fresh or frozen peas.
5. AVOCADO PASTA SALAD
From Spend With Pennies :: Click HERE for the RECIPE Avocado Pasta Salad is a rich, creamy and totally delicious pasta salad loaded with fresh juicy tomatoes, crisp bacon and creamy avocados. This pasta salad uses avocados in place of mayonnaise for a dressing that is rich and creamy yet loaded with the benefits of avocado!
6. THE BEST PASTA SALAD
From IOWA GIRL EATS :: Click HERE for the RECIPE The BEST Pasta Salad is a family recipe that’s a hit at parties, potlucks, or as a zest side dish with dinner. Full of flavor and punch!
7. CHICKEN CAESAR PASTA SALAD
From JUST A TASTE :: Click HERE for the RECIPE Whip up a 20-minute meal in-a-bowl with a refreshing recipe for Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad starring DIY dressing.
8. HAWAIIAN TORTELLINI SALAD
From The Slow Roasted Italian :: Click HERE for the RECIPE Hawaiian Tortellini Salad is a like a party in your mouth! It’s a blend of your favorite island flavors in a fabulously bright, sweet and tangy summer pasta salad. A simple recipe with an outstanding pineapple-ginger dressing, this will be a hit everywhere you take it.
9. SHRIMP PASTA SALAD
From I WASH YOU DRY :: Click HERE for the RECIPE Shrimp Pasta Salad is a super simple pasta dish that’s perfect for potluck, BBQ’s, and parties!
10. TUNA MACARONI SALAD
From SPICY SOUTHERN KITCHEN :: Click HERE for the RECIPE Tuna Macaroni Salad is a classic potluck recipe and is so easy to throw together. It is creamy and delicious with lots of hard-boiled egg, peas, celery, onion, and sweet pickle relish.

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Julie - It's A Wonderful Feeling album download
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- Published By – Murlyn Music
- Published By – Kojam Music
- Recorded At – Moh Studio
- Mixed At – Moh Studio
- Mastered At – Tocano
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – EMI Music
- Backing Vocals – Johanne Olofsson, Julie Berthelsen
- Drums – Christer Jansson
- Guitar [Acoustic], Keyboards, Bass – Moh Denebi
- Guitar [Electric] – Mats Berntoft, Moh Denebi, Staffan Astner
- Lead Vocals – Julie Berthelsen
- Mastered By – Jan Eliasson
- Producer, Arranged By, Recorded By, Mixed By – Moh Denebi
- Written-By – Julie Berthelsen, Mats Berntoft, Moh Denebi
NotesRecorded & mixed at Moh Studio, Stockholm
Mastered at Tocano DK
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Feeling Good is an LP album by Julie London, released by Liberty Records under catalog number LRP-3416 as a monophonic recording and catalog number LST-7416 in stereo in 1965. My Kind of Town" - (Jimmy Van Heusen, Sammy Cahn) - 2:56. Girl Talk" - (Neal Hefti, Bobby Troup) - 2:32. King of the Road" - (Roger Miller) - 2:25. I Bruise Easily" - (Fred Manley) - 3:37. Feelin' Good" - (Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse) - 3:03. Watermelon Man" - (Herbie Hancock) - 2:35.
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It's a wonderful feeling I'm walking on a higher ground And nothing´s gonna get me down and out Cause to night - I'm just feeling all right. Sometimes when the world feels cold Don't let it get to you Keep aiming for your inner goal Just don't give up so soon. Hey baby I know that we'll keep our faith And we will never fall Hey darling - keep trying You know it is all worth fighting for Hey baby - I feel it The sun will shine forever more. Most visited Julie lyrics
It's a wonderful feeling. This song is by RAMJET PULLEY and appears on the album It's a Wonderful Feeling (2003). 朝 カフェラッテ 香り. うとうと寝ぼけ顔 起こして. な唄 口遊み にや. を覗かせ今あなたを見つけて. Hey you!It's a wonderful feeling. えない月曜日 ひとり. 昨日のあなたににっこ. 景の観覧車冷や汗隠して｢きれいだね｣. Hey yo. t's a wonderful feeling愛しさが 溢れそうな. What's a wonderful feelingささやかだけど.
My dear, it's four leaved clover time, Find more lyrics at ※ Mojim. com From now on my heart's working overtime, ooh baby 's wonderful, 's marvelous That you should care for. You've made my life so glamorous, You can't blame me for feeling amorous! And I guess so it's wonderful, and it's marvelous, That you should care for, that you should care for That you should care for me! Previous Page.
Wonderful Feeling songs download, free online mp3 listen. Gunilla Dahlman & AMRIS - Rulla På Rulla På Rulla I. album: A Wonderful Feeling. album: Refreshment - Pleasant Touch, Best Feeling, Weekend Rest, Wonderful Sounds. Wonderful Spa World - Greater Feeling. Kay Starr - Oh, What A Wonderful Feeling. album: I Hear The Word. The Oak Ridge Boys, The Oak Ridge Quartet - It's a Wonderful Feeling. album: Southern Gospel Heritage Series - The Oak Ridge Quartet. The DeMarco Sisters - That Wonderful Worrisome Feeling. album: It's Been a Long, Long Time. Bruce H. Zimmerman - Wonderful Feeling. album: Road to Success.

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This publication presents the findings of the project “Civilian Architectural Memory Ankara: 1930-1980,” which is supported by TÜBİTAK and Koç University VEKAM, and conducted by Başkent University, under various heading such as: “An Attempt to Determine the Development of Republic Era Residential Architecture in Ankara,” “Period Based Interpretations through Residence Dwellers,” “Modern Era Residential Buildings in Ankara: Similarities and Differences in Formation,” “From Cubic Architecture to Apartment Buildings: Changes in Residence Plans in Ankara, 1930-1980,” “The Architecture of Togetherness: Common Living Areas in Cooperative Buildings of 1950-1970,” “The Disappearance of the Fingerprint from the Work of Art and its Connection with Modern Architecture,” and “The Protection of Modern Era Architectural Heritage,” produced by the members of the project team.


Voicebeat is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2017/18. That's right, we're almost old enough to drive a moped, or vote in a Scottish local election. We'll be celebrating with a concert on 25 November at Renfield St Stephen's, 260 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JP.
Tickets (£10, £7 students, asylum seekers free)can be obtained through Eventbrite at voicebeat.eventbrite.co.uk (booking charges apply, except for free tickets)
Poster right as JPG, or here as downloadable PDF.
As well as celebrating 15 years by singing some favourite songs from our extensive repertoire, we'll be...
* launching our new CD!
* recruiting to our new Friends of Voicebeat scheme
* talking a bit about the songs we sing and how we sing them
* maybe even reminiscing a bit!


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Assorted Namda Hanging Birds – Set of 3
Add these handmade cute hanging onto your wall or kids’ room to add a pop of color!
- Made by a small rural community of Jharkhand
- Works best as a bag charm or a hanging for car
- Contents: 3 Birds with Jute Hanging Rope
- Totally Handmade
- Material: Felt
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- This picture is taken in natural light and actual product may have slight color variation.
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This page contains Cheats for Bram Stokers Dracula organized by sections for Super Nintendo. Bram Stokers Dracula is a Action Platformer game made by Sony Imagesoft released on Sep 1, 1993 and published by Sony Imagesoft. If you can't find a hint or secret in our list, then please check this page periodically for the latest updates.
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Complete level one, then quickly and repeatedly press X + Y to advance to a later level....From: DarkBlader
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A complicated West Asian puzzle
Relations between Russia and Saudi Arabia, which have never been cloudless, are quite tense today, something that seems unlikely to change in the foreseeable future, says a RIA Novosti commentary from Moscow.
This is not just because of their conflicting approaches to resolving the crisis in Syria. The reason is that Moscow and Riyadh are on opposite sides of the barricades in the transformation of the Middle East that is currently under way.
Nevertheless, in some ways these countries are very dependent on each other and could become partners at some time in the future. Unfortunately, that could be quite a long time from now.
It is almost forgotten now that the Soviet Union was the first non-Arab state to diplomatically recognise Saudi Arabia, in February, 1926, even before its formal independence.
Moscow viewed Saudi independence as one more sign of the inevitable collapse of the colonial empires. However, diplomatic relations were broken off in 1938 at the initiative of Riyadh, and relations between the two states remained unfriendly, if not hostile, for a long time. During the Cold War, Moscow placed its Middle East stake on secular political regimes, such as Egypt [before its realignment in 1974], Syria and Iraq. Being a monarchical and theocratic state, Saudi Arabia automatically fell off the list of potential Soviet allies or partners. In the meantime, Riyadh regarded the Communist regime as anti-Islamic and incompatible with Saudi values. Of course, both approaches were purely ideological. But there were also a number of serious clashes between Moscow and Riyadh, especially due to the Soviet support of the Communist regime in South Yemen. The secularisation and political modernisation [on the basis of socialism] of the Arab Peninsula threatened to undermine Saudi stability.
Finally, these processes could lead to the collapse of Saudi Arabia as a unitary state. This forced Riyadh to strengthen its relationship with the West, particular with the US [the only power that could provide the Saudi government real political and military support in case of serious tensions with Moscow].
At the same time, Russia has its own claims against Saudi Arabia. In the 1980s, Riyadh backed the mujahideen in Afghanistan and the Saudis reached agreement with Washington to drive down the price of oil, reducing the Soviet Union’s oil export revenue.
This atmosphere left little grounds for cooperation. However, after Mikhail Gorbachev revised Soviet foreign policy, Moscow began to look at the Middle East from a different perspective. In 1990-1991 it abandoned its unpredictable ally, Saddam Hussein, and did not oppose Desert Storm. In 1990, diplomatic relations between Soviet Union and Saudi Arabia were restored.
Perhaps it might have been a successful restart.
But further developments showed that relations between Moscow and Riyadh faced other challenges. These appeared very soon when in the 1990s Saudi Arabia [along with a number of other countries] began to transfer money to radical Muslim organisations in Russia and other post-Soviet countries. It would certainly be inaccurate to say that Riyadh intentionally backed separatists in the North Caucasus to weaken the Russian state and to cause domestic problems for Russia.
However, it is evident that at least a part of these financial resources fed the extremists and encouraged them to continue their bloody work. Saudi militants also fought on the side of the separatists in the Chechen wars. It was definitely an irritant in bilateral relations.
Nevertheless, after the end of counterterrorist operation in Chechnya, there was some slight progress. In November 2003, the Saudi delegation headed by the future King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud visited Russia and held negotiations with President Vladimir Putin.
As a result, cooperation between Russia and Saudi Arabia received fresh impetus that finally led to ratification of a number of agreements in the oil and gas sector, science and technology. In February 2007, Putin was the first Russian leader who visited Saudi Arabia.
Up until the Arab revolutions began, it seemed that the steady improvement in relations between Russia and Saudi Arabia was continuing. In fact, disregarding the political and ideological contradictions of the past, cooperation between Moscow and Riyadh is still promising. Both states could cooperate in the global energy market, regulating oil prices to the benefit of both.
Russia was ready to sell to Saudi Arabia its advanced weapons and military equipment, reducing its dependence on US supplies. Also Russia could present opportunities for Saudi investments. But at present, none of these are likely to be realised soon.
Since the beginning of the Middle East uprisings, in particular after the war in Libya broke out, Moscow suspected [with good reason] that Saudi Arabia was financing and arming the anti-Gaddafi forces.
Later, Moscow was dismayed by the Saudi decision to suppress the opposition in Bahrain. It looked like the classical double-standard game: support the Libyan opposition and shoot Bahraini protesters.
Bilateral relations became even worse when Riyadh strongly backed the Syrian opposition. Unlike Libya, Syria is a key Russian ally in the region. Therefore Moscow reacted accordingly and finally changed its politics towards Saudi Arabia.
At the moment, it is too early assessing if it will be a temporary cooling in relations or a long-term shift. Much depends on new developments in Syria and their impact on regional security, but not everything.
As it seems from Moscow, Saudi Arabia is a key player in a US game aimed at creation of a united Sunni front against Iran [an old idea that Washington first tried to put into practice in 1980s]. If the Bashar al-Assad government falls, it will mean that Tehran loses its last Middle East ally.
The ‘Syria now, Iran next’ strategy is absolutely unacceptable for Russia, because in the event of war, the chaos in Iran would soon open the floodgates of instability to the Southern Caucasus and Central Asia.
So by defending Syria and opposing any powers, including Saudi Arabia, that intend to overthrow the official government in Damascus, Moscow is protecting its national interests.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that the current crisis in Russian-Saudi relations is the gravest since the 1990s. As the Middle East puzzle gets more and more complicated, it leaves less space for diplomatic manoeuvre.
It is evident if Assad falls, the Sunni-Shiite opposition [led by Riyadh and Tehran] will be one of the main factors shaping the new face of the region. In this highly explosive situation, anything can happen. And the strained Russia-Saudi Arabia relationship will be very dependent on future Middle East developments. [IANS]
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If you have passion for a Hyundai, you should recognize that maintaining it in good shape is crucial. Qualities such as best-in-class value and economical pricing are what make your vehicle special, which is probably what makes you love it so much. People who care about their Hyundai will know that the reason Coil Spring Insulator Seat parts of OEM quality are the only ones that hardcore enthusiasts will put on their automobile. If you're tired of the high prices from your mechanic and need some Hyundai replacement parts, then we've got what you are looking for.
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New Delhi: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dramatic announcement to repeal the farm laws, Union Minority Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi stated that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) would not be repealed on Sunday.
As per The Print, Naqvi said, “There is no way that the law will be repealed as it has got nothing with the citizens of India.”
He added that people are playing minority politics in the name of CAA.
CAA is not about taking away citizenship from the people but providing Indian citizenship for Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians who were oppressed minorities in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Naqvi said.
Moreover, refuting all the allegations around the CAA, the Union Minister said that people’s religious, social, educational, and constitutional rights are safe in India as they are stakeholders in the nation’s development.
Notably, Naqvi remark came two days after Prime minister Narendra Modi on November 19 announced the repeal of the three farm laws.
After announcing the repeal of the farm laws, various politicians and organizations have demanded that CAA has to be repealed.
In a rally on Sunday, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi asked the Centre to scrap the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), warning that if not scrapped, protestors will make another Shaheen Bagh in the state.
CAA protest took around the country in December 2019, which shook the state of Assam. Significantly, the Assam groups are not the only ones asking for a rollback of CAA. The Jamaat-e-Ulema-e-Hind and Amroha MP Danish Ali have also asked for the same.


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Only few artists have had such a meteoric rise in recognition as the twenty year old bedroom pop singer Clairo. In the past few months, Clairo has gone from an underground singer to a lo-fi pop sensation with millions of views on YouTube and thousands of followers on social media.
Clairo’s music is perfect precisely because it doesn’t go with anything: it’s sweet pop with guitars instead of bedroom electronic beats; it’s young and fresh without falling into urban clichés; it’s new but it makes you feel at home.
Originally starting life as the solo project of frontwoman Lucia Fairfull around five years ago, the singer soon realised that “having constant pals around you, cheering you on” was far more fun and thus was born Lucia, the band. Influenced by the strong women of the ’70s (Joan Jett, Debbie Harry et al) and grunge’s female protagonists, as well as more pop-leaning stars such as Lana Del Rey and classic girl group The Crystals, it’s in the way the group combine these influences with more cutting take downs of life’s harsher truths that sets them apart.
Glasgow’s Walt Disco keeps getting better and better. Today, the captivating band is back to share their latest single, “Past Tense” via LA-based label IHC 1NFINTY. The new track finds the moody rockers at both their most epic and most vulnerable – while oozing their unmistakable and shimmering musical opulence.
“Past Tense” follows the goth anthem “Strange to Know Nothing,” and is also accompanied by the band’s first official visual, which was written and directed by IHC series creators Franki Chan & Jesus Antonio Rivera. Watch below.
Biffy Clyro have covered Frightened Rabbit’s ‘The Modern Leper’, their contribution to an upcoming tribute to the band’s 2008 album ‘The Midnight Organ Fight’.
Armed with a penchant for witty lyrics, a knack for blending acoustic and electric sounds, and an intimate understanding of his Strymon Flint, Phum Viphurit is a prodiguous creator of dreamscapes. The Thai’s first indie pop-star has found viral fame at home by channeling the breezy sounds of artists like Mac DeMarco. 23-year-old first burst on the scene in 2018 with his summery single Lover Boy, the music video for which has since garnered a jaw-dropping 40 million views on YouTube.
Larger than just an internet star now, the Thai singer-songwriter has been keeping busy touring the globe, spreading his brand of neo-soul cheer from Singapore to the United States. Taking some time out of his packed schedule, Phum will play tonight at La2 Apolo.
The Sherlocks are a self-described four-piece indie band hailing from Sheffield, rocketing onto the alternative scene in October 2013 as an unsigned band with their debut EP First Bite of the Apple.
The chemistry from the Crook brothers is evident in their tight harmonies and sharp chord changes – their sound is similar to contemporaries Catfish and the Bottlemen, but their lyrics are far from the world-weary sound of more experienced artists.
The Sherlocks are going to release their second album this autumn. Titled ‘Under Your Sky’, it will be released on 4th October accompanied by a UK and Ireland headline tour that kicks off on the same day.
With the passage of time, we have realized that Ladytron has been running for almost 20 years, and therefore they have stopped being that young Liverpool band that wanted to update the sound of synthetic pop – in the manner of mythical 80s groups as The Human League– to become something better: the great synth-pop formation of its time, beyond the revivals and tributes. Ladytron have baggage, trajectory, important albums and hits, and their concerts have become increasingly rich and solid. Tonight at Razzmatazz they will present their new album Ladytron, the sixth already, and one of the most inspired of their long life.


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Ca2+-Permeable AMPA Receptors Regulate Growth of Human Glioblastoma via Akt Activation
Evidence has been accumulated that glioblastoma cells release and exploit glutamate for proliferation and migration by autocrine or paracrine loops through Ca2+-permeable AMPA-type glutamate receptors. Here, we show that Ca2+ signaling mediated by AMPA receptor regulates the growth and motility of glioblastoma cells via activation of Akt. Ca2+ supplied through Ca2+-permeable AMPA receptor phosphorylated Akt at Ser-473, thereby facilitating proliferation and mobility. A dominant-negative form of Akt inhibited cell proliferation and migration accelerated by overexpression of Ca2+-permeable AMPA receptor. In contrast, introduction of a constitutively active form of Akt rescued tumor cells from apoptosis induced by the conversion of Ca2+-permeable AMPA receptor to Ca2+-impermeable receptors by the delivery of GluR2 cDNA. Therefore, Akt functions as downstream effectors for Ca2+-signaling mediated by AMPA receptor in glioblastoma cells. The activation of the glutamate-AMPA receptor-Akt pathway may contribute to the high degree of anaplasia and invasive growth of human glioblastoma. This novel pathway might give an alternative therapeutic target.
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- "In GBM, the Ca2+ influx mediated by AMPA receptors has been shown to activate Akt by phosphorylation, thereby promoting proliferation and mobility . The upregulation of the Akt pathway is reversed when the edited GluA2 is expressed . This research provides a preliminary mechanism by which decreased ADAR2 activity corresponds to the level of astrocytoma malignancy. "
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ABSTRACT: A-to-I RNA editing is a post-transcriptional modification that converts adenosines to inosines in both coding and noncoding RNA transcripts. It is catalyzed by ADAR (adenosine deaminase acting on RNA) enzymes, which exist throughout the body but are most prevalent in the central nervous system. Inosines exhibit properties that are most similar to those of guanosines. As a result, ADAR-mediated editing can post-transcriptionally alter codons, introduce or remove splice sites, or affect the base pairing of the RNA molecule with itself or with other RNAs. A-to-I editing is a mechanism that regulates and diversifies the transcriptome, but the full biological significance of ADARs is not understood. ADARs are highly conserved across vertebrates and are essential for normal development in mammals. Aberrant ADAR activity has been associated with a wide range of human diseases, including cancer, neurological disorders, metabolic diseases, viral infections and autoimmune disorders. ADARs have been shown to contribute to disease pathologies by editing of glutamate receptors, editing of serotonin receptors, mutations in ADAR genes, and by other mechanisms, including recently identified regulatory roles in microRNA processing. Advances in research into many of these diseases may depend on an improved understanding of the biological functions of ADARs. Here, we review recent studies investigating connections between ADAR-mediated RNA editing and human diseases.
Genome Medicine 11/2013; 5(11):105. DOI:10.1186/gm508 · 5.34 Impact Factor
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- "In contrast, NBQX, an AMPA receptor antagonist, showed no effect on HepG2 cell growth, whereas weak inhibition was observed in HuH-7 cells. Although the involvement of AMPA receptors in cancer cell growth in glioblastoma, colon and lung carcinoma has been reported
[28,36], the expression of AMPA receptors in liver or hepatocellular carcinoma is unknown. Further study of AMPA receptor signaling in hepatocellular carcinoma could be useful in interpreting the results of NBQX. "
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ABSTRACT: Accumulating evidence has suggested the importance of glutamate signaling in cancer growth, yet the signaling pathway has not been fully elucidated. N-methyl-D-aspartic acid (NMDA) receptor activates intracellular signaling pathways such as the extracellular-signal-regulated kinase (ERK) and forkhead box, class O (FOXO). Suppression of lung carcinoma growth by NMDA receptor antagonists via the ERK pathway has been reported. However, series of evidences suggested the importance of FOXO pathways for the regulation of normal and cancer cell growth. In the liver, FOXO1 play important roles for the cell proliferation such as hepatic stellate cells as well as liver metabolism. Our aim was to investigate the involvement of the FOXO pathway and the target genes in the growth inhibitory effects of NMDA receptor antagonist MK-801 in human hepatocellular carcinoma.
Expression of NMDAR1 in cancer cell lines from different tissues was examined by Western blot. NMDA receptor subunits in HepG2, HuH-7, and HLF were examined by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and growth inhibition by MK-801 and NBQX was determined using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. The effects of MK-801 on the cell cycle were examined by flow cytometry and Western blot analysis. Expression of thioredoxin-interacting protein (TXNIP) and p27 was determined by real-time PCR and Western blotting. Activation of the FOXO pathway and TXNIP induction were examined by Western blotting, fluorescence microscopy, Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) assay, and reporter gene assay. The effects of TXNIP on growth inhibition were examined using the gene silencing technique.
NMDA receptor subunits were expressed in all cell lines examined, and MK-801, but not NBQX, inhibited cell growth of hepatocellular carcinomas. Cell cycle analysis showed that MK-801 induced G1 cell cycle arrest by down-regulating cyclin D1 and up-regulating p27. MK-801 dephosphorylated Thr24 in FOXO1 and induced its nuclear translocation, thus increasing transcription of TXNIP, a tumor suppressor gene. Knock-down of TXNIP ameliorated the growth inhibitory effects of MK-801.
Our results indicate that functional NMDA receptors are expressed in hepatocellular carcinomas and that the FOXO pathway is involved in the growth inhibitory effects of MK-801. This mechanism could be common in hepatocellular carcinomas examined, but other mechanisms such as ERK pathway could exist in other cancer cells as reported in lung carcinoma cells. Altered expression levels of FOXO target genes including cyclin D1 and p27 may contribute to the inhibition of G1/S cell cycle transition. Induction of the tumor suppressor gene TXNIP plays an important role in the growth inhibition by MK-801. Our report provides new evidence that FOXO-TXNIP pathway play a role in the inhibition of the hepatocellular carcinoma growth by MK-801.
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ABSTRACT: Glioblastomas exploit various molecular pathways to promote glutamate- dependent growth by activating the AMPA (2-amino-3-(3-hydroxy-5-methyl-isoxazol-4-yl) propanoic acid) receptor, the group II metabotropic glutamate receptor, mGluR, and the epidermal growth factor receptor, EGFR. We hypothesized that targeting more than one of these pathways would be more effective in inhibiting glutamate-dependent growth. Using a model of U87 cell line, we show that blocking glutamate release by Riluzole inhibits cell proliferation. Glutamate-dependent growth is effectively inhibited by a combination of Iressa, an inhibitor of EGFR activation and LY341495, a group II mGluR inhibitor. Treatment of U87 cells with a combination of Iressa and LY341495 inhibits proliferation as indicated by Ki-67 staining, induces apoptosis and inhibits migration of U87 cells more effectively than the treatment by Iressa or LY341495 alone. These results demonstrate that a combinatorial therapy with Iressa and LY341495 is more effective due to synergistic effects of these drugs in inhibiting the growth of glioblastoma.
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Battery researchers at the Department of Energy Technology (IFE) have solved a challenge scientists worldwide are struggling with. It allows for far better batteries with higher capacity, without exceeding life.
– You can say we have found the x factor we’ve been looking for. This has enormous potential and is something scientists around the world are trying to make, says research director Arve Holt.
The research results show that with the new IFE-developed technology, it can achieve three to five times the charge capacity of the negative electrode (anode) as with today’s common graphite technology. Along with the developments seen in other parts of the battery, it may mean mobile phones that do not need to be charged on days or electric cars with 1000km range.
IFE is now ready to take the research into the market and is working on patenting the technology. The Institute will work in parallel with several Norwegian and international companies to thoroughly test the new battery.
“We have tested that it works on a lab scale with good results. Now that we have received support from the Research Council in the FORNY2020 program, we will test it further with international industry partners and see if it works in their industrial processes. The project, which will focus on bringing the new material to the market, we have called SiliconX, and it is very exciting to work towards such major goals together with Kjeller Innovation, says Marte O. Skare, one of the researchers in the project.
There are around 20 researchers working on silicon-related research at IFE’s energy and environmental technology sector. The code they have now cracked, is something researchers all over the world are working hard to solve.
The goal is to ensure that silicon can replace graphite and function stable (see more at the bottom) of the negative electrode (anode) in lithium ion batteries (Li-ion). These are the batteries used in electric cars, cell phones, tablets, laptops and most of the time we surround ourselves with technology in everyday life. Success in using silicon in these batteries will thus provide far better capacity. Theoretically, silicon has 10 times as high capacity as graphite, but so far, the problem has been that the silicon bursts up and is destroyed when it is recharged.
The breakthrough of IFE is that they have succeeded in making silicon function stable as anode material. This is a result of several years of targeted research and experimental trials with nanoparticles, including silicon, in IFE’s laboratories at Kjeller.
“Within the new nanoparticles, there is a finely divided mixture of silicon and another material that we would like to call the matrix. This matrix will help silicon to withstand the big volume change it goes through when it is discharged and discharged, “says Asbjørn Ulvestad, researcher and leader of IFE’s research efforts in the SiliconX project and one of the inventors behind the unique technology.
The plan is now, in collaboration with Kjeller Innovation, to investigate which business models may be relevant, while further developing the material ‘in-house’ at Kjeller. In addition, it is working to patent the technology and test it further.
More about the challenge
Theoretically, silicon has a high potential as anode material, with 10 times as high capacity as graphite, which is today’s commercial material. The problem is that the silicon particles expand by up to 400% during charging, and retreat during discharge. This tolerates the particles poorly, and after repeated extensions, the particles break. See illustration in the figure below, with test results from pure silicon batteries in the anode (top curve). IFE now believes that it has succeeded in making silicon function stable as anode material.
With the developed method, you get increased stability in exchange for some of the silicon capacity. However, since this is so huge at first, it ends up with a material with 3-5 times higher capacity than the graphite used in today’s batteries.
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By Namish Modi and Pedro Salomao.
MARKHAM,ON.- The defending champion Boston Blades took one more step towards making it back to the Clarkson Cup final by defeating the Toronto Furies 2-1 on Thursday morning. Kate Buesser added two points including the game-winning goal midway through the first to improve the Blades to 2-0-0 in the tournament. Buesser also scored the game-winning goal over the Montreal Stars in their first game.
"It's a team effort. I may be the one in the stats sheet but it's a result of our entire team fore-checking and what we displayed as a unit," said Buesser.
The Blades, who finished second in the regular season, improved their chances of making Saturday's championship with the important victory.
"This is what we came out to do and now we are in the driver's seat," said Buesser.
Special teams were the deciding factor in the tilt as Boston scored both their goals on four powerplay opportunities while the Furies (1-1-0) went scoreless on five chances with the man-advantage.
"Anytime you have a man-advantage, it's imperative to score a goal," said Blades forward Kelli Stack. "Power-plays were huge for us today."
Canadian gold-medallist Genevieve Lacasse made 26 saves on 27 shots to back-stop the Blades to victory, while Christina Kessler made 22 saves in a losing cause.
The loss forces the Furies into a must-win situation on Friday morning when they will play the Montreal Stars.
"It's a huge game for us, I think we've been playing well so far, " said Furies forward and Canadian Olympian Natalie Spooner. "So I don't think we really need to change much."
Lacasse came up big throughout the entire third period making key saves, which included a 5-on-3 opportunity early in the third.
All three goals in the tilt came in the first frame.
Hilary Knight took advantage of Boston's opportunity with a two-man advantage at 8:20 of the first period opening the scoring the Blades. Buesser and Kelly Stack added helpers on the goal.
Buesser's second point of the game was a power-play marker at 12:20 of the first period after Michelle Bonello took Toronto's third penalty of the period.
However, Holly Carrie-Mattimoe gave Toronto hope for a comeback tying the game just 30 seconds later.
Toronto couldn't capitalize on several great chances in the second, including going scoreless in three opportunities.
Lacasse made a key save early in the second period when Spooner got a short-handed breakaway.
"I was able to go through on a breakaway and tried to put it in the top corner, but she made a great save, she's a great goalie so that's going to happen," Spooner said.
The Blades will play the Calgary Inferno in the finale of the round robin on Friday night.


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It's often the case that physicians with different backgrounds make different recommendations for their arthritis patients. But experts say the decision to have a joint replacement shouldn't be made based on the type of physician you are seeing.
It would be much better if patients were selected for joint replacement based on a list of standard criteria that all physicians can agree on. So far patient factors to guide this decision havenít been identified. Recently a group of doctors at the University of Minnesota tried to pinpoint patient factors that would help guide the decision about who should or shouldn't have a joint replacement.
They found that expert opinion on the need for surgery did vary from physician to physician. Orthopedic surgeons were more likely to suggest ongoing conservative care before doing surgery. They are more likely to know what problems can occur after surgery. They want to make sure the patient should have the operation and that the results will be successful.
If your orthopedic surgeon is not advising surgery, find out what he or she thinks your treatment options are at this time. Perhaps a different drug or combination of medications would help. Physical therapy may be another treatment option. Itís best to try every avenue first before the more permanent surgical approach.


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Paignton Beach: Blue Flag Beach
Information on Paignton Beach, Paignton - one of Devon's Blue Flag beaches.
Paignton Beach is a popular family beach with a long promenade. The shallow sea is deal for paddling and with pedalos and boats for hire.
Behind the beach is Paignton Green - a safe grassy area which is used for various activities and events during the summer season.
The beach is divided by a traditional seaside pier with all the usual amusements and refreshment facilities. Nearby is a crazy golf course and multi-screen cinema.
At the southern end of the beach there is a lively harbour offering countless boat trips along the South Devon coastline.
Walking distance from Paignton town centre, clearly signposted. There is easy access via local bus routes.
The area is quite flat and has excellent access for disabled people and wheel chairs.
It's also on the main seafront road between Torquay and Paignton.
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A Guide to Acting on AIDS is designed to equip Christian college students with a deeper awareness of the global AIDS pandemic why their faith should inform their response and how they can put their faith into action. This practical study examines HIVAIDS through a variety of different disciplines and perspectives such as the scientific socioeconomic political and humanitarian impacts of the disease. Each chapter explores what the Bible says about these issues and what is being done globally to respond. The guide is designed for individuals or for groups and includes discussion questions and proposed action items for the readers.nbsp;Acting on AIDS is a program started by Christian college students to create awareness and activism of the global AIDS pandemic at colleges and universities across the nation. With the support of World Vision Christian college students have formed a network of Acting on AIDS chapters which seek to change hearts on campuses create awareness in communities and advocate for those impacted by the global AIDS pandemic.
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Descripción Authentic. PAPERBACK. Estado de conservación: New. 0853646538 New Condition. Nº de ref. de la librería NEW6.0545174
Descripción Authentic, 2006. Paperback. Estado de conservación: New. Nº de ref. de la librería P110853646538

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My first guest post is from one of my favorite bloggers, McKenna from McKenna Bleu. She has great style and is not afraid to wear color! She also always has perfect hair, something she teaches us all how to do in a recently posted video tutorial on her blog! I asked McKenna to share a little about herself and send me some pictures of her go-to looks. Enjoy!
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All Mothers in Attendance Will Receive an Edible Chocolate Flower Lovingly Handcrafted by Boulevard Pastry Chef Jason Pitschke
On Sunday, May 10, pay special tribute to the mothers in your life by treating them to a three-course Mother’s Day brunch or dinner service at Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar, either in its expansive dining room or chic outdoor patio, which just opened for the warm weather season.
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 10, Boulevard Executive Chef Alex Chen has crafted a special three-course Mother’s Day Brunch for $59 per person that offers appetizer choices such as sawmill bay oysters, asparagus salad with burrata, and smoked black cod and clam chowder, paired with mains like traditional eggs benedict, nutella stuffed french toast, ‘KFC’ Korean Fried Chicken rice bowl and eggs florentine.
From 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on May 10, Boulevard’s three-course Mother’s Day Dinner service will be available for $65 per person and features starters like snake river farm wagyu beef carpaccio, sweet green pea soup, albacore tuna; and main courses such as spring vegetables risotto, slow braised lamb navarin, arctic char and roasted porchetta.
Both the brunch and dinner services will also include a dessert-course selection of either mother’s tart or chocolate torte and every mother in attendance will receive an edible milk, white and dark chocolate flower lovingly handcrafted by Boulevard Pastry Chef Jason Pitschke.
To view Boulevard’s full Mother’s Day Brunch and Dinner menus offered on May 10, go to: www.boulevardvancouver.ca/
About Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar | Located at the iconic Sutton Place Hotel in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar provides a unique showcase for the culinary vision of Executive Chef Alex Chen. With an innovative approach that blends a respect for the past with a celebration of the present, Chen’s seafood-focused menu is grounded in classical technique and training, while artfully infusing casual West Coast flair and creative hints of his international influences. Paired with exceptional service, a wide-ranging selection of wine and cocktails and true European ambiance in a traditional-yet-modern setting, Boulevard offers breakfast (6:30 to 11 a.m.), lunch (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.), dinner (5 to 11 p.m.) and late night service until 1 a.m. seven days a week, as well as weekend brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.


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Seven Different Universes. A Million Chances To Die. One Way Out.
“Think The DaVinci Code set in a surreal and terrifying virtual world…”
In the near future the ultimate gaming experience happens while you sleep.
OmniWorld is a shared dream state, fully immersive, and indistinguishable from reality… with multiple universes ranging from a wonderous medieval world to a futuristic spacefaring universe to a brutal land that recalls the Old West… In OmniWorld, your wildest dreams become reality.
25 year-old Justin Boone has been waiting his entire life for an adventure like this, but when he’s given early access to OmniWorld he’s catapaulted into a world of violence and peril, dark mysteries, and mind-bending puzzles…
Now he must face legendary monsters, murderous assassins, and other players bent on his destruction–as well as a diabolical AI game controller who has plans of its own…
As Justin battles through multiple worlds of adventure, he realizes that there’s a lot more at stake than just his life. If he can survive, he may discover the true nature of OmniWorld. But if he fails, his reality will unravel and his dreams will become nightmares…permanently.
This deluxe box set includes two full novels: THE IRON VEIL and its sequel THE EIGHT OF NIGHTS, plus the short story THE GLITCH, an Extended Epilogue, maps, and author’s notes.
★★★★★ If you have ever spent a sleepless weekend playing D&D, this is a book for you!
★★★★★ A fun take on LitRPG that keeps the technical gaming jargon light, making it accessible to all people.
★★★★★ It has a WoW meets Clancy feel to it. I am looking forward to the next installment.
★★★★★ Strong storytelling and compelling characters throughout and a fast, fun style that makes it hard to put down!

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Poster for skiing guide book, 1939
Collection of Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Collection, WPA Posters
New York City’s Skidreiverein Club skied in Cornwall every winter for almost ten years, from about 1935 until about 1945. They rented Bald Mountain Farm each season, which gave them full access to the 800 acres of hillside and woodland owned by Dark Entry Forest. The club developed downhill runs which were mentioned in a 1939 guide to the best ski trails in the East.
The club’s name referred to their use of the third car on the third car on the “snow train” which ran from Grand Central to Pittsfield, MA.
The club also hosted members of the Appalachian Mountain Club who came to Cornwall in the summers for canoeing and hiking.
“On Bald Mountain near Warren in Litchfield County the Skidreiverein Club as a development with downhill runs and open slopes, but permission must be obtained to use them.”
~ Skiing in the East: The Best Trails and How to Get There, WPA Federal Writers’ Project, 1939
The club president was Eugene Du Bois, who had managed the U.S. Ski Team to Chile in 1937. Ski celebrities occasionally joined the club for weekend trips, including Otto Schneibs, “the Father of American Skiing.”
As the club became established, members began joining the Bald Mountain Farm Association, where they were able to enjoy the luxuries of real beds and indoor plumbing. The Skidreiverein took over the Bald Mountain Farm with an annual lease, converting it to a full ski lodge with room for up to 40 people on cots, beds and couches. They hired a cook and a caretaker, and they renovated the building to better suit their needs.
The club came to an end with the start of World War II. Many of the club members were in the National Guard or joined the Navy or Air Corps. The club’s caretaker left for a war production factory job in Torrington.
Eugene Du Bois, circa 1940
From Railway Age, August 10, 1940


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A thin sensor pad that could be placed in the babyseat before the baby. When the driver stops the car, a repeating sound occurs if the sensor pad senses weight. Something different from the ping for lights still on, but a re-occuring sound that would alert the driver to something in the babyseat, and not so loud that a sleeping baby would be woken. The pad would be activated by the car starting and the sense of weight. Once the weight is lifted, the reoccurring sound shuts off. I would suggest a pug on the shelve behind the back seat similar to the ligther plug used for a gps.
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|Publication number||US3458615 A|
|Publication date||Jul 29, 1969|
|Filing date||Apr 18, 1967|
|Priority date||Apr 18, 1967|
|Also published as||DE1760216A1|
|Publication number||US 3458615 A, US 3458615A, US-A-3458615, US3458615 A, US3458615A|
|Inventors||Chester Griswold Bragaw Jr, Robert Latham Washburn|
|Original Assignee||Du Pont|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (6), Referenced by (26), Classifications (19)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
July 29, 1969 Q G BRAGAW, JR, ET AL 3,458,615
HYDRODYNAMICALLY CENTERING SHEATH/CORE FILAMENT SPINNERET'I'E Filed April 18, 1967 Z-Sheets-Sheet 1 c. G. BRAGAW, JR,, ET AL 3,458,615
July 29, 1969 Filed Ap ril 18, 1967 United States Patent 3,458,615 HYDRODYNAMICALLY CENTERIN-G SHEATH/ CORE FILAMENT SPINNERETTE Chester Griswold Bragaw, Jr., West Chester, Pa., and
Robert Latham Washburn, Vienna, W. Va., assignors to E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Wilmington, Del., a corporation of Delaware Filed Apr. 18, 1967, Ser. No. 631,718 Int. Cl. B29f 3/10 US. Cl. 264171 10 Claims ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A sheath/ core filament with the core well centered in the sheathing material is produced by a spinnerette designed to create a circumferential pressure-equalizing annular wedge within the sheath polymer stream to center the core polymer stream as the sheath and core polymer streams are being extruded simultaneously through the same orifice to produce a sheath/core filament.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to the production of approximately concentric sheath/core polymeric filaments from at least two molten polymer streams. The process is applicable to the production of any sheath/core filament but is particularly useful in the production of sheath core fiber optical filaments of small diameter where concentricity of the sheath and core is most important due to the small diameter of the filament and the need to maximize the light transmission at any given fiber diameter.
Prior to this invention, concentricity of the sheath and core was obtained by adjustment of metering surfaces to regulate (meter) the polymer flow. The metering surfaces are produced by closely machining two surfaces so as to produce a narrow opening which will effectively meter polymer at a uniform pressure and rate as it is being extruded about the core filament. One example of a type of spinnerette used prior to this invention is the plateautype spinnerette as patented by Kilian, United States Patent No. 2,936,482. In the plateau spinnerette, circumferential distribution of sheath polymer around the core is achieved by metering the sheath polymer in the restrictive circumferential annular space. The distribution of sheath polymer is sensitively affected by the height of the circumferential annular space (flow varies as the cube of height). For example, in producing 10 mil filaments with a mil sheath, the height of the circumferential annular space (the gap between the adjustable parts) is adjusted to be in the .0005 inch to .001 inch range by use of shims between spinnerette parts. It can be seen that if precise manufacture of the parts of the spinnerette is not maintained, the height of the circumferential annular space will vary, and as it varies in height, the cube of that height produces extremely difierent back pressures in various parts of the annular space. It will then be seen that as this back pressure varies, it produces a different or a differing thickness of polymer sheath due to the greater pressure on one side of the core than there is at another point on the core. If the difference in height of the restrictive circumferential annular space is sufficient and the sheath to be applied is sufliciently thin, the pressure on one side of the core can push the core so far to the other side so as to produce no coating of one side of the core.
It will be seen that as the number of spinnerette holes is increased, the problem becomes greatly amplified, due to the fact that the controlling shims now control or vary the height of many restrictive circumferential annular spaces. Thus, it would take only a slight difference in 3,458,615 Patented July 29, 1969 ICC SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Surprisingly, it has been discovered that the precise circumferential metering of the polymer sheath to be extruded about the polymeric core can be eliminated in favor of using the ability of a fluid under pressure to circumferentially equalize pressure within itself and thus center an axially contained fluid stream by creating an annular wedge-shaped flow of sheath polymer around the axially contained fluid stream. Thus, the problem of closely mechanically metering the sheath polymer to be extruded about the core is eliminated by the use of the pressure generated within the wedge to center the core polymer in the sheath polymer stream and yet still produce a sheath core filament with the core extremely wellcentered within the sheath.
This and other embodiments of this invention will be hereinafter described With reference to the following numbered drawings:
FIG. 1 shows an end view of an extruder head with spinnerette in place;
FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the spinnerette;
FIG. 3 shows an enlarged partial view of the spinnerette assembly taken along line 33;
FIG. 4 shows an enlarged partial view of the spinnerette of FIG. 3 as it is producing a continuous sheath/ core filament with the filament partially sectioned;
FIG. 5 shows an enlarged cross-section of the sheath/ core filament produced by this invention taken along line 5--5;
FIG. 6 shows an alternate construction of the spinnerette of FIG. 4 producing a continuous sheath/core filament with the filament partially sectioned;
FIG. 7 shows an enlarged partial view of the spinnerette of FIG. 6 showing the reverse wedge more cleary;
FIG. 8 shows an alternate construction of the spinnerette of FIG. 4 producing a continuous sheath/core filament with the filament partially sectioned.
Referring to the drawings, FIG. 1 shows a conventional cross-head 1 with a one-hole spinnerette 2, with only the die face 18 showing, held by any conventional means in the cross-head by locking plate 3.
FIG. 2 shows the spinnerette 2 comprised of a metallic block 4 having an extrusion orifice 16 terminating in the die face 18. Within the spinnerette, as shown in FIG. 3, the cavity 10 contains an injector 12 which communicates with the core polymer supply. One end of the injector 12 is threaded to facilitate removal for cleaning. The other end of the injector 12 communicates with sheath polymer reservoir 14 which terminates in an orifice 16 in the face 18 of the metallic block 4. The sheath polymer reservoir 14 communicates with the sheath polymer supply through channel 20. Both sheath and core polymers are supplied in melt form to the spinnerette under pressure by extruders.
The injector 12 is necked down near the channel 20 to segregate the lower end of cavity 10 to form the sheath polymer reservoir 14. The injector 12 then terminates within the sheath polymer cavity 14 near the spinnerette face 18. Injector 12 has an internal core polymer passage 22 through which the core polymer is extruded. The injector 12 should be centered within the sheath polymer reservoir 14 so that passage 22 will be less than 2 mils off-center, and preferably perfectly centered. Mechanical centering of passage 22 will not of itself produce the wellcentered product of this invention but it is a factor that can effect the end product by eliminating a potential source of mis-centering of the core stream. The relative sizes of the sheath polymer reservoir 14, the passage 22, and the distance of the injector tip from the fixed annular surface 24 near which the injector terminates, can all be varied by varying the shape, length or size of the tapered portion of the insert 12 or the angle of the fixed annular surface 24. The sheath polymer reservoir 14 is of sutficient width (side clearance around the injector) to provide an unrestricted supply of sheath polymer to all sides of the injector tip 26.
The injector tip 26 is recessed far enough from the fixed annular surface 24 so that the annular space between the injector tip 26 and the fixed annular surface 24 is less restrictive of the sheath polymer stream than the annular space between the core polymer stream and the block 4 at the orifice 16. Thus, even with differences in dimensions due to machining tolerances, the pressure of the polymeric sheath material is substantially equal on all sides of the polymeric core material at the outlet 30 of the core polymer passage 22 due to the ability of a slowly flowing (or static) fluid under pressure to circumferentially equalize pressure within itself.
Upon operation of the extruder, molten polymeric core material 8 is extruded down the passage 22 of the injector 12, while molten polymeric sheath material 6 is being extruded through channel 29. The sheath polymer reservoir 14 fills with sheath polymer material 6, and the sheath polymer material 6 comes into intimate contact with the core polymer material 8 at the outlet 30 of the injector 12. The diameter of the stream of core polymer material may or may not swell radially depending on the sheath polymer material extrusion pressure and draw-01f rate and viscoelasticity of the core polymer material.
Below the tip 26 of the injector, a wedge-shaped annular circumferential pressure-equalizing region 28 is formed within the sheath polymer stream 6. This wedgeshaped region 28 is defined by a fixed annular surface 24 of the reservoir and a moving annular surface 32 that is formed by the interface of the sheath and core polymer streams. The fixed annular surface 24 and the moving annular surface 32 are convergent with respect to each other in the direction of the orifice 16. It is preferred that the wedge-shaped region be monotonically decreasingly convergent (i.e., the rate of convergence with distance never drops to zero) toward the orifice 16. The rate at which the wedge-shaped surfaces converge need not be uniform but the angle between the fixed and moving surface should be in the range of to 75 and preferably in the range of 25 to 60".
As the fixed surface 24 and the moving surface 32 approach orifice 16 the wedge-shaped region 28 can be produced in several different ways: the fixed surface 24 can be convergent toward the orifice while moving surface 32 is neither convergent nor divergent with respect to the orifice 16; the moving surface 32 can be divergent toward the orifice 16 while the fixed surface 24 is neither convergent nor divergent toward the orifice 16; the fixed surface 24 can be convergent toward the orifice while the moving surface 32 is divergent toward the orifice 16; and both surfaces 24 and 32 can be convergent toward the orifice. The conformation of the core polymer stream is determined by the relative extrusion pressures on the sheath and core polymer streams, the draw otf rates and the viscoelasticity of the core polymeric material.
Consistent with the above description of how the wedge-shaped region 23 can be formed FIGS. 6, 7 and 8 show enlarged partial views of alternate constructions of a spinnerette such as the one shown in FIG. 4. with injector tip 26 and/or surface 24 being changed so as to produce a reverse wedge-shaped region 40. FIGS. 6 and 7 show an embodiment in which the Sheath polym r .4 passage is highly restricted near the tip of injector 12. Precise centering of the injector 12 is in itself insufficient to produce an excellent product. The creation of the reverse wedge within the orifice 16 is required to produce excellent product.
The pressures generated within the wedge-shaped region 28 are a result of several factors. The major factors are the extrusion pressures, the size of orifice 16 and the viscosity of the sheath and core polymers. Another factor in generating pressure is the phenomenon of drag flow that occurs at the interface 32 of the sheath core polymer streams. The movement of the core polymer stream relative to the sheath polymer stream results in a dragging or pumping of sheath polymeric material into the wedgeshaped region 28, increasing the pressure within the wedge-shaped region 28 as the wedge narrows. Thus a pressure gradient is set up within the wedge-shaped region 28. The rate at which sheath polymeric material is pumped into the wedge-shaped region 28 is uniform over the entire moving surface 32 and the pressure of the sheath polymeric material upstream from the wedge is uniform, thus the pressure developed at any point within the wedge-shaped region 28 is determined by the width of the wedge-shaped region 28 at that point. A complete exposition of the principle can be found in Engineering Applications of Fluid Mechanics, Hunsaker & Rightmire (1948), McGraW-Hill, New York, Chapter XII. If the polymer core stream 8 moves to one side of the wedge-shaped region 28, it narrows the wedge on that side of said wedge 28 and widens the wedge on the opposite side of said wedge 28. This results in an increase in pressure on the side of the wedge 28 to which the core polymer stream 8 is the closest, and a decrease in the pressure on the side of the wedge 28 from which the core polymer stream 8 is the furthest. Thus, due to the difference in pressure created by the different size wedges, the pressure tends to force the core polymer back towards the center or back towards the lower pressure region, which is the wider wedge. As the wider wedge narrows, the pressure within it increases and as the wedge which was narrow becomes wider, the pressure within it decreases. Thus, the core polymer is centered within the wedge due to forces which tend to circumferentially equalize the pressure within the wedge-shaped region 28.
This results in a very low polymeric sheath eccentricty ratio (the relationship of the maximum width of the sheath divided by the minimum width of the sheath). It is extremely desirable that the sheath eccentricity ratio be as low as possible, less than 2.0 and preferably less than 1.5, because concentricity of the sheath 6 and the core 8 of the finished product confers better geometry to the product allowing more economical covering of the core and thus a more nearly perfect and uniform product. As the thickness of the sheath to be applied decreases it becomes very important to be able to closely control the eccentricity ratio to insure that the core is completely sheathed. For a given core diameter, sheath thickness is dictated by economy, flexibility and the fact that after draw-down of the fiber (approximately 4x) the sheath must be at least 3 wavelengths of light thick for applicacation of this process to the production of fiber optic filaments. For example, in the case of 10 mil diameter optical fiber the sheath thickness should be a maximum of 4 mils and a minimum of 2 mils as the fiber exits orifice 16. Sheath thickness is specified by the ratio of core volume to sheath volume and the thickness of the filament to be produced. In making 10 mil optical filaments at least a 4 to 1 volumne ratio should be maintained, and preferably at least a 12 to 1 volume ratio. In making thicker filaments at least a 14 to 1 volume ratio should be maintained. Up to 26 to 1 volume ratios have been achieved with thicker filaments (for example, 40 mil fibers after draw-down of approximately 6.5 X
The eccentricity ratio has been discovered to be dependent on the length of the moving surface 32 relative to the diameter of the core material at the orifice 16.
The ratio of the length of the moving surface 32 divided by the core diameter at the orifice 16 should be at least 0.48 and preferably at least 0.9 in any wedge formed in which the fixed surface 24 is convergent toward the orifice 16 as in FIG. 4. The ratio of the lengths of the moving surface 32 divided by the core diameter at the orifice 16 should be at least 0.22 in any wedge (reverse wedge) formed in which the fixed surface 24 is neither convergent or divergent toward orifice 16. Due to the various positions that the injector tip 30 can be in in relationship to the fixed surface 24 it is necessary to define that portion of the moving surface 32 that is used in the moving surface/core diameter ratio. The length of moving surface 32 that is to be used in computing the above ratio is the longest continuous length running upward from the first point of constant sheath thickness at or in orifice 16, that lies below a line drawn perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of injector 12 at or below injector tip 26 and intersects both the fixed and moving surfaces in the period of space in which they are relatively convergent. This length of the moving surface is required so that the circumferentially equalizing forces in the sheath material will have sufiicient time to act upon and center the core material. Although the eccentricity ratio has been determined to be independent of the ratio of the viscosities of the sheath and core it appears that the length of the moving surface 32 is inversely 6 EXPERIMENTAL DATA Examples 1 to 12 A press spinner having a heated block (220 C.) within which plugs of sheath and core polymeric material are melted in separate chambers is equipped with a pair of hydraulically driven pistons of proportionate crosssections to produce the desired core/sheath volume ratio (4:1 in Examples l-4 and 6-l2, and 12:1 in Example 5). The pistons are driven into the melted sheath and core polymers to extrude them through a spinnerette built to operate as above described. The press spinner pumped sheath and core polymeric material to a spinnerette as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 with orifice inner diameter, injector inner diameter, injector tip clearance, and sheath passage annular width as denominated in the tabular information. Polymeric material used in the tabulated examples were as follows: sheath polymer, polyfluoroalkyl methacrylate with an inherent viscosity of 0.63 or 0.64 as measured in Freon 113 at 20 C. (.25 gram of sample 150 ml. solvent) in a Cannon-Fenske viscometer No. 50 and a density of 1.68 gr./cm. and core polymer, Grade 8 polymethylmethacrylate molding resin (density 1.19 gr./cm. as set by the ASTM D 788-63 for Methacrylate Molding and Extrusion Compounds.
The sheath/core filament was recovered and tests, the results of which are tabulated in Table I, run.
Examples 13 to 17 A pair of electrically driven screw extruders were oper- TABLE I.RECESSED-TIP TYPE SPINNERE'ITES Sheath passage: Total polymer Length of moving Sheath Orfice ID (mils) Injector tip Annular w1d th throughput Wind up rate surface/diam. or eccentricity ID (mils) injector clearance (1111.15) (mlls) (gm/min.) (ft/min.) core material ratio related to the apparent sheath viscosity. The position of the tip 26 of the orifice 16 is determined by the length of the moving surface 32 desired, but where the fixed surface 24 is convergent with respect to the orifice 16 it is preferred that the tip be within the wedge defined by the convergent fixed surface 24.
Excellent sheath/core filaments have been produced when the viscosity of the core polymer material was less than, equal to or greater than the viscosity of the sheath polymer material. The general extrusion range of apparent viscosities of thermoplastic polymers for which this process is useful is about 10 to about 10 poise. This process is applicable to any extrudable thermoplastic that doesnt react adversely with the other polymers in the extruder. In fiber optic production the preferred thermoplastic polymers are polystyrene, polymethylmethacrylate, polyfluoroalkylmethacrylate and fiuoroalkylmethacrylate/methylmethacrylate copoly-mer.
The eccentricity ratio has been dicovered to be independent of the wind-up and polymer throughput rates.
ated simultaneously at different volume rates to produce a 14.621 core to sheath volume ratio for Examples 13-17 as the core and sheath polymers were simultaneously pumped through a spinnerette built to operate as above described. The extruders pumped sheath and core polymeric material to a spinnerette as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 with orifice inner diameter, injector inner diameter, and sheath passage annular width as denominated in the tabular information. Polymeric material used in the tabulated examples were as follows: sheath polymer, polyfluoro- .alkyl methacrylate with an inherent viscosity of 0.64 or 0.59 measured as in Examples 1-12 and a density of 1.68 gr./cm. and core polymer the same as in Examples 1-12.
The sheath/core filament was recovered and tests the results of which are tabulated in Table II, run.
Examples 13, 14 and 15 were run in a spinnerette as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 with a 22 mil land in orifice 16. In Examples 16 and 17 the 22 mil land was milled off so that no reverse wedge could be formed. Product was poor in relation to Examples 13, 14 and 15.
TABLE II.REVERSE WEDGE TYPE SPINNERETTE Sheath passage: Total polymer Length of moving Sh ath Orifice ID (mils) minimum annuthroughput Wind up rate spinnerette surface/d1am. of eccentricity Experiment ID (mils) injector lar Width (mils) (gm./mm.) (f./m1n.) temperature, 0. core material ti 13 101. a 91. 5 22. 5 0. 22 6 14- 101. 3 91. 4 5 22. 5 75 195 0. 22 4 15. 101.3 91. 4 5 22. 5 75 177 0. 22 1. 7 16- 101. 3 91. 4 5 22. 5 75 195 o 4 17 101. 3 91. 4 5 22. 5 75 195 o 0 As many apparently widely differently embodiments of this invention may be made without departing from the spirit and scope thereof, it is to be understood that this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments thereof except as defined in the appended claims.
What is claimed is:
1. In a process for producing a sheath/core filament by co-extruding sheath and core polymer streams from a spinnerette, the improvement being forming a circumferentially pressure equalized reservoir of molten sheath polymer about the outlet of a core polymer passage, extruding a stream of molten core polymer from said outlet of said passage toward an orifice, simultaneously extruding a stream of molten sheath polymer from said reservoir into intimate contact with said core polymer stream whereby enveloping said core in a sheath and forming a moving annular surface which is the interface between the sheath polymer stream and said core polymer stream, providing a fixed annular surface in the path of said sheath polymer stream which is convergent with respect to said moving annular surface as said moving surface approaches said orifice, thereby forming a circumferential pressure equalizing region within said sheath polymer stream which centers said core polymer stream in said sheath polymer stream and obtaining as a result thereof from said orifice a sheath/core filament in which the core is well-centered within the sheath.
2. The process of claim 1 in which said fixed surface is convergent toward said orifice.
3. The process of claim 1 in which said moving surface is divergent toward said orifice.
4. The process of claim 1 in which said fixed surface is convergent toward said orifice and said moving surface is divergent toward said orifice.
5. The process of claim 1 in which said fixed surface and said moving surface are convergent toward said orifice.
6. The process of claim 1 in which said fixed and moving annular surfaces are decreasingly monotonically convergent toward said orifice with respect to each other.
7. The process of claim 2 in which the length of said moving annular surface is equal to at least 0.48 of the diameter of said core polymer stream in said orifice.
8. The process of claim 3 in which the length of said moving annular surface is equal to at least 0.22 of the diameter of said core polymer stream in said orifice.
9. The process of claim 7 in which the sheath/core filament produced has at least a 4:1 core to sheath volume ratio, the maximum thickness of said sheath at said orifice is 4 mils and the eccentricity ratio is no greater than 2.
10. The process of claim 8 in which the sheath/core filament produced has at least a 14:1 core to sheath volume ratio, the maximum thickness of said sheath at said orifice is 4 mils and the eccentricity ratio is no greater than 2.
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Spoiler: Someone lives.
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Paired with currently family friendly WWE Films and former Godzilla Final Wars director Kitamura, No One Lives feels rogue, even outside of its questionable, murderous thought processes. This film depicts a determined killer wiling to gut another human, only to hide inside of the remains. The project exhibits no shyness for human desecration.
Awkward line delivery and oversell of pro wrestler Brodus Clay bake in low rent production value, akin to something kitschy amongst dazzlingly vicious realism. No One Lives is cruddy, dirty, and awash in 16mm grain to better imbue an unmistakably ’80s visage. Video stores of the era would clamor for gutsy and decisive material such as this, a sharpened, profitable shelf talker.
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Adelaide Clemens gives No One Lives legitimacy as Emma, a strikingly disturbed performance from a women on edge and in the midst of escape. Stone-eyed stares are indifferent to explicit bloodshed and reactions surrounding spilled internal organs. Others scream; Emma only stares.
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Anchor Bay distributes a difficult AVC encode for No One Lives, compression coming under fire and wandering immediately. As a format, 16mm is nothing to take lightly when transferred to digital, and in conjunction with already splotchy grain reproduction, No One Lives was doused in sharpening.
Halos and ringing bring after effects even if not directly visible. Resolution and fidelity suffer from harshness, flubs even crush happy black levels cannot hide in their pure black shadows. While film is unquestionably the source, manipulation has stepped in to inconsistently present material as such. In motion, grain even loses itself and appears as a smeared after effect.
This is beyond 16mm in general, which when done properly, caries a distinctive, resolute appearance. No One Lives is squandered, and smears during otherwise stable conversation. Pan shots can be rendered unrecognizable, and faces are lost in a bevy of apparent codec failure. Anchor Bay condenses this sub-90 minute feature to a BD-25, and does not particularly handle space restrictions well. Bitrates are adequate, only not for a source of this complexity.
No One Lives will issue some positivity; this is not a visual junker so much as it is troubled. Colors have a rare density where applicable, flesh tones scanning a bevy of hues and primaries can be superb. Blood never feels wasted with reds determined to carry splatter effects. Fine detail in close provides substantial weight too, facial close-ups proudly resolving minutiae. It’s a shame these visual opportunities feel like anomalies. [xrr rating=2/5 label=Video]
Exaggeration is evident in this TrueHD mix job, amplifying surrounds during shoot-outs to poke rear channels through as dominant speakers. A brief flurry of one sided shots around nine minutes feels pitiful – sound design offering dismal realism – and the attempted save comes from behind. Fraying glass shards and impact is bloated, not to mention how enclosed effects are. Separation is dry. Same goes for a gunfight at 36:50; motion only happens from volume.
One explosion will seek assistance from the subwoofer and find it, a nicely deep, jolting rumble to sell the film’s action peak. Much of No One Lives concerns stabbing or slicing death, so room to broaden aural scope is limited by material. Ambiance is null, and dialog, with one exception, fits within the dynamic range. [xrr rating=3/5 label=Audio]
From the Script to the Crypt is a lonely bonus, although a joy during its half hour run. Detailed explanations for effects, including the creation of a full body cast, are provided with little to no filler. It’s worth a watch. [xrr rating=2/5 label=Extras]
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Way to post a spoiler in the first line of the review, asshole. Good job guaranteeing I never visit this site again.
Note: It’s a joke, and spoils little if anything since short of an apocalypse, someone would of course survive.


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A Long Road Home
by Patrick Harris
1940. Major Peter Hoffa, Luftwaffe ace is shot down a few weeks before the Battle of Britain. He crash-lands his Messerschmitt 109 Emil in a Sussex field. On the run in the land of his enemy, he has one distinct advantage. He speaks perfect English. This is his story and his bid to escape, and return to Nazi Germany to carry on the fight.

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