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Heat-sensitive black recording element - Patent 4500897 (2876 words) |
 | A heat-sensitive recording element as set forth in claim 1, wherein the sensitizing agent is an animal, vegetable or mineral wax, stearic acid, a soap, a higher fatty acid, a higher fatty acid derivative or a synthetic waxy substance. |
 | A heat-sensitive recording element as set forth in claim 1, wherein the binder is a member selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl alcohol, starch, carboxymethyl starch, hydroxyethyl starch, carboxymethyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, gum arabic, gelatin, casein, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyacrylamide, styrene-maleic acid salt copolymer, vinyl ether-maleic acid salt copolymer and styrene-butadiene copolymer latex. |
 | The heat-sensitive fl recording element of the present invention is valuable as a recording element of a facsimile device, printer, data communication device, computer terminal device, measuring device, passometer or copying machine in which a thermal head, infrared ray flash lamp or laser is used as a heat source. |
| The Rise and Fall of Black Swan Records (3953 words) |
 | Fletcher Henderson was the pianist of record on all Black Swan releases from the start until the Fall of 1921. |
 | It was in the Summer of 1921 that Ethel Waters came to the rescue of Black Swan Records. |
 | It was ironic that at the time of its earliest success Black Swan had the opportunity to record and sign Bessie Smith, who would later become legendary as the "Queen of the Blues." Harry Pace upon hearing her sing one night decided that she was too "nitty gritty" for his taste. |