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|Daniel Felnhofer, Evgeni Gousev
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|Qualcomm Mems Technologies, Inc.
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1. Field of the Invention
The field of the invention relates to microelectromechanical systems (MEMS).
2. Description of the Related Technology
Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) include micromechanical elements, actuators, and electronics. Micromechanical elements may be created using deposition, etching, and or other micromachining processes that etch away parts of substrates and/or deposited material layers or that add layers to form electrical and electromechanical devices. One type of MEMS device is called an interferometric modulator. As used herein, the term interferometric modulator or interferometric light modulator refers to a device that selectively absorbs and/or reflects light using the principles of optical interference. In certain embodiments, an interferometric modulator may comprise a pair of conductive plates, one or both of which may be transparent and/or reflective in whole or part and capable of relative motion upon application of an appropriate electrical signal. In a particular embodiment, one plate may comprise a stationary layer deposited on a substrate and the other plate may comprise a metallic membrane separated from the stationary layer by an air gap. As described herein in more detail, the position of one plate in relation to another can change the optical interference of light incident on the interferometric modulator. Such devices have a wide range of applications, and it would be beneficial in the art to utilize and/or modify the characteristics of these types of devices so that their features can be exploited in improving existing products and creating new products that have not yet been developed.
The system, method, and devices of the invention each have several aspects, no single one of which is solely responsible for its desirable attributes. Without limiting the scope of this invention, its more prominent features will now be discussed briefly. After considering this discussion, and particularly after reading the section entitled "Detailed Description of Certain Embodiments" one will understand how the features of this invention provide advantages over other display and MEMS devices.
In one embodiment, a microelectromechanical (MEMS) device comprises an electrode, a material that readily traps charge coupled to the electrode, and a movable layer extending over the surface of the material so as to form a cavity therebetween. In this embodiment, the movable layer is configured to contact the material in response to an electrical potential between the electrode and at least a portion of the movable layer that is greater than an actuation threshold. When the movable layer contacts the material, charge is transferred between the movable layer or electrode and the material to significantly change the actuation threshold.
In some advantageous embodiments, the material comprises a multi-layer material stack comprising a first material and at least one other material that is a metal or has an electron energy band gap that is less than the electron energy band gap of the first material.
A method of addressing a microelectromechanical (MEMS) element is also provided. The method is applied to a device including a movable layer and a material comprising regions of different electron energy band gaps. The method includes actuating the MEMS element to move the movable layer toward the material and transferring charge to a region of low electron energy band gap in the material. In some embodiments, the MEMS element exhibits hysteresis, and the transferred charge is sufficient to shift a center of the hysteresis near zero volts.
In another embodiment, a method of manufacturing a microelectromechanical (MEMS) device includes forming an electrode, forming a material on the electrode, wherein the material comprises regions of different electron energy band gaps, and forming a movable layer over the material so as to establish a cavity therebetween. The movable layer is configured to contact the material in response to an electrical potential between the electrode and at least a portion of the movable layer that is greater than an actuation threshold.
The following detailed description is directed to certain specific embodiments of the invention. However, the invention can be embodied in a multitude of different ways. In this description, reference is made to the drawings wherein like parts are designated with like numerals throughout. As will be apparent from the following description, the embodiments may be implemented in any device that is configured to display an image, whether in motion (e.g., video) or stationary (e.g., still image), and whether textual or pictorial. More particularly, it is contemplated that the embodiments may be implemented in or associated with a variety of electronic devices such as, but not limited to, mobile telephones, wireless devices, personal data assistants (PDAs), hand-held or portable computers, GPS receivers/navigators, cameras, MP3 players, camcorders, game consoles, wrist watches, clocks, calculators, television monitors, flat panel displays, computer monitors, auto displays (e.g., odometer display, etc.), cockpit controls and/or displays, display of camera views (e.g., display of a rear view camera in a vehicle), electronic photographs, electronic billboards or signs, projectors, architectural structures, packaging, and aesthetic structures (e.g., display of images on a piece of jewelry). MEMS devices of similar structure to those described herein can also be used in non-display applications such as in electronic switching devices.
Some displays can be made from elements which are addressed with the unique scheme discussed below. When the display elements have a substantial charge persistence characteristic the elements may be pre-charged in a write operation, displayed with a voltage lower than would otherwise be needed in a display operation, and finally cleared in a clear operation in preparation for a subsequent write operation. The scheme is particularly useful for lower power operation.
One interferometric modulator display embodiment comprising an interferometric MEMS display element is illustrated in
The depicted portion of the pixel array in
The optical stacks 16 a and 16 b (collectively referred to as optical stack 16), as referenced herein, typically comprise several fused layers, which can include an electrode layer, such as indium tin oxide (ITO), a partially reflective layer, such as chromium, and a transparent dielectric. The optical stack 16 is thus electrically conductive, partially transparent and partially reflective, and may be fabricated, for example, by depositing one or more of the above layers onto a transparent substrate 20. In some embodiments, the layers are patterned into parallel strips, and may form row electrodes in a display device as described further below. The movable reflective layers 14 a, 14 b may be formed as a series of parallel strips of a deposited metal layer or layers (orthogonal to the row electrodes of 16 a, 16 b) deposited on top of posts 18 and an intervening sacrificial material deposited between the posts 18. When the sacrificial material is etched away, the movable reflective layers 14 a, 14 b are separated from the optical stacks 16 a, 16 b by a defined gap 19. A highly conductive and reflective material such as aluminum may be used for the reflective layers 14, and these strips may form column electrodes in a display device.
With no applied voltage, the cavity 19 remains between the movable reflective layer 14 a and optical stack 16 a, with the movable reflective layer 14 a in a mechanically relaxed state, as illustrated by the pixel 12 a in
In one embodiment, the processor 21 is also configured to communicate with an array driver 22. In one embodiment, the array driver 22 includes a row driver circuit 24 and a column driver circuit 26 that provide signals to a panel or display array (display) 30. The cross section of the array illustrated in
For a display array having the hysteresis characteristics of
In typical applications, a display frame may be created by asserting the set of column electrodes in accordance with the desired set of actuated pixels in the first row. A row pulse is then applied to the row 1 electrode, actuating the pixels corresponding to the asserted column lines. The asserted set of column electrodes is then changed to correspond to the desired set of actuated pixels in the second row. A pulse is then applied to the row 2 electrode, actuating the appropriate pixels in row 2 in accordance with the asserted column electrodes. The row 1 pixels are unaffected by the row 2 pulse, and remain in the state they were set to during the row 1 pulse. This may be repeated for the entire series of rows in a sequential fashion to produce the frame. Generally, the frames are refreshed and/or updated with new display data by continually repeating this process at some desired number of frames per second. A wide variety of protocols for driving row and column electrodes of pixel arrays to produce display frames are also well known and may be used in conjunction with the present invention.
In the
The display device 40 includes a housing 41, a display 30, an antenna 43, a speaker 45, an input device 48, and a microphone 46. The housing 41 is generally formed from any of a variety of manufacturing processes as are well known to those of skill in the art, including injection molding, and vacuum forming. In addition, the housing 41 may be made from any of a variety of materials, including but not limited to plastic, metal, glass, rubber, and ceramic, or a combination thereof. In one embodiment the housing 41 includes removable portions (not shown) that may be interchanged with other removable portions of different color, or containing different logos, pictures, or symbols.
The display 30 of exemplary display device 40 may be any of a variety of displays, including a bi-stable display, as described herein. In other embodiments, the display 30 includes a flat-panel display, such as plasma, EL, OLED, STN LCD, or TFT LCD as described above, or a non-flat-panel display, such as a CRT or other tube device, as is well known to those of skill in the art. However, for purposes of describing the present embodiment, the display 30 includes an interferometric modulator display, as described herein.
The components of one embodiment of exemplary display device 40 are schematically illustrated in
The network interface 27 includes the antenna 43 and the transceiver 47 so that the exemplary display device 40 can communicate with one ore more devices over a network. In one embodiment the network interface 27 may also have some processing capabilities to relieve requirements of the processor 21. The antenna 43 is any antenna known to those of skill in the art for transmitting and receiving signals. In one embodiment, the antenna transmits and receives RF signals according to the IEEE 802.11 standard, including IEEE 802.11(a), (b), or (g). In another embodiment, the antenna transmits and receives RF signals according to the BLUETOOTH standard. In the case of a cellular telephone, the antenna is designed to receive CDMA, GSM, AMPS or other known signals that are used to communicate within a wireless cell phone network. The transceiver 47 pre-processes the signals received from the antenna 43 so that they may be received by and further manipulated by the processor 21. The transceiver 47 also processes signals received from the processor 21 so that they may be transmitted from the exemplary display device 40 via the antenna 43.
In an alternative embodiment, the transceiver 47 can be replaced by a receiver. In yet another alternative embodiment, network interface 27 can be replaced by an image source, which can store or generate image data to be sent to the processor 21. For example, the image source can be a digital video disc (DVD) or a hard-disc drive that contains image data, or a software module that generates image data.
Processor 21 generally controls the overall operation of the exemplary display device 40. The processor 21 receives data, such as compressed image data from the network interface 27 or an image source, and processes the data into raw image data or into a format that is readily processed into raw image data. The processor 21 then sends the processed data to the driver controller 29 or to frame buffer 28 for storage. Raw data typically refers to the information that identifies the image characteristics at each location within an image. For example, such image characteristics can include color, saturation, and gray-scale level.
In one embodiment, the processor 21 includes a microcontroller, CPU, or logic unit to control operation of the exemplary display device 40. Conditioning hardware 52 generally includes amplifiers and filters for transmitting signals to the speaker 45, and for receiving signals from the microphone 46. Conditioning hardware 52 may be discrete components within the exemplary display device 40, or may be incorporated within the processor 21 or other components.
The driver controller 29 takes the raw image data generated by the processor 21 either directly from the processor 21 or from the frame buffer 28 and reformats the raw image data appropriately for high speed transmission to the array driver 22. Specifically, the driver controller 29 reformats the raw image data into a data flow having a raster-like format, such that it has a time order suitable for scanning across the display array 30. Then the driver controller 29 sends the formatted information to the array driver 22. Although a driver controller 29, such as a LCD controller, is often associated with the system processor 21 as a stand-alone Integrated Circuit (IC), such controllers may be implemented in many ways. They may be embedded in the processor 21 as hardware, embedded in the processor 21 as software, or fully integrated in hardware with the array driver 22.
Typically, the array driver 22 receives the formatted information from the driver controller 29 and reformats the video data into a parallel set of waveforms that are applied many times per second to the hundreds and sometimes thousands of leads coming from the display's x-y matrix of pixels.
In one embodiment, the driver controller 29, array driver 22, and display array 30 are appropriate for any of the types of displays described herein. For example, in one embodiment, driver controller 29 is a conventional display controller or a bi-stable display controller (e.g., an interferometric modulator controller). In another embodiment, array driver 22 is a conventional driver or a bi-stable display driver (e.g., an interferometric modulator display). In one embodiment, a driver controller 29 is integrated with the array driver 22. Such an embodiment is common in highly integrated systems such as cellular phones, watches, and other small area displays. In yet another embodiment, display array 30 is a typical display array or a bi-stable display array (e.g., a display including an array of interferometric modulators).
The input device 48 allows a user to control the operation of the exemplary display device 40. In one embodiment, input device 48 includes a keypad, such as a QWERTY keyboard or a telephone keypad, a button, a switch, a touch-sensitive screen, a pressure- or heat-sensitive membrane. In one embodiment, the microphone 46 is an input device for the exemplary display device 40. When the microphone 46 is used to input data to the device, voice commands may be provided by a user for controlling operations of the exemplary display device 40.
Power supply 50 can include a variety of energy storage devices as are well known in the art. For example, in one embodiment, power supply 50 is a rechargeable battery, such as a nickel-cadmium battery or a lithium ion battery. In another embodiment, power supply 50 is a renewable energy source, a capacitor, or a solar cell, including a plastic solar cell, and solar-cell paint. In another embodiment, power supply 50 is configured to receive power from a wall outlet.
In some implementations control programmability resides, as described above, in a driver controller which can be located in several places in the electronic display system. In some cases control programmability resides in the array driver 22. Those of skill in the art will recognize that the above-described optimization may be implemented in any number of hardware and/or software components and in various configurations.
The details of the structure of interferometric modulators that operate in accordance with the principles set forth above may vary widely. For example,
In embodiments such as those shown in
The capacitance-voltage response of a typical capacitive MEMS device, which is similar to
The property by which the dielectric stack holds the potential can be referred to as "charge persistence." When a dielectric stack is holding a potential, that potential may be referred to as an "embedded potential" or an "embedded charge." The description herein of an embedded potential that happens to be positive is not intended to suggest that embodiments using opposite polarity are disfavored. Indeed, in some embodiments opposite polarities are used. In some embodiments both polarities may be used.
Embedded charge within the dielectric stack can shift the hysteresis window of a MEMS capacitive device.
where εrel is the relative permittivity of the dielectric and ε0 is the permittivity of free space. Because both the actuation and release voltages shift by the same offset voltage, the form of the hysteresis window stays intact. The shift of the hysteresis window can be controlled by varying the amount of charge stored within the dielectric. If an appropriate amount of charge is stored in the dielectric, the hysteresis window will be moved to be centered on zero bias as illustrated in
In some embodiments interferometric modulators are manufactured with a single dielectric layer, such as silicon nitride, silicon dioxide, aluminum oxide, and/or titanium dioxide. Certain embodiments as will be described below have a dielectric stack comprising multiple dielectric layers. Certain embodiments can also include a dielectric stack comprising multiple dielectric layers and another material, such as a metal or semiconductor. The common feature for some embodiments is the ability to trap and store charge within the dielectric stack.
An Interferometric Modulator with a Dielectric Stack Capable of Trapping and Storing Charge
In one such embodiment, the dielectric stack forms a potential well capable of trapping and holding charge carriers. As illustrated, the center material may have a bottom of the conduction band lower than the neighboring dielectric layers, forming a potential well for electrons. The center material may have a top of the valence band higher than the neighboring dielectric, forming a potential well for holes.
In another embodiment, the center material can be made to have intrinsic or extrinsic defects using techniques known by those skilled in the art so that charge is readily trapped. In other embodiments, the center material may both form a potential well for charge carriers and be made to have defects for trapping charge.
Different approaches as discussed above may be combined to make a dielectric stack more effective at trapping and storing charge, though trapping electrons in a potential well formed by an intermediate metal or dielectric is generally more efficient and controllable than trapping electrons in defect sites. As illustrated above, a dielectric stack may include a charging layer located between a top electric and a bottom electric. In one embodiment, the thickness of the top dielectric and the bottom dielectric are from 50 to 1000 Å while the thickness of the charge trapping layer is from 2 to 200 Å. The dielectric may include only a single dielectric layer if the dielectric layer provides desired charge storage capacity. Depending on the design, more dielectric or charging layers may also be added.
Generally, the MEMS capacitive devices as described above have a relative thick dielectric layer, e.g., thicker than about 50 Å, which minimizes leakage current due to direct tunneling of charge carriers through the dielectric. Such devices potentially have two regimes of operation as illustrated in
The time required to program the device depends on the quantity of charge needed to provide the desired shift of the hysteresis window and the flow of charge to and from the storage medium (e.g., the leakage current) at the programming voltage. The quantity of charge needed to provide a desired voltage shift of the hysteresis window may be determined based on Equation 1.
An interferometric modulator with a trappy dielectric may be programmed such that the hysteresis window is symmetrical around zero applied bias. This enables users to keep the movable layer of the interferometric modulator actuated for a sustained period without applying a non-zero bias, therefore reducing power consumption. It also addresses other issues of an interferometric modulator with a hysteresis window centered on a non-zero bias as discussed above.
Operating a Plurality of Interferometric Modulators in an Array
In some embodiments, interferometric modulators such as those described above are arranged in an array to create one or more pixels in a display module. In some embodiments, a display circuit is configured to receive and carry out instructions from a computer processor or other instruction source so that an output can be expressed on the display circuit. The instructions for the display circuit may include image data indicating which interferometric modulators should be selected for actuation in each frame. In some embodiments, the process of embedding a potential is performed for the purpose of priming the selected interferometric modulators in an array to participate in displaying a output. Accordingly, the various interferometric modulators of an array can be primed with one or more voltages or not primed at all, based on the output desired. The selection of particular interferometric modulators or pixels in an array can thus enable representation of text, images, or other indicia to be displayed on the display as an output.
When interferometric modulators that are equipped with dielectric stacks capable of holding an embedded charge are used, the instructions for the display output can cause circuitry to drive selected interferometric modulators with a relatively high voltage so that the dielectric stacks of the selected interferometric modulators are left with an embedded charge. At the same time, other interferometric modulators of the array will not be selected to receive an embedded charge. The arrangement of selected and non-selected interferometric modulators corresponds to the desired output on the display module. The process of embedding charges in selected interferometric modulators may be referred to as a "writing" stage. Those of skill in the art will appreciate that screens of different shapes and sizes will have different time requirements for the writing stage because of the number and orientation of interferometric modulators in the arrays. Writing embedded charge to the modulators may be performed with passive addressing or active addressing. Active addressing, known to those in the art, where each pixel can be individually addressed can be useful when it is desired to shift the center of the hysteresis curve all the way to zero. After each desired modulator dielectric has been charged to move the hysteresis loop, all rows and columns may be grounded. At this time, charged modulators will remain actuated and uncharged modulators will be released, displaying the desired image.
In one embodiment of instructions for an array, a single cycle of display time lasts about 10 times longer than the scan time (the time used for charging the desired modulators). In some embodiments, however, the display time can be much longer, depending on the requirements of the application and type of dielectric materials used in the dielectric stack.
The image begins to fade when the display time exceeds the characteristic charge diffusion time, which is the time it takes charge to move in or out of the dielectric stack in response to an applied electric field. Fading occurs because the potential from the reflective layer transfers to the dielectric stack. This offsets the embedded charge so that the actuation threshold rises, and the trapped charge is no longer sufficient to hold the reflective layer in a deformed state.
To reset the output, the array may be cleared of all data. This may be accomplished by applying one or more global clearing voltages to all of the interferometric modulators in the array. Once the array is cleared, it is effectively a blank slate on which to write a new output by repeating the process described above. Refreshing the output is advantageous not only to renew a display that is fading, but also in applications where text or data is updated, or in applications where a series of different images are used.
Several methods may be used to control the amount of charge stored within the dielectric stack. In the above description, one example of an electrostatic method, which may be referred to as Fowler Nordheim (FN) tunneling, has been introduced. The electrostatic method applies high fields to the device, causing electrons to tunnel from the electrode (typically a metal or semiconductor) into the conduction band of the dielectric and then accelerated towards the other electrode. Before reaching the other electrode, these electrons are trapped somewhere within the dielectric stack. The specific trapping mechanism depends on the structure of the device. An electrostatic programming simulation of a potential structure for use as a programmable MEMS capacitor is shown in
The potential on the charging layer and the average electric fields across each dielectric is shown in
One embodiment of a programming approach uses an optical technique called internal photoemission. This technique requires an external ultraviolet light source to excite electrons into the dielectric conduction band. Incoming high energy photons, typically 3-5 eV depending on the energy needed, get absorbed by the electrodes which then generates high energy electrons. With a small external field applied, the high energy electrons enter into the dielectric conduction band. Once in the conduction band, electrons are trapped into the same potential well as discussed above for FN tunneling. The use of a metal charging layer may result in both a) trapping of electrons from the conduction band, and b) detrapping of electrons from charging layers. For a transparent charging layer, e.g., insulator or transparent conductor electrode such as indium tin oxide, trapping of electrons onto the charging layer dominates over the detrapping because of very little photon absorption in the charging layer. One effect of using internal photoemission for controlling charge within a programmable MEMS device is that programming can be achieved at lower electric fields, therefore relaxing reliability requirements for the dielectric materials. Such a technique may be potentially favorable for programming interferometric modulator devices that are optical devices. In another embodiment, a three terminal device may be used wherein the capacitor has an electrical connection to the charging layers. The electrical connection is used for programming the capacitors with a specific amount of charge without exposing the devices to high electric fields or UV radiation.
The above described charge based hysteresis shifting has a variety of uses. For example, manufacturing of MEMS based display systems often produces devices having a range of hysteresis window positions after manufacturing, both from array to array and also between different MEMS pixels within the array. Both FN tunneling and internal photoemission may be used as a "one-time" programming event following display manufacture in order to tune the hysteresis window positions in a test and calibration procedure. In addition, the hysteresis window position of MEMS display systems can also shift with age and use. The methods described above can also be used to periodically tune the hysteresis offset voltage during operation.
A potential use of a capacitive MEMS device with programmable offset voltage control is as a MEMS based memory device. The capability of trapping and storing charge for extended periods of time can enable these devices to store information. Bits can be stored by actuating a MEMS memory element at a voltage and for a time period sufficient to shift the hysteresis window over zero volts. When the storage signal is removed, the state will be maintained. Stored data could be read out in a variety of ways. Because the capacitance of the MEMS devices described herein varies dramatically between the actuated and released states, the capacitance of a memory element could be determined with test signals. A high capacitance indicates an actuated state (e.g. binary 1), and a low capacitance indicates a released state (e.g. binary 0). In some embodiments, the state of the element could be detected optically.
Certain embodiments as described above disclose a capacitive MEMS device having a material that is located between a fixed electrode and a movable electrode and that traps and retains charges. Though the charge-trapping material is shown to be located on the fixed electrode in the examples, it will be appreciated that the charge-trapping material may be located on the movable electrode as well. These embodiments provide a programmable offset voltage control capability, enabling charge to be stored in the charge-trapping material in a controlled manner and therefore shifting the center of the hysteresis window. The actuation threshold voltage may be tunable within a specific range. Some of exemplary ranges includes, for example, 0 to 15 volts, 4 to 10 volts, 3 to 15 volts, and 0 to 2 volts. The actuation threshold voltage could be negative or positive. In another example, the actuation threshold voltage may be variably controlled between 20 and 50 volts. Other ranges may also be available depending on the particular application.
While the above detailed description has shown, described, and pointed out novel features as applied to various embodiments, it will be understood that various omissions, substitutions, and changes in the form and details of the device or process illustrated may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the invention. As will be recognized, the present invention may be embodied within a form that does not provide all of the features and benefits set forth herein, as some features may be used or practiced separately from others.
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Hypothyroidism is a condition in dogs which results from an underproduction of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland. This lack of thyroid hormone in the blood stream results in several changes in the body as thyroid hormones are responsible for maintaining a normal calorie burning level, normal tissue repair levels and a healthy immune system.
Hypothyroidism is more common in medium to large-sized dogs. There are some breeds affected more commonly that include: Golden retriever, Doberman, Poodle, Boxer, Great Dane, Airedale terrier and Old English sheepdog. It is more common in middle-aged dogs from four years and older.
The most common signs are increased tiredness, weight gain,patchy hair loss or excessive shedding, recurrent skin infections and dullness (often noted as a decrease in interactions with people and other dogs particularly a reduction in play behaviours). Sometimes you might notice your dog appears colder than it used, trying to seek out warmth more regularly. Occasionally hypothyroidism can contribute to the development of aggression problems.
These clinical signs often develop slowly over a number of months.
There are a number of causes of hypothyroidism, but the most common is thought to be an immune mediated condition where the body's own immune system creates antibodies that attack the normal thyroid hormones. A small proportion of cases can be caused by a cancerous destruction of the thyroid gland.
The vet will examine your dog to look for signs that suggest hypothyroidism. It is a common finding to see bilateral symmetric baldness (alopecia) on the trunk of the body and the tail, rarely on the head. This hairloss is usually not itchy and the bare skin can feel thickened and be darker than other normal areas of skin. Skin infections are common in dogs with hypothyroidism due to the weakened immune system, and this infection can lead to red areas and spots which are often itchy. Your dog may show signs of generalised weakness and a stiff stilted gait sometimes alongside the development of a puffy face. Occasionally they may also show signs of in-coordination and imbalance. Your dog should be weighed to assess for any abnormal weight gain.
To confirm the diagnosis of hypothyroidism your vet will need to perform some blood tests. This will often start with a test to measure the level of thyroid hormones. It may also be appropriate to perform a generalised blood test at the same time to ensure there are no additional internal diseases that might have triggered the low levels of thyroid hormone and also to check there no additional problems that might affect the successful treatment of hypothyroidism. There are times when the routine blood screens do not confirm a case which is highly suspicious of hypothyroidism. In these cases we will recommend that we perform further tests include a blood test after an injection which should stimulate the thyroid gland to assess if it is able to react normally and produce thyroid hormones.
Dogs with hypothyroidism normally respond well to treatment with synthetic thyroid hormones given to them daily in the form of a tablet. The appropriate dosage varies between individual dogs so it may be necessary for us to repeat the blood tests to assess if the correct dose has been found. We recommend that once this correct dose is found, your dog should have regular blood tests to monitor that the thyroid levels remain within normal limits as the damage to the thyroid gland can be ongoing and overtime we may have to increase the amount of synthetic hormone your dog receives in order to keep your dog healthy. Treatment will be lifelong but most symptoms resolve over a few weeks or months. Dogs with well managed hypothyroidism have an excellent prognosis and life expectancy is normal.


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Occupational and Physical Therapy Services in Wissahickon School District. Carol Mulligan, PT Kerri Braun, OTR/L Kim Hartranft OTR/L. Therapists. Carol Mulligan PT, [email protected] Kim Hartranft OTR/L [email protected] Kerri Braun OTR/L [email protected] PT versus OT:.
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Physical Therapy
-Gross Motor Skills
-Functional Mobility
Occupational Therapy
-Fine Motor Skills
-Functional Handwriting
-V-P skills
-Sensory Motor
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educationally relevant
the extent of support involving very specialized therapeutic techniques that can only be delivered by an OT or PT (i.e.- PNF techniques, NDT techniques, specific exercises etc.)
Fragmented Approach:
OT get the hands, Speech the head, PT the legs!!
No, but we sure can help educational teams with strategies to assist a student throughout their academic career to be as independent as possible…
-It is very hard to change a grip after about 2nd grade (age 8).
-Handwriting habits are generally formed by grade 3
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25 Drunk Santas
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Santa has a pretty rough job, so it just makes sense that he'd be a raging drunk. First, Santa lives in the North Pole, where it's freezing all the time. He's got to maintain a regular alcohol intake just to keep warm and tolerate all those annoying little elves all the time. Then, Santa has to fly around in a magical sleigh and deliver gifts to four billion homes in a single night. That's a pretty stressful evening for one old man, and I really don't know how he'd make it through without getting wasted. Here are 25 drunk Santas:
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See why I am not a fan of wordless? It leaves too many questions. All unanswered. Words would have explained it all. Eased all of your concerns. And doubts. All because of a simple little picture.And I'll tell you. It is real. It is a real ultrasound. Of me. With a baby in my belly. Approximately 8 weeks along.
However. That baby. Well. She's come a long way...baby. Because now...she looks like this:
And those mad photoshop skills. Well...those belong to my husband. Who simply changed the date. Somehow. I don't know how. Because I don't have the mad skills. The tech skills. The savvy. Just the brilliant idea. And I have spent the day basking in my own cleverness. Ignoring emails. Screening my calls.
And many many thanks to those of you who believed. Even just a smidge. Because you made my day! I especially loved the email from Lizzy accusing me of taking advantage of a brain-addled, half-bald man. I don't think I have ever done an April Fool's prank before. Though I am a big fan.
Google does some of the best. Especially for people with gmail accounts. Last year they offered up a new program that let you have 5 email date changes a year. So that you could pre date work that had to be emailed. Or suit some other correspondence to your date needs. All based on the science of the "e-flux capicator."
And then this year they offered up a new program called "autopilot." Gmail will save you time by reading and responding to your email messages. Simply by mimicing your style. How often you have typos. Even to your own level of emoticon use. "It's like you, but automated."
Or who remembers when Taco Bell said that they bought the Liberty Bell? And that they were now going to call it the Taco Liberty Bell?
Or last year on you tube, when all videos linked to Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give you up?"
But. I think my favorite pranks come from the BBC. I think that they pioneered the corporate prank with their Swiss spaghetti harvest of 1957.
And I loved their entry last year. With the discovery that penguins really can fly.
So...what about you? Did you fall for any pranks this year? Do you have a favorite? Are you much of a jokester? Oh...and I have extended the contest for the copy of "Bride and Prejudice." Just click here to enter. Winner will be announced on Friday.


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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9 (UPI) -- Edmonton edged Los Angeles, 2-1, Monday as Jan Hejda scored the game-winning goal 1:14 into overtime.
In the extra session, Ryan Smyth fed the puck from the right circle to Hejda, who met it at the left side of the net and tipped the disk past a sprawled-out Mathieu Garon for the win.
Jarret Stoll also scored for the Oilers, who have won six of the last eight against Los Angeles. Goalie Dwayne Roloson made 34 saves, including 14 in the third period for his 17th win of the season.
Konstantin Pushkarev tallied the lone goal for the Kings, who had a two-game winning streak halted. Garon stopped 27 of the 29 shots he faced in the loss.


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"What if I eat the cat by accident, Ashley? What if I think it's a ham?"
My cats name is Beyoncé too!
"What if I think it's a ham?" LoL I just imagine Quinta and Ashley as the most fun roommates.
"Hey Ashley put the cat down.."
"Yeah I know she smells really bad. We should bury her" lmfao
Srsly, Ashley and Quinta need their own TV show. This was hilarious :)
Hahaha but really "Wait we can't drive!" "Hahaha your face can't drive"
My two favorite Buzzfeed girls
"What if I eat the cat by accident Ashley? What if I think it's a ham"
I swear buzz feed needs their own tv show. It would be the funniest shit in the world
okay so this is what I am saying. BuzzFeed Video the series on Netflix or Hulu A show about people that work at BuzzFeed Video and the crazy shenanigans they get into day to day. and if you do this with like 5 or 6 of the regular people like Ashley Perez, Andrew Ilnyckyj, Quinta B.,Sara Rubin,The Try Guys, And the weird things couple. you just come up with several stories that shuffle per episode. like you could have scenes where Eugene Lee Yang has to run to the rescue but when he comes in the shot his wearing drag still from one of his try guys skits. Its funny and also makes the viewer go "man I have to watch this skit now." Its a gold idea. three times the viewers and twice the platform. But if you do this I want some credit. lol your welcome.
"What if I eat the cat by accident, Ashley? What if I think it's a ham?" Lmfao
Amanda Beardsley ahahah "can you put on Taylor Swift?"
Henry Hernandez
'I can't come into work today, there's been a passing in my family' Erin Elizabeth Moeke Patrick Ellis
Georgie Cufone Mia Pazios Maddie Grünert
Donald Glidden what if I eat the cat by accident?!
3:32 Jessica Johnson Chaochi Lee Mandy Huang Kimmy Valdes Seems like a mistake we'll make if that mafia film was remade
Kaylee Tada David Parfett this is what you all have to look forward to
"Alright you ready !? Yeah let's do this, let's go. Wait were's beyonce? BEYONCE!"
Caitlin Skinner Katelyn Kydd Reagan L'estrange Tara Bertram Olivia Turner
LolBeth Jolley so funny! Don't even joke about jewels dying tho ;)
Jasmine Martinez "Security drive by" 😂😂😂😂😭😭😭
OMG HAHA LisaChristiarne im speechless
Luna Lee Starr Smith
Lol Rose Joanna we should so own a cat!Far
Angel Elizabeth WTF THERES ANOTHER BEYONCE CAT
This was one of my most favorite BuzzFeed videos EVER.
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Hahaha This is so how people would react when Beyoncé actually dies XD
Mercedes AnayaLenn Martin
Vivien Schveighardt our future was just played out infront of me
"send her out like a G."
Floremil Molde
Roshni Inam
Christopher Samuel
Bethany Thielsen
Ashley Mcanally hahaha oh my gosh that's terrible! Buuuuut hilarious ha!
OMG when she called for car I died Lmaoo
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Ashley Danelle Webster Elisa Webster
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THIS IS US Cheyenne Wilkins
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Ashley is so cute
Meagan beyonce!! haha
Andrew be prepared..... When my kitty passes 😩😩😩😩
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Three university parapsychologists lose their research grant and their credibility when the Dean decides that their theories, methods and conclusions have no place in his august institution. Out of a job, they decide to go into business for themselves, setting up as professional supernatural eliminators. Starting out with only a converted fire station and a beat-up ambulance to their name, the Ghostbusters quickly become local heroes when the city sees a dramatic rise in paranormal activity and a giant marshmallow threatens its very existence.
Certificate: 12A Distributor: Park Circus
Dir. Ivan Reitman, US, 1984, 105 mins
Cast: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis, Ernie Hudson


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Each communication resource we offer serves to connect the visitors and members of Summit Woods to the people and ministries that serve this purpose for us as the body of Christ. Below you will find a listing of those resources and brief information about how to access them, who they are for, and what they communicate.
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4 Hatchback Cars Launch In 2014 In India
During the upcoming year, Indians are going to be amazed by seeing the new launches of the cars. Here is the latest information on the expected car launches in India. Hatchback cars are very popular in India. When you will look at the Ionian roads, you will find that out of 10, 7-8 coupes are from the hatchback segment. This clearly concludes that compact cars are the demand of the Indians and rulers in the market. According to the current scenario, auto companies simply making bets on the hatchback cars and are definite about the success of these coupes on the market.
Maruti Suzuki YL7
This coupe is considered as the replacement of the Maruti A-Star. The company has already presented the concept in front of the world of the similar model, while the production is expected to be displayed at the 2014 Indian auto expo. People are really going to be impressed with the new look of the car and its dynamics. The company is optimistic from this coupe. The car is certainly going to be comfortable and spacious, the wheelbase is amazing, certain elements such as leather wrapped steering wheels, touch screen display and gear knobs enhance the look of the cabin
Maruti Swift Facelift
This coupe is one of the top selling Hatchback cars in India Maruti swift is soon going to update the information for the exteriors. The competition level is very high and Maruti is also ready to dive in the competition with the facelift. This model has LED roof mounted lamp, LED daytime running lights, sixteen inch alloy wheels in the top variant. Other features include auto-up one touch function, electronically adjustable side mirrors, automatic headlamps and many other things. Mechanically there will be no change in the car.
Dastun Go
Dusting is the low cost brand of Dastun and will soon be revealed in the range of the Indian markets. The company after 32 years has revived this brand and has stepped in the market that is emerging with a stronger presence. This coupe will be placed in the hatchback category, and this will be the first among several products of the company that will walk down in India. The coupe is sharing a variety of components witch Micra, Nissan's regular hatch but as compared to all of them; it is certainly going to be more spacious.
Honda Jazz
This coupe was not able to gain too much popularity in the Indian market, the reason for this was unjustifiable pricing. According to the Indian market, this car was launched with a steep price tag, which was not liked by the people indicating that it was a wrong step taken by Honda. Moreover the concept was rich enough but at the infant stage and was not able to entice customers. Nevertheless, over the earlier scenario hatchbacks are more popular. Therefore, this time Honda jazz will be again pitched against other hatchbacks. So get ready for some of the cool coupe launches in the New Year.
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Possible Crohn's Disease
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Not sure if this is the right message board, but I've been having some issues and am being referred to a GI. My appt tomorrow is with the nurse, but supposedly she can help me out. Unfortunitely the only sure way to diagnose Crohn's is with a colonoscopy which they wont do because I'm pregnant. From what I read they "think" Crohn's is an autoimmune disease but no one seems clear. It is however an irritable bowel disorder if that helps at all... They also believe it could be genetic, but again, not sure... My mother has it and my 10 year old nephew was also diagnosed this year after being hospitalized for 2 weeks for rectal bleeding.
I'm not sure what to do, I'm just scared and worried and wondering if there is anyone else out there who might be going through this....
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PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. -- Another brush fire has broken out in Georgia thanks to the state's lingering drought.
Paulding County Fire & Rescue and the Georgia Forestry Commission are currently working to contain a brush fire that's burned about 20 acres so far. Officials said winds are helping to spread heavy smoke across many parts of the county, including to Dallas Yorkville and Rockmart.
ALERT | Fire danger extremely high with drought
Crews are using tractors to reinforce fire breaks. As of 3:30 p.m., officials said they had the fire about 75 percent contained.
Paulding County fire officials said the area affected is largely rural and no homes or other structures are in any immediate danger. However, they said residents should expect smoke to linger throughout the night and possibly into tomorrow morning.
PHOTOS | Wildfire battled in several Georgia counties
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Arcam Mini Blink Bluetooth DAC
What Is It?
It's a little ovoid box that measures 12 x 12 x 10 cm and weighs just 150g – it sort of looks like a largish water smoothed pebble – that you plug into the back of your preamplifier or integrated amplifier. It allows you to stream music from your laptop, computer, phone or any Bluetooth enabled device. It costs £90 and will work with PC, Android and Apple machines.
In the box you get the unit itself, a tiny wallwart powerpack (with a choice of plug connectors to match your country's sockets), a USB cable to connect the Blink to the wallwart and a minijack to stereo RCA cable (I used my own chunkier cables). The unit can be powered via USB from your PC or laptop too.
With the heavier cables I used I had to use a bit of Blutack under the unit to stop it slipping about but it was fine with the supplied cable. It's a bit plasticky looking but it's not a product that is really going to be on show…more of a plug it in and forget about it until you want to use it kind of thing.
The unit has a claimed range of ten metres and so in theory you should be able to stream your music from your chosen device at the touch of a virtual button.
Inside the unit is a Burr Brown DAC that will accept aptx Bluetooth and which should give a much higher quality of sound than standard Bluetooth.
The only thing I can fault is the actual DAC in the Blink – it's just never going to compare to the reference DAC we use, but then we're talking oranges and apples as the reference DAC is the best part of £7000. For £90 what you are getting is damned fine sound that is really hard to bash in anyway with the files I threw at it. If you were to spend a little more you can get the Arcam rBlink which sports a digital out.
There's a nice and relaxed feel to the sound with no nasty top end hash or digital artefacts and there's an openness too that belies we're listening to MP3s through a sub £100 DAC…that is connected by the Bluetooth fairies. With the chilled techno (Kompakt) I listened to there was decent bass clarity and depth, fine and clear mids and good top end definition… certainly nothing to complain about for all but the most critical of listening. With vocal tracks (Gil Scott-Heron) there is a warmth and none-fatiguing quality.
Another no-brainer for me. If you have folks come round who want you to hear a new tune they have on their phone then this is ideal…press the button, pair the phone and away you go. Personally it's a product I'll not use all the time as I have dedicated sources, but for parties and where I don't want folk messing with my expensive kit then the miniBlink is perfect and hard to pick any fault at all with.
For folk who have a phone with all their tunes on and who want to listen through a proper hifi rather than headphones then again this little doodad is hard to fault. Personally I'd like to have the option of a digital out.
Sound quality isn't the very best in the world but then for the asking price any one that moaned would surely be being churlish in the extreme and I found it perfectly adequate, even through the best part of £20Ks worth of pre, amp and speakers.
Sound Quality – 8.2
Build – 8.1
Value – 8.5
Overall – 8.23
Price as reviewed £90
Highly Recommended for those looking to get good sound from their phones to their proper hifi, or for those looking for a unit to use once in a while for parties and the like.


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The following three tales are adapted from stories told by the American Indians. These are three of my favorite coyote stories. They are:
"The Story of Coyote, Buffalo, and the Rock", told by the Sioux, a tribe from the Northwest, where they once formed the Great Sioux Nation, in the area that later became the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Montana, and Wyoming.
"How Coyote Became Clever", told by the Karok, a tribe from Northwestern California, located along the Klamath River.
"How Coyote Brought Winter into the World", told by the Zuni Indians, one of the pueblo peoples, who have lived in villages in the area of New Mexico.
While these Indian tribes come from very different areas, their coyote stories are similar in the way Coyote has friends with other animals, participates with them on adventures, and screws things up no matter what he does.
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¨What could possibly go wrong when seventeen-year-old Aliana breaks into an old mansion to find out who was hiding behind the curtain of an attic room window? Everything. Aliana's life is turned upside down when she meets eighteen-year-old Damon, a male clone, as she struggles to grasp not only the new reality around her, but also the meaning of life itself. Damon is a fierce, unbelievably handsome man on one hand, and a cold, wildly unpredictable scientific creation on the other. When Aliana finds herself in a situation Continue reading
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One More Dragon Thing!!
I cannot believe I forgot to tell you about this one last dragon activity! It just popped into my head
I feel like any problem can be solved with a book. (Or a nap.) Books transport you to other times and places, they educate you, comfort you and entertain. Here are some of my favorite books for kids, for mamas, for Christians, for folks who just like to read!
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7. Leadership thrives on diversity.
A true story helps make the case for diversity of opinion. A major retailer tasked the IT group to report on conversion ratio -- that is, how many people entering a store purchase something. IT began brainstorming traditional IT solutions - complicated, highly automated, and expensive.
8. Leadership comes from continuous communication.
The ability to lead and embrace these traits requires communications skills. A leader does not need superior presentation skills, but he or she does need person-to-person verbal and non-verbal communications. This is counter-intuitive, but to present your ideas requires that you listen. To understand and accept the ideas of others requires that you talk. Many never develop these skills, but all leaders are masters of face-to-face communications.
You can lead a team of equals, you can lead a team of superiors, and you can lead a team of subordinates. Leader is a title given to you by those whom you follow and serve. They see you as a leader when you pay attention to their needs. By listening to their needs and addressing their issues, you demonstrate leadership.
Anyone can improve his or her leadership skills. Leadership comes from a desire to succeed and the realization that your success comes from what others do on your behalf of their own free will - because they trust you and want to follow you. To be a leader you have to understand this indirect linkage.
If you are an IT leader or manager and any of these suggestions rings true to you, then go take a course on leadership. Have your management style evaluated. Hire a consultant to explain the effect it has on your customers, company and team. You will probably be surprised at what you learn. If you are not a CIO yet, then this is your roadmap.
Hank Marquis is director of IT Service Management Consulting at Enterprise Management Associates Inc., based in Boulder, Colo. Marquis has more than 25 years of hands-on experience in IT operations, management and IT governance and operational frameworks.


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Fire Department Friction Loss Calculator. Figures friction loss in 1.75" through 5" hose including lightweight / Ponn hose. The app does not add in elevation, appliance loss, nozzle pressure or residual pressure it is just a friction loss calculator and can be used to figure GPM from a smooth bore nozzle based on size or the nozzle.
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SIRTE, Libya - Arab ministers agreed Friday to give the United States another month to try to persuade Israel to renew curbs on West Bank settlement construction and keep Mideast peace talks from collapsing.
The one-month grace period followed a frantic effort by the Obama administration to broker a compromise as the sides faced rising friction over the stalemate. Underscoring the potential for violence, Israeli troops killed two senior Hamas militants in the West Bank.
The Palestinians have said they won't return to the negotiating table unless Israel renews its moratorium on new construction in West Bank settlements, which expired last week after 10 months. Israel has refused to reinstate the moratorium, though it is considering compromises.
"The Israeli government was given the choice between peace and settlements, and it has chosen settlements," chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat said. "It (Israel) alone bears the responsibility for this."
Foreign ministers from the 22-member Arab League warned Israel of the dangerous consequences of continuing settlement construction in the Palestinian territories and east Jerusalem - lands the Palestinians claim for a future state.
"We support the Palestinian president's position calling for a complete halt of all settlement activities in order to resume negotiation," the Arab League's deputy Ahmad Bin Helli said as he read a statement issued after the ministerial meeting.
But the ministers also said they would resume meetings in a month to study alternatives and decide on next steps, giving the United States some breathing room.
The Israeli government had no immediate comment.
Direct U.S.-backed negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians began on Sept. 2, following several months of indirect contacts, then stalled over the settlement dispute.
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You know those days where everything has been hectic and you have no idea what to cook? Where you have no energy to think about planning a meal, much less cook one?
Yep. I've had a lot of those days lately. Despite meticulously planning out dinner for the week each and every Sunday, sometimes those plans get cancelled in lieu of a bowl of cereal or a restaurant dinner with Mr. Table because we are just too wiped out to cook and then clean up.
I'm so excited to bring you this super easy dinner for nights like those. It comes together in less than 30 minutes, uses only 3 simple ingredients, and cleanup is virtually nonexistent. I call that a dinner win, my friends.
Ok, you could argue that a bowl of cereal meets all of those criteria, too. But this meal is also hot, delicious and full of fruit, vegetables and high quality lean protein. It's fancy enough to serve to a crowd at a moment's notice, or to feed to your family on a busy Tuesday night. All thanks to one key ingredient – Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork.
I picked up this Smithfield Sweet Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin at United along with a fresh pineapple and red onion, and dinner was halfway done! Thanks to a yummy and flavorful fresh pork tenderloin that is slow-marinated with no artificial ingredients, these grilled pineapple teriyaki pork kebabs are incredibly easy to make and taste amazing. That's real flavor, real fast!
It really does not get any simpler. No mixing or marinating. No seasoning or stirring. Simply slice up a pineapple, an onion, and a Smithfield Sweet Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin and thread onto wooden skewers while you wait for your grill to heat up, then grill them and serve! You've got a fresh and delicious dinner that will please your whole family! This recipe made Mr. Table happy too, because he had no clean-up afterward! (He cleans the kitchen on nights that I cook, which is most nights. Did I mention he's the best?)
I served these yummy Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Pork Kebabs with my grilled sweet potato wedges for a meal that was made entirely on the grill – win! You could also serve them with a green salad, steamed brown rice, quinoa, or fingerling potatoes if you prefer, though I'm partial to the grilled sweet potatoes.
Now you really have no excuse not to whip up a quick and delicious dinner. 3 ingredients, 30 minutes, and no cleanup? Yes, please!
These easy and delicious Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Pork Kebabs have only 3 ingredients and are ready in less than 30 minutes for a quick, flavorful meal that is perfect for any night of the week!
- ½ fresh pineapple
- 1 small red onion
- 1 Smithfield Sweet Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
- Olive or avocado oil spray
- Heat grill to high heat. I used the gas grill because it's quicker. Soak skewers in water.
- Cut pineapple into chunks: Cut off top and bottom, then cut vertically all the way around to remove the skin. Cut vertically into quarters, then cut each quarter to remove the core. Slice 2 quarters into 1-inch thick slices. Reserve remaining half of pineapple for another use.
- Cut onion into chunks: Slice off top and bottom. Cut onion in half, and then cut each half into 1-inch pieces.
- Slice pork tenderloin into 1-inch pieces.
- Thread everything onto skewers, alternating pork, pineapple, and onion pieces. Spray with oil.
- Grill kebabs on high heat, rotating so that all sides get cooked, until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. Remove kebabs from grill and serve!
Found in the fresh meat section at your local United, Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork is such a great option for any night of the week. It is made from 100% fresh pork. Simply grill, roast, sauté, or slow cook for an easy and delicious meal your family will enjoy! Available in a variety of fresh cuts, it is a perfect fit for all cooking styles and dishes, it is available in a variety of cuts and flavors.
Smithfield is also challenging you to see what you can do with Marinated Fresh Pork to get a flavorful meal ready in about 30 minutes with their, "What Can You Do With30?" meal and tip contest. For more 30-minute meal preparation ideas, and to submit your original recipe for a chance to win great prizes, head to their website here.
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I just want to thank you for always putting your town in the best possible light (and I'm not talking about your photographs). I just read the idiotic blog that's dominating the news these days. It's refreshing to read your blog and to see how glad you are to be a part of your community (even though, like any community, there must be things you don't like as much).
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When I was younger, and living in Fairbanks, we used to pick Fireweed all the time so that we could give mom "flowers"....she would always take them and put them in a vase! They really are pretty!
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Summit day
Chukhung Travel Blog› entry 12 of 17 › view all entries
November 2nd, 2008 – by: cja17
Three miserable hours of scree-slogging in the pitch darkness followed before we hit our first marker - Crampon Point (no prizes for guessing what you do here) where the scree ended and the glacier began. We arrived in darkness and departed in the early dawn, back in down jackets as the temperature had fallen again. It was my first time roped up alpine-style and I've no photos of the early part of the glacier traverse - Pemba was keen to get us moving up to the plateau, aware that most of us were alpine novices. I though this was a bit cautious until I looked down to see a small crack which disappeared into the blue depths below.
So, we had to be content with just enjoying the dawn views as we walked. If I thought that the sun rising on Ama Dablam was beautiful yesterday, then a day later, a thousand metres higher and a different angle revealed an even more impressive natural display - photos wouldn't have done it justice - you have to see this for yourself.
Eventually we rounded a wide arc and came out onto the gently rising plateau that stretched out to the headwall. Above us we could see two French climbers who had climbed in the dark to spend dawn at the summit, with just an sliver of sunshine on the last few metres below the top.
The dawn seemed to speed up from then, and we trekked on towards a head on collision with the line of brightness. As soon as it hit, our world changed - Cat 4 glacier glasses on to hide from the glare, and down jackets away for the last time. Our timing was perfect - Pemba had got us to the bottom of the headwall at first light and ahead of the other groups.
We de-roped from glacier travel mode and clipped into one of the two ropes which disappeared up the headwall.
It doesn't really hurt - the knee simply collapses for a second, then resets itself. Which is OK (if a little embarrassing) if you're walking around a supermarket, or dancing - both of which had happened before - but when you're halfway up the last bit of a bloody big hill in Nepal it's rather inconvenient.
As I was attached to the rope with both a jumar and a second safety line, there wasn't any falling-down-the-mountain drama here, but christ was it a shock to drop even a couple of feet - not what I imagined for my first 6000m summit day! It took me 60 seconds or so before I could bring myself to even try and put weight on my knee - I was absolutely wetting myself with worry that, after a year of planning, it might all go wrong with the summit tantalisingly close.
Well, it hurt, but it was OK. From this point I'd be going very slowly, and trying to squat over a drop toilet for the rest of the trip would not be enjoyable! 15 minutes later, I was at the top of the headwall and clipped onto the safety rope which led along the ridge to the summit. Whilst there was one steep section yet to go, this was it - the 150m or so of ridge traverse that I had been dreaming about for a year. And it sooo didn't disappoint. Clear blue skies with no wind plus for now we had the summit ridge to ourselves, surrounded by a perfect set of mountain views - Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Baruntse... I even forgot to have a look for Makalu out in the distance!
I snapped off a couple of shots looking up to the summit, then happily let a couple of my teammates overtake me so I could take it easy up the final metres.
My photos on the summit are utterly pants, but I love them - they're bad because I was as excited as a small child on Christmas morning, and that doesn't happen very often to grown-ups. As we enjoyed the moment, other groups arrived and, with the summit top on Island perhaps 3 metres square, I had to unclip from the safety rope to get out of the way.
All too soon it was time to get back down again, which we did with great care - whilst there was less effort involved, there was a lot more balance needed. With congestion on the ropes down the headwall, I ended up last down and had a few moments to myself as I caught the others up. Now that the drama and hard work were over I was a little surpised at how emotional I felt - there were definitely the beginnings of teras in my eyes. Definitely a special moment.
Roped up once again and the summit in the bag, it was downhill all the way from here, and we all enjoyed every step of re-crossing the glacier in the warm sunshine.
Arriving back at high camp in the early afternoon, the precarious scree slope behind me, I could feel heatstroke coming on again, so happily sat in the shaded mess tent to eat my noodles, before negotiating the last few hundred metres of vertical trails down to the Imja Tse glacier to the start of the long walk back to the lodge. With my knee stiffening up nicely, the others left me far behind, but Gyalzen kept me company and it was the best afternoon's walking of the whole trip - I had got myself to the top and down again safely so could relax. At about 5.30pm we were back in the lodge after a long day, with my own room this time. Job done...
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