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Have you ever looked at the ingredients in over-the-counter (OTC) eye drops? If not, you should! Visine and other brands of eye drops contain steriods, NSAIDs, beta receptor blockers and other chemicals and synthetics – yuk! Do you really want to put that stuff in your eyes?
Beta blockers target the beta receptor. Beta receptors are found on cells of the heart muscles, smooth muscles, airways, arteries, kidneys, and other tissues that are part of the sympathetic nervous system and lead to stress responses, especially when they are stimulated by epinephrine (adrenaline). Beta blockers interfere with the binding to the receptor of epinephrine and other stress hormones, and weaken the effects of stress hormones. Beta blockers are used for the management of cardiac arrhythmias, so what are they doing in your eye drops?
Side Effects
Some side effects of OTC steroid eye drops are symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, and trouble breathing.
Alpha agonists can cause burning or stinging, fatigue, headache, drowsiness, dry mouth and nose, and also they have a higher likelihood of allergic reaction.
Beta blockers' side effects include low blood pressure, reduced pulse rate, fatigue, shortness of breath, and in rare occasions, reduced libido and depression.
Allergy eye relief OTC drops contain a histamine antagonist (commonly called an antihistamine) which is a pharmaceutical drug that inhibits the action of histamine by blocking it from attaching to histamine receptors; or it may inhibit the enzymatic activity of histidine decarboxylase, catalyzing the transformation of histidine into histamine (atypical antihistaminics). Antihistamines are commonly used for the relief of allergies caused by intolerance of proteins. [Thank you, Wikipedia.]
All of your cells contain receptors and receptors sites and each cell is looking for the cell which contains the key that fits its receptor sites; this is how cells speak to each other. If we block the cells from talking, we create a cascade of events which ultimately affect every cell in our body, disrupting communication and functions or side effects.
Visine's Original Formula contains: Active ingredient – Tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05% – Redness reliever; Inactive ingredients -benzalkonium chloride, boric acid, edetate disodium, purified water, sodium borate, sodium chloride; this is according to their website. But note that most companies do not disclose all ingredients. And here are their published warnings on their website:
Ask a doctor before use if you have narrow angle glaucoma.
When using this product
- pupils may become enlarged temporarily
- overuse may cause more eye redness
- remove contact lenses before using
- do not use if this solution changes color or becomes cloudy
- do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination
- replace cap after each use
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you feel eye pain
- changes in vision occur
- redness or irritation of the eye lasts
- condition worsens or lasts more than 72 hours
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
So let's look at some of the ingredients. Tetrahydrozoline is an alpha agonist and its main mechanism of action is the constriction of conjunctival blood vessels. This serves to relieve the redness of the eye caused by minor ocular irritants. An urban legend suggests that tetrahydrozoline can cause violent diarrhea if administered orally, such as by putting a few drops of Visine in an unsuspecting person's beverage. However, the actual results of the "Visine Prank" may be worse, varying from severe nausea and vomiting to seizures or a coma. Diarrhea is not a side effect. [Information courtesy of Wikipedia] And remember the side effects of alpha agonists: stinging, fatigue, headache, drowsiness, dry mouth and nose, and also they have a higher likelihood of allergic reaction.
Benzalkonium chloride, also known as alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride and ADBAC, is a cationic surface-acting agent belonging to the quaternary ammonium group. It has three main categories of use: as a biocide, a cationic surfactant, and phase transfer agent in the chemical industry. The applications are extremely wide ranging, from disinfectant formulations, such as being an active ingredient in Dettol and Lysol brand products, to microbial corrosion inhibition in the oilfield sector, and a multi-surface mould, algae and moss remover. It is used in:
- Pharmaceuticals such as leave-on skin antiseptics.
- Antiseptic in Bactine to safely treat childhood scrapes and cuts
- Advanced, next-generation hand sanitizers
- Personal care products such as eye, ear and nasal drops, as a preservative
- Hygienic towelettes and wet wipes
- Cleaners for floor and hard surfaces as a disinfectant
- High-level surgical instrument sterilizing and disinfection solutions
- Air and surface sprayable disinfectants
- Over-the-counter herpes cold sore and fever blister single-application treatments such as RELEEV and Viroxyn
- Algaecide
Why would you put this in your eyes???
Here is a truly natural solution, which has been shown to benefit your eye health and the only one I will use.
Gary Young has used this recipe for his patients at the Ecuador Clinic for macular degeneration, health issues, cataracts, and improving sight. I've been using it for a couple of years and love it! I started using this recipe before I had to have a vision exam in order to purchase new contacts. And I knew my vision had deteriorated from my last exam. So I put the drops in my eyes every night for about 6 months prior to the exam and my prescription had not changed according to their records, but I know what I was not seeing and I know what I was seeing as a result of using these drops – clearly my vision had improved! The recipe is as follows – and ONLY use Young Living Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils in your eyes!
- 7-10 drops of Frankincense (I have also used Sacred Frankincense)
- 7-10 drops of Rosemary
- 7-10 drops of Cypress
- 2 Tbsp of V-6
- Put oils in a glass dropper bottle with a lid on it, preferably cobalt blue glass. Do not store the bottle with the glass dropper in it because the oils will cause the rubber to disintegrate; this is one of the benefits of Young Living Oils, they eat up the petrochemicals and toxins in our body just like they do with plastics. Put a drop in each eye every night before bed.
My experience has been that I can see much more clearly just after putting the drops in my eye so I am also going to experiment with putting a drop in my eyes in the morning.
Frankincense has many wonderful properties including having molecules shown to be anti-inflammatory, it can also stimulates the limbic system which is the center of emotions, very helpful to address the emotional and spiritual side of "seeing". Frankincense contains sesquiterpene molecules which studies have shown enable it to go beyond the blood brain barrier to elevate the mind and overstress stress and despair while increasing the leukocyte activity to maintain wellness. Any essential oil with a molecular size less than 500 amu (atomic mass unit) can penetrate and affect DNA and cellular memory (note: most essential oils are less than 300 amu). Frankincense contains mostly monoterpene molecules which are 136 amu.**
Rosemary has been shown to support the nervous system as well as the endocrine system and it also has other wonderful properties such as having the ability to eliminate toxins in the liver and kidneys.
Cypress is excellent for circulation and can also strengthen blood capillary walls according to research. The fragrance of cypress can also heal emotional trauma.
Our eyes require nutrition just like every cell in our body, so here are some recommended supplements:
- Water – drink ½ your body weight in ounces daily; water is a necessity for all of your cells!
- NingXia Red - Contains a huge amount of antioxidants SOD, Carotenoids in proper balance, 278 mg zeaxanthin and 2 mg lutein per gram of dried wolfberries, and 7 medical grade oils delivering 93% d-limonene – a potent antioxidant and a marker for bioactivity.
- Mineral Essence – Over 60 trace minerals essential for every cell's optimum health as well as the catalyst to absorb and process vitamins.
- Super B – In a study by Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School found that women who took a combination of folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12 had a 35 percent to 40 percent lower risk of developing age-related macular degeneration than the women who took a placebo.
- Super C – The eye has the highest concentration of vitamin C of any other organ in the body. Before a cataract forms, the lens of the eye becomes completely devoid of vitamin C and also glutathione.
- MegaCal – A wonderful source of calcium, magnesium, manganese, and vitamin C. MegaCal supports normal ocular, bone and vascular health as well as normal nerve function and contains 205 mg of calcium and 187 mg of magnesium per serving.
- OmegaGize – Essential fatty Acids of DHA, EPA & ALA with the addition of clove, German (blue) chamomile and spearmint essential oils – these vital nutrients support normal brain, heart, skin, eyes, and joint function.
- Sulfurzyme – Sulfur is essential for the healthy growth of every cell in the body including the eyes, equalizing water pressure inside the cells.
So as you can see, there are many qualities to each oil and using Young Living medical grade or therapeutic grade essential oils guarantees that all of the oil's molecules are in each drop without toxic chemicals and synthetics. You do have a choice and one that is natural and organic, straight from Mother Nature.
*Research: Vienna and Berlin Universities (Nasel, 1992): sesquiterpenes can increase levels of oxygen in the brain by up to 28 percent.
**Chemistry of Essential Oils Made Simple by David Stewart, PhD
See The Essential Oils Desk Reference, 5th Edition for the latest research on medical grade essential oils.
*NOTE: I appreciate all the comments I am receiving about my experience, however, do note that this is MY experience and this is what I CHOOSE to use for my every day health: ingesting Young Living Essential Oils which are medical grade, using them topically, diffusing, and yes, using this eye drop recipe. I am recommending, however, that you read the labels of everything you use, research the ingredients and then decide if you want to use toxic chemicals in your body. Chemicals and synthetics are killing every species on our planet. I am healthy and vibrant thanks to Young Living and I will continue to make the healthiest choice available to me. For those of you who want more research, I will be posting more soon.
Diana Ewald is a Young Living Independent Distributor, Member 534462. To purchase Young Living Essential Oils, visit www.AromatherapyLiving.com.
Don't expect the same results unless you are using Young Living Therapeutic Grade essential oils and supplements. Also each person is different so they may not work as well for you as it does for others so try another oil or supplement that would work better for you. Essential oil testimonials are an effective way of learning and sharing. With this knowledge, we can take control of our own personal health. However, we are required by law to state: "These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products and techniques mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease." Information provided here is in no way intended to replace proper medical help.


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As early as 1633, entrepreneurs along the Piscataqua River in southern Maine utilized the force of the river to power a sawmill, recognizing the potential of the area's natural power sources, but it was not until the 1890s that technology made widespread electricity a reality -- and even then, consumers had to be urged to use it.
Gifts From Gluskabe: Maine Indian Artforms
According to legend, the Great Spirit created Gluskabe, who shaped the world of the Native People of Maine, and taught them how to use and respect the land and the resources around them. This exhibit celebrates the gifts of Gluskabe with Maine Indian art works from the early nineteenth to mid twentieth centuries.
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AMBITIOUS plans to transform a Black Country tourist attraction will become a reality after a million pound funding boost.
Dudley Canal Tunnel and Limestone Mines is set to start work on a £3m scheme to create a new visitor centre where people will be able to learn about the history and importance of the canal tunnels and mines.
Work on the building and a bridge to link the centre, called The Portal, with the nearby Black Country Living Museum, will get under way after a £1m grant from the European Regional Development Fund, which is managed by the Department for Communities and Local Government.
The cash will be added to £989,200 grant the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), and funding from the J Paul Getty Jnr Charitable Trust, Wolfson Foundation, Dudley Canal Trust (Trips) Limited and the Dudley Canal Trust, to pay for the work.
Jeff Luesley, chairman of Dudley Canal Trust (Trips) Limited said: "This is fantastic news. It means we now have funding in place to build both phases of the development in one go.
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Communities minister, Baroness Stowell of Beeston MBE, said: "With the help of past investments from the programme, work is already well underway in this area of Dudley to develop the current visitor experience.
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Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos is traditionally recited by Buddhist practitioners from the twentieth through the twenty-ninth days of the last lunar month of the Tibetan year. It is not recited on the day before Shambhala Day, which is celebrated this year on February 11th. It is the Sakyong's wish to invite all practitioners to participate in the mamo recitation practice.The mamo chant is recited in order to pacify the karmic cause of personal, social, and environmental chaos that accumulates at the year's end. It is an elaborate protector offering. By reciting the chant, we tune into the protector principle of awareness and reconnect with sacred outlook.This practice is free and open to all; advance registration is not required.Protector PrincipleAverting the Negativity of the Old Yearby Dorje Loppön Lodrö DorjeThe year end Mamo Days practice is a means of clearing up the environmental negativity of the whole year. It is traditional at this time to invoke the transforming power of realization in the form of the Dharma Protectors' practice. The karmic forces which shape our world are both personal and collective. We are caught up in the momentum of conditions around us, for good and ill. We share virtue, exertion, beliefs, conflicting emotions, prosperity, difficulty and sickness with our family, our community and our country. We are continually reacting to and contributing to the general energy.Just as the motion of the earth and the cycle of the seasons take place, there may be also a cycle of the karmic forces on a psychic level. Traditionally the end of the old year is seen as a time of the ripening of karmic tendencies. The Protectors' practice at this time is a way of actively purifying and transforming the accumulated negativity.Outwardly, this negativity manifests as discord, opposition, desires, accidents. Inwardly, it manifests as emotional fixations, sickness and unbalanced inner energy in the psycho-physical body. Secretly, it manifests as fixed beliefs concerning ourselves, and the reality of subtle and spiritual aspects of existence. For instance, we might think that the psychic and spiritual forces of life are solidly and definitely external from our own awareness. Or we might think that such dimensions positively don't exist and don't function at all. Both extremes create trouble for us.To help deal with this accumulated karmic force, we attune ourselves to the lineage blessing in the form of the larger and compassionate mind of practice, and invoke the Dharma Protectors, who are the form of enlightened energy with the role of transmuting and overcoming such environmental negatively, outer, inner and secret. The Drala Principle also has this function, in part.What makes this a real communication, rather than just a religious practice done with wishful thinking? Perhaps we could think of our four factors: First, keeping our own conduct and awareness straightforward and kind. Second, keeping openness to the fundamental nature of our awareness, which is inseparable from the awakened Masters of our tradition. Third, keeping familiarity with taming, riding, and transmuting our own personal energies, through our lungta and our vajrayana practice. Fourth, paying attention properly to the details of our lives. These factors tune us into the energetic background of our life in a sane way.
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There is one gap that I've found though, and that is crafting icons. I've seen some great avatars based on the different races and professions, but I haven't seen any based on crafting. For many people that is one of the main things that they do in the game and I am sure they would appreciate it. I am also interested in developing an android application for people in the the guild wars community interested in crafting and could really benefit from an icon for each of the crafting professions (armorsmith, artificer, chef, etc.). It could be as simple or as creative/stylized as the creator wants. I've looked at a lot of different resources online and the only site that I've found that even has the original crafting icons is the official wiki, and those are only 20pixels wide.
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Bearn is a region well known for its enjoyment of good food and good wine. Local delicacies include foie gras, confit de canard, Ossau Iraty cheese (traditional Pyrenean cheese), piperade (a local version of ratatouille), cepes from the local woods and local wines such as Jurancon and Madiran. Many producers are happy to sell direct from the farm or vineyard, (complimentary tasting sessions often included) enabling you to take a little bit of Bearn away with you when you leave.
Many of the towns in the region hold weekly markets selling all that Bearn has to offer. You can find one almost every day of the week, especially in summer.
In summer guests are welcome to enjoy organic produce from our kitchen garden, where we grow courgettes, tomatoes, aubergines, peppers, asparagus, onions, garlic, leeks (the list goes on…). Eggs from the free range hens in our orchard are also available, and egg collecting has proved to be a big hit with our younger visitors! The pot bellied pig, Piggle to those who love her, in the orchard however is not for eating, much to the amazement of our neigbours! Instead she enjoys the company of the chickens, and is always appreciative of an ear or tummy scratch.
For those occasions when you may not feel like cooking, there are three excellent restaurants within very easy reach:
Chez Labat in Araujuzon is just 10 minutes walk away. It specialises in sturdy family cuisine—lots of garbure, excellent crudités, omelettes and charcuterie, local fish on some days, steak, excellent duck and pork and outstanding roast chicken (on Tuesdays). In summer you can eat on the delightful shady terrace, in winter in the very traditionally French restaurant. You are always guaranteed a warm welcome by Françoise, Genevieve and their daughters. Lunches every day 12.00—14.00, dinners Friday and Saturday nights only except in July and August when dinner is served every night. It is advisable to reserve a table. Telephone 05.59.66.52.21
Auberge Claverie in Audaux is about 5 minutes drive away (10 minutes cycling and 25 minutes' walk) across the Gave d' Oloron opposite the house provides classic French cuisine in a traditionally French setting (front restaurant) or in a modern salle (second restaurant). Chefs Alexandre and Sebastien (who are brothers) are passionate about their food: Alexandre concentrates on meat and soup, Sebastien on desserts which can be out of this world! The whole operation is orchestrated under the watchful if not steely eye of their mother Madame Claverie with brilliant service being provided by their team. It is a wonderful experience to eat here but you need to book for the evening. The restaurant is open for lunch every day and for dinner every day except for Sunday and Monday evenings. Telephone 05.59.66.03.80
Restaurant Auberge de la Fontaine at Laas is some 7 minutes' drive away and only opened under the present management in 2008 but has already achieved tremendous success and is considered by some to be the outstanding new restaurant in the area, indeed outside Pau and Bayonne. You are assured of a very warm welcome by the delightful Suzy and her ever cheerful husband Jean-Luc who is the chef. Cuisine is excellent classic French with some nice modern twists and the efficient team of charming waitresses, headed up by Suzy, ensures that you never have long to wait for service. In summer you can sit on the shady terrace to drink a long cold drink, eat lunch or dinner: the setting is idyllic opposite the very pretty church and there is plenty of room for children to wander off and explore in safety. In winter you can enjoy, and buy, the artwork displayed on the walls of the restaurant, all of which is the work of local artists. Usually very busy or full, it is essential to book. Telephone 05.59.38.20.20
Other local venues to try at this level include the Hôtel du Commerce in Navarrenx (05.59.66.50.16), LaBelle Auberge at Castagnède (05.59.38.15.28), L'Auberge de Roses at Monein (05.59.21.45.63), L'Auberge du Lausset at Hôpital Sainte Blaise (05.59.66.53.03) and Restaurant La Cancha in Oloron (05.59.39.57.41).


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The townhomes offer 4-bedroom condos placed a mere 50 yards from the sparkling surf. In addition to beautiful beaches the condos offer amenities such as fully equipped kitchens and parking garage that fits up to 3 vehicles. Just moments away from the condos is the bridge into Santa Rosa Sound leading to nearby restaurants and shopping venues or venture east into Fort Walton Beach and then on to Destin.
Journey across the bay to the Pensacola Naval Air Station to see the preeminent aviation museum in the United States, or if the timing is right the Blue Angels flight squadron can be found dancing overhead. Hannah's Paradise offers the best of all worlds, the peaceful serenity of a quiet pristine beach and easy access to local cities for dining, shopping and touring.
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6:29pm Tuesday 20th March 2012 in Badger cull in North Pembrokeshire
FOLLOWING the announcement that plans for a badger cull have been dropped, Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Alun Davies, has issued a message to farmers saying the Welsh Government was on their side.
Environment Minister John Griffiths announced his decision to pursue a programme of vaccination, instead of a cull, as part of efforts to eradicate Bovine TB, in the Senedd this afternoon.
Mr Davies said: "Bovine TB is a disease which has for many years devastated farming communities. It causes many thousands of animals to be killed every year and costs the agricultural industry and the Welsh Government many millions of pounds.
"I also recognise the human costs of the disease. It is devastating for families who lose entire herds and in some cases see not only their livelihoods threatened but a lifetime's work lost. It is also very distressing for farmers whose herds are under long term restrictions.
"This Welsh Government is on the side of farmers and the farming community and is determined to tackle the shadow that bovine TB casts across our countryside.
"I welcome the Government's confirmation that it will not stand by and allow the disease to continue to devastate the agricultural community. I welcome the statement that has been made today and I welcome the urgency with which the Government now intends to move to address the reservoir of infection in the wildlife population.
"This statement means decisive action to address the issue of wildlife-to-cattle transmission and I know that all farmers will welcome the urgency with which this programme will now be delivered.
"Successive Welsh Governments have pursued a policy of eradication of this disease and the progress made under the previous administration is recognised. It is this comprehensive approach that provides the key building blocks of the current Government's policy.
"The farming community has already worked hard to implement biosecurity regimes to address cattle-to-cattle transmission of the disease and I am grateful for the commitment that many hundreds of individual farmers have shown.
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We only had a day in Mumbai as we were flying out of India from there, thank goodness. Whilst it was friendlier than places we visited in the west and east of the country I wouldn't rush back. We decided to go and watch a Bollywood movie there and despite not understanding a word of it would recommend it to anyone else passing through.
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Michelin-starred chef quits in row over 'poncey food'
6:40am Tuesday 9th February 2010 in News By Dan Hearn
A CHEF and his kitchen team have quit just three weeks after winning a Michelin star.
Ryan Simpson and his kitchen and waiting staff left The Goose in Britwell Salome on Saturday, leaving behind a diary full of bookings.
Mr Simpson last night claimed he left after he was told his food was "too poncey" and ordered to focus more on "pub grub" by his boss, property developer Paul Castle.
A spokesman for Mr Castle said there had been a business "disagreement" and the pub was closed for refurbishment.
Mr Simpson, who ran the restaurant with his life partner and sous chef Liam Trotman, revealed he and his team are looking for a new restaurant.
The 27-year-old, of Chestnut Place, Watlington, said: "We just walked out together and said that was it. During the past year we have all put our heart and soul into winning a star and putting the restaurant back on the map.
"But within a couple of weeks we were told to forget everything we had done and to drop down a few levels.
"It was a management dispute and we just weren't going to stand for it. It's not what we are about, and it's not what I want to do."
The five-strong team are unemployed until they find new premises, and Mr Simpson admitted he may have to get a head chef role in the meantime.
He said: "It's a real shame in some ways because we were looking forward to taking the restaurant as far as we could."
Mr Simpson became the third chef in a decade to win a star for the restaurant, following Mike North and Matthew Tompkinson.
He had been at The Goose since June 2008 and also acted as general manager.
His signature dishes included pan-roasted wood pigeon, carpaccio of Chiltern hills muntjac and Britwell Salome pork belly.
Mr Castle's spokesman Maziar Yazdanian said: "Due to a disagreement between Ryan and Mr Castle regarding the operations of the business Ryan chose to resign his position unexpectedly as executive chef and his resignation became effective on February 6. Ryan asked the other staff members from the kitchen to resign too. As a result of which, The Goose has been forced to close.
"It will undergo a refurbishment and reopen on Monday, March 1. It will be run by Mr Castle as a gastro pub in an identical manner to when it originally won a Michelin star."
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Mr Simpson should go to the Feathers in Woodstock, they think they're fine dining but the food's blooming awful and they lost their star years ago.
9:45am Wed 10 Feb 10
calfox3 says...
LadyPenelope wrote:its only fine food in your opinion.
I'm guessing Mr Castle is too common to appreciate fine food.
if i got to a pub for a meal i expect pub grub (thats now getting harder to find) because its more filling better value and tastes better (in my opinion) i cant stand the poncey C*** that you pay a small fortune for and all you get is a mouth full of meat with some grass on and a thimble of sause if your lucky. so keep the poncey food in the pocey restaurant.
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Petre Mcvay wrote:A life partner is someone who lives their life with another without being married (or civil partnership, in this case).
Anybody know what a "life partner" is? And the choice of the word poncey to discribe his food could have been better thought out.
...and yes, "poncey" wasn't a good choice of word. The food looks amazing!
I hope these guys go and start their own restaurant elsewhere. Good luck to them.
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Good luck to them, and look forward to you opening your new place soon.
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In the previous installment of this blog, I discussed the tremendous growth of electronics in the car. The drivers (no pun intended) of this growth vary from consumers demanding more information-entertainment ("infotainment") and connectivity — the term carnectivity has emerged as a catch-all descriptor -- while on the road to governmental mandates intended to make cars safer, given all the new whiz-bang but potentially distracting features being added to vehicles. Let's now turn our attention to some of the trends in infotainment and carnectivity, what's being done to simplify these complex system designs.
LED driver efficient for various applicationsJuly 2, 2012 2:43 pm | Product Releases | Comments
ZMD AG announces a new addition to its LED driver family, the ZSLS7025. As a global supplier of analog and mixed-signal solutions for automotive, industrial, medical, information technology and consumer applications, ZMDI introduces the ZSLS7025, a step-up (boost) converter, for high-brightness LED lighting. It is well suited for many consumer, industrial and after-market automotive applications. The ZSLS7025 is optimal for driving multiple white LEDs connected in series from a low voltage supply.
Research paves the way for accurate manufacturing of complex parts for aerospace and car industriesJuly 2, 2012 2:16 pm | News | Comments
Producing strong, lightweight and complex parts for car manufacturing and the aerospace industry is set to become cheaper and more accurate thanks to a new technique developed by engineers from the University of Exeter. The research team has developed a new method for making three-dimensional aluminium composite parts by mixing a combination of relatively inexpensive powders.
Audi R8 e-tron sets world record for a production vehicle with an electric drive systemJuly 2, 2012 9:19 am | News | Comments
The future of electric mobility at Audi is highly dynamic: The R8 e-tron has set a world record for a production vehicle with an electric drive system on the Nürburgring Nordschleife – the toughest test track in the world. Racing driver Markus Winkelhock piloted the high-performance, all-electric-drive sports car around the demanding 20.8-kilometer (12.92-mile) track in 8:09.099 minutes.
APU targets embedded designs that are low power, small form factor, cost-sensitiveJune 29, 2012 10:45 am | Product Releases | Comments
AMD introduced the latest entry to the AMD Embedded G-Series processor family with the AMD Embedded G-T16R Accelerated Processing Unit (APU). The AMD G-T16R is targeted at very low power, small form factor and cost-sensitive embedded designs that require a combination of x86 compatibility and graphics. The optimized design of the AMD Embedded G-T16R sips power, with power consumption of just 2.3 watts[iv] on average or 4.5 watts thermal design power (TDP).
Drive motor system is affordable solutionJune 28, 2012 11:37 am | Product Releases | Comments
Applimotion introduces custom drive motor systems with precision encoders and bearings in unique packages. For years OEM's have routinely designed Applimotion ULT, UTH, UTS, and UTO frameless motor kits into direct drive systems. Applimotion is now offering design engineering services to incorporate its widely popular frameless motor kits into application specific direct drive motors.
LCD module designed for easy readingJune 27, 2012 9:44 am | Product Releases | Comments
Electronic Assembly has designed the EA DIP203-4 LCD module for applications where the display has to be clearly legible. The module comes with a high-contrast alphanumeric LCD supertwist display for showing four 20-character lines. LED background lighting supplied as a standard feature makes the text clearly stand out.
Stanford scientists spark new interest in the century-old Edison batteryJune 26, 2012 1:23 pm | by Eurekalert! | News | Comments
Stanford University scientists have breathed new life into the nickel-iron battery, a rechargeable technology developed by Thomas Edison more than a century ago.
Infineon lowers outlook as hit by global slowdownJune 26, 2012 12:16 pm | by Victoria Bryan and Ludwig Burger, Reuters | News | Comments
German chipmaker Infineon lowered its sales and margin outlook on Tuesday, highlighting the technology sector's vulnerability to a weakening business cycle.
LED provides blue light for emergency vehiclesJune 26, 2012 11:25 am | Osram Opto Semiconductors | Product Releases | Comments
Osram Opto Semiconductors' Oslon Signal LED is asserted to provide the world's brightest blue light. Made using a special thin-film chip technology, the LED emits powerful bright blue light providing to enhance the visibility that is so critical for police and emergency services vehicles. The LED can
ORNL home to new battery manufacturing R&D facilityJune 25, 2012 4:41 pm | by Eurekalert! | News | Comments
Future automotive batteries could cost less and pack more power because of a new manufacturing research and development facility at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Math tells us when to be more alert on the roadsJune 22, 2012 1:27 pm | News | Comments
Technicians from Madrid City Council and a team of Pole and Spanish researchers have analysed the density and intensity of traffic on Madrid's M30 motorway (Spain) throughout the day. By applying mathematical algorithms, they have verified that drivers should pay more attention to the road between 6pm and 8pm to avoid accidents.
6 must-have apps for a stress-free summerJune 22, 2012 8:51 am | by Kasey Panetta, Associate Editor | Articles | Comments
Between the heat, the busy weekends, and the school-free kids, summer can be more stressful than stress-free. Don't worry, like every problem these days, there's an app for that. For the sake of sanity, we've compiled a list of the best apps to keep your summer from feeling like a punishment. Nothing kills a day at the beach like an unexpected, hostile Facebook message from your mom...


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The Clarion University Math Department held its 28th annual High School Mathematics Competition Nov. 8.
At 9a.m in the Gemmell Student Center Multipurpose Room, 250 students from 27 local high schools began their tests, which lasted two hours. The test was created and administered by the math department, who also provided donuts, coffee and juice for the high school teachers during the test.
After the test and a lunch break at Eagle Commons, the students reconvened for "Mental Math," a presentation by Clarion University student Jordan Awan.
Following the presentation was the awards ceremony. The math department gave awards to the top five teams and individuals in class A and class AA/AAA. The first-place team awards went to Brockway High School in class A and Mercyhurst Prep in Class B. First-place individual winners were Tyler Holben of Brockway High School and Zack Zhao of Mercyhurst Prep.
"The High School Mathematics competition was a huge success," said Carey Childers, math department faculty member. "This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the university to the best and brightest high school mathematicians. The high school teachers and students always comment about how excited they are to come here every year."
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The US30 overpass project in Lynwood is set to begin today with a groundbreaking scheduled for 12:30 PM.
The Schulte St. project is scheduled to begin later the week of August 18th provided a NIPSCO utility conflict can be resolved in time. Access to the town hall may be limited to the US 30 entrance during the Schulte St. project (3-4 weeks).
The 211 St. project is scheduled to begin during the week of August 25th.
The Richard Rd./Norma Ln. work is scheduled to begin sometime in September.
The US 30 work in Indiana continues to take place from 6pm to 6am.
The recent power outage experienced in our area on July 1st should serve as a reminder that our Town Hall can be made available as a cooling shelter (warming shelter in the winter) in the event of a prolonged power outage.
The town will be undertaking road repair work on Cambridge Lane, 211th Street between Harrison Avenue and Jackson Avenue, Norma Lane, Richard Road and Schulte Street in mid to late July. The work is expected to be completed this calendar year with the exception of green space restoration. The green space restoration will likely be completed in the spring of 2015.
It is our intent to keep one lane open at all times on both Richard Road and Norma Lane so that access to the businesses on those roads will be available at all times.
Access to the town hall will be impacted during the work on Schulte Street and it may be necessary to restrict that access to the driveway on US30 during some of that work.
Naturally we will maintain access to the homes along both Cambridge Lane and 211th Street as best as we can during the work on those streets. At times it may be necessary to park vehicles on adjacent streets for brief periods.
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Saturday, February 23
PREVIEWS→ Hands on a Hardbody, the new musical from Phish's Trey Anastasio, Amanda Green and Doug Wright, begins its run on Broadway. The quirky, homegrown musical is based on the 1993 documentary about a Texas auto dealership that launches a competition to win a pickup truck by challenging its contestants to keep their hand on the truck the longest. Tony nominees Keith Carradine and Hunter Foster, Mary Gordon Murray, Allison Case and David Larsen are among those hard-luck Texans competing for what the show bills as "the American dream." Neil Pepe directs. (Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W. 47th St., btwn. Broadway & 8th Ave. Click here for Playbill Club discount previews tickets.)
Sunday, February 24
LAST CHANCE→ The Roundabout Theater Company's revival of Picnic, William Inge's 1953 drama about a handsome drifter who invades a sleepy Midwestern town one Labor Day, closes on Broadway. Sebastian Stan plays Hal, the man in question, whose fetching face (and chiseled chest!) arouses the attention of the ladies of the Owens household — matriarch Flo (Mare Winningham), beautiful sister Madge (Maggie Grace) and bookish sister Millie (Madeleine Martin). On the sidelines watching what havoc Hal's presence wreaks in the lives of the Owens ladies are the town doyenne (Ellen Burstyn), Madge's beau (Ben Rappaport), Flo's nosey houseguest (Elizabeth Marvel) and her browbeaten boyfriend (Reed Birney). Directed by Sam Gold. (American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., btwn. Broadway & 8th Ave. Click here for Playbill Club discount tickets.)
Monday, February 25
OPENING→ The Signature Theatre Company continues its David Henry Hwang Series with a revival of his 1981 Pulitzer Prize finalist The Dance and the Railroad. It stars Ruy Iskandar and Yuekun Wu as two Chinese workers in 19th-Century California struggling to hold onto their Eastern traditions. May Adrales directs. (Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 W. 42nd St., btwn. 9th & 10th Aves., info/tickets.)
Tuesday, February 26
OPENING→ Tony nominee and four-time Emmy winner Edie Falco stars in the world premiere of Liz Flahive's The Madrid. The Leigh Silverman-directed play about a working mom who gives up her seemingly perfect life and devoted family for what is supposed to be greener pastures also features original music by Tony winner Tom Kitt. Frances Sternhagen, John Ellison Conlee, Heidi Schreck, Phoebe Strole and Christopher Evan Welch also star. (Through April 21, Manhattan Theatre Club at New York City Center, 131 W. 55th St., btwn. 6th & 7th Aves. Click here for Playbill Club discount tickets.)
Wednesday, February 27
GO→ Kelli O'Hara and Nathan Gunn star as Billy Bigelow and Julie Jordan in the The New York Philharmonic's concert staging of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel. Those caught up in the stormy saga between Bigelow, the carnival barker, and Jordan, the millworker, include Tony Award winner Shuler Hensley as Jigger Craigin, Tony Award nominee Jessie Mueller as Carrie Pipperidge, Jason Danieley as Enoch Snow, Kate Burton as Mrs. Mullin and John Cullum the Starkeeper/Dr. Seldon. Tony winner John Rando directs with Warren Carlyle choreographing. (Through March 2, Avery Fisher Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, btwn. 64th and 65th St. off Columbus Ave., info/tickets.)
Thursday, February 28
OPENING→ The eagerly anticipated New York return of Stephen Sondheim's Tony-winning Passion opens Off-Broadway at Classic Stage Company. Melissa Errico (as the fair Clara), Judy Kuhn (as sickly recluse, Fosca) and Ryan Silverman (as handsome soldier, Giorgio) make up the bizarre love triangle at the heart of this new John Doyle-helmed production. (Through April 7, Classic Stage Company, 136 E. 13, btwn. 3rd & 4th Aves., info/tickets.)
Friday, March 1
PREVIEWS→ Tom Hanks stars as newspaper columnist Mike McAlary in Nora Ephron's Lucky Guy. McAlary had dominated the news in the 1980 and '90s covering the crime beat for the New York Daily News. Famous for exposes like the Abner Louima case, and infamous for falsely accusing a woman of faking her own rape, McAlary was a headstrong New York figure till his death in 1998 of colon cancer. Also starring Maura Tierney, Peter Scolari and Courtney B. Vance. George C. Wolfe directs. (Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., btwn. Broadway & 8th Ave. Click here for Playbill Club discount tickets.)
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FGCU In Fourth After First Day Of USF Invitational
TAMPA, Fla. – The FGCU men's golf team opened the 21-team USF Invitational at Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club on Friday with a four-man score of three-under par 285 to sit in sole possession of fourth place in the standings.
Playing alongside No. 26 North Texas and No. 32 UCF, the Eagles under-par score is their third in the last four rounds dating, back to their second place finish at the Rice Intercollegiate.
One of six teams in the field that rank in the top 100 of the current Golf Week rankings, No. 58 Middle Tennessee State shot a blistering 14-under par 274 to take a six-stroke lead after the first round. The Blue Raiders were led by a five-under par 67 from both Brad Simons and Hunter Green, who are in a four-way tie for the top spot in the individual standings.
"We played fairly well today and overall I'm happy with our opening round performance," said head coach Brent Jensen. "We definitely left some scores out there, but I know we'll have guys step up tomorrow."
North Texas sits six strokes back of Middle Tennessee State after an eight-under par 280. Villanova (283) sits two strokes ahead of FGCU in the third, while Arkansas State (287) and Tory (287) are tied for fifth.
Senior Dan Mazziotta (Fort Myers, Fla./Cypress Lake HS) and junior Patrick Williams (Toronto, Ontario/Crescent School) led the way for the Blue and Green with three-under par 69s. Mazziotta's round was highlighted by a three-under par 33 on the back nine and a team-high six birdies. After bogeying his first hole, Williams went bogey-free the rest of the round, carding four birdies along the way for his 69 that also featured a 33 on the back.
Making his second straight start, freshman Matt Cote (Palm Harbor, Fla./Palm Harbor University HS) continued his strong play with an even-par 72. Cote's seventh even-par round or better out of 11 rounds played this season featured a two-under 34 on the front. Junior Alex Medinis (Fort Myers, Fla./Fort Myers HS) fought off three bogeys over the first five holes to finish with a three-over par 75 on the strength of 13 straight pars. Junior Jeremy Self's (Tupelo, Miss./Tupelo HS) 78 didn't count towards the four-man score.
FGCU will take the course on Saturday at 9:55 a.m. for the second round of the 54-hole tournament. The Eagles will play alongside Arkansas State and Troy, teeing off from 9:55-10:35 a.m.
Live in-progress scoring of the tournament can be found at www.GolfStat.com. A link to the live scoring can be found by going to the FGCU men's golf schedule and clicking on the day's event or by going to www.GolfStat.com and searching for the USF Invitational on the front page.
T-8. Dan Mazziotta – 69(-3)
T-8. Patrick Williams – 69(-3)
T-21. Matt Cote – 72(E)
T-47. Alex Medinis – 75
T-74. Jeremy Self – 77
TOURNAMENT STANDINGS (Golf Week Ranking)
1. Middle Tennessee State (58) – 274(-14)
2. North Texas (26) – 280(-8)
3. Villanova (186) – 283(-5)
T-5. Arkansas State (140) – 287(-1)
T-5. Troy (190) – 287(-1)
T-7. Missouri State (118) – 291(+3)
T-7. Louisville (101) – 291
T-9. Eastern Michigan (106) – 293
T-9. Jacksonville State (74) – 293
13. Marquette (147) – 297
T-14. DePaul (215) – 299
16. Cincinnati (173) – 300
T-17. Toledo (125) – 303
T-17. Florida Southern – 303
20. Austin Peay (153) – 315
21. Rhode Island (189) – 321


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"There are a lot more people than know it that are deficient in vitamin D," Stacy Bursuk told Ivanhoe.
In salmon, nuts, and seeds -- omega-threes could keep your heart healthy and your mind sharp. Two-time U.S. memory champ Nelson Dellis says they were key in his back-to-back wins.
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"We don't know whether these treatments, omega 3 or vitamin D, really do help prevent these conditions," Dr. Shaw told Ivanhoe.
These pills will help experts figure out benefits and risks. It's all part of the vital study. Researchers are looking for 20,000 people nationwide to take these supplements every day for five years. Participants get packets by mail once a month.
Study directors are targeting men age 50 and up and women 55 and older and are putting a strong emphasis on African Americans.
"Because there's some thoughts in the African American community that they're at more risk for developing things like heart attack, stroke, or cancer, and they tend to have lower vitamin d levels," Shaw said.
The vital study will also look at the effects of vitamin D and omega threes on other health issues including diabetes, high blood pressure, memory loss, depression and macular degeneration.
VITAMIN D: The major biological function of vitamin D is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorous; it also helps with the absorption of calcium, which is why the vitamin is used to maintain strong bones and decrease fractures. Not having enough vitamin D can lead to certain problems such as rickets and osteomalacia, which are both considered vitamin D deficiency diseases. It is also suggested that vitamin D may provide protection against hypertension, cancer, osteoporosis, and several autoimmune diseases. The most common sources of vitamin D are fortified milk, eggs, fish, cod liver oil, and the sun. The sun significantly contributes to the daily production of vitamin D and only 10 minutes of exposure is thought to be enough to prevent deficiencies. (Source: Mayo Clinic)
OMEGA-3 FATS: The body cannot make omega-3 fats so people must get them through the food they eat. Omega-3s are important because they play an important role in brain function and growth and development. The omega-3 fatty acids are concentrated in the brain and seem to be important for cognitive and behavioral function. An example of their importance is that infants who do not receive enough omega-3 fatty acids from their mothers during pregnancy are at risk for developing nerve and sight problems. Omega-3s may also reduce the risk of heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, certain forms of cancer, osteoporosis, and several other health issues. The best sources of omega-3 fatty acids are cold water fish such as salmon and mackerel. (Source: University of Maryland Medical Center)
OTHER SUPER FOODS FOR HEALTH: Vitamin D and Omega-3 fatty acids are not the only things that can improve various aspects of a person's health. Here are some other vitamins and minerals important in an individual's well-being:
- Folate – Folate is water-soluble vitamin B that occurs naturally in food. It helps to produce and maintain new cells, which is especially important in periods of rapid cell division and growth such as pregnancy and infancy. Folate can also help prevent changes which can lead to cancer, make normal red blood cells and prevent anemia, and helps maintain normal levels of the amino acid homocysteine. It's found in leafy green vegetables, fruit, and egg yolk.
- Vitamin A, found in dairy products, fish, and meat, is a group of fat-soluble retinoids. The vitamin is important because it supports cell growth and differentiation, playing a critical role in the normal formation and maintenance of the heart, lungs, kidneys, and other organs. On top of that vitamin A is also critical for vision. (Source: National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements)
* For More Information, Contact:
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Rush University Medical Center
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Divided into three intensive sessions, Teen Summer Workshops enable students to explore the fundamentals of art and design disciplines and emphasize creative problem-solving and design concept development. All courses are led by SCAD faculty and are taught in English. A closing exhibition of student work is held at the end of each session.
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