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A kit of collection vessels is disclosed. Each vessel in the kit has the same overall length and outside diameter to allow interface with a single other device. However, a partition used to close off one part of the tube is positioned in some of the tubes to create volumes less than the total possible volume.
1. A kit of liquid collection vessels, all having the same overall dimensions of length, width and thickness, but of various different predetermined volumes, the vessels each comprising
a container having opposed ends, at least one of which is adapted to receive a liquid
and a solid partition closing off liquid flow away from said at least one end of the container, said partition in at least one of said vessels being positioned at a location partway between said ends, selected to divide the volume of said some vessels into two parts, each part being one of said predetermined volumes.
2. A kit as defined in claim 1, wherein said parts are unequal in volume.
3. A kit as defined in claim 1, wherein each vessel bears an indicia of the volume contained therein.
4. A kit of phlebotomy tubes, all having the same overall dimensions of length, width and thickness, but of various different predetermined volumes, the tubes each comprising
a container having opposed ends at least one of which is adapted to receive whole blood and having a septum therein,
a solid partition closing off liquid flow away from said one end of the tube, said partition in some of said tubes being positioned at a location partway between said ends, selected to divide the volume of said some tubes into two parts, each part being one of said predetermined volumes.
5. A kit as defined in claim 4, wherein each vessel bears an indicia of the volume contained therein.
6. A kit as defined in claim 4, wherein said parts have individual volumes that form a volume ratio of about 5/9.
7. A kit as defined in claim 4 wherein said parts are unequal in volume.
8. A kit as defined in claim 4, wherein said container and said partition comprise a plastic selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate and a blend of poly(ethylene 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylate) with from 1 to 30 weight percent of poly(ethylene-co-vinyl alcohol).
The invention relates to a kit of collection vessels, particularly those useful as phlebotomy tubes that cooperate with a syringe.
In the field of phlebotomy, tubes, such as those partially evacuated for automatic blood intake, are used to receive blood from a needle. Kits of such tubes are often provided, for example, as shown in U.S. Pat. No. 3,405,706, FIG. 7. However, the tubes shown in the '706 patent all have the same volume. It is conventional to provide tubes of differing volume, since in some instances much less blood is needed, e.g., for pediatrics. For a large volume tube, the small contained blood volumes are difficult to remove after collection due to the large surface area. Prior to this invention, such tubes of differing volume have also necessitated different exterior sizes, e.g., the smaller volume tubes have also been shorter and/or narrower than the larger volume tubes.
Such difference in overall size as well as volume is advantageous in identifying (by shape) which tube is for what volume. However, it has a substantial disadvantage. In use, the tubes are inserted into a phlebotomy syringe, and in most instances the syringe is designed to receive a tube having a predetermined fixed length and diameter. For example, the phlebotomy tube shown in U.S. Pat. No. 4,813,426 snugly fits the diameter of the syringe which holds it. That syringe will not accommodate a tube of larger diameter, and only awkwardly will receive one of smaller diameter due to the sloppy fit that ensues. The sloppy fit that occurs in such a case is particularly disadvantageous when drawing blood from a child who may be very active and who may disturb the loose-fitting tube.
Hence, differently-sized collection tubes normally necessitate differently-sized syringes, which in turn leads to added expense and procedures.
Therefore, prior to this invention, there has been a need for a kit of universally sized blood collection tubes to be used in a phlebotomy syringe, that will allow differing volumes to be collected in such tubes, all with the same single phlebotomy syringe.
I have constructed a kit of phlebotomy tubes that avoids the above-noted problems.
More particularly, there is provided a kit of liquid collection vessels, all having the same overall dimensions of length, width and thickness, but of various different predetermined volumes, the vessels each comprising a container having opposite ends, at least one of which is adapted to receive a liquid, and a solid partition closing off liquid flow away from the one end of the container, the partition in some of the vessels being positioned at a location partway between the ends, selected to divide the volume of some vessels into two parts, each part being one of the predetermined volumes.
Therefore, it is an advantageous feature of the invention that devices that must interact with the vessels of the invention, such as a phlebotomy syringe, need only be a single size, since the uniform sized vessels of the kit will nevertheless accommodate different volumes.
It is a related advantageous feature of the invention that a kit of collection vessels is provided wherein all the vessels are of uniform exterior size, and approximately uniform surface/volume ratio, but each with a markedly different possible volume.
Other advantageous features will become apparent upon reference to the following Description of the Preferred Embodiments, when read in light of the attached drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a kit of collection vessels prepared in accordance with the invention; and
FIG. 2 is an elevational view in section of the vessels of the kit.
The invention is hereinafter described by reference to the preferred embodiments, in which the collection vessels are phlebotomy tubes for collecting whole blood. In addition, the invention is useful regardless of the liquid being collected, and, is thus not limited just to phlebotomy tubes. The invention is useful wherever there is an advantage to be gained from a universal size but different volumes, such as because the collection vessel must interface with another device that needs to be fitted to the vessel.
It is evident that certain fluid analysis programs or test schemes can require more vessels of one size than of another, and in fact, that some schemes may exclude use of certain sizes altogether. It is thus understood that "kit" means not merely a holder with an array of tube, but a supply of tubes, with or without a holder, the supply providing different sized vessels, with or without individual wraps, to allow renewal of the most used sizes, the characterization of the kit being that all its member vessels are of the same general length, width and thickness, with a common means, such as a septum, to adapt the vessel for fluid withdrawal or dispensing.
As shown in FIG. 1, kit 10 preferably comprises a suitable package that holds all of the phlebotomy tubes 20a, 20b, 20c and 20d together. In addition to the bottom holder 12 of the package that is shown, there can be a suitable top (not shown) that is hinged or removed from holder 12.
The basic tube is that shown as tube 20a, FIG. 2, which comprises preferably a cylinder that is preferably formed from a molded plastic. The cylinder has sidewalls 22, having opposite ends 24 and 26. End 26 is open, and is constructed to receive a puncturable septum 28, as is conventional. Sidewalls 22 extend for a length L with an outside diameter D.
To prevent liquid flow away from end 26 out of tube 20a, e.g., at opposite end 24, a solid partition 30 is formed, preferably integral with sidewalls 22. In the case of tube 20a, partition 30 is at the end 24, enabling tube 20a to collect blood over the longest possible length "l". The volume in such a case can be, e.g., 7 mL, which is usually the largest volume used in phlebotomy devices.
On the other hand, tubes 20b, c and d each have lesser volumes of collection, although they all use the same cylinder with the same sidewalls 22 having the same overall length L and overall diameter D. The useful volumes of these tubes (and blood collection length l' l" and l'", respectively) are reduced by the location of the partition 30. In tube 20b, partition 30 is located so that l' and l", as well as the useful volumes of the two parts so formed, are in a ratio of preferably 5 to 9. E.g., the volumes become about 2.5 to 4.5 mL from the original 7.0 mL volume of tube 20a. Tube 20c is substantially identical to tube 20b, except that septum 26 is in end 24 instead of end 26.
Of the ends of tubes 20b and 20c, the end that is opposite to the septum end (24 and 26, respectively) is capped with a color-coded cap 40' or 40" that serves as a visual indicia of the volume of that tube. A similar cap 40 is used on tube 20a, being yet a different color in this instance. Alternatively, a raised number (not shown) can be formed in the cap to indicate its volume.
Tube 20d is also generally identical to the other tubes, except that partition 30 is formed half-way along the length L of sidewalls 22, leaving about half the usable volume for blood collection. Septum 28 is positioned in either end 24 or 26. Tube 20d also has its own color--or otherwise-coded cap 40'" positioned at the end opposite to the end with the septum.
Of these tubes, preferably tube 20b with volume V' is the pediatric (or geriatric) tube, as it uses the least volume of blood.
By this invention, both the volume and surface area increase generally in proportion to the increased value of useful collection length "l". Thus, when length l' is used, approximately the same surface-to-volume ratio is achieved in tube 20b as occurs in tube 20a (the constant surface area of partition 30 being small compared to the surface of πd�l (or πd�l'), where d is slightly less than D). The result is, that blood in tube 20b can be poured out after collection with the same ease as in any of the other tubes 20a, 20c or 20d. It is only if the volume V' were to be collected in a tube 20a (not done with this invention), that pour-off becomes difficult, due to the larger surface area (πd�l) over which the reduced volume V' is distributed.
Yet other volumes V' and V" can be achieved to give a ratio other than 5/9, by the simple relocation of partition 30 at some other appropriate point along length L.
Any plastic can be used for cylinder 22 that will hold a vacuum for the desired storage length. The following plastics have been found to be superior for this purpose: polyethylene terephthalate, or any of the polymers described in Research Disclosure, published by Emsworth Studios, 260 West 39 Street, New York, NY 10018, Nos. 29416 and 29484, in the October, 1988 issue. More specifically, the latter include blends of poly(ethylene 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylate) or its copolyester, with from 1 to 30 weight percent of poly(ethylene-covinyl alcohol). These blends demonstrate a low degree of gas permeability, so that the blends are unusually effective in holding partial vacuum during storage.
Alternatively, if the kit is to be used for other than evacuated containers, almost any plastic will suffice that is inert to the liquid to be collected.
Any of the tubes 20a-20d or the septum 28, or both, can be provided with flats (not shown) to prevent the tubes from rolling on a flat surface.
Additionally, any of the tubes can have added to the walls prior to use, addenda useful in handling the blood, for example, EDTA and the like.
In yet another form of the invention (not shown), a septum is included in both of the opposite ends 24 and 26 of tubes 20b, 20c or 20d, whereby both volumes can be used. The septum is then color-coded or otherwise marked for its volume V', V" or V'".
The invention has been described in detail with particular reference to certain preferred embodiments thereof, but it will be understood that variations and modifications can be effected within the spirit and scope of the invention.
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The program is designed to provide managers and line staff at Hyatt hotels around the world with an understanding of human trafficking, its intersection with the hotel industry and the tools to recognize and report potential situations or victims.
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This hardcover volume is the first of its kind to showcase Hello Kitty's diverse brand collaborations. Inside the book, photography and editorial covers 40 Hello Kitty design adventures in celebration of the Hello Kitty 40th Anniversary. Collaborations include the likes of Diesel, Elle, FriendsWithYou, Liberty Art Fabrics, Mister Donut, Sephora, Uglydoll and Uniqlo.
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Brooklyn Housing Court is looking for a new home. The court has outgrown its downtown Brooklyn office at 141 Livingston St. and the city's 10-year lease will expire on May 31, according to The New York Times.
The search for new headquarters began two years ago but it has yet to find an appropriate spot in the borough, where it has to remain because of its work. The city, which works with court officials to find an office, had eyed two properties but could not reach a deal. The Brooklyn court is the second-busiest Housing Court in the city.
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Let me set the scene for you: Rising oil and gas prices, rising equity prices and falling housing prices. Storm signals start winking on the global economic front after a month of a braggadocious presidential tour telling us all that finally the economy has got it right; that it's on its way to recovery.
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John Beilein, Tim Hardaway Jr., Darius Morris, and Zack Novak were all brought to the podium to discuss Michigan's comeback victory over Illinois. Full transcript after the jump.
Stu Douglass, Evan Smotrycz and Jordan Morgan were all available in the locker room after Michigan's 60-55 win over Illinois to talk about the victory, Ohio State, and possibly punching their ticket to go dancing.
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For everyone considering a 2015 Disney World vacation, bookings begin July 30th. To make sure we are able to book the best resort for your family, it is best to book early. Don't forget, you can reserve your package with a $200 refundable deposit and if Disney releases special offers for your travel dates and resort, I'll get them applied to your vacation package. Call or email today to plan your magical Disney vacation!
I've been working on a business' 2015 incentive travel trip and it is really interesting. Incentive travel is a fantastic way to reward high-performing employees. It can be as simple as a long weekend in the Caribbean or as elaborate as chartering a cruise ship (Turner Classic Movies has chartered a Disney Cruise ship the last couple of years).
If you are considering an incentive travel reward, it is helpful to plan fairly far in advance. This is particularly important if you are considering a cruise as the best group amenities are available around a year before sailing. The process is very easy and you don't have to know which employees will be attending when you book the trip. The first step is to contact me with a general idea of how many employees you need to accommodate. Then we can discuss budget and desired locations. I'll get some quotes together and we'll talk through them until you've found the perfect incentive travel award for your company. Some popular incentive travel locations include: all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, Jamaica, and the Bahamas, cruises (a 4-night Disney cruise is the perfect award travel for employees with families) and city trips in the U.S (Las Vegas, New Orleans, etc.).
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Many people like longer vacations, but don't like the idea of spending 7+ days at theme parks. Of course, the Disney resorts have many options for recreation and entertainment, but even outside the resorts and parks, there are a lot of other things to do on Disney property.
Disney park tickets have a couple of add-on options. Your base ticket allows a visit to one major park per day. A park hopper add-on allows you to "hop" between the 4 major parks. The Water Park, Fun & More add-on is a bit more complicated. This add-on permits entry into several additional venues. These include:
The number of times you can visit one or more of these attractions is based on the number of days on your park ticket. If you have a 5-day park ticket, you have 5 "fun" visits. What does this mean? You can potentially have 10 days of activity with a 5-day park ticket. You could go to the major parks for 5 days, then spend a day at each water park, a day playing golf at Oak Trail, a day at Disney Quest and a day playing miniature golf (guessing you'd want to supplement that with something else :)). If, however, you want to spend a morning at one of the major parks, then the afternoon at the water park, that uses up 1 park day and a "fun" day. Understand? Let me know if you have questions and, please note, all tickets and options must be used within 14 days of first use.
It has been a busy couple of weeks (many people are planning summer vacations), but I'm finally back to finish my Disney Cruise spring break post.
Our next cruise day was a sea day. People often wonder what there is to do on days the ship isn't visiting a port. You can do as much or as little as you like. We spent a lot of time on the sports deck. The kids loved playing soccer and foosball. They also swam quite a bit (it is best to get in the pools early, before they get crowded). The children also went to the kids' club where they were involved in some organized activities, like building cars out of soap and racing them, and they also enjoyed the free play. The boys went to an origami lesson while I took DD5 to a Princess Gathering. The Princess Gathering is your opportunity to visit with multiple princesses at once. The crowds are pretty minimal and the princesses are very good about taking time to talk with each girl. My own "Princess Anna" was delighted when cast members bowed to her in the halls and asked her questions about her life back in Arendelle.
That night, instead of eating in the dining rooms, we ordered room service for the children (they were thrilled), dropped them off at the kids' club, and then proceeded to dinner at Palo. We enjoyed a fabulous, Italian-inspired dinner, with excellent service. Palo's view from the top deck, forward is amazing too. After eating too much at dinner, we collected the children from the club and went to see Toy Story, the Musical. This resulted in another late night, but everyone adapted well to the change in routine.
The next morning I awoke to the sound of the ship docking at Castaway Cay. DS10 was awake and we went up to the top deck to grab coffee (for me, smoothie for him) and watch the procedures. I always wake up early on vacation and apparently I'm the only one, because there are very few people out in the morning.
I went to meet the running group for the Castaway Cay 5k while the rest of the family ate breakfast. We were quickly off the boat and to our start line. The group seemed larger and more competitive than last time I ran the race.
The day was gorgeous and, consequently, a bit warm to run a 5k. I really enjoyed it, though, and was happy with my time. Many people don't run the 5k as a race, so it is perfect for all types of runners/walkers.
After the run, I grabbed some pictures with characters and met the rest of the family when I was walking back to the ship. Being able to easily walk on and off the ship is a nice perk of Castaway Cay. Everyone got set up at the family beach and I joined them shortly.
We enjoyed the nicest day at Castaway Cay. We explored the island, everyone but DD5 went on the snorkeling trail, we all played in the water and on the beach. Quite a few fish came up close to the shore. DD5 even spotted a large stingray (and she promptly turned around and sprinted away).
Lunch was an open-air BBQ and after dining we returned to our spot at the beach for the rest of the day. We went back to the ship around 4, then dressed for dinner at 5:45. The show that night was Dreams, a favorite of little girls because there are many princesses in it. By the end, the children looked exhausted. The girls in front of us were sleeping in their seats. It was a long, but very fun day.
You don't sleep in on the day you disembark, the cruise intercom system makes sure of that. We didn't get up and go to a sit-down breakfast. Instead we grabbed food from the buffet and ate in our room. Then we walked off with our luggage and got in the line to go through customs. When we left the cruise terminal, we went to catch the rental car shuttle to Avis. Avis was not awesome. When we got there, they didn't have any cars yet and one of their workers was late. It was extremely chaotic and people were very unhappy. We decided to walk around the area (ok in the daytime) and grabbed some snacks. After an hour, some cars came in and we were upgraded, so that was nice. Then we were off to the Everglades.
We drove to Homestead and the Ernest F Coe Visitor's Center. After deciding where we wanted to go, we quickly drove to the Royal Palm Visitor's Center and walked on the Gumbo Limbo and Anhinga trails. They gave an interesting overview of the ecosystems of the park. The number of different plant and animal (notably fish and bird) species was amazing.
We spent a couple of hours exploring. There were quite a few visitors (most speaking a foreign language), but the number of people did not detract from the experience. We really enjoyed our time in that strange and fascinating landscape and wholeheartedly recommend it to others visiting South Florida.
We explored the area a bit more before returning to Miami and the Embassy Suites airport for the evening. The next morning we drove to Palm Beach and walked around the Breakers and made a couple of other stops. We flew out of Ft. Lauderdale in the middle of the afternoon.
We had a fantastic time. I'd love to help you make your next vacation the best ever - call or email today!
Last week was our family's spring break and we spent most of it on the beautiful Disney Wonder cruise ship. It was a fantastic trip and I'm happy to finally have the time to share highlights with you.We surprised the kids with the trip (their first Disney cruise) and made the big announcment about an hour before we left the house. The excitement level soon got of hand; we were glad they didn't have a lot of time to think about it.
We flew from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale. The flight was in the late afternoon and I wouldn't do that again. I took a later flight to save money, but we didn't get into Ft. Lauderdale until almost 10 and didn't get to our hotel (Homewood Suites Miami Airport-Blue Lagoon) until nearly 11. It was too late for the kids (and me); next time I'll just pay more money to arrive at a reasonable time.
The next morning we ate a nice breakfast and enjoyed a walk in the gorgeous weather to St. Dominic's Catholic Church in Miami. It was about a 10 minute walk from our hotel. We went to one of their Spanish Masses and it was neat for the kids. Did I mention the gorgeous weather? DS7 announced he is going to college in South Florida. After Mass we packed up and headed to the Port of Miami.
We waited a bit after check-in and were allowed to board around 12:15. The ship was in great ship and we spent some time exploring before heading to lunch. I registered for a Mixology class and we got the children bands for kids' club. We grabbed some pizza for lunch and then the kids got in the pool. Mid-afternoon we checked out our nice stateroom on deck 8, port side, forward. It was roomy enough for the 5 of us, had a great view, was extremely quiet (at the end of the hall and under the spa) and was very convenient to the amenities on decks 9 and 10.
Hmmm... it seems like this is going to be long. Perhaps I should've done 3 parts. Anyway, we went to the sailaway party with the characters and enjoyed the amazing Miami skyline. It was such a treat to depart from the city. After sailaway, we got ready for dinner and headed down to Triton's. We all enjoyed dinner (each night it was very good, though it got a bit "heavy" for me after a couple of days). DS7 is, ahem, "working" on his manners, so sitting through a formal(ish) dinner every night was a good challenge for him. He was always rewarded with a Mickey bar at the end.
We skipped out on the Sailaway show because I wanted to get the kids to be fairly early. We knew we had a big sea day the next day.
Our first sea day was a lot of fun. Allen and I enjoyed brunch at adults-only Palo. We spent time by the pools, watched Frozen in 3D, visited with some characters and played soccer on the sports' deck. Cruising, for me, is about relaxation and destinations. I like going somewhere interesting and I like relaxing on the boat. The children were with us most of the day, but spent a couple of hours in the kids' club. There were some neat activities there.
The second night was pirates' night and everyone was looking forward to it. This leads me to the low point of the cruise. :)
A storm came through the gulf (we were sailing to Cozumel) and the waves were moving the boat a lot. The crew said they hadn't experienced waves like that in many months and I've never felt the motion that much. With the exception of Allen, the rest of us have a propensity to motion sickness and the movement was making us feel less-than-stellar. We went to dinner that night and DS7 looked terrible. He finally admitted he needed to leave and I whisked him back to the stateroom. Allen and the other children followed 10 minutes later. He said glasses were falling off tables and other families were leaving too. I distributed the Dramamine (knowing it would knock everyone out) and we settled in for the evening. The wonderful waitstaff sent up dinner (which we eventually felt like eating), but with the exception of Allen, we all went to bed early. The kids were not happy to miss pirate night, especially since I made them go to bed early the night before.
All was fair and bright the next morning in Cozumel. We docked around 7:30, ate breakfast and took a taxi to Chankanaab Park. We were one of the first there and we had fun snorkeling, swimming and exploring the grounds. The kids saw several iguanas and the lagoon had gorgeous fish. We played all morning and then the boys experienced the Manatee Encounter. They got to pet and play with a couple of manatees. I wish I had pics, but they were around $200, so you'll just have to imagine it. After the Manatee Encounter, we took a taxi back to the ship for lunch. *Note - DS7 has a peanut allergy and I felt more comfortable eating on the boat with him (Disney was great with the allergy).
After a quick lunch, we set out to explore the town. If your cruise docks in Cozumel, it is essential to get away from the port area and the main street that borders the ocean to have an interesting and authentic experience. Otherwise, it is icky and Cancun-party-like. We walked into the main area of town and enjoyed exploring. We visited little San Miguel (St. Michael's Church) in the heart of downtown and stopped nearby for a drink and people-watching. It was a good cultural experience for DS10.
We went back to the ship in the late afternoon and we were all very happy about our fun day. After dinner at Animator's Palate, we loved our first Broadway-style show, The Golden Mickeys.
This is a good point to stop. Next time I'll post about the remaining portion of our cruise (sea day and Castaway Cay) and our time in the amazing Everglades. Please contact me with any questions!
Disney's Land and Sea ~ the cruise
I've heated my coffee for the fourth time and I'm going to try to get this knocked out. :)
The second part of my Agent Education training took place on the beautiful, "reimagined", Disney Magic®. Disney Cruise Line® has four ships. The Disney Wonder® (our family is sailing on it for spring break) and the Disney Magic® are the two "classic" ships. They are older and smaller, but very pretty with excellent service. The Disney Dream® and the Disney Fantasy® are the two newest ships. They are considerably larger and have lots of neat interactive experiences and a slightly broader range of activities.
Disney Cruise Line transfers picked me up from the Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World® at noon. It was an easy hour-long drive to Port Canaveral. We checked in and boarded immediately. It was very stormy that first day and I had a strange dizzy-causing cold, so I rested in the room before exploring the ship.
I soon got out and started my adventure. There was a deck party (complete with characters) before we left port. It was a lot of fun, but I left before we embarked because I wanted a good view of our departure and my lovely balcony provided just that. Soon it was time to get ready for the evening show (all the shows were excellent) and late dining (also very good). There were many activities offered into the late evening, but my cold got the best of me and I went to bed after dinner.
The next morning I awoke to bright sunshine and warm breezes. I felt better, the seas were calm and we were heading to Nassau. I had meetings all morning, so I didn't schedule a port excursion in Nassau. I got off the boat for a little while in the afternoon, but there really isn't much to see near the port (with the exception of some phenomenal yachts), so I spent the afternoon by the adult pool. It was very quiet and relaxing. That brings me to an important point - I would absolutely take a Disney cruise without children. There are many adults-only areas of the ship and they were really quite serene. My dining rotation (time and order of restaurants) and the early evening show had few children present. All the children I was around (and they were many on the ship as the Northeast had a winter break) were very well-behaved. And yes, there were Disney characters, but you had to go out of your way to see them.
Anyway, I went to the show again in the evening and had a delicious dinner. Then I got ready for pirate night (ok, I put on the provided bandana) and went out to the top deck. The pirate show was cute and the fireworks were really neat, but I left a bit early because I had to be ready for the Castaway Cay 5k in the morning
Castaway Cay day! Castaway Cay is Disney's private island in the Bahamas. It is gorgeous and mostly left in its' natural state. There are water sports opportunities (including a fun snorkeling trail), plenty of dining options, a family beach, an adult beach and a teen "activity beach". There is also a branch of the kids' club on the island. (*Note - kids' club activities are free for potty-trained children ages 3 and up. Disney will even feed your children meals in the kids' club. There is a nursery for those under 3, but there is a charge.)
Disney cruise ships dock at Castaway Cay (no tendering required), so you are able to walk on and off the ship at your leisure.
I met up with the 5k group at 8:15 and we walked to the starting line. Most people were not off the ship yet, so I got many nice pictures of the island. The 5k is a casual Run Disney® event. The course takes runners all around the island, but there aren't many water views (it is run in the interior). It was pretty warm that day, but Disney had plenty of water stations. The 5k was a lot of fun and a great way to start the day.
After the run, I went back to the ship and changed. Then I explored the island for awhile before heading over to the adults-only beach, Serenity Bay.
Serenity Bay was uncrowded and there were plenty of umbrellas and chairs. I thought it would be too cool to get in the water, but it was actually ok. I got in twice and saw some huge starfish and a handful of colorful other fish.
I had lunch at the bbq at Serenity Bay and enjoyed visiting with other agent education program participants. I had to go back to the ship in the late afternoon for a wrap-up session and then I got ready for the show and dinner. I even went out after dinner and enjoyed the guitarist in the Irish pub. :)
Debarkation was as easy as embarkation. I ate breakfast in the dining room and walked off the ship (all luggage except carry-on bags was taken the night before). The Disney cruise transfer bus took me to the airport and I was on my way!
The Disney cruise experience is fantastic and I'd love to help you plan your family's vacation. Call (615)415-4728, text or email and let's get started making your next vacation the best ever!
Disney's Land and Sea - the parks
Hi friends! I'm back from Disney's Land and Sea Education program and I have so much to share! It was a fun trip and I got to experience the new Fantasyland at Walt Disney World® and the reimagined Disney Magic cruise ship.
I have a lot of new material for blog posts (resort reviews, port reviews and a review of the Castaway Cay 5k), but for now I'm just going to write a 2-part post sharing the highlights of each portion of the program
I arrived at the Orlando International airport around 3 in the afternoon and quickly boarded the Magical Express bus to Disney. It was strange to be on the bus by myself with all the couples and families excited about their Disney World vacations.
After waiting for the bus to fill, we departed for Disney's Coronado Springs resort. Coronado Springs is considered a moderate resort and has a convention center attached. The grounds are beautiful and I was so excited to be in a warm place with spring blooming all around. The resort has a Southwestern theme and it is very large and spread out.
I settled into my nice room, checked in with my program coordinator and then headed off to the Magic Kingdom.
It was a fairly busy day at the Magic Kingdom (especially in the afternoon). Apparently a lot of Northeastern schools had the entire week off.
I was excited to see the new Fantasyland and I experienced both "Storytime with Belle" (so sweet) and "Under the Sea" (a lot like the Nemo ride at Epcot). The expansion is very pretty and well-done. I also tried out the Magic Bands (very neat) and Fast Pass+ (not so neat). The Magic Bands are bracelets that allow you to enter the park, enter fast pass+ rides, pay for items, etc., all with a swipe of the wrist. Fast Pass+ replaces the old Fast Pass system and allows you to choose fast passes for 3 attractions per day. If you are like me and used to getting fast passes for most rides, the 3 choice limit is disappointing. Anyway, after enjoying a couple other rides, the parade and the fireworks, I took the bus back to Coronado Springs and went straight to sleep.
I enjoyed an early morning run around Coronado Springs (their running trail is great) and then got ready for a full day of meetings and site visits. One area I enjoyed learning more about is Adventures by Disney®. Adventures by Disney® is the fantastic guided tour segment of Disney. They have tours throughout the world and they combine the power of the Disney brand with a respectful look at the local culture. The tours are well-known for appealing to both children and adults and they have unique features that you won't find elsewhere.
After the morning of meetings at Coronado Springs, we left for resort site visits. We visited the Contemporary resort and Bay Lake Tower, Art of Animation family suites and Little Mermaid rooms, Port Orleans- Riverside (Alligator Bayou and Royal Rooms) and the Yacht and Beach Club. The Art of Animation rooms were new for me, so it was good to see just how they were laid out. I'll leave my opinions for another post, but as far as the Little Mermaid rooms go, I would recommend upgrading to a moderate resort if possible.
I walked over to Epcot after our Yacht Club visit and enjoyed my time there. It was fun having the time to shop in the World Showcase. I turned in early, though, because the next day was cruise day!
I'm excited to announce that I was chosen to attend Disney's Agent Education program in a couple of weeks! I think it is going to be fantastic. It is a land and sea program; we will be touring the resorts and parks for 2 days (and enjoy learning more about Adventures by Disney®) and then spend 3 days learning (and soaking up some Vitamin D) on the reimagined Disney Magic cruise ship. Good-bye freezing Nashville, hello hot(tish - I hope) Bahamas!
Please let me know if you have any specific questions you'd like answered or if you'd like pictures of a certain aspect of a park/resort/ship. I look forward to sharing my experience with you!
Disney World as an adults-only vacation? Doubtful and need to be convinced? That's fine, I'm up to the challenge. Walt Disney World can be a convenient, relaxing, economical, luxurious and warm (the most important thing to me right now) mini-break for adults.
Compared with many warm-weather locales, Disney World Orlando is extremely easy to get to from much of the country. Southwest Airlines offers as many as 19 flights a day from Nashville to Orlando. Once you arrive at the Orlando Airport, you board the convenient Magical Express and it drops you off at your Disney resort hotel. They even handle your luggage.
I recommend choosing an Epcot area resort (Yacht Club, Beach Club or Boardwalk) for an adults-only getaway. They offer nice accommodations, restaurants and nightlife and, best of all, you are able to walk to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. If you need a more budget-friendly option, I recommend one of the Port Orleans moderate resorts. They are low-key and have beautiful landscaping, but you can't walk to the parks. (you'll need to take the Disney buses).
While all the parks have offerings for adults, Epcot really stands out with their unique and appealing dining and attractions. With Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival in the spring and Food and Wine Festival in the fall, Epcot gives park goers many reasons to come back time after time. It also offers delicious dining options and international, only-in-Epcot shopping that make Epcot a year-round destination.
In addition to the parks and special events, Disney World also has more typical resort offerings. There are multiple golf courses, several spas (including the newly renovated spa at the Grand Floridian), water sports and fine dining (the #1 TripAdvisor Orlando restaurant, Victoria and Albert's in the Grand Floridian, is kid-free).
But what about the crowds? Dealing with crowds isn't very relaxing, is it? If you don't have to plan your Disney vacation around school breaks, you can visit during the lowest crowd level times of the year and when you aren't lugging a stroller or massive bag, you can zip from park to park easily.
Have I convinced you yet? How about some prices? A 3-night stay in January at the Beach Club resort (standard view room), with 4-day park tickets with the Park Hopper and standard dining plan is $2305. If you'd like to make your vacation truly all-inclusive, the same package with a 1-bedroom, club level suite is $3335. A bit more than you were hoping to spend? The same package at the Port Orleans-French Quarter in a standard view room is $1641.
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2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Packages
Tomorrow, Dec. 6th, is a big day for soccer fans around the world. The draw will occur for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. The World Cup takes place 6/12/14-7/13/14 in 12 cities throughout Brazil. Viewing World Cup matches in soccer-crazed Brazil should prove to be an unforgettable experience.
If you are interested in this unique opportunity, there are some good options for World Cup packages. Some packages "follow" a certain country's team. For example, you can "follow the US" or "follow Mexico" and see 2 or 3 matches with your country's team. Typically the packages provide for all transportation within the country and an onsite concierge so you can feel comfortable with your travel arrangements. There are also packages that stay in one city (often Rio or Sao Paulo) and fans attend a couple of matches there. If seeing the semi-final or final matches are important to you, there are packages that insure you see the matches of your choice.
The World Cup packages are very customizable and include tickets. This week I booked a "follow the US" package for a group of guys and I had so much fun planning it, I'm ready to go too!
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Tuesday August 26, 2014 - Google announced that your exact match and phrase match keywords in Google AdWords will be matched with 'variation' or 'near match' starting in September. What does this mean and how will it affect your Google AdWords campaigns?
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"Have I missed the mark, or, like true archer, do I strike my quarry? Or am I prophet of lies, a babbler from door to door?" Cassandra, Agamemnon 1194
Greek mythology's Cassandra is among its most fascinating characters. Alternately concubine, seductress, victim and madwoman, her overarching legacy was that of a summarily ignored seer. She foresaw doom, but was doomed to be dismissed whenever she sounded the alarm. It seems Apollo granted Cassandra both the gift of prophecy and the curse of disregard.
The Muse has growing empathy for Cassandra on this New Year's Eve. This is because I see the future as half-empty, but I'm loath to speak of it, lest I be branded a hopeless cynic.
I am not a "the end is near" kind of a guy. I thought about it, but I couldn't fit "the forces of globalization will imperil us all without a more enlightened and compassionate foreign doctrine" on a cardboard sign.
Therein lies my conundrum: suffer in silence or invite debate upon a thousand theories of doom for which I offer no antidote. Wildly complex issues don't lend themselves to rifle-shot solutions.
Yet at least Cassandra earned a hardy "I told you so" regarding her warning about that big wooden horse (albeit a small consolation given Troy was sacked and she ended up raped and murdered). So in her memory, the Muse shall break his silence and explain why I believe us to be on the road to ruin.
And that road begins with a worldwide failure of the principle institutions that guide and govern us: politics and religion.
Take a gander around the globe. The leader of the free world, Mr. Bush, seems to think all solutions can be found on a bumper sticker. China, the world's most populous nation, is led by an antiquated regime desperate to hang onto power and fueled by paranoia. Russia's Mr. Putin is looking more and more like the Soviet Union's Mr. Kruschev. The Monarchies of the Middle East suckle the teat of the West even as their subjects grow murderously angry at both.
It's not unreasonable to suggest that the world leader who made the greatest contribution to peace this year was Yassar Arafat–and his grand accomplishment was dying.
On the spiritual front, things seem just as bleak. It seems Christianity has contracted a case of terminal distraction, whether it is its obsession with sexuality or the Fox News-fueled feud over whether to show our spirit by saying "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays." For its part, the lack of a forceful renunciation of terror from the true leaders of Islam is unconscionable and a silence that's sure to perpetuate the savagery.
We face an unprecedented matrix of problems and peril, a latticework in which an ill-timed spark in one cell could quickly become a conflagration that consumes them all. Will it be a global depression, human or ecological catastrophe, World War III–who's to know? But know this: there are simply too many things going awry and too little being done about it to ignore the reality.
The good ship Earth is rudderless and as I look about the deck I don't see a single leader or institution leading us anywhere but into the rapids.
It is my profound hope that 2005 will bring with it a change of course. I really don't want to be an "end is near" kind of guy.
Perhaps the unfolding tragedy of the Christmas tsunami will result in the realization that nations need each other–that there's only one true superpower on this planet and it is Mother Earth. There'll be elections in Palestine and Iraq in January, perhaps they'll go well and create positive momentum in those festering nations. There's a wee bit of hope the Kyoto treaty will get kick-started in '05 and maybe we can get on top of nuclear proliferation in Iran and North Korea.
As we say goodbye to 2004, we should wish for these things and I'll leave you with this thought.
The hue of our politics should not dictate the color our reason and our ideology should not limit our imagination. And regardless of the nature of our God, let us find the God in our nature.
Have a hopeful New Year.
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Murderer rushed to hospital on day of parole hearing
Breest, 74, formerly of Hooksett, has spent about 41 years behind bars for the brutal murder of 18-year-old Susan Randall of Manchester, on Feb. 28, 1971. Her body was found in the Merrimack River in Concord, after Breest tossed it off a bridge.
Breest has been detained at the Massachusetts Correctional Institute-Shirley since 1995.
In 1973, he was sentenced to 40 years to life for first-degree murder. At the time, there was no sentence of life without parole for that murder charge, according to state corrections spokesman Jeffrey Lyons. Breest reached his minimum sentence years ago, and in 1996 was granted parole. He was never freed because he did not meet conditions set for his release, which included he admit he killed Randall and complete a sexual offender program.
Sally Hembree and Paula Hembree, both of Manchester, and Randall's sister and niece, respectively, arrived promptly at the prison to testify at the parole hearing. Breest had notified officials earlier that he was not going to attend, but the two women planned to be there anyway to let the board members know they believed he should never be released.
"I didn't sleep all night," said Sally Hembree who feared the State Adult Parole Board would grant Breest parole, just as it did in 1996.
Prison is where Breest belongs, she said, although she thinks Breest should have been put to death years ago.
Instead of admitting what he did, Sally Hembree said Breest has chosen to continually go to court, filing appeals and over the past few years winning approval for DNA testing of blood found under Randall's fingernails. DNA testing didn't exist in the 1970s, and Breest maintained the test results would exonerate him.
That didn't happen. Two DNA tests were done, results of which were inconclusive, his lawyer said previously, while prosecutors said the DNA found was consistent with Breest's. Sally Hembree said the second DNA test was 99 percent conclusive for Breest. Breest, however, still has not given up and is asking the court to approve a third DNA test.
Sally Hembree is angry that the Innocence Project of Massachusetts continues to seek and pay for the DNA testing.
"It's given us 40 years of sorrow," said Sally Hembree of the continuous legal proceedings. "My mother is gone. My father is gone. My husband, who ID'd the body, is gone. This is what we have left."
Paula Hembree asked Andrea Goldberg, executive assistant to the State Adult Parole Board, to ensure if Breest is freed that a condition be imposed that he not contact any of Randall's family members.
Goldberg said a man who is a convicted murderer and sexual offender when paroled has to meet stringent conditions and would be under intensive supervised release.
The Hembrees believe that when Breest is paroled it will be to Shirley, Mass., where his wife resides.
Goldberg said the Bay State would have to agree to accept Breest ,who would then have to comply with conditions,more stringent than in New Hampshire for sexual offenders.
A new parole hearing date has not been scheduled.
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Rail route wait, water woes leave Madera family high and dry
Robert Haflich, right, shows a stack of buckets with the help of his son Bobby Haflich, left, stacked in the family's rural Madera home's living room The family say their well has gone dry and they now carry 20 buckets of water each time from a friend's home a mile away for the family's needs.
Deputies intercept mail theft spree; three suspects arrested
Madera County Sheriff John Anderson credits three Madera County sheriff's deputies for capturing a trio of mail thieves possibly tied to an identity theft ring.
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Definitions of UNWITTING in dictionaries:
- adj - not done with purpose or intent
- adj - not aware or knowing
- adj - unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge
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- adv - mentally unsound [adj -SANER, -SANEST] : INSANELY
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**Disclaimer: This post includes information on physical exercise. I recommend you skip this post and return tomorrow if you're struggling with overexercising and/or use it as a means to purge. As always, please consult your physician and treatment team before starting any physical activity.**
Good Morning my friends! How was your weekend? I hope you took some time to do something enjoyable. I mentioned on Saturday, I was taking the afternoon to sit down and sort out my thoughts on a topic that has been weighing heavily on my heart for months. I feel strongly about all of us learning to use our voices and expressing our true selves. So here goes…
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind".
Almost two years ago, I had the pleasure of working with an eating disorder clinician and being coworkers for over a year. I enjoyed my work at the center greatly and learned a lot! There were some kinks to be sorted out and I'm no longer there, which is unfortunate. While working together, I got to know her pretty well and she got to know me…well…actually, only parts of me that she wanted to see…not my true identity.
While getting to know one another, she noticed my strong passion for running and she judged me for it. She also knew that I struggled with an eating disorder in the past. However, she couldn't look past my prior struggle and failed to see me for me. Rather, she judged me and concluded that I was relapsing, because I loved running so much. This hurt me.
If she had taken the time to learn about me instead of filing me under "woman relapsed due to overexercising" she would have been able to know the truth…
My passion for running is one passion of mine. I am an eating disorder survivor, a speaker, a writer, a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a board member for an eating disorders nonprofit organization called MentorCONNECT and so much more! If she had taken the time to listen and hear my story, she may have learned this.
Today, I am healthy, fully nourished, and a strong athlete. My ability to train properly and to achieve my race goals is a reality only because of my recovery.
**Side note: Remember that getting to the starting line is very difficult, and even impossible, to do if you are still actively engaging in an eating disorder, dieting or overexercising. Again, I reinforce to you that I can be at the starting line now because I am recovered.**
Before the eating disorder came into my life, I was purely being me. I raced and won and even broke school records. I had lots of energy and speed. I had a passion and a talent. I was being recruited for the Junior Olympics and loved every minute, mile, and step that I have logged on my feet since birth. And there is nothing wrong with having this passion. Overexercising or using exercise, as a means to purge were never an issue in my ED days. Running was my joy, and living a life with ED, was dark and joyless life…so naturally running was not happening.
Personally, I chose to take a long break from running after ED stole it from me. I was well into recovery before purchasing a new pair of sneakers and stepping back onto the track. I also had the assistance of a coach and nutritionist to guide me and be on my team to war against ED, if he decided to creep back into the picture.
I like to say I was being responsible in my recovery. The above mentioned clinician, saw it as though I still struggled.
I wonder…
Can an eating disorder survivor not reach out to experts in their fields to help them be the athlete they are meant to be?!
This clinician doubted my recovery, my passions and me.
Again, She heard two things, "a woman with a prior eating disorder" and an "avid runner". She chose to ignore any further explanation and in her mind I remained "a woman who had relapsed". This is sad, very sad. My true identity was invisible to her. I was not being seen for the beautiful woman I am. Not to mention the rock star runner : )
Remember my friends, recovery is about being YOU. You can be who you have been created to Be.When you are living a life free from an eating disorder. You have opportunities, choices and freedom. Please don't let anyone's judgement hurt you or have you doubting yourself.
I think it is beautiful to have a woman whom is an eating disorder survivor, whom is being herself and no longer influenced by anxiety, depression or an eating disorder. A woman who is enjoying her life passions and living fully is a beautiful blessing in my book. To be able to return to activities that were part of her identity before the eating disorder is another blessing and even a miracle, because it means she healed from complications associated with the disorder and continues to run responsibly.
Again, I wonder…
Should we avoid certain activities if we are an Eating Disorder Survivor?
Should we not speak about our passions if they involve a sport?
Should we dim that part of ourselves to make others judge us less and accept us more?
Be who you have been created to be. I have been a "runner" since I could walk. I will not allow another person's judgmental mind, shame me for being one. I'll see you at the starting line!
Always Be YOU,
Jenn B.