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Monday, October 20, 2014
Pumpkin Power
Jack-o'-Lanterns outside Saugatuck Sweets at Saugatuck Center on Sunday night following carving sessions there earlier in the day. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Alan Martin for WestportNow.com
Monday, October 20, 2014
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Westport Arts Center - "Farm to Table Cycle" and "Edward Burtynsky: Nature Speaks"
1:30 p.m. - Town Hall Room 309 - Municipal Pension Board
2 p.m. - Town Hall Room 309 - Fire Pension Board
4 p.m. - Westport Library - Teen: Maker Mondays
7:30 p.m. - Staples Cafeteria B - Board of Education (live coverage cable channel 78, AT&T channel 99, and www.westport.k12.ct.us)
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Sunday, October 19, 2014
Winning the Gold
Westport's Saugatuck Rowing Club today won the gold in the women's youth eight at the 50th Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston. Pictured are Nica Wardell, Lelia Boley, Alison Morrison, Lexi Bralver, Will ten Cate, and Katherine Ratcliffe (all from Westport), Amra Sabovic and Margaret Manley (from Wilton) and Genevieve Esse (New Canaan) with coach Chase Graham. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Eugenie ten Cate for WestportNow.com
Earthplace Fall Festival Draws Crowds
More than 1,500 persons attended the Earthplace Fall Festival today. There were games, trail walks, and up close looks at some of the Earthplace creatures. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Tony Riggio for WestportNow.com
Not a Hands-On Event
The donut on a string event was a popular attraction at today's Earthplace Fall Festival. Contestants had to completely eat the donut without using their hands. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Tony Riggio for WestportNow.com
Earthplace Paint Job
Ella Bughman of Westport gets her face painted today at the Earthplace Fall Festival. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Tony Riggio for WestportNow.com
Earthplace Fun
Scenes from today's Earthplace Fall Festival. Tony Riggio and Julia Mally for WestportNow.com
Preservation Award Winner: 111 Kings Highway North
The house at 111 Kings Highway North is among the seven winners of the Westport Historic District Commission 2014Preservation Awards to be presented in a Town Hall ceremony at 7 p.m. on Thursday. The HDC said the award to John Koren and Patti McGovern, owners of the circa 1911 house, is in recognition of the meticulous restoration of this previously abandoned house, which "was restored without departing from the original design and appearance of the house. New exterior items include a new roof, masonry foundation repairs, shoring up the front porch and removing mid-century alterations, and extensive new landscaping, once again a contributing element of the Kings Highway North Historic District." (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Y Water Rats Host First Meet in New Home
The Westport Weston Family Y's Water Rat Swim Team meet today hosted its first meet in its new home waters, Strittmatter Family Aquatics Center, in the Y's new facility at its Mahackeno campus. The meet, for 8 and under swimmers, included 10 other swim teams from around the area. Family and friends cheered the young competitors from the Cameron Lewis Bruce Observation Gallery as well as the large windows in the gymnasium, overlooking the 10-lane lap pool. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo
Thousands Take Part in Sherwood Cancer Fundraiser
An estimated 5,000-7,000 persons participated in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk today at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, according to Kristen Welton, walk manager. Similar events, attracting thousands of breast cancer survivors, caregiver, volunteers, businesses and community members, occurred simultaneously in Hartford, Waterbury and New Haven according to Stephanie Balesano, media relations manager. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Entertaining at Breast Cancer Walk
The festive atmosphere at today's American Cancer Society Breast Cancer event at Sherwood Island State Park included entertainment by youth groups, incouding performing the "All That Jazz" scene from the musical, "Chicago." (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Sherwood Breast Cancer Walk Stymies I-95 Traffic
Traffic backed up on I-95 northbound (top) and southbound at Exit 18 in Westport today as thousands headed to Sherwood Island State Park for the American Cancer Society: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk. DOT photos
Mother Nature Showing Her Colors
Fall colors were striking Saturday on Westport's Nash's Pond. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Leslie Hyman for WestportNow.com
Sunday, October 19, 2014
9:30 a.m. - Sherwood Island State Park - American Cancer Society: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Earthplace - Earthplace Festival
3 p.m. - Westport Country Playhouse - "Intimate Apparel"
5:30 p.m. - Westport Country Playhouse - Julian Greene, "A Remarkable Enterprise: The Laborers who Built the Panama Canal"
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Saturday, October 18, 2014
People's Choice Winner
Westporter Julie Mombello (2nd r) celebrates with friends tonight after winning the People's Choice Award with partner Dmitry Krasnyanskiy of Ballroom Elegance in Westport at Westport-based nonprofit Positive Directions annual "A Chance to Dance" dance competition fundraiser at the Patterson Club in Fairfield. Judges gave the Mirror Award to Moshe Aelyon of Fairfield and partner Luisa Tanno. Competitors also included Westport artist Miggs Burroughs. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo
Kicking Up the Heels for a Good Cause
Earthplace Bonfire Bash
Guests enjoyed a warm evening at the Earthplace Bonfire Bash tonight, which raised funds to build a deck around the Earthplace pond used for many school field trips. On Sunday, Earthplace hosts a family festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Julia Mally for WestportNow.com
Painting the Town Halloween Orange
Westport Saugatuck Elementary School fifth grade classmates Tessa Moore (l) and Elle DesMarteau, both 10, today complete a Halloween drawing on the window of Lux Bond & Green, 136 Main St. The girls were taking part in the second annual Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce Halloween Window Painting Contest. "It took us about two hours to do it," said Elle. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Paint Brushes Out for Halloween
Scenes of children from Westport, Weston, and Norwalk taking part today in the second annual Halloween Window Painting Contest, sponsored by the Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce. Almost two dozen windows downtown, on the Post Road, and in Saugatuck were painted by artists eager to win a $25 gift certificate from Top This, one of the participating merchants. Joyce Seo (upper left), painting Tutti's window, said,"It's a lot of fun. It's my first time painting on glass and I get to use so many colors." Judging will take place over the next few days, and the winners will be announced on Tuesday. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Matthew Mandell for WestportNow.com
Reflections on Sherwood Mill Pond
Westport's Sherwood Mill Pond late today. Skies darkened with storm clouds but brightened a short time later. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Jaime Bairaktaris for WestportNow.com
Storm Clouds at Compo
Skies darkened late today as storm clouds moved over the Westport area, but they were gone a short time later. View is from Compo Beach. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Meredith Holod for WestportNow.com
Paying Tribute to Shirley Land: 'Always a Smile on Her Face'
Dozens of persons today attended a memorial service for Shirley Wolfson Land at the Westport Library. Land, active for many years in library and other Westport community activities, died July 13 at age 96 in Pittsboro, N.C., where she had been living for the last six years. (See WestportNow Sept 28, 2014) Among those at the service was longtime Westporter Julie Belaga who spoke of her gratitude and good luck when she and her husband moved into a home next to the Lands. "Shirley took me by the hand and got me started in Westport," she said. "All my memories of Shirley…she always had a smile on her face." Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com
Westporters Rappel 22 Stories in Stamford for Charity
Neil Katz and Susan Aronson Nussbaum were among 12 Westporters and scores of others who rappelled today down 22 stories of Stamford's Landmark Square building in a fundraiser that generated $355,000 to support Shatterproof, a Norwalk-based nonprofit that funds programs to eliminate youth drug addiction. The event began with U.S. Rep. Jim Himes rappelling down the building alongside Shatterproof founder Gary Mendell. Other Westport residents who rappelled today included Michael Chamberlin and Eric Cohen. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Preservation Award Winner: 6 Blind Brook Road North
The house at 6 Blind Brook Road North, designed and built by famed local architect Frazier Forman Peters in 1932, is among the seven recipients of the Westport Historic District Commission 2014 Preservation Awards to be presented in a Town Hall ceremony at 7 p.m. on Thursday. The HDC said the Barlow Cutler-Wotton Award for Architecture is being presented to Frank Donaldson, owner of the house, in recognition of "the outstanding effort made in preserving and enhancing the essence of this distinguished house through the architectural design and execution of the renovation and expansion." (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Westporters Walk in NYC for Breast Cancer Research
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The Curator was visibly distracted now looking to the dome that made up the ceiling of the museum. "You already are... With each piece you will both grow stronger. I cannot see what lies at the end of your path. But the Royal Family is in need of my assistance."
She raises her hand, never once looking away from the dome. "Revela."
For a moment the solid looking dome appears normal, unyielding stone and then it transforms. As if a great veil were suddenly pulled away to reveal the night sky as if the once mighty dome was only made of glass. "Erubescant omnes!" She waves her hand, flat with palm upraised towards the dome from left to right as if she were wiping away dust. It was at that moment a cannonball exploded mid flight, pieces raining down on the dome but never reaching the museum floor. As bits of blackened wood fell with the cannonball's shards something appeared. Directly passing over the Museum. A gargantuan Flesh Galley, one that even the pair of you recognized instantly...
"The Octavius..."
A flesh galley just well known for its crew of undead reavers who exhibited and unleashed the brutal cold of the frozen seas on their opponents. As all Reavers they were absolutely merciless, absorbing the defeat into their ranks as undead to terrorize the living.
Several smaller Airships appear to be moving to assault the Octavius, which responds with withering gunfire in all directions as the Flesh Galley continues to build speed and retreat out to sea where it has the advantage. However the engaging ships return fire with brutal efficiency sending dozens of the swarming undead sailors over the rails to fall to the streets below.
The Curator looks to you both before asking in a serious tone. "Will you help me attack the Octavius?"
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You are staggered by the sheer power emanating from your items now, which responds to your magic with a steady and rhythmic thrum. The conversation is lost to you as a flash of insight clouds your eyes. Again foreign memories come, obviously not your own.
You hear a voice in your mind, it was like none you'd ever heard before. It sounded so ancient that it sounded like stones rubbing together, like rumbling earth with the strength of a hurricane. It would have turned your blood to ice if you weren't so enthralled...
"I wait..."
A land so bright that it hurts your eyes to look upon it. It was so warm and so welcoming it made you long to be there...
"In the land where my people fled. I linger in darkness... Fulfilling my promise to protect the last..."
Your gods eye view comes to rest on what appears to be a ruined city of such immensity that it makes even the largest cities in the old world look tiny in comparison...
The outskirts of this city appeared dark, like a shadow was sweeping over it. Consuming it. Yet its center remained pure, untouched by this darkness. It looked like a city under siege...
You quickly fall into the streets and witness first hand how the city blends into its surroundings. Instead of separate homes, the elven dwellings are built into rock walls and hills creating a very symmetrical looking city. Whose society appeared to try and be one with nature on a level you had never before witnessed. Yet there wasn't a single living soul to be seen.
You fly quickly through the empty paths that wind there way through the city, meandering back and forth like a river until you come upon a great mound of hills. The central hill is taller then the rest with a tower of white stone protruding upward from its center. The white pillar was covered in runes you couldn't read. They glowed brightly despite the twin suns residing in the sky, the strange tower pulsed with power that vibrated through your chest. Your heart raced as you plunged through the closed doors leading into the great mound.
"Death is coming..."
You fly through dust ridden halls and abandoned chambers, other then the voice there were no others.
You pass like a ghost for a long time until you come upon a massive chamber. Whose great dome made the museum's look small. And resting in the center of which appeared to be a circular table, weathered by age and cracked through its center. Surrounding this table are thirteen stone chairs that lay empty. Save for one, the grandest of them, has a lone figure sitting there. Watching you as you glide through the doorway, their ancient eyes missing little as they rested their chin on a fist made of stone.
"Time is short..."
They raise their free hand and wave for you to stand by their side and as you do you hear something like metal grating on stone.
"The Cryxians have found this place... No place is safe now..."
"Such loud pests..." The figure raises their head, revealing elven features entirely made of stone now. They're sharp features forever frozen in a look of dismissal backed by deep disapproval. As they rise to their feet, extending a hand as the doors of the chamber shudder with a titanic blow. Yet the stone doors hold, solid as the day they were sealed. A weapon appears, longer then any you've seen, a fifteen foot long polearm with an axe blade affixed to the top that is as tall as a normal man. On the bottom of this polearm is a pointed tip nearly a foot in half in length. The weapon was ancient but from the glowing runes it had to be some sort of artifact.
"They infect this world like they did before, now they come to kill the last of my people and that of your charge." He takes one shuddering step down from his stone chair, the entire floor shakes and the sounds outside the chamber die down. The doors explode inward, bits of stone fragments rain all around you as a Helljack strides forward into the domed chamber.
"You need to hurry..." The stone figure charged forward leaping over the stone table with a single bound, landing just in front of the Helljack while simultaneously swinging downward with its polearm. To your shock it split the jack in two with a single blow, as if the jacks armor were nothing but parchment before its blade. As its soul furnace burst, releasing the spirits of those unfortunates that it had burned alive or consumed on some distant battle field.
"Begone Cryxian scum! Run back to your lord and tell him to come and face me instead! This filth is but an amusement!"
He uses his free hand and slams it into the staggering Helljack, sending it flying back into the other Jacks that were even now swarming forward. Trying to get a foothold before they are faced by a narrow doorway.
"We will meet again... Cryxian. Don't disappoint me." It brought its polearm around and swung it around, decapitating six of the lesser jacks that had streamed in. It took the spearheaded end and impaled two Mechanithralls as they charged forward to attack him. Your last memory of him was him wading into battle against insurmountable odds, destroying anything that dare come within reach...
Your eyes fall on the table and for the briefest moment it appears transparent, revealing that underneath it was a clutch of eggs. Each a different color, appearing to be made of scales and pulsing with life.
Need to look up those rules again so I can build this item. I have my normal version of it but I will get back to you.
This armor is Adroit, with a move speed of 20ft.
It can equip itself onto its wielder with a free action.
Can be slept in as if you were wearing normal clothes.
Has the Glamered effect.
it adds +7 AC +5 Dex bonus and 0 ACP.
These are but a few abilities.

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All three members of the West Memphis 3 arrived at the Craighead County Courthouse in Arkansas moments ago ... where at least TWO of the men are expected to be granted their release from prison.
Two huge celebrities have also arrived at the courthouse to support the men ... Dixie Chicks singer Natalie Maines and Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder.
The WM3 -- comprised of Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley and Jason Baldwin -- were found guilty of killing 3 boy scouts in 1993. Misskelley and Baldwin were sentenced to life in prison. Echols was sentenced to death.
The case became a cause célèbre over the years after new evidence surfaced ... raising serious doubts as to whether the WM3 actually killed the three young boys.
The WM3 had maintained their innocence for years ... but according to local reports, two of the men are expected to "admit guilt" during today's hearing in exchange for their freedom.
Story developing ...
Enough with these so called celebs...who can't do a thing about it anyway.
What business is it of Natalie (porker)Maines and Eddie (hypocrite)Vedder. Huge celebrities TMZ? Maybe 20 years ago. Those two are nobodies now. Eddie used to say men who dated supermodels were shallow and he would never stoop so low as to date one. Guess who he had a baby with?
I wonder how many more are sitting in our prison systems wasting their lives because they were the scapegoat of a system that demands justice. Or maybe there is a twist to this story and they really did do it.
From the New York Times: "The deal being discussed would not technically result in a full exoneration; some of the convictions would stand, though the men would not admit guilt." Can Harvey Levin read? So now we have Associated Press, CNN, Reuters and The New York Times all reporting the same thing, but TMZ thinks that a TV Station in Memphis and a disgruntled step-parent/former suspect are better sources?
Shame on you who make this more about celebrities then the people suffering for a crime they didnt committ. The people who are "famous" are simply standing up for what the beleive in, they too have rights to do that. As far as I am concerned I applaud the celebrities that take time to focus on real issues at hand and give some support for fellow human beings life.
so the ****ie chicks think its ok to kill a few boy scouts as long as you keep saying we didnt do it much
Did not know Mark Zuckerberg wore glasses and was part of the WM3.
P.S. - Natalie Maines is NOT a celebrity.
P.P.S. - and definitely not a huge celebrity. Well, except for her ass. And her head.
I'm so glad that Natalie and Eddie are there to support these three innocent guys. I only wish Henry Rollins and Johnny Depp could be there too. I really don't think they are doing it for attention, they are doing it because of the cause they believe in. Anyone who has been following the case knows these guys didn't do it, and the evidence points to the one kids step dad. Hopefully after they are freed, they will go after the correct person. Even when/if they are let free, they can't just let the case go, they need to keep looking for the REAL murderer.
Why should ANY of these 3 guys admit guilt of these horrible killings when they had nothing to do with it? Who should admit guilt is the real killer/s and the people who railroaded the WM3 and kept covering it up, especially that dirty JUDGE! I hope the WM3 get money for having their lives ruined and the people in power positions that kept them in prison for political gain...pay the price dearly or get their own jail time.
Just because two will admit guilt doesn't mean they are guilty When you are locked up you will do anything for freedom
It's about time they are getting out! Wasted them poor boys life just because they wore black. Lord the world is a dirty place...
I wonder how the families of the 3 boyscouts murdered feel. I can't understand why celebrities or anyone for that matter would defend murders....Something is obviously in the water out in Hollywood, surrounding areas...sh*t the whole leftist California for that matter..
I am confused? If they are going to admit guilt of the killings then why in the hell are they being released?
i really hope they don't plead guilt just to get out. I mean freedom for them would be fantastic but they should not have to admit to anything knowing they did not have anything to do with it!


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The "Day of the Dead," or Dia de los Muertos in Spanish, is often compared to Halloween due to its celebration the day trick-or-treaters hit the streets. But it has a much different purpose. The occasion is a national holiday on Nov. 1 and 2 in Mexico and centers on the gathering of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. It is held in connection with the Catholic All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.
If it seems to you like the holiday often goes uncelebrated in the United States, you might just not be in the right place. Below are 5 "Day of the Dead" events that honor those who have died. Find a complete list of the nation's events here.
1. Dia de Los Muertos in Los Angeles, CA
When: Nov. 2 from noon to midnight
The celebration is held at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery and is the largest of its kind in California. The festival features an altar-decorating competition as well as live music and costume contests for the best Calaca (skull or skeleton) costume.
2. Bare Hands Dia de Los Muertos, Numero Once Festival in Birmingham, AL
When: Nov. 2 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Bring a small altar or memento of remembrance and dress up in bones for this energetic cultural celebration. The festival attracts thousands of visitors and is sponsored by Bare Hands, a non-profit organization that provides opportunities for community involvement and promotes cultural dialogue.
3. All Souls Procession in Tucson, AZ
When: Nov. 3 at 4 p.m.
The All Souls Procession brings more than 35,000 people together to the streets of downtown Tucson for a 2-mile-long walk that culminates with the burning of a large urn filled with hopes and offerings from the public for those who have passed. The procession is organized by non-profit arts collective Many Mouths One Stomach.
4. Dia de Los Muertos Street Festival in Corpus Christi, Texas
When: Nov. 1 and 2
This festival brings a large art exhibition, artist workshops, and entire day-long dancing and concert events to celebrate the "Day of the Dead." The event promotes cultural tourism by drawing artists, musicians and vendors to the area each year.
5. Dia de Los Muertos 2013 in Albuquerque, New Mexico
When: Nov. 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
This annual celebration is held at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery and features sugar skull painting, costumes and music organized by the Atrisco Heritage Foundation. The foundation works through the event to promote and preserve the ancestral and cultural heritage of Albuquerque.
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Most tourists visit Paris because there are so many amazing things to do and see like the Eiffel Tower, Grand Palais, Moulin Rouge, Arc de Triomphe, Palace of Versailles and Sacre Coeur Basilica. But if you're a friend of felines, then you may want to stop by Le Café des Chats.
Customers can grab a simple breakfast — freshly squeezed orange juice and scrambled eggs with mushrooms — and admire the 12 cats that are usually wandering through the café, perched on their cat condos, or watching passersby from the front window. With more than 11 million cat owners in France, this new cat café might be a new trend.
According to BBC travel, the café's owner, Margaux Gandelon, took her cue from the 150 cat cafes that have become extremely popular in Japan. Margaux has worked with animal welfare and the health department to ensure proper standards for both the cats and the customers.
Don't worry — there's much more to see and do in the City of Light if cats aren't your thing. Get inspired by our photos of the amazing tourist attractions you can't leave Paris without seeing. And don't stop there; enter to win an amazing trip for 2 to Paris. Your perfect Paris getaway awaits!
A week into the government shutdown, tourists and furloughed employees alike in Washington, DC, are asking, "What do we do now?" While we don't have the answers for when the shutdown will end or what's going to be the state of our country after, we do have some ideas to take our mind off the shutdown while it's happening.
So for those who find yourself in DC with some time on your hands, here are a few things to do:
Enjoy Happy Hour … All Day Long
Drink your debt-ceiling worries away at the numerous bars and restaurants in the district that are offering shutdown specials. Nothing like a little comfort food or cocktails to ease stress and put a smile on your face. Check out Washington Post's growing list of places to eat and drink for less during the shutdown.
See DC From the Water
Tourists and locals should take a chance to see the city from another angle — from the water. Ballpark Boathouse, the only public boat rental open during the shutdown, is extending their kayak rental season by staying open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays as long as the government shutdown continues (and until the water temperature hits 55 degrees).
Check Out Other Neighborhoods
Tourists might normally stick to the Mall and downtown, but the shutdown of the National Monuments is the perfect excuse to see less tourist-trodden territory. Escape downtown and head to the eclectic U Street neighborhood for a taste of African-American history, indie shopping and inventive restaurants. And on Saturdays, you can check out the new District Flea for some wallet-friendly shopping.
Take Up a New Hobby
Out of work? Put those idle hands to use by learning a new craft. Fibre Space in Old Town, Alexandria, is offering free knitting lessons for federal workers on any day the government is closed. Or perhaps you have always wanted to try yoga, but didn't have the time. STROGA yoga studio in DC is offering free noon classes to those with a government ID.
Get Snap Happy Outside of DC
While there might not be any photo snapping of national monuments for the time being, tourists and locals can see a different side of the area by taking a photo safari outside of the city. Shoot the barns and bridges in nearby Frederick, MD, or capture the morning light in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, just an hour's drive away. Or head out on a leaf-peeping adventure outside DC now that fall foliage is starting to peak in the area.
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"Yo, yo, yo, 1 4 8 3 to the 3 to the 6, to the 9, representin' the ABQ." With the final episode of Breaking Bad now here, fans of the landmark series can't get enough of Albuquerque these days – and Albuquerque locals Jesse Herron and Mike Silva, founders of ABQ Trolley Co., are delivering on the goods.
For the past year, this business duo has offered visitors a custom-tailored tour of Breaking Bad's shooting locations, from Saul Goodman's office to Gus's Laundromat. Hop aboard the trolley with these guys — Silva, with his Walter White-inspired black porkpie hat; Herron with a jersey sporting the words "Pinkman," and get ready to embark on one wacky 3.5-hour odyssey through the heart of the show. And just in case you can't make it to Albuquerque this season, fret not – this tour isn't breaking bad anytime soon – here's what ABQ Trolley's Jesse Herron has to say.
Traveling Type: What does your Breaking Bad tour cover?
Jesse Herron: The tour is 3.5 hours — it covers about 38 miles around Albuquerque and the show's major recurring locations: Jesse's house; Walt's house, Los Pollos Hermanos, which is about 20 minutes from the center of town, Jesse and Jane's duplex, Walt's condo, Saul Goodman's law office in the Northeast Heights, the A1A car wash, Gus's house, Gus's laundry, Mike's house is on there this season, too … the locations are spread out all over town. There are also many minor locations that riders will recognize seeing briefly from the show. There's also Breaking Bad trivia with very cool prizes donated from local businesses.
Where do Breaking Bad visitors come from?
Last season it was mostly locals just because they snatched up all the tickets when news of the tour broke locally — this season it's probably a 50-50 split between locals and visitors from all over the US and the world, like Germany, Australia, the UK, Mexico, the Netherlands, Paris, Singapore and the Philippines.
What surprises people on your Breaking Bad tours?
In the case of locals, they're surprised that some of the sites — like the Laundromat Gus operates – have been around for years, and they have been driving past it without even noticing it for years. Same goes for Saul's law office — it would be difficult to identify if someone didn't know where it was and the fact that there is not, in fact, an inflatable statue of liberty adorning the roof. For out-of-town visitors, a lot of times they expect to see Albuquerque as just a desert — they're surprised it's not 115 degrees here … that we do have 4 seasons, there's a river here, mountains, we have the largest urban forest in America here, one of the best preserved stretches of Route 66 is here, and there's volcanoes. I think visitors arrive not knowing exactly what to expect but they leave blown away by the landscapes, culture and attractions here.
Is Breaking Bad's portrayal of Albuquerque fair?
I don't think Breaking Bad's portrayal of Albuquerque would be something that would keep a fan of the show from coming to visit. A Breaking Bad fan would never say, 'I'm not coming to Albuquerque because there's a meth problem there.' It's not a problem here, and that's not what the show is about — and in no way does Breaking Bad glorify meth or drug use. The locals that say they don't like the way the show portrays Albuquerque are often the same people who have never seen the show. And, let's not forget that it's a TV show, it's fiction! The show really highlights all things Albuquerque — from the local hamburger chain, local shops like Gertrude Zachary Jewelry to showing the characters drinking local beer, it's all pretty accurate, down to the zip codes and neighborhoods.
How has Albuquerque embraced Breaking Bad?
I think that a lot of the locals are enjoying the new attention that Albuquerque has received because of the show. A handful of businesses have really embraced the show and are having fun with it. There's a Breaking Bad beer, a Biking Bad [bike] tour, Breaking Bad bath salts (called 'Bathing Bad') … Marble Brewery is offering Heisenberg/Walter White-themed beers… you can even buy a sheet of blue candy from Great Face & Body that comes with a mallet and smash it up like Walt and Jesse do on the show.
With the show winding down, how are your tours doing?
This season of Breaking Bad, the tours sell out months in advance and are sold out through the end of October. For those people not booking months in advance, the next best thing is our Best of ABQ city tour — Tuesday through Sunday, twice a day, we have an 85-minute trolley tour of Albuquerque, and if you're a Breaking Bad fan, we're pretty accommodating — when you board the trolley (and you let us know you are a fan) we can point out 5 or 6 different locations – like Jesse's house, the Crossroads Motel, the Railyards, Tuco's headquarters … visitors can also see the Denny's showcased in Seasons 4 and 5. Plus, a restaurant in East downtown called the Grove, seen in Season 5, so there's quite a bit to see on just the city tour.
And what happens when the show ends?
Even though Breaking Bad is coming to an end, we are keeping the tour going — the Bad tour will return next April. We're going to keep Breaking Bad's legacy alive in Albuquerque well into the foreseeable future. As long as visitors come to see Walter White and Jesse Pinkman's Albuquerque, we will be here to show it to them.
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Twice a year, designers, models, photographers, bloggers, DJs, and so on, crisscross the globe in search of the next big thing. The most anticipated shows being in the 4 fashion capitals of the world: New York, London, Milan and Paris. Here at Travel Channel, we're always searching for the best places to stay — may we present the most stylish hotels in each city.
New York: September 5 – 12, 2013
The Ace Hotel is known as every other tech startup's "office" in NYC, but during Fashion Week its unconventional vintage- and industrial-inspired design draws hipsters and fashionistas alike.
London: September 13 – 17, 2013
The Mileston Hotel is a picturesque, boutique hotel in Kensington has been voted one of the best in London. It boasts a 24-hour butler service and elegantly designed rooms that range from period to contemporary decor. For the fashion set, may we suggest lounging in a black-and-white space featuring Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe.
Milan: September 18 – 23, 2013
For inspiration off the runway, look no further than Maison Moschino Milan, a 65-room hotel inspired a 1840s Neoclassical railway station inspired by the famed Italian designer. Our writer noted, "Just like the brand's whimsical, haute-couture designs, the hotel is all about fairy tales and fanciful fantasy." Expect puffy, cloud-like light fixtures, lit-up gowns and an overall Alice and Wonderland effect.
Paris: September 24 – October 2, 2013
Located on the prestigious Avenue Montaigne is the famous Hotel Plaza Athenee, brimming with Parisian style and Art Deco décor. Stylish guests will appreciate majestic views of the Eiffel Tower (from the Eiffel Suites) and close proximity to the Dior Institute as well as high-end shopping.
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The town of Laconia, NH, is usually quaint and quiet. But for a single week in June, hundreds of thousands motorcycle enthusiasts make their way to Weirs Beach to show off their custom choppers, indulge in some quality seafood and get down with their bike brethren.
In the mood for a $100 lobster pizza? How about a resort overlooking the waters of Lake Winnipesaukee? The 15,000-person town of Laconia has it all. Wanna get down and dirty with the bikers in Laconia? Check out our travel guide to find out what you can't miss during this crazy week in June, and tune in tonight at 9|8c to watch Adam Richman join in on the madness on an all-new episode of Fandemonium.
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How much time do you spend in each single session when you play games?
Main Menu
Loading Screen
Barrel + Laser = Boom - at least most of the time.
Yeah right - trained as hell but on maintenance-duty. No wonder she agreed to be frozen.
Great now I've to play firewoman as well...
Someone call the architect of this place - he forgot the stairs!
The dumpster - the most secure place in the entire facility.
Compressed garbage can be useful.
HA - tricked you laser-trap!
This room is without gravity in a few seconds.
Underwater are the gloves useless - only muscle counts.
Turrets - what else.
Smashing a window obviously.
Shoot that evil barrel. Shoot it!
Oh for crying out loud...
Tracers are hard to kill - he still can take two hits.
A generator that's heavily secured.
A tracer - the only "living" enemy in the game.
Now what?
Preparing to "jump" over that gap.
With ventilators that size, it's no wonder my farts stink that much down here.
Portal anyone?
Crates - your best friend against laser-traps.
Well after so long in a cryosleep, a shower isn't that bad.
Someone forgot his explosives.
The turret killed me - but I guess you already knew that.
Defusing some explosives.
Powering up my gloves.
Lasers everywhere.
Finally the elevator and the end of the level.
They got a cinema down there but the movies shown aren't that good.
I think I've a tracer-problem.
Hey good-lookin'!
Fire, moving platforms and lasers - worst day ev4r!
Secure glass is an annoying invention.
The way to the boss is heavily defended.
Did I already mention crates?
Meet Kevin - the other AI down there.
An elevator shaft - of course with laser traps that activate in a few seconds.
So that's the big-ass computer terminal I've been trying to reach? Where's G.L.A. - I mean O.S.C.A.R.?
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"2nd Time and I Still Love this Book"
This was my first Koontz book I had ever listened to about eight years ago. The way he sews this story is incredible. His character development is perfect and the performance by Anne brings them to life. I would have to list this book in my top 25.
I'm not blind drunk, I'm just blind.
"If not my favorite Koontz novel then very close"
I first read this just before Christmas back in 2003 and it is, as te title says, possibly my favorite Koontz novel or very close to it.
The story opens with Michelina (Mickey) Bellsong, who is in the process of sunbathing in her aunt's backyard when she encounters a partially crippled though highly intelligent ten-year-old girl named Leilani Clonk. Though at first not inclined to take seriously Leilani's wild stories of a drug addicted mother and a murdering stepfather, a chance encounter with the woman, coupled with Leilani's own perceptive guesses about Mickey's own troubled past, cause Mickey to wonder if Leilani might not be telling the truth. When at Leilani's urging she researches the supposed murderer, Mickey discovers just how little time may be left to Leilani, a point driven home when the girl suddenly vanishes in the night. Completely free of doubt for the first time in many years, Mickey sets out on a daring, reckless mission to bring Leilani home, aided reluctantly by a burned out former police officer turned private investigator and also unknowingly by an orphaned boy who seems strangely out of place among humanity. But only time will tell whether they'll be able to save Leilani before her implacable enemy can put his twisted plans into action.
As usual with Koontz I liked the story, but actress Anne Twomey's cool, no-nonsense narration does an excellent job of bringing it to life and even capturing the Koontz brand humor that permeates all but a few of his novels, particularly in parts involving the orphan boy and his more comical misadventures when attempting to socialize. She also does a fine job with the book's two villains, both the sinister cheerfulness and unpredictability of Leilani's mother and Preston's cold calculation. If you haven't already listened to this one I highly recommend it. You might just enjoy it as much as I did.
"very enjoyable"
We totally enjoyed this book...the characters, the stories, the descriptions..and especially the ending...really excellant. We are big fans of Koontz and this did not dissapoint us.
Not only was this entertaining but also I was educated in some very real and scary subjects and am now reading the authors recommendation. Thank You Mr. Koontz for this information. Thank you for this treasured story of triumph and inspiration. LOVED it!!
"Interesting story line"
This book kept my interest from the beginning. The characters were identifiable and although the idea of extraterrestrial beings are far fetched for most the story keeps you interested.
""One Door Away from Heaven""
another great story from Mr. Koontz, unfortunatly tho the reader is good, she fails to make use of the humor he slides into his tales
"long & boring"
I could not wait for this to be over. I was very disappointed.
"Long and rather tiresome."
I feel that this is the weakest of Dean Koontz works. It just doesn't have the same magic than many of his other books.


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First, why can't Penn ask for an earlier special meeting from the gaming commisssion???Second, assuming the very worst scenario that they do NOT give approval to the deal, what could be done????Sell Ill. holdings QUICKLY>???? wboyce3
On what basis would it say no?
Some MBer said that they DISLIKE Mr C and have had "problems" with Penn?????I don't recollect if it was Ill that FINED Penn $800,000 recently or some other state [Missouri?????] wboyce3
that would take another year or more.


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The Beatles Famously Walked Across Abbey Road 45 Years Ago Today
Friday, August 8th, 2014 by Music News Group
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Today marks the 45th anniversary of the photo shoot that captured perhaps the most famous street crossing in history. The Beatles — John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and George Harrison, in that order — were snapped walking across London's Abbey Road for the cover of final studio album that the band recorded, Abbey Road.
To commemorate the occasion, a few hundred Fab Four fans gathered at the site this morning. Also there lending a musical hand was the cast from the Beatles-themed West End show Let It Be.
Meanwhile, The Beatles' official website marked the milestone by posting a gallery of outtakes from the August 1969 shoot, all taken by the late photographer Iain Macmillan. The images show the band members in both directions at the now famous "zebra" crossing.
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Press Release from Umeå University
Beyond the Blog
[2012-02-13] Blogs are more than a tool to publish on the web, they are also a way to build and maintain communities between people who share interests online. A new dissertation from Umeå University analyzes how weblog communities are formed and differ from one another.
Stephanie Hendrick
Linguist Stephanie Fayth Hendrick has, in her dissertation, studied three communities of bloggers in order to better understand how weblog communities are formed and what community norms and expectations are at play. From this study, Hendrick has found that what is valued and rewarded in each community is constructed slightly differently; still afforded through the weblog tool, but socially constructed through the values and norms of each, separate community.
Research on weblog community has traditionally separately examined the blog as an artifact, the blog by its material affordances, or the blog through its social constructions. From the results of this dissertation, and based on previous research on weblog community, Hendrick suggests a new model for weblog research – one that considers social network analysis and an ethnographic approach equally.
Hendrick's dissertation begins by asking how weblog community can be located when there is no single shared space, such as in platforms like Facebook or LinkedIn. Social networking analysis was used to find communities based on hyperlinking, and to measure community strength. It was shown that weblogs form communities by linking to each other, and that these communities have a strong central core, and fuzzy boundaries which allow for new members to move in and out of the community.
Hendrick also examined how social identity, or identity that is negotiated against others, was mediated through the weblog. It was found here that discourses of journalism and diary writing influence social identity in weblogs, requiring a 'truthful' presentation of the blogger. Bloggers who blogged under a pseudonym were often subjected to much scrutiny about markers of identity.
In the third and final case study of this dissertation, Hendrick examined if the core and periphery of the same blogging community blogged differently from each other. From a sample of bloggers, it is suggested that innovations in blogging often originate from the core of the weblog community and trickle out into the periphery.
Click here to read and download the whole dissertation!
The defence of Hendricks doctoral thesis will take place February 17 at 10.15 am, at Auditorium E, The Humanities Building, Umeå university. Opponent will be Associate Professor Sigrid Norris, Auckland University.
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u know its real when u can poop comfortably in their house and not even care if they hear or know
u know its real when u can poop comfortably in their house and not even care if they hear or know
Found this gem on facebook. I don't think people understand, it was just Christmas and people get gifts. But no, if you're poor, you're not allowed to have a North Face jacket because it might make someone else jealous. There should be a law that if you get a good gift that might make someone jealous and you also receive food stamps, that gift should be revoked by the government immediately and then given to said jealous person because how dare youuuuuu.
And if you dare save up for something expensive you should be allowed to buy it but then you are only allowed to give it to the jealous person who doesn't receive food stamps.
But seriously, what is with people making automatic assumptions. "How dare you have your nails done if you're poor!" "How dare you have a smart phone if you're poor!" There is a certain standard that people have for those less fortunate. You must dress in squalor and if you dare dress nicely you're feeding off the system and Obama should be ashamed.
So I said, "I think in these types of situation it's best not to assume something about a person you don't know but instead be grateful that you don't have to be one at the store in a North Face jacket given to you by your aunt or someone nice being judged because you don't look poor enough."
You don't see poor people doing the opposite. "OMG she can't even afford a North Face jacket yet she's buying food. SMDH."
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Plus, it was probably a lie, let's be honest.
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for real that comment (if real) was made by someone who has never set foot in a thrift store. I bought a new(ish) Brooks Brothers suit for $35 the other day. I'm sure you could spend way more than that at Walmart (well, not for suits but like, jeans and shit) and not have the quality.
So really, why does knowing how to find a good bargain/dress yourself (because that north face jacket might just get you that job you are interviewing for) make someone less? They are trying to take care of their shit, clearly.
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i wanted to watch shrek the musical w my friend last week and we got like 3 min into it then the power shut off for her entire apartment and she tried to tell me it was a sign we shouldnt watch the rest but i insisted we watch at least 5-10 more min and im still regretting the decision, i am so foolish..
it was the devil AKA that Pinocchio.
i just feel bad about all of it im so sorry
i wanted to watch shrek the musical w my friend last week and we got like 3 min into it then the power shut off for her entire apartment and she tried to tell me it was a sign we shouldnt watch the rest but i insisted we watch at least 5-10 more min and im still regretting the decision, i am so foolish..
it was the devil AKA that Pinocchio.
(cont) third, israel is not targeting militants, at least not specifically. AT BEST, they are blasting homes, hospitals, at least one school, etc to bits and hoping that maybe there are some militants inside. really, they're just trying to kill as many gazans as possible. hamas is horrible, i understand that, but it is acting in retaliation. israel has also been using illegal weapons that are literally CANCER BOMBS (look up DIME weapons). i'd be happy to send you some sources if you'd like.
All of this I could accept if it wasn't for Hamas rejecting ceasefires and firing rockets during ceasefires. I mean, I would need a source that confirms that every bad thing ever said about Hamas is just a lie.
I mean as far as the human shield thing being a myth there's this: http://www.unrwa.org/newsroom/press-releases/unrwa-condemns-placement-rockets-second-time-one-its-schools
And the UN is known to be pro-palestinian. I can't support Israel, I can't support Palestine either. I'm only talking about their governments. There are so many disillusioned Israelis you wouldn't believe. The majority on both sides don't want this violence, it is bad men in places of power that continues it. In my opinion.
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this is probably the best thing
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yea I'm the type of bitch to eat a popsicle while sitting under a blanket. WHAT


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Anhydrous oral compositions are disclosed containing an anhydrous humectant and a carboxyvinyl polymer neutralized with an appropriate base.
1. An anhydrous oral composition comprising:
(a) a carboxyvinyl polymer;
(b) a neutralizing agent;
(c) a peroxide or perborate compound; and
(d) an anhydrous humectant; wherein the composition has an initial viscosity of from about 12 to about 100 bku's.
2. A composition according to claim 1 wherein the humectant is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycols, propylene glycol and glyercine.
3. A composition according to claim 2 wherein the neutralizing agent is mono-, di-, or triethanolamine.
4. A composition according to claim 3 wherein the active agent is a peroxide compound which is carbamide peroxide.
5. A method of reducing plaque and gingivitis by applying to the oral cavity of a human or lower animal suffering such afflictions a safe and effective amount of a composition according to claim 1.
6. A method according to claim 5 wherein the composition contains glycerine as the humectant.
7. A method according to claim 6 wherein the composition contains a peroxide compound which is caramide peroxide.
The present invention relates to anhydrous oral compositions containing a nonaqueous humectant and a carboxyvinyl polymer neutralized with an appropriate base.
There are many materials which have limited solubility in aqueous systems or are unstable in such systems. To overcome these problems, various modifications of the conventional aqueous dentifrice systems have been employed. These range from encapsulating the unstable material to having two separate compositions which are combined just prior to product use.
Another way of improving solubility and stability is to utilize an anhydrous composition. Examples of anhydrous compositions are disclosed in WO 88/06879, Sept. 22, 1988 to Peroxydent Group; and U.S. Pat. No. 4,687,663, Aug. 18, 1987 to Schaeffer.
Although anhydrous systems have been disclosed, there is still the need for improved systems.
The present inventors have surprisingly found that anhydrous dentifrice compositions can be prepared utilizing neutralized carboxyvinyl polymers capable of providing dentifrice viscosities and an anhydrous humectant.
It is an object of the present invention, therefore, to provide such dentifrice compositions.
It is a further object to provide dentifrice compositions utilizing glycerine as the humectant.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide dentifrice compositions utilizing triethanolamine as the neutralizing agent.
These and other objects will become readily apparent from the detailed description which follows. All percentages and ratios herein are by weight and all measurements are made at 25� C. unless otherwise specified.
The present invention relates to anhydrous dentifrice compositions comprising:
(a) a carboxyvinyl polymer;
(b) a neutralizing agent; and
(c) an anhydrous humectant
wherein the composition has an initial viscosity of from about 12 to about 100 bku's (Brookfield Viscometer, Model D at 50 rpm) and possesses low stickiness and stringiness.
The present invention relates to anhydrous dentifrice compositions employing a carboxyvinyl polymer, a neutralizing agent and an anhydrous humectant. These and other components will be described in detail hereinafter.
The polymer useful in the present invention can be any carboxyvinyl polymer. Preferred polymers are copolymers of acrylic acid crosslinked with polyallylsucrose as described in U.S. Pat. No. 2,798,053, July 2, 1957 to Brown, incorporated herein by reference. The polymers are provided by B.F. Goodrich Company as, for example, Carbopol 934, 940, 941, and 956. The Carbopol 956 material is preferred.
The carboxyvinyl polymer is used at a level of from about 0.1% to about 1%, preferably from about 0.3% to about 0.8%.
The neutralizing agents useful in the present compositions can be any organic alkalizing agents or Lewis bases. The preferred agents are amines such as mono-, di- and triethanol amine and amino acids such as glycine. The most preferred agent is triethanolamine.
The neutralizing agent is used at a level of from about 2% to about 7%, preferably from about 3% to about 5%.
Anhydrous humectants useful in the present invention include polyethyleneglycols, propylene glycol and glycerine. Glycerine is the preferred humectant.
The anhydrous humectant is used at a level of from about 5% to about 70%, preferably from about 20% to about 50%.
A preferred optional component useful in the present compositions is a dentifrice abrasive. The abrasive polishing material contemplated for use in the present invention can be any material which does not excessively abrade dentin. These include, for example, silicas including gels and precipitates, calcium carbonate, dicalcium orthophosphate dihydrate, calcium pyrophosphate, tricalcium phosphate, calcium polymetaphosphate, insoluble sodium polymetaphosphate, hydrated alumina, and resinous abrasive materials such as particulate condensation products of urea and formaldehyde, and others such as disclosed by Cooley et al. in U.S. Pat. No. 3,070,510, Dec. 25, 1962, incorporated herein by reference. Mixtures of abrasives may also be used.
Silica dental abrasives, of various types, can provide the unique benefits of exceptional dental cleaning and polishing performance without unduly abrading tooth enamel or dentin. Silica abrasive materials are also exceptionally compatible with sources of soluble fluoride and other ion sources. For these reasons they are preferred for use herein. Of course the abrasive selected should also exhibit excellent compatibility with soluble cationic therapeutic sources.
The silica abrasive polishing materials useful herein, as well as the other abrasives, generally have an average particle size ranging between about 0.1 and 30 microns, preferably 5 and 15 microns. The silica abrasive can be precipitated silica or silica gels such as the silica xerogels described in Pader et al., U.S. Pat. No. 3,538,230, issued Mar. 2, 1970 and DiGiulio, U.S. Pat. No. 3,862,307, June 21, 1975, both incorporated herein by reference. Preferred are the silica xerogels marketed under the tradename "Syloid" by the W. R. Grace & Company, Davison Chemical Division. Preferred precipitated silica materials include those marketed by the J. M. Huber Corporation under the tradename, "Zeodent". These silica abrasive are described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,340,583, July 29, 1982, incorporated herein by reference.
The abrasive in the dentifrice compositions described herein is present at a level of from about 6% to about 70%, preferably from about 15% to about 25% when the dentifrice is a toothpaste.
Flavoring agents can also be added to the dentifrice compositions of the present invention. Suitable flavoring agents include oil of wintergreen, oil of peppermint, oil of spearmint, oil of sassafras, and oil of clove. Sweetening agents are also useful and include aspartame, acesulfame, saccharin, dextrose, levulose and sodium cyclamate. Flavoring and sweetening agents are generally used in the compositions herein at levels of from about 0.005% to about 2% by weight.
The dentifrice compositions of this invention may also contain emulsifying agents. Suitable emulsifying agents are those which are reasonably stable and foam throughout a wide pH range, including non-soap anionic, nonionic, cationic, zwitterionic and amphoteric organic synthetic detergents. Nonionic surfactants are preferred. Many of these suitable surfactants are disclosed by Gieske et al. in U.S. Pat. No. 4,051,234, Sept. 27, 1977 incorporated herein by reference.
Another useful optional component is a soluble fluoride ion source. The number of such sources is great and includes, among others, those disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,535,421, Oct. 20, 1970 to Briner et al. incorporated herein by reference. Typical sources include stannous fluoride, potassium fluoride, indium fluoride, sodium fluoride, sodium monofluorophosphate, alanine hydrofluoride as well as many others. The preferred source is sodium fluoride used at a level sufficient to provide from about 25 ppm F- to about 2500 ppm.
Another useful agent for incorporation into the present compositions is a soluble pyrophosphate salt such as di and tetra alkali metal pyrophosphate salts as anticalculus agents. These salts are generally used in amounts sufficient to provide at least about 1% P2 O7 species and are described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,515,772, May 7, 1985 to Parran et al. incorporated herein by reference. Also useful are long chain polyphosphates such as ethylenediamine, tetracetic acid; cationic anticalculus agents such as zinc ions; and materials such as phosphocitrate.
Other agents useful in the present compositions are water insoluble vitamins such as Vitamin E acetate and bleaching agents such as sodium perborate and peroxide compounds. These are used at a level of from about 0.1% to about 7%, preferably from about 2% to about 5% for Vitamin E acetate, from about 0.1% to about 20%, preferably from about 5% to about 16% for sodium perborate and 0.1% to about 15%, preferably from about 5% to about 10% for urea peroxide.
Still other agents useful in the present compositions are antibacterial compounds of the type disclosed in European Patent Application 0 251 591, Jan. 7, 1988 to Beecham Group PLC, incorporated herein by reference. A preferred compound is Triclosan, 2, 4, 4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxy phenyl ether, offered by Ciba-Geigy. These materials are used in an amount of about 0.03 to about 1.5, preferably from about 0.1 to about 0.5.
The compositions of the present invention are generally used in an amount of from 0.5 g to about 2.0 g, preferably from about 1.0 g to about 1.5 g. The compositions are left in the mouth for a period of from about 10 sec. to about 120 sec., preferably from about 15 sec. to about 60 sec.
The following examples further describe and demonstrate preferred embodiments within the scope of the present invention. The examples are given solely for illustration and are not to be construed as limitations of this invention as many variations thereof are possible without departing from the spirit and scope thereof.
The following are compositions exemplary of the present invention.
______________________________________Ingredient I II III IV V______________________________________Sodium Fluoride 0.243 0.243 0.243 0.243 0.243Vitamin E Acetate 5.000 -- -- -- --Carbamide Peroxide -- 10.000 -- -- --Sodium Perborate.4 -- -- 16.500 -- --H2 OSodium Tri- -- -- -- 5.000 --PolyphosphateGlycerin 57.877 60.157 47.207 62.257 60.857Glycine 6.500 -- 8.000 -- 6.500Triethanoloamine -- 3.000 -- 5.000 --Titanium Dioxide 0.500 -- 0.500 0.500 --Saccharin 0.130 0.250 0.100 0.150 0.150Flavor 1.000 1.000 1.200 1.000 0.900Sodium Lauryl Sulfate 1.200 0.700 1.400 1.200 1.000PEG 6 3.000 2.000 4.000 2.000 6.000Silica Abrasive 24.000 22.000 20.000 22.000 24.000Carbopol 956 0.500 0.600 0.800 0.600 0.300FD & C Blue #1 0.050 0.050 0.050 0.050 0.050______________________________________
The above compositions can be made using the following procedure:
1 Glycerine is added to the mix tank and heated to 54� C., which temperature is held throughout the batch.
2. The Vitamin E acetate (or carbamide peroxide, sodium perborate or polyphosphate), glycine, NaF, titanium dioxide and saccharin are added to the tank and thoroughly mixed.
3. The flavor is added to the tank, immediately followed by the alkyl sulfate, this is mixed thoroughly.
4. The PEG 6 is added.
5. The silica is added and the agitator speed is increased as product thickens.
6. The Carbopol is dispersed in a portion of glycerin and added to mix tank and the mixture is mixed thoroughly.
7. The blue due is added.
8. The final batch is mixed for 20 minutes.
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