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DISNEY Sofia the First - Magical Talking Castle
Item #: CCG27
Was: $59.99Now: $38.50
Girls can recreate favorite moments from the new Disney Junior series Sofia the First! With multiple play areas and interactive phrases, this castle playset is the perfect place for Princess Sofia and Clover the Rabbit to have royal adventures!
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A Magical Castle Fit for a New Princess!
Set in the storybook world of Enchancia, the new TV series invites girls into the magical world of Sofia, an ordinary girl who suddenly becomes a princess. Sofia's adventure begins in her new enchanting castle, and this two-story playset lets girls play out all the fairytale fun! Plus, special interactive features really bring the kingdom of Enchancia to life!
Adorable Phrases Add to the Excitement
Place Sofia or Clover the Rabbit on the castle's "magic" base to hear 10+ phrases said in each character's voice. But that's just the beginning! Expand the enchanted play by collecting additional three-inch dolls and figures from the world of Sofia the First (each sold separately), and girls can unlock over 35 additional phrases!
Welcome to the Most Regal Home!
Enter through the ornate purple doors that swing open and closed. Inside the castle, Sofia can lounge on her royal chair in the living area, enjoy dining and dancing in the ballroom, and even slide down the grand staircase — the doll easily clips to the banister. Upstairs, Sofia can host a slumber party in her grand princess bedroom or play hide-and-seek with Clover the Rabbit in his cozy window seat.
A Gorgeous Garden for More Play
Extend the castle's bottom level to reveal a lovely "grassy" area. Sofia can enjoy the view of the gardens while standing on the balcony — or have a day of outdoor fun on the castle grounds. The garden is a perfect spot for a picnic with Clover the Rabbit! Girls will love imagining more adventures and lessons for this adorable princess-in-training!
What's in the Box?
Magical Talking Castle, Sofia doll, and Clover the Rabbit figure- Two-story castle set is beautifully designed in storybook colors
- Features multiple play areas for storytelling fun and imaginative playtime for your little princess
- Comes with a Sofia doll and Clover the Rabbit figure
- Place Sofia and Clover the Rabbit on the magic base to hear 10+ phrases said in each characters voice
- Clip Sofia to the banister to slide her up and down the staircase
- Other three-inch dolls and figures from the line (each sold separately) unlock 35+ additional phrases
Battery Required: Yes | Batteries Included: No
Battery Quantity: 4 | Battery Type: AAA (LR03) Alkaline |
Assembly Required: Yes
Warranty: Yes
Age Grade: 3 & Up
Country of Origin: CN


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sorry if this is a bother to anyone, I know I post alot of material of myself, but I get excited at doing so and reading comments. I'll take a break from posting myself, I promise, this will be the last for a long time. lol
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Cotton blend socks
Material: 62% Peruvian Pima Cotton, 37% Nylon, 1% Spandex
Care: Machine wash
Brand: Original Penguin
Origin: Imported
As a salesman for the Munsingwear undergarment factory in Minneapolis, Abbot Pederson bought a stuffed penguin, which he named Pete, during a 1955 business trip to Manhattan. On the flight back to the Twin Cities (the story goes), he lopped off the bird's head; a flight attendant reattached it with a necktie and suggested he put the cravat-cinched image of Pete on a pop-collar shirt. Soon after, Munsingwear launched its first Original Penguin golf shirt, now known as the "55," which gained fame on the backs of Frank Sinatra and his fellow Rat Packers. The brand fell off the radar for a couple decades, but hipsters clamoring for vintage Penguin gear led Munsingwear to relaunch a full retro sportswear line in 2003, full of slender cuts for the modern guy. By keeping it decidedly vintage, the collection has garnered a new cast of loyalist tastemakers who have helped establish Original Penguin's more extensive portfolio of apparel and accessories.


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Here is what it says about the HR34 on DirecTV's website:
Introducing the revolutionary Home Media Center HD DVR. If you've ever wanted to put an end to recording conflicts and deleting your favorite shows to make room for new ones, here's the receiver you've been waiting for. The Home Media Center HD DVR lets you record five shows at once, store up to 1600 shows* in SD — and watch them in any room of your house. You won't find anything like it with cable or DISH Network. It's available only with DIRECTV.
The Home Media Center HD DVR gives you up to 800 hours of storage space in SD, 200 hours in HD, so you don't have to delete shows you want to keep to make room for new ones.
and finally...
*Storage space refers to 30 minute programs recorded in SD. Actual recording capacity varies based on type of programming being recorded.
Where do they advertise a specific amount of space? It is always stated as "up to" or "varies".
Add to all that, we've never been able to determine a rock solid answer to the question of how many hours of recordings any HDD will take. It seems to depend on the content more than the time it takes to record it.
When I first got my 20-700s working, I filled up a stock 300GB internal drive with almost 50 hours of HD MPEG-2 recordings. I think they were advertising 20 hours of HD recordings at the time. It's all about the content.


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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — About 45 citrus growers and pest control advisers from California's San Joaquin Valley got a firsthand look at the Asian citrus psyllid that is threatening to contaminate their groves with citrus greening disease.
They also learned what researchers are doing to try to prevent the disease, also known as Huanglongbing — or HLB — from disrupting their industry.
Hosted by the California Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program with support from California Department of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, California Citrus Research Board and California Citrus Mutual, the Oct. 29 tour included stops in a grapefruit grove in a residential area, the CDFA Mount Rubidoux Field Station in Riverside and the California Citrus State Historic Park in Riverside.
So far, the only confirmed case of HLB in California was found last year in a residential neighborhood in the southern part of the state.
Tour participants learned how backyard citrus trees pose a threat to commercial groves and how local agencies are attacking the backyard psyllids with biological controls.
Alan Washburn, Riverside County regional grower liaison for the California Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program and owner of Washburn & Sons Inc., Riverside, showed participants how to spot various stages of the psyllid in an unmaintained grapefruit grove in a residential neighborhood in Redlands, Calif.
Magally Luque-Williams, CDFA senior plant pathologist, told how psyllids can be collected by "tapping" the plants to knock them off the leaves.
David Morgan, program manager, biological control at the CDFA Mount Rubidoux field station in Riverside, said he helped rear natural predators of the glassy-winged sharpshooter that threatened the state's table grape crop and now is doing the same for the Asian citrus psyllid.
"Half of my job is to develop this production system, the other half is to try and find the best places to release them," he said.
The group toured a greenhouse filled with plastic "cages" containing potted citrus plants, psyllids and their natural enemies, known as parasitoids.
Entomologist Mark Hoddle, biological control specialist for the University of California, Riverside, told how he traveled to Pakistan, where the Asian citrus psyllid is thought to have originated, to find a natural predator. He already has released one species in Southern California and is hoping to have a second released by December.
Navel and mandarin grower Gary Marshburn of Orosi, Calif., said he signed up for the tour to learn more about the Asian citrus psyllid and HLB.
His orchard is an area that is under quarantine because of psyllid finds.
"We're going to have to do certain things when it comes to harvest that are different from what we've done in the past," he said.
He said he's hopeful that together, industry and government can help keep the pests under control.
An outbreak of citrus greening disease in California's main citrus growing areas would be "devastating," judging from damage HLB already has caused in Florida, said Victoria Hornbaker, CDFA citrus program manager.
But she said California's government and industry leaders learned from Florida's experience and are "a little bit ahead of the game."
"We were prepared for the psyllids when they got here and have a very aggressive program," she said.
She tries to remain optimistic.
"I think there's hope," she said, "and I think we need to hang onto that hope and stay involved."


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Letters to My Brother
By James Clementi
Tyler (left) and James Clementi / Photo courtesy James Clementi
I 'm not sure when I first realized my younger brother was gay. I think I knew he was for as long as I knew I was. I had no idea how to bring it up; it was just something we left dangling in the air, unsaid. I was open about my sexuality with friends, but around my family there was this barrier that felt unbreakable. It slowly dawned on me that I wasn't the only one, that I had a brother who was also gay -- my baby brother, whom I had always felt protective and paternal toward. I knew I was in a position to be a confidant, a role model. But I wasn't ready to do any of that. It would have made it much less lonely for me to grow up with an older brother who had gone through and understood everything I was dealing with -- and I wanted to be that for Tyler. I didn't start to come out to the people in my life until I was in my early twenties, so I always thought Tyler would follow the same timeline and we wouldn't need to address the rainbow-colored elephant for a few more years. I was terrified to talk to him, accustomed to secrecy and scared I would make everything worse somehow.
The summer after Tyler graduated from high school we made plans to see Toy Story 3 together, and I looked up the schedule online. I walked into his room without knocking to ask what times would work for him, and there was that awkward moment where he realized that I was standing behind him. I realized my little brother was looking at gay porn. Caught off guard, I acted like I hadn't seen it, and I think he was initially relieved. But from this moment, there was a growing anxiety, an urgent pull from inside myself that was compelling me to talk to him, and I knew it was time -- probably way past time. I gave myself a day to stress out over the right words, the best place, the perfect time. And then I just did it.
It was the Fourth of July. We had spent the day at the movies, the diner, the fireworks. So many opportunities, and I kept chickening out. That night, I found him in the house listening to Katy Perry, and I saw that, if I couldn't do this now, something was really wrong with me. I overthought it -- because it ended up being this simple.
Me: "I'm gay."
Tyler: "Oh. Me too."


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The Walker Street Community Center will be hosting a special seminar for seniors featuring local attorney Larry Cantrell of Cantrell & Barton Tuesday at 10 a.m.
This free program will give attendees information on protecting and managing their estates to protect their assets and families.
For more than 30 years, Cantrell and his team at Cantrell & Barton have been helping families protect their assets and plan for the future. He decided to host this seminar in response to the people he saw "make common mistakes that are very expensive and often leave their families in trouble.
"Sometimes families don't need to do anything, but most of the time, there are some important decisions that should be made now that can save tremendous amounts of money, time and anxiety later," Cantrell said.
The Walker Street Community Center will host this seminar at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The program will include an entertaining and informative slide show complete with props and illustrational stories. "Even estate planning doesn't have to be boring!" Cantrell says. Everyone who attends will receive a Living Life Planning Kit with a complete copy of his presentation as well as a complimentary personal consult. There will be time to ask your questions.
The events are free to attend. While seniors and their families may find the most benefit, baby boomers, and young parents are encouraged to attend as well.
For more information or to RSVP, call Cantrell & Barton at 423-745-5509. You can arrive at the center at the specified time, but RSVPs are preferred.


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On the table is a frame holding the photo of a young woman, her husband and a beaming little boy.
Cook tries to fight back tears as she talks about her daughter, Carla Michelle Cook Fuqua, 28, whose body was recovered by investigators on Tuesday in the woods just two miles from her Piedmont home, more than three years after anyone who loved her saw her alive.
"She was a loving person. A lot of people loved Carla," Cook says.
Acting on a tip, investigators Tuesday searched the woods a short drive south of Cook's and Fuqua's homes along Alabama 21, and found skeletal human remains. On Friday, Calhoun County Sheriff Larry Amerson said dental records had revealed those remains to be Fuqua's. He said his office had begun a homicide investigation, as it seemed clear foul play was involved in her death.
It's been more than three years since Cook last saw her daughter, but the details were fresh in her mind Friday. Cook said they had a heart-to-heart that day, Oct. 29, 2009. Cook said Fuqua confided in her about the hard times she was facing. Fuqua's husband had died after an all-terrain vehicle accident five years earlier. A year after that Fuqua's father also died. She was raising her young son, Justin, now 10, with the help of her family. She was attending a court-mandated drug program, which her mother said she was one month from completing before her disappearance.
"She didn't give up on her family, but she just didn't know how to deal," Cook said. "She wanted to find a way to deal with that, but she never found it, not in the way that she was searching."
Fuqua lived in a trailer behind her mother's home on Piedmont Springs Road. After that heart-to-heart talk, Fuqua left her home while Cook took her son to a fall festival. When they returned Fuqua was gone. No one in the family knew where she had gone. Cook assumed she was visiting a friend, but she never came home.
"I never gave up hope. I knew I had to take care of Justin, I knew I had to get him to school," Cook said. "We done the best we could and still do the best we can."
Cook said through tears as she slumped in her wooden chair Friday that she would give anything for this to be a nightmare. She said she's trying to be open with her grandson about his mother's death. Cook said she's encouraged him to ask questions after Piedmont police told the family that the remains recovered Tuesday were Fuqua's.
Several days ago when Cook heard about the body being found so close to her home she said she didn't think it could be her daughter's.
"I never really thought it would end like this," Cook said "In my heart I really didn't think it would be her, it was a shock."
Cook said she and her family kept hope alive with thoughts that Fuqua had decided to run away from her troubles. That thought gave them hope Fuqua was alive and well in another town.
Michelle Thacker, Fuqua's cousin, said the family has found closure knowing they don't have to wonder where she is anymore.
"I don't have to wonder if she's cold or if she's hungry or if she's got a bed to lay her head down," Thacker said.
She placed a comforting hand on Cook's knee as she talked about her family.
"She didn't deserve this. I hope whoever did this, we find out who it is," Thacker said. "They don't deserve to be out here with us."
Cook looked hopeful for a moment as she says "it'll come together. God chose to work this one out and I don't think he'll stop now."
Thacker said the family would never feel closure in its entirety until they have justice.
Amerson, speaking by phone Friday morning, said investigators are essentially starting from scratch in the investigation into Fuqua's death.
"We're going to do an analysis of the evidence we have and see where it leads," Amerson said.
The sheriff said there are people that know facts and he needs those people to come forward.
"We were able to find this body thanks to information we've received," Amerson said. "We know there are other people out there who can help us as well."
"We have a great group of investigators with a lot of experience," Amerson said. "We're going to pursue this case and do our very best to close."
In the wake of closure on her daughter's disappearance, Cook is looking toward the future and the well-being of her grandson.
"We'll make it. We will make it," Cook said. "I'll do everything I can to raise that baby the way she would want him to be raised, because he was her world."
Staff Writer Rachael Griffin: 256-235-3562. On Twitter @RGriffin_star.


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COLUMBIA, Md.—Loyola University Maryland's Sellinger School of Business and Management will hold its inaugural Thought Leadership Breakfast on the Columbia Graduate Center campus with panelists and Loyola alumni Mary Ann Scully, president and CEO of Howard Bank, Larry Twele, CEO of the Howard County Economic Development Authority, and Jim Young, chief financial officer of Howard County General Hospital. The breakfast and discussion will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. in the Second Floor Programming Room of the Columbia campus.
Panelists will share their leadership experience from three different business sectors. They will discuss change management, including strategic direction and growth, employee recruitment and retention, and setting short- and long-term goals in a constantly changing environment. Dr. Gerard Athaide, professor and chair of marketing at Loyola, will moderate the panel.
The event is free and open to the public. To register, visit www.loyola.edu/thought-leadership. For more information, contact Jan O'Brien at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Loyola University Maryland's Sellinger School of Business and Management provides business education rooted in Jesuit traditions emphasizing strong ethical leadership, commitment to social responsibility and a global perspective. With more than 100 faculty members and 2,000 students, the Sellinger School offers undergraduate studies and graduate part-time, weekend,and full-time MBA, finance,and certificate programs on campuses in Baltimore, Columbia,and Timonium, MD (www.loyola.edu/sellinger)


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Authorities find Hazel Crest house stuffed with trash
BY DONNA VICKROY email@example.com June 14, 2013 10:36PM
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Updated: July 17, 2013 7:02AM
It was the last resort.
When Hazel Crest Police Chief Tom Folliard on Friday enlisted the aid of the fire department, Cook County Animal Control and Illinois State Conservation Police to act on a search warrant, it was the culmination of more than four months trying to resolve a strange and complex problem — an elderly hoarder.
"Of all the warrants I was ever involved in, this is the first time it was a non-criminal subject who needs help but refuses to accept it, and it's the first time it involves a person I know," Folliard said.
In February, reports came into Hazel Crest police about loose dogs in the 16800 block of Lincoln Street. Officer Sandy Solomon checked it out and thought she'd try to trap the pit bulls.
But when she tapped at the front door of the house, she learned of a different and serious problem.
The 71-year-old woman who lives there didn't answer the door, but Solomon detected a horrible stench from the house and saw stuff piled up in the house and in three cars on the property. Neighbors told Solomon about pit bulls and raccoons coming and going from the woman's house.
The next day, Folliard visited the residence. Then he contacted the Cook County health department and public guardian's office, Catholic Charities and the woman's daughter. Several meetings were held to discuss the options.
For Folliard, who was a Chicago police officer for many years before becoming Hazel Crest's chief, this was his first experience with a hoarder in 40 years in law enforcement. He made it his mission to get the woman help. He sent her letters, some through the mail, some hand-delivered. When they were refused or not answered, he sent her emails.
Folliard has known the woman for more than five years because she regularly attends village board and community policing meetings.
"She seems perfectly rational, perfectly sane," he said.
And yet her living conditions would suggest otherwise.
"We could have been writing tickets every day, but we chose not to," he said.
Instead, police made house calls to try to persuade the woman to voluntarily let them in, but she refused, the chief said.
But after the woman's son-in-law said she was letting raccoons into her house and feeding them, Folliard contacted a law firm. On June 12, a Cook County judge signed the search warrant.
And so at 11:30 a.m. Friday, police, fire, animal control and various social service representatives were at the woman's door. When she didn't answer, Folliard ordered firefighters to break in.
Officials determined she was not there and suspect she left, perhaps with some dogs, when she received a copy of the search warrant.
The wooden door opened only partway to reveal massive piles of trash and stuff. Amid a powerful stench, Solomon and Latoya Carraway, the village's building inspector, entered, video cameras in hand. Two firefighters donned oxygen masks and also went inside. All emerged stunned.
"There are just piles of animal feces, garbage, clothes and just stuff, everywhere," Carraway said.
"We were walking, but our feet were not touching the floor. We were walking on piles of stuff."
They found 11 diamond doves in a single cage and two cockatiels in another cage. Animal control warden Jesse Young observed mice and rats running across a bed and dead mice.
The authorities expected to find the pit bulls that neighbors had seen but there were none. Then they heard barking from the next-door neighbor's locked garage and got permission to search it from the residents, who said they were leasing the house from their aunt — the hoarder.
The officials broke the lock and lured two pit bulls out. They and the birds were taken to the Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge.
Folliard ordered a company to board up the entrances to the woman's house, and police slapped a sticker on the house, declaring it uninhabitable. They plan to meet Monday to discuss what happens next.


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James Beard Award Winning Chef Tom Colicchio is emphatic when it comes to creating menu items that appeal to all lovers of fine food. Using only the finest ingredients from small family farms and other specialized venues, every dish bursts with flavor.
While this famous steakhouse offers mainstays like Kobe beef, specialties also include veal, salmon, lobster, and farmer's market vegetables.
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Everything we do is for the love of dogs.
Dogs give us unconditional love, joy, and companionship. Their exuberance for life makes our lives better and reminds us to reconnect with the simple pleasures in life.
Given all they do for us, dogs deserve the very best in return. Which is why the PEDIGREE® Brand is committed to developing recipes that provide complete and balanced nutrition for dogs at every stage of life, and for dogs with specific nutritional needs.
From our newly reformulated dry food (our best ever), to our savory and meaty canned food, to our great-tasting treats with a purpose, we have nutritious varieties that help dogs be their best every day. Dogs rule.®
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Fort Clinch State Park
A flock of royal terns gather on the beach under overcast skies. Their gray wings, white breast and black crested heads look like sprinkles of salt and pepper on the shorline.
Various playground equipment such as slides, swings, and climbing bars sit nestled under the tall oak trees. The browns and greens of the plastic and metal blend into the wooded background as if they sprouted up where they stand.
A sepia toned photograph depicts civil war soldiers marching and doing drills in front of the guard room and sallyport.
Whitewashed brick walls brighten the magazine containing cannonballs for the many guns in the fort.
Low brick walls and a large, black cannon adorn the entrance to Fort Clinch State Park.
A rectangular brown sign for the Fort Clinch Bicycle Trail stands at the entrance to a beautifully wooded path through the maritime hammock. Sweet bay and live oak trees form a canopy over your head as saw palmetto and yaupon holly line the sides of this
Clear blue sky over the Atlantic Beach Campground. Motorhomes and camping trailers are slipped in between the tall palm trees.
The shoreline where the Atlantic ocean meets the golden sands of Amelia Island stretches out into the distance.
Shady campsites under the oak trees with rustic wooden rails to define their boundaries.


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Mesh Shoulder Stripe Bodycon Dress
Style # 206272
AVAILABILITY: Unavailable for immediate shipment.
Stand out in high-impact black and white stripes and sheer mesh detailing with this bebe bodycon. Try it with a statement necklace and a pair of black booties to maximize your look.
- 92% nylon, 8% spandex
- Center back to hem: 28" (71 cm)
- Lightweight
- Machine wash
- Made in USA
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a US size S
Mesh Shoulder Stripe Bodycon Dress
Not even close
Just opened the package today. It is going right back to the store. The colors do not even come close to that depicted on the web store.
May 15, 2013
Color is slightly different
I love the dress but the color on the web-site looks differently than when I received the product in person. still love the dress but was expecting black and white, not black and green.
May 14, 2013
The fit is perfect! Not too short either, I was worried.
May 10, 2013
Love the dress. I'm typically a small. Sometime M/L on bodycon. Ordered a P/S and fit perfect although the dress does rise.
May 3, 2013
Tons of compliments
This dress is a show stopper. This dress is definitely a attention getter. Thick girls don't worry this dress is for us as well, stockings will keep dress from riding as much, very comfortable. I got the hot pink, very HAWT.
April 1, 2013
Fun dress!
I bought this dress from the website for a bachelorette party without seeing it in person. It's great. I'm 5'7 and was worried it would be too short and would have to wear tights with it but its plenty long. If I had to be picky the dress arrived a little more green in color than the picture shows but I'm wearing it over St. Patrick's Day weekend so it works out. I would recommend this dress.
February 4, 2013
This product is very comfortable
Beautiful and fancy dress. the fabric is very soft and fits perfectly to the body.
January 30, 2013
This dress is form fitting, super cute and a must have for the "night on the town" portion of the wardrobe....I didn't like that I had to keep pulling the dress down...something about the material...but besides that...it was the cutest
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Momeni Veranda Outdoor VR03 Ivory Rug
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Description: Elegant traditional designs and subtle transitional motifs adorn these unique outdoor rugs. Hand-hooked of 100% polypropylene, Veranda is completely outdoor-friendly. With their EZ Care® system, you just hose them down and they will offer years of outdoor enjoyment. UV protected and mildew resistant.
- Collection: Veranda
- Brand: Momeni
- Material: 100% Polypropylene
- Weave: Hand Hooked
- Styles: Outdoor Rugs Traditional Rugs
- Origin: China
- Available in the following sizes: 2' x 3', 3' 9" x 5' 9", 5' x 8', 8' x 10' and 9' Round
Looks very substantial and well made. We'll have to wait and see how well it wears as it is on a porch that gets a lot of weather and use. I also ordered the outdoor rug pad . The rug was delivered quickly and in good condition.
RECOMMENDED: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.This is a lovely rug, but the color is more of a wine red than brick red, or I would give it a 5. The weave is "closed loop" which I love, it gives it an interesting texture. Quality is excellent. No need for a pad, it has canvas netting on the back.
RECOMMENDED: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.Attractive rug; colors and weave are just as described.
RECOMMENDED: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.Communication about delivery was limited and it too longer than the 10 business days as stated on the website. But the product is lovely and hopefully will hold up well.
RECOMMENDED: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Though styles have come and gone, beneath them all is the fundamental principal that Momeni rugs are created to touch our senses. The Momeni standard of quality, elegance, and sophistication has been recognized time and time again with America's Magnificent Carpet Award in Atlanta Georgia.
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My son is 4 wks old today and it seems like every night for the past 2 weeks or so he is colicky from 10pm-1am. It doesn't matter what I do he won't stop crying. Sometimes I am able to get him to stop crying for a little bit, but then he will just start back up again. I am a first time Mom, so this is all new for me. My husband went out and bought the Enfamil Gentlease formula since we were giving him the newborn one. We thought maybe it was gas causing him the discomfort, but so far it hasn't made a difference.
Anyone else experiencing this? Any advice?!
Our son will be 3weeks old tomorrow and we just went through something similar. For the first week and a half he was taking the Newborn Enfamil just fine and sleeping for his usual stretches of 3 hours or so he was already on a pretty good schedule when we brought him home because he was in the NICU for 6 days after his birth, and they run a tight ship when it comes to feedings. One day last week he just woke up screaming, something he had never done before we thought he was just wet and my MI swears we are spoiling him. From that day on we could not lay him back down flat on his back to sleep. He was constanly making this thoat clearing grunting sound and turning bright red. We ended up taking him to the ER last Saturday because he had milk coming out of his nose and spitting up clear bubbles for 2 days straight. We were told he has reflux something very common among little ones. The sphincter between the esophagus and the stomach is immature and allows for stomach contents to flow back up...no beuno when it's straight stomach acid. We swiched his formula to Enfamil Gentlease and we have been feeding him sitting up and not so laid back in our arms to help everything stay down and we also keep him up right for at least 30mins after every feeding. This routine makes feedings longer for us but for the past week he has made such a huge improvement and no more milk out the nose o bright red faces.
Babies crying peaks at 6 weeks which means statistically most babies begin increasing crying from 4 weeks until 6 weeks when it will begin to taper off slowly. With my 3 year old everyone was telling me milk protein intolerance, acid reflux, colic, etc. Guess what none of the "solutions" really stopped it consistently just good ole fashioned patience. With my 4 month old I ignored all the well intentioned "diagnosis" everyone in a moms life try to make and waited it out. Yep. Just gave her sympathetic love during the witching hours (hers was 8-11pm) and sure enough around 2 months it was noticeably beginning to taper off and by 2.5 months she began to sleep through the night. If it persists after 8-10 weeks old talk to your doctor who will likely placate you by giving you one of the aforementioned "diagnosis" but take a wait and see approach knowing that it will eventually pass (just slower for some kids).
I have heard of this before and I am sorry to hear that baby seems to be in discomfort..
Be aware that it isn't always what you think it is. I remember once my baby was as fussy as can be. I couldn't figure it out. I finally found a long hair wrapped tightly around my babys toe. I mean tightly! Once I took care of the problem everything was back to normal.
Take baby to the doctor so you have some help figuring it all out. Sometimes it can be overwhelming and stressful when baby is fussy and you have no idea what to do to sooth them.
As you can read below, many people suggestion switching your LO's diet. My son had a period of time when he was colicky, in addition to dietary changes, I got him a zippy. It really worked in soothing him. It also increased his abilty to stay asleep longer.
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Our SoundBase 420 sound bar delivers wonderful, room-filling home theater sound -- without a bunch of boxes, lots of wires and a big price tag. Only 3.5" high, 27 9/16" wide and 14.5" deep, the 420 fits under your TV. There are no external speakers, subwoofers or speaker wires! Most people won't notice it until you turn it on.
The 420's sound quality is excellent because we use high performance speakers and amplifiers. And unlike any other sound bar in its price category, the SoundBase 420 uses a wood (MDF) cabinet -- not plastic. Our PhaseCue II virtual surround system create 3D sound with movies or music. And hookup is super-simple -- just one connecting wire and a one-page owner's manual. You can even teach the ZVOX 420 to respond to your TV or cable box remote control!
High quality surround sound doesn't have to be complicated, messy and expensive. The SoundBase 420 is the right choice for most people looking for a home theater or TV sound system.
- Sound Bar Home Theater Fits Under Your TV
- Perfect For Most TVs 32" - 50"
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Dialogue up, commercials down. If you can't hear the actors, it's nearly impossible to follow the story. That's why ZVOX created a dialogue enhancement feature that gives voices new clarity and prominence. What's more, ZVOX knows how sponsors love to blast us out of our seats during commercial breaks. Thanks to the output leveling feature, the V420 keeps commercials on a short leash so you can just relax.
Big sound from a small console. This one-piece system houses five full-range speakers, a high-output woofer, and built-in amplification — there's no need to use a separate receiver or run wires to any external speakers. Plus, the V420 is designed to serve as a convenient base for flat-panel TVs with screen sizes up to 50". Even older TVs sit perfectly atop this sturdy wooden cabinet that can support up to 70 lbs. Place the Z-Base directly underneath your TV and you won't have to worry about making extra room for it on your entertainment stand.
Built with convenience in mind. The Z-Base V420 is a great place to plug in your iPod® or portable player for terrific sound. It has a minijack input on the front panel for easy access. The display on the V420 lights up from behind the front cloth grille then disappears when not in use. And the V420 learns the commands of your TV remote, giving you one less clicker to keep track of. Signal-sensing circuitry powers the system on and off along with your TV.
Crystal-Clear Vocals. Our Dialog Emphasis feature uses hearing aid technology to make voices unbelievably clear. It's amazing.
Tame Loud Commercials. Tired of commercials that blast you out of your chair? Our Output Leveling feature reacts instantly and turns them down to a lower level. You'll love it.
PhaseCue® II Virtual Surround Sound. The 420 uses ZVOX's proprietary PhaseCue II virtual surround processing to give you rich, three-dimensional sound with movies or music.. While no virtual surround system - including ours - will give you the surround effects of a good 5.1 system, the ZVOX 420 does a remarkable job. Sound & Vision magazine calls our PhaseCue processing "remarkably ingenious."
A Note About Hookup Compatibility and Dolby Decoding. The ZVOX 420 system does not include a Dolby Digital decoder. This affects how it connects to your TV. ZVOX Audio can advise you on how it would connect to your TV if you email us at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 866-367-9869. Let us know your TV brand and model number.
Disappearing Display. The 420 features a four-digit display located behind the speaker grille that shows the current setting for volume, bass, treble and PhaseCue II® (virtual surround) - and also shows when you have engaged the Mute, Output Leveling (OL) or Dialog Emphasis (DE) features. A few seconds after you stop using your remote (or front panel) controls, the display disappears completely.
Uses Your Remote Control. The new SoundBase system can be programmed to respond to your remote control. The illuminated display walks you through a less-than-a-minute programming cycle. Then your TV remote...or cable box remote...or satellite receiver remote...or ANY remote...can control volume, mute and power functions of the ZVOX system.
Multiple Inputs...including front-panel connection for iPod® and other portable devices. The 420 has two analog audio inputs, one optical (Toslink) digital input, one coaxial digital input - plus a front panel 3.5mm analog stereo input for convenient connection of your iPod or other portable audio device. Any specific input can be selected using either the remote control or the slim-line module below the speaker grille.
Just Plain Great Sound. The most important feature for any home theater system is high quality sound. The 420 uses premium quality speakers and amplifiers and was designed by our team of "New England Sound" speaker designers. We think you will be amazed at just how good such a small system can sound.
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Technical Details
- Dimensions: 27.6"W x 14.5"D x 3.5"H
- Weight: 14 pounds. With box and packing: 17 pounds.
- Amplifier: 45 watts with digital power supply
- Rear inputs: (2) analog stereo inputs, (1) optical (Toslink) digital input, (1) coaxial digital input.
- Front input: (1) 3.5mm stereo front panel input.
- Frequency range: 45 Hz - 20 kHz..
- Virtual surround sound: The 420 uses ZVOX's proprietary PhaseCue II virtual surround sound processing. PhaseCue II, as its name implies, manipulates the phase of the separate channels to "fool the ear" into believing that sound is coming from a variety of sources throughout the room. The benefits of PhaseCue II vary greatly based on program material. Live music and well-recorded modern movie soundtracks will deliver rich, three-dimensional sound - pulling the sound out from the speakers and into the room, literally surrounding the listener. Note: All virtual surround systems - including the PhaseCue II system - are limited in their effects when compared to a good 5.1 system. And sitcoms, news broadcasts and soundtracks from older movies often have very little in the way of three-dimensional sound. That being said, PhaseCue II is capable of generating a wonderful and engaging virtual surround experience.
- The 420 is bi-amplified, using a specially designed amplifier that includes electronic contouring for superb frequency response.
- The 420's 5.25" subwoofer uses a high-mass long-throw design in a ported enclosure.
- The 420's five 2" main speaker drivers use a long-throw design to create remarkably wide range, accurate sound.
- Unlike most systems in its category, the 420 uses an MDF (medium density fiberboard) wood cabinet - instead of molded plastic. MDF is the preferred construction material for high-performance speaker systems.
- Works only with 110-120 volt power systems.
- The ZVOX 420 is backed by a one year limited parts and labor warranty.
What's In The Box?
- One 1-meter stereo 3.5mm mini-jack to mini-jack connecting cord
- One 2-meter toslink (optical digital) connecting cable
- One remote control with power on/off, volume up/down, mute, PhaseCue II (three level settings), bass up/down and treble up/down, input selection, Output Leveling (OL), Dialog Emphasis (DE).
- Power adapter and cord
- One-sheet safety instructions and operations manual, fast setup sheet and remote control programming instruction sheet.
" If you want sound that will be excellent, and you want simplicity, and you want to spend as little as possible — go with this system or one of the other offerings from the company. You won't be disappointed. Amazingly low price; Easy to set up; Unassuming design; Multiple inputs; Good sound with some great features that are truly useful" - Daniel Cohen, Gear Diary
" The Zvox Z-Base 420 costs significantly less than competing pedestal sound bars. Its sound is rich and powerful for the price, and a huge step up from the built-in speakers on a TV. The Dialogue Emphasis mode is a great option for boosting speech over background noise. There's also a built-in front-panel display, cleverly hidden behind the speaker grilles, which many competitors lack." - CNET
"The low-profile ZVOX 420 raises your TV height by a few inches — but improves your TV sound by a mile. This feature-laden, pedestal-shaped speaker gives you flexible connection options, including analog and digital audio inputs, for both newer and older TVs and components." - Crutchfield Home Audio
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Reviewer: A viewer from Lake Worth, FL USA
Understanding the dialog
I bought this in Dec. 2012 because of the Dialog Emphasis feature. It is wonderful. I use it for all TV shows and movies and never have to go back with the DVR to try and understand the dialog, which is usually difficult to understand, because of all the background noise in today's movies and TV shows. I would recommend the ZVOX 420 to anyone having problems with hearing dialog.
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Thank you
I received the 420 yesterday and installed it right away. I want to thank you folks for the quick return
and expert service. I have been around for a lot of years and I can say without equivocation that this
produces the cleanest, clearest most pristine audio I've ever heard from an audio system. I've got it
hooked up to a big screen Samsung and the comparison of the two audios individually is amazing.
I will not hesitate to recommend your equipment to all!!
Reviewer: A viewer from Carolina, Puerto Rico
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After hearing the Bose Soundbase and some other brands at Radio Shack,I decided to give it a try to Zvox. For the price there is nothing in the market that rivals this unit. It made an excellent base for my 50 inch led. Overall, both high/mid and low frequencies are well separated and defined. There is enough volume to fill even large rooms. Installation and set up were very easy and the surround and treble/bass options let you set your own audio preferences. I would recommend Zvox to my friends for sure!
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I was all set to buy a B*se when i went to the local Best Buy and asked a sales clerk if he thought that B*se was the best for dialog. The sales guy recommended ZVOX as the best for dialog and was quite enthusiastic about ZVOX. I was impressed with his recommendation
and looked up you guys on the net. After checking out the specs I was convinced and decided to buy ZVOX. ZVOX has met my
expectations and I would recommend it to anyone. I can finally make sense of the dialog on the TV programs I was having trouble with. I had already bought two soundbar systems and gave them away.
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Reviewer: A viewer from Canaan, NH USA
Is a downgrade an upgrade?
I purchased the ZVOX 420 out of the desire to simplify my audio setup. I've had for the past 5 years a stereo setup with what I would consider mid-fi components- Martin Logan loudspeakers, a 200 watt solid state amp, and dedicated pre-amp/processor. For music, my setup was ideal. However, over the years I've been listening to less and less music, and have been playing more videogames and watching more movies with the Mrs. Dialogue was difficult to isolate with the speakers which could replicate music beautifully, and having all of the extra "steps" involved with using the audio system for gaming or watching movies made it discouraging to use it at all. That being said, I can say that the audio quality that the 420 model offers is EXTREMELY good for the price, and has a surprising amount of punch from its downward firing "subwoofer". The "3D" sound processing is a bit hit or miss depending on the media, but the unit provides consistently easy to hear human voices. Now, music (I play from a digital drive, lossless codec) isn't quite as good, and playing at high volumes can cause some distortion, but I've got a nice set of Shure headphones to keep myself musically entertained. Long story short- this one box makes the overall TV-related sound system easy to use and pleasing to the senses. Highly recommended if you are looking for a SIMPLE audio solution.
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It's Compact
The Z-Base 420 is only 27.6" wide by 14.5" deep by 3.5" high. Everything is inside this compact cabinet – speakers, amplifier, virtual surround circuitry and powered subwoofer.
Simple Installation
The 420 requires only one connecting cord -- you can use either analog or digital connection options. Connect the one cord and you're done. You can place the 420 directly beneath most 32" to 50" TVs. (* TV base should not exceed 27" in width or 13" in depth. TV should not exceed 70 pounds in weight. Safety instructions in Z-Base 420 Operating Instructions and in TV's Operating Instructions should be closely examined and followed.)
Simple To Use
In about one minute you can follow a simple routine that will "teach" the ZVOX 420 to respond to the commands of your TV or cable/satellite remote control. So you can control volume, mute, input and power with your remote, not ours. When you've finished the routine, turning on your TV will automatically turn on the ZVOX system. About three minutes after you turn off your TV, the ZVOX system will automatically go into standby mode.
Virtual Surround Sound
The 420 uses ZVOX's proprietary PhaseCue II virtual surround processing to give you rich, three-dimensional sound with movies or music. With music, PhaseCue II creates a very wide soundstage – it literally sounds like you are listening to speakers eight feet apart from each other. When listening to a good movie, the soundtrack will envelope you – putting you in the middle of the action. While no virtual surround system – including ours – will give you the surround effects of a good 5.1 system, the ZVOX 420 does a remarkable job. Sound & Vision magazine calls our PhaseCue system "remarkably ingenious."
No Skimping On Speaker Quality
Most audio systems in our price category use very cheap speakers in plastic cabinets. But at ZVOX we're "old school" about things like this. We use nothing but high quality speaker drivers, carefully designed by ZVOX engineers and manufactured to our specification. The 420 uses specially treated long-excursion main drivers. The cabinet is MDF (medium density fiberboard), the same material uses in most high-end loudspeakers.
Editorial Accolades
Here's what the critics say about ZVOX sound systems:
- "An audiophile quality system." - Stereophile
- "An awesome system...remarkably ingenious." - Sound + Vision
- "Creates a sonic dance." - The New York Times
- "Bigger audio dynamite." - The Wall Street Journal
- "Best Buy." - Consumers Digest
- "Best audio product of the year." - CNET
- "Knockout sound." - MSNBC
- "A single box powerhouse." - Men's Journal
- "Home theater product of the year." - About.com
- "Impressive sound without the clutter." - TV Guide


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BOSTON, MA–Ali Khademhosseini, an associate professor of medicine at Harvard University, has won the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers. He received the award because his contributions to micro-engineering, such as the generation of controlled micro-scale environments and regulation of cell behavior and fabrication of tissue-like structures, according to a release.
"Our research is based on generating biological tissues that can be transplanted into patients to treat various diseases," Khademhosseini said. "The ability to generate tissues outside the body can be used to alleviate the challenge in a lack of organ donors. We combine cells and materials to develop tissues that mimic the function of the natural organs."


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Join ventriloquist Asa Diamond and his friend Charlie for "Go Fetch a Book" to close our celebration out on May 18 at 3 p.m. in the Community Room. This fun program is for the whole family.
Upcoming Children's events this week include; Family Game Night in the Community Room April 22 at 7 p.m., and ArtZone for Tweens on April 24 at 4:30 p.m. in the Story Time Room.
Reservations for the Mother Daughter Tea on May 11 are being accepted at the Children's Room Desk or by calling 472-2163. After Hours for teens will include food, fun and improv games in the Teen Zone April 27 beginning at 7 p.m.
The Adult Summer Reading Program, "Groundbreaking Reads," will begin signup on April 22 and continue throughout the summer. This will be the third year of an established summer reading program for adults. Friends of the Library will support the program again this year. All participants will receive a bookmark and reading log at registration. Last year 243 adults registered. The goal this year is to have 300 adults participate.
Each person who reads 12 books and submits a reading log will receive a chance for prizes awarded by a drawing at the end of the program on July 31. Patrons can receive other chances by attending programs held throughout the summer. A complete list of the programs will be available soon and will be listed on our website.
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But there were stories of a strange tenant, a woman who laughed like a maniac, and who stayed in rooms on the third floor. The moody Rochester, however, rebuffed her attempts to find out about the woman, and ordered her to keep quiet about strange noises she heard at night.
One night in the garden, Edward Rochester embraced Jane and proposed marriage. But the quiet ceremony in the village church was shockingly halted by a stranger who claimed that Rochester was already married - to the raving maniac Jane had heard crying in the house.
Grief-stricken, Jane left Thornfield, feeling that her life was over before it had really begun. But life had many surprises in store for our heroine, and among them there just might be a happily-ever-after.
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One of the best books ever written - everyone should read it. I read the book when I was in my early teens. It was compelling then and I have read it six or seven times since. It continues to be compelling and timeless. I am now in my early 60s and a couple of months ago purchased the audible verion with one of my credits. It is one of the best purchases I ever made. The story is great and the reader is superb. I have listened to it twice since my pruchase. Jane Eyre is one of the best romances ever written - and the author creates one of the most amazing mysteries even included in a book. The author takes the time to create an unforgettable atmosphere and extraordinary characters. Jane, I am so proud of how you turned out as a young lady! Mr. Rochester, where can we find someone like you? It is not a story that could have been quickly told - it is an experience that has to unfold and soak into your senses. This is the type of book I like best because it has exquisite writing, well defined characters, a compelling story and soul wrenching romance/passion without desciptions of gratutious and graphic sex. The passion in this book is too great to trivialize with vulgarity. If you haven't read or listened to Jane Eyre, I envy you because you have something remarkable to look forward to. If you have read it, you really need to hear it - again and again.
For the first or twenty-third time, Jane Eyre is brilliant and this narrator does a lovely job. No matter how many times I read the novel, watched the films, or now listen to this narration, I still find myself rooting for Jane to have an easy time of it. Overcoming insurmountable odds, she holds steadfast to her dignity, intelligence, and perseveres above all else. One of the most beautiful novels of the Victorian period.
I hear voices. But maybe that's because there's always an Audible book in my ear.
"Such a different experience now."
Like a lot of others, I had to read this book for a class years ago. Now, I listened to it because I wanted to. I had missed so much before. What a beautifully crafted story. AND to make it even better, the narration is perfect. A+
"best reader, great story!"
This reader is one of the best I've ever heard. She disappears into the story which carries you along.
Retired former magazine editor who is working harder than ever as Mr. Dad to his 12-year-old daughter.
"Narrator did for listener what Jane did for Edward"
This was the third classic I have gone back to listen to after having neglected to read while I was in school. I gave Great Expectations 5 out of 5 stars while Robinson Crusoe earned 3 out of 5 stars. Jane Eyre was hovering around 3 stars midway through the listen but the second half of the book made it rise to the top. The narration was superb and readers will understand what my title for this review means when they listen to the book's final 15 minutes. This was a romance novel and probably one of the first chick books ever written. As a male, I had little trouble falling in love with Jane's character. I think the story is appealing to both genders. Some of what happens is predictable, but there are some twists that will take the listener by surprise. If, like me, guilt moves you to read/listen to some of the classics that you missed growing up, pick Jane Eyre. It's worth the time.
"Love love love..."
I loved Jane Eyre when I read it as a very young woman, and loved listening to it, too. The narrator is excellent.
"So real, and so touching"
Most people would have tasted love at some point in time, yet I wonder how many were lucky enough to feel and remember it as well as it was in Jane Eyre. Amazingly written, and so is the reading (or the acting, I should say). This book, and its audio recording shall stand the test of time for many more years.
Love the book and would recommend to all book lovers.
I loved this book when I was 13 years old, and I love it even more now, many years later. It's so beautiful and strange and wonderful, just as I remembered. The reader was perfect, too.
"Why did I wait so long to read this book?"
I didn't realize this story would unfold the way it did and the narrator captures the words perfectly even from female to male passages.
What a wonderful romance and a fantastic narrator. I found myself impatient with the main character several times and would like to have reached out and knocked some sense into her, only to find out she had it right all along. That just proves how the author had me totally involved with the characters in the book. This is a true romantic novel, so if you aren't into that it won't be for you, but if you are this is a must listen to.
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Paris Flea Market takes me back – all the way back to when we first opened Fat Quarter Shop! Paris Flea Market by 3 Sisters for Moda Fabrics was among the very first fabrics we offered and instantly became my personal obsession. There hasn't been a favorite to top it since!
I was so happy when Moda told us they were reprinting the collection! We immediately went to the drawing board to design a new It's Sew Emma pattern for it, but nothing hit the sweet spot, until an antique quilt at the Fall Quilt Festival in Houston caught our eye! The one we sighted used 1930s prints, but it suited this fabric perfectly – the blend of the pastels in mixed up 25-patch blocks accents of red points.
So Paris Flea Market Find became the first in our Vintage Inspired pattern series, but there will certainly be more to come. The pattern is written for lap through king sizes, so you can make the one that suits you. I hope you find it inspiring!
Shop owners, you can find this as ISE-138 at United Notions, Brewer and EE Schenck!
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
6 comments:
- Sunnybec said...
It's gorgeous! I love stars and I love 3 sisters fabric so it's a winner for me!
- January 23, 2013 at 9:03 AM
- Linda said...
- January 23, 2013 at 10:13 AM
- Chris S said...
I LOVE this!
- January 23, 2013 at 10:50 AM
- Helen said...
I love this pattern. It is one of 3It's Sew Emma patterns on my to-do list.
- January 23, 2013 at 4:41 PM
- cambric cotton, pins and needles said...
I love Paris flea market so much, I still pieces I did'nt want to cut. Looking forward to buying more, yah
- January 23, 2013 at 8:33 PM
- Helen L said...
that is a fantastic pattern and does fit the fabric perfectly!! Sometimes the classic patterns are all you need!!
- January 24, 2013 at 1:55 PM
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A thoracic aortic aneurysm is a weakened area in the upper part of the aorta. The aorta is the major blood vessel that feeds blood to the body.
A thoracic aortic aneurysm may also be called thoracic aneurysm and aortic dissection (TAAD) because an aneurysm can lead to a tear in the artery wall (dissection) that can cause life-threatening bleeding. Small and slow-growing thoracic aortic aneurysms may not ever rupture, but large, fast-growing aneurysms may.
Depending on the size and growth rate of your thoracic aortic aneurysm, treatment may vary from watchful waiting to emergency surgery. Ideally, surgery for a thoracic aortic aneurysm can be planned if necessary.
Thoracic aortic aneurysms often grow slowly and usually without symptoms, making them difficult to detect. Some aneurysms will never rupture. Many start small and stay small, although many expand over time. How quickly an aortic aneurysm may grow is difficult to predict.
As a thoracic aortic aneurysm grows, some people may notice:
Aneurysms can develop anywhere along the aorta, which runs from your heart through your abdomen. When they occur in the upper part of the aorta, they are called thoracic aortic aneurysms. More commonly, aneurysms form in the lower part of your aorta and are called abdominal aortic aneurysms. Less commonly, an aneurysm can occur in between the upper and lower parts of your aorta. This type of aneurysm is called a thoracoabdominal aneurysm.
Most people with aortic aneurysms do not have symptoms unless a tear (dissection) or rupture has occurred. A rupture or dissection is a medical emergency. Call 911 or your local emergency number for immediate assistance.
If an aneurysm ruptures or one or more layers of the artery wall splits (dissection), you may feel:
If you have a family history of aortic aneurysm, Marfan syndrome or other connective tissue disease, or bicuspid aortic valve, your doctor may recommend regular ultrasound exams to screen for aortic aneurysm.
The exact causes of thoracic aortic aneurysms are unknown, but factors that can contribute to an aneurysm's development include:
Connective tissue diseases. People who are born with Marfan syndrome, a genetic condition that affects the connective tissue in the body, are particularly at risk of a thoracic aortic aneurysm. Those with Marfan syndrome may have a weakness in the aortic wall that makes them more susceptible to aneurysm. People with Marfan syndrome often have distinct physical traits, including tall stature, very long arms, a deformed breastbone and eye problems.
Besides Marfan syndrome, other connective tissue diseases, such as Ehlers-Danlos and Loeys-Dietz syndromes, can contribute to a thoracic aortic aneurysm. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome causes your skin, joints and connective tissue to be fragile and makes your skin stretch easily.
An aortic aneurysm is different from an aortic dissection. Aortic dissection can occur in the same place many aneurysms occur. In aortic dissection, a tear occurs in the wall of the aorta. This causes bleeding into and along the aortic wall and, in some cases, completely outside the aorta (rupture). Aortic dissection is a life-threatening emergency.
Thoracic aortic aneurysm risk factors include:
Tears in the wall of the aorta (dissection) and rupture of the aorta are the main complications of thoracic aortic aneurysm. A ruptured aortic aneurysm can lead to life-threatening internal bleeding. In general, the larger the aneurysm, the greater the risk of rupture.
Signs and symptoms that your thoracic aortic aneurysm has burst include:
Another complication of aortic aneurysms is the risk of blood clots. Small blood clots can develop in the area of the aortic aneurysm. If a blood clot breaks loose from the inside wall of an aneurysm, it can block a blood vessel elsewhere in your body, possibly causing serious complications.
If you think you may have a thoracic aortic aneurysm or are worried about your aneurysm risk because of a strong family history, make an appointment with your family doctor. If an aneurysm is found early, your treatment may be easier and more effective.
Because many thoracic aortic aneurysms are found during a routine physical exam or while your doctor is looking for another condition, there are no special preparations necessary. If you're being screened for an aortic aneurysm, your doctor will likely ask if anyone in your family has ever had an aortic aneurysm, so have that information ready.
Because appointments can be brief and there's often a lot of ground to cover, it's a good idea to be prepared for your appointment. Here's some information to help you get ready for your appointment, and what to expect from your doctor.
Your time with your doctor is limited, so preparing a list of questions will help you make the most of your time together. List your questions from most important to least important in case time runs out. For an aortic aneurysm, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
In addition to the questions that you've prepared to ask your doctor, don't hesitate to ask additional questions during your appointment.
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions. Being ready to answer them may reserve time to go over any points you want to spend more time on. Your doctor may ask:
It's never too early to make healthy lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, eating healthy foods and becoming more physically active. These are primary lines of defense against thoracic aortic aneurysm and its complications.
If you're diagnosed with a thoracic aortic aneurysm, you should ask about the size of your aneurysm, whether your doctor has noticed any changes and how frequently you should visit your doctor for follow-up appointments.
Thoracic aortic aneurysms are often found during routine medical tests, such as a chest X-ray or ultrasound of the heart or abdomen, sometimes ordered for a different reason.
If your doctor suspects that you have an aortic aneurysm, specialized tests can confirm it. These tests might include:
Conditions that cause a thoracic aortic aneurysm may run in families. Because of this, your doctor may recommend you have tests to check for thoracic aortic conditions if a first-degree relative, such as a parent, sibling, son or daughter, has Marfan syndrome or another condition that could cause a thoracic aortic aneurysm. These tests may include:
The goal of treatment is to prevent your aneurysm from rupturing. Generally, your treatment options are medical monitoring or surgery. Your decision depends on the size of the aortic aneurysm and how fast it's growing.
If your thoracic aortic aneurysm is small, your doctor may recommend medical monitoring, which includes regular appointments to make sure your aneurysm isn't growing, and management of other medical conditions that could worsen your aneurysm.
It's likely your doctor will order regular imaging tests to check on the size of your aneurysm. Expect to have an echocardiogram at least six months after your aneurysm is diagnosed and regular exams and imaging tests after that.
If you have high blood pressure or blockages in your arteries, it's likely that your doctor will prescribe medications to lower your blood pressure and reduce your cholesterol levels to reduce the risk of complications from your aneurysm. These medications could include:
Blood pressure should be less than 140/90 millimeters of mercury. The goal for cholesterol is to have low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the "bad" type of cholesterol) under 70 milligrams per deciliter.
If you smoke or chew tobacco, it's important that you quit. Using tobacco can worsen your aneurysm.
If you have a thoracic aortic aneurysm, surgery is generally recommended if your aneurysm is about 1.9 to 2.4 inches (5 to 6 centimeters) and larger. If you have Marfan syndrome, another connective tissue disease or a family history of aortic dissection, your doctor may recommend surgery for smaller aneurysms because you have a higher risk of having an aortic dissection.
Depending on your condition and the location of your thoracic aortic aneurysm, your doctor may recommend:
Although it's possible to repair a ruptured aortic aneurysm with emergency surgery, the risk is much higher and there is less chance of survival.
If you've been diagnosed with a thoracic aortic aneurysm, your doctor will likely advise you to avoid heavy lifting and vigorous physical activity as these can increase blood pressure, putting additional pressure on your aneurysm. If you want to participate in a particular activity, ask your doctor if it would be possible to perform an exercise stress test to see how much exercise raises your blood pressure.
Stress can also raise your blood pressure, so try to avoid conflict and stressful situations as much as possible. If you're going through a particularly emotional time in your life, let your doctor know because your medications may need to be adjusted to keep your blood pressure levels from going too high.
There are no medications you can take to prevent an aortic aneurysm, although taking medications to control your blood pressure and cholesterol level may reduce your risk of having complications from a thoracic aortic aneurysm.
For now the best approach to prevent an aortic aneurysm or keep an aneurysm from worsening is to keep your blood vessels as healthy as possible. That means taking these steps:
If you have some risk factors for aortic aneurysm, talk to your doctor. If you are at risk, your doctor may recommend additional measures, including medications to lower your blood pressure and relieve stress on weakened arteries. You may also want to consider screening echocardiograms every few years.
Original article: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/aortic-aneurysm/basics/definition/con-20043547


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The city lost water pressure after a contractor hit a water main about 10:20 a.m. Southern Iowa Rural Water expects to repair the line and restore pressure by mid-afternoon. The loss of pressure can allow bacteria to enter the drinking water.
The DNR and the rural water utility advise residents to boil water used for drinking or cooking, or used bottled water until test results from two water samples show the water is clean.
Residents should bring the water to a boil, boil it for one minute and let it cool before using it for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth and preparing food. They can use tap water for bathing and similar purposes.
Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms. Bacteria in drinking water may pose greater health risks for infants, young children, some of the elderly and people with compromised immune systems. Find more information at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline, 800-427-4791. The city or DNR will notify residents when the water is safe to drink.
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