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Shure SE425 Earphone
"Shure has definitely outdone themselves with this wonderful product. Never have I experienced more clarity in a pair of IEMs. For someone who listens to alternative rock, pop, and an assorted array of indie music, I say that few IEMs can do better. The amount of detail displayed is extraordinary. Vocals are crystal clear and forward, especially female vocals. However, the bass is lacking a bit..." --Dinerenblanc
Ortofon e-Q7 Ear Canal Headphone
" Prior to purchasing these, my primary concern is to have a proper alternative for my ESW9 which have better isolation to be used for listening to my ballad tunes on the road. While I don't have any issues with louder tracks, with more subtle ones, my ESW9 aren't up to the task, and so my search began. Actually, I'm not really keen on the idea of using an IEM since they irritate my ears..." --lotusbloom
Shure SE535-CL Triple High-Definition MicroDriver Earphone with Detachable Cable (Clear)
" >>(first impressions) >>as tyl herstens said - "Ahhh! Someone slipped liquid gold into my ears! The genies at Shure did some real magic here." >>just wonderful ...handsome bass , rich and forward mids , in-offensive treble Impressions after 6..." --ayaflo
Ortofon e-Q5
" This "moving armature" descendant of the Ortofon e-Q7 makes no sacrifices in terms of quality, despite being introduced at a more affordable price point. The introduction of a new cord and strain relief system help tame microphonics and make the model easy to wear both down and over the ear. The all-aluminum housing is large and may not fit all ears, but the design is simple and..." --Dekimasu
Shure SE535-V Earphone
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Shure Sound Isolating Earphone SE315 Hi-Definition Micro Speaker with Tuned Bass Port (Clear)
"This is a review for the Shure SE315's, first a little about myself I don't consider myself a hard core audiophile like most people on this site. I am 38 years old and I am just your everyday listener who appreciates quality sound. I have been into Hi-Fi audio since I was a teenager mostly full size speakers. What do I consider an audiophile, someone who pulls those ear buds out that..." --acain
Ortofon e-Q8 in-ear earphones
"Released earlier this year, the e-Q8s are a pair of single balanced armature (BA) driver earphones which are the new flagship to Ortofon's long stagnant IEM lineup. I purchased mine not too long after their release in April 2014 for 36930 yen (approx. USD 350) and so at the time of writing have approximately six months of experience with them as my daily driver IEMs. I will be providing..." --fonzler
Shure SE115 Sound Isolating Earphones
" Bought this last month, have been listening to it for the past 1month. This is a entry level IEM by Shure. For the price I paid I expected better sound but unfortunately I have heard better sounding IEMs going for a lower price. The cable is modular which is great. It makes easy change of cable should the original gets damage. Noise isolation is wonderful. I tried this ear-bud..." --slimfox
Shure Sound Isolating Earphone SE315 Hi-Definition Micro Speaker with Tuned Bass Port (Black)
"Just want to state up front my review rating is an absolute rating, not one based on comparative performance, pricing etc. Having had the Shure SE215s for a while and not enjoying them I thought I would go up the range and try the SE315s. At first I was impressed as the nasty spiky highs and wooly bass seemed to have gone but alas it was not to last. My overall thoughts..." --Krisman
Shure SCL5CL SHURE EARPHONES DUAL DRIVERS CLEAR E5
" Build Solid construction for earpieces. However after close to 2 years of usage the canal duct which the silicon sleeve sits on came loose from the main earpiece, not totally but loose enough to affect the quality of sound, especially bass. Wire was durable, however it oxidizes easily, and the oxide seeps into the main earpiece from the memory wire, which..." --broww


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Roxie0322 sure sounds like fun to hang out with on the island! She's a loyal friend who loves going swimming at the Beach or Cove, followed by just hangin' at the CP School. Hope to see ya around!
Don't forget, all Penguin of the Day winners get 5000 coins! So Contact Us and tell us why your buddy is so awesome!
-Club Penguin Team
The viewers have spoken! Here are the BEST sketches from the first season of #WaddleOn, as chosen by YOU!
END BONUS: Blacksmiths vs. Goldsmiths online meet up – see who won!
Season 2 of #WaddleOn will begin soon, so stay tuned!
Waddle on!
-Club Penguin Team
Check out Landylolo's iggy! Clearly someone is super excited for Halloween! I hear he throws lots of igloo parties too. I bet they're super fun because he's clearly an EPIC igloo decorator! Keep being awesome buddy!
We want you to tell us why your buddy is awesome! Do they use their spare time helping others? Are they an amazing online friend? Do they throw epic igloo parties? Whatever the reason, send your submissions to the team via the Contact us page!
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We receive lots of emails from penguins nominating their best friends, and I must say reading stories about great friendships really brightens my day! Violet Cute is Penguin of the Day for quite simply being a super, epic, amazing online friend! :)
Is your friend amazing too? Contact us!
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Hello Penguins!
The October Furniture and Penguin Style catalogs will be updated tonight. That means...it's almost time to start decorating those igloos for Halloween!
SPOILER ALERT! If you don't want to know what's coming, stop reading here...
If you do want to know...
Then make sure to grab the spooky party pack and all the other ghoulish goodies. I'm especially excited for the jack o' lantern that gives out candy to trick-or-treaters! Mmm...candy...
Speaking of trick-or-treating and getting candy...what are you dressing up as this year?
Waddle on,
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This hotel is located in Madison (West Madison), close to West Towne Mall, Elver Park, and University Research Park. Local attractions also include Pleasant View Golf Course and Vitense Golfland.
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At Hampton Inn and Suites Madison-West, recreational amenities include an indoor pool and a spa tub. The hotel also features an area shuttle and complimentary wireless Internet access.
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In addition to an indoor pool and a children's pool, Hampton Inn and Suites Madison-West provides a spa tub and a fitness center. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access. Business-related amenities consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. 2 meeting rooms are available. A complimentary area shuttle within 5 mi is available for guests. This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, coffee/tea in the lobby, and concierge services. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Hampton Inn and Suites Madison-West is a smoke-free property.
- Free breakfast
- 24-hour front desk
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Fitness facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Total number of rooms - 132
- Laundry facilities
- Number of floors - 5
- Meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of meeting rooms - 2
- Free self parking
- Smoke-free property
- Spa tub
- Children's pool
- Indoor pool
- Coffee/tea in lobby
- Television in lobby
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Fireplace in lobby
- Grocery/convenience store
- Year Built 2008
- Free area shuttle
- 24-hour business center
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
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- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Premium TV channels
- Premium bedding
- Air conditioning
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- Free weekday newspaper
- Phone
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- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board
- Cable TV service
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Coffee/tea maker
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Free toiletries
- Room service (limited hours)
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Guests are offered a complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Golf lessons available nearby
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Braille or raised signage
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Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per stay
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The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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The North Face Horizon Breeze Brimmer Hat
The North Face Horizon Breeze Brimmer Hat. Large-brimmed hat with breathable mesh paneling.
FEATURES of The North Face Horizon Breeze Brimmer Hat
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- Mesh venting with overlay
- Adjustable and removable drawcord
- Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) 50
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- 70D 100% nylon ripstop
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This has to be one of my favorite sun hats. The design is really great. There are hidden vents that you can open when you needed and completely hidden and unnoticeable when you don't need it. It's not bulky and the clean lines make this hat very cool. There is a cinch cord on the back to adjust to your needs. Tighter for windy days and loose on a hot hot day. The chin strap can be removed and can be easily replaced when needed.What I like about most is the clean design lines. It looks simple but very functional and easy to fold and tuck it away when you don' need it.
Purchased for that family Disney Adventure, Sun was a factor and tons of walking. The best features are the top venting even though you can't see it well in pics it had a all around venting system and the strap is removable. Great for those bright sunny days and keeps you cool. Cord in the back to adjust fit. Excellent product


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Patagonia designed the Atom Sling Bag with a single strap and a teardrop shape that stays put whether you're hiking to a lake or commuting to class. This simple design provides a lot of convenience for you, since you can access the bag without having to take it off—just spin it around to your chest. Patagonia also added 3D spacer mesh to make the shoulder strap and back panel more comfortable and breathable. The Atom's recycled polyester is strong and light, and its DWR coating helps keep your gear dry in the face of light rainfall. It also features adjustable buckles that let you lash more items to the pack when it's full.
- 3D spacer mesh shoulder strap and back panel
- Single-strap design with teardrop shape
- Recycled polyester with DWR coating
- Zippered main compartment
- Adjustable buckles
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mark S.
Very handy
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Pros - Versatile and very well made/tough. I use it primarily as a lunch box for work. I actually used it the other day as a pistol range bag. I can certainly see how this would work well as a day hike companion in the spring.
Cons - For my day to day purposes I felt like I had to cut off the waist strap. It's pointless if you use the sling for daily commuting and there is no way to hide or draw it up. You either have to use it or cut it off.
Tim K.
Where is the "waist strap"designed to attach to the sling? The attachment slides up and down the sling. Strap reaches easily at sternum, doesn't reach easily at waist where sling is all the way around the back.
bought as a gift
- Familiarity: I gave it as a gift but have feedback to share
I bought this for my wife for an upcoming trip and she absolutely loves it! the only complaint is that she wishes the front pocket on the sling was a bit bigger to fit her phone. other than that, a great product!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I know that this bag is meant for hiking, but I actually use it as a camera bag. It is very comfortable and fits all of my necessities. I have a DSLR with a standard lens (not that big) but I still have room in the bag to fit a 24 oz water bottle. There aren't exactly pockets on the inside, they act more as sleeves. I cannot stress enough how great the bag is, the functionality spot on, it's lightweight, and perfectly designed.
Patti C
Is there a water bottle compartment? If not can you recommend a small bag just for a few snacks, small camera & water bottle for short hikes
Tam Phan
No water bottle compartment, but a water bottle and snacks can fit inside the main compartment. I am able to even fit my 24oz insulated water bottle, which is pretty big. Just make sure to have a secure water bottle lid/top, because if it spills inside, everything else will get wet.
Does this bag have a front waist strap that can snap in for it to be more secure during biking, skiing?
Ty Nelson
Yes the Atom does have a waist strap. The video below shows it a bit for you.
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Patagonia Atom Sling Bag - 488cu in
Laura Feasler
Awesome little pack
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I got this for hikes and other activities where a full on backpack would just be overkill. I love the little side pocket for sunglasses and exterior straps which I have been using to tie down extra layers or whatever else might not exactly fit inside the pack. I also bought a 1L Camelbak reservoir which fits perfectly in the interior pouch... One small complaint about that - there should be a slit in the top of the bag to run that drink tube out, but there is not... So i just have the tube running out the top of the zipped pocket. Works just fine but looks a little weird. There is a loop on the main strap to hold that tube in place though, so thats nice.
Overall, I'm SUPER happy with this little guy. Ive had it for about 6 months now and it is holding up really well. Well worth the price tag!
Kayla Weiser
Great Commuter/All Around Bag
- Familiarity: I gave it as a gift but have feedback to share
I picked this up for a friend who has been asking for one for a while, and it seems to be the ticket! To start, the bag is super easy to adjust. The clip up front is easy to manage, so you don't have to sit there wrestling to get the bag on or off. The zippers are smooth and easy to use, so you can access your stored goodies without trouble. That Patagonia mesh is another plus as well- makes it more comfortable to wear, and the spacing adds breathability, so it's great for commuting. Hands down sounds like this bag is a winner- I'm going to have to grab one for myself!
Jane Hwang
Seriously never leave the house w/o it
Jane Hwang
Greatest Commuter/Travel purse ever!
- Gender: Female
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
If you are looking for a cute, super functional and all around awesome purse LOOK NO FURTHER!! The Patagonia Atom Sling Bag is the one for you! I love this little guy he fits all the essentials, Wallet, Keys, phone, bike lock, lip balm and extra sweater (if needed)! I can't believe it took me this long to find this bugger (Props and Kudos to Fellow Gearhead Cory D.). I am so happy I have. It has all the room, with separate pockets to keep everything organized, that I need to go to my local event/concert/market etc. via bike and keep my hands free! I wish I had this pack while I was living in Italy too! It would have been perfect for all my traveling needs. A feature for the cyclists out there it has a waist strap so it doesn't move around on you when you are peddling extra fast to get to where you need! Did I also mention the main strap has a clip on it so you can take it off and on in a literal (not figurative) snap?! The mesh backing helps dry quickly as well when sweat comes into play as well. I have the Dark Currant color and it's so beautiful! Just as pictured it's a deep wine color and the accent pick zippers just make it that much more cuter!Truly another awesome product made by Patagonia! Bravo and I can't wait to tell all my friends about it...oh wait I have! hahaha


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Wire | Phoenix Chorale Hits #1 on Billboard
Posted on 3/26/15 by DPJ Staff » No Comments
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Phoenix Chorale's album debuts at #1 on Billboard Traditional Classical Chart!
In its first week, the Phoenix Chorale's new recording with the Kansas City Chorale has received rave reviews and surpassed all expectations with several 'firsts' for the two choirs including the following:
- #1 debut on Billboard Traditional Classical Chart
- #3 debut on Billboard Classical Chart (includes crossover albums)
- #1 on three Amazon sales charts in Opera/Vocal, Chamber, & Classical
- #2 on iTunes Classical chart
- iTunes Editor's Choice
- 5 Stars – The Guardian
- featured on APM's Performance Today with Fred Child
This has all happened in just the first week — imagine where we might go from here! With that in mind, we hope you will help spread our news on social media and anywhere appropriate. Here are a few ways you can help:
- Like/follow the Phoenix Chorale on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram and share/retweet our posts. @phoenixchorale
- Post something like this: "The Phoenix Chorale debuted at #1 on Billboard Traditional Classical Chart — pretty cool to have a local ensemble representing the City of Phoenix!" [Be sure to include #AllNightVigil or #RACHparty in your post.]
- Download the album on iTunes! It's only $9.99 and every download counts toward keeping us on the charts. iTunes.com/AllNightVigil
Wire | March Means Music Month Plays On with Phoenix Lights Festival
Posted on 3/19/15 by DPJ Staff » No Comments
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The March Means Music campaign in Downtown Phoenix has resulted in over 250 bands–spanning a wide spectrum of genres and tastes–playing to audiences at 165 music events over 30 days. From large-scale festivals like VIVA PHX and McDowell Mountain Music Festival to the Phoenix Chorale's Desert Song Tour, The Music of Queen at Symphony Hall and so many more excuses to dance, jam and rock out, the biggest month of music in the Valley is bringing hundreds of thousands of music fans into the urban heart of our city.
The March Means Music fun continues this Sunday, March 22 at Civic Space Park when renowned DJs Zeds Dead, Hardwell, Robin Schulz, Route 94 and Lane 8 headline the inaugural Phoenix Lights Festival.
This new multi-stage festival experience will not only feature some of the biggest DJs in the world but will also include dozens of art installations, including an oversized light-themed work by artist Isaac Caruso that pays tribute to the infamous UFO sighting that happened across Arizona on March 13, 1997.
Co-produced by True Music Xperience and Relentless Beats, Phoenix Lights Festival is an 18 and over event. For up-to-date information or to purchase General Admission ($55) or VIP ($99) tickets visit phoenixlightsfest.com
Wire | The Phoenix Festival de España Arrives at the Phoenix Center for the Arts
Posted on 3/16/15 by DPJ Staff » No Comments
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Phoenix Festival de España Annual Celebration of Spanish Arts & Culture Returns to Downtown Phoenix March 21 & 22, 2015
Phoenix Center for the Arts and Flamenco Por La Vida are proud to present the second annual Phoenix Festival de España, a celebration of Spanish Arts and Culture, March 21 & 22, 2015.
Phoenix Festival de España, sponsored in part by APS, will take place in the heart of the Downtown Phoenix art scene at Phoenix Center for the Arts (1202 N 3rd Street) and will feature Flamenco workshops for youth and adults, delicious Spanish food, culinary demonstrations, presentations on Spanish culture, live performances, and more!
Dance and music groups from throughout the Valley will perform in 30-minute intervals throughout the day on the festival's outdoor stage. Local and nationally-acclaimed Spanish historians, scholars, and curators will present lectures and workshops with a Spanish flavor. The Festival will also feature art exhibits, costumes, jewelry, and a beer and wine garden. Admission is FREE for the whole family.
In addition to the fantastic dance and music performances outside all weekend long, Sunday's festivities will include a screening of the documentary "Flamenco Flamenco" by Carlos Saura at 2pm in the Phoenix Center for the Arts Third Street Theater. Festivalgoers are encouraged to stay into the night for a very special closing flamenco performance, "Luz De Dia," also taking place in the Third Street Theater at 6pm.
"Luz De Dia" features internationally acclaimed guitarist, Misael Barraza Diaz, with special guest from Madrid, international flamenco star, Nino De Los Reyes. Ensemble includes Macarena Giraldez, Olivia Rojas, Jason Martinez, Mele Martinez, and Angelina Ramirez. Tickets are required for entry to both "Flamenco Flamenco" ($10) and "Luz De Dia" ($15). Those wishing to attend both events, can purchase a combo ticket for $20.
Additional sponsors include Otro Café, Crescent Ballroom, Jobot, Monica Robles Art + Design, Northwestern Mutual, PAZ, Arizona Commission on the Arts, ACEAZ, and the City of Phoenix Parks & Recreation Department.
For an updated list of performers, presenters and workshops, please visit www.phoenixcenterforthearts.org.
If You Go
Event: Phoenix Festival de España
Dates/Times: Saturday, March 21, 2015, 12-6pm & Sunday, March 22, 2015, 12-8pm
Admission: FREE
Anticipated Attendance: 2,000
Where: Phoenix Center for the Arts, 1202 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix AZ 85004
Parking/Transportation: Limited street parking available. Avoid the hassle and take METRO Light Rail to the McDowell/Central Ave or Roosevelt/Central Ave. Bike racks are also available. Parking is also available in the Phoenix Center for the Arts parking lot (enter from 3rd Street).
Presenting Organization: Phoenix Center for the Arts and Flamenco Por La Vida
Supported By: APS, City of Phoenix Parks & Recreation Department, Otro Café, Crescent Ballroom, Jobot, Monica Robles Art + Design, Northwestern Mutual, PAZ, Arizona Commission on the Arts, and ACEAZ
Information: email@example.com or 602-254-3100
Images courtesy of the Phoenix Center for the Arts.
Wire | "Dinner & A Mixtape" Visits La Piazza PHX
Posted on 3/10/15 by DPJ Staff » No Comments
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La Piazza PHX Selected to Host DJ Neil Armstrong's First "Dinner & A Mixtape" National Tour Stop
Former Touring DJ For Jay Z Makes Phoenix Appearance, Hosts Three Course Meal With Chef Justin Piazza
WHO: DJ Neil Armstrong + Chef Justin Piazza
WHAT: Three Course "Dinner & A Mixtape" Guests kick back and enjoy a multisensory dining experience where soundtrack is just as thrilling as the meal.
WHERE: Located at La Piazza PHX, 1 North First Street, Phoenix, AZ
WHEN: Thursday, March 12, 2015. Choice of two seating times: 6PM or 8PM
COST: $45 pp, includes 3course dinner and a copy of Warmfuzzy part 2 on USB Cassette, a special commemorative apron and a digital download for DJ Neil's entire mixtape catalogue. (The mixtape collection alone is valued at over $150.)
TICKETS: Call (602) 7957116 or visit http://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinneramixtapephoenixatlapiazzadowntowntickets16085873280
MORE: "Dinner & A Mixtape" is the name of a worldwide series of events hosted by DJ Neil Armstrong, sharing his love of music & good food. Started in 2013, they have been held in New York, Hong Kong, Toronto, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Manila Philippines.
The idea is simple – partnering up with great restaurants around the world, Dinner & A Mixtape provides the opportunity to enjoy music and food together in a very unique setting. Often the restaurant will create a special menu just for the event, and the soundtrack is provided by a new installment in DJ Neil Armstrong's Mixtape Library.
MENU: Choice of Appetizer: Classic Calamari, Palle Di Riso, Fried Mozzarella or Fresh Caprese Salad; Main Course: Choice one of La Piazza's award-winning, wood-fired Neapolitan Pizzas. A special "DJ NEIL ARMSTRONG" specialty pie will be available; Dessert: La Piazza's Angioletti Con Nutella, a Neapolitan take on zeppoles.
Images courtesy of Awe Collective.
Wire | Bikes, Beer, & Bands at DeTour de Grand
Posted on 3/06/15 by DPJ Staff » No Comments
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DeTour de Grand to Highlight Art Detour 27 Activities along Historic Grand Avenue, March 8
Inaugural Daylong Event Features Bike Tour, Art Walk, and Block Party
The inaugural DeTour de Grand will take place on Sunday, March 8, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Historic Grand Avenue in downtown Phoenix. Organized by the Grand Avenue Members Association (GAMA) in conjunction with Artlink's Art Detour 27, the daylong bike tour, art walk, and block party will feature the best in local bikes, beer, and bands.
"The aim of DeTour de Grand is to highlight 'local Phoenix' along one of our city's most iconic and authentic streets, Grand Avenue," said Kirby Hoyt, event co-organizer and principal of Edge Industries, a landscape urbanism firm headquartered on Grand.
DeTour de Grand activities include:
- Bike Tour. The event begins at 10 a.m. with a one-hour bike tour that starts and ends at the intersection of Grand Avenue and 9th Ave. and follows Artlink's Art Detour 27 trolley route. Prizes for the most creative – and grand! – rider outfits will be presented at the end of the ride. Valley Metro will provide complimentary bike valet parking.
- Art Walk. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., participants can wander though dozens of galleries, studios, shops, and restaurants along Grand Avenue between Van Buren and Roosevelt.
- Block Party. Also from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., partygoers can enjoy local bands, street performers, vendors, food trucks, and a beer garden. The Main Stage and Beer Garden will be located at 915 NW Grand Ave. A percentage of the event proceeds will benefit local charities.
According to Laurie Carmody, GAMA member and event co-organizer, "For years Grand Avenue has been a gathering place for musicians and music lovers. In 2011 the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery moved to Grand Avenue due in part to its music tradition and eclectic character. Inspirations in creating DeTour de Grand are the amazing students, who come from all over the globe to learn how to make and repair guitars at this world-renowned school."
DeTour de Grand sponsors to date include: Phoenix Brewing Company, Arizona Multibank Corp., Arizona Preservation Foundation, Artlink Inc., Butler Housing Corp., Carnagan LLC, Dunlap-McGee Management Co., Edge Industries, Grand Avenue Pizza Company, Habitat Metro, KS State Bank, Local First Arizona, Oasis on Grand Apartments, State Representative Debbie McCune Davis, and The Carmody Company. The poster and design materials for DeTour de Grand were designed by Design RePublic, a studio off Grand Avenue, and local artist Jake Early. Signed screen-printed posters will be available for sale at the event.
Participants are encouraged to post their photographs of the event on social media using the hashtag #detourdegrand #grandavephx #dtphx


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Unbelievable: Belt will not fit on new tensioner!
Hi everyone, hopefully this will be my last "help" thread here for a while!
I just finished installing the new belt tensioner on my 91 Chevy Cavalier (4 cylinder). That was supposed to have been the hard part. Now, believe it or not, the serpentine belt will not fit on! I am about 1 inch short of being able to get the belt over the idler pulley when I turn it clockwise to the install position. I never had troubles installing the belt on the old tensioner.
I tried both the old and the new belt. I even swapped idler pulleys. Nothing. And there is no way to adjust the belt tension on the new tensioner by removing the pulley, unlike with my old tensioner.
Until I get this problem solved, I am stranded. Either that, or drive with no belt and limit myself to short trips (to prevent engine overheating) while recharging my battery every night (to make up for the alternator not doing it).
Isn't this ridiculous??!! How do I get the new belt on? I can't believe this!
The tensioner was from Advance Auto Parts, btw. Made by Dayco. Same one Auto Zone has. And I really don't want to get a GM one and have to uninstall/install it again, as it took me 11 hours the first time! Mostly sitting on the ground exasperated at not being able to access or align/install bolts, or getting pissed that bolts and tools were getting lost in the engine compartment!!
Are you sure the routing is correct? Can't really help with yours because I've never seen one. I can say based on ones I have done that it matters which sheeve or roller you try to slip the belt over last before releasing the tensioner. Try slipping the belt over the alternator last, if no good, try the water pump last, if no good, try the crank sheeve last, ect.
Good point about the routing. And make sure you double-check the reference shown on the engine diagram to what you've done.
On the GM engines I've done, the belt slides up over the water pump pulley last, since the back side of the belt is what rides on there.
You may also want to make sure the belt is centered on the crank damper pulley, as well as the others. With the crank pulley being way down and hard to see, it could be possible the belt isn't seated properly.
Hi Gary, thanks. Yes, the routing is correct. I have installed the belt for this car on numerous times, so I have the routine down pat. :) Plus there is a diagram right there in the engine compartment.
It looks like I need a good 2-3" of additionmal length to get it to fit, and there is no give. But I tried doing the water pump last this time, since the back of the belt runs along the pulley and there is no pulley ridge to get the belt over, but it was a no go. I could even get the belt over the idler pulley before attempting to do the water pump when I tried that! And if I can't do the water pump or idler pulley last, there is no way I would be able to do the crankshaft, alternator, or PS pump last, since they have big pulleys with the V-part of the belt running on them.
Guess I will have to oder a new tensioner from GM and do it all over agian (I doubt they would have it in stock). And drive beltless, just limiting myself to short trips, in the meantime! Either that or see if somehow the parts store can check to see if they have a longer belt.
On the GM engines I've done, the belt slides up over the water pump pulley last, since the back side of the belt is what rides on there.
You may also want to make sure the belt is centered on the crank damper pulley, as well as the others. With the crank pulley being way down and hard to see, it could be possible the belt isn't seated properly. >
Thanks GG! Yes, I made sure the belt was aligned and centered. And I tried your suggestion about doing the water pump last, as I mentioned above, but then I couldn't even get the belt over the idler pulley before doing the water pump! :)
Ok, this is what I have learned so far. The idler pulley on my car is fed by the PS pump pulley at 8 o'clock and the crankshaft pulley at 6 o'clock (assuming the idler pulley is in the center of the clock), so the longest distance from the middle of these two feeder pulleys to the farthest point on the idler pulley would be from 7 o'clock pointing at 1 o'clock. So rotating an idler pulley, for example, clockwise towards from 1 o'clock to 2 o'clock would make the distance shorter, hence, easier, for the belt to be installed.
So I compared the old and new belt tensioners. On the old, GM tensioner, the line from the center bolt of the movable tension part to the bolt for the idler pulley is pointing towards 4 o'clock. So when you move the pulley clockwise towards 5 o'clock to put the belt on, the distance becomes super shorter (the shortest distance would be if it were pointing at 7 o'clock when turned clockwise).
But on the new, aftermarket tensioner, the line from the center bolt of the movable tension part to the bolt for the idler pulley is pointing towards 12 o'clock! This means when I turn the idler pulley clockwise to 1 o'clock, the distance actually becomes *longer*, and even harder to put the belt on!! This is unreal!!
There is no way to adjust the movable tension part on this new tensioner, unless I were to pry the over off?? But I unbolted the movable tensioner part from the old GM tensioner, and it appears you can only install it one way, assuming the designs are the same. So there would be no way to adjust this on the new tensioner anyway, so this has to be a design flaw for the aftermarket part. Unless I am reading the mechanism on the old tensioner incorrectly? I can't figure out why the old tensioner does not work, or how exactly it is supposed to work in the first place. I think there needs to be a spring to return the pulley when it reaches the farthest clockwise point, but the spring there is not long enough. The official Chevy shop manual has nothing about rebuilding a belt tensioner.
So it's either live with the design flaw and find a new belt, or get a GM tensioner and try to return the other tensioner to the store, even though it is all dirty now from the installation!
Did you double check the part #? Those things sometimes change design from year to year. They might have guv you a part for '90 or '92. After market or OEM; if they don't look exactly alike the new one is most likely the rong part.
Take both tensioners back to Advance and show em the difference. Extremely rarely the parts book is rong.
Thanks, yes it was the correct part number, for both the tensioner and the belt. And Auto Zone had the same number.
The belt number ends in 705, which corresponds to the length of 70.5". So maybe if I ask them if they have something like a 745, this would give me 4 extra inches to get the belt on.
**"So I compared the old and new belt tensioners. On the old, GM tensioner, the line from the center bolt of the movable tension part to the bolt for the idler pulley is pointing towards 4 o'clock. So when you move the pulley clockwise towards 5 o'clock to put the belt on, the distance becomes super shorter (the shortest distance would be if it were pointing at 7 o'clock when turned clockwise).
But on the new, aftermarket tensioner, the line from the center bolt of the movable tension part to the bolt for the idler pulley is pointing towards 12 o'clock! This means when I turn the idler pulley clockwise to 1 o'clock, the distance actually becomes *longer*, and even harder to put the belt on!! This is unreal!!"**
Sounds like they gave you the wrong one. Take it back and beat them over the head with it. Then try NAPA. Costs more than AutoZone but is often times worth the difference. jmo
Thanks Gary. I called Carquest, and they have belts 5" longer, which would work on this tensioner. It is supposed to be the one for my car, btw. But I think it is a design flaw, not that they gave me the wrong part number. The dealer also has new tensioners in stock, but they cost $120-$139, vs. $54 for the one I bought. So I will first try sticking with the new, (incorrect) tensioner and just use a longer belt. Otherwise, I will get the new factory tensioner.
As Gary says, go to Napa for better service - you may have to give the VIN to assure receiving the correct part - particularly if GM made a mid year change..Aftermarket may be a better value, but sometimes the packaging man may mess up - easy to happen...
BTW, doesn't GM use a spring loaded tensioner that can be temporarily held in a "no-pressure" position - making the belt change rather easy ???
"And there is no way to adjust the belt tension on the new tensioner by removing the pulley, unlike with my old tensioner."
I am going to jump on Earthworm's post. And the quote from your post. If there is no way to adjust how is it going to keep tension on the belt? Now different tensioners use different methods for adjustment.. Some you use your ratchet or short extension an insert it in the hole provided. On other you have to to use a box wrench or a belt tensioner bar with a socket and you use the bolt or the nut that holds the pully on to swing the tensioner to put the belt on and there are other styles. Which style do you have?
Hi Bob. On mine, you put a wrench over the center idler pulley bolt, and turn clockwise. this lowers the entire pulley, allowing for easy installation. Except in my case, apparently!
Thanks Tim for the advice. I agree with you. There is a problem though:
I just went to the dealer, and their tensioner is the same as the aftermarket! I bought it, and am going to compare it with the orignal one, which is a little different in design, although the old tensioner is so messed, it may not be of much help. The pulley on the GM tensioner I just bought is still pointing towards noon/1 o'clock. (I actually rode my bicycle to the dealer, 4.5 miles each way, since my car was getting too hot after a mile and a half, due to no belt on the car. :) ) So now I am at a loss.
Also, I went to Carquest, and they had a 76" belt which was way too long (it slipped right over the idler pulely without even turning it clockwise). They can order a 74" one though. I think I will need a 73" one, but that size may not be available. I am going to have to sleep on this and try to figure out what the problem is.
There is no way to adjust the degree of tension or position of the idler pulley (to account for different length belts). But tension is kept automatically by an internal spring packed in grease inside th emovable portion of the tensioner under the pulley. Turning the pulley clockwise compresses the spring, allowing you to install the belt. Then you let go, and the spring goes back to shape an dholds the tension.
You simply MUST take the old tensioner in and show it to the parts dept. There is no other way. Otherwise they HAVE to go just by the book. The book may be rong. Why? How?
Well, for example, I had a 73 Pickup and got all 4 wheel cylinders; the fronts didn't match the originals. Showed it all to the parts man who figured out the front brakes were 1972, the rear were 73. Probly the manufacturer just had a lot of '72's on hand and used em up.
Those guys usually have been at it long enough to figure out what the problem is; IF they can see the hardware.
As far as guessing the belt length -- don't. Or get 6 belts and see which fits best.
I do not know if this will work or not..
Try using some heavy string to fit over the pulleys and install this as a belt.
Then remove and measure...
I believe you will have to submit the vehicles VIN to avoid the wrong part problems...
In truth , this whole problem makes little sense - I cannot see how these things can happen...
What exactly was wrong with the old tensioner that warranted its replacement ??
Usually the pulley bearings are troublesome. New pulley assemblies, as necessary ,should be easily available...
Well, I just ran into the same problem as of yesterday. while I was driving my pulley decided to dislodge itself from my car. Luckily the belt held it in place so my car didn't over heat. I got to working on it last night and saw that the pulley, spring and insides were all outside of its casing. no grease was in there. I have decided that I'm going to attemt to replace it myself, I am so thankful that I came across this forum today. If you can offer me any suggestions, after what I have read from your last blog and this one, please do so. I'm just thinking about running down to the parts store, getting the part and comparing it to the one on my car before I decide to attempt any more work. Let me know how your belt ended up, if you have it on yet? thanks for posting, your a lifesaver!!!!
Well, After attempting to do this on my car, i soon realized that you were talking about a 91 cavalier, and it's not the same as a 98 cav. I only have one bolt holding my entire unit on. I did however run into the problem of that bolt hitting the wheelwell when I back it off all the way, hence why I haven't taken it off yet. But I found a solution. the wheelwell is double plated, and I find that with a 19mm hole drilled into the side you can pull that bolt out just fine. So right now I am attempting to do this. I have a big enough hole on the outside, and I'm working on the inside one, that one is a little harder because I don't have the use of a 1942 router on it. So you can imagine the relief when I didn't have to take my entire car apart. thanks for the learnin' though.
One more thing about the serpentine belt routing that I just thought about.
What if GM affixed the wrong routing sticker to the engine compartment ?? This could happen, and it would not be discovered until belt renewal time ...
The cheap pulleys that GM and some others insist on using is a problem, the belt itself seems to be very durable.
The Saab forum people say to change the belt AND the pulleys every 50,000 miles or so. Via DIY it is an easy 1 to 2 hour task using about $80 in parts. The dealer price for this is shockingly high !!
so i just had to replace the alternator on a 99 cav which was a breeze.....unfortunately gettin the serpentine belt back on is bein a huge pain.....any tips? im sure ive got everything routed correctly, it just seems like the tensioner doesnt actually give enough slack, it gives what, 1/2"-1" when loose?
The tensioner assembly pivots, and can be easily locked in place allowing for an easy belt change or re-installation - this, I guess is a newer GM design for the mid 90s.
No wrench is placed on a pulley, this would do no good..
Assure that the new alternator has the correct sized pulley - one usually has to use the old one anyway...
As I recall, the tensioner should be able to be pulled about 2", then it is locked in place with a 4 or 5 mm Allen key.. And it does take a good bit of strength to do this.
If a man cannot move the tensioner the 2" or so, then I 'd say that something serious is wrong...
FWIW - Just changed the tensioner on my 1991 2.2L Cavalier.
Step 1: Disconnect Battery.
Step 2: Remove Belt (15mm wrench clockwise to remove tension)
Step 3: Remove Power steering pump. Remove small bolt on back side of power steering pump (next to hose with clamp)Use a box-end wrench or one of those ratchet box-end wrenches. Next, there are 3 bolts in the front behind the pulley(13mm). There are holes in the pulley specifically for the purpose of removing these bolts. I used a magnet to pull the bolts out after loostened. You should now be able to rock the top of the pump toward the firewall. Be careful to not break the plastic top. If you have to pry it, do it on the metal part.
Step 4: Remove alternator. Remove all bolts holding the alternator in place. It should just be laying there (Upper bracket removed).
Step 5: Remove belt tensioner assembly plate. Remove four 15mm bolts that hold the plate on the engine block. Mine were on pretty tight so I had to use a breaker bar to get em off.
Step 6: Compare new tensioner assembly with old one. They should match. Attach plate to engine block with four 15mm bolts. Make sure they're tight. You don't want this to come loose.
Step 7: Re-align power steering pump to 3 holes in tensioner plate and screw in the 3 bolts (don't tighten yet). Now here's the hard part - carefully take the small bolt that goes in the back of the pump assembly and get it started with your fingers (the 2 holes should be aligned). Tighten all 4 bolts.
Step 8: Alternator - Re-install the long bolt and nut that goes in the bottom of the alternator but don't tighten. You may have to loosen the lower alternator bracket so the two holes align. Let the alternator swing towards the engine. This will make it easier to get the belt on.
Step 9: Serpentine belt install. If new belt, make sure it's the same length as the old one. Route the belt like the diagram sticker. The alternator is the last pulley it will go over. If you can get someone to help you here, it's a lot easier. Turn the 15mm bolt on the tensioner pulley clockwise until there's enough slack to slip the belt over the alternator pulley. While keeping the tension off the pulley, replace the other 2 bolts/upper alternator bracket. Slowly let the the tensioner spring back. Replace and tighten the rest of the alternator/bracket bolts.


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I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, here in the Houston, Texas area. I have my own private practice. Over the years, I have collected in my head, a few good pointers about breastfeeding. I would like to share them with you. Let me know if you agree.
Breastfeeding is best for your baby. It has all the right components, nutrients and vitamins that your baby needs to grow and flourish.
Breastfeeding should come easily and naturally, or so I thought. However, when I struggled to breastfeed my own children, I thought I failed. I realized that breastfeeding takes time to master.
Here are a few pointers that I would like to share with all of you:
1. It is important to try to breastfeed as soon as you delivery within the hour. Finding the right position is important. I usually stick to a cross cradle or football hold in the beginning. Skin to skin is important.
2. Staying calm and stress free is important. Your baby can sense your feelings. Try to relax and enjoy this time with your baby.
3. Make sure you eat a well balanced diet and drink plenty of water to quench your thirst. Breastfeeding helps burn off calories and makes your feel good.
4. In the beginning, you want to try to breastfeed on both sides, as you are helping your body establish good milk production. The first side we call the meal. Usually your baby is on for about 10-30 minutes. The second side, we call the dessert, where your baby may feed for about 10-15 minutes. Alternate sides per meal. Sometimes I tell my patients to breastfeed for about 20 minutes per side. These are approximations. After a few weeks, your baby may be satisfied with only one side.
5. Ask for help from a Lactation Consultant if you can not do breastfeeding by yourself and need good pointers. We are trained in the field of breastfeeding so we can help you succeed with breastfeeding.
6. Do not compare yourself to other breastfeeding friends. Some moms produce more milk or get their baby to latch on right away. However, the majority of us do not. It takes practice to make breastfeeding perfect. This can be a set up for failure when you compare yourself to your breastfeeding friends.
7. If you are worried about what your baby is getting from you, you can buy a baby scale for about 50 dollars to weigh your baby before and after you breastfeed. This way, you know how much your baby ate.
8. Buy or rent a good breast pump. Many insurance companies are paying for pumps. Make sure you have the right breast shield flange. I correct 50% of my patients to larger flange sizes. If this is not correct, it will tear your nipple. I like my patients to pump for several reasons but, one is to have extra breast milk, just in case.
9. Buy a good pillow to support your position to breastfeed. You can also use a pillow that you sleep on. I prop the baby's head with 1-2 receiving blankets. This gives the mom a great position for breastfeeding.
10. Wear a good supportive bra and comfortable nursing pads.
11. Sore Nipples-You can put your own breast milk on your sore nipples or use lanolin creme. Some women use their own kinds of nipple ointment. Let your nipples are out if they are sore. Use comfort gels 1-3 hours at a time. If you have bleeding nipples, chances are you have a poor latch. You need to call a Lactation Consultant.
12. Use a heating pad before breastfeeding or pumping. It helps the milk flow better. Use it for 5 minutes with a cloth in between your skin and the heating pad. This is great for Engorgement.
13. Use cold afterwards to help with swelling due to hormone changes. This is also good for Engorgement.
14. Burp the baby after feedings. Keep the baby elevated for 30 minutes after feedings.
15. Massage your breast while breastfeeding or pumping. This helps the milk flow better.
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PUNXSUTAWNEY — When it comes to churches, our town has a variety. Some have been in this town for more than a hundred years, while others came much later.
Starting a church is more difficult then anyone would imagine. Much like a business, it takes a lot to get established, and there are a lot of steps that go on behind the scenes.
For the past two months Pastor Dr. Rick Himes and Ron Shirey, of Church Insurance Specialists, Inc., have been working to establish a new church here in Punxsutawney, and after much hard work and dedication, they will open the doors to the One Life Church.
For more on the upstart church, see Thursday's print edition of The Spirit.


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A process and device for single use, needle-free hypodermic, intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections of medicament with manually or pneumatic operated injector device using vacuum to stretch and properly hold the skin for horizontally to perpendicularly delivering to a human or animal a premeasured dose of medicament or vaccine by means of a thin high pressure liquid jet stream of sufficient velocity to penetrate the epidermis of the subject and depositing the medicament in the desired depths of tissue. Utilizing disposable single use, filled or pre-filled medicament ampules, the manually operated injector device provides the interface features for mounting the ampule, and the features for supplying the impulse force required to inject the medicament upon activation and safety interlock features to prevent inadvertent activation until the ampule is properly interfaced with the epidermis. A second embodiment that functions and operates in like manner, that utilizes external air pressure for activating several injector components in lieu of the manual operations of the primary embodiment and two methods for filling the single use ampule from an external supply.
1. An injector comprised of a housing that contains a piston to create said vacuum for stretching the recipient's skin on injection application and for the release mechanism that drives said medicament into the skin tissue,
(a) said housing of said injector comprising a compression drive spring that drives the drive rod into said ampule containing medicament, and said rod contains a retention ring used for locking said rod with said spring compressed, and a projecting ring for the spring to push against,
(b) said housing contains a drive rod latch for capture of said rod with said spring compressed, and is preloaded to the release position by a torsion spring driven down to a locking position that captures said rod projecting ring, and said drive rod latch is driven down against said spring load with a spring ramp retained by two pins,
(c) said drive rod latch is supported by a slide frame and can rotate in the upright supports of said frame, and retained with a horizontal pin that retains a connector link, and said slide frame has a horizontal lower leg that slides in a groove in said housing, and said horizontal leg contains an end termination for attachment of an extension link that can rotate,
(d) said injector handle attached to the outside of said housing contains two contoured legs that straddle said housing, and each leg is attached to said pivot point in said housing, and said handle is shaped to provide finger or hand grips, and can rotate around said pivot that is retained by a capture pin,
(e) said handle of extended length provides leverage for compressing said drive rod compression spring, containing said extension link that can rotate around said handle attachment point, and permits said link to rotate when said handle is rotated, and attached to said slide frame, it pivots about at the opposite end from said handle, so that when said handle is rotated down or up, said extension link pushes or pulls on said slide frame,
(f) said slide frame movement in one direction pulls said drive rod to the latched position, with a connector link attached to the upright supports of said frame and on the opposite end is attached to a piston extension with a rod latch pivot pin,
(g) said piston provides a vacuum for said injector when applied to the recipient's skin to pull the skin tight against suction ports in said ampule, and position said outlet orifice correctly for injection of medicament, and provides a vacuum seal to said ampule with the skin to prevent inadvertent triggering of said injector with the use of an interlock piston rod to engage or disengage said release catch,
(h) said piston that contains an O-ring seal that ensures said piston can produce vacuum for actuation of said small interlock piston rod, and ensures said vacuum provided will position said interlock piston rod to engage said release arm, and either lock it in non-release, or release position, and said arm is torsion spring loaded to lock position and able to rotate to the two operating positions around a pivot pin that interfaces with said injector housing,
(i) said release button installed in said injector housing that when pushed inward contacts said release arm and rotates it downward to lift said release catch that locks said compression spring in its compressed position, and said button is retained in said injector housing flush with the structure's outer surface to prevent operators from inadvertently pushing of said button down until required by the operating procedure and is retained in said structure with a retention snap ring,
(j) said release catch contains said torsion spring that drives it into the lock position to hold said drive rod against said compression spring and contains an angular surface that provides for contact with said release arm during release function, and said release catch is pivoted around said pivot point provided by said latch pin that engages said housing,
(k) a suction manifold system comprised of vacuum ports in said housing to receive vacuum pressure from said vacuum piston and conduct a vacuum through ported passages in said structure to said interlock piston chamber, and to said suction tubes that interface with said ampule, and said passages are sequentially opened and closed by positioning of said interlock piston and a pair of suction tubes conduct suction to said suction ports, in said ampule.
2. Said injector of
(a) said injector contains a trigger assembly operated by the operator's finger for initiation and movement of a valve in the said injector that opens and blocks externally supplied air pressure to a return piston that is connected to a vacuum piston with a connecting rod,
(b) said vacuum piston provides said vacuum for interlock functions of said release button and release catch to initiate injection of medicament, and said piston is moved by said return piston to create a vacuum at the interface contact surface of the recipient's skin and said ampule containing said medicament,
(c) a small compressing spring installed between, said drive rod and said drive cylinder to ensure constant contact with said ampule plunger and prevent impact of said drive rod.
3. Said disposable filled ampule of
(a) said ampule whose chamber is provided with gradient markers on the exterior surface to indicate the quantity of medicament within, and said chamber is contoured on its inner surface and contains a precision contoured throat to aid in acceleration of medicament injection by reduction of the fluid drag when said ampule receives an impact impulse from said spring loaded drive rod and increases the acceleration of said piston which results in a faster pressure rise and injection of medicament, and therefore, the medicament is driven out of said ampule with a known controlled impact impulse force,
(b) said ampule contains said outlet orifice that is varied in location by varying the distance between the centerline of said orifice and the vacuum port plane, and can contain said intradermal, subcutaneous or intramuscular injection medicaments and horizontally inject them into predetermined depths in skin tissue layer, by controlling the dispersement of medicament, by varying the angle between the perpendicular to said orifice and the vacuum port level plane,
(c) said ampule contains locking tabs on each end for engagement with said injector, in order to be correctly positioned and retained for engagement with said vacuum suction ports, and the interface surface is sealed with said suction ports, that engage recipient's skin and stretches the skin between said ports for medicament injection into the skin,
(d) said ampule has provisions for filling with medicament from an external supply by either use of an adaptor assembly that holds and seals said ampule for filling medicament with a needle syringe through said injector's orifice, or filling through a stopper with provisions for insertion of a probe on a nozzle, that penetrates said stopper in said ampule, and whose said nozzle contains a shoulder that bears on said ampule's surface and automatically locates said probe correctly for medicament filling, after evacuating air from said ampule prior to filling of medicament and sealing of the passage evacuated, and then reinserting said probe on said nozzle through said stopper, and filling said ampule with medicament,
(e) a means for plugging of said ampule orifice with a plug, when filling medicament, and said plug contains an enlarged head for installation and removal, with a capture pad to prevent it from being sucked into said orifice and from being driven out of said orifice, with the use of a protective outer doubler covering and all other openings of said ampule are protected with coverings to maintain full sterile conditions within said ampule, and provide for removal and disposal of said ampule orifice plug with the disposed said protective shield that contains a tab for easier removal of said shields from said ampule.
4. A process for a needle-free jet injection depositing a subcutaneous, intradermal or intramuscular injection of medicament into the tissue of a human or animal comprising the steps of;
(a) obtaining the injector as recited in
(b) injecting a premeasured dose of medicament, from said injector into the tissue of the human or animal subcutaneous, intradermal or intramuscular.
This invention relates to the process of injecting medicament by means of a disposable, single use, filled or pre-filled, ampule utilizing an impact impulse injector that horizontally to perpendicularly delivers intradermal, (ID), subcutaneous (SUB-Q) and intramuscular (IM) injection in a human or animal tissue by means of a thin high pressure liquid jet stream of sufficient velocity to penetrate the tissue of the recipient. The injector deposits the medicament intradermally, or subcutaneously, or intramuscularly, utilizing a single use, disposable, medicament ampule that is designed to provide interfaces to the activation device, allowing easy installation by hand, and providing exact positioning and sealing to the activation device structure. The ampule further contains features that induce a vacuum to stretch the skin, keeping the skin precisely aligned with the jet orifice for the short duration of the injection. The ampule's orifice has different offset variations for ID, SUB-Q or IM injections. Ampules and injectors may also be adjusted for variations in medicament viscosity as required by various classes of medicaments. The manually operated or pneumatically activation device provides the interface features for mounting the ampule, and the features necessary for the impulse force to horizontally to vertically inject the medicament, as the activation process is performed. In addition, the activation device provides safety interlock features which prevent the impulse force from being inadvertently activated, except when the ampule is properly interfaced with the skin surface. The injector provides the operator with a comfortable, light weight device that allows the operator to quickly and easily load an ampule, properly position the ampule on the skin surface, activate the impulse force, injecting the medicament and resetting the activation device.
In this invention, a needle-free ampule discharges a pre-measured quantity of fluid medicament in a thin jet at a sufficient velocity to horizontally to vertically penetrate the tissue of both human and animal to be treated or vaccinated.
This invention utilizes a single-use, disposable medicament ampule which uses a vacuum to stretch and properly hold the skin for injecting into the tissue, and a manually or pneumatically operated activation injector device. The ampule and the injector are truly unique designs. Although they are constructed with materials presently being used in the medical industry, they were designed to minimize effort, be easy to handle and operate. The size and shape selected also minimize weight. The age, size of hands, hand strength, skin type and thickness, as well as visibility of operations, were very important considerations.
Present state of the art that attempts to inject medications intradermally have met with only limited success due to the inherent difficulty associated with accurate positioning of the skin relative to the injector jet opening and the lack of precise control of the jet pressure vs. skin penetration when the injection is performed normal to the skin surface. In addition, present systems lack precise control and repeatability of the injection jet velocity due to mechanical equipment tolerance variations within the pressure/force generators utilized. Some present devices present safety concerns due to the lack of safety interlocks to prevent the device from being activated when not in proper contact with the skin, and catastrophic failures have been observed in the injector bodies in part caused by the lack of pressure control inherent in the device designs.
Needleless injectors have been used as an alternative to hypodermic needle type injectors for delivering drugs, vaccines, local anaesthetics and other fluids into the human or animal tissue. The medicament is discharged in at high velocity after first penetrating the epidermis and thereafter be deposited in the tissues of the subject. An alternative method is to press the discharge nozzle onto the skin and force the fluid at very high pressure through the epidermis.
Prior art devices generally employ spring loaded piston pumps to generate injection pressure to withdraw fluid from a reservoir. At the end of the piston stroke, the piston is disengaged from the retracting mechanism and pressures the fluid from the delivery nozzle. In some devices the fluid is contained in an adjacent container or vessel within the device and the fluid is fed into the nozzle under pressure and discharged under pressure by the delivery nozzle, In other prior art devices the piston is driven on the discharge stroke by gas or electric motor instead of a spring. In most of these devices the discharge orifice is placed firmly on the skin to make contact of the nozzle to the epidermis, and to achieve suitable contact, the orifice is pressed firmly into the epidermis normal to the surface. This is done to stretch the epidermis at point of contact and increase the ability of the injection to penetrate the stretched tissue at point of contact. However, the pressing of the orifice into the epidermis is a variable dependent on the devicc's operator, and the ability of the recipients to tolerate the device being pressed against their anatomy.
Typically, the use of existing devices results in loss of medicament at the nozzle entry point, poor injections on account of recipient's movements, and receipt of the injection at an angle that does not penetrate or penetrates too much for placement and dispersal of the medicament at the correct depth and layer of tissue. In addition, premature operations are common, as well as relative movement between the epidermis and orifice can cause tearing of the skin during injection, resulting in pain and poor transfer of the medicament to the recipient. In other instances, the epidermis will deform away from the orifice and the injection fluid will leak away from the point of entry. At other times, the devices attempt to stretch the epidermis by deforming over the discharge orifice. In all of these conditions, the success of the injection procedure depends and rests on the ability of the applier to consistently perform, using the device to get an acceptable discharge and penetration of the epidermis.
Various methods have been proposed to overcome these problems such as powered injectors, sensing and control devices to enhance their performance, including compressed gas cylinder and electrical injectors, often heavy and unwieldy, and encombered with variations in gas supply, pressure, leakage.
The need for medicament supply and personnel skill have produced a problem for using these devices, precisely measuring and control of the quantity of medicament administered and ensuring that the injector delivers the correct amount of medicament into the proper tissue.
The following patents addressed these known problems and proposed some methods, as follows:
U.S. Pat. No. 3,859,996, Mizzy, discloses a controlled leak method to ensure that the injector orifice is placed correctly at the required pressure on the subject's skin at the corrrect normal to the skin attitude. When placement conditions are met, controlled leak is sealed off by contact pressure on the subject's skin, the pressure within the injector control circuit rises until a pressure sensitive pilot valve opens to admit high pressure gas to drive the piston and inject the medicament. This use of valving and pressure gas does not apply to the present invention.
WO Patent 82/02835. Cohen and Ep-A-347190, Finger, discloses a method to improve the seal between the orifice and the skin and prevent relative movement between each. This method is to employ a vacuum device to suck the epidermis directly and firmly onto the discharge orifice. The discharge orifice is positioned normal to the skin surface in order to suck the epidermis into the orifice. This method for injection of the medicament into the skin and the injector mechanism are different and do not apply to the present invention because of its unique ampule design.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,859,996, Mizzy, discloses a pressure sensitive sleeve on the injector which is placed on the subject, whereby operation of the injector is prevented from operating until the correct contact pressure between orifice and the skin is achieved. The basic aim is to stretch the epidermis over the discharge orifice and apply the pressurized medicament at a rate which is higher than the epidermis will deform away from the orifice. This method of stretching the skin on to the orifice, together with the arrangements of the mechanism are totally different from the present invention and, consequently, do not apply.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,480,381, T. Weston, discloses a means of pressuring the medicament at a sufficiently high rate to pierce the epidermis before it has time to deform away from the orifice. In addition, the device directly senses that the pressure of the discharge orifice on the subject's epidermis is at a predetermined value to permit operation of the injector. The device is based on a cam and cam follower mechanism for mechanical sequencing, and contains a chamber provided with a liquid outlet for expelling the liquid, and an impact member, to dispell the liquid. The sequencing and cam operation driven by an electric motor gear-box, cam action sequencing and adjustable pressure sensing do not apply to the present invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,891,086, T. Weston, describes a needleless injector that contains a chamber that is pre-filled with a pressurized gas which exerts a constant force on an impact member in order to strike components of a cartridge and expulse a dose of medicament. This device contains an adjustment knob which sets the dose and the impact gap, and uses direct contact pressure sensing to initiate the injection. This use of contact pressure sensing, the need for constant adjustment and the use of pressurized gas to implement the injection process do not apply to the present invention.
The subject of the present invention represents an innovative approach to hypodermic needle-free injections, either Intradermal (ID), Subcutaneous (SUB-Q) or Intramuscular (IM), providing a process and a mechanization which contains disposable filled or prefilled medicament ampules and a manually operated activation device. There are many advantages covered by this invention. Above all, the injection uses horizontal impact impulse jet pressure, and thus it spreads the particles over a larger area than using a needle syringe, decreases the local pressure in the tissue, and eliminates leakage of the fluid from the opening in the tissue, and this reduces possibility of spreading infections. Some other angles may be chosen for injection position, besides the horizontal one, depending on specific conditions. The major unique feature of this invention is that the medicament is driven out of the ampule that holds it with a known controlled impact impulse force.
The next important innovation of the present invention is the process of the stretching of the skin, which increases permeability thus reducing the amount of energy required to inject fluid into a tissue, in conjunction with the injecting of the fluid horizontally to vertically into the skin which allows controlled positioning of the tissue for intradermal, subcutaneous or intramuscular injections. Significant is also the introduction of a safety feature built into the injector that will not allow operation until the skin is properly positioned.
The ampule interfaces with the activation device allowing installation by hand or machine fixture, and has features for the use of a vacuum that stretches and properly holds the skin, precisely aligned with the jet orifice during the short duration of the horizontal injection. The activation device provides the interface for mounting the ampule and for delivering the impact impulse force required to inject the medicament as the activation process is performed. When filling ampules, each ampule body contains a see through window with external gradient markers to indicate quantity of medicament the ampule contains.
In a second embodiment of this invention, the injector operates in like manner as the primary embodiment, with the exception that certain functions and sequence operating components utilize external air pressure for activation. The handle has been replaced with a finger operated trigger, and return functions are all air driven. The ampule configuration in both embodiments is identical and its attachment to the injector and filling procedure the same. Inasmuch as each ejector embodiment utilizes the same ampule, then each provides a means for administering either Intradermal (ID), Subcutaneous (SUB-Q) or Intramuscular (IM) injections.
Present state of the art attempts to inject medications intradermally have met with only limited success due to the inherent difficulty associated with accurate positioning of the skin relative to the injector jet opening and the lack of precise control of the jet pressure versus skin penetration when the injection is performed normal to the skin surface. In addition, present systems lack precise control and repeatability of the injection jet velocity due to mechanical equipment tolerance variations within the pressure/force generators utilized. Some present devices indicate safety concerns due to the lack of safety interlocks to prevent the device from being accidentally activated when not in proper contact with the skin, and observed catastrophic failures in the injector bodies in part caused by the lack of precise pressure control inherent in the device designs.
Although the injector does not touch the skin tissue around the injection, it can be submerged in alcohol for sterilization, if desired, since all materials are presently being used in the medical industry, and are compatible with all current sterilization methods.
FIG. 1�Top View of Needle-Free Injector
FIG. 2�Side View of Needle-Free Injector Manual Configuration
FIG. 3�Cross Section View of Needle-Free Injector Prior to Inject
FIG. 4�Cross Section of Needle-Free Injector After Injection
FIG. 5�End Cap of Needle-Free Injector
FIG. 6�Cross Section Through Injector at Vacuum Piston
FIG. 7�Cross Section Through Suction Manifold
FIG. 8�Cross Section View of Injector, Air Pressure Configuration
FIG. 9�Cross Section View of Injector after Injection
FIG. 10�View Showing Air Supply Connection and Manifold
FIG. 11�Exterior View of Ampule
FIG. 12�Top View of Ampule
FIG. 13�Cross Section Through Ampule
FIG. 14�Ampule Adaptor for Filling
FIG. 15�Top View of Ampule Showing Stopper for Filling
FIG. 16�Sectional View with Protective Covering Ready To Be Removed and Ampule Filling Initiated
FIG. 17�Cross Section View of Ampule with Syringe Ready for Air Evacuation and Medicament Filling
FIG. 18�Ampule Filled with Medicament and Sealed for Use
The injector assembly 20 is provided with an access panel 27 and an end cap 28 for ease of assembly and service of the housing.
A pair of connector links 47 straddle the vacuum piston 35 and are connected to it with the piston extension 46. Movement of the slide frame 45 drives the vacuum piston 35, and the vacuum created is ported to the ampule 25 through a suction tube 71. To release the drive rod 43, the injector contains a release button 23 that, when pressed by the injector holder's finger, rotates the release arm 55, that holds the release catch 44, and in turn prevents the spring 42 from driving the drive rod 43 into the ampule. The release arm, that engages the release catch 44 rotates around the engagement pin 54, and the torsion spring 33 engages and holds the release arm 55 in lock position. The release button 23 is installed in the injector housing 21 structure, so that when pushed inward contacts the release arm 55, and rotates it downward to, in turn, lift the release catch 43, that locks the compression spring in its loaded compression position, and the release button 23 is retained in the injector housing structure flush with the structure's outer surface to prevent operators from inadvertently pushing of the button down, until required by the operating procedure, and is retained in the housing structure with a retention snap ring 32. The release catch 44 contains the torsion spring 53, that drives it into the lock position to hold the drive rod 43 against the compressed compression spring 42, and contains an angular surface that provides a means for contact with the release arm 55, during release function, and the release catch 44 is pivoted around the pivot point provided by the latch pin 58 that engages the housing 21 structure.
A second embodiment of the injector assembly is shown in
The disposable filled ampule shown in
The ampule,
The ampule has provisions for filling with medicament 31 from an external supply, by either use of an adaptor assembly 103, shown in
An optional filling method for filling medicament is through a rubber or equivalent stopper 106, shown in
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