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"I think how we treat our animals reflects how we treat each other. It's very important that we have a president who is mindful of the cruelty that is perpetrated on animals."
Those are the words that Barack Obama said when he was asked a question about animal rights at one of his campaign stops during election season. I'm not going to get into the PETA/Fly-swatting issue, but I will say that there have been a lot of misunderstandings about that silly issue. With the recent news of Obama and his family eating veal in New York and foie gras in France, do we need to re-evaluate the president's stance on animals? Veal and foie gras are two products of some of the most extreme forms of animal abuse in factory farming. A number of countries have already banned the production of veal or foie gras and some American states have recently begun to follow suit.
Foie gras (also called pâté) is nothing but fatten duck liver. It's produced by repetitively force-feeding ducks shortly before they are slaughtered. A metal tube is pushed down the birds' throats and grains are forced into their stomaches. It's a cruel practice that is already on its way out. Over 100 restaurants in the United States have removed the dish from their menu because it is inherently cruel. Obama's home city, Chicago, even banned the sale of it, although they later repealed that ban.
Veal is a milky-colored, tender meat produced from baby cows. When it comes to cruel farm practices, veal is notorious. New-born calves who are discarded by the dairy industry are confined in crates only slightly larger than their bodies. With no room to turn around and an iron-deficient diet, the calves do not get any exercise, they develop no muscles mass, and become anemic. California just recently banned use of veal crates by popular vote, Maine followed suit shortly thereafter, and Massachusetts is now likely to see the next victory.
The tide is clearly turning. Veal and foie gras are so cruel that chefs and politicians are banning them, so why hasn't President Obama taken notice? What can we do to get his attention?
I took a look on care2 and did not find a petition about Obama and veal or foie gras. Anyone know of one? If you find one (or create one) I'll post it here.
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OMG! I am so dissapointed in President Obama. I truly believed that he was a kind person, cared about animals, and the environment. I can't beleive his family eats veal & foie gras ..talk about 2 of the most cruely treated animals! One lives chained, int he dark, fed nothing but antibiotic and milk, then slaughtered at a young age of about 6 weeks. teh other, is force-fed fhuge amounts of food, by shoving a metal tube down his throat. How is this type of animals cruelty even allowed in this day and age? It makesme cry when i think about the way humans treat animals that are raised for food. And shame on the President. He's suppose to be setting a "comapssionate"example. Yah, right..I guess not! Why am I even suprised! How sad.....
Getting upset over swatting a fly is ridiculous. Not getting upset over the fact that he is a liar and a hyprocrite. Every single interview and televised event is another spin being doled out to the American public about what a great guy this person is. He hasn't ever run a business, you cannot read his papers from Harvard, really, he has marxist friends, and he seems to thing illegal immigrants should have more benefits than a taxpaying homeowner or business owner. Again I guess you can understand his position since he is most likely an illegal immigrant also. Once he can get those laws passed it will come out.
This disgusts me. What a hypocrite he is, just like most politicians. Says what people want to hear, that's it. How disappointing though. Disappoiting, but not surprising.
Phoenix R - yes britain is known for hunting. But teh point is were trying to stop it. i hate hunting, and polo, and alll other equestrian events. They are sickening. And so are you. Everyone should be vegan and I as a vegan have the duty to puch the message. Swatting a fly is cruel and stupid. LEARN.
For Jake C and everyone else making a big deal about Obama swatting a fly, here are the exact words from PETA:
"Because we've heard from so many people who want to know more about PETA's position on "Flygate," we've decided to explore the question of "to bee or not to bee" in a bit more depth.
As we all know, human beings often don't think before they act. We don't condemn President Obama for acting on instinct. When the media began contacting us in droves for a statement, we obliged, simply by saying that the president isn't the Buddha and shouldn't be expected to do everything rightif not for that, we would not have brought it up. It's the media who are making a big deal about the fly swatnot PETA. However, we took the opportunity, when asked, to point out that we do offer lots of ways in which to control insects of all kinds without harming them, including the humane bug catcher we sent President Obama."
Enough said.
Jack C, you disgust me! Your haughty british remarks are uncalled for. Let's face it, your motherland isn't much better, what with your fox hunts and polo - those horses are in pain too, and for what? For some outdated mode of british entertainment. Put a sock in it, will ya? You think that GW Bush was better than Obama? If you do, you really are missing the boat! Not everyone wants to be vegan and why should they? Sure, animal rights need to be focused on; however, just because someone swatted a fly doesn't make them an ogre. Get over yourself, please.
Kathryn, yah, I'll just bet your "food animals" are real "happy campers" when they're being slaughtered after only having been allowed to live a small fraction of their natural life spans, & in a pen, no less. Wooee! Can I come live on your farm as one of them, so I, too, can get a taste of the 'good life'? Get real. Perhaps you need a veal heart transplant for yourself. Or some foix gras piped down your own throat.
President Obama disgusts me. Although I am British and had no say in the vote, I am outraged that a country with so many caring people, and with such a high population of vegeterians/vegans allowed such a cruel man to lead the USA. What he does influences so many peoples lives. I am still outraged that PETA and other animal rights groups did not make a large fuss about the fly swatting incident - whether or not we can see the flys pain it was still a living animal, with feelings and emotions. Obama eating veal and foie gras is just out of order. Understandably, he must honour other countries traditions, but at the same time he needs to reinforce the modern, social ethics of the USA. Would he eat Ikikuzuru (Probably spelt wrong - but its eating live fish) in Japan? Or dog meat in Korea. This is speciesism at its worst - a huge politcal figure who controls a vast portion of the planet is discriminating against certain species - and people will follow his bad example. His statement first shown at the top of this report states that we should be mindful of how we inflict pain onto animals. If he says this, why does he eat meat at all? Although he directly did not castrate a piglet without anaesthetic or debeak a chicken, he hired the person that did it! I also seem to remember in his inaugration speech about how america needs to pull together during the economic downturn. A vegan diet is not only cheaper and more efficient, but also helathier for overweight americans. Go Vegan!!!
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Date/Time: Saturday, October 27 8:00 p.m. (ET)
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Michigan Wolverines
- Michigan is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games
- Michigan is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Michigan's last 6 games
- Michigan is 3-9-1 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
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- Nebraska is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- Nebraska is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Nebraska is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
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Michigan and Nebraska both come into this game at 5-2 on the year. The big difference though is that Michigan is unbeaten in the Big Ten, while Nebraska has already dropped a game in the conference. These two teams have the inside track at the top of the Big Ten Legends Division. Nebraska will have a big home field advantage here at night. Will it be enough for them to get right back to the top of the division?
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The Michigan Wolverines got off to a very rough start this year, but they have been rounding into form of late. It is Denard's Robinson's senior season, and he is kicking it into full gear over the last few games. Robinson has run for 900 yards already this year. He is averaging 7.4 yards per carry. Robinson has still been extremely inconsistent throwing the football. Robinson has nine touchdowns and nine interceptions so far this year. Fitz Toussaint is averaging just 3.5 yards per carry this year, and the Wolverines need him to pick it up moving forward.
The Wolverines defense has led the way once again this season. Michigan ranks tenth in the nation in total defense. The secondary has been absolutely terrific all year. Opponents are only throwing for 142 yards per game against this group. Thomas Gordon and Jordan Kovacs are terrific leaders in the secondary. The rushing defense has been mediocre, and they will really be tested by Nebraska's rushing attack in this game. Michigan is allowing 16.4 points per game this season.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers were taken to the woodshed when they went to Columbus a few weeks ago, but the Cornhuskers are still in a position to take the Legends Division if they can win this game. Taylor Martinez was the key to this Nebraska offense heading into the season, and his improvement in the passing game is the main reason the Cornhuskers offense has been so successful this year. Martinez is completing 67 percent of his passes this year. He completed only 56 percent of his passes last year. He has already thrown more touchdowns than he did all of last year. It is still the running game that is Nebraska's bread and butter. Martinez is one of the better running quarterbacks in the nation. Ameer Abdullah and Rex Burkhead team up to make a great tailback tandem. Nebraska is sixth in the nation in rushing yards this year.
Nebraska's defense really let them down last season, and the run defense has once again been a problem this year. Ohio State ran for 371 yards against the Cornhuskers. Earlier in the year, UCLA ran for 344 yards against Nebraska. They'll have to find a way to slow down Denard Robinson in this one. Last year, Michigan ran for 239 yards against Nebraska in a big 45-17 win in Ann Arbor.
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A catheter includes a body having tubular walls defining a lumen extending along an axis from the distal end of the body to a proximal end of the body. Portions of the walls define at least one balloon hole extending from the lumen through the walls of the body. Elastomeric material restrained to the hole defining portions interiorly of the body expand outwardly of the (catheter) body to form a balloon when the lumen is pressurized with fluid. The elastomeric material my take the form of a patch or a full lining of the catheter walls defining the lumen. A method for making the catheter includes the step of retaining portions of an elastomeric layer around the hole interiorly of the lumen. A preferred method of manufacturing the catheter includes the step of providing the catheter body and an inner layer of elastomeric sheet material simultaneously in a co-extruder.
1. A balloon catheter, comprising:
a catheter body extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end of the catheter body and a distal end of the catheter body;
an outer wall included in the catheter body and defining at least one lumen extending longitudinally of the catheter body;
first portions of the outer wall included in the catheter body and defining an opening from the lumen outwardly of the catheter body;
an expandable material including a peripheral edge portion and a central portion and being mounted in the catheter body with the central portion extending distally of the peripheral edge portion;
retention means spaced proximally of the opening for permanently securing the peripheral edge portion of the expandable material to the catheter body;
inlet means for admitting a pressurizing fluid into the lumen;
the expandable material being inflatable upon entry of said pressurizing fluid into the lumen, from a deflated state wherein the central portion is disposed entirely within the lumen, to a inflated state wherein the central portion extends through the opening to form a seal with the wall portions, and beyond the catheter wall to form a balloon exteriorly of the catheter body; and
second portions of the outer wall defining an injection port between the retention means and the opening for introducing an injectate into the catheter and outwardly through the opening.
2. The balloon catheter recited in claim 1, wherein the outer wall includes an outer surface and an inner surface; and
the retention means is disposed on the inner surface of the outer wall.
3. The balloon catheter recited in claim 1 wherein the first portions of the outer wall define the opening axially of the catheter body at the distal end of the catheter body.
4. The balloon catheter recited in claim 1 wherein the expandable material comprises an elongate tube having a proximal end and being sized and configured for disposition in the lumen of the catheter body, the peripheral edge portion of the expandable material being disposed at the proximal end of the tube.
5. The balloon catheter recited in claim 1 wherein the inlet means is a first inlet means for admitting a pressurizing fluid into the lumen and the catheter further comprises second inlet means for admitting an injectate into the injection port, distally through the lumen, and outwardly through the opening.
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to catheters adapted for use in surgical procedures and more specifically to catheters having inflatable balloons.
2. Discussion of the Prior Art
In many surgical procedures it is desirable to introduce an elongate flexible object into a body conduit and to enlarge the distal end of that object at an operative site. Catheters are well known to perform this function, and in one common variety a balloon is disposed at the distal end of the catheter to provide for the desired enlargement. When this balloon is inflated, it typically exceeds the radial diameter of the catheter.
Several surgical procedures, such as embolectomy and angioplasty procedures, take advantage of this balloon catheter construction. In an embolectomy procedure, the distal end of the catheter is introduced beyond a thrombus or embolus, the balloon is inflated, and the catheter with enlarged balloon is withdrawn. In this procedure, the enlarged balloon pushes the thrombus or embolus out of the vessel as the catheter is withdrawn.
In an angioplasty procedure, the balloon of the catheter is inflated in proximity to athroscorotic plaque. In this common procedure, the pressure of the balloon forces the plaque against the vessel walls hereby enlarging the flow path through the vessel. These and other techniques benefiting from balloon catheter technology are disclosed in the following patents which are incorporated herein by reference:
______________________________________U.S. Pat. No. Inventor______________________________________3,438,375 R. Ericson3,866,599 C. Johnson4,217,903 R. Witherow4,254,774 J. Boretos4,823,812 U. Eshel4,913,701 A. Tower5,036,868 A. Berggren______________________________________
In all of these procedures, the initial diameter of the catheter is of particular interest. This elongate flexible structure is typically introduced through long, sometimes torturous, conduits in order to reach the operative site. In some cases, these conduits are quite narrow so that the diameter of the catheter is of critical importance. Such is the case with arteries in the hand of a patient. An embolectomy procedure performed in these environments might require a catheter having a diameter as small as 1 French.
The problem with achieving catheter diameters of this size has been significantly compounded in the case of balloon catheters. With these devices, the balloon structure has typically been provided on the outside of the catheter thereby increasing the diameter of the device. An inflation hole extends through the catheter wall into an inflation lumen of the catheter. The balloon with a cylindrical configuration is disposed over this hole and wound on the catheter body to form a seal on either side of the hole. By pressurizing the inflation lumen, an inflation fluid passes through the hole to inflate the balloon beyond the outer surface of the catheter body.
Attempts have been made to reduce the overall thickness of this balloon structure. The catheter wall has been thinned so that the diameter of the balloon windings can be formed in a recess. This has weakened the catheter walls so that the balloon windings tend to compress the lumen of the catheter. In some instances, metal bushings have been placed over the recess to prevent the collapse of the catheter walls. In such a combination, the total thickness of the catheter is determined by the thickness of four separate structural elements, the catheter wall, the bushing, the balloon and the winding. Since each of these elements has a cylindrical configuration, the wall thickness of each element is doubled in defining the diameter of the total construction. Thus, the catheter body provides two wall thicknesses in the overall diameter of the catheter. Similarly, the bushings, the balloon, the windings and any glue associated with the winding structure each add two thicknesses of material to the diameter of the catheter. As a consequence, eight layers of material have typically contributed to the overall thickness of the catheter.
In spite of the many disadvantages relating to the overall size of such catheters, the methods for constructing the catheter have demanded this configuration. The catheter body has typically been extruded, and any recesses provided in the catheter wall have been machined along with the inflation hole. Bushings have been placed over the recesses. The balloon in the initial form of a cylindrical elastic material has been positioned across the inflation hole and the balloon has been stretched and wound over the bushings. Gluing these windings in place has completed formation of the balloon structure.
Based on this method, typical of the prior art, the entire balloon structure has been formed on the exterior of the catheter body because of its accessibility. The detrimental effect on the overall diameter of the catheter has been accepted without recourse, but it has necessarily limited any possibility of providing balloon catheters in sizes smaller than 2 Fr.
In accordance with the present invention, an elongate catheter body is provided with an inflation lumen. Importantly, the balloon material is disposed interiorly of the catheter body in the inflation lumen. This material is restrained around a balloon hole which extends through the wall of the catheter into the inflation lumen. The balloon hole may be provided at the distal end of the catheter or in the side wall of the catheter body. When the inflation fluid is introduced into the inflation lumen, the balloon material expands through the balloon hole, outwardly of the catheter body.
When the catheter is initially inserted, the balloon material is disposed interiorly of the catheter body so that the maximum diameter of the catheter is dictated solely by the outside diameter of the catheter wall. There need be no bushings, windings or glue on the outside of the catheter wall to increase this diameter. In its thinnest configuration, the entire catheter structure can be formed with only three thicknesses of material, two thicknesses resulting from the cylindrical catheter wall and a single thickness of elastic material restrained around a side hole in the catheter.
With only three wall thicknesses, as opposed to the eight wall thicknesses of the prior art, significantly smaller diameters of catheters can now be formed making this important technology available in many new areas of the body anatomy.
These and other features and advantages of the present concept will be more apparent with a description of preferred embodiments and the best mode of the invention, and reference to the associated drawings.
FIG. 1 is a side view, partially in section, of one embodiment of a balloon catheter of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is an axial cross-section view similar to FIG. 1 showing an additional embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2a is a cross-section view taken along lines 2a-2a of FIG. 2;
FIG. 3 is an axial cross-section view similar to FIG. 2 of a further embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 3a is a radial cross-section view taken along lines 3a-3a of FIG. 3.
FIG. 4 is an axial cross-section view of a further embodiment of the invention which can accommodate introduction of an injectate through the catheter;
FIG. 5 is an axial cross-section view of a further embodiment of the invention including an outer sheath;
FIG. 6 is an axial cross-section view of an embodiment adapted to form more than one radially spaced balloon;
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along lines 7--7 of FIG. 6;
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 7 and illustrating a multiple balloon embodiment providing a full circumferential balloon structure;
FIG. 9 is an axial cross-section view similar to FIG. 6 but illustrating multiple balloons axially spaced;
FIG. 10 is a side view similar to FIG. 1 and illustrating a spiral balloon configuration;
FIG. 11 illustrates a step in a preferred method of manufacture where a mandrel is dipped into an elastomeric material;
FIG. 12 illustrates a further step of the method where the coated mandrel is inserted into a catheter body;
FIG. 13 is a front elevation schematic view of a coextruder adapted for use in a further method of manufacture;
FIG. 13a is a top plan view of the coextruder illustrated in FIG. 13;
FIG. 14 illustrates a method step whereby a laser forms an inflation opening in a catheter body;
FIG. 15 illustrates a method step similar to FIG. 14 wherein a flat point drill is used to form the inflation opening; and
FIG. 16 illustrates a method step wherein a vacuum is applied to the inner balloon structure to separate the balloon from the catheter wall prior to formation of the inflation opening.
A catheter is illustrated in FIG. 1 and designated generally by the reference numeral 10. This catheter 10 includes a balloon structure 12 and is representative generally of any elongate medical instrument which is insertable through a body cavity or conduit to provide an inflatable structure at a distal location. Such instruments may include not only catheters but also endoscopes.
In the case of a catheter, a balloon structure is known to provide advantages in both embolectomy and dilatation procedures. In an embolectomy procedure, the catheter is inserted into a vessel and guided so that its distal tip extends beyond an embolus or thrombus. At this location a distal balloon is inflated to fully occupy the interior lumen of the vessel. As the catheter is withdrawn through the incision in the vessel, the balloon pushes the embolus or thrombus thereby removing it from the vessel.
In dilatation procedures, the catheter is inserted into a conduit, such as the urethra, and inflated to push the conduit walls outwardly thereby enlarging or dilating the conduit. In one type of dilatation procedure atherosclerotic plaque coats the interior walls of a vessel and blocks blood flow. In this procedure, the catheter is inserted into the vessel to the point where the blockage occurs. At this location, the balloon is inflated pressing the plaque against the vessel walls thereby dilating the vessel. In all of these cases, the balloon structure provides means for producing a pressure or force exteriorly of the body to perform some function at an operative site within a body conduit.
The catheter 10 will typically include an elongate catheter body 14 having some degree of flexibility. The body 14 is typically formed along an axis 16 which extends between a proximal end 18 and a distal end 21 of the catheter 10. A hub 27 is disposed at the proximal end 18 of the catheter 10 and may include at least one Luer fitting 30. The fitting 30 permits attachment of the catheter 10 to various external systems, such as a source of inflation pressure (not shown).
The catheter body 14 will typically take the form of an elongate cylinder having an outer wall 36 which at least partially defines an inflation lumen 38 that extends from the hub 27 to the balloon structure 12. In many catheters, the inflation lumen 38 will merely be one of several lumens which perform various functions in a particular embodiment of the catheter 10. The opening 34 is configured such that it extends through the catheter wall 36 providing a passage from the inflation lumen 38 through the wall 36 to regions exterior of the catheter 10.
In a preferred embodiment, the balloon structure 12 includes a membrane 41 of elastomeric material, and means for retaining that membrane 41 around the opening 34. In the form illustrated in FIG. 1, this retention means include a bead of glue 43 which fixes the membrane 41 to the catheter wall 36 and any other portions of the catheter body 10 which define the opening 34. The retention means may form a seal around the opening 34 but these sealing characteristics may not be required in a particular embodiment.
In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, the membrane 41 forms a balloon 45 which is operable between a deflated state (shown by the solid lines 47 in FIG. 1) and an inflated state (shown by the dotted lines 50 in FIG. 1).
The balloon structure 12 can be located anywhere along the catheter body 14 but will typically be disposed at the distal end 21 in proximity to an opening 34 in the catheter body 14. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, this opening 34 is located at the end of the catheter body 14 where the opening 34 is formed in a radial plane and faces axially of the catheter 10. In other embodiments, the opening 34 may be formed in the side of the catheter body as illustrated in FIG. 2.
It is of particular importance to the present invention that in the deflated state, the balloon structure 12 is disposed entirely within the circumferential dimension defining the outer surface of the catheter wall 36. There is no balloon membrane or other elastomeric material or any retention adhesive or windings which exceed this diameter of the catheter wall 36. In the illustrated embodiment, the balloon structure 12 is disposed entirely within the inflation lumen 38 where the bead of glue 43 retains the membrane 41 circumferentially of the lumen 38.
In operation, a source of inflation pressure (not shown) is coupled to the Luer fitting 30 and a pressurizing medium, such as saline, is introduced into the inflation lumen 38. As this inflation medium is pressurized, the membrane 41 associated with the balloon 45 expands through the opening 34 to the inflated state shown by the dotted lines 50. When the inflation medium is withdrawn or depressurized, the elastomeric characteristics associated with the membrane 41 cause it to retract back from the enlarged inflated configuration.
When the balloon 45 is initially inflated, the inflation pressure forces it against the catheter wall 36 forming a seal around the circumference of the opening 34. This seal, designated by the reference numeral 52, may form regardless of any sealing characteristics which may be associated with the retention means, such as the bead of glue 43.
In the embodiment of FIG. 2, the distal end 21 of the catheter body 14 is closed by an end cap 56 which can be molded with, glued to, or otherwise attached to the catheter wall 36. As previously noted, the opening 34 in this embodiment is formed in the side of the catheter body 14 where it extends radially of the catheter wall 36 and faces laterally of the catheter 10.
As in the previous embodiment, the membrane 41 is retained to the catheter wall 36 around the opening 34 and interiorly of the inflation lumen 38. In this particular case, the membrane 41 will have a more planar configuration in axial cross-section than the balloon 45 in the FIG. 1 embodiment. Nevertheless, as the inflation lumen 38 is pressurized, the membrane 41 will expand outwardly through the opening 34 to form the inflated balloon 50. As in the previous case, the inflated balloon 50 will extend in the same direction as the opening 34 which in the case of the FIG. 2 embodiment is laterally of the catheter 10.
The embodiment of FIG. 2 is of particular interest since it provides potentially the most narrow configuration for the catheter 10. In this particular embodiment, the cross-section of the catheter includes only three layers of material. Two of the layers result from the catheter wall 36 but only a single layer of the membrane 41 is required for this embodiment. In contrast, it will be noted that the embodiment of FIG. 1 includes four layers of material, two each associated with the catheter wall 36 and the membrane 41.
With reference to FIG. 2A it will be apparent how this reduced thickness is achieved. As illustrated, the bead 43 which retains the membrane 41 to the catheter wall 36 is formed on only one side of the axis 16. It follow that along any cross-sectional diameter of this embodiment, there is only a single thickness of the membrane 41. Nevertheless, this embodiment forms a fully inflatable balloon 50 as long as the bead 43 fully circumscribes the opening 34.
In the further embodiment of FIG. 2, a lateral balloon such as that illustrated in FIG. 2 can be formed with a radially glue bead 43 similar to that illustrated in FIG. 1. In this case, the opening 34 is formed laterally of the axis 16 as in the FIG. 2 embodiment, but the membrane is provided with the more spherical configuration as in the FIG. 1 embodiment. Although the membrane 43 does not closely circumscribe the opening 34, it is nevertheless attached to those portions of the catheter wall 36 that define the opening 34. This embodiment benefits from ease of manufacture as will be more apparent from the following discussion of manufacturing techniques.
The radial glue bead 43 may be closely spaced to the opening 34 as illustrated in FIG. 3 or it may be distantly spaced from the opening 34 as illustrated in FIG. 4. The only requirement for this relationship between the radial bead 43 and the opening 34 is that the bead 43 be disposed proximally of the opening 34. In the embodiment of FIG. 4 an injection port 61 is provided between the glue bead 43 and the opening 34. This port 61 provides access to lumen 38 and facilitates introduction of an injectate into the catheter 10 and outwardly through the opening 34.
This introduction of an injectate would most easily be accomplished with the balloon 45 in the deflated state shown by the solid lines 47. In this state, the injectate entering the port 61 would be forced between the membrane 41 and the catheter walls 36, as shown by the arrow 63, to exit the catheter 10 through the opening 34.
In the embodiment of FIG. 5, a more conventional catheter is illustrated to include a catheter wall 70 and a balloon 72 which is glued or wound on the outside of the catheter wall 70. In this case, a sheath 74 is provided to enclose the catheter wall 70 as well as the balloon 72. The opening 34 is provided in the sheath 74. As the balloon 72 is inflated (through a lumen formed by the catheter wall 70) it is restricted in all directions by the sheath 74 except in the area of the opening 34. As a result, the balloon 72 expands through the opening 34 forming the seal 52 with the sheath 74. It is apparent that a lateral balloon could also be formed by a lateral opening 34 similar to that illustrated in FIG. 2.
In a further embodiment of the invention, multiple balloons can be formed by providing more than one opening 34 in the catheter wall 36 or sheath 74. The embodiments of FIGS. 6 through 10 are representative of such multiple balloon configurations. In FIG. 6, a pair of radially spaced openings 34a and 34b are formed in the catheter wall 36. In the manner previously discussed, the application of pressure to the inflation lumen 38 results in inflating the membrane 41 through the openings 34a and 34b to form the respective inflated balloons 50a and 50b. These balloons 50a, 50b are radially spaced as best shown in FIG. 7.
Multiple balloons can also be radially spaced to form a single balloon structure that fills the entire circumference around the catheter 10. Such an embodiment is illustrated in FIG. 8 wherein the balloon structure 12 includes three separate balloons 50c, 50d, and 50e formed from a single membrane 41 deployed through respective openings 34c, 34d, and 34e. The resulting balloon configuration provides a substantially constant pressure radially outwardly around the entire circumference of the catheter 10. This embodiment will be of particular interest in dilatation and embolectomy procedures which are typically conducted in a blood vessel, such as that designated by the reference numeral 81.
In the same manner that the balloons 50a-50e are radially spaced, the balloons can also be axially spaced as illustrated in FIG. 9. In this case, a pair of balloons 50f and 50g can be inflated through the respective openings 34f and 34g. Of course various combinations of radially and axially spaced balloons will now be apparent. For example, two of the triple balloon structures illustrated in FIG. 8 could be axially spaced as illustrated in FIG. 9 to provide a substantially constant circumferential pressure at two axial locations.
The embodiment of FIG. 10 illustrates that the openings 34 can be substantially any shape, not just the circular configuration previously discussed. In FIG. 10, the opening is longitudinal in configuration and spirally oriented with respect to the catheter body 14. This opening is divided by several bridges 85 which divide the opening into segments 34h, 34i and 34j. These bridges 85 may be desirable to increase the column strength and structural rigidity of the catheter 10. With the openings divided into segments 34h through 34j, the resulting balloon is also segmented into spiral balloon portions 50h, 50i, and 50j respectively. As with the embodiments of FIGS. 6 through 9, the multiple balloons 50h-50j can be formed from a single membrane 41.
The methods for manufacturing the foregoing embodiments of the concept are quite diverse. The embodiment of FIG. 5 can be most easily manufactured since a large portion of this embodiment is a conventional catheter construction including the catheter wall 70 and the balloon 72 which is wound on the outer surface of the catheter wall 70. This structure is then inserted into the sheath 74 which has been appropriately apurtured to form the opening 34 either laterally or axially of the sheath 74.
Embodiments of the invention which require an elastomeric tube within an outer tube, such as the embodiments of FIGS. 1 and 3 through 10, can be formed in several manners. As illustrated in FIG. 11, a mandrel 81 can be provided with a diameter generally equivalent to the diameter desired for the inflation lumen 38. The length of the mandrel 81 should be such that it can extend from the proximal end 18 of the catheter body 14 to the distal end 21.
A vessel 83 containing the elastomeric material desired for the membrane 41 can be provided and heated to give the material 41 fluid characteristics. Then the distal end of the mandrel 81 can be dipped in the heated material of the membrane 41 to form a coating on the mandrel. This coating can be partially cured to provide it with a more solid configuration for the balloon 45.
Of particular importance to this process is the axial insertion of the coated mandrel 81 into the catheter body 14 as illustrated in FIG. 12. This catheter body 14 can be formed in accordance with conventional extrusion methods. After the balloon 45 is in place, the mandrel 81 can be removed leaving the balloon 45 within the catheter body 14. The step of withdrawing the mandrel 81 can be facilitated by initially coating the mandrel with a release agent so that it can be easily removed, leaving the balloon 45 in place.
This method may be preferred since the end of the balloon 45 is automatically formed in the dipping step of the process. No additional action need be taken in order to close the inflation lumen of the balloon 45. However, as a final step in this process, the distal end of the catheter body 14 will need to be closed if an lateral opening 34 is contemplated. This closure of the catheter body 14 can be accomplished by melting and molding the catheter material over the distal end of the catheter body or otherwise preforming a distal tip and attaching the tip, such as the end cap 56, to the catheter body 14.
A coextrusion process can also be used to form an elastomeric tube within the catheter body 14. As illustrated in FIG. 13, the materials associated with the catheter body 14 and the membrane 41 can be loaded into respective hoppers 83 and 85, heated, and forced by way of respective screws 87, 90 into a crosshead 92. The crosshead 92 is configured in accordance with known techniques to extrude an inner tube from the material in the hopper 85 and an outer tube from the material in the hopper 83. The result is a tubular membrane 41 within a more rigid catheter body 14. This coextrusion can be cut to length and the distal end formed to produce the embodiments of FIGS. 3 and 4. In this process the elastic membrane 41 can to be closed at the distal end in order to form the balloon 45. If a lateral opening 34 is provided, the distal end of the catheter body 14 also can be closed in accordance with methods previously discussed.
If a particular method can accommodate formation of the opening 34 prior to inserting or otherwise forming the elastic membrane 41 within the outer tube 14, this is desirable. For example, in the method of FIG. 12, the lateral opening 34 can be formed prior to insertion of the coated mandrel 81.
If the prior formation of the opening 34 is not possible, that opening needs to be carefully formed in the catheter wall 36 without puncturing the membrane 41. This can be most easily accomplished using a laser 96 which can be carefully operated to control the depth of the cut. By limiting this depth to the thickness of the catheter wall 36, any cutting of the membrane 41 can be avoided.
Another alternative for cutting the catheter wall 36 without penetrating the membrane 41 is to mechanically drill the catheter wall 36 with a flat end drill bit 98, as illustrated in FIG. 15.
This cutting either by the laser 96 or the drill bit 98 can be further facilitated by use of a vacuum 98 to draw the balloon 45 into a collapsed configuration as illustrated in FIG. 16. This will withdraw the balloon 45 from proximity to the catheter wall 36 so that the cutting steps illustrated in FIGS. 14 and 15 need not be as carefully controlled.
The materials associated with the present invention are of particular interest not only to facilitate their functions in a preferred embodiment of the catheter 10, but also to enable the foregoing processes of manufacture. In general the materials associated with the catheter body 14 and the membrane 41 can be any thermoplastic or thermoset material. Depending on the process of manufacture, these materials are formable in that they can be molded. Some of these materials are also extrudable which facilitates the process illustrated in FIGS. 13 and 13a. In most embodiments, both the catheter body 14 and the membrane 41 will be flexible although rigid and semi-rigid configurations may also benefit from the concept.
The material associated with the membrane 41 will typically be more flexible than the material associated with the body 14 which is relied on for additional column strength. The durometer of the material forming the body 14 will preferably be in a range from Shore 5A to Shore 100D. A range of particular advantage occurs from a Shore hardeess of 35D to 100D.
In comparison, the material forming the membrane 41 will preferably have a durometer between Shore 5A and Shore 100D. A preferred range of durometer might be between Shore 25A and Shore 100D. Regardless of the durometer of the material, the flexibility of the catheter 10 is of primary consideration. In embodiments wherein the wall thicknesses of the body 14 and the membrane 41 are quite small, higher durometers such as Shore 50D may still provide the desired flexibility.
The thermoplastic and thermoset materials which are of particular interest for the body 14 include rubbers, elastomers, silicones and polycarbonates. Materials of interest for the membrane 41 include rubber, elastomers including urethanes, polyethylene, polyethyleneterethalate, polyvinylchloride, silicone, nylon and latex.
In a preferred embodiment the catheter body is formed from Hytrel, a trademark of DuPont de Nemours. This material is coextruded with an outside diameter of about 1 Fr. to 10 Fr. and an inside diameter of about 0.005-0.100 inches. The membrane 41 is coextruded from Craton, a trademark of Shell Oil Company. The membrane 41 is coextruded in juxtaposition to the inner surface of the catheter body 14. An inflation lumen of about 0.003-0.080 inches diameter is formed in this particular embodiment so that the membrane 41 has the thickness of about 0.001 to 0.020 inches.
Beyond these considerations, the materials forming the catheter body 14 and the membrane 41 can be selected for their compatibility with each other. Generally it is felt that the materials are compatible if the membrane 41 does not automatically adhere to the material forming the catheter body 14. This permits the membrane 41 to freely move relative to the catheter wall 38 so that it can stretch through and beyond the opening 45 to form the expanded balloon 50. If it is preferrable to use materials which are not compatible in this sense, a release agent can be coextruded or applied to the balloon 45 on the dipped mandrel 81. Such a release agent would typically provide the characteristics required for these otherwise incompatible materials.
Many variations in the concept of this invention will now be apparent to those skilled in the art of balloon catheter design. Certainly different materials can be contemplated for the membrane 41 as well as the catheter body 14. Similarly, steps in the manufacturing processes can be altered all within the skill of the art. Many different embodiments of the invention can be formed by adjusting the various positions for the opening 34 as mentioned with respect to the examples of FIGS. 6-10.
It will also be noted that in a particular catheter construction, multiple lumens can be formed each with its own membrane 41 or balloon 45 which would be independently inflatable and deflatable to achieve the advantages of the present concept. In such an embodiment, multiple balloons could be provided around the circumference of the catheter body 14 in the manner illustrated in FIG. 7. By independently inflating each of the balloons around the circumference, the distal tip of the catheter could be guided in a direction opposite to the inflated balloon. In such an embodiment, the catheter could function not only for embolectomy or dilatation purposes, but also as a guiding catheter.
Given the wide variety of substitutions, all within the breadth of this concept, the broad scope of the invention should not be limited to the drawings and the described embodiments, but should be ascertained only with reference to the following claims.
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By Patrick Slack, Staff Writer Dean Fesette has seen a lot from the seat of his bike. At 73 years old, he will finish circumnavigating the United States this summer. But his path, and that of 10 other cyclists making a cross, led to a new experience over the weekend: a part in the Bowlus Fun [...]...Read More
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The Bowlus American Legion's float remembered the 70th anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 1944) honoring those who died in service to the United States, during the Bowlus Fun Day parade, July 6. While a bugler played taps, the float showcased Legion members in uniform, surrounded by flags and the Falle...Read More
On Sunday, July 6, hundreds will flock to Bowlus for Bowlus Fun Day. The all-day event, sponsored by both the Bowlus Fire and Rescue and the Bowlus First Response teams, will have something for everyone. A 5-K walk-run kicks the celebration off at 8:30 a.m. at the City Park, followed by a 1K fun wal...Read More
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By Liz Verley, Staff Writer Bowlus, population 238, is often described as a quiet town located just off County Road 26, five miles west of Royalton. It is also the only town which is located next to the Soo Line Trail which welcomes bikers, walkers and rollerbladers in the summer and snowmobilers...Read More


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"Are you finding any morels?" is a standard greeting at this time of the year in Missouri. Perhaps you're among the fortunate few who have a positive answer to that question. If so, bear with me for a few paragraphs, and I'll get to some information you'll want to know. The rest of us need a little–make that a lot–of help finding the elusive fungi, before we can do any picking, packing or preserving.
Once upon a time in a previous century, I had access to two dependable morel hot spots. Although they were less than a quarter-mile apart, one was a rocky east-facing slope, and the other was the shady edge of an upland field that featured rich soil and lush grass.
That all-too-brief exception aside, I'm rightfully known for my lack of ability to find morels. I have gotten a lot of well-meaning advice over the years. I've been told that morels can only be found on ridges or on side hills or in creek bottoms. I've been told that the best places to look for them are under cedars, near dead or dying elm trees, beneath May apples, on bare ground in mature forests or in lush grassy meadows with or without trees.
The one bit of advice I've been given that seems to be almost universally true is that morels tend to appear in the exact same spots year after year. If you're lucky enough to know where a few of those spots are, shouldn't you be doing everything you can to keep those spots healthy and producing?
How this year's mushroom crop is picked has a bearing on future production. Standard procedure is to pull the entire mushroom out of the ground, but doing so can damage the main body of the mushroom, which grows underground. Instead, cut the mushroom's stem just above ground level. Special mushroom-cutting knives are available, but a linoleum knife is every bit as efficient.
Cutting the mushroom's stem also greatly reduces how dirty your morels will be when you get them home. Using an open-mesh bag to pack mushrooms around the area you're hunting will reduce the amount of dirt they retain still more. Far more important, the open mesh will allow the mushrooms to shed spores. The bags northern anglers use to transport frogs are ideal, but replacement bags for landing nets also work well.
Unless you're me, you'll eventually discover the morel mother lode and will want to preserve part of the bounty for offseason consumption. Here are a few of the many ways to do so.
— An Illinois man first cleans and soaks his morels. Next he dusts them with flour, puts them on a cookie sheet and freezes them solid. The frozen mushrooms are then transferred to plastic freezer bags where the flour keeps them from sticking together.
— A Missouri offseason morel muncher cleans his morels and cuts them in half before dipping them in beaten eggs followed by flour. He fries them two minutes per side, lets them cool and then freezes them. When he wants a mess of 'rooms, he pops them in the oven or back into the frying pan to reheat.
— Steve (state of residence unknown) slices his morels in half and gives them a little soaking in salty water. The mushrooms are then placed in a bowl and microwaved for about a minute. The zapped morels are separated and placed on a cookie sheet to freeze prior to storage in vacuum sealed bags.
— A veteran Iowa morel hunter cuts his morels in half and rinses them in cold water. Unlike everyone else, he believes soaking morels in salt water softens them and can make them mushy. He follows up with either the flour and freeze or the partial fry and freeze method.
Drying is a viable alternative to freezing. While using a dehydrator is the easiest method, putting morels on window screens and drying them in the sun–which supposedly takes less than a day–or leaving them in a dark, dry place for a month both have staunch advocates. In either case, freeze the mushrooms after they've dried.
Canning is not a recommended preservation method for morel mushrooms. The National Center for Home Preservation warns that morels contain toxic hydrozines that evaporate harmlessly into the air during open cooking processes. When canned, these toxins cannot evaporate, so they remain in the mushrooms where they can form a deadly form of botulism. No safe pressure or poundage has been found to eliminate this problem.
Call me a wimp if you must, but I think I'll forgo canning. That leaves me with a variety of drying and freezing methods to choose from. Maybe I'll get enough morels to try them all.


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House Democratic leaders vowed Thursday to pass legislation setting a deadline of Sept. 1, 2008, for the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Iraq, a challenge to President Bush's war policy that drew a blunt veto threat in return.
"It would unnecessarily handcuff our generals on the ground, and it's safe to say it's a nonstarter for the president," said White House spokesman Dan Bartlett.
Little more than two months after Democrats took control of the House and Senate, Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California said the bill would set "dates certain for the first time in the Congress for the redeployment of our troops out of Iraq."
Officials said the deadline would be accelerated -- possibly to the end of 2007 -- if the government of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki failed to meet commitments for taking over security operations, distributing oil revenue and opening his nation's constitution to amendments.
Pelosi said Democrats would add their war-related provisions to the administration's request for nearly $100 billion to pay for the fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The plan is to vote on the bill by the end of the month, making it the first major test of the Democrats' power since they rode a wave of anti-war voter sentiment to midterm election victories last fall.
Across the Capitol, Senate Democrats readied a less sweeping challenge to the commander in chief.
Their version would set a target date of March 31, 2008, for the withdrawal of combat troops -- but no deadline. The measure says U.S. forces could stay beyond that date only to protect U.S. personnel, train and equip Iraqi forces and carry out counterterrorism operations. "We can't stay in Iraq forever," said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.
Reid has considerably less leeway than Pelosi, since Senate rules give Republicans greater power than their counterparts have in the House.
Presidential politics also figure in his calculations. Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, a candidate for the White House, told reporters the measure includes some of the key provisions of a bill he introduced earlier this year setting a March 31, 2008, target for withdrawal. "It expresses the central insight that we can't have our troops policing a civil war," he said.
Of the 141,000 U.S. troops in Iraq, roughly 60,000 are combat forces and the rest are support troops.
Bartlett attacked the House measure in comments to reporters aboard Air Force One as Bush flew to South America. "Obviously, the administration would vehemently oppose and ultimately veto any legislation that looked like what was described today," he said.
House Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, led the GOP counterattack.
"General (David) Petraeus should be the one making the decisions on what happens on the ground in Iraq, not Nancy Pelosi or John Murtha," Boehner said, referring to the Pennsylvania Democrat who has been heavily involved in crafting legislation designed to end U.S. participation in the war.
Pelosi and other Democratic leaders have struggled in recent days to devise an approach on the war that would satisfy liberals reluctant to vote for continued funding without driving away more moderate Democrats unwilling to be seen as tying the hands of military commanders.


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The punk-metal invasion of MontebelloWell I've survived the first day of Amnesia Rockfest. The first hurdle was actually making it into Montebello by car. The exit from Highway 50 was closed by the SQ so you had to drive to the next town,
Rockfest pumps up its lineup and cleans up its actBlink 182, Motley Crue, Megadeth, Weezer, Dead Kennedys, Billy Talent, Alice in Chains, Joan Jett on the concert list
Great night of punk tunes from Chris BarryThe Ramones. Courtesy of Magnolia Pictures. It was a great night Wednesday at Le Bleury Vinyl Bar with 222s frontman and journalist Chris Barry spinning the punk tunes - on vinyl no less.


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TAGUM CITY, Philippines— The vice mayor of Trento, Agusan del Sur, was killed in a road accident in Prosperidad town early Wednesday, police said.
Inspector Nilo Tecson, Prosperidad police chief, told the Inquirer by phone that Vice Mayor Ronald Plaza Agcopra sustained severe head and body injuries when the government-owned vehicle he was driving slammed into a concrete flower pot on the Agusan-Butuan road in the village of Awa village past 1:30 a.m.
Tecson said the 51-year-old vice mayor was traveling by himself in a white Ford Everest (SGL-554) from Trento to Butuan City when the accident happened.
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OMG! Were there children involved?
I actually have an involved child myself. My 15 yo daughter plays a wooden viola here in Davis. There is an amazing music program here in the public schools. We also have a really nice place for you to come and practice (
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Your story is fascinating already. You Go!
Tell her to keep practicing! String instruments have a steep learning curve, but the longer you play the better it gets... (like most things)
I'd love to come visit! Maybe UC Davis would be interested in me doing some masterclasses and/or carbon fiber viola demos?
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I had a gf once who played the violin. I sensed that the difference between motorcyclists and musicians is that motorcyclists regard their bike as a mate, sometimes even their best mate. Musicians on the other hand, seem to regard their instruments almost as lovers.... You will no more about this than me.
Hmmm, I don't know about lovers... But those nights in the tent keeping the viola warm are memorable!
The thing about Black Death that is so cool is that it's merely a tool. I don't have to be wrapped up in it's care and health, I can just play the damn thing, any time, anywhere, no problem. It's kinda refreshing. A dual-sport viola!
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The red bug you saw might be a red velvet mite/spider. Your photo is better than anything I found on the net.
Just as well you didn't try to eat it though
Oh, well, good thing it didn't cross my mind to put it in my mouth! I think the one I saw was bigger than the mite you looked up, but it could be a Texas sized version, 'cause everything's bigger in _______... Thanks for researching!
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I've seen a bunch of electric violins, but a few months ago I was getting something or another at a north Dallas music store and saw an electric
. Neat looking instrument. They let me plug it into a couple of speakers and I sawed away. Very cool!
Interestingly one of the first questions I'm often asked about the Black Death is "is it electric?" Ummm, no, full on acoustic baby! I suppose it's radical appearance resembles and electric guitar body. I too got to try a Yamaha electric viola the other day, I think it was the "silent" electric that you plug headphones into to practice and you could also out to an amp. I wasn't impressed, the neck and scroll were cheap-o and the sound was not very nice in the earphones, but I suppose a nice amp with EQ could solve a lot of that. Which did you try?
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Big Cedar is an extremely nice place to go and relax but make sure you have lots of available cash because you'll need it. The wilderness club is something I'd steer away from. The sales personell they have are right off the used car lots I think and they are really slick. There are many hidden and expensive costs involved. Make sure you talk to someone who has a current ownership there BEFORE purchasing anything.
It is also very difficult at times to get lodging there since you will have to go through the unbelieveable maize of dealing with Blue Green vacation club who runs the reservations and membership. In my honest opinion, it's not worth it. Beware.
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The staff was wonderful and booking our next stay already!
Big praise for Big Cedar
I was recently at the Big Cedar Lodge and I was absolutely thrilled with everything. The setting is fabulous, the attention to detail is obvious in everything you see and everything they do to make your stay wonderful. They truly are a premier resort...I was in a cabin by the lake that was gorgeous,well appointed, with great style and a view I could have just looked at all day! We ate great meals at several of their restaurants, had cookies delivered to our door,a basket of goodies in our room,shuttle service 24 hrs a day,parklike grounds,and warm and wonderful staff. I have been to many very fine hotels,and I thought Big Cedar rivaled anywhere I have been. Bravo!
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Big Cedar Lodge is nestled into the pristine Ozark Mountains, where hospitality, attention to detail, and relaxation are at its highest.
Though the lodge is a bit pricey, the vacation is priceless! Memories that are to be cherished for a LIFETIME will be created in this unique resort. Horseback riding, kayaking, canoeing, croquet (mini golf), swimming (with hot tub and lazy river), golf, and the spa are among some of the most notable activities. This is an exquisite resort worthy of a 5 star rating!!!!
To many hidden costs
watch yourself when buying into the big-cedar wilderness club. You pay several thousand dollars for the points, then you have to pay for hidden costs when staying at your cabin or lodge. Plus the several hundred dollars a year for maintenance fees. Big-Cedar lodge is nice but the wilderness club is a scam to say the least.
Another great week-end of relaxation
Just returned from another great trip. This time we stayed in cabins on the far side of the marina. Like always everyone on staff were more than friendly. We visited "Christmas in the canyon" event and like everything else that Big Cedar does it all went perfect. My only complaint with the entire complex is the high mark up on merchandise at the gift shop. Although you expect to pay more for gifts on vacation this place is out of sight on much of it's items. I will go back but won't frequent the shop
I got Married here
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Nice, nice place.. like Bass Pro Shops.. very, very, very expensive, and not worth the price, in our opinion.. the cabins are about $260 nightly (without tax, but at this rate, why care??). We questioned whether this place, as nice as it is, is worth $500+ for a 20-night stay, when you could stay at a dive-type place at Indian Point for $40 nightly.. If you have the money to waste, then Big Cedar Lodge is an experience to remember. However, if you're going to celebrate a special occasion, why on earth would you bother with Branson anyway?? What I am saying is Big Cedar Lodge is out of place, and out of price range vs the rest of the area. My mother stayed in the lodge and could hear her neighbors' televisions, among other things ;). So, for that upscale a place, to hear people through the walls, at rates of $120 nightly for Lodge Rooms.. it's just a disgrace. Someone has to pay for the high maintenance, grounds, and high taxes of the facility.. it's the hotel guests that get the bill. It's simply not worth the money, in our opinion, despite being a nice place. Dare I say it's a "ripoff" aimed at people who don't know better.
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Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum - Fragrance Free
213 reviews
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INGREDIENTSCyclopentasiloxane, Water, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-3, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Cetyl Ricinleate, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Metabisulfite, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Benzyl Acohol.
on 3/18/2015 1:04:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Sensitive, Medium Brown, Warm
Hair: Black, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Brown
HG. I get mine at Costco (ends up being a better deal than drugstore+coupons). I always put this on my face as soon as it's cleansed and it instantly calms my splotchiness and dryness. It feels like water sinking in to your skin. amazing!
on 3/8/2015 1:54:00 PM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Combination, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Brown
I have sensitive skin and this brought me out in lumps. It's going on my elbows and I obviously won't repurchase. The texture is very pleasant though and it sinks in very nicely.
on 2/22/2015 9:17:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Dry, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Grey
I've bought so many moisturizers this winter it's ridiculous. I have dry skin that seems to be sensitive to something in moisturizers because every single one I buy makes me break out like crazy. I finally read about this on paulas choice and decided to give it a try. My skin is finally clearing up and I love this under foundation. It feels and acts like a primer. I will be repurchashing for sure.
on 2/5/2015 3:14:00 AM
Age: 56 & Over
Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
Just finished my first container of this. Lasted about three months with a daily application. My overall impression is that it feels nice and lightweight, but does it really do anything? I'm told to use a moisturizer OVER the serum. Ok, then a sunscreen? Then a primer? Way too much stuff. I just switched to the Olay Regenerist regenerating lotion with SPF 50 for a.m. use so I at least get a moisturizer and sunscreen. Packaging is identical, with the same convenient pump. So far so it's pretty good, though not as lightweight and it has a bit of a scent to it.
Bottom line: This is a lovely lightweight serum that may suffice as a moisturizer/primer for oilier skin types but I'm skeptical that it's worth the extra layer and expense for the promise of reducing the signs of aging.
on 1/21/2015 5:13:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Oily, Medium, Warm
Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Brown
this used to be one of my HG serums. it has been reformulated recently, yet another victim of unnecessary reformulation. this is the new ingredients:
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Niacinamide*, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Panthenol**, Polyethylene, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4***, Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate, Tocopheryl Acetate^, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract^^, Dimethiconol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Peg-100 Stearate, Dmdm Hydantoin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Aminomethyl Propanol, Laureth-4, Laureth-7, Disodium Edta, Fragrance
I didn't notice the ingredients changed until i caught a whiff of fragrance when i applied it. not only that, the texture is different compared to the original formulation, it has tendency to "balls up" and seems to not properly absorbs/evaporate. i say evaporate because the original formulation used cyclopentasiloxane as a base ingredient, a lightweight silicone that evaporates. it also caused me slight irritation on the outer corner of my eyes.
I think this is bad move for Olay. The serum WAS perfection in every sense of the word. It seems Olay has replaced the parabens preservative system (which in truth is much gentler, but has been getting bad press and reputation) with DMDM hydantoin, a proven formaldehyde releasing preservative and adding fragrance to a fragrance free product and still brazenly naming it "fragrance free". wtf were they thinking?
FYI, I have been buying Olay from international sellers (mainly US and UK) because in Malaysia, where i live, the Olay products comes from Thailand. It may have the same name, but when u compared the regenerating serum manufactured in US/UK and the one from Thailand, it is not the same. It's no surprise that, when i used the ones i bought locally, it doesnt work as well.
LOI for Olay regenerating serum sold locally: Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Panthenol, Polyethylene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, DMDM Hydantoin, Allantoin, Laureth-4, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Laureth-7,Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, PEG-100 Strearate, Butylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4.
Could it be that P&G US is slowly downgrading its ingredients too? I know the superstar ingredients is Niacinamide but other supporting actives (antioxidants etc) should be front and center, not tossed down after preservatives and fragrance.
As a skincare enthusiast, I am sincerely heartbroken when a skincare company reformulate a best product, turning it into a mediocre stuff. Well, enough ranting. Looks like the only thing left to do is for me to move on. RIP regenerist regenerating fragrance free. ur demise will be missed.
on 11/6/2014 8:49:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Black
I'm a huge fan of Olay products, if for no other reason than I suspect they contain the highest amount of niacinamide permissible in over-the-counter products (4%), judging from niacinamide's ranking on the ingredients list.
I've written about Olay products a lot here: :https://www.futurederm.com/2007/11/11/which-olay-night-moisturizer-should-i-use/
But, basically, huge fan of this product.
on 11/6/2014 5:48:00 PM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool
Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Green
I absolutely love this serum. I love the price ($18-$23), I love the texture, I love that it doesn't break me out, or make my skin red or do anything except help my moisturizer to work more effectively. And no weird fragrance. Just great.
on 11/3/2014 2:02:00 AM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Brown
I've been using the serum for years. It makes my face feel and look so much better. I feel like I especially need our in the wintertime when my skin feels drier.
I try to get the fragrance free one when I can since I'm really sensitive to smells.
on 9/22/2014 4:30:00 PM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool
Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Blue
HG!!! I had been using Regnerating Serum then stopped using any serum for a while, I just switched to the fragrance free which is supposed to be better for your skin. My skin is so much better since I started using it again!
I like that it has 2% to 3% niacinamide and other beneficial ingredients. My skin feels so smooth and silky after applying and my moisturizer applies nicely over top. I have noticed my skin tone is more even, my greasy t-zone is more under control and my pores so much smaller. I don't know why I ever stopped using it.
Interesting as well, I have been looking for an eye cream since I have the deep dark circles, fine lines, wrinkles starting on my lids and the beginning of crows feet. I read on beautypedia that the Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum (which also rated best) is similar to this so instead of spending more money on an eye product I began to also use this on my eyes. Wow! what a difference. My dark circles are lighter, the fine lines under my eyes gone, my lids are smooth and it is beginning to help with the crows feet.
This product is something I will make sure I don't run out of!
on 9/11/2014 2:31:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Normal, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I love this. It's moisturizing and light. I don't know if it does anything dramatic but just having moisturized skin is enough for me.
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An iPod is now the most essential item for people undertaking a gap year or going travelling, according to research conducted by the TNT Magazine Travel Show 2008.
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Hello JC.
I have been playing with Appv 5.0 SP1 recently . I was not able to copy files from network to a particular location in program Filesx86 or any other folder during the launch of the shorcut . Previosuly I was able to copy the files from network location by doing the OSD scripting at PRE RUN. How can it be achived ??
copying files from network to a location in the virtual buble ???
What was your script event?