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Apple TV plans to blur lines between live, on-demand content
Apple's vision for a set-top box device includes features designed to "simplify accessing and viewing programming and erase the distinction between live and on-demand content", according to a new report. Citing people briefed on Apple's plans, the Wall Street Journal reports that Apple is proposing a system through which viewers would be able to start any show at any time through a device that would store TV shows on the Internet. The report claims that the device will feature an interface that "could resemble the navigation icons" on the iPad, or in other words, very similar to the current Apple TV software. The interface may also offer on-screen space for social media features, and would also enable viewers to access content from the device on other Apple products.
The report goes on to detail some of the challenges facing Apple as it attempts to put such a service together, including apprehension on the part of the cable operators to let Apple gain a greater foothold in the TV market, and the fact that cable operators' existing rights over TV content are likely insufficient to cover all of Apple's proposed services, in particularly the Internet-based DVR service. It also states that Apple wants viewers to be able to access all episodes of current seasons of TV shows, instead of only a few episodes of a current season, as is currently the case on many cable operators.
Apple in talks with cable operators over live TV
Apple is in talks with some of the U.S.' largest cable operators about letting an Apple device serve as a set-top box for live television and other content, according to a new report. Citing people familiar with the matter, the Wall Street Journal reports that no deal has yet been reached with any of the operators, possibly due to their reluctance to let Apple establish a larger presence in the TV business. Although the report does not state whether the device in question is an iteration of the current Apple TV or a more sophisticated device, it does cite two people briefed on the matter who claimed that the technology could be embedded in a television.
Apple seeds iOS 6 beta 4 to developers
Apple has released the fourth beta version of iOS 6 to developers. As with prior iOS 6 beta updates, beta 4 is available as an over-the-air software update or as a direct download from the iOS Dev Center, and is accompanied by a new beta version of the Apple TV software, as well as an updated version of Xcode and the iOS 6 SDK. The new version is listed as build 10A5376e; it is unclear what changes may be contained in the release. iOS 6 beta 4 is available now to registered iOS developers.
Apple adds Hulu Plus to Apple TV
Apple has added a new Hulu Plus app to the Apple TV. The app, which may require a restart before appearing, allows for access to the online streaming video service. As with Netflix, users can subscribe to Hulu Plus directly from the Apple TV using their iTunes account to pay the $7.99 monthly fee; a free one-week trial is currently being offered. Hulu is a joint venture of NBCUniversal, Fox, and Disney, and is also available on Apple's mobile iOS devices via a free app.
Apple CEO Cook to meet with media executives
Apple CEO Tim Cook has been spotted this week at the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference, a well-known executive meetup. According to The New York Times, Cook was spotted having coffee with Paul Sagan, CEO of Internet content delivery company Akamai. Cook has reportedly lined up a number of one-on-one meetings with media executives who are also attending the conference, perhaps working on partnerships for a larger move into the home entertainment market. When asked what he was most looking forward to at the conference, Cook replied "all the private discussions I've set up this week." Apple has been rumored in recent months to be working on a TV initiative, possibly including the introduction of an Apple-branded HDTV.
Google intros Nexus 7, Nexus Q as iPad, Apple TV rivals
Google today introduced its first self-branded tablet, the Nexus 7, as well as a new Apple TV-challenging device called the Nexus Q. Halfway between the Kindle Fire and the iPad, the Nexus 7 is positioned as a media tablet, featuring a 7-inch, 1280x800 IPS display, a 1.2 megapixel front-facing camera, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a quad-core Tegra 3 processor, NFC support, a microphone, GPS, and the Android 4.1 operating system. It is available for pre-order now, priced at $199 for an 8GB model or $249 for a 16GB unit.
Shaped like an orb, the Nexus Q is akin to a beefed-up Apple TV: powered by dual ARM Cortex A9 CPUs and relying upon 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi or an Ethernet connection, Nexus Q boasts 16GB of flash storage, Bluetooth, NFC support, 32 perimeter LEDs for ambient lighting, Micro HDMI and optical audio outputs. Unusually, it also includes an integrated 25W amplifier with banana jack outputs for connecting directly to speakers, as well as a top-mounted dome volume control. However, Nexus Q's current software does not appear to have been designed for standalone use, seemingly relying instead upon another Android device running Google Play or YouTube for control; like the Apple TV, a USB port is included solely for service and support. In addition, it allows multiple Android users to add media to the device's playlist. It is similarly available for pre-order now, and is priced at $299.
Apple launches Apple TV in nine new countries
Alongside its rollout of the iTunes Store to 12 new Asian countries, Apple today launched the Apple TV in nine new markets. MacRumors reports that the Apple TV is now available from Apple's online store in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam, and through third-party resellers in Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Macau, and Sri Lanka. Pricing varies by country; the set-top box does not appear to be available in the Philippines, Taiwan, or Thailand, three countries that also saw local iTunes Stores launch today.
Beta Apple TV software allows for icon reordering
Apple's latest beta version of the Apple TV software allows users to reorder the icons on the main menu page. Citing Portugese-language MacMagazine.com.br, MacRumors reports that the feature is accessed by holding down the center Select button on the Apple Remote for several seconds, which causes the currently-highlighted icon to wiggle, as seen on other iOS device when moving apps. While wiggling, the icon can be moved using the direction buttons on the remote, with the other icons automatically adjusting to the movement. This is the latest indication that Apple plans on allowing third-party apps on the Apple TV, a feature that has been heavily rumored since the launch of the most recent Apple TV OS in March.
Apple to announce TV SDK next week?
A new report claims that Apple will introduce a SDK for its TV products at its Worldwide Developers Conference. Citing an anonymous source, BGR briefly reports that the SDK will allow third-party developers to create software for "Apple's TV products"; considering that the company has yet to introduce an HDTV set, it seems likely that the SDK will initially target the Apple TV set top box, and may allow apps tailored to that device to run on the rumored HDTV when it is released. Apple will kick off WWDC on Monday with a Keynote Address, which is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. PT.
Apple releases Apple TV Software Update 5.0.2
Apple has released Apple TV Software Update 5.0.2, the latest update for its black set top box. Available for both the second- and third-generation Apple TV, it is currently unclear what changes the update might include, as Apple has yet to update its Apple TV Software Update page with information on the release; however, point updates such as this normally include only minor bug fixes and changes. Apple TV Software Update 5.0.2 is available now via the Software Update feature of the Apple TV's Settings menu.
New Apple TV OS to appear at WWDC?
Apple will demonstrate a new version of the Apple TV operating system at its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, according to a new report. Citing a "trusted source," BGR claims that the new OS is more "feature-complete" than the current OS that runs on the set-top box, and says that it's the same version that will run on Apple's as-yet-unannounced HDTV set. The report goes on to claim that Apple is actively courting manufacturers to use a new "control out" API that would allow third-party devices such as cable set-top boxes to make their accessories compatible with the new OS and allow Apple's gear to control connected components. BGR's source believes Apple is unlikely to actually debut the HDTV set at the event.
It is worth noting that BGR has a mixed track record when it comes to predicting future Apple announcements, and while the debut of an upcoming OS upgrade for the Apple TV would make sense from some points of view—allowing developers to start coding apps for both the Apple TV and the expected HDTV set, for instance—it would make for an extremely crowded keynote presentation, as Apple is already expected to discuss iOS 6, iCloud, and its upcoming Mountain Lion release, and might also use part of the event to discuss new MacBook hardware. In addition, it seems somewhat unlikely that Apple would replace the Apple TV's OS so quickly after introducing a new version earlier this year, although the move wouldn't be entirely without precedent, and might improve compatibility between living room devices before a new Apple television rollout.
Highlight video of Apple CEO Cook at D10 now available
AllThingsD has posted a video of some of the highlights from Apple CEO Tim Cook's on-stage interview last evening. During the interview, Cook discussed several large topics, including Apple post-Steve Jobs, the company's TV efforts, Siri and potential upcoming features for the virtual assistant, the company's Chinese manufacturing partners and work conditions at those factories, the tablet market and iPad's potential, and the company's ongoing patent disputes with various companies. Notably, Cook dodged repeated questions related to a potential HDTV business, hinted at potential Facebook integration on iOS, and suggested that the company will unveil several new features for Siri at its WWDC conference, which begins on June 11. The video is roughly 17 minutes in length and can be seen by visiting the above link.
ESPN in talks with Apple to bring content to Apple TV
ESPN is in talks with Apple regarding the former's WatchESPN app being included on the Apple TV. Bloomberg reports that a deal between the two companies is not imminent, but notes that a similar deal has already been worked out between the sports network and Microsoft, which offers WatchESPN access via the Xbox 360. "We're a platform-agnostic content company," said Sean Bratches, ESPN's executive vice president of affiliate and advertising sales. "To the extent that in the future there's an opportunity with Apple to authenticate through the pay-TV food chain as we're doing with Microsoft, that's something that we will participate in." The network currently offers the WatchESPN app—which requires a subscription to the traditional cable channel through a participating operator—as a free Universal download for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Foxconn making preparations for Apple HDTV
Foxconn is making preparations for production of Apple's long-rumored HDTV set, according to a new report. Speaking at a news conference in Shanghai, Foxconn chief Terry Gou said that the company is making preparations for iTV, the rumored name for Apple's upcoming high-definition TV set. China Daily claims that the set reportedly features aluminum construction, Siri, and FaceTime video calling. Gou added that Foxconn's recent 50-50 joint venture factory with Sharp is one of the preparations made for the device, although he said that neither development or manufacturing has yet to begin.
Apple releases Apple TV Software Update 5.0.1
Apple has released Apple TV Software Update 5.0.1, the latest update for its set-top box. Available for both the second- and third-generation Apple TV, 5.0.1 includes support for HD previews for movies and TV shows on the iTunes Store, a fix for an issue that caused some iOS apps to have trouble connecting via AirPlay, Home Sharing reliability improvements, fixes for an issue that affected Netflix login and navigation, and overall stability and performance issues. Apple TV Software Update 5.0.1 is available now via the Software Update feature of the Apple TV's Settings menu.
Kanex ATV Pro solves Apple TV to VGA dilemma
Kanex has announced its new ATV Pro AirPlay Mirroring adapter for VGA projectors. The ATV Pro is a small, black, breakout box-style adapter that plugs into the Apple TV's HDMI port and offers a female VGA port and a 3.5mm audio output jack on the other end, allowing users to connect the Apple TV to legacy VGA projectors. It supports resolutions of 480i up to 1080p with a refresh rate of 50/60Hz, and requires no extra software to function. Kanex' ATV Pro AirPlay Mirroring adapter for VGA projectors is available now and sells for $59.
Third-gen Apple TV found to have dual-core A5
The A5 processor found inside the third-generation Apple TV is actually a dual-core processor, instead of a single-core chip as previously claimed. Chipworks has completed its examination of the A5 processor found in the new Apple TV, and was surprised to find that—contrary to Apple's claims—the chip is actually a dual-core processor. The research firm suggests that Apple is either utilizing only one core, or is "parts binning", a process by which chips that are not up to full specification are used for other purposes. In this case, A5 chips with a faulty core could have the "bad" core disabled and then used in the Apple TV.
In addition, the firm also found that the A5 variant in the third-generation Apple TV is build on a smaller process—32nm—than the prior A5, which was built on a 45nm process. While the report suggests that the new A5 variant could be used in a next-generation iPhone, or potentially as a cost-cutting measure—shrinking the process also cuts the cost per processor—for future iPhone 4S units, it also seems likely that the smaller chip could be included in a future iPod touch model. [via MacRumors]
Apple supplier Hon Hai takes large stake in Sharp
Apple manufacturing partner Hon Hai—better known as Foxconn—has bought in to Japanese firm Sharp. According to a Reuters report, Hon Hai took around a ten percent share of the company, and may use its new stake as extra leverage in attempting to win orders of Apple's rumored TV set. "Hon Hai is already the assembler of Apple's iPhone and iPad, it needs the next driver, which is Apple TV," said Yuanta Securities analyst Vincent Chen. "It's something that [Hon Hai founder] Terry Gou cannot afford not to do. But this is a very big gamble." The report goes on to note that the newly formed relationship between Hon Hai and Sharp may give the latter a leg up in bids for Apple display orders, as Hon Hai/Sharp may be in a position to offer superior pricing. Sharp currently supplies Apple with Retina Displays for the third-generation iPad.
Former Apple engineer: Jobs rejected new Apple TV UI
Over the weekend, former Apple engineer Mike Margolis made a statement on Twitter that sparked some controversy over whether Apple was losing its way without its late co-founder Steve Jobs. When responding to a comment from a user who liked the old Apple TV UI—on which Margolis worked—he stated that the "new designs were tossed out 5 years ago because [Steve Jobs] didn't like them. Now there is nobody to say 'no' to bad design." While most of the discussion has focused on his first comment, subsequent comments explained that the new design is a logical next step "given their desire to match the iOS home page", and that Jobs may have loved this new iOS-style grid. Margolis also added that the "new AppleTV UI excites me because it is just begging for apps - the old home screen UI was not app friendly/ready at all." Finally, speaking with TechCrunch, Margolis explains that the original grid designs made little sense in a world where the iPad didn't exist, people weren't used to app-grid interfaces, and there was little third-party content for the device to tap into.
Third-gen Apple TV teardown finds Bluetooth 4.0 chip
iFixit has completed its teardown of the second-generation Apple TV, and while most of the findings were identical to those seen in an earlier report, one specific detail has stood out. According to iFixit, the third-generation Apple TV sports a Broadcom 4330 chip that supports dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity. Coincidentally, this is the same chip found in the third-generation iPad, and is also responsible for its Bluetooth 4.0+HS support. While it is unclear whether Apple will ever take advantage of this functionality, it is noteworthy that the third-generation Apple TV sports an extra antenna, the purpose of which is currently unknown.


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My daughter wore them just a few times and they leaked twice! Both times it was quite embarassing because i was holding her in my arms and got soaked.Also, my daughter is 27 lbs and not chuby at all, but the diapers size medium are too tight around her thighs and leave marks.Overall, very unhappy with the product!
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My son and youngest daughter are still in diapers and we use these for the pool, & sprinkler. My kids can play and they don't have to drag a wet diaper around, plus they are easy to clean up with the side that easily tear off!!!!! I love these little swimmers!!!!
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The target of these diapers is not "wee-wee", but puup! They do not absorb liquids, but do wonders to keep puup inside them if your baby decides it is time "to go" while at the pool or the beach. They have been very helpful to us a couple of times. It just took a quick trip to the beach chair to change the diaper once we noticed it was soiled. I would not recommend to keep the diaper on the kid long after he/she is out of the water as, as mentioned before, it will not retain liquids. We have used them since our daughter was three months old. She is two years old now, and still fits in the medium size (not for long, though!)Sorry, the system will not allow me to use the correct spelling for puup while describing diapers!
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, walking distance to just about everything- ferries, restaurants, The Rocks, Circular Quay etc. Conference facility was adequate but not brilliant. Room with a view of the water would have been nice, but clean and comfortable, with all you expect from the Sheraton. Buffet breakfast.
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- Everything you need to travel the way you like. Get everything you are looking for with the style and service you want, all at a great price. Conveniently located in Sydney's Central Business District and overlooking the spectacular Darling Harbour and Cockle Bay. Australia's largest hotel, with 648 rooms including 17 suites is just a short stroll from all of Sydney's major entertainment and shopping districts including Pitt Street Mall and Queen Victoria Building. The Rocks, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House are only 15 minutes walk away! Four Points By Sheraton Sydney, Darling Harbour has the facilities to cater for all your needs. Need tour services, laundry services, convenient room service, express check-out, 24-hour front desk, limousine service, car rentals, parking (for a fee) and babysitting services - We can help you with all of that! Plus our guests have complimentary access to a 24-hour fitness centre that is located just on Market Street; a short 3minute walk. Hungry? Enjoy a tasty meal in a casual setting. Choose from our signature restaurant, The Corn Exchange, which features a seasonal A la carte menu and now a new Kitchen Table buffet, bringing together your favourite meals, that are honestly cooked and help you feel at home. The restaurant is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Experience a slice of Sydney's past in the Heritage listed Dundee Arms, one of Sydney's oldest pubs complete with resident ghost; or make your way to the rooftop; where you will find Bar Eleven, order a cocktail and enjoy the view over Darling Harbour. Our guest rooms feature comfortable beds, large flat screen TVs, cable television, movies on-demand, over sized work desk, Wi-Fi and wired Internet access (for a fee), in-room safe, air conditioning, alarm clock, wake-up service, hairdryer, tea & coffee making facilities, and a free weekday newspaper (on-demand). SPG Members receive complimentary in room internet when booking direct. Book direct today ... more less
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Good location, bad curve appeal nice staffs at check in, room way too small for deluxe for Three adults not enough space for luggages.more
Really nice people at the front desk, but they just need to be slightly more informed about the area. I arrived at midnight and they really couldn't help me find food. As a NYer, we are used to getting anything we want at any hour of the night. Apparently not the case in London. But I was offered a delish warm cookie. Also, really couldn't help me with any of the sight seeing tours. Thank...more
Mixed reactions about this hotel and I think I might be generous with 3 stars. The big issue for me was the place was not very clean in reception, bar, restraunt and the staff were ver disorganised. The bar man could not get a simple vodka coke (pepsi) correct twice he gave me it without the vodka.
Staff miss the point thst it id all thier responsibility to keep the property clean, they...more
I've stayed in a few Jury's Inn hotels over the years, and while they all look pretty much the same, they can vary in cleanliness and how helpful the staff are.
This one in particular is in a good vibrant location just around the corner from the Angel tube station. It's nice and clean, and all of the staff seemed helpful and friendly.
The room was a good size, and everything was nice and...more
I was knackered!!
Tube strike on the same day as my course.. My feet were killing me.
However, I checked in and my day of stress started to disappear.
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This is a typical poor snapshot photograph of the family. The exposure is hardly worthy. But there is a sentimental value in its remembrance. We are gathered for dim sum at a restaurnat in Flushing. Periodically I would organize an outing. It seems we had food in common though my kids did not like the fare. My in laws, my brothers, my aunt and the assorted kids would all come. My aunt would come early to stake out a table – no reservations. We would eat ourselves silly. The restaurant is long gone. And we no longer gather in this grouping. Times change. Nostalgia is a funny thing. The photo is more valuable for the stories that have changed with the years.
Product Placement
Happy Birthday Dave. He visited recently. No details please. Anyway one of his favorites is Cheezits. Don't ask. It is my bad teaching that he eats this horrible junk food. The process of baking them has salt added at three stages. Without that much salt added the stuff would taste like cardboard. Three times salt? Geez!
Well he's a good sport. I take his picture often. He tolerates me. He has his fake smile of benign tolerance.But after a while his look changes to – please leave now.
Been Had
I believe that is the phrase used when the staff is behind your back clowning around. I am pretty private. So it was not advertised. But somehow my staff found out about my birth date. It also happened we were having dinner outside. So everyone took the opportunity to have a little fun. Yes, yes, thankfully no one sang. This is a more capable staff than you might think from the picture. In fact they are quite good. This picture or one like it was also circulated which leads me to deny that I am one bit older. Thanks all.
Hey! I found some beautiful light. So the photographer became the subject. Turnabout is fair sometimes. And the photographer of this image; she's shy. But she did a great job. And I thank her.
Flash Experiment
Ghost images made by multiple flash exposure. I did it once. I have not had the need to do it again. It was an experiment in using my flash settings. I would have to read the manual to remember the technique. There are many things you try. I forget more than I remember. The things you use everyday get 99% of your images. It is still useful to experiment. Sometimes you do get to use a long lost skill.
But flash photography and I have had a long relationship in which I controlled very little in our image making. I am a reluctant user of flash and prefer available light. So this was my one and only multiple exposure foray. Thanks Dave.
Old School
This was a goof picture based on the ever popular selfies. I simply used Photoshop. Yes, I readily admit to doing this. We each took a shot and I was able to match the images well enough to clone in two people. The interesting thing is that we really were classmates with desks just like this. So this is not New York but it was West Virginia where I grew up. The desks were in a Shaker Village schoolroom. And somehow I remember them being a lot larger. Yes there were inkwells. But there was no ink by the time I attended.
There was a point when David took up the sport to test his skill. He could ski pretty well. He wanted to snowboard but his mother required him to don a helmet. So he opted to skateboard. She did not know he needed a helmet for this too. I have to admit that David got the hang of it and could do some nice tricks. Basic things, but he was skilled enough for me to be impressed. And of course I was around to get some images. Look ma, no feet (on the board).
German Chocolate Cake
Traditions. There are some I remember. Lisa could make a German chocolate cake better than any other I have had. Scratch. Yup. She made this from scratch. Even the icing was made from scratch. It was as good to eat as to photograph. The candles mean that this was a special order for someone's birthday.
Warning. Don't try this at home. And if you do keep in mind that double chin can be the result. It is another early flash experiment. The bounce flash gives fairly even lighting. But the image needs some more front light and a catch light for the eyes. Anyway, it seems easy enough to mess up the shot. For all my past subjects, I grimace at the mistakes you had to endure.
If you get it right then you can avoid the unflattering images. But the learning curve is always interesting. My Nikon D70 had a center focus point. It neatly did exactly that and got the bookcase perfectly focused. Later I found the Nikon D200 allowed for closest subject focus. After learning that, the images all focused on the near subject without the annoying out of focus errors.
Autofocus does work well when you plan. The manual focus of my youth does not surpass the focus on the eyes here. And it helps if you have catch lights.
Self Portrait 2004
I had this spiffy new Nikon D70 and I was experimenting with images and lighting. I was using natural light and flash. Anyone who wandered into my path got in on the experimenting. This was bounce flash. It has even lighting and there are catch lights in the eyes.
Once I mastered the basics I tried to get some family group shots.
We never did get that special shot. You know the one the professionals get. Retrospectively just to get the four of us in a single frame was special.


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An ophthalmological laser surgery system having a laser, associated elements for delivering an optical beam from the laser to a patient eye location, a control unit for controlling the operation of the system and a system input/output device, is enabled by a patient data card. The data card originally contains both patient background and system control information, which is transferred to the control unit via the input/output device. During system operation, newly generated information, such as laser beam power, is stored in the data card to provide an independent record of the surgical procedure actually performed. After one use, the data card is invalidated to prevent further use.
1. A method of preventing unauthorized use of a system for ablating the cornea by selective irradiation, said method comprising the steps of:
(a) recording predetermined information including information indicating which of the eyes of a patient upon which surgery will be allowed on a data carrier that is independent from said system:
(b) reading said information indicating which of the eyes of a patient upon which surgery will be allowed from said data carrier into said system; and
(c) enabling said system to perform corneal ablation upon the eyes of the patient indicated in said predetermined information.
2. A method according to claim 27 and further comprising the step of providing said data carrier in the form of a data card.
3. A method for preventing unauthorized use of a laser surgery system used to ablate the cornea by selective irradiation, said method comprising the steps of:
(a) providing a system control unit for controlling the operation of said laser surgery system;
(b) providing a unique identifier to said system control unit, said unique identifier specifying a first identity of a surgeon;
(c) providing an independent data carrier containing predetermined information including
(1) an authorized identity of a surgeon authorized to operate said system and
(2) which of the eyes of a patient should be operated upon;
(d) comparing said first identity to said authorized identity; and
(e) enabling said system to perform a corneal ablation procedure on the eyes of the patient indicated in said predetermined information if the step (d) of comparing indicates a match in identities.
4. A method of preventing unauthorized use of a laser surgery system comprising the steps of:
(a) providing a system control unit for controlling the operation of said laser surgery system;
(b) providing a unique identifier specifying a first identity of a surgeon to said system control unit;
(c) providing an independent data carrier containing predetermined information including
(1) an authorized identity of a surgeon authorized to operate said system and
(2) which of the eyes of a patient upon which said laser surgery system should operate;
(d) comparing said first identity with said authorized identity; and
(e) enabling the system to permit a corneal ablation procedure if the step (d) of comparing indicates a match in identities.
[0001] This invention relates to ophthalmological surgery techniques which employ an ultraviolet laser used to provide ablative photodecomposition of the surface of the cornea in order to correct vision defects.
[0002] Ultraviolet laser based systems and methods are known for enabling ophthalmological surgery on the external surface of the cornea in order to correct vision defects by the technique known as ablative photodecomposition of the cornea. In such systems and methods, the irradiated flux density and exposure time of the cornea to the ultraviolet laser radiation are so controlled as to provide a surface sculpting of the cornea to achieve a desired ultimate surface change in the cornea, all in order to correct an optical defect. Such systems and methods are disclosed in the following U.S. patents and patent applications, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference: U.S. Pat. No. 4,665,913 issued May 19, 1987 for "Method for Ophthalmological Surgery"; U.S. Pat. No. 4,669,466 issued Jun. 2, 1987 for "Method and Apparatus for Analysis and Correction of Abnormal Refractive Errors of the Eye"; U.S. Pat. No. 4,732,148, issued Mar. 22, 1988 for "Method for Performing Ophthalmic Laser Surgery"; U.S. Pat. No. 4,770,172 issued Sep. 13, 1988 for "Method of Laser-Sculpture of the Optically Used Portion of the Cornea"; U.S. Pat. No. 4,773,414 issued Sep. 27, 1988 for "Method of Laser-Sculpture of the Optically Used Portion of the Cornea; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 109,812 filed Oct. 16, 1987 for "Laser Surgery Method and Apparatus"; and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 081,986 filed Aug. 5, 1987 for "Photorefractive Keratectomy".
[0003] The art has now advanced to the stage at which self-contained laser based systems are sold as stand alone units to be installed in a surgeon's operatory or a hospital, as desired. Thus, hospitalization is not necessarily required in order to perform such ophthalmological surgery. Such systems typically include a p.c. (personal computer) type work station, having the usual elements (i.e., keyboard, video display terminal and microprocessor based computer with floppy and hard disk drives and internal memory), and a dedicated microprocessor based computer which interfaces with the p.c. work station and appropriate optical power sensors, motor drivers and control elements of the ultraviolet laser, whose output is delivered through an optical system to the eye of the patient. In use, after the patient has been accommodated on a surgery table or chair, the system is controlled by the operator (either the surgeon or the surgeon and an assistant) in order to prepare the system for the delivery of the radiation to the patient's eye at the appropriate power level and spatial location on the corneal surface. Patient data is typically entered, either manually via the p.c. work station keyboard or from a memory storage element (e.g., a floppy disk), and the system automatically calculates the beam delivery parameters and displays the resulting calculations on the video display terminal, with an optional hard-copy printout via a suitable printer. The laser is also prepared to deliver the appropriate radiation in accordance with the calculated beam delivery parameters, and the delivery system optics are likewise preconditioned. In some systems, a provision is made for permanently recording on a plastic card made of PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate) a spot image of the laser beam used in the surgical operation. This spot is recorded prior to the operation to ensure that the beam power is properly adjusted and to provide a permanent record of the beam used. PMMA is typically used due to the characteristic of this material of having a closely similar ablative photodecomposition response to that of the human corneal tissue. After the surgery has been performed, the resultant data is typically made part of a permanent record, which becomes part of the patient's file.
[0004] Such systems and methods are presently emerging as the technique of choice for ophthalmological surgery to correct various vision defects in humans. However, as a relatively recent development this technique in general is still subject to close scrutiny and careful evaluation by the medical community as well as by certain regulatory agencies (e.g., the Food and Drug Administration in the United States of America). Although the p.c. work station provides some ability to collect pertinent information for the evaluation of system performance and to aid in tracking the efficacy of the surgical technique, as well as to provide quality control assistance to the manufacturer of the system, existing laser systems lack a simple effective control mechanism for this purpose.
[0005] The invention provides a simply control mechanism for monitoring the actual usage of ophthalmological laser surgery systems, which is relatively inexpensive to implement and highly reliable in tracking information relating to machine usage and patients' data relating to surgeries performed.
[0006] In a first aspect of the invention, an ophthalmological laser surgery system is provided with a patient data card read/write device for controlling and monitoring the operation of the laser surgical system in conjunction with a precoded patient data card. The data card and read/write device interact in such a manner that the laser surgical system cannot be operated unless an authorized patient data card is inserted into the read/write device. Once the patient data card is recognized by the system as a legitimate and authorized card, the system is unlocked for normal operation. Preferably, during normal operation the beam delivery parameters calculated by the system, as well as other actual surgical operation data (such as the configuration of the delivery system optics, the duration and power of the laser irradiation of the patient's cornea, the coordinates of the projected laser beam, and the like) are recorded on the patient data card to form a permanent record independently of or parallel to the information stored in the p.c. work station. Also, a test spot of the actual laser beam can be permanently recorded onto the patent data card by directing the beam onto a preselected region of the data card to perform an ablation of that region.
[0007] In another aspect, the invention comprises a patient data card having encoded therein several kinds of information for use in evaluating and controlling a laser based ophthalmological surgery system and surgeries performed therewith. A first type of information comprises an authorization code required by the surgery system for enablement to an operative state. Preferably, this first type of information includes a code unique to a specific laser surgery system so that a given patient data card can be used on one and only one machine. Further information stored on the card identifies all authorized surgeons, the patient, the patient's past history, the desired prescription or other identifying information regarding the permissible surgery to be performed on that patient, and preoperative diagnostic information for checking the laser system settings. The card may also contain downloadable software for controlling or altering the operation of the laser system. The card may also contain a photograph of the patient, one or more fingerprints of the patient, or a combination of this or other identifier information. In addition, the card preferably contains an ablation region capable of forming and retaining a physical laser ablation imprint of the intended laser treatment for future analysis and comparison.
[0008] In use, the card is pre-coded by the system manufacturer or some other control agency, and issued for use with a specific system. If desired, the patient information may be intentionally left blank and provided by the surgeon or some other authorized person prior to the surgical operation. After the surgery has been performed, the actual data pertaining to the surgery is encoded onto the card for future use. Preferably, the data card is issued for a single surgery and is invalidated immediately thereafter, e.g., by permanently recording an invalidation character onto the card.
[0009] The data stored on the card can be transferred from the card to any one of a number of interested parties. The surgeon, for example, may transfer the information from the card to a patient data file or some other master file maintained by the surgeon. This can be done at the data card read/write device and the p.c. work station at the site of the laser system. In addition, the information recorded in the patient data card can be transferred to the system manufacturer's files either from the surgeon's office using the p.c. work station and a modem, or directly from the patient data card. In the latter case, the card can be physically transferred to the manufacturer's office by either the surgeon or the patient, or the patient may visit one of a number of convenient sites having a compatible card reader device.
[0010] For a fuller understanding of the nature and advantages of the invention, reference should be had to the ensuing detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0011]FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an ophthalmological laser surgery system incorporating the invention; and
[0012]FIG. 2 is a plan view of a patient data card according to the invention.
[0013] Turning now to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of an ophthalmological surgery system incorporating the invention. As seen in this Fig., a p.c. work station 10 is coupled to the single board computer 21 of a laser surgery unit 20 by means of a first bus connection 11. P.C. work station 10 and the subcomponents of laser surgery unit 20 are known components and preferably comprise the elements of the VISX TWENTY/TWENTY excimer laser system available from Visx, Incorporated of Sunnyvale, Calif. Thus, the laser surgery system 20 includes a plurality of sensors generally designated with reference numeral 22 which produce feedback signals from the moveable mechanical and optical components in the laser optical system, such as the elements driven by an iris motor 23, an image rotator 24, an astigmatism motor 25 and an astigmatism angle motor 26. The feedback signals from sensors 22 are provided via appropriate signal conductors to the single board computer 21, which is preferably an STD bus compatible single board computer using a type 8031 microprocessor. The single board computer 21 controls the operation of the motor drivers generally designated with reference numeral 27 for operating the elements 23-26. In addition, single board computer 21 controls the operation of the excimer laser 28, which is preferably an argon-fluorine laser with a 193 nanometer wavelength output designed to provide feedback stabilized fluence of 160 mJoules per cm2 at the cornea of the patient's eye 30 via the delivery system optics generally designated with reference numeral 29. Other ancillary components of the laser surgery system 20 which are not necessary to an understanding of the invention, such as a high resolution microscope, a video monitor for the microscope, a patient eye retention system, and ablation effluent evacuator/filter, and the gas delivery system, have been omitted to avoid prolixity. Similarly, the keyboard, display, and conventional p.c. subsystem components (e.g., flexible and hard disk drives, memory boards and the like) have been omitted from the depiction of the p.c. work station 10.
[0014] P.C. work station 10 is actively intercoupled with a patient data card writer/reader 40 designed to interact with an individual patient data card 42 schematically illustrated in FIG. 2. As seen in FIG. 2, the patient data card 42 is similar to a credit card and has a first surface region 43 for carrying visually readable information, such as the name of the patient, the card supplier (e.g., laser surgery system manufacturer, health care provider or the like), the patient's name and any other information which is deemed desirable for visual presentation. Another region 44 is reserved for information identifying the authorized bearer or user of the card, such as a fingerprint or a photograph of the patient. An ablation region or target area 45 is provided for permanently recording the laser beam operating characteristics just prior to or after performance of a surgery. For this purpose, ablation region 45 may comprise an insert of a polymethylmethacrylate, which as noted above has close matching ablative photodecomposition characteristics to that of human corneal tissue. Alternatively, the entire card 42 may be fabricated of PMMA, or some other substance such as polycarbonate which has similar ablation characteristics to PMMA. The purpose of the ablation region 45 is to provide a permanent ablative photodecomposition record produced by the actual laser beam used in the surgery.
[0015] Patient data card 42 is preferably an optical memory card of the type manufactured and marketed by Drexler Technology Corporation under the trademark LaserCard, which is a credit card sized optical data storage device capable of holding more than four megabytes of write once/read many (WORM) data. Similarly, the data card writer/reader 40 may be a known unit compatible with the Drexler optical memory card. If desired, a suitable magnetic memory card may be employed along with a compatible card writer/reader device 40.
[0016] The patient data card 42 is initially provided with read only information optically encoded into the subsurface recording layers (not visible in FIG. 2). This information includes the serial number or other identifying characteristic of a specific laser surgery system 20 so that the data card 42 can only be used with a specific system 20. The purpose for this limitation is to provide controlled information relating to the amount of use of the system 20 and a match between the identity of the system 20 and the actual beam used during the eye surgery (the ablation record permanently formed in ablation region 45 of the data card 42). In addition, other qualifying data may be permanently recorded by the card producer, such as the personal identification number of the surgeon or surgeons (or other personnel) qualified to operate the specific system 20, the prescription of the patient to control the amount and type of laser surgery on a particular patient, the eye upon which surgery will be allowed (e.g., right eye only, left eye only or both, including any differences in prescription between the two eyes), and any other relevant and pertinent information deemed desirable for monitoring the specific patient and the specific system 20.
[0017] In order to render the system 20 operative, an authorized data card 42 must be read by the writer/reader 40, and this information must then be presented to the p.c. work station 10, which functions as the master control for the system 20. Once an authorized card has been inserted and identified, the operation of the system 20 proceeds in a somewhat conventional fashion in that the beam delivery parameters are calculated in the p.c. work station 10 and transferred to the single board computer 21 for control of the various motors 23-26, the laser 28 and the delivery system optics 29. At some time during the surgery procedure, preferably just prior to the actual irradiation of the eye 30, the data card 42 may be installed in a fixture (not shown) in the output beam path of the laser 28 (i.e., within the delivery system optics 29 or at the output side thereof) and the laser 28 is pulsed at the surgical rate and power to form the permanent record of the laser beam in the ablation region 45. Thereafter, the surgery is performed and the post operation data is measured, calculated and stored in an appropriate memory location within the p.c. work station 10. Certain information may then be recorded onto the patient data card 42 by means of the data card writer/reader 40 so that the data card 42 obtains post operative information useful for monitoring purposes. For example, the date of the operation, the total length of the exposure of the corneal surface of the eye 30 to the laser beam 28, the pulse duration, the time between pulses, the exact coordinate settings of the laser beam radiation throughout the operation may all be recorded on the patient data card 42. This information is then available until destruction of the card for any informational purposes the surgeon, the patient, the health insurance company, the regulatory agency and the system manufacturer may require. In addition, if desired the card 42 may be permanently altered to prevent repeated use with specific surgery system 20 or any other system 20 as an added check on the operational use of a specific system 20.
[0018] The patient data card 42 may contain program instructions required for the operation of the system 20. In such an embodiment, p.c. workstation 10 receives the necessary program instructions from the card 42 using a conventional software downloading operation at the beginning of system operation. At the conclusion of system operation, the program instructions resident in the p.c. workstation 10 are erased to prevent subsequent operation of system 20 without a fresh data card 42.
[0019] As will now be apparent, laser surgery systems provided with the personal data card functioning as a control token offer an unparalleled degree of control over the use of the surgery system and afford a rigorous information gathering capability for quality control and monitoring studies. In particular, every single use of a given surgery system 20 can be accurately monitored by use of the patient data card 42, and the actual operating characteristics and optical parameters can be permanently stored in an independently verifiable manner for future study. Such a capability is particularly important for laser surgery systems still subject to regulatory control, as well as to fully approved laser surgery systems for which cumulative historical data is highly desirable. The added cost of the data card reader/writer 40 is nominal compared to the overall system, and the patient data card is no more inconvenient to carry and use than any conventional credit card.
[0020] While the above provides a full and complete disclosure of the preferred embodiments of the invention, various modifications, alternate constructions and equivalents may be employed as desired. For example, while the invention has been described with specific reference to an optically encoded data card 42, data cards having read/write storage capability and using magnetic or semiconductor technology may be employed, as desired. In addition, other laser surgery systems than the VISX system noted above can be used to implement the invention. Therefore, the above description and illustrations should not be construed as limiting the invention, which is defined by the appended claims.
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Gregory Huey
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My very picky 2 year old ate the whole thing! Enough said!!
My family loves this recipe. We first found it in 2004 and make it many times a year. I usually use a casserole dish to make it and once I have poured the spaghetti sauce on the noodles, I take...
Just tried this one tonight and we all loved it! Very easy! Nice alternative to spaghetti and much healthier than pizza. I used extra lean beef, reduced fat mozzarella, reduced fat parmegian,...


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Get inspired by the seminal film and bring the looks into the here and now.
Bijoux, Bijoux: Spring 2014 Runway Jewelry
"She was so beautiful that she didn't even have to speak. But then she did—and has one of the best voices in cinema."
"Didion once said,'Grammar is a piano I play by ear.' Her ability to put words together and choose relevant subject matter feels effortless. Joan Didion is authentic, the real deal and unapologetically herself and I'll gladly read her any day of the year."
Going Goth: 13 Halloween Friendly Fashions


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Bad Jokes Are Music To Their Ears
Customer: "Hey, do you guys carry any mandolins?"
Me: "No, I'm sorry."
Customer: "How about…" *dramatic pause* "Wo-mandolins?"
Me: "No."
(The customer leaves with a grin on his face.)
Next customer: "Really?"
Customer: "Hey, do you guys carry any mandolins?"
Me: "No, I'm sorry."
Customer: "How about…" *dramatic pause* "Wo-mandolins?"
Me: "No."
(The customer leaves with a grin on his face.)
Next customer: "Really?"
(I am working remote control to reinstall and configure a laptop. The customer asks if I am going to install a printer.)
Me: "Ma'am, what kind of printer is it?"
Customer: "It's a [printer model]."
Me: "Let me look in the driver folder. Ah yes, here it is. I will start up the install program."
(The program is running, the drivers are being installed. The program now changes screen with the message, 'PLEASE PLUG IN THE PRINTER AND POWER IT UP'.)
Me: "Please plug in the printer and turn it on."
Customer: "Do you send the printer over remote control?"
Not Remotely Intelligent, Part 3
Not Remotely Intelligent, Part 2
Not Remotely Intelligent
(Queensland is suffering major flooding throughout the state. I'm tracking a customer's order that was placed last week and still hasn't arrived.)
Me: "Okay, I've tracked your order with our courier. Unfortunately, due to flooding there are a lot of road closures which is why your order has not been delivered."
Customer: "But it's not even raining that much, and the water isn't that high in the streets."
Me: "I am sorry for any inconvenience but the courier can not risk driving through flood water."
*long pause*
Customer: "So it won't be here today?"
Me: "Not unless you have a boat."
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Customer: *with a strong French accent* "I would like a ticket to Paris, USA."
(His friends are snickering.)
Me: "The one in Illinois or in Tennessee?"
Customer: *pauses* "What?"
Me: "Do you want Paris IL, or Paris TN?"
Customer: "How about Marseilles?"
Me: "Okay, Marseilles in Illinois or Ohio?"
Customer: "Berlin?"
Me: "So, Connecticut?"
Customer: "Moscow?"
Me: "Idaho?"
Customer: "You're making that up."
(I show him the screen for Moscow, Idaho.)
Customer: "Look, I was only pointing out that American movies always list the city and country for a location because you're too d*** stupid to know that Paris is in France!"
(I am a customer having lunch at a cafe near my office. I overhear two teen girls at the table next to mine.)
Customer #1: "I don't like this Chewbacca sandwich."
Customer #2: "Um…what?"
Customer #1: "This Chewbacca sandwich. It's too tough."
Customer #2: "I think you mean ciabatta."


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CHROME SWING ARM ROTATING MIRROR (Item #W35449A)
The chrome swing arm rotating mirror mounts to your wall and mirror rotates to 4X magnification on the reverse side. Screw mount is exposed and mounting hardware and instructions are included. Dimensions: 12"H x 17"W x 7.25 Diameter.
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You can indicate the ring size, special gift wrapping or any other request to the designer at checkout.
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Sterling Silver with or without 22 karat Gold Plating.
100% Handcrafted by Master Craftsmen in India
LxB: 7 x 2 cm
From our Wedding Vows Collection - a voice against Domestic Violence.
"I vow to make excuses when you humiliate me in public.
To forsake my friends and family when you isolate me.
To value myself less when you belittle me.
I vow to blame myself when you hit me.
And to fear for my safety and the safety of my children.
Till death do us part."
Presenting an alternate image of the new Indian bride.
I am Durga & Kali.
Love, Respect & Protect me.
Or else I will.
Engraved earrings inspired by 16th Century Saxon Ceremonial knives.
Comes gift-wrapped in a branded silver cloth pouch.
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About the Author: Yishai Fleisher is the Contributing Editor and PR manager at the JewishPress.com, and Israel's only English language broadcast radio show host (Galey Yisrael 106.5FM). Yishai is an Israeli Paratrooper, a graduate of Cardozo Law School, and the founder of Kumah ("Arise" in Hebrew), an NGO dedicated to promoting Zionism and strengthening Israel's national character. Yishai is married to Malkah, they have two children, and they live on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem.
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Hamas claims the company, which just so happens to be headed by Abbas' honchos, is dodging taxes.
Malachi Moshe Rosenfeld, 26, was buried in Kochav HaShachar in Samaria early Wednesday afternoon after he succumbed last night to bullet wounds from Palestinian Authority terrorists. Bayit Yehudi (Jewish Home) chairman and Minister of Education Naftali Bennett was among hundreds of people at the funeral. He called Rosenfeld "a symbol of the State of Israel, […]
Some 70 Egyptian soldiers have been killed simultaneously in a multi-prong attack in Sinai.
An ancient mikvah is discovered beneath a Jerusalem living room.
Great expectations.
Oklahoma's Supreme Court says the 10 Commandments cannot stay at the state capitol.
What is human chess? How easy is it to predict the actions of others?
Neo-Nazis vandalized a Talmud Torah in Boro Park, Brooklyn this week.
US Pres. Barack Obama said Tuesday he'll "walk away" from a bad deal with Iran. So far, he hasn't.
ISIS proclaims its next goal is to conquer Gaza, Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
Yitzchak Shamir, born October 22, 1915, died June 30 2012. Shamir was Prime Minister of Israel from 1983 to 1984 and again from 1986 to 1992. He was a leader of the pre-State Lehi (Stern Gang) group. He also served in the Mossad fom 1955 to 1965. From the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Yitzhak Shamir […]
One of the anti-Israel activists got tasered as the IDF's Shayetet 13 took over the boat on its way to Hamas-controlled Gaza.
The President announced he will ignore the letter of the law he just signed because it protects Judea and Samaria.
Nothing in the NEW Paris Proposal differs much from what was offered by Olmert and rejected by Abbas
It's time to stand up against the bias & no longer accept the constant UN prejudice against Israel.
Remind Sen. Chuck Schumer that he said any deal with Iran must include "anywhere, anytime" inspections.
Yishai is joined by cyber-security expert Pinchas Orbach and terror-funding expert Dr. Mattew Levit.
First, Yishai reads and responds to e-mails from listeners, which touch on a range of issues, such as American support for the Kurds and Israel; the faculty of courage; and pushing back on efforts to normalize homosexuality.
Then, following questions about the source of the Duqu computer virus found in the hotels where nuclear negotiations with Iran took place, Orbach talks about the quiet cyber-war in which Israel is engaged. Afterwards, Levitt, director of the Washington Institute's Stein Program on Counter-terrorism and Intelligence, explains how terrorist organizations fund their massive operations.
The Arabic saying is that "whoever controls the Dome of the Rock, controls the world" – and they are afraid of losing their control and power. They see Jewish Jerusalem being built, and they see their own states falling apart, and they are scared.
Highlight: Exclusive Interview with Rabbi Yehuda Glick at the Foot of the Temple Mount.
(((CLICK BELOW TO HEAR AUDIO))) Yishai talks with Tommy Waller, Director of HaYovel, an organization that brings Christians to the mountains of Samaria for Israel's annual grape harvest under the supervision of Rabbi Eliezer Melamed. Waller joins Yishai in-studio to share his beliefs on how the group takes part in the prophecy of Israel's redemption. […]
Swatistikas were painted on the sides of the road leading up to the Mount of Olives.
Yishai and Malkah kick off this week's show giving honor to the memory to Sheli Dadon, a young Jewish woman who was murdered by terrorists in Israel before Memorial Day. They move on to talk about former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's upcoming trip to prison and end with a discussion about how criticism of Jewish allegiance towards Israel can be seen as antisemitism.
Perfect Hamantashen
It is easy to spot Haman in today's world, but who is this year's Esther?
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Taiwan's Financing Handicap
Female golfers struggle to find sponsorship
Taiwan boasts the world's top-ranked female golfer, but the island nevertheless struggles to recruit and secure funding for its most promising young players.
Lin Tzu-chi is a rare exception. The 23-year-old daughter of middle-class parents and one of Taiwan's rising stars of women's golf, she is among the few female players here able to pursue...


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Non-Roll Flat Elastic 1/2'' Wide 50 Yards-White
Additional Information
Recommended for waistbands in skirts, slacks, shorts and pants. A firm medium weight elastic that resists rolling or twisting. Shrink resistant, machine wash and dry. Unaffected by chlorine bleach.
Non-Roll Flat Elastic 1/2'' Wide 50 Yards-White is rated out of 5 by 2.
Rated 5 out of 5 by gramma52 from Love It! I've bought this twice now for a craft project I sell and it works perfectly. I will keep reordering.
Date published: 2015-01-27
Rated 1 out of 5 by lisad from very poor quality This elastic feels like it is already worn out. It has a nubby, plastic grit feel and very poor recovery. I will probably just donate the roll to charity because it doesn't look like it will hold up.
Date published: 2014-03-28


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I had to stop listening to the first episode...they were talking WAY too fast. I went back and made it through 2 more episodes, they did a better job slowing down.
Its very one sided, which they...
We were directly told not to use "pussy" in medical charts. It was pus or pus-like discharge. If you aren't comfortable standing up in court and reading "pussy" then don't put it in the chart.
What are you eating? My diet has a huge effect on how much energy I have. I have to keep my protein intake up.
Could "In hand" refer to English tack and attire? Like "Hunter In Hand?"
The only possible response to some people on this thread is "Well bless your heart!"
I am a runner and triathlete. I am trying to get back into running after a car accident in February quite literally knocked me out of training. I have completed 3 half marathons, countless 5ks and...
What ever happened to just dating? Why does every guy have to be a keeper? Don't you date to find out who ISN'T a keeper?
I was going to try it until I saw that it said it would deter flies for only 4 hours. I've got much better luck with Pyranha.
Plus will all the rain here in OK, I'm not sure anything will work on...
No they don't. Crypts just are not supposed to show in halter and performance halter. They will also not advance a crypt from appendix to regular registry.
There are several very well known...
I was going to put in an order for the Memorial Day sale and ended up only getting about $1.00 off the products, since most were not included in the sale and the others were SP products. It ended up...
I use mostly Classic Equine or Pro Choice Or Lettia. I prefer the Classic ones. I think my next pair will be a pair from SmartPak.
If he is from cow horse lines - has he been tested for HERDA and GBED? Is he broke to ride? Does he have a show record? There are plenty of 5 panel negative double dilutes with show records to...
AQHA will not step in and "make" the owner transfer the horse. You can try to contact them, but I don't think they will be able to help much.
Regarding the breeding report, you HAVE to either be...
I have a ton of shirts from high school and college that I'd love to make into a t-shirt quilt. Has anyone had one made and recommend a person? I am not looking to make it on my own...I'm not...
I ride my reining filly in a breast collar AND a back cinch. If she goes on to be a roping horse as well, the addition of the two won't bother her.
Cremellos do not have PINK skin. They have pumpkin colored skin. You can very much see a difference in skin color when they have markings.
I own one and have no problem buying another. She lives outside and wears a fly mask. I don't have any issues with her.
A good horse is a good horse, regardless of color.
I adore my Dubarrys.
Most organizations "jurisdiction" applies only to show grounds. If they occurred at a show, I'm sure they could initiate an investigation based on a protest. They do not have jurisdiction on things...
My contract with my trainer specified. In the reining world, it ranges from 50-50 to 70-30, after entry fees have been subtracted.
My FB feed is clogged with "THRIVE" right now. No thank you - I prefer just my cup of caffeine (ie coffee) every morning. I don't need the crazy amount of caffeine in those.
For older numbering-1990s to April 2006
Serial number position example: 1234-5678-90AB-CD
1234= style number of saddle
5= Tree size...
What are you wanting to make sense of?
The standing wraps over the knees are for horses that hit themselves in their spins. It most likely has electrical tape on it.
Traditional vests are not "in" right now in pleasure. The corset type vests are somewhat.


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