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A day after Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was sacked a career-high seven times, head coach Ron Rivera sacked someone himself. But instead of trying to fix the team's inconsistent offense, Rivera fired the coach of another trouble spot: special teams. Rivera replaced special teams coordinator Brian Murphy with assistant special teams coach Richard Rodgers, Rivera's college teammate at Cal. Murphy's unit gave up a 76-yard punt return for a touchdown to Trindon Holliday during Sunday's loss to the Broncos, and Rivera cited philosophical differences and productivity for Monday's move. "The biggest thing, more so than anything else, I look to see us improve in some of our production numbers," Rivera said. "I informed coach Murphy at 7 a.m., met with the coaches at 8 a.m. and met with coach Rodgers afterwards. I told coach Rodgers what I wanted. I wanted things simplified. I wanted to come back to fundamental basics and that's the direction we're going to head right now." Saddle...
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Passo indietro nel tempo all'età di sobria eleganza. Godetevi una passeggiata lungo il fiume, fare shopping o cenare in una delle nostre belle strutture. Ritorno al nostro restaurata 300 anni locanda incantevole, e godere di 10 'soffitti, pavimenti originali in listoni di cedro bianco (completo di scricchiolii) e originali camini in marmo blu. Camminare nelle orme di molte leggende americane: Benjamin Franklin, Ulyssess S. Grant, James Fenimore Cooper, e il capitano James Lawrence per citarne alcuni. Ulteriori informazioni su Elias Boudinot, J. Howard Pugh, e la Underground Railroad. Mostra Burlington Island. Depositato nel 1626 dai valloni è il sito del primo insediamento europeo registrato nel New Jersey. Cammina per le strade di questa meravigliosa città affascinante, storico, e tornare al Inn per una serata di comfort e relax.
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5 su giugno 03, 2015
We were celebrating a birthday and in keeping with our desire to experience every township in NJ, headed for Burlington. The Inn is a lovely old building which has been redone perfectly. Murray and Genie were tremendous hosts with a host of stories about the past and the present. Everything about the Inn is welcoming and its location a block from the river promenade was wonderful. Highly recommend
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Hey Guys... Thanks for the kind and wonderful words. Hope to see you in the future HUGS, Murray, Genie and Harold the dog
5 su maggio 10, 2015
An unforgettable experience. We were welcomed with a hug and immediately treated like honorary guests in a very spacious, quiet and clean historic home. This place has a lot of history filled with antiqutes, fireplaces in every room and original hardwood floors. Murray and Gene were always right there to serve or give a history lesson about everything and anything there. Our stay was unfortunately short but we felt so comfortable that it seemed a lot longer. Plenty of snacks in the kitchen and all the coffee you can drink. Breakfast was amazing in a dinning room that makes you feel like royalty. Our only complaint was that we didn't stay longer. We will definitely be returning to the Lilly Inn for our next getaway. Thank you so much Murray and Gene for an unforgettable and unique experience. Nicholas and Veronica Sarkioglu
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Hey guys... Thanks for your warm and wonderful review. We certainly appreciate it. Looking forward to seeing you again when your this way ..next time extra hugs. Hugs, Murray, Gene and Harold the dog
5 su aprile 02, 2015
We stayed at the Liily Inn on a whim, and we are so glad we did. The owners are so hospitable and welcoming, and a mine of information about the area. The bedrooms are all different, and the standard of decor is very high. Wonderful stay and we will certainly be going back
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Hey Guys ... Thanks for the warm and kind words. Looking forward to seeing you again when you coming this way. Hugs, Murray, Gene and Harold the dog
5 su dicembre 29, 2014
Beautiful Inn and friendly owners. Highly recommend! Donna M.
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Thanks for the kind words ... Have a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year HUGS!!!
5 su novembre 30, 2014
The Lily Inn is a lovely place to stay in an amazingly historic town! The house, its name, and owners all have such an interesting back story! Highly recommended!
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We want to thank you for your kind words .. and look forward to seeing you again. Have a Great Xmas Hugs, Murray,Genie & Ha
5 su novembre 27, 2014
We stayed for four nights during an emergency visit to NJ for a family member's hospitalization so our stress was high, and Genie and Murray helped to reduce the stress with their kind support and nourishing, comforting breakfasts. It is a lovely inn for feeling at home without micro-management. We love it. Brenda Donahue & Chuck Herbruck
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First & foremost we want to thank you for the very kind words. That we were able to be of some support in your time of stress is heartening. We hope to see you during better times, and hope that your Bother is doing well. HUGS ... Murray, Genie & Harold the dog
5 su novembre 21, 2014
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Love you review ..One word said it all, and we appreciate the WORD! Hugs, Murray, Genie & Harold the Dog
5 su novembre 04, 2014
This bed and breakfast was a great find and will be staying there again. It was clean and very comfortable. The shower was INCREDIBLE. It was a first night away from the kids in a long time. Never made breakfast, but smelled delicious.
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You kept your promise and wrote us a wonderful review...thanks so very much ..and we understand your missing breakfast, hard to get up when the kids aren't around. HIGS, Murray, Gene and Harold the Dog
4,6 su ottobre 31, 2014
We were unable to get a B&B room in Philly due to a convention occurring at the same time we wanted to travel there, so we found the Lily Inn, which was about 20min from Philly. What we found in Burlington was a gem with two superb owners. The Lily Inn is in an historic building that is more than 300 years old - although it has been upgraded to modern standards, it maintains its colonial charm and original features. We would definitely stay at the Lily Inn again!!
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Hey guys.. Thanks for the wonderful review ... It was a pleasure meeting you and hope to see you again. HUGS! Murray, Gene & Harold the dog
5 su ottobre 24, 2014
Wonderful place, great food, and super friendly hosts! Our dog was at home with theirs and even spend time watching TV with the hosts and other guests!
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Hey Guys and your dog as well... Thanks for the wonderful review and the kind words. Hope to see you again sometime in the future... Hugs, Murray, Gene and Harold the Dog
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Secondo Piano, regina letto a baldacchino, camino, bagno. Si affaccia High Street.
Secondo Piano, regina letto a baldacchino, camino, bagno. Si affaccia sul giardino.
Terzo Piano, letto king size, salottino, climatizzazione individuale, vasca idromassaggio riscaldata con doccia palmare, TV con lettore DVD.
Terzo piano, letto king size, soggiorno separato, camino, climatizzatore a controllo individuale, doccia idromassaggio, TV con lettore DVD. Può ospitare quattro. Si affaccia High Street e il giardino.
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Philadelphia, PA (PHL) 36 miles
L'Inn si trova a 4,2 miglia dall'uscita 5 del New Jersey Turnpike, e dista 2,5 km dall'uscita 42B della Interstate 295. E 'anche a due isolati dalla Light Rail Riverline. Questa linea si collega a New York, Trenton, Camden e Philadelphia. Ci sono 3 miglia dalla Interstate 95.
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BBQ , Giochi da tavolo, Fotocopiatrici, Scrivania, Dispositivo Fax, Biblioteche, Pianoforte, Telefono, Video, Attrezzature matrimoni, Wi-Fi
Aria condizionata, Sveglia , Prodotti di cortesia, Ventilatori, Attrezzature per Caffè/Tè, Computer, DVD Player, Camino, Asciugacapelli, Jacuzzi, Accesso a internet , Ferro da stiro, Radio, TV via cavo/satellite, TV, VCR
Osservazione Uccelli, Nautica, Canottaggio, Pesca, Golf, Escursioni, Kayak, Sesame Place, Langhorne, PA., Shopping, Scenari, Galleria Video, Sport acquatici
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Gynecologic cancer surgeon Dr. Brown discusses how doctors and nurses collaborate to care for patients, from diagnosis through lifelong follow-up.
Gynecologic cancer surgeon Carol Brown discusses how doctors and nurses collaborate to care for patients, from diagnosis through lifelong follow-up.
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Jan 10, 2013 • 2:44 PM
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Robert Rose
Jun 20, 2013 • 7:38 PM
Dr. Brown-
I share your enthusiasm for the recently disclosed efficacy data on the HPV vaccine. However I noted in your CBS interview that you stated that "...HPV causes 70% of cervical cancers...."
That's not accurate. Infections caused by any of several HPV genotypes together cause nearly all cases of cervical cancer. The available vaccines theoretically are capable of preventing 70% of such cancers, because they specifically target two strains that together cause about 70% of cases.
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Nov 24, 2013 • 7:30 AM
I am based in Mumbai, India.
I have a patient ageed 52 years who has been diagonised as 20 cms ovarian malignancy with ascitis and left pleural effusion. The fluid has reveled adenoca cells. She is otherwise healthy and mobile and has been diagonised de-novo. I would appreciate your expert opinion regarding the dilemma of chemo first then debulking or surgical intervention first.
I propose to send the patient to you in New York so that she can get the best treatment under your expert guidance.
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Nov 24, 2013 • 2:08 PM
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Dr. Ballani,
Patients from other countries who are interested in coming to Memorial Sloan-Kettering or in having their records reviewed can contact the Bobst International Center at (1-212-639-4900) or go the the webpage at (http://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/international-patients).


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By BILL KISER, Sports XchangeCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Al Horford and Jeff Teague both had double-doubles as the Atlanta Hawks held off a late rally to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 101-91 on Friday night. Horford had 26 points and 13 rebounds, while Teague added 13 points and 12 assists for the Hawks (7-4), who won their fourth straight game despite seeing the Bobcats erase double-digit leads three times. Charlotte's last run came in the final 3 1/2 minutes of the fourth quarter, after Atlanta had pulled ahead 94-81 on ZaZa Pachulia's layup. The Bobcats went on a 10-3 run, with a Michael Kidd-Gilchrist layup pulling Charlotte within 97-91 with 1:26 remaining.However, Horford put things away for the Hawks, dunking off a feed from Josh Smith, then hitting a jumper with 45 seconds left to push Atlanta's lead back into double digits. Kyle Korver added 16 points and Smith 10 points for the Hawks, who shot 53.8 percent from the field (42-for-78) and hit 11 of 22 3-pointers. Ramon Sessions ...
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Over at The Nation, Alec Luhn recently wrote a quite good summary of the recently-passed ban on "gay propaganda" and the generally perilous state of gay rights in Russia. I encourage everyone to read the full article, particularly because it does an excellent job of showing that Russian gay rights activists are themselves deeply conflicted and divided about what to do next. Some, particularly those that get the most attention in the West, want to focus on holding large public demonstrations of gay pride. Others think that Russian gays should adopt a more cautious stance that is based on coming out to family and close friends and then gradually broadening out from there.*
The point is that Russia's gays are not united in lockstep behind a particular issue, strategy, or goal, but are people with all of the messiness, bickering, and spontaneity that that entails. That might sound rather obvious or banal, but in discussions about the ban on "gay propaganda" there is an unfortunate tendency to lump Russia's gays together into some homogeneous and undifferentiated mass.
But what really struck me about Luhn's article, what really got me thinking, was the widespread popularity of anti-gay sentiment. The Duma bill banning "gay propaganda" passed unanimously. Not a single member of the official opposition felt comfortable voting against it. Obviously the opposition doesn't doesn't control the Duma, United Russia does, but the Communists, the LDPR, and other groups have no problem voting against various sorts of economic and fiscal policies. Yes the Duma is hardly a paragon of democratic accountability, but unanimous bills are still quite rare and it seems worth noting how quickly its deputies fell in line behind the legislation.
Luhn also mentioned opinion polls in his article, but he seemed to gloss over the striking fact that homosexuality has grown less popular over time. Russians don't just disapprove of homosexuality, they increasingly disprove of it. Now, if you are one of those people who thinks that Russians are a bunch of cattle who believe whatever the Kremlin tells them to** the explanation for this growing anti-gay animus is remarkably simple and straightforward: the Kremlin has been increasingly demonizing gays for the past several years, and the people have fallen in line. There's a straight line from "the Kremlin goes gay-bashing" to "Russians hate gays." This school of thought is alluded to in the article with the reference to the empire's need for "internal enemies."
However, over the past decade, Russian opinion has moved in a more progressive direction on a number of issues, particularly issues related to democratic accountability and good governance. While one can over-estimate the extent of anti-Kremlin sympathies among the population, I don't think a single Russia analyst would argue that Putin and his system have become more popular over time. Poll numbers show that Russians are, in 2013, much more skeptical of Putin and his performance than they were a decade ago. Similarly poll numbers show that, for all of the Kremlin's blustering, Russians are still positively disposed towards the United States, the European Union, and numerous other countries that official propaganda paints in a decidedly negative light. Outside of homosexuality, it's hard to think of a single issue where Russian opinion increasingly correlates with the Kremlin's party line.
The point isn't that Russians' anti-gay attitudes are justified (they're not) it's that it's a big mistake to reduce those attitudes down to the simple and easily predictable impact of Kremlin manipulation. Russian society isn't some passive and powerless force crushed under the state's jackboot, it's actually rather boisterous and sometimes downright chaotic. If Russians are both increasingly independent in their political views and increasingly negative in their views of gays, then the solution is not to confront the Kremlin but to try and convince Russians that gays are just as deserving of respect and dignity as any other group. That will take a long time and will be an effort that has no spectacular public victories, but it's the only way that the situation will ever change: simply convincing the Kremlin to stop the gay baiting won't do very much because the Kremlin is no longer capable of so easily influencing public opinion.
Public opinion isn't inherently or automatically good, and sometimes really nasty and illiberal ideas can be genuinely popular. Russian society is, in many ways, much better off than it was in the past, but when it comes to public acceptance of gays it seems to be regressing. We should place the blame for that where it belongs: on Russians themselves.
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* I should note that the United States' experience suggests that the focus should probably be on the latter: many more Americans became convinced that being gay was "acceptable" by quiet conversations around the dinner table than by large, carnivalesque public displays. Russian culture, which is tends to be much more sexually conservative than American, seems to react in a particularly negative way to gay pride parades and other such spectacles.
** I'm not saying Luhn, whose writing I enjoy, is one of these people, merely that such people exist.


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"On the other hand, where there is a comparison is the fact ... that we did develop a compensation methodology to value claims of over 5,000 people," he said. "I think our success in developing that compensation methodology, factors and variables that we considered in adjusting compensation levels -- I think that had a lot to do with the view of the administration that I might be able to bring some substantive skill to this assignment."
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How to get a Passport for Baby
Flying with baby can be difficult enough as it is, but add in an international flight, and there are plenty more hoops to jump through – the largest being obtaining a passport. Every U.S. citizen, regardless of age, has to have a valid passport to travel to and from foreign countries. With the ever-changing rules and regulations, it can be a tiring process. So, where do you start?
Here's a step by step look at what you'll need to do to get baby's passport:
- Get baby's passport photo. Ditch the cute bows and fun props, photo requirements are extremely strict and failure to meet the requirements could cause a delay in receiving baby's passport. It is suggested to get the photo taken by a professional passport photo service for a small fee; however, personal photos are just as acceptable. If you do choose to take the photo personally, be sure the color photo displays a clear view of baby's face with open eyes and a visible hairline, all in front of a white background. The photo should be no bigger than 2 x 2 inches with the head being 1 inch to 1 ¾ inch.
- Fill out the DS-11 form. You can find the form at the Department of State's Travel site. While filling out the form, be sure to hold off on signatures until you are physically submitting the application at a local passport facility.
- Gather all necessary materials. Prior to visiting your local passport facility, be sure you have the application, the passport photos (take a few in case one doesn't work), baby's proof of U.S. citizenship, photocopies of both guardians' ID's, and a certified copy of baby's birth certificate. Both parents' must also have photo ID readily available when at the facility. To find the nearest passport acceptance facility near you, click here.
- Submit application. The U.S. Department of State requires both parents or legal guardians to attend the application process. If a parent cannot attend, a notarized Statement of Consent must be filled out prior to submission. If you are the sole parent-whether by death or through legal custody-you must submit proof.
- Pay the passport fee. If expediting the application process, the fee will increase by $60.
- Wait for passport to arrive! Though processing times vary depending on the season, it typically takes around two months.
Safe travels! For more information, you can visit the U.S. Department of State Travel website.
If you're gearing up for a long flight with your little one soon, you may also want to read Flying with Baby: A Go-To Guide for a Smooth Flight.


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A system and method for identifying a biological sample associated with a container is disclosed. A universally unique-identifier is associated with each container. In one or more embodiments, the identifier comprises one or more markings having a specular reflectance which differs from the specular reflectance of the outer surface of the container adjacent the markings. A detection apparatus detects the differences in specularly reflected light to identify the identifier associated with the container. The identifier is associated with certain information regarding the container and biological sample. From that point forward, any information about the contents of the container may be retrieved by searching on its container ID. Because the container ID is assured by its manufacturer to be universally-unique, the container and sample may move from one organization to another under the same identifier, and information about the contents of the container may be shared by querying on its container ID. Practically, the sample ID becomes universal by virtue of presenting a universally-understood search key usable by anyone who needs to process the container. By suitably restricting access to sensitive database fields, patient confidentiality may more easily be assured since the marking on the specimen does not reveal any such information.
1. A method for identifying a biological sample associated with a container, comprising:
providing a container suitable for receiving a biological sample;
providing a first database for storing information relating to said container;
marking said container with a universally unique identifier which distinguishes said container from other like containers independently of the contents of said container;
associating said universally unique identifier with container information stored in said first database;
placing a biological sample in said container;
providing a second database for storing information relating to said biological sample; and
associating said universally unique identifier with sample information stored in said second database.
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The present invention relates to a system and method for identifying biological samples.
2. Background Art
Identification of biological samples is of critical importance. For example, tests on a particular patient's blood sample may reveal an illness requiring medical treatment. If the sample cannot at all times be identified and associated with the patient from whom the sample was taken, the patient may be denied necessary treatment, or undergo unnecessary treatment.
Biological samples, including blood samples, are often placed in individual containers such as test tubes or vials. A common method of identifying a sample is to provide sample identifying information on the container. In one arrangement, identification data such as a patient's name, social security number or other identification number is printed or written on a label that is placed on the container in human readable form. In other arrangements a printed bar code label is affixed to each container.
One problem with these identification arrangements or schemes is that they are not universal, but specific only to the organization which develops and implements the arrangement or scheme. A hospital may use one identification scheme and an outside laboratory may use another completely incompatible scheme. As a result, even though the scheme may properly identify the sample when it is at the hospital, it may provide no usable identification when the sample is sent to the outside laboratory.
Another problem with these prior art schemes is that they do not ensure unique identification of each container. For example, if a patient's social security number is used as the identifier, all samples for that patient will use the same identifier. As a result, the identification system may not facilitate the unique identification of the later samples when a sample is split or additional samples are obtained from that patient.
These prior art identifying arrangements and schemes also permit tampering. For example, a patient may provide the wrong social security number or name, resulting in duplicity with other samples belonging to a patient having that true number or name.
For a scheme that marks the container with human readable information, another problem is the lack of patient confidentiality. Anyone who encounters the sample may easily identify the patient to which the sample corresponds.
The use of these types of identification systems also requires an organization to implement a particular system, including obtaining the necessary marking and detection equipment. For example, if a hospital chooses to bar code label its sample containers, appropriate label printing and reading equipment must be obtained.
Numerous problems are associated with identification systems that require the user to place a label on each container. The label may be misprinted, may be affixed to the wrong container, may become damaged and unreadable, or may become separated from the container. Labels also present problems to automated label detection apparatus or equipment. When the container is used by more than one organization, multiple labels may be placed over one another on a single container, changing the dimensions of the container. The change in dimension of the container may prevent the container from being used with certain equipment or may damage the equipment.
Normally each label is affixed with adhesive to the container. When the container has a curved outer surface, the ends of the label tend to pull away from the container surface. When the container is subsequently moved through automated detection equipment, loose portions of the label may be damaged or may damage the detection equipment. Adhesive may also be transferred from the label or container to the detection equipment, damaging the equipment.
Another problem with labels is that they are very often opaque. For example, to easily permit a user to read written information, labels are often white paper written on with dark ink. As a result, the label obscure the view of the contents of the container. This is very disadvantageous when, for example, it is necessary to view the level of a fluid in the container. Even if the label is fairly transparent, the printed areas of the label are likely to be opaque.
For automated equipment to be able to read these labels, the labels must often be specifically oriented on the container and the container must be specifically oriented with respect to a detection apparatus of the equipment. This may require that an operator align the label on each container with the detection apparatus.
Another problem with prior art identification schemes is that they often do not provide sufficient data space for all of the desired information. Only a small amount of information may be written or printed on a blank label.
There are other problems which specifically relate to the use of bar code labeling systems. A first problem is that the contents of the container may interfere with the detection of the bar code information. The bar code comprises printed dark bands on a light substrate. Detection of the bar code is accomplished by sensing the intensity of diffuse light reflected from the bar code area. If the contents of the container are dark, the differences in light intensity between the printed bar code bands and surrounding substrate may be difficult to ascertain, interfering with the bar code detection.
A system and method for identifying biological samples that overcomes the above-stated problems is desired.
The present invention is a system and method for uniquely identifying biological samples, whereby each sample is associated with a container having a universally unique identifier. Such containers are manufactured with the container identifier pre-marked before use of the container by the customer. The identifier comprises one or more markings defining a pattern comprising a machine-readable container ID.
In one embodiment, the markings define areas having a specular reflectance which is less than that of the adjacent surface of the container. These markings may comprise, among other things, abraded or etched areas of the surface of the container or the surface of a thin film applied to the container.
In another embodiment, the markings define areas having a specular reflectance which is greater than that of the adjacent surface of the container. These markings may comprise, among other things, melted areas of the surface of the container or a smooth film applied to the surface of the container.
The markings are arranged on the container to provide a unique identifier for that container. In one embodiment, the markings comprise vertically spaced rings which extend around the perimeter of the container. In another embodiment, the markings are shaped as short bars and spaced from one another vertically along the outer surface of the container. In yet another embodiment, the markings are shaped as short bars and spaced from one another horizontally around the outer surface of the container.
A detection apparatus is provided for detecting the identifier associated with each container. In one embodiment, the detection apparatus comprises a light emitter and detector pair. The light is emitted towards a container while the container is moving relative to the light, and the specularly reflected light is detected by the detector. In one embodiment, the detection apparatus comprises a charge-coupled device.
Each identifier may be associated with a variety of information regarding the container and contained sample.
Further objects, features, and advantages of the present invention over the prior art will become apparent from the detailed description of the invention which follows, when considered with the attached Figures.
FIG. 5(a) is a graph illustrating the output of a detection apparatus of the invention utilized to detect markings formed by laser-etching.
FIG. 5(b) is a graph illustrating the output of a detection apparatus of the invention utilized to detect markings formed by translucent adhesive tape.
The present invention comprises a system and method for identifying biological samples. Each sample is associated with a particular container. Each container is marked with a universally-unique identifier comprising one or more identifying markings formed on the container that uniquely identify that container. Means are provided for detecting or reading the markings to determine the identifying information.
In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough description of the invention. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art, that the invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known features have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the invention.
To contain a biological sample, the container 20 may be constructed from a material which is chemically inert with respect to the sample. The container 20 may be substantially transparent in at least one or more locations. For example, the container 20 may be constructed from glass, plastic or other materials well known in the art.
Container Marking
In accordance with the invention, a universally-unique identifier is manufactured onto the container 20. In the embodiment illustrated in
In one or more embodiments of the invention, the markings 24 define a surface or area having a specular reflectance which differs from that of a surrounding outer surface 22 of the container 24. The term "specular reflectance" refers to the characteristic of a material to reflect light from a source in a direct, rather than a diffuse manner. The terms "higher" or "greater" specular reflectance in relation to a surface mean that light is directly reflected to a greater degree by that surface than by a surface having a "lesser" or "lower" specular reflectance.
In one embodiment, each marking 24 defines a surface which has a specular reflectance which is less than that of the surface of the container 20 adjacent to the marking. In this embodiment, the amount of light that is directly reflected from the marking 24 is less than that reflected by the surface of the container 20 adjacent the marking 24.
In one embodiment, the marking 24 is formed by abrading the outer surface 22 of the container 20 at one or more locations. This method of forming marking 24 is especially effective when the outer surface 22 of the container 20 is smooth and has a high degree of specular reflectance.
One method that may be used to abrade the surface is laser etching. If the container 20 is constructed from plastic, a CO2 laser is especially effective in etching the surface of the container 20. In one embodiment, a laser operating at approximately 3 watts of power is used to etch the outer surface of a plastic test tube.
The outer surface 22 of the container 20 may alternatively be abraded with a diamond or carbide abrading wheel or similar grinding apparatus. The outer surface 22 of the container 20 may also be sandblasted or etched with chemicals.
As described below, in one embodiment, the marking 24, while defining an area having a lower degree of specular reflectance than the surrounding surface is still arranged so that it is substantially translucent, allowing one to see through the marking 24 into the interior of the container 20.
In one embodiment, a thin film material having a specular reflectance that is lower than that of the adjacent outer surface 22 of the container 20 is placed on the container. The film is preferably substantially translucent and may be affixed to the container 20 in a variety of manners. The film may, for example, comprise a thin translucent adhesive tape. Thermal bonding or similar means may also be used to bond the film to the container 20.
In one embodiment of the invention, the marking 24 defines a surface or area having a specular reflectance that is greater than that of the container 20 adjacent to the marking 24. In this embodiment, the amount of light that is directly reflected from the marking 24 is greater than that reflected by the surface of the container 20 adjacent to the marking 24.
If the container 20 is constructed from a plastic having a relatively dull or rough outer surface, the marking 24 may be formed by melting a thin layer of the outer surface 22 of the container 20, producing a melted area of the container 20 that has a smoother surface with a higher specular reflectivity than the surrounding unmelted areas of the container 20. The melting may be accomplished by direct contact with a heated element, by subjecting a portion of the outer surface 22 of the container 20 to an intense source of thermal radiation, or by other means well known to those of skill in the art.
The higher specular reflectance of marking 24 may be produced by a variety of other means, in addition to melting. For example, a thin film having a surface with a high specular reflectance may be placed on the container 20 for defining the marking 24 in a similar manner to that described above for a film having a lower specular reflectance.
As stated above, the marking 24 comprises an area or surface having a specular reflectance different from that of the surrounding surface or area. Thus, the outer surface 22 of the container 20 may have a first specular reflectance, the marking 24 a second specular reflectance, and an area surrounding the marking 24 a third specular reflectance. For example, a translucent tape having a background with one specular reflectance and marked areas having a second specular reflectance may be applied to the outer surface of a container 20 having a third specular reflectance. Marking 24 may thus be defined independently of the outer surface 22 of the container 20.
Those of skill in the art will appreciate that a wide variety of other means exist for defining the markings 24, as part of the manufacturing, or post-manufacturing process.
Marking Configuration
In accordance with the invention, marking 24 may have a variety of configurations and locations on the container 20. In the embodiment illustrated in
When the container 20 has other than a cylindrical form, each marking 24 may comprise a band which extends around the perimeter of the container 20. For example, if the container 20 is generally rectangular in shape having four sides and a top and a bottom, each marking 24 may comprise a band that extends around all four sides of the container 20.
In one or more embodiments, the marking 24 extends only part way around the container 20. In one embodiment, illustrated in
In one embodiment, illustrated in
In one or more embodiments, a group of individual markings 24 are placed on each container 20. The number of markings 24 and their relationship to one another and to the container 20 define a unique identifier and provide a unique identifying or information-providing function for the container and its contents.
To allow each container 20 and its associated biological sample to be uniquely identified, the combinations of marking(s) 24 in one embodiment define a sufficiently large number of unique identifiers such that duplication of an identifier will not be necessary over a long period of time. In this embodiment, each container 20, regardless of size, dimension or other characteristic, is provided with a unique identifier.
The number of unique identifiers desired can be calculated in a number of ways. For example, if it is presumed that 100 billion containers 20 are to be produced each year for 100 years, the marking 24 should accommodate 1013 unique identifications to prevent duplication of a marking 24 on a container 20.
In addition, however, it may be desired that the markings 24 not only accommodate a unique identifier for each container, but also provide additional information. For example, it may be desired that each container 20 that is produced by a particular manufacturer to include not only the container's unique identifier, but also information about where and by whom the container 20 was manufactured. It may also be desired to include additional information such as the size of the container, to allow containers to be sorted using an automated container handling system, or the chemistry of the container, or other information.
In one embodiment, it is desired that the markings 24 provide 1013*105 or 1018 identifiers to allow the markings to provide 105 combinations of additional information. This number of identifiers may be provided by utilizing markings 24 according to the 18 decimal digit Code 128-C bar code which is well known to those of skill in the bar-coding art. When stored in a database, this range of identifiers may be comfortably represented by a double integer. This coding houses 264 unique identifiers, which is approximately equal to 1.8*1019, thus meeting the goal of providing at least 1*1018 identifiers.
In one or more embodiments, the markings 24 on the container 20, including their size and spacing, are arranged so as to allow the markings 24 to be detected by appropriate detection apparatus (discussed in more detail below). In one or more embodiments, the markings 24 are arranged so as to accommodate their positioning on a variety of different sized containers.
In one embodiment the markings 24 are arranged in accordance with an 18 decimal digit Code 128-C so as to occupy only about one inch of linear space. This arrangement permits the markings 24 to be placed on very small containers 20.
In one embodiment, to ensure that each and every container 20 manufactured by all manufacturers is provided with a unique identifier, the several manufacturers of the containers 20 are each allocated mutally-exclusive subsets of identifiers for use.
In certain of the above-described embodiments, several individual markings 24 cooperate together to provide a unique identifying function. In other embodiments, a single marking 24 or a small number of markings may be configured to provide unique identifying pieces of information. For example, a single marking 24 may comprise an area on a container 20 having a detectably unique shape that functions as an identifier. In addition, the marking 24 may comprise a number of different markings 24 interconnected so as to create a single marked area 24.
Container Identification
The markings 24 are arranged to be detected or identified such that information regarding the container 20 and associated sample may be obtained. In one or more embodiments, a detection apparatus 29 is used for detecting or reading the marking(s) 24 on each container 20.
In one embodiment, illustrated in
To detect or read multiple markings 24 on a single container 20, in one or more embodiments the detection apparatus 29 and container 20 are moved relative to one another. In one embodiment, the container 20 is moved with respect to the detection apparatus 29 along an axis extending through the container's top and bottom ends. As the container 20 moves, the projected light impinges upon and reflects off of different portions of the outer surface 22 of the container 20. As illustrated in
In another embodiment, the container 20 remains stationary while the detection apparatus 29 moves relative to the container 20.
FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b) illustrate examples of an output signal obtained from a light emitter-detector pair in one embodiment when utilized to detect spaced markings 24 on a container 20. The output signal indicates the amount of reflected light detected versus time. FIG. 5(a) illustrates an example output signal obtained when the markings 24 constitute laser etched areas of the outer surface of the container. FIG. 5(b) illustrates an example output signal obtained when the markings 24 comprise areas of translucent adhesive tape applied to the outer surface 22 of the container 20. In both instances, the markings 24 are clearly identifiable as peaks in the output signal, while the unmarked areas comprise "valleys" or dips in the output signal.
In one or more embodiments, detection apparatus 29 comprises a charge-coupled device (CCD) arranged to detect the light reflected from the whole of the marked portion of the container 20 without requiring relative movement between detection apparatus 29 and the container 20. The light source may comprise dispersed light sources, such as, for example, a filament lamp or an array of LEDs. To maximize the intensity of reflected light, the CCD and container may be oriented so that the CCD is centered in the area of maximum reflection. The CCD provides an output signal that indicates the amount of light that impinges at points along its length. The output signal of the CCD can therefore be utilized to detect markings 24.
Regardless of the detection apparatus employed, the output of the detection apparatus is used to read the markings 24 of a container 20 to identify the container 20 and its associated identifying information. In one embodiment, each set of markings 24 for a particular container 20 is associated with certain information, such as a unique container identifier, manufacturer information and the like. This information may, for example, be stored in an appropriate memory that associates a particular set of information with a particular set of markings 24. The information may be in the form of numbers, letters or combinations thereof.
The detection apparatus 29 provides an output signal that can be utilized by an appropriate processing mechanism to match the stored information corresponding to a particular container 20 to a particular set of sensed markings 24. A user of the container 20 may thus scan or detect the markings 24 on a particular container 20 and obtain the corresponding information.
In one or more embodiments, a user of a particular container 20 may modify an information database associated with a container 20. For example, a hospital may modify the information corresponding to a particular container 20 once a biological sample has been placed into the container 20 to associate that container with the biological sample. The information database can contain patient, sample and other data corresponding to that particular container 20.
In one embodiment, illustrated in
In this embodiment, when the first user of the container 20 obtains the container from the manufacturer, a reseller or other source, the user detects the markings 24 and associates the container ID with an intended use of the container retrieved from the user's database. This intended use might include, for example, a patient ID and test ID already waiting in the database for commitment of a container ID to house this test. For example, the patient ID and test ID might be patient "John Doe, Social Security No. 123-45-6789, blood sample 1 taken 1-1-1998." On the first use of the container, this information is associated with the container ID as a means of tracking what is in the container.
Subsequent users of the container 20, both human and automated machines, may obtain this information by detecting the identifier and using the identifier to query the corresponding database. Subsequent users may also add to the information in the database. For example, a laboratory that conducts tests on the sample contained in the container may add test result information.
In this embodiment, information remains associated with the container 20 as it is moved or transferred, without the information having to be printed on a label as in the prior art. This ensures transportability of the sample ID as well as patient confidentiality.
Advantages of the Invention
Many advantages are realized using the method and apparatus. The invention provides a system and method for uniquely identifying containers and associated biological samples that may be universally implemented. Implementation of the method does not require the development of a specific coding or labeling scheme by a particular end user. To utilize the system and method of the invention, the end user need not obtain special equipment for coding or marking the containers. The end user need only obtain the necessary detection equipment and have access to appropriate means to interface with and modify the information associated with the container in the relevant database.
Further, the identifier associated with each individual container can be used to not only identify the particular container, but also to provide other information about the container, such as, for example, manufacturer, container make-up and the like.
Further, the specimen, once identified by container ID, may be transported across institutional boundaries under a single, universal ID. A second user environment may obtain the information it needs by querying the database in the first user environment.
Another advantage is that the markings 24 are indelible and not separable from the container 20.
Another advantage is that the markings 24 also do not change the physical dimensions of the container 20, simplifying the task of automatically handling the container.
When the markings 24 comprise rings which extend around the perimeter of the container 20, the container 20 need not be oriented in any specific fashion in order for the markings 24 to be detected. This eliminates the need for human or automated container alignment with the detection apparatus.
The markings 24 also do not interfere with viewing of the contents of the container. The markings 24 are, in one or more embodiments, substantially translucent as compared to common bar coding that comprises dark ink printed on a light substrate, both of which are opaque. The markings 24 of the present invention generally comprise only changes in the surface smoothness of the container 20, and not the color. Thus, when the container 20 is relatively translucent, the markings 24 comprise areas of the container 20 which are similarly translucent.
Another advantage of the markings of the invention is that the contents of the container 20 do not interfere with the detection of the markings 24.
These results also demonstrate that the detection apparatus 29 may in some instances be used to detect the level of the contents of the container 20. Referring to Lines (b) and (c), while the ability of the detection apparatus 29 to detect the markings 24 regardless of the contents is clear, a slight change in the amplitude of the output is noted between those areas of the container scanned which did and did not contain fluid. Thus, by monitoring changes in the average amplitude of the output of the detection apparatus 29, given the output illustrated in
Another advantage of the present invention is that the markings 24 used to form the identifier are not of a human readable form. This ensures confidentiality of the information associated with the sample.
The foregoing description is that of example embodiments of the invention. It will be understood to those of skill in the art that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, as defined by the claims.
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meowtomekitty 6 years
Imagine when that little girl grows up "yea Jesse Mcartney gave me a lab dance when I was 10, hehe."
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ewwww on Wynona,Jessie and Sharon Stone. Can I say break a leg for Katie's play? or that's only for musicals? I agree the cast is really amazing and sadly I cant afford to watch let alone fly to New York.
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ohana 6 years
Arthur Miller has a fab cast. I wonder if Katie and Patrick have chemistry because Katie did with Bale in Batman unlike Maggie who had zippo. Coincidently, Katie also had major sparkage with Eckhart in Thank you for Smoking. That trio would have been smokin hot in the Dark Knight.
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Boy, Katie Holmes is the weak link in that play. Good luck to her. And I think spray-painting Sienna's house with the word 'slut' makes the person who did it as pathetic as she is. I met Tom Green last year and although he was very polite he's also definitely...different.
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Residents Tackle Fast-Growing Sport Of Disc Golf
"Sport for all ages" played in J.B. Park
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On a typical Tuesday afternoon in June, about 80 people gather near Black Hawk Shelter in Jefferson Barracks Park to play one of the fastest-growing sports in America: disc golf.
Most of the 80 participants are men in their 20s and 30s, but anyone and everyone is welcome to play in the competitive doubles league. Disc golf is, after all, "a sport for all ages, from children to grandparents," as 32-year-old South County resident Aaron Walther describes it.
Like most of the 80 people that converge at J.B., Walther, a six-year disc golf veteran, has become captivated by the sport that's easy to learn, exceptionally difficult to master. As with conventional golfing of the club-and-ball variety, the object of disc golf is to shoot the lowest score possible at the 9- and 18-hole courses, which are typically located in parks.
Only disc golfers use sleek, colorful, Frisbee-like discs that glide through the air with a simple flick of the wrist. And instead of aiming for a tiny hole, disc golfers target a basket with metal chains that resembles a birdcage, usually located 250 to 350 feet from the tee box.
"If anyone enjoys playing golf, there's a strong possibility they would enjoy playing disc golf and/or spectating disc golf," Walther said. "I've been playing for six years, and if you have ever seen some of the top professionals in the world throw a disc, you realize what type of sport it is."
One of the top disc golfers in the world calls St. Louis his home — 23-year-old Nikko Locastro. The Professional Disc Golf Association three-time Player of the Year is one of a select few to have made a career out of playing disc golf.
"Most people might not know what disc golf is, but if they see it and went out and played one time, I think they would have a new perspective on, 'Oh, that game's awesome,'" Locastro said. "It's just about getting the sport out there to show people what disc golf is all about and how amazing it is to control the flight of a Frisbee."
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Mark Dudenhoeffer, a 50-year-old Oakville resident, fell in love with disc golf when he began playing in 1994. Since then, he's been on more than 100 disc golf courses, including ones in Minnesota, Florida and Louisiana.
Dudenhoeffer, an ice cream distributor who doubles as the captain of J.B.'s 18-hole disc golf course, said the sport is growing in popularity because of its inexpensiveness.
"You can go out there, have two or three Frisbees and play it all day," Dudenhoeffer said. "It doesn't cost you anything. Anybody can do it."
St. Louis's volunteer-driven disc golf club, the River City Flyers (RCF), aims to keep their affiliated courses free to play. All but one of the 23 RCF-affiliated courses costs nothing to play. Chris Kinsella, the club's membership manager, said the River City Flyers poured $15,000 to $20,000 into St. Louis courses the past three years.
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That money comes from membership fees. The yearly cost to be a club member is $20, which is reinvested into local courses, enabling St. Louisans to play for free. Kinsella said there are currently about 540 River City Flyer members, which is more than double the number of members from three years ago. He added that the club, which was formed in 1989, is the largest disc golf club in the U.S. for the third consecutive year.
The River City Flyers' growth has caught the eye of Locastro.
"They're doing a really good job of promoting disc golf, getting people to sign up for the club and getting them to come to the tournaments," Locastro said. "All the good people that play disc golf are helping to expand the sport. Although it has not grown as fast as I would personally like, it is steadily moving along and more people are playing every single day. If you've played disc golf for the last five years, you can see the level of talent that is rising and the amount of players."
The numbers back up Locastro's claim. Kinsella estimated there to be 10,000 disc golf players in St. Louis. Dudenhoeffer said he has counted 5,000 J.B. scorecards the past six to eight months. Every U.S. state has a disc golf course, as do 36 countries.
Disc Golf Expansion Efforts
But the fledgling sport, which has only existed for about 35 years, has a long way to go to become mainstream.
"For disc golf to take off, I think it just needs more media, more attention than what it's getting," Walther said. "It is getting quite a bit of attention, but most of the attention is from people that already know about the sport. There are still people all the time that I talk to who have never heard of disc golf."
Locastro and Dudenhoeffer agree that big-name sponsorships could be the key to disc golf's growth.
"Sponsors like Budweiser, Geico and Nike need to get involved with disc golf so that instead of having $1,000 pots, we have $100,000 pots," Dudenhoeffer said. "So that people who play in tournaments can actually win some money and survive out on the pros. Right now, they have a hard time because they only win $300 to $400."
Where disc golf goes from here may be impossible to predict, but one thing is for certain: Locastro will be an important piece of the sport's future success. The disc golf icon said he has hundreds of ideas to expand the sport, some of which are already in action. Locastro likes where disc golf is headed but knows there is still plenty of room for growth.
"There are a lot of people playing. The courses are getting more packed and more courses are getting put in every year," Locastro said. "But the money is still not rising for the disc golf tournaments. When it comes to the World Championships, the payout has been the same for like the past 20 years. I just want to play my role and try to do something to grow the sport. I really think this sport has way more potential than it shows right now."
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Soon after I joined the South Carolina Senate in 1989 an FBI sting, Operation Lost Trust, landed several S.C. legislators in jail for bribery. The remaining legislators passed a new ethics law considered then to be the toughest in the nation.
Today a special commission appointed by Gov. Nikki Haley, and two legislative committees, are studying proposals to strengthen S.C.s ethics laws again.
A high-priority ethics law change should be to give an independent S.C. state ethics commission authority to handle alleged violations by legislators of the state ethics laws, as is done now regarding the governor and all other S.C. elected officials, and as occurs in some form in 36 other states. That would replace the current practice of giving S.C. legislators exclusive authority to handle ethics complaints against themselves.
There are many good policy reasons to make this change. It could help avoid the perception of legislators being treated differently than other officials either more leniently or harshly. The public would have more confidence in an independent body judging legislators instead of legislators continuing to exclusively judge themselves. Legislators should be subject to the same laws they impose on others, including the same process for judging violations of the ethics laws.
Moreover, legislators should not be put, or want to be put, into the position of judging their legislative colleagues, because of inherent pressures on them due to that conflict of interest to be overly lenient or harsh based on friendships, personalities, fear of retaliation, favors, scores to settle, etc. Believe me when I tell you that some legislators retaliate and settle scores by withholding support because of their grievances against other legislators, real or imagined.
For example, at the end of the last legislative term a senator texted a message saying the following in part: Based on last vote cast by [name withheld], it appears he does not want or need any help from me. He chose his friends poorly ...
In addition, having legislators state ethics law violations handled by an independent body would provide an additional check on the current excessive powers of the Legislature.
The Federalist Papers warned against excessive powers by state legislatures and advocated having a strong, separate but equal executive branch to help check those excessive legislative powers. South Carolina is no exception.
South Carolina should adopt a system, as in many other states, of joint jurisdiction whereby its House and Senate can punish its members for disorderly behavior, including violating House or Senate rules, within the Legislature, but allowing an independent state ethics commission to handle complaints against legislators for violating state ethics laws, as exists now for all other S.C. elected officials.
That joint system is allowed and not prohibited by Article III. Sec. 12 of the S.C. Constitution, which states: Each house may ... punish its members for disorderly behavior, and, with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a member, but not a second time for the same cause.
What happens in Texas is instructive. In that state all state ethics law violations by Texas legislators are handled exactly the same as for all other elected officials in Texas. According to the executive director of the Texas Ethics Commission, whose remarks I tape-recorded during a two-hour interview, Texas citizens and legislators have been happy with this system since its adoption in 1991.
In Texas an independent eight-person ethics commission handles ethics complaints against all Texas legislators and other elected officials at all levels.
That Texas commission is composed of an even number of members appointed 50 percent by the Texas governor (from a list of 10 nominees furnished by the Senate and House) and 50 percent by the Texas Legislature. That even composition of appointees by the governor and the Legislature is deemed to comply with the separation of powers requirements of the Texas Constitution by preventing the executive and legislative branches from having excessive power over each other.
That Texas construes that set-up to be constitutional in Texas should be precedent for South Carolina since Section 11 of the Texas Constitution states virtually verbatim what Art. III, Sec. 12 of the S.C. Constitution says, as quoted above.
Last year I introduced in the S.C. Senate a bill to restructure the S.C. Ethics Commission patterned after the Ethics Commission in Texas.
There is additional precedent in S.C. for allowing an independent body to judge legislators violations of state ethics laws.
The Judiciary adopts specialized rules for its attorneys and judges, and handles internally violations of those rules. Similarly, the S.C. House and Senate adopt its specialized rules and can discipline its members for violating them.
However, members of both the S.C. judiciary and Legislature can be arrested and disciplined by the executive branch, and members of the Legislature can be judged by the judicial branch, for civil and criminal violations of S.C. laws.
Similarly, the requirement of keeping the executive and legislative branches separate should not prevent an independent ethics commission from enforcing violations by legislators of S.C. state ethics laws.
Michael T. Rose is a Summerville attorney who served 13 years in the S.C. Senate.
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#6479 Jan 10, 2013
I mean I'm a punk...wow, I don't know WHAT I mean!
Now I'm talking to myself, and that can't be good.
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#6480 Jan 10, 2013
You a punk and a fool, boy
#6483 Jan 11, 2013
Interesting comeback !!
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#6484 Jan 11, 2013
How about this one;
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#6485 Jan 11, 2013
Well, I'm not all that bright, so its really the best that I can do. Plus, I've had a lot on my mind, lately, because I'm super confused about my sexuality.
You see, a couple of weeks ago, I noticed that I was getting excited watching Mitt Romney in campaign videos. As I watched Mitt at the podium, there was a definite tightness in my jeans... I was getting a "Boehner"!
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#6486 Jan 11, 2013
That's right, you are not to bright for an imposter, a silly copycat democrat with nothing to say, just trolling along. You are like those $20 Rolex watches that the Kenyan street vendors sell from card tables on Fifth Avenue in NYC.
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#6487 Jan 11, 2013
BTW...you left your butt-plug at my place. Do you want me to mail it to you, or do you want to pick it up?
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#6488 Jan 11, 2013
And, what makes you genuine? Didn't you steal one of your memes from another website?
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#6489 Jan 11, 2013
Just leave it where you found it, till nature calls
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#6490 Jan 12, 2013
No one on here will be getting a Pulitzer for veracity, these are just opinions and like aft portals, everyone has one, except yours are odious, probably because of the region that they emanate from.
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When former top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan, Stanley McChrystal,
got called into the Oval Office by Barack Obama, he knew things weren't
going to go well when the President accused him of not supporting him in
his political role as President.
"It's not my job to support you as a politician, Mr. President, it's my job
to support you as Commander-in-Chief," McChrystal replied.
Not satisfied with only accepting McChrystal's resignation, the President
made a cheap parting shot.
"I bet when I die you'll be happy to piss on my grave."
The General saluted: "Mr. President, I always told myself that after
leaving the Army I'd never stand in line again."
#6492 Jan 13, 2013
" ... look, if youve been successful, you didnt get there on your own. You didnt get there on your own. Im always struck by people who think, well, it must be because I was just so smart. There are a lot of smart people out there. It must be because I worked harder than everybody else. Let me tell you something -- there are a whole bunch of hardworking people out there."
"If you were successful, somebody along the line gave you some help. There was a great teacher somewhere in your life. Somebody helped to create this unbelievable American system that we have that allowed you to thrive. Somebody invested in roads and bridges. If youve got a business -- you didnt build that. Somebody else made that happen."
- Barack Obama. Roanoke, Virginia July 13th, 2012.
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#6494 Jan 13, 2013
You totally stole that meme, due...we all following the link and saw.
You're a fake, fraud and probably gay.
#6495 Jan 13, 2013
"Corporations are people, my friend ... of course they are" - Mitt Romney
"I like being able to fire people who provide services to me."
- Mitt Romney
"I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that's the America millions of Americans believe in. That's the America I love." Mitt Romney (January 2012)
middle income is $200,000 to $250,000 and less." -Mitt Romney, ABC's "Good Morning America," Sept. 14, 2012
The last thing you should be doing is quoting Obama!!!!
#6496 Jan 13, 2013
WTF are you rambling on about? LMAO...did you get a big box of meth for Christmas?
#6497 Jan 13, 2013
Your ignorance is on display. Corporations are legal persons in the eyes of the law, and have been since the earliest days of the Republic.
The SCOTUS has settled this. You scoff; you're entitled to your
extremist ideological opinion, of course - but you're quite simply wrong.
I know it's asking too much of the little partisan weasel you are, but at least quote the man accurately, will you?
Here's what the man actually went on to say - the part you didn't have the simple honesty and integrity to include:
You know, if someone doesn't give me the good service I need, I want to say,You know, I'm going to get someone else to provide this service to me.
So do I - I am thankful for the fact that I live in a free nation, with the freedom to choose who I buy goods and services from, and the freedom NOT to buy goods and services from those I prefer not to.
With the exception of Government, of course - I can only try to fire a very few of the corrupt idiots and incompetents there once every couple years.
Of course, in your socialist nirvana, no incompetent crook EVER has to worry about getting canned, right?
Ah heh heh heh.(golfclap). Do you really want to trade nonsense quotes uttered by Romney and Obama? How about Obama's "greatest off-teleprompter hits?" I got a million of 'em.
You really want to go there?
According to Gallup, 10% of Americans consider themselves "lower class," and 2% consider themselves "upper class." That leaves 88% of Americans who consider themselves various flavors of "middle class."
But that may not suit your bullsh!t partisan class warfare agenda.
So twist and spin away. You tell us what you think "middle class" means; just include me out - I don't have time for your tedious class warfare propaganda.
You seem to have me confused with a Romney fan.
I voted for ABBO.
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"If I had a son, he would have looked like Trayvon"....Barack Hussein Obama
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"I dont know not having been there and not seeing all the facts what role race played in that, but I think its fair to say, number one, any of us would be pretty angry; number two that he Cambridge police acted stupidly in arresting somebody when there was already proof that they were in their own home," Obama said in response to a question from the Chicago Sun-Times's Lynn Sweet.
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AR15 was never used feds tell the news see link http://tv.naturalnews.com/v.asp...
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