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ATLANTA - DECEMBER 06: Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on from the sidelines during their 34-7 win over the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on December 6, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Michael Vick and LeSean McCoy have passed concussion tests and could return to practice with the Eagles as early as Tuesday. Vick has missed the last four games and McCoy the last three. Rookies Nick Foles and Bryce Brown have filled in at quarterback and running back, respectively. Both players can now practice without hitting, but must be been cleared by an independent neurologist before participating in any contact drills. Tight end Brent Celek sustained a concussion in Sunday's win at Tampa Bay and won't play against Cincinnati on Thursday night. Foles already has been named the starter for the rest of the season regardless of Vick's status. Foles led the Eagles (4-9) to their first win in more than two months in comeback fashion, 23-21, over the Buccaneers Sunday. Brown had 347 yards rushing in his first two starts, but was held to only 6 yards on 12 carries against Tampa Bay. Defensive tackle Mike Patterson also won't play against the Bengals because of an illness. Head ...
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A system responsive to engine manifold pressure for monitoring engine operating efficiency and reducing engine load during periods of low operating efficiency is disclosed. The system includes a switch which actuates a first relay when manifold vacuum pressure drops below a threshold level. In this condition, the first relay activates a time delay relay in the control circuit of the air conditioning compressor to remove this load from the engine after a first interval and maintain it in the off condition for a second interval.
1. Apparatus for improving motor vehicle fuel efficiency by reducing the accessory load on the engine during periods of reduced operating efficiency, said apparatus, comprising:
(a) means for monitoring engine operating conditions and providing an output signal indicative of engine operating efficiency below a threshold level;
(b) time delay means responsive to the output signal of said monitoring means, said time delay means having first and second states and first and second pre-determined delay intervals, said time delay means being activated to the second state by the application of said output signal to the time delay means for at least as long as said first delay interval, said second delay interval occurring upon the terminating of said output signal whereby the time delay means remains in the second state for at least as long as the second interval;
(c) means for coupling the time delay means to the accessory being controlled, said accessory being disabled from operation when said time delay means is in the second state; and
(d) override means coupled to the time delay means for limiting the duration of the disabling of the accessory to a third predetermined delay interval.
2. Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said time delay means includes a time delay relay having first and second states, said time delay relay being responsive to the output signal of said monitoring means.
3. Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said override means includes a time delay element which is responsive to the output signal of said monitoring means and has first and second states, said time delay element entering the second state after receipt of said output signal for the third interval and remaining in said second state at least until cessation of the output signal from said monitoring means.
4. Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said means for monitoring engine operating efficiency comprises pressure-responsive means for monitoring engine manifold pressure and providing an output signal indicative of engine operating efficiency below a threshold level.
5. Apparatus for improving motor vehicle operating efficiency by controlling the operation of vehicle accessories wherein said apparatus is connected to the vehicle electrical circuit and responsive to engine manifold pressure, said apparatus comprising:
(a) switch means having first and second states and responsive to changes in engine manifold pressure, said switch means being in the first state when the manifold vacuum pressure is less than a threshold level;
(b) time delay relay means having a first control element coupled to said switch means and the vehicle electrical circuit and a first switch element coupled to the accessory being controlled, said first switch element having a delayed response to the activation and deactivation of said first control element, said first control element being activated when the switch means enters the first state whereby the first switch element responds to disable the accessory;
(c) override delay means responsive to a change in state by the switch means to the first state for overriding the disabling of the accessory by the first switch element after a predetermined interval whereby said accessory resumes operation independently of the state of said switch means.
6. Apparatus in accordance with claim 5 wherein said time delay relay means comprises first and second relays, each having a switch element and a control element, the first relay control element being coupled to the switch means, the second relay switch element being coupled to the accessory being controlled, the first relay switch element being coupled to the second relay control element, one of said first and second relays having a delay therein.
7. Apparatus in accordance with claim 6 wherein the first relay switch element and the second relay switch element are normally closed and normally open respectively.
This is a continuation-in-part of copending application Ser. No. 889,194, filed Mar. 23, 1978, now abandoned.
This invention relates to a system for monitoring the operating efficiency of an internal combustion engine and reducing the load on the engine during periods of reduced operating efficiency.
The combination of higher fuel costs for the operation of motor vehicle engines and the modifications in engine design for environmental control which result in increased fuel consumption have generated interest in improving motor vehicle operating efficiency and thus reducing operating cost. In the case of fleet owners of vehicles, the increased fuel costs and reduction in mileage per fuel gallon has produced a marked increase in operating cost and a concomitant decrease in profitability. As a result, a definite need for systems which can monitor the operation of the vehicle and improve the efficiency of operation has been generated.
A system for indicating a reduction in engine manifold vacuum pressure by means of a light on the vehicle dashboard has been incorporated in some original equipment vehicles from manufacturers. This passive system requires that the operator note the indication of system inefficiency and take positive action to improve it. In the case of fleet owners having large numbers of vehicles and hired drivers, signals from this type of passive system are often not observed. In addition, it is difficult for the owner-employer to readily identify those operators taking positive action to improve the vehicle operating efficiency.
Accordingly, the present invention is directed to a system which reduces the loading of the vehicle engine when the manifold vacuum pressure is less than a predetermined threshold level without requiring action by the operator to effect this shedding of the load. In addition, the invention incorporates monitoring apparatus in the system, to provide indications of the operator's inability to maintain a relatively high engine operating efficiency as indicated by the number of times the vacuum pressure decreases below the threshold level. Also the invention provides an indication of the time that the vehicle is operated in this less efficient condition. The information is available to the vehicle owner at the end of the period of operation and thus enables him to determine the habitually inefficient employee-operator of his vehicles.
The present invention for improving motor vehicle operating efficiency and monitoring the occurrence of intervals of relatively inefficient operation includes an electrical system connected to the electrical circuit of the motor vehicle and which is responsive to one or more of the operating conditions of the motor vehicle, such as the pressure level within the manifold of the engine.
The system includes a first relay means having a first control element and a first switch element having first and second states. The first switch element is responsive to the first control element and changes state accordingly. Also included is a switch responsive to a vehicle operating condition and having first and second states. This switch changes state in response to variations in the operation condition being monitored; for example, changes in the manifold pressure about a threshold level, and is coupled between the vehicle electrical circuit and the first control element. The lowering of the engine operating condition below the threshold level causes the first control element to be activated and changes the state of the first switch element from a normally closed state to an open circuit state.
A second relay means having a second control element and a second switch element having first and second states is provided. The second switch element is responsive to the second control element and changes state accordingly. The second control element is coupled between the vehicle electrical circuit and the first switch element. In operation the second control element is deactivated by the opening of the first switch in response to a change in vehicle operating condition below the threshold level.
The second switch is coupled into the control circuit of at least one vehicle accessory, generally the air conditioning compressor control circuit. This second switch is in a normally open circuit state. The energization of the second control element causes the second switch element to enter the closed circuit state. Since the first switch element of the first relay means is normally closed, the second control element is typically energized during efficient vehicle operation and the second switch is closed thereby not altering the vehicle accessory operation. When the second switch is in its open circuit state, the controlled accessory load is not coupled to the vehicle engine.
The second relay means preferably include time delay means which delay the opening of the second switch element for a first interval after the opening of the first switch element. Thus, the controlled accessory is not shed from the vehicle engine load unless the vehicle operating condition stays below the threshold level for the duration of the first interval. The time delay means also maintains the second switch element in the open circuit state for a second predetermined interval after the closing of the first switch element. The controlled accessory is then cutoff for at least as long as the second interval. The time delay means essentially eliminates the transient effects associated with urban driving patterns.
The monitoring of vehicle operation is provided by a third switch element having first and second states and responsive to the activation of the first control element of the first relay means. Timing and counting means are coupled between the third switch element and the ignition circuit so that their operation is initiated by a drop in the vehicle operating condition below the threshold level.
The present invention provides increased operating efficiency by the load shedding of selected vehicle accessories in response to changes in operating conditions and provides the vehicle owner with the number of occurrences and the total operating time under the low operating conditions.
Further features and advantages of the invention will become more readily apparent from the following detailed description of a specific embodiment of the invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1. is a block schematic diagram of one embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 2 is a series of timing diagrams illustrative of the operation of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1.
Referring now to FIG. 1, the invention is shown in a block schematic form. The conventional automotive key-activated ignition switch 11 is shown electrically connected to the positive terminal of the motor vehicle battery 12. The negative terminal is coupled to a reference potential, normally the vehicle chassis.
The ignition switch is electrically connected to a pressure-responsive electrical switch 14. Switch 14 has open and closed states and remains in the normally open condition as long as the vacuum pressure in the region being monitored is above a threshold level. In the present invention, the pressure being monitored is that of any vacuum system directly responsive to the engine intake manifold pressure. While the pressure-responsive switch may be inserted directly into the intake manifold, it has been found advantageous to monitor the vacuum pressure in a spark advance vacuum system that is directly responsive to the intake manifold pressure. The term vacuum pressure as utilized herein is taken to mean negative pressure.
In tested embodiments, the pressure responsive switch is selected to change state at a threshold vacuum pressure of approximately six to eight inches of mercury. Since vehicle operating elevations differ significantly, the threshold level of the vacuum pressure switch can be selected to be 85 to 90 percent of the manifold vacuum pressure of a vehicle operating at 60 miles per hour with substantially zero acceleration.
In certain vehicles, the spark advance vacuum system is not directly responsive to manifold pressure due to the incorporation of a delay function in the design of the vehicle. In vehicles of that type, the pressure responsive switch is located so as to directly monitor manifold pressure, preferably intake manifold pressure due to the lower operating temperatures therein when contrasted with the exhaust manifold system which not only has a higher operating temperature but is more likely to contain pressure leaks.
The embodiment shown in FIG. 1 utilizes the monitoring of vacuum pressure to determine the engine operating conditions and to establish the threshold level for operation of the invention. Due to the availability of vacuum switches to the system installer and the reliability of vacuum pressure monitoring devices, this embodiment enables presently operating vehicles to be retrofitted with the invention for a relatively low cost. However, other engine operating monitoring devices can be employed if desired. For example, the rotation of the drive shaft or an axel could be monitored by either direct drive linkage or by optical monitoring. These types of monitoring could be utilized to activate subsequent system components based on rates of acceleration or merely high speeds, if desired. In addition, the fuel supply system can be monitored by a flowmeter and a threshold established indicative of a particular operating condition. Embodiments of these types utilizing different engine operating condition monitors are difficult and relatively expensive to install in presently operating vehicles and better suited to be incorporated by the manufacturer in new vehicles.
The pressure switch 14 is electrically connected to the control element 16 of first relay 15. When the ignition switch is turned on and the vacuum pressure in the intake manifold is below the threshold level, the pressure switch is actuated and a voltage is applied across the control element 16. First relay 15 includes switches 17 and 18 each having first and second states and each of which is responsive to the application of the voltage across control element 16. As shown in FIG. 1, first switch 17 is in the normally closed state and opens when the vacuum pressure in the manifold drops below the threshold level. Switch 18 is shown in its normally open state and closes when control element 16 is energized.
Switch 17 is coupled via control element 21 of time delay relay 20 to the ignition circuit. Thus, when switch 17 is closed, a voltage is applied across control element 21. Also included in relay 20 is switch element 22 having a normally open state. Switch 22 is utilized to electrically couple the thermostatic control 23 for the vehicle air conditioning compressor 29 to the ignition switch. Switch 22 is shown in the normally open state. When closed, the combination of the thermostatic control 23 and the compressor 29 operate in their normal operating mode. This operation is interrupted by the opening of switch 17 which results in the removal of the voltage across control element 21 and causes switch 22 to return to the open circuit state. Consequently, the air conditioning circuit is disabled at this point in time and the compressor load is no longer present for the motor vehicle engine.
Switch 18 of first relay 15 is coupled to the ignition switch via the series combination of time delay 26 and indicating device 25. When switch 18 is closed in response to a low vacuum pressure state sensed by switch 14, the indicating device 25 shown as a buzzer in FIG. 1 is activated to identify the low operating efficiency condition to the operator. In addition, the buzzer points out to the operator that maintenance of the low operating efficiency condition will result in one or more controlled accessories being removed as vehicle engine loads. Time delay 26 is characterized by a normally closed state in the absence of a voltage applied thereacross. When switch 18 is closed, the voltage is applied across the combination of indicating device 25 and time delay 26. The time delay 26 remains in the closed state for an interval of time and then opens the circuit to disable the buzzer to prevent the continuous signalling to the operator. If desired, a manual switch may be connected in electrical series with buzzer 25 to permit the operator to disable the buzzer.
Also, switch 18 is coupled to the ignition switch via the parallel combination of timer 27 and counter 28 so that the closing of switch 18 activates these two components. Timer 27 is activated by the closure of switch 18 and is an elapsed time indicator which at the end of a long period of vehicle operation shows the amount of time during which the vehicle was operated in the low efficiency condition. Counter 28 is activated at the same time and records the number of occurrences of the low operating efficiency condition.
Also included in the preferred embodiment is hourmeter 24 connected directly to the ignition circuit. Consequently, this meter records the total elapsed time during which the vehicle is operated. The relays 15 and 20 provide the load shedding feature of the invention which enhances operating efficiency while the timer and counter provide the fleet owner with the information necessary to determine the nature of the operator's driving habits. If desired, hourmeter 24 provides the total elapsed time of operation. The feedback of information to the operator is provided by relay 15 and the combination of buzzer 25 and time delay 26.
Since the vehicle is expected to operate under a variety of traffic conditions, it has been found advantageous to incorporate time delays in second relay 20. The initial delay makes the switch 22 achieve its open condition a first predetermined interval after the voltage is removed from across control element 21 due to the opening of switch 17. Also, a second delay is provided to maintain the switch 22 in the open position for a second interval after switch 17 is closed to again apply the voltage across element 21. The use of the delay intervals presents the repeated on-off cycling of the controlled accessories which would occur due to the stop-start followed by rapid acceleration cycles characteristic of many urban traffic patterns. In addition, the combination of the normally open state of switch 22, the normally closed state of switch 17 and the time delay of relay 21 result in the air conditioning and/or controlled loads not being coupled to the engine when it is initially started. The controlled loads remain decoupled from the engine after closure of the ignition switch for the duration of the second interval. The second interval is longer than the typical time utilized to engage and disengage the starter motor, for example five seconds, and is therefore not determined by the engine operating efficiency. While the engine may achieve an efficient operating condition shortly after disengagement of the starter motor, the lengthened second delay interval has been found to reduce the potential for stalling when engine operation is initiated.
The foregoing detailed description of the embodiment of FIG. 1 refers to the use of relays and time delay relays which are discrete or individual electrical components. The term relay as used herein is intended to mean an electrically controlled device having at least two states which correspond to the open circuiting and the conducting states of a conduction path in an electric circuit. Thus, it is intended to include solid state devices, whether a discrete component or an integrated part of a multi-element semiconductor device. In the case of a time delay relay, the actuatable switch element and the time delay element may be either integrated into one component or may be two discrete elements coupled together to operate in the intended manner as described below in connection with the waveforms.
The operation of the system is shown in the waveforms of FIG. 2 wherein the manifold vacuum pressure is plotted as a function of time. At time t1, the ignition switch is turned on and the engine is started. The vacuum pressure increases to P (i.e. absolute pressure drops) in the intake manifold. After starting at time t1, the engine is idling and the vacuum pressure remains above the threshold pressure P0 until time t3 when the driver elects to accelerate the vehicle rapidly.
Although the ignition switch 11 was closed at time t1 and the manifold vacuum pressure increased to a level above the threshold, the time delay relay provides an open circuit condition in the controlled accessory circuit until time t2. This delay insures that the accessories are not coupled to the engine during the initial start period when inefficient operation is likely to be encountered. As shown by the solid line of the vacuum pressure, the driver begins to accelerate at time t3 and maintains this acceleration rate until time t6. This situation is typical of a passing situation or high speed on an incline. At time t6, the acceleration rate is decreased and the manifold vacuum pressure is again above the threshold level P0 signifying that the vehicle is again operating in a relatively fuel-efficient manner.
At time t3 when the driver has elected to rapidly accelerate, switch 18 closes and the buzzer 25, timer 27 and counter 28 operate. The buzzer is non-operative at time t5 due to the time delay circuit 26 which typically is set for a 0.5 second operating interval. The timer and counter remain activated until time t6 when the vacuum pressure rises above the threshold level P0.
The opening of switch 17 at time t3 results in the opening of switch 22 after a delay interval of 1.0 to 1.5 second at time t5. The switch 22 remains open after time t6 due to the second delay of about four seconds and closes at time t7. Thus, the air conditioning compressor 29 is removed as an engine operating load for the t7 -t5 interval thereby improving operating efficiency. The t7 -t6 interval is equal to the t2 -t1 interval provided at the initial starting of the vehicle engine.
The broken lines of FIG. 2 illustrate the operation of the invention during periods of short rapid acceleration similar to the operation resulting from the passing of another motor vehicle. At time t3 the vehicle vacuum pressure drops below the threshold level P0 and returns at time t4. The buzzer, timer and counter are all activated and then de-activated at time t4. The time delay relay and switch 22 remain in the closed position since the t4 -t3 interval is less than the duration of the first delay interval provided by relay 20.
In embodiments of the invention installed in vehicles wherein extended periods of inefficient operation are likely to be encountered, it has been found desirable to utilize the prior-discussed embodiments with an override relay 31 provided as shown in FIG. 1. One example of the type of driving condition which gives rise to a need for the incorporation of relay 31 is the large change in elevation experienced during driving through the Rocky Mountain region of the United States. In situations of this type, the operator does not wish to have the controlled accessories inoperable for this extended period and the override relay is included to set a maximum time for the energization of control element 16 and the resulting deenergization of control element 21.
During operation, switch 32 of relay 31 is normally closed and the embodiment of FIG. 1 operates as previously described with current flowing to relay 15 upon the activation of pressure switch 14. In addition, current flows through control element 33 and after a predetermined interval, typically 20 to 40 seconds, the control element 33 heats to a level wherein switch 32 opens, thus halting the flow of current to relay 15 and permitting switch 17 to close. As a result, control element 21 is energized and switch 22 closes to permit the controlled accessories to resume operation. Switch 32 stays open until pressure switch 14 reopens and current no longer flows through control element 33. In practice, a one second delay in the closing of switch 32 is provided. When the switch is again closed, the sequence previously described can be repeated when inefficient operation is next encountered.
In embodiments of the invention as shown in FIG. 1 wherein the buzzer notifies the vehicle operator of inefficient operating conditions which embodiments have been tested for over one thousand miles in a Volkswagon Rabbit and a Pontiac Bonneville, the number of rapid accelerations was decreased by four to five times due to operator recognition of inefficient operating conditions. The percentage of total operating time spent under heavy acceleration with an intake manifold vacuum pressure of less than eight inches of mercury was reduced from 8.7% to 0.9% in the case of the Volkswagon and from 9% to 1.2% for the Pontiac. The fuel consumption as measured by mile per gallon calculations improved in the Volkswagon from 27.2 to 32.1 miles per gallon and in the Pontiac from 12.0 to 14.3. In embodiments of the invention wherein the indicating device 25 is not utilized to notify the driver, the shedding of the controlled load in response to the activation of the relays has been found to provide a four to six percent increase in fuel economy during extended periods of vehicle operation.
The invention does not directly control the engine so that full power and acceleration are available to the operator at all times during operation if he requires them. Thus, the present invention does not alter the safety characteristics of the vehicle upon which it is fitted. The embodiment shown in FIG. 1 and the test data therefor refer only to the shedding of the air conditioner compressor load during the periods of inefficient operation. Other automobile accessories, for example the alternator, may be so controlled by providing either additional switches for the time delay relay and connecting this to the field armature winding or utilizing switch 22 for more than one accessory.
In the embodiment tested and operated as described herein, the pressure switch 14 utilized was a vacuum switch made by John W. Hobbs. Co., Springfield, Ill., with a threshold within the range of 6.5 to 7 inches of mercury, the first relay 15 was a Potter & Broomfield 12 v DPDT relay, the delay relay was a 12 volt normally open two second delay relay made by Amperite and the override relay 31 was a 12 volt normally closed 30 second delay made by Amperite. The delay interval for the override relay is normally selected to be shorter than the time interval required for the coils in the air conditioning unit to rise significantly in temperature. The fan in the vehicle continues to circulate air and it is found to improve the vehicle comfort level to have the override switch take effect prior to any significant temperature change in the vehicle. The particular delay interval is determined in part by the operating climate and the construction of the vehicle.
While the above description has referred to a specific embodiment of the invention, it will be recognized that many variations and modifications may be made therein without departing from the scope of the invention.
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Tom Donati is helping youngsters to shine at Cambridge United
Posted: August 28, 2014|
Aaron Mason
A broken leg may have meant the end of Tom Donati's playing career seven years ago.
But it only served to spur him to pursue coaching in a bigger way, having begun taking his badges as a teenager.
And it has brought him to Cambridge United as the club's new 'professional development phase lead coach' – youth team manager to you and me – following Mark Bonner's step up to academy manager this summer.
Donati, 32, spent his playing time in non-League football with the likes of Burnham and Maidenhead before his injury turning out for Hellenic League side Holyport, who he went on to manage, in a pre-season friendly.
He had already been involved in coaching at Watford prior to having to hang up his boots, but it focused his mind on making a career out of it. Donati also credits former Wycombe boss Jim Kelman for encouraging him to have a crack at developing players.
"Jim Kelman was my coach educator at the time and he was just a bit of an inspiration," he said.
"He'd played non-League and had worked at a good standard and was at Wycombe Wanderers before Martin O'Neill produced a very good team.
"I'd seen Wycombe and grown up with Wycombe as my local club, therefore had a lot of contact time with him and his assistant, but it was of real interest to me and he was really good at his job which inspired me to follow in his path."
After spending three years at Watford, Donati became under-18s manager with Barnet, leaving earlier this year for a brief spell as head coach of Women's Super League side London Bees prior to his arrival at United.
But it is that grounding with Barnet which he hopes he can bring to help United's youngsters achieve their potential.
"I'd like to be very good at developing young players," said Donati.
"I see it as a really good line of work and a really good place in football, hopefully to inspire some young players to become professionals and help them along the pathway. I think in this country we need more of that.
"At Barnet, as a coach I'd never hang my hat on saying I'd developed any player because you're part of a support mechanism.
"You're part of that environment as a coach and that's what I like to think helps the individual get the best out of themselves, but George Sykes was probably the most recent lad who has gone through to play in the first team.
"Off the back of that, five lads I worked with last year have just got into the first team this year, so it's a really good turnover and Barnet are in a good place at the moment."
Donati felt United was the right place for him to come, having been aware of how the club's youth set-up has thrived over the last few years despite receiving no outside funding to keep it going.
He said: "I fitted their profile, so to speak, and the way they do things is similar to the way I like to conduct myself, and importantly about developing people as well as footballers.
"I knew Matt Walker (head of sports science) from his Watford days, although he was academy manager for nines to 11s so it's very different to what he does here, and knowing how he works and his values as a person attracted me to come here.
"The club has done tremendous work and that's one of the things that struck me about the place.
"Jez (George, director of football), Mark Bonner and the whole club have done a great job to keep it running without funding and it's really a testament to the club to show how important it is for them that the youth come through.
"The people with the club are really good football people and I think the main focus is the players and the fans.
"Let's face it, if you haven't got either of those, you aren't going to be successful, but this club is geared up on the right things and the right attitude."
And with United facing an audit in December after being awarded a provisional Elite Player Performance Plan licence – initiated by the Premier League in 2011 in a bid to raise standards in youth development – Donati felt they are in good shape to pass the test.
He added: "It runs to educate the players in a more schooled atmosphere, which I think is great.
"It gives them a real platform to be educated on.
"We set up a syllabus at the start of the year, which is organised by the technical board (George, head coach Richard Money, chief scout Ben Strang and key academy staff) at the club.
"It runs throughout the year and if we lose or draw on a weekend, it doesn't change.
"It's a good development tool that I think is of benefit across the country for players to learn from."


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THE World Health Organization will start vaccinating in April to help stem the cholera epidemic in Haiti, which has killed over 3300.
The vaccine hasn't been used before, partly to focus medical resources on treating cases, but also because little is available, as vaccination is not standard in acute outbreaks. Cholera, however, has changed, says Peter Hotez at George Washington University in Washington DC. "Dramatic outbreaks used to last a few weeks; gone by the time you could vaccinate anyone," he says.
But Haiti's epidemic will not peak for another few months, and will linger and recur, suggest analyses presented at a meeting on 17 December in Washington DC.
Ten million Haitians are at risk but only about 400,000 doses of vaccine could be ready by April, and a million by late 2011. Available stocks will be used in a pilot project, possibly in central Haiti. Inevitably, many Haitians will miss out. "This is why we want a cholera vaccine stockpile," says Hotez, so such hard choices need not be made again.
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Package Quality: 3.7
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INGREDIENTSINCI: Water/Aqua, Avena Sativa (Oat) Flour, Mel (Honey), Tocopheryl Acetate
on 8/21/2009 12:05:00 PM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
I have advanced rosacea and SD that react to EVERYTHING, and thanks to another MUA reviewer, I recently discovered the wonder of oatmeal face powder. It's great, great, great! I grind up the oatmeal to a fine powder, sift it to eliminate larger clumps, and apply it to a dry face (first applying a little jojoba oil and waiting for it to dry). Then I wipe off any visible clumps with a cotton pad. No, it doesn't cover much, but the anti-inflammatory action of oatmeal (ref: NIH site) keeps my rosacea from turning bright red. And if I leave it on overnight, it's even better. I've also used it over sunscreen and discovered that my face is less inflamed from the sunscreen. To make sure it stays fresh, I keep the ground oatmeal in a glass jar in the refrigerator and replace it every few days. Thank you, "footballove" reviewer for the oatmeal powder idea—I'm very grateful! (See her review under Oatmeal Masks, dated 2/29/09.)
Note: to make the powder even more effective, I sometimes mix in a just a tiny bit of ground licorice root, which is also calming/anti-inflammatory (ref: NIH site). However, since licorice root can also raise blood pressure and some makeup ingredients include penetrators, I'd suggest checking with a doctor on whether this is safe for you to use.
Now for the not-so-great part: Like other loose powder, oatmeal powder goes everywhere and it can be a pain to clean up. Also, it does clump easily, so a damp face and oatmeal powder don't tend to mix. (Even dry, it's necessary to carefully check your face for visible clumps.)
Overall, highly recommended to calm faces down! (Oatmeal also helps absorbs UV rays.)
on 8/3/2009 6:12:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Acne-prone, Tan, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
using my magic bullett blender :) i grinded up around a cup of some of the oatmeal until it was almost a powdery dust-like consistency and i added a tablespoon or so of water until it looked like baby puke.. haha. i left the mask on for around 10-15 minutes and washed it off with water. I did notice that my skin was glowing really nicely and looked fairly more even. i have acne-prone skin with a a small amount of blemishes. there was no difference to any of them except the areas of my skin that ARE clear were glowing, healthy and moisturized. i really like this inexpensive mask and would DDEFINITELY reccommend to people with dry- combo skin, or anyone who wants to add a nice healthy glow to their skin! (duh who doesn't want healthy glowing beautiful skin???) =)
on 8/2/2009 10:18:00 PM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Other, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
I learned this from the women at GoW's website: To 1 cup of boiling water, add 1 tablespoon of oatmeal. Stir it up, then let it cool to room temperature. Then, wash your face with the liquid.
I generally wash with a little bit of the liquid and some of the mushy flakes, then soak a cloth in the remaining liquid and put the cloth over my face for a couple of minutes. I don't rinse off afterwards, just use the cloth to remove any visible oatmeal. (I do this before bed.)
This has been a lifesaver more than once when I've managed to get my skin red and irritated. The oatmeal water really, really calms irritated skin, especially if you leave a very fine film on overnight.
on 7/22/2009 2:38:00 PM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
A life saver. Typically, my advanced rosacea and seb derm are just a cosmetic problem, but recently, my face hit a major overload of triggers, and I was looking at not only a flaming red, p&p face, but one accompanied by burning and itching so bad I couldn't sleep. Unfortunately, every "calming" agent I could think of contained more triggers (fragrances, emulsifiers or preservatives) that have torn my skin up in the past. Examples:
(1) Tocopheryl acetate (often used as a preservative; found in sooooo many products, including so-called "calming" products)
It's an irritant and skin sensitizer
(ref: websearch will turn up article in Skin and Aging, Focus On: Vitamin E, Dec 15 2007 , By Greg Sakamoto, M.D., and Peter C. Schalock, M.D., describing the problem - noting that in one experiment 1/3 of the patients being treated with topical vitamin E for skin scars developed dermatitis; also see Skin Deep which references it as "Human skin toxicant - strong evidence"…Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments…Sensitizer - can instigate immune system response that can include itching, burning, scaling, hives, and blistering of skin."
(2) Cetyl alcohol (which Aveeno tends to use in their oatmeal lotions, etc.)
It's an irritant (really tears my skin up)
{ref: see Skin Deep which describes it as a "Primary skin irritant (human)}"
With no commercial products that would work, I used the blender to grind some steel-cut oatmeal, mixed it with just enough warm distilled water to dissolve it, waited for it to return to room temperature and applied it. It was messy, and I've never been fond of the smell of oatmeal, but it really relieved the burning and itching, and reduced some of the worst of the redness! (Other reviewers have used various mixture combinations; I stayed with the most innocuous possible.)
The Pubmed/NIH website describes oatmeal as: "…used for centuries to relieve itch and irritation…It is: water-holding, …antioxidant, ….anti-inflammatory activity, also strong ultraviolet absorbers."
I highly recommend it for sensitive skin!
on 7/6/2009 4:25:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse
Eyes: Green
Oatmeal is great! Another thing to add to the list of nature knows best! No need to buy fancy things for our skin, we already have the best healing and helping in our kitchens! I use this just with water mostly, sometimes honey, too. Very gentle!
on 7/6/2009 7:52:00 AM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Acne-prone, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I've been using oatmeal in a variety of ways for years. It really is amazing for the skin. I used to just use it as a mask with honey or put it in an old piece of cut up nylons and tie it up in to a ball and throw it into my bath. It is very soothing and moisturizing and has never disappointed. Recently I've been using it to exfoliate and it seems much gentler to my skin. I like to leave a little of the oatmeal "juice" on my skin after cleansing because it is so soothing and softening. I love it. It's another one of nature's wonders. Why is it that we waste thousands of dollars on chemical products when our cabinets are full of wholesome things for our skin?? Beats me. Oatmeal's terrific!
on 6/29/2009 2:47:00 PM
Age: 56 & Over
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Grey
I've had it with exfolliants and home microdermabrasions. I've tried 'em all. I admit to probably overusing them and misusing them. When my DBF asks "Have you been exfolliating again?" because my face looks painfully red and is painful and takes a few days to recover with hydrocortisone after each exfolliation...well, I give up. I understand the importance of sloughing off old skin cells, but my skin just seems too sensitive for any commercial products. So I decided to try plain old oatmeal. A couple times a week, I remove my makeup, mix some oatmeal in warm water and slather it on my face. While it dries, I use
the many exfolliants I have collected on my feet! Then I shower, and have a smooth, non-irritated face and smooth feet too!
on 4/6/2009 10:42:00 AM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Combination, Medium, Neutral
Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Brown
I love using oatmeal! Its so versatile, cheap and effective. Anytime my skin is feeling raw, itchy, or irritated, I use 1/8c baby oatmeal (it dissolves and mixes easier and has the same qualities/pureness as regular oatmeal without the hassles), 1 tbs avocado oil (real avocado works great too, or any oil you want), and 2 tsps honey. Mix it up and schmear it on for 15 min and rinse. For moisturizing or mild exfoliation, 1/8c baby oatmeal, 1tbs plain greek yogurt or powdered milk, and 1-2 tsps honey. When my pores are looking huge and my skin dull, I add the juice of a lemon (don't put on open spots). Any oatmeal mask also works great as a scrub by just leaving it on for shorter time so it doesn't dry completely, then gently rub it off. The longer it dries, the more of a scrub you'll get so its easy to adjust to how your skin feels today. One thing though (since summers comin'...for those who use self-tanners...the yogurt or lemon juice will mostly remove any 'tan' you've got. Great if you want to undo a tan or had streaky/splotchy results as it takes it off evenly. Not so great if you've taken a few days to build up some color and are happy with the results.
on 3/25/2009 12:40:00 PM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Normal, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Other
Sadly, I get sucked in with the newest latest facial treatments/masques/cleansers with slick marketing and I forget that cheapest is sometimes the best. I grind oatmeal in my coffee grinder, use as a face scrub, mixed with yogurt and honey as a masque, in my bath with a few drops of lavender oil to sooth my skin. It is always sitting patiently in my cupboard and when I use it I know that my skin is not absorbing artificial chemicals/perfumes/toxins.
on 3/23/2009 4:02:00 PM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I take a piece of fabric, pour a cup or two of oatmeal in the center, and tie it up (tightly) with a rubber band or two.
Then I use this in the bath, squishing out the oatmeal as I bathe. I use this on my face, too, and the fabric works nicely as a scrubber, if desired.
I've had even better luck mixing regular oatmeal with oat flour from the health-food store.
This fabric-ball keeps your tub/sink very tidy, you just get the wonderful healing/moisturizing benefits of the oatmeal without the mess.
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I drove straight to Coupeville, another charming 19th-century seaport village that sits in the middle of Ebey's Landing National Historic Reserve, established in 1978 "to preserve and protect a rural community which provides an unbroken historic record from the 19th century exploration and settlement in Puget Sound to the present time," says the National Park Service. This 17,400-acre preserve features miles of hiking trails to forests, prairies, lagoons and beaches. It's also a bird watchers paradise, a biker's destination and even a favorite of scuba divers.
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It's been one of the most commonly asked questions about Jeremy Lin — how did he slip through the cracks of the system
This is a guy who was one of the most dominant high school players in the Bay Area but couldn't get a major college scholarship offer and went to Harvard. After four years there he couldn't get drafted by NBA teams. He went to Summer League and showed real promise, but languished on the Warriors bench for a year, then they cut him. Then the Rockets cut him. The Knicks sent him to the D-League (where he racked up a triple-double) and he only got his chance there because of injuries.
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Yao Ming is asking the same thing about China, he said to Reuters.
"This is something else that Jeremy Lin has brought to us. It has given us something to reflect on, whether there are imperfections over the development and selection process for our basketball players over the past 10 or 20 years," he told Reuters in an interview.
Yao said he was aware of Lin — who is an American, a first generation of Taiwanese descent — but did not offer him advice.
"First, New York and Houston are different. Also, the cultures of the two basketball teams are different, the cities are different, the teammates he faces are different, so I don't wish to tell him too much.
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Yao Ming then blew a knee trying to make his next comment.
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that second quote there from Yao, about him not wishing to tell Lin too much in fear of pressuring him ??
must be something lost in translation, whatever it means in Chinese though I would like to know…. because the meaning of that whole quote is lost to me
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While I was trying to be funny, it's sorta true, how many other Chinese superstars are there in the NBA? 0. It's just him, the rest of the world will tend to judge all current and future asian talents on his performance.
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There are many reasons Lin got overlooked. There are too many prospects to evaluate. So in an effort to be efficient, you have to come up with standards. Those standards limit some prospects because they fall outside of the "norm". Those that fall into the norm are evaluated thoroughly. But this is a problem for any sport. The norm is generated over years of identifying what is consistently successful.
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