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A method and device are described for atomising liquids, in which the liquid is forced through an annular gap formed between a spherical or conical surface and a circumambient hole in a plate, which components may be displaced relative to one another to control the flow of liquid through the gap. The size of the gap is controlled by a stop.
1. An atomizing nozzle for producing a spray of droplets from a liquid passing through the nozzle under pressure, which nozzle comprises means defining the orifice; a closure member for the orifice, the orifice-defining means and closure member being relatively movable with respect to one another between a first position in which the closure member cooperates with the orifice to close the orifice and a second position in which the closure member is spaced from the orifice-defining means to define a gap therebetween, said orfice-defining means being a flexible diaphragm provided with at least one corrugation surrounding the orifice, whereby to increase the flexibility of the diaphragm, and a stop for limiting relative movement between the orifice-defining means and the closure member to ensure that the width of the gap cannot exceed that which would produce a fine spray.
2. A nozzle according to claim 1, wherein said stop is arranged for engaging said closure member to effect the limiting of relative movement between the orifice-defining means and the closure membered, said orifice-defining means, said closure member and said stop being configured and arranged relative to each other to ensure that said closure member is aligned with said orifice during engagement of said stop with said closure member so that said gap between said orifice-defining means and said closure member is uniform and annular.
3. An atomizing nozzle for producing a spray of droplets from a liquid passing through the nozzle under pressure, which nozzle comprises an orifice, means defining the orifice; a closure member for the orifice, the orifice-defining means and closure member being relatively movable with respect to one another between a first position in which the closure member cooperates with the orifice to close the orifice and a second position in which the closure member is spaced from the orifice-defining means to define a gap therebetween, said orifice-defining means being a flexible diaphragm; and a stop for limiting relative movement between the orifice-defining means and the closure member to ensure that a width of the gap cannot exceed that which would produce a fine spray, the stop comprising an annular ring having a stop surface located adjacent to, but spaced from, the diaphragm.
4. A nozzle according to claim 3, wherein the orifice is circular.
5. A nozzle according to claim 4, wherein the closure member has an at least partly spherical surface positioned to cooperate with the orifice.
6. A nozzle according to claim 5, wherein the closure member is a spherical ball.
7. A nozzle according to claim 3, wherein the orifice-defining means and the closure member are relatively movable with respect to one another under a force exerted by pressure of the liquid.
8. A nozzle according to claim 3, wherein the orifice defining means has a chamfered peripheral surface, the direction of chamfering being such as to reduce the length of the said gap.
9. A nozzle according to claim 3, wherein the width of the said gap is of the order of 5 micrometers.
10. A nozzle according to claim 3, wherein the value of L/D, where L is the length of the said gap and D is the width of the said gap, is not more than 1.
11. A nozzle according to claim 10, wherein the value of L/D is not more than 0.5.
12. A nozzle according to claim 3, wherein the orifice-defining means and the closure member are biassed to the said first position.
13. A nozzle according to claim 12, wherein the said bias is a resilient bias.
14. A nozzle according to claim 13, wherein the said resilient bias is provided by the orifice-defining means being resiliently movable.
15. A nozzle according to claim 3, wherein said stop ensures that said gap is uniform and that the fine spray produced is substantially uniform in distribution around said gap and in droplet size.
16. A nozzle according to claim 3, wherein said stop is arranged and configured to define an extent to which said flexible diaphragm may flex so that an outer edge of a sheet of liquid emerging from said gap breaks into droplets.
This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 07/905,240, filed Jun. 26, 1992, now abandoned.
The invention relates to atomizing nozzles commonly used for, but not limited to, hand held sprayers such as so-called aerosols and pump type atomisers, intended for the application of liquid household, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.
Aerosol type sprayers are used throughout the world for dispensing a wide range of products, for example hair lacquer, furniture polish, cleaners, paint, insect killers and medicaments. Until recently, chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) were the most common of the propellant gases used in aerosols because they are inert, miscible with a wide range of products, are easily liquefied under low pressures, give a substantially constant product flow-rate, and can produce sprays of droplets having mean diameters in the range of 3 to over 100 micrometers. However, in the 1970's it was confirmed that CFC's were probably responsible for depleting the Earth's protective ozone layer, and in 1987, most countries signed the Montreal Protocol to phase out the use of CFC's. Alternative propellants were then introduced--for example liquefied hydrocarbon gases such as butane, and carbon dioxide, which is dissolved in the product, --but these are flammable or otherwise harmful to the environment, or react with the product, and these propellant gases are gradually being phased out. There has been much development of aerosols powered by compressed gas (e.g. nitrogen, air), and manually operated pump atomizers, and for the majority of applications the performance of such sprayers is adequate.
The main drawback of these non-CFC sprayers is that the smallest sized droplet that can be produced is about 40 micrometers diameter, and despite considerable development of so-called mechanical breakup nozzles, the use of high pressure (circa 15 bars) pumps, and low viscosity/surface tension product formulations, 40 micrometers appears to be the lower limit achievable with prior art methods and devices.
There are aerosol generators used for research and hospital applications, such as ultrasonic nebulisers and spinning disc generators, but neither is suitable for portable, convenient atomizers.
It is also possible to force liquid at high pressure through a very small hole (5-10 micrometers diameter) to produce droplets of about 5 micrometers diameter, but these methods are unsuitable or uneconomic for large scale manufacture, mainly because of the difficulty in making very small holes in a suitable material, and, to prevent blockage of the hole, the need for exceptional cleanliness in the manufacture of the parts, together with ultrafiltration of the fluid to be sprayed.
For veterinary and some human vaccination applications, high pressure (125-500 bars) spring or gas operated pumps (so-called needle-less injectors) are in common use to inject a jet of drug through the skin ("intra-dermal injection") without the use of needles, and attachments are available to convert the jet to a spray for administering drugs to the nasal passages of large animals such as swine. However, the smallest droplet size obtainable is in the order of 40 micrometers, and the range of applications for these injectors is limited.
Compressed air atomizers such as air brushes and commercial paint sprayers consume large quantities of air, and to obtain droplets of 5 micrometers with water for example, a gas to liquid ratio of over 30,000:1 is required, which is impractical for convenient, portable sprayers.
Nevertheless, there are some applications that rely on a smaller droplet size for maximum efficacy: space sprays such as flying insect killers should contain droplets ideally in the range of 20-30 micrometers diameter to ensure a long flotation time in the air, and for metered dose inhalers (MDI's) used for treating certain respiratory disorders it is essential that the aerodynamic particle size should be less than 15 micrometers, preferably less than 5 micrometers, so that the droplets are able to penetrate and deposit in the tracheobronchial and alveolar regions of the lung. For a spray composed of droplets with a range of sizes, more than 5% by weight of the droplets should have an aerodynamic size less than 6.4 micrometers, preferably more than 20 by weight of the particles have an aerodynamic size less than 6.4 micrometers.
Inhalers may also be designed to deliver drugs to the alveolar sacs of the lung to provide a route for adsorption into the blood stream of drugs that are poorly adsorbed from the alimentary tract. To reach the alveoli it is essential that the aerodynamic size of the particles is less than 10 micrometers, preferably 0.5-5 micrometers.
Many of the drugs used in the treatment of respiratory disorders are insoluble in vehicles such as water and are dispensed as suspensions. The drugs are produced in a respirable size of 1-5 micrometers. Particles of this size tend to block the very small holes (5-10 micrometers) used by known devices to generate droplets of about 5 micrometers diameter.
The present invention aims to provide a design of atomizing nozzle which is capable, inter alia, of being used to give a nozzle which will produce a spray of droplets of a size suitable for inhalation, without the use of liquefied gas propellants. However, the present invention is believed to be capable of being used to give a nozzle which will produce a spray of droplets having a mean diameter anywhere in the range of from 0.5 to over 100 micrometers.
According to the present invention there is provided an atomizing nozzle for producing a spray of droplets form a liquid passing through the nozzle under pressure, which nozzle comprises means defining an orifice; a closure member for the orifice, the orifice-defining means and closure member being relatively movable with respect to one another between a first position in which the closure member cooperates with the orifice to close it and a second position in which the closure member is spaced from the orifice-defining means to define a gap therebetween; and a stop for limiting relative movement between the orifice-defining means and the closure member to ensure that the width of the gap cannot exceed that which will produce a fine spray.
Although the invention is intended mainly for metered dose inhalers and manually operated pumps, it may also be applied in other applications requiring small droplets, for example in certain industrial processes.
In one embodiment of the present invention the nozzle has a circular orifice which is sealingly closed by a ball urged by a spring. Under the action of liquid under pressure, the ball is displaced from the orifice by an amount determined by the stop, which may be fixed or adjustable, and the fluid flows through the gap thus formed and emerges as a thin circular sheet. As the sheet of liquid expands it becomes thinner, and the outer edge breaks into droplets, the diameters of which are determined by the size of the gap, the pressure of liquid, and the physical properties of the liquid. When the pressure in the liquid is reduced below a predetermined level, the ball is urged by the spring sealingly onto the orifice, thus preventing ingress of dirt, evaporation of the product, and atmospheric contamination.
In another embodiment of the invention, the liquid to be sprayed is caused to flow past a spherical surface and through a gap formed between that surface and a circumambient hole in a plate. The plate is preferably made of a spring material and located so that it is in sealing contact with the spherical surface as a normally closed valve. Under the action of liquid under pressure, the plate is forced away from the spherical surface by an amount determined by the stop, which may be fixed or adjustable, and the fluid flows through the gap thus formed to emerge as a thin circular sheet. As the sheet of liquid expands, it becomes thinner, and the outer edge breaks into droplets, the diameter of which are determined by the size of the gap, the pressure of liquid and the physical properties of the liquid. When the pressure in the liquid is reduced below a predetermined level, the spring plate returns to its original position to seal against the spherical surface, thus preventing ingress of dirt, evaporation of the remaining product, and atmospheric contamination.
Whilst reference has been made above to the use of a ball or spherical surface in co-operation with a circular orifice in a plate or nozzle, other shapes could be used, for example, a conical surface co-operating with a circular hole. The precise profile of the surface and hole will be determined in part by the spray pattern required, and the present invention provides for all combinations of surfaces and holes, but it is preferred that at least one of the components has a varying cross section so that the gap between them is opened or closed as a result of relative movement. Since the stop ensures that the gap is of substantially constant size when the components are fully apart, an even spray results from the passage of fluid throughout the length of the gap. The width of the gap is preferably of the order of 5 micrometers. The ratio of the length of the gap L to the width of the gap D is preferably not more than 1 and more preferably not more than 0.5. By the "length" of the gap we mean the distance which the liquid has to travel in order to pass through the gap.
The surface finish of the co-operating components in the region of the gap should be sufficiently fine so as not to adversely affect the droplet size and pattern of the spray: for example, a groove in one component would cause a stream of liquid to issue therefrom, which would probably not have the required characteristics, and could lower the pressure in the liquid sufficiently to adversely affect the quality of spray emerging from the remainder of the gap. The finish should be sufficiently fine to ensure efficient sealing between the components when in the closed position.
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FIG. 1 illustrates the principle of the invention and is a cross sectional view of the basic elements in their normal, non-pressurised relationship.
FIG. 2 is a similar view to FIG. 1, and shows the elements in the operating position.
FIGS. 3 and 4 show a modified form of the embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2.
FIGS. 5 and 6 show an alternative embodiment of the principle of the invention, in closed and open position respectively.
FIG. 7 is an enlarged part section showing the conjunction if the principal components illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6.
FIG. 8 shows a section through a modified version of the spring plate used in the embodiment FIGS. 5 and 6.
FIGS. 9 and 10 show a modified form of the embodiment of FIGS. 5 and 6.
FIGS. 11 and 12 show a spray device for use as an inhaler, incorporating a nozzle according to the present invention.
FIG. 13 shows the nozzle used in FIGS. 11 and 12, on a larger scale.
FIG. 14 shows another form of spray device incorporating; the nozzle according to the invention.
FIG. 15 shows an embodiment of the nozzle having a gap of adjustable size.
Referring to FIG. 1, ball 1 is resiliently urged by a compression spring 6 into a position in which it is sealingly located on the circular orifice 3 of nozzle 2. Stop means 5 is located on the longitudinal axis of the ball and orifice, and has a gap 8 between the face 9 of the stop means 5 and the surface of ball 1. Nozzle 2 is in hydraulic communication with a dispensing means (not shown) and contains liquid 7 which is to be sprayed.
Referring now to FIG. 2, which illustrates the same components as in FIG. 1, pressure has been applied to the liquid 7 by the dispensing means, and ball 1 is lifted from the circular orifice 3 against the force of spring 6 until it stops against the face 9 of stop means 5. Thus the ball 1 has moved by an amount controlled by the gap 8 to form a gap 10, the size of which is less than gap 8 by an amount determined by the ratio of the diameters of the ball 1 and circular orifice 3. The liquid 7 issues through the gap 10 as a circular sheet of thickness initially determined by the size of gap 10. As the liquid sheet expands it becomes thinner, until the surface tension of the liquid is unable to maintain homogeneity of the sheet, and the periphery of the sheet breaks into small droplets. The size of the droplets is controlled by the dimension of the gap 10 and the velocity of the liquid, which in turn depends on the pressure generated in the dispenser. A smaller gap 10 will generally produce smaller droplets, provided that the pressure in the liquid is sufficiently high to overcome the viscous drag created by the small gap, and accelerate the liquid to form a thin sheet. (If the pressure is too low, the liquid will merely ooze from the gap).
When the pressure in the liquid 7 ceases, the ball 1 is returned to sealing contact with orifice 3 by spring 6. It is preferable that the contact line between the ball 1 and orifice 3 is very thin, which may be facilitated by chamfering the nozzle as at 4, so as to leave a knife edge. This may have the additional effect of allowing a wider spray angle Z than possible with a square-edged orifice. The orifice 3 has a chamfered peripheral surface with the direction of chamfering being such as to reduce the length of the gap between the ball 1 (closure member) and the nozzle 2 (orifice-defining means).
FIGS. 3 and 4 show a modification in which the stop means 5 is replaced by an alternative stop means 5a which has a recess 5b within which the spring 6 is housed. When the nozzle goes from the closed position shown in FIG. 3 to the open position shown in FIG. 4, the ball 1 seats itself in the open end of the recess. The guidance which this provides ensures that the ball is correctly aligned with respect to the end of the conduit 2, with a uniform annular gap between the orifice 3 and the ball. The spray produced is thus substantially uniform both in distribution around the gap and in droplet size.
An alternative embodiment is shown in FIGS. 5 and 6. In this case, FIG. 5 shows a spherical surface 20 which is located at the outer edge of the discharge conduit 21 containing the liquid to be sprayed 22. A spring plate 24 having a circular orifice 25 is held against the spherical surface 20 so that the circular orifice 25 makes sealing contact with the spherical surface 20, and the outer edge of the spring plate 24 is in sealing contact with the abutment face 26 of conduit 21, thus preventing the passage of liquid 22. A plate 27 having a circular hole 29 is assembled on to the outer face of spring plate 24 so that the hole 29 is co-axial with orifice 25. A step or recess 30 in plate 27 provides a gap 28 between the spring plate 24 and plate 27, the assembly of the two plates being held in sealing contact with the abutment 26 by retaining member 33, which may be a crimped-on ring as shown.
Referring to FIG. 6, the liquid 22 is pressurised by the dispensing means (not shown), and forces plate 24 away from the spherical surface 20, against the inherent bias provided by the fact that the plate 24 is a spring plate, to create the gap 32 between the circular orifice 25 and spherical surface 20. The size of the gap 32 is determined by the size of the gap 28 and by the diameter of the hole 29 in the plate 27, which, between them, determine the extent to which the spring plate 24 can flex. The liquid issues from the gap 32 as a thin circular sheet, the outer edge of which breaks into droplets as previously described. The edge of the circular orifice 25 in spring plate 24 may have a chamfer 40 as shown in FIG. 7, which may permit a wider spray angle than possible with a square-edged orifice. The spring plate 24 may have corrugations 41 co-axial with the orifice 25 as shown in FIG. 8, which will facilitate the flexing of the spring plate. When the pressure is removed from the liquid 22, the spring plate 24 returns to sealing contact with the spherical surface 20.
In FIGS. 5 and 6 the spherical surface 20 is shown diagrammatically as being at the end of a rod, and means (not shown) would be required to support the rod with respect to the fluid discharge conduit 21. FIGS. 9 and 10 show a modified embodiment in which there is a spherical surface 20a formed on a disc 50 which is secured to, or integral witty, the inner wall of the conduit 21. The disc 50 is provided with at least one port 51 through which liquid can pass from the interior of the conduit 21 to the region immediately below the plate 24.
FIGS. 11 to 13 show a spray device incorporating an atomizing nozzle according to the present invention. It is intended for use as an inhalation device. It comprises a reservoir 60 of liquid 61. The liquid 61 may, for example, consist of an aqueous suspension of a medicament suitable for treatment of a condition such as asthma. The lower end of the reservoir is defined by a piston 62 which is longitudinally slidable within the reservoir. Beneath the piston is a stopper 63 which has at least one orifice 64 therein to permit air to enter the space beneath the piston.
The upper end of the reservoir has a neck portion 65 to which a closure member 66 is secured. A portion 67 of the closure member extends within the neck, and an O-ring seal 68 provides a seal between the neck portion 65 and the portion 67. The closure member 66 has a passage 69 therethrough and a tube 70 is secured in the upper portion of this passage. The lower portion of the passage defines an orifice 71, above which is a tapered portion defining a seat for a check valve ball 72. The ball is urged against the seat by a compression spring 73.
An outlet member 74 is mounted on the closure member 66 so as to be movable with respect thereto. The outlet member 74 comprises a generally cylindrical part 75 the lower end of which engages over the closure member 66. The part 75 is prevented from separating from the closure member 66 by interengaging flanges 76 and 77 thereon. The outlet member 74 further comprises an outlet spout 78 through which a user can inhale through his or her mouth. In the case of an inhaler for nasal use, the spout 78 would be replaced by an appropriate nasal outlet.
In the region of the junction between the cylindrical part 75 and the outlet 78, the outlet member 74 has an inwardly extending wall 79 which serves to retain an atomizing arrangement 80. This includes a block 81 which has a hollow lower portion 82 which surrounds the upper end of the tube 70 and which is free to enter a cavity 83 in the upper end of the closure member 66. The hollow portion 82 has an outwardly extending flange 84 at its upper end, and a compression spring 85 is mounted between the flange and the closure member 66.
The interior of the hollow portion 82 communicates via a passage 86 with an atomizing nozzle 90 according to the invention. This is shown on a larger scale in FIG. 13. As can be seen there, it corresponds substantially to what is shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, and comprises a spring plate 91 which cooperates with a spherical surface 92 formed on a disc 93. The disc 93 is provided with at least one port 94 therethrough.
In operation, the user places his or her mouth over the spoilt 78 and squeezes the reservoir 60 and outlet member 74 together against the force of the compression spring 85 to bring the device into the position shown in FIG. 12. During this operation, the ball 72 prevents liquid leaving the reservoir 60 through the orifice 71, and the tube 70 acts as a piston to expel part of the liquid above the ball through the nozzle 90 where it forms an atomised spray. The quantity of liquid expelled in this way constitutes a metered dose, metering being effected by the stroke of the piston. The user inhales this spray. When the user ceases to hold the reservoir 60 and outlet member 74 together, the spring 85 forces them apart. This creates a suction effect within the tube 70 which draws the ball 72 away from its seat and permits liquid to pass from the reservoir through the orifice 71 to replenish what has just been dispensed through the nozzle 90. As the volume of liquid within the reservoir is reduced, the piston 62 slides upwardly under the force of the atmospheric pressure below it, air reaching the underside of the piston through the port 64.
FIG. 14, shows another embodiment of spray device. The figure shows the device in the discharge position. In this embodiment, a valve of similar design to that used as the atomizing nozzle is used also as a non-return inlet valve. FIG. 14 shows an actuator 101 sealingly located on a hollow stem 104 which is integral with a hollow piston 107. Piston 107 is slidingly located within the cylinder 115, the cylinder being formed as the inner part of a pump body 108. The body is retained by a snap fit or other convenient method of retention in a closure 105, a gasket 106 providing a seal between the stem 104 and the closure 105. Gasket 106 is free to flex with axial displacement of the piston and stem, whilst maintaining a seal. A plurality of cantilever springs 109, formed integrally with piston 107, urges the piston in an outward direction by reacting against a conical surface 110 formed in the lower part of the pump body 108. The piston is prevented from coming out of the pump body 108 by an abutment 116 closing on to the gasket 106 which is supported by the inside of the closure 105.
The lower end of the pump body 108 contains a spherical surface 111. A flexible diaphragm 112 with a circular hole therein is sealingly located in the pump body 108 so that the edge of the hole is in sealing engagement with the spherical surface 111. The combination of diaphragm 112 and surface 111 acts as a normally closed non-return valve 120. The extreme lower part of the pump body 108 terminates in a diameter adapted to sealingly retain a dip tube 113. The conduit defined by the dip tube 113 and extreme lower part of the pump body 108 is in communication with an annulus 119 formed between the spherical surface 111 and the diaphragm 112 via one or more ports 117. The actuator 101 has a spherical surface 103, and a flexible diaphragm 102 with a circular hole therein, the edge of which hole is in sealing engagement with the spherical surface 103. The diaphragm 102 is sealingly located by a snap fit or other convenient method within the actuator 101, and the combination of diaphragm 102 and surface 103 acts as a combined non-return valve and atomizing nozzle 121. The hollow stem 104 is in communication with annulus 114 via a port 118.
In operation, the actuator is depressed and allowed to return several times to prime the pump, the valves 120 and 121 cooperating to draw liquid from a reservoir (not shown) and to discharge the liquid from the atomizing nozzle.
FIG. 15 shows an atomizing nozzle in which, unlike those described so far, a means is provided for enabling the gap through which the liquid passes to be adjusted. The nozzle comprises a body 201 which has a threaded exterior to receive a threaded cap 202. The cap may be adjusted to alter a gap 203 formed between a face 204 of the cap and a flexible diaphragm 205. In this way the discharge characteristics may be readily adjusted; for example a spray may be adjusted from a fine to a coarse droplet size.
The description "liquid" used in this specification includes solutions, suspensions and emulsions.
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How to send a video using iMessage
iMessage works with iPhones, iPads, and Macs to let you easily send videos without paying your carrier for a special messaging plan (data rates will still apply if you aren't on Wi-Fi). iMessage is built right into the same Messages app and Share Sheet that sends SMS and MMS to your non-iPhone using friends, so you don't have to do anything extra to use it. Just pick your video and send!
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I believe it's 100MB.
I think it's based on the carrier. While one carrier may allow one length or MB - another carrier may compress further or not allow certain lengths to be sent. I tried to find a definitive answer and i see different ones so that makes me think it heavily depends on the carrier.
I did not see this when I was skimming over this post so I would like to ask what about longer videos?
How do you send longer videos to other people since we as iPhone users don't have the luxury of Bluetooth transfer?
Also a post on how to transfer voice memos would be highly valued from myself at least because I still haven't found a way to do so without jail breaking.
Transfer or send them to another person? I have one on how to send them. As far as transferring them, they sync to iTunes just like anything else would (music etc) and then sync them back to a different device.
Vanti, if you're asking how to send a voice memo to another person, just go into the Voice Memo app and tap on the one you want. At the bottom, you'll see 2 choices. Share will allow you to send it in an email or as a Message(as in text it).
If you're trying to get the memo from one device to another, I've been doing it in another way from Allyson's suggestion. You can just use yourself as the person you Share to. Then, when you open the email or text on your other device, save it there.
I have an iphone 3gs , and there is no option to save a video sent by imessage. All there is ,is a mail icon, there is no camera roll. I am on IOS 6
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Residents at Lovat Fields Village have extended a helping hand
to ExtraCare's new Milton Keynes development, Shenley Wood, by
building them a tombola drum.
The ExtraHope group, which was formed from current and future
ExtraCare residents and friends to raise money for Shenley Wood
Village, decided to find the new equipment when their chair, Brian
Hobbs, realised that raffles and tombolas would be an important
part of fundraising and other activities at the new location.
"The makeshift arrangement for drawing tickets and numbers from
either a dressed up Tupperware container or converted cardboard box
just didn't seem to match the occasion," he said. "If we were to
get ahead then we needed to polish up our act - so the hunt went
out to beg, steal or borrow a proper spinning tombola drum!"
Jim Crook and his woodworking team from Lovat Fields leapt into
action when they heard that Shenley Wood Village was on the
look-out for a new piece of equipment.
"We wish to express a big thank you to Jim Crook and the team
for the very kind gesture. We now possess a piece of essential
equipment that will bring hours of pleasure whilst helping to swell
the funds and support all those special causes. From one Village to
another - thank you, Lovat Fields, it certainly is
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Gialina: San Francisco Food Critic Michael Bauer's Favorite Pizzeria
[Photograph: Adam Kuban] This is from last week, but if you're not plugged in to the SF pizza scene, you may have missed it. San Francisco Chronicle food critic Michael Bauer officially anoints Pizzeria Gialina his favorite pizza place in the City by the Bay: What sets Gialina pizza apart is the handmade crust, with puffy edges that are darkened but not blistered and a delicately chewy texture - it's nearly cracker-crisp on the outside, giving way to that elusive tender breadiness. The secret, according to Ardiana, is a low yeast-to-flour ratio and a dough that is wetter than... More


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Manchin announces 3 staff appointments
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Manchin announced Wednesday that Mara Boggs is moving back to West Virginia to serve as his state director. She is an Iraq combat veteran served 13 years in the Army before serving as Manchin's chief of operations and senior policy adviser for defense.
Manchin also said deputy state director Sara Payne Scarbro is taking on the additional role of senior adviser, and longtime aide Travis Mollohan will serve as director of constituent services.
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Battle o Food Tomatina Festival 2011
Battle of Food Tomatina Festival 2011. In popular âBattle of foodâ in the east of Bunol Spain, August 31, were involved with the use of tons of overripe tomatoes. La Tomatina festival, held annually on the last Wednesday of August, is known for a long tradition. According to one version, he goes back to the 1940s. Then a group of young people taking part in the parade âgigantes y cabezudosâ (giants and big heads), first used the tomatoes with vegetable stalls as a weapon. In 2011, take part in the battle were about 40 thousand people from around the world.


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More than two centuries ago in 1775, Benjamin Franklin was appointed first postmaster.
'The first Post Office was established in Boston, Mass., at the house of Richard Fairbanks in 1639. One of the earlier Post Offices that were located in Bullitt County was in the town of Shortsville. Shortsville was located near the Bullitt-Jefferson County line not far from Mount Washington, Kentucky. This Post Office was there from 1856 to 1863 when it was discontinued.
FRANKFORT - This week marked the start of the 2015 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly.
This year's session we are only scheduled to meet for 30-days, and we spent the first week more or less getting the House of Representatives in order.
One of our first responsibilities was to elect the individuals who will lead our caucus for the next two years.
These are important and crucial roles, not only for our caucus but the General Assembly as a whole.
In these crazy times, when people don't always like one another, it's time to think toward the social event of the year in Bullitt County.
The American Red Cross in Bullitt and Spencer counties will host their annual Valentine Gala on Saturday, Feb. 14.
The 17th annual event at Paroquet Springs Conference Centre will include music by Wulfe Pack.
Tickets are $55 per person or $110 per couple. A table of eight is available for $440.
Cocktails begin at 7 p.m. with dinner at 8 p.m. featuring music by Hans Sander.
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FRANKFORT - This year, Kentucky smashed records for business investment, created nearly 15,000 new jobs, enrolled more than half a million Kentuckians into affordable health care, slashed costs on critical transportation projects, and invested more money into K-12 education than ever before.
These are among the Top 10 accomplishments of 2014 announced by Gov. Steve Beshear.
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It reviewed 52 studies published in the previous five years. There are two things you need to know about academic research.
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SHEPHERDSVILLE - The media was present.
The crowd was large.
The anticipation was high.
Some came from the show which is known as Bullitt Fiscal Court.
Others came to see what was going to happen in the latest whirlwind saga known as Southeast Bullitt Fire Department.
At the end of the morning, most probably left disappointed.
With the exception of a minor flare up at the end of the meeting, calmer heads prevailed on this Tuesday morning.
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You worked for NIH and received benefits under the Intramural Program. You are no longer working at NIH but continue to pursue qualifying research outside of NIH, you would apply as an Extramural New applicant.
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(Note: First year NRSA recipients are eligible to apply for and receive NIH loan repayment. Second year recipients can apply to participant in the NIH loan repayment programs but can only receive loan repayment during the second year if an extension of time is obtained to satisfy the NRSA service obligation. LRP payments are NOT retroactive. Loan repayment will commence after a loan repayment contract has been executed.)
For more information on terms and conditions for specific types of grants, grantees, and activities, see Subpart B, Part II of the NIH Grants Policy Statement (
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Applicants will not be excluded from consideration under the NIH loan repayment programs on the basis of age, race, culture, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors.
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Applicants for the Clinical Research LRP for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds must satisfy all of the Basic Eligibility Requirements identified above with the following difference:
Applicants to the Clinical Research LRP for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds must demonstrate that they are from a disadvantaged background. An individual from a disadvantaged background is one who comes from a family with an annual income below a level based on low-income thresholds according to family size published by the U.S. Bureau of the Census, adjusted annually for changes in the Consumer Price Index, and adjusted by the Secretary for use in all health professions programs. The Secretary periodically publishes these income levels in the
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Applicants under the Clinical Research LRP for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds must demonstrate their disadvantaged status under the above definition by submitting (1) a written statement from the individual's former health professions school(s) that he/she qualified for Federal disadvantaged assistance during attendance; OR (2) documentation that he/she has received any of the following student loans: Health Professions Student Loans (HPSL) and Loans for Disadvantaged Student Program; OR (3) individuals who received scholarships from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the Scholarship for Individuals with Exceptional Financial Need.
Supplemental Eligibility Requirements - Contraception and Infertility Research LRP
Applicants for the Contraception and Infertility Research LRP must satisfy all of the Basic Eligibility Requirements identified above with the following difference: Applicants must be a qualified health and/or allied health professional including, but not limited to, physicians, Ph.D. level scientists, nurses and physician assistants, as well as graduate students and postgraduate research fellows training in the health professions.
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Persons who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents.
Any individual who has a federal judgment lien against his/her property arising from a federal debt is barred from receiving federal funds even if the judgment is paid in full or satisfied.
Any individual who owes an obligation of health professional service to the federal government, a state, or other entity, unless deferrals or extensions are granted for the length of their Extramural LRP service obligation. The following are examples of programs with service obligations that disqualify an applicant from consideration, unless a deferral for the length of participation in the LRP is obtained:
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Individuals who derive any income from any for-profit source or from a private practice.
Current recipients of an NIH Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) or Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA).
Individuals conducting research for which funding is precluded by federal law, regulations or HHS/NIH policy, or that does not comply with applicable federal, state, and local law regarding the conduct of the research (e.g., applicable human subject protection regulations).
Individuals with ineligible loans, which include loans that have been consolidated with a loan of another individual (including spouses or children), or loans that are not educational, such as home equity loans.
Individuals who breached a prior LRP contract.
Individuals whose prior LRP contract had been overpaid, were required to remit funds to NIH to resolve the overpayment, but still owe these funds.
Individuals who terminated a prior LRP contract that would have ended after the starting date of the contracts in the current application cycle.
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Vibrant atmosphere and I enjoyed the meal...
Clean and tidy with nice staff ...
Encourage to try it.
Everything is pretty mediocre apart from the speed of the service. If you are in a hurry to catch a flight you can still spare time to get a snack or a meal and drink.
I sat with my family, and although the waitress was prompt with our appetizer, the food never came. A large group came in after us and received their food. Turns out there was a miscommunication, but this was never explained, I had to ask. My Mom who is older was very upset, so I sought out the supervisor to have...
Decent main dishes in this chaotic setting. Food prepared to b order and a wide variety of offerings. Decent service
Good place to get decent airport food, with some healthy options as well. Service was good, friendly wait staff.
This is one of my favourite places to eat at Heathrow T5 and other Terminals.
Their prices are reasonable for Airport location. Staff are very efficient and friendly. Nice atmosphere and sitting environment. Adequate to families with children too.
I recommend the Classic burger (£10) or the rump steak baguette (£10.95). Bruschetta (£5.95) is OK too if you are not...
Visited giraffe at the south bank centre in London . There was a massive menu with lots of choice . Saturday night was very busy so we were seated outside and given rugs for our knees which was a nice touch . Food was piping hot and delicious . Found the total bill quite pricey but we had wine and...
Staff members were very pleasant and welcoming. The interior resembles more of a California casual experience. There are specials on a few days of the week. Check out their website for the special day menu. One day is a burger day and one day is a steak day.
I had eaten a other Giraffe restaurants during past stays for a...
My friend and I had our breakfast here on a recent trip to the city. The staff were friendly and the food was good. We would return again if we were in the area.
I have been to many Giraffe restruants but this is the best. Great atmospher and food was lovely. The service was quick and staff are poilte and friendly. Will visit again when next in the area
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Large condos with full kitchens and sleeper sofas offer families and groups an affordable way to stay near -- but not on -- Grace Bay.
No one will try to convince you that this 24-unit condo-hotel is a luxury property. With very few amenities and large but dated suites, it's the affordable price tag that will lure most guests. For those travelers looking for a comfortable night's stay and not a drop a pretense, Reef Residences gets the job done.
In place of a proper lobby, a small office at the front of the property houses a desk where check-in takes place. The attendant will show you all of the features of your room and the property before delivering your bags.
The pool area is front and center due to its unfortunate location adjacent to the parking lot. The pool, whirlpool, and patio are mostly clean and well-maintained, though it's possible you'll come across a few leaves and other debris collected at the edges of the water. The only other amenities on property are a small fitness center (above what looks to be a former spa), and a laundry room featuring two coin-operated washers and dryers.
The property's only real selling point -- its rooms -- are cheerful, if slightly worn. If space is of the utmost of importance, Reef Residence delivers; even the cheapest unit is large enough to fit four, featuring a separate bedroom and a living room with a sleeper sofa. But if contemporary style and a better beachfront trump spacious accommodations, the slightly pricier Villa del Mar is the way to go.
The walk to Grace Bay from Reef Residences is only a minute or two. A small portion of the beach is claimed for guests, and the hotel offers umbrellas (though it is first come, first serve).
Just 100 yards from Grace Bay, within walking distance of a few local favorites
Situated toward the eastern edge of Grace Bay, just across the parking lot from the beachfront Windsong Resort, Reef Residences only has a slither of beach to its name, which is marked by tan-colored umbrellas. Luckily, the beach is public, so anyone armed with a towel and a beach hat can find an idyllic spot to while away the day. And along the way, you'll find plenty of beachfront restaurants and bars like Somewhere…Café and Lounge, Havana Club, and JoJo's Café.
Some evenings, you might wonder if you've had one too many rum punches when you inevitably hear what sounds like the cast of Sesame Street belting out a tune. Never fear -- it's just the result of being downwind from the nearby Beaches Resort.
All suites are incredibly spacious, with kitchens and sofa beds
The suites are extremely spacious; a family of three or four could easily fit in the 725-square-foot One-Bedroom Upper Suite, which is the property's cheapest unit, and includes a living room with a queen-size sleeper sofa.
However, a makeover is in order. In my unit, the walls were scuffed, the paint mismatched, and details such as tube televisions and rusted showerheads were in serious need of an upgrade. And though extra-large patios are gorgeous, with beautiful bougainvillea and large dining tables, most of the windows in the rest of the units face far less enticing views, like storage rooms or the parking lot.
A small pool, spa, and an off-the-beach location
This condo-hotel is a solid mid-range option on pricey Turks and Caicos, with 24 spacious -- if slightly worn -- suites featuring full kitchens, sofa beds, and sprawling patios. Features are adequate for a small condo property -- there's a small pool, fitness center, and spa -- and it's only a 100-yard stroll to the beach.
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Swagbucks Book Club – Mockingbird Trivia Time
Posted by Team Swagbucks on Fri, November 11th, 2011 at 10:00 am
Welcome to the weekly gathering of book enthusiasts we like to call the Swagbucks Book Club! This week I thought we would play some games around our latest selection — To Kill a Mockingbird — which we will discuss at length next Friday. I will be posting trivia and other games in the comments for the next hour and awarding winners with 50 Swag Bucks so stick around!
Thank you to everyone who voted last week for our next reading selection, the winner was The Paris Wife by Paula McLain. "A deeply evocative story of ambition and betrayal, The Paris Wife captures a remarkable period of time and a love affair between two unforgettable people: Ernest Hemingway and his wife Hadley." If you like audio books you can go to the Simply Audiobooks offer on TrialPay under Special Offers and get 675 Swag Bucks with your first rental. Or you can snag a Barnes & Noble Gift Card or Amazon Gift Card. And there is always the local library. I'm really looking forward to this selection, hope you are too.
Trivia and other games will be posted in the comments below. You must answer in the thread to be considered. Good Luck!
Swagbucks Book Club – Grab Your Passport
Posted by Team Swagbucks on Fri, November 4th, 2011 at 10:00 amHappy Mega Swag Books Day (as I like to call Friday) and welcome to this week's Swagbucks Book Club post. I hope you are enjoying this month's title, To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Make sure you come back on Friday November 18 for our discussion. And next Friday I plan to have some ... Read More »
Swagbucks Book Club – The Suspense is Killing Me
Posted by Team Swagbucks on Fri, October 28th, 2011 at 10:00 amThings are getting very spooky in the Book Club this week. With Halloween just around that dark corner let's talk horror. Who are your favorite authors that can make the hair on the back of your neck stand up? Have you run across a book that you just could not read when you were in ... Read More »
Swagbucks Book Club – Rinse and Repeat
Posted by Team Swagbucks on Fri, October 21st, 2011 at 10:00 amWelcome to another weekly meeting of the Swagbucks Book Club! We get together right here every Friday at 10am Pacific Time. Everyone is welcome to come and participate, no special sign-up necessary. Our current reading selection is the classic To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. We will gather to discuss this amazing book on ... Read More »
Another Swagging Selection Book Review
Posted by Team Swagbucks on Thu, October 20th, 2011 at 11:00 amHave you been enjoying our spotlight on all things reading related this week? I hope so and I look forward to seeing you here at 10am PT Friday for our regularly scheduled Swagbucks Book Club meeting. I also wanted to make sure you were aware of this cool Reading is Rewarding Swagstakes we have going ... Read More »
Reading is Rewarding (to the tune of 250 Swag Bucks!)
Posted by Team Swagbucks on Tue, October 18th, 2011 at 11:00 amUsually the Book Club meets here in the blog at 10am PT on Fridays but this week we are celebrating the Swagbucks Book Club throughout the site. Today I want to spotlight user-submitted book reviews, which if featured in the blog, can earn the Swaggernaut a cool 250 Swag Bucks! Simply write a 3-5 paragraph ... Read More »
Swagbucks Book Club-Col Mustard with a Candlestick in the Library
Posted by Team Swagbucks on Fri, October 14th, 2011 at 10:00 amWelcome Swagbucks Book Club Fans- Today we will be discussing the gripping murder mystery The Scent of Rain and Lightning by Nancy Pickard. Set in a small Kansas town where "the heat hangs over the story, along with a sense of impending doom, as the plot moves inexorably forward. It is hard not to root ... Read More »
Swagbucks Book Club – And The Winner Is…
Posted by Team Swagbucks on Fri, October 7th, 2011 at 10:00 amThank you to everyone who voted in last week's poll for our next Book Club selection. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee was the runaway winner! So start searching through those boxes from high school and dig out your old copy. Or take advantage of the many different ways to acquire this classic and ... Read More »
Swagbucks Book Club – Classically Trained
Posted by Team Swagbucks on Fri, September 30th, 2011 at 10:00 amIt's time to choose the next book! Don't worry, you didn't miss our discussion of our current book (The Scent of Rain and Lightning by Nancy Pickard), that will take place on Friday October 14. But we should look ahead to the next book. As we head into the Autumn my thoughts turn to relaxing in ... Read More »
Swagbucks Book Club – New You Review
Posted by Team Swagbucks on Fri, September 16th, 2011 at 10:00 amOne of my favorite aspects of the Swagbucks Book Club is learning about different books that I might have missed. Every week in the comments area of this blog there are great book suggestions from readers like you. These suggestions deserve their own blog post, making it easy for all members of the Swagbucks Book ... Read More »
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An interesting view of Rand Paul by Sam Tanenhaus and Jim Rutenberg:
As Rand Paul test-markets a presidential candidacy and tries to broaden his appeal, he is also trying to take libertarianism, an ideology long on the fringes of American politics, into the mainstream. Midway through his freshman term, he has become a prominent voice in Washington's biggest debates — on government surveillance, spending and Middle East policy.
In the months since he commanded national attention and bipartisan praise for his 13-hour filibuster against the Obama administration's drone strike program, Mr. Paul has impressed Republican leaders with his staying power, in part because of the stumbles of potential rivals and despite some of his own.
"Senator Paul is a credible national candidate," said Mitt Romney, who ran for president as the consummate insider in 2012. "He has tapped into the growing sentiment that government has become too large and too intrusive." In an email, Mr. Romney added that the votes and dollars Mr. Paul would attract from his father's supporters could help make him "a serious contender for the Republican nomination."
But if Mr. Paul reaps the benefits of his father's name and history, he also must contend with the burdens of that patrimony. And as he has become a politician in his own right and now tours the circuit of early primary states, Mr. Paul has been calibrating how fully he embraces some libertarian precepts.
Since becoming a national figure, Mr. Paul has generally stayed on safer ground. His denunciations of government intrusion on Americans' privacy have been joined by lawmakers in both parties and have resonated with the public — though no other member of Congress as yet has joined him in his planned class-action suit against the National Security Agency.
He has renounced many of the isolationist tenets central to libertarianism, backed away from his longstanding objections to parts of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and teamed with members of the Congressional Black Caucus in calling for an easing of drug-sentencing laws. He recently unveiled a plan for investment in distressed inner cities.
Much of that is in keeping with the left-right alliance Mr. Paul promotes, an alternative to what he dismisses as a "mushy middle." Such partnerships, he says, "include people who firmly do believe in the same things, that happen to serve in different parties."
Of course, no profile of Rand Paul is complete without including his early influences, including his musical tastes:
Rand was engrossed in his own course of libertarian study: He received a set of Ayn Rand novels for his 17th birthday. And he followed the rock band Rush, some of whose lyrics had libertarian themes.
Gary L. Gardner Jr., a high school friend, said: "I remember even back then being on a swim team bus and a Rush song comes on. I think it was the song 'Trees' — and he said, 'Man, listen to the words of this, you know those guys have got to be conservative.' "
"The Trees" tells the story of maples, overshadowed by tall oaks, that form a union to bring equality to the woods "by hatchet, ax and saw."
The pantheon of libertarianism includes economists like Mises and Friedman and the novelist Rand; Mr. Hess, a former speechwriter for Senator Barry M. Goldwater; Mr. Rothbard, an economic historian and social thinker; Ron Paul, congressman, presidential aspirant, father and "hero"; and Rush, whose lyrics were infused with libertarian themes.


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The National Transitions of Care Coalition (NTOCC), an organization focused on addressing and improving patient care transitions in the U.S. health care system, is set to host the Cleveland Regional Transitions of Care (TOC) Summit this fall to raise awareness about the challenges of poor transitions and present solutions.
This event will bring together health care professionals, patient and caregiver advocates, and policy makers with NTOCC thought leaders and partner representatives to address a serious U.S. health care issue: filling the gaps that occur when patients leave one care setting and move to another care setting.
With a dynamic program tailored to the specific needs of the community, attendees will discover barriers to improved transitions, effective solutions and emerging resources in development by area organizations. Additionally, the Cleveland event will provide avenues for local stakeholders to collaborate in the development and advancement of transitions of care initiatives.
This year's agenda includes a full day of sessions, encompassing a regional TOC expert panel, an overview of NTOCC's work and resources, sessions on healthcare reform and technology as they relate to TOC, and collaborative breakout sessions. Cheri Lattimer, RN, BSN, NTOCC Executive Director will speak and present at the event, as well as area thought leaders such as Mary McLaughlin Davis, RN, ACNS-BC, CCM, Director of Care Management, Lakewood Hospital; Marilyn A. Culley, RN, MSN, Vice President of Clinical Operations, ExactCare Pharmacy; Dr. H. Edward Davidson, PharmD, MPH, Asst. Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical; Will Hicklen, CEO, Ankota; and Matthew Tanzer, Chief Commercial Officer, RightCare Solutions.
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Echinococcus is an infection caused by the Echinococcus granulosus or Echinococcus multilocularis tapeworm. The infection is also called hydatid disease.
Hydatidosis; Hydatid disease, Hydatid cyst disease
Echinococcus is common in:
In the United States, the disease is very rare. But it has been reported in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.
Humans become infected when they swallow eggs in contaminated food. The infection is carried to the liver, where cysts form. Cysts can also form in the:
Risk factors include being exposed to:
A liver cyst may produce no symptoms for 10 to 20 years, until it is large enough to be felt by physical examination.
Symptoms include:
A physical examination may show signs of:
The following tests may be done to find the cysts:
Most often, echinococcosis is found when an imaging test is done for another reason.
Many patients can be treated with anti-worm medicines.
The cysts may be removed with surgery, if possible. But this can be a complicated surgery.
If the cysts respond to oral medication, the likely outcome is good.
The cysts may break open (rupture) and cause severe illness, including:
The cysts may also spread throughout the body.
Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of this disorder.
In areas where the disease is known to occur, health education and routinely removing tapeworms from dogs can help prevent the disease.
King CH, Fairley JK. Cestodes (tapeworms). In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 29.
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King High School parent says she will fight CCISD's commencement policy
CORPUS CHRISTI - King High School parent Jana Longlois said she will challenge CCISD's graduation commencement policy even though district trustees failed to have a quorum for a special meeting on the issue Tuesday.
"We are heartbroken that they will not have the integrity to come face us eye to eye," Longlois said. "We'll continue to fight this ... I would like for it to come to a vote."
Although the Texas Open Meetings Act requires meeting agendas to be posted at least 72 hours before a meeting, the act doesn't outline requirements for cancellations.
A governmental body must follow the posting requirements to repost a meeting.
Longlois' daughter, Sierra, 18, won't be able to walk the stage at King's graduation Saturday because she hasn't passed the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, a standardized test.
Sierra, who has dyslexia, and her mother wanted existing policy to change not only for Sierra, but the 33 other seniors districtwide who also didn't pass the state test this year.
"These are not just statistics, these are, really, families they affect," Jana Longlois said.
State law requires seniors to pass their classes and exit level exams to earn a diploma. It's up to local school boards to decide student participation in graduation ceremonies.
The Longlois family showed up at the district boardroom Tuesday during the posted time to show they still wanted to fight the issue, Sierra said.
Sierra's sister, Vegas, who is King's valedictorian, started a petition on www.change.org supporting her sibling. Sierra, who was adopted, and Vegas have had a longtime goal of walking the stage together at graduation.
Sierra said she will continue on with her life despite the meeting cancellation.
"It's just a bump in the road," said Sierra, who will retake the TAKS in the summer.
Superintendent Scott Elliff said the district has an August graduation for seniors who make up class credit or pass TAKS during the summer.
Elliff said he had not received any requests as of Tuesday afternoon to reschedule the meeting.
He said the graduation policy is made clear to students and families at the beginning of each school year, but concerns about the policy arise every year.
In 2008, District Judge Bobby Galvan denied the request of Khara Garcia, a King senior, and her mother, Dalia Brem, for a temporary restraining order against CCISD that would have allowed the girl to participate in graduation despite failing the TAKS.
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Voice of the People
Obama pointed us in right direction
While you have ably covered the upcoming election, I feel you should better highlight some important context. Four years ago, America faced its greatest economic crisis in generations. Employment was plummeting, and a second Great Depression appeared possible.
Since taking office, President Obama has worked tirelessly to stabilize the economy and rebuild America's middle-class. This hasn't always been easy, but we are moving in the right direction. We now have steady job growth, and recovery is under way.
Now Mitt Romney proposes a return to the Bush-era policies of cutting taxes for millionaires and giving freer reign to Wall Street that led us into this mess. This didn't work before, and it won't work now.
I urge your readers to vote for Barack Obama.
Andrew Mills
Councilman will support Williams
This letter is to show my support for Steve Williams for Huntington mayor. I have served on City Council with Steve for the last three-plus years. After I was selected to lead this council, the first person that I chose to establish a working relationship with was Steve. He was adamant about establishing the council committee process. These committees have allowed council to move proper budgeting and legislative items in a more direct manner. Steve was named the chairman of council's Finance Committee.
In these past three-plus years, with Steve's strong leadership, council has been able to stave off a few major financial issues that have arisen. We were able to save over $1 million by stringently reviewing the purchase of new seats for the civic arena. We were able to avoid the constant requests by the administration for fee/tax increases when it was brought to our attention of the $4.4 million shortfall due to pension shortfall.
I have developed a very close working relationship with Steve. He has a firm, but fair, approach that will bring all sides together to move this city to an exceptional status. Why accept the status quo? Vote Williams mayor!
Jim Insco
Vote Buchanan for Cabell magistrate
I would like to ask for your vote for Fred Buchanan as Cabell County magistrate in the upcoming election. A better man you will not find. His Christian morals and fairness in all aspects of his life are a refreshing tribute in today's society.
As a veteran, Fred works hard for the rights and betterment of those who have served to give us the freedom we all enjoy. His work in various community service organizations shows his willingness to serve others before self.
His many years of service to Madison Avenue Christian Church exhibits his beliefs in principals of Christianity. Service to the citizens of Cabell County through 32 years of service with the Sheriff's Department provides for the law enforcement background needed for this important position.
Therefore, I ask you to cast your vote on Nov. 6 for Fred Buchanan for magistrate, Cabell County. Thank you.
Beth Kilgore
Phipps would serve the city well
I have known Steve Phipps since he was a small boy. He was a good child and a good young man growing up. Now he has became a very good man who has worked in leadership for several years. He has a great passion for Huntington and cares what happens in this city.
He has served our county and now he would like a chance to serve our city so he can help it move forward to a better place for us all to live. I would like to ask for the people in City Council's District 4 to give him this opportunity.
Brenda Lemaster
Williams has the skills to be mayor
I am writing this letter not only as a resident of Huntington but also as an employee of this city. I will be voting for Steve Williams for mayor. It is clear to me that he is by far the best candidate.
He has a proven track record at different levels of government and is second to none when fiscal matters need attention. I believe he has the ability to bring business and labor together to accomplish his vision for this city.
Please vote for Mr. Williams for mayor and join his team in creating an exceptional city.
Martin Shelton
Removing eye-sores very appreciated
Kudos to Mayor Kim Wolfe, the West Virginia Army National Guard and everyone involved with the elimination of the burned-out and dilapidated properties that have been an eyesore in the city of Huntington.
Not only do I appreciate their effort, but I am sure the neighborhoods that are benefiting from this project are equally appreciative!
Nancy E. Smith
Ball would work hard to help city
I would like to urge all registered voters in Huntington to vote for Dave Ball for City Hall.
Dave is an honest, hard-working, family man who cares deeply for the City of Huntington and her citizens. He will work hard to keep Huntington a great place to live, work and play. Everywhere we travel, he extols the virtues of Huntington to anyone who will listen. He talks about our neighborhood groups, our park system, our health care community, our school system and the success of the revitalized downtown area.
If you would talk to Dave, you would feel his energy and enthusiasm for his home town. He plays well with others, doesn't run with scissors, and can leap tall buildings in a single bound! Maybe we should just make him ambassador for the City of Huntington.
Dave would be a councilman who would push for cooperation with the administration, and would work hard to find revenue sources to keep our police and fire departments properly staffed and funded for optimal protection for our citizens and their properties. He would advocate technology upgrades to improve record-keeping and collections and would support online fee and fine payments for our citizens' convenience.
Dave has already received endorsements from the Chamber of Commerce, Local 289 of the IAFF, The Herald-Dispatch, Huntington Locals 598 and 2531 of AFSCME, River Cities Football Officials Association, The 1937 Flood Band, his mother, his grandchildren and me, his wife.
Please vote; and if you agree with what you've read above, vote Dave Ball for City Hall.
Yvonne Ball
Davis will bring needed changes
I have read the opinions of The Voice of the People, and also the guest editorials written by candidates for the upcoming election. I have heard their political concerns and issues that have been shared. I believe Mike Davis, Republican candidate for House of Delegates, is someone you can count on to faithfully serve the families of the 16th District.
Mike will help bring about needed changes for serious issues concerning the economy, job creation, education, health care and public safety, and also needed reform to the family law system. Mike believes, "Families do matter."
Vote for Mike Davis on Nov. 6.
Rose L. Davis
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So your organization has a big or small news story that it wants to get out to the world. Would you use Twitter to break the story?
A recent article in The Hollywood Reporter written by an industry executive claims a tweet is not news. All digital marketers needs to know where they stand on this issue.
The criticism is mainly directed at celebrities and some larger than life personalities such as Donald Trump. Let's be honest, this is an accusation that can be pointed at many users or brands as well.
The article goes into some detail about Twitter being a "social scourge", or a playground for people who are bored.
At the very heart of the issue is the relevance of each tweet. It would be unfair to imagine the hundred of millions of tweets every day would all be compelling or interesting. As a brand you have a responsibility to always be relevant to your digital audience.
It's best to do away with the "hello twitterverse" messages and cut right to the meat of it. You have to make every 140 characters count.
You need to get the right voices and the key messaging to not waste anyone's time. In my opinion, if you stay consistent, professional and on-brand there is no reason you can't use Twitter for important news, and maybe everything in between.
Stories, opinions, curated content, promotions and insight are what matter to your audience.
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02/15/2014 – Seniors Aaron Hendrick and Nik Artaev won the doubles championship at the West Michigan College Tennis Invitational. This year's event took place at Hope College's DeWitt Tennis Center and included doubles teams from Aquinas, Hope, Grand Valley, Calvin, Cornerstone and Davenport.
Each school entered four doubles teams in either the Challenger, Varsity or Championship (highest) division and the duo of Hendrick and Artaev came out on top. In the process of winning the 2014 championship, Hendrick and Artaev defeated the top two teams from Grand Valley State and the top team from Davenport.
Hendrick & Artaev have been playing doubles together since the start of their freshmen year and finished last season ranked #10 in the country. The dynamic duo is off to a quick 4-0 start this year and will be back in action next weekend when Aquinas hosts Calumet College of St. Joseph on Saturday at Riverview Athletic Club at 3 p.m.


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I'd like to thank everyone for their support. To hear the roar in the Aquatic Centre helped us all, says Ellie Simmonds
I have just had my first "meet and greet' at the Sainsbury's store near the Olympic Park. It was a little scary, to be honest, but it felt so good to hear people shouting my name. That might sound strange, to walk into a supermarket and have strangers call out to you, but over the past ten days I've got used to it.
When I walked out to compete at the Aquatic Centre there were banners with my name on and people shouting out encouragement to me.
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Among the other amenities found in Pocono vacation rental homes are:
* Hot tubs and Jacuzzi's
* Large decks for barbecues and relaxing
* Indoor/outdoor pools in some of the Pocono vacation communities
* DVD players and a selection of movies
* Video games, board games, ping-pong and pool tables
There is parking at all homes for at least two vehicles. Most homes have basic telephone service; no long distance available. Internet service is provided at some homes.
The person leasing the home must be age 25 or older and must be residing at the home during the lease. Proof of age may be required.


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Given exclusive behind the scenes access to two of English National Ballet's rising stars, Alberto Morillas was able to glean insights into this secretive and magical world, allowing him to bottle the spirit of the Ballet.
Nathan Young and Lauretta Summerscales most recently danced together in the Tribute to Rudolf Nureyev at the London Coliseum.
Nathan Young, born in Mackay, Australia, started dancing at age four and joined English National Ballet in 2007. Nathan has won the Bronze medal in the Genée competition in 2005, and nominated for the ENB's 2013 Emerging Dancer competition, and was praised for his portrayal of the lead role in the 2012 production of The Nutcracker.
Lauretta Summerscales, hailing from Surrey, started dancing at three years old and joined the English National Ballet in 2009. Lauretta played Odette/Odile in Swan Lake at the Royal Albert Hall earlier in 2013, as well as winning the People's Choice Award in the 2013 Emerging Dancer Comptetion, taking the Gold Medal at the Beijing International Ballet Competition and was promoted to First Soloist in July 2013.
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It may have taken nearly four years, but a majority of states have now committed to some form of Obamacare's Medicaid expansion.
The tipping point? Utah Governor Gary Herbert's Thursday announcement to–grudgingly–accept the Affordable Care Act's dollars in order to expand coverage in his state.
"Doing nothing is not an option," said Herbert (who waited longer than any other governor to do something).
What Herbert's actually going to do is still a mystery; the Republican governor said he's going to share details during the legislative session that begins on Monday.
But what we do know is that Herbert's announcement is a milestone, of sorts. His state will be the 26th to formally opt into Obamacare's coverage expansion–the first time that the balance has tipped toward states favoring the often-controversial provision.
We've spent 18 months tracking those state-by-state decisions at the Advisory Board Daily Briefing, ever since the Supreme Court made the expansion optional, not mandatory. Here's a current list of where all the states stand, and you can see a map of who's in below.
Herbert explained his decision was propelled by the coverage gap that's emerged in non-expansion states. Because of a quirk in the ACA–the drafters expected that the Medicaid expansion would be mandatory, but the Supreme Court chose to make it optional for states–millions of Americans have been caught in a kind of twilight zone: They make too much money to qualify for their state's current Medicaid program, but are too poor to qualify for federal tax credits that would help them buy private coverage on HealthCare.gov.
About 60,000 impoverished Utahns fall into the coverage gap.
"It's not fair," Herbert said on Thursday.
The Medicaid expansion was originally intended to bridge that gap, but it's unlikely that Herbert would accept it in the standard form of growing the state's safety net. Utah's Republican-led state legislature is instead leaning toward pursuing a federal waiver to implement something that would resemble Arkansas's model of subsidizing residents to purchase plans through the private market.
That's not surprising, given the state's conservative leanings. At the Incidental Economist, Adrianna McIntyre explored why the Arkansas model would be especially appealing for red states.
Still, the decision's a reversal for Utah, given that Herbert has been a consistently vocal opponent of the ACA.
One point of contention: That the law would hurt his state's finances, by requiring extra spending. "[T]he Medicaid expansion tacks on an additional $240 million the first decade, and $480 million the next," Herbert wrote in the Washington Times in July 2012.
"In other words, even if Utah does nothing, Obamacare will completely unravel our state's uniquely positive financial outlook," he added at the time.
But as Herbert came to realize, doing nothing wasn't an option any more.


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American Idol
Is Steven Tyler Engaged to Longtime Girlfriend Erin Brady? She's Got a Ring!
American Idol judge and Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler took his 38-year-old girlfriend, Erin Brady, to Maui for some Christmas fun in the sun. TMZ is reporting that Erin is now sporting more than a tan; new photos show her wearing a large diamond ring on her ring finger. Did Steven pop the question?
Sources tell TMZ the rock is, in fact, an engagement ring, but no one from the singer's camp is confirming the news. Steven has been married twice before; first, in 1978 to model/actress Cyrinda Foxe, and later, in 1988 to fashion designer Teresa Barrick. Steven has been dating Erin Brady for almost six years, since 1996.
This isn't the first time rumors of an engagement swirled around the couple; last year, a number of outlets reported Erin had given Steven an ultimatum.
Source: TMZ
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