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The Violet Ray--Now Available in 110V and 220V versions!
Looking for smooth skin?...Voluminous, lustrous hair?...Here's a Ray of Hope...
You may purchase the Violet Ray from my beauty store
Make it a part of your lifestyle as a means for achieving a beautiful complexion and a full head of hair. I use the Mushroom electrode on my face for 3-5 minutes at night after using Beautiful on Raw "Glow" Facial Cream generously on my skin. I also use my Violet Ray with a Comb electrode on my scalp for another 3-5 minutes every morning.
The Violet Ray is a holistic device that will complement your healthy lifestyle and will provide invaluable assistance in revealing your own Rawsome Beauty.
The Violet Ray was originally developed by the famous scientist Nikola Tesla. Tesla was successfully experimenting on disease and rejuvenation with ozone in the late 1800s and early 1900s. In the 1920s and 30s, Oxygen/Ozone Therapy was used in hospitals, sanitariums and clinics. Beginning in the second half of the 20th century, pharmaceutical companies started disparaging all electro-therapies as drug-oriented medicine was taking off. Consequently, electro-therapies became unpopular in the United States.
Physicians used to prescribed the violet ray for numerous diseases. As you can see from this 1930's violet ray manual some of the claims were far-fetched. However, in the 1950's when pharmaceutical companies came to the forefront, the pendulum swung to the other extreme and doctors began denouncing the violet ray as quack medicine, not giving any credence to the device.
Since then, the use of the Violet Ray has declined as a medical tool, just as all non-drug therapies have. While many find that the Violet Ray is beneficial for treating signs of aging and skin conditions as well as improving the state of your hair, we are not allowed to say that it can diagnose, mitigate, treat or correct specific skin disorders or diseases.
The Violet Ray uses an inert gas (either Argon or Neon) inside the electrodes. Argon glows a violet/blue color, which is why the inventor Nikola Tesla originally named the device- the Violet Ray. However, neon works exactly the same way, yet it glows an orange/red color. Your unit will arrive with either violet or orange glowing electrodes. The gas is there only to notify you that the unit is working properly and the choice of gas has no bearing on the effectiveness of the unit. This hand-held unit comes with four glass electrodes - the Mushroom, the Comb, the Curved and the Spoon.
The Mushroom and the Spoon electrodes are used to apply anywhere on the skin surface. The Comb is used on the scalp for hair growth, promoting circulation, and halting hair loss. The Curved electrode is used for zapping acne, warts, moles, and blackheads.
The Violet Ray is a high-voltage, low-current source of high frequency waves in the violet region of the spectrum. High-voltage is what makes the device work. Low current (low amperage) is what makes it safe. Light, heat, electric energy and ozone are produced in each glass vacuum applicator. Through this high frequency process, the Violet Ray oxygenates and stimulates the skin and scalp. When an electrode is applied to aging, diseased or infected areas, these forces promote healing.
Hello Tonya, I have something amazing to share with you! When I purchased your special ray device...it was with a lot of anticipation...You see, I was losing my hair!
I always lose a lot of hair each winter and then it grows back just fine, but this was DIFFERENT. My part became very enlarged! My scalp was showing in this ever widening part. Each day it was getting dramatically worse. I wasn't sure why this was happening, but I was quite concerned. After all, our hair is our crown as women. I really didn't know what to do...Hence the purchase of your machine.
I also purchased your hair serum, and have been using them both together. Truly, the results have been MAGICAL.
It's been only a few weeks, but honestly, my problem has been almost reversed! I would never have believed it could happen that FAST. I am SO relieved I cannot even express it in words. As you know I am well versed in all things natural/health/beauty-this has been my true passion/obsession since I was a teen. And when I'm stumped as I was with the recent hair loss, I turn to YOU. THANK YOU for offering such quality in everything you do. -S.L.
So How Does It Work?
Your Violet Ray is totally safe to use. In nature the sun turns oxygen into ozone. In the Violet Ray, this is done though a high-frequency (10,000-hertz), high voltage, low-current electrical source. You'll find that the current produces an agreeable tingling on your skin's surface as it increases oxygenation in the form of Ozone (O3) in the blood.
Learn much more about Electrotherapy in this free e-book (no registration required)- Electrotherapy and The Violet Ray. Specific discussion of the benefits of the Violet Ray starts on page 200.
O3 ozone is so reactive, chemically, that it constantly wants to become stable O2 oxygen by giving up O1. This reactive form of oxygen is known to chemists as "singlet oxygen." These singlet oxygen molecules are created in a gush of O1 releases. These O1s are negatively charged. They are hungry to catch something positively charged. Toxins and pathological bacteria are all positively charged. Because of the active oxygen's negative charge, it combines with the filth in the body, oxidizing it, then to be flushed out in the bloodstream.
All the wastes your body excretes - whether through urination, bowel movements, sweating, spitting, skin particles that are sloughed off your body's outer surface - are composed mainly of four basic elements - hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen and sulfur. If combined with oxygen, natural oxydation processes will turn these into H2O, CO2, NO2 and SO2. These are, respectively, just the chemical names for water, gaseous carbon dioxide, the toxic gas nitrogen dioxide, and the acidic gas sulphur dioxide. In this way additional toxins leave the body. Applying the Violet Ray stimulates this vital "detoxification" process.
My dear Tonya, I received my Violet Ray and have been so pleased with the immediate results. As always, many thanks to you for your resourcefulness. - G
The fundamental difference between diseased and normal cells is this... Healthy cells have an army of protective enzymes to protect themselves from oxygen by forming a self-protective antioxidant coating. Strict anaerobes, just as diseased cells, lack these protective enzymes and are killed by oxygen.
Anaerobic microorganisms cannot live in the presence of active forms of oxygen. Viruses, fungus and other human pathogens are drawn out to bind with reactive oxygen. They will be "burnt" - neutralized by oxygen. Oxygen is your most aggressive free radical scavenger.
The Violet Ray actually charges your body's battery by causing cells to open up more than usual, allowing them to flush out toxins more easily. Nutrients then return to the cells and the detoxification routine increases lymph flow.
By opening up the blood cells and encouraging their natural ability to regenerate, new tissue replaces damaged, diseased cells, flushing them out of the system with other toxins. This "cellular massage" instead of muscles, expands individual cells. The stimulation at the cellular level by high-frequency current is why the Violet Ray treatment generates such marked improvements.
This device intensifies fresh blood circulation. The extra flow of blood equalizes the circulation in crowded areas, helping heal bruised and damaged tissue.
Your body itself determines how the current is used, the particular places it is needed, and exactly the amount you need. Your body will regulate the intensity of the current and when to charge or discharge.
Inflamed tissues are swollen. They hold more water, giving you that puffy look. The Violet Ray charges sick cells with energy. Current drops off for healthy tissues because they have a higher resistance than swollen and infected tissues. In this way, the Violet Ray charges the sick body with energy as the rays penetrate the skin.
You'll find the Violet Ray an excellent tool for diminishing wrinkles, warts and moles. It also decreases hair loss and promotes new growth. The ray improves circulation in congested parts, restoring bruised, inflamed and diseased tissues to normal. It's great for reducing wrinkles, warts and moles, and for promoting new hair growth.
Many people find this device beneficial for a wide range of problems. Many users find that the penetrating electrical currents can relieve pain, stimulating cells and organs by enhancing blood flow in the treated area.
Pain is caused by a build-up of hydrogen in the affected area—a build-up which the Violet Ray replaces with oxygen. Pain is an accumulation of positive ions, which replace the beneficial negative ions. Applying a Violet Ray electrode generates an electro-therapy that oxygenates the effected areas. The high frequency of the Violet Ray's electrical currents transmits active oxygen to the blood, purifying it. (But remember - the Violet Ray is a low-amps device, and completely safe to use.) This action helps neutralize infected areas containing bacteria, viruses, and fungus wherever the electrode is used. The blood receives ozone when you apply the electrode to your skin's surface.
Contemporary electro-therapy...
1. promotes circulation to help relieve swelling, pain and inflammation
2. reduces wrinkles and puffiness
3. tightens facial muscles, including under the chin, and stimulates reproduction of facial cell tissues
4. promotes hair growth and health by stimulating circulation to the scalp
5. reduces stress, generating a sense of well-being
The Violet Ray diffuses the healing power of electricity throughout the body - without pain. It plugs into an ordinary household electrical outlet. The healing rays are dispersed through glass applicators, called electrodes, in the violet colored stream - hence the name Violet Ray. (Not "ultraviolet" or UV rays, mind you - a different part of the spectrum, outside the visible range.) The substantial voltage is applied to the point of contact with a tiny shock. A pleasant warmth is all you'll feel. Use it on any area where you have discomfort of one sort or another. Or use it on your hair and scalp if you seek fuller healthier hair growth. Your Violet Ray is safe to apply anywhere on the body (but please avoid the eye area and remember it is for external use only). There is no place on the body that cannot be helped by a suffusion of fresh, oxygenated blood.
HOW TO USE: You'll find it easy to use your Violet Ray. Just 5 minutes each time, once or twice a day, will give you all the benefit. Please always start at the lowest setting! Your Violet Ray will require no maintenance. Just remove the electrode when you've finished your short session, unplug your Violet Ray and - you're done! You may use the Violet Ray for up to 10 minutes at a time, twice a day if you wish.
Use your Violet Ray sensibly. Used well, a little each day, it will bring you real benefit. Naturally, however, it's not a cure-all. By no means is this device a substitute for raw food nutrition, exercise, or a proper health professional's attention when this is called for.
Your Violet Ray comes with a One Year Limited Warranty for parts and labor!
For USA/Canada/Mexico and selected countries orders: 110V, 60Hz, 0.12 Amps with the North American standard plug-class I type B grounded plug.
European and selected other countries orders: 220V, 50Hz, 0.06 Amps with a European standard plug-Europlug Type C.
If you order shipping to USA, Canada, Mexico, Guam, Virgin Islands, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Colombia, or Equador, we will ship the standard USA 110V version. If you order to any other country, we will ship the 220V version with a European Standard plug. If that is not the unit you wish to receive, please specify as such in the "customer notes" section at checkout!
If you are in the U.K., Ireland or outside of Europe you may need to get a plug adapter to convert the Europlug to your country's plug. Such adapters should be readily available for only about 2 English Pounds, 3 USD or 3 AUD.
If you're ordering from Japan, Jamaica, Cuba, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Madagascar, North Korea, or South Korea, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com for details of which version you should receive.
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Instructional Scanning Services (ISS) provides assistance to faculty members by scanning and uploading course-related materials to the instructor's UVaCollab webpage as additional readings. ISS also provides links to materials in electronic format to the Instructor's UVaCollab, and scans materials for other instructional uses.
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ScanLab staff in the Fiske Kimball Fine Arts Library can advise users who prefer to digitize materials themselves on scanning, manipulating, and preserving their images. Software and equipment are available for scanning high-resolution images, and scanners can digitize negatives, slides, and documents up to 11 x 17 inches.
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text: During his West Virginia career, Da'Sean Butler was known for many things on the court, the most prominent being his ability to hit clutch shots. After a series of three knee surgeries dating back to the 2010 Final Four, Butler returned to the court overseas this year and showed what made him a legend in Morgantown. Butler spent the 2012 season on WVU's bench as a graduate assistant under Bob Huggins while he went through rehabilitation from a third knee surgery. Last August, his goal of returning to the court culminated with him signing to play for Okapi Aalstar in Belgium (Alex Ruoff's former team). Questions of how he and his thrice repaired knee cast a shadow over his return: How would he play? Would it hold up? How much could he play? How likely was it that he would get injured again? Throughout the season, Butler answered those questions emphatically. He played in every game and was only one of two players on the team to make that claim. He played just over thirty minutes per game, and was second on the team, and fifth in the league, in scoring during the regular season at 16.2 points per contest. Butler elevated his game in the Playoffs. He averaged 21.6ppg through the five game semi-final series, hitting a buzzer- beater in Game 4 to send it to double overtime as Okapi took down the higher ranked Hainaut. Sound familiar? His team pushed Oostende to five games in the Belgian Ethias League Finals to lose the series 3-2. Butler averaged nearly 14 a game in those five games. For his play over the course of the season, he was recognized as the Belgian Ethias League Forward of the Year as voted on by Eurobasket.com. This season, Butler squashed the health questions by doing what he is known for: playing at a high level, providing leadership, and answering the call in the clutch. With the offseason just getting started, we can't wait to see what happens next in his career. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Posterous share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Tell a friend


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Hey ALF, have you made it back to Melmac yet?
Doug, I'm afraid not. I've moved on to better racing series(es?) like those I mentioned. I haven't watched a NASCAR race in seven years (yet I find myself commenting on this article...hmm...only because it was on top of the page).
It is much more exciting to see a Lamborghini Murcielago battle it out with an Aston Martin V12 in the FIA GT1 series, or watching the four Audi LMP-1 prototypes lapping la Sarthe this weekend. I had the chance to watch those Audi's race at Road Atlanta last year. They are unbelievably quiet compared to the other prototypes, and GT cars. People! Branch out, there's more to life than NASCAR!
Eh. I stopped being a Dale jr fan when he intentionally wrecked Michael Waltrip at Charlotte about eight years ago. And stopped being a nascar fan about seven years ago after being bored to death with the races. There are so many more racing series out there that are much more enjoyable than nascar; F1, FIA GT1, ALMS, DTM, WTCC, and Grand Am Rolex to name a few.
'Stealing from an unborn child'? Hows that possible? The liberals say that it's just a random collection of cells gathering together by accident, and it's not a human.
Jeff Sessions is luke warm on Romney, like most every conservative who feels like Romney's been foisted upon us. I'm not voting for Romney. He would be an even bigger disaster than Obama, because all the crap Obama's doing now will be supported 100% by establishment Republicans if Romney was doing it as President. Nothing will ever change for the better on the national stage. Just different flavors of the same crap.
Can they cut it? We'll see, that's why they play the games. Should be interesting.
Cool. Being a space nut I attended space camp in the mid 90's. It was a really cool experience.
At some point the university stops being responsible for the students who are not on campus, and these students have to think for themselves and watch the news, or read the news sites. They are twenty somethings. They are supposed to be able to take care of themselves. The whole point of going off to college is to get into the real world and do for yourself. The university does not need to babysit them when they are off campus.
Ah yes, La Raza, or 'the race'. One of the most racist and radical groups in this country.
No, he's playing politics by pandering to the hispanic voting block.
yeah, screw those evil rich people. They made their money through hard work and individual initiative. They didn't get it from the confiscatory policies of the government. Grrr evil rich people.
Obama just rehashed the last three state of the union speeches. He has nothing but recycled ideas and old talking points. And no, Romney's not much better. Two rather pathetic people wanting to be President in 2013. Liberals don't think Obama's been radical enough, and Romney, who isn't even a Conservative, is being foisted upon Republicans as a supposed conservative.
CC, history has shown us that if the people of a nation or state do not control who gets in they are doomed, and are tossed into the dust bin of history.
Woo hoo my 1,000th (or so) comment. Man, I need to get a life.
aturner, illegals do not usually pay taxes on their wages, and yet they benefit from a government system they are not helping to fund.
Umm...no. Simply being in this country does not make you American. I was in Italy a few years ago, and I was still an American, I was not an Italian. I've also spent time to Canada, but I still remained an American.
Send in the K-9 unit. That'll do the trick.
mgul, did I say that you should carry when you are drinking? No, you just jumped to a conclusion. I know you cannot take a firearm into a bar.
"Taking a weapon to an area where alcohol is liberally served is asking for trouble..period, no excuses!"
You know what's also asking for trouble? Being a thug who resorts to violence to end an argument. Be mad at the criminals, not the people exercising their Constitutional right to bear arms. People like Desmonte are the reason why people like me carry a handgun.
Any rational level headed law abiding citizen should have a pistol and know how to use it. When I lived in Auburn I carried my pistol whenever I was out and about. It was by no means out of fear, but I wanted to be able to defend myself with force if some whack job tried to do anything to me or people around me.
Having said that, there would have been no benefit if someone conceal carrying at the party tried to shoot the shooter. There are situations where pulling your own gun will only make a bad situation worse, and in this situation gathering information about the perps would be more useful than trying to shoot them.
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International visitors and local guests alike experience something new with every tour. Commemorative photos, gift shop keepsakes and an unforgettable exploration of large-scale brewing await you! More importantly, you will end every tour with our famous hospitality and what everyone is waiting for – ice cold beer samples! Relax and enjoy your brew in our Bavarian-style Miller Inn or outdoor Beer Garden (seasonally) with friends and family at this historic Milwaukee landmark. We hope to see you for a visit soon!
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If you'll be at the Con this year, don't miss the Image Comics Show slated for this Saturday, April 19, 2pm-3pm in Room 1E16.
Three generations of Image creators, including Image founders (Publisher Erik Larsen), established creators (such as Dynamo 5 and Noble Causes' Jay Faerber) and all-new creators (including the front man of the insanely popular progressive rock band, Coheed & Cambria, Claudio Sanchez, who is establishing himself as a writer in The Amory Wars and Mark Sable from Hazed and Grounded) will be on hand in this New York Comic-Con exclusive panel.
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CJ Jacobson, class of 2015, traveled to Huacho, Peru during summer for a two-week medical mission trip with International Medical Alliance Helps (IMAHelps). CJ joined over 100 healthcare professionals that included pharmacists among doctors, dentists, nurses, and physical therapists.
In Peru, CJ witnessed how the best of intentions with medical missions can encounter problems that can be challenging.
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Re: Having trouble asking a girl out in college
I'd like to add my bit too...
Most women won't go out with men they do not know but of course there are exceptions. Young men spot a woman they like the look of and immediately go steaming in like a cruise missile. Unfortunately this often has the effect of scaring the girl (Who is this guy? Why is he hitting on me?) and that's a bad start.
So my bit of advice is... women mostly like to go out with men they already know. If you come over as a fun, exciting kind of person that she already knows then you are home and dry for certain. Hang out with her set and let her get to know you.
She may still say no if she doesn't fancy you but at least she has had a chance to see what she is getting. You have to be prepared to accept a no, but you've made a friend, haven't you?
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"In Denmark it is traditional to serve a cooked pickled red cabbage for the Christmas Eve dinner. This is my mother's, and it is so easy to make and will be a great sidedish to any roast duck, turkey or goose. When reheating, I like to add a tablespoon of black currant jam to enhance the flavor."
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1 small head
red cabbage, cored and shredded
2 cups
white sugar
2 cups
white vinegar
2 teaspoons
3 cups
My German mother makes this red cabbage. It has a wonderful sweet/sour flavor. She adds just a tiny dab of bacon drippings to it before serving and it is one of my absolute favorite side dishes!
i have read the other reviews and as i am also danish i would suggest using 1 jar of red current jelly instead of the sugar,1/2 cup vinigar only a little water and simmer for about 2 hours stirring every so often, this is the way my mother made it for the last 50 years and it always turns out, it freezes really well as well, so you can make a double batch and take it out when needed.
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This was a really good recipe for red cabbage. I cut the ingedients in half. Quick and easy to make. Kept a bright red color. A real winner.
This recipe was just wonderful. I made it exactly as written and thought it just a bit too sour. I did reduce the vinegar and sugar just a bit. It is wonderful along side of the Sweet and Sour Pork Patties recipe. I served the Sweet and Sour Pork Patties, Danish Christmas Red Cabbage and mashed potatoes for a after Christmas dinner. It was a huge hit. Also, this recipe cans very easily. I pack mine hot into clean pint jars leaving about 1/4 inch head space (make sure to put in lots of liquid, too) I process them in a hot water bath for about 12 mins. Remove jars and let them sit until you hear the lids pop. Last over a year this way.
I just made this for T-giving and test tasted it... Mmmmmm very good! I was surprised by the amt of sugar called for, so I substituted Equal's Sugar Lite for 1/2 c. and then 1 1/2 c. sugar. That seemed to be fine. I also ran out of white vinegar & ended up using red wine vinegar for 1 1/2 cups of the vinegar called for. That worked great too! I diced up one apple and added that while cooking. This recipe is a keeper!
This was excellent! We didnt change a thing, and the whole family ate it all, even the kids. This is definetly a keeper!
I shredded this cabbage lenghtwise and fine, and found it to be too sweet. Also, I found when dishing it out into a serving bowl, the vinegar took my breath away. I will make it again, but will significantly reduce the amount of sugar.
My husband and I just enjoyed this recipe soooo much, didn't change a thing! I will be making this again, what a treat. Just wondering when it says to shred the cabbage, like coleslaw? I just cut it up in thin slices, would appreciate hearing from others as to what you do.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Danish Christmas Red Cabbage
Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 144
Calories from Fat: < 1
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Today was funny…
NBC got a hold of KP and myself and asked if we wanted to do an interview regarding the upcoming BMX events being hosted here in Chicago. It was too cold to ride today so of course we said "Lets Dew This!"…hehe
So we pedaled down to the studio downtown. Upon arrival we were outsiders looking in…
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Paula questioned our credibility and said we didn't look tough enough… (take #2)
We did some on camera interviews and about 20 seconds of riding (security guards were looming despite the cameras). Soon after we met the lead anchors and entire channel 5 news team…
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It was in all seriousness a pretty fun day. I love how cool people are behind the scenes. Thanks NBC Chicago for having us.
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The invention provides a drainage bag (colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy bag) comprising a bag of thermoplastic material having means to define an opening for receiving waste material from a stoma and means to secure the bag in place with the opening connected to the stoma, characterized in that at least the surface of the bag in contact with the skin of the wearer is flocked. Also described is an ostomy appliance comprising a re-usable outer bag and a disposable inner bag, means for securing the two bags together and to the stoma, means for inserting and removing the inner bag from the outer one, and means for closing, the outer bag once the inner one is in place, characterized in that at least the surface of the outer bag in contact with the skin of the wearer is flocked.
1. An ostomy bag comprising:
a bag of thermoplastic material having an outer surface;
means to define an opening for receiving waste material from a stoma;
means to secure the bag in place with the opening connected to the stoma; and
a flock coating on at least a portion of the outer surface of said bag of thermoplastic material, said flock coating comprising an adhesive coating adhered directly to said outer surface of said bag and a plurality of individual fibers adhered to said adhesive coating.
2. The ostomy bag of claim 1 wherein the fibers used for flocking are selected from polyamide fibers, polyester fibers, fibers of acrylic polymers and natural fibers.
3. The ostomy bag of claim 2 wherein the fibers used for flocking are cotton or viscose fibers.
4. The ostomy bag of claim 1 wherein the length of the fibers used for flocking is comprised between about 0.1 and about 3.0 mm.
5. The ostomy bag of claim 4 wherein the length of the fibers is of from about 0.3 to about 1.5 mm.
6. The ostomy bag of claim 1 wherein the amount of flock fibers is from about 10 to about 100 g/m2.
7. The ostomy bag of claim 6 wherein the amount of flock fibers is from about 30 to about 70 g/m2.
8. The ostomy bag of claim 1 wherein said thermoplastic material is an odor-barrier thermoplastic material.
9. The ostomy bag of claim 8 wherein the odor-barrier thermoplastic material is a multi-layer material comprising at least one layer of an odor-barrier polymer selected from the group consisting of PVDC, EVOH, PVOH, and polyamide homo-, Co-, or ter-polymers.
10. The ostomy bag of claim 9 wherein the odor-barrier thermoplastic material comprises two outer layers comprising an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and a core odor-barrier layer of PVdC.
11. The ostomy bag of claim 10 wherein said fibers are selected from the group consisting of cotton or viscose fibers and said adhesive coating comprises a polyacrylate adhesive.
The present invention relates to ostomy bags that can be confortably worn by the patients.
An ostomy bag is a pouch that is employed to collect waste material that exits a person's body through a stoma, i.e. through an artificial, permanent, opening, surgically created in the ostomate's skin and connected to the intestine or to the bladder.
Colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy bags, herein collectively referred to as ostomy bags, typically comprise a pouch of plastic, moisture-impermeable and odor-barrier, material; an opening in said bag to allow waste material to enter into the plastic envelope; and means to secure the bag in place with the opening connected to the stoma. This can be obtained by means of a tape that is heat bonded to the ostomy bag around the opening; said tape has an opening which is positioned in-line with the opening of the bag and the side of said tape which is adjacent to the ostomate's body is coated with an adhesive which allows adhesion of the ostomy appliance to the "peristomal area", i.e., the skin area surrounding the stoma.
Preferably the means to secure the ostomy bag to the stoma and the ostomy bag itself, are constructed as two separable parts which are connected and disconnected by the user as desired. This is achieved for instance by applying to the ostomate's skin by means of a suitable adhesive a tape that bears on its outer surface a semi-rigid plastic snap ring, bonded by conventional means to the tape, that surrounds the opening. The ostomy bags then bear a second complementary snap ring mating with the tape one; said complementary snap ring is bonded to the ostomy bag and surrounds the opening therein. The user can therefore apply and remove the ostomy bag from the stoma without peeling off from the skin the means for securing the bag to the stoma. When assembled the snap ring provides a tight leak-free seal.
For the sake of clarity, FIGS. 1 and 2 in the attached drawings illustrate a conventional design for ostomy bags.
In FIG. 1, (1) represents the odor-barrier thermoplastic pouch, (2) is the opening in the pouch that needs to be in-line with the stoma in order to receive the body's waste material, and (3) is the tape that is welded to the pouch and is used to secure the pouch in place by adhering to the ostomate's peristomal skin. In a preferred aspect, as indicated above, the ostomy bag and the means to secure it to the patient's skin are constructed as two separate parts. In such a case, in FIG. 1, (3) represents a ring-shaped flange of semi-rigid plastic as better described in FIG. 2. This pouch strap ring, that preferably has clip retainers (4) spaced thereon, is used to secure the pouch to a tape, applied to the ostomate's skin through its adhesive surface, said last tape bearing a mating ring on its outer surface (not shown in the drawings).
In all events the ostomy bag, which has a surface larger than that of the tape for attachment, lies on the ostomate's skin, conforming the abdominal contours and moving with the skin as the skin moves.
The most common plastic films that are ordinarily employed in the manufacture of ostomy bags, being essentially impermeable to moisture vapor, do not allow the skin to breathe and frequently give rise to irritation of the user's skin, particularly in case of a consistent and prolonged contact therewith.
Different solutions have been proposed to solve this problem, such as the use of a fabric material as the skin contact layer (as in CA-A-1,060,749) or the use of a composite thermoplastic with a skin contact layer of a thermoplastic non-woven material (as in EP-A-433,060).
A great challenge still exists however to further improve the ostomates' comfort providing ostomy bags that not only meet functional requirements such as good mechanical resistance, easy sealability, and adequate odor barrier properties, but also are as much comfortable for the patient to wear as possible.
It has now been found that by using in the manufacture of an ostomy bag, at least for the surface thereof which is in contact with the patient's skin, a thermoplastic material which has been flocked, the discomfort which is associated with prolonged contact of moisture impermeable material with the patient's skin is remarkably alleviated.
Flocking (flock coating or flock lining) is a technique that allows the coating of a substrate with a high number of short fibers to give to the finished article a suede- or velvet-like appearance and touch.
In said process, the substrate to be flocked is first coated with a suitable glue or adhesive; then, in an electrostatic field, a great number of individual fibers (flock) are shot vertically into the thick adhesive coating; the flocked surface is then dried and cooled; and the excess flock is sifted out. Electrostatic flocking is based on the law of physics. The rod-shaped flocks take over the charge at one pole (due to either ionization or electrostatic induction) and then travel to the counterpole (the substrate coated with the adhesive) aligning themselves along the lines of force that always enter the substrate vertically.
Flocking machines and production lines for flocking that can be used in the manufacture of the flocked material for the ostomy bag of the present invention are commercially available. An example of a suitable flocking machine is Flocking machine GFS manufactured by Maag Flockmaschinen GmbH.
For the use according to the present invention the substrate or base to be flocked is a thermoplastic mono- or multi-layer film.
Widely differing kinds of fibers can be employed, such as polyamides, polyesters, acrylic polymers, and natural fibers, e.g. cotton and viscose. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention a natural fiber is employed, and even more preferably cotton fibers are used. The length of these fibers is typically less than 5 mm and generally of from about 0.1 to about 3.0 mm. Fibers of from about 0.3 to about 1.5 mm are preferred. The amount of flock fibers distributed per m2 of substrate may vary depending on the type of fibers employed, on the line speed and on the more-or-less heavy loading of the substrate which is desired. For the purposes of the present invention, optimum results are obtained with from about 10 to about 100 g/m2 and particularly with from about 30 to about 70 g/m2 of flock fibers, because a remarkable improvement in hand-feel and appearance is obtained with little increase in weight or stiffness. Fibers of different thickness can also be employed in the manufacture of the ostomy bag according to the present invention. The difference in thickness of the fibers is indicated as the titer which is measured in dtex or grams per 10,000 m length of the individual fiber. For the purpose of the present invention fibers with a titer of from about 2 to about 20 can suitably be employed.
Suitable adhesives will be selected depending on the type of substrate and flock fibers employed. In general said adhesive must be electrically conductive and must remain adhesive on the substrate surface for a time sufficient to allow the vertical fibers to penetrate. It is typically applied to the substrate with a sprayer or by brush, roller, pad or squeegee. Acrylic adhesives, such as polyacrylates or polyacrylates modified with epoxy resins, and urethane adhesives are non limitative examples of suitable adhesives. Alternative adhesives that may suitably be employed include e.g. PVC plastisol adhesives and chlorinated modified polyolefin adhesives.
While the use of a wholly flocked surface in contact with the ostomate's skin provides for optimum comfort of the wearer, it might nevertheless be useful to leave parts of the surface unflocked. As an example leaving small areas of the surface unflocked will allow visual monitoring of the bag contents. Partial flocking can easily be achieved by distributing the adhesive only in the areas to be flocked.
As indicated above, the substrate which is flocked is a mono- or multi-layer thermoplastic film.
In one embodiment of the present invention the substrate is an odor-barrier thermoplastic material, comprising at least one layer of an odor-barrier material, such as PVdC (a copolymer of vinylidene chloride with at least one comonomer copolymerisable therewith), EVOH (ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer), PVOH (polyvinyl alcohol), and polyamides or polyamide co- or ter-polymers.
Generally these odor-barrier films comprise, besides the odor-barrier layer, at least one additional outer sealing layer. Generally polyethylenes, linear polyethylenes, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, ethylene-alkyl acrylate copolymers, ethylene-alkyl methacrylate copolymers, polyurethanes or blends thereof are employed for the sealing layer. The polar copolymers and particularly ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers and polyurethanes, are normally preferred because they are sealable also by Radio Frequency which is a sealing method widely used in this area.
A preferred odor-barrier thermoplastic film that can be flocked and used in the manufacture of ostomy bags according to the present invention comprises three layers, the outer layers comprising an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, preferably with a high content of vinyl acetate units (e.g. 18 or more w. % of VA units), and the core layer being of PVdC. Tie layers may as well be included in this structure, interposed between the core odor-barrier layer and the outer EVA skin layers.
An alternative odor-barrier structure that can suitably be flocked and employed in the manufacture of ostomy bags according to the present invention is a 5-layer structure with a PVdC core layer, polyethylene skin layers and intermediate tie layers.
EVOH, PVOH, and polyamide homo-, co-, or ter-polymer odorbarrier layers may suitably be employed when a chlorine-free structure is desired. Examples of suitable chlorine-free odor-barrier substrates are described for instance in the following patents or patent applications : DE-A-4,100,350, WO-A-93/11938, DD-B-274,386, DD-B-274,387, and EP-A-700,777.
The thickness of the barrier layer as well as that of the other layers in the multi-layer odor-barrier structures to be flocked will be suitably selected, as known in the field, depending on the desired mechanical and odor-barrier properties. In general the thickness of the barrier layer may range from about 4 to about 10 microns, depending on the type of material used to impart odor-barrier properties to the structure. The overall thickness of the substrate will generally range from about 40 to about 200 microns, typically from about 50 to about 130 microns, and preferably from about 60 to about 100 microns.
The flocked odor-barrier substrate can be employed in the manufacture of ostomy bags by methods well known in the art.
In particular, both the skin contact surface and the opposite outer surface of the ostomy bag can be of flocked material. Alternatively the flocked material can be employed for the skin contact surface only, while the outer surface can be made by the same, unflocked, thermoplastic film or by another odor-barrier film, provided the inner surfaces of the two films can be welded together.
The obtained ostomy bag can be provided at the bottom with a drain fitting, such as an integral cap which is opened to drain the bag, when a washable, re-usable, bag is desired.
It is also possible to use the flocked odor-barrier substrate for the manufacture of an outer bag that is used as a cover and holder of an inner, disposable, ostomy pouch.
In such a case the outer flocked bag will provide for the patient's comfort and for at least part of the odor-barrier properties of the overall ostomy appliance.
Said outer bag will be provided with a reclosable cut-out, either horizontally or vertically, generally a slit along one of the bag edges, to allow access of the inner ostomy pouch. The hole of both the outer and the inner bags will be in-line with the stoma, and the outer and inner pouches will be detachably secured one to the other and to the stoma. To take advantage of the odor-barrier properties of the outer flocked bag, the means for closing the outer bag once the inner one is in place as well as the means for securing the two bags together and to the stoma should be designed not to allow passage of air in-between.
As for the reclosable slit, air-tightness can be achieved e.g. by a couple of mating closure strips, positioned on the inner, facing, surfaces of the slitted edges. One strip comprises the male or rib portion which interlocks into the female or grooved portion of the other strip. The ribs and groove portions of the closure strips are easily separable by the fingers of the patient when the filled inner pouch needs to be removed and discarded and can be easily interlocked by snap fitting the male ribs into the corresponding female portion once a new empty inner pouch has been put in place. Alternatively the desired tightness can be provided by an adhesive odor-barrier patch that is used to entirely cover the slit.
As for the connection of the inner and outer bags to the stoma, FIGS. 3 and 4 represent a side view of two different ways of achieving an air-tight, leak-free, connection.
In both cases the overall ostomy appliance is releasably secured to the peristomal area by means of an adhesive tape (11) applied to the patient's body (12), said tape being equipped with a plastic ring (13) that snap fits into a corresponding mating ring (14) positioned on the outer bag in the embodiment of FIG. 3 and on the inner bag in the embodiment of FIG. 4. The system of plastic rings that interlock to tightly secure the inner disposable bag to the outer re-usable one is indicated as (15) and (16). The thermoplastic film of the inner bag is indicated as (17) while (18) is the flocked skin contact surface of the outer bag.
If desired, the ostomy appliance according to the above preferred embodiment of the invention can be more securely attached to the stoma by fastening it to a waist encircling belt, e.g. by means of Velcro patches.
The use of an outer odor-barrier bag allows to decrease the thickness of the odor-barrier layer in the inner, disposable, ostomy pouch. In terms of odor-barrier properties, the results obtained with an ostomy appliance as in said preferred embodiment of the present invention are better than those obtained with a conventional ostomy pouch having an odor-barrier layer thick as the sum of the barrier layers in the separate outer and inner bags.
It would also be possible to use inner chlorine-free ostomy pouches coupled to an outer re-usable PVdC-containing bag. The inner pouches could more safely be disposed of, owing to the absence of a chlorine-containing layer, while the problem of the limited odor-barrier properties of EVOH, PVOH or polyamides would be overcome by the use of an outer bag with better odor-barrier properties. As an example it could be possible to use a toilet flushable PVOH-based inner ostomy pouch, with an outer re-usable bag with a PVdC barrier layer.
Furthermore, since the use of a flocked outer bag, besides increasing the comfort of the wearer, also provides for a sort of protection of the inner bag, the mechanical properties of the inner bag need not be as high as in a conventional ostomy bag and it is therefore possible to decrease the thickness of the film layers in the inner bag. It is thus possible to reduce the amount of plastic waste that needs to be disposed of.
In the ostomy appliance according to the above preferred embodiment, the inner bag might be devoid of an odor-barrier layer. It is however preferred to use an inner bag with an odor-barrier layer at least about 2 micron thick. More preferably, the thickness of said barrier layer in the inner bag would be at least about 3 microns, and typically it is of from about 3 microns to about 5 microns when PVdC is used as the barrier material and from about 3 to about 10 microns when other odor-barrier materials are employed. Depending on the thickness of the odor-barrier layer (if any) in the inner bag, the thickness of the barrier layer in the outer bag may be as low as 2 microns, preferably at least 2.5 microns, typically from about 3 to about 8 microns.
The overall thickness of the inner bag may be reduced down to 35 microns, even if preferably the overall thickness of the inner pouch will be at least 40 microns and typically will be comprised between about 45 and about 75 microns. The overall thickness of the substrate of the outer bag can be as low as 25 microns, but preferably it is comprised between about 35 and about 100 microns.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the substrate to be flocked is not odor-barrier and the obtained material is employed as the outer bag in an ostomy appliance coupled with an inner odor-barrier disposable pouch. In this case, as the outer bag has no odor-barrier properties it is necessary to use an inner ostomy pouch with the desired barrier properties. There would be therefore no purpose and no need to provide in the outer bag for a reclosable slit to insert the inner pouch or for an air-tight connection between the two bags. In this case, as the aim of the outer ostomy bag is only to improve patient's comfort, the outer bag can simply be secured to the inner one by inserting the plastic ring of the inner bag through a hole of suitable size in the outer bag before snap fitting it to the plastic ring of the adhesive tape positioned around the stoma. Furthermore the inner bag can be inserted into the outer one through a slit cut-out, horizontally or vertically, preferably in the surface of the outer bag opposite to the skin contact one. There is no need in such a case to provide for a tight closure of this slit.
In this case the substrate can be any thermoplastic film, either mono- or multi-layer. The thermoplastic material used as the substrate to be flocked is not critical and reasonably cheap resins such as ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, polyethylene, linear polyethylene and the like resins can suitably be employed. The thickness of the substrate will generally be comprised between about 20 and about 100 microns.
Also in this case however the thickness of the layers different from the barrier one in the inner ostomy pouch can be reduced due to the lowered demand for mechanical properties. As a consequence thereof also the amount of plastic material that needs to be disposed, will be reduced.
If desired, the outer bag may be fastened to a waist encircling belt as indicated before. Alternatively, in this embodiment of a non-barrier outer bag, said bag may be shaped as a back panel, integral with the belt, with a hole to provide access of the inner pouch hole to the stoma, and a front panel with releasable fastening means for attaching the front panel to the belt, said back and front panels defining a pocket at their lower ends for supporting the inner odor-barrier ostomy pouch, wherein at least the surface of the back panel adjacent to the ostomate's skin is flocked.
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Don't give an inch. Never back down from your convictions and morals. For those outnumbered in liberal states, it might be time to advance to friendly territory. Remember, it is not retreat, but advancement in the other direction!
Yeah I'm trying to figure out the "extra" stuff that could get attached because as-is, I'm saying the same thing... so what's different... background checks at gun shows... um OK... any commercial sales... um OK... doesn't apply to personal sales... um OK...
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you never know what those little communist a-holes will slip in there.
some fine print might trade away our rights without us knowing 'doublespeak--who knows?
i say kick it ALL back--
I say kick it back as well becasue if this passes they can also attach an AWB or Magazine Capacity ban as an ammendment to it later.
"What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance?" -Thomas Jefferson-
"Our rights come from our humanity and may not be legislated away -- not by a vote of Congress, not by the consensus of our neighbors, not even by agreement of all Americans but one." Judge Andrew P. Napolitano
I'm not giving in to any damm thing a democrat has to say , pass or wishes to discuss, and beside how do you know a Democrat is lying--- thier fucking lips are moving and to boot what they are saying makes no sense thats how to identify a gungrabbing democrat. And I can wait till election time!! I have a big surprise for all these dumass politicans, And I contacted the Republican Party yesterday to enlighten them, on just how badly I was lied to by democratic politicans, who knows I may be the poster boy on commercials for the republicans this year. Especially when I tell all about how I contacted them regarding medicare & medicade fruad and they have done nothing whatsoever to investigate or recover money that should have never been paid out to begin with to greedy hospitals and Physicans, But there is is a special election this year, and the republican party was very interested in what I had to say. If fact what I pointed out to them, they didnt even realize this was even a concern. And to be fare I brought it to the democrats attention, Had one of these politicans did anything about the fruad they actually would be riding high on the Political Office Train, But now there going to go sprialing down like a japeneese zero shot down in WWll. to bad so sad. they had thier chance, now with everything going on I do belive its time for the demoocratic party to shove off!....Doc
Will create a registry of all gunowners and let ATF seize guns from people for any so called 'mental health excuse'.
Im really really worried any one who ever saw a doctor for not feeling happy will be targeted or any one who ever got marriage counseling or grief counseling , tried a anti depressant that doctors are all to quick to prescribe because there like candy an every other TV ass is about this or that anti depressant . Im afraid any kit who gets stuck on a ADD med becaue he is a little hyperactive from the pound of sugar his mom gives him every day or what not might lose his rights . Im concerned people who really need help will avoid getting it because there privacy will not be protected .
To you got to the doctor an you tell him you have been unhappy , or you lost your , job or wife , or you feel anxious about loosing your home due to the economy collapsing , or what ever he says well we can TRY a anti depression a guy or gal your son or daughter it for a few months decides it dosent work makes them feel weird or like a zombie or to excitable an quits . Now there are no guns allowed in the home ever?
hell half the country ahs taken some thing at one time or another .
IMO there needs to be a jusge an a hearing involved before any one can take your rights away . I don't think some liberal doctor who is urged by his employers for liability reasons should be able to decide if or report you to a leo an they can just take your weapons .
to many people see the thousands of adds for anti depressants an think hmmm I must need to try this.
I feel there needs to be more attention paid to mentaly ill but there needs to be some pretty defined standards. IMO trying a medication or seeing a counselor or shrink is grounds for confiscation.
I also feel if that is how its going to go then any one who has tasken meds or seen a shrink should also not be allowed to hold a government office .
I wonder If Feinstein ,The Obamas , Bloomberg , holder or any of our elected high ranking officials have ever seen a shrink or got counseling or taken a pill? they control millions of peoples lives an affect how they live them.
I f we start taking guns then whats next? I can see a job applicant being turned down due to a back ground check shwing him not able to own guns because he was on ridlin when he was 8 . How many divorces end up with domestic charges thrown at some one by a vengeful spouse ? how many arguments between wives an another family members end up with a neighbor calling the cops an a disturbing the peace ticket that now becomes died to a domestic issue an costs the home guns?
how many father an sons go at it when a kid gets into his teens an thinks he can take on dad ?
removing guns from the home of some one who is in a mental health facility or has been committed is one thing an maybe a good idea if a judge has looked the case over . but having doctors , social workers , an LEOs making a call is another .
Im really concerned people who need help will be afraid to get help because of whats going on an those people might be the ones who will do a mass shooting or kill them selves, IM afraid family an friends will not report when people they love might need help for fear of there home being a no gun zone.
IMO our government an society should be encouraging people to seek help if they need it removing the social stigma associated with getting help an making it harder for you records an information to be seen no the opposite . were not going to address mental health issues if we drive the sick an those who wonder if they are into hiding .
I have no issue barring a person who has been committed or found insane by a judge from owning a gun . I have issues with the notion that every one who has ever tried a medicine pushed by multi billion dollar company an doctors is a risk.
This current law proposed of no sales at shows an on the net is just middle of the road republicans saying OK lets give the anti gunners some thing but not really give them anything . I have never bought a gun from a non ffl in my state at a show I don't even know how yo do a sale over the internet with out a ffl unless it turns into a face to face . you cant ship guns to a non FFL as far as I know .
Im guessing if I listed a gun on auctiuon arms in my area or on a some thing like craigs list ( tye ban fire arm sales ) or the net version of the local paper an then agree to meet them face to face in the same state this might be banned? ?????
are they going to start defining who you can call a friend ? will there be a set of rules dictating how long you must know a person an how to sell them a gun under thses rules?
If they really want to reduce criminals getting guns make it esier to do a transfer with out a dealer gouging it. Id love ot be able to say you know what pal Id love to sell you this gun but I want it out of my name an in your for 10 dollars we go to the the ?? or the ?? you give them you info an thye take the gun an hand it to you . after the transaction there is no record kept of what you have . we don't need a registry.
No one that is honest wants to sell a gun to a bad person but its very hard to do a transfer with out spending $40 . Im not sure a FFL needs to be the only one doing a check . local police , other places should also be able to do it . Im not so sure having a FFL doing a transfer for profit is the way to go.
I can license my dog for $10 but its $40 to do a transfer ? why. Leos run millions of license numbers every day on patrol they call in ever person they interview or come in contact with why is it we need to spend $40 for a FFL to do it.
I also don't like the position a FFL is put in if a person is rejected . Are they really set up to deal with a nut case or axe murderer?
If there is going to be changes then those private persons shuld nt have to go to a commercial business to do a transfer . there should be options .
here is the new bill from Toomeys website
Sen. Toomey Offers Full Text Of Public Safety And Second Amendment Rights Protection Act Online | Pat Toomey | Senator for Pennsylvania
Sprat and sprat1 are one and the same.
I too was worried about the melding of health record b4 ... and now if you read the toomey 2013 bill
sec 102 #4 perticullarly troubling ... and further penalizes states that don't implement !!! the 100million a year grants to states for four years ?
Sec 649 prohibited persons in "NEW" data base sounds good ...wrong if a person in a "household" is prohibited then entire house hold is prohibited from posession . Before the check system looked for the person appliing and if "clean" they were a go .if no record existed on an applicant then one was created ..took time .. but did'nt really prove the person clean ,just no record existed . By having prohibited persons in the data base they can cross check addresses etc.
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Panel /commision to find mentally incompetant total BS agian itis melding mental/ heath insurance & insurance porabillity act. into one data base
sec 117 says so
sec 143 . "K" describes the commision
Any one can be held mentally incompetent really if you think about it ! MY friends some are docs/ dentist... And my mother ,my sister are both PHD pychs .They have stated for years to be careful of the medical records ...anyone on meds... prohibited its coming you'll see if this passes


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A rock band from New York City, Honor Society has been named a breakout band to watch by Rolling Stone Magazine and identified as a Buzzworthy band by MTV. Their 2009 debut album 'Fashionably Late' reached #18 on the Billboard Top 200 in its first week. In late 2011, Honor Society released their Sophomore album 'A Tale of Risky Business Part 2′, produced by Adam Blackstone (Maroon 5, Kanye West, Eminem). Independently released on the band's new label, Fair Isle Records, "ATORB2″ debuted on the Billboard Top 200 charts.
Teen rockers Kicking Daisies blend pop, rock and a whole lot of energy with stunning musical skills to sell out venues around the country and open for some of the biggest names in pop and indie rock. With breakout successes ranging from winning Disney's Next Big Thing Contest and a Billboard charting single, the gifted members of Kicking Daisies — Ben Spremulli, Duran Visek, Richie Arthur and Jeff Maurer — are setting their sights on stardom.
The Narrative are a two-piece indie-pop band out of New York made up of guitarist/vocalist Jesse Gabriel and keyboardist/vocalist Suzie Zeldin. The duo is currently in the studio working on their first release since 2011′s Kickstarter EP.
Broadcast Hearts is a four-piece, alternative rock band from Trumbull, Connecticut. Formed in 2009, the group comprises Avery Bazan (lead vocals, piano), Chris Parian (backing vocals, synth), Justin Molfese (backing vocals, bass guitar), and Ted Ferik (drums). Noted for their guitar-less set, the keys-based group engages a dynamic sound and style, drawing influence from acts such as Coldplay, Keane, Jack's Mannequin, and OneRepublic.


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Veterans still dominate the road.
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Rock Hall Announces Bruce Springsteen, Michael Stipe, Tom Morello as Presenters
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has just announced most of the presenters for this year's induction ceremony, taking place at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on April 10. KISS, who have quite publicly announced that […]
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Brace your wallets before you check out this list.
JACK's Inside Track: Chuck D. & The Boss
Kinda sounds like a new quirky sitcom, doesn't it?
Bruce Springsteen's 'High Hopes' Documentary Is Coming to HBO
The doc, which premieres April 4, looks at his creative partnership with guitarist Tom Morello.
Watch Bruce Springsteen Cover Lorde's 'Royals'
At a stop in New Zealand on his recent tour, Bruce Springsteen paid tribute to the country's most famous export, Lorde. On Saturday, (March 1) Springsteen took the stage by himself in Lorde's hometown of […]
Bruce Springsteen To Release Four-Song EP for Record Store Day
Also: the 2013 MusiCares Springsteen tribute is coming to DVD and Blu-ray.
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Billy Joel rules New York. Prince has got a lock on Minnesota. But who takes hold of Washington? Hint, it's someone who's not nearly as cool as Nirvana.


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"My Mom would make this every Thanksgiving and Christmas, and it has been a family favorite for three generations. The dressing is gently cooked, and the salad so light you can serve it anytime."
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8 ounces
uncooked orzo pasta
3/4 cup
white sugar
eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons
all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon
2 (8 ounce) cans
pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
1 (11 ounce) can
mandarin orange segments, drained
1 cup
shredded coconut
4 cups
frozen whipped topping, thawed
Fantastic recipe! I used light frozen whipped cream instead and also only let it sit with the pineapple juice mixture for about 6 hours. It turned out great! I love the texture of the orzo pasta in it and that it wasn't overwhelmingly sweet.
Let me start by saying that I have never made an Ambrosia salad before and this receipe sounded good. I was easy to make, tasted OK but I think that my family & I were "thrown" by the texture of the pasta in the salad. I reminded me of tapioca and I hate tapioca. I didn't dislike this, in fact the leftovers (alot) are good, but I don't think I'll make it again.
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Ok I opps'ed, I bought the crushed pineapple instead of chunks. It still worked out well. Instead of trying to drain the juice out I just added the pineapple to the pot too. I have had a variation of this salad with the pineapple chunks and I think I like it better with the crushed. What a great mistake this was. I also missed the part about letting it sit for 8 hours or overnight. I needed it in a couple of hours. If was just as good. I did make sure it was cold before completing with the mandarin oranges and whipped topping. This was absolutly the best.
I use acini pasta in this. It is wonderful but Acini is hard to find in my area so this year i am going to try Tapioca pasta balls. Wish me luck i am sure it will be fine but we will see. Happy Thanksgivign all.
Made this for Christmas and everyone loved it! I really liked the different textures and the orzo added more depth to the dish.
Delish. I made this w/o the coconut & there were no leftovers from a company potluck. I might add more mandarin oranges next time, but otherwise quite fab.
This is SO delicious and my lunch guest LOVED it as well.
Real popular with my guests at christmas. I had to give it away cause one of them loved it soo much! I think its pretty good but it was a little weird eating pasta in there lol. I might leave the flavor of the cooked sauce out and try it to see what its like with just pasta. Overall a big creative hit. Thank you!
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Holiday Ambrosia Salad
Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 205
Calories from Fat: 62
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Profiles in Language Teaching at UT: Dr. Orlando Kelm
Orlando R. Kelm (Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, 1989) is Associate Professor of Hispanic Linguistics in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Texas at Austin. His professional interests include language and culture for professional purposes, such as Business Spanish and Portuguese. His current research focuses on the creation of instruction materials, including the use of technology in foreign language instruction. He currently serves as the Associate Director of Business Language Education for the Center for International Business Education and Research at UT, Austin.
I rotate among three different types of courses. First, I teach the Portuguese language courses, usually the upper division classes. These are the advanced conversation and advanced grammar classes. Second, I teach the Spanish phonetics and phonology type classes, both at the undergraduate and graduate level. Third, I teach the Business Language and Culture classes. This in includes both the MBA elective courses as well as others in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. I just love to focus on the cultural aspects of international business.
Favorite Materials/Methods
I'm a firm believer that in education "it's not what I do but what I get the students to do" that results in learning. From student-written blog posts, to student-created video taping, I love to see students create things. A second influence of mine is "if a certain technology is used in society, I can modify it and use if for language teaching purposes" Examples would be blogs, evernote, video taping, audio recordings, you tube, netvibes, facebook, twitter, mobile devices, etc. No doubt, I am an early adapter.
Another favorite right now is my Conversa Brasileira series because I think it's a pretty unique way to use video in language teaching.
Innovations to Teaching Languages
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So what will be the must-see moments at the Sochi Olympics? How about snowboard star Shaun White performing his latest trick: the frontside double-cork 1440. Or Evgeny Plushenko's quad jump, the signature move of the Russian figure skating superstar. And be sure not to miss Mikaela Shiffrin, the American skiing sensation, slicing her way through the women's slalom.
When it comes to curling, there's no doubt what the show-stopper will be.
Yes, Norway's men's team is back with their crazy, funky pants. And they'll be more outrageous than ever when the players emerge for their first game at the Ice Cube.
"Put it like this, you'll not see me wearing them," Norway coach Pal Trulsen said. "Except maybe at a bad-taste party or something."
The Norwegians - Thomas Ulsrud, Torgor Nergard, Christoffer Svae and Havard Vad Petersson - caused a stir at the Vancouver Olympics in 2010 when they took to the ice for the opening game against Canada sporting bold, diamond-printed golf pants in their nation's colors. With curlers having always worn basic black uniforms, tradition was thrown out of the window.
Spectators couldn't believe what they were seeing. The pants became one of the talking points of the games, quickly going viral. Even the Norwegian monarch, King Harald V, received a pair.
A Facebook page dedicated to 'The Norwegian Olympic Curling Team's Pants' peaked at 695,000 followers during the games, according to its founder Anthony D'Orazio, that figure is currently back down to close to 540,000 but is sure to grow before and during Sochi. Two of the biggest clusters of followers are in China and Brazil.
Norway's emboldened curlers, trend-setters in their own right, are taking some new patterns over to Russia.
Four have already been revealed: one has a zig-zagging chevron print, and another is black and flowery and called "rosemaling." And several more will be unveiled throughout the Olympics. It's all very top-secret at the moment, but prepare to be amazed.
"Because we know them, we probably won't be shocked," said British curler Anna Sloan, who has become good friends with the Norwegian team. "But trust me, it will be good."
Initially stunned, World Curling President Kate Caithness has embraced the pants, which have added a whole new dimension to curling.
"I am a traditionalist, I must be honest," Caithness said in a telephone interview with the AP. "But after I saw them in Vancouver, I actually liked them. They brought focus to our sport, these crazy pants.
"It would be awful if all the teams were wearing them; it would look like a circus. But I think it's a trademark of the Norwegian team only and we like it that way."
Svae hopes so, too. After all, it was he who came up with the idea in the first place.
The long-time Norway international curler was unhappy at the black-and-gray colored uniform his team had been given for Vancouver, and asked its equipment sponsor a month before the Olympics to make them some colored pants. There wasn't enough time, so he went online to find some goofy golf pants.
He happened upon Loudmouth, an American sportswear company known for its flamboyant attire.
"It's definitely been life-changing for us," Svae said. "Not so much in the everyday but when we travel around the world for curling, it doesn't always matter if we do well or not, people still think that we win stuff because we are always in the media."
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Microsoft has announced the closure of its MSN TV service, formerly known as WebTV, on September 30th
Customers have been e-mailed informing them that the service will officially shutdown on September 30th.
Microsoft's TV service, MSN TV was rebranded from WebTV back in 2001, after buying it in mid-1997 for $503 million.
The Internet Media Player came with a battery-operated wireless remote and wireless keyboard, telephone line T-splitter, 25" phone cord, 6" audio/video cable and a power supply.
AllThingsD reports.
Microsoft has said, "the Web has continued to evolve at a breathtaking pace, and there are many new ways to access the Internet. Accordingly, we have made the difficult decision to end the MSN TV service."
Microsoft did release MSN TV 2 with enhanced features and power but alternative devices such as Apple TV bring competition.
Instructions for a seamless transition were outlined in the company's e-mail to existing customers.
Users must copy favourites and Scrapbook photos over to SkyDrive. If a customer uses their MSN TV e-mail address they will need to upgrade to Microsoft's Outlook.com which replaced Hotmail in order to keep the e-mail functioning.
Microsoft will be offering special deals on MSN Dial-up and Premium serivces.
Source: AllThingsD