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LORAC Front of the Line Waterproof Eyeliner
48 reviews
66% would repurchase
Package Quality: 3.9
Price: $$$$
Package Quality: 3.9
Price: $$$$
on 1/22/2014 1:36:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Oily, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Blue
This eyeliner is wonderful! It's very forgiving for eyeliner beginners. The brush is flexible but precise and makes it easy to make a really thin line if you want a more natural look. I'm blonde and use this in dark brown and it lasts forever, over 12 hours. This is amazing to me because NOTHING lasts on my lids, they are so incredibly oily. I've used it almost every day for about 10 months and only now is it starting to dry out. I will definitely repurchase. It doesn't come out as opaque as some other liquid liners I've used, but I don't experience any flaking when I go back over and layer more on top.
on 12/4/2013 3:02:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Green
This eyeliner is incredible! Firstly I was impressed by the packaging, sleek, metallic and chic! I also love how secure the cap is, I'm not worried the product drying out or leaking. My favourite aspect is the staying power - it just doesn't budge! Fantastic. If you have oily lids and need something long lasting and pigmented this is for you! Finally, it's easy to use, the flexible brush tip allows for precision, and you can easily create thin or thick lines. Perfect.
on 8/8/2012 8:28:00 AM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool
Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Blue
When I bought this I had never used liquid eyeliner before. I asked one of the SAs at Sephora, and she recommended this one, in black.
I have tried a few other liquid liners since (lancome/mac) and this is definitely the best. It's very precise and easy to use. It's almost completely mistake proof, even for beginners. It dries pretty quickly, and it stays put all day. Granted, I don't have oily eye lids, but still. It doesn't smudge at all. The black is very intense. I find it very easy to go over it. Just wait for it to dry before thickening the line.
I won't buy this again because I prefer gel eye liner (bobbi brown), but if you're looking for a great liquid liner, don't hesitate in trying this. :)
on 7/19/2012 3:20:00 AM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse
Eyes: Brown
This stays put throughout the day and doesn't start to smudge into my eyelid creases even when my skin starts to get a little oily. For me, that makes this an HG product because every other liquid liner I had would start to smudge. Anyone having problems finding a good liquid liner should give this a try.
on 6/7/2012 10:41:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Dry, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
I don't typically buy liquid liners, but I got this in a set and have really enjoyed it. For me, holding a pen-style brush is far easier than the standard liquid liner design, but this will vary by person and if you're a pro with the typical style, you may not like to switch. I love that the tip is somewhat similar to a felt-tip pen; it holds its shape well and has a taper that is gentle enough to easily adjust the pressure you apply and get different thicknesses.
Sometimes after doing one eye, if I don't give it a second upside down, I will go to the second eye too quickly and it won't "write" quite as smoothly. Just give it a second for the liner to flow down again. I also store mine with the tip facing down so it doesn't dry out or anything, though it seems to be designed with enough care that this is unlikely. The packaging is sturdy and the cap stays on tight. I would feel comfortable throwing this in my purse without worrying about leaking, though I haven't put it to the test.
$23 seems a bit high on its own. I bought this as a set with 5 full-size LORAC items for $39 and I would still consider buying it on its own when or if I run out, but hopefully it will continue to show up in their sets.
on 4/28/2012 9:40:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Dry, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
I love this eyeliner! I have had trouble with liquid eyeliners in the past. i'm not the greatest at getting a good straight line (although I am getting much better now after using this product) and with other eyeliners, when I would go back over the line, it would flake off, and then you end up with a bunch of gunky buildup trying to go over the flaked off spots. Not the case with this eyeliner!! it dries very quickly and isn't flaky at all, it flexes and stretches with your skin, instead of drying hard. And it lasts all day!
The tip of the pen is awesome, you can get a thin or thick line depending on what you want. When you apply it over eye shadow, sometimes the tip of the pen doesn't write a smooth because the eye shadow gets on the tip, but I find if you just do a test line on the back of your hand, or a paper towel, then shake the tube it clears the tip.
on 1/15/2012 3:05:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Great liquid eyeliner for beginners. Brush tip allows you to create thick or thin lines and layering must be used to achieve a very dark appearance. But as a beginner, you want to practice with liquid eyeliner (it dries quickly!) and this is the perfect one to use!
on 1/5/2012 2:13:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Brown
Excellent liner; this is coming from a serious gel liner devotee. It is so, so easy to use. The tip is precise and flexible and makes it easy to NOT screw up your line. Color is a dark, true black. Staying power excellent. I have had mine a couple weeks, if it dries out like other reviews say, I will revise my opinion. Until then...cat eyes all around.
EDIT: I am raising this to a 5. It is awesome.
on 1/1/2012 6:36:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
I really can't believe some of the low ratings on this. This is my go to eyeliner now, I've used it every day since I bought it! The color is super black, and it stays put all day. I love the brush too, it creates super precise lines. It may be pricey, but I know I'll be buying another when I run out.
on 12/26/2011 10:02:00 PM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
Okay, so I have always used pencil eyeliner. I mean seriously, up until a few months ago I would have smirked at the thought of trying to achieve the looks I go for using LIQUID liner. However, I have rather sensitive skin, and the daily rubbing action of pencil liner was annoying, and beginning to concern me, so I decided it was time to try liquid. I've got to say, that there are so many liquid liners that are just really crappy products. The applicators are on some are felt, and too stiff, and others are brushes and make it nearly impossible to draw a continuous line. After many disappoitments (and I'm talking name brands here) I had just about given up, but then as I was browsing the isles at Ulta, I came upon a tester for this product. After drawing a few test lines on my hand, I realized that I had to have this product. I was not disappointed with this product at all. I have found my HG liner, and will never go back to pencil. If you are a pencil liner fan, I encourage you to try this product, it is definitely worth the price.
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Kansas State University121 Umberger HallManhattan 66506785-532-5790K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Kansas Master Farmer-Master Farm Homemaker Workbook
Please read the general instructions page before continuing.
As stated in the general instructions with Adobe Acrobat Reader the forms can be filled in and printed. If Adobe Reader is used PDF-XChange Viewer will need to be downloaded in order to save these forms. If you have questions about this, please call Sue Robinson, Extension Administration, 785-532-5820. If PDF-XChange Viewer is not downloaded the form cannot be saved if using Adobe Reader. Therefore, it is suggested that information be entered into a few pages of the form, those pages proofread and printed. It may be cumbersome to type the complete application at one sitting.
The Master Farmer-Master Farm Homemaker recognition program is co-sponsored by K-State Research and Extension - Extension Administration and the Kansas Farmer magazine. Six Kansas farm couples may be selected to receive the recognition each year. Priority is given to selection of one couple from each of the four Extension program areas. Two additional couples are selected at large.
K-State Research and Extension - Extension Administration assumes responsibility for coordinating the awards program by arranging for nominations, selecting a panel of judges, arranging for judging, and making arrangement for the awards banquet. In addition, Extension Administration arranges for a business meeting during Master Farmer-Master Farm Homemaker Day at the Kansas State Fair. The Master Farmers and Homemakers are guests of the Kansas Farm Bureau and Frontier Farm Credit for the fair banquet and guests of the Fair Board at the grandstand show that evening.
A panel will select a new class of Master Farmers-Master Farm Homemakers from the county/district nominations. Selection will be based on review of a workbook prepared by the nominees, reflecting the growth and magnitude of their lifelong accomplishments for the many years of their adult life. Special emphasis will be placed on the following criteria.
It is suggested the nominations in each county/district be selected by a county/district committee of adults who might include three representatives from the Extension Council/Governing Body (one each from agriculture, family and consumer sciences, 4-H); one representative of a local civic organization (man or woman); one local banker; or other local individuals you might select to act as a nominating committee. In lieu of this special committee, the Executive Board/Governing Body might make the nomination. The Extension agents shall not be members of this committee, but shall act in an advisory capacity and as secretary of the committee.
The county/district committee, using a blank form of the Master Farmer-Master Farm Homemaker workbook as a guide, shall nominate an outstanding farm couple for consideration of their long-term accomplishments by a selection panel. The candidates must be residents of the county/district.
Immediately following the selection, the candidate shall be contacted by the secretary of the county/district committee and notified of the nomination. The candidates shall then complete the Master Farmer-Master Farm Homemaker Workbook which will be submitted to the selection panel for use in selecting the new class.
Workbooks should be typed if possible. Selection committee members appreciate brevity.
A total of six (6) photographs plus aerial photos (optional) of the farm and farmstead illustrating the nominee's farm layout, farm operations and other activities may be submitted as part of this nomination. Please do not submit FSA or NRCS aerial photos.
All nominations and all material in the workbooks will be kept strictly confidential. The completed workbook is not to be reviewed by the county/district committee as this book may contain confidential and personal financial data.
All completed workbooks are to be sent to Extension Administration in Manhattan for submission to the selection panel. Workbooks will be returned to the counties/districts as soon as the selection procedure has been completed. The selection committee, as appointed by the Associate Director for Extension and Applied Research, generally consists of campus-based University administrators in agriculture or family and consumer sciences, Extension field workers in agriculture or family and consumer sciences, and agricultural business representatives.
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Have you discovered the fun and fascinating world of Pinterest yet?
I see lots of bloggers sharing favorite Pinterest finds on their blogs. I've been wanting to do more of this myself and I thought it would be fun to include this with a new weekly Pinterest Blog Hop. Here's an example of a "Pinterest Finds blog post."
If you aren't sure about how to do a Pinterest blog post, check out my easy How To Make a Pinterest Blog Post tutorial. Seriously, it's so simple even I could figure it out.
"Pinning" is so much fun. I found the most delicious chocolate cake recipe ever through Pinterest. I made it last weekend and oh my goodness, totally awesome!
Source: mybakingaddiction.com via Erika on Pinterest
And then I found another yummy-looking chocolate creation:
Even more chocolate:
Source: alifeofbeautyandgrace.tumblr.com via IamOgi on Pinterest
And a white chocolate latte…
Source: myrecipes.com via Erika on Pinterest
There's a couple of my favorite "pins" this week, now on to Pinterest Monday!
Check out my super cute button my friend Sariah made – see? You can grab the code and share it in your post if you want (not required):
I'll keep it simple:
Link to a post about your Pinterest finds, then comment on the post above yours. If you want to visit more blogs & comment, all the better, but you don't have to. Easy peasy!
If you would follow me, that would be super awesome too. I'll try to follow back!
Let's see some awesome Pinterest finds!


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Withdrawal Policy
These policies apply to both undergraduate and graduate students at Valdosta State University for all classes offered by VSU, whether delivered face-to-face or online.* However, some VSU students may be enrolled in classes offered through Georgia ON my LINE (GOML) or eCore . In these programs, some policies and processes may differ slightly. Students taking classes in those programs should visit the links below for further information.
GOML - For GOML classes offered by VSU, students are able to withdraw themselves online; however, if they do so after midterm, they will receive a WF. If these students have documentation for medical or hardship circumstances, they should complete the appropriate process as outlined below. If that paperwork is approved through the normal process in the Dean of Students office, faculty members will have the option of changing the grade from a WF to a W.
ECore - While VSU students enrolled in eCore courses must follow eCore withdrawal policies, any withdrawals from eCore may be counted in the limited withdrawal policy described below.
Before Midterm
Students may withdraw from courses following the drop/add period until mid-term by completing the withdrawal process on BANNER. Students may withdraw from courses following the drop/add period until midterm online. A grade of "W" will appear in the student's official records if the student has withdrawn five or fewer times per the Limited Withdrawal Policy. For the sixth and each subsequent withdrawal that counts under this policy, students will receive a grade of "WF."
However, a student may not exercise this right to withdraw to avoid sanction for academic dishonesty. Instructors may assign a "W" on the proof roll for students not attending class. It is the responsibility of the student to complete the withdrawal process. A withdrawal is official when it is received and processed by the Office of the Registrar.
After Midterm
Students will not be allowed to withdraw after the mid-term point of the term as published in the school calendar as required by Board of Regents' policy; however, students may petition an exception to the Board of Regents' withdrawal deadline for cases of hardship by completing a petition for withdrawal form available in the Office of Dean of Students. The petition will become a permanent part of the student's file. If the petition is approved, the instructor may assign a grade of "W" or "WF" after mid-term. Note that "WF" is calculated in the grade point average the same as "F." Any student who discontinues class attendance after mid-term and does not officially withdraw may be assigned a grade of "F."
No fee adjustment will be made for withdrawals except as outlined in the Tuition, Fees, and Costs Section of this Catalog. The Business and Finance Office will receive a copy of the withdrawal form for refunding if applicable.
Students receiving financial aid should be aware that withdrawal from courses may affect continued financial aid eligibility. Refer to the section on Financial Aid Academic Requirements for additional information.
*Limit on Course Withdrawals (5 "W" Policy) For Undergraduate Students Only
Effective Fall 2010, all undergraduate students are limited to five course withdrawal ("W") grades for their entire enrollment at Valdosta State University. Once a student has accumulated five "W" grades, all subsequent withdrawals (whether initiated by the student in BANNER or initiated by the instructor on the proof roll) will be recorded as "WF." The grade of "WF" is calculated as an "F" for GPA purposes.
The limit on withdrawals does not apply if a student withdraws from all classes in a given semester before the mid-term point of the semester. The following types of withdrawals do not count against the limit of five course withdrawal ("W") grades:
- Hardship withdrawals (see process below)
- Medical or mental health withdrawals (see process below)
- Military withdrawals
- Grades of "WF"
- Withdrawals taken in semesters before Fall Semester 2010
- Withdrawals taken at other institutions
- Transfer students, regardless of their classification upon enrolling at Valdosta State University, are also limited to five withdrawals at Valdosta State University.


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Behold, God's Son!Encountering Christ in the Gospel of MarkCardinal Schönborn, former student of Pope Benedict XVI, presents his second volume of reflections on the person of Christ, this time as found in the Gospel of Mark. Sunday after Sunday, Cardinal Schönborn uses the Gospel readings from Mark to explain the beauty of the Gospel in clear and understandable words.
My JesusThoughts on the Gospel of MatthewAs the Cardinal follows the Gospel of Matthew over the course of a year, he presents a picture of Jesus, showing how the gospel gives help in the midst of daily life. Includes beautiful classic art. Illustrated.


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Step 2: Making the horns
Roll the sugru into a cone shape.
Press the cone firmly onto the corner of the phone, making sure that the sugru bonds to the surface.
Once you are happy that you have positioned the cone correctly, you can shape the cone into a horn.
Step 3: Leave to cure
The best way to make sure that your horns don't deform is to rest your phone upside down.
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A light emitting diode and a photodetector are disposed on opposite ends of an optical path oriented at an angle with respect to a substantially transparent blood conduit, such as clear plastic tubing. Liquid, such as blood or saline, whether opaque or clear, flowing in the tubing defracts the light emitted by the diode out of the straight optical path so that only an insignificant portion thereof reaches the detector, but gas, such as air emboli, due to lower indexes of refraction than liquids, hardly defracts the light, so that a significant portion reaches the optical detector. An output of the optical detector in excess of a setable threshhold causes an alarm and a disablement of the blood handling system. The optical system is tested with liquid in the tubing by over-driving the light emitting diode so that, despite defraction, sufficient light should reach the detector to cause it to provide an output equivalent to the output it would normally have when detecting gas in the tubing with the ligth emitting diode driven in a normal manner.
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United States Patent [191 Clark AIR EMBOLl DETECTOR Justin S. Clark, Salt Lake City, Utah [73] Assignee: Primary Childrens Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah [22] Filed: Feb. 26, 1973 [21] Appl. No; 336,112
[52] US. Cl... 340/237 R, 128/214 E, l28/D1G. 13, 250/573, 356/39, 356/103 [51] Int. Cl. G08b 21/00 Primary ExaminerJohn W. Caldwell Assistant Examiner-Daniel Myer Attorney, Agent, or FirmMr. Lynn G. Foster May 21, 1974 5 7 ABSTRACT A light emitting diode and. a photodetector are dis-- posed on opposite ends of an optical path oriented at an angle with respect to a substantially transparent blood conduit, such as clear plastic tubing. Liquid, such as blood or saline, whether opaque or clear, flowing in the tubing defracts the light emitted by the diode out of the straight optical path so that only an insignificant portion thereof reaches the detector, but gas, such as air emboli, due to lower indexes of refraction than liquids, hardly defracts the light, so that a significant portion reaches the optical detector. An output of the optical detector in excess of a setable threshhold causes an alarm and a disablement of the blood handlingsystem. The optical system is tested with liquid in the tubing by over-driving the light emitting diode so that, despite defraction, sufficient light should reach the detector to'cause it to provide an output equivalent to the output it would normally have when detecting gas in the tubing with the light emitting diode driven in a normal manner.
7 Claims, 1 Drawing Figure TO/FROM v PATIENT- ZA/ SOURCE -22 .ATENTEU MAY 21 I974 TEST-J swx.
ALARM ENABLE LOOD HANDLING STEM TIYMING CURRENT AIR EMBOLI DETECTOR BACKGROUND 1. Field of Invention This invention relates to an improved air emboli detector employing optical defraction.
2. Prior Art Recent advances in technology include an automated blood analysis system which is disclosed and claimed in a commonly owned copending US. Pat. application of Justin S. Clark and Lloyd George Veasy, Ser. No. 319,561, Filed on Dec. 29, 1972, and entitled AUTO- MATED BLOOD ANALYSIS SYSTEM. In such a system, the health and safety of a patient is paramount. Such systems employ sources of fluids, such as irrigation fluids and pumping fluids (which may comprise saline solutions), and include pumps, valves and conduits (such as tubing). As a result, it is possible, at times, that small amounts of air may enter the system and form bubbles in any of the system fluids, which may be transferred to blood moving in the system, or may directly form as air emboli within the blood. Depending on the particular function being performed, it is not uncommon for such systems to frequently return a certain portion of blood to the patient, or to infuse other solutions into the patient. As is known, air emboli can be extremely dangerous in a patient, particularly when the patient is very sick, and more particularly in the case of premature or sick newborn infants.
It is therefore desirable to provide automatically operated means for detecting the presence of air emboli in blood, or air bubbles in other solutions in a blood handling system. However, such a system must distinguish between gases and liquids as such, and therefore clear fluids (such as saline) must cause a response which is similar to the response caused by opaque fluids (such as blood), and must cause a response which is different from the response caused by clear gases (such as air). In addition, it is necessary that the patient be well protected, and that the blood or other fluids be isolated from any electrical means utilized in such a system.
BRIEF SUMMARY AND OBJECTS OF INVENTION The object of the present invention is to provide an improved air emboli detector.
According to the present invention, light is transmitted at an angle through a substantially clear fluid conduit to an optical detector, the presence of liquid in the conduit defracting the light from reaching the detector, the presence of gas in the conduit causing the light to pass substantially straight through the conduit to the detector. In accordance further with the present invention, the output of an optical detector in such a system is compared with a threshold, and an excess of optical detector output comprises an alarm condition; the alarm condition may be signaled, and may in addition be utilized to disable the related blood handling system. In still further accord with the present invention, an optical air emboli detector which senses the presence of gas by a lack of defraction of light passing through a conduit from a light emitter to an optical detector is tested with liquid in the conduit by over-driving the light emitter sufficiently for reflected light to generate a significant output from the optical detector.
The present invention provides optical isolation of blood and other fluids being tested for air emboli and bubbles from electric circuitry related therewith. The invention treates liquids as being proper, whether they are clear or opaque, and treats gases as being different than liquids. The invention is simple to implement, and is readily configured utilizing technology and compo nents which are readily'available in the market. The invention permits checking of a gas detector without necessitating the presence of gas in the conduit to be monitored. Y
Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent in light of the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment thereof, as illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING The sole FIGURE herein comprises a simplified schematic block diagram of one embodiment of an air emboli detector according to the present invention.
. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Referring to the drawing, a fluid conduit such as a tube 2 (which might comprise clear plastic tubing) of a relatively small bore (on the order of 35 mils) is disposed within a bore 4 of a block 6. A second bore passes through the bore 4 so as to form a pair of optical paths 8, 10 on either side of and at an angle with respect to the bore 4. Each of the bores 8, 10 is bored out to a larger diameter at either end thereof so as to form receptacles 12, 14 for an optical detector 16 and a light emitting diode 18. The light emitting diode (LED) 18 may emit infrared light, or electromagnetic radiation at any suitable wave length, and the detector 16 may comprise any incoherent optical detector operative over a wave length including that of the diode 18. As an example, the light emitting diode may be that sold under the trade designation Monsanto ME4; similarly, the detector may be that sold under the trade designation Fairchild 2175.
The light emitting diode 18 is driven by current supplied on a line 20 from a suitable source'of current 22 through a resistor 24. In normal operation, the current may be on the order of 100 milliamperes. In such a case, the intensity'of electromagnetic radiation emitted by the diode 18 is such that when there is liquid (which has a higher index of refraction) within the tube 2, the light is defracted as indicated by the arrow 26 so that an appreciably reduced amount of it reaches the optical detector 16; Thus, the detector 16 will have sub- I stantially reduced output when there is blood, saline, or
other liquid within the tubing 2. on the other hand, with normal excitation of the LED 18, should there be a bubble of gas, which is of a size on the same order of magnitude as the diameter of the bore of the tubing 2, present between the optical paths 8, 10, it will not appreciably defract the light beam so that it will pass directly into the optical path 8 and to the detector 16 as indicated by the dashed arrow 28.
The resistor 24, however, is shunted by a selectively operable switch 30 which may comprise a field effect transistor and which, when operated, shorts out the resistor 24 so that the current source 22 will supply significantly greater current on the line 20 to the diode 18;
for instance, currents on the order of 200 milliamperes may typically be provided'when the switch 30 is operated. Under such a condition, even though there be liquid in the tubing 2, the intensity of light emitted by the diode 18 is sufficiently great that through deflection, a significant amount of light will activate the detector 16 so as to supply an output therefrom which is on the same order of magnitude as the output resulting from sensing of an air bubble with normal excitation.
The output of the photodetector is applied by a line 32 to a compare circuit 34, the other input to which comprises a line 36 from a suitable source of a threshold or other reference potential, such as a potentiometer 38 attached to a suitable source of voltage (V1) 40. The wiper of the potentiometer 38, together with choice of the magnitude of voltage at the source 40, can be adjusted to provide a voltage on the line 36 equivalent to an output of the detector 16 which represents the amount of light received at the detector 16 expected in response to an air emboli within the liquid in the tubing 2. The comparecircuit 34 may comprise any suitable circuit such as, for example, that shown in US. Pat. No. 2,851,638 wherein there is a voltage source (22) and a potentiometer (21) equivalent to the source 40 and potentiometer 38 herein. In such a case, the compare circuit 34 provides an output signal on a line 42 which passes through an EXCLUSIVE OR circuit 44, the output of which on the line 46 will register an alarm condition in a suitable device such as a bistable Y device 48. The bistable device 48 may comprise any suitable circuit such as, for example, that shown in US. Pat. No. 3,588,545. The EXCLUSIVE OR circuit 44 may comprise any suitable circuit such as that shown, for instance, in US. Pat. No. 3,384,759. The bistable device 48 is set by a signal on the line 46, and may be reset by a signal on a line 50 in response to any suitable means, such as a manually operable push button or other momentary contact switch 52 connected to a suitable voltage source (V2) 54. When set, the bistable device 48 provides a signal on a line 56 which may actuate a suitable alarm signaling device 58; when reset, the bistable device 48 provides a condition on a line 60 which may provide an enabling input to the blood handling system 62 with which the air emboli detector of the present invention is associated. The blood handling system 62 may include timing means for providing a test signal on aline 64, which is utilized to actuate the switch 30 thereby to over-drive the LED 18 for testing of the air emboli detector as described hereinbefore, and for also applying the test signal on the line 64 to a second input of the EXCLUSIVE OR circuit 44. Thus, when-the diode 18 is overdriven as a result of operation of the switch 30 during a test of the air emboli detector, the optical detector 16 is supposed to provide a suitable output signal, so that the compare circuit 34 will provide an output on the line 42. If it does, then there is currently two inputs to the EXCLUSIVE OR circuit 44 so there will be no output therefrom on the line 46 and the alarm condition registering bistable 48 will not be operated. On the other hand, if there is an insufficient output from the optical detector 16, then there will be no output from the comparator 34, no signal on the line 42, so that the EXCLUSIVE OR circuit 44 will provide a signal on the line 46 to register an alarm condition in the bistable device 48. When the test signal is no longer present, the driving current on the line 20 to the diode 18 is again reduced, and, the test signal on the line 64 no longer being present at one input of the EXCLU- SIVE OR circuit 44, then the operation of the compare circuit 34 as a result of a large output from the optical detector 16 will pass through the EXCLUSIVE OR circuit so as to register an alarm condition in the bistable 48. Thus, no gas need be introduced into the system for test purposes.
The blood handling system 62 may comprise the Automated Blood Analysis System of the aforementioned copending application, or other systems. In the aforementioned copending application, the air emboli detector of the present invention is briefly disclosed in an embodiment differing somewhat from that herein, and in which the timing of the blood handling system is effected by a drum contact timer. However, it should be apparent that any sort of timing, or manual operation of a switch to cause testing of the air emboli detector may be utilized if desired.
Similarly, although the invention has been shown and described with respect to an illustrated embodiment thereof, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing and various other changes and omissions in the form and detail thereof may be made therein without departing from the spirit and the scope of the invention.
Having thus described a typical embodiment of my invention, that which I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:
l. A system for detecting gas bubbles in a liquid comprising:
an opaque block having first and second bores therethrough intersecting each other at an angle;
a substantiallytranslucent conduit for conducting a flow of liquid in which the presence of gas bubbles is to be detected, said conduitdisposed in a first one of said bores;
a light emitter and an optical detector disposed at opposite ends of a substantially straight optical path within said second bore, said optical detectorproviding an output signal, the magnitude of which is a function of the intensity of light delivered thereto along said optical path, such that the presence of fluid in said conduit at the intersection therewith of said light path defracts light from said optical path, whereby said optical detector has an insignificant output;
means for exciting said light emitter;
a source of a reference signal; and
means for comparing the output signal of said optical detector with the reference signal of said source and for providing an alarm signal in response to the signal output of said optical detector being of a greater magnitude than said reference signal.
2. A system according to claim 1 and further comprising means responsive to said alarm signal for registering an alarm condition.
' 3. A system acocording to claim 2 further comprising: alarm signaling means responsive to said alarm registering means for signaling an alarm condition.
4. A system according to claim 2 wherein said alarm registering means comprises means setable in either of two states, said means when set in afirst one of said states generating an enable signal indicative of the lack of an alarm condition, said means when set in the other of said states generating a signal indicating a registered alarm condition, said means being set in said second state by said alarm signal, and further comprising:
selectively operable means for-setting said bistable means into said first state.
5. A system according to claim 4 wherein said selectively operable means comprises a manually operable switch.
6. A system according to claim 1 wherein said means for exciting said light emitter comprises means for providing normal excitation to said light emitter, and selectively operable means for providing excitation to said light emitter which is significantly greater than normal, whereby said light emitter emits light of a given intensity normally, and emits light of intensity significantly greater than normal in response to the operation of said selectively operable means.
7. A system according to claim 6 including test means signal.
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May 2009
Baby News
I've got great news…my wife and I are having a baby! She is due in late June/early July, and we couldn't be more excited. Ben Nicholson-Smith will be stepping in here at MLBTR for a while, as I'll be focusing on baby-related things.
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Odds & Ends: Igarashi, Cubs, Cardinals
Links for Friday…
- Patrick Newman of NPB Tracker talks about hard-throwing Japanese reliever Ryota Igarashi, perhaps the top free agent from the country for the 2009-10 offseason.
- I did a Q&A over at Coast to Coast Baseball.
- Some doubt with the sale of the Cubs to the Ricketts family: Tribune owner Sam Zell said, "We've made it very public that the Cubs don't fit into the long-term picture of the Tribune. So if the Ricketts deal doesn't get done, I'm sure there will be other ones."
- In separate articles, Dan Uggla and Octavio Dotel comment on the possibility of being traded.
- Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle says Edgar Renteria was a good signing for the Giants, if you ignore the actual contract. Eh?
- Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch discusses various third base trades the Cardinals could make.
- SI's Tom Verducci likes Freddy Sanchez for the Rays. What's wrong with Willy Aybar and Ben Zobrist?
- Mark Bradley of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution talked to Braves GM Frank Wren about the team's need for a bat.
- FanGraphs' Matthew Carruth asks: Where's Odalis Perez?
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Wagner Mateo Draws Interest From Cardinals
Wagner Mateo is a 16 year-old center fielder in the Dominican Republic. It's been suggested by Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that the Cardinals are set to offer him a bonus north of $4MM, but Cards vice president/farm director Jeff Luhnow stressed that the team is not ready to make offers (talking to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch). The Cardinals did work Mateo out in Florida already. Goold has video and scouting on the kid, as does Kiley McDaniel at Baseball Prospectus. McDaniel suggests the Dodgers and Giants may also be involved.
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Rockies Replace Clint Hurdle
According to Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post, the Rockies will replace manager Clint Hurdle today. The Rockies are 18-28 this year, 14.5 games behind the Dodgers and in last place in the NL West. Jim Tracy will be the interim manager, according to Jack Etkin of Inside the Rockies.
Renck says Rockies GM Dan O'Dowd would like to retain Hurdle in a front office role.
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Mets Acquire Emil Brown
According to SI's Jon Heyman, the Mets acquired outfielder Emil Brown from the Padres today for a player to be named later. He's hitting .260/.345/.432 in 41 Triple A games. The Mets are probably just adding minor league depth here.
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Chad Moeller Designated For Assignment
According to a press release, the Orioles designated backup catcher Chad Moeller for assignment to make room for super-prospect Matt Wieters. Moeller, 34, hit .200/.259/.360 in 54 plate appearances. But more importantly, it's Wieters Time!
On a related note, Tom Tango asked today:
Please, just one time I'd like to hear an honest reason for why star players are being held back. Just once.
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Adrian Gonzalez Not Available
One name we can keep out of the rumor mill this summer: Adrian Gonzalez. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports quotes Padres CEO Jeff Moorad:
I've said publicly that no player is untouchable, but I would be hard-pressed to imagine a deal that could ever make sense for Adrian Gonzalez.
In a recent chat at MLB.com, when asked whether the Padres might sign Gonzalez to an extension next year, Moorad replied, "Why wait until 2010?" SI.com's Jon Heyman asked GM Kevin Towers about trading Gonzalez, and Towers said, "Not at this point in time."
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Heyman On Peavy, Astros, Greene
A new column from SI's Jon Heyman…
- If you are sick of hearing about Jake Peavy now, just wait until later this summer. The pitcher's no-trade clause has "wreaked havoc" on the Padres, but they'll keep trying to trade him. There are competing opinions as to which teams Peavy would accept a trade, but the Cubs and Dodgers seem to be named most often. Neither club is a perfect match. Over at the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Michael Hunt discusses the Brewers possibility; he worries that Peavy's contract could become a burden for the Brew Crew.
- Heyman discusses the situation with Astros manager Cecil Cooper. Could he be fired so soon after having his option picked up? Heyman believes Ed Wade might be a bigger problem, and even suggests that "privately [Shawn Chacon's] inappropriate actions were cheered by some other players." Astros owner Drayton McLane told Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle that a dismissal of Cooper is "not in the cards," yet Wade doesn't believe in giving votes of confidence.
- Heyman talked to one person close to shortstop Khalil Greene who "could see the 29-year-old walking away from the game after this season." Update: Greene's on the DL.
- A competing exec told Heyman he wouldn't be stunned to see the Giants dangle Matt Cain, even though they haven't yet. Heyman suggests gauging the value of Jonathan Sanchez first makes sense.
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Mariners Trade Talk
Rounding up links involving possible Mariners trades…
- Start with Jon Paul Morosi's article at FOX Sports. Morosi talked to Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik, who is in no hurry and has not received any offers yet. Seattle, at six games out in the AL West, is technically still focused on the pennant race.
- SI's Jon Heyman writes about Erik Bedard, who may just be the best pitcher available this summer. His contract's not a problem, and I should mention that unlike Jake Peavy, Bedard does not have no-trade protection. Heyman believes that Bedard would probably require a better package than the one the White Sox were going to send to San Diego for Peavy. He likes the Phillies, White Sox, and Brewers as possible suitors.
- Heyman rattles off other Mariners trade candidates when the time comes: Jarrod Washburn, Miguel Batista, Adrian Beltre, Yuniesky Betancourt, and Russell Branyan. In his article, Morosi wondered if now is the time to sell high on reliever David Aardsma.
- Larry LaRue of The News Tribune has the local take.
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David Dellucci Designated For Assignment
According to Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Indians designated outfielder David Dellucci for assignment. The Indians will have to eat the remaining $2.8MM or so on his contract.
Dellucci, 35, hit .275/.333/.350 in 45 plate appearances for the Indians this year. He was coming off a couple of strong seasons for the Rangers and Phillies when he signed a three-year, $11.5MM deal with the Indians in November of 2006. However, the contract has been a flop.
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Life Inspirations
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Re: Life Inspirations
Poetry is a great source for inspiration when the world gets ontop of you a little, my personal favourite is by WB Yates, An Irishman Foresees His Death:
I know that I shall meet my fate
Somewhere among the clouds above;
Those that I fight I do not hate,
Those that I guard I do not love;
My country is Kiltartan Cross,
My countrymen Kiltartan's poor,
No likely end could bring them loss
Or leave them happier than before.
Nor law, nor duty bade me fight,
Nor public men, nor cheering crowds,
A lonely impulse of delight
Drove to this tumult in the clouds;
I balanced all, brought all to mind,
The years to come seemed waste of breath,
A waste of breath the years behind
In balance with this life, this death.
It's obviously about a Fight Pilot during WW1 I believe, I love the rhythm of the words and it's message.
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The 39 Steps: A Live Radio Play at Harper Joy Theatre
Harper Joy Theatre presents a single performance of The 39 Steps: A Live Radio Play. Placing the audience in the studio of a radio broadcast inspired by Hitchcock's classic film, Joe Landry's funny and romantic thriller offers a fast-paced ride through the signature world of the Master of Suspense.
Richard Hannay is visiting 1930s London when he meets Annabella Smith, who is on the run from foreign agents, after a disturbance at a music hall. Later that night, Annabella is murdered and Hannay must then try to break the spy ring and prove his innocence. From an epic train chase to a feisty love interest, Hannay has his work cut out for him as he searches for the truth about The 39 Steps. Seven actors play twenty-six roles as well as managing the sound effects for Hannay's wild journey. The cast includes Michael Bathurst, Hensley Fradkin, Nik Hagen, Rich Hinz, Jeremy Howell and Henry Nolan.
The 39 Steps will be presented in HJT's Freimann Studio Theatre. The performance is suitable for all ages. The price of admission, on a first-come, first-serve basis, is one non-perishable food item or $1.00 to be donated to a local food bank. For further information, call 527-5180.
For more information, contact Nancy Simon at email@example.com.