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You know what? I have a lot of people hanging around me that act as if I need to bow my head and take whatever I'm given and just keep quiet and that's that.
Guess what? I'm not making apologies for who I am. I like to go to sleep early and I like it to be quiet. I cry a lot and get emotional. I don't believe that everyone has a clear life plan and what is good for one person is not necessarily good for EVERY person.
I make mistakes. Sometimes I laugh too loud. I speak before I think. I put my trust in some people that maybe don't deserve it but I want to believe that most people are good at heart. I believe that if you know you're right then you should stick to your guns even if you have people, people that you love, telling you you're wrong.
Right now I feel absolutely alone. I'm not even writing this to get sympathy. I don't want anyone to feel sympathetic for me. I'm just stating a fact. I feel alone. There are so many people that I thought had my back and loved me and I'm finding out that all of that was conditional. On the condition that I keep my mouth shut. On the condition that I live my life on their terms and not my own terms.
I keep thinking that I've hit my lowest point and then something else happens that pushes me down even further. And I keep wondering what else I'm going to have to endure. I realize that some people have it worse. But I'm the only one having to deal with MY life. And right now my life is making me hurt.
I just wish I could see into the future so I could see when I will find some happiness again. I wish I could see when the hurt stops coming. I wish I could see when I stop losing people that I thought would always love and care for me.
I write this with such a heavy heart. I don't want to write these sad posts. I want to be strong and I want to be the girl that believes everything happens for a reason and I want to smile through the pain and remind myself that it could be so much worse. But I just can't.
I think I'm broken. And I have no idea if I can be fixed.
Monday, October 31, 2011
brokenMonday, October 31, 2011
You know what? I have a lot of people hanging around me that act as if I need to bow my head and take whatever I'm given and just keep quiet and that's that.
42 wonderful thoughts:
- Vanisha @ Vanisha's Life In...Australia
You can and you will K.
It's hard, and sometimes you have to cry, and scream and break things, but it does get better. It HAS to, that's just how it is.
I've lost so many people who I thought were "friends" and now, now I'm so glad I did. It hurt then, but I'm sure it would have hurt so much more if they stayed in my life and continued to treat me like shit!
Sending you lots of hugs <3
- October 31, 2011 at 6:31 AM
- Jess - PrettyPhysicist
I can't have said it any better than Vanisha just did. Just know that all your blog friends are here for you, and we aren't "fair weather" friends!
XO, Jess
- October 31, 2011 at 6:42 AM
- Ang
your first commenter is right -
You'll get through all of this and the people you lose along the way will hurt, but in the end, it'll be for the best.
Cry your heart out if it makes you feel better, even if it doesnt... just cry. it's okay.
I'm sure you didn't expect this to be easy, now comes the hart part, it sounds like... all you can do is step up and stay strong. Don't live for anyone but yourself!
- October 31, 2011 at 6:51 AM
- Cafe Fashionista
I think that the main way to fix yourself is simply to be you. Go out there and meet people as you. Not the person perceive you to be, or the person people want you to be, but the person you want to be. :)
- October 31, 2011 at 7:26 AM
- giaghani
I'm sincerely sorry that you're going through such a tough period right now. **hugs** But you're getting through it and you will continue too and eventually, slowly, the days won't feel so long anymore and you'll find people that you can rely on again.
Low points are hard and challenging but so defining and you will come through brilliantly on the other side!
But in the meantime, the snack of your favorite choice, a good movie, and a cry are always welcome :)
- October 31, 2011 at 8:35 AM
- amy b.s.
it will all get better. it always does, even when it doesn't seem possible. we know that because we've all been there. and at some point, no matter where we are in our lives or who we're with (or not with), we feel alone. but eventually, you put yourself back together.
- October 31, 2011 at 8:52 AM
- Natasha
Last year, I felt completely broken and almost in the exact same position you're in right now, feeling alone and, to a degree, helpless to everything happening around me and yet not getting the love and care that you need right now during this time. Then, it began to get better. I started doing things for me and leaving those negative people out of MY world. I still have my hard moments but a lot more people understand that it's an honor that I am hanging around them. I feel better because I let myself feel what I needed to feel to get over to the better. You're not alone but I don't think anyone understands the way that you're feeling unless they're going through it or have gone through it. As a person who's gone through it, let the hurt stay a little while because the change is going to come. I love you.
- October 31, 2011 at 9:00 AM
- SG to SP
Unfortunately it's the bad times that teach you who your true friends are. Never apologize for how you feel, focus on you, that's what most important right now.
- October 31, 2011 at 9:14 AM
- Angela [Simply Simple Me]
I hate to see you going through such a hard time. I'm sorry. Things might not be good now, but eventually they will get better...even if it is hard to see that happening now.
On a lighter note: I tagged you in a post on my blog. Hope you feel better soon <3 xoxoxoxo
- October 31, 2011 at 9:29 AM
- christa
I'm here for you! Even if I can't sit next you. :)
I can't say I know exactly how you feel, but I know what it's like to feel alone. It's hard, but things always turn around eventually.
It will all be okay.
- October 31, 2011 at 9:52 AM
- annadrag
Hi Krysten!
Love this line that you wrote... I don't believe that everyone has a clear life plan and what is good for one person is not necessarily good for EVERY person.
I need to start realizing that too!!
Hope everything starts getting better soon!
- October 31, 2011 at 9:52 AM
- Charis
Sweetheart I'm in pretty much a similar place to you right now... but I don't think that we're broken & I hope that we both emerge from this with a clearer sense of who we are & what makes us happy.
As for the people in your life... they come & go. Some are for forever but most are meant to be in your life for a purpose/a moment in time and then they are gone again.
Keep your head up, take time to notice the small things and gradually your life (& mine!) will hopefully lead you back to a happier place.
Sending hugs xxxx
- October 31, 2011 at 9:53 AM
- Jamie Leigh
I SO appreciate your honesty and vulnerability in this post. You are such a strong woman just for the fact that you shared your hurt, pain, & brokeness with us. Things will look up, I know in hard times like this it seems impossible, but God has a plan for you. I want to share this quote with you, remind yourself of this everyday.
"If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it"
Keep your head up, sending you prayers and hugs!
- October 31, 2011 at 10:26 AM
- sarah - dodeline design
You aren't broken. You are still wonderful, amazing you but life has gotten you down. It happens to all of us and I know you'll find your way out, but that's not to say it's easy by any means. We are all here for you and I am sending you strength in my prayers!
- October 31, 2011 at 10:48 AM
- Melissa Blake
GO YOU! Such empowering words. :)
- October 31, 2011 at 11:13 AM
- missy.
you are definitely not broken. i've been there hunny and now it is just barely starting to get better. but i still get these moments. i'm texting you. love you. xoxo
- October 31, 2011 at 11:16 AM
- Elisse
You're right - don't make apologies for who you are and where you're at right now. Everyone just wants a piece of you - be this way, think that way, don't do this, why can't you be like that. Blah blah blah - you don't need this when you're already broken down by your own inner critics.
Yes, we would all like to be happy-happy bloggers who always talk about puppy dogs and rainbows. Well guess what - life ain't always that pretty, and I follow your blog because you have the courage to write, what others dream they could. Real life. And it's shitty some days, and a piece of heaven on others.
Yes, we could make a choice to "be happy" and not choose to be down, but hey - I was human being the last time I checked, so whatever - you're being honest about where you're at in this moment.
As for the haters and opinionated ones, all I can offer is that over time you hope to learn better ways to deal/cope/survive these people and crap they throw at you. Does it get any easier? In my own experience - not really. It's just a slightly different (but still difficult) experience each time.
Take care of yourself, Krysten!
- October 31, 2011 at 11:22 AM
- Alexa
Oh sweetie. I was so sad to read this. I think (and I know it can be of little comfort, when you feel so alone), but I think that there are so many others who feel these same feelings and emotions. We all do at different stages of life. And it is so hard when you are in the midst of it. I've been there. And perhaps I will be there again. But I can say with confidence, that this too shall pass. I'm sending you a big ole hug! xo
- October 31, 2011 at 11:44 AM
- Kristi
It is normal to feel this way while going through a divorce or other major life event, unfortunately this is the time when you also need the most support. No wonder you feel so let down when those people you need aren't there for you. Cry, scream, yell....whatever it takes. I would also suggest maybe finding a divorce support group. Keep yourself busy as the times at home alone are going to be the hardest.
Keep your chin up Krsyten and just know that you are NOT ALONE, you have many people that want to support you
- October 31, 2011 at 12:18 PM
- Helena - A Diary of Lovely
Sometimes people should just focus on their own lives and living them as they please instead of judging others, sorry you are not at your best moment darling, hope you feel better soon xo
- October 31, 2011 at 12:22 PM
- Dixie Bell Designs
I hate that you are having such a hard time right now. Things WILL get better.... and you just need to focus on the positive people in your life and what YOU need. Forget about the opinionated ones.... you're strong and you WILL get through this!
- October 31, 2011 at 12:45 PM
- Mrs. Pancakes
the negative energy sometimes needs to be removed for positive energy to come your way Krysten! you are only human so it's ok to feel sad, make mistakes, be weak because in the same token you can be happy, succeed and be strong! sending you loads and loads of positive energy!
- October 31, 2011 at 1:36 PM
- Erika
Ugh ... stupid distance friendships lol If I lived anywhere near you I'd come over with cheesecake b/c it sounds necessary!
Life's a dance we learn as we go. You are doing great! I'm sorry about the let downs of loved ones. That is never an easy thing or an overnight healing.
Someone told me recently that being broken in the best place to be. It's always true in hindsight.
You WILL have bad days, you will cry, you will be let down but you will also be mended & better than ever, with strong days, happy days & filled with lot's of love. Have faith friend, I know it's hard. XO
- October 31, 2011 at 1:44 PM
- Erika
P.s. I think you need a vacay! A mini get away. If you can round up some gf's & do the damn thing. If you can't...shoot plan a trip to Cali & I'll show ya around!
- October 31, 2011 at 1:46 PM
- Stephany
I'm so sorry you're feeling this way. I wish we lived closer because there are some of us who are sticking around and it's so awful that so many people in your life aren't.
Our lives have our dark days and I've been there where it feels like the good days won't ever come but they will, I promise. You just have to fight through the bad days to get to them. <3
- October 31, 2011 at 3:01 PM
- Jessie Szmanda
My heart is breaking and my eyes are filling with tears. I am SORRY and I want to give you a huge hug.
So many people care and love you Krysten, please know you are not alone, and please email me if you need anything!! {{{hugs}}}
- October 31, 2011 at 3:11 PM
- Islandia Lane
it took me a long time {maybe even still} to realize that I don't have to apologize for who I am or who I want to be. It is my life. It is your life and the people that don't respect that, don't matter anyway. It takes time to get there and you will always have ups and downs but it will get better.
Cliche :: Hang in there ;-)
- October 31, 2011 at 3:23 PM
- la petite coquine
I don't know that you can make it through such a big change without hurt, but you are going to come out on the other side of this even stronger.
I lost a friend recently, and as devastated as I feel about it, I remind myself that if our relationship has fallen apart against my will, it was hers. Sometimes people you love and trust disappoint you-there's nothing okay or redeeming about it except that now you know where you stand. You are very much surrounded by friends here, and I hope you'll feel less alone when you're with all of us.
- October 31, 2011 at 3:46 PM
- Dancing Branflake
I was listening to Dido this morning and she said a line I couldn't get out of my head, "I feel so alone I don't even want to be around myself anymore."
I thought that was such a sad yet insightful statement. Loneliness is crippling on so many levels. My heart does go out to you. You have so much to offer the world.
- October 31, 2011 at 4:16 PM
- tara
Hugs. Lots and lots of hugs!!
- October 31, 2011 at 4:28 PM
- Deidre
I am so very very sorry! I think it is 1000% ok to write about this stuff. Sometimes just writing it out gives that little bit of strength, that little bit of courage.
Because you can!
We've all got your back.
- October 31, 2011 at 4:34 PM
- Dana
Sorry to hear your going through this and I think at one point in everyone's life, we really find out who our true friends/allies are. It seems bad now but it's for the best and who knows what can happen later down the road with a little healing on both sides. Hugs!
- October 31, 2011 at 5:44 PM
- Shea
Although our situations were different I'm sure, I've been there. I know that alone feeling. And it will get better. Just keep being you, and surround yourself with people that make you feel better, not worse. Hang in there.
- October 31, 2011 at 7:39 PM
- Sandy a la Mode
you sweetie! sorry to hear this. :( keep your head up and i swear good things will come around!!
- October 31, 2011 at 9:34 PM
- kallaydoscope.com
You can be fixed! It just takes a lot of time. You're going through one of the hardest things you will EVER go through in your life. I'm here to tell you, even though it feels like things are getting worse and worse right now, eventually you'll get to have that freeing and elated feeling of things getting better and better.
When I went through my divorce, I learned who my true friends were, who I could trust, who I could lean on, and who just had to GO. Ridding myself of the garbage folks really helped me emotionally. You don't need toxic people in your life right now.
This is a hard day, and you'll have more of these, but it does get better darling! Keep your head up!
And get excited because tomorrow is the beginning of NaNoWriMo! :D
- October 31, 2011 at 9:48 PM
- Elle Sees
it sounds like you and your brother are having problems. i'm sorry about that. never apologize for whoyou are. i had the lowest of the low year of my life (moving to new city, losing job, being unemployed for 8 mths, and way worse stuff) a couple of years ago. i kinda lost myself and it's like part of me died. BUT It really will get better. i am more like myself every day. things will get better.
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- November 1, 2011 at 8:27 AM
- Elise
I agree with a lot of what everyone has been saying... Don't apologize for how you feel! I believe that if you feel like crying- you should cry. If you are angry- you should be angry. If we don't act on our feelings and just keep them bottled in that is MUCH worse for us. I'm sorry you feel broken. Hugs your way.
- November 1, 2011 at 12:36 PM
- Charlotte
Awwww, girl. I'm so sorry that you are in so much pain right now. Give in to the emotions. If you feel hurt/sadness, allow yourself to cry. The worst thing you can do is deny yourself of the way you really feel.
I am thinking of you and sending lots of love and light your way. XOXO
- November 1, 2011 at 1:03 PM
- Chanel
FUCK. As I read this I have tears in my eyes at work. It's like you were speaking exactly how I feel inside. I hurt that you are hurting this way. I wish I could help. I wish there was a magic word to make it all go away. Time heals. That's one guarantee. I want to write something like this on blog..just expressing myself.
- November 1, 2011 at 3:47 PM
- Smart Ass Sara
I wish I could be there for you right now, but for reasons I don't understand that isn't possible.
But I will tell you that in terms of family- I have found that it's best to let them be right and just quietly do my own thing. I don't want to fight with family and I'm not going to. I refuse to engage in it, I just apologize and let them be right. It makes the situation better and I think it really has nothing to do with me, I'm just there to target. And that's OK.
- November 1, 2011 at 6:46 PM
- Selma @ Crazy Little World Of Mine
Very cliche or not, but writing always helps and I believe it makes you stronger. This blogger community is here for you. Trust me on this. I wish I could bet there for you girl, giving you a huge hug and help you out in anything. You deserve to be happy and smiling, and not crying and everything else involved in your miserable situation. I am so truly sorry. Sending you millions of hugs!
- November 1, 2011 at 9:06 PM
- Erika @ Rouge & Whimsy
everyone is broken.
some people hide it very well.
some people think they hide it well.
a few brave ones air their brokenness.
and i think honesty in brokenness will help you be well.
praying for you!
- November 1, 2011 at 11:14 PM


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|October 22nd, 2011 @ 9:50pm — Theatre 7
A man wakes up alone in the middle of the desert with a black hood on his head and his hands plastic-tied behind his back. At death's door, he is discovered by a woman, Isabel, living alone 'off the grid' with her three-year-old son, and is nursed back to health. Upon regaining consciousness, the man realizes he has no idea who he is or how he got in the desert–the only clue to his identity is a piece of paper in his pocket with the name 'Manny Elder' written on it. After researching on-line, Isabel discovers there's a Manany Elder in Los Angeles. The man soon falls in love with Isabel and becomes quite content living in the desert. But a mysterious wind chime hanging in Isabel's bedroom ignites something deep in his psyche. Despite the fact that someone may be trying to kill him, he is compelled to travel to Los Angeles to discover his past. Once there, however, things and people are not what they seem and clues lead to something bigger and more unusual than the man could have ever imagined.
Starring: Rudolf Martin, Heather Ankeni, Keith Diamond, Ines Dali, Patrick Fabian, and Steve Tom
Directed by Henry Barrial
" Highly recommended. Along the lines of Nolan's Memento. There is good reason for its film festival success. Barrial's Pig is a thoughtful meditation on consciousness and being, developed as a suspenseful search for self."
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" An intelligent, intriguing film. A cross between Memento andThe Machinist, with a sci-fi twist. Very well shot, acted and produced. Seriously, it looks great. And it keeps you guessing all the way through. I most definitely recommend this film."
- Neil Weakley, COMEDY FILM NERDS
" An excellent, well-crafted film. A twisty little mystery…
thought provoking, intelligent."
- Jonathan Weichsel, FILMRADAR
" Reminiscent of Memento…absorbing and satisfying. A suspenseful mystery about how much our memories shape us. "
" Looking for the next Memento, Seconds, or Primer? The nexttwisty brain teaser flick to get excited for is Pig."
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with hints of Memento."
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The U.S. released a trove of documents on Thursday recovered from Osama bin Laden's compound in Pakistan a year ago, which show that al-Qaida's leaders were deeply divided over how to manage a group of worldwide affiliates that lacked discipline or willingness to take direction, The Washington Post reports.
(RELATED: Text of the 17 bin Laden Documents)
A 2010 letter from bin Laden to one of his top deputies, for example, shows concern over "increased mistakes" by "brothers" in countries including Iraq and Yemen, the Post reported.
The documents also show bin Laden was frustrated with the groups' attacks on fellow Muslims, bad media operations and a lack of focus on attacking the United States and the West.
(RELATED: Obama Released More Detail on bin Laden Raid)
The documents were released by the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point and date from September 2006 to April 2011.


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Tags quiet time, quiet, the dreams that spoil the quiet
Artists Beck, The Beatles, The Kinks
August 11, 2012
a quiet day could be better with this playlist.
songs for a quiet day. by viccogarcia
quiet time, quiet, the dreams that spoil the quiet
songs to make up ur mind at the beach by viccogarcia
Twenty-five tracks including music by Azure Ray, Cat Power, and Coldplay.
think, beach, beach music, thinking of you, i cant make up my mind
SONGS TO FORGET ABOUT YOU by viccogarcia
try to forget, forget, infinite sadness, broken heart, broken blues
(music to get drunk and loud) by viccogarcia
get drunk, so what im drunk, play it loud, sing out loud with no shame, sing loud


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DNR Seeks Public Input On The Future Of Love Point Property In Kent Island
Comment Deadline June 15
Stevensville, Md. (May 7, 2012) - The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on the future of Love Point State Park in Stevensville. The 75-acre parcel, acquired by DNR in 2007, is situated on the mouth of the Chester River at the north end of Kent Island.
The land is owned by the State and currently does not serve a purpose. Our goal is to develop a plan that would make the best use of this area, creating a quality recreational space for residents and visitors to enjoy, said DNR Planning Chief Arnold Norden.
DNR will host a Public Planning Workshop where participants can get information and provide their input on the planning process. Anyone interested in the future of the park is invited to attend.
The meeting will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 14 at the Kent Island Branch of the Queen Anns County Public Library at 200 Library Circle in Stevensville. The public may also provide input in writing to Arnold Norden at the Maryland Park Service, 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com. Questions should be directed 410-260-8159. Comments or suggestions are due by June 15, 2012.
|May 7, 2012
Contact: Josh Davidsburg
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages nearly one-half million acres of public lands and 17,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 11 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov


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This week, the Army, Navy and Air Force announced an increase in the number of reservists on active duty in support of the partial mobilization. The Marine Corps and Coast Guard had a decrease. The net collective result is 1,507 more reservists mobilized than last week.
At any given time, services may mobilize some units and individuals while demobilizing others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease. Total number currently on active duty in support of the partial mobilization for the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 123,169; Navy Reserve, 4,740; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 7,203; Marine Corps Reserve, 8,494; and the Coast Guard Reserve, 515. This brings the total National Guard and Reserve personnel, who have been mobilized, to 144,121, including both units and individual augmentees.
A cumulative roster of all National Guard and Reserve personnel, who are currently mobilized, can be found at
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Set of 15 invitations are flat printed in ink color as shown on heavy weight stock. Invitations measure 7" x 5". Typestyle and positioning only as shown. Printed return address on envelope is available in flat printed lime green ink to match background. Blank white envelopes included.
Wording in flags and margaritas & Corona • chips, salsa & Guac • Burritos • a pinata will always appear as shown.
This item requires a proof which will be emailed to you within approximately 1-3 business days. Once the proof is approved, production time will begin.


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Blog — What's New
I can't wait to adopt my first dog and cat Puffle.
How do you do that? :-(
Perhaps a quest from will be available to adopt them. Either that or you can just purchase them at the Puffle Party 2014 :)
Yeah the puffle party
What is a puffle party
do you have to be a member to adopt those puffle?
How do you get them? I don't know how. SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME!!! THEY R SO CUTE AND I WANT THEM!!!!!
I don't think they came out yet.
you have to be a member and adopt them at the puffle store
yes, i also want to know that
yes, you do
i wanna know
Sadly...yes: -(
Hi gulpy here I can not wait for the new puffles to come out.To ask a question will they come out? I wonder what they look like, last time there were dino puffles cool I diddent get one beacase I'm quite new around these igloos.
Can i plees adopt a Cat an Dog puffle from oliviamaew from club penguin
Yeah really
i am so so so happy to get the new dog and cat puffle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KITTY AND PUPPY SO CUTE! MAKE NYAN CAT NEXT PLZ nyan cat has pop tart body and look for the rest in nyan cat video XD
I want a Nyan Cat, too. I LOVEZ Nyan Cat!!! But I think a grey and silver one would be neat!
yeah like who wouldent like nyan that cat is awesome
plz help me becuas im new and i need to know how to get a puffle:(
lol that would be amazing
That is the best idea i've ever heard X3
hmm ill name my puppy Lucy and kitty Unikitty XD LIKE LEGO MOVIE
LOL! Unkitty is my FAV right next to Emmet in The Lego Movie! <3 LOLZ XD
can someone please help me get a puffle i am new and i dont know how :(
awesome names, Rosyplnk3025!
You go to the pet shop when it is the puffle party.
Ps: Pet shop is in plaza.
i would name my dog puffle Mr. Benedict from the mysterious Benedict society (aka Ben) and i would name y cat puffle squeaky because that's my cats name
i will not get a dog puffle or a cat puffle
Cats and Dogs are basically pets and puffles are virtual pets,so
can't wait
P.S can we adopt them in different colors (rather then like just brown or black of purple plz reply!)
Waddle on,
-Waddle puff
I Think That Is A Great Idea Waddle Puff! You Should Send Club penguin Email About That! Xx Waddle On Club Penguin Fans!...
i hope mine looks like my dog in real life. (Golden Retriever)
No I don't think so
Hello and yes I am mr.Stampycat!!!!
I want a cat puffle
Waddle on
I am so excited to adopt puffles on the cp app! Can we keep the puffles after the party is over for people on the cp app
why i cant get puffle costume
You'll probably need membership to get them. Maybe there will be a quest like Chingu123. I don't have membership. :(
I want a cat puffle and name stampy.jr
-Stampylongnose XD byeeeeee!!
I hope I can still get them because my membership ends April 8 or 9
Please say I can one
Will those new puffles be in the puffle shop forever or are they just going to disappear when the party ends?
you go to the puffle shop and go to the places were the puffles are and get one! BUT, you have to be a member
Just wait until the PUFFLE PARTY and go to the puffle store
i have been trying to figure out to if any one knows tell me!
Me too!!!! They are so cute!!!
I now right !!!!! :) <3
i want a dog! a black one if possible !!! i like the dog puffle!
will cp relase the eagle penguin or something in that way?
OMG I cant belive there are new puffle,They are so cute I am going to get them both!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can not wait to adopt them.hey wait a second!!!!can all the players adopt these puffles?????
waddle on
I agree! I just have one thing to say. Cat. CAT. CAT! CAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....................I can't wait for the cat puffle.
yes! i'm like so excited!
We'll I know the dog is coming to piffle party
Yet personally I like cats way better
I personally am glad we can have these online, because I'm allergic to them in real life :( but this is the next thing! (: also, will they be in all colors? Or just red and blue like in the pictures? PLEASE REPLY MEGG, POLO FIELD, NINJA, OR ANYBODY ON THE CP TEAM!!
I can't wait! We will have to wait and see ;)
-Club Penguin Team
I can't wait for them to come out. i will get the wolf.
Well, I know we have to wait at least 11 days. Maybe 25 more days before the party begins? (It's usually two weeks from one party to the next.)
The thing is that ppl without memberships will miss out
Can't wait to see and adopt one or more new dog and cat puffles
How do you get one?plz reply
the will BE SO AWSOME I cant wait
Uh-oh (toot) I ate too many beans.Besides that...what about a code to unlock Cat and dog puffles..here it goes
i think its awesome just how do you become a puffle?
Sooo agrea with you puffles917 cats are MUCH beter than dogs
I agree! AGREED.
what no way are dogs better then cats, i mean dog you can train to do stuff like sit, stay, come, bed, eat, and for one my dogs (whose a little bit crazy) dirt clod, besides that they love you way more the cats (if you treat them right) and all that cats do is just sit around and do nothing i'm not saying i don't like cats (i have two) but you can't train them, so over all i defiantly like dogs better (especially big dogs)
waddle on
No way dogs are waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better than cats.
I think both are equally cool. BUT.... Hehehe. Dogs are personally my favorite. Won't disagree with that :3
Waddle on!
~ Mistedrose12
I love both of them but like what puffles917 said, I like the cat one way better (sorry if this puts up an argument : / !)
~Maddie09171 :)
dogs rule I have an awesome pup at home cats bit cute dogs better
waddle on CP p.s dogs are better.
i like cats they r cute,fat... ^^
My cat once bit my finger and it got infected so I had to go to the hospital... Still like cats?!
(No offence to any dog owners, or dog lovers, or people who don't have dogs but love them hugely)
I am NOT trying to start an argument or anything, but to the people who say cats are better, TOTAL AGREEMENT!
They are SO fluffy :P
Sincerely sorry to dog lovers,
me too!!!!!
Me too
Well personally I like dogs more but I sort of like cats...... (As in like three out of ten)
I LOVE LOVE LOVE dogs so i can't wait! ☺
I am naming my cat puffle Tiger. I wonder what I will name my dog puffle.
i cant wait!!!
How do you adopt a puffle?
Is it cat and dog or a cat or cat and TIGER puffle?
Also when i saw through the telescope at the beacon i saw rockhopper's ship.
Maybe he's coming...
I saw that, too...
-Club Penguin Team
they are so cute! I can not wait for them to come! My sister will be so happy! They are really coming.......right?
awww a cat and a dog so cute!
wow there cool nice art!I GESS i will be just buying dogs.
I like the new puffles can't wait to adopt the dog and the cat they are so so cute!!!
I love them they look so cute I hope non members can get them to
I so agree! I'm a lot more of a dog person then cat. But I think I will still get them both because in Club Penguin, everything is awesome!!!! Also I cant wait to take them to the all new Puffle Park! April is gonna be EPIC!!!!!!!
Puffle on!
orange/yellow tabby cat and blue dog with white spot maybe?
Can we pick the coloers?Like browen yellow...ects but not pink or you know.
Omg cool
I really can't wait too! That is super exciting! But how come we don't have out regular puffles on the app yet?
having the both would be AMAZING!!!!!
Me too
when is the puffle party starting? I mean, the muppets will still be on April 1, so i it starting April 2?
Wow me too
Have fun I am a beginner ......????
I want tha puffle and its actually a chiken.
I totally agree. I am SOOOO excited to get new puffles! These puffles look awesome! I have really been wanting a sneek peek. THANK YOU CP TEAM!!! Waddle on!
me tooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Im really happy that there adding the new CAT puffle xoxo
but how do you get the costume???
I can't wait for the new puffles to come out well I'm too exited to wait last time it was Dino puffles now it's cat and dog puffles wooooooooo I can't wait . Waddle on gulpy9
i cant wait to see my new puffle roar
me to
Are the new puffles for non members too?
I'm exited about it to I will adopt a cat puffle too
I can't wait to adopt my first dog and cat puffle either!
to be honest i don't really like them no offence but i thought there would be a grey puffle not a cat or dog one
Yes, people have been asking for a grey puffle for years now
I agree with you shadowspy123
i love them altohough it kinda takes the puffle point away.
I agree, what is wrong with the old puffles? I like the puffles the way they are.
I think grey is too close to black, and someone might mistake a black puffle for a grey puffle.
The grey puffle IS basically the black puffle, that's why CP never made a grey puffle.
Me too!
I thought we would get a hot pink puffle this year,but these puffles look so cool!
I love the dog puffle!
I will get 2 and 1 cat puffle
Can't wait!
Till then,
Waddle on!
But grey ones will be soon, I'm sure! ;)
And those two are cool too :3
I thought there would be a silver and/or grey puffle.
i thought they was gonna make a gray puffle as well but a cat and dog puffle is great
but a grey puffle cp is not a sad place and the grey is too well grey for cp
I agree. Not to be rude but, puffle hybrids are really not my cup of tea. I will not be getting one of these puffles ever. Nice concept though. Waddle On CP!
The Cat Puffle will be a cheeky Puffle, in my opinion. Perhaps the cat puffle will resemble a Tiger in some sense? I guess the Dog Puffle will be a penguin's best friend, a loyal puffle!
I need to start thinking of some names for my Cat Puffle. I'm going to call my Dog Puffle "Marney" because my dog's called Marney, in real life :-). Any ideas?
Waddle On!
You could call your cat puffle 'Tiger'!
That's good. I can't top that. But personaly, I'd call the cat Kitty, it's a cute name!
I'd name my cat puffle "Richard Parker" : )
:D kitty puffle so cute
Are they member only puffles?
How about Cody?
Happyblue128 I think the cat should be purrris lol
maybe Something like ice-cream or cotton candy those are just some ideas btw urs turly,Pinkdance.49 btw: im going to name my dog puffle, Lolly because thats my dogs name
What about fluffy
How about Agent 11234! :-P
i would name my cat puffle tiger or bonbon
how about Candy Cody Bella Callie or Summer?
What about cleo for a dog
A dog and a cat!
I will call my Orange Tabby Cat Puffle Garfield and my Blue Border Collie Puffle (Dog puffle) Think!!! Maybe you guys can make an Ice cream puffle ,a ghost puffle ,a robot puffle and more!!!!!! :D
hello megg think the cat will be affectionate and puffle liked the scraper puffles and dog get along with the orange puffle both babiaran my furniture!
♪♫we are the party♪♫
my theme song XD
megg do you like my theme song?
I like your theme song....
Cool music notes!
these look awesome
They're adorable! I think they'll behave like real dogs and cats with the factor of Puffle behaviour. I'm not sure what to name them just yet... What are you gonna name yours, Megg? As always...
Waddle On!
please reply to my party invitation or if anyone on the staff can come that would be nice☺
Megg why are you posting blog post's more then polo field cuz he mostly post's :/
He is on vacation right now :)
friend me please tell polo field too
If Polo is on vacation ,how was he in are last spoiler elert episode?
OBVIOUSLY it was filmed before Monday and Polo is on vacation this week!
Benjamennate,even though Polo was the last spoiler elert episode,he just wanted a quick vist with his pals.
yours turly,
They probably create those videos days, or maybe even weeks, in advance. Just a guess ;)
Exactly Benjamennate!
They (obviously) recorded that BEFORE he left. Besides, he only left for vacation a few days ago! (That's what I heard)
Waddle On!
Well, the episode got filmed about 1-4 weeks before the episode gets uploaded.
Where's he at?
*mouth hangs open in amazement* you you you....... your o o......... your megg..... omgggggg YOUR MEGG! *SCREAMS SOFTLY* ADD ME PLEASE, im a big fan! your penguin is so pretty! and you are too! my penguin name is rockey11224
Im Looking For GREAT Partys Coming. Cart Jiu Jitsu Shadow Party. Ummmm.... An Anaversery Party. like where you can get all the party hats by completing quests. (including beta its the hardest)
-Tomchicken Cp Veteran
Cool, were did he go? To Disney world? Or to get some more Muppets?!
You are awesome!! I know you expct a friend request from me now, but I wont because you are probably overwhelmed with all the friend requests any way! (All though that would be cool though!!!!!!! XD LOL) PS: I think that the dog and cat puffles will be really fun and will dig up cool treasures! Also THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THEM I HAVE WANTED NEW PUFFLES FOR SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO LONG!!!!!!!!!
Oh thx for telling all of us cuz I was wondering to oh and friend me plz can u guys make a safari party with puffles as wild animals that we would see in a safari trail?
SOOOO CUTE!!! :3 i need those cuties RIGHT NOW!!! Too cute i need a kitty and puppy puffle :3
Tell him I hope he has a good time! :)
Can you please do for non-members... :(.
Party Invitation:
Server: fjord
When: 11:00am (PST)
anyone can come look for me 1aaron1
i think that they will be hyper and very active!
yay a cat puffle!!!!!!!!!!!!
these puffles look awesome!!!
i think that the new puffles will run around alot. Also i hope that these puffles get anlong togeter
OM WOWSA!! Cat an dog puffles!!!!!!!! Super excited!!!!!!! #WADDLEON!!!!!
I think the cat puffle should have yarn to boost up her exercise like with the other puffles, and with the dog puffle there should be an option to throw a ball for him to fetch to boost up his exercise :p Waddle On!
instead of a ball a bone to throw!
I luv the new Puffles!!! Cat and dog I've always wanted a cat and dog puffle!! hope to see them soon! I have a question, can we get them in different colours? Like a black or brown or blond puppy? And a calico or plain coloured cat? Hope to hear a reply maybe on the spoiler alert!! Kitty5926 xx
i think that the new puffles will run around alot. Also i hope that these puffles get anlong togeter
I think the two new puffles are a dog puffle wich is blue and a cat puffle wich is red and FRUITCAKE!!!
What is your favourite puffle so far,Megg and why?
Waddle on,
-Waddle puff
I have one word for you. ADORABLE!!! I cant wait for the new puffles!!!! I would name one of my dog puffles murphy, and one of my cat puffles tom!!! I am so exited!!!
I want one
I want four!
I guess it makes sense for the team to make Puffles based on animals. We pretty much have all possible colours now. Seems pretty cool to me!
We stil haven't got maroon, bronze, lavender, navy or turquoise. mmmm boomness:) !Random exclamation marks!
A cat puffle and a dog puffle?
The cat and dog puffle!!! Soooo cute!!
P.S I may be the first comment!
Blue dog Puffle, And Orange Tabby cat Puffle!
Hey Megg!
Those 2 new Puffles look so cool!
The one on the left is a cat Puffle and the one on the right is a dog Puffle!
I've always wanted dog and cat Puffles on Club Penguin!
Does Rockhopper have anything to do with the discovery of the 2 new Puffles?
Also, what colours are the dog and cat Puffles?
From what I'm seeing displayed on this page, looks to me like the new puffles represent a cat and a dog!. I'm hoping i am correct because that would be so cool! , If that is the case all you need now is a bird puffle so the cat will have something to chase lol, OMG will the dog be chasing the cat? now that would be awesome, kudos to you guys at club penguin always full of surprises!
Wouldn't the cat chase the penguin? Since it's a bird. And birds are AWESOME :P
Wow, pretty cool!
Curious, Demanding
Loyal, Mischievous
Aww it's a dog and cat puffle!!!!!!!
like OMG DOGGYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!
the one in red looks like a cat puffle and then the one in blue looks like a dog puffle and I love them they look cool
I LOVE those drawings you made for the Puffle Party on April. I would like to say that I will get those two in April.
They are coming out for the Puffle Party in April!
#Cp all the way they will come out sometime during the Puffle Party like the Rainbow Puffle did. I'm so excited for them!!!
THIS IS AWSOME! I always want a dog and cat puffles! There sooooo CUTE! YAY WOW
One's a cat puffle and one's a dog puffle.
That's my penguins. Im Rachel. i love CLUB PENGUIN! play with me find me! server blizzard.
is it going to dig things like a dog bone or a yarn ball ?. that would be so cool
awesome and super
Are those Dog and Cat puffles? All right! Although I am not very fond of cats and prefer dogs, I think I will purchase both! Will these new puffles be available for a limited time only during the Puffle Party 2014?
I think the dog will be playful, loyal, and a troublemaker! I hope you'll be able to play fetch with him!
The cat will probably be independent, like all cats. Will you be able to walk the cat because I've never seen anyone walk a cat before!
I think the red one will be a cat and the blue one a dog.
They will act like real life dogs and cats, maybe?
(Yay first comment!(
first one and this is awesome cat AND dog puffles
i cant wait for puffles to come out i hope they are for everyone because im not a member and i would like new puffles
they look soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute I can believe e are getting duffle it means puffle and dog together
thx CP
Cool sketches! I'm excited for the next puffle party!
Your invited on server Rainbow for a surprise on April 1 2014
where is it going to be
Yay!dogs and cats!
Dog and Cat puffles. Pretty cool!
I think the cat puffle will be very mischievous, as most cats are. And the dog puffle will be very loyal, and a bit smelly too! I can't wait for these puffles to come out - they're so cute! Thanks Club Penguin and Waddle On!
i have no idea what i think they will look like but i know the WILL look awesome!!! Also are those actually what they look like?
I'm pretty exited! however, I think That cat and dog puffles are a little less original then the earlier ones. I'm pretty sure that they will have similar personalities as their non-puffle counterparts.
I think that these puffles are cat and dog puffles. I am really excited about them! Thank you club penguin team! Keep doing the good work that you do for cp!
will they be non member or member?
most likely member only
As always, Club Penguin would probably make it Member Only. I know it seems sad, but I hope the come out for non-members and Members because they ALWAYS put it Members Only and dat ain't fair! I'm a member and my real-life friends aren't and it isn't fair for them...
how long till the puffle party?
I also love the spoiler alert :D
like a dog and a cat. I am the first one!
so do I! I'm going to see if I can make my cat (if its available for nonmembers) like Nyan cat :p the dog will be Cort (like my dog) and the cat will be Blackpennyjr. IM GONNA GO MEOW AT THE MOON
YES I HAVE GOT IT! It has to be a Cat and Dog Puffle!!!!!!
Will have more than one color for each?
For example: White and Orange Cat puffles or Blue and Black Dog puffles.
AWWH! They are so adorable XD! I hope we can actually care for them like actual cats and dogs! This party is going to be EPIC! Please comment Megg! I AM A HUGE FAN XD!
I agree I've always wanted meg to comment on my comments! She never has:( I have also wanted her to add me, but she doesnt.
ik the names! name 1: blue dog puffle (will there be more color?) name 2 : Red Cat puffle ! Cat toy: laser puffle O' Dog toy: chewy puffle bone :) I guess 4 the easy starters! (only if there were tuna XD) ik u didn't have to guess but I just want to guess the toy and puffle name! Sparkle on!
YES!!!!!!! FINALLY THEY ADDED A CUTE , BABY WOLF AND LION PUFFLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS WHAT I'VE ALL WAYS WANTED ON CP!!! ( besides the silver puffle ) THANK YOU CP, THANK YOU!!!!!!
waddle on!
Aww they're soo cute. What should I name my dog puffle. I'm naming my cat puffle Patches because that's my cat's name
I am going to name my cat one Fluffy Cloud and my dog one Sparkle Wand
I can help with ideas if you want.
Name your dog pebbles or whiskers!
Hey my cat's name is Patches to
Agreeing with everyone.Dog and a Cat!
Club Penguin should give non-members more puffle choices instead of just red and blue. Members can get new puffles every time there is a new puffle, why can't non-members get new puffles every time as well? In my opinion, members should be able to get the newest puffles and non-members should be able to get two or three old ones (such as brown puffles, orange puffles, and pink puffles).
aww im gonna get a lot of doggy puffles! they look so cute! i shall name them all buddy! you should make a game for them to play like "Doggy Bounce" or something like that. waddle on cp!
Woah. This is gonna be epic.
Oh My Gosh! So cute! What a great idea! I`m totally getting them. I love cats and dogs, and I really want a cat, but I can`t, so I`ll just get a puffle one!
Waddle On!!!
I cant wait! im so exited!
This two new piffles are awesome!!!
The new piffles will be great, I can not wait to adopt them, I am so happy.
I cant wait! im gonna buy my first dog and cat pffle
When does the puffle party start?
Aw! They are so cute!! I want one so much! They better come out soon! Waddle on! - Shannon 8
PS Good thing I am a member!
The dog puffle looks really cute! The cat looks like a tiger!
Hey! I reckon the dog puffle will have a similar personality to the blue puffle, the cat puffle.... I dunno!
Random question: Who likes the wanted? MY FAVOURITE BAND!
Waddle On!
awesome! I knew it! so excited for the Puffle Party :DD
waddle on cp!
A dog and a cat.
Those arent even puffles. Why not make a dark green puffle or a hot pink puffle or something like that? But i still like them
; )
if you look close you can see a red cat puffle and a blue dog puffle you better make this for everyone cuz i am sure that everyone will want this
Oh my goodness Meg that was a brilliant idea making a cat & dog puffle. Where do you get the ideas from? Also what penguin mascot will be joining the Puffle Party?
I'm allergic :(
I want a cat puffle! That would be soooooo cool! And also a dog puffle!
Im guessing the cat would be a smart puffle, or sly, but he could look like firestar! (pls make him orange so he looks like fire star.)
and the dog would be loyal. For there puffle care, yuo could have a picture of the cat for the dog, and the dog for the cat. The cat would fight for his, and the dog would chase the cat. the cat gets along with the purple puffle, and the Dog, Gets along with the orange.
Hi Megg nice puffles I want the cat one,and a question if you are going to adopt any of these cool puffles which is going to be?
isabel 80 39
My two favorite animals combinded! A kitty puffle! I'm wondering what I should name them.
I think the Puffles will be cat and dog Puffles! Meow!
Waddle On!
Even I can´t adopt them in the future, I like more tje dog puffle
Wait, Rockhopper is coming. Is he bringing both puffles to the island? :O
this is really gonna be awesome! i think it will be super great for non members to adopt dog and cat puffles but members can be dog and cat puffles!
OMG a kitteh!
For some reason I can't get a puffle. Do you know why?
I can't wait to get a cat puffle! (maybe...)
The dog was in the episode "Stinky Stinky!"
can u guys make a color for a puffle turquise? and maybe have a puffles, be like a writer?
Awesome!!! A dog and cat puffle! I think i'm going to name my cat Stripes, and my dog Lucky.
So first off cool puffle idea. Second now when there is gonna be new puffles are they not only gonna be a different color but a different kind of piffle like the dino puffles?
Also, I kind of agree with 1pella1. The dog would definitely be related to the blue puffle.
Hi CP!!!! OMG! Those new puffles are sooo cute!!! I really truly have all the puffles... So I can't wait to get these two!! Of corse I will be at the puffle party too. You know those huge puffle costumes for penguins to wear? I want one SO bad!! So I hope your giving them out at the puffle party! See you there!!!!
that sounds awesome!!!! Can't wait to get them!!!!!!!!!!
i love dogs&cats they so so so so so so so so so so cut cut cut
Hey guys. i know THE PERFECT NAME FOR A CAT PUFFLE! The name is............ Mr. Stampy Cat! And i have ANOTHER NAME FOR A DOG PUFFLE! The name is Fluffy. I hope you like my suggestions.
Adopting Cat and Dog puffles is for members? not for non-members? :(
THIS IS AWESOME! im gonna name my dog puffle after my moms old dog, and my cat after my dads old dog( or the other way around!)
Omg I hope these puffles are for non members too! Please make them for non members too! I really want one! Btw they are awesome! Thanks club penguin! Waddle on!
I'm going for the dog and cat puffles. WADDLE ON.
yipee! two new cute puffles
If only we had 1 more color cone in our eye, then we could have 4+ times more the amount of puffle and penguin colors
omg i would like a cat puffle that would be sweeeeet :D plus i love dogs to :)
What color are the dog and cat puffles going to be?
i think they look cute i'm a dog person so i would name the dog Zulee its a cute name.which one is you'r fav megg?


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45 CFR 205.57 - Maintenance of a machine readable file; requests for income and eligibility information.
A State plan under title I, IV—A, X, XIV, or XVI (AABD) of the Social Security Act must provide that:
(a) The State agency will maintain a file which is machine readable, i.e., which is maintained in a fashion that permits automated processing, and which contains the first and last name and verified social security number of each person applying for or receiving assistance under the plan.
(b) The State agency will use this file to exchange data with other agencies pursuant to§ 205.55.
[51 FR 7216, Feb. 28, 1986]
Title 45 published on 2014-10-01.
No entries appear in the Federal Register after this date, for 45 CFR Part 205.


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Patti Hart
Posts from the Houston Chronicle's City & State columnist
Yearly Archive for 2012
How does your elected representative make a living?
A week ago Monday, I drove to downtown Austin, parked, fed a parking meter, and walked to the office building that houses the records of the Texas Ethics Commission. There, I filled out a form, providing my name, address and telephone number, in order to see the personal financial statements of Houston area lawmakers. I […] [Read More]
The news of Rep. Smith's demise is greatly exaggerated
After receiving a letter informing him that Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Don Sumners believed he was dead, Rep. Wayne Smith, R-Baytown, immediately started looking on the bright side. "If somebody thinks I'm dead, I need to get a movie career. Vampires and zombies are pretty popular these days," said Smith. His actual response was more […] [Read More]
UT Board of Regents meet to discuss personnel tomorrow/Updated
Anthony de Bruyn, spokesman for the UT System, says that the language cited in tomorrow's specially-called meeting is "boiler-plate" legalese attached to the agendas for all meetings. He said unequivocally that Powers' job and job performance will not be discussed at the meeting. I jumped to conclusions based on the recent rumors that the University […] [Read More]
Race for Harris County Democratic Chair heating up
As I have written previously, the race for Harris County Democratic Chair — between Keryl Douglas and Lane Lewis – has gotten contentious, marked by a mysterious email, as well as suggestions that Republicans are trying to influence the outcome. The latest salvo comes from Douglas, who this week sent a "cease and desist" letter […] [Read More]
Shumate speaks out about Polland controversy
When Texans turn on their local public television affiliates Thursday to hear interviews with candidates from both parties for the U.S. Senate, they won't be hearing Houston's bipartisan interviewing team – Republican Gary Polland and Democrat David A. Jones. The two, who make no bones about their political leanings, have co-hosted the local program, "Red, […] [Read More]
Rodney Ellis weighs in on Harris County Democratic chair race
Sen. Rodney Ellis released a statement today regarding what he calls the "questionable" tactics being used in the race for Harris County Democratic Party Chair. As we've reported, interim chair Lane Lewis is facing off with Houston lawyer Keryl Douglas. Last week, a letter of unknown origin was circulated from a group purporting to be […] [Read More]
Gay-bashing a strategy to divide Houston Democrats?
Thanks to a letter signed by Rev. Willie J. Howard, the race for the chairmanship of the Harris County Democratic Party has suddenly become interesting. The letter purports to be signed on behalf of a group of ministers supporting the candidacy of attorney Keryl Douglas over the current chair, Lane Lewis. It's not clear what […] [Read More]
Making schools "productive"
In response to my Sunday column on finding ways to make schools more "productive," I received the following comments from a public school teacher. He points out that most seminars examining the cost of public education fail to address realities in today's classrooms: As a public school (high school) teacher, I want to list the […] [Read More]
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The program assists women with minimal business experience develop their entrepreneurial goals. Participants learn how to start, market, or expand their small business, as well as increase their business skills through training and mentoring opportunities.
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Christopher Coleman Case Is This Week's 48 Hours Mystery, But How?
Categories: Media, The Big Bloody (Homicides)
|CBS News
And to mark the event, 48 Hours Mystery, will air a program Saturday night (9 p.m., KMOV Channel 4) re-examining the investigation into the murders.
But as the name of the show suggests, was there ever any mystery at all about the killer?
From the very outset, investigators suspected Christopher Coleman (Sheri's husband, and father two her children) murdered his family as they slept. First there was his cockamamie story about getting up early to go to the gym and then calling his family out of fear that a stalker may have come to their home.
Then there was the "stalker" whose email threats, investigators soon discovered, originated from Coleman's own laptop. That followed the revelation that Coleman kept a mistress in Florida, and told her that he would soon leave his wife family for her. Only, if he were to divorce Sheri, he knew he'd lose his well-paid job as a security guard with Joyce Meyer Ministries -- thus providing a motive.
Yep, as it turns out, the Coleman case was a bit of a slam-dunk. (A jury spent relatively little time last year -- on the second anniversary of the slayings -- convicting him of three counts of murder.)
That said, we're quite sure 48 Hours Mystery can -- and will -- provide an hour of spellbinding content on Saturday. But a mystery? This we'll have to see.
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From Mickey Mouse to underwater mural
Posted: February 03, 2014|
A SCHOOLGIRL who painted Mickey Mouse on her bedroom wall is helping to brighten up a care home in Falmouth.
Nikita Hunter has been putting her artistic skills to use at Trevern care home by transforming the glass walkway into an underwater scene, complete with crabs, fish and a mermaid.
The 16-year-old's talents were bought to the attention of care home manager Penny Green, who was looking for some artwork to decorate the walls at the Cornwall Care-run home on Melvill Road.
Ms Green said: "It's about bringing the outside in and to try to brighten up the communal areas of the home to give everything a lift and make them smile."
Nikita's grandmother, Anne Morrison, also works at Trevern.
When Ms Morrison showed her boss a picture of her granddaughter's bedroom wall, the voluntary commission was made.
"I painted Mickey Mouse on my bedroom wall at home out of boredom," said Nikita, who studies at Falmouth School.
"I have always been into helping people so when Penny asked me to do this said yes.
"There are lots of comments about the mural and that makes me smile."
The next project for the schoolgirl, who has applied to study an art diploma at Truro College in September, is to paint some colourful beach scenes on canvasses for the dementia unit.


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Chromosome Maintenance Group
Group Leader: Dr Kazunori Tomita
Why can cancer cells propagate indefinitely? A clue can be found at chromosome ends, telomeres. Telomeres are indispensable for chromosome stability in propagating cells, and the length of telomeres defines the number of times a cell divides. Elucidating the systems that regulate, and the functions of, telomeres are essential for our understanding of cancer cell immortality as well as cellular ageing.
Our Research
Our cells harbour all the information required for the construction of our body and life cycle. These data are 'encoded' by long linear DNA molecules, called chromosomes. The physical end-regions of the chromosome, called telomeres, play critical roles in the maintenance of chromosomes.
Stresses from both outside and inside cells can cause breaks in chromosomes. These broken DNA sites are repaired by DNA damage surveillance and repair systems. Although chromosome ends are similar in structure to the ends of the DNA at break sites, telomeres are able to avoid inappropriate repair, which if left un-checked, would cause chromosome end-to-end fusions. Despite its essental function in chromosome maintenance, chromosomes lose telomeric DNA progressively with each round of cell division. So as not to lose chromosome protection, shortened telomeres elicit a checkpoint dependent arrest of the cell cycle, resulting in cellular senescence (ageing) [Fig. 1].
Fig 1. Model of telomere shortening and the checkpoint. Telomeres (green bars) shorten progressively with cell divisions. Shortened telomeres are recognized by checkpoint machinery, and induce cellular senescence. However, if telomerase is expressed, telomeres are replenished, allowing further cell divisions.
Cancer cells escape this programmed cell scenesence by activating a protein, telomerase. Telomerase counteracts the DNA loss at short telomeres by replenishing telomeric DNA. Using this protein, cancer cells are able to maintain chromosome ends, and therefore continue dividing [Fig. 1]. However, cancer cells somehow maintain relatively short telomeres, compared to normal cells. Such short telomeres or unprogrammed telomere maintenance can lead to uneven chromosome segregation [Fig. 2], which causes malignant progression. We aim to understand how telomeres are maintained and how they act to maintain chromosomes through successive cell divisions.
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Telomeres and chromosome segregation. Series of frames taken from films of live yeast undergoing chromosome segregation. Time progresses toward the right. Chromosomes are shown in cyan. Red dots (spindle pole body or the MTOC) represent the marker for chromosome segregation.
Chromosomes condense and migrate toward the poles in the control. In the ccq1 mutant cell, chromosomes stretch between two poles, presumably caused by chromosome end-to-end fusions or entanglements [shown in arrow].
To address these issues, we primarily employ fission yeast as a model system. Fission yeast telomeres have a similar structure and function to human telomeres and are also maintained by telomerase. Using this model organism allows an intricate genetic approach to be taken to uncover mechanisms at the molecular level. Studies from fission yeast will greatly contribute to the understanding of telomerase action in normal and cancer cells in humans. We hope this will lead to the development of advanced cancer treatments and techniques to aid with diagnosis.
We are interested in how telomeres utilize the DNA damage response and cell cycling factors to maintain telomeres and participate in chromosome maintenance and cell cycle regulation. The following aims are currently being investigated.
1. Molecular mechanisms underlying telomerase recruitment
To extend telomeric DNA, telomerase first needs to contact the telomere complex. We are investigating the molecular link between telomeres and telomerase, and exploring how this connection is regulated. A key factor is likely to be the telomeric protein Ccq1 and its binding protein Tpz1. Ccq1 was found to be a telomerase recruiter that connects the main telomere protection proteins (Pot1-Tpz1) and telomerase, and is required for the association of telomerase to telomeres (Tomita & Cooper 2008).
2. Dynamics of short telomeres
Telomerase acts preferentially at shortened telomeres. Hence, there should be certain differences between long and short telomeres. Intriguingly, Ccq1 is the protein that not only recruits telomerase, but is also involved in silencing of the DNA damage checkpoint at short telomeres (Tomita & Cooper 2008). A number of DNA damage response and DNA replication proteins in fact participate in telomere maintenance and telomerase regulation. We aim to understand why telomerase prefers to associate with short telomeres.
3. Telomere function and regulation in meiotic prophase
Telomeres function not only in maintaining intact chromosomal ends but are also directly involved in meiotic progression. Organisms diversify and propagate their genomic information throughout successive generations through the process of meiosis. Understanding the process of meiosis is important, as defects of meiosis are a major reason for miscarriages in humans. In the early stage of meiotic prophase, telomeres gather near the microtubule organizing-center (MTOC) to form the so-called 'bouquet' structure [Fig. 3]. Failure to form the chromosomal bouquet results in aberrant spindle poles and meiotic spindle defects (Tomita & Cooper 2007; Tomita et. al. 2013). Notably, termination of the bouquet stage is likely to be regulated [Fig. 4]. We hypothesize that telomeric heterochromatin coordinates the progression of chromosomal events during meiotic prophase with maturation of the MTOC through bouquet formation/termination. Revealing telomere functions in meiotic prophase would benefit to disclose a central function of telomeres, and may contribute to our understanding of telomeres in cancer, as malignant cells are likely to activate inappropriate telomeric functions.
Fig 3. Chromosomal Bouquet. All chromosome ends move to near the MTOC (red). The resulting chromosomal structure resembles a bunch of flowers. The bouquet has been observed in diverse organisms including yeast and human.
Fig 4. Telomere fireworks. Series of frames taken from films of live yeast undergoing chromosome segregation. Time progresses toward the right. Telomeres are shown in Green. Red dots represent the MTOC (spindle pole body).
Telomeres disperse in an orchestrated manner, followed by meiosis I entry in fission yeast. Note: Fission yeast skips pachytine stage, thus entering meiosis right after the recombination phase.
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Kazunori Tomita, PhD
- Siân Pearson
- Christine Armstrong, PhD
- Hanna Amelina, PhD
- Vera Moiseeva, PhD
Selected Publications
Chemical genetic analyses of quantitative changes in Cdk1 activity during the human cell cycle.
Gravells P, Tomita K, Booth A, Poznansky J, Porter ACG. Human Molecular Genetics 2013; 22(14):2842-5. Pubmed
A single internal telomere tract ensures meiotic spindle formation.
Tomita K, Bez C, Fennell A, Cooper JP. EMBO Rep. 2013; 14(3):252-260. Pubmed
Fission yeast Ccq1 is telomerase recruiter and local checkpoint controller. Tomita K, Cooper JP. Genes Dev. 2008 Dec 15;22(24):3461-74. Pubmed
The telomere bouquet controls the meiotic spindle. Tomita K, Cooper JP. Cell. 2007 Jul 13;130(1):113-26. Pubmed
The meiotic chromosomal bouquet: SUN collects flowers. Tomita K, Cooper JP. Cell. 2006 Apr 7;125(1):19-21. Pubmed
Fission yeast Dna2 is required for generation of the telomeric single-strand overhang. Tomita K, Kibe T, Kang HY, Seo YS, Uritani M, Ushimaru T, Ueno M. Mol Cell Biol. 2004 Nov;24(21):9557-67. Pubmed
Competition between the Rad50 complex and the Ku heterodimer reveals a role for Exo1 in processing double-strand breaks but not telomeres. Tomita K, Matsuura A, Caspari T, Carr AM, Akamatsu Y, Iwasaki H, Mizuno K, Ohta K, Uritani M, Ushimaru T, Yoshinaga K, Ueno M. Mol Cell Biol. 2003 Aug;23(15):5186-97. Pubmed


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text: Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture: 2014 User Comparative Database Report Chapter 2. Survey Administration Statistics This chapter presents descriptive information regarding how the 2014 database hospitals conducted their survey administration. Highlights The 2014 database consists of data from 405,281 hospital staff respondents across 653 participating hospitals. The average hospital response rate was 54 percent, with an average of 621 completed surveys per hospital. Most hospitals (76 percent) administered Web surveys, which resulted in lower response rates (54 percent) compared with response rates from paper (69 percent) but slightly higher response rates compared with mixed-mode surveys (52 percent). The 2014 database consists of survey data from 653 hospitals with a total of 405,281 hospital staff respondents. Participating hospitals administered the hospital survey to their staff between July 2011 and June 2013 and voluntarily submitted their data for inclusion in the database. As shown in Table 2-1, the 653 database hospitals include 359 trending hospitals and 294 nontrending hospitals. Hospitals that submitted data for the 2014 database and previously submitted data that were collected between July 2009 and June 2011 were included for trending analysis. Of the 294 nontrending hospitals, 201 hospitals submitted data to the comparative database for the first time, while the other 93 hospitals had previously submitted data to the database. Table 2-2 presents data on the number of surveys completed and administered, as well as response rate information. Table 2-3 presents data on the type of survey administration mode (paper, Web, or mixed mode). Table 2-4 shows average response rate by survey administration mode. Paper survey administration had a higher average response rate than Web or mixed mode. Return to Contents Proceed to Next Section Page last reviewed March 2014 Internet Citation: Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture: 2014 User Comparative Database Report: Chapter 2. Survey Administration Statistics. March 2014. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/hospital/2014/hosp14ch2.html


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By Samantha L. QuigleyAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 22, 2007 Ten airlines are stepping up to the plate for families of injured servicemembers and encouraging their passengers to do the same.
"The president of CNN challenged his staff to do something over Memorial Day weekend," Jim Weiskopf, vice president of communications for the Fisher House Foundation, said. "They looked around at a couple options and they decided that they would like to do a drive to get us more 'Hero Miles.'"
The Fisher House Foundation is a member of America Supports You, a Defense Department program connecting citizens and corporations with military personnel and their families serving at home and abroad. It also administers the Defense Department's Hero Miles program, which provides free airline tickets to servicemembers injured during their service in Iraq or Afghanistan and their families.
To get the ball rolling, CNN contacted all 10 of the Hero Miles program's airline partners and asked if they would agree to a challenge. The airlines agreed to match every frequent flyer mile their passengers donate to the program between 6 a.m. May 25 and 11:59 p.m. May 28, Weiskopf said.
"As you might imagine, most of the ticketing we do is all at the last minute because it's all connected to medical emergencies," Weiskopf said. "Normally, the tickets we're getting today are for flights leaving tomorrow and the day after."
If servicemembers' families had to pay out of pocket, those tickets average more than $1,300 each. Considering Hero Miles has provided about 9,800 tickets, that's more than $12 million the program has been able to save servicemembers and their families, Weiskopf said. That's the equivalent of about 450 million miles in the three and a half years since the program began.
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The same is true for any other person -- pastor or former coach, for example -- in a servicemember's life who might inspire a speedy recovery, he said. He emphasized, however, that the tickets Hero Miles provides are for medically necessary travel only. Tickets for regular leave requests cannot be accommodated.
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Finally blessed with a specific target and a message the White House thinks will resonate with independents, President Obama went on the attack Tuesday with great relish. In a fiery speech to the nation's newspaper editors and publishers, the president ripped into the Republican budget adopted by the House five days ago and left no doubt that he intends to force likely GOP nominee Mitt Romney to explain his support for all its provisions.
To make that work for him, the president must define the budget much differently than its sponsor, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., does. Ryan, chairman of the House Budget Committee, casts it as a package of spending cuts and tough medicine needed to cure the ills brought on by deficit spending. Unchallenged, that definition is a winner for Republicans, particularly with political independents who see Obama as a big spender. To win them over --and he needs them if he is to win reelection -- Obama must persuade them that the Ryan budget is both a radical document and a fundamental reordering of the citizenry's compact with their government.
So it was no mistake that the audience chosen to hear a lengthy speech on the budget was one of editors, publishers, and opinion-makers. And they heard a president in full-throated campaign form. The Ryan budget, he declared, "is a Trojan horse." Warming up, he added: "Disguised as deficit-reduction plans, it is really an attempt to impose a radical vision on our country. It is thinly-veiled social Darwinism. It is antithetical to our entire history as a land of opportunity and upward mobility for everybody who's willing to work for it, a place where prosperity doesn't trickle down from the top but grows outward from the heart of the middle class."
It is, he contended, "a prescription for decline" that would gut programs important to millions of Americans. "I don't think people fully appreciate the nature of this budget," he warned. And he wanted to make sure listeners understood that "this isn't a budget supported by some small rump group in the Republican Party. This is now the party's governing platform." In case anyone missed his point, he added, "This is what they're running on."
Again with an eye on those crucial independents, the president cast himself as the only true moderate in the race, someone acutely aware of the threat of the deficit but pledged to protect the government safety net.
Senior White House officials say this was not a preview of the Obama stump speech for the campaign. But it was decidedly a step in the evolution of that basic pitch. The reelection campaign has been carefully building a narrative, beginning with Obama's populist-tinged speech in Osawatomie, Kan., on Dec. 6, and continuing with the State of the Union Address on Jan. 24 and his budget presentation on Feb. 13. Tuesday's speech to the news executives took elements of the first three, sharpened the attack, mentioned Romney for the first time, and made the target much more focused. What started as a vision in Kansas is now a political assault.
Republicans howled in protest at this latest barrage. But even in their protests they confirmed one of the president's main points -- that they are, indeed, running on the Ryan budget. In a statement, House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, called it "a responsible budget that would help put Americans back to work" and "makes the tough choices the president refuses to make to address the staggering deficits and debt that are slowing our economic recovery, costing jobs, and threatening to destroy the American dream." He said that Republicans "are committed to the budget."
And, by all accounts, Romney's embrace of Ryan remains complete. He has described the budget as "an excellent piece of work and very much needed." Of course, the president preferred to quote another comment by his likely general election foe. In his most personal jab yet at Romney, Obama told the editors, "he even called it 'marvelous,' which is a word you don't often hear when it comes to describing a budget." After pausing for laughter, he added with a chuckle, "It's a word you don't often hear generally."
With that, the campaign moves into a new phase with a clearer target and no more illusions that the White House is waiting for a better time to engage Romney directly.


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Research and general acceptance
Hypertriglyceridemia is an elevation of triglyceride levels in the bloodstream.
Hypertriglyceridemia is a condition characterized by elevated triglyceride levels. Triglycerides are the chemical form in which more than 90% of dietary fat and body fat exist. There are two sources of triglycerides: they are either obtained from the diet (dietary triglycerides) or manufactured by the body itself in the liver. They circulate constantly with all the lipoprotein carriers of the blood. The most important lipoproteins are:
A blood cholesterol test usually reports on both cholesterol and triglyceride levels. The American Heart Association endorses the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP), a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and its guidelines
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for the detection of high cholesterol. The following are considered normal results:
Hypertriglyceridemia is a common disorder in the United States. It is made worse by uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, obesity, cirrhosis of the liver and sedentary habits, all of which are more common in industrialized countries than in developing nations. The condition generally occurs in people who have low protein and high carbohydrate diets, but also has genetic causes, not very well-defined. One inherited form is "familial hypertriglyceridemia", affecting about 1 out of 300 individuals in the United States. Hypertriglyceridemia can also result from a disorder of lipoprotein metabolism (dyslipidemia). Triglyceride levels increase gradually in men until about age 50 years and then decline slightly. In women they continue to increase with age.
In 2001, the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) released recommendations on triglyceride levels that should determine whether hypertriglyceridemia treatment is required or not:
In the Fredrickson classification of hyperlipide-mias, the general term for elevated lipids in the blood, hypertriglyceridemia is classified as four different types:
When levels exceed 150 mg>dL, health care practitioners will recommend a diet aimed at lowering levels.
Most foods contain several different types of fats and some kinds are better, not only to reduce fat during a hypertriglyceridemia diet, but for improving overall health. The four main types of fats are:
Unsaturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are considered better than others to lower your risk of heart disease since they lower the total and LDL cholesterol levels. Omega-3 fatty acids may be especially beneficial to the heart. They appear to decrease the risk of coronary artery disease and may also protect against irregular heartbeats and help lower blood pressure levels. Saturated and trans fats are considered less healthy because they can increase the risk of heart disease by increasing total and LDL cholesterol levels. Tips to limit fat in the diet are accordingly focused on reducing foods high in saturated and trans fats. For example, the Mayo Clinic offers the following:
The function of a hypertriglyceridemia diet is to bring triglyceride levels back to normal recommended levels (less than 150 mg/dL).
The benefits of normal triglyceride levels are numerous. Triglycerides carry fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K to where they are required, they help the synthesis of some hormones and protect cell membranes. The fat tissues in which they are stored also cushion and protect organs such as the kidneys and provide thermal insulation.
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), through its National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP), recommends that the triglycerides of diabetic individuals should be checked regularly. Diabetes can increase triglycerides significantly, especially when blood sugar is out of control. Healthy adults over 40 should get their triglycerides tested at least once a year, and more often if levels are high until they reach the desirable level.
Fat restriction should be carefully evaluated. When reducing fat intake results in a required weight loss, triglyceride levels usually improve. When they are severely elevated (>1000 mg/dL), a low-fat diet will decrease chylomicron and VLDL. However, when triglycerides are only moderately elevated, a low-fat diet will increase them and may also decrease HDL levels.
Triglycerides do not cause complications until elevations of 1000 mg/dL or more are reached. There is a risk of chylomicronemia syndrome when levels are 800 mg/dL or higher. The syndrome causes recurrent episodes of abdominal pain that may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Extreme elevations of triglycerides, usually greater than 1000 mg/dL, may cause an inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). The pancreas is the organ that makes insulin and substances to help digest food and pancreatitis is accordingly a serious disorder. People with hypertriglyceridemia are also at risk for fatty liver, the accumulation of fat in liver cells. Triglyceride levels of 4000 mg/dL or higher, may cause a condition known as lipemia retinalis, in which eye examination reveals retinal blood vessels that have a pale pink, milky appearance.
Women with elevated triglycerides before conception may develop severe hypertriglyceridemia with levels well above 1000 mg/dL, and the associated risk of pancreatitis. These women require counseling for diet, exercise, and weight management before becoming pregnant and should be monitored closely during their pregnancies.
Research and general acceptance
The NCEP triglyceride recommendation of less than 150 mg/dL per day has recently been challenged. Cardiologists at the University of Maryland Medical Center have presented evidence that the recommended level may still represent a significant risk for heart disease. Their study suggests that less than 100 mg/ dL would be more appropriate.
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James Stanton, 81 of Munfordville passed away Wednesday at the Hospice Center in Bowling Green. He was a native of Grayson Co. and was the son of the late Samuel Robert Stanton & Dora Ellen Kerr Stanton. He was a retired mechanic and farmer, was a Kentucky Colonel and was saved at the Broadford Baptist Church.
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A Dutch Door or stable door is a door divided horizontally in such a fashion that the bottom half may remain shut while the top half opens. The initial purpose of this door was to keep animals out of farmhouses, while allowing light and air to filter through the open top. Later modifications included doors where both halves can be closed or opened together. This doors are manufactured with GI & Stainless steel.
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Lead Lined Doors are constructed using a single layer of sheet lead in the centre of the door. Lead lined hinged and sliding doors are designed and manufactured to afford personnel protection from radiations of X-Rays / MRI / CT Scan / Pet Scans in environments where X-ray/Scans equipment is in use by reducing the level of exposure to an international accepted level. The doors with centrally located lead sheet lining of a thickness compatible with the degree of exposure from the equipment being used.
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The Stainless Steel Hospital Doors is used to control the physical atmosphere within a space by enclosing it, excluding air drafts, so that interiors may be more effectively heated or cooled. Doors are significant in preventing the spread of fire. Doors are also act as a barrier to noise. They are also used to screen areas of a building for aesthetic purposes, keeping formal and utility areas separate. Doors also have an aesthetic role in creating an impression of what lies beyond.
Transparent Window Hospital Doors facilitate highest standards of hygiene for clean room environment in industries like pharmaceuticals, Bio-technologies, food, micro electronics Industries and hospitals. These fully flush type doors available in galvanized steel and stainless steel are provided with a range of indigenous and imported ironmongery in stainless steel. These door sets can be custom designed for individual project requirements while incorporating special features in addition to the vision panels, ironmongery and wide range of colour finish.
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Acoustic doors are essential whenever high sound reduction performance is required between noise sensitive areas. By the introduction of special linings, seals and structurally bonded cores, a high level of sound reduction is achieved. These doors will use for recording studios, theatres and auditoriums. These doors are manufactured with Gi or stainless steel.
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Special attention is paid to construction details and the addition of security hinges, multipoint locks, reinforced laminated cores and high security glazing which produces a range of Secure Steel Doors sets that are suitable for high security applications. The level of protection required will determine the degree of sophistication of construction.
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The 'top hung' system is most often used. The door is hung by two trolley hangers at the top of the door running in a concealed track; all the weight is taken by the hangers, making the door easy to move. At each end is a track stopper to absorb any impact made if the door is slammed and to hold the door in the open or closed position. All top hung Sliding Doors gear systems have a maximum weight limit per pair of trolley hangers. When specifying a suitable sliding system the estimated weight of the door is a critical factor, although most suppliers of sliding door gear can advise on door weights.
As the door is hung at the top from two points, it needs additional guides at the bottom to prevent it from swinging sideways. The most common type is called 'clear threshold guiding', a floor-fixed plastic guide about 60 mm wide which is fixed below the door at the mid-point of its run. A groove is cut into the bottom of the door which runs over this guide, preventing lateral movement of the door. With a glass door the panel runs through the guide as illustrated. Because the door is always engaged in the guide, when the door is open the floor is clear, hence clear threshold.These doors are manufactured with G.I Steel or Stainless steel.
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