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Article: Prospective evaluation of adhesion formation and shrinkage of intra-abdominal prosthetics in a rabbit model[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair requires an intraperitoneal prosthetic; however, these materials are not without consequences. We evaluated host reaction to intraperitoneal placement of various prosthetics and the functional outcomes in an animal model. Mesh (n = 15 per mesh type) was implanted on intact peritoneum in New Zealand white rabbits. The mesh types included ePTFE (DualMesh), ePTFE and polypropylene (Composix), polypropylene and oxidized regenerated cellulose (Proceed), and polypropylene (Marlex). Adhesion formation was evaluated at 1, 4, 8, and 16 weeks using 2-mm mini-laparoscopy. Adhesion area, adhesion tenacity, prosthetic shrinkage, and compliance were evaluated after mesh explantation at 16 weeks. DualMesh had significantly less adhesions than Proceed, Composix, or Marlex at 1, 4, 8, and 16 weeks (P < 0.0001). Marlex had significantly more adhesions than other meshes at each time point (P < 0.0001). There were no statistically significant differences in adhesions between Proceed and Composix meshes. After mesh explantation, the mean area of adhesions for Proceed (4.6%) was less than for Marlex (21.7%; P = 0.001). The adhesions to Marlex were statistically more tenacious than the DualMesh and Composix groups. Overall prosthetic shrinkage was statistically greater for DualMesh (34.7%) than for the remaining mesh types (P < 0.01). Mesh compliance was similar between the groups. Prosthetic materials demonstrate a wide variety of characteristics when placed inside the abdomen. Marlex formed more adhesions with greater tenacity than the other mesh types. DualMesh resulted in minimal adhesions, but it shrank more than the other mesh types. Each prosthetic generates a varied host reaction. Better understanding of these reactions can allow a suitable prosthetic to be chosen for a given patient in clinical practice.
Article: Evaluation of adhesion formation, mesh fixation strength, and hydroxyproline content after intraabdominal placement of polytetrafluoroethylene mesh secured using titanium spiral tacks, nitinol anchors, and polypropylene suture or polyglactin 910 suture[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study is to evaluate fixation methods for polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) mesh with an in vivo model of laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. In 40 New Zealand white rabbits, a 4 x 4-cm ePTFE mesh (n = 80, two per animal) was attached to an intact peritoneum with polyglactin 910 (PG 910) (n = 20) or polypropylene (PP) (n = 20) suture, titanium spiral tacks (TS) (n = 20), or nitinol anchors (NA) (n = 20). Mesh was harvested at 8 and 16 weeks for fixation strength testing, adhesion assessment, and collagen (hydroxyproline) content. Fixation strength on day 0 was determined with mesh attached to harvested abdominal wall. Statistical significance was determined as p < 0.05. There was no difference in fixation strength between PP (39.1 N) and PG 910 (40.0 N) sutures at time zero. At week 8, PP (25.7 N) was significantly stronger (p < 0.05) than PG 910 (11.4 N) suture, but not at week 16. The fixation strength of TS and NA (day 0, 15.4 vs 7.4 N; week 8, 17.5 vs 15.3 N; week 16, 19.1 vs 13.8 N) was not significantly different. Fixation with PP suture was significantly (p < 0.05) stronger than that with TS and NA at day 0 (39.1, 15.4, and 7.4 N, respectively) but not at weeks 8 or 16. The fixation strength of suture decreased significantly (p < 0.05) from day 0 to week 16 (PP: day 0 = 39.1 N, week 8 = 25.7 N, week 16 = 21.4 N; PG 910: day 0 = 40.0 N, week 8 = 11.4 N, week 16 = 12.8 N). The fixation strength of NA and TS did not change significantly (NA: day 0 = 7.4 N, week 8 = 15.3 N, week 16 = 13.8 N; TS: week 0 = 15.4 N, week 8 = 17.5 N, week 16 = 19.1 N). There were no differences in adhesion area based on fixation device used; however, there were more (p < 0.05) mesh samples using NA with adhesions compared to TS and adhesion tenacity was greater (p < 0.05) compared to that of TS, PP, and PG. Hydroxyproline content at weeks 8 and 16 was similar for all fixation devices. The initial fixation strength for nonabsorbable suture is significantly greater than that of the metallic fixation devices, but after 8 weeks there is no difference. Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair without transabdominal suture fixation may be predisposed to acute failure. The metallic devices have similar fixation strength, although the incidence of adhesions and tenacity of adhesions appear to be greater with the nitinol anchors. Since these devices have similar fixation strengths and most likely provide adequate supplementation to transabdominal sutures for mesh fixation after laparoscopic ventral hernia repair, their use should be based on other factors, such as their propensity for adhesions, ease of application, and cost.
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ABSTRACT: Despite the use of a sterile technique and the administration of prophylactic antibiotics during surgical procedures, mesh infection continues to complicate the use of biomaterials. The purpose of this study was to compare the susceptibility to infection of prosthetic biomaterials in a live-animal model. The following seven prosthetic mesh biomaterials were used in this study. Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) with silver/chlorhexidine (DM+), ePTFE (DM), porcine intestinal submucosa (S), polypropylene (M), ePTFE/polypropylene (X), hyaluronate/carboxymethylcellulose/polypropylene (SM), and human acellular dermal matrix (A). Lewis rats (n = 108) underwent creation of a single ventral hernia; 105 of them were repaired with a different mesh (2-cm2 piece). Twelve pieces of each mesh were inoculated at the time of hernia repair with 10(8) Staphylococcus aureus (n = 84). Three pieces of each mesh were placed without bacterial inoculation (n = 21). In three animals, no mesh was placed; instead, the peritoneum of the hernia defect was inoculated (n = 3). After 5 days, the animals were killed and the mesh was explanted (peritoneum for the nonmesh control). The mesh was vortex-washed and incubated in tryptic soy broth. Bacterial counts were determined using serial dilutions and spot plates and quantified in colony-forming units (CFU) per square centimeter of mesh present in the vortex wash fluid (wash count) and the soy broth (broth count). Data are presented as the mean log(10), with analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey's test used to determine significance (p < 0.05). The DM+ material had no detectable live bacteria in the wash or broth counts in 10 of 12 tested samples (p = 0.05). Of the samples that showed bacterial growth, the peritoneum control group had a lower wash count than A (p = 0.05) and the lowest broth count of all the materials except for DM+ (p = 0.05). In addition, SM had a significantly lower wash count than A (p = 0.05), with no broth count difference. In regard to wash and broth counts, DM, M, X, SM, S, and A were no different (p = NS). The DM+ material was the least susceptible to infection. Impregnation with silver/chlorhexidine killed the inoculated bacteria, preventing their proliferation on the mesh surface. Other than DM+, native peritoneal tissue appears to be the least susceptible to infection. Silver/chlorhexidine appears to be an effective bactericidal agent for use with mesh biomaterials.
Article: Effect of carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum and wound closer technique on portsite tumor implantation in a rat model[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of carbon dioxide (CO2) pneumoperitoneum and wound closure technique on port site tumor implantation. A standard quantity of rat mammary adenocarcinoma (SMT2A)was allowed to grow in a flank incision in Wistar-Furth rats (n = 90) for 14 days. Thereafter, 1-cm incisions were made in each animal in three quadrants. There were six control animals. The experimental animals were divided into a 60-min CO2 pneumoperitoneum group (n = 42) and a no pneumoperitoneum (n = 42) group. The flank tumor was lacerated transabdominally in the experimental groups. The three wound sites were randomized to closure of (a) skin; (b) skin and fascia; and (c) skin, fascia, and peritoneum. The abdominal wounds were harvested en bloc on postoperative day 7. Histologic comparison of the port sites in the pneumoperitoneum and no-pneumoperitoneum groups did not demonstrate a statistically significant difference in tumor implantation for any of the closure methods. Evaluation of the closure techniques showed no statistical difference between the pneumoperitoneum group and the no-pneumoperitoneum group in the incidence of port site tumor implantation. Within the no-pneumoperitoneum group, there was a significant increase (p = 0.03) in tumor implantation with skin closure alone vs all three layers. Additionally, when we compared all groups by closure technique, the rate of tumor implantation was found to be significantly higher (p = 0.01) for skin closure alone vs closure of all three layers. This study suggests that closure technique may influence the rate of port site tumor implantation. The use of a CO2 pneumoperitoneum did not alter the incidence of port site tumor implantation at 7 days postoperatively.
Article: Evaluation of adhesion formation and host tissue response to intra-abdominal polytetrafluoroethylene mesh and composite prosthetic mesh[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to measure the extent of adhesion formation to ePTFE mesh (DualMesh, W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc, Flagstaff, AZ) and two composite prosthetic materials, ePTFE and polypropylene (Bard Composix, C.R. Bard, Inc, Murray Hill, NJ) and hyaluronic acid/carboxymethylcellulose and polypropylene (Sepramesh, Genzyme Corp, Cambridge, MA) after their intra-abdominal placement on an intact peritoneum, simulating laparoscopic ventral hernia repair, and to evaluate host tissue response to the prosthetic biomaterials. Through a midline laparotomy, a 2 x 2 cm piece of mesh (n = 60) was sewn to an intact peritoneum on each side of a midline incision in 30 New Zealand white rabbits. Mesh adhesions were scored using a modified Diamond scale (0 = 0%, 1 = 1-25%, 2 = 26-50%, 3 >50%) at 1, 3, 9, and 16 weeks by serial microlaparoscopy (2 mm). All laparoscopic evaluations were videotaped for blinded scoring by three surgeons. Host tissue response was graded (1-4) for inflammation, tissue ingrowth, and mesothelialization. The predominant cell type (polymorphonuclear leukocytes versus foreign body giant cell) was recorded. Statistical differences (P value <0.05*) were measured using a two-tailed t test and Kruskal-Wallis test. The mean adhesion score was significantly (P < 0.001) less for ePTFE mesh at 1, 3, 9, and 16 weeks compared with the two composite prosthetic materials. There were no differences in the mean adhesion scores between the two biosurgical composite meshes at any of the time intervals. There were no differences in the mean score for inflammation, tissue ingrowth and mesothelialization between any of the prosthetic biomaterials. The predominant cell type on all histological evaluations was polymorphonuclear leukocytes. Placing ePTFE mesh (DualMesh) intra-abdominal against an intact peritoneum results in significantly fewer adhesions than the composite prosthetic meshes during a 4-month follow-up. The host tissue response is equivalent for the three prosthetic biomaterials. The long-term consequences of increased adhesion formation to the composite meshes and the ultimate biocompatibility of the nonabsorbable and absorbable barriers on the polypropylene mesh are to be determined.
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ABSTRACT: Introduction: Our study purpose was to quantify the effects of diuretics and vasodilators on renal function during hand-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (HALDN) in a porcine model.Methods: Animals undergoing left HALDN had urine output (UO,mL/Kg/min) and creatinine clearance (CrCl,mL/min) values of each kidney serially measured, independently. Measurements were obtained after 30 minutes of baseline pneumoperitoneum, after renal vessel isolation, after 15 minutes of desufflation, and after 30 minutes of desufflation, following left nephrectomy. Swine (n = 28) were divided into: Group I:no medications. Group II:intravenous mannitol prior to, and furosemide after vessel isolation. Group III:perihilar papaverine-soaked gauze placed for 15 minutes prior to vascular dissection/isolation. Group IV:mannitol, furosemide, and papaverine gauze. Standard statistical methods determined intragroup differences (p < 0.05) in CrCl and UO.Results: Bilateral CrCl decreased during surgery, with no differences between the groups. Only the right kidneys recovered to baseline CrCl after release of pneumoperitoneum. Total UO was lower in the left compared to the right, non-operated kidney in Groups I (0.20 vs 0.31, p = 0.003), II (0.65 vs 1.26, p = 0.007), III (0.45 vs 0.82, p = 0.01), and IV (0.87 vs 1.38, p = 0.01). Total UO from the left kidney was greater in the diuretics plus papaverine (0.87) and diuretics alone groups (0.65) compared to papaverine alone (0.45) or control (0.20) (p = 0.0001). A similar observation occurred in the right kidney.Conclusions: Pneumoperitoneum with renal and vascular manipulation impacts renal function of both kidneys during HALDN. Mannitol and furosemide alone, or in combination with papaverine, attenuates these adverse effects, possibly preserving the renal function of both the allograft and contralateral kidney during HALDN.
Article: Disulfiram inhibits activating transcription factor/cyclic AMP-responsive element binding protein and human melanoma growth in a metal-dependent manner in vitro, in mice and in a patient with metastatic disease[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The thiocarbamate alcoholism drug disulfiram blocks the P-glycoprotein extrusion pump, inhibits the transcription factor nuclear factor-kappaB, sensitizes tumors to chemotherapy, reduces angiogenesis, and inhibits tumor growth in mice. Thiocarbamates react with critical thiols and also complex metal ions. Using melanoma as the paradigm, we tested whether disulfiram might inhibit growth by forming mixed disulfides with critical thiols in a mechanism facilitated by metal ions. Disulfiram given to melanoma cells in combination with Cu2+ or Zn2+ decreased expression of cyclin A and reduced proliferation in vitro at lower concentrations than disulfiram alone. In electrophoretic mobility shift assays, disulfiram decreased transcription factor binding to the cyclic AMP-responsive element in a manner potentiated by Cu2+ ions and by the presence of glutathione, suggesting that thiocarbamates might disrupt transcription factor binding by inducing S-glutathionylation of the transcription factor DNA binding region. Disulfiram inhibited growth and angiogenesis in melanomas transplanted in severe combined immunodeficient mice, and these effects were potentiated by Zn2+ supplementation. The combination of oral zinc gluconate and disulfiram at currently approved doses for alcoholism also induced >50% reduction in hepatic metastases and produced clinical remission in a patient with stage IV metastatic ocular melanoma, who has continued on oral zinc gluconate and disulfiram therapy for 53 continuous months with negligible side effects. These findings present a novel strategy for treating metastatic melanoma by employing an old drug toward a new therapeutic use.
Article: Pollinger HS, Mostafa G, Harold KL, et al. Comparison of wound-healing characteristics with feedback circuit electrosurgical generators in a porcine model[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The type of incisional instrument used to create a surgical wound can influence the rate of wound healing and overall wound strength. The purpose of this study was to evaluate several facets of wound healing within incisions created in the small intestine, uterus, and skin in a porcine model by using feedback circuit electrosurgical generators and a standard steel scalpel blade in a porcine model. Eighteen pigs were evaluated by creating surgical incisions in the skin, uterus, and small intestine utilizing 2 computerized electrosurgical generators (FX, ValleyLab, Boulder, CO, and PEGASYS, Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., Cincinnati, OH) and a scalpel blade. All incisions were reapproximated with absorbable suture. Incision sites were evaluated histologically at 3, 7, or 14 days postincision according to randomization. The skin and small intestine samples were tested for wound tensile strength at 7 and 14 days. There were no statistically significant differences demonstrated with tensile strength testing comparing the electrosurgical devices to the scalpel-blade incisions for skin or small intestine at all time points. The only significant difference detected with respect to wound tensile strength was when different organ types were compared, regardless of device used (i.e., skin, 19.5 N/cm2 vs. small intestine, 5.78 N/cm2). Histologic evaluation demonstrated that the wounds created by the electrosurgical generators displayed decreased overall wound healing at 3, 7, and 14 days compared to the scalpel group. These findings indicate that the electrosurgical devices tested delay wound healing at the surgical site, but fail to demonstrate any significant difference in overall wound tensile strength. Wound healing may occur at a more rapid rate when a traditional scalpel blade is used to create the surgical incision, but no difference in global wound dynamics could be detected.
Article: A Hydrogel Material for Plastic and Reconstructive Applications Injected into the Subcutaneous Space of a Sheep[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Soft tissue reconstruction using tissue-engineered constructs requires the development of materials that are biocompatible and support cell adhesion and growth. The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of macroporous hydrogel fragments that were formed using either unmodified alginate or alginate covalently linked with the fibronectin cell adhesion peptide RGD (alginate-RGD). These materials were injected into the subcutaneous space of adult, domesticated female sheep and harvested for histological comparisons at 1 and 3 months. In addition, the alginate-RGD porous fragments were seeded with autologous sheep preadipocytes isolated from the omentum, and these cell-based constructs were also implanted. The results from this study indicate that both the alginate and alginate-RGD subcutaneous implants supported tissue and vascular ingrowth. Furthermore, at all time points of the experiment, a minimal inflammatory response and capsule formation surrounding the implant were observed. The implanted materials also maintained their sizes over the 3-month study period. In addition, the alginate-RGD fragments supported the adhesion and proliferation of sheep preadipocytes, and adipose tissue was present within the transplant site of these cellular constructs, which was not present within the biomaterial control sites.
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ABSTRACT: Tissue engineered biomaterial constructs are needed for plastic and reconstructive applications. To successfully form a space-filling tissue, the construct should induce a minimal inflammatory response, create minimal or no fibrotic capsule, and establish a vascular bed within the first few days after implantation to ensure survival of the implanted cells. In addition, the biomaterial should support cellular adhesion and induce tissue ingrowth. A macroporous hydrogel bead using sodium alginate covalently coupled with an arginine, glycine, and aspartic acid-containing peptide was created. A 6-month subcutaneous rat model study was performed to determine if the implanted material induced tissue ingrowth throughout the implantation area and maintained a three-dimensional vascular bed. The implanted materials produced a vascular bed, minimal inflammation and capsule formation, and good tissue ingrowth throughout the experiment. The material retained its bulking capacity by demonstration of no significant change of the cross-sectional area as measured from the center of the implants after the 2-week time point. In addition, the granulation tissue formed around the implant was loosely organized, and the surrounding tissue had integrated well with the implant. These results indicate that this material has the desired properties for the development of soft-tissue-engineering constructs.
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February 6th, 2015
Nismo, a niche label for JDM enthusiasts, has actually been expanding into a performance sub-brand of Nissan. Model by model, it has been steadily growing–and by the 2015 Chicago Auto Show it will welcome another to its small, sporty lineup.
What model exactly? Good question. Nissan has yet to reveal what the new model will be like, but it is apparently something completely fresh and new. Already, the Datsun performance studio has given us turbo-boosted, amped-up versions of the Juke, 370Z, and GT-R. Guessing by previous models, whatever Nismo has in store for us will be visually stunning, clean cut, and undoubtably fast.
February 5th, 2015
By now you've heard that Presidents' Day is one of the best times of the calendar year to buy or lease a new vehicle. So, over at Quirk Nissan in Quincy MA, we decided that we would extend Presidents' Day to the entire month of February. We know that not everyone can make it into the store on or even by February 16th. And right now we are offering special deals and incentives on new Nissan models, from the all new Nissan Pathfinder to the Nissan Leaf, or even a Juke, you will see that we have some awesome deals for Presidents' Day 2015!
If you're interested in checking out these current specials we are offering, go here.
Also we will be updating our Quirk Nissan blog with the more current deals and incentives throughout February, so be sure to check back in!
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January 19th, 2015
The 2015 Super Bowl is right around the corner, and its got us at Quirk Auto Group feeling a little nostalgic.
This year, the New England Patriots will be pitted against the Seattle Seahawks February 1st, 2015 at the University of Phoenix Stadium.
We all know this means a whole slew of new of entertaining commercials and hopefully, some new automobile advertisements. So, we figured we'd take a drive down memory lane and visit some of the favorite past Super Bowl automobile advertisements.
See if you remember any of these popular commercials that so many people enjoyed and let us know which you think the best (and worst) ones are.
Chevrolet: Grad Happy
Chevrolet got pretty funny with this 2012 Super Bowl ad. Except GM didn't write this commercial, Zach Borst, a 26 year old filmmaker from Long Island did. GM ran a contest for people to submit their ideas for a Super Bowl commercial, and the winner would be granted the funding for their project. Here's the winner.
Volkswagen: The Force
The 2011 Volkswagen Super Bowl Commercial, The Force, was a big hit. Breaking new ground on what is said to be one of the biggest advertising platforms of the year, Volkswagen combined an online campaign as well as a television massive audience to showcase the new Volkswagen Passat.
Chrysler: Imported from Detroit
Or how about when Chrysler unveiled its Chrysler 200? In a two minute short film, titled "Imported from Detroit," showing clips of Detroit, alongside dialogue depicting the unbreakable will of the city and Chrysler itself, followed by an appearance by Eminem with instrumental music from his 8 Mile track.
Nissan: Dream
Flash back to 1990 when Nissan displayed its "Dream" commercial advertising a then new 1990 Nissan 300ZX. It is really fascinating to see how far Nissan and the rest of the world has come since then.
Jeep: Snow Covered
Jeep also gets a blast from the past here. In 1995 Jeep-Eagle released "Snow Covered," a clever clip of a Jeep trucking through snow well over its roof line. But, this trusty Jeep plows through, even though not once does the Jeep need to be shown. Classic.
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Spirit of Youth is dedicated to creating, promoting and recognizing youth involvement in communities across Alaska. The organization began in 1997 to address the growing negative image of teenagers. Since then, hundreds of positive stories about Alaska youth have spread through television, radio and local newspapers. These stories come from nominations made by the public. The organization also provides programs that empower teen voice in Alaska, including the Alaska Teen Media Institute.


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Carl Fredricksen meets the cast from the Jersey Shore; Dr. Mouse tries to solve three medical cases involving Cookie Monster, Bob the Builder, and Miley Cyrus.
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Clayton C. Johanson Nov 15, 2011 3:24 AM
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I second this question: I have a BUNCH of albums that are a mix of Matched and Uploaded. I want any given album to be one or the other, not both.
depecher Nov 15, 2011 3:27 AM
in response to secondandc
Store-> update itunes Match.
Abbey Road/She Came in through... Matched fine for me.
Clayton C. Johanson Nov 15, 2011 5:12 AM
in response to depecher
Nope, that doesn't work. From what I can see, once a song is tagged as Matched or Uploaded, it stays that way until you do something drastic like deleting it from iTunes (and iCloud) and then re-adding it to iTunes. I ain't doing that.
Apple needs to add an option to iTunes where you can right-click on an Uploaded song and say "Reattempt Match".
Millionaire2K Nov 15, 2011 5:31 AM
in response to Clayton C. Johanson
Well none of that works either. I have a load of songs that should be matched many cd imports of main strem artist. After many attemps to pick single unmatched songs out of matched cd's I still cant get it to match. It just skipps it as 'Uploaded".
mkiitmr2 Nov 15, 2011 6:35 AM
in response to secondandc
Yes. I am having the same problem. I have close to 300 songs that had to be uploaded, yet I can find them in itunes all day long. So now they are tagged as UPLOADED. I don't want half of an album matched and half uploaded. We need a way to try and Re Match the uploaded songs.
sparta! Nov 15, 2011 6:54 AM
in response to secondandc
This is a good topic. I have 2K worth of songs "uploaded" to iTunes Match. None of the songs I have are obscure however like some of you had said earlier it would be great if I could just rematch the songs once they come available.
Cory Bauer Nov 15, 2011 7:07 AM
in response to secondandc
This is the exact same question that's on my mind. Actually it's two fold: one, how can you get a track that was uploaded to re-attempt to be matched, and two: what if anything can I do to that track to improve it's chances of being matched instead of uploaded? Like others, I've got full albums that were mostly matched but with a few tracks that were uploaded. Which makes no sense.
jaybagley Nov 15, 2011 7:28 AM
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I have some albums where half the tracks are matched and half are uploaded. For example Metallica's Master of Puppets all but one track, Damage, Inc., were matched. Damage, Inc. was uploaded. I don't understand this. It would be great to be able to click on the track and attempt to re-match, or at least get more information as to why it didn't match.
mjbanks Nov 15, 2011 7:54 AM
in response to secondandc
Same question here. I've tried to Update iTunes Match a number of times, but it doesn't look like it does anything. I tried deleting uploaded tracks and re-importing, but it doesn't even re-upload them - it just says they're already Uploaded.
Most of The Beatles worked for me (1967-1970 has a LOT of Uploaded tracks). I'm have a lot of trouble with Metallica discography (every album has unmatched tracks) and Jay-Z discography (same). There are a lot of others with unmatched songs here and there as well, and a handful of songs labeled as "Error".
Hopefully Apple issues some sort of statement about impending fixes.
ehunterfele Nov 15, 2011 8:02 AM
in response to secondandc
And another bump for this here. I'm really just playing with iTunes Match at this point, looking at the quirks, etc.
I have only uploaded the 5 Slipknot albums (all of which exist on iTunes), but can't seem to get three songs on one album to match. All the rest are fine. Naturally, this is not ideal. We need a statement from Apple on this ASAP. I have tried the delete/delete from iCloud/readd route with no success.
lundejd Nov 15, 2011 8:11 AM
in response to ehunterfele
I have the same issue with just a few songs from certain albums not matching. Its odd. I have to wonder if there is something legal behind it (you know how sometimes you can't preview certain songs online) or if I had certain songs that were corrupted in some small way, or if the match simply needs to improve over time.
Overall I'm quite impressed with the matching and don't really find it to be a big deal that some were uploaded and some were matched (unless my goal is to upgrade the album by re-downloading)
For now I just let it upload what it needs... I have about 9000 matched and 3000 uploaded. I also have a lot of obscure bootleg type songs that would never match.
Jim Bailey Nov 15, 2011 8:26 AM
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Deleting from the cloud and then re-adding the tracks can make it worse it seems.
I have an album, Abacab by Genesis. It seemed like a good one to experiment with, I have the CD, I don't really want to listen to it and the name of the album and the first track are certainly unique. This album was ripped in iTunes Plus (256kb VBR 44.1 etc.) from CD.
Originally 3 tracks matched and the other 6 did not. The first track "Abacab" did not match so it can't be a name conflict or anything like that. I'm sure the name is unique. It is also certain that the album is available in iTunes though the album name has a (Remastered)[Bonus Video Version] tacked on the end. This doesn't appear to affect downloading artwork so I doubt it has anything to do with the matching process.
Next I deleted the album from iTunes, including from iCloud. Reran the iTunes Match update. Quit iTunes. Added the album back to iTunes. And finally added the tracks to iCloud again. This time the number of tracks matched was only one. So I went from 3 matching to 1. And it looks like from the status messages, if the tracks were already uploaded, they are not uploaded again even when they've been deleted.
This may be a caching thing so I'm going to wait about 8 hours and try adding the tracks to iCloud again tonight.
Anyone else done this kind of experiment?
ehunterfele Nov 15, 2011 8:37 AM
in response to Jim Bailey
I have! Using Slipknot's Iowa album. It's the 10th anniversary edition, so I know there is some name similarities with other albums however. I can say that it doesn't match 3 songs, every time. Yesterday it didn't match 5, but today, just 3.
So I'm not having the same issues, but similar ones. My tags are PERFECT, too and still no match.
Sliney Nov 15, 2011 8:50 AM
in response to secondandc
Same problem here with seemingly random uploads instead of matches. Updating iTunes Match has helped get rid of errors (took about 4 updates) but the uploads remain, even though I know they are in iTunes.


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Lecturer in Italian Studies
B.A., Harvard University Extension School; M.A., Tufts University
Research focuses on Italian language pedagogy and 20th century Italian cultural studies.
Flavia Laviosa
Senior Lecturer in Italian Studies
B.A., University of Bari (Italy); M.S., University of Edinburgh; M.A., Ph.D., State University of New York (Buffalo)Interests: Foreign language education, Italian cinema and media, study abroad programs and internships in Italy.
Sergio Parussa
Associate Professor of Italian Studies
Laurea in Lettere, Universitˆ degli studi di Torino (Italy); M.A., Ph. D., Brown University
Teaches Italian language and literature, literary theory, and writing; works as a translator.
Francesca Southerden
Assistant Professor of Italian Studies
B.A., University of Oxford (Somerville College); M.St., D.Phil., University of Oxford (Hertford College)
Specializing in Italian medieval and early modern literature, especially Dante and Petrarch.
David Ward
Professor of Italian Studies
B.A., University of East Anglia (England); M.A., Ph.D., Cornell University
Italian antifascist culture; 21st century Italian mystery writers; contemporary Italian narrative; postmodern narrative; narrative theory


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If it is used to protect the people of NewYork, Fine I am all for it!
The advent of this new technology to point and click at people and beam energy at them to damage their cells and DNA is not a good thing,
The future of human society is humpty dumpty. Once the DNA is destroyed....there is NO putting it back together again. I also don't agree with New York City possessing Surface to Air missiles. Did you see the news awhile back where the Mayor said the City now possesses the ability to shoot down aircraft?
I thought that's why we had a military.
Originally posted by morethanyou
Microwave communications equipment. Many television stations use the exact same thing. No sensors, just over active imaginations.
Oh BTW, just saying.
"ac/dc contactors and disconnects": Standard industrial production machinery electro-mechanical equipment.(I'm very familiar with them) :
Originally posted by intrptr
reply to post by Corruption Exposed
Hey now. I think that snoopyuk may be onto something. At the top of the page in red letters it says "AC and DC contactors and emergency disconnects". Could this be the toy that I have heard about that shuts down cell phones and cameras at protests by disconnecting dc power within the phones? Dunno...
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They don't want people taking pictures of the abuse anymore, right? Maybe this has something to do with that. Or could be they record all cell activity in an area. They call it a sensor, but that could be deceptive? Maybe its a jammer. Keeps live feeds and links from getting out.
Edit: Here it is deployed from crypto me.org. There appear to be two different devices here.
edit on 21-9-2012 by intrptr because: pic
Originally posted by Absoluttruth
I don't believe that the OWS agenda is clear enough for the government to feel seriously threatened by them. Many people I know who you could classify as "progressive" are off-put by the listlessness of OWS as a whole.
Originally posted by jessejamesxx
A quick google search shows that this device was on top of a news agency's SUV, and not by the NYPD
the left mast has a pan&tilt with possibly a camera mounted on top
Originally posted by radioboffin
The device that you all are thinking is a whizzy death ray is in fact a fairly low power broadcast video microwave backhaul link aerial. The reason for the sensor is the antenna is raised up and pointed in a specific direction to beam the signal back to police HQ.
It's EXACTLY the same off-the-shelf technology that's used by your local TV stations, and perhaps explained that its the same technology used on the ground thats also used to watch those high speed car chases on the freeway beamed from a helicopter.


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OPI Samoan Sand
196 reviews
86% would repurchase
Package Quality: 4.4
Price: $$$
Package Quality: 4.4
Price: $$$
Age: 36-43
Skin: Other, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Other, Other, Other
Eyes: Other
It's a beautiful, perfect nude polish but it bubbles up horribly. I tried everything to prevent it from air bubbling with no avail.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Normal, Tan, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
This is the perfect nude shade for me as it is more in the beige family than pink in my opinion, which is perfect for me as I tend to stay away from pinks.
It makes your hands look fresh and clean, and it's become my default nail colour.
The formula is sheer and takes three coats to become opaque, but even with three coats it doesn't look thick and messy, nor does it bubble up.
I'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking to try :)
Age: 30-35
Skin: Oily, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Black, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Hazel
The best nude polish. Not pinky, not peachy, just straight up nude. And opaque not sheer! Needs two coats and a top coat and it looks perfect - someone once told me it looks like 'the nude polish all the playboy models wear in the magazine' ummmmmm I don't know about that but I think it was a compliment ????? All I know is that it looks fab.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Perfect application. I prefer Essie colors, because I'm a fan of sheer pinks as well as their bright corals, but the OPI brushes really are way better. Essie brushes are horrible.
I imagine a lot of people who are looking up SS are trying to get the mannequin hands look. I have NC30ish skin, strong yellow undertone but pink overtone. This doesn't quite match my skin tone - almost, but not quite. Looks perfect for mannequin hands in certain lights, but not in others. It's a little too pink-toned. I'm going to search for another.
BUT it's a beautiful color by itself. Would never have picked it up because it looks blah in the bottle, except for the reviews, which are right on. So smooth and creamy! Opaque in two medium or three thin coats. If you have darker skin (most of the reviewers have white/fair skin) it will magnify any imperfections in the skin around the nail bed so keep that in mind.
Age: 19-24
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Hair: Black, Other, Other
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This is the most beautiful nude-toned polish I've ever had, but the problem I have with this, and all other sheer OPI polishes, is with application. I am definitely not the most skilled nail polish applier, and I always end up messing something up when I use this. It's very unforgiving with mistakes or sloppy application. A lovely colored polish, but with poor consistency.
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Brown
This is sooo sheer, I didn't care for it at all. The colour is also the kind of nude that hardly shows up against my skin. I might just as well wear a clear nail polish. I'm glad I tried this out at the store before buing it.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm
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I must admit, at first I was skeptical of this polish because I was beginning to think I'd never find the perfect 'nude' for me (NC25 Asian). Samoan Sand totally blew me away though. It's worth all the hype! I'd describe this as a very glossy, peachy-cream with a HINT of baby pink if you view it from a certain angle, but not enough to be noticeable to anyone but yourself.
The formula is sheer and runny compared to other OPI polishes. I love that it dries surprisingly quickly and comes with a fat brush, so it's easy to apply. I need 3 thin coats to get even coverage, and for a more sheer effect, I can get away with 2 coats. The finish is high-shine even without a top coat, which surprised me because it didn't look all that glossy in the bottle.
Overall, such a lovely nude color! Instantly one of my favorites. I think I will give up on my hunt for the perfect nude now.
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My absolute favorite nude polish; it's elegant & classy. It's a dream to apply as well, no streaks at all w/ 2 coats.
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After getting over the mannikin hands the first time you wear it, this nail polish is fabulous. It looks wonderful. I was after a creamy nude, with very little sparkle, flat in colour but elegant, sophisticated and clean looking and this is definitely it. I used to wear OPI Dulce de Leche but I like Samoan Sand more. So much so that I wore it for my wedding.
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Skin: Other, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Other, Other, Other
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After an extensive search on the web for "the" nude nail polish, I found OPI's Samoan Sand. As a reference, my skintone is NC40 in the colder months and NC42 in the summer. I often forget to use sunscreen on my hands, so I am probably even darker than NC42 by August of each year.
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In June, former City Councilmember Bill Knobloch sent a letter to Bainbridge Island shoreline property owners that starts out with an apology: Knobloch says in the letter that he's sorry he wasn't still on Council last year because, if he had been, the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) wouldn't have passed. He writes, "I'm sorry I wasn't still on the Council to protect you, your family and your rights, and for that I ask your forgiveness."
Knobloch then goes on to call the SMP "a travesty" and warns property owners that, among other things, it gives the Planning Department "police powers" and requires people to apply to the City for permission to play badminton on their property or to weed.
At the end of the letter, Knobloch makes a fundraising pitch for Preserve Reasonable Shoreline Management, IRS Tax ID 47-1869162. In the letter he never directly says what the money would be used for, but he does say that the finding for the City in the recent appeal to the Growth Management Hearings Board over the SMP was expected. He explains that GMHB is "biased toward state and local government," and "the major issues are Constitutional—we believe the SMP violates both the State and Federal Constitutions—and the GMHB cannot rule on constitutional issues."
Knobloch says that "the law tells us that we have to go through the GMHB first, before we can go to the Superior Court. We did, and now we're ready to take it to the Superior Court—the Supreme Court if we have to."
He concludes the letter by saying, "We're ready to go to war for you; all we need is a little help."
We contacted the City to get their responses to the specific allegations in Knobloch's letter. The City addressed each one in writing. We present the allegations paired with the responses and applicable sections of the SMP (when possible—some sections are too long to include here) below:
Knobloch: "They can now fine you $500 for each and every day you fail to get City approval for everyday activities." Up to 30 days jail time could be given for repeat offenses.
- City: "There are enforcement provisions in the SMP that allow the City to fine individuals who fail to comply with regulations. Enforcement provisions are not applicable to everyday activities, such as watering, weeding, or badminton. The enforcement provisions are consistent with the authority provided to the City in the Washington State Shoreline Management Act. However, it is City policy that staff first work with individuals to come into voluntary compliance. A fine would only be issued if an individual failed to comply after working with City staff."
Knobloch: You need City pre-approval to trim a tree or cut down blackberries inside a buffer.
- City: "Vegetation management standards do not apply retroactively to existing lawfully established uses and developments, including maintenance of existing residential landscaping, such as lawns and gardens. In short, you do not need pre-approval to trim back blackberries that you've been regularly maintaining. Property owners are strongly encouraged to voluntarily improve shoreline vegetation conditions over the long term."
Knobloch: You need City pre-approval to have a party within the 200 feet shoreline jurisdiction.
- City: "You do not need City approval to have a party within the 200-foot shoreline jurisdiction."
Knobloch: You need City pre-approval to play badminton within the 200 feet shoreline jurisdiction.
- City: "You do not need City approval to play badminton, bocce, croquet, volleyball, or any other yard game in the 200-foot shoreline jurisdiction."
Knobloch: You need City pre-approval to remove any vegetation or part of vegetation within the 200 feet shoreline jurisdiction. This includes weeding.
- City: "Maintenance of existing residential landscaping is not regulated by the SMP. This includes weeding."
- SMP: "For extensive clearing and grading proposals, a clearing and grading plan addressing native species removal, erosion and sedimentation control, and protection of sensitive area native vegetation zones should be required."
Knobloch: When you get a permit to take down a dead tree, you must leave the dead tree in your yard and you must replace the tree with one from the City-approved list.
- City: "Unless it remains as a wildlife snag, a dead tree that is taken down within the shoreline jurisdiction must be retained on site to provide or enhance wildlife or marine habitat. The City does not have an approved list of replacement trees but does offer a list of recommended plants for mitigation and revegetation."
Knobloch: You need permission to prune your trees.
- City: "There are provisions within the SMP that allow for pruning without permission. Vegetation management standards do not apply to maintenance of existing residential landscaping. Maintenance trimming of vegetation that has a main stem or supporting structure less than three inches in diameter, except for tree topping, is specifically exempt from vegetation management standards. Minor pruning within the shoreline buffer, including thinning of branches to enhance views, is allowed with a clearing permit. A clearing permit can be obtained for no cost, and in most cases over-the-counter, from the Department of Planning and Community Development at City Hall."
Knobloch: Docks are "virtually prohibited in Priority Aquatic 'near' Natural Conservancy areas."
- City: "Overwater structures, including docks, are prohibited in areas where critical ecological and/or physical limitations exist to avoid adverse impacts to shoreline ecological functions and ecosystem-wide processes. Docks are allowed in the Priority Aquatic B designation if salt marsh vegetation does not exist. The Natural shoreline designation is comprised of only .01 percent of the island's shoreline parcels. If you need assistance in determining your shoreline designation, call the Planning Department at (206) 842-2552."
- SMP: "Boating facilities are prohibited in the Natural, Conservancy, and Aquatic Conservancy environments. Boating facilities shall be permitted in the Aquatic environment if permitted in the adjacent upland environment, allowed as a conditional use if so allowed in the adjacent upland environment, and prohibited if prohibited in the adjacent upland environment."
Knobloch: The stated goal of the SMP is to phase out all single-family docks over time.
- City: "There is no stated goal in the SMP to phase out all single-family docks over time. The regulations in the SMP, not the goals or policies, are part of the City's development regulations. The goals are not regulations in themselves and, therefore, do not impose requirements beyond those set forth in the regulations. The Cumulative Impacts Analysis completed for the SMP determined that a total of 155 new docks could be constructed within the City's shoreline jurisdiction based on existing site conditions and SMP provisions that limit areas where docks may be constructed."
- SMP: "It is the intent of this program to manage the shorelines of Bainbridge Island, giving preference to water-dependent and water-related uses and to encourage development and other activities to co-exist in harmony with the natural conditions. Uses that result in long-term over short-term benefits are preferred, as are uses which promote sustainable development."
Knobloch: "Bulkhead repair is now severely restricted and limited to 50% repair every five years."
- City: "Damaged structural stabilization may be repaired up to fifty percent (50 percent) of the linear length within a five year period. A repair area that exceeds 50 percent is considered a replacement and falls under applicable regulations."
- SMP: "The Shoreline Management Act exempts from the substantial development permit (SSFP) process the construction or repair of a normal, protective revetment or bulkhead when it is necessary to protect an existing single-family residence."
Knobloch: "The written intent of the SMP is to phase out all homes and docks on the shoreline over time."
- City: "This is false. The stated overarching goal of the SMP is to 'ensure that future use and development of the City's shoreline maintain a balance between competing uses, results in no net loss of shoreline ecological functions, and achieve a net ecosystem improvement over time.'"
Knobloch: "The SMP now forbids the use of motor boats in 'mud flat areas' including Fletcher Bay, Eagle Harbor, Port Madison, Point Monroe, and Blakely Harbor."
- City: "The use of motor boats is not forbidden in Fletcher Bay, Eagle Harbor, Port Madison, Point Monroe, or Blakely Harbor."
Knobloch: "Virtually every home along the shore is now 'non-conforming' and you will have to disclose that to potential buyers. Many lenders won't lend on a 'non-conforming' home."
- City: "Single-family residential development is a permitted use in every shoreline designation except Natural. Existing shoreline homes that were legally established but that do not meet the present regulations or standards of the SMP are allowed to remain in place and may be repaired, maintained, and remodeled and, in some cases, expanded."
Knobloch: "You will now need to disclose that any new structure cannot exceed 25% of the existing footprint."
- City: "Enlargement or expansion of an existing primary residential structure within the shoreline buffer cannot exceed 25 percent of the existing building footprint. Increases in building footprint outside the shoreline buffer are allowed even if all or a portion of the existing footprint is within the shoreline buffer."
Knobloch: "If your home is unoccupied for 12 months in a row, you forfeit the right to live in that house."
- City: "This is false. Living in your home is a residential use. Single-family residential use is a permitted use in all shoreline designations except Natural. You do not forfeit the right to live in your house if it is unoccupied 12 months in a row or for any amount of time. A non-conforming use is one that is not permitted in the underlying shoreline designation. For example, a commercial amusement facility is not permitted in the Island Conservancy designation. As a non-conforming use, the commercial facility would be allowed to remain until such time the use is discontinued for 12 consecutive months."
The City reports that since the effective date of the new SMP (July 30, 2014), more than 50 shoreline permits have been submitted and nearly 30 issued. Community Engagement Specialist Kellie Stickney wanted to share that "City staff is developing a comprehensive 'Frequently Asked Questions' based on our experience over the last year to provide information and guidance and answer the questions we hear most. City staff is available during counter hours or by phone or e-mail to answer any questions from the public on how the SMP might impact their property."
If you have questions about how the SMP impacts your property or potential project, Stickney encourages you to contact Christy Carr, Associate Planner, at (206) 780-3719, at firstname.lastname@example.com, or in-person at the City Hall Planning Counter (Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.).
Feel like tackling your own research into the meaning of the SMP? The whole whopping 400-page document can be found here. Enjoy.
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- Police Chief Suspends Officer for Surveilling City Councilmember
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Excellent so Far. 3 Years. Still Going!
I LOVE to vacuum ever since I bought one of these beauties. They're elegant to look at, a breeze to use/empty/carry around, and the battery is going strong and lasts plenty...Read complete review
I LOVE to vacuum ever since I bought one of these beauties. They're elegant to look at, a breeze to use/empty/carry around, and the battery is going strong and lasts plenty of time for me to vacuum about 600 square feet of vacuum area (maybe more but that's all the vacuuming I need to do in my 1200sq ft home. I ADORE my Platinum Linx. I hope they NEVER stop making them. So they probably will. Get your while you can. Is it perfect...no. But nothing is. It gets blocked up from time to time, but it's not difficult to unblock and it has great suction for a vacuum this size and cordless to boot. And this is coming from a home with a huge, shedding dog. Enjoy!
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Great Vacuum, but battery needs improvement.
I've got nothing but positive things to say about my Hoover stick vac. It's been an awesome piece of machinery if it wasn't for a couple issues. 1. The battery is absolutely horrid....Read complete review
I've got nothing but positive things to say about my Hoover stick vac. It's been an awesome piece of machinery if it wasn't for a couple issues. 1. The battery is absolutely horrid. Honestly, I don't know why there are so many problems reported with them. In under 3 months it would barely hold a charge and, since then, I basically do a room at a time because that's all the battery will get me. Thankfully I have hardwood floors through most of the house, as it seems to last a bit longer without the beater brush running. 2. There isn't any cord backup! Honestly, would it have killed the designers to put some kind of "backup" on the vacuum for when the battery fails? I realize this is a "cordless" vacuum, but you really miss that cord when the battery dies on you in under 10 minutes. 3. The replacement cost of the battery is absolutely ridiculous. $70 is the price of most corded stick vacs, so why would I bother replacing the battery in my hoover now that I've seen how inconvenient a cordless can be? I've got a small corded stick-vac (basically a hand vac on a stick) that cost me 1/3 the price of the BATTERY for my hoover and it has better vacuum pressure than my hoover. The only thing it's missing is the beater bar, which I need for my throw carpets. Long story short, my Hoover was once the king of my household. Now, due to the horrible battery, it's been replaced by a dirt devil stick-vac that costs 1/3 the price of the Hoover's battery alone. After 3 months the only work my hoover saw is when one of my throw carpets needs done, because that's about all the battery will handle. Granted I've had it for a couple years now, but the horrible battery has never been worth the expense of the vacuum.
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Same problem as everybody else... Poor batteries!8
By drol343
from Cincinnati, OH
Comments about Hoover Platinum Collection LiNX Lithium Battery:
You give the following advice over and over and over , but I have not seen where anyone has replied that it has fixed their problem . "One trick that helps is to unplug that charger with the battery out and let it sit unplugged for about 15 minutes. Then plug it back in and the charger will be reset. The light on the charger should blink once to confirm it's OK. If it does nothing and stays dark, there may be an issue with that charger." I have tried this a number of times and it never solve the problem with my dead battery. With all the problems reported on this battery is Hoover going to make any accommodation to their customers to assist them in getting new batteries that may actually hold a charge and last longer? I am a long time Hoover customer, and currently have three other Hoover vacuums in my house, and have had others in the past... that will not be the case in the future unless something can be done about this pervasive battery problem! Obviously many people were willing to pay a premium price for a premium product... but while they paid the price, the product has fallen well short of their expectations and being a premium product!
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Needed to replace an old one, and working great...
By MC
from Arlington Heights
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Replaced the original battery that came with the vacuum, works great.
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Was in stock and took it home.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Great vacuum; but batttery problems like many others
By PZam
from Richmond VA
We owned this vacuum for a couple of years. It's a great little vacuum. It effectively picks up dog hair off of rugs, and we use it frequently in between major vacuuming to touch up. After a while, the batter started not lasting as long. That seemed reasonable after a couple of years, so we ordered a new battery. The new battery was great, for about a month. Now it won't charge at all. The light on the charger doesn't even come on when it's inserted. I've tried all of the recommendations (unplug charger, wait 30 seconds; put battery in vacuum, turn on, wait 30 seconds). Nothing works. The charger still charges the old battery, but it now only lasts a couple minutes. The battery problems are very disappointing. This would have 4-5 stars, if not for the battery problems.
Battery or Charger?
By JimW
from Palm Beach Gardens FL
We purchased about 1.5 months ago, used it twice before leaving for a long trip. Either not charging or battery dead. Light blue light blinks but doesn't work. email@example.com
battery a dud
By svseller
from San Francisco, CA, United States
bought this for my mom, battery seems to be a dud, will contact for service
Replacement Battery no good
By koop
from New York, NY, United States
Original battery that came with vacuum was great. It started loosing its charge after about 3 years so I ordered a new one. The new battery died after 6 months. Unacceptable for such an expensive battery!
Battery Awful
By KeennerT
from Calgary, AB, Canada
The battery failed after one use and charge cycle. After It's a lemon. Others in this thread say the same thing; the battery is terrible. I cannot recommend this product.
Nice cordless vacuum but battery doesn't last
By su237
from Houston, TX, United States
I got this for Christmas 2013 and it's working great for about a year. However, starting this year, I noticed that the battery started to go bad. I used to be able to use it for about 15 mins at a time, then it went down to about 10 mins, then 4 mins, and now it barely lasts 2 mins. I have tried resetting like what they've suggested but it didn't help. I think the battery is shot. For the price of this vacuum, I expected it to last much longer than a year. Loved the vacuum but disappointed with the quality esp when the battery is so expensive (almost half the cost of another vacuum that might last more than a year).
Did not last 8 months!
By bkerley
from Undisclosed
We have barely used our vacum, and the battery already won't take a charge. I have tried everything to get the battery to charge with no results. This is the single worst battery I have ever had in any product I have owned. Beware of this product.
Loved it at first but then
By Colleen7
from Valley Stream, NY, United States
I loved this for about the first 8 months and then I started having the same problem it seems others are having. The battery says its charged but when I go to use it it drains very quickly.
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Review: The thing I really liked about this place is that it you really wouldn't have known it was a vegetarian restaurant - although I like all the health drinks etc that you can find in vege restaurants it was very nice to be in a nice restaurant where the food happened to be vegetarian ratehr than feel like I was being difficult. I think it's the kind of place you could definitely take a meat eating friend! It was great to be able to have a set menu too, which I can't normally do in France as in restaurants which serve meat there won't be vege options on the set menu. Cosy atmosphere, very reasonable prices, felt like a family place (not sure whether it is) and had things like home made pear cider (although they had run out). Went there twice in a 4 day trip! It's a bit of a hike from central paris but well worth the trip.
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At the Mondial du Vent, Christophe Tack and Karolina Winkowska took the top spots in the double elimination today with a near perfect race by Tack, and Winkowska upsetting Pulido in a super-final.
2014 Mondial du Vent
Under sunny skies and warm spring like conditions, the final day of the PKRA Mondial Du Vent kicked at 1pm in front of a spectator packed beach in Leucate, France. The winds averaged 16 knots and riders were using 7-11m kites as the wind slowly built to 20 knots later in the day. Given the lighter winds, the conditions were ideal for riders and they were able to land more consistently leading to big action and suspense-filled races throughout the day.
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Alex Neto rode strong advancing over Youri Zoon and Reno Romeu. Neto unleashed a variety of powerful tricks including the Crow Mobe 5 and Blind Judge 5, proving that he is strong contender for the podium. However, Neto's climb was put to a stop in his race against Marc Jacobs. Although the riders' scores were very close, Jacob's high scoring Hinterberger Mobe and Front Blind Mobe put him into the next race against former World Champion Aaron Hadlow. Despite high scoring races from both riders, it was Jacobs advancing by .26 of a point.
In what was undoubtedly the best performance of the entire event, Christophe Tack executed a flawless race against Jacobs to win the final in front of thousands of spectators. Starting off strong, Tack never waivered for a second and landed an amazing arsenal of powered technical maneuvers for a total of 11 tricks landed without a single crash. Not one trick scored below a 6.11. In the final race, Tack landed a Crow Mobe 5, Front Blind Mobe, and an impressive 317 that was the highest scoring trick of the event averaging 8.63 points.
The women's level was exceptionally high today as well. Manuela Jungo earned her first spot on the podium by upsetting Annabel Van Westerop in a close heat. While both women had high scores, it was Jungo advancing by .78 of a point with an impressive Mobe and S1. Jungo later would fight for second and third place against Karolina Winkowska with Winkowska taking the win.
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Pitted against the winner of the single elimination Gisela Pulido, Winkowska narrowly took the win by .70 points. In accordance with the double elimination format, the winner of the single elimination must be beat twice to be knocked off the top spot. In what is known as a super-final, Winkowska went up against Pulido again. In a battle that left both women exhausted and the crowds on the beach cheering, Winkowska took the win by 3.34 points ousting Pulido from first place.
Following the action, an awards ceremony was held in the event village to crown the winners of the event. In front of thousands of spectators and online livestream viewers, the champions were crowned in an emotional end to an amazing week of kiteboarding action from the 18th Mondial Du Vent.
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On all coral reefs, an unseen tug-of-war is going on. While corals grow toward the sunlit surface, organisms called bioeroders—mollusks, worms, and sponges—bore into coral skeletons to find shelter. The bioeroders also sculpt nooks and crannies in the skeletons that create hiding places for other creatures. If all is in balance, the coral reef becomes a vibrant, diverse habitat (top). But if factors hinder coral growth or give bioeroders the upper hand, coral reefs will become flattened and die
2014 Mondial du Vent - Men double elimination
2014 Mondial du Vent - Women double elimination
2014 Mondial du Vent - Freestyle men results
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March 2 marks the 110th anniversary of the birth of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known to the world as that whimsical wonder of a wordsmith, Dr. Seuss. And while his birthday has been adopted as the annual date for National Read Across America Day – a reading initiative created by the National Education Association – we'd like to honor the day with some life lessons for which we can thank the good doctor.
Consider the following.
1. Self-pity is an unnecessary indulgence
Be grateful you're not in the forest in France.
Where the average young person just hasn't a chance,
To escape from the perilous pants eating plants.
But your pants are safe, you're a fortunate guy,
You ought to be shouting how lucky am I.
Some people are much more,
Oh, ever so much more,
Oh, muchly much-much more unlucky than you!
2. Be flexible … and appreciate the strange birds
You'll get mixed up, of course, as you already know,
You'll get mixed up with many strange birds as you go.
So be sure when you step,
Step with care and great tact.
And remember that life's a great balancing act.
Just never forget to be dexterous and deft,
And never mix up your right foot with your left.
Plus, strange birds!
3. Philosophy doesn't have to be hard
Today you are you,
That is truer than true.
There is no one alive who is youer than you.
Bonus lesson: Tossing out the rules of proper spelling and grammar can result in wonderfully expressive language.
4. Reading has its rewards
The more that you read, the more things you will know,
The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.
5. It's up to us to give a voice to the voiceless
I am the Lorax.
I speak for the trees,
I speak for the trees for the trees have no tongues.
6. Quirkiness is next to godliness
Why fit in when you were born to stand out?
7. The universe is profoundly mysterious
"You mean…" Horton gasped, "you have buildings there, too?"
"Oh, yes," piped the voice. "We most certainly do."
"I know," called the voice, "I'm too small to be seen but I'm mayor of a town that is friendly and clean. Our buildings, to you, would seem terribly small but to us, who aren't big, they are wonderfully tall."
While the takeaway for most adults from "Horton Hears a Who" is about defending the little people and listening to your heart; for some of us, at a wee age too young to grasp the infinite nature of the universe, Horton had much more profound lessons to offer. Like: There could be a whole world in a speck of dust; within that world, there could be another world in an even tinier speck of dust; ad infinitum. And conversely, perhaps we are living in a speck of dust, and that speck of dust exists in another speck of dust, which exists in another … and so on. Because really, you're never too young to be blown away by the utterly confounding thing that is the universe.
8. Being open-minded can be surprisingly wonderful
I like green eggs and ham!
I do!! I like them, Sam-I-am!
On "Saturday Night Live" shortly after Seuss' death in 1991, civil rights activist Jesse Jackson injected the "green eggs" lesson with a bit of minister's fervor, which you can watch in the video below.
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Combination of Dietary Tomato and Broccoli Powders Are Effective Growth Inhibitors of Dunning R3327-H Prostate Adenocarcinomas (2007)Tumor growth suppression was associated with reduced proliferation and increased apoptosis, as quantified by Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen (PCNA) immunohistochemistry and the ApoptagRTM assay, respectively. Utilizing ...
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(2012-09-18)The child care setting represents a crucial environment for infants and children to establish healthy feeding practices in order to prevent overweight and obesity. The objective of this research was to investigate the ...
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Computer-based nutrition education for adolescents: systematic review and focus on embedded videos (2013-08-22)Despite our best efforts, the status of adolescent nutrition still does not meet recommendations. To better target the adolescent population, nutrition education is rapidly spreading into the world of technology. ...
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Contributions of physical activity, body composition, age, and nutritional factors to total and regional bone mass in premenopausal aerobic dancers and walkers (1993)The purposes of this cross-sectional study were to determine whether exercisers had greater bone mass than non-exercisers, and among exercisers, whether aerobic dancers had greater bone mass than walkers. Another purpose ...
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A decrease in dkk1, a Wnt inhibitor, contributes to placental and fetal lipid accumulation in an obesity-prone rat model (2011-05-25)Placenta, as the sole transport mechanism between mother and fetus, links the maternal physical state and the immediate and life-long outcomes of the offspring. The present study examined the mechanisms behind the effect ...
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Depletion of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid causes male infertility by disrupting both secretory granule biogenesis and adherens junction assembly in testis (2014-09-16)An insufficiency in omega-3 fatty acids has been linked to a wide variety of health concerns including Alzheimer's disease, CHD, sub-optimal fetal development and male infertility. The long chain omega-3 docosahexaenoic ...
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(1994)The North American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) fasts for five months in the winter. While maintaining body temperature at 35$\sp\circ$C, the bear requires no food or water and does not urinate or defecate. Anabolic ...
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(2001)A diet containing high amounts of cruciferous vegetables promotes health and protects against cancer. The objective of this project was to compare potency of cruciferous vegetables in vitro and in vivo by evaluating their ...
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Development of a processing technology for the in-situ fortification of nixtamalized corn in rural Guatemala (2013-08-22)Statement of the problem: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is major health concern in Guatemala. Strategies to target IDA, including food fortification and supplementation, have been used with limited impact in low income, ...
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(2012-02-06)Chronic kidney disease is a progressive inflammatory disorder affecting approximately 15% of US adults, and the prevalence is increasing rapidly. Advanced chronic kidney disease requiring hemodialysis is associated with ...
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(2009)Macrophage activation encompasses a wide range of phenotypes, from classical to alternative activation. Cytokines in the local microenvironment influence the activation state of macrophages. During activation of the ...
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(2012-06-27)Skeletal muscle health is a key determinant of functional capacity in adults. It allows for locomotion and activities of daily living, and as a metabolically active tissue, it contributes substantially to energy expenditure. ...
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(2010-08-31)No clear consensus on the role of higher protein intakes has emerged, in spite of many decades of research. Protein unambiguously increases urinary calcium losses, which is completely attributable to the dietary acid load ...
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(2012-09-18)Breast milk is the optimal form of nutrition for the human infant. In the U.S., 77% of women initiate breastfeeding immediately after birth, but by 6 months post-partum, only 43% are still breastfeeding with only 13% being ...
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Effect of bovine lactoferrin on T cell and NK cell populations and NK cell cytotoxicity in neonatal piglets (2012-07-24)Neonates face a dramatic transition at birth as they move from the protected womb to an environment full of foreign antigens. Due to limited prenatal exposure to antigens, newborns initially rely on their innate immune ...
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Effect of bovine lactoferrin on T lymphocyte cell phenotype and function and the response to vaccination in the neonatal piglet (2012-07-17)Deficiencies of the immune system, both innate and adaptive immunity, can weaken host defense and increase susceptibility to infection. The immune system exists to guard the host against pathogenic infections, particularly ...
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The effect of butyrate-supplemented total parenteral nutrition on muc2 mRNA and goblet cell chemotypes in a short bowel syndrome neonatal piglet model (2010-08-31)Background: Compromised barrier function and bacterial translocation are common complications of short bowel syndrome (SBS) and parenteral nutrition (PN). Although mucins help prevent intestinal bacteria translocation, ...
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Having two is so much fun. My girls are 20 months apart and I wouldn't change it for anything.
Tiffani (26) + Zach (29)= Emily '09, Erin '11, Elise '13 and Baby Girl July 15.
So my advice.. Be ready. Now. Haha!
My advice is just relax and enjoy the fun of trying.
DH and I weren't even trying really for #2, but it was the one time we weren't safe we conceived her. LOL
This time around it was more intentional. Adding the 2nd was SO much less stressful than I'd anticipated. DS fell in LOVE with DD the moment they met and of course they fight now, but nothing outside of the usual for siblings. Both are still very close and the transition was no problem at all.
Since your 1st LO is the same age as my DD, I think it will be very nice adding another. My advice on that, when you do conceive your next LO, make sure your 1st is very involved in the process and always, in everything, have your LO "help" you in deciding on baby gear, baby clothes, helping with laundry, setting up the nursery, etc.
Both DS and DD are loving the idea of a new baby. They'd been asking for about 6mos, "Mommy, when are we going to have another baby?" LOL They're 5 and 3! LOL
Each week that I get those development emails, I read through them with DS and sometimes DD gets involved too, like the week they start practicing to move their hands and feet, practicing their reflexes.
It's been a real joy to share in this latest journey with them and it makes the ride so much more fun than all the discomfort I've got at this point. LOL
So, base line of advice aside from just relaxing and enjoy trying, is that when/if you do conceive, make sure you include the 1st in as much as you can that is reasonable for their age. The older they are the more help the can really be, especially when you're too tired to get a drink, DS is now old enough he brings me a drink and crackers if I'm not feeling too good. That melts my heart into a HUGE puddle of mush and makes me love him even more.
Best of luck and hope to hear good news someday in the future!
Chrissy - Married to my best friend since 10/05
Emma Claire arrived 4/28! 8lbs 3oz!
I had my Mirena out (because of side effects) and had one period before I got pregnant on accident.


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The Brewers lost to the Reds in heartbreaking fashion yesterday, wasting a phenomenal start by Zack Greinke and failing to capitalize with runners on base in the bottom of the 9th. The Reds took the series from the Brewers, who receive a much-needed day off… [More]
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By J.P. Breen on May 1, 2012
Entering Monday evening's series opener against San Diego, much of the attention surrounded a Brewers offense that has largely underperformed this season. More specifically, the baseball world had begun to look at Ryan Braun — who was only hitting .263/.322/.500 prior to Monday — and wonder… [More]
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Along with the rest of the National League, the Milwaukee Brewers' run environment has declined, meaning that from their Wild Card appearance through their Division Championship, the Brewers' offense remained consistently above average. 2008: 750 RS (Brewers) / 721 RS (league/park) 2009: 785 RS (Brewers)… [More]
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