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|Sep 17, 2002
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|May 22, 1998
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|Pierre C. Van Rysselberghe
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|Pierre C. Van Rysselberghe
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This application is a continuation-in-part of PCT patent application Ser. No. PCT/US99/11270, filed May 21, 1999, which claims priority from U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/114,784, filed Jul. 13, 1998 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,000,795 and U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 60/086,377, filed May 22, 1998. All of the above applications are each hereby incorporated by reference.
The invention relates to devices and methods for holding a pair of glasses on a person's head. The invention applies to many types of glasses including sunglasses, reading glasses, driving glasses, safety glasses and sport glasses.
For centuries people have worked to solve the problem of securing eyeglasses comfortably on a wearer's head. There is a natural tendency for glasses to slip down the wearer's nose and face, from their optimal location with the lenses positioned in front of the wearer's eyes. The problem is exacerbated when glasses are worn during vigorous activities such as running or cycling, or when the wearer has fluid such as sweat, make-up, or lotion around the eyes and upper part of the nose where glasses typically rest.
The most common device used today to secure eyeglasses on a person's head is a strap worn behind the wearer's head, connecting distal tips of the two eyeglass temples. However, eyeglass straps are not always preferred or appropriate. Some people do not want the visibility of a strap. At work or formal events, an eyeglass strap may be distracting or may appear too casual. Other times a strap may be undesirable because of the effect it has on the wearer's hair. Another problem with eyeglass straps is that they usually require two hands to remove. Eyeglasses with straps also can be difficult to fit into an eyeglass case. Thus, there is a need for alternatives to an eyeglass strap for retaining eyeglasses on a person's head.
A number of eyeglass retainers have been designed that use a narrow semi-rigid hook mechanism behind the ear to resist forward movement of the temple. For example, some eyeglasses have "wrap-around" temples with end portions that are thin wire gauge extenders curved to wrap around the back of the wearer's ear. The wrap-around temple is designed to fit in the crease where the ear and head connect. However, temples with permanent wrap around tips rarely fit in the right spot because the eyeglass frames are usually not customized. If the wrap-around portion is too far back then the glasses slide forward before the hook meets the ear. If the wrap-around portion is too far forward then the spring-like wire exerts excessive pressure behind the ear causing discomfort.
Modifications of traditional wrap-around temples are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 2,626,538 and U.S. Pat. No. 5,002,381, each of which discloses an add-on accessory for an eyeglass temple including a tube portion that slides over the distal tip of a temple for placement along the temple in relation to the wearer's ear. A hook member extends down from the tube portion presenting a concave surface for positioning in the crease behind the wearer's ear and resisting forward movement of the eyeglasses.
An inherent problem with hook-shaped eyeglass retainers is that functionally they rely on direct forward pressure applied behind the ear in a relatively small and highly sensitive area where the ear meets the head. The hook-shaped retainer must be relatively stiff in the front-to-back direction, otherwise, the retainers fail to hold the eyeglasses in place. Some hook-shaped retainers may function acceptably for the purpose of securing eyeglasses, but over time they cause irritation behind the ear, which is probably why such retainers are not more widely used today.
Another problem with accessory retainers such as the ones disclosed in Pat. Nos. 2,626,538 and 5,002,381 is that the tube portions are insufficiently flexible to fit over a wide range of temple dimensions. The thickness and shape of eyeglass temples vary dramatically. Eyeglass temples may be small gauge wire extensions with a round cross-section, as in aviator glasses, or they may be large plastic braces such as the temples of a RAY BAN WAYFARER�. The tube portions of prior accessory retainers such as those mentioned above are not versatile enough to fit on temples that vary over a wide range of cross-sectional dimensions.
Another approach to retaining eyeglasses is to use temples that clamp the head. This design may work satisfactorily for extremely lightweight eyewear on some head sizes. However, the clamping force required to secure most glasses for extended periods will eventually cause discomfort. It is also difficult to pre-set a clamping force that will achieve the retention goal comfortably on a wide range of head sizes. This is a significant limitation because most eyeglass frames are not customized for a particular person.
Even though the problem of securing eyeglasses has been worked on diligently by many people for many years, a need still exists for a comfortable, flexible, inexpensive, universal eyeglass retainer that is unobtrusive and does not necessarily require an around-the-head tensioning strap.
The invention provides a simple mechanism for retaining eyeglasses on a person's head. The retention device is simpler to use, easier to make, more adaptable to varying individual anatomies, more comfortable to wear, more versatile for use on different shapes and sizes of eyeglasses, and more aesthetically acceptable than eyeglass retention devices used in the past.
A pair of eyeglass tethers are provided for securing eyeglasses on a person's head. Each tether has an elastomeric attachment mechanism providing a hole for receiving an eyeglass temple. A traction portion descends from the attachment mechanism, and is freely bendable in a front-to-back direction so that the traction portion can grip a person's back ear region without concentrating significant forward pressure in the crease where the ear meets the head.
Eyewear includes a pair of lenses supported in a front frame member. A pair of temples are connected to opposite ends of the frame member. The temples extend rearward for bracing the eyeglasses on a wearer's head. Each of a pair of retainers has an elastomeric traction portion descending from one of the temples. The traction portion is freely yielding in a front-to-back direction, and has a surface that grips a wearer's back ear region.
An eyeglass retention device includes a pair of retainers. Each retainer has an upper edge, and an attachment mechanism near the upper edge including a hole for receiving a temple on a pair of eyeglasses. Each retainer has an elastomeric traction portion descending from the temple. Each traction portion has a width and a thickness, the width being substantially equal to or greater than the thickness.
Another eyeglass retention device includes a pair of retainers, each retainer has an upper edge, an attachment mechanism near the upper edge including a hole for receiving a temple on a pair of eyeglasses, and a resiliently flexible traction portion having a front face descending from the hole, wherein the front face is substantially planar.
The invention also provides an eyeglass retention device including an elongate member having a long axis running between top and bottom opposite ends. A hole is provided near the top end for receiving an eyeglass temple. A handle is located near the bottom end. The member has a surface that tends to grip on skin, and is resiliently stretchable along the long axis so that when the member is stretched from an eyeglass temple into a wearer's back ear region by pulling on the handle, the member grips and maintains a partially stretched orientation causing a front-to-back pulling force to be exerted on the temple without concentrating significant forward pressure behind a wearer's ear when used to secure eyeglasses on a wearer's face.
In another embodiment, eyewear includes a pair of eyeglasses which have two temples, and a pair of foam rubber sheet members. Each sheet member is defined between substantially planar and parallel front and back sides. Each sheet member has a hole connecting the front side to the back side. Each of the temples is inserted through the hole of one of the sheet members so that the front sides of the sheet members face generally forward when the eyeglasses are worn.
Another eyeglass retention system includes a pair of tethers. Each tether has an upper edge and an attachment mechanism providing a hole near the upper edge for receiving an eyeglass temple. Each tether has an elastomeric traction portion below the attachment mechanism. The hole of each tether defines a front-to-back direction. The traction portion of each tether lacks significant stiffness in the respective front-to-back direction.
Retainers employ a pair of tethers, each tether having an upper edge, and an attachment mechanism including a hole near the upper edge for receiving an eyeglass temple. Each tether has an elastomeric traction portion descending from the hole of the attachment mechanism. The traction portion is made of a flat elastomeric sheet. The sheet has a thickness, oriented in a front-to-back direction, of less than about ⅜ inch, and width equal to or greater than the thickness.
The invention also provides a method of manufacturing an eyeglass retention device. Eyeglass retention members are cut out of a sheet of elastomeric material. A hole is cut in each retention member. The dimension of each retention member is limited so that it can substantially entirely fit behind a wearer's ear.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pair of eyeglasses with retainers according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2A is a view of the back of a person's head showing retainers positioned behind the person's ears.
FIG. 2B is a view of the top of a person's head showing the person's back ear regions.
FIG. 3A is a schematic view of a retainer according to the present invention.
FIG. 3B is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view through the retainer shown in FIG. 3B.
FIG. 3D is a side view of a retainer mounted on an eyeglass temple.
FIG. 3E is a front view of a retainer having a modified peripheral shape.
FIGS. 4-6 are perspective views of other embodiments of the invention.
FIG. 7 is a back view of an embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 8 is a front view of another retainer embodiment.
FIGS. 9A, 9B and 10 illustrate alternative retainer shapes.
FIGS. 11 and 12 are front views of eyeglass retainers employing different temple attachment mechanisms.
FIG. 13A is a front view of another retainer.
FIG. 13B is a cross-sectional view through the retainer shown in FIG. 13.
FIG. 14A is a front view of another retainer embodiment.
FIG. 14B is a cross-sectional view through the retainer shown in FIG. 14.
FIGS. 15A and 15B are partial front views of retainers employing handle-like accessories.
FIGS. 16A and 16B are schematic views of retainer strap devices in accordance with the present invention.
FIGS. 17A-D are perspective views of retainers in accordance with the present invention, being used with a strap on an eyeglass temple.
FIGS. 18-23 show alternate retainer embodiments of the invention.
FIG. 24A is a cross-sectional side view through a hole in a retainer according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 24B is a cross-sectional view through a retainer having a modified hole configuration.
FIG. 25 is a schematic view of a die-cut pattern for producing retainers.
FIGS. 26A-C are front views of alternative retainer designs.
FIG. 27 is a front view of an alternate strap retainer system.
FIG. 28 is a front view of another embodiment of the invention.
FIGS. 29A, 29B, and 29C are partial front views of different aperture designs for eyeglass retainers.
FIGS. 30-33 illustrate another embodiment of the invention.
The invention provides a soft, flexible retainer member for suspension from an eyeglass temple. The retainer is versatile for use on eyeglass temples of varying dimensions. The retainer employs static friction to maintain its position behind a person's ear, rather than relying primarily on a forward pressuring member to hook rigidly behind the ear. Consequently, the retainer can be worn for long periods of time without discomfort. The retainer is particularly useful for eyeglass retention during sporting events, such as running or biking in which eyeglasses are especially prone to being dislodged from their optimal position. The retention device is also well-suited for use on prescription glasses that often contain relatively heavy glass lenses, and are worn for long periods of time. There are many embodiments of the invention, as exemplified in the FIGS. and description below.
FIG. 1 illustrates a pair of eyeglasses 30 with retainers for securing the glasses on a person's head. Eyeglass frame 32 holds lenses 34. Temples 36 extend rearward for mounting on the sides of a person's head and resting on the bridge between a person's ear and head. Retainer 38 is mounted on temple 36 at an appropriate location along the length of temple 36 so that retainer 38 nestles behind the person's ear in a comfortable manner while anchoring, or even pulling to some extent, the lens portion of the glasses against the person's face in the desired wearing position. Retainers of the present invention may also be referred to as "tethers" because, unlike prior retention devices, the invented retainers act like flexible leashes binding each temple to an ear.
Arrows in FIG. 1 show relative directions that are referred to throughout the specification and claims. Line 39 defines a "front-to-back" direction substantially parallel to temple 36. Arrow 39 a points to the front, and arrow 39 b points to the back. Line 40 defines the gravitational direction sometimes referred to as up 40 a and down 40 b. Line 41 defines a lateral direction perpendicular to up-down direction 40 and substantially parallel to the plane of lenses 34. Lateral direction 41 is also referred to as a side-to-side direction. One way of thinking about the defined directions is that they relate to a person's head, as shown in FIG. 2, who is wearing eyeglasses 30. Throughout the specification and claims, terms are used to describe various retainer embodiments relative to the defined directions. For example, edge 42 of retainer 38 may be referred to as an "upper edge." Similarly, edge 43 may be referred to as a "lower edge." A portion of retainer 38 that is below upper edge 42 may be referred to as "descending" from upper edge 42.
FIG. 2A shows the back of a person's head who is wearing glasses with retainers such as the ones shown in FIG. 1. Retainer 38 is wedged or nestled between the back of ear 45 and the side of head 44 also referred to as the "back ear region." Top views of back ear regions 45 a are shown in FIG. 2B.
FIG. 3A shows components of a retainer embodiment of the invention relative to up-down direction 40 and side-to-side direction 41. Retainer 46 includes an attachment mechanism 47 providing a hole 47 a for receiving an eyeglass temple. Attachment mechanism 47 is preferably made of an elastomeric material such as neoprene that is sufficiently stretchable so that hole 47 a can be enlarged to accommodate eyeglass temples of varying dimensions, however, small enough, in combination with the frictional characteristics of attachment mechanism 47, to remain stationary along a temple during normal eyeglass use. In a preferred embodiment, hole 47 a has an area of about 0.0031 in2 when it is unstretched, and an ability to stretch over a temple portion cross-sectional area of about 0.0047 in2. By selecting an appropriate elastomer and dimension, the hole can stretch resiliently around a temple portion having a cross-sectional area of at least about five times the unstretched area of the hole.
Neoprene with fabric backing on one side works well for manufacturing the invented retainers. Suitable neoprene materials can be obtained from Rubitex Corp. under the product numbers 931, G-231n and R-1400n. Neoprene thicknesses that have been tried successfully range from ⅛ inch to ⅜ inch. For these neoprene materials a thickness of less than ⅛ inch results in insufficient gripping capacity. Whereas, a thickness of more than ⅜ inch renders the retainer insufficiently yielding in the front-to-back direction causing a less comfortable fit.
Traction portion 48 descends from upper edge 48 a and is dimensioned to grip a person's back ear region. Traction portion 48 may include, and be integrated with, attachment mechanism 47, or may be a separate piece. Handle 49 descends from traction portion 48 to provide a handle to pull on when the glasses are initially put on. Retainer 46 can be made of a single elastomeric unit that frictionally engages a person's back ear region without applying forward pressure in the crease where the head meets the ear. When the glasses are put on, handle 49 is pulled on and then released. The pulling step stretches retainer 46 before it grips so that the retainer ends up gently pulling the glasses toward the person's face, resulting in a snug, comfortable fit.
FIG. 3B shows a preferred embodiment of the invention. Retainer 50 has an upper edge 51. An attachment mechanism including hole 52 located near upper edge 51 is provided for receiving an eyeglass temple. Traction portion 53 descends from upper edge 51 and hole 52. Handle 54 descends from traction portion 53. Lateral sides or edges 55 of traction portion 53 have a surface texture that tends to grip and resist slipping when pressed against skin. For example, traction portion 53 may be made of a highly compressible, soft, foam rubber. Lateral edges 55 are created by cutting the foam rubber so that an open-cell surface texture is exposed, resulting in a good gripping capability. The open-cell surface also has the advantage of absorbing moisture such as sweat while maintaining its capacity to grip on skin. Front face 56 of retainer 50 has an array of criss-cross grooves 57 which increase surface area and may enhance the traction or gripping characteristics of the front side of traction portion 53. Many other types of treads or texturing features may be similarly employed to improve the gripping capacity of traction portion 53. For example, front face 56, which is designed to face forward toward the eyeglass lens, in contact with a person's back ear region, may use a tread design such as those used on automobile tires, or may also use a tread similar to a hiking or running shoe sole, for example a nob or "waffle" pattern. Fabric backing 58 is affixed to the back side of retainer 50 to provide stability.
FIG. 3C shows a cross-sectional view through retainer 50. Traction portion 53 has front face 56. Grooves 57 are created in front face 56 for enhancing gripping.
FIG. 3D shows a side view of retainer 50 mounted on temple 59 with front face 56 directed toward eyeglass lenses (not shown). In solid lines retainer 50 descends substantially perpendicular to the long portion of temple 59. Retainer 50 is also shown in dashed lines bent in a front-to-back direction parallel to temple 59, which is a typical orientation for retainer 50 when temple 59 is placed behind the user's ear, and retainer 50 is pulled into position in a person's back ear region. Upper edge 51 is placed above, or slightly forward of the crest of the connection between the ear and the head. This results in an added benefit of cushioning and/or lightening the load of the temple on the ear.
In a preferred embodiment, the side-to-side width of traction portion 53 is approximately ⅜ inch. It is important that the side-to-side width of traction portion 53 be sufficient to exert lateral opposing pressures against the user's head on one side, and the back of the ear on other side. However, the width should be limited so that it does not noticeably push the ear outward from its usual position.
The length of retainer 50 from upper edge 51 to the opposite tip of handle 54, is approximately 1⅝ inches. Increased length of handle 54 makes retainer 50 easier to manipulate. However, it is important for the length of handle 54 to be short enough so that it substantially hides behind the ear, i.e., does not extend appreciably beyond the perimeter of the ear. The narrow taper of handle 54 minimizes its visibility while increasing its longitudinal elasticity. When retainer 50 is used, handle 54 substantially hides under the distal tip of temple 59, and remains easily accessible for tightening the fit.
Front face 56 of traction portion 53 is planar which helps to prevent retainer 50 from focusing forward pressure in the sensitive crease area behind the user's ear. The same objective of avoiding concentrated direct forward pressure, is achieved by selecting a soft resiliently compressible foam rubber material that freely bends in a front-to-back direction, as illustrated in FIG. 3D.
FIG. 3E shows a retainer 60 similar to retainer 50, except with a smoothly curved peripheral shape.
FIG. 4 illustrates another embodiment of the invention. Retainer 61 has an outer edge 62 that is shorter than inner edge 64. Retainer 60 is designed so that inner edge 64 will rest against the user's head while outer edge 62 rests against the back of the user's ear. This design increases the amount of friction created between the retainer and the user's ear and head while tapering the shape in order to minimize its visibility, i.e., preventing the retainer from visibly protruding beyond the circumference of the user's ear. Trademark logo 66 may be placed on the back side of sheet member 61 so that it is visible from a viewpoint behind the user's head.
In FIG. 5, retainer 70 has an isosceles triangular shape. Hole 72 is positioned near upper edge 74. Sheet member 71 has a maximum width at upper edge 74 and tapers with a narrowing width through handle 76 to the tip of lower edge 78.
FIG. 6 shows a variation of the retainers described so far. Retainer 80 has curved edges 82 resulting in a bell-shaped design. The bell-shaped design allows some increase in the elasticity of upper portion 84, while maintaining a fairly wide handle 82. One can appreciate that there are many different ways of contouring the edges of a foam rubber sheet member to follow the contours of the back of a person's ear while achieving the desired friction, comfort and retention goals.
FIG. 7 shows another embodiment of the invention. The view is taken toward the back of retainer 100, i.e., toward the back of the wearer's head (not shown), the retainer being designed for use on the left temple of a pair of eyeglasses for positioning behind the wearer's left ear. Retainer 100 has a hole 102 for receiving the distal tip of the left temple of the eyeglasses (not shown). Lower edge 104 tapers toward tip 105 which is adjacent the wearer's head. Inner lateral edge 106 is adjacent the wearer's head when worn and is the longest of the four sides of the retainer. Outer lateral edge 108 is shorter than edge 106 and is positioned adjacent the backside of the wearer's left ear. Lateral edge 108 is short enough so that it does not extend beyond the periphery of the wearer's ear. Upper edge 110 of retainer 100 is close to hole 102, the shortest side of the retainer. Upper edge 110 should be sufficiently short so that the retainer does not noticeably push out the upper portion of the wearer's ear.
Dimensions and ranges for the design shown in FIG. 7 are as follows. Hole 102 has a diameter in the range of {fraction (1/32)} inch to {fraction (3/16)} inch, preferably about {fraction (1/16)} inch. Edge 104 has a length in the range of � inch to 1⅛ inches, preferably about {fraction (15/16)} inch. Side 106 has a length in the range of 1� inches to 2� inches, preferably about 2{fraction (1/16)} inches. Side 108 has a length in the range of � inch to 1� inches, preferably about 1� inches. Upper edge 110 has a length in the range of {fraction (5/16)} inch to {fraction (9/16)} inch, preferably about {fraction (7/16)} inch. Angle α is approximately 40-degrees. Angle σ is approximately 67-degrees. Angle β is approximately 127-degrees. Angle μ is approximately 125-degrees. Angle λ is in the range of 95-degrees to 110-degrees, preferably about 101-degrees. The thickness of retainer 100 is in the range of ⅛ inch to ⅜ inch, preferably about {fraction (3/16)} inch.
In FIG. 8, retainer 120 includes sheet member 121 which has side 122 that is equal in length to opposite side 124. Sheet member 121 has side-to-side symmetry relative to axis 126. The symmetry feature of retainer 120 is advantageous for at least the following two reasons. First, retainer 120 can be used on the left temple or the right temple of a pair of eyeglasses. In other words, each of a pair of retainers are identical to each other. Accordingly, they are easier to manufacture because only one piece configuration has to be manufactured instead of two. Second, the retainers are easier to use because the vendor does not have to educate the user about which retainer goes on which side.
FIG. 8 also shows a variation of symmetrical sheet member 121, in dashed line 128. Modified sheet member 128 is more elastic in its upper portion because of its narrowed width. Sheet member 128 also has a curved lower edge 129 for enhancing the manipulation function of the lower portion.
FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate different retainer shapes. In FIG. 9A, retainer 130 includes sheet member 131. Upper edge 134 is tapered so that it has a lower profile next to ear 135 and extends higher adjacent head 136. Again, the objective is to substantially conceal the retainer from view, at least when the wearer is being viewed from the front, while maximizing static friction between the retainer and the wearer's ear and head. Also shown in FIG. 9A is a possible curved lower edge 138 similar to the variation already shown and described in FIG. 8. In FIG. 9B, retainer 140 includes sheet member 141 with upper edge 144 similar to edge 134 in retainer 130. Retainer 140 is substantially the same as retainer 130 except that lower edge 146 is tapered so that it is shorter next to the wearer's ear, while extending slightly further down the side of the wearer's head. Both of retainer's 130 and 140 are designed for use behind the wearer's left ear, assuming that the retainer design shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B are rear views.
FIG. 10 shows retainer 150 including sheet member 151 which is substantially rectangular. Sheet member 151 is symmetrical, similar to retainer 120 of FIG. 8, but it is less conforming to the anatomical topography behind a person's ear.
FIGS. 13A and 13B show different views of another embodiment of the invention in which retainer 160 includes cylindrically-shaped elastomeric cord member 161. Retainer 160 also employs slit 164, instead of a hole as shown in previously described embodiments. FIG. 13A shows a cross-section through cord member 161 illustrating its cylindrical shape.
FIGS. 11 and 12 illustrate embodiments of the invention in which different materials and dimensions are used for the temple attachment portion versus the anchoring portion. In FIG. 11, retainer 170 includes an upper link 174 including hole 175 for receiving the left temple of a pair of eyeglasses. Link 174 is attached to anchor portion 176 by rivet 177. The material for link 174 can be selected for the primary purpose of the desired elastomeric and friction properties relative to the expected range of eyeglass temples that retainer 170 could be used on. At the same time, the material and dimensions for anchor portion 176 can be selected primarily for the purpose of achieving the desired comfort and static friction properties relative to the user's back ear region.
Similarly, in FIG. 12, retainer 180 includes a rubber ring member 184 connected to anchor portion 186 via rivet 188. The same material and dimension selection advantages discussed above with respect to retainer 170, also apply to retainer 180.
FIG. 14A shows retainer 200 which is similar in shape to retainer 170 already described in relation to FIG. 5. However, sheet member 201 has a criss-cross array of grooves 204, creating a texture for increasing the desired friction characteristics of retainer 200. A cross-section of retainer 200 is shown in FIG. 14B. The thickness of retainer 200 is {fraction (3/16)} inch and consists of two layers, a thicker foam rubber layer 206 bonded to a relatively thin fabric layer 208 on the side opposite from texturing grooves 204. Some times it is desirable to place a fabric layer against the skin for comfort or sweat-absorption purposes. Other times, it may be preferable to place the textured surface 204 against the skin to provide higher friction, therefore better retention in certain situations.
FIGS. 15A and 15B illustrate accessories that can be employed either for better manipulation of the handle of the retainer and/or for decorative purposes. Retainer 210 has a hard bead or button 212 that can be gripped and pulled on when the glasses and retainers are being positioned on a person's head. Similarly, in FIG. 15B, retainer 220 has an elongated miniature handle 222.
FIGS. 16A and 16B illustrate schematically the concept of connecting a pair of retainers by a strap so that when the glasses are not being worn they can easily be suspended from a person's neck. In FIG. 16A, retainer system 230 includes retainer 232 and retainer 234 which are connected by strap 236. Strap 236 connects to each retainer near the lower part of its handle, i.e., opposite from the upper edge and hole. In contrast, FIG. 16B shows retainer system 240 including retainer 242 and retainer 244 connected by strap 246. Strap 246 is connected to each retainer near the upper edge and hole of the retainer.
FIGS. 17A-D show how retainers of the present invention can be combined conveniently with eyeglass straps. In FIG. 17A, retainer 250 is similar to ones previously described, and is attached to eyeglass temple 252. Distal tip 253 (shown in dashed lines) of temple 252 is inserted in one end of eyeglass strap 254. The end of strap 254 meets or at least approaches retainer 250. When the eyeglasses are worn, retainer 250 is tethered behind the user's ear, thereby securing the eyeglasses in wearing position. When the person wants to take the glasses off, he can simply pull the glasses off with one hand so that the glasses suspend from the person's neck. This retention system is advantageous over prior strap devices because it does not rely on a cinch mechanism behind the head to secure the glasses, which can be more difficult to release, requiring two hands and more complex manipulation.
FIG. 17B shows another way of combining a strap with a retainer of the invention. Retainer 260 has front face 262 and back face 264. Hole 266 is formed through handle 267. Ring 268 is attached to hole 266. Hole 266 is transverse to hole 269. Strap 270 is attached to ring 268. Linking strap 270 to the back of retainer 260 keeps the strap away from the ear which is more comfortable to wear.
FIG. 17C shows a variation of the retainer shown in FIG. 17B. Retainer 280 is substantially rectangular. Retainer 280 has a front side 282 and a back side 284. Hole 285 is located near the upper edge of retainer 280 for receiving an eyeglass temple. A second hole 286 is transverse to hole 285 for receiving ring 288. Ring 288 permits suspension of a strap from the back side of retainer 280.
FIG. 17D shows a cross-section through retainer 280.
FIGS. 18-23 illustrate further variations of eyeglass retainers of the present invention. In FIG. 18, retainer 300 has a triangular cross-section. Attachment mechanism 302 has a hole for receiving an eyeglass temple. Traction portion 304 has three sides. Two of the sides 306 have a surface configured for contacting the back ear region, one of the sides contacts the head while the other side contacts the back of the ear.
FIG. 19 shows a partial view of a retainer including handle 320 having a hole 322 which is large enough to make handle 320 easier to manipulate.
In FIG. 20, traction portion 330 is connected to a retractable handle 332 which helps to hide the entire retainer behind the ear when handle 332 is not in use.
In FIG. 21, traction portion 340 has a first hole 341 for receiving an eyeglass temple and a second hole 342 for securing a piece of string or some other type of looped handle 344.
In FIG. 22, traction portion 350 is connected to a relatively narrow handle 352. The distal tip of handle 352 has a widened tab member 354 for making handle 352 easier to manipulate.
In FIG. 23, retainer 360 has holes of different sizes 362 and 364 located at opposite ends so that different holes can be used for different eyeglass temple dimensions. The design shown in FIG. 23 further increases the versatility of the retainer to be used on different types of glasses.
FIGS. 24A and 24B are side cross-sectional views through retainers, each having a different hole configuration. In FIG. 24A, retainer 380 has a hole 382 connecting planar front and back faces 384 and 386. Hole 382 is perpendicular to faces 384 and 386. In contrast, retainer 390 in FIG. 24B has hole 392 connecting front and back planar faces 394 and 396. Hole 392 is obliquely angled relative to faces 394 and 396. Angled hole 392 causes retainer 390 to hang in a rearward direction which may be advantageous for some applications.
Most of the retainers described above are manufactured, preferably, by die-cutting retainers out of a neoprene sheet. For example, FIG. 25 shows a die-cut pattern for generating retainers out of a foam rubber sheet. Alternatively the retainers can also be produced by conventional molding processes.
FIGS. 26A-C show some preferred embodiments of the invention. In FIG. 26A, retainer 400 has a length 402 of 1� inches. The tapering handle portion has a length 404 of ⅞ inch. The upper traction portion of retainer 400 has a width 406 of � inch. Hole 408 has a diameter of {fraction (1/16)} inch. The material used to make retainer 400 is neoprene, with fabric on one side, � inch thick, 931 knobby, R 1400n, from Rubatex Corp.
FIG. 26B shows a different design. Retainer 420 has a length 422 of 1� inches. The tapering handle portion has a length 424 of ⅞ inch. The upper traction portion of retainer 420 has a width 426 of {fraction (5/16)} inch. Hole 428 has a diameter of ⅛ inch. The material used to make retainer 420 is neoprene, with fabric on one side, 931 knobby, G-231-N from Rubatex Corp.
FIG. 26C shows another embodiment. Retainer 440 has a length 442 of 1 inch and a width 444 of � inch. Holes of different sizes are provided at opposing ends so that the retainer can be used on a wide range of temple dimensions. Hole 446 has a diameter of {fraction (1/16)} inch. Hole 448 has a diameter of ⅛ inch.
FIG. 27 shows a retainer strap for securing a pair of glasses either in a wearing position on a person's face, or in a non-use position suspended around a person's neck. Retainer strap 500 is preferably made of a single piece of neoprene, approximately � inch thick, with fabric bound on one side, cut out in the shape shown in FIG. 27. Ear portions 502 a and 502 b on opposing ends of retainer strap 500 are configured in accordance with the various embodiments described above. Holes 504 a and 504 b are dimensioned to receive the ends of eyeglass temples, and then to frictionally stay in the proper location along the temple so that the ear portion can be tugged behind a person's ear and thereby retain the eyeglasses in the desired wearing position on a person's face. Ear portions 502 a and 502 b taper into a strap portion 506 so that when the glasses are not being worn, they may be suspended from the person's neck.
FIG. 28 shows another retention system 520 including retainer members 522 a and 522 b. Each retainer member is cut out of a sheet of elastomeric material to form a substantially circular traction portion with a concentric hole 524 a and 524 b.
FIGS. 29A, 29B, and 29C illustrate different aperture designs that may be used to provide adaptability and advantageous gripping capability on an eyeglass temple. In FIG. 29A retainer 610 has aperture 612 which is created by two intersecting die-cuts. The two die-cuts may be made simultaneously by a single die pattern. Similarly, in FIG. 29B retainer 620 has aperture 622 which is created by four intersecting die-cuts. In FIG. 29C retainer 630 has four linear die-cuts radially extending from a circular hole. The apertures in retainers 610, 620, and 630 are essentially formed between flaps that may resist reversal of a sliding direction along a temple. For example, the retainer may slide on to the end of a temple to a desired location. The flaps drag slightly behind the retainer. Extra force is then required to reverse the sliding direction of the retainer toward the end of the temple. This feature may be used to provide increased security of the retainer in an optimal wearing position.
FIGS. 30-33 show another retainer design. In FIG. 30 retainer 650 is exploded showing two components, tube portion 652 and traction portion 654. Traction portion 654 has an upper concave face 656 that is dimensioned to conform to an outer surface of tube portion 652. Traction portion 656 is glued or bonded to tube portion 652. Tube portion 652 is made of a material and dimensioned to exhibit desired adaptability and gripping capability along an eyeglass temple. Traction portion 654 is configured in accordance with previously described embodiments. FIG. 31 shows retainer 650 mounted on eyeglass temple 660.
FIG. 32 shows a variation of retainer 650 in a strap system. Retainer 650 includes traction portion 672 bound to an external surface near an end of strap 674, which is mounted on eyeglass temple 676. The other end of strap 674 (not shown) is similarly equipped with a traction portion and configured to receive the other eyeglass temple.
In FIG. 33 retainer 680 includes traction portion 682 mounted on tube member 684. Traction portion 682 is cut so that when it is bound to tube member 684 it extends in a slightly diagonal direction relative to tube member 684.
Tube members for retainers 650, 670, and 680 may be cut from conventional rubber tubing or may be sewn or glued along seams formed from sheet material such as neoprene. The traction portions may be die-cut from neoprene in the shape shown in FIG. 30.
Many useful modifications of the invention, as described above, are possible. For example, a product that will be helpful in optometry includes a set of neoprene sheets that are partially pre-cut, and finally cut with scissors to custom-fit a particular person and frame dimension. The pre-cut sheets could look like retainer 150 in FIG. 10. Retainer 150 would then be trimmed to meet the specific needs of a particular person.
|Cited Patent
|Filing date
|Publication date
|Sep 5, 1894
|Apr 23, 1895
|Attachment foe
|Mar 4, 1899
|Apr 12, 1904
|Siegfried G Marshutz
|Jun 14, 1923
|Jan 27, 1925
|Bausch & Lomb
|Spectacle temple
|Nov 17, 1927
|Jan 14, 1930
|Universal Optical Corp
|Ophthalmic mounting
|Oct 29, 1932
|Jul 17, 1934
|Green Louis D
|Ophthalmic mounting
|Nov 1, 1934
|Feb 25, 1936
|Grier Frank L
|Temple for eyeglasses
|Jun 20, 1940
|Jan 21, 1941
|Hodgkins Charles E
|Eyeglass temple attachment
|Mar 27, 1941
|Sep 1, 1942
|Maude Dunn
|May 23, 1945
|Nov 20, 1945
|Charles J Glasser
|Combined spectacle and telescope
|Aug 13, 1947
|Apr 4, 1950
|Lyons Leon L
|Eyeglass temple cover
|Jan 24, 1947
|Jul 24, 1951
|E F Nelson Company Inc
|Spectacle temple
|Jul 12, 1949
|Jan 27, 1953
|Samuel Frum
|Temple retaining device
|Dec 29, 1961
|Aug 16, 1966
|Abel Donald J
|Holding device for an object
|Apr 9, 1970
|Aug 15, 1972
|Bates Howard E
|Temple boots
|Apr 26, 1973
|Apr 1, 1975
|Seron Mfg Co
|Retainer for eyeglasses
|Mar 21, 1974
|Nov 4, 1975
|Ensing Ernest
|Eyeglass retainer
|Sep 23, 1974
|Apr 27, 1976
|Bidgood William T
|Cushion retaining means for eyeglasses
|Aug 15, 1977
|Jan 9, 1979
|Fuller Robert B
|Eyeglass retainer
|Jul 14, 1977
|Jan 30, 1979
|Seron Manufacturing Company
|Eyeglass holder
|Sep 12, 1985
|Apr 14, 1987
|Murrell Edmond E
|Eyewear retainer
|Apr 18, 1985
|May 5, 1987
|Dobson Johnnie M D
|Clip-on cuffs for eyeglass temples
|Nov 5, 1986
|Mar 22, 1988
|Field Albertus B
|Eyeglass holder
|Jan 18, 1984
|Dec 13, 1988
|Seron Manufacturing Company
|Eyeglass holder
|Jun 14, 1988
|Jul 18, 1989
|Mcculley William S
|Earpiece cushion apparatus for eyeglasses
|Dec 21, 1989
|Mar 26, 1991
|Murrell Edmond E
|Eyewear retainer
|Nov 20, 1989
|Oct 8, 1991
|Oakley, Inc.
|Eyewear traction device
|Feb 21, 1990
|Dec 31, 1991
|Essilor International Compagnie Generale D'optique
|Eyeglass frame temple and eyeglass frame comprising same
|May 3, 1991
|Aug 11, 1992
|Oakley, Inc.
|Eyewear traction device
|May 2, 1991
|Aug 10, 1993
|May David G
|Buoyant eyeglass retainers
|Jan 10, 1995
|Nov 19, 1996
|Kalbach; Edward V. L.
|Eyeglass retainer
|Aug 19, 1996
|Sep 8, 1998
|Deveney; Jean-Paul
|Ring for securing cords and chains to spectacle side pieces
|Jul 13, 1998
|Dec 14, 1999
|Van Rysselberghe; Pierre C.
|Eyeglass retainer
|Feb 27, 1900
|Design for a spectacle-temple tip
|Sep 18, 1963
|Nov 3, 1964
|Pair of eyeglasses
|Feb 17, 1995
|Jun 25, 1996
|Retainer for eyeglasses
|Mar 26, 1993
|Jan 24, 1995
|Murrell; Edmond E.
|Eyewear retainer
|Sep 7, 1993
|Mar 23, 1994
|Cateye Co., Ltd.
|Eyeglasses having ear hooks which can be fixed at arbitrary positions relative to temples
|Title not available
|Citing Patent
|Filing date
|Publication date
|Dec 9, 2002
|Sep 14, 2004
|Bjorne Paul Thorson
|Eye glass perspiration guard
|Jul 9, 2004
|Aug 22, 2006
|Bjorne Paul Thorson
|Perspiration blocking and absorbing apparatus
|Dec 28, 2006
|Oct 28, 2008
|Blaine Schatz
|Eyeglass retainer
|Jul 23, 2014
|Aug 11, 2015
|Huggoptics, Llc
|Adjustable in-situ device to stabilize and maintain positioning of eyewear on a user
|Oct 10, 2014
|Sep 1, 2015
|Nozewair, Llc
|Devices to dilate nasal airways for various applications involving: activities using goggles with a helmet or goggles alone; swimming with goggles, without or with a swim cap; sleep; sleep with a CPAP mask; and for physical activities
|Jul 23, 2014
|Sep 22, 2015
|Huggoptics, Llc
|Adjustable in-situ device to stabilize and maintain positioning of eyewear on a user
|Apr 10, 2015
|May 31, 2016
|Frances Tharp
|Eyeglass tether attachment systems
|Dec 9, 2002
|Jun 10, 2004
|Thorson Bjorne Paul
|Eye glass perspiration guard
|Jul 9, 2004
|Jun 23, 2005
|Thorson Bjorne P.
|Perspiration blocking and absorbing apparatus
|Dec 28, 2006
|Jul 3, 2008
|Schatz Blaine J
|Eyeglass retainer
|U.S. Classification
|351/123, 351/157
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
|Apr 5, 2006
|Maintenance fee reminder mailed
|Sep 18, 2006
|Lapse for failure to pay maintenance fees
|Nov 14, 2006
|Expired due to failure to pay maintenance fee
Effective date: 20060917


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Child-initiated activity: Its importance in early childhood education
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The teacher is discussing the activities of the day with a group of fifteen four-year-olds. She explains that first the total group will go to the art area and then to the science demonstration. Then the children will have a snack and go outside. When she is finished talking, all of the children get up and move to the art tables.
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Joe was angry for reasons he couldn't justify. The scene that had been caused in the strangers room made him feel like a little kid who couldn't do anything without the approval of his parents. A small part of him however told him to stop being so selfish; he couldn't go wandering off – especially in times like these – and not expect his parents to be worried about him.
It had been a little over a day, judging by the dull light that shone through the smallest gap in the hotel doors, since Joe had ventured off to speak to Cancer. His parents had been keeping a close eye on their son but short of keeping him on a leash, they couldn't account for him twenty four hours a day. Joe figured at some point he'd try and sneak off again, to converse with the outcast everyone was so wary of.
The group were gathered in the hotel lobby. Thick boards of wood and stacks of chairs piled up against the entrance meant nobody could see them from outside. They kept the door to the basement locked but not barricaded; there was an emergency escape route down there should an event cause for it. Many of the hotel rooms had been rummaged for supplies, bedding and whatnot, and piled into the first floor rooms. The stranger was on the floor above them. They knew where everyone was and they were all familiar with what to do in case of an attack, but whilst this knowledge retained in their minds, they themselves were not capable of dealing with the onslaught; they were becoming too relaxed. There hadn't been an incident in such a while that Joe in particular was beginning to feel like things were looking up.
They should have been better prepared.
Joe had been pacing for quite some time now, not listening to what the others were saying. His mother had been throwing frantic looks over at him, she had approached him a couple of times but he shrugged off her worries and she had initially left him to it, figuring he'd come around. When he showed no signs of doing so, she decided to try again.
'Joe, sweetie, tell me what's the matter.'
'Why did you have to make such a scene before? I'm not a kid anymore mum, I can make my own decisions,' the words came out in an exasperated flurry.
She sighed. 'You know why we did Joe, he's dangerous, he's-'
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Joe scowled in defeat whilst Mrs Hartness plastered on a polite smile.
'Would you like to join the group discussion?'
Joe's father came to stand beside his family.
'What did we miss?' his mother said.
'We've ultimately decided at the moment to stay.'
'I didn't know there was talk of leaving?' Joe cut in. His father shot him a warning look.
Rob's eyes flickered over towards the annoyed teenager and he coughed awkwardly. 'We did want to make sure that you guys were okay with this? I mean, you have been here a while. Why don't you join the rest of the discussion so we can talk tactics and teamwork and all that crap?'
'I'll be back in a sec,' Joe told his mum. She gave him a concerned look but didn't press further. Maybe she figured her son wasn't dumb enough to make the same mistake twice. Joe wasn't sure he'd agree with this, but he had no set destination in mind; he just wanted to wander.
As he rounded the corner onto the winding corridor that led to one of the alleyway exits of the hotel, he almost tripped over someone crouched low on the floor, rummaging through their backpack. The stranger, Cancer, glanced up at Joe. He was looking remarkably better than he did last time; his eyes weren't so blood shot and he didn't look as tense.
'Oh, hello again.' Joe greeted.
'Alright?' Cancer grunted in reply.
'You're heading out?'
'Yup,' he sheathed a massive hunting knife. 'Need anything?'
Joe shook his head wordlessly, eyes still fixed on the knife. He wondered if he could ever one day carry weapons like that. For the time being, he was too terrified. It was stupid and reckless, but he was worried that he'd do more harm to himself than anyone else. It sounded silly, but the other reason was that if Joe ever had to defend himself, or kill one of those things… it just made it all the more real. It was a ridiculous notion; it had already been a little over two months since the whole ordeal began, but so far Joe hadn't had to actually fight anything. His parents and the others in the group were more than capable.
A loud banging coming from the other end of the corridor made them both look up. The group had barricaded all the exits and Joe knew that the one further down was the one that led out onto a back alley. A cacophony of gut-wrenching groans and snarls penetrated the walls and struck them with an unease they hadn't felt in a while. All of Joe's courage, if he had any in the first place, flooded out of him right there and then and was replaced with an ice cold fear.
Cancer was looking relatively composed, as if he was used to this happening. Why couldn't Joe be like that? Instead, he was stood shaking, debating with whether to run and tell the others or stay and ignore it.
'Can they get in?'
Cancer shrugged. 'I dunno. If the other group did their job properly, then no they can't.'
Joe wasn't convinced and was seconds away from fleeing when there was an almighty crash, a shatter of glass and the sound of desperate corpses dragging themselves through whatever entrance they had managed to break. Letting out a panicked yelp, he sprinted in the opposite direction, waving his arms like a madman. Everyone seemed to turn at once, like one entity, registered the shock and fear on the teenager's face and leapt into action.
'They're breaking in!'
Chris muttered a foul curse and grabbed his gun. Jed started yelling out instructions at everyone and Joe shamelessly dived for the space beneath the massive reception desk. His mother called out his name and he stuck out his hand to let her know he was okay; he was just being a coward. He stole a quick glance over the top of the desk and watched his mum and dad join the others by the corridor. Carol was stashing herself away in a corner, clutching a knife shakily. She shouldn't corner herself, it'll make it easier for her to get attacked, Joe thought.
He didn't have time to say anything though as they flooded into the lobby. Cancer and Chris had positioned themselves in front of the others, so they could control the flow, but there seemed to be so many of them.
Joe didn't think they stood a chance in hell.


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Italy's would-be Prime Minister has said that "only a mentally ill person" would want the job right now, as the eurozone's third biggest democracy continues to tie itself in knots.
Centre-left leader Pier Luigi Bersani, who won the general election last month but who lacks a vital majority in the upper house of parliament, admitted as much after another fruitless meeting with the anti-establishment Five Star Movement (M5S), whose co-operation he needs to govern.
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In order to form a government, Mr Bersani needs to be confident he can win the mandatory confidence votes in both houses of parliament. But instead of offering to vote with the centre-left in the Senate confidence motion, M5S appears set on having all of its radicals demands, such as decimating MPs' salaries and fighting corruption, met first.
And the movement's firebrand leader Beppe Grillo resorted to his usual barrage of insults after the encounter. On his blog he called Mr Bersani and other political establishment figures as "whoremongers".
Without progress by Easter, the head of state, President Giorgio Napolitano, may call for fresh elections in June.
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I spent so long trying to burn you
that I forgot what was on the pyre:
two years of late night confidence
in-jokes and secret codes;
half a dozen movies watched
curled up against each other;
quotes from a hundred episodes
and words on a thousand pages;
the painting I did for you
and the songs you wrote for me,
all up in flames with the memory
of who you were, who I was,
who we were together.
I spent so long destroying you
and taking myself down with it:
gaping holes in stories told,
missing answers to questions asked,
and never a thought for us.
Just for you, burning on that pyre
with my heart lashed to your knees
and my mind tied with your veins,
crumbling under the heat of my anger.
And then I wonder why the ashes
taste bitter instead of sweet.
(19th January, 2015)


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Institutions That Offer State Approved Teacher Education Programs
- Directory - Approved Teacher Education Programs
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- Grid - Approved Teacher Education Programs
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- Institutions of Higher Education with Approved Teacher Education Programs
Teacher Education in the North Carolina Community College System
The Appalachian Learning Alliance
The Appalachian Learning Alliance is a partnership between Appalachian State University and regional community colleges in western North Carolina. The Alliance is specifically designed to meet identified baccalaureate and graduate degree needs by providing degree-completion programs on the community college campuses.
Partnership East
State Employees Credit Union (SECU) Partnership East is an East Carolina University College of Education degree completion partnership with North Carolina community colleges. Students graduate with a four-year degree in elementary education, middle grades education, or special education from East Carolina University by completing the first two years of the program at any one of our partnering community colleges followed by taking ECU courses online. This degree completion partnership is designed specifically for students that transition from a North Carolina community college.
Waston School of Education
The Waston School of Education has collaborative efforts with community colleges in southeastern NC. The University of North Carolina at Wilmington Extension Program provides courses and degree programs to persons with an associate degree or equivalent who wish to complete a four-year degree.
Teacher Preparation Programs
NC RISE (North Carolina Restructuring Initiative in Special Education)
NC RISE provides support for the development of online training modules that assist non-licensed and out-of-field teachers in becoming licensed and qualified to teach special needs students.
NC TEACH (NC Teachers of Excellence for All Children) - Discontinued
NC TEACH is a statewide teacher licensure program administered by the University of North Carolina, in collaboration with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. NC TEACH recruits, prepares, and supports mid-career professionals as they begin a teaching career in North Carolina's public schools.
NC Model Teacher Education Consortium (NCMTEC) - Discontinued
NCMTEC is a collaborative effort of a select number of school systems, colleges and universities, community colleges and the Public Schools of North Carolina, which provides affordable, accessible, high-quality education and training to aspiring and practicing educators in participating school systems in eastern North Carolina.


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A great honeymoon
Sail Date: May 28, 2012
Reviewed: 4 years ago
Traveled As: Couple
Room Type: Inside
Pros: Dinner, Comedy Shows, Game Shows, Island Bike Ride
Recommends Carnival Destiny (RETIRED)? Yes!
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The Bosch NBC-265-P 720p IP camera is a ready-to-use, complete network video surveillance system inside a compact camera. This camera brings Bosch's high- performance technology into the realm of small office and retail businesses by offering a cost-effective solution for a broad range of applications.
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Yummy RestaurantChinese, Asian, Asian Fusion
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I guess the story is that Yummy's recently moved from their previous location in the Friendly's plaza in Webster to this new Dudley location. Well cool,...read more
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I am quite familiar with Yummy's because I know the dj that djs there every Saturday night. The food is well okay, but that's nothing to say because I'm not...read more
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Try the scorpion bowls. Always a good timeread more
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I need help. My browser is behaving abnormally and redirects every URL over nasty domains. The default homepage has been hijacked by Searchreveal.com which gives irrelevant results for every search queries. I tried to fix the issues and roll back the previous settings of browser but I totally failed. Any kind of technical guidance and advice to remove Searchreveal.com will be highly appreciable.
Searchreveal.com is a terrible browser hijacker that gets intruded the PC secretly and becomes the default homepage and search engine provider without any approval. Soon, it will alter the DNS settings and connects the PC with a remote server of cyber criminals. The third parties are allowed to make unnecessary modifications in the internal settings. When the browser is opened, multiple new tabs simultaneously open and all of them contain highly malicious URL's. Searchreveal.com adds nasty plug-ins and add-ons in the browser and they are responsible for aggressive customized ads and pop ups that you regularly notice while browsing.
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text: Little River Regional Park & Natural AreaOnlineWebsite - orangecountync.govAddressGuess Rd. (NC 157 North), North of I-85Durham, NC 27712PhonePrimary - (919) 732-5505 Relics like barns, houses, and sheds have been restored and now serve as picnic shelters, information centers, and landmarks accompanying the more than 15 miles of walking, hiking, mountain-biking, and horseback riding trails. Playground, wildlife, bird-watching, picnicking, and rock hounding.


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Hears indicate own page/PDF link for extended bio, all have photos with 3-4 sentence bio to right of photo
What is news versus general musings? Who else updates besides staff?
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Nursery, Play Group, Childcare
Sunday School, Christmas Pageant
Children's Choir
Children's Activities, Mardi Gras, Halloween, Easter Egg Hunt
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Middle School
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Lutheran Campus Ministry Partnership
Women's, Gals' Night Out, Women's Show and Tell, Knit Night
Men's, Guys' Night Out
Bible Studies, Brown Bag, Brady Street
Discussion Groups, Brunch Bunch, Ongoing Groups
Sunday Mornings - Adult Education
Tuesday Club
Luther Manor Partnership
Alice's Garden
Partnership Ministry, Link to All Peoples Church Website, AP Food Pantry
Care for Creation
Reconciling in Christ
Pictures looping of various
Includes: What is ELCA and What Does it Mean to be Lutheran?, History of our Church w/ help from UWM Archivers, We Are Vibrant, Solar Panels, Handicap Accessible Renovation, Organ
First our mission statement, This will also include our 6 main priorities. Picture: RIC, Families, Altar, Picnic in the Park
Community Connections: RIC, Care for Creation, Campus Ministries, East Side Senior Services, Luther Manor, Mt. Meru Coffee All Peoples?. Outside Groups that Lake Park Supports-Links to: AA, Al Anon, Men's CA, CODA, Cream City Squares,
Includes: Weddings/Same-Sex Comittment Ceremony, Baptisms, How do I Become a Member? Include counseling, birth, visiting sick etc
Office Hours
Test mobile me to google calendar sync with dummies
PDF copy, RSS if possible (blog?) OR put all content from newsletter in news blog as it comes in along with additional stuff (and tag newsletter items with #Newsletter) Is this separate blog or topic in same blog? More frequent updates (not just copying newsletter)
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Protestant and Jewish leaders have praised Gavin Newsom, the Mayor of San Francisco for issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Many of the synagogues and churches in the city had already been blessing gay couples with commitment ceremonies.
The Rev. Karen Oliveto, pastor of the Bethany United Methodist Church said, "This is a good and holy thing. It`s traditional family values at their best. God is doing a new thing in San Francisco, and we joyously enter into this journey for justice."
Karen Oliveto presided over the nation`s first same-sex church marriage on Sunday 15 February and now faces an investigation from the headquarters of the United Methodist Church in Sacramento.
Other churches endorsing the right of lesbian and gay couples to wed included Temple Emanu-El, Glide Memorial United Methodist Church, Grace Cathedral, Dolores Street Baptist Church, First Unitarian Universalist and St. Francis Lutheran Church.
The Rev. Margot Campbell Gross of the First Unitarian Universalist Church said, "As Jesus says, `love your neighbour as yourself. Treat others with the same respect and dignity that you would like to be treated with." Rabbi Sydney Mintz from the Temple Emanu-El, part of the liberal Jewish Reformist movement, which has long condoned same-sex civil unions, will marry her lesbian partner.
The religious leaders hailed the issuing of the licenses as a great achievement in civil rights and said they wanted to remind the public that the conservative lobbies who are suing the city don't have a monopoly on morality.


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FAIRFAX, Va. — This week, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) announced the top three entries for the 2014 PestFactor competition, sponsored by Univar. It's now up to the pest management industry to view the top three videos and vote for the industry's most passionate technician.
To vote:
1. Visit the NPMA Facebook Page.
2. Cast your vote by "liking" your favorite video. Please note, only "likes" on NPMA's Facebook page will be counted. Also, comments will not be counted as likes. Voting begins on Friday, August 15 at Noon and closes on Friday, August 22 at Noon.
3. The video with the most likes wins!
4. Tell your friends and colleagues to visit the NPMA Facebook page and make sure their vote is cast by next Friday.
"This has been a great competition and we are sincerely proud of the men and women in our industry that have taken the time to tell us why a career in pest management is not only a benefit to the community but a great professional opportunity," said Karl J. Kisner, Univar's Vice President of Marketing. "We encourage you to take a few moments and vote for your favorite video submission and help send our 2014 PestFactor winner to Disney World!"
"Thanks to the support of Univar, PestFactor has allowed us the chance to showcase the skill, expertise and commitment that technicians from across the country demonstrate each day as they protect the public and property from diseases and damage associated with unwanted pests," said Bob Rosenberg, NPMA's Chief Executive Officer. "We applaud all those that have taken the time to submit a video and look forward to announcing and sending the first PestFactor winner to PestWorld 2014."


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With a unique and unobtrusive style that focuses on capturing emotions and moments, my job is for you to be able to look back at your photos and remember what it was like to be there the day you decided to spend the rest of your lives together. I am located in Oregon but regularly travel around the country to document local and destination weddings.
How did the photographer make you and family comfortable?
BEWARE when dealing with Craig Volpe and 2ndSun photography. When dealing in a service industry, he has POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. I was always proactive in contacting Craig, even when the wedding date approached. He was mostly difficult to contact by his 1-800 number or email, but once I received his personal cell, it was much easier. Most everything went well the day of the wedding, but it was after when problems arose and it took a FULL 6 months after my wedding to receive them. Per our contract, and his admission, they really should be in my hands by 90 days. This was not the case. And to make matters worse, after the deadline, he would not return my emails, calls, messages, FB messages, or texts. My husband sent him messages as well. We even sent a certified letter that was never signed for or picked up. Finally, after contacting HIS MOTHER and asking about his well-being, he returned my call and made excuses for life events that prevented him from working. To be professional, I deserved at least an email or personal call. It didn't matter. He was in breach of contract and I wanted my photos. We weren't able to give our family their Christmas gifts because they weren't done. This was very disappointing and upsetting.
This photographer has no excuse for conducting business the way he did because of his experience of 10 YEARS! It should be understood with that kind of record behind him. And on top of everything, he didn't even get a kiss at my ceremony! I know I can't guarantee to have EVERY shot I want for my wedding but with how many weddings under Craig's belt, would he KNOW that "the kiss" is kind of an important shot to get?! Needless to say, the overall experience was dissatisfactory and we will still be considering legal action for our needless hassle and difficulty that we endured.
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1. Why did you decide to run to be a part of the Student Advisory Board?
I wanted to get more involved in advocating for my profession. I believe
pharmacists are vital members of the healthcare team, with expertise in
not only medication and disease state management, but in patient in
interaction as well. Pharmacists practicing in a variety of settings have the
opportunity to inspire change in the way healthcare is managed in their
communities, cities, and states. I believe that the increased utilization of
pharmacists is a key component to improving healthcare outcomes in our country.
2. What are you most looking forward to accomplishing during your term?
I would like the pharmacy schools on the eastern side of the state to work together to educate their respective cities on what it means to be a pharmacist. We need to inform the public about the benefits of having a pharmacotherapy specialist on their healthcare team. By educating the voters about our profession, we can positively influence the way in which healthcare is managed in our cities.
3. Where do you see yourself in five years?
I see myself working as a PharmD, possibly board certified in ambulatory care or pharmacotherapy, and working in some type of clinical setting. I do not know exactly which field I plan on practicing in yet, but I know that I enjoy patient interaction. I find experiences with patients to be very rewarding.
4. What activities are you currently involved in?
I was very involved this past year in school and helped organize events for several organizations including ASCH, Phi Delta Chi Fraternity, and APhA. My fourth year is now just beginning so PPA is my focus at the moment.
5. What do you do in your free time?
I like to relax whenever I get the chance. Juggling all of my responsibilities can be exhausting at times so when I have a night off, I like to rest. I also try to exercise and stay healthy. It relieves my stress and gives me the energy I need to get through the week.
6. If you could have dinner with anyone (alive/dead, real/fake, ect.) who would it be and why?
That is a tough one! There are so many amazing people to choose from, but I have always found Leonardo Da Vinci to be a very interesting historical figure. He was a master of both art and science and used his appreciation for life to advance the era in which he lived. I admire anyone who uses their intellect and imagination to make life better for the people around them.
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text: "What everybody echoes or in silence passes by as true to-day may turn out to be falsehood to-morrow, mere smoke of opinion, which some had trusted for a cloud that would sprinkle fertilizing rain on their fields." Welcome! BRAND NEW! solo work: Poor Knights - A tale of The Poor Knights of Christ and the Temple of Solomon and their doomed quest to obtain the Holy Grail, written 250-300 words at a time, as would be encountered on the pages of a novel. If you're interested in knowing what I used to do on Protagonize keep reading. Protagonize is my harbor of escape. I look forward to notifications of additions to my pet project, and cherish the time I get to add to it myself. It's an orphaned western I adopted when I joined. I'd like to see numerous authors contribute because I have an idea for it to be a vivid character study. You see, the main character is a Confederate soldier in the American Civil War. He returns to his plantation home in Georgia during the months of Sherman's March to find it razed to the ground. Miraculously, his family has survived, and he determines to spirit them away. But the refugees are accosted by Union soldiers, and his wife is shot. Worse still, he is forced to finish her himself, for mercy sake. I was interested to see just where a character that experienced the horror of the Civil War and suffered killing his own wife would go. But more interesting was where that character could go under the guidance of motley authorship. There's no planning, no brainstorming, just on-demand creativity. Read the story, get into John Love's mind, and tell us how he is coping, what he is doing to keep busy, and why he is a man changed. Work off of the spontaneous and organic material provided by the author before you. All I ask is that you keep it sequential, and please make the story go only as far as the world limits it. If and when the project gets bigger, we will discuss more in-depth guidance. The story is ripe for the picking. I would love to see more contributions to it by any and all writers whom this synopsis has intrigued. If you are reading this, The House of Love is waiting for you. Go to http://www.protagonize.com/story/the-house-of-love, read the story, and help develop this character. I look forward to hearing from you, and I know everyone else does too. -R Collaborations: The House of Love The Cimmerian Era (working title) (see Working on a Title) The Wanderers of the Seas The Alternate Lives of Cassidy Ives To Only Have Eyes For Twilight


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USD/CHF: Bulls can not pass 0.9800
Tatiana Norkina, an analyst at FBS
New highs above the 98th figure forced market participants to start fixing long positions. For the last day we saw a fall in the value of supporting a four-line Kijun-sen 0.9730. Moreover, the subsequent rebound to the Tenkan-sen has not given the opportunity to resume the uptrend bulls. This may mean that in the near future we should expect consolidation above the upper boundary of Ichimoku cloud.
Note that the oscillators are also headed down sharply, indicating a weakening of bullish interest in the pair.
Trade for this pair is a high-risk.
Technical levels: support - 0.9700, 0.9720; resistance - 0.9760, 0.9790, 0.9840.
Trading recommendations:
1. Buy - 0.9700; SL - 0.9680; TP1 - 0.9760; TP2 - 0.9790.


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At VMworld 2012, VMware presented a Tech Preview of one of their latest ideas, which they termed "Distributed Storage". So what exactly is this new technology? It is basically locally attached storage.
How is Distributed Storage new?
We know that VMware has allowed the use of local storage since inception; however, access to that storage was limited to the local host only, so it was only utilised for guests that were node-based, e.g., vShield appliances. To delve a little deeper you could use the analogy of a VSA (Virtual Storage Appliance), but unlike the VSA, which is a fully functioning virtual machine, this technology is actually part of the hypervisor.


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