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Three years ago, Baltimore Ravens center Matt Birk tried a new helmet with a different type of interior cushioning system. Since then, he said, he hasn't had a concussion nor even the normal headaches and wooziness that Birk says are commonplace in the game.
This season, up to 150 NFL players are planning to wear Xenith brand helmets, the eight-year-old company said. That's more than three times last year's number and a volume that would chip away at the dominance long enjoyed by Riddell, the official NFL helmet since 1990 and which has 70 percent of NFL players in its product.
With on-field safety front and center in the NFL as it confronts a long line of former players suing the league contending that the game has permanently injured them, upstart Xenith and its shock-absorber technology could became a significant presence in the sport. Some of those lawsuits have named Riddell as a defendant.
"Riddell: They are the Coca-Cola of helmets; they are the McDonald's. By default, most guys wear Riddell," said Birk, who played collegiately at Harvard with the founder of Xenith, Vin Ferrara. "I try to be an advocate of player safety, and obviously it is tragic what has befallen the former players with brain trauma, so I am very excited about Xenith."
— As lawsuits increase, NFL runs risk of massive judgment
Riddell scoffs at Xenith's contention that its helmet, which has air capsules strung in a bonnet attached to the shell interior, is new.
"Any suggestion that Riddell's technology is outdated is inaccurate," Riddell representative Erin Griffin said. "Riddell patented throttled-air technology in the 1970s and tried, used and discontinued using it, and has since moved on to more effective, engineered designs."
Throttled-air technology is what Riddell calls the system Xenith employs in which air capsules take in and breathe air in response to impact.
Ferrara, a former Harvard quarterback with business and medical degrees from Columbia University, founded the company in May 2004 after watching hockey player Eric Lindros suffer multiple concussions.
The first helmet reached the market in 2009, and 24,000 were sold in 2010.
"Personally, I don't feel there is a lot of innovation with [our competitors'] helmets," Ferrara said. "They are still relying on a concept of Velcro attached to padding inside a shell. There was a gap in the marketplace, and we decided to pursue it."
Last year, Xenith sold 65,000 helmets; it expects to sell 100,000 this year. There are roughly 1 million helmets sold annually in the U.S., with Riddell accounting for about half that and Schutt the nearest competitor in the market, largely comprising youth, high school and college players. Along with Xenith, Rawlings has also gotten into the business recently.
Xenith posted revenue of $7 million last year. The company expects to reach $12 million in 2012.
The biggest hurdle for the company is Riddell's official deal with the NFL, an agreement that runs through 2013. Only Riddell's name can appear on a helmet on an NFL field; any other corporate logo must be covered.
"That business relationship really prevents us from getting exposure," said Jim Huether, Xenith's vice president of marketing and business development. "Even though Ray Rice wears the helmet, the average parent or coach doesn't know that."
In 2010, the NFL's head, neck and spine committee said the league should abandon its Riddell deal because having the deal implies that the company's equipment is superior. Birk seconded that notion, saying that if the league is serious about health and safety it wouldn't give privileged status to Riddell.
An NFL spokesman declined to address whether the league would allow all helmet brands onto the field after 2013.
Ferrara said Xenith helmets will not prevent all concussions, though he said the company's limited internal research shows fewer concussions in their helmets than others. Given the past number of undocumented concussions, however, the reliability of such a contention is unclear.
For now, Xenith is relying on word of mouth largely from players like Birk, who said he also loves the helmet because it does not have to be tight on the head or pumped with air.
"Right away you feel a difference," he said. "It seems to absorb the force of collisions quite well."
— Daniel Kaplan is a staff writer for SportsBusiness Daily, a sister publication of Sporting News.


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It's that time of year again when Worcestershire County Council offers residents the opportunity to buy local organic fruit trees.
A selection of trees, including five varieties of apples, two varieties of pears and two varieties of plums, are priced from just £14.50 and are available from November 26 to March 15, 2013 for planting in the winter season. Residents are advised to order early to avoid disappointment.
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The trees are grown in partnership with Walcott Organic Nursery in Drakes Broughton.
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I don't often remove my make-up with cleansing wipes because I really prefer to remove all my make-up with a proper cleanser because no matter how good the wipes they usually can't remove it all.
But I can be lazy too and sometimes I just can't be bothered to go through the whole regime of cleansing, toning and moisturising and give in and use facial wipes so I always have some in the house.
Besides they come in handy for other things too such as cleaning hands on the go and just for refreshing the skin on a hot summers day when you are all sweaty and feel dirty.
These are a good budget option for some cleansing wipes as they have cucumber in them which actually makes your skin feel really refreshed. Sometimes with wipes they have ingredients in them designed to moisturise your skin as well as clean it but these can leave a residue which makes your skin not feel clean but these wipes really refresh and don't leave a residue.
They work ok at removing make-up but like most wipes you will need more than one if you want to remove it all especially if you go a little bit heavy on the foundation.
They only cost £1 and you get 25 wipes so they are really good value. They don't sting skin or leave it red looking though don't expect them to leave your skin feeling moisturised as you will probably need a moisturiser on after using them.
For the price these are a really good option. They aren't as luxurious as some but they will clean your skin and leave it feeling fresh and clean though they will also leave it feeling slightly dry so be prepared to use a moisturiser afterwards.
I am always buying facial wipes as a shortcut to cleansing my skin. I do buy bottles of cleanser and toner and know it's good for your skin to stick to a proper cleansing routine, but it is very tempting when you're in a hurry in the morning, or when you're tired at night, just to reach for facial wipes instead. I don't tend to pay a lot of money for facial wipes - there are some pretty expensive brands on the market, but in my experience the cheaper brands do the job well enough for me.
I picked up Tesco Cucumber Cleansing Wipes last time I was shopping there. These come in a pack of 25 for 1GBP, so definitely not a premium product! As with most facial wipes, the plastic pack has a re-sealable strip to keep the wipes fresh, and I haven't had any problem with these drying out.
These cucumber wipes are fairly soft and slightly textured, which I find is the best kind of wipe for cleansing my face. I have had some brands which have been a bit too smooth and have slid around my face when I try to wipe my skin, but these do a decent job. The wipes have a gentle fragrance which has more of a hint of cucumber rather than a definite cucumber smell.
Ingredients-wise, these seem to have a couple of natural extracts in them (Aloe and Cucumber) as well as being enriched with Vitamin E. Those ingredients aside, I'm afraid the list is quite chemical-sounding, which is not surprising for a pack of standard, inexpensive wipes.
Although facial wipes are not intended specifically for removing make-up, I find that these do a reasonable job of taking make-up off. I wouldn't rub the wipes too closely around my eyes, as the pack says to avoid contact with the eyes, but then I have found that even products that are intended to remove make-up can sting the eyes.
I have found Tesco Cucumber Cleansing Wipes to be reasonable, budget wipes. They don't dry out too quickly, have a decent distribution of moisture on the wipes and are a good enough texture to make the skin feel like it is being properly cleansed.
==Price and Availability==
I usually buy face wipes on offer as I'm not particularly brand loyal and pick up a pack whenever I'm in Wilko's or Home Bargains meaning that I usually have a few packets in the bathroom cupboard. Last month I ran out of wipes completely and decided to pick some up with my weekly shop from Tesco. There weren't any wipes I'd used before on a decent offer and everything was a little over priced so I decided to buy a pack or Tesco Cucumber Facial Wipes which cost just over £1.
==Tesco Cucumber Facial Wipes==
The wipes packaging has a simple but modern green and white theme, it's the usual plastic packet with a sticker to keep the wipes moist. Unfortunately, I found that the sticker on the top of the pack lost its stickiness really quickly, the wipes didn't dry out noticeable though but I was using at least one wipe a day so they didn't really get chance to. These wipes contain Vitamin E to hydrate the skin whilst cleansing and removing make up.
==My Experience==
Opening the packet there's a lovely clean and fresh scent to these wipes, it's not particular a cucumber scent just very fresh and quite summery. The wipes are a good size but are quite thin but there's still a nice softness to them. The wipes are very cooling and refreshing, I used them around November time so didn't get the full effect but I think I would probably pick up another pack to have in the fridge over summer for cooling me down on hot days. As these wipes are so refreshing they do make my face feel really clean and I find them quite hydrating too although I don't notice any long term improvement in my skin from using them. These wipes are good at removing light make up, I find them fine for foundation but if I'm wearing eye makeup these wipes struggle to remove it. I used these wipes a few times to remove mascara before going to bed and every time I still woke up with dark circles from left over mascara.
Although these wipes are really refreshing with a lovely clean and fresh scent, for removing make up they aren't up to much, if you just wear foundation then they're fine but beyond that they don't do a proper job. I probably will buy them again as they are a lovely fresh wipe for summer months and they're really only quite cheap but I won't be using them on a daily basis.
~+~ Tesco cucumber cleansing wipes ~+~
Apart from a two-year time frame when I was in my early 20s, have never been particularly interested in wearing a lot of make-up during my adult years. Nowadays I'm most often found with a dash of lipstick (MAC, if you're wondering) and a splash of cover-up for my blotches. Several times a month I'll endeavour to wear foundation; I wear eyeliner and mascara even less often.
My Mum clearly recalled a conversation we had when we discussed make-up, my dislike of old style "cold cream" make-up removers and my preference for simple soap and water, as she gave this to me as one of my stocking-filler Christmas presents just over a year ago.
~+~ This product ~+~
This resealable pack of 25 facial cleaning wipes reminds me of the baby wipes I used on my daughter. The writing and information on the packet is clearly communicated in a simple style. There is a fair amount of detail on the back, providing information about ingredients, testing and disposal. There are a lot of ingredients, including cucumber and vitamin E.
The plastic packet is easy enough to open by peeling off a small cellophane-like plastic part of the top of the pack. This material should be kept as it is effectively a sealing lid for the packet. I should emphasis at this time that the long the packet is left unsealed, the drier the contents will become. The wipes are folded in a manner that means they can be removed one by one; that is, there is no fear that on taking one wipe out the remainder will follow.
Once opened, there is a noticeable scent.....what I describe as "the smell of gentle cleanliness". ie I don't really have a clue what it is or how to describe it, only that it is a pleasant aroma. I prefer this scent to one that is powerful or off-putting.
These white wipes themselves are approximately 12cm in size. They do not have any discernable pattern, and although very soft to touch they actually feel quite thin in my opinion.
~+~ In use? ~+~
These wipes feel very soft, cool and moist on my face. I do get the impression that they could dry out very quickly. I am pleased that the wipes are not manufactured in a way that means they are dripping with some kind of removing solution, however at the other extreme I feel they are almost too dry for my needs.
I use these wipes in several situations: after a night out when I need more than simple water to clean my face, after a long day at work or many hours in the garden, and finally as a pick-me-up when I'm flying across the Atlantic.
These cucumber wipes do feel refreshing so certainly serve the purpose for two of my uses. However when it comes to removing a full face of make-up after a night out, I do still need to use other products.
~+~ Recommended? ~+~
I am undecided about this product. At less than one pound in price, it is a useful item to have. That said, I can certainly live without it.
I was out of my normal Boots cucumber facial wipes and so on a trip to Tesco decided to try their own brand instead because Ididn't think there would be too much of a difference between the Boots ones and the Tesco ones but there is a bit of a difference and I now stick with the Boots variety. Thats not to say that these wipes are bad, no, they are ok but not as good as the Boots ones in my opinion.
The wipes comes in a pack of 25 and only cost £1.04 which I think is extremely good value, however, I find these wipes from Tesco fairly thin and I have to use 2 or more to really feel like my face is clean. In that way the wipes are a bit of a false economy as even though they are cheaper you are using more than you would of a slightly more exoensive, better quality wipe so there is a difference. I like a bit more of a thicker wipe as I feel like I can get my make up off all in one go that way. However, having said that after a couple wipes I feel like my face is clean which is nice.
The wipes have a nice cucumber scent to them although its a bit subtle and I would like a bit stronger of a fragrance as the cucumber smell is one of my favourite when it comes to beauty products and because its such a delicate, fresh scent I like it to be quite bold. Thenwipes contain vitamin E which is great for making skin really soft and for protecting it too but again I would say that there is not enough in these wipes to really make you feel like you have toned and cleansed your skin properly like the feeling you get with other wipes.
In conclusion, these wipes are ok and good if you just want a quick pack and have run out of another brand but I think overall for superior cleaner and for a bit more of a treat for your skin, you should stick to other brands. Sent from Samsung tablet
Since becoming a mum, I have less time for things like a skin care regime. Therefore, time saving products such as face wipes feature heavily in my skin care routine these days. This means I can remove my make up and any dirt or grime from the day with a quick wipe rather than having to cleanse and tone. I tend to but whichever wipes I can find on a decent offer or, if none are on offer, own brand wipes. Most recently, there were none on offer at Tesco, so I added a couple of packets of these cucumber wipes to my online shopping basket when doing my weekly shop. These cost me 99p for a packet of 25 wipes.
The wipes come in a basic white plastic packet with basic labelling on the front in green and black. This also acts, as is usual for these wipes, as a resealable sticky patch that can be opened to remove the wipes and pressed to close - which keeps the wipes moist. The wipes contain cucumber extract and have added vitamin E - which is an antioxidant that protects and repairs your skin.
The wipes inside are a little smaller and thinner than other such wipes I have used. They are still a decent size and strength though - they are more than adequate enough to meet my needs and strong enough so that, no matter how vigorously I rub, they remain in one piece. They do not smell at all, which doesn't bother me as I don't see the need for such skincare products to be fragranced. They feel very moist to the touch though. I use them to fully wipe my face and neck at the end of the day - primarily to remove makeup. I usually use a face wash afterwards to feel completely clean. The wipe does a good job at removing make up - I can see a lot of it on the wipe immediately after use, even waterproof mascara which it removes quite well but it does require a little more pressure and rubbing. My skin can be sensitive and these do not irritate it at all, they feel fairly soft and gentle on my skin but do leave it feeling a little dry after use. This is not a particular problem for me as I always moisturise after removing my make up anyway.
I would say these wipes are noticeably more basic in terms of quality than branded wipes but they do a decent job. For the price, they are definitely good value and I would recommend to anyone on a budget.
===Time For A Little Experiment===
I'm quite new to facial wipes. For many years I've opted to use cleansing milk, believing that this was best for my rather dry, mature skin. I hadn't even thought about buying any when I started reading reviews on sites like this one, but I think I must have been subconsciously influenced by them. Perhaps this is how I came to notice one day that Tesco had a '3 for 2' offer on their cucumber wipes. Something clicked in my brain that other reviewers had rated these quite highly, so on a whim I decided to give them a go. I don't remember how much the special offer came to, but I did notice the other day that the current price was £0.99, so they're not going to break the bank - but are they any good?
===Packaging, Presentation and Information===
The packaging and presentation of these wipes is simple and uncluttered. They come in a white plastic wrapper. On the front we're informed that there are 25 in the pack, that they're Tesco cleansing facial wipes and they have cucumber extract and vitamin E. They are supposed to be suitable for all skin types.
The reverse gives more detailed information - the ingredients, of course, of which I can pick out words like parfum, aloe, alcohol, citric acid, castor oil, glycerine and cucumber; these are a little more comprehensible to me than with many cosmetic products and give me some confidence that they contain the things they claim to - not something I can always say. It's good to read that they haven't been tested on animals and Tesco say that they actually fund research into alternatives. I assume this means alternative means of testing. Apparently the wipes have been enriched with 'soothing cucumber and aloe vera'. This leaves me wondering whether the vitamin E mentioned on the front is contained in aloe vera. I feel I should know the answer to this, but I don't. They have been formulated in such a way that they will gently remove 'makeup, including waterproof makeup, and cleanse, tone and moisturise without upsetting the skin's balance'.
In text and in diagrams it's made clear that the wipes are not flushable down the loo. Other than that it's the usual stuff: dispose of in a bin; keep out of children's reach, only for external use - would you try to eat one of these? Oh, yes, and instructions to use within 3 months of opening. I must be getting quite close to that cut-off point and I have quite a few left. I don't really think it's going to cause me a lot of harm if I don't throw them away - we'll see. I'm not offer fussy about these matters, but I'm a bit surprised that I can't find an expiry date anywhere. Perhaps I've missed it.
One thing puzzles me. The introductory paragraph says 'No colour, no alcohol, just smooth feeling skin' yet alcohol is clearly listed. Confusing or what? I'm glad to know they've been dermatologically tested: I think I would have reservations about buying them if they hadn't.
===How To Wipe Your Face===
The packet also gives some basic directions for use. Peel the label back, wipe your face, reseal the pack as soon as you can! Wipe your face gently, avoiding your eyes. Use morning and evening as part of your daily routine. They're really designed for removing makeup. This is why my pack hasn't been used up yet: I am not someone who wears makeup every day, in fact more than once a week is unusual for me unless I'm going somewhere special. Of course, Tesco say you will get optimum performance if you use with the rest of their cucumber range. Well I can't, as I don't own any others.
The packet is easy to open and I have found it reseals well. I took an opened pack on holiday and they were as moist when we returned as when we left. The smell is quite pleasant, though I can detect cucumber when I think about it I'm not sure I would have picked it out had I not known it was among the contents.
I do mainly use these for makeup removal. I find them easy to use. I was impressed with the ease with which I could remove my makeup. Only occasionally have I had to wipe the mascara from my eyes in more than one attempt. They performed really well for me. I thought my skin might feel taut afterwards, but it wasn't too bad. It did perhaps take a little while to dry, and then I could apply a moisturiser. I had no sensitivity issues around the product and I was happy with the overall result.
===My Opinion===
I can't compare them with other wipes because these are the first I've used. However I am more than satisfied with them and I think they represent great value for money. I'll certainly be buying them again and I would recommend trying them, too. If they were more expensive it would probably be a 4 star rating, but at £0.99 or thereabouts it has to be 5 stars from me.
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~*~ Tesco Cleansing Facial Wipes ~*~
I've been using a new cleanser (Gatineau Melatogenine Refreshing Cleanser, also reviewed) for a few weeks now, and while I love the luxurious cleansing and toning action to my skin, there is one downfall in that it can't be taken over the eye area. I'd previously purchased some Nivea branded wipes for those lazy nights when it was preferable to at least take my makeup off with those rather than just sleep in it. Trying to be good and stick to my new anti-aging routine, I obviously had to take off my eye makeup with something, so I began to use the wipes for solely for this purpose. When my usual Nivea wipes were out of stock in Tesco's when I'd run out, and having read many positive reviews on here regarding these Tesco Cleansing Facial Wipes, I made no hesitation in adding them to my shopping basket for use in conjunction with my Gatineau cleanser. My review discusses my thoughts since my initial purchase.
~*~ The Product ~*~
As a Tesco's own brand product the wipes come as one would expect, in a small, plain looking, white covering. The appearance of them has been updated in recent months, and is still basic and quite minimalistic but quite appealing to me; there's nothing too off putting and I quite like that it's not too cluttered or colourful. The details on the front of the packet inform me that it contains 25 wipes with cucumber extract and vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects your skin, and that they are suitable for all skin types. The reverse of the packet expands the details a little further and inform me that they also include aloe vera, which also hydrates the skin and accelerates skin repair. These are alcohol free, dermatologically tested and have not been tested on animals.
~*~ The Wipe ~*~
To remove the wipe, you have to pull a clear piece of cellophane that peels away to reveal an inch long hole in the packet. This cellophane opens and refastens really easily and without problems and even when I'm almost at the end of the packet it still adheres really well and don't lose its tackiness. This is brilliant as it prevents the wipes inside from drying out; they aren't the moistest of wipes so this would cause a problem.
~*~ In Use ~*~
The wipe measures around 12 cm squared, and comes out of the packet really easily without pulling out consequent wipes. When it's removed, it comes out folded into quarters, and as you unfold it, you will see it's not a very substantial wipe. It feels thin and stretchy and is almost see through. It does the job though, and is moist enough to remove my eye makeup. I don't tend to wear waterproof mascara, but if I did I feel it would really struggle. These work well on my No 17 Doll'd Up mascara and Avon Glimmersticks eye liner, but these are basic products and anything that offered a 12 hour staying power or water resistance wouldn't be shifted with these alone. As I only use these on my eye area I simply use one wipe per evening, but I feel that anyone wanting to remove a full face makeup might even need to use two or three of these, depending on coverage and longevity of the makeup used.
When in use, these wipes are very mildly scented but I couldn't put my finger on the fragrance being that of cucumber if I hadn't have seen it on the label. They remind me of a clean, fresh scent, and one that appeals to me, as although I love strong scents, I don't particularly want lots of scents on my face that could clash; especially being right by my nose where I can't get away from them.
The wipe feels really refreshing, and although I get a slight tingle after swiping my eye area, I feel that this isn't due to any sensitivity that the product has caused; it's simply the moisture evaporating with the heat of my skin. I have dry skin on my forehead but as I haven't used these on my facial skin, I can't comment that this has caused any irritation or further dryness. The eye area is quite delicate but in my experience, I've not suffered any ill consequences and being dermatologically tested, I have faith that they wouldn't cause any trouble anyway. After use these should be thrown away with the household rubbish as they are not flushable. I must also mention that once opened, these wipes have a three month shelf life, which is plenty long enough; I use one a day so these are only ever going to last me a month a most, and possibly a couple of weeks for other people.
~*~ Value For Money ~*~
I can't find the actual price today on the Tesco website (June 2013) but I'm sure I paid around 75p for these wipes, which in my opinion represents excellent value for money. If your skin is particularly sensitive, I see they also have a sensitive version for sale at a slightly higher price, but still only an unbelievable 99 pence.
~*~ My Thoughts ~*~
These wipes are 'supposed' to cleanse tone and moisturise in one easy step; and even remove waterproof makeup. In my opinion, although they remove my basic eye makeup quickly and without harsh rubbing of the delicate area, I feel they would struggle with waterproof or makeup with any kind of longevity or transfer resist properties; you know the ones, 25 hour lasting and smudge proof etc. These feel lovely and refreshing on my skin, and have a mild, fresh aroma.
I like the fact that they contain no alcohol so don't dry my skin out further, and while not moisturising as such, I feel they would be perfectly adequate for occasional use for speed and preferable to not cleansing or moisturising at all. We've not had many hot days of late, but I would expect these would be a wonderful way to refresh the skin on hot days when the skin feels dry and tight, and would be most effective if used straight from the fridge in this instance.
I quite like these Tesco Cleansing Facial Wipes, I feel they represent fantastic value for money, and while there are other (much more expensive) wipes out there that offer further benefits, these do the job well and come at a bargain price. I feel that I can confidently award these wipes my full recommendation along with a full compliment of five dooyoo stars, but please keep in mind that I don't wear waterproof makeup products where these might struggle. I hope you like them as much as I do.
On a visit to Tesco I spotted these facial wipes which were cheap to buy, I do like products which contain a cucumber ingredient because I find it cooling on my face. I hadn't bought these wipes before so thought I would give them a go.
They come inside a plastic wrapper which is quite basic looking in design and can be easily spotted on the shelf. It has a pull back strip which is very easy to open and press back down again after taking the wipes from the packet. I find they are easy to take from the packet too without having to tug them etc.
The wipes are white in colour, are fairly thick wipes for the cheap price. They are kind of stretchy too and very flexible. They have a nice soft texture to them too. I thought they would smell of cucumber but I cannot really detect a cucumber fragrance but they do have a slight smell to them but I cannot really describe it being anything else than a fresh kind of smell. I do however wish they did have a more cucumber fragrance because I do like this smell in a product.
The wipes are quite moist and aren't too wet, I do find these ones hold the moisture for the length of time it takes me to cleanse my skin and to remove any make up.
They do remove make up really well and I can see the dirt on the wipes, the make up attaches well to each wipe and I find I only need to use a couple at a time to remove the amount of make up I wear, which isn't a lot. I wear a small amount of foundation , eye shadow and blusher so the wipes worked well for removing it all from my skin.
The wipes do feel very cooling on the skin but I did find the first time I used them my skin felt a little tingly, I thought it may be just the cucumber ingredient being like a toner at first but the second time I used them I had the same feeling but more tingly and my skin felt a little bit sore. So I decided to just leave them in my drawer and use them again at a later date. I used them about a week ago and my skin was slightly less sore so I decided to use them yet again few days ago and this time my skin felt really sore and itchy so I decided to give them away to my daughter. I didn't like the way these wipes felt on my skin. I do have sensitive skin and I don't think they are suitable for my skin. But my daughter tells me they are fine on her skin and she hasn't had any irritations since using them.
I do however think they are good wipes for removing make up and dirt on the skin, they do really refresh the skin and have a really nice cooling effect. But I would bear in mind if you do have sensitive skin, these may not be suitable for your skin.
They claim to be enriched with soothing cucumber and Aloe Vera. These are natural ingredients so I cannot understand why they irritated my skin because my skin is normally fine when I use wipes with natural ingredients and my skin is also usually not irritated with some other brands of wipes. But this particular brand isn't suitable for my skin at all.
They don't contain alcohol or colours. Are designed for all skin types. I have very dry skin and I have found my skin isn't any drier using these wipes.
There are 25 wipes in the pack and cost just 99p from Tesco, I do think this is a good value price and I do think the quality of the wipes is really good. They would be suitable for all age groups to use and I would say if you don't have sensitive skin like my daughter, they would be worth a go in my opinion.
I won't be buying these wipes again in the future but only because of my sensitive skin and the way they made my skin feel after using them. If they didn't irritate my skin I would definitely buy them again because the moisture, size, softness and the way they perform to remove make up is excellent. I do however recommend them if you don't have sensitive skin.
I did stick with them but not suitable for my skin.
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I give these wipes 4 stars, only going to drop 1 star for the way they irritate my own skin and from a personal opinion.
Thank you for reading my review and I hope it has been of some help.
Tesco Cucumber Facial Wipes
I normally buy my face wipes from Poundland where you can get two packs for £1 which is a real bargain. However I was in Tesco and suddenly remembered that I needed some and picked up a few packs of their own brand cucumber facial wipes. These were on a 3 for 2 offer at the time at 99 pence a pack, I have used these wipes may times over the years.
The wipes come in the pretty standard plastic packaging that face wipes come in. The packet is rectangular and filled with folded up wipes, which in the Tesco wipes case is 25. The edges are all sealed and on the centre of the packet on the top is a pull open sticky plastic seal. You pull this open and can pull out a face wipe as and when needed. The plastic seal is very strong and sticky and lasts the duration of the packets use, keeping the tissues inside moist and fresh.
The packaging has very pain branding and text on the front. It is an all over white colour with green 'cucumber' coloured text and the Tesco logo. They are Cleansing Facial Wipes with cucumber extract and Vitamin E. They are also suitable for all skin types and are dermatologically tested and not tested on animals.
On taking out a wipe you can immediately smell the faint and fresh cucumber extract. The wipes are very moist and quite strong and soft to the touch. You take out a folded wipe and unfold it to make a large towel like wipe and rub all over your face and neck for a few minutes. The wipe is soft and pleasant on my skin and the cucumber extract is quite refreshing. The wipes remove make up, dirt and everyday grime from your skin easily after wiping over your face for a minute or so.
One wipe is sufficient for me to feel fresh faced and clean and overall they do a good job for a mid-value range face wipe. There are no essential oils or added nutrients in these wipes like some of the more expensive ones, but for removing make-up and dirt they are perfect and I will be buying them again.
I use cleansing wipes on a daily basis and like trying different ones, especially when they are on offer. One that I have been using on and off for a while is Tesco cucumber cleansing wipes as they are a good price.
The packaging.
The product comes in a white plastic packet with green and grey writing on the front. The Tesco logo is displayed on the front of the packet and in large letters it tells you that the product are cleansing facial wipes (25 wipes) and that they contain cucumber extract and are suitable for all skin types. On the back it tells you a bit about the product, directions for use, lists the ingredients, gives the shelf life (3 months) confirms that the product has not been tested on animals and has some contact information for the brand.
The product.
The wipes are white in colour and have a lovely fresh cucumber smell. I would say they have an average thickness, I have used wipes before that has been thicker and also some that have been much thinner. To use the product simply open the packet by lifting up the flap on the top and pull out a wipe. Push the flap back down to reseal as this will keep the wipes nice and moist. Use the wipe to clean your face and neck area. More than one wipe may be required depending if you are removing make up and how much is to be removed. I use the wipes twice daily, once in a morning and once at night as recommended on the packet. There is a warning to avoid direct contact with the eyes.
The benefits.
- Contains soothing cucumber, aloe vera and vitamin E
- Cleanses the skin by gently easing away make up and dirt
- Non tested on animals
- Dermatologically tested
- Contains no colour or alcohol
- Does not upset the skins natural balance
- Suitable for all skin types
Price and availability.
The wipes are available from Tesco both in store and on line and retail at £0.99 for a pack of 25 wipes
My verdict.
These are good wipes, they stay moist in the packet and definitely leave skin feeling clean and fresh. They do not dry out my face after using them and are really good value for money. I would recommend this product.
I am terrible for committing the cardinal sin of not removing my makeup every night that I wear it. Sometimes I get home so late for work that I just can't be bothered to do anything other than curl up in bed. There are two pitfalls to this though - one, my skin doesn't like it and two, my husband doesn't like it (especially when I get makeup on the freshly laundered white bedding!). I have started to buy the Tesco cucumber cleansing wipes in a bid to remove my makeup easily and without too much effort, and so far they are doing the trick.
The packaging is quite basic in that it looks like it might actually come from the Tesco Value range - this has actually changed fairly recently and the packaging doesn't look like the picture on here anymore; it is now much more simple and plain. Don't let this put you off though, because it is the product inside that counts and it is much better than the packaging indicates it might be.
The wipes have a slight cucumber scent to them as you would expect, although it is not overpowering and it doesn't linger, which is good. I found that the wipes are very moist and they do leave a lot of moisture on my skin, which is easily dabbed off afterwards and it is necessary to actually. Despite all this moisture and the claims that the wipes are moisturising, I do need to use a separate moisturiser afterwards because they leave my skin feeling very dry.
Having said that, they do a very good job of cleansing my skin. I find that they are very easy to use and actually a bit thicker than I thought they'd be, so they don't fall apart when you use them. They are quite soft although I wouldn't recommended pressing on too hard with them, and they leave my skin feeling tingly and fresh and actually very clean after I use them.
As with all cleansers, you shouldn't use them on your eyes although I do find that I can get most of the skin around my eyes with them and they don't leave my somewhat sensitive eyes streaming afterwards. i tend to run round the edge of my eyes gently with the wipes and then follow straight round with a bit of cotton wool and it works a treat.
The wipes are available in Tesco for 99p per packet and each packet includes 25 wipes. I'd say that this is very much good value for money as the wipes do the job they are supposed to do, feel quite nice and are quite strong. Recommended.
While I do not tend to use face wipes on a regular basis` as I find them to be an expensive alternative if I find them on offer I often pick them up for convenience. While shopping in Tesco I came across these wipes. At 99 pence for 25 wipes they are cheaper than the usual simple wipes I purchase, and so I decided to pick up a pack to see how well they worked.
The packaging is very simple with just a pulley piece of plastic to open the packet leaving a small opening. This also acts to close the wipes in between use and stops them from drying out. I found that this worked well to keep them fresh, but nearer the end of the pack the wipes were beginning to dry a little. You do have to be careful not to pull it all the way off as otherwise it is a pain to stick back on.
What I like about these wipes are they are easy to remove from the packet one at a time. With some face wipes I find it very difficult to grab separate wipes quickly from the packet, and I often end up with a handful at a time. I find that the wipes are surprisingly thick. I was a little worried they would be too thin and end up being a false economy but actually they are more than adequate. Also the wipes are moist but not overly wet. Again I was worried with them being a value brand they would be soaked or too dry, but they are moist enough to be refreshing without soaking my face.
After using the wipes my face feels very refreshed. It feels soft and clean and they are not drying on my skin at all. I have dry cheeks that usually need extra moisture, but these wipes work well without being drying. Also my skin can be very sensitive and these wipes cause no irritation at all. After using the wipes my skin does look cleaner but I personally still like to use a cleanser after using them. This just gives me the deep clean feel that I like at the end of a long day. This is not unique to Tesco wipes and to be honest other than Olay face wipes I always find I need to use a cleanser after using them. For this reason I use them more for a makeup remover than for actually cleansing my skin.
The smell is lovely. It is refreshing and very noticeable from the second you open the packet. Usually I am not keen on scented face products, but the scent quickly disappears after use. I think it works well to help give more of a refreshing feel to the wipes. They manage to remove make up very easily. With just a wipe against my skin foundation, eye shadow and concealer are easily removed. I do find that mascara is a little more troublesome and it takes a few wipes of this wipe to remove it, but overall it is fairly easy. I do find I need to use two wipes to completely remove all traces of my make up if I have my full face on. For cleaning purposes when my skin is already clear one is adequate, but for anything else I just find the wipe gets a little full quickly.
If you usually use face wipes I would recommend these. They are thick, not too moist and work perfectly at cleaning my face. While I find they do not give me a deep clean feel they work just as well as brand name wipes I have purchased previously. At 99p for 25 wipes they are great value compared to branded cleansing wipes, but I just feel that water or a cleansing gel work a lot better and also work out better value for money. As they are made by Tesco of course they are exclusive to Tesco. There are a number of other cucumber face products available in the range which I have also found to be reasonable quality.
Cleansing wipes are a must have for the bathroom cabinet, whether your female or male. I don't like to spend much on something which is ultimately going to be throw away so I have purchased these Tesco Cucumber wipes quite a few times. They are available in most, if not all Tesco stores.
The wipes come in a pack of 25, and currently cost 99p. At the time of writing this review they were also on a '2 for £1.50' offer, which is very handy for stocking up, as they store well. The wipes come in bog standard packaging, which is a plastic pack with a peel back label to open. The pack is easy to store, and doesn't take up a lot of space. It's important to make sure you seal the label back down quickly after removing a wipe, and ensure that it's no left half open or this will try them out.
The wipes are nice and soft to touch. They're average thickness, I've used much thinner but wouldn't complain if they were made a little thicker. They are quite moist, not wet but moist enough to use on your whole face without drying out. Originally, I was unsure what they would smell like, however they are fresh and neutral - I'm not sure if I would describe it as cucumber like, however salad vegetables are not a fragrance I'm particularly familiar with!
To use the wipes simply wipe them over your face gently. There's no need to wash or dry your face after, and you can throw the wipe away after use. I have found these wipes remove whatever make-up I am using. I'm not a heavy cosmetic user, but haven't had any problems with make-up being left on my face after using these wipes. After use my face always feels fresh and clean. They're also great to use throughout the day if you need a freshen up, or have been out and about. I have used them after dog walking and been surprised at the amount of dirt they've removed just after day-to-day tasks, not something you'd see in a sink of water! The packaging says to avoid contact with the eye area, however I have used the wipes to remove eye make without any problems.
The ingredients list looks a little bit alien, sadly:
Aqua,Cetearyl Isononanoate ,Glycerin ,Ceteareth-20 ,Cetearyl Alcohol ,Glyceryl Stearate ,Ceteareth-12 ,Parfum ,Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice ,Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract ,Sodium Citrate ,Polysorbate 20 ,Tocopheryl Acetate , PEG-35 Castor Oil ,Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate ,Phenoxyethanol ,Benzoic Acid ,Dehydroacetic Acid ,Potassium Sorbate ,Sodium Benzoate ,Sodium Hydroxide , Citric Acid
Overall, these are good value cheap wipes that do the job. They're not the most natural around but they're very handy and economical too. 4/5 from me.
I try to use cleansers, toners and moisturisers but I don't always have the time and have found myself using these wipes to help save time.
In the pack you get 25 and they cost £1 which I think is really good value for money.
The packaging is really quite simple but nicely decorated with pictures of cucumbers. The label on the front peels off to open up the package for you to get a wipe out. You stick the label back down after using it to keep them fresh. If this doesn't stick down you end up with a dry wipe on top.
I pull a wipe out and it's easy to do, the hole is a good size so it's not like I have to tug to get them out like I do with some baby wipes. The smell of cucumber is quite evident and I think it's nice, a fresh kind of smell, nothing too unnatural smelling.
I use this to clean my face at the end of the day and remove make up. I wipe it across my face and find that it takes away make up and any bits on my face. I don't have to press hard or rub to get it off it seems to come away easily. I use these even if I haven't applied make up so that it cleans my skin anyway. They are a little wet which is quite cool on the face but in a nice way and my face dries within seconds after using it.
After using these my skin feels nice and clean and fresh. it's also quite nice to see the make up on the wipe to see how much I've taken off my skin.
For £1 these are very good and gentle.


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The baseball world lost two legends on Saturday with the passing of a pair of Hall of Famers: St. Louis Cardinals great Stan Musial and Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver.
A sampling of the Twitter reaction around Major League Baseball:
"Stan Musial always has been and always will be Cardinal Baseball. A wonderful, kind humanitarian and a blessed life. RIP #stlcardinals #mlb"
— Cardinals Hall of Fame SS Ozzie Smith (@STLWizard)
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— Los Angeles Angels 1B Albert Pujols, a longtime Cardinal (@PujolsFive)
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— Los Angeles Dodgers Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda (@TommyLasorda)
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— Houston Astros 1B Brett Wallace, drafted 13th overall by the Cardinals in 2008 (@brettwallace29)
"Thank you Mr Musial, your life was a clinic in respect, integrity and honor. The game is better for having you. RIP"
— Former major league SP Curt Schilling (@gehrig38)
"I'll never forget the kindness Stan Musial showed me when I got hurt. He was truly a legend of the game! Here's to Stan "The Man" Musial. May your legend live on!"
— Washington Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg (@stras37)
"We lost a baseball legend today, but his legacy will live on...#StanTheMan"
—Detroit Tigers SP Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander)
"So sorry to hear about Stan 'the Man' Musial. Prayers for his family #legend"
— Angels RF Josh Hamilton (@thejoshhamilton)
"Thoughts and prayers with the families of Stan Musial and Earl Weaver, two greats in the @MLB baseball family..."
— Toronto Blue Jays RF Jose Bautista (@JoeyBats19)
"Stan Musial and Earl Weaver. Two baseball icons. The MLB world will miss gentlemen like you two. R. I. P."
— Former major league 3B Mike Lowell (@mikelowell25)
"Os and @mlb family lost a great leader yesterday. Earl Weaver wasn't blessed wit height but if u measured his HEART he was a 7 footer."
— Orioles CF Adam Jones (@SimplyAJ10)
"RIP Earl."
— Kansas City Royals SP Jeremy Guthrie, a former Oriole (@TheRealJGuts)
"R.I.P. Earl Weaver One of the best to ever do it."
— Free agent IF/OF Bill Hall, a former Orioles (@BillHall_III)
"Baseball lost an icon in @Orioles Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver."
— Seattle Mariners 1B/DH Michael Morse (@SEA_Beast38)
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Drama in Nelson dog issue imminent
Council watchers got a preview of how heated debate around the downtown dog bylaw will be when the issue comes up for discussion next month.
As a formality at Monday's regular council meeting, Councillor Deb Kozak presented notice of a motion that will be referred to the March committee of the whole meeting to discuss temporarily lifting the ban on dogs on Baker Street for a trial period from May 1 to October 31.
Before Mayor John Dooley had even read Kozak's proposed motion, Councillor Robin Cherbo cut in to ask city staff if a notice of motion could be defeated.
Staff clarified that councillors would have a chance to vote on whether or not to refer the motion, but noted that voting in favour of referring the item doesn't mean a councillor supports the motion — only that they are willing to discuss it further.
Evidently, Cherbo wasn't in favour of even having the discussion. He opposed the motion, then demanded a recount after three councillors voted in favour — Kozak, Candace Batycki and Paula Kiss. With councillor Bob Adams absent and Donna Macdonald abstaining (she preferred the discussion be held at a public forum or special meeting, rather than committee of the whole), the motion passed 3-1. Cherbo asked that his opposition be noted in the minutes.
The motion will come back to the March 4 committee of the whole meeting for discussion.
Kozak said she expects representatives from the Nelson Business Association and a Nelson bylaw officer will be at that meeting speaking in favour of allowing dogs downtown.
"I've talked to all these groups and I think there's a lot of support around this," Kozak said.
If it's the will of council, after the committee of the whole meeting, they can send the motion to a council meeting for voting. Because this matter requires a bylaw change, it would also need to come back to another council meeting for third reading and final adoption.


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Stocks Slammed In Afternoon Trading; Dow Loses 300 Points
Markets deepened their slide in afternoon trading, with all three major indexes tracking down more than 2%.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was recently down 301 points, or 2%, with the Nasdaq falling 72 points, or 2.1% and the S&P 500 losing 35 points, or 2.2%. All thirty of the Dow's components were in the red, and the move marked the S&P's biggest two-day loss since November.
One day after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke sought to reassure investors about the pace of any tapering of the central bank's bond-buying program, his comments have done anything but. Futures were showing heavy losses this morning, a slide that deepened in regular trading. Investors appeared to not even register an upbeat existing-home sales report. (Of course, this environment has made the reception of economic data more complicated: While positive news would normally spur stocks, Bernanke said that Fed would take its cues from a strengthening economy as it looked to scale back quantitative easing.) This afternoon investors may have also been spooked by a report from Bloomberg, in which 44% of surveyed economists expect the Fed to curb bond-buying by $20 billion at its September FOMC meeting. The rise in interest rates is also worrying many.


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Tuilagi's lucky try keeps England on course for Slam
LONDON: Manu Tuilagi scored a fortunate try as England remained on course for a Six Nations Grand Slam with a 23-13 win over France at Twickenham on Saturday.
Owen Farrell kicked 12 points and replacement fly-half Toby Flood landed two late penalties as England inflicted a third straight defeat of the tournament on bottom-of-the-table France -- 'Les Bleus' worst start to a Championship since they lost their opening three games in the 1982 Five Nations.
"We were a little bit slow coming out of the blocks today, they scored a brilliant individual try and caused all kinds of problems," said England captain Chris Robshaw.
"But credit to the guys, we stuck at it and when we got attack going we found space. It's a great win, it's an exciting time."
Much-improved France turned round 10-9 in front after Wesley Fofana's superb solo score provided the only try of the first half.
The game was still in the balance, with England leading 12-10, when recalled centre Tuilagi scored a try that might have been disallowed for a ruck offence in the build-up.
It was a sign of England's strength that coach Stuart Lancaster made three changes to a winning side, with the powerful Tuilagi replacing Billy Twelvetrees in midfield and Dylan Hartley taking over from Tom Youngs at hooker.
Meanwhile Courtney Lawes marked his 24th birthday by filling in for 'flu victim James Haskell at blindside flanker.
France coach Philippe Saint-Andre reacted to defeats by Italy and Wales by making seven changes and a positional switch.
Half-backs Morgan Parra and Francois Trinh-Duc returned while Fofana was moved to his preferred position of centre, with Vincent Clerc taking his place on the wing.
Up front, hooker Benjamin Kayser, prop Thomas Domingo, flanker Yannick Nyanga and debutant lock Christophe Simon featured in a new-look pack.
Farrell and scrum-half Parra exchanged early penalties to leave the match level at 3-3 in the fourth minute.
The French pack shoved their England counterparts backwards to win a penalty and also denied the hosts continuity of possession at the breakdown.
England came close to a try but had to settle for another Farrell penalty after the onrushing Tuilagi was brilliantly tackled by Parra just a few yards away from the line.
Instead it was France who had a try thanks to a brilliant 30th minute effort from Fofana, released after Clerc expertly gathered a high ball.
Fofana evaded Lawes on the half-way line and sped past wing Chris Ashton before avoiding an attempted tap tackle by England captain Chris Robshaw.
Fofana handed off scrum-half Ben Youngs and the recovering Ashton's desperate dive couldn't derail a run of more than 60 metres to the line for a great individual score.
Parra converted and France were 10-6 in front.
Farrell's third penalty reduced France's lead to a point and that was their lead at half-time after Parra, a controlling influence in open play, saw a long-range penalty fall short.
Early in the second half England conceded a scrum penalty but Parra's 40m effort drifted to the right of the posts
France were made to pay for those penalty misses either side of half-time when, after a drive off a lineout, Farrell made it four goalkicks from four attempts to edge England 12-10 in front in the 47th minute.
Tuilagi, who on his last England start scored one and created two of their three tries in a shock 38-21 win over world champions New Zealand in December, extended that lead to 17-10 as the hosts finally crossed France's line.
Nyanga dropped a high ball and in the ensuing ruck the ball was kicked forward by Tom Wood onto England replacement Mako Vunipola.
However, South African referee Craig Joubert -- in charge when France lost the 2011 World Cup final to New Zealand -- let play continue and the ball squirted out to Tuilagi who powered his way over from 40 metres.
Farrell, surprisingly, missed the conversion and shortly afterwards England's lead was cut to 17-13 when France replacement fly-half Frederic Michalak landed a penalty.
Outside-half Farrell then appeared to suffer a leg injury in kicking a penalty that fell short of the posts and was replaced by Flood.
England, with Flood also kicking well out of hand, then played most of the last 10 minutes in the French 22 to secure a hard-fought win.
ENGLAND 23 (Manu Tuilagi try; Owen Farrell 4, Toby Flood 2 pens) bt FRANCE 13 (Wesley Fofana try; Morgan Parra con, pen, Frederic Michalak pen)
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Urine Testing to Detect Kidney Transplant Rejection
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|Kidney Transplantation Kidney Disease Kidney Failure, Chronic
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Noninvasive Diagnosis of Renal Allograft Rejection by Urinary Cell mRNA Profiling
|Study Start Date:
|June 2006
|Study Completion Date:
|December 2010
|Primary Completion Date:
|December 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Innovations in kidney transplantation have improved short-term outcomes for transplant patients. However, organ rejection remains as an important threat to the long-term survival of the transplanted organ. An increase in the serum creatinine level is often the first clinical indicator of kidney transplant rejection; however, this marker lacks sensitivity and specificity. Rejection is currently diagnosed using an invasive transplant biopsy procedure; in addition to being expensive, transplant biopsies can result in bleeding from the transplant and even graft loss. In early studies, it has been observed that significant increases in the levels of perforin, granzyme B, and CD3 messenger RNA (mRNA) in urinary cells signal the development of acute transplant rejection. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the noninvasive procedure of measuring perforin, granzyme B, and CD3 mRNA levels in urine samples can accurately diagnose and predict kidney transplant rejection, make transplant biopsy unnecessary, and provide an opportunity to initiate treatment for early rejection with the aim to minimize damage to the kidney.
This study will last 3 years post-transplant. There will be a total of 14 study visits. Blood and urine collection will occur at all visits. Additional visits may be necessary for those participants who develop abnormal kidney function.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|up to 80 Years (Child, Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
- Scheduled to undergo primary or redo deceased- or living-donor kidney transplantation
- Ability to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Requires combined organ transplantation
- Previously received a solid organ transplant (other than kidney transplant) or islet cell transplant
- HCV infected
- HIV infected
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00337220
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|Northwestern University
|Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611
|United States, New York
|Cornell University
|New York, New York, United States, 10021
|Columbia University
|New York, New York, United States, 10032
|United States, Pennsylvania
|University of Pennsylvania
|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104
|United States, Wisconsin
|University of Wisconsin
|Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53792
|Study Chair:
|Abraham Shaked, MD, PhD
|Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center
|Principal Investigator:
|John Friedewald, MD
|Northwestern University
|Principal Investigator:
|Stuart Knechtle, MD
|Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin
|Principal Investigator:
|Jean Emond, MD
|Department of Surgery, Columbia University
|Principal Investigator:
|Darshana Dadhania, MD
|Cornell University
Additional Information:
|Responsible Party:
|National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00337220 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|June 14, 2006
|Last Updated:
|August 13, 2013
Keywords provided by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID):
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Kidney Diseases
Renal Insufficiency
Kidney Failure, Chronic
Urologic Diseases
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
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If you ask me, I would say the anthem is BLACK & GOLD ... but we know what happened to the Saints in the 1st round of the playoffs (no comment). The Steel Curtain has adopted Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa's latest single as their official anthem on their mission to get the Lombardi, while The Cheeseheads now have their own anthem from none other than their BIGGEST fan; rapper Lil Wayne.


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Teheran adjusts grip to improve changeup command
SAN FRANCISCO -- Julio Teheran has established himself as reliable piece of Atlanta's starting rotation, allowing three runs or less in each of his past three starts and lasting at least seven innings in two of those outings.
As Teheran progressed through his first five starts of this season, he was reluctant to throw his changeup because of an inability to command the pitch on a consistent basis. But the off-speed pitch once again became a key part of the 22-year-old right-hander's arsenal, as he limited the Giants to three runs in seven innings on Thursday night.
During Thursday's win, Teheran threw 10 changeups, which were six fewer than the total he threw in his previous five starts. He credited his improved ability to command the pitch on the decision to go back to the grip he utilized during his early Minor League days, when his changeup helped establish him as one of the game's top pitching prospects.
"I think the one thing Major League hitting coaches can't do with a Major League hitter or any hitter is take him down in the cages and say we're going to work on hitting a changeup today," Braves bench coach Carlos Tosca said. "It's such a key pitch for a starting pitcher. It allows you to get to your other pitches. It allows you to keep them off-balance."
Mark Bowman is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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I'm 51 years old, no great athlete, but have completed two full marathons and 3 halfs. I've been seriously running for about 5 years, and started adding barefoot segments about a year ago. I can go a mile barefoot on kind of rough asphalt. I walk around barefoot whenever I can--mostly around the house, and have always done this. Here's my question--I love trail running, and have been running quite technical, rocky (i.e. rock creek beds) trails in regular trail shoes. I want to do a couple of things. I want to transition out of the regular Asics I've been in for my next half marathon (hopefully in November), and I want to use minimalist shoes for the trail running. Do I need to start and run completely barefoot for all my training? Can I start barefoot to train for the half? I hate the idea of reducing my mileage, but I'll do it to prevent injuries. As an older woman, I'm afraid of stress fractures (had one about 4 years ago--hopefully NEVER again!) Thank you in advance!
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"I want to transition out of the regular Asics I've been in for my next half marathon (hopefully in November), and I want to use minimalist shoes for the trail running. Do I need to start and run completely barefoot for all my training? Can I start barefoot to train for the half?"
Hi - Welcome to the Barefoot Runners forum!
Hopefully I can answer some of your questions and others will chime in also. The biggest hurdle to overcome IMHO as far as making a transition is having the patience to do it. I think the idea of trail running in minimalist shoes is a good one for starters. (If you have a log here, consider making it public - I have no idea what you are doing, so I'm having to guess some). If your trail runs are long, start by doing just a portion of them in min. shoes. If the trail runs are short, maybe do every other one in min. shoes. If calves or feet hurt, go back to reg. shoes or rest for a short time. In other words, build your leg and foot muscles gradually over the course of months. If you can do more, that's great.
You can start barefoot training anytime. I know you can run one mile BF now, which is very good on rougher asphalt. If you want to be ready for a Half Marathon race barefoot in Nov. (I'm not sure if that's what you meant), that's probably pushing it IMO - too much, too soon. But why not start and find out what you can do? Increase your BF mileage very gradually, listen to your body (don't push too hard). You shouldn't have to reduce mileage in a transition - it will just take a while for your BF mileage to surpass your shod mileage (if that's what you want to do).
Here are some other "tips" that helped me:
- Run BF on a variety of surfaces (concrete = bad)
- Walk barefoot outside several times a week.
- Running BF on wet pavement is okay.
- If you are thinking BF might hurt your training, it will actually strengthen your feet and legs.
- Consider wearing minimalist shoes for work and/or casual use.
- Always be willing to switch to regular shoes if appropriate.
- My def. of minimalist running shoes: about 4-8 ounces and with 0-4mm heel lift or heel-to-toe differential.
Good Luck!
"I don't always roll a joint, but when I do, it's usually my ankle" - unk. Run like the winded
I ran half my last race on my left foot! "Frankly autocorrect, I'm getting a bit tired of your shirt"
Barefootbill--Thanks that's exactly what I wanted to know, but I didn't phrase my question well. I was worried I'd have to completely stop all shod running and go back to the very beginning running BF, but it's great to know I can do a crossover--decreasing shod running while increasing BF running. That was really the reason for putting in the part about the half marathon in November--I just wanted to still be able to run it, even if it's in shoes.
I took a break this summer, and am only running trails, and for only times/fun. In other words, I go out and run until it's no fun, then stop. Usually that's 45 -90 minutes. I got a pair of vivobarefoots and ran in them last Friday (90 minutes--stupid, stupid) and strained something near the 5th metatarsal/cuboid. I hit a rock and sort of over flexed my foot, so I'll do easy and short runs in my regular trail shoes until it feels OK.
I do walk outside BF a lot, but we live in the country, and there are lots of thorns and stuff, but I have a question--why is concrete bad and wet concrete OK?
Thanks sooo much.
Seems that I didn't phrase my answer well - ha ha.
What I meant was that any concrete, wet or dry, is really hard on the body. I see college kids running on the concrete sidewalks in town frequently - but they are in their teens or 20's. I'm 65 and if I run on concrete, I'm sore and achy all over for a few days, although a short distance won't bother me. I think I've read that concrete is 6X harder than asphalt. (I believe that asphalt actually has a little "give" to it).
As far as being wet, I meant that other running surfaces are fine to run BF on even if the surface is wet (people assume that running BF on wet surfaces will soften and abrade the soles - kinda like being in the pool for a while).
Gotcha! Thanks.
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I'm a 65yo city boy and do most of my BF running on concrete, both smooth and rough. Depending on time of day getting out on the asphalt can be hazardous. I still have a rough time on gravel tho, mostly because I don't get on it often enough.
Minimal daily where shoes - Tom's - when I first wore them a few years ago my feet hurt... then I realized that I was using muscles I hadn't been before that and it triggered my migration to minimal/BF running. When not barefoot I generally wear Tom's or Croc's. I've seen some flip-flops that might be useful as well, but don't wear them. I'm retired now but did wear Tom's & Croc's to work. Careful shoe selection helps if you work outside the home.
+1 on the go slow. Having gone a mi BF already is great. build on that a bit at a time and you'll do fine.
Welcome to the group!
bob e v 2014 goals: keep on running! Is there anything more than that?
Complete the last 3 races in the Austin Distance Challenge, Rogue 30k, 3M Half, Austin Full
Break the 1000 mi barrier!
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If you follow my music career you know I am on a label called Out of Line. They are one of the big EBM and Alternative/goth labels today. They run a good business, make money and promote their artists nicely. Some of the other artists on Out of Line include Blut Engel, And One, Hocio, and Combichrist. But did you know they also have a record store in Berlin? If your in Germany's Hauptstadt head over and check it out:
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I have been in discussion with Ajahn Dick Sãlaratano over the past months about wanting to bring some "Forest Dhamma Books" and after much red tape (custom clearances, client codes, etc) I finally got the books here.
I have access to "Acariya Muns Biography", "Ajahn Khao Analayo", "Mae Chee Kaew" and "Wisdom Develops Samadhi" and "Patipada".
All these books are for free distribution and can either be picked up off me (Jon Dyer) at my restaurant (Stang House Thai Food, situated at 292 High St, Lower Hutt) during business hours (Tuesday to Sunday from 4PM to 9PM) or I can be contacted on 021 256 0056 (out of business hours) and you can come and pick some up from my house. Alternatively, the bulk of the books are kept at Bodhinyanarama Monastery (17 Rakau Grove, Stokes Valley) though if you go to the monastery, can you please arrange with them first when is a appropriate time to visit.
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Legendary Corvette Race Driver John Fitch Remembered
John Fitch, who piloted some of the marque's earliest factory racers, including the Corvette SS and the Sting Ray Racer, passed away on October 31, 2012.
In 1956, Chevrolet Chief Engineer Ed Cole chose Fitch to be the manager of Corvette's first racing team. Fitch led the team to a class land-speed record for production cars of 145.543 mph at Daytona Beach in February 1956, and won First Place in the 12 Hours of Sebring one month later. In 1960, he co-drove the Briggs-Cunningham No. 3 Corvette to a First-in-class finish and Eighth overall at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Fitch was one of the driving forces behind the development of Lime Rock Park Raceway in Lakeville, Connecticut, and was its first general manager.
He also invented numerous highway-safety devices, including the ubiquitous yellow, sand-filled, crash-cushion barrels commonly seen in front of bridge abutments and other potential roadside hazards. They are known as "Fitch Barriers."
Lance Miller of Carlisle Productions had this to say about Fitch's passing: "It's never easy having a friend or family member pass away. When I received word that racing legend, dear friend, mentor, and so much more, Mr. John Fitch, passed away, my reaction was unique. I felt hurt that he's no longer there to talk to, however I was content he wasn't suffering. I also felt happy knowing how much he accomplished throughout his life. Heck, if I could accomplish one-quarter of what John Fitch did throughout his lifetime, I'd be honored!
"I don't take a second of our journey over to Le Mans for granted, and I realize how fortunate I was to really get to know him. From that trip came the film The Quest, produced by Michael Brown. It captures Fitch's legacy, which will carry on forever.
[Fitch] passed away peacefully with his family by his side; that alone brings me joy. I know my father, Chip Miller, and he are in a better place sharing stories. I'm confident that when they reunited, they gave each other a big hug. My hugs will come—it's inevitable—but I'm going to enjoy every second I have while I'm here. RIP, Mr. John Fitch, you will be sorely missed, but never forgotten."
VETTE extends its condolences to Fitch's family, friends, and fans affected by his passing.
Petersen Museum Reveals More Details on 60th Anniversary Gala
In the December edition of "Currents," we reported that the Petersen Automotive Museum would hold a Corvette 60th anniversary celebration on March 1-2, 2013.
Since then, the museum has released more details on the two-day event:
"The Petersen will be filled with fabulous Corvette race cars, historic concept cars, and rare production models, along with experts and icons from Corvette's 60-year history," said event spokesman Chris Brown.
Event highlights include:
- Corvette Racing Panel Discussion: Several legendary figures from Corvette racing history will talk about the car's illustrious racing heritage.
- Corvette Values Seminar: What's your Corvette worth in today's market, and how will it perform as an investment in the future?
- Corvette 60th Anniversary Gala: Start the Corvette weekend off early with a Friday-evening event featuring dinner, a memorabilia auction, and a panel discussion with some of the biggest names in Corvette history.
- Corvette Day Car Show: See 500 Corvettes of all years in the Petersen parking structure from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Registered participants will receive a limited-edition commemorative medallion made especially for this event by Mid America Motorworks.
- Corvette Restoration Seminar: Learn restoration tips and techniques from the pros.
- Rare-Corvette Exhibit: The museum will showcase a special selection of rare Corvettes, never seen before in the same location. These will include the '53 EX-122, the '59 Corvette Italia by Scaglietti, the '60 CERV I, a '63 Grand Sport, the '64 "World's Fair" Corvette, and the '68 "Sundowner" Bonneville racer, among others.
For more information, visit the Petersen Automotive Museum at www.petersen.org.
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For a limited time, the National Corvette Museum (NCM) is offering Corvette dealer-brochure sets. Each set includes a total of 30 brochures, ranging from 1983 through 2012, including special-edition and Z06 "minis." (Note: Dealer brochures for model years 1989, 1998, 2000, 2003, and 2009 are not included with this offer.) Even better, the NCM has drastically slashed the price of the set, from $394.60 to $69.99 (while supplied last).
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blazza18 wrote:Have you actually watched Klay shoot ? It really is good and so smooth. He just isn't hitting it atm. I think it was the same at the start of last season too.
I think people jump to conclusions about players based on small sample sizes in different situations. He was good last year as the number 2 and number 1 option(when Lee was shut down)on a tanking team.
And again, I'm not saying he sucks I am saying maybe people jumped the gun based on the 2nd half of last season...or maybe he's in a slump....just odd he's shot over 40% once in 10 games


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As far as I know all disc used in disc golf are make from some type of plastic.
Has any manufacturer of disc every tried stronger/lighter materials such as glass fibers or carbon fibers?
And would using such materials be beneficial?
I'm not suggesting making the entire disc out of these materials as this would make the disc a deadly weapon.
I'm envisioning them using it to make the flat part of the disc.
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What Catholic viewers make of the gently satiric seriocomedy "We Have a Pope" ("Habemus Papam") (Sundance Selects) will largely depend on their reaction to the sight of teams of cardinals from the world's various continents competing against each other in a volleyball tournament.
In addition to typifying the pitch of humor in this Italian import, the series of scenes devoted to that elaborate visual gag also are indicative of the film's overall strengths and flaws: Harmlessly humorous -- if undeniably silly -- to start off with, they carry on far too long, signaling the artistic exhaustion which eventually causes the proceedings as a whole to sputter and stall.
Things begin more promisingly, with scenes of an imaginary conclave during which voice-over narration allows us to hear each cardinal's fervent prayer that he not be the man selected. Eventually, a winning candidate does emerge, however, in the person of good-hearted but timid Cardinal Melville (Michel Piccoli).
Initially, the new pontiff accepts his election, albeit reluctantly. But then, overcome by the prospective burden of the office, and a sense of his own inadequacy, he balks before giving his first public blessing from the famous balcony overlooking St. Peter's Square. Or, to put it more graphically, he freaks out, gives vent to a violent scream, and runs away.
As the world waits -- the bewildered disappointment of the faithful is portrayed quite poignantly -- an eminent but nonbelieving psychiatrist (Nanni Moretti) is smuggled into the Vatican to treat this least typical of patients. He fails spectacularly.
Further complicating matters, the object of his attentions subsequently escapes the sacred confines and seeks some form of guidance by wandering the streets of Rome and mingling with the Eternal City's ordinary citizens.
The resulting delay in the resolution of their papal problem leaves the recent electors with time on their hands, and allows the therapist the opportunity to organize the aforementioned sporting event -- about which he becomes flagrantly obsessive.
Moretti, who also directed and co-wrote (with Francesco Piccolo and Federica Pontremoli), avoids any mean-spirited attack on the church, an approach for which he's been taken to task by some secular critics. They seem to have wanted him to go for the sex-abuse jugular, and have interpreted his lack of rancor as a symptom of pusillanimity.
Early on, Moretti garners some amusement from the contrast between the shrink's secular assumptions and the faith-based attitudes prevailing at the Holy See as well from a range of human foibles against which high-ranking churchmen must be presumed to be no more proof than anyone else. But by the time his protagonist goes on the lam, Moretti has clearly run out of inspiration.
Both costumes and settings seem to reflect an awareness of real-life ecclesiastical garb and architecture and contribute to a convincing atmosphere. Other touches of realism include footage of the 2005 conclave that saw the election of Pope Benedict XVI as well as a storyline reminiscent of the early life of Blessed John Paul II: Like the young Karol Wojtyla, the fictional pope here, we learn, once thought of becoming an actor.
There are a few vague references in the dialogue to major reforms of which the church is said to stand in need. Since these are never specified, however, each audience member is free to interpret what they might entail according to his or her own theological predilections.
No volleyball for prelates over 80, perhaps?
In Italian. Subtitles.
The film contains much ecclesiastically themed humor that some may find distasteful, at least one use of the F-word and a fleeting reference to sexuality. The Catholic News Service classification is L -- limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.


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Chunk of tsunami dock proves too big to display as planned
NEWPORT, Ore. (AP) If it does not fit, you must trim it.
That's what Oregon authorities learned to their chagrin as they tried to move a huge section of Japanese tsunami debris to a marine science center in Newport on Wednesday.
A 105,000-pound chunk of the boxcar-sized concrete dock that floated across the Pacific to reach an Oregon beach last summer was to be part of an interactive display at the Hatfield Marine Science Center.
The display highlights tsunami dangers and honors those who died in the March 2011 disaster in Japan.
The Oregonian reports that a company hired to move the dock section asked highway officials to close the Yaquina Bay Bridge on Highway 101 while the giant load crossed.
Before that could happen, those involved realized that the chunk was not only too big to fit its new home but a crane wouldn't be able to reach the site to put it in place.
Now former Newport Mayor Mark McConnell says the dock section will be cut into a smaller piece to fit its new home.
Most of the 66-foot-long dock was dismantled and hauled away for salvage.
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By Mike Nieto Times Columnist nwitimes.com | Posted: Thursday, April 21, 2011 10:00 pm | No Comments Posted
Font Sizeefault font sizeLarger font size.HARVEY | Former Thornton and Northern Illinois football star Jermaine Hampton would like to see the NFL lockout end soon.
Though he is no longer playing in the league, Hampton is excited about an opportunity: He has a coaching internship with the Indianapolis Colts.
Hampton played two years with the Colts, the last being in 2002.
"Right now, I am locked out," Hampton said last week at the McLegends basketball game at Thornton High School. "I don't know what is going to happen, but when the lockout is over, I am ready to go down to Indianapolis and start my internship."
Hampton has been a sophomore-level coach at Thornton, and Wildcats head Bill Mosel said this is a great opportunity for Hampton.
"Jermaine deserves it," Mosel said. "He really wants to coach, and I think he will learn a lot with the Colts and I think he has a lot to offer. I know he is real excited about the opportunity to coach in the pros."
Hampton said he will be like a sponge and absorb all he can from Colts head coach Jim Caldwell and his staff.
"It is a tremendous opportunity to work with some great coaches and to work in the NFL," Hampton said. "I am looking forward to learning from Coach Caldwell and his staff. They are very knowledgeable about the game and I plan on learning as much as I can from them."
Hampton shed some light last week on the current labor situation and said it comes down to money. He said if the owners would put a cap on rookies' salaries and take the cap off those of veterans, that would get things rolling.
"Make those contracts guaranteed because if you get hurt, you lose money," Hampton said. "I know because when I got hurt, I lost a lot of money -- several (hundreds) of thousands. I still got paid, but not as much.
"If the owners would do that, they can pretty much have what they want."
Hampton has battled some back problems, which often develop in athletes who constantly have to deliver and absorb hits. He played a few years of indoor football, including two seasons with the Chicago Slaughter, when they were members of the Continental Indoor Football League.
Having a chance to work in the NFL and with a top organization like the Colts is a great opportunity for him.
Like other Thornton players who went on to the pros or found success in different career fields, Hampton has not forgotten his local roots. Mosel will lose a good coach who worked with players on the lower levels, but Hampton's football savvy and work ethic will make him a plus to the Colts.
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