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Intraoperative Utility of Brilliant Blue g (Bbg) and Indocyanine Green (Icg) Assisted Chromovitrectomy
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Intravitreal dyes are intended to make the surgical extraction of the Internal limiting membrane (ILM) safer and more complete. However, the search for an adequate vitaly dye is ongoing. The most commonly used vital dye is Indocyanine green (ICG), although it is not approved for intravitreal use and has been associated with ocular toxicity. The reason for its continued popularity seems to be that it stains the ILM better than the approved and less toxic alternative substances Brilliant Blue G (BBG) and Trypan blue (TB). According to anecdotal reports from surgeons, another reason for ICGs popularity may be the fact that it seems to make ILM removal easier. Ultimately, the intention of the investigators research is to identify possible modifications to existing dyes to reach improved intraoperative dye utility combined with a favorable safety profile.
Macular Edema
Procedure: Use of intraoperative filters in vitrectomy
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|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
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|Intraoperative Utility of Brilliant Blue g (Bbg) and Indocyanine Green (Icg) Assisted Chromovitrectomy
- ILM thickness, stiffness and roughness [ Time Frame: No further patient contact is requried after surgery. Analysis of the specimens may take up to one year ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Measurements under the Atomic force microscope will show wether the use of ICG or BBG influences material properties of the ILM (for example, an increased stiffness may explain a better "grip").
- Contrast between the stained ILM and the underlying tissue [ Time Frame: No further patient contact is requried after surgery. Analysis of the video frames may take up to one year ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Intraoperative videos will be analysed to understand under which circumstances vital dyes produce the best contrast visible to the human eye
Biospecimen Retention: Samples Without DNA
Internal limiting membrane as removed during routine surgery.
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|November 2011
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|June 2017
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|June 2016 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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|Filter use during vitrectomy
Procedure: Use of intraoperative filters in vitrectomy
During vitrectomy with xenon endoillumination, an orange, green and a yellow filter are applied sequentially to determine which one produces the best contrast behavior of vital dyes
Other Name: Stellaris PC surgical (Bausch&Lomb surgical,Aliso Viejo,CA)
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|18 Years and older
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Consecutive patients treated with Chromovitrectomy at 3 tertiary care hospitals.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Over 18 Years of age
- No other chromovitrectomy in previous 6 months
- Only one of three vitaly dyes used intraoperatively (BBG, ICG or TB)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous chromovitrectomy during last 6 months
- Pregnant patients
- Patients under 18 years of age
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01485575
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|Paul B Henrich, MD
|University of Basel, Department of Ophthalmology, Basel Switzerland
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|University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
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|NCT01485575 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|November 28, 2011
|Last Updated:
|August 3, 2015
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|Switzerland: Swissmedic
Keywords provided by University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland:
Indocyanine green
Brilliant Blue G
Trypan blue
Internal limiting membrane
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Macular Edema
Eye Diseases
Macular Degeneration
Retinal Degeneration
Retinal Diseases
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New England is currently doing its best to overcome the hardships brought about by a massive snowstorm nicknamed the Nemo blizzard.
Meanwhile, the environmentalists working with Greenpeace are busy maintaining that climate change and global warming must be held accountable for the severity of this natural phenomenon.
The organization takes things one step further and argues that "Omen" would have been a more befitting name for this blizzard, meaning that climate change and global warning stand to spawn ever more frequent such extreme weather manifestations.
As was to be expected, said organization compares the Nemo blizzard to hurricane Sandy, and argues that, despite their being otherwise run-off-the-mill weather manifestations, the aggressive nature of such phenomena can only be accounted for should one agree to also take climate change and global warming into consideration.
Working on the assumption that humans' habit of toying with the environment ultimately translates into altered weather patterns, Greenpeace argues as follows:
"[...] like all storms nowadays, the environment in which Nemo formed has been affected by climate change so, whilst there are many factors implicated in the creation of this storm, human induced climate change is one of them."
In order to back up its claims, the organization quotes specialist Kevin Trenberth, who recently made a case of how, "In the past temperatures at this time of year would have been a lot below freezing but the ability to hold moisture in the atmosphere goes down by 7% per degree C (4% per deg F), and so in the past we would have had a snow storm but not these amounts."
"The moisture flow into the storm is also important and that is enhanced by higher than normal sea surface temperatures (SSTs). These are higher by about 1 deg C [almost 2°F] than a normal (pre-1980) due to global warming and so that adds about 10% to the potential for a big snow," Kevin Trenberth went on to add.
By the looks of it, the Nemo blizzard has killed a total of 9 people, left 700,000 homes and businesses without access to electricity and forced airports to cancel roughly 5,800 flights in and from New England.

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Kronos Quartet comes back to wow. Plus: DJ Hell, House Shoes, Rebolledo, Poolside, Nonstop Bhangra, Kele Okereke, more parties
An amazing-sounding new monthly from Oakland heroes Candi and DJ Cecil featuring music and rhythms of the Latin and African diasporas, kicking off with live drumming from the awesome Sistahs of the Drum, Cuban salsa lessons, and one of my absolute favorite deep house DJs Carlos Mena.
Sat/8, 8pm, $5–$10. Venue Oakland, 420 14th St, Oakl. skintones.eventbrite.com
Hometown lowdown hero Ana Sia returns to shake the walls, in her initimable minimal-meets-hardcore style, with the Angels of Bass crew Jess, Tamo, Viajay, and LMCG.
Sat/8, 9pm, $15–$20. Monarch, 101 Sixth St., SF. www.monarchsf.com
The indie god Bloc Party frontman has been heavily invested in electronic sounds for ages. Now you can hear his selections on deck at the Isis party, one of the true success stories of the past year in terms of wicked good times and a too-cute crowd.
Sat/8, 9:30pm-3:30am, $12–$15 advance. Public Works, 161 Erie, SF. www.publicsf.com
So happy for this SF-LA duo's continued success bringing gorgeous, sun-drenched house tunes to the masses. Jeffrey Paradise and Filip Nikolic hit town again in big style, all night at Mezzanine. Bring your inflatables.
Sat/8, 9pm, $18.50. Mezzanine, 444 Jessie, SF. www.mezaninesf.com
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Instrumental Art Exhibition Opening in Dublin
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May 25th – June 24th. 2012
Exhibition Space, Top Floor, Stephen's Green Shopping Centre
Opening Times Mon-Sat 11am-7pm.Thurs 11am-9pm. Sun 11am-6pm
Free Admission
Don't miss the opportunity to visit this exhibition, the world's first Instrumental Art Exhibition featuring over 100 unique pieces. It is truly amazing to witness the diversity in creativity across this talented group of artists : (from violins converted to medicine cabinets and a "well heeled guitar" literally perched on high heels!)
This event has been organised by Soul Picnic in association with Dublin City Council and Failte Ireland. On 26th – 27th May, the 6th annual 'Dublin City Soul Festival will take place live from the beautiful surroundings of Merrion Square Park.
The event will raise much needed funds for 'Musical Youth Foundation' (MYF) which provides children with access to a musical education.
You can make a donation directly to The Musical Youth Foundation and at the Soul Picnic festival, or go along to the exhibition and purchase a truly unique musical instrument.
In addition, Merrion Square Art will continue, as always, around the railings on the Square. So feast your eyes and ears on great music and an excellent, broad range of original paintings.
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New York-New Jersey
Port Authority's $27.6B Capital Plan Approved
The board of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) approved the agency's 10-year, $27.6-billion capital plan on Feb. 19, following a two-week public comment period. The plan, which covers 2014 through 2023, includes numerous major projects, such as the raising of the Bayonne Bridge and the New Jersey PATH extension to Newark Liberty International Airport.
"The Port Authority's operations, engineering and finance staffs have worked painstakingly for more than a year to craft a capital plan to address critical infrastructure issues in a timely and cost-effective manner," said Pat Foye, Port Authority executive director, in a statement.
About 46%, or $12.7 billion, of total plan spending targets state-of-good-repair work to maintain existing assets. The plan also provides for $1 billion of spending over 10 years to pay for post-Superstorm Sandy repair, mitigation and resiliency projects.
Other work included in the plan is the Central Terminal Building redevelopment at LaGuardia Airport, the Goethals Bridge replacement project, a PATH signal system upgrade and the Lincoln Tunnel Helix reconstruction.
The agency is "committed to revitalizing the region's aging transportation infrastructure in a smart, cost-effective and efficient manner that allows us to get the most out of every dollar we invest," says Deborah Gramiccioni, PANYNJ deputy executive director.
New York
NTSB: Metro-North Should Add Cameras, Signs
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a series of safety recommendations to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Metro-North Railroad. The move follows an ongoing investigation into the December 1 train derailment in the Bronx that killed four people and injured dozens of others (ENR New York, Jan. 27/Feb. 3, p. 7).
NTSB is calling for the use of inward- and outward-facing audio and image recorders and the installation of so-called approach permanent speed restrictions signs along the rights of way.
"The images and audio captured by recorders can be invaluable to our investigators," said NTSB Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman in a statement. "Understanding what is happening inside the cab just prior to the crash can provide crucial information about how to prevent future accidents."
The safety board says it has been calling for these recorders since 2007 and previously made recommendations to the Federal Railroad Administration and other railroads regarding the matter. It says that investigators have learned that Metro-North had posted signs for temporary speed restrictions throughout its rail property but that it did not use signage for permanent speed restriction areas including where the accident occurred.
Since the derailment, however, Metro-North has installed signage to aid operating crews at four locations with permanent speed restrictions, including the derailment area, the agency says.
New York City
Public Works Sector Boosts NYC's Starts 11%
Construction starts in New York City's public works sector rose a whopping 82% to $4.3 billion last year compared with 2012, due largely to the start of initial contracts on three major metro bridge projects—the Goethals, Bayonne and Verrazano-Narrows spans, according to a New York Building Congress (NYBC) study.


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Welcome to the second anniversary edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance!
Howdy, all you crazy cats. This is deejay J.D. coming at you with all the latest, greatest sounds on wax. I'll be spinning the platters this morning in a special edition of your favorite musical merry-go-round, the Carnival of Personal Finance.
As you know, each week we count down some of the hottest hits in the world of personal finance. Today, I've got something extra special for you. It's the second anniversary of this party of pomp. Two years ago that heppest of hepcats, Flexo from Consumerism Commentary, unleashed the first edition of this festival upon an unsuspecting public. It's grown from a dozen or so performers to an extravaganza one hundred performers strong.
To celebrate this anniversary, your man J.D. is doing something a little different. Rather than play all the current hits, I asked each recording artist to hand-pick a favorite song from the past two years. That's right. What you have here are the hottest songs from the hottest artists, all chosen by the stars who made them popular. I only had room for 82 songs, so if your favorite star doesn't appear this week, check back next week when the Silicon Valley Blogger will be picking the tunes.
With so many great songs to choose from, it's hard to know which to listen to first. As usual, my personal favorites are noted with a happy star.
Let's rock and roll!
Dire Straits – Money for Nothing
Coping with credit and debt
NCN at No Credit Needed is one of my pfblogging heroes. He attacked his debt with fervor, and managed to get rid of it in just one year. In this article he shares the secret to his success: Make multiple debt payments every month. (Also check out NCN's No Credit Needed podcast.)
Jennifer Lynn, the Broke-Ass Student, offers advice for how to fight back against collection agencies. This is an excellent, thorough article that may be of use to those of you struggling to turn things around.
Around last Christmas, K.C. at Climbing Out of Debt followed a path similar to mine. After reading a bunch of books, K.C. formulated a debt-reduction plan based on a budget.
What does getting out of debt 'buy' you? That's a question The Happy Rock recently explored, drawing on first-hand experience. "We battled for three years to get rid of our $70,000 dollars in debt. Here are the benefits that being debt free…and the process of becoming debt free gave us."
Last September, Alex, the Wealth Junkie, wrote about eliminating credit card debt. "These are lessons learned from my personal experience of eliminating $20,000 in credit card debt," he says.
The King of Debt has an interesting post that explores why he has so much debt. Like me, he made some dumb decisions. But now he's recognized his mistakes, and he an the Queen are now more money savvy.
"Quit worrying about your credit score!" advises Matthew at Getting Green. "Not having a great credit score is not the end of the world, and keeping your credit score high should not be number one on your list of priorities."
R. Pettinger at the new U.K. Mortgage Blog writes about reducing and eliminating debt, about developing a new attitude toward money.
Johnny K, M.D., the Finance Physician, is a newcomer to the world of personal finance blogs, but has created an excellent post featuring 10 important overall strategies you can take to minimize student debt and maximize return.
The psychology of money
Madame X at My Open Wallet has been publishing an ongoing series of "rules" — guidelines for dealing with personal finance. Rule #16 is Who do you think you are? (Don't be too sure!). "All of our financial actions are ultimately determined by our self-image, so being open-minded about it is crucial. And making Venn diagrams doesn't hurt either."
It's no secret that Money and Values is one of my favorite personal finance blogs — I love exploring the issues that surround our relationship with money. Last fall Penny Nickel posted an articled called "Picking money over time — are we working too much?" This is a question at the core of many personal finance books (including one of my personal favorites, Your Money or Your Life).
The Financial Jungle guy wonders, "Can money really buy you happiness?" His answer is: "It depends." It can, up to a point, but eventually there's the problem of diminishing returns.
Living Almost Large posted a piece in April discussing the relationship between jealousy and envy. "Is it so wrong to earn money? What is the problem people seem to have with others being successful? I have no issues with other people making good money, I just hope that I am as fortunate."
At Ian's new Family Finance Blog, he explores one of my financial rules: "do what works for you". The way he phrases this guideline is "know thyself". He urges us each to understand our relationship with money.
"When dealing with personal finance," writes Accumulating Money, "it is important to remind yourself from time to time that our most valuable assets are things that cannot be bought." Instead, the author advocates that you spend your money on doing things rather than owning things. I love this idea.
Michael at The Time and Money Group draws inspiration from an Oscar acceptance speech in "Forest Whitaker reminded me of a key to success: A burning desire".
The Mighty Bargain Hunter shares 16 ways being disorganized costs you money. As a relatively disorganized person myself, I can testify that this list is spot-on.
David at My Two Dollars chose a post from earlier this year about making a financial sacrifice to get what you want. He gives a great real-life example of setting a goal, making financial sacrifices, and then reaping the rewards.
Jim at Blueprint to Financial Prosperity submitted my favorite article out of all. "You are not your income," he writes. "You are not your assets. Money isn't everything, and money isn't you." Amen, brother.
Peggy Lee – Why Don't You Do Right?
Money and relationships
Last Christmas, Mapgirl contemplated the relationship between love and gifts. Does an expensive gift mean the giver loves the recipient more? Would you rather have an engagement ring or the downpayment on a house? This is a great discussion.
In May, Golb Guru at The Tao of Making Money wrote Husband, does your wife know how to invest? Wife, does you husband know how to pay the bills? Golb Guru says, "We should regularly make efforts to communicate our financial knowledge to our partner (or a family member)."
Nina at Queercents also wrote about money and mates. The post she chose to share is an overview of compatibility factors between two peoples' financial lives. "The key is to keep each other involved and this requires talking about money."
The Money Coach at Your Money by Design also wrote about couples and money. Her article is entitled "You, your partner, your money, and the Great Big Fight".
Vacation and travel
Summer is just around the corner, and many people are looking forward to vacations. (I'm getting ready to leave on a long trip myself!) The Silicon Valley Blogger has some tips on how to cut down on vacation expenses. These were written in December, but are applicable to any time of year: "Walking in a Winter Wonderland for $1,300".
The Travelin' Man at Stuff You Oughta Know is a self-described "airline miles whore". He warns that hoarding airline miles is a fool's game. Use 'em or lose 'em!
Advanced PF is a new blog run by HMG, who recently asked, "Should you think about medical tourism?" Medical tourism? What's that? Turns out it's a fascinating option for expensive medical procedures. I was unaware of this phenomenon before reading this article.
Making money
There are two ways to gain wealth: decrease your spending or increase your income. A lot of time, we in the pfblogging community focus on the former, writing articles about frugality, etc. Advice and Rants has posted a long article describing methods for tackling the other end of the equation: 25 ways to make money quickly and easily (and legally!).
Your health is your most important asset, but your career is a close second. Too often we treat our jobs as an after-thought. Trent at The Simple Dollar crafted a list of 15 things you can do right now to help your career.
Speaking of increasing income, Ben at Money Smart Life has an article on how to use leverage to make money on eBay. "I buy heavily discounted items at wholesale, outlet, or unclaimed goods stores then sell them on eBay," Ben explains. "I borrow money for everything I purchase by charging it on my credit card."
I know that many people are interested in credit card arbitrage, in playing the zero-percent balance transfer game. I think this sort of thing is risky, but for those seeking an introduction, the Hustler Money Blog has a "definitive guide" to the practice. This very detailed series is continued in parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Again: I urge caution with this sort of thing.
Saving and investing
Here at Get Rich Slowly, we've been learning about Roth IRAs. The Skilled Investor has more information on the subject in a piece that describes factors that tend to favor Roth tax-advantaged plan contributions. (There's a second part to this piece, too.)
I often advocate a debt snowball as a psychological boost to debt elimination. Well, Blunty Money has a suggestion for applying this on the other side of the financial equation. He explains how to set up a savings snowball. This is a great way to tackle your financial goals once you've eliminated your debt.
General Finance has a good overview of how to open a mutual fund account.
Daddy Financials chronicles Rad's journey "from a financial zero to trying to become a hero husband and dad". In March, he explored two options for saving for his daughters: Coverdell IRA vs. 529 plan for college savings. Which did he choose?
The Finance Buff writes that "if you work for a publicly traded company which offers an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), you've got yourself a fantastic deal." This article explains why it's important to take advantage of an ESPP if you can.
In March, Sun covered a seldom-discussed investment topic at his blog, The Sun's FInancial Diary. How to invest in four-week T-bills: The complete process is a terrific introduction to this subject. If you've been thinking about diversifying, this article is worth a read.
Ricemutt at Experiments in Finance wrote about exchange-traded funds (ETFs) last summer, offering 4 things to look for before investing in an ETF. The advice here is great for investing in any mutual fund.
David at MoneyNing just published some advice on investing, too. He recommends that if your investing horizon is long term you should "be bold in investing like my boss".
Last summer, InsureBlog published its first major investigative effort, representing several weeks of reasonably hard work: HSA, Broken: A Special Report. Henry writes: "The problem we discovered — folks who mistakenly believe they'll receive discounts from network providers — affects everyone who's insured and needs health care." This piece became the basis for an article in a national HR magazine.
The Dough Roller — another newish personal finance blog — has just begun a series on making the most of Morningstar, the stock and mutual fund research site.
At Wealth Building Lessons, you can read about Canadian Royalty Trusts, a type of investment available to our northern neighbors.
William Wallets' best article at A Financial Revolution is all about The Sharpe Ratio, a means of calculating the risks and rewards of a given investment.
Economics — the Big Picture
At The Simple Pound, Kirsten examines the relationship between interest rates and inflation. This is a good introduction to a fundamental macroeconomic concept.
At Extreme Perspective, Paul argues that we are experiencing the greatest economy ever. I have some problems with the premises of this article: unemployment is not at a 25-year low; inflation most certainly is not at a 20-year low (it's twice what it was in 1998, for example); and soaring real estate values are a questionable virtue. However, Paul makes an excellent point that the economy doesn't matter — it's your own personal financial situation that's important.
Jon at Smart Money Daily also takes a look at economics. His is an oblique examination of our departure from the gold standard and the implications of "fractional banking". His article is all about why it's impossible to get out of debt.
"What is driving Americans to plunge themselves deeper into debt?" asks Steve at Debt Free. He looks at recent research from a University of Michigan professor that argues that the feeling of elation we get from making purchases causes to make more of them.
"Is the American Dream dead?" wonders Home Finance Freedom. This article debunks the Pew Charitable Trusts' Economic Mobility Project.
Shadox at Money and Such is alarmed, saying, "A sub-prime bail-out? Hell no! The government should let the sub-prime market fail. They should let the people who knowingly accepted unreasonable risks bear the burden of their mistakes."
Joel Grey and Liza Minelli – Money
Real estate
The husband and wife team at Not Made of Money share the story of "how we sold our home ourselves". If you've ever considered doing for-sale by owner (FSBO), this is a great place to start. We bought our first home from the owner, and it was a great transaction for everyone involved.
Everyday Finance "just loves living on the edge", and offers a detailed article that bucks against conventional wisdom. Is an interest only mortgage really that risky? His answer is "no". "An Interest-Only mortgage is a much more prudent use of your real estate funds compared to a conventional loan over a 10-year time period, all other things being equal." A provocative piece!
If you've ever been interested in real estate investing, check out Adventures in Money Making's article, "How to invest in real estate for cash flow". It's a simple introduction to the basics.
News flash: Investing in real estate is risky! In February, Kay wrote that greed can make seemingly sensible people lose all perspective.
Often personal finance bloggers write about how to do things the "right" way. But it can be just as instructive sometimes to see what happens when you do things the wrong way. Advanced Personal Finance has just such a tale with "How not to buy a car", a lesson we can all take to heart.
David at Money Under 30 has a great post from last summer. He spent a month as a car salesman a couple years ago, and so he's written up some advice on how to beat the auto dealerships at their own game. This is a must-read if you're in the market for a new car.
Journey2Retirement applies investment principles to analyze the risk-return relationship with driving at or above the speed limit.
As seen on TV!
Lazy Man thinks he may have discovered a plan that will allow him to cut the cable TV. He shares his idea and gets some suggestions from his readers.
Prime Time Money does a little cost comparison. Is it cheaper to watch Ultimate Fighting via pay-per-view or down at the local Hooters?
Paul at One Year Exit Plan believes you'd be better off without television altogether. "Watching NO TV can change your shopping and spending habits. If TV is the premier conduit for marketing and advertising, how does NOT watching TV affect your lifestyle? We believe that by turning off the thing, you'll be on the path to saving more money than through any other action."
Frugality and simple living
Living Behind the Curve is a new blog from Dani and Mer. Their motto is: "Simple. Frugal. Fabulous." Mer recently posted an article that typifies this way of thought. She's an iLuddite — she doesn't own an iPod, and doesn't feel the need for one. She makes do with a 6-year old mp3 CD-player. Why? Because owning an iPod has never made financial sense to her!
SFordinarygirl writes: "One of my biggest goals this year was to buy fewer clothes and work with what I already have in my closet. I had two large garbage bags of clothes ready for Goodwill. But I decided to go through the bags one last time to see if I keep anything. And I picked out this dress and a few other items to keep. In this post I give a few examples of how I gave new life to some old clothes."
Simplicity is a value held by many people on the path to wealth. At My Money and My Life, Story Girl wrote about four easy ways to move toward a simpler life. These are great ways to approach voluntary simplicity.
Saving money is well-and-good, but sometimes we go too far. Andy and Money Walks chose an article from April in which he describes the difference between frugal and cheap. "Being frugal means making smart spending choices or getting the most for your money. Cheap while on the other hand, is looked more upon as selfish and stingy."
The Clever Dude shares his most popular article of all time, which was actually written by his wife, the Clever Dudette. She has written a short but compelling introduction to the frugal lunch. This post and its comments contain a number of great ideas to save money by brown-bagging it.
ABBA – Money, Money, Money
The basics of personal finance
Why is it so important to maintain an emergency fund? Tricia at Blogging Away Debt has a real-life example in her piece on emergency funds, rainy day funds, or whatever you want to call them. "I believe having that emergency fund saved me from really losing it and getting too discouraged."
It's important to spend a little time to find ways to save big money in your life. It's easier than you think, really. In March, Patrick at Cash Money Life told the story of how two phone calls saved him $1,000. You may not save that much from exercising some initiative, but I'll bet you can save a couple hundred!
What is a sound financial lifestyle? The Mint Blog recently asked this question to seventeen different bloggers (including yours truly). Here are the answers, and some suggestions on how to achieve this ideal.
Budgeting is one of those key concepts that intimidates a lot of people. Many people try and fail. At My Financial Awareness, Pete has a nice article offering tips for having a successful budget.
If you're just starting to work with a budget, it can be difficult to make all the numbers add up. There's so much to buy and so little money to go around! Junger at the Online Savings Blog offers 10 ways to immediately start saving money. These are some good avenues to explore if you're having trouble making ends meet.
"What is real net worth?" asks Broke Now, Rich Later. This blog argues that what we traditionally call net wroth is actually net savings. This article provides an alternate means to calculate actual net worth.
Nickel at Five Cent Nickel writes: "As important as your saving and spending habits are, being truly financially responsible involves much more. To this end, I've put together a list of ten ways to cover your ass(ets). This list is by no means exhaustive, but it's a good starting point."
Planning for retirement
How much do you need to save for retirement? How much is needed to be wealthy? Super Saver explores these questions at My Wealth Builder, providing a simple methodology for one to calculate an answer based on one's own financial situation.
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Ask Mr. Credit Card published a huge list of 101 personal finance tips to improve your finances. There's something for everyone here!
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Sunday was a big day for the SMU Habitat for Humanity Chapter. It would be the first time that elections would be held to have governance in the group. I decided the week before to run for Vice President to get more involved with organizations on campus that connected to the Dallas community. (I have done service oriented activities since I was younger, back in Ohio. So this was something I felt that I needed to do, get involved with the community I live in.) That evening of the meeting, the voting took place and then the votes were counted. The results showed that I got the second most votes, which made me VP of the Habitat chapter. I am really excited to learn more about the chapter and service this coming semester and I am even more excited to take on a leadership role and make a bigger difference in the Dallas community! This is just one of the many ways to get involved in the SMU community and make a difference in the city where you live.
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I recommend this morning's Washington Post a column by Danielle Allen on the importance of humanities and social science education – not in competition with STEM disciplines but as an essential complement to science and mathematics learning. Professor Allen not only explains why students need this breadth in order to excel in any field, but also lays out the opportunities within existing structures of K-12 education to move in constructive directions.
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The second instalment in the critically acclaimed, bestselling Finding Lost series Stafford brings the symbolism, themes, and mythology to the forefront, so that casual viewers and devoted fans have a better understanding of what is happening in each episode." — About.com The castaways on Lost spent two seasons trying to find rescue, dealing with the traumas of their past, and being baffled by the presence of polar bears on their deserted island. In season 3, they are focused on a bigger problem: the Others. With the mysteries of the island deepening and the puzzle becoming more convoluted, this book will help you put those pieces together to figure out where the series is going. The only Lost guide available that analyzes the show episode by episode, Finding Lost includes: an in-depth look at every episode, with highlights, music, and nitpicks outlined at the end of each one chapters on the influential television series The Prisoner, Stephen Hawkings A Brief History of Time (a favorite book of the Others), Ekos Jesus stick, the real David Hume, and the online game The Lost Experience sidebars chronicling fun trivia such as why Canadian references imply the presence of evil; what Kates aliases really mean; comparisons of the Others wicked deeds to those of the Losties; and many more bios of the new actors on the show analyses of the shows literary references, including A Tale of Two Cities, Of Mice and Men, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and Through the Looking Glass photos of the filming locations in Hawaii Full of exclusive photos and enough background to put you leagues ahead of other viewers, this book will finally help you find" Lost.
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Although bioidentical hormones are hardly new, their widespread use is quite novel. For this reason, no long-term studies have been completed exclusively proving the efficacy or long-term effects of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT.) However, other long-term studies and analyses measuring the safety and efficacy of both synthetic and bioidentical hormones have been and continue to be completed.
The Women's Health Initiative
The first-ever long-term study of hormone replacement therapy was the widely-known Women's Health Initiative (WHI). This study began in 1991 and was expected to run for 15 years, observing the effects of hormone therapy, using synthetic/traditional hormones, on postmenopausal women. The focus of the study was to define the risks and benefits of using synthetic hormone therapy to potentially prevent heart disease, breast cancer, colorectal cancer and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
One branch of the study was abruptly halted in 2002, when researchers began to observe significantly adverse health effects in women on combined estrogen-progestin therapies.
The subjects of the study were limited to postmenopausal women, with a combined average age of sixty-eight. These two factors are significant - most of the women studied had been in a state of hormonal decline or complete loss of hormones for 15 years or more, putting them at-risk for the development of diseases that estrogen, progesterone and testosterone might have prevented if administered earlier in the lifespan.
Synthetic vs. Bioidentical
It is important to note that the WHI study used synthetic hormones, not bioidentical hormones for therapies administered to the subjects throughout the study. Synthetic hormones are not designed to mimic the natural structure of the hormones found inside the human body. Instead, synthetic hormones bind tightly to the specified cell receptors, causing prolonged stimulation. This action inhibits the natural metabolic process designed for hormones metabolism and also contributes to the body's inability to wean the synthetic hormones from your system.
Heart Disease
In the March 2011 issue of the medical journal, Menopause, the findings of the California Teacher's Study (CTS) were published. This was a long-term analysis surveying, measuring and observing the effects of hormone therapy –synthetic or bioidentical – on 71,000 retired female teachers between the year 1995 and 2004. The CTS study revealed that women aged 34 to 59 experienced a decreased risk of heart disease with the use of hormone therapy, while women aged 70 to 84 saw no increase in heart disease risk. When compared to the WHI, the results were consistent - women of the WHI study, aged 50 to 59, also experienced a decreased risk of heart disease, while the placebo group (those not receiving hormone therapy) experienced an increased risk.
Breast Cancer
The WHI study was divided into three groups: one receiving nothing (placebo), one group receiving Premarin (horse estrogen), and the last group receiving Prempro (Premarin plus Provera, the synthetic progesterone). When comparing the women who received no hormone therapy to the women receiving Premarin (horse estrogen) alone, there was actually a decrease (although not significant) in breast cancer. It is only when adding the synthetic progestin Provera that we saw an increase in breast cancers when compared to those women who received no hormone therapy. Studies have revealed that natural progesterone, unlike synthetic progesterone, protects the breasts against cancer.
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Recent studies have concluded that birth control pills, i.e., synthetic forms of oral estrogen, have been linked to an increased risk of blood clots and stroke. This is attributed to the effect of oral estrogens on the liver - increasing proteins that clot your blood and therefore, increasing your risk of blood clots or stroke. This effect is not seen with natural estrogens given in the cream form through the skin. This may be due to the fact that estrogen given as a cream does not have to pass through the liver as it is absorbed into your system.
The WHI showed that women taking synthetic estrogens had a decreased risk of hip fractures. In recent studies, researchers continue to conclude that both forms of hormone therapy reduce the risk of hip fractures and osteoporosis.
A November 2011 study, also published in the journal, Menopause, took a closer look at the effects of discontinuation of HRT at varying points in the lifespan. This study analyzed the bone density of 50,000 women who were either on HRT or had discontinued use. These women were followed for 6.5 years, during which time researchers observed a 55 percent increase in hip fractures amongst women who had discontinued HRT. Even more disconcerting was the steady decline of bone density observed each year for women who never returned to HRT.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Some applicants who registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), for assistance with losses from the February tornadoes and storms have received letters denying their applications because they have insurance or have not returned their SBA loan applications. There is a step people can take which can overcome the denial, according to officials from FEMA and the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM).
"The process of obtaining aid from FEMA doesn't necessarily end with a denial letter," said Michael Bolch, federal coordinating officer. "Sometimes a denial simply means that more information is needed before the analysis can be completed."
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LUSH Lemony Flutter
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Package Quality: 3.9
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INGREDIENTSQuantitative Ingredients * Fresh Lemon Infusion (Citrus limonum), * Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii), * Beeswax (Cera alba), * Lanolin, * Soya Oil (Glycine Soja), * Cold Pressed Avocado Oil (Persea gratissima), * Cold Pressed Flaxseed Oil (Linum usitatissimum), * Mango Butter (Mangifera indica), * Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, * Castor Oil (Ricinus communis), * Perfume, * Cold Pressed Wheatgerm Oil (Triticum vulgare), * Lemon Oil (Citrus limonum), * Lavender Oil (Lavandula hybrida), * Tagettes Oil (Tagetes glandulifera), * Chamomile Oil (Anthemis nobilis), * Sodium Borate, * Gardenia Extract (Gardenia jasminoides), * *Citral, * Geraniol, * *Citronellol, * *Limonene, * *Linalool, * Methylparaben, * Propylparaben.
on 6/26/2014 1:30:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Coarse
Eyes: Hazel
I've been working on a tub of this forever. I bought it based on reviews from ladies with nice long nails and human-looking cuticles, but alas, it wasn't really enough to turn my dry, crunchy cuticles around. As other reviewers have said, it doesn't do much to hydrate initially, but might be a good "maintenance" layer. I have quite a ways to go before I have something I want to maintain, haha.
I wish it came in a tub about a quarter of the size of the one I bought, which is 45g. It's nearly a year old and I'm only about halfway through. I have two months to go before I hit the expiration date so I'm going to start slathering it on my feet at night, I guess. Maybe it'll fare better as a foot cream.
The texture is really nice and not sticky. Much tidier than straight oil, too.
The best part is the smell. Not going to lie, it's one of the main reasons I was able to keep using it as long as I have -- I'm terrible at remembering to moisturize (hence my awful cuticles) and having something as delicious as this stuff really helped. Too bad it's not the industrial-strength hydrator I need.
on 6/3/2014 6:34:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Other
Eyes: Brown
works okay, nothing amazing.
my cuticles are still dry
and I HATE the smell!
it smells like a barnyard.
I didn't even use up my sample.
on 5/21/2014 9:34:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Oily, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine
Eyes: Brown
This is the best cuticle cream I've ever used! The texture is a lovely whipped consistency, it soaks into the cuticles and skin so well. After you smooth it on, it sort of melts into an oil, takes a bit to absorb all the way but it really lasts.
The smell is admittedly "love it or hate it," I personally love it. I use it several times a day and my cuticles look awesome. The one time I strayed from this cream to use another product, I really noticed a difference - my cuticles didn't look nearly as good.
One pot lasts for a long, long time, so the price is completely worth it. I also kept mine a few months past the expiration date without ill effects. Love this stuff!
on 5/17/2014 3:23:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Curly, Coarse
Eyes: Hazel
i love this!!
i wear rings everyday and never take them off - which causes my hands to be dry around where they sit. it smells incredible. i wear gel nails which isn't too healthy for my nails or cuticles but this makes them moisturised and 'normal'. it takes ages to soak in but works so so well. i use it on my heels and they're soft and supple now.
it's a really good product
let's talk about the price...it's more expensive than burtbees....but for a reason!!! the pot is massive, with the burt bees cream you can hardly fit in a finger inside the tin, however this pot is HUGE i have used a fair amount of it and have used it for a month and it's still very full. it's 50g which is so good! i would recommend this for any dry spots on your body, your hands especially. well worth the investment, and �6 is hardly anything anyway.
on 5/4/2014 8:38:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Dry, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Blue
So, I'm a big nail bitter, I have been trying so hard to not bite my nails. If I do, it's usually because something is sharp that's been catching on my sweaters or hair. This means that I also bite my cuticles and hang nails if those are causing the problem...
That being said, I have tried a few things to help me stop biting, and one of them is buying this butter I heard so many good things about.
Though I have had this little bucket for only 2 days, I can already tell it's working for me. I just put a little, and I mean VERY LITTLE, amount around each nail, rub it in for a few seconds each finger, and then head to bed where I can let it do its magic without me fiddling with it all day. 2 nights already, and my cuticles already look so much better.
So, why give it only 4/5? Well, it's super greasy, takes forever to absorb, and the smell, though lemony is a lovely smell, is a bit strong for me. I don't LOVE lemon smells, and this always reminds me of Lemon Pledge. I still love this product though, thus far, and I really hope that this can be a huge step in me stopping biting my nails!
on 4/25/2014 6:47:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Hazel
An old roommate who would re-paint her nails every day told me Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter is the best cuticle treatment ever, so the last time I was at Lush I asked for a sample. Two people have been using it every few days for two weeks and the small sample container still appears full. The citrus scent is bright and tart and the texture is like a fluffy yet tacky, slightly greasy cream. A tiny amount spreads easily, like melting butter, over a larger area. It absorbs into nails quickly but may "sit" and take longer to disappear near the borders of the nail against the skin.
Unlike other cuticle creams and oils I've tried, Lemony Flutter does not soften my cuticles so much as it maintains or restores them to "normal". Even very persistent dry cuticle areas have been restored and maintained as "normal" instead of especially moisturized. I am fine with this but find it strange. Even more unusual is that I also used Lemony Flutter on my elbows and knees which resulted in dryness and a mild rash in those areas, and I do not normally have sensitive skin. If by the time I finish the sample it remains as effective at "maintaining" my more dry cuticle areas I still plan to purchase the full size.
EDIT 5/21/2014: Now that the weather is warmer Lemony Flutter (stored at room temperature) is less tacky and more melting-buttery in the pot. It's been another month of regular use by two people and the sample still hasn't run out.
on 4/7/2014 9:15:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
Love this product, it smells so good and the tub is so big for what you pay. I am a nail technician and I recommend this to my nail clients all the time, especially in winter. I wear heels to my day job everyday, or boots so my toes were always SO dry and they would start to hurt around the cuticle. I make an effort to apply this to my toes and nails at least twice a day. Not necessarily because they need it but because there is so much to use!
Works wonders on my toes and hands, haven't tried it anywhere else but I believe the comments from others that it works amazing!!
The only thing I don't like all that much is that sometimes fuzz from my clothes can get stick on the butter so my nails look dark around the cuticle area. Probably just a me thing but it sometimes seems to not "all sink in".
on 3/23/2014 12:16:00 AM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Normal, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
I don't live anywhere near a Lush store so I was really excited to get my hands on this cuticle cream, which I've been reading about for years. I love the way that it smells and it definitely does the job but it's not a holy grail product for me. If there were a Lush store close to me, I might continue using it, but it's not something I'm willing to jump through hoops for. I'm going to continue looking for my holy grail cuticle treatment.
on 3/16/2014 5:53:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
I always suffered with dry cuticles, elbows and knees. I was very excited to get this product, but disappointed when it didn't do anything for my cuticles. Instead, I tried it on my knees and elbows and it worked wonders! Dry skin: gone! Also, it may sound a bit weird but my bellybutton went really red and crusty on the inside, as a spur of the moment thing I used some of this on it and no exaggeration, I woke up the next morning and my red bellybutton I'd had for months? Completely fine! It's a great healing balm, just not good on my cuticles.
on 3/1/2014 2:57:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Brown
Not the best cuticle cream I've used.
It smells really lovely but it has a weird texture, a slightly stiff and grainy texture though it seems to smooth out and melt into skin when applied so it's not terrible by any stretch, it's just...odd.
And OK, so it's expensive but the tub is HUGE and there is no way I can use it all before it expires so I really don't see the point - it's not great value if you end up wasting it, regardless of the volume for price.
And, it really doesn't seem to moisturize that well on me, I still have dry, flaky cuticles even if I apply this twice a day so the moisture level seems to be superficial at best and doesn't appear to penetrate beneath the top couple of layers of skin. I've had better results using pure jojoba oil which seems to absorb better (but is way oilier, obviously and doesn't smell as delicious) but YMMV.
This just doesn't work for me, sadly. I can see why a lot of folks like it and if you want to split a tub with friends then yeah, absolutely go for it but I'll use my regular shea butter lotion in the meantime.
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We often get emails from parents who are having difficulty transitioning their children from their native diet to the diet of their new home, region, and country. As a result, we surveyed a couple of hundred parents last summer about what foods and techniques were the most helpful during the transition. I thought I'd share some of the info gleaned from that survey here, one country at a time. Today, China…..
The transition diet is one you develop to help bridge the gap between your child's native diet and what eventually will become his or her regular diet at home. The transition diet often includes recipes and foods from the native diet. A good way to start the transition process is to ask exactly what foods your child ate in the orphanage or foster home, using that as a base for your cooking at home. As one parent put it, "I would encourage all parents to adapt the foods they present to mimic what the child had at the orphanage during the first months home. It is an easy adaptation that parents can make to create a more familiar environment during what can be a hard transition." It may also be helpful to watch the caregivers feed your child at least one meal before returning home. Simple things such as the temperature or texture of foods may be important to your child. One mother wrote, "Our daughter was on formula at the orphanage but they gave it to her very, very hot. It took us a while to realize she wanted everything HOT and would cry hysterically if it wasn't hot." Even if you don't know exactly what your child ate previously, incorporating native foods into his or her diet is a great way to help your child transition to a new culture, as well as preserve traditions from his or her first culture.
Transition foods for children adopted from China often are based around rice, noodles, eggs, and meat. Familiar foods may include congee (see recipe below), rice, and eggs in many forms, such as steamed eggs (see recipe below), hard boiled eggs, and egg drop soup. Other familiar foods might include stir-fried rice with a little meat and veggies, boiled rice porridge, dumplings, noodles, peas, chicken, and fruit such as bananas, watermelon, and mandarin oranges. Depending on the province the child is from, spicy foods may be familiar and preferred.
Some children from Chinese orphanages may need to be on a soft food diet, even if it does not seem age appropriate. Sometimes children in orphanages are on a soft or liquid diet until they are 3 or 4 years old due to lack of funds for solid foods. Formula is often diluted and sometimes sweetened with sugar. If your child has been on a soft food diet, start with simple, soft foods such as bananas, eggs and rice and slowly introduce new foods and textures.
Quick Steamed Eggs
- 7 ½ ounces chicken broth
- 1 egg
- seasonings to taste (eg: finely chopped green onion, salt, pepper)
Whisk together and microwave at medium power for 8 minutes.
A popular breakfast food in China, congee is similar to a porridge. Fish, chicken, shrimp, meat, peanuts, sesame seeds, and eggs can be added to create an even heartier porridge. Congee is considered to be a restorative, easily digestible and nourishing to infants. This easy congee recipe is made in the slow cooker and can be prepared for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
- 5 cups water (chicken, beef, or fish stock)
- 1 cup grain (short-grain brown rice, millet, oatmeal, quinoa, 12-grain meal, etc)
- optional spices (cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger)
To Prepare: Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker, and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours. Serve with a little honey* or maple syrup and any variety of fruit (apples, banana, blueberries, mango, raspberries, blackberries, etc).
Try using different condiments such as egg and seafood for a savory congee.
Optional condiments: raisins, dried plums, fish, meat, poultry, fried egg, seafood, fresh fruit
Tip: Store extra congee in 6 ounce mason jars or baby food jars and keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
*Do not give honey to children under 1 year of age.
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Hi. My goto alcohol setup is based on an 850ml MSR Ti Kettle , an Evernew 400ml Ti mug, and a MYOG Cone (split ). and a Starlyte stove. Details and photos here: http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/forum/gear/my-current-lightweight-nesting--cooking-setup----not-minimalist/50104.html It works for 2 if using dehydrated meals or freezer bag type. I don't always take the 400mug when solo.If I want to do real cooking or use a fire I use other setups.
I think the Snow Peak Solo Cook kit posted above by Mike W is a very good place for you to start. Everything WILL nest together in a small package, with your stove and fuel inside the main tall pot. They sell those kits at that big recreational equipment store - go have a look at it.If you find you need something more later on, Snow Peak also sells a larger pot that Mike W's set will nest neatly and compactly inside. They also sell those at that big recreational equipment store - go have a look.If you want something still more extravagent, I would add to Mike W's setup plus the outside nesting pot. but not with something nesting. For example, I would add an MSR flex skillet. The flex skillet can cook just about anything - fish, pizza, biscuits. Plus it's deep enough to boil in and use as a saucepot. The extra flex skillet does't really take up any room in your pack if you fill it with other gear, and it "only" weighs about 8oz. I don't think it's important that the skillet nests with your other pots, and I actually think trying to do that is a mistake because you won't get the best combination of pots that way.The problem with doing much more than that, is you have to clean all these dishes somehow, plus you'll need cooking utensils, maybe plates - it just starts to snowball and you end up ruining the whole experience because you're carrying way too much junk.
I too, like when it all fits inside. Esbit has its drawbacks, but I accept them.Here's my setup for FBC - just boil water (4.05 oz w/o Esbit):The rectangular Altoids lid is just backup in case I burn thru the soda can bottom.I use a trimmed, fold-over sandwich bag to protect the inside of the pot when not in use (from esbit residue), and a cut down Subway sandwich bag for the outside of the pot (same reason - residue). The mesh bag is a net bag from fresh lemons; cinch-cord is mason's line. This mesh bag combo is actually a few grams lighter that the one that came with the pot (a BPL FireLite 550), and much easier to slip pot into.edit: fixed html error
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