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CHIPLEY � Northwest Florida Community Hospital is teaming up with Gulf Coast Medical Center to offer area stroke victims a faster treatment option through the use of telemedicine and robots.
CHIPLEY � Northwest Florida Community Hospital is teaming up with Gulf Coast Medical Center to offer area stroke victims a faster treatment option through the use of telemedicine and robots.
Andy Long, director of neuroscience and telehealth services with Gulf Coast Medical Center in Panama City, and Daniel Dunlap, hospital outreach director with Hospital Corporation of America in Tallahassee, met with the NFCH Board of Directors on Oct. 15 to explain the program, which will allow neurologists in Panama City to interact with and treat stroke victims brought to the Chipley hospital.
�There isn�t any where in the stretch along Interstate 10 from Tallahassee to Pensacola that offers stroke care,� Dunlap told the board, �which means stroke victims from Jackson, Holmes or Washington Counties have to be taken to Panama City, a 50-minute trip.�
The treatment of strokes is very time sensitive, with brain function lost by the minute during the attack. The sooner a patient can get seen by a neurologist and prescribed the clot-busting drugs called thrombolytics needed to treat strokes, the better the patient outcome will be, Dunlap explained.
Despite the effectiveness of the thrombolytics, many patients are not treated due to late arrival at the emergency room, a delay in assessment or administration of the drug, Long said. According to a 2012 article, on 41.7 percent of stroke patients had brain imaging within 25 minutes of their arrival for treatment.
�Stroke is the leading cause of disability in adults, and every 4 minutes someone dies of a stroke,� Long said. �Strokes can and do occur at any age, and nearly one quarter of strokes occur in patients under the age of 65.�
Currently, Gulf Coast Medical Center is the nearest facility with Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification in Primary Stroke care. Through the Hospital Corporation of America Telemedicine Initiative, which will allow the neurology staff of GCMC to treat patients in Chipley using cloud-based internet technology, patients from the tri-county area can be brought to the ER at Northwest Florida Community Hospital and begin receiving their treatment much sooner.
Hospital Corporation of America is the country�s largest non-governmental healthcare system with 162 hospitals and 113 ambulatory surgery centers. HCA is also the parent company of Gulf Coast Medical Center.
HCA facilities are responsible for 4 to 5 percent of all inpatient care delivered in the US today, Long said, and has operations in 20 states and England with about 199,000 employees.
The North Florida Division of HCA has 16 hospitals in North Florida and south Georgia, five ambulatory surgery centers, seven urgent care locations, two free-standing emergency departments, five radiology oncology centers, four diagnostic imaging centers as well as more than 50 physician practice locations and 19,000 employees.
The HCA Telemedicine Initiative will allow 24/7 access to neurology and neurosurgery coverage and will increase the volume of care delivered locally, Long said.
The telemedicine network is also being offered to NFCH at no charge, Long said. �The purpose of the program is to not only save money for the hospitals participating, but to ultimately lower the cost of health care.�
�The goal of the HCA Telemedicine Initiative is to develop a regional network that increases the ability of specialized physicians to consult, triage and diagnosis critically ill neurological patients in under served areas,� Long said, �by leveraging the technology of telemedicine to keep patients close to home when possible.�
The telemedicine network is administered by InTouch Health, Long said.
InTouch Health offers the industry's only complete end-to-end products and service solution specifically designed to facilitate improvements in patient care and increase hospital revenue in acute care settings, according to the company website, intouchhealth.com.
Long said InTouch Health�s experience provides the insight required to overcome the technical, program and implementation challenges faced when creating a telemedicine program, and the company has a track record in creating sustainable programs for customers.
The robots which are used feature screens on which the patient sees the consulting doctor and the doctor sees the patient at their end of the computer. The robots come in different formats, and they are able to access data directly from the patient, even being able to �listen� to a stethoscope, Long said.
The model of robot NFCH may receive is called RP-Lite. The robot �provides a convenient, cost-effective moveable platform for delivering state-of-the-art remote presence capabilities across a broad array of locations supported by InTouch Health's comprehensive connective services and support,� according to the InTouch website.
Features of the RP-Lite include a Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera system that optimizes viewing of patients and others; immersive, directional audio modes improve clarity in hospital settings; dual-purpose workstation can be used for data entry while physicians are logged on; and accessories include a stethoscope kit, privacy headset and composite video port.
The RP-Lite looks like a flat screen TV attached to a portable X-ray machine stand. The RP-VITA robot, however, another of the InTouch telemedicine robots, looks like something from Star Wars and has autodrive capabilities that allow it to safely navigate and travel to selected destinations without requiring user guidance.
The telemedicine network is cloud based and run on a fiberoptic networks, Long said. According to the InTouch website, The SureCONNECT program maintains reliable connections and is secure. The program has FDA clearance and meets HIPAA compliance requirements.
�The system also pings your robot every two minutes to make sure it is functioning,� Long said. �There is no use in having this technology if the batteries go dead or it isn�t working when you need it.�
Dunlap said it will take about 60 days to get the telemedicine system online and get the training completed for the NFCH staff.
�We should be up and running by the end of the year,� Dunlap said.
One of the most important aspects of the program will be educating the public and the area Emergency Medical Services about the stroke telemedicine program so they know to bring patients to NFCH for treatment.
The acronym FAST is used in educating the public on the symptoms of a stroke. FAST stands for Facial drooping, Arm weaknes, Slurred speech, and Time � time to call 911.
�Educating the public is a key factor,� Long said. �Too often, people will just go lay down, thinking they are going to feel better, but then it is too late.�


text: While Germany and Japan were United against American forces during World War II, one Japanese man made his own brave attempt to fend off the Nazi holocaust in Europe, and this documentary tells his remarkable story. Chiune Sugihara became fascinated with English literature as a student, and against the wishes of his parents, he made it his field of study, which led to his holding a number of diplomatic posts, representing the Japanese government around the world. One of his assignments during the war required him to do espionage work, monitoring the activities of several nations allied with Axis forces. Sugihara soon became aware of the Nazi plot to eliminate the Jews and other enemies of the state; his conscience stirred, Sugihara began using his diplomatic authority to issue visas that allowed thousands of Jews in Lithuania to escape Europe to freedom and safety. Sugihara: Conspiracy of Kindness was the closing night feature at the 2000 Hollywood Film Festival.

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CHL Game Night 10/2: Fadden's Streak Ends
Submitted by chad on October 3, 2007 - 09:45
Tri-City Americans 5 @ Prince George Cougars 2
Swift Current Broncos 3 @ Lethbridge Hurricanes 1
C Mitch Fadden, LET: 0-0-0, -1, 0 PIM
Fadden saw his five game point streak to start the season come to an end. Lethbridge outshot the Broncos 28-19.
Tri-City Americans 5 @ Prince George Cougars 2
C Dana Tyrell, PG: 0-0-0, -4, 2 PIM
Tyrell tied for the team's worst plus/minus rating at minus-4, but the Prince George Citizen called Tyrell the Cougars' unquestioned leader during the game, continually taking pucks to the net. Dana Tyrell's younger brother, Corey, scored his second goal of the season in the loss for Prince George. Traverse City Lightning free agent Colton Yellow Horn had a goal, an assist, was a plus-3, and was named Third Star for Tri-City.
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One of the most popular trends in landscaping is ornamental grasses, and you can bring this trend indoors. Ornamental grasses can be easily grown inside and can make bold statements in your condo, apartment or house.
Ornamental grasses are grass plants that have been selected either for their unique colour or growth habits and form.
They are easy to keep shaped and are extremely easy to grow from seed.
Fast starters
Consider starting with a fast-growing ryegrass, red fescue or tall fescue, in a unique planter or container to create a special decorative touch in your home. There really is very little effort required when starting your own grasses. All you need is a favourite container and it can be shallow or deep; grasses are very adaptable. The growing medium of choice is a fast-draining potting soil, to which you have added a handful of sand. You will need to cover the drainage hole. A favourite technique of mine is to use a coffee filter in the bottom of the pot to keep the soil from falling out.
Keep the potting soil to within 2.5 centimetres of the top of the container, so that when you water it won't overflow.
Level the potting soil in the container, and sprinkle grass seed over the surface. Lightly cover with just a millimetre or two of soil and mist the whole thing. (Watering in the regular manner at this point may disturb the fine seeds.) Keep the seedbed moist until the seeds sprout and within just a couple of days you'll have your own mini-lawn growing indoors.
Grass seed is readily available by the gram at many nurseries and garden centres, and if the clerk gives you a strange look when you ask for grass seed in November, have some fun and tell them you're starting your lawn early.
Wheatgrass is another good choice for growing indoors. Its blades are slightly thicker and its foliage greener than regular grass. Wheatgrass seed is available from garden centres or health food stores. All of the aforementioned grasses are examples of short-term grasses, which will burst forth with green for a few weeks, then fade away.
Slow but sure
For slower-growing but longer-lived plants, perennial grasses are an excellent choice. Try filling a larger planter with any of the following:
- Dwarf bamboo adds height to arrangements.
- Fountain grass has feathery ends that give texture to a grouping.
- Zebra grass is variegated.
- Ponytail grass provides a cascading effect when planted near the edge of a container.
- Dwarf ribbon grass is variegated.
- Panicum is a tall grass that makes a good focal point.
- Blue fescue provides a cool blue.
Look for seeds for these grasses at specialty stores such as Apache Seed, or of course you can buy them as potted plants.
Place the planter in a bright location and keep it well watered, and you'll have a splash of green in your home year round.
Grasses come in many shapes, sizes and colours. They can make a decorating statement on their own or when combined with other plants indoors. Try placing grasses around an indoor fountain for a tropical look. You can also set your planter outdoors in the spring and enjoy the grasses indoors and out.
Gerald Filipski is a member of the Garden Writers Association of America.
Email your questions to email@example.com. He is the author of Just Ask Jerry, available at local bookshops, garden centres and online at chapters.ca.
Ornamental grasses bring life to indoor spaces
One of the most popular trends in landscaping is ornamental grasses, and you can bring this trend indoors. Ornamental grasses can be easily grown inside and can make bold statements in your condo, apartment or house.


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Radical redesign is not an option for the Patzschke architects. The Berlin architects believe that there are good reasons for upholding architectural traditions. The office, which is led by the second generation of the founding family, intends to take existing building culture into the future. Behind facades with classical elements lies the spatial embodiment of a modern, contemporary lifestyle.
Residential construction in Berlin is developing rapidly. What are the particular challenges for architects?
Robert Patzschke: After the reunification, the focus was on urban repair. This was an important step initially, but now the city has reached a different stage in its development process. It is now also becoming possible to build extravagant new buildings and skyscrapers. But I do not believe that a city like Berlin with its two or three high-rise buildings needs to compete for international recognition. Berlin is a European city, which requires cautious development efforts.
What are today's requirements on architecture, do you see any changes?
Even today, the role of architecture is to create living spaces for people. After all, the needs of people did not change fundamentally. What has changed is the work of the architect. Design remains the most important factor, but added to this is a lot of management and communication. Even though computer programs and tools are indispensable today, I am a strong supporter of hand drawings. Variations and details can be examined more closely using a sketch. The computer takes away intuitive spontaneity.
The best known Patzschke project is probably "Hotel Adlon" at Brandenburg Gate. Where does your emphasis currently lie?
Many of our buildings blend into the cityscape almost as a matter of course. We completed 30 buildings in the Berlin-Mitte district alone, and another 30 in Charlottenburg and Wilmersdorf. The emphasis is clearly on residential buildings, but there is also the occasional hotel or office building. The restoration of listed historical buildings has increased significantly in recent years. Currently, we are working on restoring the old telegraph office in Oranienburger Strasse. A redevelopment project is underway for the historical Riehmers Hofgarten in Kreuzberg. We also recently completed the conversion of the former hotel "Bogota" in Schlüterstrasse.
You are active around the globe. In which countries are you represented?
We have realised projects in Spain, Brazil, Egypt and Turkey. A special focus is given to India, where we founded a branch in Goa ten years ago. We are active in Frankfurt and Munich, but our home market is clearly Berlin.
The founders Jürgen and Rüdiger Patzschke stand for a classical-traditional architectural design. What is meant by this?
This refers to an architecture which draws on and perpetuates traditions - often with regional variations. It should be kept in mind that the language of architecture in Europe is closely connected with the forms of antiquity. However, we do not attempt a simple recourse, but an appropriate continuation. Experts as well as interested non-professionals recognise the differences despite the use of corresponding elements.
With Tatjana Patzschke, Till-Jonathan Patzschke, partners Michael Mohn, Christoph Schwebel and you at the helm, a younger generation is now managing the affairs of the office. Does this have an impact on the architectural approach?
Although we all have our own personal preferences, our common approach is to provide high quality architecture that meets the demands of the respective location. There is no fixed status quo, an architect's development continues throughout his life. I was strongly influenced by my creative family. The support of the family has strengthened my path and my work.
The Kaiserdamm 116 project in Charlottenburg is currently underway. What are the distinctive features of this building ensemble's design?
From an urban planning perspective the goal was to close a gap and thus remove war damage. Architecturally speaking, the building blends in discreetly without being a copy. Furthermore, corner buildings have always enjoyed a special status in the cityscape.
You are also using a classical design language in Mommsenstrasse 15. What is the reason for this?
Our design is inspired intuitively by the environment, we have included and integrated certain elements from the environment. Our architecture aims to rise above the compulsive need for novelty. Houses should not fashionable - after all, we cannot dispose of them after one season.
The exterior of these projects is based on tradition, value and elegance. What are the inner values?
We design the buildings from the inside out in accordance with the desired function. In contrast to monotonous grid-like facades, which do not allow conclusions about the spatial structure, our facades convey an idea of the spatial structure from the outside. This is, of course, only possible if the interior and exterior are carefully harmonised.
Jörg Zimmermann conducted the interview.
As a matter of course, the designs of the Patzschke architects blend inconspicuously into the Berlin cityscape. In Mommsenstrasse 15, the seven-storey corner building with 36 apartments closes a gap left after the war where there was once a filling station owned by the Berlin cycling legend Otto Ziege 4 The new corner building at Kaiserdamm 116/Witzlebenstrasse 1 is sized at 1,700 square metres and contains 82 apartments. The new building will be divided into three sections that vary slightly in colour and design in order to blend in harmoniously into the urban context. In both projects, the entranceways have been designed as representational elements. More information can be found at www.patzschke-architektur.de.


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The "global economy" you've heard so much about in recent years is no longer just another marketing catch-phrase. It's very much a reality, and a basic knowledge of world geography could be a big plus as you attempt to market your rice and soybean crops this year.
A perusal of recent market news is testament to the fact that commodity marketing truly has gone "global."
In a recent three-day period, commodity market news in South Korea and North Korea, Iraq and the Middle East, and Cuba all found their way into the daily headlines, and that's just one sampling.
At the USDA Agency for International Development Export Food Aid Conference in Kansas City, Mo., a worldwide program to deliver $100 million in food to needy school-aid children and their mothers was unveiled.
The McGovern — Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program translates to about 200,000 tons of food commodities to be spread among 10 to 15 food aid organizations, both public and private.
"The McGovern-Dole program is the successor to the Global Food for Education pilot program, which was an important outlet for U.S. rice food aid in the past," says USA Rice spokesman John Mentis.
In other rice news, the USA Rice Federation is reporting the possibility of South Korea shipping rice to North Korea as a way of mitigating its oversupply of rice. The rice will allegedly come only from domestic production in South Korea, and not from rice imported into South Korea.
"The South Korean government is seriously studying the donation of rice on credit to North Korea for each of the next three years beginning in 2003," the rice organization reports.
On the Cuban front, several U.S. agriculture groups and Cuban officials are pushing for normal commercial relations as a way to open new markets for U.S. crops
One such producer organization is the USA Rice Federation, which recently met with members of the Cuban Interests Section in Washington to discuss trade relations between the United States and Cuba.
"Dagoberto Rodriques, chief of the Cuban Interests Section, requested the meeting to express Cuba's continued strong interest in working with the rice industry and U.S. agriculture to continue to push for normal commercial relations between Cuba and the Untied States," says Bob Cummings with the USA Rice Federation.
"The ambassador's visit came against a backdrop of deteriorating political relations between the two countries, but USA Rice stressed the industry's commitment to the goal of normal commercial relations and reviewed ongoing rice promotion activities in Cuba."
Soybean grower-led organizations are also working to drum up global demand for U.S. commodities. One growing export market for soybean meal, soybean oil, and whole soybeans is the Middle East, which continued to import U.S. soybeans despite the conflict in Iraq.
According to Criss Davis, a soybean farmer from Shullsburg, Wis., and United Soybean Board (USB) International Marketing chair, the war in Iraq is not expected to affect exports to the region.
"Iran has imported 3.7 million bushels of U.S. soybeans within the last two months. This is significant because it has been over a decade since Iran imported soybeans from the United States."
Soybean producer Benny Cooper of Kevil, Ky., who chairs USB's Middle East Subcommittee, says, "The opening of a new crushing facility in the United Arab Emirates provided us with a great opportunity to build our relationship with these valuable customers. The new facility has the capacity to crush 150,000 bushels of soybeans per day and is expected to ship soybean products to markets in Iran, Saudi Arabia, North Africa, and several other Middle East countries."
"Rapid population growth in the Middle East has led to increased poultry consumption," Davis said. "We have also established checkoff-funded programs that create more demand for U.S. soybeans by informing the region's poultry industry of the value of soybean meal in the poultry diet."


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Living in Alabama, there isn't much demand for bento gear here. I'd thought I'd share what gear I find at common US chains with everyone via this thread.
First off, I can't live without these [1] containers from the Dollar Tree. I bought them early December, but they're still on the site (in bulk), so I'd imagine you'd still be able to find them in stores. 10 rectangular or circular near water tight containers for $1--can't beat that. They're tiny (can hold about 3 oz), but that what makes them perfect for bentos. I keep one full of soy sauce in the refrigerator to make it easy to fill those little soy sauce containers, but they can also hold exactly half a yogurt, which is my main use for them. They can fit in the larger section of the Urara bento boxes perfectly, with a little room to put a bite of cheese at one end (see my bento here [2] ).
If you don't feel like spending $5+shipping for some official bento mayo containers, Walmart has little cosmetic jars in their travel/trial size section (usually found in Pharmacy/Cosmetics). Pack of 2 for $1, and they come in pretty transparent blue/pink/purple. I bought some, but have yet to use them (but I've only made 3 bentos at the time of this post). They seem perfect for putting in a smidgen of ketchup/mayo/ranch/etc.
I've been struggling to find a travel cutlery set that wasn't made for a three-year-old. I found these sporks [3] that seems perfect. The closest Bass Pro Shop to me, however, is half an hour away, so I think I'll save myself the hour commute and buy this off ebay, but I still thought they were worth pointing out. I'm hoping they're flat and small enough to fit into the top of the Urara boxes <3
[1] http://www.dollartree.com/kitchen-tableware/food-storage/Mini-Storage-Containers/213c274c274p304193/index.pro#details
[2] http://www.flickr.com/photos/57676146@N08/5334800548/
[3] http://www.basspro.com/Light-My-Fire-Spork-4Pack/product/10206234/-1547228/


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Not Easily Classified...
Just as you all suspected -- I am a bit nerdish.
Hey Gen.
I'm not touching this one with a forty foot barge pole!
A forty foot barge pole? That must have been the original saying. Out here in mid-America, it's been shortened down to "a forty foot pole".
I come in at 4% and am probably cool. Just goes to show you can't trust these online tests! :)
I'm a mid level nerd.
Hi Genivieve,
I came in at 11% but I don't know what that means since my better half sometimes calls me a nerd.
John, anyone who prints glass negatives is a nerd. Trust your wife. She knows what she's talking about. Sarabeth, please don't get a nerdier-than-thou attitude. Limey, if you stay away from nerds, being cool shouldn't bother you much at all.
CONTENTMENT: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry, live simply, expect little, give much, sing often, pray always, forget self, think of others and their feelings, fill your heart with love, scatter sunshine. These are the tried links in the golden chain of contentment.
(Author unknown)
IT IS STILL BEST to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasure; and to be cheerful and have courage when things go wrong.
(Laura Ingalls Wilder, 1867-1957)
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The New York Times reports that some Republicans are wondering if they must move beyond Ronald Reagan. At last week's Republican Governors Association meeting, "there was even the suggestion, made gingerly and reverently, that Republicans could not continue to make 'Ronald Reagan' the answer to every question at a time when they are overwhelmingly losing the young voters who were children, or were not yet born, when he was president. That was the implication of Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota, who told the group of fellow Republican governors that Reagan was one of his heroes, and recalled being spat at by a hippie while volunteering for one of his campaigns. 'But Ronald Reagan was president a long time ago,' Mr. Pawlenty said. 'A lot has happened since then. So the challenge for us is how do you take the principles from the late '70s and '80s and apply them to the circumstances and issues and opportunities of our time.'"
Bill Kristol speculates if Bush will follow in Herbert Hoover's footsteps: make it even more difficult for Republicans to appeal to voters on economic issues. "From 1933 to 1980, Republicans repeatedly failed to convince the country they were no longer the party of Herbert Hoover -- the party, as it was perceived, of economic incompetence, austerity and recession (if not depression)."
"Only two Republicans won presidential elections in that half-century, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard M. Nixon. Both were able to take the White House only because we were mired down in difficult wars, in Korea and Vietnam. And Ike and Nixon were unable -- they didn't really try -- to change the generally liberal course of domestic and economic policy. The G.O.P.'s fate on Capitol Hill was worse. The party controlled Congress for only 4 of those 47 years. That's what happens when a depression begins on your watch and when you can't offer a coherent explanation of how and why it occurred and what you are going to do differently."
Politico's Martin writes that "GOP officials and strategists at party conferences last week offered sharply contrasting assessments of what went wrong, and of how difficult it will be to rebuild. Perhaps not surprisingly, the split tended to fall along generational lines. Older party hands pointed to John McCain's lackluster campaign and the difficult terrain Republicans found themselves battling on this year, and eschewed any sky-is-falling rhetoric. The up-and-comers, meanwhile, sounded the alarm of impending permanent minority status unless the party changes."
Tom Edsall: "...GOP aspirants face the possibility of a nightmare scenario: taking the helm of a party so weighed down by doctrinaire hard-liners and hectoring moralists that no one, especially an RNC chair, will be able to change course and avoid a tsunami of culturally disinhibited, secularizing 'creatives,' Hispanics, African Americans, and a young netroot-savvy demographic cohort larger than the Baby Boom."
The incoming No.2 leader in the House for the GOP, Eric Cantor, gave an interview to the Washington Times. Cantor "said the Republican Party in Washington is no longer 'relevant' to voters and must stop simply espousing principles. Instead, it must craft real solutions to health care and the economy. 'Where we have really fallen down is, we have lacked the ability to be relevant to people's lives. Let's set aside the last eight years, and our falling down in living up to expectations of what we said we were going to do,' Mr. Cantor told The Washington Times in his district office outside of Richmond. 'It's the relevancy question.'"
Just what did Newt Gingrich mean when he said Sarah Palin would only be one of 20-30 players in the future of the party? That's not exactly a ringing endorsement.
It looks like Florida GOP Chair Jim Greer's potential RNC chair bid will end before it starts. Some questions about the state party's lavish spending have now made it into the FL media spotlight.
Speaking of the RNC chair race, apparently ex-UT Gov. Mike Leavitt, who is leaving the Bush administration as HHS secretary, is pondering the race.


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Hi my name is Branlee, ya I know weird name but that...
Don't let me go ( a Harry Styles fanfiction)
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Hi my name is Madelyn Paige McCormick but everyone calls me Maddie, and by everyone I mean my mom, dad, brother, and best friend Lanie. I have long straight brown / red hair and hazel eyes. My face is sprinkled wit freckles and I have wore glasses since I was 4 . I am 17 and a junior at St. Luke's academy. I have a sister named McKenzie in 12th grade, I have always been her shadow. She has curly blonde hair and sparkling blue eyes, she Is cheer captain. I play the flute, see ?
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Style # 213640
Textured leather accented by metal studs and twisted handles make this bebe tote a chic carryall that you can wear all season long. The best part? It looks fabulous with both workweek and weekend styles.
- 100% leather
- H 12" (31 cm) x W 15" (38 cm) X D 5" (13 cm)
- Handle: 10" (25 cm)
- Fabric lined
- Zipper closure
- Imported
Los Feliz Leather Tote is rated out of 5 by 1.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Jenny2083 from Perfect Cobalt Blue! I began commuting on the train for a new job in downtown. I needed a good, sturdy, functional yet cute bag to carry all personal items, and miscellaneous things that we wouldn't need typically if you had your car handy. Umbrella, extra shoes, lunch and fashion forward to bring to an after work happy hour or dinner if need be. I searched and searched and selected this bag because of the color, has a great pop and can work for all seasons, and leather with some hardware details. The only couple modificationsI have is if it had some type of outer pocket. It would be convenient to grab your phone, and other small items that would be easy to reach rather than having to unzip the entire bag every time. Also, the chain handle is very cute however if the chain links were a bit thicker because they look a bit flimsy. Given the trend these days gold hardware would've been a nice touch as well. Overall love the bag it has a nice sturdy bottom to keep items in place. It would've gotten 4 stars with the outer pocket! Practical and meets my style needs.
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A couple months have passed, which means that it must be time for another Venetian Snares release. Honestly, I sometimes wonder whether Aaron Funk is some sort of cyborg who can live on only 2 hours or sleep or so a night based on how much music he releases, especially given his fairly consistent output. The Hospitality EP basically continues right where his last album (Cavalcade Of Glee And Dadaist Happy Hardcore Pom Poms) left off, with more of his insanely-detailed beat programming work offset with his more recent attention to more melodic pieces.
"Frictional Nevada" opens the short release (six tracks and just over twenty-five minutes of music), and the five minute track is one of the best things he's done. Over the course of the first two minutes (between one third and one half of the total run length), he layers warm synths, horns, strings, and some keyboard melodies into a delightful swell before an absolutely hammering blast of drum programming shreds the track to bits. From there, those two pieces of the track fight like Jekyll and Hyde, with drum bursts overtaken by more melodic swoons and vice-versa.
"Beverly's Potatoe Orchestra" follows, and it's more standard fare, with rapid-fire beat blurts chunking apart over distorted vocals and playful synth melodies, while "Shoot Myself" again brings some string-synth swells and quieter moments in alongside a short section of spitfire beats. The highlight on the remainder of the EP is the six-minute mind-bender of "Duffy," which takes delight in throwing everything and the kitchen sink into the mix as 8-bit madness, filtered vocal samples, sub-rattling low-end blasts, and of course berserk beats keep the track slamming for its entirety. While it's a little more inconsistent than some of his previous work, there are still enough head-spinning moments on this release to make it worth recommending.


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BETHLEHEM, PA - Senior quarterback Hewitt Tomlinthrew for 243 yards and three touchdowns and visiting Johns Hopkins held host Moravian to just 194 yards of total offense as the Blue Jays rolled to a 41-0 victory over the Greyhounds at Rocco Calvo Field Saturday afternoon. The win is JHU's eighth straight dating back to last season and improves Hopkins' record to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in the Centennial Conference. Moravian falls to 0-3 overall and 0-2 in the Centennial.
The eight-game winning streak is the third-longest in Johns Hopkins history. JHU has twice won 11 games in row in its history.
Johns Hopkins needed just over two minutes midway through the first quarter to turn a scoreless tie into a 13-0 lead. After forcing a Moravian punt on the opening possession of the game, the Blue Jays methodically moved 64 yards on eight plays and capped their opening drive with an 11-yard touchdown run by junior Jonthan Rigaud to go up 7-0.
After a quick three-and-out by the Greyhounds, the Blue Jays needed just one play to go 74 yards as Tomlin froze the defense with a perfect play-fake and found sophomore Dan Wodicka five yards behind the defense at midfield and Wodicka out-raced the Moravian secondary to the end zone to push the lead to 13-0.
The 13-point lead held until late in the second quarter when the Blue Jays moved 89 yards in seven plays to push the lead to 20-0 at the half. Rigaud and senior Tyler Porco did most the damage on the ground before Tomlin lofted a strike to junior Scott Cremensfrom 41 yards out to account for the scoring play. Moravian's Travis King had great coverage on the play, but Tomlin dropped it in over the top and Cremens went up and got the ball just past King's out-stretched hands for the score.
The Blue Jays maintained the 20-point lead until late in the third quarter, when they scored twice in a three-minute span to extend the lead to 34-0.
Hopkins went to the ground for the first of the two third-quarter touchdowns as they took over at their own 43-yard line after a Greyhound punt and covered all but nine of 57 yards via the rush to make it 27-0. Rigaud accounted for 27 yards on the drive and junior Scott Barlettawent over from the one to polish off the drive, which took just over two minutes.
A sack and forced fumble by junior P.J. Caufieldon Moravian's ensuing possession set the Blue Jays up at the Moravian 25 with three minutes remaining and Tomlin capped his day with a six-yard touchdown pass to Cremens to give the Blue Jays the 34-point advantage.
Hopkins closed out the scoring early in the fourth quarter and again the drive was set up by a turnover as sophomore John Arena's interception of Robbie Moyer gave the Blue Jays possession at the Moravian 41. Nine plays and 41 yards later sophomore Gary Sharpclosed the scoring with a one-yard run - Sharp accounted for 31 of the Blue Jays' 41 yards on the drive.
Tomlin finished 19-of-33 for the 243 yards and three touchdowns with Wodicka leading the receiving corps with five receptions for 112 yards and the one score. Cremens scored on half of his four catches and totaled 56 yards.
With their 471 yards, the Blue Jays went over 450 yards of total offense for the third straight time this season and the eighth straight time dating back to last season. JHU totaled 269 yards passing and 202 yards rushing with Rigaud accounting for a team-high 69 yards on just 11 carries.
Moravian quarterback Matt Johnson was 7-of-17 for 74 yards and rushed for a team-high 49 yards before leaving the game in the third quarter. Moyer was just 1-of-8 for 4 yards with the one interception. He was also sacked twice.
The Johns Hopkins defense held the `Hounds to just 194 yards of total offense just one week after holding Susquehanna to just 179. This is the first time since late in the 2009 season that Hopkins has held back-to-back opponents to less than 200 yards. In three games this season, Johns Hopkins has allowed just two offensive touchdowns on 41 opponent possessions.
Johns Hopkins will return to action next Saturday when the Blue Jays return to Homewood Field for a key Centennial Conference game against Muhlenberg. The Blue Jays and Mules were two of the three teams that shared the Centennial Conference title last season and are the only two teams in the league that have yet to lose a Centennial Conference game this season.
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Cheyenne's Barn Door Dining Table
Cheyenne Weaver's 1930's home in Austin, Texas is full of eclectic, handmade details and DIY projects, but none make her as proud as the dining table she constructed from an old barn door. I love how welcoming it looks sitting in front of those old wood-wrapped windows!
Cheyenne's inspiration for her kitchen and home come primarily from the many farms she's worked on in Northern California, Colorado, the Puget Sound, and the Virgin Islands. As she says in this Apartment Therapy House Tour:
These places have all really informed my ethics around use and reuse of everything, as well as the elegance and quiet of simplicity. My heart feels grounded around these environments. For visual thinkers it's easy to feel overwhelmed by your environment. I think there's a quiet that happens with reused furniture; you're making the most of what you have and you can focus your energy on making that piece better. It's creative rather than consumptive. That's important to me.
During the shoot Cheyenne and her boyfriend also hosted a dinner for 32 to kick off The Girls Guild, a collaborative arts club for and by girls. The menu featured grilled peach salad, vegetable lasagna, and homemade berries-with-cream popsicles, and guests dined on a pair of 10-foot long banquet style tables under a canopy of twinkle lights. Check out the full tour for more pictures!
See the Full Tour: Cheyenne Weaver's Gilded Simplicity
Related: Your Table Will Thank You: 5 Ways to Care for a Wooden Dining Table
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Florida Virtual School: Proposed budget would hurt our funding
School districts, teachers and parents are celebrating the $1 billion addition to the state's education budget.
But not everyone is happy with their slice of the pie.
Florida Virtual School, the state's public online school, says it will actually come up about $36 million short due to a proposed change in the state's education finance formula.
FLVS was expecting to see its $200 million budget increased by $45 million next year to cover the cost of 80,000 new enrollments, CEO Julie Young said. But the increase will be closer to $9 million.
That's because under the new formula, online providers will receive fewer dollars for every part-time student they enroll. As a result, FLVS will have to increase its teacher-to-student ratio and eliminate part-time graders and curriculum specialists, Young said.
"We like to say that FLVS is a place where every student has a front row seat," Young said. "But with a budget cut this steep, teachers will have less time with individual students."


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Bonus Sazerac!
I challenged myself to post 28 Sazeracs in 28 days for the month of February, but I'm not quite done. We've got a few bonus Sazeracs coming up that didn't fit into the month of February.
I'll try some different spirits, try some out at bars, and have some friends make them for me. Hopefully, if I can get my act together we'll have some video.
Sazerac Cocktail.
1 Lump of Sugar. (10ml Puerh Tea Syrup)
1 Dash Angostura or Peychana Bitters.
1 Glass Rye or Canadian Club Whisky. (Jim Beam Rye Whiskey)
Stir well and strain into another glass that has been cooled and rinsed with 1 dash Absinthe (Lucid) Squeeze lemon peel on top and discard or drop in as you prefer.
The nice thing about most Rye Whiskey is that there is a fairly direct relationship between cost and character. While the last couple years have seen the launch of some premium and super-premium brands, it remains a not particularly trendy spirit among whiskey connoisseurs.
Even though the Jim Beam Rye is pretty much the cheapest Rye Whiskey on the market, it isn't at all a bad spirit at all. I definitely wanted to include it in the month of Sazeracs. However, in February when I went to the local BevMo, they were sold out of Beam Rye! Crap! Towards the end of the month, when I was shopping for Rye for the Rye Whiskey Milk Punch, they finally had it back in stock. Whew!
The night I was making the Rye Whiskey Milk Punch, I had a little too much Tea Syrup to fit into the container. If there is anything wrong with Beam Rye, it is that it lacks a bit of character. I thought, hey, Tea Syrup! Let's make the Beam Sazerac with that!
Adding 10ml of the Tea Syrup is pretty subtle rectification, I don't know that I would be able to identify it unless I were comparing the same drinks side by side, with and without. Still, I'd say it adds an element of interest to what otherwise would be a somewhat pedestrian Sazerac.
This post is one in a series documenting my ongoing effort to make all of the cocktails in the Savoy Cocktail Book, starting at the first, Abbey, and ending at the last, Zed.


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
We've compiled a list of commonly asked questions for your convenience. If you are unable to find the answer to your question, please contact us for further assistance. It's just one more way Zenni makes it easy to get eyeglasses you'll love.
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Frame Fit
How does Frame Fit work?
It's easy! You can virtually try on a pair of glasses, to see how they fit and how they will look on you, by using Zenni Frame Fit™. Just take a digital picture, go to Zenni Frame Fit™, click Upload your photo. You will also need to enter your pupillary distance (PD) for a more accurate result.
How do I upload my photo? Is it required?
We encourage you to upload your photo, but it's not required. However, using a photo of yourself will be a much better guide to how the glasses will look on your face than using a photo of a model.
While taking your photo, you will want to make sure that your face is straight on and level, with your pupils clearly visible.
What if I can't find my pupils?
Your pupils must be clearly visible in your photo for the photo to work with Zenni Frame Fit™. Therefore, make sure that your photo shows your eyes open widely enough for your pupils to appear. Stand facing a bright light. This will narrow your pupils and shine more light on them, so your pupils can be clearly seen.
What do the numbers printed on my frame mean?
Some frames have a series of numbers printed on the inside of a temple arm (the part that goes behind your ear). The first numbers are typically the manufacturer's style number and color code. But farther down the temple arm, there may be important numbers that refer to the dimensions of the frame. These numbers are the measurement, in millimeters, of the lens width, nose bridge width, and temple arm length. Often the lens width and nose bridge width are 2-digit numbers separated by a square, and the temple arm length is a 3-digit number in front of or behind the others. Knowing these numbers can help you choose a frame similar in size when shopping.
What frame material is right for me?
That's a decision that only you can make, but we can help! If you want a super light frame, go with one that's 15 grams or lower. Titanium frames are generally very light. If you want a durable frame, go with stainless steel or memory titanium. If you are allergic to metals, stay away from metal alloy and memory titanium frames, both of which use nickel, an allergen. Stick with frames made of hypoallergenic materials, such as stainless steel or titanium.
If you like plastic frames, choose an acetate frame, because acetate is cellulose-based, and therefore hypoallergenic.
What frame style is best for my face shape?
Basically, go with a frame style that contrasts with your face shape, and that is scaled to fit your face. If you have a square face, go with an oval or round frame. If you have an oval or round face, go with a rectangular frame. If you have a heart-shaped face, go with a narrow, round, bottom-heavy frame.
Full-rim, half-rim, or rimless?
Your Rx may be too strong for half-rim or rimless glasses, so full-rim would be your option. Full-rim glasses, especially in the nerd-chic look, are very popular. They are generally more durable than half-rim or rimless frames. Half-rim frames are great for people with slim faces. They show more of your face than full-rim frames, and are more durable than rimless glasses. Rimless glasses are great for people who will treat their glasses delicately, and who want their glasses to be practically invisible on their face.
What can I do if my frames don't fit perfectly?
Call or chat with us within the first 30 days after you've received the glasses. If the frame is defective, we can send you a new one. If you picked a frame that's too big or too small, you can send the glasses back for a partial refund or store credit to reorder a new pair of glasses in the correct size, and we'll explain how to make sure the next frame you get will fit you perfectly.
Do the frames come in different sizes?
Most of our frames come in one size, but not all. The details will be listed under the product description. Please use the size filter to find the one that best suits you.
Can I get the frames in a different color?
Most of our frames come in more than one color. If it does, you will see the color swatches on the upper-left corner of the frame.
What is frame personalization?
That is adding a picture or text to the temple arm of your frame to customize its look. We have several pictures you can add, and you can write any text you would like, in a variety of fonts.
Can I order frames without lenses?
Yes! If you choose Frame Only during checkout, it will be half the price listed. Many frames still come with retainer lenses (not of optical lens quality) to maintain frame integrity during shipping. They may be removed if desired.
My frame is out of stock. Can you notify me when it's back in stock?
Yes. When a frame is out of stock, you will see an "out of stock" message below the frame. Enter your email address in the space provided, and we'll let you know when the item becomes available.
Are your prices listed in international currencies?
Our prices are listed in U.S. dollars.
What forms of payment do you accept?
VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, PayPal Express, Amazon Pay, gift cards, and store credit.
When do you charge my credit card?
When you click the button labeled Place Your Order.
Do you accept insurance?
We do not accept insurance. However, some insurance companies will accept an invoice copy for reimbursement. Check with your insurance company, and if they do, you can request an emailed invoice copy from our Customer Service department.
Can I use my Flex Spending (FSA) or Health Savings (HSA) Account card?
Yes, if it has a VISA or MasterCard logo.
Do you provide itemized receipts?
We are happy to provide an itemized receipt. Contact our Customer Service department, and we will itemize your receipt and email it to you.
Gift Cards
Do you sell gift cards?
Yes! You can buy a gift card for anyone you like, including yourself. Buy Now.
How do I use my gift card?
You would apply it to the order during Checkout. Under CHOOSE YOUR PAYMENT METHOD, click the box next to "Use my gift card/s". Enter the gift card number and click Apply. It's that easy!
Do you send physical gift cards?
No. It is an electronic gift card so it is emailed to the recipient email address entered on the order form.
What if I want to give the gift card myself?
That's easy! Just enter your own name and email address in the Recipient Name and Recipient Email fields, respectively. The gift card number will be sent to your email address.
How do I check the balance on my gift card?
Just log in to your Zenni Optical account and click on Gift Card Status under My Account left navigation. Enter the gift card number and click Check. The amount left on the card will be displayed. NOTE: The gift card number will be encrypted for your security.
If you're new to Zenni and received the card as a gift, simply go to Login at the top of the page and create a new account with the email address that was entered as the recipient on the gift card order. Then go to Gift Card Status to see the balance.
Prescriptions (Rx)
What does my prescription (Rx) mean?
Your Rx is what an ophthalmologist (an MD) or optometrist (a doctor of optometry) provides to correct your vision with a pair of eyeglasses with corrective lenses.
(You need an Rx written specifically for eyeglasses; an Rx for contact lenses will not work for eyeglasses!)
An Rx will have horizontal rows or vertical columns. The top row or first column will always be for the right eye, abbreviated as OD. The second row or column will always be for the left eye, abbreviated as OS.
Each row of an Rx has three main sections: Sphere (SPH), Cylinder (CYL), and AXIS. The SPH section corrects nearsighted or farsighted vision. The CYL and AXIS sections correct an astigmatism.
There may also be a fourth section on the Rx , NV-ADD (for Near Vision-Reading ADDition), which could be used to order a pair of bifocal or progressive glasses with a close-up vision section in the bottom part of the lens.
The SPH, CYL, and NV-ADD numbers will always have a plus or minus sign.
Can I get a list of optical abbreviations?
Here is a list of some optical abbreviations that will help you order your glasses from Zenni Optical:
ADD (also NV-ADD): the Near Vision (NV) Reading ADDition correction on a multifocal Rx. Can be used for bifocal or progressive glasses, or for single-vision reading or computer (intermediate) vision glasses.
AR: Anti-Reflective. A coating that reduces reflection on the lenses.
AXIS: the angle at which the Cylinder (CYL) is placed on a lens to correct an astigmatism. It ranges from 1 to 180.
BAL: the Rx calls for balance lenses, meaning the same Rx for each eye. Often used when a person has no sight in one eye, so both lenses will have the same thickness.
BD, BI, BO, BU: a prism correction on your Rx (may be indicated with Δ, and one of these four abbreviations. The B stands for base, and it could be base down (BD), base in (BI), base out (BO), or base up (BU).
CYL: the Cylinder. Combined with the AXIS, the CYL corrects an astigmatism.
DS: the abbreviation for diopter simplex. An eye dr. may write DS on an Rx in the Cylinder (CYL) field if no astigmatism correction is needed.
DV: distance vision.
FT: flat-top bifocal.
NV: near vision.
NV-ADD (also ADD): the Near Vision (NV) Reading ADDition correction on a multifocal Rx. Can be used for bifocal or progressive glasses, or for single-vision reading or computer (intermediate) vision glasses.
OD: Latin for Oculus Dexter, meaning the right eye.
OS: Latin for Oculus Sinister, meaning the left eye.
OU: Latin for Oculus Uterque, meaning each eye.
PAL: Progressive Addition (or Adjustment) Lens: sometimes on a Progressive Rx an eye dr. will write two different numbers for the NV-ADD, perhaps +2.25 and +2.50, to increase the reading power in the NV-ADD for Progressive lenses.
PD (Pupillary Distance): the PD is the measurement of the distance between your pupils. This is needed for the manufacturer of the eyeglasses to know where to place the optical center on each lens, so you can see well with the glasses.
PL: Plano. Latin for "flat." If this is in the SPH section of an Rx, it means no nearsighted or farsighted correction is needed.
RX: a prescription.
SPH: the first section on an Rx. It corrects nearsighted or farsighted vision.
UV: the abbreviation of ultraviolet. UV light is invisible to the human eye, but it is UV light that gives us a sunburn, and too much exposure to it can damage the eye. All of the lenses Zenni Optical offers come with 100 percent UV protection, for free.
VA: Visual acuity: how well the eye can see. Sometimes this may be written on an Rx, with a number such as 20/20. This would indicate that with eyeglasses made to this Rx, the vision would be corrected to 20/20 vision.
What is my pupillary distance (PD) and how do I get it?
Your pupillary distance (PD) is the measurement of the distance between your pupils.
This is needed for the manufacturer of the eyeglasses to know where to place the optical center on each lens, so you can see well with the glasses.
Am I a single PD or dual PD?
A single PD it is the measurement, in millimeters, from the center of one pupil to the center of the other.
A dual PD is the measurement of the center of each pupil to the center of the bridge of your nose.
Can you fill strong prescriptions?
You bet we can!
Single-vision Rx:
Up to -20.00 or +12.00 on the Sphere (SPH
Up to + or - 6.00 on the Cylinder (CYL).
Bifocal Rx:
Up to -9.00 or +6.00 on the SPH.
Up to + or - 6.00 on the CYL.
Up to +3.50 on the NV-ADD.
Progressive Rx:
Up to -10.00 or +8.00 on the SPH.
Up to + or - 6.00 on the CYL.
Up to +3.50 on the NV-ADD.
Prism (single-vision only):
Up to 5.00 in any base direction.
What if I have an astigmatism?
Most people have an astigmatism. If you have an astigmatism on your Rx, we can make glasses that will correct it.
Do you offer bifocal or progressive lenses?
Yes! We offer both. If you have ADD or NV-ADD on your Rx, you can get lined bifocals or unlined progressive glasses.
How do I order reading glasses?
If you have a glasses prescription with an NV-ADD, it is best to order Prescription Reading Glasses. If you do not have a glasses prescription and typically buy reading glasses from the drugstore, you may consider Over the Counter Reading Glasses.
Prescription Reading Glasses
It is easy to reconfigure an Rx with an NV-ADD. It just involves a little grade-school arithmetic.
You simply take the NV-ADD number on your Rx and add it to the numbers in your Sphere (SPH) category for each eye. Then lower your distance PD by 3 millimeters if it's the single PD, by 1.5 millimeters for each eye if it's the dual PD. That gives you an Rx for single-vision reading glasses!
Over the Counter Reading Glasses
If you are used to buying reading glasses over the counter from the drugstore, you can easily buy them from Zenni as well – with even more benefits.
Start by picking your favorite frame. Once you know your recommended reading power (such as +2.00), select "Single Vision" as the Prescription Type, and enter the same power for each eye in the Sphere (SPH) category. Do not enter a value in the CYL, Axis, or Prism boxes. You'll need to lower your distance Single PD by 3 millimeters.
Can I order bifocals that are computer distance on top and reading on bottom?
You bet you can! Divide the NV-ADD in half. Add one of the halves to your SPHs. Leave the other half in the NV-ADD. This creates computer vision in the top of your lens, and reading vision in the bottom!
Can you fill prescriptions with prism corrections?
Yes we can, for single-vision glasses.
Can I use my contact lens prescription to order glasses?Sorry, a contact lens Rx can only be used for contact lenses.
How do I order non-prescription glasses?
It's super easy to order non-Rx glasses from Zenni Optical! After clicking on the Order Glasses button, select Non Prescription at the Prescription Type drop-down window. During the ordering process, you can also choose our Beyond UV Blue Blocker lenses and/or add anti-reflective coatings.
What if my prescription has expired?
We strongly recommended that you get an eye exam every two years, or more frequently if you notice that your vision has changed.
Can I order prescription sunglasses?
Yes! With a few exceptions, the Rx glasses you order on our website can be turned into Rx sunglasses. Just select a standard or gradient lens tint, or choose from our glare-reducing polarized lens selections.
What is the best tint color for sunglasses?
Gray is the darkest and best tint color. Amber, at 80 percent darkness, is a nice dark brown that is good for sunglasses too, especially in a brown, gold, red, or tortoiseshell frame.
Can I get sunglasses that are also thin lenses?
Sure! If you order Rx sunglasses, you can get the lens with the index that is recommended for your Rx to keep your lenses nice, light and thin. If you get non-Rx sunglasses, your lenses will be thin.
What frames can be ordered as sunglasses?
Most of the frames on our website can be ordered as sunglasses, except for some sports or goggle frames.
What is the difference between Photochromic and Polarized lenses?
Photochromic lenses are clear when they are under shaded area, and turn darker in bright sunlight. Polarized lenses are permanent sunglasses that don't change color.
Can I order clip-ons for any frame?
As long as the frame or the lenses aren't too thick to accommodate clip-ons, you can order clip-ons for any frame. If clip-ons can't be ordered with a frame, there will be no options in the order form to add them.
Can I add tint to a goggle?
Sorry, a tint can't be added to goggles (most of which already have a tinted outer windshield) or some sports frames.
How much is shipping?
SHIPPING NOTICE: Priority and Express Shipping will be unavailable from Sep 24 to Oct 7.
U.S. (All 50 States)
- Standard Shipping (USPS) Estimated Delivery: 14-21 days $4.95
- Priority Shipping (USPS) Estimated Delivery: 10-14 days $8.45
- Express Shipping (USPS/UPS) Estimated Delivery: 7-10 days $18.95
U.S. Territories (Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, etc.)
- Standard Shipping (USPS) Estimated Delivery: 14-21 days $4.95
- Priority Shipping (USPS) Estimated Delivery: 10-14 days $8.45
- Standard Shipping Estimated Delivery: 14-21 days $9.95
- Express Shipping Estimated Delivery: 7-14 days $15.95
Australia & New Zealand
- Standard Shipping Estimated Delivery: 14-21 days $9.95
- Express Shipping Estimated Delivery: 7-10 days $28.95
- Standard Shipping Estimated Delivery: 21-28 days $9.95
I just placed several orders. Can I pay only one shipping charge?
Yes, if you contact us within the first 24 hours after you've placed these orders, we will refund one shipping fee so that you only pay for one shipping. The orders may be shipped together or separately.
When can I expect my glasses to arrive?
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- Priority Shipping (USPS) Estimated Delivery: 10-14 days $8.45
- Express Shipping (UPS) Estimated Delivery: 7-10 days $18.95
U.S. Territories (Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, etc.)
- Standard Shipping (USPS) Estimated Delivery: 14-21 days $4.95
- Priority Shipping (USPS) Estimated Delivery: 10-14 days $8.45
- Standard Shipping Estimated Delivery: 14-21 days $9.95
- Express Shipping Estimated Delivery: 7-14 days $15.95
Australia & New Zealand
- Standard Shipping Estimated Delivery: 14-21 days $9.95
- Express Shipping Estimated Delivery: 7-10 days $28.95
- Standard Shipping Estimated Delivery: 21-28 days $9.95
APO and FPO address
- Standard shipping (14-21 days) and Priority shipping (10-14 days) time frame do not apply to APO and FPO address. Shipping time for APO and FPO will be much longer
How do I track my package?
You will receive a shipping confirmation email that will include a tracking number and tracking link of your specific shipper. Additionally, you can track your package directly at:
Do you offer expedited shipping?
SHIPPING NOTICE: Priority and Express Shipping will be unavailable from Sep 24 to Oct 7.
Yes, we offer Express Shipping to the following locations (must be a physical address, cannot be a PO Box):
US (All 50 States)
- Express Shipping (USPS/UPS) Estimated Delivery: 7-10 days $18.95
- Express Shipping Estimated Delivery: 7-14 days $15.95
Australia & New Zealand
- Express Shipping Estimated Delivery: 7-10 days $28.95
Can you overnight my glasses?
Sorry, we do not offer overnight delivery.
What countries do you ship to?
A full list of the countries where we ship glasses is available on the Payment Page. When you click on the Country drop-down window, you will see the list of countries.
I live in one country but want to ship to a different country. Is this possible?
Sure! Just make sure the shipping address selected is where you want the glasses to be delivered.
What do I do if my package was damaged?
Immediately contact our Customer Service department. We will work with you to get your damaged glasses replaced with a new pair as soon as possible.
What do the Lens Index numbers mean?
The Lens Index number (1.50, 1.57, 1.53, 1.59, 1.61, 1.67, or 1.74) refers to the degree of refraction the lens provides. This means how much the light that enters the lens is refracted (bent) as it passes through the lens. Lens Index is also related to the thickness of the lens. The higher the index, the thinner the lens will be. People with higher prescriptions should choose high-index lenses.
How do I get thinner lenses?
The lens that is preselected as a recommended option in ② Your Lenses during the ordering process will be the best option for your Rx. If you have a strong Rx, a higher lens index number will give you a thinner lens.
What lens coatings do you sell?
All Zenni Optical eyeglasses come with Anti-Scratch Coating and UV Protection Coating that are both absolutely free. We also offer Anti-Reflective (also known as Anti-Glare) Coatings, which reduce reflection on the lenses and the glare you see while you are wearing your glasses.
What are photochromic lenses? Do you carry Transitions®?
Photochromic lenses are specially treated to turn dark when exposed to UV light. When the lenses are out of the sunlight, they become clear again. We carry the Transitions® brand of photochromic lenses for our 1.50, 1.61, and 1.67 lenses, for both single-vision and progressive glasses.
What are Polarized lenses?
A Polarized lens is a sunglass lens that greatly reduces the glare from light that is Polarized horizontally, meaning the light reflecting off horizontal surfaces, such as a white sidewalk, a white-sand beach, snow, or sunlight reflecting on water.
What are polycarbonate lenses?
Polycarbonate lenses are impact resistant, and are stronger and more lightweight than standard lenses, which makes them a great option for kids', rimless, and sports glasses, or for anyone who is rough on their glasses.
What are Trivex® lenses?
Trivex® lenses are impact resistant, and are stronger and more lightweight than standard lenses, which makes them a great option for kids', rimless, and sports glasses, or for anyone who is rough on their glasses. Compared with polycarbonate lenses, Trivex® is a premium material that provides crisper vision and is 10% lighter.
What lens tint is right for me?
Do you want a tint to make your glasses dark sunglasses? Then go with a standard 80 percent tint, or a Polarized 85 or 90 percent tint.
Do you want light sunglasses? Go with a 50 percent tint.
If you just want a light tint, as a fashion statement or for eyestrain, go with a 10 percent tint.
A 10 percent tint, in amber or yellow, reduces eyestrain and is good for activities requiring visual contrast. A 10 percent pink tint is recommended for people sensitive to light, especially people who get migraine headaches.
Can you replace lenses if I send you my frame?
Sorry, we don't provide lens replacement.
What do I need to place an order?
Your Rx, your PD, and a frame you have selected on our website.
What is included in the price of the glasses?
The frame, the lenses, Anti-Scratch Coating, UV protection, a protective case, and a microfiber cleaning cloth.
Can I order more than one pair of glasses per order?
Yes, you can order as many pairs of glasses you like! Once you put a pair of glasses in the Shopping Cart, click on the Continue Shopping button on the bottom-left of the Shopping Cart page. Then order the next pair. Repeat until you have all the glasses you want to order. The shipping fee will be the same for most of the shipping methods, no matter how many pairs of glasses are on an order.
Is it required that all the glasses on the order have the same prescription?
Absolutely not! You can order different pairs of glasses for your whole family on one order, with all different prescriptions.
Can I add glasses to an order once I pay for it?
Sorry, once an order has been placed you can't add more glasses. If you place another order going to the same address within the next 24 hours, either enter a note in the order stating "Combine shipping with order# XXX" or contact customer service. We'll combine the two orders, ship them together and refund one shipping fee!
Can I order magnetic clip-on for any frame?
Frames with magnetic clip-on can be found on the Clip-on Sets page.
How do I order additional clip-ons for my Zenni glasses I currently own?
Contact us by phone, online chat, or email, and we will assist you in ordering additional clip-ons.
Is there an easy way to reorder a pair I bought previously?
Yes! Log into your account and look up the previous order. If the frame is currently available, you will see the word Reorder next to the order number. Click on Reorder, and the exact same pair of glasses will be in your Shopping Cart.
What is your return policy?
You have thirty (30) days from the date you receive the glasses to call us for a return authorization (RA) number if you want to return them for any reason. If you made a mistake during the order, or you just don't like the glasses, you can return them for a 50% refund (excluding shipping) to the credit or debit card or PayPal account, or for a one-time-use 100% store credit (excluding shipping). Unused accessories can be returned for a 100% refund (excluding shipping). We will replace broken frames at no charge during this 30-day warranty period. Replacement nose pads and nose pad screws for rimless frames are offered for the lifetime of the glasses. We do not provide replacement screws for frames other than rimless frames. SHIPPING CHARGES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.
If you feel there is a manufacturing error, return the glasses for inspection within the 30-day warranty period. If our inspection shows the glasses were made incorrectly, we will remake them for you at no charge. Defects in the anti-reflective (AR) coating and photochromic films are warrantied for one (1) year from the date of receipt. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear to the frames, lenses, or coatings.
Do you offer to repair glasses?
We do not provide this service.
I want to return my glasses. How do I get an RA number?
If you need to return an item, follow the simple steps below:
Call, chat, or email us within thirty (30) days of receiving the item to get your return authorization (RA) number.
These items must be included in package:
- The eyeglasses, and any accessories, in the hard plastic case that contained the glasses.
- A note with the RA# and a brief description of the issue that caused you to return the glasses.
- A copy of the prescription that the eye dr. provided, so we can inspect the glasses and determine if they were made according to the prescription.
Returns should be sent to the address provided with your RA number. To receive a replacement order, glasses must be returned in their entirety (frames, lenses, eyeglass case, etc.)
You must pay the shipping fee to mail the glasses to us. If the glasses are found to have a manufacturing defect, we will refund $2.50 of your shipping fee.
I sent my glasses back. What is next?
If you sent them back for inspection, we will inspect them and email you the inspection results. If you sent them back for refund or store credit, we will email you when we have processed the refund or the credit.
How do I use my store credit?
It is applied to your Zenni account so just select it in the Payment Method during Checkout.
My frame broke outside of warranty. How do I get a replacement frame?
You can reorder the replacement frame, for half-price, on our website. Once you get the replacement frame, just swap the lenses out of the old frame and into the new one.
I have my replacement frame. How do I repair my glasses?
Check out our how-to videos on the website! We have videos that show how to swap lenses from one frame into another.
Can I get replacement nose pads?
You bet! Just call our Customer Service department, have an online chat with us, or email us, identifying your order number and frame model number. We will be happy to send you replacement nose pads at no charge.
How do I tighten my rimless glasses?
We can send you an optical screwdriver tool customized with flathead and Philips head screw settings, and with socket-wrench openings, which can be used to tight the screws and nuts that hold rimless frames together. Call our Customer Service department, have an online chat with us, or email us with your order number, and we will be happy to send you one of these tools. You can also find something similar in any hardware or drugstore.
Can I put my refund on a different credit card than I used on the order?
As part of PCI compliance, no refunds will be issued to any card other than the credit card used on the order. If you don't have access to the credit card on the order, then the amount of the refund will be issued as a store credit only to the customer account used to place the order.


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The Cook's Guide to an Easy, Elegant Holiday Table
So we've been looking for inspiration on setting a table in a beautiful way that doesn't require sewing, gluing, crafty skills or even buying that much new stuff. Here's a gallery of our favorite ideas so far.
Table Tips for the (Otherwise Occupied) Cook:
- Pick a color and stick with it We get a little crazy at holidays, wanting new dishes and coordinated tablecloths and all that sort of thing. But there's no need to buy anything new; just pick a common color from your dish collection and stick to it. Have all blue dishes? Use blue dishes and accent with red flowers. Or go all white and do a modern, minimalist table setting.
- Use the fruits and vegetables already on hand We are using some flowers on our table, but don't forget about cranberries, apples, and pumpkins. Even fall leaves! Arrange in glass bowls or vases for easy, quick centerpieces that take no time at all. We also love the fruit placecards from Martha Stewart.
- Iron your napkins This one small touch can make a big difference. Iron your fabric napkins to help them look crisp, fresh, and formal.
- Make simple placecards A small note at each guest's place, or an apple with their name on it is a tiny, easy detail that makes the meal feel even more special.
- Don't forget candles Try to use unscented candles so they don't interfere with the food smells and tastes.
Table setting inspiration:
• A modern table at Martha Stewart. So inspiring - just stacked whited dishes, white tablecloth, and fall leaves in hurricane glasses. Simple and elegant!
• Match your dining room - Another very inspiring table from Flickr user qichao.
• Layer your dishes and use all the silverware - Stacking the dishes creates a more formal look.
• Set your table in a modern way - Inspiration from Dwell Studio at AT Chicago.
Runners and other decoration:
• Chris's no-sew ribbon runner - All you need is tape and pretty ribbon. Directions here.
• Use paper - Put a strip of butcher or kraft paper down the center of the table. You can write on it (everything you're thankful for!) or just leave it blank as a nod to an Italian family trattoria.
• Use an old scarf as a table runner. Or cut extra fringes in an old piece of fabric. At Martha Stewart.
Easy centerpiece ideas:
• Pumpkins and kumquats - could also use oranges, lemons, and tiny pumpkins. At Martha Stewart.
• Cranberries and white flowers - Very dramatic! Cranberries submerged in water have become something of a decorating cliche, but that isn't stopping us from doing it this year. Paired with a mass of white flowers it looks modern and elegant.
• White pumpkins and flowers from La La Laurie. Different yet seasonal and beautiful!
• More centerpieces with white pumpkins from BHG - also see this one.
• Fall centerpiece inspiration from AT Los Angeles - A grey pumpkin and white pumpkins are really all you need for a dramatic centerpiece.
• And departing from pumpkins for a moment, try putting gourds in a basket or pears and nuts on a plate.
• You can also put napkins in the glasses for another pretty yet easy look.
• Also here. At Martha Stewart. Or tie them up with a ribbon and add something pretty.
Easy placecard ideas:
• Plain brown cards with silver pen - Ignore the fall leaves - a simple card will do, perhaps with a note of welcome for each guest inside. At Martha Stewart.
• Another Martha Stewart classic: placecards made from fruit. So easy and pretty.
• Or just use the fork tines as a placecard. At AT Chicago.
Pretty candles:
• Make votives from apples and pumpkins
• Use different heights of candles but keep the majority low enough to see over. Beautiful photo from jeans on Flickr.
Please add your own - what are your favorite ways to set a beautiful, elegant table for Thanksgiving?
Related: Setting the Holiday Table with Diane Morgan
(Gallery images, first to last: Martha Stewart; Flickr user qichao; Martha Stewart; Dwell Studio; Chris Phillips for The Kitchn; Flickr member eren | thisvintagechica; Martha Stewart; Laurie Cinotto; Better Homes and Gardens; Jonathan of Happy Mundane; Better Homes and Gardens; Flickr user eugene; Martha Stewart; Peggy Blair; Martha Stewart; Flickr member jeans)


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At Blair Academy, Christine captained her varsity for two years and also won the Catherine Kemp award for Blair Crew in 2003. During her freshman season, Christine rowed in the Yale varsity four that finished fourth at NCAAs. Her sophomore year, she rowed in the V8 that won Eastern Sprints and finished fifth at NCAAs. During her junior season, she won a silver medal at Sprints as part of the JV. She also won the Nate Case award in 2006. Christine is a senior in Pierson College. Inspirational quote: "What would you do if you knew you could not fail."


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USA Today Features Wizard Rock
Jul 16, 2009
Wizard Rock
As part of their coverage for the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, USA Today has a new article online featuring Wizard Rock. In this article (print version is half the page) you can see four bands profiled: The Remus Lupins, The Whomping Willows, Draco and the Malfoys and Harry and the Potters. In addition to the general info on each of the bands, sample lyrics, and a link to a Half-Blood Prince themed song, we learned how each of the groups greeted the arrival of the Prince in theaters.
For example: those crazy Slytherin kids, the Malfoys, decided not join with the masses in seeing the movie, with Brian Ross of the group quipping "We are much more about the books rather than the movie." Conversely both the Lupins (Fight with Love) and Willows (of the House of Awesome), who are currently on tour with PotterCast and will be appearing this weekend at Azkatraz, performed to crowds at a large all-day release event in Los Angeles. The always humorous and original Potters did something a bit less traditional, with the piece noting Paul and Joe DeGeorge "played an early evening acoustic show at a cave in
Purgatory Chasm State Reservation, near Sutton, Mass., then joined fans
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An alternative opinion?
We should've pushed for an independent Kurdistan, and I wonder if it's still not too late. I guess so because of the constitution. Perhaps certain persons in Iraq would not have liked it, but it would've been in the best US interests. I do not believe the insurgents would've attacked Kurdistan. It does not make any sense. Also, the Kurds would've been more willing to allow the establishment of a US base and maybe even to share in the oil revenue. I guess we'll never know for sure, but I think it would've helped stabilize Iraq. It would've been one less faction to worry about when drawing up the Iraqi Constitution and during elections in general. Heck, we might've even been able to set up a government more to our tastes in Kurdistan.
I think that he is correct on the possibility of an independent Kurdistan stabilizing Iraq, but I don't think he is on the mark about the United States setting up a government that is "more to our tastes". Either way, I thought that it was an interesting example of what people who are not well versed in the nuances of Kurdistan and typing about.
*This is an aside, but I just ran the blogger spellcheck and the term "blog" came up as incorrect. Can somebody tell who was the numbnuts who let that slip by.


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C. Morrisson and J. Nesbitt, "An Unpublished Seal of Tiberios II Constantine (578–582)."
Bust of Tiberios Constantine, wearing consular robes and a crown with cross and pendilia. He holds a mappa in his right hand and an eagle-headed scepter in his left. Circular inscription. Border of dots.
[D(ominus) n(oster)] Tib(erius) Constan[t(inus) p(er)p(etuus) aug(ustus)]
Cross potent on four steps. Circular inscription: [VIC]TOR IA[AVCC]: Victoria augustorum. Border of dots.
Dominus noster Tiberius Constantinus perpetuus augustus.
Our lord Tiberios Constantine, eternal augustus.
While BZS.1958.106.512 demonstrates a departure on seals from the designs of coins, the present specimen echoes the imperial portrait and reverse design found on Tiberios Constantine's solidi (for example, DOC 1:2 [pl. 60], and MIB 2: pl. 10, no. 2). This is the earliest seal to depict the eagle-headed scepter, an ancient consular symbol, which made periodic reappearances on the coins of Maurice Tiberios, Phokas, and Philippikos, but only again on the seals of Philippikos at the beginning of the eighth century (BZS.1958.106.597 and BZS.1955.1.4268).
Morrisson and Nesbitt note the innovation of depicting the cross potent on the coins, an iconography which linked him, as did his chosen first name, with Constantine the Great. The cross, and its replacement by Tiberios with the Mother of God, represents a firm Christianization of sigillographic and numismatic iconography, rejecting the ambiguity of the Angel/Victory figures present on the coins and seals of his predecessors.
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Officials say nearly 7 percent of Iowa is no longer in drought.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says in a report issued Thursday that conditions have returned to normal in a swath of southeast Iowa.
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A resolution was adopted by county officials Tuesday approving an addendum to the grant for the dredging of the Cheboygan County Marina's harbor.
A resolution was adopted by county officials Tuesday approving an addendum to the grant for the dredging of the Cheboygan County Marina's harbor. The Cheboygan County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the addendum to the Harbors and Docks Emergency Grant agreement with the state of Michigan during its regular Committee of the Whole meeting. County Administrator Jeff Lawson said the county was awarded a grant by the state in April of this year for the emergency dredging of the harbor at the Cheboygan County Marina. "The original grant award did not identify the dollar amount to be granted to the county until engineering and bidding of the project was completed," Lawson said. He explained that the Board of Commissioners must now approve a Waterways Grant Agreement addendum that will specify the county is eligible to receive up to $612,500 for reimbursement of project-related costs. "Adoption of the resolution is time sensitive in order to receive expense reimbursement for project costs," Lawson noted. Although the state had previously requested the county complete the dredging project by the end of the year, Lawson has said the actual deadline is April 24, 2014, which will give the county a little more flexibility. The governor and legislature appropriated emergency dredging funds to distribute to communities to combat the low water levels in harbors across the state and to mitigate the economic impact to recreational boating in Michigan. The grant will cover 100 percent of the engineering and contract cost to dredge material from the Cheboygan County Marina. Lawson has said the Department of Natural Resources Waterways Division has requested to amend the county's grant agreement to include approximately 100 cubic yards of dredging at the Cheboygan City Marina as well. The DNR and city will obtain permit approval for material removal. Lawson said the dredging of the marina harbor is a 15,000 cubic yard project, in comparison. He said the dredging will not include the river channel, only the marina's harbor. Kokosing Construction Company submitted and was awarded the low bid for the dredging in the amount of $485,100. A second bid was received from Ryba Marine in the amount of $748,330.