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This logo, although used by dominos very sparingly, is one of my favorite projects I worked on. During my time at matchMG turned into an inter-agency competition. A lot of sketching and extra time was spent developing this logo, and my biggest regret was that I didn't document my process in a better fashion.
The brief was fairly simple. Dominos was engaging in an over-all rebranding effort, and during this process they challenged us to create a logo system for their school lunch program. I wanted to keep the branding scholarly (hence the collegiate typeface) and also playful. We were also given a bit of leniency to defy the parent company's branding guidelines.
We engaged in this process with the promise that we were going to be given some website work, that was never fully pursued.

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Fiber optic sleeve for surgical instruments
A disposable fiber optic sleeve for attachment at the forefront of a surgical instrument. The sleeve is an elongated tubular shape and incorporates multiple fiber optic bundles for transmission of visible light to enhance intraocular visualization. Additional bundles of optical fibers may provide for the application of laser beam and video transmission to intraocular tissue. The sleeve is constructed of inexpensive plastic materials and is designed to be disposable after a single or several uses.
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to surgical devices and, more particularly, to devices for effecting the transmission of light for endoillumination, intraocular endoscopy, or laser application to intraocular tissue.
2. Discussion of the Related Art
The most widely accepted prior art means for performing intraocular surgery in the anterior segment of the eye comprise a variety of instruments designed for irrigation, ablation, cutting and removal of tissue. Separate instruments for irrigation, illumination and laser application are known, but they have the disadvantage of requiring multiple surgical openings in the eye and may be cumbersome to operate for the surgeon. Multiple surgical openings in the eye and multiple surgical instruments add to the risk of complications and increase the difficulty of the surgical procedure. Surgical instruments that combine water infusion, suction and light conducting elements in a single probe have been described, but they have the inherent physical limitations imposed by side-by-side conducting channels. Another problem that arises in the use of complex multiple-element surgical instruments is the cost and labor of repeated sterilization.
Examples of ophthalmic instruments of the type described are commercially available from Grieshaber & Co., Inc., 3000 Cabot Boulevard West, Langhorne, Pa. 19047. These are shown in company brochures under the title "The Grieshaber Light Source and Family of Accessories".
Recent reports of specific cases in which prior art instruments of the type described are used may be found in Arch Ophthalmol Vol. 111, July 1993: "Neodymium-YAG Laser Phacolysis of the Human Cataractous Lens" and Ophthalmology, Vol. 100, Number 7, July 1993: "Experimental Endoscopic Goniotomy". The former describes a performance of Nd-YAG laser phacolysis on a particular patient for the removal of a nuclear sclerotic cataract. The latter report describes the use of an endoscope coupled to another surgical instrument in experimental surgery on porcine cadaver eyes designed to lead to the use of a tiny endoscope attached to a goniotomy needle for the treatment of primary infantile glaucoma. Both of these arrangements are subject to the deficiencies described hereinabove.OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
The primary object of the present invention is to provide an attachment for surgical devices, specifically adaptable for intraocular surgery, that provides illumination, endoendoscopy, and a means for laser beam delivery. The device is economical in its construction so as to be inexpensively re-sterilized and reused or simply discarded after each use because of its low cost. The device comprises a fiber optic sleeve which is easily and inexpensively fabricated and useful in conjunction with a variety of surgical procedures. For purposes of illustration, arrangements of the invention will be discussed in relation to a preferred embodiment for ophthalmic use and with respect to various considerations involved in the recommended utilization of the arrangements disclosed herein. The invention is not so limited, however, and it is entitled to the scope of protection afforded by the accompanying claims.
The vast majority of intraocular surgical procedures involve visualization by the surgeon through a high-powered microscope using intense coaxial illumination. It is well-documented that direct and intense microscope illumination may be damaging to the retina; macular edema with corresponding reduction of vision is the primary side effect. As an alternative, focal illumination directed at an oblique angle and in a direction away from the retina can enable the surgeon to reduce the amount of direct microscope light necessary to perform ocular surgery, thereby minimizing potential retinal light toxicity.
A common problem in the present state of the art is that visualization of the proximal tip of the surgical device is often impeded when blood, scar tissue, or inflammatory debris is present. During normal phacoemulsification of a cataract in the presence of a small pupil, the proximal tip of the surgical device is obscured behind the iris. Consequently, there is a higher risk of inadvertent rupture of the lens capsule, vitreous prolapse into the anterior chamber and retinal problems, all of which are associated with visual loss. Use of a fiber optic sleeve in accordance with the invention permits visualization of the anterior portion of the surgical instrument by virtue of transillumination through the iris leaf or opaque media. Moreover, it is often difficult for the operating surgeon to judge the depth of cataract or other intraocular structures. Surgical intervention to an excessive depth can lead to complications resulting in visual loss. Focal illumination at an oblique angle with a fiber optic sleeve of the invention can enhance the operating surgeon's ability to judge the depth of intraocular structures and thereby lessen the possibility of surgical mishap.
Direct visualization of vital intraocular structures during surgery can be realized with the image-carrying capacity of the fiber optic sleeve of the invention. Intraocular microendoscopy can be utilized to confirm positioning of haptics of a posterior chamber intraocular lens. At present, the surgeon is not able to visually inspect and confirm the location of posterior chamber intraocular lens haptics. Malpositioned haptics may result in lens decentration subsequent to surgery. Decentration of lens implants causing visual loss or distortion necessitates corrective surgical procedures. Visualization of intraocular lens haptics in combination with positioning adjustments at the time of surgery can prevent intraocular lens decentration.
Laser Application.
Finally, the fiber optic sleeve of my invention permits application of laser illumination for intraocular tissue coagulation and ablation. The present invention provides a means to couple laser energy delivery with simultaneous illumination and visualization. Lasers capable of transmission through the fiber optic sleeve include Holmium:YAG (2.1 um wavelength), Thulium:YAG (1.96 um wavelength), Erbium:YAG (2.94 um wavelength), Hydrogen Fluoride (2.7-3.0 um wavelength), Deuterium Fluoride (3.7-4.1 um wavelength), Carbon Monoxide (5.3-5.7 um wavelength), Carbon Dioxide (10.6 um wavelength), Argon Fluoride (193 nm wavelength), Krypton Fluoride (248 nm wavelength), Diode Red (670 nm wavelength), Xenon Chloride (308 nm wavelength), Argon Blue (488 nm wavelength), and Argon Green (514 nm wavelength).
Laser ablation of ciliary body processes responsible for producing excessive intraocular fluid, and for creation of a drainage fistula through the sclera, permits control of elevated intraocular pressure and glaucoma. Laser photocoagulation of ciliary body processes for treatment of glaucoma used in the present art involves external treatment through peripheral iridectomies. The effectiveness of this treatment is significantly limited because only a small number of ciliary processes can be treated. In the presently preferred embodiment, the endolaser and endoscopic capabilities permit treatment of the ciliary processes for at least 180 degrees, allowing for an enhanced laser therapeutic effect.
Manual methods used for anterior lens capsulotomy have inherent disadvantages that includes inadvertent radial capsule tears. Significant radial capsule tears are likely to result in complications such as vitreous prolapse or implant subluxation. Such disturbances can reduce or eliminate the visual benefit of an eye operation, or delay the healing process. Anterior capsulotomy with laser allows for controlled and precision capsulotomy edges unattainable by manual methods.
In addition, laser application through the fiber optic sleeve is useful as a substitute or adjunct for ultrasonic phacoemulsification in cataract surgery.
In summary, from the foregoing discussion it will be appreciated that the fiber optic sleeve of the present invention is particularly beneficial when used with implements for intraocular surgery. It is of simple and inexpensive construction so that it may be re-sterilized by gas or readily disposable after a single use. In addition, the fiber optic sleeve provides an advantage for the anterior segment surgeon because it provides focal illumination and capability for simultaneous laser application.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In brief, arrangements in accordance with the present invention comprise a fiber optic sleeve device particularly adapted to be installed on a phacoemulsification instrument so as to provide a focal light source at the point of surgery. The conventional phacoemulsification instrument for which the fiber optic sleeve of the present invention is adapted consists of a handpiece containing a magneto-strictive ultrasonic mechanism that activates a hollow, 1 mm titanium needle covered with a soft silicone sleeve. The needle is driven by the ultrasonic mechanism to vibrate forty thousand times per second longitudinally in the axis of the needle. The mechanical vibration transforms the patient's lens into an emulsion, hence the name "phacoemulsification". One such instrument is marketed by Mentor O&O, Inc., 3000 Longwater Drive, Norwell, Mass. 02061.
As the cataract is dissected by the high frequency phacoemulsification probe, it is sucked into the hollow titanium needle. Since removal of intraocular fluid must be balanced with the introduction into the eye with an equivalent amount of fluid, an irrigating solution is passed between the silicone sleeve and outer wall of the titanium needle. The silicone sleeve presently in use serves only as a conduit to direct flow of saline solution.
The present invention involves the incorporation of a specially designed fiber optic sleeve that substitutes for the presently used silicone sleeve. Thus, the fiber optic sleeve of the present invention provides for the transmission of the irrigating solution to the site of the cataract while also transmitting focal light to the point of surgery.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
A better understanding of the present invention may be realized from a consideration of the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing, in which:
FIG. 1 is a general schematic view showing a human eye in the process of undergoing a surgical procedure;
FIG. 2 is an enlarged schematic cross-sectional view showing a fiber optic sleeve and phacoemulsification instrument combination of the invention as used in the removal of a cataract from a human eye;
FIG. 3 is an enlarged schematic sectional view of the fiber optic sleeve of FIG. 2;
FIG. 3A is a schematic view, partially broken away, of a portion of the fiber optic sleeve of FIG. 3 showing one particular coupling arrangement;
FIG. 3B is a schematic view, partially broken away, of an alternative arrangement to that of FIG. 3A;
FIG. 4 is a schematic sectional view of an alternative embodiment of the invention;
FIGS. 4A and 4B show alternative termination elements for use with the arrangement of FIG. 4;
FIG. 5 is a schematic sectional view of still another embodiment of the invention;
FIG. 5A is an enlarged schematic view of a portion of the embodiment of FIG. 5; and
FIG. 5B is an enlarged schematic view in cross section of a wall portion of the embodiment of FIG. 5;
FIG. 6 is an enlarged schematic cross-sectional view showing details of the embodiment of FIG. 4.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
FIG. 1 shows a human eye in the process of undergoing a surgical procedure using a phacoemulsification instrument 1 of conventional type with a sleeve 1A and needle 2. The instrument 1 is inserted through a scleral flap eye incision A and into the anterior chamber B.
FIG. 2 schematically represents a similar procedure being performed with the substitution of a fiber optic sleeve in accordance with the present invention. FIG. 2 shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of the eye. The cataract has been removed by conventional extracapsular surgical technique, including phacoemulsification, and the posterior capsule C remains intact. The fiber optic sleeve 3 is attached at the forefront of a phacoemulsification instrument 1. Optical fiber bundles 4 are shown extending from the sleeve 3. For the application disclosed, the fiber optic sleeve 3 is utilized for the purposes of endoillumination, video transmission, and application of photoablative laser energy to the pars plicata of the ciliary body for treatment of glaucoma.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged longitudinal schematic cross-sectional view of the present invention. The fiber optic sleeve has a proximal (leading) end 5 and a distal (trailing) end 6. With continuing reference to FIG. 3, the fiber optic assembly 3 consists of an elongated standard cannula adaptor 7 at the distal end 6 that is continuous with a frustoconical nipple 8, extending to cap 9, and then to a tapered applicator tip 10. An annular chamfer 11 and adjacent lipped flange 12 on the interior surface of the frustoconical nipple 8 permit insertion and securing of an internal coupler in the chamber 13 or for receiving an O-ring 14, which provides a liquid-tight seal when the sleeve is assembled on the surgical instrument. It is contemplated that other types of securing means such as locking rings can be used to secure the fiber optic sleeve member to the forefront of a surgical instrument. A circumferential lip 27 is provided at the distal end for facilitating installation of the sleeve 3 on a surgical instrument in preparation for use. The entire longitudinal length of the fiber optic sleeve 3 is approximately one inch.
The fiber optic sleeve 3 of the present invention is constructed of soft plastic material containing one or multiple fiber optic bundles. A fiber bundle 15 is shown in FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B. Material used in construction consists of vinyl plastic or other commercially available non-toxic medical grade plastic. Fiber optic bundles 15 contained within the body of the sleeve are constructed of commercially available quartz or zirconium fluoride optical fibers. The size of the central cylindrical bore 16 can be controlled during the manufacturing process, so that the fiber optic sleeve may be adaptable to a variety of surgical instruments. One or two portals 29 at the proximal end of the sleeve can be constructed at the time of manufacture to allow for flow of fluid between the fiber optic sleeve and the surgical instrument contained in its bore. Fluid entry allows maintenance of globe pressure and prevents excess heating of the laser element.
The cap 9, nipple 8 and cannula adaptor 7 are preferably encased by opaque silicone, tetrafluorethylene coating, or polyethylene cladding, which enhances optical transmission and also forms a protective sheath. The extent of cladding can be varied depending on the amount and direction of light transmission desired; cladding that terminates one millimeter from the proximal end of the applicator tip 10 would provide diffuse illumination, whereas cladding to the most anterior edge of the applicator tip 10 may be desirable in situations where a more focused beam is necessary. The face 18 of the proximal tip 10 is unclad and unencapsulated to provide uninterrupted application of light for illumination, microendoscopy, or laser beam application.
Coupling to standard sources for video, illumination or video is secured at the distal portion of the fiber optic sleeve 3 by standard methods. Optical fiber couplers are well known in the prior art, for example see U.S. Pat. No. 4,089,584 of Christopher E. Polczynski. In FIG. 3 a recessed, female receptor well 19 at the distal face of the cannula adaptor 7 serves to connect to an external male fiber optic cable (not shown). Details of alternative embodiments are shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B. The embodiment of FIG. 3A comprises an internally threaded annular female well 19A having an accurately machined surface of revolution to interfit with a corresponding threaded male connector fiber optic source (not shown). The flat base of the receptor well 19A allows for a secure fit and good light transmitting connection between the fiber optic bundle from the light source and the optical fibers 15 in the sleeve 3. The number and placement of individual optical fibers arranged in receptacles in the receptor well 19 can be controlled during the manufacturing process.
Alternatively, the receptacle well of FIG. 3B is shown as a threadless cone 19B having a gradual internal taper for receiving a similarly tapered, mating end of the fiber optic cable from the light source [to an annular diameter smaller than the connecting fiber optic source]. In this arrangement, an external fiber optic cable is precision formed to mate snugly within the receptacle well 19B. In addition, the posterior end 6 can be attached to a laser catheter assembly by means of a conventional coupler or heat shrink wrap.
FIG. 4 shows a tangential cross-sectional representation of the present invention. The fiber optic sleeve 3 consists of individual tracts of fiber optic bundles 15 of 500 to 600 micron quartz fibers having a bend radius of 4 centimeters or less that are incorporated within the body of the sleeve 3. The fiber optic bundles 15 within the sleeve 3 can be arranged in distinct radially-spaced coherent light conducting portions, or in fiber bundles having spatial fiber distribution. In accordance with one particular feature of the invention, the tips of the optical fibers within the bore of the sleeve are recessed slightly for providing a collimated output beam. It is contemplated that a lens such as the lens 28 of FIG. 4A can be fused at the proximal end of the fiber optic bundle for focusing laser energy 30, or at the proximal end of the fiber optic bundle for illumination 31, or at the proximal end of the fiber optic bundle for endoscopy 32. Alternatively, an end piece 33 bearing a plurality of lenses 28 for the respective bundles 15 at their respective terminations 30, 31 and 32 can be installed at the end face 18 of the sleeve 3. Such a lens may be manufactured with a combination of convex, concave or flat surfaces. In the example of FIG. 4A, a plano-concave lens is shown.
FIG. 5 shows an alternative embodiment of the present invention consisting of a sleeve 3' of optically clear flexible plastic 20 encased on its outer 21 and inner 22 surfaces by a thin layer of silicone cladding or opaque, non-toxic plastic capsule with a low index of refraction, or by a reflective coating, such as polytetrafluorethylene, which enhances the optical transmission of the fiber optic sleeve. In this embodiment, the fiber optic bundles 15 are omitted because the entire sleeve 3' serves as an optical waveguide as indicated in FIG. 5B. The couplers 19', of which two are shown, are regularly spaced about the periphery and serve to couple the fiber optic bundles from a light source (not shown) into the optically clear plastic 20 for transmission of light to the tip end 5. Alternatively a diffusing collar may be provided, interposed between the light cable(s) and the sleeve 3'.
Preferably, the end face at the tip end 5 of the sleeve 3' should be beveled or angled inwardly so that the light emanating from the end face is directed at an angle radially inward toward the centerline of the embodiment. This is represented schematically in the enlarged schematic view of FIG. 5A which shows the end of the sleeve 3' encompassing a needle 4 and having a beveled end surface 30 extending at an angle .alpha. to a plane normal to the needle 4. The central axis of the needle 4 is represented by the broken line 32. The conical beam of light emanating from the beveled surface 30 is represented by the dashed lines 34, 35. The dashed line 34 intersects the axis line 32 at the same angle .alpha.. The inner surface 22 of the sleeve 3' is spaced from the needle 4 by a dimension s.
In practice, the angle .alpha. is a function of the dimensions of the needle 4 and the sleeve 3'. For a needle 4 having a diameter of 1 mm and projecting from the end 5 of the sleeve 3' by 2 mm, with sleeve wall thickness equal to 0.5 mm and spacing S also equal to 0.5 mm, the angle .alpha. should be approximately 23 degrees. If the spacing S is reduced to 0.25 mm, the angle .alpha. should be slightly less than 20 degrees. Angle .alpha. can actually be calculated by determining its tangent: i.e., the distance from the outer surface of the sleeve 3' to the centerline 32 divided by the distance from the end 5 to the intersection of the light cone line 34 with the centerline 32. In such an arrangement, the light cone illuminates the field of view for approximately 1.5 mm beyond the needle tip and approximately 0.75 mm of the end of the needle 4.
FIG. 6 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the fiber optic sleeve 3" that incorporates multiple groups of fiber optic bundles 15 of optically segregated fibers for purposes of illumination 23, laser delivery 24, and microendoscopy 25 contained within the body of the sleeve. Each group of bundles 15 is positioned within a corresponding hollow tube 26 extending the length of the sleeve 3. Segregated optical fiber bundle groups are coupled at the distal end to conventional delivery systems for illumination, laser delivery and microendoscopy for video broadcast. It will be understood that the optical fibers in the bundle for microendoscopy must be maintained in the same orientation throughout their length in order that the pixel juxtaposition of the display will accurately represent the optical field of view. Optical segregation is accomplished by encapsulation of optic fiber bundles by optically opaque cladding on the inner surface of the hollow tube 26 identical to that used on the external and internal surfaces of the sleeve 3' in the embodiment of FIG. 5.
Operation in Use.
The operation of the system is as follows:
A light cable, laser cable or video cable (not shown) is connected at a receptacle well 19 situated in the terminal rim 27 of the fiber optic sleeve 3. A fiber optic bundle conducts light between the attachment at the receptacle well 19, through the wall of the fiber optic sleeve cannula 7, cap 8, cap 9 and proximal face of the fiber optic applicator tip 10. Fiber optic bundles 15 terminating at the proximal face of the fiber optic sleeve 3 provide light to illuminate the operative area of regard, or may provide laser energy for treatment of intraocular structures. Separate and coherent fiber optic bundles 25 similarly coursing within the walls of the fiber optic sleeve, provide intraocular endoscopy. Saline fluid to maintain globe pressure enters from the contained surgical instrument and travels within the hypodermic lumen to be discharged at the open applicator tip 16 or portals 29 of the fiber optic sleeve. Operation is the same for illumination using the sleeve 3' of FIG. 5 by coupling the light cable directly to the sleeve 3'.
Although there have been described hereinabove various specific arrangements of a fiber optic sleeve for surgical instruments in accordance with the invention for the purpose of illustrating the manner in which the invention may be used to advantage, it will be appreciated that the invention is not limited thereto. Accordingly, any and all modifications, variations or equivalent arrangements which may occur to those skilled in the art should be considered to be within the scope of the invention as defined in the annexed claims.
1. A disposable light transmitting sleeve, for engagement with a surgical instrument, comprising:
- a generally tubular structure with proximal and distal ends, the structure being in the form of an elongate hollow shell shaped for attachment to a surgical instrument and formed of soft, flexible, non-toxic medical grade plastic material extending between inner and outer walls, said tubular structure further including inner and outer cylindrical surfaces; and
- means for controlling and directing optical radiation internally between said walls and substantially along the sleeve between said ends comprising coatings on said surfaces selected to conduct and facilitate light transmission within the sleeve.
2. A sleeve as defined in claim 1 wherein said radiation controlling and directing means further comprise the plastic material between the inner and outer cylindrical surface coatings.
3. A sleeve as defined in claim 2 wherein said coatings comprise thin layers of silicone cladding.
4. A sleeve as defined in claim 2 wherein said coatings consists of polytetrafluorethylene to provide optical radiation reflectivity.
5. A sleeve as defined in claim 2 having a terminal surface at the proximal end of the tubular structure which is selectively shaped to direct transmitted optical radiation to the vicinity of the end of the associated surgical instrument.
6. A sleeve as defined in claim 5 wherein said terminal surface is beveled at a selected angle.alpha. relative to a plane normal to the central axis of the sleeve and associated surgical instrument.
7. A sleeve as defined in claim 2 further including means for coupling optical radiation to the plastic material between said inner and outer cylindrical surface coatings, said coupling means being situated at a proximal end surface of said tubular structure and adapted to engage cable means coupled to a light source.
8. A sleeve as defined in claim 1 wherein the material of said sleeve has an index of refraction which exceeds the index of refraction of the optical radiation controlling and directing means.
9. A disposable light transmitting sleeve, for engagement with a surgical instrument, comprising:
- a generally tubular structure with proximal and distal ends, the structure being in the form of an elongate hollow shell shaped for attachment to surgical instrument and formed of soft, flexible, non-toxic medical grade plastic material extending between inner and outer walls; and
- means for controlling directing optical radiation internally between said walls and substantially along the sleeve between said ends;
- wherein the optical radiation controlling and directing means comprise a plurality of optical fibers embedded within the plastic material and extending substantially throughout the length of the sleeve, said optical fibers being arranged in optically segregated fiber optic bundle groups for utilization in endolaser application in conjunction with endoillumination and intraocular microendoscopy, respectively;
- each of said optically segregated fiber optical bundle groups being positioned within a corresponding hollow tube extending the length of the sleeve, the inner surface of each of said hollow tubes being coated with optically opaque cladding to provide total internal reflection of optical radiation within the tube.
10. A sleeve as defined in claim 9 further including means for coupling the fiber optic bundle groups respectively to conventional delivery sources for illumination, laser delivery or video imaging.
11. A sleeve as defined in claim 9 further including an adaptor member for coupling the optical fibers to an external source of optical radiation.
12. A sleeve as defined in claim 11 in which said adaptor member includes a cylindrical, threaded female receptor well precisely machined to interfit with an external male cable connector for receiving optical radiation from an external source.
13. A sleeve as defined in claim 11 wherein said adaptor member includes a gradually tapered unthreaded receptor well for frictional engagement with a connector for receiving optical radiation from an external source.
14. A sleeve as defined in claim 9 wherein each of the fiber optic bundle groups terminates in a fused lens at the proximal end thereof for focusing optical radiation transmitted along the bundle group.
15. A sleeve as defined in claim 9 further including an end piece bearing a plurality of lenses fused to the terminal ends of the fiber optic bundle groups for focusing optical radiation transmitted thereby.
16. A disposable fiber optic sleeve for use with a surgical instrument comprising:
- a generally cylindrical body of soft medical-grade plastic material in the form of a shell extending about a hollow interior;
- the interior of said body having means for engaging the terminal end of a surgical instrument on which it is to be mounted;
- said body having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end being larger in diameter than the proximal end and sized to fit the terminal end of a surgical instrument on which it is to be mounted;
- a plurality of optical fibers extending within the shell between the distal and proximal ends for conducting optical radiation to illuminate a surgical field adjacent the proximal end; and
- means at the distal end for coupling the optical fibers to an external source of optical radiation;
- said optical fibers being organized in discrete optically segregated fiber optic bundles for conducting optical radiation from disparate radiation sources to a surgical field adjacent the proximal end;
- each of said discrete bundles being installed within a hollow passage within said shell, the inner surface of said passage being coated with an optically opaque cladding to provide total internal reflection of optical radiation within the passage.
17. A sleeve as defined in claim 16 wherein the optical fibers are arranged in optically segregated fiber optic bundle groups for utilization in endolaser application in conjunction with endoillumination and intraocular microendoscopy, respectively.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 24, 1993
Date of Patent: Dec 26, 1995
Inventor: Michael Reynard (Los Angeles, CA)
Primary Examiner: Stephen C. Pellegrino
Assistant Examiner: Sonya C. Haris-Ogugua
Attorney: Henry M. Bissell
Application Number: 8/125,774
International Classification: A61B 1732;


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All Beliefs are Welcome Here!
I have been having a bit of trouble lately. You see, I'm fairly certain spirits and what have you can and will interact with a sleeping person via dreams. I've been on the receiving end of this for some time now but occasionally I'll get a visitor who's less than friendly. These...episodes have been on the rise in frequency and, while normally it's fairly obvious and I can realize what's happening in time to take care of things and go about my sleeping, it is becoming a bother and I'm losing sleep. Never mind the worry that the more malicious entities may be getting more clever in there stupid little games. I have no idea how to stop this. If there's not a way to completely stop it, then I'd settle for some kind of defense.
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I don't fear them, exactly. But they assault me in the dream and I just tell them to cut it out. Most of the time that works. But there was one recently that didn't want to listen and sometimes I'll wake up with a few bruises. Don't know if that's directly related to this but might as well mention it, just in case.
Ah, alrighty then! Thank you very much! :)
I haven't had any good or bad experiences with smudging (other than the fact that I am mildly allergic to sage). I do have a dream catcher though. It usually works but I guess some of them slip through? It can't work 100% of the time right? I have tried the candle trick though. Let em see if I can piece together a ritual to ward my house. Maybe this will help.
I always find asking Sri Hanuman for help does a lot of good. Look up "Hanuman Chalisa." You don't have to recite it all (it's long) you can just listen to it on youtube, or ask him for help. Hanuman is called on in Hinduism, especially Vaishnavism (The Ramanandi Sect that worships Rama and Sita) to keep evil spirits away. He's quite good at it.
Interesting. I'll be sure to look this up!
I am by no means an expert, but I have had experiences with some... unpleasant entities in dreams. Telling them you don't want them around, or firmly telling them to get out of your dreams/house/head works well if they are polite or easily frightened. Although in some cases they will just move on to an easier target -in my case the person sleeping in the bunk above me.
Otherwise something as simple as a quick meditation and/or visualizing a circle of protection around yourself before you sleep works wonders for spirits as well as nightmares.
If it gets really bad you should find somebody who knows their stuff though; this is just what works for me.
PS: The last time I met an entity in a dream, they had used my dream catcher to get there in the first place. It was a newly bought one, so I just took it down. But wow, it was strange.
oh my, it actually used the dream catcher??? I've never heard of that. maybe try cleansing it with ritual or sage?? but yes these techniques are very effective. I've only ever thought to use them when workings with astral related meditations and such. :O I might be able to make this work to where I can still receive the friendly spirits too. :D
I have an entity here in my home and it never gets into my dreams. It will manifest something on the physical plane. Most recently it showed me that it knows how to text on my cell phone. But I never see it in my dreams; when I do see it, I am fully awake and it is a very dark irregular orb like thing that floats in front of me and then disappears behind something. It is not malevolent, just a little mischievous at times.
I suggest that what you are seeing is something from a past life and your brain taking something from a past life and trying to interpret it. For example, when you see, you are getting two different images from your eyes and what you actually see is your brain's interpretation of the two images.
That's actually kind of cute... o.o
My house sits directly on a crossroad so paranormal/supernatural things are a common occurrence and they just love to mess with me (probably because I actually pay attention to them most of the time). It's just the more...invasive ones that get into my dreams and cause me problems. I've gotten a nice entity in my dreams just recently and this really almost never happens. I believe, as a result I haven't been having any dreams at all since then.
Or I could just be really tiered. New job is pretty physically demanding. :P


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The programs of study for the Dual Degree Engineering Program (Mathematics/Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering and Chemistry/Chemical Engineering) at Clayton State University have been designed to meet the admission requirements for Georgia Tech for the various engineering disciplines. Georgia Institute of Technology offers Bachelor's Degrees in the following engineering disciplines: Aerospace Engineering (AE), Biomedical Engineering (BME),Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (ChE), Civil Engineering (CE), Computer Engineering (CmpE), Electrical Engineering (EE), Environmental Engineering (EnvE), Industrial Engineering (ISyE), Materials Science & Engineering (MSE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Nuclear & Radiological Engineering (NRE), and Polymer & Fiber Engineering (PTFE).
A matrix showing transfer requirements for the engineering programs is given here.


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- The bedshelfie is fucking genius and I need one immediately, you know if I wasn't poor and spending my morning on boring things. Buy it here.
- My German boss asked me what 'mufti' meant in the UK and I answered that it referred to Mufti Day, when you don't have to wear your school uniform to school. He then asked what it meant and I replied 'no idea'. Apparently, it's similar to saying 'civvies' for civilian clothes when military personality are out of uniform. Read about it here.
- The Isles of Scilly off of Cornwall had a 335-year war with the Netherlands because some person declared it and Scilly realised it had never been called off, making it one of the longest and bloodless wars ever. Read more here.
- A great AskReddit thread about the most useful online certifications to get, I've still never got my Google Analytics certification even though I use it constantly, some other good resources in here. Get learnin' here.
- Pop Kultur is an awesome looking festival in Kreuzberg in August if you're interested in going hit me up. Buy tickets here.
- I've slowly become obsessed with The Hermetic Order of Golden Dawn and their activities in the UK and really want this book but it's a lot of dollah to spend on something so ridiculous, but it'll be on my wishlist for a while. Read about it here.


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Aluminum Shopfronts
Versatile and an Economic Solution – Aluminium Shopfronts London
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What we have to offer?
Glazing can be clear or tinted and they are available in both single and double glazed installation. Doors are fitted with concealed over-head springs, 5-lever security locks, and standard handles and ironmongery. All these can be upgraded to any specific design requirement. The door can be swing open or slide and we can also supply electric sliding or swing open doors if required.
Benefits of using Aluminium Shopfronts London
There are certain important facts that makes these shopfronts a very popular choice amongst the audiences, mentioned below:
- Stable material –Use of these shop fronts, ensures a longer durability of the product.
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We're looking into offering a specific BECU mobile app designed to help you through the home buying process. It would include a home search feature based on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), along with the benefit to partner with a BECU preferred real estate advocate and the potential to earn a rebate on the purchase or sale of your home. Think: New furniture or décor to start making it your own.
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Welcome to Maia Financial.Watch our 2019 sponsorship of passionate young Australian cycling team Team Bridgelane.
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Colin's story
With 25 years in financial services, 10 of which I have spent at Maia Financial, I have worked with a diverse range of sectors such as healthcare, professional services, viticulture and education.
My experience to date has enabled me to bring an unparalleled depth of knowledge to assist working with any organisation. I believe in taking the time to understand your business and your capital needs.
I live in Auckland with my family including three teenagers, and enjoy spending my time outdoors mountain biking, skiing and keeping fit.
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FC: Our Baby
1: Once upon a time, there was a beautiful baby who was welcomed into the world by two loving parents and their family and friends...
2: Things I did: Eating Cereal for the first time> Went down to Atlantic Sat in the bouncy seat First Cold First time in Big car seat Went to MI to see Family
3: In July & August Weight: 11-13.8 lbs Height: 22.5-24 ins
4: 1st time meeting Grandma Hansen
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8: Our little Sweetie
9: The Cutest Baby in the World | September & October Weight: 14-16.5 lbs Height: 25-26.5 ins Things I did.... Started drinking from a sippy cup Having Fruit and Oatmeal Stayed the night at Grandpa & Grandma VM's house
10: 4 Month and Family Pictures.
12: My Dedication Sunday we had Friends and Family over\and had Cake and Pizza
14: A baby is teddy bears and tickles, grins and giggles! | Sweet Cheeks
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17: Mamma's Boy | November & December Weight: 17.8-18 lbs Height: 27 in Things I did: Starting to move around on the floor eating Table food Had juice for the first time First non-Family Babysitter Cutting !1st tooth Sitting Up
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20: My heart melts when you smile
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23: I'm the baby gotta love me | Colt Anders
24: Drinking my milk
27: Christmas Eve Morning | 2010
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30: Christmas Day at the Ver Mulms
32: The Cutest Baby in the World
33: I'm the baby gotta love me | January and February Weight: 18-19lbs Height: 28in Things I did: pulling self up to stand crawling on knees on older infant formula 10 teeth 1st ER trip, temp of 105 stood up in crib sleeping again all night only doing afternoon naps walking more with help
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39: The day in the life of Colt, playing with a toothbrush crawling on the floor sitting up drink my milk and getting stuck under the highchair in my walker
40: March & April Weight: 19-20lbs Height: 29in Things I did: Got a Big bump on my head walking along everything on whole Milk starting to make word sounds wanting to be held
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42: Playing with my red ball, up down can I see through it?
43: Learning to walk along things
45: Easter weekend with Grandpa and Grandma Ver Mulm
46: Easter with Grandpa and Grandma Hansen
47: Playing outside with Grandpa Hansen
50: May Weight: 18 lbs Height: 30in Things I did: Turning 1yr old Started Walking Baby Sister Born Getting back teeth in loves stuffed animals sleeping all night
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DEL MAR — An advisory panel seeking further direction as it considers which Del Mar schools, if any, should be closed or reconfigured obtained just that from trustees at the Aug. 26 board meeting.
The seven-member committee also received suggestions from many of the approximately 100 attendees who were mostly parents of students at Ashley Falls Elementary, one of four schools being considered for change by the group. Not surprisingly, they don't want their neighborhood school to close. But neither do parents with children at other schools.
"Anything you do will be unpopular," said David Skinner, president of the Del Mar California Teachers Association and a teacher at Carmel Del Mar Elementary, another school being eyed by the committee. But doing nothing at all wouldn't be good either, Skinner said. Most people in the room agreed.
With declining enrollment and increasing budget cuts, Dena Whittington, assistant superintendent of business services, described a worst-case scenario of a state takeover should the district go into deficit spending, a possibility based on projections if no changes are made.
With five of its eight schools operating at half or two-thirds capacity, the board of trustees approved the formation of a 7/11 advisory panel in March. The committee, which can include no less than seven members and no more than 11, is required by the state education code when a district is considering a school closure or realignment.
After nearly a dozen meetings, the committee created several proposals involving four schools. Ocean Air, Sage Canyon and Torrey Hills were not included in any scenario because they are at or near enrollment capacity. Sycamore Ridge is also not being considered because the district has an agreement with Pardee Homes to provide space for about 650 students based on future development of Pacific Highlands Ranch.
In one proposal, Del Mar Heights would serve students in kindergarten through grade three and house employee child care and a preschool. The district offices would be relocated to Del Mar Hills, which would hold grades four through six.
In another reconfiguration, the district offices would move to Del Mar Hills, which would also become an early childhood education center for its kindergartners, those from Del Mar Heights and a preschool program. Del Mar Heights would become a first- through sixth-grade campus, with all intradistrict transfers returned to their home schools. This proposal would also include a boundary change.
Another possibility closes Del Mar Hills and returns transfers from that school to their home schools. Del Mar Hills students would attend Del Mar Heights, and the district offices and a preschool would move to the Del Mar Hills campus.
In the two proposals involving Ashley Falls, one would close the site and move students to neighboring schools, while another would keep the campus open to house the district offices.
The proposal that did not recommend closing or reconfiguring any campus would place the district facilities at various schools throughout the district. Although obviously popular with parents and students, this option resulted in no cost savings. For security and operational reasons, district officials said the preference is to house all administrative offices at the same location.
All plans involving Del Mar Hills and Heights put maintenance operations at Del Mar Hills with a new building added to the freeway side of the campus. The district offices and employee child care are currently located on Ninth Street at the Shores property, which the city purchased last year. The district must relocate by 2011 or begin paying rent.
Emotions aside, the decision is further complicated because some campuses have joint-use agreements with the city of San Diego, while others were funded with Mello-Roos taxes. Closing those sites could result in precedent-setting lawsuits. Many parents also said they believe enrollment projections are inaccurate and don't take into account the recent high turnover in real estate.
Jennifer Fry, whose children attend Ashley Falls, said younger families are moving into her neighborhood. She said there are seven children younger than 5 on her street. Heidi Neihart, also an Ashley Falls parent, said there are five youngsters 3 and under on her block.
Projections by two different companies within a year put 2014 enrollment at Ashley Falls anywhere between 242 students and 432.
Bob Shopes, chairman of the committee, said each proposal is a work in progress and the panel is still considering other options as well. He said the group will have at least two more meetings and two public workshops before making its final recommendations to the board in a few months. Trustees, who are expected to make a decision in December, said they would like the committee to come back with three to five proposals.
Meanwhile, the board ranked some of the criteria the committee was using to guide its decisions. Trustees said the panel should consider improving the district's financial stability and operational costs based on enrollment as the highest priorities. The group was also directed to focus on proposals that impact students, families and the community the least.
In response to comments from Kerry Traylor, former PTA president at Del Mar Hills, the board also directed the committee to hold more meetings at night, audio record all meetings and post agendas with all backup material as soon as possible.
Amy Caterina, a Del Mar Hills parent who has experienced three principals and three threats of closure in nine years, said the community recognizes the difficult situation facing the board. She said district officials should be willing to make sacrifices, including forgoing raises.
"Closing one school is not going to solve all your problems," Caterina said, noting that parents are being put in a difficult situation as well. "We are being asked to defend our schools and that has resulted in a very torn community," she said. "We cannot continue to fight each other. I urge all parents to put the past behind us and work together."
Del Mar hears school closure proposals
DEL MAR — An advisory panel seeking further direction as it considers which Del Mar schools, if any, should be closed or reconfigured obtained just that from trustees at the Aug. 26 board meeting.


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Clubs and Activities
Finance and Investment Club
History Quiz Bowl
Quiz Bowl is a competitive activity in which players attend practices and then represent IHS at tournaments. The matches feature a blend of individual competition and team collaboration, since no individual player is likely to be an expert in all areas of history. Quiz bowl reinforces classroom lessons and also encourages players to go beyond their assignments to master other areas of history.
Faculty Moderator: Mr. Joe Muchanski, firstname.lastname@example.com
Latin Club
Literary Magazine
Students have the opportunity to workshop their creative writing and artistic talents. We are a collaborative group of writers willing to read any short story, poem or stanza - finished or unfinished! Members contribute to and publish Mustang Muse, the IHS literary magazine.
Faculty Moderator: Mrs. Denise Howe, firstname.lastname@example.com
Math League
IHS math students gather weekly, in a low-stress environment, to compete against one another and other schools. Throughout the academic year, students participate in six contests provided by the New England Math league. Problems are drawn from a wide range of mathematical topics: geometry, algebra, trigonometry and probability.
Faculty Moderator: Mrs. Jeanine Antonios, email@example.com
Science Club
The IHS Science Club provides students the opportunity to explore challenging scientific experiments, demonstrations, and discussions. Topics are from the basic sciences of biology, chemistry and physics to forensics and engineering. Join us to discuss and share the latest scientific news and discoveries!
Faculty Moderator: Mrs. Bernice Papia, email@example.com
Honor Societies
National Honors Society
The St. Thomas Aquinas Chapter of the National Honor Society is a chartered and affiliated chapter of this prestigious national organization. Membership in the National Honor Society is offered to juniors and seniors who meet the criteria established by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, these are: scholarship (cumulative GPA of 3.50 or above), leadership, service, and character. The preceding qualities of potential members are determined by a comprehensive application for admission.
Faculty Moderator: Mrs. Dana Pinckney, email@example.com
Key Club
Key Club is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through serving others. Members learn leadership skills by running meetings, planning projects and holding elected leadership positions. Students also dedicate 25 service hours to Key Club projects. Projects include collecting clothing and participating in Relay for Life, Taste of Danbury, Reading is Fundamental, Friends of Danbury Library Book Sale, Inter Faith Aid Ministry, and the Dorothy Day Hospitality House Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Membership in the IHS Key Club is reserved for qualified Seniors. Junior level students make applications for membership each spring.
Faculty Moderator: Mrs. Nanci Stockman, email@example.com
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Tri-M is an honors organization that is nationwide. It helps to promote music at IHS and in the community.
Requirements for membership:
- 3.5 grade point average - the previous year's average is considered for admittance.
- Vocal or instrumental audition with a song of the student's choice. The panel consists of Mrs. Murtha and the current Tri-M executive officers.
- All candidates must be able to attend the biweekly meetings immediately after school.
- All candidates must be able to help set up and take down for the periodic Tri-M Coffeehouses.
Tri-M members sponsor an annual "Parochial School Coffeehouse", open to students in grades 5 through 8 who attend our partner schools. Tri-M uses monies raised to offer a scholarship to one of the Danbury Music Centre's summer music programs, to one of the participants in the "Parochial School Coffeehouse".
Faculty Moderator: Mr. Doug Duca, email@example.com
Class Officers
Immaculate High School's class officers provide leadership and serve as the voice of the students. Class of officer elections are held in the spring and consist of, but are not limited to, President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Historian. Freshman Class Officers will be elected in the fall. Officers are responsible for planning school activities, dances, service projects, and fundraisers throughout the year.
Debate Club
Debate is popular here at IHS. Learn the art of persuasion, compete in local, regional and national tournaments, improve public speaking skills and gain confidence. This club competes in the Connecticut Debate Association (CDA) throughout the academic year. Events that emphasize knowledge of governmental policy and action on both the domestic and international levels are also discussed.
Faculty Moderator: Ms. Wendy Neil, firstname.lastname@example.com
Mock Trial
With the assistance of a teacher-sponsor and attorney-coach Steve Sedensky, students actively experience the excitement of working in teams, exchanging ideas, setting goals, and examining issues while interacting with positive role models from area communities. By studying legal cases and preparing strategies and arguments for trial, students also develop presentation skills, analytic ability, and team cooperation. Students participate in rehearsal trials to lean more about the legal system in a competitive manner.
Faculty Moderator: Mrs. Wendy Neil, firstname.lastname@example.com
Model UN
Model UN is a simulation of the UN General Assembly and other multilateral bodies. Students step into the shoes of ambassadors to debate current issues on the organization's agenda. While playing their roles as ambassadors, students make speeches, prepare draft resolutions, negotiate with allies and adversaries, resolve conflicts, and navigate the Model UN conference rules of procedure- all in the interest of mobilizing "international cooperation" to resolve problems that affect countries all over the world.
Faculty Moderator: Mrs. Mary Maloney, email@example.com
Student Ambassadors
Student Ambassadors assist the Admissions Department in representing Immaculate High School in recruitment and marketing events such as High School Fairs, 8th Grade Discovery Days, Open House, and grade school visits. Ambassadors host Mustang for a Day visitors, greet special guests to the school and speak at masses. Members are selected students at all levels. An Ambassador has strong school spirit, is prepared to speak in front of student and parent groups, demonstrates excellent leadership skills, and is committed to the community that Immaculate serves.
Faculty Moderator: Mr. Tom Burns, firstname.lastname@example.com
Student Council
Student Council is an organization of student leaders whose primary focus is to represent their peers and act as a liaison between the students of IHS and the faculty and administration. Student Council is responsible for planning student and community service activities throughout the year. Activities include: organizing the Freshman Social, Homecoming Dance, Rake and Bake, pep rallies, student/faculty basketball game, IHS Annual Walk-a-thon, and all school dress down days to benefit selected causes (i.e., Wounded Warrior Project, Relay for Life, Books for Christmas, Toy Drive, and Spiritual Life). Officers are elected each Spring and consist of President, Vice President, Treasurer, Events Coordinator, Communications Coordinator, and International Ambassador. In addition, homeroom representatives are elected each Fall. Officers meet weekly.
Faculty Moderator: Mr. David Quesnell, email@example.com
Faith & Service
- Housatonic Habitat for Humanity
- Midnight Run Ministry
- Morning Glory
- Peer Leadership
- She's The First
- Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
Housatonic Habitat for Humanity
Students volunteer help to build homes in order to eliminate poverty housing from the greater Danbury area and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.
Faculty Moderator: Deacon Jeff Font, firstname.lastname@example.com
Midnight Run Ministry
The students are responsible for collecting and preparing toiletry bags, lunches, and clothing for the homeless to be distributed during runs to Manhattan. The students load the Midnight Run van at the start of the run and unload and reload at each stop. The students are encouraged to engage those visiting with us in conversation while serving them a cup of coffee or chili and providing them with clothing they need.
Faculty Moderators: Mr. Steve Mitchell, firstname.lastname@example.com
Morning Glory
Early risers can participate in Morning Glory where volunteers typically arrive by 6:30am to prepare, serve and distribute breakfast to guests at the Dorothy Day Hospitality House. By 9:00am clean up is finished and students return to school and proceed with their day.
Faculty Moderator:
Deacon Jeff Font, firstname.lastname@example.com
Peer Leadership
The Peer Leadership Club is a group of students working together to help students learn self-advocacy skills and to plan for the future. Activities include Mix it up Day, 26 Acts of Kindness, Jeans for Teens, Rachel's Challenge Assembly, and Rachel's Legacy Assembly.
Faculty Moderator: Mrs. Jenny Casey, email@example.com
She's The First
She's the First sponsors girls' education in low-income countries, giving them the chance to become the first in their families to graduate from secondary school. She's the First mobilizes supporters to fund scholarships and gives a clearer understanding on global issues related to poverty. The IHS Chapter, hosts its annual Tie-Dye Cupcake fundraiser to sponsor girls at She's the First partner schools. She's the First members spread awareness and create a dialogue about education at IHS, the greater Danbury area, and on social media.
Faculty Moderator: Mrs. Alexa Wild, firstname.lastname@example.com
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
- Baking Club
- Brain Trust Club
- Cyber Patriots
- International Club
- Ski Club
- The Stable
- Weight Lifting Club
Baking Club
Brain Trust Club
Brain Trust is a peer counseling club at IHS where members provide unwavering help for those in need. The club is named after the group of men and women that advised Franklin Delano Roosevelt during his presidency, which he dubbed his Brain Trust. All Immaculate students are welcome to present their thoughts and issues to Brain Trust, where members offer advise and support. Brain Trust also hosts yearly mental health awareness events, including bake sales and inviting therapy dogs to IHS before exams.
Faculty Moderator: Father Cole, firstname.lastname@example.com
Cyber Patriots
CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program. At the center of CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. The competition puts teams of high school and middle school students in the position of newly hired IT professionals tasked with managing the network of a small company. In the rounds of competition, teams are given a set of virtual images that represent operating systems and are tasked with finding cyber security vulnerabilities within the images and hardening the system while maintaining critical services in a six-hour period.
Faculty Moderator: Mr. Dave Cirella, firstname.lastname@example.com
International Club
The International Club is open to all students. The mission of the club is to enhance awareness of cultural diversity and individual differences, interests, and activities of all students within the Immaculate High School. The club provides a casual social setting for students to discover new friends and cultures by meeting students who are interested in foreign languages, trying new foods, celebrating exciting holidays and traveling to new places like restaurants, theaters, museums and plays.
Faculty Moderator: Mrs. Robin Moravsky, firstname.lastname@example.com
Ski Club
The Stable
The purpose of Stable is to promote spirit within the school community. Members of the Stable help to plan and participate in school wide activities such as spirit week, Homecoming, and pep rallies. The Stable promotes our school spirit and identity at home and away games. The Stable can be found (and heard) in the student section of the stands. We look for enthusiastic and energetic students who value and embrace Immaculate High School traditions.
Faculty Moderator: Mr. Joe Demaida, firstname.lastname@example.com
Weight Lifting Club
The Arts
- Art Club
- Chorus
- Concert Band
- Concert Choir
- Drama Club
- Guitar Ensemble
- Instrumental Music Club
- Musical Theater
- Rock Band
- Scenery Crew
Art Club
The Art Club consists of IHS students who love the visual arts and cannot seem to get enough of them throughout the school day. The club meets after school on a regular basis to hold meetings. Each Art Club member brings his/her style to the group, which creates an environment of diversity where students can learn from each other. Art Club members enjoy an open studio where they can utilize any and all materials to create whatever they wish. Students can work individually or in groups as they enjoy each other's fellowship and refine their artistic skills.
Faculty Moderator: Mrs. Leslie Quinn, firstname.lastname@example.com
Mixed Chorus will rehearse and perform classical and contemporary music of medium difficulty that challenges their musical abilities. The class meets 5 days a week for the entire year. Some areas of study are basic music theory, voice production, solo and ensemble singing, sight-reading and artistic interpretation. A variety of music literature is studied, including sacred and secular compositions from the master works to contemporary. A variety of languages are sung. Mixed Chorus students are required to perform in the Patriotic Concert, Christmas Concert, Cabaret and the Baccalaureate Mass. Students may also travel to festivals and competitions and take a field trip to see a Broadway show. They will also have the opportunity to audition for the Connecticut All State Chorus and the Western Regional Festival.
Faculty Moderator: Mr. Doug Duca, email@example.com
Concert Band
Concert Choir
Drama Club
The club offers acting education and a creative outlet for theatrically-minded students. We produce a play each fall, and recent productions have been Shakespeare. Students perform, design and make costumes, props and sets. Interested in music? We usually have a musical component to our dramas as well. We've received many nominations and awards for our productions. Recently, the drama club has presented The Tempest, Macbeth, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. If you are looking for a fun crowd - Drama Club is for you!
Faculty Moderator: Mrs. Alexa Wild, email@example.com
Guitar Ensemble
Enrollment in Guitar Ensemble is open to any student who plays guitar – students should have their own acoustic guitar. Guitar ensemble literature in varied styles (folk, rock, classical, jazz) will be studied and will change from year to year. Emphasis is placed on performance skills such as playing with a group and not just as a solo instrument, guitar picking and strumming techniques, and basic music theory involved in ensemble and solo playing. Grading includes performance evaluations and written examinations and quizzes, along with written exercises as homework. Attendance at all performances is mandatory.
Faculty Moderator: Mr. Niall Reynolds, email@example.com
Instrumental Music Club
The IHS Instrumental Music Club provides an environment where students can explore instrumental music performance in all of its genres. Open to all instrumentalists, club members play at coffeehouses, school masses, and other social events held at school.
Faculty Moderator: Mr. Niall Reynolds, firstname.lastname@example.com
Musical Theater
Musical Theater at IHS is one of the highlights of the school year! This is an exciting opportunity that allows students to discover talents and perform on stage. Discover dance (jazz and ballet), voice, acting, and stage performance. Recent productions are West Side Story, Les Miserables, In the Heights, Miss Saigon, Aida, The Wedding Singer and The Sound of Music. Auditions are held in January. Students rehearse through the winter. The musical runs for four performances in late April.
Faculty Moderator: Mr. Matt Farina, firstname.lastname@example.com
Rock Band
Rock Band is composed of a select group of students who rehearse and perform together as a band, playing classic rock and current rock songs.
Faculty Moderator: Mr. Niall Reynolds, firstname.lastname@example.com
Scenery Crew
Scenery Crew meets after school to help create the props and background scenery for both the Fall Drama Play as well as the Musical Theater Production. Students will be working individually as well as in groups to finish a wide variety of projects as dictated by the wide range of IHS production. As opening night nears, expect to stay after school on more than just Tuesdays!
Faculty Moderator: Mrs. Alexa Wild, email@example.com
Newspaper Club
The Newspaper Club is responsible for publishing the Immaculate Times, the quarterly school newspaper. Students meet to learn about the fundamentals of the journalism process from planning articles to writing stories and securing artwork to publishing the paper. Members participate in all aspects of the editing/publishing process while developing new skills and mastering old ones. The Newspaper Club is open to all Immaculate High School students who are devoted to honest, dependable journalism.
Faculty Moderator: Mrs. Dana Pinckney, email@example.com
Photography Club
Video & Animation Club
This Video & Animation Club provides students the opportunity to produce student-generated visual productions. Students will learn how to use DSLR Cameras, how to work on a video production team and the Adobe Creative Suite (Specifically: Premier Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator). The types of projects that students will create include short films, submissions for contests both internal and external, productions for other campus departments, and local news stories. No video or animation experience is needed to join this club, Anyone who is creative or passionate about digital media would be a great fit!
Faculty Moderator: Mr. Austin Alterio, email@example.com


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111Skin - Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask, 30ml - one size
111Skin's mask is the perfect pick-me-up before a party or big event. Blended with fine particles of crushed gold, this complexion-boosting treatment instantly improves circulation for a radiant, lit-from-within appearance. Liquorice Root and Niacinamide help reduce the redness associated with blemishes, while Silk Amino Acids and Vitamin E leave skin feeling beautifully soft. - Reduces the appearance of sun spots - Free from parabens, paraffin, silicones and sulphates -Instructions for use: - Gently remove mask from packaging- Remove film back and apply to clean, dry skin- Adjust around eyes and mouth for a perfectly contoured fit- Leave on for 20 minutes- Remove mask and gently pat remaining treatment into skin- 30ml/ 1.01.fl.oz Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Benzyl Glycol, Carrageenan, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Butoxydiglycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Allantoin, Trehalose, Alcohol, Panthenol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Niacinamide, Raspberry Ketone, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Agar, Butylene Glycol, Adenosine, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Phenoxyethanol, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Tocopherol, Vegetable Oil, Calcium Lactate, Titanium Dioxide, Disodium EDTA, Glucose, Potassium Chloride, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Iron Oxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Pullulan, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Tin Oxide, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Silk Amino Acids, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Oleate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Gold, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Parfum
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This is Mischief the White-Necked Raven. These ravens are found throughout eastern and southern Africa, and are common near human habitation. Like all members of the Corvidae family, ravens are extremely intelligent. They use tools to get food if necessary, and can even mimic human speech!
image/text credit: Talons and Teeth
Cool facts about White-Necked Ravens:Their main diet is fruit, insects, and small reptiles, but if they find a small tortoise to eat, they will lift it up and drop it to the ground to break the shell.Ravens are some of the smartest of all animals.
Since they are very social by nature, ravens are also some of the most playful of birds. Ravens display a strange behavior in the wild called "anting". They roll around on anthills, let the ants crawl all over them, and then they chew up the ants and rub them through their feathers. Scientists are unsure why they do this.
The intelligence of ravens has also been compared by scientists to 'logical animals' such as chimpanzees and dolphins.Their voices can mimic the deep, resonant tone of a man, or a higher-pitched tone of a woman. Their voices can sound so insanely human that it's hard to believe someone isn't playing a trick on you.


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My last finish was way back in February of this year, and that's too long ago!
Stars for NFG 2014 (quilt for Crimson) is my version of a baby quilt. It's quite large but I forgot to measure it! I'd guess it was about 55" square, so large enough for a lap, or small throw, but great for a baby mat or snuggly small child blanket.
I knew this quilt was for a baby boy, and although none of my quilts are gender specific in my opinion, I tried to make it a bit more boyish. I'm not sure it worked, exactly, but I like how it turned out. I also felt like my usual more muted tones would be too drab so this is my attempt at "bright" colors.
I'm going thru a traditional quilt block phase, and this is my first completed quilt using a classic block. I believe it is a variation of a sawtooth star, but quilters, correct me if I'm wrong. I made the four large stars first, then used the scraps to create the middle small star. And then I realized that if I didn't add some neutral solid fabric the quilt would just look like a messy jumble. I used one of my favorite go to grays (Connecting Threads Charcoal). to balance out.
Besides the gray, there is a mix of new and vintage fabric in Stars For NFG. All the gingham is vintage from various places and finds over time, as well as the light blues, rich green, and purpleish strips. The green dots and deep purple are from the same great ebay lot. All the bright greens, blues and teals, are parts of FQs from my favorite quilt shop in VT.
The back is mostly vintage green gingham with a diagonal patten using deep purple, rich green and charcoal gray. The purple and green backing is a nod to my favorite band who I've been to see with the baby's uncle.
I used a new cotton batting and dark blue cotton thread, doubled, for the quilting. I stitched in the ditch for most of the front of the quilt, except inside of some of the stars and the borders. The back really shows the quilting bc it is light colored and mostly one solid piece of vintage green gingham fabric.
I rolled the back over and quilted one line of quilting to make a sturdy binding. I have used this rolled method before, which is slightly different than the fold over method in most of my quilts. I wanted the backing to show only a little on the front as to not add too much more busyness to an already busy quilt.
This quilt has a lot of firsts. It is my first traditional block quilt, my first finished commission, the first quilt that I have sold, and my first quilt that has a label.
I used a stamp I had recently made and more of the gray fabric for the label. The stamp is a mad cat, a portrait of Flounder. I used sharpie for the quilt title. I sewed the label on the back of the quilt thru all the layers of the quilt the same way I did the gingham patch on front. I like that it gives it a bit of a punk patch feel, like the ones I used to wear on my jackets.
This quilt had a quick time line going from request to finished quilt in three months (May 13 - Aug 8th). I haven't kept track but it may be the fastest I've made a quilt. Bippi was most helpful on this quilt, sitting under it on even hot Summer days. This quilt also did some traveling as I took it along on a few trips to the beach in order work on it.


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As Goldman Sachs Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Barclays Plc have either retreated or are considering retreating from commodity trading, a smaller London broker is trying to win over their customers.
Marex Spectron Group Ltd., which runs the largest commodities broker on the London Metal Exchange, plans to hire more traders for its new division that aims to help companies insure against price fluctuations. The company is betting on capturing a market that promises juicy margins but where few bigger name firms have succeeded.
The London firm created a new division called Marex Solutions in March and expects to make its first trade this week, says Nilesh Jethwa, who runs the unit. Jethwa was most recently head of markets at Leonteq AG, the Swiss seller of financial-investment products, and had previously worked as a trader at Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.
"Big banks have been pulling out of providing tailored hedging in commodities and the few who remain tend to serve only their biggest, most profitable clients," said Jethwa, who started as chief executive officer of the solutions unit in March. "The cost of maintaining a large book of customers on dated legacy infrastructure means they need to make a lot of money on each trade to be profitable, and there's an increasing population of clients they can't serve."
Falling revenue and slumping prices are part of the reason why banks including JPMorgan, Barclays, Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank AG cut back or exited commodities trading in recent years. Post-financial-crisis rules have forced banks to hold more capital against long-dated derivatives positions and have curbed proprietary risk taking on trading desks.
Goldman Sachs, for decades the leading commodity trader on Wall Street, is reviewing its commodities unit. The bank just posted its worst-ever result for commodities in the second quarter, but said that it is sticking with the struggling business. JPMorgan says it also caters to smaller clients who want structured hedges.
Marex Solutions will offer tailor-made hedging products using over-the-counter derivatives to companies -- sugar producers, for example -- trying to protect against price declines. It will be active in agricultural commodities such as grain, coffee and cocoa as well as metals and energy. The company is starting operations globally, including in Europe, the U.S. and Latin America, he said. Marex Solutions also plans to develop a structured-investment products platform in the future.
The firm is also scooping up some big hires. Christoph Schwarz joined Marex in April from NetOTC as chief technology officer while Harry Benchimol, formerly at Leonteq, and Mireia Masip, formerly at Finex Capital Management in Sao Paulo, joined in May as senior product structurers, said Jethwa.
Mehdi Mlaiki is due to start this week as head of trading from UniCredit SpA, following Eugene Faller, formerly at Finex, as head of commodities in March, Jethwa said. Silvia Lamberti, a spokeswoman for the Italian bank, declined to comment.
Technological advances mean Marex Solutions will save costs by outsourcing the quantitative analytics function rather than having dozens of expensive quants in-house, said Jethwa.
While smaller brokers are increasingly looking to win business with major commodity firms, the credit risks associated with large hedging trades can be difficult for firms with smaller balance sheets to manage, said Frederic Blanchi, an executive partner for structured commodity trade finance at Cofarco, a Paris-based trade finance brokerage.
To solve the issue, Blanchi said, insurers have stepped in to provide protection against credit risks and counterparty defaults in trades such as multi-year airline fuel pricing deals.
In 2016, Marex Spectron's pretax profit rose to a record 53 percent to $27 million, fueled in part by expansions into North American oil markets, the development of an energy clearing business in Europe and the promotion of a new electronic trading platform.
"Companies are becoming more sophisticated and want smarter hedging tools that are tailored to their needs alongside one-size-fits-all products," said Jethwa.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com


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A Cowhide Footstool For Style And Versatility
The natural color and texture of cowhide furniture pieces, rugs and accessory items makes them a one-of-a-kind feature to incorporate into your home décor. Cowhide can add visual sophistication to a room. One of the best features of cowhide is its durability. Cowhide products are family-friendly and pet-friendly. It is naturally stain-resistant and can easily be wiped cleaned. You want your home to be comfortable for family and guests, and cowhide is conducive to comfort. You can include it in your home without getting stressed about spills and dirty hands or paws.
Many styles of cowhide footstools incorporate a nail-head trim. Nail-head furniture is one of the hottest 2017 design trends. A new approach to including nail-head design in your décor is to expand beyond sofas and chairs. Coffee tables with nail-head trim are becoming increasingly popular. A large cowhide footstool with nail-head trim can be used as a coffee table. Large or small footstools with visually intriguing cowhide patterns can be used as accent furniture in a foyer or hallway. Place the footstool against a wall, put some cowhide pillows in a complementary color or pattern on the footstool and you'll have an impressive statement piece for any room.
These stunning footstools are more than just a pretty part of a room design. They are a practical, useful piece of furniture. When placed in a child's room, they can be used as a footstool to help a small child climb into their bed. Their size makes them an ideal seating option for a child's room where space is limited. They can be used as a side table. Because of their durability, you can use them as a place to put a snack tray when the family is watching television or when the kids have a sleepover.
The natural coloring and unique patterns of cowhide allow you an extensive amount of options to select from. Cowhide footstools are available in various brindle coloring, combinations of brown and white, black and white and speckled. Solid colors such as the mesmerizing gray, sophisticated brown and warm auburn are compatible with many decors. A zebra print cowhide footstool or a leopard print cowhide footstool could be a unique accent piece in a modern décor. Either of these could be the favorite accent item in a teenager's room or game room. There are so many color variations and natural patterns available that you're sure to find the perfect cowhide furniture, footstools, rugs and accessories for your home.
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Interiors: Lorenzo Castillo's Swank Dining Room
Looking more like a swank hotel lounge than a residence, Lorenzo Castillo may have designed one of the most glamorous, little dining rooms in all of Madrid. The space is not much wider than a hallway, but its sparkling sophistication makes quite the impact. The armchairs, tables, and mirrors are by Castillo, and the light fixtures are 19th century. The glamour continues through to the adjacent kitchen with its black lacquered custom cabinetry.
Apparently, we design bloggers aren't the only ones who appreciate the space. Castillo's dining room is so spectacular that it has also hosted fashion shoots with top model Karlie Kloss and everyone's favorite socialite, Olivia Palermo. Fantastico, no?
Images: (1-2) lorenzocastillo.org, (3) Mario Testino, Vogue UK, (4) Santiago Esteban, Tatler Russia


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2 Quick and Easy ways to speed up your thunderbird experienceFeb 19th, 2013 | By admin | Category: Windows
So if you are like me you have a thunderbird profile that is 2-5 years old and is 2 – 10GB in size.. As you can imagine with all things to do with computers this can lead to a lot of buildup of junk and cause general slow downs. For me it was almost unbearable as thunderbird would pause/hang every 5-10 seconds when I was typing, I couldn't drag emails into folders as it would be too laggy it was just a nightmare. And then I found 2 beauties that solved most of my problems.
The first is an addon called 'No Glass' that removes all the Aero shit from thunderbird and enables some color options on buttons. It really helps to speed up the UI experience over all
The second and biggest, by far, fixer is something called thunderfix, which can be found here: http://www.parhelia-tools.com/products/thunderfix/thunderfix.aspx
. If you have more GB of emails stored in Thunderbird and if you are experiencing slow start time, slow navigation through email folders, you might try Thunderfix. What Thunderfix does is that it detects *.msf files within your Thunderbird profile and removes them. After that, you can run Thunderbird and wait for new MSF files to be generated and you'll see the improvement. With time MSF files become corrupted and can contain garbage, so this is quick solution for the problem. This way, the program runs smoothly and faster.
I can't thank these guys enough as I am right about ready to switch to outlook.. Well I am still going to switch to outlook as it is becomming clear here that thunderbird just cna't cut it when it comes to email usage as intensive as mine but at least until that switch happens my life will be a little less miserable 🙂


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17 Winter Craft Ideas That Kids Will Love
Here are a selection of crafts with a winter theme – just click through for instructions and more photos. Get through the cold days of winter with these 17 cute winter crafts for kids to make! Keep little hands busy both indoors and out with our favorite cold-weather projects for kids.These quick and easy winter kids crafts can be made in under 30 minutes using items that you probably already have around the house!


text: I never made it into Rita's on Anastasia Island, though I do love ice, I adore custard and am all about happiness. I did snap a picture of their sign because I liked their slogan. I'll wend my way back there eventually and file a report on all the colorful products they purvey, but for now let's just be real quiet and think about this universal trifecta.


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Andy Tompkins had some fundamental questions for newly minted teachers as they prepared for graduation in December. The first one was "Do you like kids?"
Tompkins, president and CEO of the Kansas Board of Regents and also former dean of the PSU College of Education, admitted that the question may have seemed counter intuitive for a group of students who had chosen education as their career, had just finished a semester student teaching and were set to graduate on Friday.
But, Tompkins said, the time would soon come for every new teacher when they would have to answer that very basic question. It would come, he said, when the teachers were asked to help students who were the most difficult and unlikable.
"They (the students) will know," Tompkins said. "At the end of the day, you are going to have to decide whether you like kids."
Tompkins, the keynote speaker at the fall Student Teacher Recognition Ceremony, also asked the students, "Is your responsibility to teach, or to help others learn?"
He shared his own personal disappointment as a teacher when he discovered that there were times when students didn't respond to the lesson plan he had spent so much time preparing.
"I learned that it wasn't about me," Tompkins said. "If your interest is in their interest, most of the time (your responsibility) is in helping them learn."
Tompkins also talked about the importance of continuing to learn about, diagnose and address issues related to student learning; the responsibilities teachers have to their colleagues and the need to sustain one's passion for teaching over time.
He said he had no formula for the latter, but that one key element was keeping a balance in life.
"I wish for you the joy that I've had as a professional educator for all of my life," Tompkins concluded.
Following his address, the 66 students recited the "Teacher's Oath," a tradition begun five years ago and now part of every Student Teacher Recognition Ceremony.


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The book shelf lampshade is a perfect bedroom companion, an ideal living room consort and a gorgeous decor element to woo your guests away.
While it may seem like a book lover's paradise, it is also a perfect space to for you to place plant holders, quaint urlis, pen holders or any function item that you would want to highlight under the light.
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Width : 13 inches
Height : 23 inches (includes the shade)
Shade material : Raw Silk
Accessories : Bulb holder, cable and a two pin plug. Bulb is not included.


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An intriguing shape with rich traditional styling, the Pacific Campaign Accent Table from Royal Kahala is sure to add warmth and sophistication to any area in your home. Crafted from select hardwoods with ribbon stripe and quartered mahogany veneers, the Pacific Campaign Accent Table features classic, rounded bun feet and brass accents on the eight corners of the octagonal table that add a visually pleasing pop against the rich dark coffee Kona finish. The accent table includes one door with one shelf behind, providing you with the perfect place to store reading glasses, remote controls, and any other items that need a place to be tidily tucked away. Cozy the Pacific Campaign Accent Table up to your favorite seat in the house, adding traditional warmth and eye-catching interest to your décor.
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From the haven of palms in a tropical breeze, to a graceful ocean front retreat with the sand just steps away, nature's beauty has always been a touchstone for timeless design. Introducing Royal Kahala from Tommy Bahama Home, a connoisseur's approach to sophisticated island living. Offering inspiration through exotic materials like woven rattan, split bamboo, penn shell, coco shell, and sugar cane, Royal Kahala will fill your home with traditional style that has been touched by the tropics.Royal Kahala, named for the spectacular oceanfront enclave on the island of Oahu, represents the most refined and elegant of lifestyles within the Tommy Bahama Home portfolio. The collection evokes a sense of romance and intrigue through the fusion of eclectic design, exotic materials, and rich finishes - a connoisseur's approach to island living. The fusion of eclectic design, exotic materials, and custom finishes suggests a sense of destination travel. Styling blends the flavor of the Pacific Rim with distinctive influences from Africa's Ivory Coast, the refined lines and symmetry of Campaign, the signature attention to detail of British Colonial, and the casual relaxed attitude of the Caribbean. Designs are crafted from ribbon stripe and quartered mahogany veneers in a rich dark coffee Kona color, custom hardware finished in bronze with a soft aged patina features exquisite detailing, and the use of natural materials is a hallmark of the Tommy Bahama brand. Discover the elegant side of Tommy Bahama, and capture the essence of refined island living with Royal Kahala from Tommy Bahama Home.
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The professional Popkiller for an incredibly low price!
For all standard microphone stands. High quality gold plated metal shield with flexible gooseneck. The 90° rotating angle holder ensures universal mounting for all stands and microphone stands.
Perfect wind attenuation with excellent sound transmission through the metal screen without distorting mirror effects.


text: Yesterday afternoon we took Romy to the park after her midday nap. We packed her some snacks and it wasn't until we got halfway to the park that we realised that we didn't pack ourselves anything (or even had lunch), so we made a quick detour to the nearest takeaway store and picked up some hot chips, gravy and ginger beer. It was such a lovely, sunny day to be outside. One thing I have noticed since having a baby of my own is that kids love other kids! Every small child that either walked or rode their bike past us couldn't stop looking at Romy and telling their parents to ''look at the little bubba" and some even asked if they could say hello to her, it was so sweet and nice. Romy had a little swing on the park swing set, although she wasn't as keen on it as the one at my parents house, but she still enjoyed it. Hopefully we can sneak in a few more park dates before this lovely weather wraps up.


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If you're like a lot of people, you and your children have holidays on your mind this month! Easter is coming up this Sunday, and Passover began on April 14th. I actually hosted a Seder for my friends on Tuesday, which was a lot of fun --- it's interesting to cook and have people over in a tiny New York apartment! At Seders, you read the story of Passover from books called Haggadahs, and we used the coloring book versions I've had since I was a toddler.
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