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Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) � Sharing logic and data
SearchCRM Site Editor, Carol Smalley, recently spoke with David Linthicum, CEO of SAGA Software and author of the book "Enterprise Application Integration." Carol was interested in learning about EIA and what it can do for today's enterprises.
SearchCRM: Let's start at the beginning. What exactly is Enterprise Application Integration?
Linthicum: The approaches, techniques, and technologies behind the integration of enterprise applications so they interact seamlessly within an enterprise, sharing both logic and data.
SearchCRM: Why does a company need to concern itself with EAI?
Linthicum: In order to get maximum value from existing applications they need to share information with other applications. For instance, the sales system obviously needs to talk to the inventory system, and the inventory system needs to talk to the shipping system.
SearchCRM: What is the driving force to implement EAI?
Linthicum: Two things: First the popularity of packaged applications has caused many to think about how they integrate with existing enterprise systems. Second, the interest in e-business has driven many to integrate their existing systems with their new e-business systems.
SearchCRM: In your book, you describe the current data situation as being in a state of chaos. Can you explain what you mean by that?
Linthicum: Most enterprises have no control of their metadata, and most is localized to particular applications. This is clearly the case with packaged applications. There is little notion of a common, enterprise-wide metadata layer, where all information can be found, documented and leveraged within any enterprise system. It's clearly chaotic in its current state.
SearchCRM: Where does one begin to evaluate its company's needs for integration? Is there a way to divide and tackle?
Linthicum: In my book, I talk about a step-by-step approach to EAI, a macro-methodology of sorts. You need to consider many things, including business objectives, existing applications, metadata, integration design patterns, performance, future demands on the EAI infrastructure, etc.
SearchCRM: In your experience, are there case studies that we can emulate? What companies are doing EAI well? What can we learn from them?
Linthicum: There are many success stories, including the University of Toronto's EAI solution using Sagavista to integrate their existing SAP system. Miami Dade Community College is another example, and there are many others. These are folks that thought through their issues, created a plan, and selected the right technology. You will learn that the secret is in the planning and selecting the correct technology to solve the problem.
SearchCRM: Thanks, David. I'll be looking forward to hearing you speak more on this topic at our live chat later this week.
David Linthicum will be a Live Expert Q&A guest with searchCRM.com on Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 12 noon (Eastern). You can participate in this live event by entering the auditorium www.searchCRM.com. His latest book, "Enterprise Application Integratio," can be purchased through searchCRM.com at store.techtarget.com.


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Is a Breakout Coming for Khiry Robinson in 2014?
Some NFL teams are simply full of fantasy goodness. When the perfect mixture of coaching, player talent, and sometimes faulty team defense collide, we as fantasy owners happily reap the rewards. We target the players in the best offensive systems for obvious reasons; chances are, they'll be put into the position to succeed on the field, and in turn, help us succeed in annihilating our friends' fake football teams. I like to think of it as The Circle of Life - Simba and all that.
The New Orleans Saints, led by head coach Sean Payton, are one of those fantasy-friendly franchises. Aside from 2012 when he was banned for the season in the wake of the Bounty Gate scandal, Payton has lead the New Orleans Saints to the playoffs in five of his first seven seasons, averaging over 10 wins per season during that span.
It's fair to say that by inheriting one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game in Drew Brees increased his chances for success dramatically. But as time has gone on, it seems that both Payton and Brees have mutually benefited from one another. And in turn, they've elevated the play of those around them.
Last season, the Saints finished fourth in the league in drop backs (689) and 26th in rush attempts (391). Only twice since 2007 have the Saints dropped back to pass fewer than 600 times in a season. It's clear that Payton is infatuated with the passing game with Jimmy Graham, Marques Colston, and Darren Sproles benefiting the most up to this point.
Following three straight early playoff exits at the hands of physically superior teams – Seattle (twice) and San Francisco (once) - however, it would be no surprise if the Saints coaching staff re-evaluated their offense strategy in the off-season. They certainly aren't going to abandon the aerial attack, which features their most explosive playmakers, but expecting a somewhat more balanced offense in 2014 shouldn't be out of the question.
With Sproles gone to Philadelphia, Khiry Robinson has been garnering a lot of buzz this off-season. A closer look into his situation sheds light on his possible breakout role in the Saints offense.
Robinson was an undrafted free agent who made the Saints roster last season and played well in limited opportunity, including 57 yards and a touchdown against the Seahawks in the playoffs. He also ran well in Week 6 against New England, averaging over 7.5 yards per carry. Running with power and purpose in his limited opportunity last season, Robinson appeared to offer a new element to the Saints offense it had been missing.
While watching game film can be beneficial to the trained eye, it is only part of the picture. Looking at Robinson's Net Expected Points (NEP) metrics, however, tell a different story.
Below is a table showing how Robinson performed last season compared to other running backs with similar usage – in this case, 50-100 carries.
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|Rushing NEP per Carry
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|-4.19 (8th)
|-0.08 (12th)
|37.04% (15th)
While Robinson ranked eigth in Rushing NEP out of 19 running backs, he was below average in Rush NEP per carry as well as Success Rate (the percentage of carries that positively affect a player's NEP). On a per carry basis, Robinson was worse than Brandon Jacobs, Peyton Hillis, and his teammate Mark Ingram. For all of his hype as a potential breakout candidate this off-season, our metrics don't necessarily support that narrative.
While the numberFire algorithms weren't overly impressed with Robinson's play last season, there is still something to be said about the obvious opportunity he has in 2014. I already mentioned Darren Sproles' departure and the large amount of fantasy production that usually flows from the Saints offense. Going through the other running backs on the depth chart illustrates where Robinson could fit in.
Pierre Thomas' Role
For some reason, the general public always forgets about Pierre Thomas. He very quietly led the league in receptions by a running back (77) last season, which ranked second on the team behind only Jimmy Graham. According to MyFantasyLeague ADP data, he is currently the 35th back being taken in PPR drafts, which to me is still too low. Buy that now if you can.
With Sproles gone, Thomas figures to see the same amounts of targets, if not more this season. He has also been super efficient on the ground, finishing 3rd, 7th, and 22nd in Rushing NEP per carry over the last three seasons among all players with at least 100 carries.
A possible red flag with Thomas, however, is the downward trend associated with his NEP metrics over those past three campaigns.
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|Rushing NEP per Carry
|Success Rate
This isn't to say that Thomas is guaranteed to fall off the cliff in 2014. But as a 29-year-old running back with a steady decline in efficiency over the past three seasons, it's fair to raise the question. Add in the fact that Thomas has never eclipsed the 150-carry mark in a single season, and it seems like his role has been clearly defined - a pass-catching back who contributes efficiently, albeit somewhat marginally, to the run game.
Thomas isn't the only Saints running back who has been trending downwards according to our metrics, either.
Mark Ingram's Ongoing Inefficiencies
Ingram has the dubious distinction of being one of the biggest NFL Draft busts (so far) of all-time. After winning the Heisman trophy as a sophomore in 2009, Ingram entered the league with a ton of promise. The Saints, who selected him with the 28th overall pick, figured him to be their future at running back. Now entering the last year of his original contract, without much consistent success to his name, Ingram finds himself needing an impressive showing to guarantee himself a spot on an NFL roster next season.
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Not only has Ingram's play declined in each of the last three seasons, but his efficiency has been markedly worse than Thomas's during that span. In fact, Ingram has finished 28th, 30th, and 44th in Rushing NEP per carry among the same 75-plus carry grouping. Despite what appeared to be resurgence near the end of the 2013 season, according to our metrics, Ingram is slowly sliding away from relevancy and possibly off of the Saints roster after this season.
All of these factors combined open the door for Robinson, who has been drawing praise from the Saints coaching staff during off-season workouts.
So even though his 2013 season was not overly impressive from a metrics standpoint, if Mark Ingram fails to impress early, and if Pierre Thomas isn't saddled with a career-high workload, Robinson should have no trouble becoming a large contributor as the between-the tackles banger in the Saints rushing attack in 2014. Add in the fact you can get him in the 12th round of most drafts - behind the San Francisco defense - he's worth the flier playing in the Saints offense. Remember – The Circle of Life.


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Netting Analysis & Background Info
Side by Side Comparison
*NOTICE: Ratings are for optimal life-span gauges may be used for other levels but life-spans will be diminished.
*NOTICE: Poly only recommended for light-usage by youth age.
*NOTICE: High abrasion resistance is vital for baseball use due to spinning ball break-strength stat is over-rated b/c mesh will never receive high load amounts on single twine.
Facts & Features for our Batting Cage Nets:
Basic info about our netting: (top)
Available Mesh Sizes (in diameter): (top)
Nylon Netting Standard Facts: (top)
Poly Netting Standard Facts: (top)
Extra features available for "Basic" & "Custom" Tunnels: (top)
Stock-sized batting cage nets: (top)
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*Yellow Highlighted Squares represent"stock" sizes -- all other sizes are available for custom design, and are typically not in stock. Custom fabrication can range from 2 days to 2 weeks. Please Contact Us for timelines.
*Breaking Strength: The strength at which new, unused twine will break under a stationary load. As a twine wears over time, the breaking strength is naturally reduced. While sports netting is typically never exposed to a high level of direct weight, breaking strength should never be considered the work load limit. The work load limit depends on application and the method used to create a finished assembly, and is always significantly lower than the breaking strength.
*Estimated Life-Span:
Material Options:
Thread Grades: (top)
Available Mesh Sizes (inside diameter ):
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Square vs. Diamond Mesh Netting: (top)
There is much debate about this feature -- the bottom line is that it really doesn't matter very much outside of appearance, and Diamond is just as effective in performance as Square, AS LONG AS THE FOLLOWING ARE TRUE:
Diamond-Mesh does create some risks:
The reason the above are so critical, is because diamond-mesh can alter it's shape VERY easily if not "hung" correctly. The outside border-rope helps it maintain it's shape, and without it, problems can arise during assembly and use. *Note that it is also very critical that the border-rope is stitched to the seams - opposed to simply threaded through the mesh without tying. If the border-rope isn't tightly knotted, it can cause the net to "run" like a shower curtain during use. All of our batting cage & barrier nets come standard with a 3/8" woven border-rope.
The term "square & diamond" refers to the pattern of the mesh (see pics), and diamond-mesh can cause major problems when used in large applications, when not fabricated properly. The reason for this is because of the following reasons:
What problems can I encounter with Diamond mesh that isn't fabricated properly?
Bottom Line -- the Diamond Netting we offer is guaranteed to be fabricated correctly, and our shop always uses border-ropes -- so the choice mostly comes down to your personal preference.
Some things to consider:
*Different people may view each of the above as pros & cons, depending on the situation - so we prefer to let our customers choose the best net for their situation. We guarantee you will be satisfied with either option.
Twisted vs Braided Netting: (top)
This represents the method by which the twine is created to form the various "gauges". It is exactly as it sounds - Twisted netting is created by a batch of fibers being spun tightly together to form the desired thickness of each gauge, and Braided is formed by weaving twine in and out to form a braid. Each method has it's benefit for different applications.
The bottom line is that Twisted has a higher abrasion resistance, because balls slide & spin off the netting better, because there is less surface resistance than from braided material -- and Braided netting typically has a higher overall break-strength.
Now the question is what feature is more important, abrasion resistance or break-strength? This depends on the application, but for sports impact use, abrasion resistance is by far the more important characteristic. Why? Because a net will never experience anywhere near a full capacity "load" of weight against one of the twine fibers. Load strengths are more important in the cable industry, which are used to support dead-weight and a high level of tension. You should NEVER put much tension on your net itself - the cable or frame system should absorb the tension. Your net should be allowed to relax, and absorb the impact of the ball. If a net is stretched like a guitar-string, it doesn't matter how it was spun or heavy the twine is, it will soon deteriorate.
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In addition to a higher abrasion resistance, the other reason we offer mostly Twisted netting for sports impact, is because Braided netting can be more "fluff" than material. Because of the method of overlapping the fibers to qualify for a certain "gauge", (i.e. #21 / 2.0 mm diameter), it usually takes less material to achieve a 2.0 mm diameter with braided. When twines are twisted together, they are spun tightly, requiring more material to achieve a certain level of thickness.
The result is that most Twisted nets have a higher level of netting density, and overall weight when compared to a Braided net of equal specs side by side. And it doesn't take a netting expert to know that material with more density will withstand impact for a longer period, because there is more material to "eat through".
This allows some companies to spend less money on materials for braided nets, and also tout the fact that they are "stronger" - which might be true, but is also deceiving.
Knotted vs Knotless Netting: (top)
All of our batting cage tunnels, and most of our barrier nets utilize "knotted" netting. This means that the twine, where it intersects to create the "grid", is tied in a knot. Knotted netting is superior for direct impact sports usage, because it has a higher overall strength & durability. It's also important to note that our knotted nets include a "bonding agent" to keep the knots locked tight in place - some companies will tout that knotted nets are more at risk of coming apart, or that the knots can weaken a net - but ours stay firmly in place, and are reinforced by the bonding.
We do offer some backstop netting & golf netting which is "knotless" - the main advantage being a better "line of sight" for behind home-plate purposes; and knotless golf netting can also result in lower abrasion/friction, due to a smoother surface for a smooth ball at a close range to slide across. But this is only in applications with a low force of impact (golf), or indirect impact (barrier). You will find that knotless netting is traditionally cheaper, because less overall material is used.
Keep in mind:
When nets break down, it typically happens at the twine intersection. On knotted nets, this area is usually twice the thickness of the other twine, which reinforces it in the most susceptible area. Knotless nets are the same thickness, even in the high stress areas. See pictures of knotted and knotless netting.
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Nylon vs Poly - Quick Tips: (top)
Poly is a good entry-level option for family use, or a temporary solution. It won't withstand a heavy-use environment for very long. If used for high-school baseball or above, Nylon is the answer.
Nylon is more durable and will have a longer life-span than Poly, and is hands-down the best option for indoor use. It's also a durable outdoor net because of it's UV Inhibitors & Black color. If it will be exposed to freezing temperatures, add a Latex or Varnish Dip treatment to water-proof.
If you'd like more details, please continue reading....
Polyethylene / HDPE
Things to consider:
Why Poly might be right for you:
Overall Quality Grade: B-
Regular Nylon (top)
Things to consider:
Why Nylon might be right for you:
Overall Quality Grade: B
DuPont Nylon 66-728 (top)
Things to consider:
Why DuPont Nylon might be right for you:
Overall Quality Grade: A
Contact Us for prices -- approx 25% higher than standard Nylon
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Nylon with Latex Dip (top)
Things to consider:
Why Nylon with Latex Dip might be right for you:
Overall Quality Grade: B+
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DuPont Nylon 66-728 with Varnish Dip (top)
Things to consider:
Why DuPont Nylon 66-728 with Varnish Dip might be right for you:
Overall Quality Grade: A+
Contact Us for prices -- approx 35% higher than standard Nylon
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We have partnerships with 2 different netting manufacturers, who have a combined 150+ years experience in the netting industry.
There are 2 key factors that contribute to the quality of a net.
Without high levels of both, you will not end up with a high quality net. Plain and simple - all nets are NOT created equal. Nets can be very deceiving, because on the surface most all netting looks exactly the same, to the untrained eye.
This is where we come in.
We researched the net industry for over 7 years, did independent testing, interviewed customers & major players in the net industry to locate the top sources.
Our independent position enabled us to use an objective viewpoint to select 2 of the top net shops to form partnerships with.
We then worked closely with each net shop to define our requirements, ensuring they use both high grade raw materials, and produce a top shelf finished product.
After all, it's our reputation that's on the line, so we knew it was critical to find reliable partners, because a good reputation is paramount to being successful in the netting industry. Why? Because all netting eventually wears out, and if we don't impress customers enough the 1st time, to create long-term customers, we would soon be out of business.
Why did you partner with multiple net shops?
To put it simply - because each of them offers something different. And not to be cliche, but this gives our customers the "best of all worlds", enabling us to offer high-quality products to every market -- from Amateur to Pro-level netting -- all of which is the 'highest quality for the dollar' you will find in the industry, guaranteed.
What benefit do I get purchasing from you, instead of directly from the manufacturer?
First & foremost, we have an objective view on the net industry. Although we have partnerships with the net shops, our companies are still independent -- this creates 2 major benefits for customers:
1) We did all the research so you don't have to. Our independent position allowed us to select from every net shop in the industry, to find the absolute best. We took an objective approach, from a customer's standpoint -- except we did it for over 7 years, with a high level of scrutiny, and did comprehensive testing. This allows us to give customers an honest assessment of which netting is best for their situation, regardless of the origin. We don't care which of our shops fabricate your nets -- our main concern is that you get the best net for both your application & budget - and most of all - you're satisfied.
2) You receive lower pricing. Because we purchase high volumes of nets from our manufacturers, we receive bulk pricing discounts. This actually allows us to keep our retail prices even lower than the manufacturers themselves, who have more over-head and need to make higher profit-margins to stay in business. Since we are a smaller company, our over-head is lower - hence, our retail pricing is lower.
These reasons make our company a "super net shop" of sorts, and one of the most versatile in the industry - because we have combined the forces of the industry's top netting shops. No other single shop or broker can offer this type of service, because they all have an agenda to fill - which is naturally biased towards their shop, irrespective of your true needs. Our only agenda is that your needs are met, you are completely satisfied, and will give us a good reference.
Can I contact your net shops directly?
Part of the arrangement we have with our shops, is that we manage all customer interaction. Their specialty is fabricating nets, so request that we represent them with all of our customers - this creates a more efficient work-shop, and ensures you will receive your net much sooner. All of the manufacturer warranties still apply, and we can assist with every aspect of the order process -- before, and after.
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Facts about our Net Shops: (top)
Shop A (lower-cost option):
Rating -- Materials: 8/10 Craftsmanship: 10/10
*Prices currently listed on website utilize netting from Net Shop A.
Shop B (higher quality option):
Rating --- Materials: 10/10 Craftsmanship: 10/10
*Please Contact Us to obtain pricing for this netting option. Prices are approximately 25% higher than "Plain" Nylon.
Just like most products, you get what you pay for. The higher priced nets are more expensive for a reason - they will last longer -- but don't over-buy. Get the net that is right for both your application & budget. The higher priced nets are more intended for College & Professional level use, while the imports will work just fine for Little-Leagues, High-Schools, Back-Yards, and even some Training Facilities operating on a tight budget.
So unless you have strong convictions towards U.S. based products, don't be dissuaded from the China-based nets, simply because they aren't DuPont netting. Our import nets are still very high quality, and most likely more than sufficient for your situation.
The fact is, most items you use on a daily basis, and probably the computer you're using was manufactured over-seas. Imported products aren't inherently bad - products purchased domestically can also be low quality - the key is that the shop uses quality materials, and has quality craftsmen. The net shop we use in China satisfies both of these requirements.
If the quality isn't that much lower, why are imports so much cheaper?
This is simply because there are more net builders in China than the U.S. Because the fishing industry is more vibrant in China, this creates a higher demand for netting, which creates a higher number of net builders. Competition drives pricing down.
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Background & Facts about Nylon & Poly: (top)
What is Nylon?
Nylon is a polyamide. It was invented by the DuPont Corporation in the late 1930's.. It was intended to be a synthetic replacement for silk and substituted for it in parachutes and also making things like ropes, flak vests, vehicle tires, combat uniforms and many other military uses after the United States entered World War II in 1941, making stockings hard to find until the war's end. Nylon fibers are now used in fabrics, bridal veils, carpets and ropes, and solid nylon is used for mechanical parts and as an engineering material.
Nylon is stronger than sisal, hemp or cotton. It is stronger than most Polyethylene. It has tremendous shock absorption properties and it is this elasticity that gives it its tremendous strength. It just ....s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-s ....... so much before it breaks.
Nylon FACTS
*FACT: UV light is the worse enemy of any fiber (nylon or polyethylene) Nylon in it's natural state is a white fiber. It must be treated to keep out UV rays. That is why nylon is always treated in some sort of net coating - most commonly a black dye.
*FACT: Nylon has a Specific Gravity of 1.14 which means it sinks in water. It also means it absorbs water. In fact, when nylon is soaked in water (or rained on) the H²O molecules penetrate into the polyamide molecules and cause the fibers to slip and slide (like they were greased ). This sliding motion keeps the fibers from locking fully and wet nylon becomes weaker by approximately 10% -- this is why it's important to allow your net to sun-dry in between use. If it's consistently used when water-logged, the lower strength of the fibers when impacted will cause the net to deteriorate quicker.
*FACT: Nylon has very good abrasion characteristics. When coated in an oil based net coating, it becomes very abrasive resistant.
*FACT: What does tensile strength have to do with a baseball hitting a flexible net? Very little. The spinning ball actually wears the netting down by abrasion and heat. In years past, when hardballs were used exclusively, the need for very abrasion resistant netting was a must. Nylon was very prevalent as it was used extensively in the fishing industry. Tar and oil based coatings were also very easily obtainable. Now most teams are using PVC or dimpled balls. These poly balls are ideal for 'sliding' across a slick surface. Its a Poly type ball sliding across a Poly or Nylon dipped net which proves to be the most effective against abrasion.
As a result, Break-Strength is not nearly as important as Abrasion Resistance. Nylon netting is known for its high break-strength -- in many cases this is excessive, and you are paying for something you will never really use. To be sure you are receiving a Nylon net with the highest level of abrasion resistance, it will need to be coated in a water-resistant dip. Another alternative and more economical option is our Poly.
*FACT: Most companies that manufacture nylon netting, get their raw fibers from auto tire makers. They are able to purchase these nylon filaments because the fibers fail to pass the government's stringent tests for raw nylon required by the DOT and other agencies. The "reject" tire fibers are sold for twine , rope, and other nylon products. The problem is, that there is no numbering or criteria for determining exactly how much the fiber failed by. A batch of nylon twine may be made with a fiber that barely missed the cut off point or it may be constructed with a batch of filament that was extremely far from acceptable......or worse case, a batch could be made with a mix of filaments both very good and very bad!
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Poly has received a bad reputation over the past several years, much of which was warranted. However, when the right material is used, it can also be a very effective application for sports netting, by virtue of it's high abrasion resistance and durability - as a result of it's anti-element properties.
Where does Poly come from?
Polyethylene starts out as pellets or chips. They are melted down, extruded and then twisted and spun into fibers that make twine. If the extrusion process is harsh enough so that the tiny molecules of HDPE align themselves in a straight line, like BB's inside of straw, then the HDPE is very much stronger than any nylon fiber. This is called molecularly aligned PE. You know it by the trade names of Spectra and Dyneema (commonly used in bulletproof vests, and two of the strongest materials ANYWHERE - even stronger than KEVLAR and 15x stronger than STEEL). The more the molecules are spread out, like BB's in a coffee cup , the weaker the HDPE becomes. Semi-aligned PE construction makes the in-between material called Sapphire. It's a unique HDPE that has tremendous strength, tremendous abrasion resistance and still does not require any net coating. Unfortunately this form of Poly just isn't affordable an option for sports netting use, which is why Nylon with a "dip" treatment is still the most effective and cost-efficient solution.
*At the time of extruding these melted HDPE pellets into HDPE twine, a 2-3% UV Inhibitor chemical is added into the mix. That means that HDPE is protected from the inside as well as the outside. With HDPE the UV Inhibitor is evenly distributed at the very beginning of the creation of the twine itself....not just 'bathed' in a coating after the twine is knotted and set.
The first FACT concerning High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is that it comes in many different degrees. A netting may be made with 52% PE and the rest Polypropylene (which is a much weaker and inferior fiber when it comes to strength and UV degradation). Because it is mostly PE, a manufacturer might call it PE.
In other words, some of the warnings you heard about PE are TRUE! However, our Poly sports netting uses only 100% original (NOT re-cycled) Polyethylene.
*FACT: Some PE is made from re-cycled poly. This creates problems for the end user as the material is not stabilized, it will not be consistent in strengthen and it shrinks at uneven %'s. It is one of the reasons Poly netting gets a bad name.
*FACT: HDPE requires no coating to make it water proof. It is approximately .94 specific gravity. This means it floats, it absorbs no water and it never, ever requires any coating.
*FACT: HDPE, when processed as it should be, is an excellent netting material and can be used in any application nylon can, and some more at that. HDPE is extruded and processed into filaments. It is then twisted into twine and the twine is put onto netting machines for manufacture into fish net. From here the netting is brought to an autoclave. This is a giant steam cooker. The netting is stretched out from selvage to selvage on rods and placed into the autoclave. The autoclave is de-pressurized and a vacuum is created. 190-220 degree steam is applied evenly as the netting is stretched with several thousand pounds of tension. The knots are now 'heat set'..
Bottom Line: Nylon is still a superior material for sports applications when used indoors, due to it's shock-absorption properties - which extends the life-span. While it's true that some forms of Poly are stronger than Nylon, this material just isn't affordable for use as sports netting (used for bullet-proof vests etc.) - which is why Nylon with a "dip" treatment is still the most effective and cost-efficient solution.
When used outdoors in a very rainy climate with little opportunity to sun-dry in between uses, the life-span of regular Nylon will be reduced, when compared to a Nylon net which has been water-proofed (dipped), or a Poly net.
So in our professional opinion, the sports net with the absolute longest life-span in any climate, is Nylon Type 66-728 with a Varnish / Oil-based dip. If you can't afford this option, the regular Black Nylon Type 66-728 is still a excellent option. If you will be in a very wet climate, and can't afford the top-shelf option, the "regular" Nylon with a Latex Dip is a great option -- and Polyethylene is a good option, and the most economical.
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A low cal easy to make dessert.Submitted by FEFERNATOR
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These sophisticated popped are stuffed with creamy Gouda cheese, a bit of bacon, and tomatoes. Submitted by CHEF_MEG
A healthy and filling middle eastern dip! Eat it as an appetizer or snack with some pita. Why buy your hummus ready made from the store, when you can make it yourself?Submitted by GRANT_ME_WINGS
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This chilled creamy soup is great for hot days. It is filling and very low in calories. Perfect for a light lunch or as a dinner starter.
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Easy Spaghetti Frittata
After seeing Cook (almost) Anything's submission to Presto Pasta Night a few weeks ago, I was inspired to try making a pasta frittata, or as Giada de Laurentiis calls it in her cookbook, a torti di pasta. I then came across another spaghetti pancake (yet another name for it) at Tea & Cookies. It's extremely easy to make and will now be one of my I'm-feeling-lazy quick meals. Well I guess it's not that quick because you have to cook the pasta first, but simple enough. You don't really need a recipe to make it, just the general idea of what to do. The recipes that I've found don't recommend that you make it too eggy, though there'd be nothing wrong with that if you wanted it that way. Add enough oil to the pan so that it easily slides out. You can either flip the pancake after it's brown on the bottom (I flipped it out onto a plate then slid it back into the pan), or put it under the broiler to brown it (as long as your pan doesn't have a plastic handle). Any veggies you add should be finely chopped so that they cook through. In the spaghetti frittata I made pictured here, I used grape tomatoes (the best kind of tomato!), basil and Parmesan cheese. I'd actually recommend sprinkling the top with Parmesan cheese instead of adding it to the frittata, because then you'll end up using less Parmesan but tasting it more. I haven't tried it that way yet, but that's one way I'll attempt to make this dish healthier. The second time I made this, I grated some carrots and zucchini, and diced onion and red pepper. That was extremely delicious. Check out the links at those two blogs if you want a specific recipe, otherwise be crazy and just put it all together.


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Oscar Predictions: Best Art Direction
Last year's nominees: Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2, Inception, The King's Speech, True Grit
Art Directors Guild Nominees:
Period Film: Anonymous, The Artist, Hugo, The Help, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Fantasy Film: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, Captain America: The First Avenger, The Adventures of Tintin, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Contemporary Film: Bridesmaids, The Descendants, Drive, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The rundown: The contenders in this category are hard to pin down because the Art Directors Guild breaks it down into three separate categories, giving us fifteen nominees and even leaving out a few, namely "The Tree of Life" and "War Horse," both of which are excellent bets. "The Artist" and "Hugo" are also all but guaranteed, and it seems that either "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" or "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" could round out the list. I'd love to see "Drive" here, but something tells me that's wishful thinking. Watch out also for "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close," which could make a play here if votes can appreciate a contemporary film like that.
One possible crazy scenario: It's not that crazy, but animated film "The Adventures of Tintin" could grab a spot.
Forecasted winner: "Hugo"


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Groupon Stock Climbs 31% on First Day of Trading
Holy stock pop.
In its first minutes as a public company, Groupon's stock soared about 40% from its $20-a-share IPO price.
Groupon shares in morning trading bumped around, trading as high as 56% above the IPO price. UPDATE: Groupon shares ended the first day of trading at $26.11, up 31% from the IPO price.
The three-year-old company with a long line of critics, debuted as a public company last night with a market value of $12.7 billion — more than Xerox, Research in Motion or The Gap. Right now, Groupon's market value is $16.5 billion.


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If 95% of the 5% of the people that actually engage with a business online are ignored, that leaves MOST (what's 5% of 5%?) facebook users IGNORED! How's that grab you for the successful use of social media for business?
In continuing this thought from a previous facebook fails post, I want to explore what activities we still participate in online that have community value. Maybe facebook is a community, but it's more like a scrapbook you share with "friends" and "not-so-much-friends."
In a training session yesterday with about 35 young men and women we talked a lot about facebook and "engagement" and "driving the conversation." I guess if facebook were a thriving community, the participation rate would be a bit higher.
Once again, let me set the context with a few FACTS about facebook participation today:
- 90% of time spent on social networks is on facebook, world-wide.*
- Only 1 out of 10 people ever LIKES something on facebook.* (the other 90% do not participate, they lurk)
- 50% of people's time on facebook is spent in social gaming* (farmville, etc)
Of the 5% of people who are showing a pulse on facebook and not merely gaming or browsing, very very few ever comment or post on facebook themselves.
And it's not just the individuals that are missing the connection: a recent statistic says that 95% of questions on company facebook pages go unanswered.*
All right, so that's a pretty alarming statistic, isn't it? For all the time companies spend getting FANS and promoting themselves, don't you think they would answer when the 0.25% people post a question on their wall? But they don't. What are they doing with their facebook "community?"
This summer, after Pfizer's facebook page was hacked, I asked a question that was aimed at the same core concept. What value, what "conversation" is Pfizer capable of providing on facebook? Do people want to become FANS of Viagra? (Probably they do.) Or some anti-depressant drug of the month?
So if pharmaceutical companies are merely pushing promotional advertising as social media, what are other businesses doing?
In an example yesterday, a participant talked about a competitor's facebook page. There was a direct sales question, as in "how can I pay you my money right now?" that had been asked on Dec. 7th. It had not been answered on Dec. 21st. And more than likely no one saw the question and no one will answer it. Is that social media?
What do we do online that builds community?
Talk about a product we are passionate about, or a software program we are using, or a cause we strongly believe in.
Examples: product: apple; software app: photoshop; cause: livestrong.org.
I can guarantee you someone is always answering questions on the livestrong site, facebook page, twitter account, and their own community pages. And you already know that their brand (name) awareness is huge. But is it about Lance Armstrong? Some of it. Some of the "community" is passionate about biking. Is it about cancer? Some of it. Much of livestong's mission is to provide social "community" support for people and families of people fighting against cancer. Is it a health & wellness site? Some of it. You can find apps to help you lose wait, control your salt intake, and stop smoking. Is it a sales and marketing site? Yep, that too. You can by several hundred products on livestrong's site.
The core tenets of community are:
Support: conversations, questions, answers, exchanging information from person to person (rather than company to person), "I'm having problems with this product of yours, how can I fix it?".
Passionate branding: love the products, love what they stand for (even if you don't have cancer in your life), love the spokesmen and spokeswomen, love the message they broadcast.
Fun: gaming, challenging, encouraging, competing, measuring yourself against the masses.
Sharing: her's my picture, here's where I am now, here's what I am doing, what are you doing? do you want to get together? did you like that movie?
NOTE TO BUSINESS ON FACEBOOK: Community is not about advertising or promotional coupons, and it's not about sales or ROI. Those things can be a part of the platform, but they alone do not provide any communal value.
Facebook as a platform, does a great job at FUN. Social gaming makes up about 50% of people's time on facebook. And facebook does a pretty good job at SHARING. (pictures, updates, checkins)
On the other two BRANDING and SUPPORT, facebook has a long way to go. If only 5% of wall questions ever get answered, you can be sure that a lot of companies with facebook pages are simply NOT PAYING ATTENTION TO FACEBOOK.
How have you seen facebook be successful in your work life, or in your business? I'd like to hear about it.
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Which investment is the best? How to compare your options
We all hear that we must save and invest money. OK, so you have saved up a nice amount. Now, how to invest it? What type of investment to make? The answers will depend on a number of considerations, the… Continue Reading


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Hello to all of you,
I made a little software these last years that i didn't shared here on this nice forum.
That program allow you to transform you 5 synth monophonic electribe into a 1 synth with 5 poly voices.
It also allow to make use more sophisticated VCA than the orignal one (There's 2 VCA assignable to each CC), and use more modulator than the only present (You can use up to 3 syncable LFO assignable to each CC)
There's sound and modulator preset system that allow you to load/save easily the sound currently in the electribe. (and in the software of course).
Here's the link to download the last version (and all version are in the same directory)
My WebSite where you can find info and download
The unofficial korg forum thread on Electribulator
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When handling auto repairs, you may feel overwhelmed and lost. It doesn't have to be that stressful, though. Continue reading so that you're able to take control when car problems arise.
Get a good battery charger to keep in your vehicle. Dead batteries are a common occurrence and you'd be able to aid other drivers who have broken down. Locate the points the battery charger should be connected to so you can easily jump start your own vehicle.
When you are at the auto shop, ask a lot of questions concerning your car. Ask what caused your problem in the first place to avoid the issue happening in the future. An ounce of prevention can save you a lot of money over time.
Be sure to wash your car often so as to prevent rust. When you keep your car clean, rust will be held back. Use a decent wax for protecting paint jobs as much as you can.
Request OEM parts. These parts are directly from the manufacturer of your vehicle. Generic parts may cost less, but you cannot really tell if they are the best quality. What saves you a bit of money in the short term, may end up costing you dearly in the long term.
When taking your car to the auto shop, make sure you haven't left any items in it. The mechanic might have to remove certain items, and they won't be liable if it goes missing. Empty the trunk too.
Find a technician knowledgeable in your kind of car. While the basic components are all the same, there is going to to be a big difference in the way say a Hummer versus a Smart car utilize the space under the hood. If you're unsure about your chosen mechanic's ability, consider having a dealer repair your vehicle.
Now you understand the basics of car repair. You can find the repairs you need at a price you can afford, without sacrificing your safety. This article will help you know what to do whenever your vehicle requires fixing.
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About Universal Plastics
Since our company was founded in 1965, Universal Plastics has been a leading supplier in the custom thermoforming industry. We specialize in precision custom thermoforming, a plastic manufacturing process that converts a sheet of plastic into a highly detailed finished product, with less tooling investment than other plastic molding processes. Read more about Universal


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U.S. Nuke Plant Flood Warning
A nuclear power plant in the U.S. state of Nebraska issues a flood alert at the swollen Missouri River bursts its banks. Video Courtesy of Reuters.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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Telus Outage in Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia
Telus offers phone, internet and television services, as well as mobile phone and mobile internet service through Telus Mobility. Telus internet service uses DSL technology. Telus TV relies on satellite or internet television (IPTV). Telus' mobile phone network supports CMS, HSPA and LTE.
Problems detected at Telus
Telus problems in the last 24 hours in Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia
December 14: Problems at Telus
Telus is having issues since 01:00 PM EST. Are you also affected? Leave a message in the comments.
Most Reported Problems:
- Internet
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- Phone
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Telus in Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia CommentsTips? Frustrations? Share them here. Useful comments include a description of the problem, city and postal code.
Telus Issues ReportsLatest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:
(@RaptorMohawk) reported
@hollyybeee1 Telus is AWFUL. In my area I can only be provided with their absolute worst service. I can't even get wifi in my bedroom it's so bad. And their customer service is atrocious. I was promised price matching with Shaw by one agent, and when I called back another agent and a...
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Telus may not be perfect, however in my experience, anytime I have contacted them for support they have been quick to make things right. Thanks @TELUSsupport
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@VMCcare I found out that my phone number was given to @TELUS and now I won't have service for another 24 hours. Extremely disappointed in this and with @virginmobilecan
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How does Telus not have a phone support number or their business connect!!! #telus #fail
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@Fuck_4_Justice @TELUS @TheWiggles I would be so down for that
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Agree with your local solutions comment but we paved roads locally until the 403 was built. Prescribe IT is helping my patients. It is helping me. I can not afford the fax and all the staff hours and errors. In London , TELUS & Accuro are 90%. Mandated solution needed #axethefax
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@BradGGallant @StarSports @TorontoStar @bruce_arthur @CarBombBoom13 @BobsledKaillie An 11 year old boy in NB has been removed from hockey for life. @HockeyNB refuses to think of the mental well-being of this boy. Solely focused on punishing the parents for raising concerns. No investigation in the complaint just removal of boy. @HockeyCanada #EndBullying @TELUS
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@CoachBombayy @Bell Never really had an issue with Telus. Bell is a terrible company
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@SpeedFreek1973 @StreetMeat24 @TELUSsupport @TELUS Shaw's the worst
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Super disappointed with #TELUS . Very poor custom service. I ordered phones 2 weeks ago and am now being told they won't be here for Christmas.


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The Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem
The Conservative Yeshiva offers Jews of all backgrounds the skills for studying Jewish texts in a supportive Jewish community. We are a vibrant, open-minded, fully egalitarian community of committed Jews who learn, practice, and grow together. Learning is lishma, for its own sake, without exams or papers. Learning in Judaism is a lifelong process, and the learning of traditional Jewish texts requires skills of language and methodology. Our goal is to give students the ability and the desire to continue Jewish learning and practice throughout their lives.
The Conservative Yeshiva offers a synthesis of traditional and critical methods, allowing Jewish texts and tradition to encounter social change and modern scholarship. The curriculum focuses on classical Jewish subjects, including Talmud, Tanach (Bible), Halacha (Jewish Law), and Philosophy.
Since its founding in 1995 to meet the need for serious learning in an co-educational and open-minded environment, the Conservative Yeshiva has grown ten-fold, moved into a new Beit Midrash, and established a reputation for a learned and supportive faculty, highly motivated students, in-depth learning, and a welcoming community.
The Conservative Yeshiva is a Project of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism – Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center.
Shaiya Rothberg lives in Jerusalem with his wife and three sons, and teaches Bible, Jewish Philosophy and Kabbalah at the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem. He also directs the yeshiva's Torah of Human Rights program. Outside the yeshiva, Shaiya is the chairperson of Haqel – Jews and Arabs in Defense of Human Rights. Shaiya's teaching and writing focus on reconnecting to the basic symbols of Torah in order to explore the transformative potential of Jewish tradition.
Shaiya holds a PhD from Hebrew University in Jewish Thought. His doctorate, The Democratization of the Jewish Political Tradition – Rabbi Chaim Hirschensohn's Political Thought and its Jewish Sources (Hebrew) is available here. Earlier, Shaiya received a B.A. in Jewish Philosophy and Talmud from Bar-Ilan University and also engaged in traditional yeshiva study at Machon Meir (88-89), Machon Pardes (89-90), HaMachon HaGavoah L'Torah (93-96),Machon Shalom Hartman (96-97), and the Kollel at the Conservative Yeshiva (2002-2012).
Shaiya grew up in New Jersey and made aliyah to Israel in 1988 at the age of 19. He served as a soldier and officer in the I.D.F.'s military government in Gaza from 1990-1993. After the military, Shaiya worked at The Adam Institute for Democracy and Peace as educational program developer and team-director for the religious sector (mamlachti dati).
Feel free to contact Shaiya at firstname.lastname@example.com. Links to more of his writings can be found here.


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Access to the enantiopure pyrrolobenzodiazepine (PBD) dilactam nucleus via self-disproportionation of enantiomers
In this article it is described the synthesis route towards an enantiomerically pure compound of pharmacological interest (pyrrolobenzodiazepine dilactam). The relevant contribution here is the use for the first time of the Self-Disproportionation of Enantiomers (SDE) effect to enrich an intermediate of the synthesis. This effect may occur when a mixture of enantiomers is sublimated: either the sublimated product or the residual become enriched in one of the quiral species. This case is even more outstanding because the SDE effect is even observed using non-chiral chromatography.
Related Topics: Biomaterials and materials for drug delivery, therapy, diagnostics and sensing


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Keep Up The Fight!
Keep Up The Fight!
My final day as TCSA Executive Director approaches and it is definitely bittersweet. The opportunity to serve as a leader in this vibrant and successful movement has been extremely rewarding. As most of you know, it also has been quite challenging.
As I reflect on our shared journey over the last nine years, I think […]


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Floatable in vivo sensing device and method for use
The invention relates to an in vivo sensing device having a specific gravity of about 1 or a volume to weight ratio that enables it essentially to float. In one embodiment the in vivo sensing device consists of an image sensor system and a buoyant body. The buoyant body, which is attached to the sensor system or which can optionally house one or more elements of the sensor system, keeps the sensor system essentially floating in a body lumen liquid.
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This application is a Continuation Application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/150,492, filed May 20, 2002, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,192,397 entitled "Floatable In Vivo Sensing Device and Method for Use", which in turn claims priority from both U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/297,761, filed Jun. 14, 2001, entitled "A Floatable In Vivo Sensing Device", and from Israeli Patent Application No. 143259, filed May 20, 2001, entitled "A Method of Moving an Object through the Colon", all of which are incorporated in their entirety herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to the field of in vivo sensing. Specifically, the present invention relates to a floatable in vivo sensing device that can be carried by liquid.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In vivo sensors are non invasive tools used in diagnosis of diverse body systems. For example, ingestible devices may be used for sensing in vivo conditions in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, such as, temperature, pH or pressure. Ingestible imaging devices can be used for imaging the gastrointestinal tract. For example, a capsule comprising a sensor, such as an image sensor, may be ingested and moved passively through the small intestine by peristalsis while imaging or otherwise sensing the small intestine. However, passive movement of objects through larger body lumens, such as the large intestine, may be slower and unpredictable. The large intestine, or colon, whose main function is to remove much of the water from the stool and to store the stool, begins with the cecum, a small saclike evagination, then continues with the ascending colon, from the appendix in right groin up to a flexure at the liver, transverse colon, liver to spleen, descending colon, spleen to left groin, then sigmoid (S-shaped) colon back to midline and anus. The colon has three longitudinal muscle bands whose actions assist movement through the colon.
It is sometimes advantageous to move objects through the colon independently of the natural action of the colon muscles. For example, delivery of a medicament to a specific location in the colon may be time dependant and cannot rely on the natural movement in the colon. Also a device for imaging the colon might benefit from being actively moved through the colon so as to efficiently view the colon.
Current methods of moving objects, especially imaging devices, through the colon involve the use of endoscopes, typically colonoscopes, which are expensive and inconvenient for patient use, and do not always enable to reach distal parts of the colon, such as the cecum and the right colon.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An embodiment of the present invention provides an essentially floatable sensing device that can be carried by liquid. The sensing device according to an embodiment of the invention is useful in sensing, such as by imaging, lumens containing or capable of containing a bulk of liquid. One example of such a lumen is the large intestine. The essentially floatable sensing device of the invention is carried by the liquid and can thus be moved through the lumen together with the bulk of liquid.
According to one embodiment of the invention the in vivo sensing device has a specific gravity (SG) of about 1.0 or a volume to weight ratio that enables it essentially to float.
In one embodiment the in vivo sensing g device comprises a sensor system and a buoyant body. The buoyant body, which can optionally house one or more elements of the sensor system, may have a specific gravity of about 1.0, which is just about floating, or a volume to weight ratio that enables it essentially to float in a body lumen liquid. In another embodiment of the invention the buoyant body is a buoy attached to a sensor system, which keeps the sensor system essentially floating in a body lumen liquid.
The sensor system may comprise any sensor suitable for sensing in vivo environment parameters, such as pH, temperature, conductivity, shear, pressure and so on. The sensor system can include all the elements necessary for in vivo sensing, as known in the art. In one embodiment the sensor is an image sensor.
According to a further embodiment of the invention there is provided a method for sensing body lumens, such as the stomach or large intestine. Typically, the method involves moving an in vivo sensor through the body lumen. The method, according to one embodiment of the invention, comprises the steps of providing an essentially buoyant sensor system and sensing the body lumen. Preferably the body lumen contains a bulk of liquid. In an embodiment of the invention the method is used for sensing a patient's large intestines and may comprise the steps of clearing the large intestine of its contents, for example by using standard laxatives and prep. solutions and filling the large intestine with a liquid.
According to yet another embodiment of the invention high osmotic pressure compositions, such as contrast agents, are utilized to assist in the movement of objects though the colon.
The present invention will be understood and appreciated more fully from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the drawings in which:
A sensing device, according to an embodiment of the invention, is schematically illustrated in
Device 10 includes a sensor system 12 and a buoyant body 14. In one embodiment, the buoyant boy 14 is essentially a part of the sensor system 12. The sensor system 12 may be a pH sensing system as known in the art, an image sensor as known in the art or other known in vivo sensing systems such as an in vivo temperature measuring system, a pressure sensor, a shear sensor, a sensor of electrical conductivity and other known in vivo sensors. In other embodiments a combination of sensors may be used. In one embodiment of the invention the sensor system 12 may be an imaging device comprising, for example, at least one image sensor (such as image sensor 16), one or more illumination source (not shown) and one or more transmitter for transmitting image signals to an external receiving system (not shown). In vivo imaging systems that can be utilized with the present invention are described, for example, with reference to
Typically, the sensor system 12 is powered by a battery 18, however other embodiments are possible, for example, the sensor system may be power induced by an external electromagnetic field.
The buoyant body 14 lends a volume to weight ratio, or a specific gravity to the device 10 that enables it to float in a liquid filled lumen.
SG—specific gravity—is weight [gr.]/weight of water in the amount displaced by the device 10 (when reaching maximal volume) or for sealed objects, SG is weight [gr]/volume [cubic cm]. Typically, buoyant body 14 can be filled with a substance lighter than the body lumen liquid, such as gaseous CO2, O2 or air.
In another embodiment of the invention schematically illustrated in
The image sensor system 22 includes an image sensor 26, for example a charge coupled device (CCD) or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) image sensor, illumination sources 23, an optical system which includes an optical window 21 through which the body lumen is illuminated and imaged and lenses and/or mirrors (not shown) for collimating light, a transmitter 25 for transmitting image signals to an external receiving system (not shown) and a battery 27 for supplying power to the elements of the image sensor system 22.
The inflatable buoy 24 is a typically elastic compartment containing air, which is attached to the image sensor system 22. The inflatable buoy 24 will lend buoyancy to the image sensor system 22 such that it can essentially float in the liquid filling a body lumen and be thus moved through the body lumen, obtaining images of essentially all parts of the body lumen.
In another embodiment of the invention, schematically illustrated in
The packaging can be achieved by a manually controlled mechanism, such as a bimorph material mechanism that could change configuration in accordance with controllable conditions, such as a temperature or electric voltage gradient, as known in the art. Alternatively, the packaging mechanism can be time dependent or dependant on in vivo conditions such as pH or enzymatic activity. For example, packaging can be effected by a hydrocarbon such as a gelatin capsule which encases the image sensor system 22 and the inflatable buoy 24′ and keeps the inflatable buoy 24′ in a packaged form. According to one embodiment, the gelatin capsule slowly dissolves in the liquid present in the stomach, thereby releasing the inflatable buoy. The gelatin capsule, such as gelatin capsules provided by Capsugel USA, can be made to dissolve at a specific location along the GI tract, as known in the field of sustained release mechanisms. Thus, a device comprising image sensor system 22 and inflatable buoy 24′ can be encased in a hydrocarbon capsule while moving through certain parts of a patient's GI tract and free of the encapsulation in other parts of the GI tract. While free of the encapsulation, inflatable buoy 24′ will be inflated and the device will be able to essentially float in the GI tract liquid. In another embodiment the packaging can be effected by degradable sutures known in the art, such that the packaging of the inflatable buoy 24′ is released when the suture is degraded.
Another embodiment of the invention is schematically illustrated in
The sensor system 32 and the buoy 34 can be attached by a flexible sleeve 33 (
According to a further embodiment of the present invention there is provided a method for sensing body lumens, such as the stomach or large intestine. In an embodiment of the invention a floatable sensing device, such as the devices described above, is inserted in vivo. The sensing device may include a sensor system and a buoyant body. The buoyant body may be inflated prior to being inserted in vivo or may be inflated at a specific location or point in time while in a patient's body, as described above. Preferably, the sensor system and buoyant body are placed in a body lumen containing a bulk of liquid. More preferably there is a flow of liquids through the body lumen, upon which the sensor system is carried through the body lumen. Thus, this method can be used, in one embodiment, for imaging or otherwise sensing a patient's large intestines. In one embodiment the patient's large intestine is initially cleared of its contents, for example by inducing bowel movement by administering a laxative or an enema. Further, the patient's large intestine is filled with a liquid, for example by drinking high osmolarity liquids, which retain liquids within the large intestine for longer periods. Typically, a liquid loaded intestine and/or additional laxatives, administered while the sensor system is in the large intestine, will induce bowel movement and cause a flow of the bulk of liquids in the large intestine. The induced flow will enhance movement of the sensor system through the large intestine, thereby facilitating sensing of most areas of the lumen.
According to one embodiment of the invention an imaging device for imaging the GI tract can be moved through the large intestine by utilizing, for example, a high osmotic pressure composition that is essentially not absorbed by the intestine. According to other embodiments an object other than an imaging device, for example a device for sustained release of medicaments to the colon, can be moved through die large intestine by utilizing a high osmotic pressure composition that is essentially not absorbed by the intestine. Objects moved through the large intestine utilizing a high osmotic pressure composition according to an embodiment of the invention may or may not be floatable.
A wireless in vivo imaging device such as the sensor systems described above or a device including a compartment for collecting or distributing substances from or to the GI tract, such as the device described in WO00/22975, can be moved through the large intestine according to an embodiment of the invention such that it can be used for diagnostic and/or for therapeutic purposes.
In one embodiment, an in vivo imaging device is introduced into the GI tract by utilizing a colonoscope. In another embodiment the in vivo imaging device is ingested by a patient and traverses the small intestine pushed along by natural peristalsis. When the device reaches the cecum it may remain in the cecum for typically long periods of time. According to an embodiment of the invention a high osmotic pressure composition that is essentially not absorbed by the intestine, such as a contrast agent, may be administered to the patient. The high osmotic pressure composition typically progresses through the small intestine arriving at the cecum. The composition usually progresses in the intestine faster than the device, pushing in its progression the device through the different parts of the colon. An example of a high osmotic pressure composition that may be used according to an embodiment of the invention is barium sulfate or gastrografin. The osmotic pressure of gastrografin at 37° C. is 55.1 Atm and its osmolality is 2.15 (osm/kg H2O).
A wireless ingestible imaging capsule as described above was administered under Helsinki Committee guidelines to normal healthy volunteers in the standard fashion. The volunteers underwent standard colonoscopic preparation consisting of a 24-hour liquid diet and 4 ounces of Fleet phosphasoda the evening before and the morning of the procedure. The volunteers were encouraged to drink a large volume of fluid before and after ingestion of the capsule. The passage of the capsule was monitored on-line. The volunteers were given 8 ounces of gastrografin diluted as for regular body CT examination [5%], every 15 minutes starting 2.5 hours after ingestion of the capsule, up to a total of 2 liters. The volunteers were allowed to eat a normal meal 4 hours after ingestion of the capsule.
Results: In one case, the gastric emptying time was 42 minutes, and the capsule reached the cecum after 4 hours and 16 minutes. The capsule was excreted from the colon 22 hours after ingestion. Images of various parts of the colon were acquired for more than 3 hours. In the second case, gastric emptying occurred after 8 minutes, and the capsule reached the cecum after 8 hours. Images of all parts of the colon were acquired for 2.5 hours. The capsule was excreted after 10.5 hours, still working.
Conclusion: The first successful passage through the right colon in the first case and the entire colon in the second case of a functioning imaging capsule using a novel technique is described. The use of gastrografin was based on clinical observation in GI radiological procedures, such as CT. This agent may have an important role in the movement of the imaging capsule through the colon.
Gastrografin contains a mixture of sodium amidotrizoate and meglumine amidotrizoate in a proportion of 10:66 (amidotrizoic acid or diatrizoic acid: 3,5-bis-acetamido-2,4,6-triiodobenzoic acid). 1 mL gastrografin contains sodium amidotrizoate 100,00 mg and meglumine amidotrizoate 660,00 mg (sodium diatrizoate and meglumine diatrizoate) in aqueous solution plus flavorings and a wetting agent. The contrast-giving substances in gastrografin are salts of amidotrizoic acid in which the X-ray absorbing iodine is present in stable chemical bond. Following oral administration only about 3% of the amidotrizoic acid is absorbed by the stomach and intestines. This portion is eliminated mainly via the kidneys.
Gastrografin can be used either orally or as an enema. Gastrografin typically travels through the colon faster than the capsule and is a clear fluid, allowing a clear view of the colon. Another advantage of gastrografin is its opacity to x-ray, allowing direct view in fluoroscopy and enabling monitoring of the passage of the capsule through the GI tract.
It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to what has been particularly shown and described hereinabove. Rather the scope of the present invention is defined only by the claims which follow:
1. A device for obtaining image data from within a liquid containing body lumen, the device comprising:
- a housing configured to be ingested, the housing having an optical window through which the body lumen is illuminated and imaged, said housing enclosing therein an illumination source to illuminate the body lumen and an image sensor to image the body lumen, wherein the device has a specific gravity of about 1.
2. The device according to claim 1 comprising a transmitter to wirelessly transmit image data from the device.
3. The device according to claim 1 wherein the housing is capsule shaped.
4. The device according to claim 3 wherein the optical window is at an end of the housing.
5. The device according to claim 1 further comprising a sensor to sense an in vivo environment parameter.
6. The device according to claim 5 wherein the sensor is to sense a parameter selected from a group consisting of: pH, temperature, conductivity, shear and pressure.
7. The device according to claim 5 wherein the body lumen is a gastrointestinal tract.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 12, 2006
Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
Patent Publication Number: 20070100208
Assignee: Given Imaging Ltd. (Yoqneam)
Inventors: Shlomo Lewkowicz (Tivon), Daniel Gat (Haifa), Arkady Glukhovsky (Nesher), Semion Khait (Tiberias), Gavriel Joseph Iddan (Haifa), Harold Jacob (Jerusalem), Christopher Paul Swain (London)
Primary Examiner: Eric Winakur
Application Number: 11/637,065
International Classification: A61B 1/06 (20060101); A61B 5/00 (20060101);


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- 800g skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon raw sugar
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 spring onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 cup small basil leaves
- Mix the chicken, fish sauce, soy sauce, water and raw sugar in a bowl, and leave it to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat the canola oil in a large frying pan or wok over a medium heat. Add in the garlic and stir-fry until lightly brown. Then add in the spring onions and chili flakes, and stir –fry until the spring onions become soft.
- Sift the marinade from the chicken and keep the marinade in a bowl. Add the chicken to the pan.
- Stir-fry until the chicken is almost completely cooked. Then, pour in the marinade and mix it in properly. Stir it occasionally until the sauce boils. Remove from heat, and stir in the basil leaves. Serve.
Nutritional information per serve: Total carbs: 3g, Fiber: 0.5g, Protein: 40.2g, Fat: 9g, Calories: 264
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Archive: December 2012
ICEmobile 1.2 Beta Now Available
ICEmobile 1.2 Beta is now available for download.
ICEmobile is an open source project for developing hybrid mobile web applications in Java with JSF and JSP. ICEmobile applications are developed purely using web techniques, but have the look and feel of native applications on iOS, Android, and Blac ... read more
Progressive, Responsive, and Adaptive aspects of ICEmobile
ICEmobile components use a variety of approaches to tailor themselves to a specific desktop or mobile browser. (Note that the approach that is best for a framework like ICEmobile that has server-side capability is often different from a pure HTML approach where server-side code is difficult to modify.)
The most efficient is to generate simple, port ... read more
ICEmobile-SX 1.1 on the App Store
ICEmobile Accordion and Tabset Tags with Spring-MVC
This week, an introduction to the <mobi:accordion> and <mobi:tabset> tag, a set vertical and horizontal layout tags.
Developers using JSF are familar with using ids as the key into the JSF component object hierarchy. There is also the nicely developed idea that the Renderer developer can completely control the output from their renderer, an ... read more
ICEmobile Spring
ICEmobile isn't just for ICEfaces anymore: combining ICEmobile with Spring MVC is another excellent way to build a hybrid mobile application.
To get started, download this week's source bundle ICEmobile-29638-we ... read more
Easy Augmented Reality with ICEmobile
If science fiction is any indicator, future computer user interfaces will include "augmented reality", where the user's view is enhanced by application data. Augmented Reality applications are now very easy to develop with ICEmobile using the new <mobi:augmentedReality> component and the ICEmobile client.


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Propst, Milam McGraw. The Further Adventures of Ociee Nash. Memphis, TN: Belle Bridge Books, September 2009. (ARC provided by Publisher) Book 3 in The Adventures of Ociee Nash series
Ociee is enjoying her visit in Abbeville, MS when her father surprises her. She won't be returning to Asheville, NC. The whole Nash family (Papa, Ben, and Ociee) will be moving to Memphis, TN to be closer to brother Fred and his new wife. Anything that involves Ociee is never uneventful. The title of this book is quite correct—Ociee has many adventures. She saves the day on the way to Memphis. She endears herself to a reclusive neighbor lady.
What I thought: I continue to be delighted with the character of Ociee Nash. She is wonderfully spunky and adventurous. In many ways, she reminds me of L.M. Montgomery's Anne and Astrid Lindgren's Pippi. Ociee is the South's answer to a classic juvenile heroine. I especially like the fact that the author bases Ociee's adventures on her real relatives. That gives the book something extra—historical flavor and truth. I eagerly await the next installment in her adventures.


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Mend offers a unique AcuFacial that utilizes acupuncture and heat therapy to increase blood-flow and collagen production to lift, tighten and rejuvenate the skin. The needles used are exclusively for the face and are extremely thin with no pain. Unlike micro-needling, these needles are retained in the face for 20 minutes while you are taking a relaxing nap on a heated table. The careful placement of the needles work with the unique structure of your face. The heat therapy is similar to a Thermage or Ultherapy session and for your comfort a cooling gel is applied to the face which eliminates any burning or downtime. There is no peeling of your skin afterwards and you will look rosy and well rested. Over the course of a few weeks you will notice a tightening and rejuvenation of your skin.
AcuFacials are best done initially once a week for four weeks since the treatments are cumulative and results take a few weeks to notice. Maintenance treatments are suggested. Similar treatments at Dermatologist's offices cause burning and require days of recovery as well as costs thousands of dollars.
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Class 6A:
Jenks vs. Norman North, 7:30 p.m. Friday @ Oklahoma State University
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text: Since my friend Kelly got me inspired with collage, I've been collecting little scraps of magazines and whatnot, never sure when these things will fit into what I'm doing. This archway came from a Smithsonian article about Syrian archaeological finds, and I've been itching to use it for months. I think it makes the little bluebird look quite in charge…maybe of his own tree empire. And once again the colors of my obsolete atlas just seem to blend so well with these sweet birds. Contact me for the original (5×7, $95), or prints can be found here: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/eastern-bluebird-2-anne-lewis.html


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Aluminum free antiperspirant is the result of natural and organic products which are gaining popularity nowadays.
People use the words antiperspirants and deodorants interchangeably. Although both are used to fight excessive underarm sweating that causes body odor, they work differently. Antiperspirants completely eliminate perspiration because of the aluminum salts contained in antiperspirants. Deodorants , on the other hand, are aluminum-free. When using a deodorant, you will still perspire but the deodorant kills the odor-causing bacteria. Because it is natural to sweat, it is wiser to use an aluminum free antiperspirant to keep you healthy, clean and fresh without the harsh side effects of aluminum to your body.
Risks of aluminum
Aluminum has been known to have caused some health issues including seizures, breast cancer, Alzheimer's disease , disorders of the bone formation, kidney disorders. Many allergic reactions to alum products create skin irritation of the underarms.
An aluminum free antiperspirant should work to kill the bacteria that cause the sweat and also to neutralize the sweat. One good way to check if antiperspirants or deodorants contain aluminum is to read the product ingredients and look for words like "aluminium", "aluminum", "alum", "minerals" and "zirconium". It can't be avoided that some manufacturers claim that their antiperspirants or deodorants are aluminum free, but they actually contain some aluminum.
Buy online
Most organic products are sold in health stores. You can always go online for information on the health benefits of organic and herbal products.
For your easy reference, you can check out the natural products manufactured by Tom's of Maine, Jason Natural and Desert Essence. They are a few of the popular organic stores that make aluminum free antiperspirants and deodorants. These deodorants contain botanical ingredients that kill bacteria rather than stop the natural process of perspiration. You can still sweat but you can avoid smelling bad.
Low cost
Chemically prepared antiperspirants and deodorants are always expensive than the natural ones. Organic kinds are usually sold less for an average price of $6. Less expensive antiperspirants and deodorants are sold by Tom's of Maine and Desert Essence. Just check out online for the price comparison.
Smell good and clean
Scent is another factor to consider when buying antiperspirants. The rule of the thumb is to look for a scent that you are comfortable to wear.They use essential oils like bergamot, geranium, lavender, lemon tea tree, spruce, neem and sage.
Sweating is a natural process but you can control it using natural anti-odor product such as aluminum free antiperspirants.


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Looking at the major work going on at Archway Tower, it's easy to assume that there is just one scheme underway - in fact there are five major plans being put into operation round the Tube: Archway Tower, Hamlyn House, Hill House and Mall, the Archway gyratory and the former UCL campus.
The most visible is the work on the Archway Tower itself (immediately above the station): Essential Living is converting it into apartments for private rent.
Beyond the Tower (in the office block behind the TSB) is an entirely separate development. The eight-storey Hamyln House, is being converted into a Premier Inn. Work is well underway on the hotel, which is due to open in the autumn of 2015. The redevelopment will create a restaurant on the first floor and 73 parking spaces. The building will be completely reclad and the first floor link bridge will be demolished.
When the new hotel was announced, Hak Huseyin, vice-chair of the Archway Town Centre Group (ATCG) commented "Premier Inn is a big brand and getting that in Archway is just fantastic. It will create 40 jobs, tied locally, and the building work will be locally sourced. It's great. Having all those people staying here is a huge bonus. Our eateries are fantastic and people from the hotel will go and visit them. The night time economy will improve - I can't see any down side."
The third development is also near the Tube - it involves another office block known as Hill House (behind the Post Office) and the empty shopping mall. Work on these is still at the planning stage but the developers have announced that they intend to 're-clad Hill House with an attractive façade and construct a canopy that will improve wind conditions. We are developing plans for the wider-redevelopment of the site, which will include new homes, retail and community spaces.'
The fourth development is of the large triangle of land at the bottom of Highgate Hill and Archway Road, and the mainly Victorian buildings which were formerly the UCL Archway campus. When UCL moved out, the site was sold to Peabody, the housing trust. Peabody has announced that it is to redevelop the site "into a residential lead mixed-use development with a mixture of different tenures, including social rent, shared ownership and outright sale".


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Contact one of the organizations listed on this website.
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An intake coordinator from the City of Fremont Human Services will provide you with information about programs and resources available for seniors in the Tri-City area, and if needed, put you touch with a case manager who can help you further.
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Apple fixed its AirPort routers to address a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability.
Apple said the problem is a memory corruption related to DNS data parsing that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Apple Patches Vulnerabilities
Apple Revises Xcode to Patch Git Holes
Apple Ends QuickTime for Windows Support
Patching Tool Under Scrutiny
Apple patched the vulnerability, which has a case number of CVE-2015-7029, with the release of firmware versions 7.6.7 and 7.7.7 for AirPort Express, Extreme, and Time Capsule base stations with 802.11n, and AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule devices with 802.11ac. The firmware updates can end up installed using the AirPort Utility for OS X or iOS.
Two methods could exploit these types of vulnerabilities to over an AirPort router.
The first way is to feed malformed DNS requests to an AirPort set up to reply to queries from the Internet, said Paul Ducklin, senior security advisor at Sophos. The second method is to feed malformed replies to an AirPort that makes outbound DNS requests on behalf of the devices on its internal network.
"The latter is obviously a much more serious flaw, and we think it's probably the sort of bug that Apple is talking about here," Ducklin said in a blog post.
These types of vulnerabilities are not difficult to exploit. An attacker needs to register a domain, set up a malicious DNS server to answer queries about that domain, and send the targeted user a link to a webpage containing content apparently hosted on the attack domain.
"All that matters is that some device on the target network should decide to ask an unpatched AirPort router, 'Where do I find example.org?'," Ducklin said. "The router will then pass this question on to the global DNS network, which will answer by referring the router to your own, booby-trapped DNS server, assuming that's registered as the official DNS server for your 'attack domain'."
For users, it always comes down to if they should patch or not. "Remote code execution bugs are always worth fixing, especially if they can be triggered by apparently innocent and unexceptional network activity that happens automatically, without users needing to click through any warning dialogs," Ducklin said. "In other words, if you're an Apple AirPort owner, get busy patching this one as soon as you can."