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I have a love hate relationship with this Shampoo/Conditioner combo.
I used to use this religiously and was absolutely head over heals in love with it, but I switched off of it to give my hair a break from it in hopes that when I went back to it I would love it just as much. I was wrong, I noticed my hair looking a little dry and split after my break and decided to pick it up again and my hair HATED it. I am not sure if it is a new formula (new packaging) but my hair was dry and tangled and looked worse off than it had before I started using it again. So I obviously stopped using it, I have since been using other products and decided to give them another shot and my hair seems to be quite happy with them, not sure what it is. I will use up the bottles I have but I probably won't repurchase.
Mes cheveux sont fins et long alors j'ai peu de volume habituellement. Le produit m'en donne et beaucoup de brillance aux cheveux. Bonne marque et bon produit.
I love this shampoo. I have fine hair that is prone to split-ends and fly-aways. This shampoo keeps them under control and makes my hair look smooth without weighing it down. Every time I try to buy a cheaper brand of shampoo, or even another high end brand that is in the same price range, I dislike it so much that I can't finish the bottle and end up having to buy this brand anyway.
My hair feels so silky and smooth when i use this shampoo. Small bottle but last for many washes
I am on a low income and these are a little pricey but if you only wash your hair every other day or so they last 2 or 3 months which evens it out. I was using a well known shampoo that was cheaper but my hair was falling out in pretty large clumps and getting thin. I decided to try the regular Nexxus after getting a free sample and coupon and it makes my hair shiny and after awhile it start growing back in I had these little baby curls where the re-growth occured and my hair got a bit fuller like it was before so now I use this brand. you have experiment with which you like as I used the regular one or it was a volume type but then switched to this one and then hydra light as my hair was getting a bit dull with the other type and I like this one for its moisturizing properties but decided to try Pro-Mend split end binding which works wonderfully but my hair was still getting dry from the house heat so on a whim switched again to Therappe ultimate moisturizing and it is working great as well and sometimes I will mix these last two together for a double whammy. I don't really buy the conditioner because I can't afford both and get some with my hair colour.
This isn't one of my favorite shampoos used it a few times don't really like it and not a great price either
I got this as a sample in the mail.
This shampoo can tend to dry a little if used with out the conditioner. It does have perfume in it, which I don't like to have in shampoos. It also gave a little oily feeling in the roots the next day.
Saw it at the local grocery store for around $ 16. I would not purchase it for that price.
For the price the prouct actually works very well, yo think it would be a bit more expensive because of the product quality, but no its a decent price and a good deal!: )
I received a sample of Nexxus Pro-Mend shampoo in the mail and promptly gave it a try. I have to say that I am very impressed with the results. It left my hair feeling soft and manageable. I had a lot of split ends and have an upcoming hair appointment but my hair has been getting knotted and tangled with the dead ends. This shampoo did the trick with softening it and smoothing it out. I am very impressed with this product.
This is an amazing product, I found that it is a little pricey but it works!
My hair doesn't fall out like others shampoos make them fall out!
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Even if he was just 3-4 months younger would you still date him? Also, if this was in school he would be in the year below but now as you took a gap year you are in the same year group as him.
What would you do?
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I'd always said no.. Then I met this really lovely guy and completely fell for him - I knew he was at uni (as am I) so I didn't think anything of it.
We'd met up a few times and it was only after adding him on Facebook that I found out his age. I'm 22 (almost 23) and he's 20. It bothered me a little at first, but after a month or so together I stopped thinking about it. We get on absolutely great, we've been together a while now - I love him to bits and I know he loves me too.. Who cares about a couple of years?
If I'd of worried about that I could've lost a really great guy.20|20|0
That's great of you to see someone for who they are and not things that don't matter. +1
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New Hampshire
1945 · New York
by JENNISON, Keith (ED)
New York: Henry Holt, 1945. Very Good/Good. 3rd ptg. Very good in good dustwrapper. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper, slight spine lean, clean cloth covers and text with black and white photos, dustwrapper is heavily chipped. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information. (Inventory #: 195738)


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ICD-10 Diagnosis Code I47
Paroxysmal tachycardia
Diagnosis Code I47
Short Description: Paroxysmal tachycardia
Long Description: Paroxysmal tachycardia
This is the 2018 version of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code I47
Not Valid for Submission
The code I47 is a "header" and not valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions.
Code Classification
Diseases of the circulatory system (I00–I99)
Other forms of heart disease (I30-I52)
- Paroxysmal tachycardia (I47)
- Other forms of heart disease (I30-I52)
Information for Medical Professionals
References found for the code I47 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:
- Type 1 Excludes Notes: Type 1 Excludes Notes
A type 1 Excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- tachycardia NOS (R00.0)
- sinoauricular tachycardia NOS (R00.0)
- sinus [sinusal] tachycardia NOS (R00.0)
- Code First: "Code first"
Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. For such conditions, the ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first followed by the manifestation. Wherever such a combination exists, there is a "use additional code" note at the etiology code, and a "code first" note at the manifestation code. These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology followed by manifestation.
- tachycardia complicating:
- abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.8)
- obstetric surgery and procedures (O75.4)
Information for Patients
Also called: Irregular heartbeat
An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat. It means that your heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular pattern. When the heart beats faster than normal, it is called tachycardia. When the heart beats too slowly, it is called bradycardia. The most common type of arrhythmia is atrial fibrillation, which causes an irregular and fast heart beat.
Many factors can affect your heart's rhythm, such as having had a heart attack, smoking, congenital heart defects, and stress. Some substances or medicines may also cause arrhythmias.
Symptoms of arrhythmias include
- Fast or slow heart beat
- Skipping beats
- Lightheadedness or dizziness
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Sweating
Your doctor can run tests to find out if you have an arrhythmia. Treatment to restore a normal heart rhythm may include medicines, an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) or pacemaker, or sometimes surgery.
NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- Arrhythmias (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Atrial fibrillation or flutter (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Cardiac ablation procedures (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Ectopic heartbeat (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Electrocardiogram (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Exercise stress test (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Heart palpitations (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Holter monitor (24h) (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Ventricular tachycardia (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (Medical Encyclopedia)
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i could tell you my name, but i don't want to right now. i'd rather tell you my story.
i grew up in a family where alcoholism was present. but it wasn't my parents. it was uncles and grand parents and so on. looking back, it just didn't feel safe at home. i could describe it in much more detail than that, but that sums it up in a single sentiment. it just never felt safe. we walked on eggshells. and pretty much not a day went by without some flashpoint situation, some explosion, and everyone running for cover. i learned 2 things growing up, i learned it was my job to care for my mother's emotional wellbeing, and i learned to run for cover when i got it wrong, which i did on a daily basis. by the time i left home, i was used up. and i hated myself with a fury reserved only for me.
i was about 19.
i love music. it has held me through a lot of bad situations, and it released me in good times. i play drums, some guitar and some piano. i found myself in bands, 1 of them was good enough to get signed, and go on tour. we lasted about 3 years before imploding, but by then i'd been on the road. i'd found a real family, and a life i wanted. so when my band finished, i just hit road with other bands as a tech.
it was 1996.
i worked with some of my favourites. soft bulletin era lips, deserters songs with mercury rev, is this desire? with pj. and i stayed out. i mean i didn't come home. it became my home. buses, nightclub carparks, silhouettes of unknown cities, random fooling around with drunk strangers, getting slammed drunk, blacking out, smashing up bars, and so on. just normal stuff.
i got offered more work, and more good bands came my way. white stripes, coldplay, it just seemed i'd found my place, my people. but what i found was freedom. the kind of freedom you feel when you've got a litre of spirits inside you, and you're moving at speed, thru the desert at night. fucking bliss, i won't lie.
the problem was getting worse, much worse, and it still felt good.
my home life, if you can call it that, fragmented into convincing girls to let me stay, which might last a while, depending on the girl, and staying at my brothers place. i didn't have a home, and worse than that, i thought that was a good thing.
by 2009 i was taking work and quitting work regularly. i lived on a boat, and stayed drunk most of the time. i dined out in my mind on stories of narrow escapes, and treks to the north pole with jack white.
i thought i was the shit.
i had my reasons for coming in, so to speak, getting sober.
it happened in 2010, and 1 day at a time its been a few years now. in the first year after i got sober, 3 friends died from this stuff, addiction. all good guys, all road crew like me. they all went different ways, 1 killed himself trying to get sober, 1 died after a binge, and 1 from throat cancer.
all late 30s, early 40s, and not a sober day between them. i can't think about my own story without thinking about theirs. i felt guilty for getting sober for a long time.
now i know its just my story.
and it took a long time to tell it.
it took most of my life.
i love what these people are doing at music support.
there are a number of us now, that found another way.
if you want to talk about it, just call.


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The majority of Human Worlds Festival events will be taking place at the University of Southampton's Avenue Campus, which is located just off the Avenue, south of the Highfield Campus. Free parking is available on-site after 6pm weekdays and all day on the weekends. Please click on the links below to see detailed maps for reaching each event venue.
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Cosplayer Kait Charinsma > Costume of Gareki (Karneval)
- Most Recent Photo
- 05-27-2013
- Series
- Karneval
- Character
- Gareki
- Year Completed:
- Construction Difficulty:
- Very Easy
- Costume worn at:
- Anime Boston 2013
About this Costume
- Construction Details:
All that was really done for this cosplay was I modified a shirt and dyed a hoodie to be the proper color.
- Personal Thoughts:
- Gareki was a character I never really expected to cosplay, but I'm so glad I did. Karneval is a rather interesting series in itself as well.
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Euro Pulls Up From Three-Week Low Against Dollar
NEW YORK—The euro rebounded modestly from a three-week low against the dollar, but remained weaker on the day as investors continued to worry over the fragility of the region's financial sector.
Concern over the fiscal footing of the U.S. as President Barack Obama delivered his proposed budget to Congress kept the dollar's moves limited, analysts said.
Hampering the euro were concerns over the health of German bank WestLB,...


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July 31
Psalms 62-64
Book #2: 42-72
Psalm 62
Jeduthun was one of the choir directors that David appointed to lead public worship (cf. 1 Chronicles 16:41; 25:1-3; Psalms 39, 77). Notice that David…
- Speaks of his faith in God (:1-2)
- Speaks of those who attack him (:3-4)
- Speaks of his faith in God (:5-8)
- Speaks of those who attack him (:9-10)
- Speaks of his faith in God (:11-12)
Psalm 62:1-2-David says that his trust is in God and no one else. He will wait in silence, patiently for God.
Psalm 62:3-4-David describes the intent of the evil men who are attacking him.
Psalm 62:5-8-Once again, David says that his trust is in God and no one else. He encourages other people to do the same.
Psalm 62:9-10-It does not matter whether a man is of low standing, or high...if he is wicked, he will be judged.
Psalm 62:11-12-Power and lovingkindness both belong to the Lord...and He justly judges all men.
Psalm 63
David is in the wilderness, away from Jerusalem.
Psalm 63:1-5-He says that He longs so much for God that there is literally a physical sensation. Much the same way that he feels it physically when he longs for water when he is thirsty. Because God's lovingkindness is better than anything else that life may offer, he will praise Him.
Psalm 63:6-8-Even at night time, as David lies on his bed, he meditates on God and realizes that He has always been his help.
Psalm 63:9-11-David says that those who seek to destroy him will be destroyed.
Psalm 64
Psalm 64:1-6-Evil men secretly plot against David to overthrow him. They think that no one is aware of what they are doing.
Psalm 64:7-8-But God knows their plans and He will judge them. He will turn their own plans against them.
Psalm 64:9-10-When people learn of God's knowledge of all things (even the secret plans of men's hearts), and His judgment on evil men, they will fear Him. The righteous man will be glad and trust in Him.
Prayer: Lord, David was constantly under attack. Not just from the countries that surrounded him, but from the people who lived with him. Evil men sought to overthrow his reign as King. But over and over I see David trusting in You. You know all things. You are aware of everything that is going on. There is nothing that escapes Your eye. Lord, I may not face the challenges that David faced as the King of Israel. But I do face challenges of my own. And knowing that You could handle whatever David had to deal with gives me courage that You can handle whatever I have to deal with. Thank You, Lord.


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The guys in the video below are fun to watch and high energy. They are of the mind that modifications only prolong the housing troubles. They say more foreclosures short run, will get us back to a stable market faster.
So the question for you is "Should banks increase foreclosures and increase the short term housing market problems? Or should they "Extend and Pretend" at the risk of keeping housing in trouble for years to come? Leave a comment with your ideas.
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Some days ago, I talk about the fact that some underlying technologies were changing too fast. I was mostly talking about HAL vs DeviceKit/libudev/… saga. Today I've discovered another one : PolicyKit vs polkit. Indeed once upon a time, someone consider that su/sudo/consolhelper mecanisms were not
sufficient. So they introduced a new Policy framework using DBUS and config in some XML files : this was PolicyKit. Most of the time, policyKit comes pre-configured, and so I'm pretty sure that few people know how to use it or customised it. Now it seems that after PolicyKit 0.9, PolicyKit will be replaced by … polkit-1.
I look at the reasons for PolicyKit drop, and franky, whereas I do agree, I still can't understand why this could not have been avoided before ! Especially
theses ones :
- make it easier to write backends that reads authorizations from a networked resource (such as a LDAP server)
- possible to grant authorizations to Unix groups
Sorry, but theses 2 features are for me the most basics ones that you can ask for a policy framework ! Not being able to use Unix group to manage
authorizations, or not providing network based backends is IMHO an error when willing to consider seriously in the enterprise as a workstation environment … Windows does support this since at least … 2000 with the introduction of Active Directory. And even in a Domain Controller, we can do this too with poledit
At least now, we will be able to have the same features than at east Windows NT4 … That's great !


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Best of Egypt Winter
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Day 1 Your Journey Begins
Board your overnight flight.
Day 2 Cairo at leisure
Welcome to Egypt - a timeless land, abundant with ancient temples and tombs. On arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be met and transferred to one of the best hotels in Cairo.
Day 3 Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza
After meeting your Tour Director, a professionally trained and educated Egyptologist, start the morning with a visit to visit to the Egyptian Museum, housing the priceless artefacts recovered from the tomb of Tutankhamun. Next, venture out to Giza for a face-to-face meeting with the Sphinx and guided tour of the pyramids. Journey deep into the heart of one of these ancient wonders, to stand in the royal burial chamber. In the evening, get to know your Tour Director and fellow travellers over a welcome drink. Later, as night falls, return to Giza to attend a magical Sound & Light Show at the world famous pyramids, which literally illuminates the ancient history of Giza. (BB / WR)
Day 4 Nubian Aswan and Tea on the Terrace
Board your flight to exotic Aswan, a favourite winter resort on account of its superb climate and scenery. Drive out to the modern High Dam and visit the granite quarries where the Unfinished Obelisk still lies attached to the bedrock. Take a motorboat to the lyrical Temples of Philae, rising from the waters of the Nile. Later, catch the gentle breezes and river currents aboard a felucca; these traditional sailboats have plied the Nile since ancient times. As a special welcome, enjoy colonial-style high tea at the Old Cataract Hotel before embarking your cruise ship. (BB / L / AT / D)
Day 5 Cruising to Kom Ombo and Edfu
(Relaxed Start) The morning is at leisure for you to enjoy. Maybe take an optional experience to Abu Simbel, by air? These magnificent temples were cut from their hillside origin in the 1960s and repositioned above the waterline of the newly created Lake Nasser. Later, cruise to Kom Ombo and visit the only double temple in Egypt, dedicated to two gods: the crocodile-headed Sobek and falcon-headed Horus the Elder. Continue on, past irrigated fields and palm-fringed villages to Edfu. Celebrate Egyptian-style in the evening, at a galabeya party and dinner .(BB / L / SE)
Day 6 Cruising the Nile to Luxor
(Relaxed Start) After breakfast, enjoy a visit to the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus, the Falcon God. Witness the grandiose set of reliefs depicting the ritual in which Horus defeated his arch enemy, Seth. Sail on through the Esna Lock and downstream to Luxor. On arrival, visit the temple of Luxor, lost for centuries beneath the streets of the town. (BB / L / D)
Day 7 The Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Cairo
(Relaxed Start) Drive over to the west bank of the Nile for a photo stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon. Your visit to the Valley of the Kings - burial place of many of the New Kingdom Pharaohs - includes venturing underground into some of the preserved royal tombs. Continue to the reconstructed Temple of Hatshepsut, who was one of the few female rulers in Ancient Egypt, before visiting a working bakery to witness the local artisans making authentic Egyptian bread. Return to Luxor and the amazing temple complex of Karnak. Among its splendours is the vast Hypostyle Hall, the largest of any temple in the world. Later, transfer to the airport to board your flight back to Cairo. (BB)
Day 8 Depart Cairo
Your amazing journey concludes here, with transfers to the airport. (BB)
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When Archbishop Edward Michael Egan told the hundreds of worshipers at Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral yesterday morning that Pope John Paul II would soon elevate him to the rank of a cardinal, he took a moment to acknowledge the memories of his three immediate predecessors, all of whom held the rank.
''Walking in the footsteps of John Cardinal O'Connor, Terence Cardinal Cooke and Francis Cardinal Spellman, all of whom were known to me personally, I am deeply humbled,'' said Archbishop Egan, who was installed in June after 12 years as bishop of Bridgeport, Conn. The honor of the promotion belonged ''first and foremost'' to the archdiocese, he added.
In just a few words, Archbishop Egan, 68, who has a reputation as a clear-sighted and practical leader, acknowledged two facts: that the Vatican regards New York as far too important to leave long without a cardinal, and that he, as archbishop, has stepped into a position that has remained highly influential in church and society under three men who had very different personal styles and lived in markedly different times.
The Rev. Joseph A. O'Hare, president of Fordham University, said Pope John Paul II has called New York ''the capital of the world.''
''This isn't Ed Koch or Rudy Giuliani saying it,'' Father O'Hare said. ''It's the holy father. If that's how New York looks to the Vatican, then the church in New York is going to be a very important archdiocese.''Continue reading the main story
Cardinal Spellman, who led the archdiocese from 1939 to 1967, was a dominating presence in the city, held in such awe by local politicians that his residence was known as ''the powerhouse.'' He also had such close connections to Rome that he was able to influence appointments to many American dioceses, including the choice of Terence Cooke as his successor.
Cardinal Cooke, who became head of the archdiocese in 1968, when the church was still trying to absorb the Vatican Council's reforms and when American society was convulsed by the Vietnam War, was a reserved, mild-mannered prelate, with a passion for administration and a reluctance to step into controversy. Nonetheless, he was widely looked to for his statements against abortion.
Cardinal O'Connor, outspoken from his first days in New York in 1983, relished the prospect of proclaiming Catholic teachings. In the process, he was credited with injecting a new vigor into the anti-abortion movement, helping to improve Catholic-Jewish relations and lending support to the rights of immigrants.
Despite their different styles, the three men shared a high degree of influence, a result partly of being in the nation's cultural and communications center, and partly of being cardinals, which carries a status beyond simply having the right to vote for the next pope.
The Rev. David M. O'Connell, president of the Catholic University of America, said that when a pope promotes a prelate to be cardinal, ''it links the individual, and it links the see, personally to the ministry of the holy father in a special way.''
That sense that a cardinal -- particularly the cardinal-archbishop of New York -- has a direct connection to Rome, representing the church in a unique way, was acknowledged in an extraordinary manner less than a year ago, an incident recalled in an interview by the Rev. Thomas Reese, editor of America magazine, a Jesuit publication.
Late last winter, Gov. George W. Bush of Texas, campaigning for the Republican presidential nomination, wrote a public letter of contrition to Cardinal O'Connor. In it, Mr. Bush, a Methodist, said he regretted that he did not speak out against the harsh criticism of the Catholic church made by officials at Bob Jones University, a fundamentalist Protestant institution at which Mr. Bush had spoken before the South Carolina Republican primary.
Father Reese noted that in apologizing to Cardinal O'Connor, Mr. Bush bypassed a more likely recipient for such a statement -- Bishop Joseph Fiorenza, president of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops.
In addition to having influence in Rome, a cardinal in New York has a unique bully pulpit from which to make church teaching heard. ''It's the media capital of the world,'' Father Reese said.
But at the 10:15 Mass yesterday at St. Patrick's, worshipers seemed to take the news of Archbishop Egan's promotion on a simpler level: good for him and for the archdiocese.
''It was rumored, but he's certainly a deserving man,'' said John Dunford, 85, who lives in Jackson Heights, Queens. ''He's gifted.''
Another Jackson Heights resident, Francis Irace, 60, said, ''It's a great gift to the city from Rome.''Continue reading the main story


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Walking is a simple, low-impact and effective form of exercise. When it's paired with a task, like walking to work, the benefits increase: Not only do business owners and staff get some extra physical activity, they also cut down on the environmental impact of driving to work. Taking the pedestrian route to work also allows […]
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Feb 25 (Reuters) - Fifth & Pacific Cos Inc's revenue jumped 22 percent in the holiday quarter as its trendy kate spade handbags proved a hit with shoppers.
The company said net sales of its Kate Spade division surged 48 percent to $256 million in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 28, while same-store sales rose 30 percent.
The brand accounted for 60 percent of Fifth & Pacific's total revenue of about $426.9 million.
The company, like rivals Michael Kors Holdings Ltd and Tory Burch, is aggressively expanding its stores in the United States.
Bigger rival Coach Inc said last month that sales in North America fell 9 percent in the holiday quarter as it continued to lose customers.
Shares of Fifth & Pacific, which said earlier that it would change its name to Kate Spade & Co, will trade under the new "KATE" symbol from Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange.
Fifth & Pacific's net income rose to $185.2 million, or $1.48 per share, in the fourth quarter from $51 million, or 47 cents per share, a year earlier.
The company's shares closed at $31.46 on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday.
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|16 Jan 2007
|Filing date
|29 Aug 2003
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|29 Aug 2003
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|Jony Jiang Liu, George J. Simonis
|Original Assignee
|The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Army
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (17), Non-Patent Citations (2), Referenced by (7), Classifications (11), Legal Events (4)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
The invention described herein may be manufactured, used, and licensed by or for the United States Government.
This invention relates generally to vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) and, in particular, to devices and methods for integrating VCSELs and micro-optical elements (MOEs) to produce improved discrete and integrated structures.
Vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) represent a new generation of high-speed, high-efficiency devices ideal for high-bandwidth optical sensors and data communication in military applications.
VCSEL technology offers many advantageous properties, such as micro-scaled device size, two-dimensional scalability, and lower power consumption. As an optical transmitter, a VCSEL emits a beam having a Gaussian profile with an extremely large beam divergence (half angle of more than 15 degrees). This property makes the direct integration of VCSELs to the receiving detectors or optical fibers very difficult since there is a large loss in device coupling. For instance, a single-mode fiber has a core diameter of only a few microns (μm) with a receiving half-angle of 5 degrees. Large multi-mode fibers require a receiving half-angle less than 10 degrees. For a two-dimensional system, a precise alignment that is necessary for the integration would become an even bigger challenge.
Presently, external optical components are used to control the laser beam in a VCSEL transmitter and interconnect system. However, it has been found that excessive optical parts could cause significant optical aberrations and insertion losses and increase substantially the packaging costs. It is extremely important to minimize the losses for a VCSEL interconnect system since the total optical power involved is very low.
There have been research activities in recent years on beam shaping of vertical-cavity lasers using microlenses. The structures are basically in two categories: (1) 980 nm substrate-emitting lasers with microlenses monolithically integrated on the GaAs substrate; and (2) Vertical-cavity lasers that are monolithically or externally integrated with diffractive optical elements (DOE) for output beam control.
As an example of the former, U.S. Pat. No. 5,073,041 entitled "Integrated Assembly Comprising Vertical Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser Array with Fresnel Microlenses" discloses beam shaping for a 980 nm VCSEL with a Fresnel microlens array on a GaAs substrate. The laser beam transmits through its GaAs substrate which has to be within a certain thickness in order to become transparent to the 980 nm beam. The required monolithic fabrication process is also very complicated with little flexibility.
Another example that is related to the background of the current invention, U.S. Pat. No. 6,583,445 entitled "Integrated Electronic-Optoelectronic Devices and Method of Making the Same", discloses an integrated electronic-optoelectric module comprising of VCSELs and photodetectors with ultrathin silicon-on-sapphire electronic circuitry composite substrate. Such modules will be useful for electro-optical interconnects for computing and switching systems.
In sum, the optical outputs of conventional optical transmitters exhibit a considerably large beam divergence. It is very difficult to integrate optical transmitters to the receiving detectors and optical fibers. External optical components can be employed to shape the beams, but they will cause significant optical aberrations and insertion losses, increase packaging costs, and ultimately reduce the power efficiency. Thus, an outstanding need remains for an improved technique to shape the output beam of a VCSEL to achieve specific optical functionalities. Such an approach should lead to optically controlled, low-loss, high-efficiency, and high bandwidth transmitters and interconnects.
This invention improves upon existing discrete and integrated vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) fabrication techniques by providing an approach to hybridized structures including micro-optical elements (MOEs) monolithically incorporated into associated electronics for beam shaping to realize improved optical transmitters and interconnect configurations. Broadly, according to this invention, sub-micrometer-scale micro-optical elements (MOEs) are fabricated monolithically onto transparent driver substrates to achieve flexibility and simplicity in optical design, fabrication, and integration. In the preferred configurations, the VCSELs are hybridized onto MOE-bearing substrates using flip-chip bonding technique to form an integrated and optically controlled transmitter. The MOEs have optical functionalities of collimation or focusing according to specific application requirements.
The approach represents several points of novelty. One is the monolithic fabrication of sub-micron dimension micro-optical-elements (MOEs) onto optically transmissive driver substrates in general and onto CMOS-driver sapphire substrate in particular. Successful design and fabrication of such structures without interfering with the driver circuitry represents a unique approach to optical transmitter/interface design.
Another inventive aspect involves the procedure of making pseudo-monolithical optical-controlled VCSEL transmitters using a flip-chip hybridization technique. A further inventive aspect resides in self-aligned parallel optical interconnects based on the fabrication of pseudo-monolithic transmitters.
Overall, the approach facilitates a simplified system that eliminates bulky conventional optical components and minimizes or eliminates the insertion loss and optical aberrations in other similar optical systems, thereby dramatically increasing the overall efficiency of the interconnect system.
The invention finds utility in numerous areas, including free-space optical interconnects, optical fiber communications both in short-reach and long-haul ranges, and laser sensors. System-level applications include affordable high-bandwidth, high-efficiency multi-channel optical sensors and interconnects for data communications.
According to this invention, micro-optical elements (MOEs) are designed and fabricated onto transparent laser driver substrates to collimate or focus the beams from vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) in accordance with specific application requirements. According to a method aspect of the invention, the VCSELs are hybridized onto the MOE-bearing substrates using flip-chip bonding technique to form integrated and optically controlled transmitters.
In the preferred embodiments, silicon-on-sapphire (SOS) substrates are used in conjunction with complimentary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) VCSEL driver circuits. The driver circuits are fabricated on the sapphire substrates without affecting the optical transmission coefficient. Specifically, the sapphire driver substrates include a layer of index-matching material, and the MOE structures with specific functionality are fabricated on this index matching material using lithography and chemical etching processes. This hybridization procedure bonds the VCSEL chip onto the MOE-bearing sapphire substrate to form both discrete and integrated optically controlled transmitters.
On the receiving side, a photodetector active receiver cell 160 is sandwiched between a GaAs substrate 162 and a sapphire substrate 172, including SOS receiver circuits 170. Circuitry and waveforms 180 show the received signal being extracted following optical to electrical conversion.
Given the highly integrated nature of the component fabrication according to the invention, the technique may be extended to multiple transmitters and/or multiple receivers (or fibers), preferably in the form an array structure.
In terms of a specific example, an 850-nanometer top-emitting VCSEL 2-d array has been constructed onto a transparent sapphire driver substrate. (See J. J. Liu, B. Riely, P. H. Shen, N. Das, Peter Newman W. Chang, and G. J. Simonis, "Ultra-Low Threshold Sapphire Substrate-Bonded Top-Emitting 850 nm VCSEL Array", IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, September 2002, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference). The MOEs were hybridized with the VCESL array, yielding psuedo-monolithically integrated optical transmitters, as shown in
The VCSEL structure in this example was grown on a n-type GaAs substrate using molecular beam epitaxy (MBE). The VCSEL epitaxial structure consists of a 35-pair n-doped Al0.90Ga0.10As/Al0.16Ga0.84As bottom distributed Bragg reflector (DBR), a 1-micron cavity, and a 25-pair p-doped Al0.9Ga0.1As/Al0.16Ga0.84As top DRB. The active region consists of three 70 Å quantum wells with 70 Å Al0.30Ga0.70As layers as barriers. The heavy-hole exciton resonant energy of the quantum well was designed to be at 15 meV above the cavity resonant energy to account for the band gap narrowing at high carrier concentrations. This ensures a good match between the gain spectrum and the cavity characteristics. Testing structures for such a design were repeatedly grown and characterized by photoreflectance and photoluminescence spectrosopies until the precise growth condition and epitaxial structure were achieved.
The first two pairs of the DBRs (both the p-DBR and the n-DBR) close to the active region are lightly doped (5�1017cm−3) to reduce the free carrier absorption. Two 300 Å-thick Al0.98Ga0.02As layers for oxidation were embedded in the first period of the p- and n-DBRs and aligned with the node of the standing wave to reduce the scattering loss. The rest of the DBRs were modulation doped with maximum doping of 1�1019cm−3 (for P-type, beryllium) and 4�1018cm−3 (for n-type, Silicon) at the nodes and minimum of 1�1018cm−3 for both n-and p-type at the anti-nodes. Quadratic graded layers with thickness of 250 Å were inserted at the heterojunctions of the DBRs to reduce the series resistance. The grading layers consist of Al0.16Ga0.84As/Al0.47Ga0.53As and Al0.47Ga0.53As/AlAs short period superlattices. A 400 Å Al0.16Ga0.84As layer followed by a 100 Å GaAs layer, both p-doped to 1�1019 cm−3, were deposited on the top of DBRs to achieve good ohmic contact.
The device processing starts with a ring contact Ti/Pt/Au metal deposition on the top DBR contact layer. A BCl3+Cl2 reactive ion etching (RIE) process produced 32-micron-diameter, 4-micron-tall, and 125-micron-pitch 8�8 VCSEL mesa arrays with the AlAs oxidation layers exposed. Wet oxidation was performed at 415� C. for 20 minutes by passing the carrier gas nitrogen through H2O at 85� C. The resultant mesas were passivated by low-temperature plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) of 5000 Å SiO2 layer. Spin-coated Cyclotene (BCB) resin was applied on the mesa structure for planarization.
For future flip-chip bonding of the device an interconnecting metal deposition process was used to form offset electrical contacts to the p-contacts of the mesas. Patterned Indium bumps were deposited by e-beam evaporation on top of the offset electrical contacts for flip-chip bonding. N-contact for the VCSEL was introduced on the backside of the GaAs substrate by depositing Ge/Ni/Au metal film. After these fabrication procedures, the 8�8 VCSEL arrays were diced out and prepared for hybridization with driver chips.
To host VCSEL arrays, the CMOS and fan-out circuitry formed on sapphire substrate also contained matching 8�8 array contact pads with 125-micron pitch. The contact pads on the fan-out circuitry were further deposited with Indium bumps to improve bonding yield efficiency and electrical conductivity. The flip-chip bonding process was performed using a commercial flip-chip bonder. A special device holder was fabricated for handling the 1-mm size VCSEL chips. An average bonding force of 8 grams per bump was carefully applied on VCSEL chips and sapphire substrates. This flip-chip bonding procedure was experimentally verified in a separate investigation using a daisy-chain structure. The results provided a nearly 100% yield of 128 continuous electrical contacts. The average contact resistance was measured below 0.1 Ohms per bump. After the hybridization, the device was mounted in a 68-pin pin-grid-array (PGA) package. An optical window was created on the bottom of the PGA package for transmission of the VCSEL array beams.
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People should be aware that "Super Rats" started showing up in England awhile back but now there are reports of these giants showing up in New York City, Chicago and Southern California. Rat Exterminators in those city are reporting that 1 in 5 of the rats they are catching are twice as big as the usual rats, easily reaching 4 to 5 lbs each. In England it is expected that these super rats will outnumber humans 2 to 1 in the next few years. In New York, researchers are currently trying to find their sources of these Super Rats.
In Orange County California, were the Grand Jury Investigated their growing rat problem, we have caught a few of these super rats at The Orange County Sanitation Plant in Fountain Valley in 2012.
40% of those rats tested were found to be immune to the currant rat baits. We, as exterminators, have been limited to the same types of rat poisons that were developed in the 1950's. Unless newer products are brought to the market quickly, this is just a time bomb waiting to explode.
It's just like the bed bug problem that exploded worldwide. Products that were effective against these bugs were taken off the market, the few products we have for controlling bed bugs are being used so much that the bed bug population is developing immunity to them; new products are coming online too slowly.
Currently, rats cause billions of dollars in property damage and billions of dollars in agriculture losses each year. They also are a public health concern with all the diseases, bacteria and viruses they carry. It was reported that in New York City, rats were found to be carrying 18 new viruses, in California roof rats in the Anaheim water basin was found to carry the hanta virus. Now with these super rats exploding on the scene problems will go from bad to really bad quickly.


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Shale gas production in China increased by just over 50% in March, according to data from the National Statistics Office. Last month, in the country were produced totally 1.15 billion cubic meters of shale gas. For the first quarter the yield grew by 17.4% to 2.67 billion cubic meters.
At the same time, natural gas extraction is increasing, which is a clear signal that the country is improving its energy structure and diversifying traditional energy sources.
One of the major energy resources in the Asian state is coal. Because of serious environmental problems, however, China is looking for ways to change its energy mix. Renewable energy sources have been developing vigorously in the last few years. Now authorities are also paying attention to natural gas, which is a much more environmentally friendly source of energy than coal. The increased shale gas yield is due to the more active activity in Sichuan province, where the largest deposits in the country are located. The fields are operated by the China National Petroleum Corporation.
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Lexus GX460 GX470 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
Hello Farmer20,
Where did you get this deal?
The MSRP was $52,668 and includes Nav/Mark Lev, 3rd row, mats, wheel locks, cargo net, spoiler, and tow hitch with ball. The invoice was $46,153 and I picked it up two days ago for $46,500+TTL. Probably could have got it for less if I waited for the end of month, but wife was impatient since ext/int color was what she wanted. Anoher dealer offered $46,200 but without tow hitch nor spoiler. Good luck in your search.
I am about to buy a similar 2009 for $200 above Invoice @ $48,282.
I would not mind saving $2,000 ....please Advise. :blush:
Hello 2bcool,
In the Philadelphia area, Dealer Invoice is around $48,000 loaded without entertainment package. What is it near you?
Hallo Gilbyg27
I live in philadelphia area and I bought a new Lexus GX 470 for 48,600 + tax and tag. MSRP 56700.00. This was fully loaded. Bouht it from wilkie lexus, Similer car from cherry Hill Lexus was offerd at 53400.00 Plus tax and tag. And the color selection was very limited.
Hope this might help you.
Hello Bobby53,
Thanks for your response.
Did you get the Entertainment package?
If so, you must be hellava negotiator!
Hallow Gil,
Yes it did come with Entertainment package.
When they offer this price i had a day to move my finance arond at that time i been talking with Ray Catena out of Jersey and they were willing to come close but they did not have the color i was looking for.
farmer20 Posts: 16gilbyg27:
I did not get this deal. This is from the post of this forum and I used this information to calculate the ratio of MSRP to purchasing price by people here. You can check this forum and found the person who posted.
Hello farmer20,
Thanks for clarifying.....I kinda figured it out a few days later.
Take Care,
Nice Bobby,
My Fiance and I bought a brand new 2009 fully loaded except the Entertainment for
$ 48,300.00 + Taxes/Tags. We were dead set on White with dark grey interior.
They day before we bought, a 2009 Fully loaded came in with 3,000 miles. They wanted $ 48,600.00 for it. We do not need the entertainment package but I would not turn it down if it was free. It came with tan interior and that was the deal breaker.
We have had it for a week and love it! I got the GX at $200 above Dealer Invoice.
They had to bring it in from Jersey (Lawerence) or I would have gotten it at cost.
Right now is the time to buy especially with the 2010 coming out any week now.
The only problem is they are starting to run out of the 2009 in colors you may want.
ACT NOW! My sales guy was great...I will pass his info along if interested.
wonpal Posts: 2I have been waiting for this one for many months now. Does anyone have any news?
Check out the Lexus website, the 2010 are available now.
JBaumgart Posts: 890There is also an Edmunds review here:
I am not a huge fan of the new design, it now looks too much like a 4-Runner
The main reason is the lack of wheel fenders. :confuse:
lupga1 Posts: 1I am trying to decide between 2 GX - same price, same year. One is from dealer - 63K miles, navigation, backup camera and 3rd row. The other is thru private party, 41K miles, with rear entertainment system, navigation, 3rd row, sport package, and KDSS - also a scratch marks on the right front which cost about $1,500 to fix.
I have driven and like both and having a hard time to decide with one to pick. Any suggestions?
houtmark Posts: 2Would the dealer offer Lexus certified warraty (3 yrs / 100K miles)? Would the private party have a full service history available (i.e. more details than Carfax)? Do you need the private car inspected? The difference in mileage is not very relevant. Do you need KDSS?
creative999 Posts: 2I think you paid a lot...Big mistake man
I just wanted to let you all know we had an excellent experience with Lexus thanks to DJ Ceresa. Our Fleet Manager was very patient with all my questions and requests. The car arrived clean and gassed up, and the cargo hauler was easy to work with. The local dealer we almost went with (who wouldn't budge on the sticker price by the way) called us again last week to see if we were still interested in the Lexus GX. It was very enjoyable telling them how much time and money we saved by NOT working with a dealer. I have referred several people to DJ already because of our good experience.
Fleetrates.com isn't a scam. They are licensed, bonded and insured with many happy customers and return buyers. The customer is not always able to get the best price! The prices they offer at fleetrates are "better" because the high volume of business they do on a constant basis with dealers across the country gives them "fleet"/bulk pricing, something a customer can't get when they walk into a dealership. They have helped many people save thousands and it is perfectly safe to do business with them.
annerscu Posts: 1Can you tell us what kinda of good deal you got on this car. Just curious what some are offering to take off MSRP
Today I went to the dealer where I get my 06 GX serviced to take a look at the new model. I like it a lot, but was astounded to find that it has the old swing-out rear door, albeit with a flip-up window. From all the pre-introduction hype, I had assumed that it would have a drop-down lower section. Too bad. The 4-Runner has always had it right with its door with the power window! I didn't start negotiations, but the salesperson made it quite clear that the price will be exactly the MSRP. New model, uncertain demand, no inventory, blah, blah, blah, all add up to "full price". I've been through this before with other dealers and have been stung more than once. Not this time. I let him know that I'm going to be relentless in finding the price that's the furthest below MSRP
Anybody out there actually bought one yet? I'll be looking for the Premium model with Mark Levinson audio. Don't know about the other tech stuff yet. For example, I had the radar-enhanced cruise control on a 2001 LS-430 and it was nice until the radar lens got covered on slushy roads and became inoperable, even when stopping to clean it frequently. Maybe they've solved that problem by now.
Keep us posted on shopping experiences.
Hello rappcova,
Good info.
I have had a 98 4-Runner since 1997 and the rear window function is one of my favorite.
Not a big fan of the 2010 GX new body design. Why no wheel fenders???
Looks like they forgot to put them on or something........incomplete.
I would wait till the end of the year to buy a new GX.
You have the best chance of getting what you want at dealer invoice cost.
My Wife is loving her 2009 GX.
The only issue so far is that the heated seats are not warming up fast enough.
We will have it looked at on her next oil change.
Is anyone getting prices for the new GX460?
They are through the roof! My lease is up at the end of this month and I am not sure if its worth it to extend it for a couple of months and try again, or just get something else...
I'm involved in negotiations right now. All the dealers are insisting on MSRP. Lexus always does this on re-designed models, even though in a few months they'll be screaming for customers. Sales of the GX have been plummeting for months. So it boils down to how badly you want to buy the car right now. I want it badly, partly because I need to sell my old GX before spending money on its 60,000 insp and new tires. Plus the warranty is fast disappearing. So I will pay a penalty, that's for sure. But my "shopping" is telling me that they might deal somewhat. I'm getting hints from more than one dealer that "my managers" might consider.....yada, yada,yada. So I'm going to keep pressing. I'll keep this forum posted on my progress.
sassimiz.........I would get 3+ dealers in on it and tell them all exactly what you are doing and that you will go with the best deal.
See who wants your business the most.
Good Luck
nycmba Posts: 1I singed the contract today for MSRP price was about 58600 however I got top value for my trade-in. I will get the delivery of Car(white color and beige interior) on next week.
my dealer is prestige lexus in NJ.
I did contact 4 dealers. One never called me back after the initial "I'll work out a price and get back to you", the place where we leased our last 2 GX's seemed like they couldn't care less, gave us an inflated price and never followed up, but 2 other dealerships did follow through with some price bargaining.
It seems like there is not much stock and no real dealing with this car right now, so we just extended our lease and will try again next month.
Good luck everyone!
I placed a factory order for a GX Premium. Every customer and everry transaction is different. But here's mine. This is a cash sale--no lease, no financing. I didn't include my trade-in during the negotiation, though I may sell my old GX to my dealer.
They offered me a price on the 2010 that is below MSRP. I would not call it a "substantial" discount, but I think it is a "significant" discount, considering that it's a new model and my order is for a vehicle that's not encumbering their current inventory.
This is a vehicle that Lexus really wants to sell--sales have plummeted over many months. I encourage all prospective buyers to negotiate hard. The discounts are there.
haikhanhjr Posts: 9Could you please be more details? how much is "significant" discount?
I have placed a factory order and I won't see the vehicle for maybe 3 more months. I haven't paid for it--only put down a deposit. So I don't think it's ethical for me to get into specifics. But here's what I'll say for now. If I were negotiating again, I'd be more aggressive. If I were advising someone, I'd tell them to offer something half-way between invoice and MSRP and go from there..
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CONGRATULATIONS Don Mc Cormick
The Caregiver's Voice Lewy body dementia
Caregiver of the Month.
Five people submitted nominations for Don. Each nomination begins with a numbered bold sentence. At the end are Don's comments. Click on images to enlarge. (TCV Ed.)
So many positive, heart-warming nominations! He sounds like a hardworking man of strong character, willing to learn as much as he needs to in order to best care for his wife, and may be in need of reassurance and support for his caregiving as well.
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1. Donald "Don" McCormick is my father. He always worked hard to care for and support our family when our family was dealt a hand of cards that threw us for a loop. My mother was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. A few years later, we were told that her diagnosis was actually Parkinson's disease with Lewy body dementia.
My mother started showing symptoms in 2003, but we really noticed them at my bridal shower, a year later. My mother who was normally in charge of everything and wasn't afraid to speak up was secluding herself. In 2006, Mom was formally diagnosed after changing doctors to ones who actually care about people, not the money.
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Since 2006, my father has done everything he can to help and support my mother. He has researched information on military benefits, shared his knowledge to help other military retirees get the benefits they are entitled to, read as many books on the subject as he can get his hands on, attended support meetings to gain more knowledge, and participated in a walk for Parkinson's in Washington DC.
Dad has given up things that he loves in order to make sure Mom has the best care possible. He will take Mom for rides in the car when she wants to "go home" even though he knows that they are already home. He ensures that our family knows what is going on with my mom through morning emails. He sold their dream home so they could move into a more secure single-level home.
I really like Sherri's note that "Dad will take mom for rides in the car when she wants to 'go home' even though he knows they are home…" and how he rolls with the punches of life vs. planned retirement travel. I was disturbed by the comments about the support group that wasn't too supportive. — Long distance caregiver for his mom.
My dad is there with my mother 24/7 as primary caregiver, venturing out on his own only when a senior care worker is at the house, or my husband and I are able to be there.
My parents retired to be able to travel, but God had other plans. Their travel is limited – which is difficult for a Navy family used to moving every three years. Through it all though, my dad is there for mom no matter what. He does everything to make her life as easy as possible. I know that he would be honored to be Caregiver of the month, and it would be a major ego boost for someone who thinks that he does everything wrong.
Nominated by daughter, Sherri Fortun in Manassas, Virginia
2. Donald McCormick devotes every waking moment to caring for his wife Marie who has Parkinson's disease (PD) and Lewy body dementia (LBD).
He has moved house so they could be in a more suitable home for Marie's comfort. He has adapted his home accordingly for her comfort.
He is completely and entirely dedicated to his wife and gives his entire life to caring for her.
Don served in the US Navy. After that he worked for many years for AT&T and looked forward to a happy retirement with Marie. PD and LBD took hold of their lives and their plans were destined never to come to pass. But Don just accepted what was to be and decided to devote his life, without question, to caring for Marie in their home.
I admire Don for his selflessness, his compassion and his dedication to his role as his beloved Marie's caregiver. I can't think of anybody who deserves this award more.
Nominated by friend, Dr. Bernadette Brady in Dublin, Ireland
It's heartwarming to see a community want to recognize a caregiver when the job is so often unseen and underappreciated. – Caregiver for his wife and leader of a caregiver support group
3. Don has shared his caregiver experience with many people. He is always truthful to a fault. He shares the good as well as the bad that happens in the life of a caregiver. He has been judged harshly and needs some reassurance that he is the best caregiver a person could have.
Nominated by Marcus Bennett in Olney, Illinois
He's been the sole caregiver for his wife for the last 8 years, 24/7. Caring for someone as you age becomes a greater and greater challenge. Although not as rare as in the past, a male caregiver of a female is still not as common. Donald seems to have created a small help network, which is also unusual for a male caregiver. We can all learn from him. — Former caregiver for his father-in-law
4. Donald is caring for his wife Marie who was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia. For over eight years, he has stuck by her side through thick and thin. Caring for her at home, his love for her is obvious.
Donald, a Navy Veteran, contacted me a few years ago to ask for advice after reading my weekly column–Common Sense Caregiving. He has a step-up on most caregivers, because he has learned when to ask for help, which is something I wish for all caregivers.
Nominated by Gary Joseph LeBlanc in Spring Hill, Florida
5. He is a loving caregiver for his wife, Marie, who has Lewy body dementia. Donald does everything for Marie from bathing to dressing her, from feeding her and giving her medications, to making sure she goes to her doctor's appointments.
He needs his morale boosted after having his confidence beat down by his support group. They pulled him from the group when he asked for help, understanding, and support; Don and Marie have been married for a long time and have raised two children.
Donald is someone I'm proud to count as a true and supportive friend. I feel he deserves this recognition as he has touched many people's hearts … for his hard work for his loving wife.
Nominated by Kathy Guess in Kalamazoo, Michigan
He must be a remarkable person for so many people to believe in him and support him as a caregiver. — Retired director, Caregiver Resource Center
Slightly edited. A space appears between Mc and Cormick because Don says this is the way he's always spelled his name. (TCV Ed.)
Don Mc Cormick, TCV's Caregiver of the Month of October will receive his choice of gift from (click on) The Caregiver's Voice FAB Five Gifts at PersonCare.net
The Lewy Body Dementia Association will send Don Mc Cormick 4 gifts –– Elizabeth P. Tierney's Dignifying Dementia about her nine-year journey of discovery caring for her husband with LBD, a $25 VISA card, a $25 CVS gift card, and a copy of Ginnie Horst Burkholder's book, Relentless Goodbye.
Don Mc Cormick, The Caregiver's Voice Caregiver of the Month, writes:
My wife and I have been married for 49 years. She followed me around during my 20-year Navy career.
I retired from the work force in 2005 to care for my mother who had vascular dementia and congestive heart failure and to care for my wife who was diagnosed with Parkinson's at the time.
In 2008, Marie had an incident with memory and confusion. She was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia. Two years later, she had vertigo also known as the "Lewy lean." This changed everything for us as she needs someone near her 24/7.
After being placed on Azilect (Rasagiline), which confused her (it could have also been the disease advancing, and with her memory and agitation getting worse, she was put on Namenda, which seemed to help her improve. Today, she has periods of lucidity and sometimes she has no idea who I am.
I just hope and pray she won't keep suffering and that they will have a cure soon.


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ASSIGNED READING: William Trevor's "On the Streets" (Part 3 of 3)
In ASSIGNED READING, we read something together — a story, novel excerpt, essay, play, poem — and talk about how and why it works. This is the third of a three-part look at William Trevor's 2003 short story "On the Streets."
So what are we to make of this story? Why does it exist? I talked in the last post about asking if there were revelations or epiphanies in "On the Streets" — and if so, for whom did they happen?
The trick to "On the Streets," and to a lot of William Trevor's work, is in who experiences a Moment Of Recognition. Because that's what we mean by revelation and epiphany, isn't it? It's that thing you sometimes experience in life where everything seems to freeze for a second and you think, "Oh. I know what's really going on here." And it's usually either great or awful. It's very rarely in-between.
But in "On the Streets," who has that moment? Let's go through the very short list. Is it Arthurs? Arthurs stays essentially the same throughout the story. He's who he is, from beginning to end.
So it must be Cheryl, then, right? Except…well, Cheryl seems to kind of know what's going on. And this is happening tonight (in the "tonight" of the story) the same way it happens all the other nights. I mentioned how a story is generally about THE time something happened, right? And how it's different from the other times? But is that the case with "On the Streets"?
It is not. This time is exactly, we learn, like all the other times. (Unless it's not, of course.) So what's different? If this isn't all news to Arthurs and it's not news to Cheryl, then to whom is it news? What's the variable?
The variable is YOU. The reader. "On the Streets," like a lot of William Trevor stories, is really about THE time that YOU stumbled onto an odd situation and slowly realized what was really going on.
In this case, we get a pretty full picture of Arthurs' and Cheryl's post-marriage life, but we get it in scraps. A corner here, a strip there. By the end, we're looking at them in a new way. They, though, are just the people in the picture. Same as they were before it was torn up, same as they were before we came on the scene. They haven't changed. WE have.
I don't mean this in a "William Trevor changed my life" kind of way. That may be the case for some readers. But if you go most of the way through a story understanding things one way and come out with a completely different picture of things, you have changed.
How does he do this? In "On the Streets," William Trevor is using all the same tools every writer uses. He's withholding information and parceling it out according to a carefully considered plan. He's using voice and point of view to present two different sets of perspectives. He's relying on the reader's knowledge of other stories and genres to create a set of expectations which Trevor can then subvert. (For instance, some readers may assume Arthurs will murder Cheryl, or will have killed her friend Daph.)
He's also, and the importance of this can't be understated, treating them like people. These are fully considered characters who have histories and quirks and manners of speech and real-seeming thoughts. While the revelation happens to the reader, it's not a cheap trick. It doesn't rely merely on surprise. What it does is create a world for us to visit, a world that happens to contain some surprising things.
Consider, again, how carefully everything is drawn here. In a short story, we might not ordinarily know exactly how a character cleans an office, or how another puts on his coat to avoid knocking over his beer. But this story is all about how the little details add up to the illusion of something bigger, so they make sense here. In fact, they create the illusion of something bigger for the reader, too — the world of Cheryl and Arthurs — which is the job of fictional language.
So the question again: Did he really kill the woman this time? I feel bad saying this, but it doesn't really matter. In another story, that would be the big revelation. Here, it's a question. I personally don't think Arthurs will ever really kill anyone, because that's not what he's after and because then what? What would be the point of his days, if he weren't stewing about the lunchtime slight and trying to poke a reaction out of his ex-wife?
But the revelation here is just what I said before: That THIS is what these two do, and that they do it all the time. And that it seems to work for them. It sends a chill up your spine, but they, in the end, just go about their business. You always hear people saying, "Communication is the cornerstone of a good relationship," but no one ever says exactly what that communication should entail….
If you liked "On the Streets," you will probably like a lot of William Trevor's stories. In particular, I recommend his collections The Hill Bachelors and After Rain. If you didn't like "On the Streets," don't worry: We'll look at something very different next time! Thank you for reading.
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Cris rose recently customized a new set of toys called Sky Observers. Using a 3″ Dunny and 4″ Munny as his canvas, he re-creates a limited set of 3 Burnt Orange Sky Observers which are hybrid vinyl / resin made. I have to say these are amazing. Cop both "Observation Drone Mk2″ and "Clear Vision Mk2″ while stocks last.
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One of the myriad of upgrades available for the Observation Drones and Clear Vision was the "Sky High" package. For a nominal fee, a lightweight but exceptionally powerful booster/glider package could be attached to a standard unit to enable a better view at short notice. Given their inherent lack of aerodynamics, flights of extended duration and control were nothing more than wishful thinking – but if the subject being studied was one prone to unpredictable skyward vectors, limited fly …aaaaand glide capability could make all the difference.
All later units were flown remotely, but early units were fully autonomous and launched themselves, at their own discretion, depending on the subject they were observing – but it soon became apparently that their flight patterns were erratic at best and downright unpredictable most of the time. Studies by the Epoch Foundation conclusively proved that even with their exceptionally limited AI, they too were suffering from fractured programming that could only be explained, in this case, as… boredom? It was concluded that only reason the ground-based units had never developed this mutation was that they never had their metaphorical finger on the trigger of 10,000lbs of thrust.