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What to do When the GP Practice is Closed
- If you need medical help fast but it's not an emergency call 111
- If it's a life-threatening emergency call 999
NHS 111 is the number to call when you need medical help fast but it's not a life-threatening emergency.
- Calls to 111 are free from landlines and mobiles
- NHS 111 is available 24/7, every day of the year
When to Call 111
You should call 111 when:
- You think you need to go to A&E or to another NHS urgent care service
- Your GP surgery is closed and you need healthcare advice
- You don't know who to call for medical help.
When to Call 999
Call 999 for life threatening emergencies such as:
- Major accident or trauma
- Severe breathlessness
- Severe bleeding
- Loss of consciousness
- Severe chest pain.
Non-urgent advice: Notice
Out-of-hours services are provided during the following periods when the surgery is closed: 18:00pm until 08:00am the next morning and all weekend. During normal practice opening hours, the practice remains your first point of contact for all routine requests. For more information please see below.
NHS 111 – Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is NHS 111?
- NHS 111 is a new telephone service being introduced to make it easier for you to access local health services, when you have an urgent need.
- If you need to contact the NHS for urgent care there are only three numbers to know; 999 for life-threatening emergencies; your GP surgery; or 111.
- When you call 111 you will be assessed, given advice and directed straightaway to the local service that can help you best – that could be an out-of-hours doctor, walk-in centre or urgent care centre, community nurse, emergency dentist or late opening chemist.
- NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
- Calls from landlines and mobile phones are free.
2. How Does it Work?
- Calling 111 will get you through to a team of fully trained call advisers, who are supported by experienced nurses.
- They will ask you questions to assess your symptoms, and give you the healthcare advice you need or direct you to the right local service.
- Where possible, they will book you an appointment or transfer you directly to the people you need to speak to.
- If they think you need an ambulance, one will be sent just as quickly if you had dialled 999.
3. When do You Use it?
You should call 111 if:
- You need medical help fast, but it's not a 999 emergency;
- You don't know who to call for medical help or you don't have a GP to call;
- You think you need to go to A&E or another NHS urgent care service; or
- You require health information or reassurance about what to do next.
4. Why Should You Use it?
- NHS 111 will direct you straight away to the local service that can help you best.
5. How Much do Calls to NHS 111 Cost?
- Calls to the NHS 111 service are free from both landlines and mobile phones, so it won't cost you a penny.
6. Is the NHS 111 Service Available 24/7?
- Yes, NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
7. Who Answers NHS 111 Calls?
- The North East Ambulance Service handles 111 calls for North East England in partnership with Northern Doctors Urgent Care.
- Calls are answered by fully trained call advisers, who are supported by experienced nurses.
8. Is the Service Available to People With a Hearing Impairment or Communication Difficulties?
- People with communication difficulties or impaired hearing are able use the NHS 111 service via a textphone by calling 18001 111.
- Calls are connected to the TextDirect system and the textphone will display messages to tell the user what is happening.
- Typetalk Relay Assistant will automatically join the call and they will speak the users typed conversation to the NHS 111 call adviser and will type back the adviser's conversation, so that this can be read this on the caller's textphone display (or computer).
9. Is the Service Accessible to Non-English Speakers?
- The NHS 111 service uses a translation service so that it is accessible to people who do not speak English.
- Callers who do not speak English should state the name of the language they want to conduct the conversation in and the interpreting service will be utilised.


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by Avis Licht
Seeds, though small in size are a force of nature. They carry the future in their tiny form. All the information to grow a might oak is in that tiny acorn. In nature, every seed is slightly different and allows for the possibility of change: sometimes better, sometimes worse than it's parent. Depending on the conditions after sprouting, a seed can grow strong and healthy or be weak. Like a person with a strong immune system, a healthy plant can withstand disease and attack by pests.
I'm not going to get into a discussion here about hybrid seeds or GMO, but allow me the premise that healthy plants produce healthy seed and it is to your benefit to choose seed from reputable companies that sell healthy, organic seeds.
It is then up to you to make sure you give those seeds the right growing conditions: from the soil you use to plant them, to the sun and warmth for sprouting. In this post you'll learn how to mix your soil, sow seed, cover it and water it. It sounds simple, and is, but there are a few basic things you can do to assure success.
1. Choose your seeds: Pick the right plant for your climate it and sow it at the right time. Pick your favorite veggies and see if they are appropriate for your climate and the size of your garden. You can do this by googling your plant, reading seed packets, or talking to your gardening neighbors. They often have the best information. In the U.S. you can get a lot of information at this site, SmartGardener.com by typing in your zip code.
2.Mix your seed starting medium: Seeds have enough energy in them to germinate and grow their first true leaves. After that they need some, but not a lot of nutrition in their sprouting medium. We can call this needing breakfast. I mix my own compost or earthworm castings in with a medium like the Seed Starter from E.B. Organics. This starter is sphagnum moss, perlite, and gypsum. It is clean, light and has no real nutrient. Seeds will germinate and send roots quickly into the medium. By mixing it with a little compost or earthworm castings you will add "breakfast".
3. Sow your seeds on the surface. In the small six packs (recycled, of course from previous use), I put 2 seeds per section. In the larger 2 inch pots I put 4 seeds per pot, and in the 4 inch container I put 6 – 8 seeds. I use the larger pots for quick germinating larger plants, like chard and broccoli. I use the smaller pots for lettuce, spinach, bok choy and smaller plants. Lightly cover the seeds. The smaller the seed, the less soil on top. Your seed packet will tell you how deep to cover your seed.
4. Lightly water your seeds. A heavy flow of water will displace your seeds. Use the lightest setting on your watering wand, a light sprinkling can or a spray bottle. Be sure that your medium is moist before you put the seed in it. You want it moist, but not soaking wet. Seeds need to be kept moist until germination. If they are in the sun, be sure to water them a few times a day.
Next step will be how to prepare your garden beds. We'll talk about that tomorrow.
You're ready to grow wonderful, delicious food in your edible landscape. Whether you have pots on the deck, a few square feet, or an entire yard for growing, only do as much as you can happily take care of. Remember, you're trying to enjoy this project.

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A recent ham radio purchase that was a bit more successful was that of a pair of Palm Radio Peg Legs for the FT-817.
I'd read some good reports of this accessory and I was not disappointed. They take about five minutes to fit, which involves removing the carrying strap brackets and then replacing them using longer screws, some washers and the Peg Legs.
You have to admit that they don't just enhance the usability of the FT-817 by raising the front to a convenient angle, but they also improve the looks as well. In fact, they made me appreciate for the first time just what a nice-looking radio this is.
The Peg Leg kit comes with some spare washers, spare non-slip "boots" for the legs, and also some small self-adhesive "feet" for the FT-817 itself. As it happens, I long ago fitted some self-adhesive rubber feet to the underside of my FT-817, and the ones I fitted were rather chunkier than the ones Palm Radio supplies as you can see from the picture.
Palm claims there is no problem using a PL-259 plug in the rear socket when the front is raised. There certainly isn't with my larger feet, but with a Wonder Wand or similar antenna fitted the back rests on the antenna and not on the feet. I'll have to give up the rather precarious habit of mounting the Superantennas MP-1 directly on the back of the FT-817, as at this angle the weight tips the radio on its back. But that's a sacrifice worth making, I think.
The legs fold up to the front of the radio when they aren't needed. In this position the rig just still fits in the main compartment of the little shoulder bag I bought a few years ago in Keswick market that takes it and all the bits you need - mic, miniature key, Wonder Wand or T1 ATU plus wire - to get on the air from the field. My only complaint is that the Peg Legs and their securing screws ought to be black, to look like they were original fittings.


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A slim majority of Americans favor an independent investigation into the Trump campaign's ties with the Russian government, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research that showed public views about the controversy driving congressional investigations are sharply divided along party lines.
Amid questions swirling in Washington that have forced the resignation of one top Trump official and the scrutiny of several others, most Americans say they're at least somewhat concerned about the possibility that the Republican businessman's campaign had inappropriate contacts with the Russian government, but less than half say they're very concerned.
More than three-quarters of Democrats favor an independent investigation into Trump's Russian ties while only one-quarter of Republicans do. Overall, 52 percent of Americans favor such a probe, while 23 percent are opposed. Another 22 percent say they neither favor nor oppose an investigation. Asked if they favor an independent investigation into the issue of Moscow's meddling in the 2016 campaign, Americans broke along similar margins.
"Russia has always been an enemy of the United States and of democracy across the world. Our politicians have no business making secret deals with them. That's not the America I know," said John Dodd, 68, who runs a bowling alley in Big Spring, Texas. "Every day, I turn on the news and it feels like there's more to it. For our country's sake, I hope it leads to nowhere. But I am afraid it does."
Questions about possible ties between Trump's associates and Russian officials have dogged the White House.
Since July, the FBI has been conducting a counterintelligence investigation into Russia's interference in the election and possible coordination with Trump associates. House and Senate intelligence committees, led by Republican lawmakers, are also investigating. Some Democratic leaders have called for an independent investigation, saying the congressional probes, particularly the House investigation, has been tainted by political interference from the White House.
Several Trump associates have been caught up in the controversy. Trump's first national security adviser, Michael Flynn, was forced to resign after he misled the vice president about conversations with a Russian ambassador. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has recused himself from the Justice Department investigation after he did not disclose a meeting with the same ambassador. White House senior adviser Jared Kushner has volunteered to be questioned by congressional investigators. Former campaign manager Paul Manafort's connections to Russia are part of the congressional probes.
The president has steadfastly denied any inappropriate links to Russia.
According to the poll, 44 percent of Americans say they're very or extremely concerned that Trump or others involved in his campaign had inappropriate contacts with the Russian government. Another 18 percent say they're somewhat concerned, and 36 percent say they're not very concerned or not concerned at all.
"The election was tampered with — the Russians stole it for Trump," said Lamar Walker, 47, a Democrat from LaGrange, Georgia. "This man now has the nuclear war codes. But all he cares about is the wall, the Mexicans and going golfing. He said he was going to make America great again. I have not seen one thing he has actually made greater."
But Republicans have a sharply different view.
"They are just kicking up dust. It's obstruction. It's just another way to try to block this president," said Edward Vazquez, a 46-year-old Republican who works as an engineer in Odessa, Texas.
Intelligence officials have determined that Russia worked to influence the campaign by hacking the Democratic National Committee and Democratic officials. The information was shared with online leakers. Officials believe that aim was to boost the Trump campaign.
Trump has said he accepts this determination, although he has been broadly dismissing of the congressional investigations and the steady stream of reporting on new developments. Trump lashed out in early March accusing former President Barack Obama of wiretapping the phone at Trump Tower. He asked House and Senate intelligence committees to investigate. Republican and Democratic lawmakers, as well as FBI Director James Comey, have said they've seen no evidence to support the claim.
On the whole, Americans are far less likely to see a need for an investigation into Trump's wiretapping accusations — 35 percent in favor to 38 percent opposed. But that again was starkly divided along party lines. Nearly half of Republicans but less than a third of Democrats or independents, favor an investigation.
A majority of Democrats think that Republicans in Congress haven't been critical enough of Trump, while the majority of Republicans think that Democrats have made too much about Trump's alleged ties to Russia, according to the poll.
Among Republicans, an overwhelming 76 percent feel that the media has been too critical of Trump. Democrats are split — 45 percent think the media has been mostly fair, while another 38 percent think the media has not been critical enough.
"We're incredibly partisan. We can't even sit down and talk to the other side anymore," said Ron Larson, a 64-year-old Republican who works as an accountant in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Larson said he didn't have strong feelings one way or the other about the need for a special investigator into the Russia links, he was just disheartened to see an young presidency paralyzed by party loyalty.
"This is why we can't get anything done," he said. "All Washington does is fight."
The AP-NORC poll of 1,110 adults was conducted March 23-27 using a sample drawn from NORC's probability-based AmeriSpeak panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 4.0 percentage points.
Interviews were conducted online and using landlines and cellphones.
AP-NORC: https://www.apnorc.org/
AP Polling Editor Emily Swanson reported from Washington.
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The Midwest March for Life is here in Iowa! For decades there has been the annual March for Life on the East Coast in Washington D.C. commemorating the dreadful Roe v. Wade decision, which paved the way for abortion on demand. In recent years, the West Coast began a Walk for Life in January of each year. Now it's OUR turn!
The Midwest March for Life will take place on Saturday, January 19, at 11:00 am. This will commence on the WEST steps of the capitol building. Led by Governor Terry Branstad, Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds and Bishop Richard Pates, Pro-lifers will march around the State Capitol to the Iowa Supreme Court Building.
Following the Midwest March for Life, at 12:00pm, the "Roe v. Wade Effect" Luncheon Program will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center(formerly Veterans Auditorium), 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309. To reserve seats for lunch, please call 877.595.9406 or firstname.lastname@example.com. To defray the cost of the day's events, a free-will offering will be taken.
Special Speakers at the Midwest March for Life and the "Roe v. Wade Effect" Program will include:
Governor Terry Branstad
Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds
Bishop Richard Pates
Iowa State Senator David Johnson
Sue Thayer, Former Planned Parenthood of the Heartland Clinic Manager
Rev. Keith Ratliff, Maple Street Missionary Baptist Church
Pastor Al Perez, Miracle Life Family Church
Tamara Scott, Concerned Women for America, Iowa Republican National Committeewoman
Troy Newman, Pro-Life Nation
Jenny Condon, Executive Director, InnerVisions HealthCare
Jenifer Bowen, Executive Director, Iowa Right to Life
"January 22, 2013, marks 40 years since the Roe v. Wade decision was handed down on America", stated Jenifer Bowen, Executive Director of Iowa Right to Life. "In that time, more than 55 MILLION unborn lives violently ended before they drew their first breath. Who were they created to be? Tragically, we will never know. Little girls and boys who never got to take their first breath–to live their lives–to dream about who they wanted to grow up to be.
We are the voice for those with no voice–the unborn, the infirm and the elderly. We will not rest until every life, born and unborn, is safe from the pervasive culture of death," Bowen concluded.
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Ark Title Group has invested in the resources to make the closing process quicker, easier, and more efficient. We pride ourselves in helping our customers achieve success by being informed and empowered.
Check out these great resources below!
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The Somerville Winter Farmer's Market continues tomorrow from 9:30am to 2pm at the Armory (191 Highland Avenue). Stop by for fresh produce, meats, fish, and more supplied by local vendors! There is parking in the back of the Armory and along Highland Avenue for shoppers.
Also, don't forget that the Armory Cafe is now open and has food, drinks, and free WiFi. It boasts local coffee, coffee-based drinks, beers, wine, soups, sandwiches, and desserts.
So, be sure to have breakfast or lunch before or after doing your shopping at the market.
The market is scheduled to run from December to April 13th!


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Product information
Product: A pair of pillowcases with a connected design printed on the front, packed nicely in a paper gift box. They do not include pillows.
Complimentary Gift wrapping and gift card.
- Size: Each pillowcase is convenient 20"x 30" (50x75 cm) and has an envelope-backed closure that fits most standard and queen-size pillows.
- Fabric: 35% fine cotton and 65% polyester; 210 thread count, Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certified fabric
- Printing Technic: Hand screen printing with Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certified color pigment
- Gift box: Recycled cardboard paper with soy ink printing
- Product Made in Thailand
Free shipping for shop subscribers!
- We ship every Mon-Fri
- Pillowcases with personalization require 2-4 days for preparation.
Transport and transit time
- Thailand: Flash Express 2-5 days
- Asia: Fedex or EMS 3-7 days
- Rest of the world: Fedex or EMS 5-10 days
- Bangkok Option*: Same-day delivery service = THB150
We believe in sustainability and longevity. Here are some humble care instructions to ensure your Human Touch pillowcases last while keeping our impact on the environment in check:
- Gentle cold wash, inside out.
- Wash light and dark colors separately
- Choose environmentally friendly detergent
- Don't bleach; treat the fabric kindly
- Whenever possible, line dry
- Warm iron if needed, but not on decoration


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This Privacy Policy will inform you about the manner in which the personal information you provide via this website is collected, used and passed on. We recommend that you carefully read all the details of our Privacy Policy before you use information on the website or provide personal information via this website yourself.
We, Autom8 Installations Ltd, act as data controller and are committed to carefully handling your personal information in accordance with the requirements as laid down in the applicable (European) data protection regulation. This means, among other things, that we:
- explain in detail the categories of personal information we collect and how we collect it;
- clearly state for what purposes and on what legal basis we process your personal information;
- strive to limit the collection of personal information to those needed for legitimate purposes only;
- first request your consent to the processing of your personal information in cases where your consent is required;
- implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, and demand the same of parties processing personal information on our instructions;
- respect your right to request inspection of your personal information and have them corrected or deleted, among other rights you have as further described below.
Please note that we, and third parties, also process personal information through the use of cookies and similar technologies on our website..
These policies may change over time, so it reflects the way we process your personal information. We recommend that you check both policies on a regular basis, so that you are informed of any changes.
The main purposes for which we use your personal information
There are several ways in which you can provide us with your personal information. For example:
- when you reach out to us using a contact form or directly through e-mailing us, the personal information you provide is used to communicate with you in a personal way, in order to respond to your questions, requests (for a quotation) or remarks you might have;
- when we conclude an agreement with you, the necessary personal information provided will be used to execute the agreement and all services related thereto;
- to send (blog) updates or other commercial communications, if you have consented thereto;
- to analyse statistics and optimize the website, and to report on and measure the effect of our marketing efforts;
- to make the internet offer more interesting for you by displaying advertisements that fit your interests via several social media platforms such as Facebook;
- to send out notifications when changes are made to our policies and other (legal) documents which might concern you;
- to comply with legal obligations.
The personal information we process
By using our website and the services we offer, you leave certain information with us, which may include personal information. We only store and use personal information that are provided directly by you or which are clearly provided to us for processing purposes as mentioned above or as mentioned when you provide us with personal information. We will not use the personal information for any other purposes than it was originally collected for unless you have given your prior consent. The following categories of personal information can be processed by us:
- Personal details (e.g. gender, first and last name, nationality and/or language, job description);
- Contact details (e.g. phone number, e-mail address);
- Company details (e.g. company name, business location).
- Other details (e.g. information you fill in the text field on forms)
Legal grounds for processing your information
We will only process your personal information where we have a legal basis to do so. The corresponding legal grounds for the processing of personal information for the above purposes can be:
- You have given us consent to process your personal information (for example if you have subscribed to our blog updates or other commercial communications, or affirmatively agreed to our use of cookies);
- Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you, or to prepare entering into a contract with you at your request (for example if you request a quotation);
- Processing is necessary for other legitimate interests pursued by us (we only use this ground if we are certain that your privacy is only minimally affected or not at all: for example, when we are using privacy friendly analytical tools);
- Processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation (for example, due to fiscal regulation we need to retain certain customer data).
Third parties involved in processing your personal information
We may share your personal information with third party service providers (called ?processors?) to perform certain processing activities on our behalf, such as parties involved in hosting our webservices. Please note that we will not share your personal information with third parties allowing them to use this information for their own purposes unless you have given explicit consent thereto. Categories of third party processors are:
- Hosting providers;
- CRM-software-suppliers;
- Trusted third parties or subcontractors who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you.
We protect your personal information with a variety of security measures. This may include using secure registration and contact forms, encryption of data, and restricting access to your personal information.
Autom8 Installations Ltd implements the following technical, physical and organizational measures to maintain the safety of your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction or accidental loss, alteration, unauthorized use, unauthorized modification, disclosure or access and against all other unlawful forms of processing.
All personnel are subject to full confidentiality and any subcontractors and subprocessors are required to sign a confidentiality agreement if not full confidentiality is part of the main agreement between the parties.
Whenever personal data is accessed by authorized personnel the access is only possible over an encrypted connection.
Autom8 Installations Ltd will at all times keep you informed about changes to the processes to protect data privacy and security, including practices and policies. You may at any time request information on where and how data is stored, secured and used.
Autom8 Installations Ltd uses security reports to monitor access patterns and to proactively identify and mitigate potential threats. Administrative operations, including system access, are logged to provide an audit trail if unauthorized or accidental changes are made.
System performance and availability is monitored from both internal and external monitoring services.
Personal Data breach notification
In the event that your data is compromised, Autom8 Installations Ltd will notify you and competent Supervisory Authority(ies) within 72 hours by e-mail with information about the extent of the breach, affected data, any impact on the Service and Autom8?s action plan for measures to secure the data and limit any possible detrimental effect on the data subjects.
"Personal data breach" means a breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure of, or access to, personal data transmitted, stored or otherwise processed in connection with the provision of the Service.
Retention periods
Personal information collected will be retained no longer than necessary in order to fulfil the purposes as outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required and justifiable or permitted by law.
Your rights
In order to protect your privacy, you can at all times request access to your personal information and request rectification and/or deletion of your information in case these data are not correct or irrelevant for the mentioned purposes. To ensure you of the protection and privacy of your personal information, you have the following rights.
- You have the right to request information about the way we process your data and the purposes for which we do this.
- You have the right to request access to the personal information we have.
- You have the right to rectify which entails that you can ask us to modify your personal information in case the data is not up to date and/or accurate.
- You have the right to withdraw consent which you have given earlier. A withdrawn consent results in a requirement for us to stop the processing the data that was based on that consent.
- You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for a certain use.
- You have the right to be forgotten, also known as the right to erasure. This gives you the ability to ask us for deletion of your personal information stored by us. Please remember that in some cases we cannot fulfill this request, for example when we are legally obliged to retain certain data.
For these purposes you can contact us under mentioning of your name and your request. In order to make sure your request can be handled appropriately, we may ask you to identify yourself. Nevertheless, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority in the member state where you are residing.
Contact and company details
If you have any complaints about the way we process your personal information, we are glad to help you out. If you have any questions about privacy, you can contact us through the contact details mentioned below, but also through our social media channels.
Company Name: Autom8 Installations Ltd
Address: Unit 37, Gateway Business Park, Athy Road, Carlow
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David Wingate is an internationally published photographer located in beautiful Cleveland, Ohio. He maintains a studio, but travels fairly often throughout the Midwest to shoot in various locations.
David is well-known for his style, which he describes as contemporary fashion inspired portraiture. He enjoys providing his clients with the feeling of being beautiful and resembling magazine photos.
DSW Photography offers a wide range of photographic services; including, but not limited to: pageant, headshots, beauty, glamour portfolios, event coverage, studio, commercial, advertising and portrait photography. David is a member of the Professional Photographers of NorthEast Ohio. PPNEO


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The Chewbuddy™ Pl!ng:
- The Chewbuddy™ Pl!ng Standard is suitable for moderate chewers.
- The Chewbuddy™ Pl!ng is perfect for mouthing and chewing with ridges and dimples for sensory feedback.
- Size 12cm x 6cm.
- Comes with a detachable safety lanyard so the chewy can be worn around the neck, this should be removed for young children.
- The Chewbuddy™ Pl!ng is also available as a tuff version suitable for moderate to aggressive chewers.
- The Chewbuddy™ Pl!ng is available in 5 colours – Blue, red, pink, green, purple.
Read our guide "Sensory Chews - Why do children chew?" for more help choosing the right chew for you.
Sensory Direct's Chewbuddy™ Range of sensory chews has been developed for children, teens and adults who seek oral sensory feedback and combines the best in safety and hygiene with different levels of hardness, textures and shapes.
All of Sensory Direct's chewys are made in the UK from medical grade material and are free from latex, BPA and phthalates.
They can be sterilised or cleaned by popping them into the dishwasher or washed in hot water and mild soap. They are all CE approved.
Our Chewbuddy™ range is good for:
- Children with autism or other additional needs who often have a need to chew.
- A safe alternative to chewing on fingers, cuffs, pencils, and toys.
- Use the Chewbuddy™ for proprioceptive input and sensory feedback to the mouth and jaw.
- Also makes a great tactile fidget toy.
Read our guide "Sensory Chews - Why do children chew?" for more help choosing the right chew for you.
All of Sensory Direct's Chewbuddy™ range chewys:
- Are made in the UK from medical graded material.
- Are latex free.
- Can be sterilised or cleaned by popping them into the dishwasher or washed in hot water and mild soap.
- Are all CE approved.
- Comes with a detachable safety lanyard (not suitable for under 36 months).
Pl!ng Measurements:
- Thickness: 1.7cm
- Length: 12cm
- Width: 6cm
- Weight: 28g
- Sensory Chews are not a toy and whilst they are durable, they are not indestructible.
- Wear and tear can be expected depending on the oral needs of the user and how heavily the product is chewed.
- Use under direct supervision at all times and replace the chew if signs of wear and tear are evident.
- How long they last may depend on the oral sensory needs of the child as well as other variables.
- The lanyard and clasp are not intended to be chewed and contain small parts which may be a choking hazard. Using the lanyard is not recommended for children under 36 months.
Read our guide "Sensory Chews - Why do children chew?" for more help choosing the right chew for you.
If you are looking for a different chew, why not try the Chewbuddy™ Stickman, Chewbuddy™ Disc, Chewbuddy™ Tags, Chewbuddy™ Ghost or the Chewbuddy™ Skull. All of these are suitable for moderate chewers. For moderate to aggressive chewers try the Chewbuddy™ Super – it's our strongest sensory chew.
Chewbuddy™ is a registered trademark.
Products that are in stock and ordered before 2pm, Monday to Friday, will be despatched the same working day.
Weighted Lap Pads and Shoulder Wraps and other handmade products may take 2-3 working days to be despatched, if not in stock. We will endeavour to contact customers whose orders may be affected by any despatch delays.
- Delivery is FREE on orders of £45 and above within Mainland UK (excluding Highlands, Offshore Islands & Northern Ireland).
- Mainland UK delivery charges are £2.95/£3.95 Royal Mail and £5.95 for courier delivery for orders under £45.
- Small items are sent by Royal Mail Recorded Delivery. Larger items are sent by DPD for next day delivery. For smaller items that are in stock and ordered before the 2pm cut off time, you can now select and pay for DPD next day delivery at the checkout stage.
- Please note we cannot deliver to a PO Box address.
- We are currently unable to ship overseas.
- Bubble Tubes - delivery to UK Mainland Only
We will do our best to deliver your order on time however delivery times are approximate and we accept no liability in respect of late deliveries. If your order is required urgently or by a certain date, please email firstname.lastname@example.com and we will do what we can to meet your deadline. Our despatch team will arrange for all orders before 2pm to be despatched on the same day from our warehouse to our designated courier service. Please note that the above estimated delivery times are provided by the courier and we do not have any control or influence over these.
Order Status:
You can check the status of your order at any time by logging into your customer account via our website. A Customer Account will need to be created before placing an order, to use the order tracking service.
Weekend and Bank Holidays:
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Data retrieved from USUARIUM: A Digital Library and Database for the Study of Latin Liturgical History in the Middle Ages and Early Modern Period (http://usuarium.elte.hu) built by Miklós István Földváry et al. at Eötvös Loránd University (Budapest, Hungary), Research Group of Liturgical History—from 2015 onwards.


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To see more outdoor inspiration, visit my favorite Pinterest board, "Outdoor Dining and Seating," here!
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Our Outdoor Room
To see more outdoor inspiration, visit my favorite Pinterest board, "Outdoor Dining and Seating," here!
33 comments:
- Kathysue said...
Your outdoor area looks so inviting!! Love the black furniture with the green striped cushions!! The new copper table is a fun accent. Enjoy sitting outside in your lovely backyard, morning and night!!
xo Kathysue - June 13, 2012 at 7:06 AM
- Salmagundi said...
I'd sit out there if for nothing else to look at those beautiful succulents! Sally
- June 13, 2012 at 7:15 AM
- Our French Inspired Home said...
Your outdoor room looks great. One question, how do you deal with all of the pillows? I have always disliked the use of pillows and cushions because I feel a constant need to remove them so they dont become soiled or wet from the weather. I hate nothing more than to sit down on a pillow that is dirty, or one that is damp from yesterdays rain, or moisture on the bottom of the pillows from not drying out from a rain. Do you find yourself constantly moving them to a deck box for protection? My favorite feature is your copper table.
- June 13, 2012 at 7:18 AM
- Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...
Gorgeous...I love the furniture and the rug!!...the succulents in that great pot are terrific...Such a marvelous place to sit and relax and enjoy the view!
- June 13, 2012 at 7:20 AM
- Unknown said...
If I had your outdoor room....I'd stay there! What an inviting comfy place!
- June 13, 2012 at 7:21 AM
- carolyn bradford said...
It is all so beautiful I would never leave! I've loved using the porch while here in Hilton Head this week! I will certainly miss it! Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos!
Carolyn - June 13, 2012 at 7:27 AM
- Anne Boykin said...
Where did you get that sweet little table?
- June 13, 2012 at 7:31 AM
- Woodside Park said...
Hi, Delores -
Your outdoor room is beautiful. Very well appointed!! I love your succulents in the faux stone planters. So cool, and organic. I want one of those....will go hunting! :-)
Cheers, Loi - June 13, 2012 at 7:35 AM
- Sue said...
Your outdoor room is beautiful. I love the furniture - and I love taking a nap in our outdoor room too! Something about that fresh air!
- June 13, 2012 at 8:50 AM
- Elizabeth "Libby" Day said...
I love your outdoor room, but I especially love the rear view of you house with all the windows and that huge column. It makes a perfect backdrop for your lovely sitting area. I can only imagine the tranquility there with the fountain near by and the manicured expanse out front. The copper table is perfect and should give an interesting patina as it ages.
- June 13, 2012 at 8:52 AM
- Karen said...
So pretty and inviting. What did you paint your wicker with? I may have to do the same sometime later this year.
Karen - June 13, 2012 at 9:02 AM
- Sarah said...
I could spend hours in your outdoor living space. It's so inviting! Enjoy your leisure time, Delores.
- June 13, 2012 at 9:19 AM
- Nothing But Blue Skies... said...
Do tell where you found the fabulous copper table!
Your outdoor room looks so inviting, and nestled against your gorgeous home, who wouldn't enjoy relaxing there?
Xo-Lisa - June 13, 2012 at 9:55 AM
- Terri~terrileeauthor said...
Your new little copper table is perfect. And so unusual. I love outdoor spaces too, and yours is beautiful. Show me more!!!!
- June 13, 2012 at 11:15 AM
- Meg@OliverandRust said...
beautiful and comfortable looking as always. your painted wicker furniture gave me the idea to paint mine black. i so copied but thanks for the inspiration. that's what blogs are for right?
- June 13, 2012 at 11:17 AM
- Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...
I love your outdoor area!! So pretty and your wicker looks absolutely inviting! What a gorgeous area!
- June 13, 2012 at 11:28 AM
- vignette design said...
The copper table is from The Foundary, under $100!
- June 13, 2012 at 12:43 PM
- Robin said...
Your outdoor room is charming and I think wicker is the most comfortable for outdoor seating. Were the cushions you had made super expensive? Do you bring them in when it rains? You have definitely made me seriously think of painting my wicker. I had a set years ago and I think I painted it 4 times and 4 different colors!
Robin Flies South - June 13, 2012 at 1:22 PM
- ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...
What a great space to hang out and relax! I love your new table and pretty succulents!
- June 13, 2012 at 2:22 PM
- Babs said...
California has the best weather and you have a fabulous outdoor room! Love your faux stone planter..did you get some last year at JoAnn's?
Your succulents look so good, too on the copper table.
Beautiful outdoor room. I'm staying indoors, here. It's hot, muggy and the mosquitoes are awful today.
Babs - June 13, 2012 at 4:24 PM
- The enchanted home said...
So pretty, as charming and inviting as it is beautiful.
- June 13, 2012 at 5:20 PM
- S. @ The Captivating Life said...
I love the succulent garden! The faux stone pots are really neat - I haven't seen those before.
- June 13, 2012 at 6:09 PM
- coastal femme said...
I love your outdoor area.The black furniture is gorgeous and love the copper table. Is your wicker outdoor wicker (resin)? - June 13, 2012 at 7:17 PM
- Pinky at Designs by Pinky said...
Delores, I love the black furniture and ADORE the new copper table! Your succulents always look SO healthy! I always wonder how they don't get too much water when it rains??? HELP!!! XO, Pinky
- June 13, 2012 at 8:05 PM
- vignette design said...
The pots have a drain hole in them Pinky. For some reason that helps. The succulents in that pot on the table were planted last year! And, they stayed outside all winter long. I love the overgrown look of them right now!
- June 13, 2012 at 8:25 PM
- Pura Vida said...
so full of wonderful inspiration!
- June 14, 2012 at 6:23 AM
- Kathy Walker said...
Oh, how lovely, a great place to relax anytime of day!
- June 14, 2012 at 5:24 PM
- Barb said...
An afternoon nap? Yes! A perfect June afternoon pastime. Love the succulents!
- June 14, 2012 at 5:38 PM
- *Chic Provence* said...
OK what time should I be there?:) love the succulents and that copper table!
xo kit - June 14, 2012 at 6:58 PM
- Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...
So beautiful!! Love your wicker!!
Debbie - June 14, 2012 at 7:15 PM
- Lana Kim White Austin said...
Ooooohhhh.....I'm loving your outdoor space.....it looks comfortably elegant! I've finally been spiffying up my outdoor space the past few weeks and can't wait until Tom comes home from Afghanistan so I drink a glass of red wine out there with him while he smokes a cigar....it's one of our favorite spaces, too!!!
Lana - June 16, 2012 at 3:54 PM
- annie@mostlovelythings said...
Love the succulents, your new copper table, the votives inside the lanterns...and the beauty of dusk. You captured it beautifully.
- June 18, 2012 at 7:59 AM
- Sunflowers With Smiles said...
Yes I could see sleeping out in this room, so comfy and inviting!
Love your succulents too! - June 18, 2012 at 11:43 AM


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- Guthrie Talks Node.js and Windows Azure at Cloud Event by John K. Waters, ADT Magazine (posted Jan. 27.)
- EU Seeks Joint National Cloud-Computing Purchases for Growth, Marthe Fourcade and Robert Vapuesta editors, BusinessWeek (posted Jan. 26.)
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13-425 screw thread caps, septa, and vials are designed for specific use with the Waters WISP 48-Position Autosampler
Vials are manufactured of Clear, Type 1 Class A or Amber, Type 1 Class B borosilicate glass and include a write-in patch for sample identification
Caps are made of high quality polyproylene to exact manufacturing tolerances and lined in a controlled manufacturing environment
Cap colors are available in black only
Our septa use only the highest quality materials to ensure proper function and can be pre-slit to ease needle penetration
Products Features+
Part No.
screw-thread vial, clear 15*45mm USP 1 |
screw-thread vial, clear with write on patch 15*45mm USP 1 |
screw-thread vial, amber 15*45mm USP 1 expansion 51 |
screw-thread vial, amber with write on patch 15*45mm USP 1 expansion 51 |
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Red PTFE/white Silicone septa, 13mm black screw polypropylene cap, 8.5mm centre hole
Nature PTFE/nature Silicone septa, 13mm black screw polypropylene cap, closed-top
Screw Neck Vials, PP Caps and Septa ND13 100pcs/pack |
white PTFE/red Silicone septa Φ13*1.5mm temperature resistant -60℃-200℃ |
red PTFE/white Silicone septa Φ13*1.5mm temperature resistant -60℃-200℃ |
nature PTFE/nature Silicone septa Φ13*1.5mm temperature resistant -60℃-200℃ |
white PTFE/red Silicone septa, 13mm black screw cap, 8.5mm centre hole |
red PTFE/white Silicone septa, 13mm black screw cap, 8.5mm centre hole |
red PTFE/white Silicone /red PTFE septa, 13mm black screw cap, 8.5mm centre hole |
nature PTFE/nature Silicone septa, 13mm black screw cap, 8.5mm centre hole |
nature PTFE/nature Silicone septa, 13mm black screw cap, closed-top |
pre-slit white PTFE/red Silicone septa, 13mm black screw cap, 8.5mm centre hole |
4ml screw-thread vial, clear 15*45mm |
4ml screw-thread vial, amber 15*45mm |
Technical Information+
Vial Finish Specifications
Test Report
Screw Thread Finishes
GPI refers to the "Glass Packaging Institute"
The GPI is responsible for establishing and issuing standards for the types and finishes produced by American glass manufacturers.
GPI refers to the "Glass Packaging Institute"
The GPI is responsible for establishing and issuing standards for the types and finishes produced by American glass manufacturers.
Typical GPI finishes found in the chromatography field are as follows:
GPI refers to the "Glass Packaging Institute"
The GPI is responsible for establishing and issuing standards for the types and finishes produced by American glass manufacturers.
GPI refers to the "Glass Packaging Institute"
The GPI is responsible for establishing and issuing standards for the types and finishes produced by American glass manufacturers.
Glass Technical Information
Borosilicate - A glass that is high in silicate and having at least 5% boron oxide.
Linear Coefficient of Expansion - Fractional change in length of glass per degree change in temperature.
Strain Point - Maximum temperature to which glass should be heated during use"
Types of Glass:
USP Type - Pharmaceutical glass containers can be classified as USP Type I, II, III or NP.
Type I - Borosilicate glass represents the least reactive glass.
Type I glass has the least pH shift. (Lowest leaching characteristics) Coefficient of Expansion = 33 or 51 for Clear and 51 for Amber
Type II - is de-alkalized soda lime glass with higher levels of sodium hydroxide and calcium oxide.
Type III - soda lime glass - cannot be autoclaved.
Type NP - general purpose soda-lime glass used where chemical durability and heat shock are not factors.
Coefficient of Expansion = 92.
Color |
Clear |
Amber |
Linear Coefficient of Expansion |
33 |
51 |
Strain Point (Degrees Celsius) |
515 |
535 |
USP Class Type |
Type 1 |
Type 1 |
Light Protection |
No |
Yes |
Plastic Properties
Type of Plastic | Type of Plastic | Type of Plastic | Type of Plastic | Type of Plastic | Type of Plastic |
Maximum use temperature, C/F | 80°C/176°F | 80°C/176°F | 80°C/176°F | 80°C/176°F | 80°C/176°F |
Maximum use temperature, C/F | 80°C/176°F | 80°C/176°F | 80°C/176°F | 80°C/176°F | 80°C/176°F |
Maximum use temperature, C/F | 80°C/176°F | 80°C/176°F | 80°C/176°F | 80°C/176°F | 80°C/176°F |
Maximum use temperature, C/F | 80°C/176°F | 80°C/176°F | 80°C/176°F | 80°C/176°F | 80°C/176°F |
Maximum use temperature, C/F | 80°C/176°F | 80°C/176°F | 80°C/176°F | 80°C/176°F | 80°C/176°F |
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The workers clean the tubing with cloth
The workers plug the tubing into machine for making vials
The vials are transferred to QC for Physical Test
The workers put the tested vials into one big package (500-800pcs/pack)
The workers get the vials from big package and put the vials into one special tray.
Put the tray with vials into the Water injection machine
The vials in tray will be transferred to next step for Ultrasonic oscillations.
The vials in tray will be transferred to Jilt water machine.
The vials in tray will be transferred to Infrared drying case.
The workers will collect the vials after vials are dry.
The vials in tray will be transferred to next step for Ultrasonic oscillations.
The workers will check all the vials inclouding the bottom neck ,bottom ,inerts.
The workers will pack 100pieces vials into one package.
The workers will send the package to sealing machine for packing.
Autosampler Compatibility
Not all autosamplers are alike. Some utilize robotic arms to pick up a sample vial; some use tray rotation while others move the sampling needle to the respective vial coordinates. The dimensions of autosampler vials vary. Most autosamplers are equipped with trays that use 12x32mm vial configurations but some like the Waters Wisp require a 15x45mm configuration. Consult your autosampler's operating manual or manufacturer to determine the vial dimensions required.
Sample Volume
The amount of sample available for analysis is important in choosing the appropriate vial. If only a limited volume of sample is available, you will have to choose between using an insert for your regular autosampler vial, a microvial or a high recovery vial.
Note: Most 12x32 mm autosampler vials hold between 1.5mL to 2.0mL of liquid, depending on where the manufacture measures the vial full. The dimensions for 12x32mm vials are standard between manufacturers but the length of the neck and width/shape of the vial shoulder may vary. 12x32mm microvials have the same outer dimensions but the inside of the vial may be tapered to reduce volume or contain a fused insert. 12x32mm high recovery vials will have an internal conical bottom that allows for maximum sample recovery.
Sample Compatibility
The analyte and solvent compatibility should be considered in choosing vials and accessories. For example, amber glass is most often used for light sensitive samples while deactivated glass or plastic vials are used for compounds that are sensitive to glass or stick to the glass itself. Volatile samples require closures that reduce the risk of analyte loss due to evaporation.
Vial Composition
Several factors need to be considered when choosing laboratory glass - chemical inertness, durability, light sensitivity, storage conditions, analyte composition and especially exposure to heat/freezing temperatures.Linear Coefficient of Expansion refers to the fractional change in the length of glass per degree of change in temperature, in short, the ability of the glass to tolerate rapid thermal changes. The lower the coefficient of expansion the better the glass can handle temperature change without fracturing. Classifications for laboratory glass based on its resistance to attack from water were established by the United States Pharmacopoeia, USP.
USP Type 1, Class A, 33 Borosilicate Glass is the most inert and chemically resistant glass widely used in laboratories especially for chromatography applications. Type I glass is composed primarily of silicone and oxygen, with trace amounts of boron and sodium. It has the lowest leaching characteristics and a linear coefficient of expansion of 33.
USP Type 1, Class B, 51 Borosilicate Glass which is composed of silicone and oxygen, trace amounts of boron, sodium and other element is more alkaline than Class A glass but still adequate for laboratory use. All amber borosilicate glass is made of Class B unless otherwise specified and has an expansion coefficient of 51.
Silanized or deactivated glass is borosilicate glass that has undergone further deactivation by treating the surface of the glass with an organosilane. The surface becomes more hydrophobic and inert making the vial suitable for use with pH sensitive compounds, trace analyses and applications requiring long term sample storage.
USP Types II, III and NP glass are manufactured from soda lime which has less chemical resistance than borosilicate.
Polypropylene is a rigid and translucent material, which also comes in a variety of colours and has good chemical resistance for short term storage of most common laboratory chemicals.Resistance decreases over time when using aromatic and halogenated hydrocarbons.Polypropylene vials are often used for ion chromatography because of the extremely low metal content and excellent cleanability with dilute acid followed by deionized water rinse.
Polypropylene vials limit the exposure to hazardous materials since they can be incinerated while sealed.
Polymethylpentene (TPX) is a rigid transparent material, which has a relatively high melting point with a temperature range of 0°-170°C. TPX vials can be used as alternative to opaque polypropylene vials because they provide maximum clarity. Their chemical resistance is similar to that of polypropylene vials. TPX vials should be used for applications where visual clarity is required or repetitive exposure to higher temperatures such as autoclaving. TPX vials tend to be more brittle at room temperature.
Type of Vial Finish and Closures
Autosampler vials are available in a variety of neck finishes and opening diameters. Large mouth or wide ID vials have approximately a 40% wider mouth opening than standard opening vials. The large opening reduces the risk of bent autosampler needles during sampling.
Screw thread vials and caps provide low evaporation, reusability, less hand injury during manipulation than crimp seals and require no special tools. All screw threads vials and caps
are differentiated by their thread finish as defined by the Glass Packaging Institute, GPI. For screw thread vials, a two part number is assigned. For example, 8-425 neck finish represents a vial with a diameter of 8 mm across the outside of the threads and a thread style of 425.
Screw thread vials and caps are more expensive than crimp seals.
Caps for screw thread vials are available with either an open hole for autosampler use and standard addition or with a solid top for sample storage. One piece polypropylene cap and
membrane are also available. These pierceable screw thread caps are designed for one time use and reduce sample preparation time as there is no cap and seal to assemble.
Crimp top vials require lacquered aluminum crimp seals which are relatively inexpensive and, when properly assembled, provide the best seal for long term storage. Crimp seals are not reusuable.
A crimping tool is required to seal caps and a decrimper or decapper is required to remove the seals. Several types of hand crimpers are available including the adjustable precision
crimpers that Chromatographic Specialties offers. Adjustable hand crimpers feature an adjustable stop on the handle to provide consistent seal tightness every time. Adjusting the hex screw inside the steel crimper jaws will also alter the amount of crimp. Achieving a good crimp is crucial because overcrimping can cause septum coring, bent needles and create a larger hole in the Teflon septum layer than a properly crimped seal. Undercrimping can result in loose seals and sample evaporation.
Hand decrimpers quickly and safely remove seals with just a single squeeze of the handle.
Decappers are similar in design to pliers and provide an inexpensive alternative to decrimpers.
Decrimpers should be used for applications involving hazardous samples because there is less chance of spillage.
Electronic crimpers and decappers are also available. Electronic units reduce hand fatigue, provide consistent crimps and are ideal for laboratories analyzing a lot of samples.
Snap seal vials are less prone to breakage during decapping because more glass is used in the neck of the vial. The snap seal neck finish is compatible with either crimp and/or snap seals and no special tools are required to remove the cap. These vials are recommended for short term sample storage and non-volatile samples because the seal is not as secure as a crimp or screw thread seal.
Shell Vials are an economical alternative to screw thread vials for Water's HPLC autosamplers or any other autosampler that doesn't use a robotic arm to move the vials. Most shells vials are sold with a polyethylene cap that has a starburst design for easy needle penetration.
Dimensions of the Autosampler Vial
Choosing the incorrect size of insert for an autosampler vial can result in poor reproducibility between sample injections, damage to the autosampler needle and an inadequate seal between the septum and the vial. The dimensions listed for insert size in the catalogue refer to the outside diameter and length. Inserts with an outside diameter of 5mm are used with vials with standard mouth openings and the 6mm are used with wide mouth vials. The length of the insert should be flush with the neck of the vial to prevent the
insert from causing the septum to bulge. Conical inserts have a tapered bottom with pulled tips and are available with or without plastics springs. The spring acts as a
shock absorber during needle penetration and raises the insert above the bottom of the vial, allowing greater sample recovery.
Mandrel inserts also have a tapered bottom but the tips have been precision formed over a mandrel to give the internal tip a "V" shape that reduces the residual volume of the insert. Mandrel precision formed inserts are recommended when maximum recovery of the sample is required.
Flat bottom inserts have the largest capacity and are the most economical inserts. These inserts are cylindrical in shape with a flat bottom
Hanging inserts have either a flange top or top spring that suspends the insert correctly centered in the vial.
Step inserts with a built-in glass flange are designed specifically for step vials with a special tapered neck. The flange suspends the insert correctly centered in the vial without causing a bulge in the septum when the cap is screwed on.
Limited volume inserts are an economical solution when there is a limited amount of sample and injection is done using an autosampler.
Most autosamplers have a set depth that the injection needle can go into the vial without bottoming out. Inserts increase the sample depth within the vial even if there is a very minute volume of sample available.
Solvent Compatibility
Type I borosilicate glass inserts are most commonly used for trace analysis in chromatography.
Polypropylene inserts are less expensive than glass and are suitable for applications involving pH sensitive samples.
Insert Shape and Point Style
The style of insert chosen is dependent on the amount of sample available and the residual volume after sampling.
Septa Material Advantages Chemical Resistance Applications Max Temp
PTFE Economical Excellent For single injection only 550°C
PTFE/silicone Excellent resealing Excellent until punctured Multiple injections 200°C capabilities Not suitable for chlorosilanes than moderate resistance
Pre-slit PTFE/silicone Reduces coring Excellent until punctured Multiple injections 200°C
Prevents vacuum from than moderate resistance inside the vial
PTFE/silicone/PTFE Resistant to coring Excellent Above average resealing 200°C
Autoclavable Multiple injections or applications with long periods between injections
PTFE/red rubber Economical Excellent until punctured Moderate resealabililty 110°C not recommended for holding samples for further analysis
Molded polypropylene Economical Good For single injection use only 130°C
Not resealable
Gray butyl Very economical Not suitable for chlorinated Suitable for low pressure 125°C solvents, alkanes, benzenes applications or cyclohexanes
Viton Excellent chemical resistance Average resealability 160°C
Good for chlorinated solvents
Not recommended for use with amines, pyridine, acetonitrile, DMF, DMSO, THF, dioxane, methanol, Freon 22, ethylacetate,acetone or acid anhydrides.
Septum compatibility or chemical resistance with the sample and solvent is the main consideration when choosing vial septa. Any interaction can lead to sample degradation or the appearance of ghost peaks in the chromatogram. Teflon or PTFE is the most inert but has poor resealability making it unsuitable for multiple injections or storage. For layered septa such as PTFE/silicone the chemical resistance of the septa is that of Teflon until the septum is punctured. Once punctured, the silicone layer is exposed and able to react with sample/solvent so the chemical resistance of silicone should be considered when using these septa.
Note: The thicker the facings on the seal the better the resealability but it compromises the ability of the autosampler needle to pierce
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LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy is under investigation after a video posted to YouTube showed him apparently ignoring a radio call to go to a shooting while talking instead to his now ex-girlfriend.
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The dispatcher's voice refers to a 417, a radio code for a person with a gun.
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He continues, air-kissing at the camera, and saying the kisses can be returned "in person" at 11 o'clock.
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Students of prehistoric oceans often travel to dry, dusty western Kansas. David Condos of the Kansas News Service tells us why.
DAVID CONDOS, BYLINE: Just south of Interstate 70, in western Kansas, there's a spot where pillars of white and golden rock tower over the flat plains, the Castle Rock Badlands. Today, paleobiologist David Levering is leading a group from Fort Hays State University through the rock formations.
DAVID LEVERING: It's obviously quite barren and rocky now, but in the Cretaceous, where we're standing would have been the bottom of a sea.
CONDOS: It's hard to imagine, but 80 million years ago, this dry, desolate landscape sat beneath the waves of the Western Interior Seaway, which stretched from the Arctic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. Back then, sea monsters patrolled these waters - bus-length reptiles with razor-sharp teeth, giant carnivorous fish, clams the size of car hoods.
LAURA WILSON: My favorite description I'd heard of the Western Interior Seaway is Hell's Aquarium.
CONDOS: That's Laura Wilson, a paleontologist with the Sternberg Museum in nearby Hays. She studies prehistoric sea turtles that survived on what was a very hot greenhouse planet. And her research could inform conservationists about how today's turtles might adapt to a warming climate. Her work is just the latest chapter in a surprisingly rich tradition here that shaped our understanding of ancient ocean life for more than a century.
WILSON: I consider western Kansas the birthplace of American paleontology.
CONDOS: From swimming mosasaurs to flying pteranodons, discoveries from western Kansas now grace the halls of world-class museums in New York, London and Germany. Sternberg Museum collections manager Aly Baumgartner says most visitors find it hard to believe that this often overlooked region plays such a pivotal role in the scientific world.
ALY BAUMGARTNER: It's fun to tell people from Kansas how important this is because we are often the butt of jokes, and it shouldn't be the case. Like, the history of Kansas includes sea monsters. Like, how cool is that?
CONDOS: In the museum basement, she slides open drawer after drawer of specimens. Many of them can fit in your hand - shells, teeth, toes. In all, this collection is home to more than 20,000 fossils. And that is what continues to draw researchers here from as far away as Japan, Brazil and Australia. So what makes dry-as-dust western Kansas so special? Well, it's one of the few spots on earth where the rock around these fossils is more delicate than the fossils themselves. These badlands are made of soft chalk, so scientists can gently brush it away without wrecking the fragile skeletons.
An hour west of the Castle Rock Badlands, Chuck Bonner flips through photos from decades of family fossil expeditions. He remembers his dad putting together plesiosaur bones on the dining room table and cleaning fossils by warming them up in their oven. On the wall hangs a childhood portrait of his sister at a fossil hunt, using a white cloth to shade her head from the sun.
CHUCK BONNER: That's my diaper. So that's how long I've been in the fossil biz. I was just born into it.
CONDOS: He's given some to big museums in LA or Chicago, but most sit right here in the Keystone Gallery in rural western Kansas, where visitors can gawk at his pizza-sized fish skulls and wall-length reptile skeletons. For Bonner, fossil hunting isn't about fame or money. It's about the thrill of discovery, the chance to unearth a new piece of bizarre aquatic history in this unexpected place. And when people ask him which fossil is his favorite, he says the next one.
For NPR News, I'm David Condos in Gove County, Kan.
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