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A medical method and dressing for application, and maintenance of medication on healthy, damaged diseased or infected living tissue. Medication is applied to body tissue and then coated with a bioadhesive providing medication maintenance on tissue and protection from body and other liquids or abrasion thereby preventing removal of the medication during a healing or treatment process.
1. A method for creating an in situ medical dressing on an area of living tissue, the method comprising:
providing a cyanoacrylate adhesive in liquid or gel form;
providing an amount of medication;
providing an applicator;
placing the amount of medication against the area of living tissue to produce an area of medicated tissue;
covering the area of medicated tissue with the cyanoacrylate adhesive in liquid or gel form by spreading the cyanoacrylate adhesive in liquid or gel form by wiping the cyanoacrylate adhesive over the area of living tissue with the applicator to form a continuous film of cyanoacrylate adhesive over the living tissue and the area of medicated tissue; and
curing the cyanoacrylate adhesive to create the in situ medical dressing that covers the area of medicated tissue, so that the area of medicated tissue is protected under the in situ medical dressing.
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4. A method for creating an in situ medical dressing and for delivering and maintaining medication on an area of living tissue, the method comprising:
providing a cyanoacrylate adhesive in liquid or gel form, the cyanoacrylate adhesive having an antibacterial, antifungal agent mixed with the cyanoacrylate adhesive in liquid or gel form;
providing an amount of medication;
providing an applicator;
placing the amount of medication against the area of living tissue to produce an area of medicated tissue;
covering the area of medicated tissue with the cyanoacrylate adhesive in liquid or gel form by spreading the cyanoacrylate adhesive in liquid or gel form by wiping the cyanoacrylate adhesive over the area of living tissue with the applicator to form a continuous film of cyanoacrylate adhesive over the living tissue and the area of medicated tissue; and
curing the cyanoacrylate adhesive to create the in situ medical dressing that covers the area of medicated tissue, so that the area of medicated tissue is protected under the in situ medical dressing.
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This application is a continuation of my application having Ser. No. 10/924,147, filed Aug. 23, 2004, now abandoned, which is a continuation of my application having Ser. No. 10/291,244, filed Nov. 7, 2002, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,780,425, which is a continuation of my application having Ser. No. 09/860,956, filed May 18, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,482,431, which is a continuation of my application having Ser. No. 08/880,213, filed Dec. 10, 1998, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,238,692, which is a division of my application Ser. No. 08/191,632 filed Feb. 4, 1994, now abandoned, all of which are incorporated herein in their entirety by reference.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to applying a medication to healthy, damaged, diseased, or infected living tissue and coating the medication with a bioadhesive as a method of maintaining the medication and protecting tissue during a healing and medicating process.
2. Description of the Prior Art
It is well known that many types of medication may be applied to healthy, damaged, diseased, or infected living tissue to assist a healing process, prevent additional harm and infection, and relieve pain or suffering. This has been accomplished by a variety of methods. Depending upon the physiological problem and the type of medication, medication may be injected into the blood stream, taken orally, transferred into the body through healthy tissue or applied directly to the damaged, diseased or infected tissue. In clinical practice there are problems when applying medication directly to healthy, damaged infected or diseased tissue.
After applying the medication to the tissue area, there is a medical need to maintain the presence of the medication during the healing process, to prevent foreign matter from entering or affecting the tissue, and to protect the injured area from mechanical interference. Presently this need is accomplished by a number of methods such as bandages, physical restraints, and continual maintenance by cleaning, medication administration and re-bandaging. All these devices and techniques may cause discomfort, expense, time, and may result in inefficient healing.
There is also a medical need to apply and maintain medication on healthy tissue for absorption into the body. This type of application involves using a medical device for transdermal delivery (U.S. Pat. No. 4,645,502) or fabric backed dressings that also need maintenance and replacement.
Bioadhesives have been used in surgical methods, dental methods, tissue bonding and applying bandages. U.S. Pat. No. 3,223,083 was an early disclosure of a method for securing bones and skin using bioadhesives. The bioadhesives have also been used to bond bandages, sutures, (U.S. Pat. No. 5,254,132) porous materials (U.S. Pat. No. 4,906,240) or flexible materials (U.S. Pat. No. 4,900,303) to tissues for medical purposes. These bioadhesive techniques involve adhesion of healthy tissue to cellular, plastic, porous, or fabric materials that protect, dispense medication, or sutures closing damaged or diseased tissue. However, the use of these bioadhesives employing auxiliary devices may interfere with the healing process and make clinical processes more difficult.
In actual clinical situations the above techniques and methods may be complex or simply ineffective. Such clinical situations may relate to areas of the body where reliable, simple, predictable, effective retention of medication is extremely difficult or impossible, i.e. wet tissues, limited access, restricted visibility and lighting, mechanical interference (occlusion of teeth�orally, areas of excessive mobility, etc.)
In oral applications, liquids and mechanical interference by tongue, teeth and cheeks retard the healing process. Saliva may dilute or wash away the medication. Currently, a dental paste mixed with hydrocortisone, called Orabase� by Colgate-Hoyt/Gel-Kam requires application after each meal. A similar dental paste, Kenalog� by Westwood Squibb, needs re-application every 12 hours.
There are many other anatomical regions where internal or external fluids may interfere with the application and retention of medication on injured tissue.
The present invention has solved the problems described above that are common in medical and dental practice.
The present invention relates to applying a medication to healthy, damaged, diseased, or infected tissue including burns, wounds, pathological lesions, pre-cancerous infections, dermatitis, and surgical incisions and then coating a bioadhesive over the medication. The bioadhesive coating maintains the presence of the medication on the injured tissue, seals the injury, and protects the medication and tissue from possible contamination, dilution, and mechanical interference that may cause additional tissue injury. The adhesive coating provides a means to maintain the medication throughout the healing process of damaged, infected or diseased tissue. The bioadhesives may be applied over various medications such as in intra-oral environments where body fluids or areas of excessive mobility easily removes topical medication, rendering medication ineffective. Other body regions where fluids may remove medication include intra-abdominal, intra-anal, and other regions where circumstances make adhesion of medication difficult or impossible.
The bioadhesive may be coated over medication that has been applied to all internal and external parts of a tissue wound or gash prior to closing the wound. The wound is then pressure closed, sealing the wound and medication on the injured tissue. If the medication is applied to healthy tissue for transdermal delivery, the bioadhesive applied over this medication maintains the medication on the tissue throughout the delivery process in an identical manner as on injured tissue.
Application of the bioadhesive on the medication may be accomplished by wiping using sterile gloves, applying with appropriate devices, spray painting, or other means to produce a continuous adhesive film on the medicated tissue.
If additional support for damaged, diseased, or infected body sections is required, bandages, splints, other medication dispensing devices, prosthetic devices or any other devices may be applied in conjunction with the inventive process.
For some applications, selected medication may be combined with the proper adhesives prior to application to provide a single step process where conditions and tissue locations make the two step application process difficult.
Accordingly, the object of the invention is to provide a method for maintaining medication on damaged, diseased or infected tissue during the healing process.
Another object of the invention is to provide clinical practitioners when working in clinical situations with a means of using a reliable, simple, predictable, and effective method for retention of medication on damaged, diseased, or infected tissue.
Another object of the invention is to provide a method for maintaining a continuous medication presence on tissue exposed to fluids during the healing process.
Another object of the invention is to provide a method for maintaining continuous medication on healthy tissue for transdermal delivery.
Another object of the invention is to provide a method for maintaining continuous medication on tissue in combination with prosthetic devices, sutures, or mechanical devices used to attach severed digits or limbs, such avulsed teeth, eyeballs, or toenails.
Another object of the invention is to provide a method for applying a combination mixture of a bioadhesive and a medication on or in anatomical regions where access makes the application of separate medication and bioadhesive difficult.
The present invention relates to the treatment of healthy, damaged, diseased, or infected biological tissue by applying a bioadhesive coating in conjunction with a medication. External biological body tissue may be affected by many harmful afflictions including but not limited to various bruises, burns, dermatologic afflictions, infections, gashes, wounds, herpes sores, canker sores, or intra-oral lesions and skin cancers, such as leukoplakia. Internal body tissues may also be affected by diseases, infections, and injuries and thus require biological medication. For example, intra-abdominal, intra-anal, and intra-oral, intra-vascular, intra-ocular and any other regions where circumstances require application of medication.
Next, the bioadhesive liquid 13 is applied to the surface of the medication for retention and protection purposes. Bioadhesive applications are readily accomplished by normal methods including swabbing, flowing, spraying, wiping or use of special applicators. The quantity of bioadhesive should be sufficient to provide a cover to the medication and thereby seal the surface while attaching to the tissue. The bioadhesive polymerizes and bonds to tissue to form a protective and resilient layer on the medication. The resulting product of the process is a tissue dressing that protects the afflicted tissue and maintains mediation on the tissue during the healing process. The application of medication and bioadhesive on healthy tissue for transdermal medication delivery is identical to the method shown in
The medications used in the inventive method are not critical to this invention and as used herein is meant in the broadest sense as a material that is intended to produce some beneficial effect on the applied tissue or organism. These include but are not limited to corticosteroids, fluorouracil, obtundants, anesthetics, antibiotics, fungicides, anti-inflammatory agents, antibacterial agents, antiseptic agent, and any other medication or combination of medicines used in the process of healing injured or infected tissue, promoting blood clotting or preventing blood clotting, destroying cancer cells, palliative treatments and killing of bacteria or viruses.
Bioadhesives are chemical compounds that have a property or ability to bond to body tissue. There are several kinds of bioadhesives suitable for the invention and the selection depends upon the location of the tissue and the type of medication selected for treating the injury or infection. The bioadhesive chemical groups most useful belong to the cyanoacrylate adhesives, polyurethanes and polypeptide chain adhesives that may be used on wet surfaces. For some cases, the silicones, polyacrylamides, polyisobutylene-mineral oil adhesives, tackified EVA contact adhesives, tackified styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymers (SIS) may be suitable. For most applications, the bioadhesive should have the property of being biodegradable. Cyanoacrylate adhesives suitable for coating medications include but are not limited to the groups:
The polypeptides, described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,197,973, consist of peptide sequences that are capable of forming a-helices in solution.
The urethane adhesives, described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,173,301; 4,994,542; 4,806,614; and 4,740,534, contain at least one NCO terminated hydrophilic urethane polymer.
The adhesive selected for the invention should retain the medication in the afflicted area for a period of one to twenty days while healing occurs.
Biological tissues discussed in the invention include human, animal and vegetable species.
The following example illustrates only some of the many possible uses of the invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims in any manner.
The present invention was subjected to final clinical test in the most difficult of clinical situations and most primitive conditions in the jungles of Guatemala by treating the Kekchi Indians. Numerous medications were applied and retained by a butyl cyanoacrylate type bioadhesive on large wounds, infections, and lesions, both extra-orally and intra-orally after cleaning and disinfecting the afflicted tissue and surrounding areas. No additional treatment was required for ten days for the lesions and seven to ten days for oral treatments. These were surprising and unexpected long term results necessitated by difficult conditions and numerous patients having little or no access to medical treatment. After thirty days there were no apparent complications or sequalae. All treatments were proven successful.
From the above description of the invention, various changes and modifications in the methods will occur to those skilled in the art. All such modifications coming within the scope of the claims are intended to be included therein.
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Patients are prone to confusion regarding the value of genetic and genomic technologies, and providers tend to be untrained in these areas, which slows adoption. Drug reimbursement has been slow, reimbursements for diagnostics remain focused on costs rather than value, and payers do not invest in research and development, even though they benefit from stratification. Many payers and health care providers remain unconvinced that many such therapies improve people's health or are cost-effective.
In addition to its successes, Trusheim said, genomic-based drug development offers cases where these challenges have so far prevailed. For example, no candidate marker for response to bevacizumab has reached a level of performance acceptable to regulators, and genetic tests for warfarin response have not been widely adopted. FitzGerald added that while it is well established that genetic variants impact warfarin metabolism, there is little change in prescribing practices for testing largely because physicians are reluctant to move away from established measures of anticlotting effects. It also still remains to be seen whether there is an impact on clinical outcomes from utilizing this genetic information. Similarly, FitzGerald said, meta-analyses of multiple studies have not suggested a benefit from segregating patients based on genotype in using clopidogrel, which is a medication used to prevent thrombotic events that has a total of $6-$7 billion in annual sales.
Davies stressed the need to consider what the impact on quality and cost of health care will be from genetic or genomic strategies rather than the activity itself. Translating the multitude of genetic and genomic data into a better understanding of disease, improved targets, rapid translation to the clinic, better patient selection, and increased safety will be crucial, he said. FitzGerald noted that "genomic variation is only one hand clapping" and urged that other variables, such as environmental effects, be integrated with genomic information to fully explore the consequences of drug exposure.3 He also suggested that collaboration with sponsors in small studies that utilize next-generation sequencing and drug-evoked phenotyping of adverse events presents an opportunity for genomic and genetic based strategies.
More generally, Ginsburg concluded, the great expectations generated by the promise of genetic-based drug discovery and development have not always been met (Pollack, 2010). According to a recent article in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, "the level of trust between the different actors in drug development needs to be urgently restored following the disillusionment felt by many that the sequencing of the human genome did
3 A concept for an integrated data network of genomic and other information is described in Toward Precision Medicine: Building a Knowledge Network for Biomedical Research and a New Taxonomy of Disease (NRC, 2011).


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SUNNYVALE, Calif. , May 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: OVTI), the world's largest supplier of CMOS image sensors, today launched its OmniBSITM architecture, a novel sensor design that adopts a radically...
SUNNYVALE, Calif. , May 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: OVTI), the world's largest supplier of CMOS image sensors, today launched its OmniBSITM architecture, a novel sensor design that adopts a radically different approach to traditional CMOS image sensor technology. Using backside illumination (BSI), OmniBSI enables OmniVision to continue offering improved image quality while extending its pixel roadmap down to 0.9 micron pixels, which is the key to continued miniaturization of digital imaging technology. OmniVision developed OmniBSI architecture with the support of its long-time foundry and process technology partner, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC).
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OmniBSI architecture delivers a number of performance improvements over FSI, including increased sensitivity per unit area, improved quantum efficiency and reduced cross talk and photo response non-uniformity, which all lead to significant improvements in image quality. Since light directly strikes the silicon, the fill factor of the image sensor is significantly improved so as to deliver best-in-class low-light sensitivity. A much higher chief ray angle enables shorter lens heights which in turn allows for thinner camera modules, which are ideal for use in the next generation of ultra-thin mobile phones. Finally, BSI technology affords a much larger aperture size, which allows for lower f stops facilitating the development of better performing camera modules with superior camera performance.
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The Anthropologist is a kind of a blog/website/online space which seeks to answer the question 'what is inspiration?'. It is based on the idea that 'revealing the passions of one person can result in the progress of many'. This may sound a little cheesy at first, but truly, it is so perfectly executed that you just can't help but be swept up and taken along for the ride…
Among other inspiring creative minds, The Anthropologist features filmmaker Jane Campion – sharing a beautiful collection of behind-the-scenes snippets from her latest film, Bright Star. It is so perfectly put together – moody snapshots taken by the cinematographer, gorgeous little videos and photos of the film's acting workshops and rehearsals… and even handwritten notes from Jane herself, written with such heartfelt warmth and encouragement that you feel she has almost addressed the letter to you personally.
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After Thalavattom, Mukundetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu, Akkare Akkare Akkare and Arabeem Ottakom P.Madhavan nairum, the magic trio -Mohanlal, Priyadarshan and Seven Arts joining together once again to offer Malayalam cinema lovers yet another memorable movie - GEETHANJALI.
Mohanlal as Dr.Sunny . the character did in Manichithrthazhu is all set to entertain the Malayalam film viewers with his stunning performance.. GEETHANJALI introducing actress Menaka's daughter Keerthi as its heroine. Innocent is also coming back along with Madhu, Siddiq, Ganeshkumar, Nishan, Harisree Ashokan, Mahesh, Krishnaprasad, Seema, Ambika Mohan, MayaViswanath etc.
Thiru's beautiful visuals, Prasanna's choreography and Ilayaraja's art direction gives GEETHANJALI an entirely different feel. Vidyasagar's tunes to ONV Kurup's lyrics gifted melodious songs.
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Criminal Vehicular Homicide
Charges Say Driver In Fatal Crash Extremely Drunk
Hennepin County prosecutors say a 24-year-old driver accused of slamming into another vehicle and killing the other driver had a blood-alcohol level more than three times the legal limit for driving. Michael J. Vanwagner of Coon Rapids was charged Tuesday with two felony counts of criminal vehicular homicide.
Minnesota Man Charged After Car Fatally Hits Wife
Orono police say a Minnetonka Beach man was drunk when he fatally ran over his wife with his car. The Hennepin County attorney says David Meder is charged with criminal vehicular homicide or operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more in 57-year-old Diane Meder's death.
Officials: Woman Dies In Roll-Over Crash, Alcohol Suspected
Authorities in northern Minnesota say they arrested a man early Friday morning for allegedly driving drunk after he crashed a car into a lake, injuring himself and killing a woman.
Woman Gets Nearly 5 Years In Crash That Killed Motorcyclist
A 45-year-old Lakeville woman was sentenced to nearly five years in prison on Wednesday for driving drunk in a June 2013 crash that killed a 29-year-old motorcyclist.
SD Man Charged In Death Of Minnesota Bicyclist
A 25-year-old South Dakota man was charged Wednesday with criminal vehicular homicide in a crash that killed a woman who was bicycling with her two daughters in southwestern Minnesota. Authorities believe Christopher Weber of Madison, South Dakota, was distracted by his cellphone.
West St. Paul Man, 22, Pleads Guilty To Deadly Hit-&-Run Crash
A 22-year-old West St. Paul man has pleaded guilty to a hit-and-run rollover crash that killed one person last November.
Charges: Driver Was Drunk When He Fatally Struck Couple At 95 MPH
A Golden Valley man was driving drunk at over 100 miles per hour the night he smashed into and killed a young couple in Minneapolis. Melvin Jones and Brandy Banks-Sutta were stopped at a light at Morgan Avenue North and Olson Memorial Highway on Nov. 3, 2013 when they were hit from behind. They were killed instantly.
Attorney Weighs In On Senser's Claim That Wife Was Denied Fair Trial
Star Tribune columnist C.J. recently interviewed attorney Ron Meshbesher about the Amy Senser case. When asked how he would have defended Senser, Meshbesher responded by saying it was a tough case because she left the scene of the fatal accident. Anousone Phanthavong, 38, was killed while refilling his gas tank on an Interstate 94 exit ramp in Minneapolis. Senser was convicted of criminal vehicular homicide in the 2011.
Apple Valley Woman Charged In Fatal Crash Caused By Cell Phone
A 29-year-old woman will face criminal charges for a fatal crash in Apple Valley last April which killed a 66-year-old man. According to the Dakota County Attorney's office, Amanda Leanna Schlachter of Apple Valley was charged Wednesday with one count of criminal vehicular homicide and three counts of criminal vehicular operation resulting in substantial bodily harm in connection with a crash on April 6, 2013.
Man Pleads Guilty To Hit-And-Run Crash That Killed Army Vet
A 32-year-old Wyoming, Minn. man pleaded guilty Thursday to a hit-and-run crash that killed an Army veteran last June.
Woman Sentenced To 4 Years In Bicyclist's Death
A 24-year-old Brainerd woman was sentenced Tuesday to more than four years in prison in connection with an incident where she hit and killed a bicyclist while under the influence, according to the Cass County Attorney.
Alleged Drunk Driver Charged With Killing Bicyclist
An alleged drunk driver who struck and killed a bicyclist Monday night was charged Friday with criminal vehicular homicide. According to the Hennepin County Attorney's office, John Iverson, 49, faces up to 10 years in prison after killing 26-year-old Marcus Nalls with his van. Witnesses say Iverson sped west down Franklin Avenue Monday night when he suddenly swerved towards the curb, hit Nalls off of his bike and then ran him over. According to the criminal complaint, Iverson continued driving down the block until his van stopped after hitting a dumpster.
Man Charged In November Fatal Rollover
A 22-year-old man is charged with more than 20 counts of both criminal vehicular homicide and criminal vehicular operation in a rollover crash that killed one person last November.
Dakota Co. Man, 27, Pleads Guilty To Drunken Crash That Killed 1
A 27-year-old Hampton Township man has pleaded guilty in connection to a deadly crash that killed a 27-year-old Canon Falls man, according to the Dakota County Attorney's Office.
Eden Prairie Man Charged In Aug. Crash That Killed Nephew
An Eden Prairie man was arrested Friday and charged with three counts of criminal vehicular homicide in connection with a fatal crash in August. According to the Hennepin County Attorney's office, 46-year-old Randoll Guy Sloan was arrested on a criminal warrant for driving while under the influence of alcohol, having a blood-alcohol concentration greater than .08 and for driving in a "grossly negligent manner." The complaint says on Aug. 1, Sloan was driving a Chevrolet Corvette with passenger Kyle Boline on Eden Prairie Road. At around 7:45 p.m., the Corvette didn't take a curve and ended up striking a power pole. The car flipped, and both passengers were ejected. Boline died to hours later at Hennepin County medical Center. Sloan was treated for a broken leg and "significant cuts to the head," according to the criminal complaint.


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Outdoor activities abound in the area of Lake Kachess. Summer fun includes fishing, boating and water skiing, with lake access at the nearby state campground. There are also hiking and mountain biking trails within minutes of the house. In the winter, numerous snowmobile and cross country skiing trails are located in the area, with several downhill ski areas about a 15 minute drive to nearby Snoqualmie Pass.
Two new golf courses and a restaurant are also available at the newly developed Suncadia Resort, located in the quaint old coal mining town of Roslyn, about a 20 minute drive east of Lake Kachess. All that the city of Seattle has to offer are also within a short drive of just over one hour from Lake Kachess.
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The Scarlet Season: Guerlain Gala Rouge G Lipstick
Guerlain Gala Le Rouge G de Guerlain Lipstick ($45.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a stunning shade of blue-based red. It's a vibrant shade of rich ruby red with soft ruby red shimmer and sparkle. It's creamy, opaque in just one layer, and wears well on my lips (I get about five or six hours of wear). The subtle shimmer is lovely, a nice way to accent a slightly glossy, but very rich red. It should be worn with a lip liner (clear or matching), though, to give lips a more defined and precise look. This is probably one of my favorite shades of Rouge G lipsticks, actually!
The Scarlet Season is a series of posts showcasing and featuring my favorite shades of red lips–from glosses to lipsticks that runs through December 2009. You can sure expect to see a lot of red this holiday season!
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Rating for this model: Total Votes: 227
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Location: Argentina
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Salvador is a slim, hairy, sex demon. This guy is so hot he scorches up the screen. With his sultry looks, hot body and beautiful cock he's simply irresistible! We really like him and hope to see even more.
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What a beautiful body all over! And when he cums he does it with plenty of gusto. Love those Argentinians.
Every bit the handsome Latin lover! Love that smile!
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And again: He is very sexy. I like him.++
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Salvador ... is so lovable very sensual. it was a delight to view his video again. loved it. quench my sexual appetite !!!
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Those bedroom eyes!! I definately wouldn't turn down a night of fucking him. Love his hairy pits too. Thanks Badpuppy for finally showing us a hot guy that isn't just all muscle!
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At least the hair is clipped and the balls are cleanly smooth. Sexy body that would be sensual to hold while sliding in and out of that sweet butt.
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Salvador this guy is just perfect. what a nice body and a great hairy chest. I would love to lick him from head to his toes. Also great ass that you could lick for hours. Sure would like to see more of him. also would like to see him with other guys.
I dont normally go for hairy men. But there is something about Salavador that turn me on. He is so fuckable
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This guy is perfect. he has a great body and is really into getting off. Love his body and the hairy chest really turns me on. He is definitely a 10.
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I'm a student at GSU and a member of the Georgia Students for Public Higher Education organization that was part of the "lobby" to fight SB 458. I can tell you that evil liberal professors don't need to bribe students to stand up for what they believe in. It may be hard to stomach, but there are a lot of radical and leftist students who believe that public education is a right for everyone. What's more, we (yes, I'm including myself in the radical and leftist group) believe that no human is illegal and that the global economic situation of our world encourages and perpetuates "illegal" migration. I don't need a professor or a political organization to tell me that. Sorry to burst your bubble, but there are thousands of us in Georgia :)


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The New Hampshire Primary is tomorrow.
I figured Obama would be getting the nominee so I didn't schedule an hour in my day to vote. (But that may change).
Only because I really do have a soft spot for Ron Paul, and he is much more respected in my eyes than Mitt Romney. I have to hold back my hatred for that man whenever he comes up in conversation. He's a flip flopper by definition, and a complete idiot.
I am not a Republican or a Democrat by any sense of the words. Besides, current day Americans have destroyed what it means to be labeled as such. Everyone hates each other and it is extremely heart wrenching to know you live in a country with such animosity.
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Lincoln Jerome Watts, 31, has a jury selection and trial set for Dec. 10. Any motion for continuance must be filed by Nov. 12.
to the indictment, Watts, who was convicted of aggravated robbery in
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"A beautiful vacation home with an awesome view!"
My family and I spent just shy of a week in this wonderful vacation home and had a fabulous time! The home is beautifully furnished with everything you need for a family vacation! We enjoyed fishing off the dock, watching the loons and ducks float by and even saw a bald eagle several times during our stay. The location right on the lake is stunning and we could even hear the waves at night. There was plenty of room for our family and we would not hesitate to return in the future! The reservation/payment process was easy-peasey and Cricket was a delight to work with. Thank you for providing such a wonderful vacation spot!
Great family home for a relaxing vacation!
My family enjoyed a really wonderful stay at Mille Lacs in this home. It was clean and spacious, having beautiful large windows and ceiling fans to keep the air flowing in the summer. The space was just as advertised, and home equipped with everything you could need for a week of cooking and BBQing for the family. The boat doc and lift right at the house was super convenient, as Mille Lacs best walleye fishing is at night. There were lovely sunsets to be watched right from the dock. To make it perfect, we would have enjoyed having larger beds in the two upstairs bedrooms (there are two twin beds in each). However, this entirely depends upon the make up of guests. We would also recommend having a sectional in the living room area to accommodate more people. All in all, this was a fantastic place to stay and we enjoyed it to the fullest. Thanks!
Very clean!
The cabin was very clean and that is a must for our family. Everything smelled so fresh. Lots of room. Loved the basement and felt safe when a severe thunderstorm warning came through. Very relaxing. Had everything we needed. Lots to do around the area including fishing, four wheeling, and state parks. Only suggestion we would have is to maybe get a picnic table for outside. I would definitely recommend staying here.


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U-com Leisure Fashion Motel is conveniently located in the popular Linkou District area. The hotel offers a wide range of amenities and perks to ensure you have a great time. Take advantage of the hotel's elevator, restaurant, laundry service, concierge, meeting facilities. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. To enhance guests' stay, the hotel offers recreational facilities such as fitness center, steamroom. U-com Leisure Fashion Motel is an excellent choice from which to explore Taipei or to simply relax and rejuvenate. ...read more
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The forest had entered a cycle Tomaž had not seen before, in which many of the giants had perished. Some had died where they stood, and remained upright, reamed with beetle and woodpecker holes, sprouting hoof fungus and razor strop. They looked as if a whisper of wind could blow them down. Others now stretched across the rocks and craters, sometimes blocking our path, sometimes suspended above our heads. Among the trunks lying on the ground, some were so thick that I could scarcely see over them. Where they had fallen, thickets of saplings crowded into the light. Seeing the profusion of fungus and insect life the dead wood harboured, I was reminded of the old ecologists' aphorism: there is more life in dead trees than there is in living trees. The tidy-minded forestry so many nations practise deprives many species of their habitats.by George Monbiot [more inside]
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Season 2009/10: Repertoire and Casts
Over forty débuts mark the cast lists for the 2008/2009 season. The mix between unknown, but promising singers and big names on the operatic scene always makes for new, thrilling constellations and an ongoing high standard for every role, all the way to the smallest supporting part.
Also in the coming season there will be a number of opportunities to discover new singers as well as to rediscover repertoire performances with new artists in the cast.
Among the highlights will be the joint appearance of Elina Garanca and Jonas Kaufmann as Carmen and Don José, Nadja Michael as Salome, Nina Stemme as Senta as well as Angelika Kirchschlager's delineation of Prince Orlofsky in Die Fledermaus. The role of Elisabetta (Don Carlo) will receive two new interpretations, both Anja Harteros as well as Olga Guryakova are making débuts in this role.
Ariadne auf Naxos will not only be moving from the Prinz Regent Theater to the stage of the National Theater, but will also be revived with promising new artists in the principal roles: Jane Archibald will be presenting herself to Munich's audiences as Zerbinetta and Anja Kampe will be making her role début in the title role along with Klaus Florian Vogt as Bacchus/The Tenor.
Following Parsifal, Tristan und Isolde and Lohengrin, which will open the 2008 Munich Opera Festival, Kent Nagano now expands his Wagnerian repertoire at the Bavarian State Opera in the coming season with Tannhäuser. Under his musical direction, both John Treleaven and Peter Seiffert will be portraying the title role for the first time, as will Petra-Maria Schnitzer as Elisabeth.
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Carly Holt
Carly has already earned some fans and all she had to do was take off her clothes. Mr. H. was more vocal than the average and, of course, he's entitled to his opinion. He prefers shaved bald pussy. "Hooray for Carly. She is fucking sexy and that lace thing she was wearing was really hot. I don't even have a thing for brunettes but there is something really horny about Carly. I think she looks like the kind of girl who would fuck you. Like she is wild and aggressive. And her tits are so high and perky that I wanted to reach into the page and touch them. I would prefer her snatch clean and bare and ready for a big, fat dick. But other than that one thing, I want to give lots of kudos to you guys." Carly Holt is a student from Manchester, England. That's Ashley Sage Ellison's city also. Like all girls her age, Carly likes talking to friends on her mobile, dancing, clubbing and flirting with guys. There's nothing on her modeling data sheet about her liking biochemistry, calculus or social studies. That stuff's boring to a young girl full of hormones and wild oats. Hopefully Carly will continue to show off her great body for our cameras and not make this her one-time fling with naked anatomy.
Carly Holt
It's been exactly two years since Carly Holt's appeared in V-mag (July '11). She drops off the radar at times, taking time-outs from posing so overall, Carly does very little modeling. That's a shame because the Brit babe is a smoker and has exceptional curves and full, packed jugs in the Anglo-Saxon tradition. In this pictorial, our photographers lucked out with nice weather and they were able to get Carly just how we wanted her--outdoors. The Manchester native wears what looks like a bikini at first glance but is actually an unusual brassiere and panty set. Carly is also a nude model for artists. It's a very different kind of modeling from photography because she's in one position the whole time until the drawing is finished. Carly loves shopping, Chinese and Italian food, her pink phone, Eastenders, surfing the web, going out with girlfriends to Syndicate in Blackpool and she reveals that the doggie position is her favorite. From behind hits all the right spots and her hanging tits can be fondled. She knows what's good for her!
Carly Holt
Carly Holt is a uni student and all-around girl-next-door from Manchester in northern England, where Ashley Sage Ellison lives too. The powers-that-be should consider changing the name of Manchester to Woman Chest-er. It looks like a great place to live, especially in the summer, if you love big-boobed girls. Like most babes her age, Carly likes shopping, talking to friends on her mobile, clubbing, flirting with guys and dancing. The usual girl-stuff. She's got a great body and full, big tits so she did what any normal girl with large breasts likes to do, take off her clothes and pose for pictures. Those boobs are the envy of her less-blessed friends. She's never weighed them but she knows they're 42 inches 'round and she can slip them into a 34DDD-cup brassiere. "I honestly don't know what they weigh but I know that they're heavy! And they draw the boys to me like bees. Always have!" says Carly, who was too shy and nervous to open her legs and show her coochie the first time out. That's okay, Carly, It's ultimately all about the boobs with us anyway. Some girls start off slow and easy and acclimatize themselves and others start off like a house on fire. We're sure that Carly will ignite before long. She has the makings of a scorcher.
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Welcome to the Long Group web pages. Hopefully, you will find all the information you require but if you would like to learn more, please contact Nick directly (firstname.lastname@example.com).
Nick's group specialises in applied synthetic inorganic and organometallic chemistry. Major programmes of research lie in the areas of Catalysis, Biomedical Imaging and Functional Materials.
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Wit Overload
Ok, so its pretty much a fact between men and women alike that women are fascinated with the "jerks" and "bad boys" who will eventually, inevitably, break our hearts. We are accused of ignoring the nice guys and going for the bad boys…but what is the reason? In all 20 years I have been alive, I have yet to hear one reason that is consistent with every case as to why women prefer bad boys over good boys. Its for this reason that I propose one of my own: women want to be the one person the bad boy change for. Or, rather, we want to fix them.
"If its broken, fix it. If it can't be fixed, leave it." A life mantra we teach ourselves in order to get out of sticky situations we cannot handle. Women, by nature, are empathic creatures that are born and bred naturally to be a nurturing spirit. Of course, the personalities of women are on a case-by-case basis, as are the personalities of men. We aren't all the nurturing spirit, but nature has dictated that we should be because we are the ones who carry and breast-feed our children; we are the ones who keep the family and home together. We can't do that without having a certain level of a nurturing spirit.
How does that translate into the relationship arena? We want to nurture, so we look for the one thing that's broken; the bad guy. He's the mysterious man sitting in the corner that seduces us with his enigmatic aura. In the back of his mind, he knows what effect he has on us, and he doesn't have a problem using that to his advantage. Women aren't weak when we fall for this; we are drawn to it because we A. want to fix what is broken and B. we want to follow a mystery that keeps us on our toes. Does that excuse our decision to go for the bad guy. Absolutely not. And does that mean that every woman out there falls for those antics just because we feel the need to fix what's broken: NO!
Of course, inevitably and rarely is this ever the opposite case, we have our hearts broken by the bad guys. They ruin us, break our hearts and make us feel less than. Songs are written about how they reel us in only to break our hearts and leave in a confused trance. We are confused because we thought we could fix them; we are confused because they turned out to be EXACTLY who they came off as…and we blame ourselves instead of them because we went against our instincts and followed our natural need to nurture and fix. Its a psychological battle between what we feel is right and what IS the right thing to do. Instinct vs. Nature. Intellect vs. Personality.
Is this always the case? No. Is it usually the case? Yes.
"Good guys always finish last", we hear this phrase all the time. Arguments can be made in the opposite direction, but how can this statement be justified? What makes or defines a "good guy"? Would it be a guy that is willing to go against his innate sense of right and wrong in order to trap a girl into thinking that he IS the good guy and, thus, make her feel bad when she rejects him?
Now, is that really being good?
How can you justify being the good guy when everything you do for a women has an ulterior motive? You let her cry on your shoulder, you bring her flowers on her birthday, you laugh and cry with her, you buy her tampons when she's on her period…and you do all this to come off as good…but do you also do it so you can have ammunition against her? Do you do it so you can pull out the "good guy" card when she rejects you? Is that being the good guy?
If there could be a line against the obvious bad boy and the good boy, it would be the difference in which they attract or use a woman. Bad boys seduce and manipulate them; whisper sweet nothings in their ear in order to leech from them what they want and then leave them behind after they have reaped all the benefits. "Good guys", in this context, do kind things for their lady friends and stand by their side only to use that against them when they are rejected. "After all I have done for you?" or "So you're friend-zoning me?" is the commonly used phrase in this instance. So, if we think about it, its not a bad vs. good but an OBVIOUSLY bad vs. SUBTLY bad.
How are you a good guy if everything you do is going to be stored away as possible ammunition against a woman? That's not being good, that's being manipulative; there is an obvious fine line between those two that these self professed "good guys" conveniently fail to notice. What you are doing is no different than those "bad guys" you accuse women of going after. How are you any better than them?
A true good guy is one who holds his woman to a high regard, respects and admires and encourages and protects her, laughs and cries with her, brings her flowers on her birthday, buys her those tampons, holds her hand when she needs comfort and loves her unconditionally with NO ULTERIOR MOTIVES. His actions speak louder than his words and he proves his words to her every chance he gets. He brings his love to her in small, subtle actions. He just wants what is best for his woman and he wants her to be happy. As the common quote states "the true measure of a man's power is the smile of the woman sitting beside him".
THOSE are the true good guys, and they NEVER finish last.
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When you first walk in, you might think it's a San Francisco-esque hippie shop—the patchouli wafting and the Nag Champa incense and hookah pipes on display are indications—but you'd be wrong. Walk in a bit more, and you'll see that you're really in another time and place. It's a bit overwhelming, but that's part of the fun. The motto here is "Shop the world without jet lag," and the eclectic mix has made a believer out of us. Most of the goods here come from Turkey, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan. Find hand-painted ceramics, tiered Moroccan lantern lighting fixtures, and Suzanis (tribal fabrics) galore. We like the jewelry best. Make a statement with vintage Afghan necklaces, amethyst rock cocktail rings, and animal baubles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring to class?
1. A flat buckle collar and a soft lead (no choke collars)
2. A hungry dog
3. Small cut up soft treats (cheese, little pieces of meat, dog treats)
4. Toys you can toss and/or tug
5. Water for you and your dog
6. A crate for your dog is recommended but not required
What should I wear to class?
1. Comfortable clothing
2. Comfortable shoes (preferably athletic shoes)
What if my dog is reactive?
1. You may need private lessons to work on behavioral issues before you can join a class. If you are not sure, please send an email so we can set up an evaluation session.
What if I have to cancel a private lesson?
1. You may cancel a private lesson with 24 hours notice. After that you will be charged the full fee.
How do I know which class to start in?
If you have a puppy or a dog you would like to start in some basic obedience and/or a dog you plan to do agility with, you should start in Obedience or Foundation. Obedience class focuses on basic obedience and Foundation class works on the building blocks for more advanced dog sport skills.
If you are already competing or are getting ready to compete and you would like to learn a clear and consistent method of handling, you should start in Intermediate Agility.
Why can't my dog wear a choke collar?
1. It is very dangerous for your dog to wear a choke collar while agility training.
2. Choke collars are highly demoralizing to dogs and we are working on creating a highly motivated, energetic dog who loves life!
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Lake Victoria Cichlids
East and West African Cichlids, Mbipi, Dwarf CichlidsFalse Mpozo Lionhead CichlidPhoto © Animal-World: Courtesy Ken Childs
Lake Victoria Cichlids are popular among aquarists for their wide range of vibrantly beautiful species!
There are many wonderful African cichlids that you may run across in the aquarium hobby besides the popular species found in Lake Malawi or Lake Tanganyika. Cichlids are also very common in Lake Victoria.
There are an estimated 200 Lake Victoria Cichlid species alone. There are also numerous attractive East African Cichlids from surrounding lakes and waterways, as well as a number of West African Cichlid species.
The African Cichlids are renown for their diversity and beauty, and for their fascinating behaviors. As the cichlid species evolved, they successfully exploited every conceivable way of life in the lakes and streams. There are several hundred vibrantly beautiful species of cichlids found in Lake Victoria alone.
Cichlids became adept at inhabiting moving waters, rocky areas, sandy shores, and open water (pelagic) regions. The simple term "African Cichlid" is anything but simple. There is a great diversity in the each of the cichlid genera and in their habitats. Yet all these cichlids make fascinating aquarium inhabitants.
Lake Victoria Cichlids, West African Cichlids, and other East African cichlids offer aquarists a delightful experience. They are enjoyed for beauty as well as interesting behaviors and personalities. They are quite active, displaying complex behaviors, and with the right environment many can be bred in captivity.
To learn more about all types of African Cichlids, see:
African Cichlids - Fish Information and Cichlid Care for African Cichlids
Lake Victoria is one of the great lakes of Africa. It is the third largest lake in Africa but unlike Lake Malawi and Lake Tanganyika, it is not a rift lake. It is a "younger" lake than the other two and though it is also very large it is not a deep rift lake. Rather it is a shallower, saucer-shaped lake that lies between the two rift lake valleys.
The waters of Lake Victoria are known for clarity and stability as far as pH and other water chemistries. This lake is primarily filled through precipitation (80%) but also has numerous of streams with a high mineral content flowing into it. The high mineral content along with evaporation resulted in the lake having alkaline water that is highly mineralized. With the high level of dissolved minerals, the water is also very hard.
The regions that cichlids inhabit in Lake Victoria include rocky areas, sandy areas, and midwater areas, or they can be a combination of two or all three of these types.
Other East African Cichlids inhabit surrounding lakes with similar habitats. East African Cichlids as well as the West African Cichlids are also found in other waterways - rivers and streams, and some in coastal areas.
African Cichlids range from the energetic rock-dwelling cichlids, free-swimming types that inhabit sandy areas and open waters, and cichlids from the moving waters of rivers and streams. With this vast quantity of species and a variety of habitats, there is much diversity. These cichlids include those from Lake Victoria, East African Cichlids, West African Cichlids, and African Dwarf Cichlds.
- Lake Victoria Cichlids
There are several hundred vibrantly beautiful species of cichlids found in Lake Victoria alone, though it is comprised almost entirely of endemic species of Haplochromines along with a few Talapines. Cichlids from Lake Victoria have not been introduced into the hobby as intently as those from Lake Malawi and Lake Tanganyika, consequently they have not become as well known.
There is a large reduction in the number of cichlids from Lake Victoria today. The Lake Victoria area is one of the most densely populated places in the world. Human activities have a tremendous impact on the ecosystem and are greatly accelerating biological changes to the lake. They are also being impacted by the introduction of the Nile perch Lates niloticus, a voracious predator.
Unfortunately there are not many Lake Victoria cichlids available today. Only a few species, primarily those known as 'mbipi' a rock dwelling cichlid counterpart to Lake Malawi's Mbuna Cichlids, are sometimes available. Some Lake Victoria cichlids, like the Astatotilapia genus, have been breed in aquariums so are more readily available.
Cichlids from Lake Victoria Cichlids found in the hobby include species from these genera: Astatotilapia, Pundamilia, Mbipia, Pseudocrenilabrus, Haplochromis, Neochromis, Paralabidochromis, Ptyochromis, and Platytaeniodus.
- East African Cichlids
Other types of cichlids include Victoria Cichlids found in lakes surrounding Lake Victoria. Some of these are not found in the lake regions; rather they are native to African rivers and streams, and live in a wide variety of habitats. Plus there are also a number of cichlids from outlying islands east of Africa, including Madagascar.
Cichlids from this group found hobby include these genera: Astatoreochromis, Astatotilapia, and Lithochromis.
- West African Cichlids - Dwarf Cichlids
Many West African cichlids are also native to African rivers and streams and live in a wide variety of habitats. These include a number of African Dwarf Cichlids that are interesting and beautiful little fish. A favorite is the popular Kribensis or Krib Pelvicachromis pulcher.
African Dwarf Cichlids include species from these genera: Pelvicachromis, Nanochromis, Steatocranus, Benitochromis, Pelmatochromis, Thysochromis, Chromidotilapia, and Tilapia.
Some Lake Victoria Cichlids and other East and West African Cichlids include:
- Kribensis Cichlid Pelvicachromis pulcher
- Lionhead Cichlid Steatocranus casuarius
- False Mpozo Lionhead Cichlid Steatocranus glaber
- Nanochromis transvestitus Nanochromis transvestitus
- Animal-World References: Freshwater Fish
- George Zurlo and David Schleser, Cichlids (Complete Pet Owner's Manual), Barron''s Educational Series; 2nd edition, 2005
- Jorg Vierke, Dwarf Cichlids, T.F.H Publications, Inc., 1979
- Dr. Rüdiger Riehl and Hans A. Baensch, Aquarium Atlas Vol. 1, Publisher Hans A. Baensch, 1991
- Dr. Paul V. Loiselle, The Cichlid Aquarium, Tetra-Press, 1985
- Lake Victoria Cichlids, Aquatic Community


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Part of Lesson Plan: Splines and NURBS
Activity Overview / Details
Spline: A collection of points (vertices) that define the lines (linear,cury) between them. (They are 2 dimensional and do not render.) (Hold shift key to break handles.)
Main Lesson
Use the power point presentation or the notes below to define NURBS and show the class examples.
NURBS: Non-Uniform Rational B-Spline. They are object generators; they allow you to create a 3D object from one or more splines.
Extrude NURBS: Pulling/stretching out a spline to create a 3D object...like cutting cookie dough with a cookie cutter.
Lathe NURBS: Takes a spline profile built on the Y-axis and rotates it around the axis...like a wood or metal lathe.
Loft NURBS: Lofting or skinning is like stretching a skin over two or more 2D profiles... like the ribs of a boat or airplane wing.
Sweep NURBS: Sweeping or path extrusion takes the cross section of an object and extrudes it along the path of another spline.
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It is important to stay hydrated at all times, as even a small percentage drop in fluid levels can have dramatic effects upon your running performance, leaving you feeling tired and lifeless. It is best to replace fluid both during and as quickly as possible after exercise, so no matter where you are, always have a water bottle to hand, filled with your favourite sports drink.
High5 Waterbottle: These bottles are very cheap, made of plastic with a re-sealable cap, often able to hold 750ml of liquid. Some are shaped to be particularly convenient for carrying during a run.
Zero Electrolyte Tabs: ZERO is the new SUGAR FREE electrolyte drink from High5; it's virtually calorie free (less than 1 Cal per 500ml) and has a light refreshing taste. ZERO is naturally free from preservatives, allergens, artificial colours and flavours*. Researchers have also found that simply drinking ZERO instead of a normal carbohydrate sport drink 22 participants on average burn 41% more fat during exercise. Independently tested; Faculty of Biomedical and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow. ZERO is easy to use, drop a tablet in your bottle and it quickly dissolves in water to give you a delicious, refreshing, advanced electrolyte drink with added magnesium.
CRAMP - The American College of Sports Nutrition state that "Skeletal muscle cramps are associated with dehydration, electrolyte deficits, and muscle fatigue". ZERO can be an essential part of your anti cramp strategy as it contains key electrolytes; sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium. ZERO is perfect for runners, cyclists, hikers, the gym, pro athletes, footballers, racket sports or anyone who wants to stay active and hydrated.
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ZERO has a very light taste, for normal use mix one tablet per 750ml of water. If you are using a bladder system mix 2 tablets per 1 1/2 litre. If you like your drink stronger or require the extra electrolytes, simply mix 2 tablets per 750ml bottle. The tablets are scored to allow for an easy break.
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The mainstream media can no longer cover up Castro's atrocious record.
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Rich Trzupek is a veteran environmental consultant and senior advisor to the Heartland Institute. He is the author of the new book Regulators Gone Wild: How the EPA is Ruining American Industry (Encounter Books).


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Maverick Audio TubeMagic A1
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Happy Monday my brave and courageous! Welcome to the day you admit to you fears but still have the galls to conquer them! Today's Daily Word is dedicated to Stepping out of fear! Anyone who is never afraid is either a liar or doesn't have big enough goals! When you set forth on a mission that you hold near and dear to your heart, it is no question that fear will creep in… But what we need to realize is that it is OK to be afraid but what is unacceptable is to allow that fear to stop us from doing what we know we ought to be doing! Most often we don't fully maximize our full potential because we have a deep fear of suffering… but as Paulo Coelho once so eloquently said… "Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second's encounter with your higher power and with eternity." Step out of fear and know that you were meant to great! Understand that no matter how scary it may seem, you would've never been given the vision if there wasn't a way for you to achieve it! Have faith, Face your fears, Follow your bliss and take what you deserve!!
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"Expose yourself to your deepest fear; after that, fear has no power, and the fear of freedom shrinks and vanishes. You are free."
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"When you do what you fear most, then you can do anything."
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"Always remember the acronym for "FEAR" can mean one of two things: Forget Everything And Run or Face Everything And Recover."
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"Fear can only grow in darkness. Once you face fear with light, you win."
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"Pray not to be sheltered from dangers, but to be fearless in facing them. Do not beg for the stilling of your pain, but for the heart to conquer it."
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Swans Yacht Sales (Swans Marina US Inc) is located at Sunset Bay Marina in Wilson Harbor, NY. We opened in 2001 as The US Office of Swans Yacht Sales of Pickering Ontario, which has been in the boating business for over 30 years.
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These StartPac GPUs are designed for ground use to perform mainly starting functions. When connected to AC power, the depleted batteries can be charged in four hours with the built-in power supply/battery charger.
This turbine starting unit is designed to provide superior starting for large turbine engines including the TPE 331.
The Model 3328 GPU is a combination power supply and battery pack.
- Batteries
- 78 Amp Hours at 10 hour rate
- 28.5 Volt DC-30.5 Volts at rest
- Sealed cells non-hazardous
- Valve regulated high amperage output lead acid
- 2800 Peak amps
- Power supply/charger
- 15 amps DC continuous output at 28.5 Volts
- Battery recharge time- four hours
- AC Input- 110 Volt or 220 Volts
- Limitations
- 250 Amps maximum continuous DC load
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The following dimensions apply to each of the 3300s:
38″x21″x20″ Handle Height 48″.
All Start Pac™ products come with a 1-year warranty on workmanship and materials. Batteries are cycle-dependent and therefore are not covered under this warranty.
Please handle this unit in a responsible manner. Start Pac™ is not responsible for damages caused by misuse or neglect.
This GPU is rated at 2800 peak starting amps and is a full 28 volt battery pack (28.5 volt, to be exact). Due to the extra starting power provided by the 28.5 Volt batteries, turbine engines will experience faster, cooler starts and extended turbine life. This model is primarily designed for superior starts on large turbine engines and the Garrett TPE 331.
This airplane starting unit is more economical than the 3328 as it does not incorporate the high output DC power supply. Also, this unit can be configured for 110 Volt or 220 Volt AC input. This unit weighs 185 lbs/83.92 kilos.
Always recharge the GPU until the green light appears. Once charged, it is not necessary to leave unit plugged in. If heater is installed, turn unit off but leave plugged in.
Avoid discharging the batteries completely as damage to the cells can result.
Always recharge batteries soon after use.
There are approximately thirty 110 volt and thirty 220 volt NEMA plugs in use. Also, customers have various receptacle at their hangars and MRO facilities and may require specific AC cord length to meet their requirements. Due to these facts, we do not automatically provide AC power cords. If you provide the NEMA plug number and specify the AC power cord length you require we will build a cord to be shipped with your unit for a small fee.
NOTE- PLEASE USE #12 or Larger AC EXTENSION CORD
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Batteries have no memory effect and can be recharged at anytime. Made in the USA.