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This application is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/982,504, filed on Nov. 4, 2004, and titled "ENDOVENOUS CLOSURE OF VARICOSE VEINS WITH MID INFRARED LASER", Attorney Docket No. 15487.4001, which application is a continuation-in-part of and claims the benefit of International Application Number PCT/US2003/035178, filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty on Oct. 30, 2003, Attorney Docket No. NSL-501-PCT, designating the United States of America, and titled "ENDOVENOUS CLOSURE OF VARICOSE VEINS WITH MID INFRARED LASER", which application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/422,566 filed Oct. 31, 2002, entitled "ENDOVENOUS CLOSURE OF VARICOSE VEINS WITH MID INFRARED LASER", Attorney Docket No. NSL-501-P, each of which applications is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
The present invention relates generally laser assisted method and apparatus for treatment of varicose veins and, more particularly, to improved methods for preparing a patient to undergo endovenous laser ablation procedures.
Most prior techniques to treat varicose veins have attempted to heat the vessel by targeting the hemoglobin in the blood and then having the heat transfer to the vessel wall. Lasers emitting wavelengths of 500 to 1100 nm have been used for this purpose from both inside the vessel and through the skin. Attempts have been made to optimize the laser energy absorption by utilizing local absorption peaks of hemoglobin at 810, 940, 980 and 1064 nm. RF technology has been used to try to heat the vessel wall directly but this technique requires expensive and complicated catheters to deliver electrical energy in direct contact with the vessel wall. Other lasers at 810 nm and 1.06 um have been used in attempts to penetrate the skin and heat the vessel but they also have the disadvantage of substantial hemoglobin absorption which limits the efficiency of heat transfer to the vessel wall, or in the cases where the vessel is drained of blood prior to treatment of excessive transmission through the wall and damage to surrounding tissue. All of these prior techniques result in poor efficiency in heating the collagen in the wall and destroying the endothelial cells.
For example, Navarro et al., U.S. Pat. No. 6,398,777, issued Jun. 4, 2002, teaches that it is necessary to have at least some blood in the vein to absorb Diode laser radiation to perform endovenous ablation. More recently, Navarro teaches to remove a significant amount of blood but to leave a layer in the vein to act as an absorbing chromophore for the laser. These lasers in fact will not perform laser ablation of the vein walls with a completely blood free vein.
Goldman et al., in U.S. Pat. No. 6,752,803, issued Jun. 22, 2004, teach the removal of blood with the use of tumescent anesthesia to compress the vein prior to laser treatment. This method has the disadvantage of not completely removing blood from the vessel. It is generally accepted within the art that the most compression that tumescent anesthesia can accomplish is to bring the vessel to about 5 mm in diameter. At this size, a significant amount of blood can remain in the vessel. In fact, since tumescent anesthesia will only compress the vein to a controlled size, the use of tumescent anesthesia has proven to be an excellent way to leave a precisely controlled amount of blood in the vein to act as an absorbing chromophore for hemoglobin targeting lasers such as the 810, 940 and 980 nm diode systems.
On the other hand, recent attention has been paid to endovenous laser ablation techniques using lasers operating at wavelengths that do not require the presence of blood in the vein. For example, Hennings et al., in U.S. Patent Publication No. 2005/0131400, published on Jun. 16, 2005, teaches that lasers operating at wavelengths of from about 1200 nm to about 1800 nm produce laser energy that is more strongly absorbed by the vessel walls than by the blood, in comparison to the lasers operating at lower wavelengths. Accordingly, the lasers and laser ablation techniques described by Hennings will actually operate better when the vein is drained as far as possible.
Regardless of the endovenous laser treatment method used, any blood remaining in the vessel also has the potential of creating additional problems. For example, depending upon the laser system components and their operating parameters, the blood that remains in the vein may coagulate when heated by the laser and cause thrombosis, non closures, or pain and bruising. In addition, small pockets of blood act as heat sinks during the laser treatment and need to be heated to coagulation temperatures in order to adequately ablate the vein wall. One milliliter of blood can absorb close to one joule of energy to raise its temperature one degree Celsius. Since the damage temperature of the vein wall is around 80 degrees C., it could take as much as 50 Joules of energy to raise this small pocket of blood from 30 deg C. The laser treatment dosage is typically only 70 to 80 Jules per centimeter of vein length, so a one milliliter pocket of blood could absorb all of the energy intended to ablate the vein wall in that area leading to a section of non closure of the vein.
Furthermore, if the vein wall is perforated during ablation with blood present, blood may leak out of the vein causing bruising and discoloration of the skin post op.
Still further, during vein ablation, while the vein is shrinking to complete closure, blood left in the vein is squeezed out of the vein through the access point requiring sponging and absorbing pads to clean it up.
Blood will coagulate at about 80� C. Small pockets of blood that have coagulated and remain in the vein can prevent the vein from completely collapsing on itself. This residual thrombus prevents the opposing coagulated vein walls from touching during the healing process and prevents them from healing together. This is a major cause of non closures and failed procedures. Desmyttere et al. described the increased efficacy of endovenous ablation when using a 980 nm diode laser, and when the Trendelenburg position is used to drain the blood prior to treatment. See Jacques Desmyttere et al., "A 2 years follow-up study of endovenous 980 nm laser treatment of the great saphenous vein: Role of the blood content in the GSV," Elsevier, 19 Aug. 2005. They report closure rates of 91% after 2 years when blood is drained compared to closure of only 74% when the patient is in the horizontal position.
Finally, blood that is coagulated can be forced out of the vein into the remaining venous system and travel through the body as a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This is a serious and potentially life threatening condition.
For these reasons, and for the reason that the mid infrared laser does not require a blood chromophore to convert laser energy into thermal energy, it would be desirable to have a method for more completely removing blood from the vein prior to endovenous ablation.
The present invention is directed to devices and methods for preparing a patient to undergo an endovenous laser ablation procedure. The subject devices and methods are intended to facilitate removal of blood from a vein or other vessel undergoing laser ablation prior to the actual ablation procedure. Removal of blood has been found to be beneficial to the patient, both in terms of increasing the efficacy of most laser ablation procedures, and in terms of increasing the safety of most laser ablation procedures.
The preparation method steps including the following:
In a preferred embodiment, the patient is first given an injection of a femoral blocking anesthetic. After the anesthetic is administered, the venous blood removal procedures (described above) are implemented. After substantially all of the blood has been removed from the vein, all compression devices are removed, and tumescent anesthesia is injected along the vein to serve as a heat sink. One of any suitable endovenous laser treatment procedures is then performed.
Further details, objects and advantages of the present invention will be come apparent through the following descriptions, and will be included and incorporated herein.
The description that follows is presented to enable one skilled in the art to make and use the present invention, and is provided in the context of a particular application and its requirements. Various modifications to the disclosed embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles discussed below may be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments disclosed, but the invention is to be given the largest possible scope which is consistent with the principles and features described herein.
It will be understood that in the event parts of different embodiments have similar functions or uses, they may have been given similar or identical reference numerals and descriptions. It will be understood that such duplication of reference numerals is intended solely for efficiency and ease of understanding the present invention, and are not to be construed as limiting in any way, or as implying that the various embodiments themselves are identical.
The methods for preparing a patient to undergo an endovenous laser ablation procedure are suitable for use with any endovenous laser ablation procedure, but the subject methods find particular application with those procedures for which substantially complete removal of blood from the vein is most beneficial. Several prior art endovenous laser ablation procedures are described above, including those taught by Navarro et al. (U.S. Pat. No. 6,398,777) and those taught by Goldman et al. (U.S. Pat. No. 6,752,803). Most preferred are the methods taught by Hennings et al. in U.S. Patent Publication No. 2005/0131400, and those taught by Hennings et al. in U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______, (Attorney Docket No. 15487.4004), filed on behalf of the same assignee and on the same date as the present application. Each of the foregoing patents and publications is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
The methods described herein are intended to remove as much blood as possible from the vein upon which the endovenous laser ablation procedure is to be applied. To that end, the following procedures are used.
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Once the access sheath 300 is in place, one or more of the following steps may be performed to drain the vein of blood. In a preferred method, all of the steps are performed. However, as explained more fully below, it is also contemplated that, for a given patient or a given set of circumstances, only one or any combination of two or more of these method steps may be performed in order to sufficiently drain the vein of blood. Although the steps are preferably performed in the order described below, alterations of the order of steps are also possible.
First, as illustrated in
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Next, the leg is cooled from the exterior.
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Next, a suction device, such as a spring loaded syringe 550, is attached to an access port 560 in the sheath 300. See
An ultrasound handpiece 400, which is used for locating the vein and the fiber 306, can be used to compress the vein and force blood out. See
Once all of the blood is removed, as evidenced by the vein being completely collapsed under ultrasound examination, then tumescent anesthesia is injected around the vein to provide a heat sink. Much less tumescent anesthesia is used in the present method relative to the conventional methods, since the only purpose of the tumescence is to provide a heat sink around the vein. In particular, the tumescent anesthesia is not needed for the vein compression and blood extraction, as taught, for example, in the Goldman et al. patent. Only 150 to 200 ml of tumescence is needed and a positive pressure is no longer needed around the vein compression. The vein has been previously compressed far beyond what can be done with tumescence alone. Reducing the amount of tumescence relative to the prior art procedures also reduces the risk of lidocane reaction in the patient. There is typically a small but significant risk of lidocane overdose in sensitive patients. It is generally accepted in the field that using less than 200 ml of tumescence is adequate for local anesthesia, and as a heat sink, but is not enough to contribute to vein compression.
The endovenous laser ablation procedure can now proceed according to its normal process. For example, the laser ablation procedures described in either of the Navarro et al. patent, the Goldman et al. patent, the Hennings et al. publication, or, most preferably, the U.S. patent application (Ser. No. ______) filed on the same date as the present application (Attorney Docket No. 15487.4004) on behalf of the assignee of the present application, can be used to ablate the vein. All of the external compression is removed during the laser ablation. Since there is now a complete lack of blood in the vein, there is no need for continued manual compression during the laser exposure.
Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described can be used in the practice or testing of the present invention, the preferred methods and materials are now described. All publications and patent documents referenced in the present invention are incorporated herein by reference.
While the principles of the invention have been made clear in illustrative embodiments, there will be immediately obvious to those skilled in the art many modifications of structure, arrangement, proportions, elements, materials, and components used in the practice of the invention, and otherwise, which are particularly adapted to specific environments and operative requirements without departing from those principles. The appended claims are intended to cover and embrace any and all such modifications, with the limits only of the true purview, spirit and scope of the invention.
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I guess it's kind of like him breaking a mental barrier, showing he can win on one of the biggest stages in the world without choking in the final.
This is painful to watch. Federer is just not moving as well as he generally does and there is no crowd to lift him.
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Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
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Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus (single-stranded RNA) that primarily infects birds but occasionally infects horses and humans. WNV was first isolated in 1937 from an infected person in the West Nile district of Uganda. Until the viral infection was recognized in 1999 in birds in New York City, WNV was found only in the Eastern hemisphere, with wide distribution in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.(1-3) In 2002, a total of 3,389 human cases of WNV infection were reported from 37 states (794 cases in Illinois); 2,354 (69%) presented with meningoencephalitis, 704 (21%) had West Nile fever, and 331 (10%) had an unspecified illness.(2) Overall, the WNV epidemic in the United States was the largest arboviral meningoencephalitis outbreak documented in the Western hemisphere. In addition, 33 cases of probable WNV infection occurred among persons who had received blood components in the month before illness onset.(3)
Most people who are infected with WNV will not have any type of illness. It is estimated that about 20% of those who become infected will develop West Nile fever with mild symptoms, including fever, headache, myalgia, and occasionally a skin rash on the trunk of the body. About 1 of 150 WNV infections (<1%) result in meningitis or encephalitis. Case fatality rates among patients hospitalized during recent outbreaks have ranged from 4% to 14%. Advanced age is the most important risk factor for death, and patients older than 70 years of age are at particularly high risk.(1)
Laboratory diagnosis of WNV is best achieved by demonstration of specific IgG and IgM class antibodies in serum specimens from patients. By the 8th day of illness, most infected persons will have detectable serum IgM antibody to WNV; in most cases it will be detectable for at least 1 to 2 months after onset of illness, in some cases it will be detectable for 12 months or longer. By 3 weeks postinfection, virtually all infected persons should have developed serum IgG antibodies to WNV.
The specific identification of WNV by detection of IgM in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is the recommended test to document central nervous system disease, but this test may be falsely negative in CSF collected <8 days after the onset of symptoms. PCR (LCWNV / West Nile Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR) can detect WNV RNA in specimens from patients with WNV infection when specific antibodies to the virus are not present. However, the likelihood of detection is relatively low as PCR sensitivity in CSF is approximately 55%, and in blood, about 10% in patients with known WNV infection.
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A positive result is consistent with the acute phase of West Nile virus (WNV) meningitis or encephalitis. In the very early stages of acute WNV infection, IgM may be detectable in cerebrospinal fluid before it becomes detectable in serum.
A negative result may indicate the absence of disease. However, specimens drawn too early in the acute phase may be negative for IgM-specific antibodies to WNV. If WNV central nervous system (CNS) infection is suspected, a second specimen should be collected in 1 to 2 weeks and tested.
A positive result is consistent with CNS infection with WNV sometime in the past.
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The significance of negative test results in immunosuppressed patients is uncertain.
False-negative results due to competition by high levels of IgG, while theoretically possible, have not been observed.
West Nile virus antibody results for cerebrospinal (CSF) should be interpreted with caution. Complicating factors include low antibody levels found in CSF, passive transfer of antibody from blood, and contamination via bloody taps.
Cross-reactivity has been noted with some specimens containing IgM antibody to enteroviruses.
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1. Petersen LR, Marafin AA: West Nile virus: a primer for the clinician. Ann Intern Med 2002;137:173-179
2. Petersen LR, Roehrig JT: West Nile virus: a reemerging global pathogen. Emerg Infect Dis 2001;7(4):611-614
3. Brinton MA: The molecular biology of West Nile virus: a new invader of the western hemisphere. Ann Rev Microbiol 2002;56:371-402
4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Provisional surveillance summary of the West Nile virus epidemic. United States, January-November 2002. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2002;51(50):1129-1133
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After his performance on Wednesday night's "Grammy Nominations Concert Live!!" at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, R&B star Ne-Yo was getting ready to head to New York City to be the musical guest on this week's "Saturday Night Live." But Music City might be seeing more of "Let Me Love You" singer soon enough.
"I love it here," he told reporters backstage at Wednesday's concert. "I might have to go look at some property later."
That might just be lip service, but Ne-Yo had no shortage of nice things to say about Nashville and its citizens, particularly Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, who showed him some southern hospitality when Ne-Yo came to town to write songs with the country couple.
"(I was) expecting to go to a studio, and wound up at the house, playing with the kids, and Faith cooked chicken," he recalled. "It was just open arms, you know what I mean? I was not expecting that. It just speaks to what Nashville is and the people that live here. It was a fantastic experience."
Tim and Faith aren't the only Nashville stars that have impressed Ne-Yo: he told reporters that Taylor Swift's hip-hop beatboxing during the concert "sounded authentic."
"Taylor, if you ever want to get your hip-hop on, holler at your boy," he said.


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What's the best hidden gem in the TED archive?
Ken Robinson, Hans Rosling, Jill Bolte Taylor, Patties Maes, David Gallo, Elizabeth Gilbert ... They're crowd pleasers and perennial favorites (and I love them, every one!). But there are so many hidden gems in the TED archive that deserve to be seen and shared. Let's unearth them!
What's the little-known sleeper hit that captured your heart?
Arthur Zards
Feb 11 2011: I'm not sure if he's considered a sleeper, but I've watched both of Dan Barber's talks more then any other talks on TED. I don't know what it is specifically about his talks that I like. But his style of story telling, sense of humor, sincerity, and usage of visuals makes both of his talks my hidden gems.
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Dan Barber - "Foie Gras Parable"
Dan Baerber - "How I fell in Love with a Fish"
Feb 11 2011: You're right Arthur. Dan is SUCH a gifted storyteller. He has this knack for pulling you in... great opening lines, perfect timing, pitch-perfect delivery, plot twists, great quotes, and then these powerful crescendos where everything comes together to tell a much bigger story than he originally let on. All this in the context of a seemingly simple talk about fish. Genius.Feb 11 2011: ok june, i'll take your bait. here are a couple hidden gems:
like batman and robin or chocolate and peanut butter, richard dawkins and david deutsch from TEDGlobal2005 are a formidable duo. most people who visit the site may not remember that way back in 2006 we used to post curated PAIRS of talks once a week. i consider this our most engaging lineup. i recommend watching them back to back.
and i always regret i wasn't there to film them...
Feb 11 2011: I'd almost forgotten that we used to release TEDTalks in pairs! I agree that Deutsch and Dawkins are both must-see talks. They're both wonderfully articulate.Some of the other memorable match-ups included musical prodigies Sirena Huang and Jennifer Lin:
And the fiery combination of Pastor Rick Warren and Atheist-Philosopher Dan Dennett
Feb 11 2011: Yeah, TED changed a lot. Look at these:
http://web.archive.org/web/20070105110220/ted.com/tedtalks/Feb 11 2011: I'm not sure how hidden this gem is, but I would suggest Eva Vertes' talk - http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/pol/eva_vertes_looks_to_the_future_of_medicine.html
As a person who has been educated and educated others, I know how much ageism there is in institutions of learning, and bearing that in mind, more than her actual research, I am inspired by how being "naive" allowed her to go this far.
Feb 11 2011: Krystian, great that you mentioned this talk.
I just translated it and hope (maybe naively) "... that in the future we could almost think of cancer being used as a therapy."
June Cohen
Feb 14 2011: Oh, I really loved this talk. Eva was one of our youngest TED speakers ever (I believe she was 19), and her perspective on cancer was just stunning. The notion that cancer begins when stem cells move in to repair damaged tissue is a huge shift in the way we might think about both prevention and treatment. And a number of studies since then have begun to bear this theory out... Definitely worth watching! Both for the science, and for the exhilaration of seeing a brilliant, young mind at work!
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Phil Niles
Feb 15 2011: I wish there was a TED version of the VH1 show "Where are they now?"
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Feb 15 2011: Oh funny! Yes, that's an idea worth spreading, Phil :-)
John La Grou
Feb 17 2011: Phil says, "I wish there was a TED version of the VH1 show "Where are they now?"
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A few months back, I was chatting with Jill Bolte Taylor. She told me that Ron Howard is making a feature film about her life! I'll bet there are many amazing "where are they now" stories like this. Great idea, Phil.Feb 23 2011: Great tip - I looked up her talk after seeing you mention it and loved it. She's so impressive for her age and very exciting to think she might be onto something with cancer cells. I loved the mindshift involved in seeing cancer as a potential cure for other illnesses.Feb 11 2011: I'll submit comedian John Hodgman's delightful tale of his personal search for aliens - and love. It turned our rather well, as I recall. It's quirky, funny and totally endearing.
Oh, and then there was Deborah Gordon's uber-nerdy talk about ant colonies, complete with its astonishing shift to: this might just help you understand how brains self-organize.
So many more....Feb 11 2011: I think Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/mihaly_csikszentmihalyi_on_flow.html) is a great and hidden gem in the TED archive. The details about flow remember Spinoza, a great philosopher of old times...
Feb 11 2011: I'm going to go re-watch that talk right now.
Alisa Miller
Feb 20 2011: A great short talk. Derek Sivers, on how to start a movement. Funny and a great example of a talk highlighting an important insight.
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Feb 23 2011: Exactly the one I was going to mention! I believe that talk ranks as the one video that I have most often shared, shown, and posted. I recently even worked it into a presentation for a community development project.
Ivana Korom
Feb 15 2011: I really loved Dan Barber's story on fish (and more!). It was a great talk to watch and I enjoyed translating it, as well!
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Chimamanda Adichie, who reminded us just how important it is to have as many stories about something as we can (I would say at least two).
Feb 23 2011: I am so much with you for Chimamanda Adichie's recommendation.
Great Video and very powerful message!Feb 13 2011: Hi all!
Here's my three "hidden" gems.
1) "I have been very lucky". Spoken at 7:58 by no less than....
Every time I compare his limitations with his achievements, I simply feel humiliated. And I dare to say, this talk conveys his attitude at least as much as his physics. Definitely a must-see talk.
2) Chris Jordan's shocking stats
One of the most "dense" and "bridging" talks I've ever seen. Art, statistics, sociology, politics, economics, psychology, laughters and chills. All together, in a few images and less than twelve minutes. If you haven't watched it yet, Please. Do.
3) Robert Lang (and the following Cappadocia/Bowden show)
What happens when a paper sheet meets mathematics?
June Cohen
Feb 14 2011: Oh, I'm so glad you mentioned Robert Lang! I think of his talk as one of those perfect TED surprises... Who knew there was so much to origami? I loved the way his talk blended creativity and technology and opened up a hidden world. It's the kind of talk you might not think to seek out, but is such a pleasure to stumble upon.
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Feb 19 2011: > It's the kind of talk you might not think to seek out, but is such a pleasure to stumble upon.
I agree :) Glad you appreciated!Feb 19 2011: I am also very much like you mentioning Robert Lang because I just loved his talk and I hope that Beatrice Coron the papercutter artist who will speak at TED2011 will reveal to us papercutting with the same contribution that oragami seems to give to the world
Tom Rielly
Feb 11 2011: Occasionally at TED a speaker gives a talk that is not only profoundly moving but an absolute surprise. The whole audience is stunned, overcome with emotion. Jill Bolte-Taylor is a more recent example. However, I'd point you back a decade to 2001 when Yale Surgeon, Author and Bioethicist Sherwin Nuland talked about the misunderstood science of Electroconvulsive Therapy, commonly referred to as electroshock, in cases of severe treatment-resistant depression.
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Then the twist: It turns out that Nuland himself suffered from such severe depression he nearly was lobotomized. Listening to his personal descent into hell and his eventual redemption at the hands of a psychiatric resident was one of the most transcendent moments of my life.
Anja Lehmann
Feb 20 2011: I agree with everyone who already stated Benjamins Zander
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and I really liked this one which opened up a new perspective on choosing
and this one
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/derek_sivers_weird_or_just_different.htmlFeb 16 2011: Majora Carter -- for being so strong and so beautiful and so inspiring!! I've listened to her first TED talk about 100 times and every time I do, it still sends shivers down my spine:
Feb 16 2011: agreed, definitely one of the most inspirational ones.Feb 19 2011: Majora Carter's presentation is still one of my favorites. The passion she displayed is infectious. I refer people to it often.Feb 15 2011: My grandfather was a Hungarian ex-pat and an excellent storyteller, which is why Ben Dunlap's talk always gets me watery-eyed.
Also, I doubt that there is a better delivered TED Talk than his. His flow, the way he uses his voice and body to get his words through is near perfect.
Ramzi Jaber
Feb 13 2011: "How to start a movement" is a three minute talk that is just extremely powerful.
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Aaron Huey: America's native prisoner's of war
http://www.ted.com/talks/aaron_huey.htmlFeb 11 2011: Hidden Gem....er, well, too many to speak of. But Ron Eglash on fractal patterns took me by surprise and delight as we sat deep in Africa during TEDGlobal 2007.
Feb 14 2011: Katherine, I loved this one too! It was another one of those perfect surprises! The kind you may never think to seek out (I mean, who would possibly think to seek out a talk about fractal patterns embedded in the architecture of traditional African villages??) But it's wonderfully accessible and fascinating! And it has one of the greatest sentences of all time: "I am a mathematician and I want to stand on your roof."Feb 11 2011: Tod Machover and Dan Ellsey play new music at TED2008:
Real technology, entertainment, design talk.Feb 11 2011: How about Anupam Mishra! He talks about something amazing, artistic and clever that I never knew existed: the ancient water-collecting structures in Rajasthan, India. He's funny, wise, and a great photographer too. I love knowing that people like Anupam even exist, with their eyes open to the world at all times.
June Cohen
Feb 11 2011: During the speaker rehearsals at TEDIndia, Anupam Mishra delivered this perfect line, which sadly didn't make it into his final talk. The theme of the conference was "The Future Beckons" and Anupam took the stage, barefoot, wearing traditional clothes, and said in this beautiful melodic voice, "It's true that the future beckons. But sometimes the past beckons as well." His whole talk spoke to this point; such a wonderful reminder about the technological genius embedded in many traditional cultures, awaiting our rediscovery.
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Elizabeth Lindsey spoke to this point quite beautifully at TEDWomen in Dec 2010; we should be posting that talk shortly...Feb 22 2011: Well, Neil Parisha with his "Three As of Awesomeness" has changed so much about my approach to life in the last 10 days. Also Benjamin Zander "On music and passion" is one of those talks that even thought I watch it 2 years ago, it stills makes me think and understand why passion is something that should be left to run wild.Feb 20 2011: Extremely diffcult to choose from tons of amazing speeches:
- Sir Ken Robinson: Bring on the learning revolution!
- Dan Barber: How I fell in love with a fish
-Stefan Sagmeister: The power of time off
-Barry Schwartz on the paradox of choice
- Rory Sutherland: Life lessons from an ad man
More great speeches from: Richard St. John, Ze Frank, Hans Rosling etc...Feb 20 2011: I like this conversation. There's still a lot of translation work from the archive work to be done into Dutch. I think I'm going to use this thread to decide on my priorities as a TED Translator.
Lori King
Feb 19 2011: Benjamin Zander on Music and Passion. He was so funny yet very moving and engaging. I laughed AND cried in the same talk!
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http://www.ted.com/talks/benjamin_zander_on_music_and_passion.htmlFeb 17 2011: If I had to single one of the many hidden gems & favorites it would be one that is from a TEDx event in Japan & that might not be even officially part of the main TED archive yet.
Exciting, Hopeful, Inspiring and Empowering...sharing the new paradigm in business.
Gunter Pauli on the blue Economy from TEDX Japan:
In addition my top 7 favorites Talks:
* Janine Benyus shares nature's designs
* Kiran Bedi: A police chief with a difference
* Ray Kurzweil on how technology will transform us
* Juan Enriquez wants to grow energy
* Paul Stamets on 6 ways mushrooms can save the world
* Dennis vanEngelsdorp: a plea for bees
* Eve Ensler on security
http://www.ted.com/talks/eve_ensler_on_security.htmlFeb 17 2011: One of the earliest TED Talks I watched, and one that has stuck with me ever since, was Paul Stamets on 6 ways mushrooms can save the world, because of how much passion he displays for such a lowly thing as fungus, which we usually think of as being very minor: http://www.ted.com/talks/paul_stamets_on_6_ways_mushrooms_can_save_the_world.html
Also along the lines of passion, and partly because I have a friend that acts exactly like him, I enjoyed Clifford Stoll on ... everything. I love seeing people that are extremely passionate about something, its a way to hear ideas that you may have never encountered without them.
http://www.ted.com/talks/clifford_stoll_on_everything.htmlFeb 17 2011: I think the video that helped me find out about TED was this one by Erin McKean, talking about the English language and how both the language and the dictionaries that reference it are changing with the digital age:
Another big one for me was the one by Benjamin Zander. He brings humor into a discussion of whether classical music is dying-- how classical music, in the right context, can be brought to anybody. As a bit of a musician myself, it hit home, because he brought a different perspective to the classical music that I was already fond of... and as a human being, I think it affected me as well.
There are a few others, but these are the two major gems that I have found.
Feb 19 2011: I really admire Zander. This is another video, unfortunately the sound isn´t very good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGWzmst0R7EFeb 16 2011: My favorite hidden musical performance:
Pamelia Kurstin and the theremin. http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/pamelia_kurstin_plays_the_theremin.html
Also, one of my personal and early favorites:
Patrick Awuah on Educating Leaders (at TEDafrica) http://www.ted.com/talks/patrick_awuah_on_educating_leaders.htmlFeb 15 2011: I fell in love with Natalie Merchant's singing poems back to life.
www.ted.com/talks/natalie_merchant_sings_old_poems_to_life.htmlFeb 15 2011: Why nobody hasn't remembered about Kiran Bir Sethi? I translated this talk into Russian and I was amazed with her resplendent smile and her wonderful idea about teaching kids to take responsibility. This is a real inspiring gem!
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/kiran_bir_sethi_teaches_kids_to_take_charge.htmlFeb 15 2011: Here is a hidden gem from 2005, when talks were much longer. Lennart green has a unique sense of humor combined with a great card show.
Lennart Green does close-up card magic:
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/lennart_green_does_close_up_card_magic.htmlFeb 12 2011: In the TED-U Talk: Hurdy-Gurdy for Beginners, by Caroline Phillips, hidden within the talk--due to a language barrier-- there is a Basque song called Oirgan
Egunsentia, oihan, goizero da sortzen
Maitatzeko girela digula aitortzen
Hain hurbil bihotzaren taupada urruna
Maitatzeko ez bada alperrik duguna
(this is the second part which is not present in the talk)
Zertarako dut, Mari, zure irri hotza
Tronpatzeko arriskuz gose dut bihotz
Maitagarri bat bada nunbait enetako
Bizikide bat irri eta penetako
Oihan, every morning the dawn appears
Confirming that we are here to love each other
The beating of a heart far away yet so near
Means nothing if it has no one to love
Mari, why do you smile so coldly at me?
My heart is scared to falter yet thirsty for love
Is there a fairy made for me somewhere out there,
A companion to share in my joys and my sorrow ?
Link to the TED-U Talk:
Eric Mueller
Feb 11 2011: I would throw in my gems:
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Jonathan Haidt explaining the difference between liberals and conservatives and how, in the end, they need each other:
Joseph Pine preaching about authenticity in business:
Johanna Blakley showing the disconnect between copyright and creativity...through fashion (surprise favorite):
Joachim de Posada proving that eating the marshmallow is the worst possible thing you can do as a child:
hmmmmm all my gems are Jo's...how'd this happen?Feb 11 2011: For me, one of the first that springs to mind is The LXD. I never imagined hip hop dance could move me to tears, but this performance did ... more than once.
http://www.ted.com/talks/the_lxd_in_the_internet_age_dance_evolves.htmlFeb 11 2011: This conversation has elicited some fantastic suggestions! I thought I had seen most of the TEDTalks, but many listed below--be they relics or contemporary gems---had previously escaped me. I'll be steadily working through this strand, and I hope it continues to grow.
I'd like to add a somewhat atypical Talk to the mix. TEDPrize winner, Jose Abreu's case for learning music as a form of character development---
As an educator, I've watched music programs deteriorate in almost every school I've visited. It's utterly tragic. Jose said what needed to be said, proved what needed to be proved & he and his Fellows continue to conduct the good fight regarding the use of music in education.
I probably watch this Talk once a month & I think it should be viewed by every school superintendent in the country/world!Feb 11 2011: Oh, there are many hidden gems :-)
Every time I regret that the talk ends and I feel like transported in other world, it's a gem.
If I have to give a short list, I choose few about the human brain.
Human brain have almost infinite secrets to reveal.
Vilayanur Ramachandran in his talks contributes to this effort:
Human brain is capable of infinite variety of emotions.
A great demonstration is presented by John Hodgman here:
http://www.ted.com/talks/john_hodgman_s_brief_digression.htmlFeb 11 2011: The ones that spring to mind are: Nellie McKay, Paul Stamets, Theo Jansen, Willie Smits, Nellie McKay, Ben Dunlap, and Nellie McKay.
Stamets' talk gave me more hope for the rejuvenation of our physical planet than I thought would be possible ever again. The power of mushrooms is eye-opening, mind-blowing, and very surprising.
Theo Jansen is an obsessive madman, in the best sense, and his creatures are whimsical as well as brilliantly conceived and constructed.
Willie Smits has already ACCOMPLISHED what folks who are dedicated to cleaning up damaged environments are still trying to prove might be possible - and he did it from the ground up. To save a single baby Orangutan, he ended up saving a whole ecosystem - this is a must see!
Ben Dunlap just tells a personal story that I happen to like, about Hungarians.
And Nellie McKay has three fabulous performances that are all under-viewed: funny, poignant, charming, musically delightful and dear!Mar 9 2011: My all time favorite talk is VS Ramachandran on mirror neurons- http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/vs_ramachandran_the_neurons_that_shaped_civilization.html
It's amazing to think that there could actually be a culture and empathy section of the brain. Think of the implications this has for aesthetics and art, especially theatre!Mar 9 2011: I´d love a TED tv channel with all these!!!
Thanks for the excelent talks!Mar 1 2011: I've noticed that he has already been mentioned, but I would also like to recommend watching the talks by Dan Barber on changing the way we grow and think about food.
However there is some real danger of getting hungry while listening, especially with his foie gras parable.Feb 24 2011: For me it is better, because it can address the whole issue of technology in a completely unpretentious vision and still manages to appoint a new target: the man ....
Thanks for this treasure!
Lloyd Fraser
Feb 25 2011: This thread is a great way to find the best things on the site. More website should be taking this approach.
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Nitya P
Feb 23 2011: There are so many TED gems out there, but my pick below:
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The common theme that strings these gems together is their authenticity and the passion with which it is delivered.
Ben Dunlop talks about a passionate life - His passion and love of story-telling is infectious!
Neil Pasricha's 3A's of awesome - His ability to stand up on stage and open his life to the scrutiny of thousands was very inspiring and courageous. I learnt that you can turn your vulnerability into a strength that is unique to you.. No one can challenge or take that away from you.
http://www.ted.com/talks/neil_pasricha_the_3_a_s_of_awesome.htmlFeb 23 2011: Stefan Sagmeister's oldest talk: http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/stefan_sagmeister_shares_happy_design.html
Funny, insightful, and especially interesting if you then watch his follow up talks from more recent years.Feb 23 2011: I will not mention Banjamin Zander's talk as I do not believe this is a hidden gem :-) (However, If you have not seen it, I will recommend watching it as you will truly enjoy it). It can be found at www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/benjamin_zander_on_music_and_passion.html.
2 hidden gems are for me
1) Chimamanda Adichie, about how influenced and shaped we can be by stories.
www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story.html (already mentioned below)
2) Kavita Ramdas about how women can walk the line between Western-style empowerment and traditional culture? www.ted.com/talks/kavita_ramdas_radical_women_embracing_tradition.htmlFeb 23 2011: A new one - "When to listen to expert-opinion, and when not to" by Noreena Hertz.
http://www.ted.com/talks/noreena_hertz_how_to_use_experts_and_when_not_to.htmlFeb 22 2011: One of my favorite talks, which I think quite convincingly challenges a very common part of popular wisdom, is this talk where Steven Pinker argues our species has been on a continuous trajectory towards a more peaceful existence, in spite of all intuitions to the contrary.
http://www.ted.com/talks/steven_pinker_on_the_myth_of_violence.htmlFeb 21 2011: sunitha krisnan ted india and anything by tom wojac
Feb 22 2011: I think you mean tom wujecFeb 20 2011: 1. Bill Stone's talk on exploring caves and space : http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/bill_stone_explores_the_earth_and_space.html
2. Willie Smits' talk on restoring a rain forest in Borneo, Indonesia : http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/willie_smits_restores_a_rainforest.html
3. George Dyson on Project Orion : http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/george_dyson_on_project_orion.html
4. Scott McCloud on Comics : http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/scott_mccloud_on_comics.html
5. Childs' life lessons from rock climbing : http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/matthew_childs_9_rules_of_rock_climbing.html
6. Lanting lyrical earth : http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/frans_lanting_s_lyrical_nature_photos.html
7. St John's 8 secrets for successful life : http://www.ted.com/talks/richard_st_john_s_8_secrets_of_success.html
-- RajFeb 20 2011: Michael Pollan's talk led me to read his books further. With no push at all, I am beginning to see many of his ideas as VERY useful.Feb 19 2011: This is one of my favourite talks all time: Carmen Agra Deedy Spins stories
because it's funny at times yet she takes on a whole journey that just makes you think in the end about all the great things you have in your life without realizing how great these things or people really are.Feb 19 2011: I often come back to Sebastian Wernecke's presentation on Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics (About TED Talks) for the sheer entertainment value and the inspiration that induced him to produce it.Feb 18 2011: The best hidden gem is Matthieu Ricard. The link to his talk is http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/matthieu_ricard_on_the_habits_of_happiness.htmlFeb 17 2011: TEDTalks!Feb 17 2011: Not sure if these gems would be considered hidden. But they are certainly not on the 'most watched' list. Both are brilliant.
Sam Harris: Science can answer moral questions
Steven Pinker: On language and thought
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/steven_pinker_on_language_and_thought.htmlFeb 17 2011: Every talk, presentation or video that had a real world idea to make for a sustainable, green, and a better world aided by technology.
Tony Yet
Feb 17 2011: The first TEDTalk that I watched and got me ticked was David Pogue's Talk on simplicity sells: http://www.ted.com/talks/david_pogue_says_simplicity_sells.html
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And some of the TEDTalks that have deep resonance with me:
Ben Dunlap recalls life of a Polish teacher and mentor:
Bill Strickland on making changes with slides (boy, I must visit his Manchester Bidwell shall I be visiting the US):
Patrick Awuah on his returning home and rebuilding liberal arts education in Ghana:
And some talks that have changed my thinking on something:
Juan Enriquez tells the story of genomics and our future:
Erin McKean on dictionaries:
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/erin_mckean_redefines_the_dictionary.htmlFeb 16 2011: I've enjoyed the internet finds that they post online. I loved Gary Vaynerchuk's video about passion and patience. After watching that inspiring video I bought his book Crush It on Kindle and I bought the audio book. I also loved JK Rowling's graduation talk to Harvard, and my personal favorite are the two TED videos by Tim Brown. http://www.ted.com/talks/tim_brown_on_creativity_and_play.html
http://www.ted.com/talks/tim_brown_urges_designers_to_think_big.htmlFeb 16 2011: I could see meta-physics in action through his art installations, personally a lovely experience http://www.ted.com/talks/alwar_balasubramaniam_sculpture_of_substance_and_absence.html
and this is so inspiring as I am a student teacher and a strong believer in critical pedagogies
http://www.ted.com/talks/kiran_bir_sethi_teaches_kids_to_take_charge.htmlFeb 16 2011: The 3 minute talk by Stacey Kramer was incredible!
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/stacey_kramer_the_best_gift_i_ever_survived.htmlFeb 16 2011: I really enjoyed the discussion on temes and memes.Feb 16 2011: This talk by Isabel Allende. It´s BeautifulFeb 16 2011: Here's the link:
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/kiran_bedi_a_police_chief_with_a_difference.htmlFeb 16 2011: This talk by Kiran Bedi: Police Chief with a difference. Wonderful! Beautiful.
Dave Lim
Feb 15 2011: Itay Talgam -- Lead like great conductors, lead with joy
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Chris' heart to heart talk about TED in 2002, Genesis Chapter 2 TED history
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/chris_anderson_shares_his_vision_for_ted.htmlFeb 15 2011: Maybe I'm alone on this one, but "Bob Thurman Says We Can Be Buddhas":
www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/bob_thurman_says_we_can_be_buddhas.htmlFeb 15 2011: These are the first few talks I ran into that made me decide to be a translator to "spread the idea"
Cameron sinclair for hacking the disaster handling system
Sheena Iyengar on the single most powerful thing ever granted to human - the ability to choose.
Clay Shirky for articulating the dilema of the century
And recently...
Brene Brown for whistleblowing the secret of happiness and possitivism
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.htmlFeb 15 2011: I don't know whether it's a hidden gem or just a gem, but I do love it much, not only because of my professional interests, though it was a challenge to translate it. I'm speaking about C. K. Williams's talk http://www.ted.com/talks/c_k_williams_reads_poetry_of_youth_and_age.html
I think as the TED's motto is 'ideas worth spreading" to share such manifestations of human towards human concern that are of both social and cultural importance is really essential. Saying nothing about the pure pleasure of listening to absolutely brilliant piece of poetry, I reckon, C.K. Williams says more about human nature than a shelf of scientific papers. Feather(used as a pencil) in the hand, I guess, is still more powerful than a sword.Feb 13 2011: What a great topic! A few of my favorites not yet mentioned on this thread (some more "hidden than others"):
Nic Marks: http://www.ted.com/talks/nic_marks_the_happy_planet_index.html
Tony Porter: http://www.ted.com/talks/tony_porter_a_call_to_men.html
Rory Sutherland: http://www.ted.com/talks/rory_sutherland_life_lessons_from_an_ad_man.htmlFeb 11 2011: I would definitely say that one particular hidden and unearthed gem is Suheir Hammad. Her recent performance at TEDWomen singing poems of war, peace, women, power was really inspirational and left a long-lasting feeling within me.
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Pillsbury® Grands!® refrigerated biscuits
8 slices
packaged precooked bacon, cut in half crosswise
egg, scrambled
8 slices
American cheese
This is a great quick breakfast, especially for families with husband's who can't sit and eat breakfast on a regular basis. To make this ahead of time, I like to cook the eggs in well-greased muffin tins for a half hour, pop them out, cool them a bit and then build my sandwich. I wrap the pre-made sandwich in a papertowel and put it into a sandwich bag and refrigerate. When my husband is getting ready to walk out the door, all I have to do is take the sandwich out of the plastic bag and microwave it for a minute or so. NOTE: This also is good with those flat sausage patties and other kinds of sliced deli cheese.
I didn't like the chemical taste these biscuits left in my mouth. Would be much better with homemade biscuits.
46 Ratings
Wonderful little breakfast sandwich that's great for "on the go"! Not to mention it's much better than going to a drive-thu! I made these individually vs. all eight at once. Grands biscuits store nicely in the fridge so I made these sandwiches as needed. I microwaved a scrambled egg in a pudding cup sprayed with Pam for about 35 seconds for each sandwich. All that's left to do was top with my favorite cheese and breakfast meat and this was perfect for my husband to take to work. This was so easy to make and and done in no time at all!
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I loved it! Did anyone know this is actually how to make a Mcdonalds Mcgrittle?
Nice for a really quick breakfast. I microwave the eggs in a sprayed ramekin for about 1 minute. Perfect for an on the go family.
I love it. It was really full filling which made me surprised. I was like this is McDonald's sandwich, but it's not. Your making it your own and see what goes in it. I didn't use precooked bacon, I fried up some and added little extra because it's bacon.
These were really good! I can't believe I ever wasted $4 or so for a breakfast sandwich before work or on vacation. These tasted just as good for a fraction of the cost. I made 1/2 recipe, but found the sandwiches needed at least 1 egg per sandwich. So, the full recipe really needs like 8 eggs. To make it quickly, I used pre-cooked bacon. I just popped about 8-10 pieces in the microwave for 50 seconds for half the recipe. When I baked the biscuits I put them on a foil sheet and sprayed the sheet with Pam and the biscuits lightly also. It made them a little crispy and not so soft. Thanks, for showing me how absolutely easy these are really to make.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Grandwich Breakfast Sandwiches
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Calories: 383
Calories from Fat: 219
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ITEM#: 13881224This dining buffet features a modern design with three spacious drawers, two cabinets with four adjustable shelves and pocket shelves with metal guards. The warm and inviting cappuccino finish of this buffet compliments any range of home furnishing. The sleek design of this buffet make it the perfect option for a home bar or an extra serving area whenever your entertain. At just 15-inches deep, this buffet fits unobtrusively against a wall. The size of this buffet allows it to serve as an entryway table, providing a spot to set down your mail and keys.
This gorgeous buffet from Furniture of America offers you plenty of storage options for organizing your fine china, dining accessories and other necessities. The open-pocket shelves let you keep your most-used items easy to locate and within reach, while the top surface can be used for display pieces or serving.
- Materials: Wood, veneer, MDF, metal
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- Number of shelves: Four (4)
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- Dimensions: 33 inches high x 48 inches wide x 15 inches deep
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Takes a while to put together but is straightforward.Read More
Simple and sleek
Ultimately, we like the cabinet. It's sleek and is great for storage. The side spaces are very short and narrow so we could only fit glasses (no alcohol bottles like the picture shows). The doors are very light so quality is questionable. My biggest complaint is assembly. It took us something like 6 hours to put it together because every single piece has to be assembled. In the end, we would have rather paid a couple hundred more for something of better quality and something that did not take so darn long to put together.Read More
Looks classy however a piece of the cabinet door was chipped.Read More
Worst assembly imaginable
This literally was the worst instructions and I put together tons of furniture. I would not do it again. Handles look a bit cheap. Overall modern and functional but a major pain for sure.Read More
buffet table ... nice piece
Lots of storage , side shelves are to low for wine bottles and not height adjustable. Good looking at a fair price , could use better instructions and was a bit complicated to assembly.Read More
Nice buffet but a bear to construct
This is a fine dining buffet. It appears exactly as pictured. I believe the description should include measurements for the drawers and cupboard as well. This would have been really useful for me as two items I intended to put in the buffet (crock pot) turned out to be too big. Otherwise, this buffet is a welcomed addition to my dining room. Construction was much more difficult than it should have been. The instructions represent all the pieces but they do not indicate top/bottom or inside/outside. This is important because the pre-drilled holes for screws will work even if the piece is upsidedown. I ended up taking apart the buffet three times after realizing I had screwed a piece together incorrectly. The instructions do provide enough detail to prevent this. Also, some pieces are not cut to precise measurements. The shelves on the ends have metal rods to keep glasses in place. In my case, some of these rods were a hair too long, which scratches the sides. Despite the construction woes, I am happy with my purchase. I mean, you only have to build it once then you enjoy it forever. I would recommend this buffet to others with the clear warning about construction.Read More
Very nice!!
Im so happy! With my buffet table, everything in one! I'm a wine drinker so this is perfect next to my dining room. Very easy access and very impressive storage spaces. Let's it arrived in leass than a week, it took less than an hour for me and my husband to set it up and after we very very impressed! I can't believe the prie is so cheap for a beautiful furniture and good quality., usually those don't come together but for my buffet table it came with all those features.Read More
Beautiful piece!!!
Received in timely manner. Huge box, lol but as expected. All pieces present. easy to assemble but if not reading directions exactly will misplace aligning of parts but easy to fix mistakes if made. Exactly as pictured in pic. Great value for the price!! Love it and I just ordered the matching coffee table!!! Great addition to a small to medium dining room or kitchen space!!! Love it!!!!Read More
Perfect Fit
This buffet looks great and has a lot more space than you would think. We were able to fit a ton of stuff in it. The only downside is the assembly. The instructions were a little vague. Other than that awesome.Read More
Exactly what I needed
I was looking for a piece that I could use in my entry way very unsuccessfully. When I saw the buffet I thought that it would work perfectly for what I needed and then in the future it would be great for a dinning room (which I don't have now). Considering the price, the quality is excellent. My husband put it together in about 2 hours. He thought the instructions would have been difficult for someone else that maybe didn't have much experience with that kind of thing. Anyways, if you are looking for a great storage piece for you dining room I definitely recommend this one. For the price, it can't be beat.Read More
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Hello cryan212, the interior shelves are approximately 8.5 inches high x 11.5 inches wide x 13.5 inches deep. The drawers are approximately 6.75 inches high x 11 inches wide x 13.75 inches deep. I hope this information helps. Thanks for shopping with us!
Why did you choose this product?
its pretty
It is the style I was interested in and at a reasonable price.
Looks pretty, looks functional for storage.
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Liked the fact that it is enclosed. Not glass. Intend for this to be a kind of "catch-all" cabinet, don't really want to display the contents. Looked for something similar that was more traditional, less modern, but couldn't find anything. Price was reasonable. Furniture stores charge ~$100 to deliver, overstock delivery was free, and assembly does not concern me.
The shelves appear to be backwards.
Hello peppy66, you will be contacted by Customer Care.
These are the worst directions ever.....Is there any where else to get step by step directions?
Hello dancalcon, thank you for your inquiry; you will be contacted by Customer Care.
This is the exact size and style that I want, but would like to use a little black stain on it to make it match my existing (stained black) dining room furniture. Are the top, front and side veneers real wood veneers and porous enough to accept just a bit of black stain?
Hello hb, the following whole unit are composed of veneers. If you want to paint over it, it's entirely up to you. We cannot confirm that the material will take additional stain to make it darker, it's entirely up to you. Thanks for shopping with us!
I have received this item and all pieces are accounted for. However, I can't get past step 1 because the holes where the screws go to attach pieces 3 and 4 to piece 2 are too big for the screws. I'm pretty sure I have the pieces turned the right way. 3 and 4 hold the glide racks for the drawers so they have to face each other. Is there something wrong with the holes or am I just not as bright as I've always thought I was???
Hello rgsgramma, I've studied the assembly instructions, and I understand your confusion. Per our customer reviews, this is a somewhat challenging assembly. My advice is to triple-check that pieces 3 and 4 are correct, since there are so many similar pieces in this set. That seems the most likely place to make an error. Make sure that you're using the long F screws for step 1, which should be the longest screws in the assembly set, and only use the smaller E screws for the middle portion. If you are still having trouble with assembly, please let us know, and we will put you in touch with customer service. I hope this information is helpful. Thank you for shopping with us!
You stated that the back is not finished. What color is the back of the piece?
Thank you for contacting us, gwr65. The back piece would be a brown color. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
What are the interior dimensions of the cabinets?
Hello isaindavis01, the interior dimensions of the cabinets are 11.5 inches wide x 25.5 inches high. Thank you for shopping with us! a.c.
Please can you tell me the weight and dimensions of the box in which it ships? Thanks!
Hello frenchiemac, this is 88 pounds and the dimensions are Height 10 inches Width 15 inches Length 50 inches. Have a great day!
Is the back finished?
Hello hopebelieve, The back is not finished. Have a great day!
Are there any other pieces to this collection? Coffee table, TV console?
Hello lunagal, I'm sorry I could not find that we currently have any other furniture pieces that go with this. Have a great weekend!
You stated the middle drawer is: 13 1/2"W x 11 1/2"D x 6 3/4"H. What about the other 2?
Hello power911, This buffet is beautiful! I apologize for the confusion, all three of the middle drawers have the same dimensions. I hope this helps. Thanks for shopping with us.
What is the height of the shelves for the wine glasses on the side?
Hello theresa1315, the side storage shelf dimensions are approximately 4"D x 13.5"W x 8.5"H. Thank you for shopping with us.
I read someone mentioned in a product review that they have also ordered that matching coffee table... Can someone please tell me which one is the mentioned item (matching coffee table for this product)? Thanks
Hello fabileon, I believe the coffee table you are referring to is Item #: 12094082. Thank you for shopping with us, and have a great day.
Do the interior shelves have enough space to hold dishes?
Hello debwms23, Yes the interior shelves have enough space to hold dishes. Please feel free to contact us again with any further questions. Thank you for shopping with us!
easily and then some
yes and they are flexible to (as in you can reposition them ofcourse)
How much does the shipping box weigh?
Got an answer from customer service - 72 lbs.
120 pounds....very heavy..
definetly over 110 lbs!
is it shipped to be assembled?
Yes, in many pieces but was labeled properly. If u can assemble ffurniture this will not be a issue for u
you will need a handy guy to put this together
I'm a woman and I put this together on my own. My husband had to help towards the end but I did the bulk of it. It does come in alot of pieces but its worth it. Very Pretty
Yes, you need to put it together yourself, and it is a challenge. The instructions are not detailed. Expect to take it apart several times before finishing.
is there room for wine storage?
Thank you for your question and I apologize for the delayed response. There isn't a wine rack in this, but the shelves are adjustable, so you could fit bottles in there.
Yes, in one of the cabinets, I removed the shelf and put a wine rack inside. The bottle lay flat (stacked up) and the depth of the unit fits them.
yes if you take a shelf out
Do you have to put the bars on the side piece or can you leave it open?
Thank you for your question. You do not have to install those bars.
you don't have to put the bars on the side. Adding the bars is a final step. If you left them off that is fine too
You can leave it opwn but the holes ate aready pre drilled so if you dont mind having the visible holes then u are ok.
you will have holes but you can easily cover them up
however, without the bars in the side, your glasses could easily fall or be bumped out of the shelf. It is much prettier with the bars as well as safer for your glassware.
Are the interior shelves adjustable and/or removable?
Yes. The shelves can be easily removed and can be adjusted; there are 3 height position holes to select from.
Yes and Yes. Both adjustable and removable.
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I've got a new Dynasty 200 DX and I'm having problems with getting the arc started on some .080" aluminum I'm welding. When I have a freshly ground tungsten, it will start as normal (I'm using a foot pedal), but after the first use, the tungsten will get a small ball on the end and then the arc doesn't want to start again. It will just make the frequency ticking sound and get some static arcing, but not get going like normal. I'm using a 3/32" tungsten, with the AC balance on 60 and frequency on 130. If I start moving the torch around (increasing the distance to the aluminum) it will sometimes start. I'm running about 145 amps max setting.
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I've seen this problem come up before, and I also have the same sort of difficulties some times with my 300dx. Try switching to a 2% thoriated, I found it a little better than pure, but I think the best tungesten to use is the lanthanated kind. When I first tried out the dx model 4 years ago, I found it worked the best with lanthinated, when I changed over to another type, the hard arc starting was apparent.Jonny
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I think I am. It's the orange colored type, isn't it?
Orange woud be 2% Ceriated and that should be the easist to start. For .080 aluminum I would set the max amps to no more than 100, most likely 90 to start, Balance on 70 and freq on 120. I would switch to 1/16" (3/32" should work also) tungsten and taper it to 30 degrees with a .010 flat on the tip. Be very sure you have a good ground. When I first got my Dynasty it would sometimes do the same thing, I removed the cover and ran a very clean .009 feeler thru the points and have had no trouble since. Just stuff to try, let us know if you work it out.Regards, George
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I agree with Sundown. Also what is your pre-flow at. I had a dyn 200 and it would also do this. I upped the pre-flow a little like less than a second I think and it started fine after that all the time. There are also arc start menus you can go into and set the start up amperage. It is in the manual. I forget what buttons to press to get into this setting. However before doing this you also might want to try to restore the factory default settings of your machine. Try it that way first then if that does not work you can play with the menus.
Look in the manual again for the factory default settings.
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do you guys get zirconiated tungstens over there? before the introduction of ceriated and lanth types we always used thorium foc dc and zirc for ac.
zirc gives a good weld and ***** up well - not problems starting.
i only use gold tips nowadays and have had no trouble with starting with my 200 dynasty.
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hey Sundown,
your daughter will do well there its a very good college and the area's real nice. If you ever make it over to visit her you'll have to drop by my shop and burn some rods
Funny enough I was working in Runcorn last year for 3 months so I know that area pretty well too.
Really is a small world!!!
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Had my dynasty a couple of months, starts are good with both the ceriated and lanth (1.5%).
The tips ball up quick depending on where the balance is. Like you said, needs to be ground then. Mine does not like a balled tip at all. Its like a jacobs ladder.
When mine doesn't start, I mess with the ground to get a good connection to the part.
Have used mine at 150hz on aluminum.
Setting it back to factory default is a good idea.
When it has a ball on the tip and the arc is dancing everywhere, sometimes if you jump on the power fast and heavy, it will stablize, then back off power. Do this on practice metal, I have melted more than once getting the touch. Better to have a angle tip, not a ball.
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Believe it or not, what it might be telling you is you have the wrong tungsten diameter. If a doped tungsten forms a ball when you don't want it to, your tungsten is too small for the current you are running.
If you wanted it balled and the arc is dancing around but more heat for a second focuses the arc, your tungsten is too big. What you are doing is heating up the tungsten which results in better electron emission -- it should be hot enough at the current you are running to not dance around without gunning it.
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