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I am interested in writing a game that interprets LXF files into worlds (to create a game such as Lego Universe). After finding out how to extract the LXFML file from the LXF archive, I need to know how to interpret the contained LXFML file. Are there any detailed descriptions of how the LXFML format works?
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The LXFML file is an XML document, and there's an XSD document that you can use to validate any LXFML file, along with a textual description of the tags on the LUGNet forums supplied by the LDD Team a few years ago:
The key parts of the LXFML you're going to be interested in start with the
The tricky part is getting from a
As you can see, the Design ID corresponds to a LEGO element [part:3680] so you'll need some way to get from those to a suitable model - I recommend taking a look at either:


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Last step to do now is gluing the cap to the stem. Make sure you are using some strong glue - we don´t want the toadstool loosing its cap, right?!
That´s it, admire your work and find a nice place to show it off!
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I did this weeks ago for my design class but this is better than what I did D:ReplyDelete
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If a coach is judged on the amount of players they send to compete at the next level, then Edison girls basketball head coach Dianne Lewis currently stands among the region's elite.
On top of compiling a 236-58 record during her 12 seasons at Edison's helm, Lewis has seen 12 of her players move on to compete in the collegiate ranks.
What is the secret to her success?
"I guess the key to it is really just developing relationships with the girls," said Lewis, 53. "Every year, I'm fortunate enough to have a group of young ladies who I just adore. It feels like I gain 12 or 13 daughters. They impact my life, and hopefully, I can impact theirs."
And like family, Lewis expects her older players to lead and set the example for the younger ones. It looks like last year's seniors were good teachers.
In perhaps her toughest coaching challenge to date, Lewis led an Edison program with just three upperclassmen on its roster to 18 regular season wins this season, and they look poised to make a run in the National District tournament. Lewis recently earned National District Coach of the Year honors.
In just three years as Mount Vernon's girls basketball coach, Courtney Coffer has already established quite the rivalry with Lewis. The two have battled for the National District crown the past two seasons and have arguably the district's most competitive teams.
"Coach Lewis is a great coach," said Coffer, 29. "She has a knack for getting players to play at a high level year-in and year-out, no matter what talent level she may have. All of her players love and believe in her, and most important, they trust in her as their coach."
Some of Lewis's former players have also been inspired to coach themselves. Adria Crawford starred on the 2006 and 2007 state finals Edison teams and was nominated as a McDonald's All-American in 2008. Crawford recently ended her career as a player at Georgetown but joined the coaching ranks as an assistant at Longwood University (Va.). Crawford reminisced about her time at Edison and recalled a few of the attributes of a Lewis-coached team that she hoped to implement into her own coaching philosophy.
"We really had a familial type of environment. It was a great place to be," said Crawford, 22, who earned a sociology and theology degree from Georgetown. "Everybody wanted to win and we were all on the same page. Coach Lewis absolutely cared about us. If I wasn't coaching at Longwood, I would probably be at Edison trying to find a coaching job there."
While Crawford stayed local with her collegiate decision, former Edison standout Doreena Campbell headed to Westwood and the University of California, Los Angeles. Campbell helped guide Edison to a 104-9 record during her four years at the school and made an immediate impact at UCLA when she started in 30 games her freshman season.
Campbell, 23, said Lewis's college preparation goes beyond preaching fundamentals on the basketball court.
"She would tell us that although we were playing basketball then in high school, look at it as something you could possibly do for four years," Campbell said. "She said it might not be something that you can have a career in, but you can definitely get a four-year scholarship."
Three of Lewis's former athletes are currently playing at colleges across the country: Ruth Sherrill (Hofstra), Chasity Clayton (Florida State) and Myisha Goodwin-Coleman (N.C. State). Sherrill is Lewis's newest player to join the college ranks. Hofstra coaches showed early interest in the 6-foot forward, mainly because of how well coached Sherrill appeared to be to Hofstra's coaches.
"Dianne prides herself on making players fundamentally sound and preparing them for college," said Hofstra head women's basketball coach Krista Kilburn-Steveskey. "Those attributes can make her successful at any level."
With the success she's enjoyed at Edison, it is not surprising to learn that Lewis has fielded coaching offers from college programs. But the former T.C. Williams point guard said she's perfectly content at Edison.
"I did have a coach approach me," Lewis said. "I gave it careful thought and consideration with my family, but at the time, I didn't think the timing was right. I believe everything happens for a reason and believe that I'm placed at Edison for a reason."
With nine freshmen and sophomores on this year's Edison roster, it is safe to say that Lewis's list of collegiate players will only get longer.


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about the Benghazi attack. What was he doing at the exact time he missed the meeting? Publically demanding answers about the Benghazi attack.
http://news.yahoo.com/mccain-misses-...-politics.htmlSenator John McCain is demanding answers on the Benghazi attack, but his office tells ABC News he missed a classified briefing on the subject because of a "scheduling error."
The classified briefing was held on Wednesday before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee - of which Senator McCain is a member - and lasted three hours. It featured testimony by officials from the State Department, the Pentagon, the CIA and the National Counterterrorism Center.
During part of the briefing, McCain was holding a press conference demanding answers about the administration's handling of the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya on Step. 11 that killed four Americans, including US Ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens. McCain called on Congress to launch Watergate-style hearings to get to the bottom of what happened.
"More than two months after the Benghazi attack, there are still many unanswered questions," McCain told reporters in the Capitol Hill press conference. "While we await the findings and recommendations of the administration's internal review of the Benghazi attack, it's essential for the Congress to conduct its own independent assessment."
At precisely the same time McCain was holding that press conference, the briefing for the Homeland Security Committee was happening in another part of the Capitol building.
Why did he missing the briefing on a subject he has been so adamant in demanding answers on? McCain's office says his absence was unintentional - an oversight.
"Senator McCain was absent from the hearing due to a scheduling error," McCain spokesman Brian Rogers told ABC News.
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En español | Jean Arnau spent five days in the hospital with a fractured spine — lying in a hospital bed, wearing a hospital gown and ID bracelet, eating hospital food and receiving regular nursing care.
But when she was discharged and needed to transfer to a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation, her family learned that she had never been formally admitted as an inpatient to the hospital at all. Instead, she'd been classified as an outpatient under "observation" — a status that would cost her thousands of dollars.
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Most patients would regard as meaningless the seemingly slight distinction between the two labels — after all, they're getting exactly the same kind of care. But it can have costly consequences.
Under the rules, Medicare picks up the whole tab for the first 20 days in an approved skilled nursing facility for rehab or other care, but only if someone has spent at least three full days in the hospital as an admitted patient. If instead a patient has been under observation — for all or part of that time — he or she is responsible for the entire cost of rehab.
[Note that this situation applies only to Medicare coverage in skilled nursing facilities — which are usually nursing homes — and not to rehabilitation hospitals or inpatient rehabilitation facilities. Such places have different rules to qualify for Medicare coverage, but coverage is not affected by previous observation status while in a regular hospital.]
Arnau, an 84-year-old widow from Narragansett, R.I., got hit with a large bill. The skilled nursing facility she went to charged her $3,900 for a two-week stay. And although she had a Medigap supplemental policy, this insurance does not pay the out-of-pocket costs of services that Medicare does not cover.
Unwelcome news
Her family only learned about the problem the day Arnau left the hospital, says her daughter Mimi Auer, who is considering appealing the decision. At first she thought it was a mistake. But staff at the nursing facility told her they'd had four cases like her mother's just the previous week. "Four cases of the same situation, [in which Medicare patients] had to pay for the nursing home because they'd been on observation in the hospital," Auer protests. "What's going on here?"
Over the past several years, hospitals throughout the country have increasingly classified Medicare beneficiaries as observation patients instead of admitting them, according to researchers at Brown University, who recently published a nationwide analysis of Medicare claims in the journal Health Affairs. The results showed that in just three years, 2007 through 2009, the ratio of Medicare observation patients to those admitted as inpatients rose by 34 percent.
Medicare tells hospitals that the decision to admit or discharge a patient who is under observation can most often be made in less than 24 hours. "In only rare and exceptional cases do reasonable and necessary outpatient observation services span more than 48 hours," says the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (PDF), the agency's coverage bible.
But the Brown University study found that more than 10 percent of patients in observation were kept there for more than 48 hours. And it identified more than 44,800 who were kept in observation for 72 hours or longer in 2009 — an increase of 88 percent since 2007.
This research confirms the longtime concerns of consumer advocates. Two years ago, for example, the federal Medicare agency held a "listening session" (PDF) at which more than 2,200 hospital administrators, physicians, patient advocates and others called in — far more than any other such sessions had ever attracted — to discuss the topic of observation status.
"Almost everyone who spoke felt the practice was harmful and should be ended," says Judith Stein, founder and executive director of the Center for Medicare Advocacy. But nothing came of it, and so last year the center filed a class action lawsuit (PDF) against the federal government in an attempt to force change.


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College of Charleston holds on for 17-16 victory over East Tennessee State
Sunday, April 13, 2003JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 13, 2003) - The College of Charleston Cougars withstood a spirited rally by East Tennessee State in the final two innings to hold on for a 17-16 victory in the finale of a three-game series Sunday afternoon from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. The Bucs (10-21, 6-11 Southern Conference), scored eight runs in the final two frames, but the comeback fell just short as freshman left fielder Beau Alford (Johnson City, Tenn.) was thrown out at the plate on a single by freshman third baseman Shane Byrne (Johnson City, Tenn.) to end the game. With the win, College of Charleston earned a series sweep and raised their record to 22-14, 10-5 in SoCon games. For the third consecutive game, the Cougars got on the board early, scoring three runs in the top of the first. In fact, the explosive College of Charleston offense scored in all but one inning on Sunday, going scoreless in the sixth. East Tennessee State stayed with the Cougars early, scoring runs in each of the first five innings. But with College of Charleston in front 15-8 in the eighth, it looked as if the Cougars had a comfortable advantage. However, in the bottom of the frame, ETSU sent 12 men to the plate and scored six runs to cut the lead to just one, 15-14. The Bucs got just two hits in the inning, but kept the inning going with five walks, a hit batsman, a balk and an error. The inning could have potentially been bigger, but with the bases loaded and just one out, Barry Richardson struck out the final two batters of the inning to prevent any further damage. College of Charleston scored two runs in the top of the ninth to bump their lead back up to three, 17-14, but the Bucs would battle back again in the bottom of the frame. Junior shortstop Andy Howdeshell (Maryville, Tenn.) led off the inning by getting hit by a pitch for the second consecutive at-bat. Then, with one out, junior center fielder Tim Turner (Marietta, Ga.) drilled a double to right field, advancing Howdeshell to third. After a walk to Alford, Turner and Howdeshell would come home on a single by freshman first baseman Steven Calicutt (Spartanburg, S.C.) that cut the Cougar lead to just one again, 17-16. But that was as close as ETSU would get, as a great throw from left field by Brett Gardner prevented Alford from crossing the plate with the tying run. James Fender (3-2) picked up the win for College of Charleston, after entering the game in the fourth and pitching two innings, allowing three runs on three hits and walking a batter. Freshman righty Jeremy Hall (Gray, Tenn.) (0-3) was charged with the loss for ETSU after allowing eight runs on nine hits in four innings. Freshman right fielder Jordan Abromovitz (South Park, Pa.) had a career day at the plate for ETSU, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and three runs scored. Three of those RBI came on a home run that tied the game in the bottom of the second. Sophomore designated hitter Davis Burklin (Knoxville, Tenn.) also homered in the game, hitting a solo shot in the first. Howdeshell, Calicutt, Alford and Byrne led the Bucs with three hits each. Second baseman Lee Curtis led the Cougars on Sunday afternoon, going 3-for-5 with five RBI and four runs scored, including a two-run homer in the fourth. Catcher Matt Lauderdale also had a great day, going 4-for-4 with a run scored and three RBI. College of Charleston set a school record with 10 doubles on the day, while Lauderdale collected his 51st career double, also a new school record. East Tennessee State returns to the diamond on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. as the Bucs take on in-state rival Tennessee from Cardinal Park in Johnson City, Tenn. College of Charleston returns to action on Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m. as they travel to Charleston Southern.
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What is a biopsy?
A biopsy is a procedure done to remove tissue or cells from the body for examination under a microscope. Some biopsies can be done in a doctor's office, while others need to be done in a hospital setting. In addition, some biopsies can be done with a local anesthetic to numb the area, while others may require sedation or even full anesthesia.
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Endoscopic biopsy. This type of biopsy is done through a fiberoptic endoscope (a long, thin tube that has a close-focusing telescope on the end for viewing) through a natural body orifice (for example, rectum or mouth) or a small incision (for example, arthroscopy). The endoscope is used to look at the organ in question for abnormal or suspicious areas in order to take out a small amount of tissue for study. Endoscopic procedures are named for the organ or body area to be visualized and/or treated. The doctor can insert the endoscope into the gastrointestinal tract (alimentary tract endoscopy), bladder (cystoscopy), abdominal cavity (laparoscopy), joint cavity (arthroscopy), mid-portion of the chest (mediastinoscopy), or trachea and bronchial system (laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy).
Bone marrow biopsy. Bone marrow aspiration and/or biopsy is a procedure that involves taking a small amount of bone marrow fluid (aspiration) and/or solid bone marrow tissue (called a core biopsy), usually from the back of the hip bones, to be examined for the number, size, and maturity of blood cells and/or abnormal cells.
Excisional or incisional biopsy. This type of biopsy is often used when a wider or deeper portion of the tissue is needed. Using a scalpel (surgical knife), a full thickness of skin or all or part of a large tumor may be removed for further examination, and the wound is sutured closed (with surgical thread).
When the entire tumor is removed, it is called excisional biopsy. If only a portion of the tumor is removed, it is called incisional biopsy. For instance, excisional biopsy is the method usually preferred when melanoma is suspected. Both types of biopsies can be performed by using local or regional anesthesia. If the tumor is inside the chest or abdomen, general anesthesia is used. Under some circumstances, surgeons will take an excisional or incisional biopsy that goes immediately to the pathologist while the patient remains under anesthesia, ensuring complete excision of a tumor.
Fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy. This type of biopsy involves using a thin needle and syringe to remove very small pieces from a tumor. Local anesthetic is sometimes used to numb the area, but the test rarely causes much discomfort and leaves no scar.
FNA is not used for diagnosis of a suspicious mole, but may be used to biopsy large lymph nodes near a melanoma to see if the melanoma has metastasized (spread). Breast and thyroid tumors are examples of tumors that may be studied through FNA. A computed tomography scan (CT or CAT scan) — an X-ray procedure that produces cross-sectional images of the body — may be used to guide a needle into a tumor in an internal organ, such as the lung or liver. An ultrasound or other study may also be used for guidance of the needle.
Punch biopsy. Punch biopsies involve taking a deeper sample of skin with a biopsy instrument that removes a short cylinder, or "apple core," of tissue. After a local anesthetic, the instrument is rotated on the surface of the skin until it cuts through all the layers, including the dermis, epidermis, and the most superficial parts of the subcutis (fat).
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Skin biopsy. Skin biopsies involve removing a sample of skin for examination under the microscope to determine if melanoma, basal cell, squamous cell, or other skin lesion is present. The biopsy is done under local anesthesia. The patient usually just feels a small needle stick and a little burning for about a minute, with a little pressure, but no pain.
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Drew Barrymore stopped by "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" on Thursday to talk about her new makeup line, Flower Cosmetics, but the doting mommy couldn't help herself from gushing about her adorable baby girl, Olive, instead.
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10 Reasons Why You Should Watch The 2014 mtvU Woodie Awards
10 Reasons Why You Should Watch The 2014 mtvU Woodie Awards
Not totally sure what The Woodies are all about? No problem, that's where we come in! While awards shows like The GRAMMYs and The VMAs take center stage, (we definitely love them too), mtvU's Woodie Awards are the portal into the minds of people who love music the most: the fans! Awards are given out according to votes cast by people just like you. The Woodies are the birthplace of tomorrow biggest stars. From Macklemore to Kings of Leon and even Kanye West, it's the stage where some of the most talented musicians on earth first get recognition.
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When sad-sack loser Frank sees his ex-addict wife willingly snatched by a seductive drug dealer, he finds himself bereft and wholly unable to cope. But soon he decides to fight back under the guise of a DIY superhero called Crimson Bolt. With a hand-made suit, a wrench, and a crazed sidekick named Boltie, the Crimson Bolt beats his way through the mean streets of crime in hopes of saving his wife. The rules were written a long time ago: You are not supposed to molest children, cut lines or key cars; if you do, prepare to face the wrath of the Crimson Bolt!
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One student's film examines social dislocation; another's peers into identity difficulties. These two Loyola Marymount University filmmakers approached big social issues by examining personal impacts. Their storytelling skills, honed at LMU's School of Film and Television, resulted in two different kinds of films that open viewers to unexpected points of view.
Hanna Bowens, who will begin her senior year as a film production major, and Tracy Ip, who graduated in May 2013 with a degree in film production and minor in film studies, presented their films during the spring 2013 Undergraduate Research Symposium. Ip's film, "Running Ghost," is a narrative film from her own script that looks at the struggles of a bicultural young man in ever-changing Hong Kong. Bowens' documentary, "Mhóir Than a Game," examines the an Irish island community's struggle to maintain their soccer club amid changes brought on by emigration due to economic necessity.
"Both Tracy and Hanna show passion for the craft of filmmaking," said Michaela Lavick, professor of film and television production and adviser to Bowens and Ip. "They uniquely show contemporary dilemmas and they use their craft to beautifully tell the story and make it accessible, in a sensible way, to a larger audience."
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Ip, an American of Chinese heritage, did her research during the writing of her script and before she traveled to Hong Kong to start filming. "I interviewed Chinese immigrants of my parents' generation," she said. "So, I had that basis to go off of to write my script."
Ip spent a summer break in Hong Kong casting the parts. "It was interesting because I think the way I work as a director, as an American director as opposed to a Chinese director, it's a lot different … we sort of learned to work together as a team, because I don't think they trusted me until we started shooting." She shot her film with a Sony FS100, and had a crew of four: a cinematographer, a sound mixer/boom operator/sound editor and sound designer, an editor/script supervisor/production assistant, and a producer.
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Both student directors acknowledge that the education and experience they've gained at LMU has been vital to their success. "The most important thing is because our production major, in particular, you have to take classes in every aspect of production, recording arts, screenwriting, etc.," Ip said. "You know how all the jobs are situated on a team, so you're better able to communicate with your crew members."
Added Bowens, "My favorite part about LMU's film program is the emphasis they put on telling the story. I think people can get carried away with how a film looks, or with the end affect they want to get from it. You can lose sight of the story."
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I do really like this product. I think it is one of the better facial toners out there in terms of the effect it has on the skin. Sometimes I feel toners are an unnecessary step in a skincare routine as they don't seem to add anything. This one however feels very soothing so would be perfect for sensitive skin. It also seems to help with evening out skintone and soothing any redness. I can usually see a difference when I use this, and it is gentle enough to be used around the eyes as well to remove any last traces of eye makeup or just to refresh and soothe the eyes.
I quite like the packaging, and I do like the flowery fragrance although this may not be to everyone's taste. I have a smaller sample size with a spray pump to it and this sits on my desk. It's nice to have a little spritz over the face every now and then, especially when it's hot, to refresh makeup or simply moisturise the skin lightly.
I like ordering from the Liz Earle website as they always pack things so nicely. They also always include a sample of something, and they are quite generous samples. The price however is not ideal, but it does last quite a long time.
This is not an essential product for anyone's skincare routine by any means, but if you are looking for a little piece of luxury that makes you feel good, as well as provide a small (temporary) soothing and evening effect on the skin, this is a great choice.
I have a mature, dry sensitive skin and this Instant Boost Skin Tonic from Liz Earle suits me just fine, it always leaves my skin feeling soothed, hydrated and refreshed at any time. The tonic is alcohol free and includes lovely things like aloe vera, essential oils of calendula, rose geranium, lavender, sweet orange also cucumber and natural vitamine E. This tonic is supposed to be used after Liz Earle's Cleanse and Polish but can be used after any cleanser, it'd so lovely to use and it smells divine. It also prepares skin for your moisturiser and will help it work better and last longer. You can buy this tonic in a bottle which you tip a little on a round cotton wool pad to use or in a spray bottle which is sprayed right onto your face. Of course you can always put the tonic into a spritzer bottle f your own. You noticed I said this can be used at any time and you can, it's wonderfully cooling sprayed on your face on a hot summer's day, if you have hormonal changes or air conditioning. Hot fractious children in the back of the car have been calmed with a 'magic' spray which has certainly made them and us feel more comfortable. I have used this tonic for a number of years and can honestly say that it has made a big difference to my skin, once I ran out and used another tonic and ended up with sore, flaky skin. I highly recommend this Instant Boost Tonic.
I was lucky enough to be given a range of Liz Earle skincare products many years ago and would probably only use them if money were no object. This toner has a light floral scent that really does sooth and brighten my skin up and it seems to close some of my open pores. I will say that I have very sensitive skin and can't use this on a daily basis - it comes out a couple of times a week when I've had a bath - otherwise my skin dries up and reacts badly.
Many of the ingredients are very natural and several essential oils are used, so I'm not entirely sure why fragrance is also added - and this may be what I am sensitive to, as my skin isn't a fan of artificial scents.
You can be sure that there are no animal products used in the making of these cosmetics and it is not tested on animals. The range has a very good reputation and is of a very high quality. I would like to see more organic products being used- but that would add to the price of course.
With an eye to being natural and also not affecting the environment too much, I do have to mention the excess packaging when I received postal goods - all wrapped in very unecessary Liz Earle paper that just gets ripped off and thrown away.
All in all a pretty good product from a range of fabulous products.
I first bought this toner over a year ago along with the Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish and I think it's well worth the money. I didn't repurchase the face wash (because I found a cheaper one from Lush I like better called Ultrabland) but I found that as soon as I stopped using the toner when it ran out, I instantly missed it.
Firstly, it smells lovely. It has the most refreshing scent to it and seems to instantly cool down my skin on contact. I recently took this on holiday with me to Spain and after washing my face I would spray it straight onto my skin and then wipe off with a cotton pad. It really helps to get rid of any last traces of face wash, exfoliate away any dead skin and just seems to leave my face feeling balanced, smooth and clean, with no unpleasant tight feeling that you get with some harsher toners.
For me, the 200ml bottle lasts reasonably well (I get the spray version which is 50 pence more but I reckon leads to less wastage) and I notice a difference with my skin when I use it. Even though it's not cheap, I think it's well worth the money as it does everything I want from a toner.
I am a massive fan of Liz Earle's products after being introduced to them in my darkest of skin days - my teens. I still to this day have trouble with my skin but it was worse when I first started using this product. My skin was very prone to breakouts and it was a nightmare to try and control. I would give anything a go and this was in my bathroom at home because my mum uses it religiously, so i decided to nab a bit.
Liz Earle's products are famous for being high quality, nourishing and gentle on the skin and for not containing all the nasty chemicals you often find in these types of products. The naturally active ingredients include aloe vera to revitalize and soften and calendula, chamomile, cucumber and natural source vitamin E to soothe and refresh the skin.
To use simply dab onto a piece of cotton wool or pad, then sweep all over your face and neck. Ideally you would use the Hot Cloth Cleanser before using this to give your skin the ultimate pamper treatment.
Whenever I use Liz Earle I feel like I am having a spa treatment. The products are so soothing and gentle on the skin they will not irritate even the most sensitive of skin. The smell is very floral which again adds to the luxurious feel to the product. I can use this all over my eyes, nostrils, all the most delicate of areas and I do not get the slighted bit of irritation. Instead I feel that if I use this first thing in the morning it actually 'wakes up' my skin and I am left feeling clean, fresh and ready to face the day. By the amount of dirt present on the cotton pad it is evident that it is doing its job.
I also use it again at night to remove my makeup sometimes and it is very good at doing so, even waterproof makeup. It often takes 3 or so cotton pads if I don't use the hot cloth cleanser beforehand if I'm feeling lazy. However with very little effort and force it picks up the makeup. I work it slightly around the eyes especially if I have had a lot of eye makeup on that day but it gets rid of it no problem. It does what I need it to do!
I can say my skin has improved for using this product combined with the hot cloth cleanser. I notice that my skin is a lot brighter and it feels a lot cleaner and healthier when I use these products on a regular basis. Due to its gentle, soft nature it does feel more nourishing than the harsh cheaper products I tend to put on my face nowadays because as a student I can't afford the upkeep.
The retail price for this is £13.25 so this is high end product but it definitely shows. I go back to this again and again because I absolutely love the way it makes my skin feel and for me, it is absolutely flawless. Don't even think about it this is so worth the investment. Fantastic product. A very easy 5 stars.
When it comes to the idea of toners, I will be honest, they are not my favourite product.The motto is' Cleanse, Tone and Moisturise '. The First and last I do without question. The tone....not so much. Why? Personally I can see the benefits of cleanse and moisturise immediately, whether they are doing something good or bad to the skin. But toning? And to be fair, with all the different stages of ' cleaning your face ' you can go through with so many lotions and potions, this is the least exciting and underwhelms me. But because this product was in a kit I purchased, I thought what the hell-lets give it a go?
Liz Who?
Liz Earle is a British company who specialise in botanical based skincare, bodycare, haircare and now cosmetics. They were founded in 1995 by Liz Earle and Kim Buckland.
They arent in your usual high street stores, or at least they werent but can be found in some John Lewis, Boots and Fenwick stores. I suspect this may be more in regards to their cosmetic range rather than skincare.But since 1996 they have been selling their products on QVC, have their own shops in Leeds, London, Guildford and the Isle of WightThey also have their own website that you can purchase products directly from. So if you want Liz Earle products, you can get them.
What is this product?
Its an alcohol free, very gentle product that helps to hydrate, refresh, soothe and brighten the skin. It contains natural ingredients such as aloe vera, cucumber, vitamin e, which prepares the skin to accept with pleasure your mosituriser of choice.
Aqua (water), Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, Glycerin, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, Anthemis nobilis (chamomile) flower extract, Calendula officinalis (calendula) flower extract, Humulus lupulus (hops) extract, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Parfum (fragrance), Tocopheryl acetate, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Linalool, Limonene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citronellol, Sodium hydroxide, Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Geraniol, Coumarin, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid.
How is it packaged?
The one I currently use is the travel size version which is 30ml in size and has a spritz top which I find the easiest to use. The packaging is some form of plastic, quite robust and in a very pale green colour. Its simple in look, no fuss in regards to presentation. It has a small symbol in the middle in silver, which is the Liz Earle brand logo, the name of the product close to the top and directly underneath a list of some of the ingredients.
On the back it tells you what the product is supposed to do, the fact you have a 12 month shelf life when opened. I assume the normal full size version will have more details on it such as how to use, but not on my travel size. The full size version if I remember correctly the product would come out of a small hole at the top, if the bottle was squeezed or you could pour out the product directly onto cotton wool.
How do you use?
Depending on the packaging, you can pour the toner onto cotton wool and wipe over the face morning and night after cleansing but before you pop on moisturiser. Or with the spritz bottle, you can spray directly onto face ( eyes closed with alittle distance between you and the product ). A tip I would use if you have the spritz spray, is spray over your face when feeling alittle hot and you need refreshing at anytime. Also put it in the fridge if you need more of a cooling action, possibly when the weather is very warm and humid.Great light relief.
So what do I think?
The product itself is easy and pleasant to use.Having it in the little spritz version means I dont have to really think about putting it on as its just a few quick sprays and done. It does leave a light layer of moisture on the skin, which its supposed to do.Doesnt dry the skin and the smell is refreshing, uplifting and and not feminine.
Would I buy again?
As much as I like the product, toning isnt my thing to be honest so probably wouldnt go out of my way to buy.If it was in a kit then I would use it. The cost of this product is as follows ( it comes in different sizes ):
200ml bottle £13.25
200ml spritz bottle £13.25
50ml bottle £5.50
30ml spritz £5.50
Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic is a toner which accompanies the famous Cleanse and Polish cleanser. The tonic contains naturally active ingredients; organic aloe vera, calendula, rose scented geranium, cucumber, Vitamin E. These ingredients are designed to revitalise, soothe and tone, and to promote radiance. It is alcohol free, non- drying and designed for all skin types.
The product is available direct from Liz Earle or QVC. It retails at £12.50 for 200ml of product which is contained within a bottle with a screw cap or spritzer dispenser. The packaging is similar to that of other Liz Earle products; simple and understated, which reinforces their use of natural ingredients.
Skin Tonic is designed to be used after cleansing, morning and evening. The toner is colourless and has a light, fresh, floral scent. A soaked cotton pad is simply swept over the face to restore skins' moisture levels and radiance. The tonic can also be spritzed over makeup as a pick-me-up.
The tonic is wonderfully refreshing and soothing on my skin. It removes any last traces of makeup and oils without stripping the skin or making it feel tight. It calms any redness or irritation I may have and my skin looks brighter after using this. The fragrance also helps me relax and unwind after a busy day. I use this around the eye area if I am in a rush; it removes waterproof mascara without irritating my eyes.
I love this product. It is much more than just a toner which takes away makeup, which is why it is called Instant Boost Skin Tonic. I have tried other products in the chemist, but nothing compares to this. It is a little more expensive, but Liz Earle and QVC regularly have offers which bring the price down.
I first came across Liz Earle when I was given a set for my birthday. My mother is a bit of a QVC addict so needless to say it was one of the offers of the day. Not that I am complaining.
For those that don't know who Liz Earle is she was a presenter many moons ago on the GMTV. She covered most of the health and beauty sections. With her best friend kim who she had known from since the 1980's she founded the company in 1995. The beauty with all her products is that they are all natural ingredients and don't cost the earth. All ages can use these products my boys when younger had teenage spots etc and this tonic really helped.
Right the product
Most of the Liz Earle range is a peppermint green colour, although the men's range is brown. The bottle is 200ml. The top is one of those twist tops with a small hole at the top for use. The front has a brief description and the Liz Earle logo on.
When to use.
Well this item is supposed to be used if you are doing the 3 step programme after using your cleanse and polish. To be honest any time i need a quick freshen up I have a quick cleanse with this item and instantly my skin feels revitalised. I put a couple of drops on a cotton ball and gently wipe in a circular movement around my face. As soon as you open the top you can smell the cucumber and aloe vera which definatley has an effect straight away on your skin. This toner brightens and smooths your skin as well as providing a fine layer of moisture.
Now I am hooked and yes I buy when on offer on QVC, you can buy online or some large department stores do still them ie John Lewis.
The price for the 200ml is approx £16 although this will last you a while.
I have always heard good things about the Liz Earle range of cosmetics and I was fortunate enough to be given her Superskin Concentrate last year, which I really liked. Liz Earle's ethos is to use plant based ingredients, avoiding animal ingredients, (but some 'animal-friendly ones such as beeswax and honey are used in certain products) and they don't test on animals. They try and source ingredients sustainably and ethically, and don't use excess packaging. This is an ethos I subscribe to and it is always nice to come across a company so transparent about their policies. There is a lot more information on their website for those who are interested.
Through a promotion online I decided to order their 'skincare essentials range' for £41 which is a saving on buying the cleanser, skin tonic and moisturiser separately and it included a superskin concentrate travel bottle, as well as a free gift (another bottle of cleanser). The offer changes monthly but the price seems to be about the same. The tonic was wrapped in branded tissue paper in the box, and all ingredients and instructions for use were on the bottle. To buy on its own the tonic is £12.50 for a 200ml bottle.
The Instant Boost Skin Tonic is in Liz Earle's signature pale blue plastic bottle. The lid doesn't screw off but pops up for ease of access, giving you a small hole to pour your tonic onto a cotton wool pad. I think this is a great idea, as it minimises wastage and potential spillages. I cannot be alone in having accidentally sloshed expensive liquids all over the bathroom floor. The product is designed to be used after the hot cloth cleanser (which I also use - see separate review for more information) and followed by a moisturiser.
If I am honest I am always a bit blasé about toners and what they do but I am not getting any younger, and whilst this product doesn't claim any anti-ageing properties, if it makes my skin look good then I am happy. It is easy to use with the help of the thoughtful cap - just a half twist and the little spout is revealed and I tip it onto my cotton pad. If you are really clumsy you can still spill some (I have done this) but the wastage is minimised. I then sweep the damp pad across my face which feels cool and soothing. The tonic is colourless but has a subtle scent of aloe vera. The pad usually comes away fairly clean on my face as the cleanser has removed any make up, but as I have long hair, I sometimes find it discolours around my neck. The tonic claims to give instant radiance, and I am not sure it actually achieves this: If I used it on one side of my face and not the other, I don't think you would notice the difference straight away. However I think using the product regularly has helped.
I find the tonic really gentle and not as astringent as some products I have used, and it feels very refreshing and soothing on my skin. I am fortunate that I don't suffer from many skin ailments, but I could imagine this would feel great on dry or inflamed skin caused by allergies or other problems as it is also mildly moisturising. Key ingredients include cucumber extract (I get a bit of this in the scent, I am not usually a fan, but it certainly lives up to its calming and soothing promise), geranium oil, aloe vera, glycerine (vegetable derived), hops, Vitamin B5 & E, calendula extract and chamomile oil. A full list is on the Liz Earle website: http://uk.lizearle.com/
Liz Earle also produces a spritzer bottle of this, which would probably be equally easy to use. They also suggest spritzing over make up before a night out. I can imagine as it is slightly moisturising that it would help refresh and brighten your skin without affecting your make up and intend to keep an eye out for this version when I am ready to replace the bottle I am currently using. I don't expect that to be for a while as my 200ml bottle still has a lot of use and I expect it to last for months yet (I have been using it for a couple of mionths already).
Liz Earle products can be bought online on their website (above), at John Lewis or QVC. They also have a few of their on stores now in London, Guildford, Isle of Wight or Leeds and a few (very few) branches of Boots and Fenwicks. I would recommend checking out their website for any promotion and offers though.
As you may have read on some of my other reviews, I have become a bit of a fan of the Liz Earle range of products (pricey as they are) and as I am currently using their cleanse, tone and polish regime, I felt it was only right that I complete the set of reviews on each individual item.
~~~ The purchase and product~~~
I have given both the Hot Cleanser and the moisturiser 5 stars and can now reveal that the Instant Skin Boost Tonic also receives a 5 star recommendation from me. The reasons for this are the gentleness and natural ingredients that this refreshing toner brings to your skin and the resultant factor therein. The skin feels totally refreshed and toned, and unlike most toners; my experience has of them has left my skin feel dry and wanting, parched and lacking in any kind of protection on my skin. However this is how this toner differs from others I have tried. As soon as you pour out the toner and apply it to your skin the comforting, clean smell feels gentle (the smell of it to me is reminiscent of baby power; although officially they classify the smell as 'heavenly floral!'). It glides on your skin and your skin feels bright and truly cleansed but the bonus is it feels moisturised as well if that is possible in a skin tonic.
~~~ Using it ~~~
The ingredients of this wonderfully aroma item are cucumber (lush!), chamomile (sweet!), calendula, vitamin E and organic aloe Vera. Even the list of ingredients looks yummy. So to me it is little wonder that this item is so refreshing and nourishing to my skin.
You will note that it has no alcohol like most toning products which is probably why there is no astringent drying effect to my skin.
The qualities of this boost tonic is also best noted in that you can also use it as a spritzer during the say to just refresh your skin and moisturiser it which I thought would be particularly handy if you go on holiday somewhere or even on a plane where the air con is so drying to your skin. One wipe over of this lovely liquid and your skin feels cleansed and refreshed and brightened.
A truly lovely product to use alone or part of the skin care regime that Liz Earle advocates i.e use with the hot polish cleanser prior to using the skin tonic and followed up by the Liz Earle moisturiser.
The other bonus is it is suitable for all skin types.
~~ Stockists and more information ~~~~~
You can purchase it directly from the Liz Earle website at http://uk.lizearle.com. You can also purchase it in John Lewis.
Cost for this varies from a 30 ml spritzer bottle of £5 ( useful if you want to try it before proceeding on to the bigger bottles).
The full sized bottles are 200 ml bottle = £12.25.
Overall I give this 5 *****
Thanks for reading.
I'm not particularly close to my mother in law as we rarely see her and when we do her visits are fleeting, but on her last visit a few months ago we were discussing skin care products and she told me she was a fan of Liz Earle.
I have heard of Liz Earle products and to be honest have heard nothing but praise for just about everything I've ever read about, but up until recently I haven't tried anything from this range for myself.
Imagine my surprise when in late November I was given a mini sized 'Essentials Try Me Kit' from her which features 4 reasonable sized products, the first of which I will now review - Instant Boost Skin Tonic..
*~*Price, packaging & availability*~*
As this was a gift I have no idea how much this cost my mother in law nor where she purchased it from. Having searched around online though I see that the Essentials kit to buy ranges from £15 - £22 whilst the Skin Tonic bought separately is anything from £12 upwards for the full sized 200 ml bottle, so depends really where you choose to shop from. If wanting to try this, I have seen the sample size (50ml) on Ebay for under £4 so it's really worth looking around for though if in doubt all items can be ordered from the official website @ www.lizearle.com
Though my bottle is a 'sample size' I am impressed that it contains 50 ml of tonic which is a reasonable size in my opinion as it gives me plenty of uses to make my mind up about the product.
The colouring of the packaging (as with most Liz Earle products) is a calming sage green and has the logo and subsequent lettering and information in a bold but not too prominent black colour. There is a small silver embossed logo of a flower in a circle on the front but apart from this there is no other decoration and the design is quite simplistic and 'natural' in appearance.
*~*What is it then?*~*
This is a floral scented toner which promises to be none drying whilst adding a fine layer of moisture at the same time. It soothes, refreshes and brightens the skin according to the blurb and is suitable for all skin types not to mention is also alcohol free - sounds good so far.
Instant Boost Skin Tonic is made up using Calendula, Chamomile, Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and Cucumber so is a very natural product to use on the skin not to mention how beautiful it smells as well.
*~*My experience of using this*~*
Though this can be used in conjunction with the Hot Polish Cleanser that also comes as part of the Essentials kit, I have used this both after the Hot Polish and on it's own and have had the same fantastic results each time.
To use is simple enough - pour a reasonable amount on to a cotton wool pad and sweep over the face and neck - just like a regular toner in fact.
The toner has a beautiful floral aroma and though it is quite strong it's not overpoweringly so, but is certainly noticeable, especially when you remove the lid from the bottle at first it comes across as *very* floral. Once it has soaked into the cotton wool pad it seems to diminish in strength so isn't too strong once applied to my face, just a light and delicate floral aroma which is very pleasant indeed as some toners are just plain boring or remind me of nail polish remover!
The consistency of this toner is very watery as expected as most toners in general are water based so be careful not to spill the product when tipping the bottle to apply to the cotton wool as it does come out at a very rapid pace (as I discovered when I managed to spill it on my first try).
I like the way this toner feels against my skin as it instantly cools and soothes and feels incredibly refreshing whilst obviously cleaning my pores.
*~*Results and Recommended?*~*
I have recently just finished a bottle of floral based toner by my favourite french beauty company Yves Rocher (see separate review) so I didn't know how this would compare as I used it almost immediately afterwards. The product is fantastic in every way there is no denying that, and my skin feels incredibly revived and refreshed each time I have used it so it certainly scores points there.
I have quite sensitive and dry skin at times (though not always) so I have to be careful which products I use, especially on my face, which is why I normally opt for Yves Rocher. I did like the sound of this Liz Earle tonic though as it is all natural and as I expected it didn't cause any soreness or rashes. My skin always feels soothed and even hydrated after using this product and I certainly would be tempted to use it again if I could buy it cheaper as it is a fantastic product but I can't justify the amount it costs on just one item.
This doesn't leave my skin feeling tight or taut like some toners have in the past so if I can buy this cheaper then it could become a firm favourite with me.
I have used skin tonic for just over a year now - twice daily. It is a nice way to finish after using cleanse and polish - it refreshes the face and smells devine. It is so easy to use and very quick and easy. I have used it both in the twist both bottle version and the spritzer version - which I find the twist bottle version much better and the spritzer emitted far too much for my liking. I have just ordered a pack of 3 for Christmas as I never want to be without it. Have ordered the skincare trio of which this is part of the pack for Christmas as a pressie to me. One advantage of the spritzer quite useful over the summer as it cooled down my face. After dithering with other tonics it is nice to have found one that is right for me.
I am and have been an avid fan of Liz Earle's Cleanse and Polish for many years and have used it religiously. However my overall favourite product in this range is definitely the Liz Earle Skin Tonic.
Once you have cleansed your face, the skin tonic is so kind, gentle and cooling that you feel so alive in the mornings and so pampered and relaxed at night. It has a very pleasant aroma as it is enriched with ingredients such as aloe vera, calendula, chamomile, cucumber and vitamin E.
The skin tonic comes in two forms, the 200ml bottle and 30 to 200ml spritzer bottles which is absolutely fabulous. You can spritz all over your face and body to awake and revitalise yourself at any time. I find that the small spritzer bottle (30ml or 50ml) is an excellent product to have in your handbag especially for half way through the busy working day, a quick spray and your totally refreshed again to carry on.
In my opinion, this is possibly the best skin tonic EVER! I just love this product!'
I've been using many of the Liz Earle products for as long as ten years now. I was first introduced to the Cleanse, Tone & Moisturise range as a young teenager and haven't looked back since. The funniest thing is that these Liz Earle products got rid of my teenage spots forever, within a space of a few weeks. For me, they were so much more effective than any of the products geared towards bannishing spots available on the market!
I always thought toners were a bit of a gimmick / waste of time, but when purchasing from Liz Earle, it's difficult to avoid any product all together. They're so generous with their freebies!
"This heavenly floral-scented, non-drying toner refreshes, soothes and brightens your skin. Gentle and alcohol-free, it also adds a fine layer of moisture.
Pour onto a cotton wool pad and sweep over face and neck after using Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser. Alternatively spritz over face and body to revitalise at any time.
Naturally active ingredients include organic aloe vera to revitalise and soften and calendula, chamomile, cucumber and natural source vitamin E to soothe and refresh the skin."
A standard 200ml bottle is £11.75. It is worth baring in mind that 200ml is very big! So while I agree that this is indeed quite costly, it is worth noting that this bottle will last you a good few months. (I find mine lasts around a year, but I'm not consistent with using it twice a day as instructed!)
You can buy a smaller sized bottle of 50ml for £4.85. This won't last so long but is a great way to try the product before committing to the full size.
There are always offers available when buying from Liz Earle (either the shop or website) and they're very generous with freebies too!
You can buy from John Lewis department stores and website too, and also from QVC where you'll find various offers now and again (the website and from buying through their hotline on the TV Channel).
The toner has recently become available in a spritzer / spray bottle. The price of this varies between sizes too, and roughly matches the price of the same sized regular toner bottles.
When buying from a Liz Earle store, or the website, everything is wrapped beautifully in Liz Earle tissue paper, and sealed with Liz Earle stickers (in a light, mint green to match the products themselves).
This toner, like the rest of the Cleanse, Tone & Moisturise range, comes in a matte, light, mint green bottle. All the product details you need to know are displayed on the front and back.
The lid has a screw type opening, but doesn't actually come off as you may expect. Instead, there is a small hole in the middle of the lid so you can pour a small amount of toner out without spilling / getting too much in one go.
This toner smells wonderful! Fresh, floral and very natural! Liz Earle products contain lots of natural ingredients such as essential oils which smell amazing in the bottle and on your skin!
I mostly use this toner after cleansing. A small amount of the liquid (it's clear with a water like consistency) on a cotton wool ball or pad, wiped over face and neck, will remove any dirt, grime and makeup left behind after cleansing. You'd be surprised how much is left behind, but this toner will whisk it away!
I also use the toner on my chest, shoulders and upper back. I suffer from blemishes in this area and find the toner helps.
If I'm feeling lazy, I'll use the toner as an eye makeup remover. Not strictly what it's for, but it does the job and my toner is always close to hand!
Finally, I have a small and large sized bottle of the Spritzer Toner. I carry the small one in my bag with me and spray over makeup any time in the day. It leaves my skin feeling refreshed and gives a healthy, dewy, fresh look! Doesn't spoil my makeup at all!
I use the large sized Spritzer toner after my moisturiser in the mornings, before applying makeup. This makes my foundation glide on really well, and the moisture on my eyebrows helps my eyebrow filler glide on more smoothly too.
This toner doesn't cater for a specific skin type which could initally put off a buyer. It is worth noting that the toner is gentle enough for ANY skin type, but effective enough to do the job too. I know a lot of people that use this toner and no one I'm aware of has any complaints! :)
This is the one toner I'll always come back to. I try a new product now and again, but it's Liz Earle that has the perfect formula. Everything I need from a toner!
Liz Earle has an amazing range of skincare products, the Instant Boost Skin Tonic is one of my favourites. The ingrediants used include 'Organic aloe vera, calendula, rose-scented geranium, cucumber and natural vitamin E'. This is a facial toner which claims to revitalise, sooth and tone, I can agree with all of this and this is the best toner I have ever used.
The bottle is tall and pale green, this colour is used many times throughout the Liz Earle range. The bottle has a twist cap which allows you to control the amount of product you want. You can purchase this in a bottle or spritzer and either in 50ml or 200ml.
The Smell is the first thing you will notice when opening this product, the smell is very floral and can be recognised as Liz Earle as soon as you open it. I personally love the smell and it makes this product a pleasure to use for me.
Where to Buy
This can be purchased from a number of places, including
- John Lewis
- QVC - 2 x 200ml costs £23.50
- Liz Earle Factory Seconds which is a shop on ebay, the products on here have a problem with the packaging therefore they could not be sold in somewhere such as John Lewis but there is no problem with the actual product. If I was buying as a gift I would probably not shop here but for myself it is fine and saves money! The products on here regularly change so it is something you would have to keep checking
- Direct from Liz Earle - 200ml bottle costs £11.75 and 200ml spritzer costs £12.00
To use
I use this product every morning and night after i have cleansed my face, I apply a small amount on to a cotton pad and stroke it across my face. I do not need a large amount yet it leaves my face feeling fresh and clean. This product is lovely when kept in the fridge as it is even more cooling and refreshing, particularly in the summer months.
My Experience
I have always used a cheaper toner which i was completely happy with and enjoyed using. I then received a Liz Earle collection and the skin tonic was included within this. At first I just thought this would be an ordinary toner like the rest i have ever used but i was so wrong. This toner has made such as different to my skin and is such a pleasure to use, there are no drying effects which i know some toners can cause. After I finished my first bottle I went back to using another toner but after a few days I had ordered another bottle of this. At first the price did put me off but it is definitely worth it.
I will never be without this product and would strongly recommend
Refreshing, soothing and comforting, this heavenly-scented, gentle alcohol-free toner contains aloe vera and vitamin E to condition skin, leaving it velvety soft and radiant /


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Frank Ocean Confirms He's Close to Finishing New Album
It seems like it's been ages since Frank Ocean's channel ORANGE took the music world by storm, and now the singer is approaching a followup to the acclaimed record.
Frank Ocean, Diplo & The Clash Collaborate on New Track 'Hero'
Frank Ocean has yet to announce a follow-up to his 2012 album, Channel Orange, but he's given fans a little consolation prize with the brand new track "Hero."
Bonnaroo 2014 Lineup: Kanye West, Skrillex, Frank Ocean
Bonnaroo will also feature performances from Elton John, Kaskade, Damon Albarn, Jack White, Lionel Richie and many, many more.
Frank Ocean, Foster the People, Major Lazer & OutKast to Play 2014 Sasquatch! Music Festival
This year's Sasquatch! Music Festival, like Coachella before it, is offering double the fun by expanding to two weekends. But unlike that Indio, California fest, each weekend of Sasquatch! will have entirely different lineups.
Beyonce's Self-Titled Fifth Studio Album Is Out NOW!
In a day when it's difficult enough for artists to have their albums leak ahead of their release Mrs. Beyonce Knowles-Carter was able to record an album, and shoot EIGHTEEN music videos and no one […]
Chris Brown Sued By Frank Ocean's Cousin
Chris Brown is the target of a new lawsuit filed by Sha'keir Duarte, who claims he was punched and kicked by a member of Brown's entourage during a fight between Brown and Frank Ocean last January.
Earl Sweatshirt Works With Frank Ocean, RZA & Tyler, The Creator On New Album, 'Doris'
In the last week, Earl Sweatshirt has managed to take away much of the mystery behind his highly anticipated album 'Doris' from revealing the release date (August 20), the cover art, the tracklist and four songs from the record. Now, he's shared the complete list of guest stars that lend their voice to his upcoming release.
Frank Ocean Debuts New Songs In Germany
The R&B crooner debuted three new songs last night (June 25) at a concert in Munich, Germany.
Emeli Sandé Talks Beyoncé Cover, Kendrick Lamar Collab & The Re-emergence Of Singer-Songwriters
Emeli Sande sat down with Radio.com to talk about covering Beyoncé, collaborating with Kendrick Lamar and why Miguel winning a GRAMMY is so important to her.
5 Directions We'd Like To See Frank Ocean Go In On His Next Album
Frank Ocean's Channel ORANGE is by all accounts an R&B album, but not all of its 17 songs necessarily fall into a traditional format indicative of the genre. The GRAMMY-nominated release featured "Pyramids," a nine-minute […]


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Test ID: OAU
Organic Acids Screen, Urine
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Diagnosis of inborn errors of metabolism
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Organic acids occur as physiologic intermediates in a variety of metabolic pathways. Organic acidurias are a group of disorders in which one or more of these pathways are blocked, resulting in a deficiency of normal products and an abnormal accumulation of intermediate metabolites (organic acids) in the body. These excess metabolites are excreted in the urine.
The incidence of individual inborn errors of organic acid metabolism varies from 1 in 10,000 to >1 in 1,000,000 live births. Collectively, their incidence approximates 1 in 3,000 live births. This estimate, however, does not include other inborn errors of metabolism (ie, amino acid disorders, urea cycle disorders, congenital lactic acidemias) for which diagnosis and monitoring may also require organic acid analysis. All possible disease entities included, the incidence of conditions where informative organic acid profiles could be detected in urine is likely to approach 1 in 1,000 live births.
Organic acidurias typically present with either an acute life-threatening illness in early infancy or unexplained developmental delay with intercurrent episodes of metabolic decompensations in later childhood. A situation of severe and persistent metabolic acidosis of unexplained origin, elevated anion gap, and severe neurologic manifestations, such as seizures, should be considered strong diagnostic indicators of one of these diseases. The presence of ketonuria, occasionally massive, provides an important clue toward the recognition of disorders, especially in the neonatal period. Hyperammonemia, hypoglycemia, and lactic acidemia are frequent findings, especially during acute episodes of metabolic decompensations.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
An interpretive report will be provided.
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
An abnormal organic acid analysis is not sufficient to conclusively establish a diagnosis of a particular disorder. It is strongly recommended to seek confirmation by an independent method, typically by in vitro enzyme assay (blood or cultured cells, tissue biopsy) or molecular analysis. Rather than on individual abnormal values, interpretation is based on pattern recognition and correlation of positive and negative findings (for example, ketotic versus nonketotic dicarboxylic aciduria).
When no significant abnormalities are detected, the organic acid analysis is reported and interpreted in qualitative terms only. When abnormal results are detected, a detailed interpretation is given, including an overview of the results and of their significance, a correlation to available clinical information, elements of differential diagnosis, and recommendations for additional biochemical testing, and in vitro confirmatory studies (enzyme assay, molecular analysis).
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
The diagnostic specificity of organic acid analysis under acute and asymptomatic conditions may vary considerably.
Informative profiles may not always be detected in disorders where the excretion of diagnostic metabolites is a reflection of the residual activity of the defective enzyme, the dietary load of precursors, and the anabolic/catabolic status of a patient.
In some cases, methods of higher specificity and sensitivity such as acylcarnitine and acylglycine analysis can effectively overcome the limitations of standard organic acid analysis for the investigation of non-acutely ill patients.
Clinical Reference Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. Goodman SI, Markey SP: Diagnosis of organic acidemias by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. New York, Alan R Liss, 1981
2. Sweetman L: Organic acid analysis. In Techniques in Diagnostic Human Biochemical Genetics. Edited by FA Hommes. Wiley-Liss, New York, 1991, pp 143-176
3. Lehotay DC, Clarke JT: Organic acidurias and related abnormalities. Crit Rev Clin Lab Sci 1995;32:377-429
4. Seashore MR: The Organic Acidemias: An Overview. Available from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookshelf/br.fcgi?book=gene&part=oa-overview Reviewed December 22, 2009
Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
- Newborn Screening Follow-up for Isolated C4 Acylcarnitine Elevations (also applies to any plasma C4 acylcarnitine elevations)
- Newborn Screening Follow-up for Elevations of C8, C6, and C10 Acylcarnitine (also applies to any plasma C8, C6, and C10 acylcarnitine elevations)
- Newborn Screening Follow-up for Isolated C5 Acylcarnitines Elevations (also applies to any plasma C5 acylcarnitine elevation)


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St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Jason Heyward hit a three-run double to help the Atlanta Braves complete a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals with a 7-4 win at Busch Stadium.
Freddie Freeman doubled twice and knocked in a run for Atlanta, which has won seven of its last nine games.
"Two outs was the story today, two-out base hits," said Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez. Atlanta scored all seven of its runs with two outs.
Tommy Hanson (4-3) gave up a solo home run to St. Louis' Carlos Beltran among five hits in five-plus innings. He walked three and recorded a season-high nine strikeouts.
Lance Lynn (6-1) surrendered the Heyward double, one of four hits Atlanta mustered off the St. Louis right-hander. Lynn walked three and struck out seven while throwing 121 pitches over six full frames
"I'd say [Lynn] had to fight pretty hard today," said Cardinals manager Mike Matheny. "I thought he showed a lot by going out there and pitching as deep as he did."
Allen Craig clubbed a three-run homer with two gone in the ninth for the Cardinals, who had won four in a row before this series.
The Braves loaded the bases in the third and Heyward cleared them with his fourth two-bagger of the season. The three runs scored were the most Lynn had allowed in a game this year -- six total in 38 2/3 innings heading into Sunday.
Beltran went deep to lead off the sixth and Hanson was removed after Craig and a returning Lance Berkman followed with back-to-back singles. Berkman was activated from the 15-day disabled list prior to the game after missing nearly a month with a left calf strain.
Chad Durbin relieved Hanson and retired the only batter he faced. Eric O'Flaherty took over on the mound for Atlanta and struck out pinch-hitter Matt Holliday before giving up a single to Tony Cruz that loaded the bases. However, the left-hander struck out pinch-hitter Tyler Greene to preserve the 3-1 lead that grew in the seventh.
Atlanta tacked on three runs against Victor Marte, as Martin Prado slapped an RBI single and Dan Uggla followed Freeman's run-scoring double with one of his own.
Michael Bourn added an RBI single in the eighth for Atlanta.
The Braves were 5-for-20 with runners in scoring position...The last time the Cardinals were swept at home by the Braves was September 11-13, 2009...St. Louis shortstop Rafael Furcal went 3-for-3 with a walk and now has a 12-game hitting streak...To make room for Berkman, the Cardinals optioned outfielder Shane Robinson to Triple-A Memphis.


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The Pirates failed to reach an agreement with their first round pick today. Mark Appel was considered a possibility to be taken first overall, but instead dropped to 8th when the Pirates drafted him. Here is what Neal Huntington said about the Pirates decision.
"Our final offer exceeded the available bonus pool money and was essentially up to the last dollar we could offer prior to falling into the second tier penalty which would have resulted in the loss of a first round draft selection," Huntington said. "While, as we have shown in past years, we are willing to be aggressive with our financial offer, we simply did not feel it was in the best interest of the organization to forfeit our first round selection in the 2013 amateur draft."


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This story was updated on Feb. 15, 2013.
Montgomery County fire chief Richard R. Bowers Jr. is headed across the Potomac River.
After 35 years with the county, Bowers said he is taking a "unique" opportunity to become the new Fairfax, Va., fire chief.
"I've learned and grown in Montgomery County, and I'd like to be able to do the same in Fairfax," he said.
Bowers, 55, will officially retire from Montgomery on May 1 — the county only permits retirement on the first of the month — and said he will draw full benefits once he is gone.
Bowers starting salary in Fairfax will be $187,500, slightly below his Montgomery salary of $190,000.
Taking the job in Fairfax was not about money, Bowers said.
He said he had no intention of leaving his position with Montgomery County when Fairfax reached out and asked him to consider becoming a candidate for Fairfax fire chief.
But the opportunity to lead another department in the same metropolitan area was a unique one that Bowers said will allow him to bring his expertise to Fairfax as well as learn from a new department.
Choosing to leave Montgomery after 35 years was not a decision Bowers reached lightly. Having started his career with the county almost right out of high school, Bowers worked his way up in Montgomery's fire and rescue service to become its fire chief in 2008.
"It was an extremely emotional and difficult decision," he said. "My roots are obviously here. I've grown up here, lived here, worked here."
But he said, "what's important is what you leave behind."
Bowers, a Frederick County resident, will leave Montgomery with a reputation as one of the region's premier fire departments, with a new revenue stream from the ambulance transport reimbursement program that began Jan. 1, and with improved relationships between career and volunteer firefighters, he said.
County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) said the county wishes Bowers well in his new post.
"He's done a great job with us in Montgomery County," Leggett said. "We wish him well in this."
On Tuesday , the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors appointed Bowers as its next fire chief, according to a statement from Fairfax County government.
Bowers will take over for Chief Ronald L. Mastin, who is expected to retire May 7. Bowers is scheduled to assume his duties April 29 — overlapping time with Montgomery will be taken as leave, he said.
"Fairfax County welcomes Chief Bowers to the Fairfax County leadership team and we're very excited to have him on board," said Sharon Bulova, chairwoman for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
She said Bowers was selected in a process that began six months ago from a list of more than 40 applicants. A panel that included fire chiefs from neighboring counties and employee organizations including fire and rescue unions reviewed the applicants.
Bowers was "unanimously" the top choice of the panel, she said, adding that Bowers "had just an exceptional reputation among Northern Virginia jurisdictions."
Bowers currently serves as chairman of the Fire Chiefs Committee for the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. He said he expects to continue to serve on that committee once he transfers to Virginia.
Gazette Staff Writer St. John Barned-Smith contributed to this report.


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