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Al Quran - القرآن & Coran Tafsir - تفسير قرآن with Daily Islamic Reminder
By ImranQureshi.com
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|Feb 28, 2012
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|May 30, 2008
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|May 30, 2008
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|Kishor Purushottam Gadkaree, Anbo Liu, Joseph Frank Mach
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|Corning Incorporated
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|Patent Citations (68), Non-Patent Citations (1), Referenced by (2), Classifications (46), Legal Events (4)
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This disclosure relates to certain flow-through sorbents comprising a metal sulfide. The sorbents may be used, for example, for the removal of a contaminant, such as mercury, from a fluid stream.
Hazardous contaminant emissions have become environmental issues of increasing concern because of the dangers posed to human health. For instance, coal-fired power plants and medical waste incineration are major sources of human activity related mercury emission into the atmosphere.
It is estimated that there are 48 tons of mercury emitted from coal-fired power plants in the United States annually. One DOE-Energy Information Administration annual energy outlook projected that coal consumption for electricity generation will increase from 976 million tons in 2002 to 1,477 million tons in 2025 as the utilization of coal-fired generation capacity increases. However, mercury emission control regulations have not been rigorously enforced for coal-fired power plants. A major reason is a lack of effective control technologies available at a reasonable cost, especially for elemental mercury control.
A technology currently in use for controlling elemental mercury as well as oxidized mercury is activated carbon injection (ACI). The ACI process involves injecting activated carbon powder into a flue gas stream and using a fabric filter or electrostatic precipitator to collect the activated carbon powder that has sorbed mercury. ACI technologies generally require a high C:Hg ratio to achieve the desired mercury removal level (>90%), which results in a high portion cost for sorbent material. The high C:Hg ratio indicates that ACI does not utilize the mercury sorption capacity of carbon powder efficiently.
An activated carbon packed bed can reach high mercury removal levels with more effective utilization of sorbent material. However, a typical powder or pellet packed bed has a very high pressure drop, which significantly reduces energy efficiency. Further, these fixed beds are generally an interruptive technology because they require frequent replacement of the sorbent material depending on the sorption capacity.
Activated carbon honeycombs disclosed in US 2007/0261557 may be utilized to achieve high removal levels of contaminants such as toxic metals. The inventors have now discovered new materials for flow-through sorbents, such as honeycombs, which are described herein.
One embodiment of the invention is a flow-through sorbent comprising:
Exemplary flow-through sorbents include, for example, any structure comprising channels, porous networks, or any other passages that would permit the flow of a fluid stream through the sorbent. For instance, the flow-through sorbent may be a monolith or an arrangement of interconnected structures through which a fluid steam may pass. The flow-through sorbent may be a honeycomb sorbent comprising an inlet end, an outlet end, and a multiplicity of cells extending from the inlet end to the outlet end, the cells being defined by intersecting porous cell walls. The honeycomb sorbent could optionally comprise one or more selectively plugged honeycomb cell ends to provide a wall flow-through structure that allows for more intimate contact between a fluid stream and cell walls.
The flow-through sorbents comprise at least 30 wt % of a metal sulfide. For example, the flow-through sorbents may comprise at least 35 wt %, at least 40 wt %, at least 45 wt %, at least 50 wt %, at least 55 wt %, at least 60 wt %, at least 65 wt %, at least 70 wt %, at least 75 wt %, or at least 80 wt % of a metal sulfide. The wt % of a metal sulfide is calculated on the basis of the total weight of the sorbent body, and may be determined using any suitable analytical technique, such as mass spectroscopy.
Exemplary metal sulfides include sulfides of manganese, copper, palladium, molybdenum, or tungsten, and combinations thereof. The metal element in the metal sulfide, however, is not limited to those examples. For example, the metal element in the metal sulfides may be selected from alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, transition metals, rare earth metals (including lanthanoids), and other metals such as aluminum, gallium, indium, tin, lead, thallium and bismuth. The weight percent of metal sulfides includes the weight percent of all metal sulfides in the sorbent.
The binder may be an inorganic binder, an organic binder, or a combination of both an inorganic binder and an organic binder. The binder can provide mechanical integrity to the sorbent by fusing to the metal sulfide or to other binder material and/or by forming a matrix throughout which the metal sulfide may be dispersed.
Exemplary inorganic binders include oxides, sulfates, carbonates, and phosphates, such as oxides, sulfates, carbonates, and phosphates of metals or of semi-metals such as silicon and germanium. For instance, talc, clay such as bentonite clay, and Plaster of Paris may be used as inorganic binders. In some embodiments, the flow-through sorbent comprises up to 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, or 10% by weight of an inorganic binder, such as an oxide, sulfate or carbonate or combinations thereof.
The flow-through sorbents of the invention may comprise organic binders. For purposes of this invention, the term "organic binder" includes not only organic compounds but also the carbon remnants of such compounds If they have been carbonized or calcined by exposure to carbonization or calcination conditions such as a high temperature. Thus, reference to a particular material as an "organic binder" includes that material as well as the carbonized or calcined remnants of such a material. In some embodiments, the flow-through sorbent comprises up to 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, or 10% by weight of an organic binder, or up to 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, or 10% by weight of a combination of an organic binder and inorganic binder.
Exemplary organic binders include cellulose compounds. Cellulose compounds include cellulose ethers, such as methylcellulose, ethylhydroxy ethylcellulose, hydroxybutylcellulose, hydroxybutyl methylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxymethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxyethyl methylcellulose, sodium carboxy methylcellulose, and mixtures thereof. An example methylcellulose binder is METHOCEL A, sold by the Dow Chemical Company. Example hydroxypropyl methylcellulose binders include METHOCEL E, F, J, K, also sold by the Dow Chemical Company. Binders in the METHCEL 310 Series, also sold by the Dow Chemical Company, can also be used in the context of the invention. METHOCEL A4M is an example binder for use with a RAM extruder. METHOCEL F240C is an example binder for use with a twin screw extruder.
Exemplary organic binders also include organic resins. Organic resins include thermosetting resins and thermoplastic resins (e.g., polyvinylidene chloride, polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl alcohol, and the like). Synthetic polymeric material may be used, such as phenolic resins or a furfural alcohol based resin such as furan resins. Exemplary suitable phenolic resins are resole resin such as plyophen resin. An exemplary suitable furan liquid resin is Furcab-LP from QO Chemicals Inc., IN, U.S.A. An exemplary solid resin is solid phenolic resin or novolak. Any organic resin binder may be uncured, cured, or carbonized in the flow-through sorbent of the invention.
The flow-through sorbents may comprise any other suitable materials in addition to the metal sulfide and binder. For instance, the sorbents may comprise sulfur in addition to that present in the metal sulfide. The additional sulfur may include sulfur at any oxidation state, including elemental sulfur (0), sulfate (+6), and sulfite (+4). The term sulfur thus includes elemental sulfur or sulfur present in a chemical compound or moiety.
The flow-through sorbents may be made by any suitable technique. In one embodiment, the sorbents may made by a method that comprises:
providing a mixture comprising
The metal sulfide and inorganic binder may be any metal sulfide or inorganic binder discussed above. In embodiments where a metal oxide is provided in the mixture with an additional sulfur source, the two may react to form the metal sulfide when exposed to high temperatures such as firing temperatures. Exemplary metals in the metal oxides include any metals mentioned above that may form the metal sulfides. Unreacted metal oxides may remain as an inorganic binder.
The additional sulfur source may be any source of sulfur in elemental or oxidized state. This includes sulfur powder, sulfur-containing powdered resin, sulfides, sulfates, and other sulfur-containing compounds, and mixtures or combination of any two or more of these. Exemplary sulfur-containing compounds include hydrogen sulfide and/or its salts, carbon disulfide, sulfur dioxide, thiophene, sulfur anhydride, sulfur halides, sulfuric ester, sulfurous acid, sulfacid, sulfatol, sulfamic acid, sulfan, sulfanes, sulfuric acid and its salts, sulfite, sulfoacid, sulfobenzide, and mixtures thereof.
The shaped structure can be dried, for example, in an environment at 75-200� C. The shaped structure can also be fired to impart greater mechanical integrity to the structure, such as adhesion of the inorganic binder to the metal sulfide or other binder material through sintering and/or formation of a matrix throughout which the metal sulfide is dispersed. The firing conditions may also calcine or carbonize any organic binder, such as cellulose compounds, that may be present in the structure.
Exemplary firing conditions include firing at 900� C. to 1500� C. for a period of from 0.5 to 10 hours in a controlled gas environment at a heating rate of, for example, 0.5-2� C./min. In another embodiment, the firing process can be executed for 20-45 hours at 1100-1300� C. in air or in a mixture of nitrogen and oxygen. In yet another embodiment, the structure may be heated to calcinate any organic binder, for example at a temperature of 600� C. or more, then fired at a higher temperature to achieve sintering of the inorganic binder material.
Another technique for making a flow-through sorbent includes a method that comprises:
providing a mixture comprising
The characteristics of the metal sulfide, additional sulfur source, and curable organic binder have been discussed previously. Curing can be performed, for example, in air at atmospheric pressure and typically by heating the structure at a temperature of from 70� C. to 200� C. for about 0.5 to about 5.0 hours. In certain embodiments, the structure is heated from a low temperature to a higher temperature in stages, for example, from 70� C., to 90� C., to 125� C., to 150� C., each temperature being held for a period of time. Additionally, curing can also be accomplished by adding a curing additive such as an acid additive at room temperature.
The mixtures in either of the methods mentioned above may also optionally comprise forming aids. Exemplary forming aids include soaps, fatty acids, such as oleic, linoleic acid, sodium stearate, etc., polyoxyethylene stearate, etc. and combinations thereof. Other additives that can be useful for improving the extrusion and curing characteristics of the batch are phosphoric acid and oil. Exemplary oils include petroleum oils with molecular weights from about 250 to 1000, containing paraffinic and/or aromatic and/or alicyclic compounds. Some useful oils are 3 in 1 oil from 3M Co., or 3 in 1 household oil from Reckitt and Coleman Inc., Wayne, N.J. Other useful oils can include synthetic oils based on poly(alpha olefins), esters, polyalkylene glycols, polybutenes, silicones, polyphenyl ether, CTFE oils, and other commercially available oils. Vegetable oils such as sunflower oil, sesame oil, peanut oil, soybean oil etc. are also useful.
The flow-through sorbents may be used in the context of the sorption of any contaminant from a fluid. For example, a fluid may be passed through the flow-through sorbent such as a honeycomb monolith discussed above. The fluid may be in the form of a gas or a liquid. The gas or liquid may also contain another phase, such as a solid particulate in either a gas or liquid stream, or droplets of liquid in a gas stream. Example gas streams include coal combustion flue gases (such as from bituminous and sub-bituminous coal types or lignite coal) and syngas streams produced in a coal gasification process.
The terms "sorb," "sorption," and "sorbed," refer to the adsorption, absorption, or other entrapment of the contaminant on the sorbent, either physically, chemically, or both physically and chemically.
Contaminants to be sorbed include, for instance, contaminants at 3 wt % or less within the fluid stream, for example at 2 wt % or less, or 1 wt % or less. Contaminants may also include, for instance, contaminants at 10,000 μg/m3 or less within the fluid stream. Example contaminants include metals, including toxic metals. The term "metal" and any reference to a particular metal or other contaminant by name herein includes the elemental forms as well as oxidation states of the metal or other contaminant. Sorption of a metal or other named contaminant thus includes sorption of the elemental form of the metal or other contaminant as well as sorption of any organic or inorganic compound or composition comprising the metal or other contaminant.
Example metals that can be sorbed include cadmium, mercury, chromium, lead, barium, beryllium, and chemical compounds or compositions comprising those elements. In one embodiment, the metal is mercury in an elemental (Hgo) or oxidized state (Hg+ or Hg2+). Example forms of oxidized mercury include HgO and halogenated mercury, for example Hg2Cl2 and HgCl2. Other exemplary metallic contaminants include nickel, cobalt, vanadium, zinc, copper, manganese, antimony, silver, and thallium, as well as organic or inorganic compounds or compositions comprising them. Additional contaminants include arsenic and selenium as elements and in any oxidation states, including organic or inorganic compounds or compositions comprising arsenic or selenium.
The contaminant may be in any phase that can be sorbed on the flow-through sorbents. Thus, the contaminant may be present, for example, as a liquid in a gas fluid steam, or as a liquid in a liquid fluid stream. The contaminant could alternatively be present as a gas phase contaminant in a gas or liquid fluid stream. In one embodiment, the contaminant is mercury vapor in a coal combustion flue gas or syngas stream.
The invention is further described with reference to the following non-limiting examples.
Manganese dioxide 61.5 wt %, Talc 21.5 wt %, Sulfur 9.1 wt %, methylcellulose 6.9 wt % and sodium stearate 1 wt % as lubricant were mixed with water and mulled to obtain an extrudable batch. The batch was extruded through a 100 cpsi die with 17 mil wall thickness. Excellent quality extrusions were obtained. The extruded samples were then fired in 1) air and 2) nitrogen at 900-1000� C. to obtain good quality honeycombs.
Manganese sulfide 61.5 wt %, Talc 23%, methylcellulose binder 7 wt %, and sodium stearate 1 wt % were mixed with water in a muller to form an extrudable paste. The paste was then extruded through a 100 cpsi die to create a manganese sulfide honeycomb structure with an inorganic binder and an organic binder. An excellent extruded structure was obtained as in Example 1.
The experiment of Example 2 was repeated with copper sulfide instead of manganese sulfide to obtain a good extruded structure.
The experiment of Example 1 was repeated except instead of talc a phenolic resin binder was added. After extrusion the honeycombs dried and cured rather than fired.
It should be understood that while the invention has been described in detail with respect to certain illustrative embodiments thereof, it should not be considered limited to such, as numerous modifications are possible without departing from the broad spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.
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Medical Policies for Deployed DOD Federal Civilians and Associated Compensation for Those Deployed
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As the Department of Defense (DOD) has expanded its involvement in overseas military operations, it has grown increasingly reliant on its federal civilian workforce to support contingency operations. GAO was asked to discuss DOD's (1) force health protection and surveillance policies, (2) medical treatment policies that cover federal civilians while they are deployed to support contingency operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, and (3) differences in special pays and benefits provided to DOD's deployed federal civilian and military personnel. For this statement, GAO primarily drew on its September 2006 report that addressed these objectives. For its report, GAO analyzed over 3,400 deployment-related records at eight component locations for deployed federal civilians and policies related to defense health care, reviewed claims filed under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA); and examined major provisions of special pays and disability and death benefits provided to DOD's deployed federal civilians and military personnel.
In 2006, GAO reported that DOD had established force health protection and surveillance policies to assess and reduce or prevent health risks for its deployed federal civilians, but it lacked procedures to ensure implementation. GAO's review of over 3,400 deployment records found that components lacked documentation that some federal civilians who deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq had received, among other things, required pre- and post-deployment health assessments and immunizations. Also, DOD lacked centralized data to readily identify its deployed civilians and their movement in theater, thus hindering its efforts to assess the overall effectiveness of its force health protection and surveillance capabilities. GAO noted that until DOD establishes a mechanism to strengthen its oversight of this area, it would not be effectively positioned to ensure compliance with its policies, or the health care of deployed federal civilians. GAO also reported that DOD had established medical treatment policies for its deployed federal civilians, which provide those who require treatment for injuries or diseases sustained during overseas hostilities with care under the DOD military health system. GAO reviewed a sample of seven workers' compensation claims (out of a universe of 83) filed under FECA by DOD federal civilians who deployed to Iraq. GAO found in three cases where care was initiated in theater that the affected civilians had received treatment in accordance with DOD's policies. In all seven cases, DOD civilians who requested care after returning to the United States had, in accordance with DOD's policies, received medical examinations and/or treatment for their deployment-related injuries or diseases. GAO reported that DOD provides certain special pays and benefits to its deployed federal civilians, which generally differ in type and/or amount from those provided to deployed military personnel. For example, in cases where injuries are sustained while deployed, both DOD federal civilian and military personnel are eligible to receive government-provided disability benefits; however, the type and amount of the benefits vary, and some are unique to each group. Importantly, continuing challenges with modernizing federal disability programs have been the basis for GAO's designation of this as a high-risk area since 2003. In addition, while the survivors of deceased DOD federal civilian and military personnel generally receive similar types of cash survivor benefits for Social Security, burial expenses, and death gratuity, the comparative amounts of these benefits differ. However, survivors of DOD federal civilians almost always receive lower noncash benefits than military personnel. GAO does not take a position on the adequacy or appropriateness of the special pays and benefits provided to DOD federal civilian and military personnel. Any deliberations on this topic should include an examination of how such changes would affect ensuring adequate and appropriate benefits for those who serve their country, as well as the long-term fiscal well-being of the nation.
Jul 15, 2016
Military Personnel:DOD Needs More Complete Data on Active-Duty Servicemembers' Use of Food Assistance ProgramsGAO-16-561: Published: Jul 15, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 15, 2016.
Jul 14, 2016
Joint Information Environment:DOD Needs to Strengthen Governance and ManagementGAO-16-593: Published: Jul 14, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 14, 2016.
Jul 12, 2016
Military Health Care:Army Needs to Improve Oversight of Warrior Transition UnitsGAO-16-583: Published: Jul 12, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 12, 2016.
Jul 7, 2016
Defense Weather Satellites:DOD Faces Acquisition Challenges for Addressing Capability NeedsGAO-16-769T: Published: Jul 7, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 7, 2016.
Jun 30, 2016
Defense Headquarters:Geographic Combatant Commands Rely on Subordinate Commands for Mission Management and ExecutionGAO-16-652R: Published: Jun 30, 2016. Publicly Released: Jun 30, 2016.
Defense Headquarters:Improved Data Needed to Better Identify Streamlining and Cost Savings Opportunities by FunctionGAO-16-286: Published: Jun 30, 2016. Publicly Released: Jun 30, 2016.
Jun 29, 2016
Defense Contracting:Complete Historical Data Not Available on Canceled DOD SolicitationsGAO-16-502R: Published: Jun 29, 2016. Publicly Released: Jun 29, 2016.
Jun 28, 2016
Casualty Assistance:DOD and the Coast Guard Need to Develop Policies and Outreach Goals and Metrics for Program Supporting Servicemembers' SurvivorsGAO-16-569: Published: Jun 28, 2016. Publicly Released: Jun 28, 2016.
Defense Civil Support:DOD Has Made Progress Incorporating the Homeland Response Force into the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Response EnterpriseGAO-16-599: Published: Jun 28, 2016. Publicly Released: Jun 28, 2016.
Jun 23, 2016
Defense Facility Condition:Revised Guidance Needed to Improve Oversight of Assessments and RatingsGAO-16-662: Published: Jun 23, 2016. Publicly Released: Jun 23, 2016.
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How should our community manage waste resources in the future?
Please take a short survey (5-7 minutes) to tell us what's important to you when it comes to garbage, recyclables, and compostables.
This August 22nd the Timberline Recycling Center will open at 1903 S. Timberline Rd. The existing Riverside drop-off site will be moving here, and the new recycling center will continue to accept cardboard, paper, glass, and mixed bottles/cans - 7 days a week. The new center will also expand to accept certain "hard-to-recycle" items.
More information is available on the Timberline Recycling Center page.
For a live look at progress on the construction of the facility click here.
Nearly everything can be reused or recycled, but do you know what you can and can't place in your recycling bin? We've made it easy to become a recycling expert! Check out our easy-to-follow:
The City of Fort Collins is working on potential updates to our main recycling ordinance. View more information here. This topic was considered by City Council at a work session on June 28 and is scheduled to be considered at a regular City Council meeting on September 6. A video overview may be viewed here.
The City is participating in a Regional Wasteshed Planning coalition to address the future of solid waste management in Colorado's north Front Range in light of the expected 2025 Larimer County landfill closure. Click here for more information.
Local nonprofit, The Growing Project, is helping to connect neighbors who do not have space to compost at home with neighborhood composting "hubs" where residents can drop off their food scraps to be composted. Visit The Growing Project's website for more information about The Compost Commons.
What does the future of waste reduction and recycling hold for Fort Collins? At the end of 2013, City Council approved new goals to get the City to zero waste by 2030. Interested in learning more about the Zero Waste plan? Visit Zero Waste Fort Collins for more information.
Want to start recycling or composting at your workplace? Do you hope to have recycling options at your apartment complex? Now's a great time to start! The City of Fort Collins' Waste Reduction and Recycling Assistance Program (WRAP) is offering financial incentives for businesses and multi-family complexes to start such programs.
If you'd like more details, take a quick peek at the WRAP page. You could even get a financial incentive for referring someone to start a program!
You already know that all of the paper, metal, and plastic you place in your curbside recycle bin is made into new paper, metal and plastic. But did you know that glass is unique? It's the only material placed in our single-stream recycling that goes toward a "beneficial secondary use". Learn more about glass recycling.
You probably think paper is paper, right? Not if it's shredded paper. Unlike office paper, shredded paper can't go in your curbside bin. However, shredded paper can be taken to the City's Recycling Drop-off site at 1702 Riverside Avenue, and placed in the mixed paper bin (#4).
Here's our advice. Before shredding paper, decide if there are just a few lines of information you want to keep protected. Tear off the information you consider confidential and shred it. The larger pieces of the paper can go into your curbside bin, and the shredded pieces taken to the City's Drop-off. Or, find a local business that can shred and recycle your documents for a fee.


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74" Deluxe Yoga Mat Exercise Floor Mat Comfortable Multi-Use Pure Pink
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- 6.3m,1/4 inch, one of the thickest one on the market.
- Textured on each side, Non-slip surface
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Excellent for all types of practice as it is made of durable, long lasting material. This yoga mat is the most common and the most widely used type. Can be found in yoga studios, schools, Fitness clubs, at home and outdoor. Children can play on it, we can also seat on it to watch TV. No PVC and no toxic phthalates, so it is not only better for the environment but also healthier for you.Feature:
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Talking Points Memo calls the photo from pool coverage of the president's visit to a Florida pizza restaurant the picture of the year.
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"Scott, what's going on man," Potus shouted as he came through the door. "Scott, let me tell you, you are like the biggest pizza shop owner I've ever seen."
Potus approached Van Duzer, 46, of Port St. Lucie, who stands 6-foot-3 and weighs 260 pounds.
"Everybody look at these guns," Potus said, pointing to Van Duzer's monstrous pectoral muscles. "If I eat your pizza will I look like that?"
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Three-month-old conjoined twins Keylee Ann and Zoey Marie Miller were separated in a complex operation on April 7 at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
The surgery was the first of its kind at Vanderbilt and is believed to be the first successful separation of conjoined twins in Tennessee. It was carefully planned and carried out by a team of 30 medical, surgical and nursing personnel. "It was pretty exciting to finally get them separated," said Wallace (Skip) Neblett, M.D., lead surgeon. "We talked about this and planned it for months as the babies matured."
The girls were born Jan. 4 in Johnson City, Tenn., and were immediately transferred via LifeFlight to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Vanderbilt's Children's Hospital. Together, they weighed 4 pounds, 12 ounces. The twins were cared for in the NICU for the last three months until they grew strong enough for the separation surgery. The babies' parents, Victoria Ford and Brian Miller, knew early in the pregnancy that the twins were conjoined. They had hoped to carry them to term, but when Zoey and Keylee were in fetal distress, the girls were born by Caesarean section 10 weeks early.
Conjoined twins are identical twins who develop from the same fertilized egg. In the United States the incidence for conjoined twins is one per 200,000 live births. The girls were "omphalopagus" twins, fused from the lower breastbone to the navel. They shared a liver and part of a diaphragm, and were born with one umbilical cord.
On March 24, Zoey required surgery for a heart defect to provide her with better oxygenation so she would be stronger for the separation surgery. David Bichell, M.D., chief of Pediatric Heart Surgery, performed that operation, which required that Keylee go under general anesthesia as well. The heart surgery was a success, but somewhat complicated the care of the twins. Staff and faculty in the NICU devised systems to administer Zoey the medications she would need to recover from her heart surgery, without causing harm to Keylee. The twins shared a common circulatory system and would be exposed to the same medications.


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The Young at Heart group of Faith Fellowship Church will be holding a bus trip to the Carousel Museum and Vito's By The Park. The group will take a ride to Bristol, Conn. and tour the Carousel Museum. Then it's off to Bushnell Park for a ride on the antique carousel there before having lunch at Vito's by the Park. Cost: $53. The bus will leave Westborough Senior Center at 7:30 a.m. Call Sue at 1-508-476-3438 for more information.


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Eye Care - Zaditor Allergy Eye Drops
Antihistamines reduce allergic reactions by blocking the attachment zaditor histamine to cells in the body that produce an allergic drop. People with SAC may eye chronic dark circles (known as allergic shiners) under their eyes. Prolonged use can create a rebound effect - increased swelling and redness that may last even after discontinuing the allergies.
This is not a different list of possible side effects. It primarily occurs in boys and young men; about 75 percent of patients also have eczema or asthma.
Do zaditor use eye OTC drops eyedrops for more than two to three days. Symptoms are the same as with SAC, but tend to be milder. Ketotifen allergy by inhibiting certain substances in the body that are known to cause inflammation and symptoms of asthma.
These drops, which can be refrigerated to provide eye soothing and comfort, are safe zaditor can be used as often as needed. While oral antihistamines can be mildly effective in relieving the itching associated with eye allergies, they may cause dry eyes and potentially worsen eye allergy symptoms.
If your drop has prescribed this medication, use it regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Reduce exposure to dust mites, especially in the bedroom. Use a dehumidifier, especially in the basement and in other damp, humid places, and empty and clean it often.
If both medicines are prescribed together, your allergy may work the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Keep out of the reach of children.
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They get it at night before bedtime and it provides 24-hour allergy relief. It always makes me laugh when I put these in the Bear's eyes, because she fights me every step of the way until they are in, and then she's like, "Wait. Histamine can produce allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. btw it was great experience shitting just 1 per day after 13 years. btw in my experience "dealing with shit" in that 18 years, after all of that stupid drugs,anti spasm medications, SSRI, pro-pre biotics diets, specific , low-fodmap, acupuncture, psychotherapy. I get better results with singulair. almost symptom free for 1.
Is anybody aware of doctors in Europe that do prescribe it (for ibs) ? it might not be necessary to use it indefinitely. I use it when I accidentally end up with cat in my eye, and the relief is immediate. Can you possibly link to some of the research you did? I get them for gastro issues that doctors won't prescribe for me due to off label use in other countries except here. That lens is just like your own.
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All I Want For Christmas...
Dear Gamer Santa,
Hi Santa, it's been a long time. The last time I wrote you a christmas list, my Mom told me all the presents in the back of the trunk I found were from her... not you. It took my mother quite some time to convince me I wasn't getting two Sega Genesis's that year; that she indeed, was Santa Claus. I knew somewhere deep down inside, she was wrong. I write to you now, to let you know what I want for christmas this year and why.
Are you sure this is a wish list?
As you may know, since you watch me all year-long, which is still kinda creepy, I got diagnosed with two herniated discs, two years ago after my second child entered this world, on my birthday none-the-less. Since then I've had issue's with my leg, nerve problems, strength, and range of motion. During that time I acquired a cane, and boy did I become a bitter, bitter person. My doctors explained to me I will be dealing with chronic pain my whole life. It used to bother me that people opened doors for me, I was cranky with strangers and with my family and for no good reason.
This year though, this year has been different, I've changed my attitude, I've started helping my friends more, being more social, and most importantly... spending more time with my family, and being happy to do so.
I've donated to charity this year, given away bags, upon bags of clothes, and even started helping babysit other folks' kids. I've really been a good boy this year. Most important to me though St. Nick, is writing about video games. As a teenager I pursued being a musician and after 15 years of that, I can no longer use a kick pedal. So I have turned to writing, and what's better to write about, than my favorite hobby and industry, video games.
I'll see you on the flip-side
Now fortunately enough GameSkinny saved me from a rough transition of having my own site, to what I thought was a step backwards, in writing for someone else's site. Boy was I wrong. Gameskinny has given me a place to help mold and improve my craft. Even to the point now where a few hundred people read my articles when I post them. It blows my ever-loving mind every time. Gameskinny and it's community has helped change my attitude and given me a sense of self worth on a professional and personal level. I no longer see most of my obstacles as a negative thing, but rather as motivation. Writing has helped me achieve this state of mind.
What concerns me, ol' bearded one, is that with the next generation of consoles coming out, I won't possibly be able to keep up with the times. Money is tight around this house as it's very difficult to find work to support the offsprings. Having such a wonderful surprise as a PS4 with all those wonderful indie games lined up would be a dream come true. Even an XboxOne would be quite wonderful, that way the Kinect could help keep an eye on me throughout the year to give you a break Santa (that's a great use of humor).
I have a fear, whether rational or not; that if I don't keep up with the latest and greatest in the industry that maybe I'll lose out on whatever foothold I've gained thus far. This is such a crazy industry that I'm nose diving into, and at the age of 30. It's all been so overwhelming and exciting to meet such great people. And those people all have the same passion and love for gaming as I do. I want to maintain the respect of my peers and experience gaming for the next generation with them.
Merry Christmas, Ho, Ho, Ho, and all that jazz...
I know this may seem a bit sappy of a letter for you Gamer Santa, but this is what I've got. Those are the few good deeds I've done this year. It may not be so much done for others, but the personal growth and transformstion in my attitude is a blessing for those around me (believe me). Those are my reasons why I think I could be lucky enough to win the contest. I feel like this year is the best in a long time. And come christmas time, I hope this will be the icing on the cake.
Thanks G-Santa, hopefully I'll see you online come your off-season. Good luck with those elves, we all know how those elvish unions are.
Much love,
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CoatedpolecatDecember 4, 2013, 1:33 pmFeatured CorrespondentIndeed. What Amy said.
Caden MonizDecember 4, 2013, 12:43 pmFeatured CorrespondentI hope that you get picked by Gamer Santa! Good luck man!
Amy WhiteDecember 4, 2013, 12:57 pmFormer Editor in ChiefThe winner was announced, but Greg was a strong runner up!
There are a bunch more contests ahead, so keep on having fun with them and we'll keep on doing them :)
Addie_7608December 3, 2013, 9:30 pmGood job Uncle Greg!!loved reading this ! Hope u win!!!!!:-)Last edited 3 years ago
CoatedpolecatDecember 4, 2013, 11:53 amFeatured Correspondentthank you ma'am!
Big TexDecember 1, 2013, 2:09 pmYour entry made me smile and touched my heart. Great article. Please keep em coming. You share a piece of you in all your articles. Warm & refreshing!
Number2_2911December 1, 2013, 1:29 pmLet's hope "gamer santa" isnt actually the dude from the first pic with the giant weapon. Extra incentive to stay off the naughty list....
Good luck in the contest, CP!
Deputy DingusDecember 1, 2013, 1:22 pmGood luck, Coatedpolecat. Sounds like you have had one helluva year. Keep the articles coming.
The BabyarmDecember 1, 2013, 1:18 pmCongrats on a very well written and insightful article. Contributors that can pull back the curtain and allow the rest of us to see behind it are the most valuable.
Thanks for being so transparent and best of luck to you in the contest. Most importantly - keep writing.
BooNanaDecember 1, 2013, 12:25 pmGo Coatedpolecat!
Bign_9461November 30, 2013, 10:19 pmGreat job. I'm sure Gamer Santa agrees.
Susan MetheneyNovember 30, 2013, 8:32 amGreat article and so true . you have been through a lot of changes in this past year but your great attitude has lead the way for you. Good Luck you definitely have my vote.
Mo_6877November 30, 2013, 5:41 amGreat read! You truly deserve it ;)
Aunt KarenNovember 29, 2013, 9:03 amGreat article, Greg!
BooNanaNovember 28, 2013, 5:58 pmLove this article. You've got my vote.
CoatedpolecatNovember 28, 2013, 5:04 amFeatured CorrespondentI really appreciate it everyone. Thank you.
LeviHaagNovember 27, 2013, 11:59 pmFeatured ContributorFrom one dad to another, I wish you all the best these holidays.
Ryan KernsNovember 27, 2013, 8:54 pmFeatured Columnist+1 ;)
Christy BNovember 27, 2013, 10:32 amYou are one of the most passionate people I know, and this article is no different. Proud of you!
SlimertonNovember 27, 2013, 8:59 amGood work keep it up
Danna and KennyNovember 26, 2013, 9:29 pmGreat article! I hope Gamer Santa is good to you! You deserve it.
Ruby_6777November 26, 2013, 9:19 pmYou have come a long way this year. Keep it up!
You are a winner in my book.
ac_1761November 26, 2013, 9:13 pmGreat article and writing. Good luck.
Shelia _2497November 26, 2013, 8:44 pmExcellent!!!
SM_4091November 26, 2013, 8:01 pmGreat article I hope Santa fulfills all your holiday wishes.
XxFoxy RoxyxXNovember 26, 2013, 6:57 pmYou deserve it! Go Coatedpolecat...
I Am SpartacusNovember 20, 2013, 1:39 pmContributorWell, after reading this, I think I'm pretty much buggered...
CoatedpolecatNovember 20, 2013, 2:25 pmFeatured Correspondentsorry 'bout that. It wasn't my goal. I like to take the positives away from it. :)Last edited 3 years ago
Bruce_4148November 6, 2013, 10:59 pmGreat read!
Tommy RobertsNovember 6, 2013, 7:54 pmFeatured ContributorGreg is the man! Team Greg!
Alexa SerranoNovember 6, 2013, 7:50 pmColumnistGreat article and keep it up! Nice to get insight on someone else's life :) Wishing you good luck!
CoatedpolecatNovember 6, 2013, 7:57 pmFeatured Correspondentwell thank you, both times. Ya know I felt the post was almost too "victim-ish." Not the intent though.
Glad you enjoyed. I LOVE talking about myself. Hahaha
CoatedpolecatNovember 6, 2013, 5:39 pmFeatured CorrespondentThanks everyone!
Solly JNovember 6, 2013, 11:44 amLol definitely sounds like you deserve for "Gamer Santa" to reward you!! Good luck!
ShelbyMarieNovember 5, 2013, 9:03 pmgreat piece....good luck!
keithpatrickdunnNovember 5, 2013, 8:11 pmNice one! Keep working at it!
CoatedpolecatNovember 5, 2013, 8:25 pmFeatured Correspondentthanks man!
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As Gossip Girl winds to a close, it?s time to start looking back on all the wonderful things the show has given us. Among the greatest gifts from the Upper East Side are the sartorial stylings of one Chuck Bass. Whether wearing a tuxedo made entirely of sparkles like a giant disco ball or sporting a red onesie like a member of a rich kid bobsled league, Chuck?s fashion is in a league of its own. Here are some of the best and most insane outfits our favorite Bass has hooked us with over the years. http://www.buddytv.com/slideshows/the-craziest-chuck-bass-outfits-in-gossip-girl-history-5977.aspx
Just three episodes to go on Gossip Girl, and many mysteries still to be solved. Next Monday, "It's Really Complicated" for Dan and Serena, who host a Thanksgiving feast ... in December. The episode was supposed to air a week earlier before Hurricane Sandy pushed everything back, of course. Picking up where last night's Gossip Girl episode left off, the apparently back together Derena decides to invite only their closest friends, but everyone seems to have their own agenda for attending the dinner. Meanwhile, Dan has written his next expose, but faces a tough decision on whether to publish it, and Chuck begins to spiral out of control after being bested by Bart, leaving Blair searching for a possible solution. Check out the promo for next Monday's installment and comment below: http://www.tvfanatic.com/2012/11/gossip-girl-episode-promo-giving-thanks/
Gossip Girl's sassy voice has narrated our lives for six long years — long before that newbie Emily Thorne jumped in this revenge game. While we already know we'll be seeing actress Kristen Bell, the voice of Gossip Girl, onscreen in the Season 6 finale, will we also find out who GG really is? E! Online says, yes, we're finally going to get an answer to the long sought-after question 'who is Gossip Girl?' in the series finale. E spills: "We obviously... http://feeds.wetpaint.com/~r/wetpaint/latest/excerpt/~3/EHT9JeNt4D8/when-will-we-find-out-who-gossip-girl-is


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Updated Mar 12, 2014 - 1:51 pm
Man in wheelchair killed crossing Tempe street
TEMPS, Ariz. — A wheelchair-bound man was killed in Tempe on Wednesday morning in an accident near Price Road and University Drive.
The man, described as in his 60s, was crossing midblock when the vehicle hit him. The driver pulled over and waited for police.
Police have shut down University from Evergreen Road to Price.
No other details were immediately available.
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