text:
Are you Stefano Tredici?Claim your profile
Publications (24)
- [Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Using a rabbit model of total liquid ventilation (TLV), and in a corresponding theoretical model, we compared nine tidal volume-respiratory rate combinations to identify a ventilator strategy to maximize gas exchange, while avoiding choked flow, during TLV. Nine different ventilation strategies were tested in each animal (n = 12): low [LR = 2.5 breath/min (bpm)], medium (MR = 5 bpm), or high (HR = 7.5 bpm) respiratory rates were combined with a low (LV = 10 ml/kg), medium (MV = 15 ml/kg), or high (HV = 20 ml/kg) tidal volumes. Blood gases and partial pressures, perfluorocarbon gas content, and airway pressures were measured for each combination. Choked flow occurred in all high respiratory rate-high volume animals, 71% of high respiratory rate-medium volume (HRMV) animals, and 50% of medium respiratory rate-high volume (MRHV) animals but in no other combinations. Medium respiratory rate-medium volume (MRMV) resulted in the highest gas exchange of the combinations that did not induce choke. The HRMV and MRHV animals that did not choke had similar or higher gas exchange than MRMV. The theory predicted this behavior, along with spatial and temporal variations in alveolar gas partial pressures. Of the combinations that did not induce choked flow, MRMV provided the highest gas exchange. Alveolar gas transport is diffusion dominated and rapid during gas ventilation but is convection dominated and slow during TLV. Consequently, the usual alveolar gas equation is not applicable for TLV.
Article: Clinical Design Functions: Round Table Discussions on the Bioengineering of Liquid Ventilators[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: During the 6th International Symposium on Perfluorocarbon Application and Liquid Ventilation, a round table discussion on bioengineering was held in which different experts shared their opinions and experiences about the use of a total liquid ventilator design for clinical applications. To structure the discussion, all experts were invited to contribute their knowledge within the context of three matrixes related to the liquid ventilators: 1) function and technology, 2) ventilation modes, and 3) risk analyses. The outcome of this international conference recommends continued development of a total liquid ventilator toward clinical applications.
- [Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Negative pressure generated during the expiratory phase of total liquid ventilation (TLV) may induce airway collapse. Evaluation of the effect of repeated airway collapse is crucial to optimize this technique. A total of 24 New Zealand White rabbits were randomly divided into four groups. Ventilation was performed for 6 hours with different strategies: conventional gas ventilation, TLV without airway collapse, and TLV with collapse induced in either 75 or 150 sequential breaths. In the treated groups, airway collapse was induced by increasing the perfluorocarbon drainage velocity while maintaining the minute ventilation constant. Airway pressure, gas exchange, and blood pressure were monitored at 30-minute intervals. At the end of the experiment, airway and lung parenchyma specimens were processed for light microscopy. No evidence of fluorothorax was noticed in any of the four groups at autopsy examination. Minimal signs of inflammation were noticed in all airway and lung parenchyma specimens, but no evident structural alteration was visible. Adequate gas exchange and systemic blood pressure were maintained during all the studies. Repeated airway collapse is not associated with structural changes in the respiratory system and does not alter the gas exchange ability of the lungs.
- [Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: The effect of viscosity on the distribution of perfluorocarbon instilled into the lungs for liquid ventilation was investigated. Perfluorocarbon (either perfluorodecalin or FC-3283) was instilled into the trachea during ventilation at a constant infusion rate of 40 ml/min and radiographic images were obtained at 30 frames/s. Image analysis was performed and the homogeneity index of the distribution was computed for images at the end of inspiration of each breath to evaluate the evolution of perfluorocarbon distribution during filling. The higher viscosity perfluorocarbon (perfluorodecalin) resulted in a more homogeneous distribution. This was attributed to perfluorodecalin's higher propensity to form liquid plugs in large airways and to those plugs leaving behind a thicker liquid layer as they propagated through the lungs.
- [Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: An abstract is unavailable. This article is available as HTML full text and PDF.
Article: Expiratory Flow Limitation during Gravitational Drainage of Perfluorocarbons from Liquid-Filled Lungs[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Flow limitation during pressure-driven expiration in liquid-filled lungs was examined in intact, euthanized New Zealand white rabbits. The aim of this study was to further characterize expiratory flow limitation during gravitational drainage of perfluorocarbon liquids from the lungs, and to study the effect of perfluorocarbon type and negative mouth pressure on this phenomenon. Four different perfluorocarbons (PP4, perfluorodecalin, perfluoro-octyl-bromide, and FC-77) were used to examine the effects of density and kinematic viscosity on volume recovered and maximum expiratory flow. It was demonstrated that flow limitation occurs during gravitational drainage when the airway pressure is < or = -15 cm H(2)O, and that this critical value of pressure did not depend on mouth pressure or perfluorocarbon type. The perfluorocarbon properties affect the volume recovered, maximum expiratory flow, and the time to drain, with the most viscous perfluorocarbon (perfluorodecalin) taking the longest time to drain and resulting in lowest maximum expiratory flow. Perfluoro-octyl-bromide resulted in the highest recovered volume. The findings of this study are relevant to the selection of perfluorocarbons to reduce the occurrence of flow limitation and provide adequate minute ventilation during total liquid ventilation.
- [Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: The effects of end-inspiratory lung volume (EILV) and expiratory flow rate (Q) on the location of flow limitation in liquid-filled lungs were investigated by measuring pressure along the airways and by radiographic imaging. The lungs of New Zealand white rabbits were filled with perfluorocarbon to the randomly selected EILV of 20, 30, or 40 ml/kg, and the volume was actively drained at one of three Q: 2.5, 5.0, or 7.5 ml/s. The minimum pressures recorded by a movable catheter at locations along the airways show that flow limitation occurred in the main bronchi and trachea, and was independent of EILV and Q. The minimum pressure at the trachea was -80 mm Hg compared with values that were more positive than -10 mm Hg at a location 3 cm distal to the carina for all EILV and Q combinations. This location was confirmed by the lung images. The airway diameters gradually decreased with time, until flow limitation occurred. In airways distal to the collapse, there was not a significant decrease in diameter. Based on these data, we conclude that flow limitation in liquid-filled lungs occurs in the trachea and main bronchi and its location is independent of EILV or Q.
- [Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Flow limitation in liquid-filled lungs is examined in intact rabbit experiments and a theoretical model. Flow limitation ("choked" flow) occurs when the expiratory flow reaches a maximum value and further increases in driving pressure do not increase the flow. In total liquid ventilation this is characterized by the sudden development of excessively negative airway pressures and airway collapse at the choke point. The occurrence of flow limitation limits the efficacy of total liquid ventilation by reducing the minute ventilation. In this paper we investigate the effects of liquid properties on flow limitation in liquid-filled lungs. It is found that the behavior of liquids with similar densities and viscosities can be quite different. The results of the theoretical model, which incorporates alveolar compliance and airway resistance, agrees qualitatively well with the experimental results. Lung compliance and airway resistance are shown to vary with the perfluorocarbon liquid used to fill the lungs. Surfactant is found to modify the interfacial tension between saline and perfluorocarbon, and surfactant activity at the interface of perfluorocarbon and the native aqueous lining of the lungs appears to induce hysteresis in pressure-volume curves for liquid-filled lungs. Ventilation with a liquid that results in low viscous resistance and high elastic recoil can reduce the amount of liquid remaining in the lungs when choke occurs, and, therefore, may be desirable for liquid ventilation.
Article: DELAYING CHOKE DURING TOTAL LIQUID VENTILATION USING DECELERATING WAVEFLOW (PRELIMINARY DATA)
- [Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: A functional total liquid ventilator should be simple in design to minimize operating errors and have a low priming volume to minimize the amount of perfluorocarbon needed. Closed system circuits using a membrane oxygenator have partially met these requirements but have high resistance to perfluorocarbon flow and high priming volume. To further this goal, a single piston prototype ventilator with a low priming volume and a new high-efficiency hollow-fiber oxygenator in a circuit with a check valve flow control system was developed. Prospective, controlled animal laboratory study. Research facility at a university medical center. Seven anesthetized, paralyzed, normal New Zealand rabbits The prototype oxygenator, consisting of cross-wound silicone hollow fibers with a surface area of 1.5 m2 with a priming volume of 190 mL, was tested in a bench-top model followed by an in vivo rabbit model. Total liquid ventilation was performed for 3 hrs with 20 mL.kg(-1) initial fill volume, 17.5-20 mL.kg(-1) tidal volume, respiratory rate of 5 breaths/min, inspiratory/expiratory ratio 1:2, and countercurrent sweep gas of 100% oxygen. Bench top experiments demonstrated 66-81% elimination of CO2 and 0.64-0.76 mL.min(-1) loss of perfluorocarbon across the fibers. No significant changes in PaCO2 and PaO2 were observed. Dynamic airway pressures were in a safe range in which ventilator lung injury or airway closure was unlikely (3.6 +/- 0.5 and -7.8 +/- 0.3 cm H2O, respectively, for mean peak inspiratory pressure and mean end expiratory pressure). No leakage of perfluorocarbon was noted in the new silicone fiber gas exchange device. Estimated in vivo perfluorocarbon loss from the device was 1.2 mL.min(-1). These data demonstrate the ability of this novel single-piston, nonporous hollow silicone fiber oxygenator to adequately support gas exchange, allowing successful performance of total liquid ventilation.
- [Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Motivated by the goal of understanding how to most homogeneously fill the lungs with perfluorocarbon for liquid ventilation, we investigate the transport of liquid instilled into the lungs using an intact rabbit model. Perfluorocarbon is instilled into the trachea of the ventilated animal. Radiographic images of the perfluorocarbon distribution are obtained at a rate of 30 frames/s during the filling process. Image analysis is used to quantify the liquid distribution (center of mass, spatial standard deviation, skewness, kurtosis, and indicators of homogeneity) as time progresses. We compare the distribution dynamics in supine animals to those in upright animals for three constant infusion rates of perfluorocarbon: 15, 40, and 60 ml/min. It is found that formation of liquid plugs in large airways, which is affected by posture and infusion rate, can result in a more homogeneous liquid distribution than gravity drainage alone. The supine posture resulted in more homogeneous filling of the lungs than did upright posture, in which the lungs tend to fill in the inferior regions first. Faster instillation of perfluorocarbon results in liquid plugs forming in large airways and, consequently, more uniform distribution of perfluorocarbon than slower instillation rates in the upright animals.
Article: STUDY ON DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A PRESSURE CONTROL TOTAL LIQUID VENTILATION (TLV) SYSTEM
Article: Maximizing Gas Exchange and Cardiac Output During Total Liquid Ventilation: Optimal Combinations of Respiratory Rate and Tidal Volume[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: An abstract is unavailable. This article is available as HTML full text and PDF.
Article: Sibilla S, Tredici S, Porro A, et al: Equal increases in respiratory system elastance reflect similar lung damage in experimental ventilator-induced lung injury. Intensive Care Med 28: 196-203[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: We hypothesized that a 50% increase in respiratory system elastance (Ers) would indicate similar degree of lung damage (equi-damage, ED), independently of ventilation strategy. A prospective, randomized animal laboratory investigation at a university hospital laboratory. 35 anesthetized, paralyzed, mechanically ventilated male Sprague-Dawley rats. Each rat was ventilated with a different combination of tidal volume, positive end-expiratory pressure, and inspired fraction of oxygen. Ers was determined throughout the experiment; the studies were interrupted when Ers reached 150% (ED) of its baseline value, or after 5 h. Lung wet to dry weight ratio (W/D) was assessed. Morphological damage of the lung was scored on a grading of perivascular edema, hemorrhage, and breaks in the alveolar septa to obtain a total injury score. Twenty-four rats achieved an Ers of 150%: nine within 1 h (class 1), nine in 1-2 h (class 2), and six in 2-5 h (class 3). Eleven rats did not reach the target 50% increase in Ers (class 4). W/D was higher in rats that reached the target than in those that did not. W/D did not differ among rats that reached ED. Similarly, the total injury score did not differ among classes 1-3 but was higher than class 4. In the setting of VILI a 50% increase in Ers corresponds to an equal level of lung damage, irrespective of ventilatory setting and time of ventilation.
Article: An improved in vivo rat model for the study of mechanical ventilatory support effects on organs distal to the lung[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: To study the influence of different mechanical ventilatory support strategies on organs distal to the lung, we developed an in vivo rat model, in which the effects of different tidal volume values can be studied while maintaining other indexes. Prospective, randomized animal laboratory investigation. University laboratory of Ospedale Maggiore di Milano-Instituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico. Anesthetized, paralyzed, and mechanically ventilated male Sprague-Dawley rats. Two groups of seven rats each were randomized to receive tidal volumes of either 25% or 75% of inspiratory capacity (IC), calculated from a preliminary estimation of total lung capacity. Ventilation strategies for the two groups were as follows: a) 25% IC, 9.9+/-0.8 mL/kg; frequency, 59+/-4 beats/min; positive end-expiratory pressure, 3.6+/-0.8 cm H2O; and peak inspiratory airway pressure (Paw), 13.2+/-2 cm H20; and b) 75% IC, 29.8+/-2.9; frequency, 23+/-13; positive end-expiratory pressure, 0; peak inspiratory Paw, 29.0+/-3. Mean arterial pressure (invasively monitored) remained well above adequate perfusion pressure values throughout, and no significant difference was seen between the two groups. PaO2, pHa, and PaCO2 values were compared after 60 mins of ventilation and again, no significant difference was seen between the two groups (PaO2, 269+/-25 and 260+/-55 torr; pHa, 7.432+/-0.09 and 7.415+/-0.03; PaCO2, 35.4+/-8 and 32.5+/-2 torr, for the 25% IC and 75% IC groups, respectively). Mean Paws were not different (6.4+/-0.8 cm H2O in the 25% IC groups, and 6.1+/-1.2 in the 75% IC groups, respectively). At the end of the experiment, animals were killed and the liver and kidney isolated, fixed in 4% formalin, cut, and stained for optic microscopy. Kidneys from rats ventilated with 75% IC showed increased Bowman's space with collapse of the glomerular capillaries. This occurred in a greater percentage of rats ventilated with 75% IC (0.67+/-0.2 vs. 0.29+/-0.2, 75% IC vs. 25% IC, respectively; p < .05). Perivascular edema was also present in rats ventilated with 75% IC (p < .05). Morphometric determinations of the empty zones (index of edema) demonstrated a trend toward differences between 75% IC livers and 25% IC (0.14+/-0.05 vs. 0.11+/-0.02, respectively). We conclude that it is possible to study the effects of mechanical ventilatory support on organs distal to the lung by means of an in vivo rat model.
Top Journals
University of Milan
Milano, Lombardy, Italy
- Institute of Human Physiology II


text:
Now Showing at Point.B
Spring-Thing / Point.B Studio's first annual Spring-Thing features five talented emerging young artists. Curated by Kimberlie Bussmann. Show opens May 28 at 2PM.
Point.B Studio participates in Port Orford ArtWalks and community events. We also host an annual celebration of art and creativity every Fall / Visit us during an ArtWalk!
Art Exhibition Calendar 2016
SeaChange / Stay tuned for great art at Point.B / Fall 2016
More Love Now / The electrifying fine art prints of Tullio Francesco DeSantis / January 2016
wind map / Fernanda Viégas + Martin Wattenberg
A living portrait of wind patterns in the US. Poetry in Motion. Limited edition and bespoke wind maps are now available.
earth / Cameron Beccario / wind map of the world.
Postscript Poetry / David Victor Feldman
Illuminated interpretations of handcrafted Postscript code.
Progressions / William Paul Gaetjens
Expressions in metal, oil paint, and pastel. Work in Progress.
Interazione / Point.B Studio
Signature limited edition posters from our exhibits.
[ˈɡeːɡənʃaɪn] / The Time Capsule Project / Now In Beta
The Rural Design Collective
#rdcHQ / Point.B Studio sponsors The Rural Design Collective, a creative R&D lab for independent, creative folk who are interested in positive ideas and new media technologies.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
I'd like to override the styles set by theme stylesheets, without editing the stylesheets themselves.
However when I do this by adding an action to wp_head, the action executes prior to the head section where the theme stylesheets are set. So the CSS in the theme stylesheets overrides the CSS in my custom action.
add_action('wp_head', 'header_css_style');
function header_css_style()
echo "<style type=\"text/css\">
body { background-color: #FFFFFF; }
Is it possible for me to add CSS styling to the header that executes after the theme stylesheets are set?


text:
Women's Soccer Celebrates 2011 Season at Season-Ending Banquet
Three Georgetown Women's Soccer Players Earn All-Region Honors
Blog: Senior Midfielder Kelly D'Ambrisi
Blog: Senior Midfielder Kelly D'Ambrisi
Georgetown Falls to West Virginia in BIG EAST Semifinals, 5-1
Nolan on Trujillo: "Camille was easily the most improved player in our conference last year. An explosive forward with great pace and an instinct for the goal, she is also incredibly brave on the field. She also leads quietly by example off the field. I am excited to see her continue to turn heads this season with her play."
2010: Started all 24 games ... An All-BIG EAST Second Team selection ... Named the team's Most Valuable Offensive Player ... Selected to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll twice during the season ... Named the TopDrawerSoccer.com Player of the Week after scoring three goals in wins over Siena and Maryland in the NCAA Tournament ... Tied for the team lead in scoring with 28 points, which tied a school record for most points in a season ... Led the team with 13 goals, which set a school single-season record for goals in a season ... Also added two assists ... Second on the BIG EAST in goals (0.540) ... Led the team with 68 shots ... Tied for eighth in the league in shots per game (2.83) ... Tied for fifth in the BIG EAST with 1.17 points per game ... In BIG EAST games, she scored 13 points (tied for sixth, 1.18 per game) and notched six goals (tied for third, 0.55 goals per game) ... Scored at least one goal in 10 different games, with three multi-goal games ... Tallied two goals in the season opener at American ... Accounted for two goals in a 3-1 win at Villanova ... Scored the equalizer against No. 1-ranked Notre Dame ... Scored twice in a 5-1 win over Siena in the first round of the NCAA Tournament ... Scored against Maryland in the second round of the NCAA Tournament ... Ranks 10th all-time in scoring with 53 points.
2009: A starter in all 20 games as a sophomore ... Finished fourth on the team in scoring with six goals and five assists for 17 points ... Third on the team in goals and fifth in assists ... Third on the team with 38 shots ... Had three assists in BIG EAST games ... Scored a career-high five points against Bryant, tallying two goals and an assist ...Named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll on Aug. 31 after her performance against Bryant, which was followed by scoring a goal against Georgia Southern.
2008: Played in every game last season, starting two ... Had a season-high three points in a win over UMBC with a goal and an assist ... Scored goals in Georgetown wins over Towson and Seton Hall ... Picked up an assist in a BIG EAST victory over DePaul ... Made first two collegiate starts against St. John's and Louisville.
Prior to Georgetown: Was a member of the New Mexico Olympic Development Program ... A former member of the U-15 National Team and Region IV ODP team ... At Rio Vista Soccer Club she competed in some of the nation's premier showcases ... Played her varsity soccer at St. Pius X helping her team to four AAAA State Championships ... Invited to the Nike Premier 50 in 2006, an invitational event for the top-50 high school prospects in the country.
More Headlines
Women's Soccer Starts Spring Season on...
The Georgetown University women's soccer team begins its five-game spring schedule on...
Newins, Smith Earn BIG EAST Institutional...
Georgetown University seniors Emma Newins (Glen Allen, Va./Deep Run) and Matt Smith (Cranberry...
Women's Soccer Signs Seven to National...
Georgetown University Head Women's Soccer Coach Dave Nolan announced today that seven...
Women's Soccer Announces Addition of...
Georgetown University Head Women's Soccer Coach Dave Nolan announced the addition of...
Georgetown's Rachel Corboz Selected to...
Georgetown University women's soccer player Rachel Corboz (Green Brook, N.J./Pingry) was...
Georgetown's Rachel Corboz Named Third...
Georgetown University women's soccer player Rachel Corboz (Green Brook, N.J./Pingry) was...
Four Georgetown Women's Soccer Players Earn...
Four Georgetown University women's soccer players were selected to All-Northeast Region...
Georgetown Fails to Advance Against Hofstra
The Georgetown University women's soccer squad (11-5-4) failed to advance against the Hofstra...
Top Videos
DOWNLOAD SCHEDULE: Add to calendar
Wednesday, Aug 10 Sport Opponent Time Coverage Women's Soccer at American 5:00 PM Saturday, Aug 13 Sport Opponent Time Coverage Women's Soccer Maryland 5:00 PM Friday, Aug 19 Sport Opponent Time Coverage Women's Soccer Towson 4:00 PM Sunday, Aug 21 Sport Opponent Time Coverage Women's Soccer Stanford 12:00 PM Thursday, Aug 25 Sport Opponent Time Coverage Women's Soccer Delaware 4:00 PM Sunday, Aug 28 Sport Opponent Time Coverage Women's Soccer Colorado College 1:00 PM Friday, Sept 2 Sport Opponent Time Coverage Women's Soccer at Rutgers 7:00 PM Thursday, Sept 8 Sport Opponent Time Coverage Women's Soccer George Mason 4:00 PM Sunday, Sept 11 Sport Opponent Time Coverage Women's Soccer Virginia 1:00 PM Thursday, Sept 15 Sport Opponent Time Coverage Women's Soccer at George Washington 3:00 PM Sunday, Sept 18 Sport Opponent Time Coverage Women's Soccer at West Virginia 1:00 PM
- Online Stores & Tickets


text:
The most mature, focused Bengals team in ages faces yet another serious challenge this week.
Wide receiver Chris Henry died Thursday morning following a strange accident in which he fell out of a truck after an argument with his fiancée. Although Henry was out for the season with a broken forearm, his death will hit the Bengals hard emotionally.
Henry had a troubled career with the Bengals, including numerous off-the-field problems and a suspension. But he was popular among his teammates. Plus, he was talented. He was a tall, deep threat who reminded teammates of Randy Moss.
And the Bengals' offense hasn't been the same without him the past five games. Minus Henry's ability to stretch the field, the Bengals have had only five touchdown drives in their past 63 possessions. Carson Palmer hasn't thrown for more than 220 yards in a game, and three times, he's had less than 200 yards. The offense has averaged 16.4 points.
Earlier this season, Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer lost his wife suddenly, and that hit the team hard. She was popular with the players because she would go to Friday practices with treats. Coach Marvin Lewis noted how distracted the team was on the Friday of the week she died and how bad practice was. He wasn't sure whether his players would be able to focus on a key game against Baltimore.
To his surprise, and to the surprise of Bengals fans, Cincinnati focused and beat the Ravens in Baltimore 17-14. Two days later the team attended the funeral of Zimmer's wife and the following Sunday played a flat game, losing 28-17 to the Houston Texans. Everyone understood that loss because of how much was taken from the Bengals emotionally.
There could be a similar effect in Sunday's game against the Chargers. The Bengals need a victory to keep alive their hopes of getting the No. 2 seed in the AFC and possibly a bye week in the playoffs. The AFC North is all but won because the Bengals have a two-game lead over the Ravens and hold the tiebreaker due to their season sweep, so it's a must-win only as far as playoff seeding.
Lewis faces a tough challenge in trying to keep the team focused. Injuries aren't helping his plight. Defensive tackle Domata Peko is out with a knee injury, making the Bengals more vulnerable to the run. The Bengals also are down two starting safeties, which will make it tough for them to contain Chargers tight end Antonio Gates.
The Bengals already faced a daunting task in San Diego. Henry's death will further test their resolve.
Here are the rest of this weekend's top games (not including Thursday night's matchup between the Colts and Jaguars).
1. Dallas Cowboys at New Orleans Saints: The Saints' quest for an unbeaten season takes a secondary role to the Cowboys in this Saturday night game. Sure, everyone is wondering whether the Saints can get to 16-0, but Dallas' December funk is the bigger story in this matchup. The Cowboys already have lost to the Giants and Chargers this month. This game will determine whether their playoff run is in serious jeopardy. A loss to the Saints could put them in a wild-card tie with the Giants if New York beats the Redskins on Monday night. Ultimately, the final NFC playoff spot will come down to the Giants and Cowboys. The Giants, by virtue of their season sweep of Dallas, hold the tiebreaker if the teams are even at the end of the regular season. The Saints are at home, and their defense plays more aggressively there because of the crowd. Plus, everyone keeps reminding the Cowboys about their poor December record. It's in their heads.
2. Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers: The Packers continue to be one of the league's better stories with their turnaround on defense. Dom Capers installed a 3-4 defense that gets better and better each week. In Week 14, he came up with a 1-5-5 pressure package on passing downs called "Psycho.'' Players loved it. Cornerback Charles Woodson, in the running for defensive player of the year, loves how Capers lets him blitz from the corner.
The Steelers, meanwhile, have fallen apart. Their secondary has collapsed. Coach Mike Tomlin is trying to figure out what personnel changes to make, but he doesn't have many options. We're seeing how important injured safety Troy Polamalu (knee) is to Pittsburgh's secondary because of his range and coverage skills. Cornerback Ike Taylor has been exposed in some coverage situations and is giving up big plays. William Gay hasn't stepped up as the starting replacement for Bryant McFadden, who left in free agency. At 6-7, the Steelers aren't thinking playoffs. They are thinking pride now.
3. San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles: The 49ers' Monday night victory over Arizona gave them a slight chance of getting a playoff berth, but odds of them winning this game are tough. Because the 49ers weren't considered playoff contenders before the season, the game is set for 1 p.m. ET, which is 10 a.m. for the 49ers' body clocks. West Coast teams always have a tough time getting off to a good start in early East Coast games, and the 49ers need a good start to have a chance to beat the Eagles.
The Eagles are a quick-strike offense and could put points on the board before the 49ers get settled into any kind of rhythm. Plus, the 49ers still are trying to figure out whether their offense is better out of normal formations or in the shotgun with Alex Smith throwing to pass-catchers in spread formation.
4. Miami Dolphins at Tennessee Titans: This is going to be a tough game for the Dolphins, who likely need to win out to make the playoffs. The Titans are at home and have won six of their past seven games. Even if Vince Young can't play because of his hamstring injury, the Titans are a good team with Kerry Collins at quarterback. They did go 13-3 last season with Collins. Although Collins started out 0-6 this season and lost his starting job, many of the early losses were close. Coach Jeff Fisher has fixed some of the problems on defense, and halfback Chris Johnson has been unstoppable on the ground and in receiving situations.
5. New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills: Well, this is a road game the Patriots can't lose. Except for a 35-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in London, the Patriots have lost five road games, and Tom Brady has struggled to find open receivers in the second halves of those games. The Bills should be an easy start. The Patriots have won 12 in a row against them. Even if Brady struggles, he isn't expected to be upstaged by Ryan Fitzpatrick, the Bills' starting quarterback. Expect a big day from Moss, who was criticized by Panthers cornerbacks for quitting on routes and catches in Week 14. Brady is close to Moss, and he will try to feed Moss as many passes as possible to get him back in the flow.
6. Atlanta Falcons at New York Jets: Can the Jets really be in the playoff hunt? A victory over Atlanta will give them hope, because they play the Colts in Week 16. It's very likely the Colts won't play many of their starters as they concentrate on getting ready for the playoffs. Mark Sanchez will start at quarterback despite his struggles. The question is whether Sanchez's knee injuries have healed to the point that he can beat the Falcons, who are expected to be without Matt Ryan.
7. New York Giants at Washington Redskins: Owner Daniel Snyder started the offseason early by accepting the resignation of Vinny Cerrato, his executive vice president, and hiring Bruce Allen as a replacement Thursday. Now we'll see how that affects his chances of landing Mike Shanahan or another big name as coach. Poor Jim Zorn. He might not admit it, but he knows he's gone at the end of the season. Still, his players continue to play hard for him. Snyder wouldn't mind if the Redskins played spoilers to the Giants and Cowboys over the next two weeks. The Giants hope to solve some of their defensive woes, but new playcaller Sherm Lewis has been able to get more out of Jason Campbell in the past few weeks. The pressure is on the Giants in this Monday night game.
8. Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers: Brett Favre is getting all the breaks this season. Cold weather has made it tough on him the past four years, causing his stats to fall with the temperature. For example, in his past 14 regular-season games in which the temperature was less than 40 degrees, Favre has 25 interceptions and a 56.8 completion percentage. Signing with the Vikings helped because they have a dome. When he looked at the schedule, his only cold games could be Sunday night against the Panthers and in Week 16 against the Bears. It's supposed to be a high of 45 and a low of 27 Sunday in Charlotte. That's not bad. Favre is having a magical season.
9. Chicago Bears at Baltimore Ravens: Having seen the Bears in Week 14, I don't think they can resolve their many problems in time to play a Ravens team that is trying to move toward a wild-card spot. The Bears' offense is a mess and getting messier. Jay Cutler continues to throw interceptions off his back foot. The running attack is nonexistent, and the offensive line is struggling. Ravens QB Joe Flacco's plan in this game is to try to be basic, run the ball against the Bears and then get ready for next week's trip to Pittsburgh.
10. Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos: The Broncos figure this game and their home finale against the Chiefs in Week 17 should put them on the path to a minimum of 10 wins and lock up at least a wild-card spot. The Broncos are a little banged up at running back, but that shouldn't be much of a problem against the Raiders. Lots of interesting things are brewing in Oakland. Tom Cable picked Charlie Frye to start at QB over JaMarcus Russell, showing how much Russell's stock has fallen in the organization. Russell is scheduled to make more than $9 million next year, so it doesn't appear he will be back.
John Clayton, a recipient of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's McCann Award for distinguished reporting, is a senior writer for ESPN.com.


text:
Reddcoin Broadcast
Amplify your message with the power of the Reddcoin Community
Connect to Broadcast
Join with your Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr accounts.
Create a new campaign
Share or showcase anything to the world in few simple steps.
Support your campaign
Share campaign link on Reddcoin subreddit and get it supported.
Go viral!
Your message will automatically be blasted by all your supporters.
Who let the doge out?by 鰐澤
Support this campaign by sharing this funny dogecoin video and help crypto-currency awarness
1% supported
22 social reach
The Offspring Portugal Fanpageby Marco Pelado
This page is for every The Offspring fan to read, post and share news, stories and fun facts about the band!
0% supported
0 social reach
CyberFy – File Hostingby Dylan Pruitt
Starting every Friday, get the chance to win 250-1,000 Reddcoins on our file hosting service! Help us innovate!
45% supported
984 social reach
Unofficial Reddcoin Merch!by Trent Lewis
Wear and drink your love for reddcoin with the new Unofficial Merchandise!
68% supported
39,684 social reach
School trip to CERNby Jacob
My class needs your help to be able to afford a school trip to CERN (only two clicks needed)
32% supported
872 social reach
Get your Christmas shopping done at Reddibrek's coffee, chilli and chocolate online store. Free gift wrap!
110% supported
34,867 social reach
Reddcoin is live on Pock.ioby Devin Henderson
Reddcoin is live on Pock.io, The easiest way to buy gift cards with cryptocurrencies!
113% supported
7,276 social reach
Electronic Album Released!by Daniel Stepladder
Check out the album Convergence by Trevor Lentz
24% supported
106 social reach
Reddcoin Decentralised Tippingby Reddcoin
Are you ready for decentralised tipping across all social networks? No more Tipbots! #reddcoin goo.gl/sycq6a
520% supported
95,115 social reach
#Reddcoin Official Videoby ReddCoinFrank
Share #reddcoin official vid to help family, friends & followers understand digital currency: http://bit.ly/1mcHME5
123% supported
119,607 social reach
#Reddcoin move to #PoSV Aug 02by Reddcoin
#Reddcoin's Epic move from PoW to #PoSV is on August 02 http://reddcoin.com/papers/PoSV.pdf Ready for this Historic Event?
157% supported
250,891 social reach
Get ready for Final #Reddcoin Block Halving on Saturday July 19 before EPIC move from PoW to #PoSV #TipReddcoinWeek


text:
Open AccessThis article is
Notes: Multiple requests from the same IP address are counted as one view.
- freely available
- re-usable
Metals 2014, 4(1), 65-83; doi:10.3390/met4010065
Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced by Nano-Particles—A Review
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Via La Masa 34, 20156 Milano, Italy
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Received: 16 December 2013 / Revised: 26 February 2014 / Accepted: 4 March 2014 / Published: 10 March 2014
View Full-Text | Download PDF [649 KB, uploaded 10 March 2014] | Browse Figures
AbstractMetal matrix composites reinforced by nano-particles are very promising materials, suitable for a large number of applications. These composites consist of a metal matrix filled with nano-particles featuring physical and mechanical properties very different from those of the matrix. The nano-particles can improve the base material in terms of wear resistance, damping properties and mechanical strength. Different kinds of metals, predominantly Al, Mg and Cu, have been employed for the production of composites reinforced by nano-ceramic particles such as carbides, nitrides, oxides as well as carbon nanotubes. The main issue of concern for the synthesis of these materials consists in the low wettability of the reinforcement phase by the molten metal, which does not allow the synthesis by conventional casting methods. Several alternative routes have been presented in literature for the production of nano-composites. This work is aimed at reviewing the most important manufacturing techniques used for the synthesis of bulk metal matrix nanocomposites. Moreover, the strengthening mechanisms responsible for the improvement of mechanical properties of nano-reinforced metal matrix composites have been reviewed and the main potential applications of this new class of materials are envisaged.
Keywords: MMNC; metal matrix nano-composite; nano-reinforcements; CNT
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 3.0).
Share & Cite This Article
MDPI and ACS Style
Casati, R.; Vedani, M. Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced by Nano-Particles—A Review. Metals 2014, 4, 65-83.View more citation formats
AMA Style
Casati R, Vedani M. Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced by Nano-Particles—A Review. Metals. 2014; 4(1):65-83.Chicago/Turabian Style
Casati, Riccardo; Vedani, Maurizio. 2014. "Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced by Nano-Particles—A Review." Metals 4, no. 1: 65-83.
Find Other Styles
Related Articles
Article Metrics
Notes: Multiple requests from the same IP address are counted as one view.
For more information on the journal, click here
Comments[Return to top]
Metals EISSN 2075-4701 Published by MDPI AG, Basel, Switzerland RSS E-Mail Table of Contents Alert


text:
Tag Archives | salads
Red, White, & Blueberry: A Festive Fruit Salad for Summer
By Julie O. on 06/26/2013 in Food & Drink
Requiring only a few ingredients and a snap to prepare, this festive summer salad will impress with its refreshing taste and fireworks-burst of colors. If you're looking for the perfect dish to bring to your July Fourth parties, look no further! Read more »


text:
I did a search but couldn't find an answer.
I was wondering if it is possible to remove index.php in front of permlinks. I had it on my last version of wordpress but i think it did it automatically.
When i remove it from "custom permlinks" it does it, however a 404 error comes up?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.


text: Saputo Inc. (Saputo) is a Canada-based dairy processor. The Company operates through two sectors and five divisions: the Dairy Products Sector and the Grocery Products Sector. The Canada, Europe and Argentina (CEA) Dairy Products Sector comprises the Dairy Products Division (Canada), the Dairy Products Division (Europe) and the Dairy Products Division – more... (Argentina); the USA Dairy Products Sector includes the Dairy Products Division (USA), and the Grocery Products Sector consists of the Bakery Division. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, the Dairy Products Sector accounted for 97.1% of its consolidated revenues, and its Grocery Products Sector, for 2.9% of consolidated revenues. Saputo's dairy products are available in all segments of the food market: retail, foodservice, and industrial. On December 1, 2008, it acquired Neilson Dairy, the dairy division of Weston Foods (Canada) Inc. In July 2009, the Company acquired the activities of F&A Dairy of California, Inc. – less–ZoomInfo


text:
From Our Editors
The 18-hole course at Chapel Hill guides golfers along lush fairways framed by dense tree lines and confronted by water on 11 holes. Six holes—beginning with No. 1—demand precise course-management skills when navigating shots around the stream that cuts through their fairways, demanding that players lay up, muscle their shots over, or swap their golf ball out for a beach ball. Laid end-to-end, the course measures 6,089 yards from the blue tees, the farthest of four available for play on each hole.
Course at a Glance:
- 18-hole, par 70 course
- Total length of 6,089 yards from the back tees
- Course rating of 69.7 from the back tees
- Course slope of 125 from the back tees
- Four sets of tees per hole


text:
Comic-Con Trailers: The Best of the Best, Ranked
Film, TV
Showing results 1-5 of 5
Jason Aaron and Das Pastoras present "a magnificent sample of collaborative excellence" with "Thor: God of Thunder" #18.
Marvel's God of Thunder goes head-to-head with a dragon in Jason Aaron and Das Pastoras' "Thor: God of Thunder" #18
Jason Aaron talks about Malekith, the antagonist in his current "Thor: God of Thunder" arc, the same villain featured in Marvel Studios' "Thor: The Dark World."
In the June one-shot, âWolverine: Revolver,â Logan heads to Vegas on a mission that finds him putting a gun to his own head. In this exclusive interview, CBR News spoke with writer Victor Gischler about the project.
In lieu of a full-on X-POSITION, we bring you this week an exclusive preview of "Wolverine: Switchback," the January one-shot featuring new stories by Joseph Clarke & Das Pastoras and Gregg Hurwitz & Juan Doe.
Archives: All | Comic Books | TV/Film | Video Games | Web Comics


text:
29 Sep 2011, 05:00pm by Brian Fremeau
(Potential) Sequel Saturday kicks off this weekend as the SDA crew looks at Nebraska-Wisconsin, Clemson-Virginia Tech, and Alabama-Florida, among others.
3 comments, Last at 02 Oct 2011, 1:08pm by bigtencrazy
28 Sep 2011, 12:01pm by Brian Fremeau
LSU whipped West Virginia to cap a ninth straight undefeated non-conference regular season. Just how impressive is that?
16 comments, Last at 08 Dec 2012, 3:23am by john123456
26 Sep 2011, 11:57pm by Brian Fremeau
Alabama took care of business in impressive fashion against Arkansas, but now have to turn around and face a similarly formidable opponent on the road one week later. Which of the national championship contenders face the toughest consecutive game stretch this season?
0 comments
24 Sep 2011, 09:16am by Brian Fremeau
Several of today's biggest games are interesting case studies in elite offenses versus elite defenses. Which team has the edge in those cases in the past, and what might those results tell us about OSU-A&M, Alabama-Arkansas, and WVU-LSU on Saturday?
0 comments
22 Sep 2011, 05:08pm by Brian Fremeau
Do Dana Holgorsen's Mountaineers have a chance against LSU? Who will emerge from Arkansas-Alabama matchup with the inside track to the SEC West title? That and more as the SDA crew looks at this week's top matchups.
15 comments, Last at 25 Sep 2011, 4:53pm by Sid
21 Sep 2011, 11:10am by Brian Fremeau
Oklahoma and Florida State were top-five teams going into last weekend. The performances on the field in their matchup validated our perceptions, so why did FSU drop in the polls?
9 comments, Last at 22 Sep 2011, 2:09pm by Cal alum
19 Sep 2011, 03:35pm by Brian Fremeau
Nate Silver on the New York Times college football blog explores the geographic allegiances of college football fans, a data-rich perspective for the current and shifting conference landscape.
15 comments, Last at 23 Sep 2011, 1:27pm by Aaron Brooks Good Twin
15 Sep 2011, 05:01pm by Brian Fremeau
Memorable games from 2010 are revisited this week as the SDA crew prepares you for a weekend of revenge.
13 comments, Last at 18 Sep 2011, 12:36am by Tom Gower
14 Sep 2011, 01:52pm by Brian Fremeau
The Florida Gators haven't been tested yet against top competition, but they have been dominating all three phases of the game.
7 comments, Last at 15 Sep 2011, 5:31pm by Brian Fremeau
12 Sep 2011, 10:17pm by Brian Fremeau
Mississippi State needs to force LSU into long drives in order to pull off the upset Thursday night.
1 comment, Last at 13 Sep 2011, 7:44pm by Marchtofame


text:
Talk:5th Infantry Division (United Kingdom)
Fair use rationale for Image:5div.gif[edit]
Image:5div.gif is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.
Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to insure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.
If there is other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on the other images used on this page. Note that any fair use images lacking such an explanation can be deleted one week after being tagged, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you.
BetacommandBot (talk) 04:52, 12 February 2008 (UTC)
Dead link[edit]
During several automated bot runs the following external link was found to be unavailable. Please check if the link is in fact down and fix or remove it in that case!
- http://www.army.mod.uk/servingsoldier/senior_appts/announcements.htm
- In David Richards (British Army officer) on 2011-03-16 23:32:44, 404 File Not Found
- In 5th Infantry Division (United Kingdom) on 2011-06-19 20:29:15, 404 File Not Found
- C-Class British military history articles
- British military history task force articles
- C-Class European military history articles
- European military history task force articles
- C-Class World War I articles
- World War I task force articles
- C-Class World War II articles
- World War II task force articles
- C-Class military history articles


text:
The Flocabulary Lesson Sequence
Watch the Video.
Watch it Again.
Flocabulary presents academic content in a highly-engaging, contemporary format. Videos let the topic speak for itself, providing students with both visual and aural exposure. And videos aren't only for introducing new topics: Use them to review and provide ongoing enrichment as well.
Practice and assess,
online and off.
Each video includes additional resources to review and enrich: Use challenge questions for a quick formative assessment. Learn more while building literacy skills with interactive lyrics. And review key terms with fill in the blanks. You can also print activities and tests to formally assess student learning.
Take the lesson further
with writing and games.
Now it's time for students to write. Students can write their own rhymes, and even perform them over beats. Additionally, you can extend any lesson with Common Core-aligned writing activities, lessons and games. Find lessons for your subject of choice at the bottom of this page.
5 Ways to Find Content
Clicking Songs & Videos will always take you to your hub for finding content.
Search for topics by keyword, song title, or Common Core Standard.
Dive into our video library to find what you need.
Easily access all of your favorite videos in a single click. Add a favorite by clicking the star on the video page.
Browse by Common Core Standard to find a list of aligned videos.
Find Flocabulary videos and activities perfect for every time of year.
Implementation Guides
For Each Subject
For Each Subject
How does Flocabulary fit into your curriculum? That depends on which subject you're using. Click on one of our six subjects for in-depth planning tips and supplementary lesson plans.


text:
User talk:Roosterton
Return to the user page of "Roosterton".
|Welcome to Bulbapedia, Roosterton!
By creating your account you are now able to edit pages, join discussions, and expand the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia. Before you jump in, here are some ground rules:
Thank you, and have a good time editing here!


text:
Various artists - "NOW That's What I Call Music! 50" Pop
- Summary
- Reviews / Ratings
- Photos
- Videos
- Events
The latest release in the "NOW" music series, featuring 21 tracks. The Deluxe Edition includes a second CD of 14 past hits. Amongst the included songs here are Pharrell Williams' "Happy" and Miley's "Adore You." Other artists present include (but are in no way limited to) Lorde, Mary Lambert, Avicii, and John Legend.
More Details
1. Happy [Pharrell Williams]
2. Dark Horse {Katy Perry [feat Juicy]}
3. The Man [Aloe Blacc]
4. Hey Brother [Avicii]
5. Pompeii [Bastille]
6. Team [Lorde]
7. Talk Dirty {Jason Derulo [feat 2 Chainz]}
8. #Selfie [The Chainsmokers]
9. Turn Down For What {DJ Snake [feat Lil Jon]}
10. Show Me {Kid Ink [feat Chris Brown]}
11. La La La {Naughty Boy [feat Sam Smith]}
12. Young Girl [Bruno Mars]
13. Adore You [Miley Cyrus]
14. All Of Me [John Legend]
15. Let Her Go [Passenger]
16. Best Day Of My Life [American Authors]
17. She Keeps Me Warm [Mary Lambert] [NOW What's Next]
18. Ten Feet Tall [Stephen Warbel] [NOW What's Next]
19. Youth [Foxes] [NOW What's Next]
20. On My Mind [Pia Mia] [Now What's Next]


text:
I have created a archive page in "twenty eleven" called it archive-movies.php by copying index.php and re-naming it, it will display a page of movies when ..../movies is inputed. I cant seem to do the same thing in twentywelve.
Im using a child of twenty-twelve.
custom post type ui.
advanced custom fields.


text:
Springpad is a handy organizer that allows you to create notes, tasks, and checklists, to capture barcodes, and to generally be more organized. The latest version, 2.6.0, makes use of the iOS 5 notification center with reminders and send-to-phone prompts. It's worth a look, assuming digital organization doesn't seem like an act of futility.
Recommended Reading
iOS 5.0 Preview: 5 Must-Have Features
iOS 5 Launch Becomes Update Disaster
Android 4.0 Vs. iOS 5 Faceoff
Windows Phone 7: Which Features Did iOS5 Mimic?
iOS 5: Five Things Apple Left Out
9 Apple iOS 5 Features That Matter
iOS 5 For iPad: 5 Killer Features
iPhone Through The Years: Visual Tour


text:
World Cup 2014: Best goals of the tournament
- From the section 2014 Fifa World Cup
BBC Sport relives the best goals of the 2014 World Cup.
The spectacular strikes include James Rodriguez's volley for Colombia against Uruguay, Tim Cahill's stunning strike against the Netherlands for Australia, and Robin van Persie's header for the Dutch against Spain.
Available to UK users only.


text:
Neuqua Valley takes on O'Fallon Friday night in the first round of the Class 8A playoffs. Follow the game here with video from High School Cubs, then come back later for the replay and highlights.
Get great articles like this sent to your inbox!
Comments (
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the X in the upper right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.
- This article filed under:
- Sports
- Aurora
- Bolingbrook
- Naperville
- Plainfield
- Neuqua Valley High School
- Football
- Prep Boys
- Video


text:
At Home on the Range
240 pages; Mc Sweeney's
Available at: Amazon.com | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound
When first published in 1947, At Home on the Range, by Margaret Yardley Potter, must have seemed a shockingly non-girly truth-talking cookbook and life guide. Read today—as introduced in a new McSweeney's edition by Potter's great-granddaughter, Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert—it is both artifact and artfully useful. Choice bit: Potter, who died in 1955 at the age of 62, liked to invite guests not for dinner but rather for breakfast—"en negligé." We're not surprised that Gilbert, who celebrates her "Gima" throughout, comes from such feisty stock.
— Sara Nelson


text:
In Greenwich, Short-Sellers Start Young
Kids learn the tricks of the trade in a "Stock Market Game."
"The majority of our games came from short selling, which was actually good to use in the bear market instead of the bull market." —Alexandra Scott, of Greenwich High School, whose team won $500 and a trip to Hartford in a statewide "Stock Market Game" sponsored by Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. [Greenwich Time via DealBook/NYT]


text:
To screw things up and make shit awkward: like cutting yourself with a Gillette razor. Often involving screwing things up with a female.
by Rick the Slick February 18, 2011
Trending Now
Top Definition
a guy that is overly smooth or dressy, especially sharp like a razor
"you see the outfit on that gillette over there? dude's socks were even ironed."
by steve eddy May 01, 2007
The Best a man can get
I tried this new gillette razor the other night, it was great!
by ---Random--- September 28, 2006
A man ejaculates on to the woman's pubic hair and uses the semen as shaving cream to shave them.
I was surprised how well the Gillette worked on her crazy bush.
by K-Noodle November 28, 2007
A sex move made popular by gay couples, when one male ejaculates onto anouther males face (or any body part that contains hair) then proceding to shave with a razor. The males semen replaces the famous Gillette shaving creame, Hence the name Gillette.
"Damn I ran out of shaving creame....hey Mike can you give me a Gillette."
by TNX January 12, 2007
A brand of razor blades used to cut, and or shape chopped cocaine into lines.
"Gillette's cut caine in the kitchen" - Nas
by DeyKnow January 22, 2008
Any amazing person, most Beautiful and loving . Real (trill).
"Gillette, the best a man can get "
by the urban doctor January 06, 2014
The best a man can get.
Wow, the head my girlfriend gave me was gillette.
Person 1: Did you see that ass.
Person 2Oh yeah, that is straight Gillette.
Person 1: Did you see that ass.
Person 2Oh yeah, that is straight Gillette.
by Vintastic August 19, 2011


text:
Video Industry News Video Company News Technology Industry News Technology Company News Novelty Industry News Novelty Company News Gay Industry News Gay Company News Legal Industry News All Company News
Released: Sep 01st, 2004
Running Time: 118
Company: Blue Pictures
Cast: Rick Masters, Liza Harper, Sweet Petite, Burke (I), Terri Hendrix, Rod Fontana, Kelly Steel, Hamilton Steele
Critical Rating: AAA
Genre: Specialty
For folks who like being dominated and controlled by a pussy covering their face.
Ever see one of those late night horror movies where a cat latches itself over the face of an unsuspecting person and causes the hapless person to suffocate? The scenes in this product are similar in that, although there is no cat present, and nobody actually suffocates, a pussy does indeed tightly squish itself against the nose and mouth of male performers who, like a red-faced Rod Fontana, submit to this aromatic breathing challenge. Sex does eventually occur, and consumers of this form of entertainment will mostly enjoy the initial smothering aspect.


text:
Office Depot Rolls Out In-Store 'Omni-Channel' Initiative
Wednesday July 17th, 2013 - 10:07AM
These are shortcuts to your favorite social networking and bookmark sites. Add this story to your Facebook page, del.icio.us, DiggIt, and many others!
Office Depot, Inc., today announced new enhancements to its omni-channel experience aimed at simplifying the customer shopping experience and will begin rolling it out in time for the upcoming Back To School season. This is the first step in a series of shopping improvements Office Depot is making throughout the coming months.
Beginning July 28, Office Depot is enabling its associates with new mobile hand-held devices across all stores to provide instant access to extended product information, availability, customer reviews and on-the-spot checkout from anywhere in the store. Just in time for back to school, store associates will have the ability to help customers find items on their school list and process credit and/or gift card purchases on the spot. If items aren't available in-store, associates can order them from officedepot.com (with free shipping) via their mobile device.
For additional convenience, new in-store touch screen kiosks and workstations allow customers to research the full assortment of items available at Office Depot and order for delivery. Consumers can also download the Office Depot App to scan any barcode in-store to read reviews and additional product details, or use the company's free Wi-Fi service in-store.
"Technology is constantly changing the way people shop," said Christine Buscarino, vp/customer experience for Office Depot. "At Office Depot, we're continuing to refresh our services and our omni-channel offerings to ensure customers get what they need, when they need it. It's about shopping for and receiving products at a time and in a way that is most convenient."
Additionally, Office Depot is coming to the aid of businesses, consumers, teachers and students who need supplies the same day with its "Buy Online, Ready in One-Hour" program. This program offers customers a range of options including:
• Purchase items from officedepot.com and enjoy free pick-up at any Office Depot location within just one hour.
• Designate a friend or family member to pick-up the order at the store of their choice.
• Choose to have a portion of the order delivered in the same online transaction.
"By offering these new tools for our customers, we are bringing Office Depot's website capabilities into our retail environment and giving customers and associates access to product information right at their fingertips," Buscarino said.
Tags: • Housewares • Home Décor • Organization & Cleaning • Retail •
Spectrum Q3 Sales Grow Despite Softness In Electrics, Personal Care »
Amazon Surges In Second Quarter
Dollar General Purchases 41 Walmart Express Stores
Byrne Returns To Overstock CEO Role
Legacy Companies Acquires Legion Industries
Digital Subscription Service
Now Available
Click Here
The 2017 Housewares Design Awards competition is officially underway with the opening of the entry period.


text:
Using contact form 7 I have it spitting out a form inside a fieldset, but it keeps wrapping the entire fieldset in a p tag? Im not sure where this p tag is coming from, there are no spaces infront of the fieldset?
Any ideas how to remove this? I really need the fieldset and the p tag produces invalid code.


text:
Posted| Updated
Landowners and residents have criticised Western Power over the way it has consulted them over a proposal to build new high voltage power lines running between Kojonup and Albany.
Topics: urban-development-and-planning, albany-6330, port-albany-6330
Posted| Updated
Environment Minister Malcolm Turnbull has unveiled a plan to use a global satellite tracking system to monitor the illegal logging of timber in the Asia Pacific region.
Topics: conservation, environment, australia
The State Government will roll out a new rail safety campaign this week aimed at reducing trespassing and anti-social behaviour at train stations.
Topics: states-and-territories, perth-6000
A site near the Lightning Ridge cemetery, in central western New South Wales, is the latest to be considered as the location for a new rubbish tip.
Topics: recycling-and-waste-management, local-government, lightning-ridge-2834, dubbo-2830
The Tasmanian Government says the latest enonomic report on the State is proof of a strong domestic economy.
Topics: economic-trends, states-and-territories, tas
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is seeking input from regional communities on the Macquarie Media Group's plan to buy parts of media company Southern Cross Broadcasting.
Topics: radio-broadcasting, federal-government, information-and-communication, broadcasting, television-broadcasting, orange-2800, dubbo-2830, young-2594
Posted| Updated
Diplomatic efforts are under way to secure the release of 23 South Koreans being held hostage by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Topics: international-law, world-politics, afghanistan
Federal Environment Minister Malcolm Turnbull has told an international ministerial meeting that reducing deforestation is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce global carbon emissions.
Topics: climate-change, environment, rain-forests-and-forest, government-and-politics, federal-government, sydney-2000
Posted| Updated
Australia's Mark Webber says he is thrilled after equalling the best result of his career with a third-place finish at the European Grand Prix at the Nurburgring circuit in Germany overnight, which took him back to the podium for the first time in over two years.
Topics: formula-1, sport, motor-sports, germany
Posted| Updated
Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer has criticised the media in its handling of the Mohamed Haneef case, saying the leak of information is a ploy to gain public support.
Topics: foreign-affairs, government-and-politics, information-and-communication, law-crime-and-justice, laws, australia
Posted| Updated
A former correctional services officer who used a 12-tonne grader to try to evade police in the Adelaide hills will spend at least two-and-a-half years in prison.
Topics: courts-and-trials, law-crime-and-justice, mount-torrens-5244, adelaide-5000, sa
Posted| Updated
Ford has announced it will begin producing 40,000 new four-cylinder vehicles at Campbellfield, in Melbourne's north, from 2011.
Topics: automotive, business-economics-and-finance, industry, community-and-society, work, campbellfield-3061
Posted| Updated
Tintin in the Congo has been removed from the kid's section of Borders bookshops.
Topics: books-literature, arts-and-entertainment, australia, belgium, congo, united-kingdom, united-states
It is claimed four doctors at Tasmania's North West General Hospital are planning to quit over the implementation of recent health changes.
Topics: health, health-administration, health-policy, burnie-7320, latrobe-7307
Firefighters have attended at least seven fires in central western New South Wales in less than two days.
Topics: industrial-fires, residential, orange-2800
Posted| Updated
A 27-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder over a shooting in Kogarah in southern Sydney overnight.
Topics: murder-and-manslaughter, law-crime-and-justice, crime, police, kogarah-2217, nsw
Posted| Updated
The lawyer representing Gold Coast-based doctor Mohamed Haneef says a relative who flew in from India over the weekend has not yet received permission to see the accused terrorism supporter.
Topics: police, law-crime-and-justice, laws, unrest-conflict-and-war, terrorism, brisbane-4000, southport-4215
JK Rowlings's Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows sold an estimated 8.3 million copies within 24 hours of its release, its US publisher says.
Topics: books-literature, arts-and-entertainment, retail, united-states, united-kingdom
Federal Community Services Minister Nigel Scullion has denied he was part of a group that took alcohol into an Aboriginal community in the Northern Territory.
Topics: drug-offences, community-and-society, indigenous-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander, government-and-politics, federal-government, states-and-territories, law-crime-and-justice, crime, darwin-0800
A community-led campaign to improve services at the Gunnedah railway station, in north-west New South Wales, has forced a backdown from the State Government.
Topics: rail-transport, activism-and-lobbying, states-and-territories, gunnedah-2380
Emergency services in north-west New South Wales have had a busy weekend, with one person dead, another seriously burned, a car load of people assaulted and a number injured in separate incidents.
Topics: police, tamworth-2340
Investigations are continuing into a weekend party at Inverell, in north-west New South Wales, that police say got out of hand.
Topics: police, assault, inverell-2360
Posted| Updated
Sales of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows have exceeded Aussie retailers' expectations.
Topics: books-literature, arts-and-entertainment, retail, australia
Posted| Updated
A Griffith University research team on Queensland's Gold Coast is looking at the risks and obstacles associated with recycling water on-site at residential and commercial buildings.
Topics: water, university-and-further-education, environment, recycling-and-waste-management, research, southport-4215
Veterinarians in south-east Queensland are trying to get a better understanding of a disease that attacks the beaks, feathers and immune systems of wild birds.
Topics: animals, animal-science, currumbin-4223, maroochydore-4558


text:
Alan Wayne Oliver, 51, of Atoka, Okla., died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012 in Atoka.
A memorial service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Schlanker Funeral Home, Montgomery City.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be made to www.schlankerfuneralhome.com
Location, ST | website.com


text:
Yes, I am still alive. I know it may seem like I fell off the face of earth, but that's only because you don't follow me on pinterest. Ahhhh, pinterest. Is there any place easier to access with my left hand whilst the right shoves a boob in the baby's mouth at 5 am? Nay, I say there is not. And what pinterest is bringing me these days is tile envy. Major major tile envy.
Tile in the kitchen...
Tile in the bathroom...
Tile, tile, tile.
I could go on, but I'm getting sad. Just before Christmas I helped the in laws redo their guest bathroom, and seeing all that fresh new marble go in reminded me that our bathrooms look like this:
I feel that I should defend the cleanliness of our grout -- it really is cleaner than it looks in the picture! I promise! Maybe it's wet or something??? -- but seriously, what's the point? That is 10 pounds of shit packed into a five pound bag. Completely indefensible.
I would kill for those $1 black and white checkerboard tiles (set in a diamond pattern, please), and even the cheapo white square ceramic tiles behind the tub. I don't need fancy -- I need NEUTRAL. For heaven's sake, who thought greenish khaki (basically bile colored) tiles were flattering in a bathroom?
Oh, and let's not forget the kitchen.
What. The. What.
So this is how things break down: since we moved in I have either been sick and pregnant, on bedrest, or the caretaker of a newborn and a sassy three year old (they're still here -- just older). I did my best to transform the things I could with paint, curtains, fabric, etc., but there is some fundamental horribleness lurking in this house that must be demolished. The tile must die. The cabinets must be painted. A bowling ball might accidentally be dropped on the granite counters.
I need to win the lottery.
And/or maybe learn how to set tile.
In the meantime, I'm going to return periodically to take you on a tour of the cute rooms I have "finished," and probably you will be so wowed by my magnificent decorating and photography skills that you will hire me to help you do one of those things.
Won't someone think of the tile? For only the price of a cup of coffee a day it could be saved.
As long as that cup of coffee is a grande starbucks somethingccino with 24k gold sprinkles on top, but who's counting.
It's good to be back.
Happy New Year!