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Patent application title: Cough Detector
Oren Gavriely (Haifa, IL)
IPC8 Class: AA61B508FI
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Class name: Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation ultrasonic doppler effect (e.g., fetal hr monitoring)
Publication date: 2009-08-27
Patent application number: 20090216127
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Patent application title: Cough Detector
Oren Gavriely
Origin: PARDES HANNA, IL
IPC8 Class: AA61B508FI
USPC Class:
A device for detecting and counting coughing events is provided. In one
embodiment a sensor for sensing and transducing low frequency and high
frequency mechanical vibrations, sends signals to a coincidence detector
that determines if high and low signals coincide. In another embodiment,
ultrasonic energy is introduced to the trachea and if Doppler shift in
frequency is detected, association is made to a coughing event. In
another embodiment a change in the impedance of the neck is considered
associated with coughing event if correlated over time with a specific
mechanical frequency sensed.
1. A device for detecting and counting, of coughing events, said device
comprising:a sensor for sensing and transducing low frequency and high
frequency mechanical vibrations, wherein said sensor is attached to a
neck of a subject;a low pass filter receiving electrical signals from
said sensor;a high pass filter receiving electrical signals from said
sensor;a coincidence detector receiving signals from both said filters,
wherein said coincidence detector identifies reception of signals from
said filters on a time axis; anda register for storing data concerning
cough events generated by said coincidence detector.
2. A device for detecting and counting of coughing events as in claim 1, wherein said device is housed within a circumferential band to be hung around the neck of a person so that said device is positioned over the lower segment of the cervical trachea.
3. A device for detecting and counting of coughing events as in claim 1, wherein at least the high frequency signal is measured by a contact sensor.
4. A device for detecting and counting of coughing events as in claim 1, wherein said sensor is a microphone.
5. A device for detecting and counting of coughing events as in claim 1, wherein at least a low frequency signal is detected by a contact sensor.
6. A device for detecting and counting of coughing events as in claim 1, wherein a low frequency signal is detected by an ultrasonic detector.
7. A device for detecting and counting of coughing events as in claim 1, wherein a low frequency signal is detected by an electrical impedance detector.
8. A device for detecting and counting of coughing events as in claim 1, wherein the data relating to coughing events is transmitted to a remote host computer or data logger via a wire or wireless transmitter.
9. A device for detecting and counting of coughing events as in claim 1, wherein non-coughing signals are eliminated by based on their duration as measured by a duration detector.
10. A device for detecting and counting of coughing events as in claim 8, wherein said duration detector rejects vibrations the duration of which is within the limits of 0.15 to 1.5 seconds.
11. A device for detecting and counting, of coughing events based on Doppler frequency shifts measured continuously along the axis of the trachea, comprising:an ultrasound generator generating ultrasonic energy passed to the trachea;a sensor for measuring reflected ultrasonic energy, anda processor for determining frequency of said reflected ultrasonic energy;wherein a shift in said frequency of said reflected energy is determined.
[0001]This invention relates to detection of signals from the body of a person or an animal and more specifically to the detection of cough.
[0002]Cough is a physiological reflex that helps clear secretions and foreign elements from the airways. The cough reflex is triggered by stimulation of mechano-receptors in the larynx, trachea, main carina and central airways. The afferent sensory signals are transmitted via pharyngeal branches of the glossopharyngeal nerve and by sensory fibers of the vagus nerve to the medulla oblongata. The signals are processed and a motor sequence of muscle activation is generated to create the cough.
[0003]Each cough starts with an inspiration, followed by closure of the glottis while the expiratory muscles (rectus abdominis and the intercostals muscles) contract. This contraction against a closed glottis rapidly elevates the intra-thoracic pressure. The glottis then opens and a burst of exhaled air flows through the trachea and out the mouth. The balance of forces on the tracheal wall, which includes the Bernoulli Effect, creates a net negative transmural pressure and dynamic tracheal collapse. As the trachea gets narrower, the speed of the air molecules through it increases, which further increases the negative transmural pressure and promotes additional collapse. The speed of air in the trachea during a cough may reach 100 m/s. The rapid gas movement along the tracheal walls creates substantial sheer forces, which help dislodge particles and secretions from the wall and into the air stream. These elements are then swept away with the gas outside of the airways through the glottis.
[0004]Each cough may have one or more components, or bursts for a single inspiration. Each burst is terminated by one of the following three mechanisms: (a) re-closure of the glottis, (b) termination of the expiratory muscles activity, or (c) exhaustion of the available gas flow reserve in the lung.
[0005]While the cough reflex is an important component of the lung defense mechanisms, it is often a source of annoyance and concern to the patient. Chronic cough (i.e., frequent coughing that lasts for 2 weeks or more) may be an important sign of a lung disease (e.g., asthma, chronic bronchitis, malignancy, bronchiectasis, lung fibrosis or TB). There are, however, many cases where persistent cough is self-perpetuating, so that each cough spell applies such forces to the airway mucosa that stimulates and triggers a subsequent paroxysm, even in the absence of secretions or foreign bodies in the airways ("dry cough").
[0006]The prevalence of cough is high, leading to more visits to Drs' offices than any other single clinical symptom or sign. It is estimated that as many as 3% of all office visits to primary care physicians in the US are due to cough. Consequently, the market for cough remedies is huge, extending from various natural herbs and aromatic syrups to narcotic habit-forming drugs (e.g. codeine). The total market of antitussive medications in the US alone is estimated in Billions of $US.
Cough Detection
[0007]With cough being such a common problem, the need for methods and devices for objective detection and quantification of cough is obvious. Cough detection is needed in order to assess the severity of cough in an individual patient, to determine the association between coughing and certain offending conditions, such as occupational exposure, and for the evaluation and validation of the effectiveness of new and old cough remedies.
[0008]There have been several methods for detection of cough and for the creation of a log of coughing activity in a person or an animal. The simplest and, to this time, the most accurate method of detecting cough is by one or more trained observers who are either present in person with the index patient, or are listening and observing a video tape recording of the patient. As such, this method is often used as a reference ("gold standard") for validation of an automated cough detection device.
[0009]Automated cough detection has been attempted and the following is a brief description of the available prior art. These methods may be divided into those that use the cough sound alone and those that use the cough sound in combination with other signals. Cough detection by loud-sound detection and recording on a sound-activated tape (or digital) recorder have been used in research by Mori et Al. (1987) and Sestini at Al (1991) . The timing of the tape activation may also be recorded with each loud sound. The total recording time, or the number of recorder activations are used as a cough activity index. This method is sensitive, but lacks specificity since other loud noises in the environment may trigger the recording as well. Subsequent auditory screening of the recorded sounds by a trained observer, or an automated algorithm (see below) may improve the specificity of this method.
[0010]Earis and co-workers (1994, 2002, 2003) described digital signal processing methods including spectral analysis and voice analysis methods to evaluate loud sounds to differentiate between cough sounds and other sounds such as vocalization. These studies as well as studies by other researchers analyzed ambient sounds recorded with a single microphone.
[0011]Other methods to detect coughs use two or more signals. Bush et Al., described a method by which a microphone output is used in combination with the signals from Electromyograph (EMG) electrodes placed on the abdominal muscles. These muscles contract in order to generate the elevated expiratory intra-thoracic pressure needed for an effective cough. Salmi et Al (Chest, 1988) used a static charge-sensitive bed to detect the cough-induced fast movements of the body and an ambient microphone output. Gavriely N. described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,261,238 and 6,168,568 a method in which the loud output of a microphone alongside a simultaneous sudden motion of the chest detected by a chest motion detector such as an electrical impedance plethysmograph are used as the first phase of cough detection algorithm.
[0012]FIG. 1 is block diagram description of the structural aspects of a cough detector of the invention.
[0013]FIG. 2A is a schematic isometric description of the cough detector.
[0014]FIG. 2B is a transverse section through the frontal active element of the deformation cough detector.
[0015]FIG. 2C is an enlarged transverse section through the active detection element of the deformation cough detector
[0016]FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the detection method of the deformation cough detector.
[0017]FIG. 4 is a longitudinal section through the ultrasonic cough detector
[0018]FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the detection method of the ultrasonic cough detector.
[0019]FIG. 6A is a graphic depiction of the low and high frequency components of the deformation cough detector sensor output during coughs.
[0020]FIG. 6B is a graphic depiction of the low and high frequency components of the deformation cough detector during cough and during non cough activities.
[0021]In accordance with the present invention, a cough detector is provided that identifies coughs and draws a distinction between coughing sounds and other loud noises. It also differentiates between cough-induced rapid movement of tracheal air and other rapid movements. A sensor placed over the trachea at the anterior cervical area is used to collect the sound signals. The sensor collects the signal and transduces it into an electric signal. Any sensor known in the art able to detect simultaneously, both the high frequency acoustic signal of cough and the low frequency mechanical signal generated by the rapid flow of air and tracheal deformation during cough is applicable. The detection of the two frequencies may be achieved using a single sensing element in which case the sensor is simple, or alternatively by two separate sensing elements packaged together, in which case the sensor is compound. An example of a system embodying the invention is described schematically in FIG. 1 to which reference is now made. The electrical output of the sensor 2 is channeled to two separate frequency filters 4 and 6. Low pass filter 4 selectively passes signals associated with events that correspond to the rapid expiratory flow of air in the trachea or the sudden change in the tracheal dimensions associated with its dynamic collapse during cough. Such events typically generate vibrations in the frequency range of 0.5 to 10 Hz. High pass filter 6 selectively passes signal associated with brief loud sounds in the frequency range of 200 to 2000 Hz. The amplitude threshold is typically 70 dB absolute sound level pressure or higher and the duration threshold is typically between 0.15 to 1.5 sec or narrower. Coincidence detector 8 receives signals from both filters. In the event that signals from both filters arrive simultaneously, coincidence detector identifies the event as a a coughing event. This data is then transmitted to a data register 10 that keeps log of the coughing activity detected by sensor 2. Examples of coughs where both thresholds are violated at the same time are shown in FIG. 6A and of acoustic and mechanical events that did and did not coincide are shown in FIG. 6B.
[0022]A cough detector in accordance with the present invention has a sensor that is donned on the neck and is self-enclosed with all the electronic elements necessary for the thresholds detection and data logging. In FIG. 2A to which reference is now made, a cough detector (CD) 12 hung by the circumferential band 14 around the neck so that the CD and positioned over the lower segment of the cervical trachea is shown. A latch 16 is used to adjust the length and the tension of the band 14 to fit snuggly to the neck yet without strangulating the patient. The active element 12 of the CD optionally includes a visible display of the cough activity 18, or a decorative element. In FIG. 2B to which reference is now made, an enlarged cross section of the trachea 30 is shown under the patient's skin 32. The frontal ends of the circumferential band 34 are shown connected to the housing strap of the CD 38. The active element of the CD 12 is connected on both sides to the housing strap 38 and is in close contact with the pre-tracheal skin surface 32. The main components of the active element of the CD are shown in an enlarged form in FIG. 2C to which reference is now made. Sections of the tracheal wall 30 and the overlying skin 32 are also shown. The housing of the active element 60 is shown connected to the housing strap 38. The housing 60 holds within it an optional display 62 and a processor 64 that contains the electronic and/or digital technology needed to analyze, store, retrieve, display or transmit the data. The CD active element is powered by a battery 66 that is held in a groove 68 in the housing 60. The battery is connected to the processor 64 via wires 78. The stored data may be transmitted to a remote host computer or data logger (not shown) via a wire or wireless transmitter 70 connected to the processor 64 via wires 72. The sensing element 76 of the CD active element is capable of picking up both low and high frequency mechanical oscillations when brought into contact with the skin 32 overlaying the trachea 30. A preferred embodiment of the sensing element 76 is a piezoelectric crystal mounted on a metallic membrane such as model KBS-27DA-5AS transducer, commercially available from Kyocera Corporation of Japan. The sensor 76 is shown connected to the processor 64 via wires 74.
[0023]A block diagram or a preferred embodiment of the deformation CD method is shown in FIG. 3 to which reference is now made. The signal from the contact sensor 90 is amplified in the signal conditioning element 92 and then filtered by the lowpass filter 94 and the highpass filter 96. The filtration of the signal is within low and high frequency ranges as outlined above. The low frequency signal is transmitted to a low frequency threshold detector 98 that identifies events where the low frequency signal is higher than the threshold. The threshold may be a fixed or adaptive threshold. For the duration that the low frequency threshold has been exceeded the low frequency threshold detector 98 emits a signal, which may be either analog, or digital. The high frequency signal is transmitted to a high frequency threshold detector 100 which identifies events that are of higher amplitude than the threshold. Here, too, the threshold may be fixed or adaptive. For the duration that the high frequency threshold has been exceeded the high frequency threshold detector 100 emits a signal, which may be either analog, or digital. Both signals are then transmitted to a coincidence detector 102 which determines whether the signals arriving from the low and the high frequency channels are simultaneous. If the signals are determined to be coincidental, the coincidence detector 102 generates a continuous signal for the duration of the coincidence. This signal is then transmitted to the duration detector 104, which determines whether the duration of the coincidental signal was within the range of cough durations as outlined above. If the duration of the coincidence was within the range, the duration detector 104 generates a signal that activates the data logging unit 106. The time of the event is also recorded on the data logger from a timing (clock) device 108. This event may also trigger recordation of a segment of raw data (sounds) from the time duration of 2-3 seconds that preceded the trigger event and were continuously tracked and transiently recorded by the recording element 114. This recording may be used for additional signal processing or for validation through listening by experts. The information from the data logger 106 may then be transmitted by means of a data transmission element 110 which may be via wire, or wireless and may be in a digital or an analog format. The data is transmitted to another data storage device for permanent recordation, further analysis 112, validation or for preparation for display by the data display member 116.
[0024]An alternative preferred embodiment of the CD is based on detection of the acute sudden expiratory tracheal flow and deformation generated by coughing through an ultrasonic flow detector shown in FIG. 4 to which reference is now made. A longitudinal sagittal section through the tracheal wall 120 and its cartilage rings 122 and overlaying skin 124 is shown. The sensing element is coupled to the neck surface by an acoustically conductive jell pad 126, which facilitates the transmission of the ultrasonic signal generated by emitter 128. The ultrasonic signal, represented by the arrow 129 is reflected by the air flow and the minute particles that carried along 130 to reach the ultrasonic receiver 134. The moving air and suspended particles change in the received sound relative to the emitted sound in the form of a Doppler frequency shift that is detected by the processor 132 powered by the battery 136. The processor 132 also generates the oscillations needed to create the ultrasonic signal and may also contain an integrated microphone for detection of the cough sounds.
[0025]The operation of the ultrasonic CD is described in the block diagram shown in FIG. 5 to which reference is now made. Oscillator 140 generates an ultrasound frequency energy that drives the ultrasonic emitter 142. The returning signal is picked up by the ultrasonic receiver 144 and amplified by the amplifier 146. The frequency shift detector 148 receives the signals from the amplifier 146 and through a secondary channel 150 the signal from the oscillator 140. The frequency shift detector 148 determines if there was a frequency shift and if this frequency shift exceeded a threshold. If the threshold was exceeded as indicated by the yes over the arrow 152, a signal is transmitted from the frequency shift detector 148 to the duration detector 154. In an alternative embodiment, the coincidence between the signal indicating that the frequency shift threshold was exceeded and the high frequency signal from the microphone built into the sensor (not shown) is evaluated. Only if there is a coincidence between the timing of both signals the duration detector 154 receives a signal. The duration detector 154 determines if the duration of the signal it receives is within the time duration of a cough as described above and if so, generates a signal that triggers the data logging element 156 to register the event as the presence of a cough. In addition, the time of the event, determined by the timer 158 is recorded in the data logger. Optionally, the raw data from the preceding time period of 2-3 seconds, transiently stored in the raw data recorder 164 may be recorded in the data logger 156 for subsequent analysis or validation. The data stored in the data logger 156 may be transmitted via a transmission element 160 to a permanent storage and analysis element 162 via wire or wireless transmission as a digital or an analog signal. The data from the analyzer 162 may be displayed in graphic or numeric form by the data display element 166.
[0026]Data from actual coughs from a patient are shown in FIG. 6A to which reference is now made. The top tracing 180 and the bottom tracing 182 are both plots of amplitude vs. time. The top tracing 180 is the low frequency component of the piezoelectric signal and the bottom tracing 182 is the high frequency component of the piezoelectric signal. The deflection 184 of the low frequency tracing 180 and the oscillation 186 of the high frequency component tracing 182 coincide as indicated by the rectangle 188 that surround both of them. Likewise, the two other rectangles 188 surround events where the low frequency motion of the trachea and the high frequency sound of the trachea coincide, indicating the presence of a cough. The duration of each event is within the time duration of a cough, which confirms that these events are actually coughs.
[0027]A wider time frame, which includes the same recording that is shown in FIG. 6A, is shown in FIG. 6B to which reference is now made. The low frequency component 180 and the high frequency component of the piezoelectric sensor are shown. Events in which substantial low frequency tracheal motion 184 coincides with the high frequency loud sounds 186 and represent coughs are shown surrounded by solid rectangles 188. In contrast, events in which there was only high frequency sound are surrounded by broken line rectangles 200 while an event in which only low frequency activity was present is surrounded by a broken line 202. This figure demonstrates the discrimination ability of this new method to differentiate between genuine cough, generated by the index subject and cough-like noises or body motion that are not due to the index subject cough.
[0028]Another preferred embodiment of the CD is based on detection of the acute sudden expiratory tracheal flow and deformation generated by coughing through detection of a sudden change in the electrical resistance of the neck. A plurality of electrodes are attached to the neck and transmit an alternating minute current in the range of 5-50 kHz. At least two electrodes are placed adjacent to the sides of the trachea with additional optional electrode used as reference and placed elsewhere around the circumference of the neck. The voltage to current relationship, usually defined as the electrical impedance is continuously tracked. When the person coughs, a sudden change in the tracheal dimensions causes an abrupt transient change in the electrical impedance. This is a direct measure of the motion, which when combined with the sound detected by a microphone or a contact sensor is used to positively identify coughs in the same scheme outlined for the previous two examples described above.
[0029]It is clear that any combination of low and high frequency signals may be used.
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For Mayor Tatton, a check for $11,600 and an apology would also be appropriate. or a donation of $16,600 to the Memorial Hill Restoration fund. It was good to see you did forgo four months of regular pay to offset your Feb 2012 faux pay, better fulfilling Mayor Philips' vow. You, too, are cordially invited to join us on the radio, you can even come at the same time as your cohort, if you like.
PS to the City Council(s): As two of the members of the current Council have return these questionable funds, two did not receive and one, Robert Patterson, has not, I call on you to collectively pass a resolution of censure for these actions and call for an immediate return of the ill-gotten gains. Former Councilman Nile Horner's lack of repayment should not be forgotten.
Your fellow Heber citizens may be surprised to learn you have not already taken action to do so. As this is an election year, I would suggest not taking voter apathy as acquiescence or approval.
Your fellow Heber citizens may be surprised to learn you have not already taken action to do so. As this is an election year, I would suggest not taking voter apathy as acquiescence or approval.
If a petition requesting such a censure request is needed, that might be arranged. http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/heberlight/


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Former SES AMERICOM executive Brent Bruun, KVH's new Vice President of
Business Development, to focus on expanding mini-VSAT Broadband coverage
MIDDLETOWN, R.I., -- KVH Industries, Inc.,
(Nasdaq: KVHI) has hired Mr. Brent Bruun as its new Vice President for
Business Development. Mr. Bruun, formerly of SES AMERICOM, is expected to play
a key role in KVH's planned worldwide rollout of the mini-VSAT Broadbandsm satellite communications service. Expansion will provide service coverage in
new regions, supporting leisure, commercial, and government vessels while
offering opportunities to strengthen KVH's growing satellite communications
products and airtime services revenue streams.
"While at SES AMERICOM, I had the opportunity to collaborate with KVH
during the initial launch of the groundbreaking mini-VSAT service and was very
impressed with the way they do business. Now, I'm thrilled to be a part of the
KVH team," commented Mr. Bruun. "The TracPhone® V7 and mini-VSAT Broadband
service are becoming a vital part of the marketplace, and I look forward to
helping guide the global expansion of the service. We have a tremendous
opportunity to offer affordable broadband communications within the maritime
market while also generating airtime revenue from related aeronautical
In his previous position as Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
for SES AMERICOM, Mr. Bruun concentrated on global mobile broadband
opportunities with particular emphasis on the maritime and aeronautical
markets, experience that will be invaluable as he assumes his new role at KVH.
His most recent experience is complemented by the diversified knowledge he has
gained throughout his career at KPMG, General Electric, and SES AMERICOM in
general management, finance, accounting, operations, sales, and business
development. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Alfred
University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Mr. Bruun will help lead an expansion effort that will include acquisition
of satellite capacity from satellite operators as well as the purchase of new
regional satellite hubs for the global rollout of KVH's mini-VSAT Broadband
service. Together with the compact, 24" TracPhone V7 antenna, the service
already offers regional Voice over IP (VoIP) telephone service and Internet
access as fast as 512 Kbps (upload) and 2 Mbps (download) to mariners
throughout North America, the Caribbean, the North Atlantic, and Europe.
"Brent is a valuable addition to our development team, and the expertise
he brings with him will help us to successfully and efficiently expand our
mini-VSAT Broadband coverage worldwide and into new markets. As we do so, KVH
will be able to offer leisure, commercial, and government vessels around the
globe a rugged, powerful satellite communications technology that brings
significant advantages over traditional VSAT in size, data speed, and airtime
costs, while still being compact and practical enough for smaller vessels,"
explained Martin Kits van Heyningen, KVH's Chief Executive Officer.
Visit http://www.minivsat.com for additional details regarding the
TracPhone V7 and mini-VSAT Broadband service.
About KVH Industries, Inc.
Middletown, RI-based KVH Industries, Inc., and its wholly owned
subsidiary, KVH Europe A/S, are leading providers of in-motion satellite TV
and communications systems, having designed, manufactured, and sold more than
150,000 mobile satellite antennas for applications on vessels, vehicles, and
aircraft. KVH's mission is to connect mobile customers around the globe with
the same digital television entertainment, communications, and Internet
services that they enjoy in their homes and offices.
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potential inability to secure adequate Ku-band satellite capacity or the
licenses necessary for the network; risks associated with the delivery or
performance of critical hardware; future decisions about the expected
profitability of additional satellite regions; changes in the costs and
capabilities of competing offerings; and those other risk factors discussed in
KVH's most recent Form 10-Q filed with the SEC. KVH does not assume any
obligation to update its forward-looking statements to reflect new information
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Old Town (Gamla Stan) and more specifially... the pedestrian street Västerlånggatan. This street runs the length of the western side of the island, starting in the south at Slussen and then running north to the Parliament (Riksdagen). Most of the shops are pretty cheesy, selling a variety of Stockholm themed trinkets and other souvenirs. But if you are looking for a Pippi Longstocking doll for your daughter, a horned Viking helmet for your son, a t-shirt portraying two moose mating for your funny uncle or a commemorative plate of the crown princess and prince for your grandmother... then this is the place to go! Many of the shops also sell postcards, guide books as well as film & memory cards for cameras. There are some more classy souvenirs to be purchased here, like Swedish glass, crystal and ceramics. Or else you can head over to the other side of the island where you will find the pedestrian street Österlånggatan. This street is quieter than Västerlånggatan and you can find a better grade of souvenir... handicrafts, crystal and art. Both streets are just a 10 minute walk from the Rival Hotel!
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Recently, I shared a super easy and friggen delicious recipe for chocolate-chip mini cheesecakes. These were devoured in our house before you could blink, and I wanted to share another recipe I came up with for the Pillsbury gluten free pastry dough! Seriously, I am in love with this line.
I originally came up with this recipe one evening when trying to figure out what to make for the college girls I have over to my house weekly for Bible study. One of the girls is guten-free and since moving into her college dorm, she has struggled with the lack of delicious options available to her. Boy, do I know how that goes.
Remember to purchase the Pillsbury gluten free pastry dough for this recipe. At only $4.99, its the best option for DELICIOUS baked yummy goodness. I loved it long before having this opportunity :) When I first heard about Pillsbury coming out with these options, I was seriously thrilled. Kind of teary, I'll be honest. Because when you haven't had a GOOD pie or cookie in a long time…it makes you cry a little. I mean, y'all, I haven't had a hot buttery slice of french bread in almost three years. :/
Its rough for sure, but when things like this come out, it makes the gluten free world a bit brighter. And with my #simplify word of the year, I am out to find what works and get rid of the rest. And to further simplify, this recipe is only five ingredients!
- 5-6 small green apples, cored, peeled, and chopped
- 3/4 c. brown sugar
- 2 T gluten free all purpose flour
- 5 T unsalted butter, melted
- 1 Tub Pillsbury Gluten Free Pastry Dough
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. And then right quick, take a small mixing bowl and combine the brown sugar, flour, and butter. Set aside [yes, its going to get crumblier as it sits but it will still be pretty creamy]. Then take the green apples and peel & core them. After that, chop them up into little pieces. Place those in another mixing bowl and set aside.
Take the dough and using your fingers, press the dough into each cup. Just the same as pressing pie dough into a pie pan, make sure it isn't too thick and not too thin :)
Now, you're going to add the apples in. Just level to the top of the cup is fine. You don't want it overflowing because the sugar topping will melt everywhere if it has no where to go!
Then add a scoop of the sugar mix to the top of each pie. This is going to melt into the pie and be just divine. Just make sure to not do too much. I'd say using a large spoon, a good scoop is okay. You can see in the picture.
Then bake. Because these are minis, you aren't going to follow the time on the Pillsbury container. Only bake for 15 minutes or until edges of the crusts begin to golden. Once they're ready, let them sit for a couple minutes to stop bubbling. Then, they should pop right our of your tin.
When you cut into them, the inside will melt everywhere and holy goodness its amazing. :) Good with some vanilla ice cream, maybe? :)
Thank you to Pillsbury for sponsoring this post! I really am excited that I got to work with a brand and product that is something I believe in and truly love. All opinions and statements are mine. Go to Pillsbury's website for more info on their new gluten free products and visit their Pinterest board for more fun recipes!


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Xtreme Custom Kartz
Guy wanted a one of a kind golf car, so we set out to create just that. The custom paint work was yellow (like all of guy's toys), but it had beautiful hidden images in a nice burgandy accent color that was almost translucent. The basic doner vehicle was a 4 cycle ez go gas powered golf car.
Engine modifications included porting, head shaving, bored out cylinders, not to mention the sneaky pete nitrious oxide. This combination took the engine from 8 HP to a whopping 18 HP! The suspension in the front was modified to a independent off road system, with progressive shocks and long travel, 6" lift kit, swing arm engine frame, progressive rear shocks, custom exhust, wheels, titainum look trim, billet steering wheel and a matching flip flop rear seat kit, and much more...
Project Engineer: Ed Smith
Technicans: Spencer Smith, Richard Soto, Jason Smith, Adam Smith
Paint: Legacy Colors
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The E4B Ultrasonic Proximity sensor family packages low-profile size and multi-functionality with ease of use. This sensor ensures the stable detection of a variety of objects, regardless of color, transparency, or the material of the object. Reliability and accuracy of detection is attained by limiting the ultrasonic beam width to a narrow 8 degrees, allowing the user to detect smaller objects more consistently without detection interference from backgrounds. The E4B sensor is factory-sealed to protect against dust and dirt while shielded both mechanically and electrically from impact and electrical noise.


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Incidentally, Chapter 7 and 8 were originally meant to just be one chapter. But they both had such completely, dramatically different narratives, it didn't feel right calling them the same chapter. For instance, whereas Chapter 7 jumped around all over to show different perspectives and various degrees of drama, Chapter 8 meanwhile is extremely concentrated. So much so, I couldn't reasonably squeeze in all five of the main characters into this one. (Sorry Fara fans. I promise I'll make it up to you in Chapter 9!) That also means this one is going to go pretty fast too.
Anyway, I can already imagine someone asking something ridiculous like, "oh my goodness, does the school get attacked by an army of bathroom symbol people?". The short answer is no. The long answer follows it up with something akin to, "did you actually think that!?" But the explanatory answer is that I'm lazy, and if in the event that I have to draw a crowd of otherwise insignificant people, I'm probably just going to do this. Or, if I do draw them out (assuming I only need a couple insignificant people), they won't be colored. Remember this going into the chapter, as there are crowds of uncolored people on a few occasions in this one.
Oh, and how do we like the sideways page layout? The dimensions are the same as any other page, you just have to "flip the book on its side" for this one. There's probably not much use for this, save for the infrequent chapter page, but I felt it was worth giving a shot at least once.
Rain, all characters and all other aspects of the story are copyright material belonging to me.
This looks to be interesting.
Also, you seem to have gotten more comfortable drawing the characters. Rudy and Rain look really good in this pic, and I can't tell why.
dun dun dun...
"Five" main characters? I thought there were more? Let's see.. Rain, Maria, Fara, Kyle, Rudy, Gavin, .. and then a bunch of secondary characters. Well, that's still at least six main characters.


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I have some relatives visiting from the Philippines this week, and I thought it would be nice to introduce the special gals in this group to some trial-size versions of my favorite products at Sephora. I love a good reason to shop! Sharing my picks with you, just in case you find yourself shopping for a […]
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May 23rd, 2014 · 1 Comment · shopping
I was in deal heaven while I was at the Desert Hills Premium Outlets Thursday afternoon. Kate Spade was having a fabulous offer in-store. Everything was priced at 50-percent off and sales associates were handing out coupons for an additional 20-percent off all handbag purchases. The little beaut above is named the "small marguerite" and it […]
Sephora Picks
April 2nd, 2014 · No Comments · beauty, shopping
It's going to be a good week because Sephora is in the middle of their spring VIB sale. When I received the invite in the mail for 15-percent off any purchase, I may have let out a squeal of excitement. In the event that you may be a fellow VIB, I thought I'd share […]
Coat Shoppin'
November 22nd, 2013 · No Comments · shopping
Starting to plan my winter wardrobe because we're headed east pretty soon. Here in California there isn't much of a need for a warm and fuzzy jacket, but I've always wanted one. I think now's the time to invest because I get so cold easily! I'm torn between quirky colors and a couple styles that […]
Scented Bliss
November 20th, 2013 · No Comments · shopping
The candle aisle at Target is one of my secret happy places. So many choices, and a lot of it is good stuff! Every few months I'll pay this section a visit. Don't get confused. Walk past the Febreeze candles in the cleaning department and into the home decor area. The candles here give the […]
Review: Gap 1969 Always Skinny Jeans in Petite
November 19th, 2013 · No Comments · shopping
Confession: I've been a bit of a shopaholic lately… okay, let's be honest, all year! In an effort to justify these habits, I figured I'd spread some goodwill and share my thoughts. Perhaps some fellow shopaholics can benefit from my hits and misses. First up: These 1969 always skinny jeans in medium wash from the Gap. I […]
Glitter Things at Kate Spade
November 12th, 2013 · No Comments · shopping
So much pretty at Kate Spade this season! As usual, there's a fun mix that includes classics, like the nude ballet flats, and quirky, like the tuxedo heels. Their home section is full of perfect gift-giving items for the holidays. Can't go wrong with cute stationery, spunky tote bags and luxe candles. Personally, I've been […]
Shopping List: Lovely Leather
September 12th, 2013 · No Comments · shopping
The fall term begins for my creative writing class in a few weeks, which means this is the perfect opportunity to hunt for the perfect leather tote. I'll have a laptop, writing pad and more back-to-school things to haul around. Here are a couple I've been eyeing. This one from Madewell can be personalized with […]
Target: Lavada Sandals
March 18th, 2013 · No Comments · shopping
Kind of obsessed with spring sandal shopping and so pumped I was able to locate these at Target. I may have bought an extra pair for my stock pile stash. I first heard of these while shopping online for a Target similar style called the Lakita flip flop. Someone in the comments section mentioned they […]
Diane Von Furstenburg: Opal
February 13th, 2013 · No Comments · shopping
These wedges may be on the pricier side of what I'm comfortable spending on shoes, but I was willing to invest. DV by Dolce Vita stopped making the Pali leather wedge, which was my favorite. I was so bummed to the point where I actually wrote customer service to revive this shoe. It was nude, […]


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Here are some pictures of my Spider. I am not extremely pleased with the way this turned out, but as most things, it looks good in the dark (Easy, Sue!)
The above photo is the frame of the spider. I used flexible drip irrigation 1/2 black pipe. I purchased "T" fittings to make the arch in the body. I am going to fix him for next year by putting more "T's" for his legs to attach to.
My Dauughter and I decided to paint it Black.
Step #2. Spray on "Great stuff" (wear gloves) and while it is drying, take coconut husks and shred onto the drying "Great stuff". I purchased a round plant mat at Home Depot and shredded it. (It's made from coconut husk)
Here is a close-up of the Spiders's back.


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Kalinga Hospital Foundation, Bhubaneswar requires eligible candidates for the posts of Business Development Manager. Read below to know more about the interview.
Job Description:
Post Name : Business Development Manager
Qualification : MBA
Experience : 5 to 10 year experience in the field of Social activities and various socio-welfare programmes
Age Limit : 40 year
How To Apply:
Interested and eligible candidates are requested to face the interview on the below mntioned date and time.
The venue of the interview is mentioned below.
Interview Date : 29-03-2014 Time 10am to 2 pm
Kalinga Hospital Foundation,
Kalinga Hospital Campus,
Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar
Mobile : 0674 2300570


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I haven't been around on this blog lately. I've been taking on a lot and havent had time for everything. But today is November 1st and I have decide to organize my life. Take one step at a time instead of trying to do everything all at once. As someone wise said "it takes one step to head into the right direction but it will take a life time for the journey." Since I am here for the long haul I can only take one step at a time.
With that, I have decide to write only one blog per month on the 1st of each month. Although that might not seem like enough, I can for-sure keep to that schedule without feeling overwhelmed. And hopefully deliver better posts.
Over the past months I have been MIA, the fashion world has continued to spin along. Fashion's night out came and went, Fashion week happened all over the world and only Sweden's fashion week is left set to happen this month, November 19-22.
I was in Tokyo during fashion week Japan and big crowds came out to celebrate Fashion's night out. I was busy shooting some TV drama shows since I have now decided to move in the direction of an actress instead of a model. I didn't get to participate in the shows however the vibe seemed lively.
Now I am in Los Angeles and have had to deal with much change. I feel positive about the future and yet scared at the same time. I think everyone feels this way and it's probably the challenge this generation has to deal with.
I grew up on the east coast in New Jersey and with the destruction of my beloved beach towns and the tragic challenges everyone there has to face since this "Sandy" came flooding, and blowing away buildings it's a sad time. I can only pray the east coast will rebuild and survive this tragedy. I know they can do it.
So at this time New Yorks fashion is at a halt. Agencies are closed since agents can't even get out from where they are and left without electricity or heat as one of my friends who is a big shot Top Agency owner has posted all over his Facebook. In times like this everyone realizes it doesn't matter if your rich, poor, where your from, what you look like, what your job title is, nature has no prejudice.
Everyone is hopeful that New York and the entire East Coast will be back on their feet and running better than ever in no time. Only time will tell, but we all have hope. I know I have had a few jobs canceled do to the photographers being stuck somewhere in New York. It's a scary time. However I'm sure there will be acts of extreme kindness amongst the chaos during this time. Also, the entire industry is not closed. There are still some areas where the electricity works and the trains run. So, those business are still chugging along. Organize, rebuild and hopefully everyone can have a Thanksgiving this November. Hope these pics I found online will make you smile 🙂
2009 Jonathan Saunders Turkey dresses.
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"Hymn For The Weekend" opens with a lingering shot of a peacock. In the next minute, we see temples, a small boy covered in blue paint who is meant to represent the god Shiva, holy men, and children blowing colour in the air as they play Holi on the streets of Bombay. That's just the first minute of the video.
As I watched, I felt a sense of déjà vu. Every single frame seemed familiar, and then I realized I'd seen it all before. The India represented in the video is the India of Slumdog Millionaire. It's strikingly similar to Iggy Azalea's video for "Bounce" and Diplo's video for "Lean On." It's a white person's fever dream of what India looks like. I imagined a million wide-eyed white people watching this video, chorusing "Wow, India is so colourful." The video is full of fire-breathers and fireworks, brown hands clasped in prayer over lamps, and slum children dancing joyously because they are rich in spirit. It's all camp and chaos, a kaleidoscope of whirling parts that never add up to an accurate whole.
It's not that we don't dance in the streets: part of the reason I love my culture is that we do on occasion. But that's such a tiny part of who we are, and that's the only part the West ever chooses to depict. That depiction is the reason white people still ask if I've ever charmed a snake. The India of "HFTW" is an India that bears very little relation to the real India, which is complex beyond belief. In the real India, Bollywood is a billion-dollar industry that is better signified by glossy studio banners than decaying projectors or peeling movie posters. In the real India, many of the holy men are hustlers and the poverty isn't necessarily picturesque. But it's so much easier, so much simpler to talk about India as an exotic land where sadhus do the Great Indian Rope Trick, because that's what white people are comfortable with.
Imagine somebody taking a few pieces out of a jigsaw puzzle and walking away, confidently insisting they don't need the rest to make up the whole picture. That's exactly what this video is. Which isn't that surprising -- bands like Coldplay are repeat offenders when it comes to cultural appropriation and misrepresentation. (Coldplay's 2011 video for "Princess of China" is a perfect example of this, and even goes a step further by conflating Chinese and Japanese cultures.)
One common defense of appropriation is that it is appreciation. However, appreciation respects the complexity of the original culture. "HFTW" doesn't feel appreciative or respectful. It's lazy to position Kathakali dancers in the same frame as North Indian dancers when the former are South Indian. It's callous to use religious iconography as a cool background for a white rock band. It's disrespectful not to give South Asian people starring roles in their own stories. In every video like "HFTW," they're extras or backup dancers. Just as in Iggy's and Diplo's videos, there is no Indian front and center. Actual Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor (a powerhouse in her own right) could easily have been given as much screen time as Beyoncé, who plays the Bollywood actress in the video. Instead, Kapoor is relegated to the role of an extra: blink and you'll miss her two-second appearance.
India has always been positioned as a shallow vessel that exists for Westerners to "find themselves," à la Eat Pray Love. Throughout history, white people have never been comfortable affording us our own stories, or acknowledging the complexity of brown culture. Our culture is merely a series of cool symbols stripped of meaning and borrowed by other people. Within that painful context, I wish songs like "HFTW" tried a little harder to include us as well as taking from us. To represent us in ways the world never sees. There's so much more than peacocks.


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OK, this is a very exciting tour and I'm about to tell you why. Thanks to Quercus Children's books I have been sent two ARC's of Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes to go in a tour. This however is a tour with a difference so let me explain...
Each blogger will be given the opportunity to WRITE in the ARC. And I'm not just talking a message in the front, I'm talking about writing ANYTHING, ANYWHERE and in ANY format. It can be inside the book or you can attach post it notes and postcards. The notes can relate to specific lines in the book, any specific note to Jennifer or something about whatever you're feeling at the time when reading. It doesn't matter what it is. You can circle, underline things, comment in the margin, draw pictures, ANYTHING. Basically, there is no limit to what you can write. Obviously it has to be polite and respectful though, that goes without saying.
The idea is to send two ARC's - one for annotating and one to read incase the annotated one becomes too distracting to read. THEN...and this is the big news... the annotated ARC will be presented to Jennifer at a bloggers party when she comes over to the UK in October. AND YOU COULD BE THERE TO MEET HER!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOT! There is no confirmed date as of yet but I will keep you updated.
Quercus have requested that each blogger takes a photograph of the book before and after it leaves them so they can make a document about the book's journey. It will be showcased on the Quercus main blog and reviews will be linked.
So, what do you say guys? Are you in? I sure am! If you're not familiar with the book, check out the GoodReads description here. As always, just leave me a comment with your name and e mailaddress if you want to sign up for this. Also, don't forget to read the rules before participating.
Just to be clear, if you have already read Raised by Wolves YOU CAN STILL SIGN UP to annotate the ARC.
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
RAISED BY WOLVES ARTWORK MY ARC Tour
OK, this is a very exciting tour and I'm about to tell you why. Thanks to Quercus Children's books I have been sent two ARC's of Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes to go in a tour. This however is a tour with a difference so let me explain...
Posted by Lynsey Newton at 10:49
14 comments:
- Lyndsey said...
omg you know I wanna be in for this! linzeeloulabelle (at) gmail (dot) com
- 11 August 2010 at 11:07
- Jean said...
This. sounds. so. awesome.
Sign me up!
Jean, firstname.lastname@example.com
- 11 August 2010 at 11:14
- Dwayne said...
I already have a copy, I wonder how that'll work for me then? :/
- 11 August 2010 at 12:41
- Iffath♥Ahmed said...
Same as Dwayne, how does that work?
- 11 August 2010 at 18:16
- Splendibird said...
What a great idea! Definitely count me in. Although, the photo thing - is it just to be of the covers?
- 11 August 2010 at 19:20
- Cem said...
Already read it, but signing up to comment on the book ;)
- 11 August 2010 at 23:27
- Lynsey Newton said...
Doesn't matter if you've already read it, still sign up to annotate the ARC and meet Jennifer!
- 11 August 2010 at 23:48
- Dwayne said...
Sure, include me in the annotating copy tour :D
- 13 August 2010 at 11:46
- Sarah said...
OK I've already got this one in my TBR pile but this sounds like too much fun to resist joining! I love the idea of annotating it & getting to meet Jennifer :o)
sarahsreivews at ymail dot com
(PS. Lynsey, I sent you an email with my address but I'm not sure if you got it or not - can you drop me an email if it didn't arrive & I'll sent it again?)
- 14 August 2010 at 20:34
- Nayuleska said...
This sounds like such a fab idea - definitely count me in!
- 15 August 2010 at 08:44
- Caroline said...
Amazing idea!!!
- 15 August 2010 at 16:07
- Rhiana said...
I've got my own copy to read but I would LOVE to take part in the annotated tour if I can x (firstname.lastname@example.com)
- 22 August 2010 at 19:41
- Amber said...
Wow this sounds great. Please sign me up!
- 26 August 2010 at 17:20
- ♥Iffath said...
Sign me up Lynsey! I will doodle awayy x
- 31 August 2010 at 14:18


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People + Policy
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The National Conference for Media Reform is the perfect place to spread the word about your organization to an inspired and engaged audience. This year, exhibitor tables will be located in our Conference Commons, a bustling public square that is easily accessible and highly visible. Your table and program ads will reach thousands of activists, media makers, academics and policymakers who come to the conference to learn, strategize and network.
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Sunday, August 30, 2009
Crowbar are part of that whole NOLA metal thing, and have inbred with such bands as Pantera, Down, Superjoint Ritual, and Sourvein. And while I'm not much of a fan of that whole "scene", I do believe that Crowbar stands head and shoulders above the rest of the pack musically, especially on this, their debut album. Crowbar had much more of a Melvins/Harvey Milk sound than their Jock Rock contemporaries, and hence, are much more listenable. Plus, they first came to public attention on an episode of Beavis And Butthead (like so many other metal bands of the 90's). B&B were stoked on Crowbar because they were all really fat and their singer (Kirk) looked like he was taking a dump whilst singing. How rad is that?
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Alternate cover art from Spitfire re-release (Crispin Glover???):
5 comments:
- Rune said...
Why do some labels make it a point to re-release albums with new and extremely shitty cover art? Isn't the original cover art as much a part of the album as the music?
That new cover is beyond terrible, it practically screams: "Welcome to 1996! COMPUTERS."
- August 30, 2009 at 10:49 AM
- Shelby Cobras said...
Totally 1996. The sad part is that it came out in 2003.
- August 30, 2009 at 2:50 PM
jesus christ is the cover of the re-edition ugly.
- September 4, 2009 at 1:43 PM
Hey guys- is everything ok? Getting kinda worried-it's been 9 days with no posts!
- September 7, 2009 at 3:21 AM
thanks bro
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Verona is a stunning city with great architecture and fabulous atmosphere. It is also nice as the historical city center is not too large and can be walked around quite comfortably. Verona has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is quite easy to see why as you wander its streets.
The beautiful arena of Verona, Juliet's house and balcony, the church of San Stefano and the Basilica San Zeno, Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza Dante and the Loggia del Consiglio, Castelvecchio and Castello San Pietro are among a few of the things you must see when visiting Verona.
I can't wait for my next chance to do some more wedding photography in Verona.


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Hi, this will be all about my personal life based on my recent experiences and by I mean recent is anything happened from the past 1 to 1.5 years back.
So basically I just graduated back in mid 2014 from a university in Jogja, Indonesia but the story began way before that exact time. Back in my 7th semester, I did my internship and during that time my parents asked some questions regarding my next move after I graduate. At that time I was still learning magic, quite extensively if I may say, since I was hoping to be one professional magician and aiming to have my own show or whatever, but that's my ultimate aim and dream. Being a conventional parents they are, I was forbidden to do that. Imagine that, I wasn't allowed to achieve my own dream since I might walk in the path of uncertainty in the future if I walk on that path. Moving forward and being an obedient child, I followed their command with meaningless fight because their commands are absolute, for me. I don't know why but it happened like some X-Men trying to push Sentinels back in X-Men : Days of Future Past movie.
Long story short, I graduated…
After I graduated, I had no clue about what I was going to do next. Next step that would decide my fate on my own life. Whether I would screw this up or not, nobody knows. My parents suggested me to pursue higher degree, which is totally rejected by ME. I don't know what's gotten to my parents but if they really know me deep inside, they wouldn't have to offer that option. The truth is I don't like studying. I like learning, practicing, training, but not studying, yet my parents came with such option for me. They said it's for my own future, to get a marvelous job with promising salary. Yes, I cannot agree more on their reason but not the way to get it. I tried to give my best arguments yet it was like shooting bullets at Capt. America's mighty shield. All deflected. All useless, until this very day I'm writing this post.
Yep, it's not an easy decision to step forward, at least for me, since I was trapped in this kind of situation. Back in my university I was taught about the term 'deadlock'. In simple, it's like there're 3 entities A-B-C and there's a condition where A locks B that locks C that locks A. So it's like a freakin' locked triangle and I'm right inside that triangle. Above anything, I can always be a rebellious son by disobeying my parents but that wouldn't end great, so I don't. That means I need to pursue higher degree and put my hobbies just for 'fun' and side activities, which is the exact opposite of my dream.
Few days ago my father told me (not the exact words but essentially it's like this), 'Everybody has ego, but your ego might be wrong and other people's opinion might be the best for you.' Yeah, I think so, but that means that I need to 'sacrifice' myself for anything and any ways that I've ever wanted to walk on for a specially-smithed way. So that's it, I want to follow my EGO (don't want to pursue any more friggin' degree, but I have to and seems like there're no other ways), in REALITY is that I can't just walk in uncertain path for my future, and my FAMILY are the ones that I want to make to be proud of me 100%, so I just can't abandon them and merely follow my own POV selfishly.
I think I just need to carry on, keep going, and let the time answer…


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- containers of higher capacity
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- containers of higher capacity
- the most cost-effective printing
- lower risk of printing system airing due to absence of contact between printing head and air while refill
Epson Stylus Office BX320FW with RC
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- easy installation
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Advantages of RC:
- easy installation
- low cost of consumables
- saving on ink for technical reserve
Epson Stylus Office BX320FW
Most of us use a laser printer at work. However, there are many ink-jet printers that are even better than laser printers. These ink-jet printers have adapted to needs of the business. One of such printers is Epson Stylus Office BX320FW.
In order to tell about this device we decided to test it. This printer also can print, copy, or scan the document. Or to fax it. However, it has no sensor screen. We wanted to connect a flash card to the printer, but could not find a special slot.
As a result, we realized that BX320FW should be used at home, but not in office. Very often we use printers for our personal needs, and, when a printer has so called extra functions it only provokes employees to use the printer for personal needs.
During installation of inkjet printer Stylus BX320FW and Epson Stylus Office BX635FWD we connected it to a system block with the help of USB. We established that the device can also be connected with local network with the help of wire or wireless interface. The connection is very simple. Perhaps, using of password is a little bit uncomfortable, but then you can manage your device without problems.
This printer has ordinary packaging with standard protective inserts. The complete set is traditional and includes operating instructions, warranty, drivers, power cord, USB-cord, and Ethernet. In a box there may be five cartridges, but not eight, six, or four cartridges; however, sometimes there are four cartridges. In order to provide higher quality of printed photos, the manufacturer may add two or four colours; however, the manufacturer confines himself to a standard palette.
We noticed that in BX320FW there were two black cartridges. They do not differ from each other. They serve to increase the service life of the printer. Double black cartridges are also available. However, you cannot save with such double cartridges.
If you have not studied the Epson Stylus Office BX320FW or Epson Stylus Office BX535WD printer yet, do not panic – the device is very simple in use. On a front panel, where control buttons are located, there are no unnecessary buttons.
Near the buttons there is a black-and-white screen with two lines. It has no illumination. We have noticed one inconvenience – if record is too long for one line, you will need some time to scroll the record. However, you do not have to use the menu very often, so this is not a problem.
At first the paper tray appeared to be not very comfortable. However, we placed into the tray 120 paper sheets (usually a paper tray is meant for 100 paper sheets). In the process of printing there were no problems with paper supply, but the printer operated too noisy.
Then we started to scan… we placed the scanned paper on the glass, closed the cover, and started the process. It is necessary to say, that on the top there is a small window for automatic supply of paper from the special tray. You do not have to open and close the cover before each scanning of the page.
We noted down the time required for printing. 38 sheets are printed per one minute. This result can be achieved under ideal conditions and if one sheet includes only a pair of symbols. Real results will be not so impressive. Number of sheets printed per minute can be reduced for three times. For example, at "normal" quality of printing, executing large tasks we printed about 15 sheets per one minute. Printing quality was good. Preliminary mode showed worse results.
During colour printing we have noticed that the speed of illustration printing is higher than we expected. However, as we said, text printing was not so fast as we expected. For example, manufacturer declared that it is possible to print 5.5 sheets per one minute; in fact, we printed 7 sheets per one minute. high quality of printing reduced speed of printing. If you want to print 10x15 cm photos, it will take one minute. If you want to print 20x30 cm photos, it will take four minutes. The quality of the photos is high.
In case of scanning the preparatory stage takes eight seconds, scanning itself takes about seven seconds (with resolution if 75 points per inch) or ten seconds (300 points). In the last case the color reproduction does not significantly differ from normal scanning, loss of detalization is not visible. Copying speed is average: about 18 seconds in black-and-white mode and about 30 seconds in colour mode.
The described printer is equipped with fax. The control buttons are adapted for the fax: five buttons are programmed and located on the right part of the front panel. This is very convenient, if you have to send messages to the same people.
So, testing of the Epson BX320FW printer showed that this is a classical office device with many functions. All of the functions are meant to provide maximum effective operation.
Printing Method
4-colour inkjet printer, Epson Micro Piezo™ print head
Nozzle Configuration
360 nozzles black / 59 nozzles, each colour (cyan, magenta, yellow)
Droplet Size
3 pl (minimum) with Variable-sized Droplet Technology
Print Resolution
Up to 5760x1440 optimised dpi on suitable media using RPM (Resolution Performance Management)
Print Speed Black Text A4
Up to 38 ppm*1, Laser-like quality Black text A4: Up to 15 ppm*2 (ISO/IEC 24734)
Print Speed Colour Text A4
Draft speed colour text A4: Up to 20 ppm*1, Laser-like quality colour text A4: Up to 5.5 ppm*2 (ISO/IEC 24734)
Print Speed Photo 10x15
Approx. 49 secs*1
Printer Interface
Hi-Speed USB – Compatible with USB 2.0 specification, Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wired LAN IEEE 802.3 (100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T), Wireless Security: WEP – 64 bit, WEP – 128 bit, WPA – PSK (TKIP) – compliant with WPA2, WPA – PSK (AES) – compliant with WPA2
Scan Speed Black A4
300 dpi 1.1 msec/line, 600 dpi 2.0 msec/line
Scan Speed Colour A4
300 dpi 3.2 msec/line, 600 dpi 5.8 msec/line
Scanning Technology
A4 Flatbed colour image scanner
Sensor Type
Scan Resolution
1200x2400 dpi
Fax Speed
Up to 33.6 kbps
Fax Speed Dials Max
60 names and numbers, Other functions: Group dial, Delayed fax, Broadcast fax (mono only)
Fax Resolution
Standard (200x100), Fine (200x200), Photo (200x200 with error diffusion)
Fax Error Correction Mode
CCITU/ITU Group3 fax with Error Correction Mode
Fax Page Memory
Up to 180 pages (ITU-T No.1 chart)
Fax Transmission Speed
Approx. 3 sec per page
Paper Capacity
Input: 120 sheets A4 plain paper (75 g/m2)
Media Size
A4, A5, A6, B5, 10x15 cm, 13x18 cm, 16:9 wide size, Letter, Legal, 9x13 cm, 13x20 cm, 20x25 cm, 100x148 mm, Envelopes: No.10, DL, C6
Print Margin
0 mm top, left, right, bottom via custom settings in printer driver*4
Automatic Document Feeder
Maximum document size: A4, Paper type: Plain paper only, Paper thickness: 75-95 g/m2, Maximum number of pages: 30 (based on Xerox-P 75 g/m2)
Power Consumption
Approx. 15W (Stand-alone copying, ISO/IEC 24712 pattern), Approx. 4W (sleep mode), ENERGY STAR® qualified printer
Optional Warranty
3 years if availalble
Standard Warranty
1 year standard warranty
Dimensions W x D x H
460x403x235 mm
Operating Systems
Windows XP/XP-x64/Vista, Win 7, Mac OS 10.4.11 or later
7.4 kg (excluding ink cartridges and power cable)
Epson Easy Photo Print, Epson Event Manager, Fax Utility, EpsonNet Setup, Epson Web Support, Presto! PageManager® 9
Noise Level
5.3 B (A) (according to ISO7779 pattern with Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper/Photo RPM mode), 39 dB(A) (according to ISO9296)
LCD Screen
2-line text
Number of colors:
dye-based ink "INKSYSTEM" (South Korea), 5 colors 130 ml
Material of CISS:
2 years
Country of origin:
South Korea
the same as original
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Two days ago I ordered this printer; the day ago it has arrived. Really like the way it prints.
|Hollie ,Bromley 16/01/2013, 14:07
A good printer. The good news is that it has 6 colors at its disposal. We print the text and photos with it. Images are clear and vivid. I print a lot and it is very good that there is continuous ink supply system already installed. CISS can significantly reduce the cost of inkjet printing.
|Amy ,London 11/02/2013, 16:38
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Amazon Affiliate Profits & Joomla Map Extensions
This Meetup is on and will be led by Rhonda, Bruce & Debbie. Text Debbie if you have questions[masked]. Meeting will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. PLEASE RSVP even if you are just joining the Join.Me Virtual portion of the meeting!
Memorial: Special meeting with short memorial in honor of Wilma. Additionally, we will hold a brief discussion on the direction we want the group to take and choose future leader(s).
Wilma's Co-founder, Debbie, will be driving from Thackerville, OK to attend.
AMAZON AFFILIATE PROFITS WITH JOOMLA: Debbie will take a few minutes to share her experience with how to get started earning income with a Joomla site instead of Shopify.
Google and Open Street Map
* Google API key alternatives
* Plugins and embedding options for Google Maps
* Open Street Maps.
Time after the presentation will be spent on Q/A
LOCATION: Improving (http://improvingenterprises.com/)has agreed to host our meeting and provide refreshments! (No beer, but at least some pizza or sandwiches ). Their address is 5445 Legacy Dr., Ste. 100, Plano, TX 75024. The location is on the East side of the Tollway off Legacy.
Join Me info to be updated soon by Rhonda. Meeting available remotely via https://join.me
Cost: N/A
Time: 6:30-7:00 pm Pizza and Discussion / 7:00 pm Virtual Broadcast Starts (Building security will let you in until 7pm)
BRING: A laptop with WI-FI card (Improving has open wi-fi) to get the most benefit out of the meeting.