System of intravenous fluid/medication delivery that employs signature flow amplitudes of frequencies to facilitate the detection of intravenous infiltration
Occlusion of a vein during IV fluid treatment, in some embodiments, may be detecting by delivering predetermined flow patterns (e.g., flow frequencies and/or amplitudes) of fluid to the subject and monitoring the flow of the fluid downstream vein. A deviation of the flow pattern downstream from the vein from the predetermined flow pattern may be used to determine if an occlusion has occurred. A system for monitoring fluid delivery to a subject includes, in some embodiments, a pump system capable of delivering flow with predetermined flow rates and one or more flow detectors capable of detecting downstream peripheral venous flow.
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1. Field of the Invention
The invention generally relates to the intravenous delivery of fluids. More particularly the invention relates to systems and methods of monitoring intravenous catheter/cannula-associated venous occlusion.
2. Description of the Relevant Art
An estimated 150 million intravenous (“IV”) devices are placed in hospitals in the United States each year for the delivery of fluids and/or medications. The most common complication of these devices is IV infiltration, also referred to as phlebitis, that may result in substantial patient morbidity and that, at a minimum, requires removal and replacement of the IV. The risk of IV infiltration has been quoted as ranging from 2-67% of all IV lines. In one recent large study, roughly one third of all IV lines had to be replaced due to phlebitis. This has led hospitals to adapt labor-intensive algorithms that involve the regular rotation of IV lines every 2-3 days. Unfortunately, these practices have not clearly been demonstrated to reduce the rates of phlebitis.
Phlebitis leads to venous occlusion, usually the result of a blood clot forming in the vein. When a clot forms in a vein into which (IV) drugs and other fluids are being infused, fluid flow in the vein ceases and fluid flow is diverted to the extra-vascular subcutaneous tissues, (a condition referred to as tissue extravasation or tissue infiltration), causing tissue swelling and tissue damage. Occlusion-related tissue extravasation of drugs and fluids is especially a problem in the elderly owing to the fragile veins in the elderly due to a paucity of supporting tissues. Tissue damage is especially likely when anti-cancer chemotherapy drugs leak into extravascular tissues.
There is, therefore, a need for improved, less labor-intensive phlebitis surveillance.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In an embodiment, a system for monitoring venous fluid flow in a subject includes: a pump system that, during use, delivers a liquid to a vein of the subject in a predetermined flow pattern; and a flow probe coupled to the pump system, the flow probe being capable of detecting the flow rate of the liquid through a vein.
In an embodiment, the pump system comprises a pump and an inline impulse generating apparatus, wherein the liquid is sent from the pump to the inline impulse generating apparatus, and wherein the inline impulse generating apparatus creates the predetermined flow pattern in the liquid. In an embodiment, a tube containing the liquid passes through the inline impulse generating apparatus. The inline impulse generating apparatus creates a fluid pulse by altering the diameter of the tube containing the liquid within the inline impulse generating apparatus. In an embodiment, the inline impulse generating apparatus includes a tube through which the liquid is conveyed, a magnetic coil positioned proximate to the tube, and a permanent magnet positioned proximate to the tube and opposite to the magnetic coil. During use, the polarity of the magnetic field generated by the magnetic coil can be altered, causing the permanent magnet to move toward or away from the magnetic coil. In this way, a flow pattern may be generated in the liquid flowing through the tubing.
The pump system, in some embodiments, includes a controller coupled to the inline impulse generating apparatus, and the flow probes. The controller is programmable to control the flow pattern produced by the inline impulse generating apparatus. The controller also may provide a signal when the flow pattern detected by the flow probe is different from the predetermined flow pattern.
In an embodiment, the flow probe may be a Doppler flow probe. In another embodiment, one or more electrolyte probes are coupled to the pump system capable of detecting extra-vascular or intra-vascular electrolyte changes. A catheter may be coupled to the pump system, wherein one or more electrolyte probes are coupled to an exterior or interior surface of the catheter.
In an embodiment, a method of providing intravenous fluids to a subject includes: coupling an intravenous fluid source to the pump system of a system for monitoring venous fluid flow as described above; sending the intravenous fluid to the subject through a catheter in a predetermined flow pattern; monitoring the flow pattern of the fluid using a flow probe; and providing a signal when the flow pattern detected by the flow probe is different from the predetermined flow pattern. The intravenous fluid may be blood, plasma, or saline. The intravenous fluid may include a medicine. The flow probe may be positioned downstream from the catheter or upstream from the catheter. In some embodiments, the flow probe may is positioned to monitor fluid flow through the catheter.
Advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art with the benefit of the following detailed description of embodiments and upon reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
While the invention may be susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the drawings and will herein be described in detail. The drawings may not be to scale. It should be understood, however, that the drawings and detailed description thereto are not intended to limit the invention to the particular form disclosed, but to the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
As discussed above, when phlebitis occurs the vein becomes occluded. As a result, fluid flow in the vein ceases and fluid flow is diverted to the extra-vascular subcutaneous tissues, causing tissue swelling and damage. Approaches to identifying IV infiltration early would be to identify the interruption of the flow of IV fluids in the vein downstream of the IV device and/or to identify electrical changes in the extra-vascular subcutaneous tissues due to tissue swelling. Conventional IV delivery systems deliver a slow, uniform flow of IV fluids at a set rate which is difficult to monitor and the interruption of such flow may produce a non-specific signal change. If IV fluids were delivered using signature flow frequencies and/or amplitudes, preserved flow in the downstream vein would be more readily identifiable as would its interruption. Furthermore, measurement of electrical changes in the tissues might be able to identify the transfer of the signature flow frequency and/or amplitude from the intravascular to the extra-vascular space.
In an embodiment, a system for monitoring the flow of IV fluids through the veins of a subject include: an IV pump capable of delivering fluid flow with specific, signature flow frequencies and/or amplitudes; a flow probe capable of detecting flow of the fluid through a tube or blood vessel; a sensor to detect electrical changes in the extravascular subcutaneous tissues; and a controller coupled to the flow detector that is capable of identifying the specific, signature flow frequencies and/or amplitudes in the intravascular versus extra-vascular compartments.
Signature patterns of flow or pressure would include any pattern of fluid flow that could be differentiated from background movement or noise from the body part where the IV line was located. Simple pulsatile flow is not as useful as a signature pattern because there are pulses in the body and any regular movement of, for example, the arm where the IV was placed could be mistaken for the signal or an alteration in the signal. Also, simple, regular sine or square waves of fluid flow might not qualify as a distinctive signature pattern because too many background movements could mimic the signal. In other embodiments, the signature pattern may be a predetermined pattern of: conducted electrical signals; magnetic polarization signals; laser or light signals; chemical signals; or temperature signals.
Signature flow or pressure patterns would, in one embodiment, include a sine, square or saw-tooth pattern of flow with an overlay of intermittent pulses determined by, for example, a mathematical series. In
The signature wave pattern shown in
Flow detection is possible using a number of Doppler technologies and is widely employed in clinical practice either with rudimentary hand-held Doppler devices at the bedside or in the clinic or Doppler imaging in vascular and echocardiogram laboratories. However, a low signal-to-noise ratio makes it difficult to reliably distinguish the slow, bland fluid flow through smaller vascular structures such as peripheral veins from the surrounding tissues. By providing a signature to the pattern of flow, this invention provides a signal by which a detector can identify the presence or absence of flow in smaller structures to improve the signal-to-noise ratio.
Other devices, other than Doppler based devices, maybe used to assess fluid velocimetry within the vein or IV catheter. Other technologies that may be employed include, but are not limited to: particle image velocimetry, particle tracking velocimetry, molecular tagging velocimetry, laser-based interferometry, light absorbance or transmittance, and chemical or temperature signal identification.
In some embodiments, the IV catheter itself could also be configured to house sensors to detect electrical or other changes in the intra- or extra-vascular tissues. When an IV infiltrates, flow that was previously intravascular is diverted into extravascular tissue compartments, resulting in a change in the electrical properties of those compartments. The same signature flow pattern detected by the flow probe may also be detected by sensors detecting electrical changes in the extra-vascular compartments in the presence of IV infiltration with diversion of flow. An IV catheter could be configured to have sensors on the outside of the catheter in contact with or influenced by the extra-vascular tissues to detect electrical changes. Alternatively, the electrodes may be housed on the intra-luminal side of the angiocatheter. Two possible configurations are presented in
Signature flow could also be applied to other medical pumps where the goal would be to decrease the likelihood of occlusion or thrombus formation and/or be able to identify occlusion early, for example, in pumps used for delivering nutritional fluids via enteral feeding tubes, in cardiopulmonary bypass circuits or central venous catheters, or for insulin or other drug delivery, etc. Signature flow could also be employed in arteries, for example during coronary angiography or extremity angiography, with an angiography catheter delivering the signature flow pattern into the artery; a dampened or absent signature flow as detected distally in the artery by a flow meter or by electrodes embedded on the outside or inside of the angiocatheter could signal the presence of critical stenosis of the artery in question.
In one embodiment, the impulse-delivering capability and the impulse-detecting capability may be incorporated into a conventional intravenous pump. This embodiment would have the advantage of allowing the intravenous pump itself to be capable of detecting IV infiltration and keep all of the functionality in one package. The translating actuators of typical, linear peristaltic IV pumps may be configured to deliver the impulse signatures in addition to their function of creating forward fluid flow. A controller unit within the pump may translate signals from the fluid probe into a waveform that could be displayed: on a screen on the pump itself; transmitted to a separate continuous monitoring video screen; or into a tracing on paper.
In another embodiment, a device may be mounted onto the IV tubing between the IV pump and the patient, which includes the ability to deliver the impulse pattern by acting on the IV tubing and the ability to translate signals from the flow probe into a waveform that could be displayed: on a screen on the device itself; transmitted to a separate continuous monitoring video screen; or into a tracing on paper.
In another embodiment, no IV pump would be involved in the system at all. Instead, a free-standing IV catheter in a patient could be directly connected to a device that contained the impulse-generating functionality but no IV pump. Such a device also includes the ability to translate signals from the probe sensor into a waveform that could be displayed: on a screen on the device itself; transmitted to a separate continuous monitoring video screen; or into a tracing on paper. The advantage of this embodiment would be that immediately after IV catheter placement, for example in the operating room in an anesthetized patient, the IV could be interrogated before attaching it to an IV pump to make sure the IV catheter was in the lumen of the vein and not inadvertently placed into the subcutaneous tissues outside the lumen of a vein.
In other embodiments of the impulse detection system, a computer central processing unit would be designed to perform signal analysis of the signal detected by the flow probe to determine whether or not the delivered impulse pattern was present. Alteration or loss of the signal of impulses delivered, as identified by the computer, would trigger the computer to issue an alarm alerting caregivers of the need to interrupt and/or analyze the IV catheter to make sure occlusion/infiltration was not present.
In one experiment, a rat foot-pad model of IV infiltration was performed to demonstrate that bioimpedance can readily detect the changes associated with the extravasation of electrolyte fluid into the extra-vascular tissue compartments of the extremity.
The inline impulse-generating apparatus (9) is detailed in
Other waveforms may be used by using the arbitrary signal generator function of the function generator (
Other complex waveforms were tested.
While the choice of an oscilloscope coupled to a magnetic coil to comprise the impulse generating apparatus allowed for mathematically defined patterns of mechanical force to be applied to the intravenous tubing as a means of establishing signature impulse flow patterns in the intravascular fluids, many other potential mechanisms of delivering mechanical force in precise sequences to the intravenous tubing are possible and may be more practical for clinical use in patients. Rotating gears with gear teeth configured to strike the IV tubing at defined time intervals could produce signature impulse patterns. Alternatively, rotating cams producing precisely defined rise, return, and dwell intervals in a follower that strikes the IV tubing could also be designed to produce signature impulse patterns. Or pumps could be designed with special components to deliver signature impulse patterns such as: centrifugal pumps, rotary or linear peristaltic pumps, piston pumps, or multiplex pumps, or other types of fluid pumps. Diaphragms or appendages could also be constructed into the intravenous tubing to facilitate the transfer of mechanical energy from the impulse generating apparatus to the intravascular fluids.
The intravenous impulse generation system may also act to prevent intravenous catheter coagulation/thrombosis. Virchow's triad of venous stasis, venous trauma, and a pro-coagulant state identifies increased risk of venous thrombosis in patients. Typical intravenous fluid or medication flows are very low and flow is zero when an intravenous catheter is idle (i.e. to saline or heparin lock). These factors promote venous stasis. By applying back-and-forth flow to an otherwise static intravenous system, impulse generation has the potential to reduce venous stasis thereby reducing the risk of thrombosis. Additionally, the tip of an intravenous catheter may represent a site of trauma to a peripheral vein by contact with and irritation of the endovascular surface of the vein. Impulse generation may reduce the likelihood of trauma at the tip of the intravenous catheter by effectively creating a cushion of back-and-forth fluid flow between the tip of the intravenous catheter and the wall of the vein, thereby reducing the risk of thrombosis. Finally, impulse generation in the venous system may have a similar effect to sequential compression devices in the prevention of venous thrombosis. Sequential compression devices have been shown to decrease the likelihood of deep venous thrombosis in part through promoting anti-coagulant blood factors; intravenous impulse generation may have a similar effect.
The signal generated by the inline-impulse generating apparatus could also be detected by an intravenous catheter configured to house electrodes able to detect changes in electrical resistance.
In this patent, certain U.S. patents, U.S. patent applications, and other materials (e.g., articles) have been incorporated by reference. The text of such U.S. patents, U.S. patent applications, and other materials is, however, only incorporated by reference to the extent that no conflict exists between such text and the other statements and drawings set forth herein. In the event of such conflict, then any such conflicting text in such incorporated by reference U.S. patents, U.S. patent applications, and other materials is specifically not incorporated by reference in this patent.
Further modifications and alternative embodiments of various aspects of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of this description. Accordingly, this description is to be construed as illustrative only and is for the purpose of teaching those skilled in the art the general manner of carrying out the invention. It is to be understood that the forms of the invention shown and described herein are to be taken as examples of embodiments. Elements and materials may be substituted for those illustrated and described herein, parts and processes may be reversed, and certain features of the invention may be utilized independently, all as would be apparent to one skilled in the art after having the benefit of this description of the invention. Changes may be made in the elements described herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as described in the following claims.
1. A method of providing intravenous fluids to a subject comprising:
- providing a system for monitoring a venous fluid flow in the subject, the system comprising: a pump system that, during use, delivers a fluid to a blood vessel of the subject via an intravenous catheter or cannula, wherein the pump system comprises a pump and an inline impulse generating apparatus, wherein the inline impulse generating apparatus creates a pressure pattern in the fluid; and a probe coupled to the blood vessel, the probe being capable of detecting vibratory impulses corresponding to pressure changes of the fluid in the blood vessel;
- coupling an intravenous fluid source to the pump system;
- inserting the intravenous catheter or cannula into the blood vessel of the subject;
- positioning the probe at a position that is upstream, with respect to a flow of blood through the blood vessel, from a location of the intravenous catheter or cannula;
- sending intravenous fluid from the intravenous fluid source to the subject through the intravenous catheter or cannula;
- setting the pump to deliver a flow rate at zero;
- creating a predetermined pressure pattern in the intravenous fluid while the deliver flow rate is at zero, wherein a net forward flow rate of the intravenous fluid, when the predetermined pressure pattern is created, is zero; and
- monitoring vibratory impulses corresponding to pressure changes of the fluid in the blood vessel using the probe while there is no flow from the intravenous fluid source.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the intravenous fluid comprises blood or plasma.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein the intravenous fluid comprises saline.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein the intravenous fluid comprises medicine.
5. The system of claim 1, wherein the pressure pattern comprises a pattern of pulses.
6. The system of claim 5, wherein the pattern of pulses comprises amplitude modulated pulses.
7. The system of claim 5, wherein the pattern of pulses comprises frequency modulated pulses.
8. The method of claim 1, wherein the pressure pattern comprises a pattern of pulses.
9. The method of claim 8, wherein the pattern of pulses comprises amplitude modulated pulses.
10. The method of claim 8, wherein the pattern of pulses comprises frequency modulated pulses.
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Patent Publication Number: 20150335820
Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Texas System (Austin, TX)
Inventors: Daniel T. DeArmond (San Antonio, TX), John H. Calhoon (San Antonio, TX)
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Assistant Examiner: Hamza A Darb
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Italy vote is 'blunt message' to Brussels
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ITALIAN voters have handed Brussels a "blunt message" against its austerity policies, analysts and politicians say, but the EU executive says there is no other way out of Europe's economic woes.
Just as the eurozone debt crisis seemed to be melting away, the threat of political instability in Italy due to an election stalemate in the European Union's fourth largest economy revived fears of fresh financial turmoil in the months ahead.
Leaders across Europe called for the quick formation of a "stable" government and former Belgian premier Guy Verhofstadt, leader of Europe's centrist parties, said stability was key "if we want to avoid a return to the worst of the eurozone crisis."
"It is a very difficult result for the EU as a whole," said Martin Schulz, the German Social-Democrat president of the European Parliament, delivering the first official response in Brussels to the vote. "What happens in Italy affects us all."
Schulz said the Italian vote was "a clear expression of dissatisfaction", a message that "people are ready to make sacrifices but not at any cost."
Bernadette Segol, leader of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), said the gains made by parties that campaigned against the EU's austerity formula - around 57 per cent - was a new "signal of alarm".
"Many people don't understand that Europe can find money to save the banks but not to relaunch growth," she told AFP.
The polls saw a massive vote for a new populist anti-austerity party which came a close third to centre-left Democratic Party leader Pier Luigi Bersani and former premier Silvio Berlusconi on the right.
The big loser was outgoing prime minister Mario Monti, who was drafted in to run a technocratic government in the debt-strapped country after Berlusconi was ousted at the height of the financial crisis in 2011.
The EU executive admitted that "we clearly hear the message of concern expressed by Italian citizens", facing 11.6 per cent unemployment this year - almost 40 per cent for under-25s - after 10.6 per cent last year.
But Italy had to stick to its pledges of budget cuts and economic reforms, said the European Commission.
"Italy has made commitments vis a vis the Commission and other member states, on the reduction of its deficit, on the reduction of its debt, and on a number of other pledges of structural reform," said commission spokesman Olivier Bailly.
Putting the changes off now, would only mean more pain and greater austerity later, he said, adding: "What if we had not done anything ... what would be the size of the bill ... in five year's time?"
The Italian economy has been in the doldrums for several years and is expected to shrink 1.0 per cent this year after 2.2 per cent in 2012, according to the latest EU forecasts.
Its accumulated debt is forecast at 128.1 per cent of GDP this year, more than double the EU limit of 60 per cent.

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Cleveland Independent Movie Goers Message Board › The Social Network: Capitol Theater / Gypsy Beans & Baking Company
We have quite a few good movies coming up. This Sunday, don't miss Dogtooth, a story about a family where the children never go outside. Meet us for dinner at 5.
Then, Holly, our newest organizer is planning for our group to see "Let Me In", the decent remake of the Swedish film, "Let the Right one In". It is on Monday, October 11.
A number of other festivals are playing out this week. You may want to check one or more of these out.
OCTOBER 1-29 - Lakeland French Film Festival Friday evenings
OCTOBER 7-10 - Canton International Film Festival at Canton Palace Theater
OCTOBER 7-17 - Cleveland Jewish Film Festival at Cleveland Cinemas
OCTOBER 8 - Reel Paddling Film Festival at Rocky River Nature Center
OCTOBER 12-16 - Chagrin Documentary Film Festival
Our next movie is the critically acclaimed story about the founder of Facebook. It should prove to be very interesting. I hope many of you can make it.
When: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 7:15 PM
Where: Gypsy Beans & Baking Co.
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Cleveland, OH 44102
Fee: $1.50 or $5 for 2010
If the changes affect your plans to attend, please take a moment to update your RSVP. (You can RSVP "No" or "Maybe" as well as "Yes".)
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Anders has always had a studio space in the same way that people dedicate
a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and living room. The only difference is that
Anders places a studio space above any other room. He can eat in his
studio, he can sleep in his studio, he can live in his studio, he can project
in his studio, he can… But more than that he can create in his studio
space. Here all his colorful spirit journeys begin.
Few people, over decades, have been in his studios which are places
of private mediation and internal conversations. The irony, if one
believes in irony, is that Anders is always aware of the viewer.
To that point Anders spends a great deal of time looking at the works
in progress. He realizes that art is a two way street. Though visitors
are few and far between Anders has never been alone in his studio.
Over the decades works have accumulated into groups, These groupings
speak of other places, people, events, desires and accomplishments.
At any given time Anders has at least 50 pieces in progress. If one
includes his acrylics on watercolor paper the potential jumps into
the hundreds. There are several themes at work in his paintings:
we are not alone, we are all related, chance is god-like, homo sapiens
are a stage not an end, sorrow is universal, we cannot see everything
we hear, does everything need an answer? All are expressed one
gesture at a time, one decision after another.
There is always music in the studio. There are moments when a song is
playing on the radio as it was three decades ago. And it is all the same.
Anders feels the same, the same voice is in his head, his intentions
and desires are the same: that his last effort be his best effort.
When Anders works on masonite or canvas it is imperative that the
surface is primed, especially smooth masonite.
Priming days are celebrated in the studio. More is more. More is more
experience, more mistakes – this should read “mistakes”as in “there
are no mistakes” – more opportunities, more discoveries, more insights,
more and more… From a technical point one of Anders’ goals is to
create works that will have a long half-life. To do this the paint
must stick to the surface hence the need for strong bonding primers
applied in multiple cross-coats to create desired working surfaces.
Photos days are another cause for celebration. All of Anders’ work is
photographed after a sealing session – there are usually three to four
sealing sessions per painting. Anders looks at each painting as an
animated short that offers the twists and turns each piece goes through.
The next time the paintings above have a sealing session they will
be signed, signed but not done. The signature indicates Anders has
settled on an orientation: vertical, horizontal, top and bottom.
Part of Anders’ creative process is to identify what needs to be saved –
meaning no longer to be worked on, and which areas could benefit with
change. Sealing / isolation days insure that this is possible. Anders uses washes
on top of washes. These are vulnerable due to the amount of water that
is involved. Sealing / isolation days insure, enrich and add a physical depth that
captures and reflects light.
For the past 20 years Anders has used a semi-gloss for working / isolation seals
and, ultimately, finish coats. There comes a time that a work is taken
off the in-progress pile and stacked with other “completed pieces”.
The truth is if a work was going to shown in a public place, Anders
intends to lightly sand the finish coat, with 1000 grit sandpaper, and
take the opportunity to add or alter elements. When Anders dies the
stacks are protected where they are, signed and dated, and this website
has been chronicling his work as he did it. He is leaving a clear
path illustrating intentions, process and resulting images.
But this is another chapter to be shared later this year.
Where does it all come from? A college art professor once told Anders
that Anders became Anders faster than if he had gone to art school.
Since the early 1970s Anders has read. enjoyed and studied art books.
These included modern art, primitive art, Asian, Latin, surrealists, art
history, how to, theory, design, architecture, calligraphy, landscapes,
abstracts, realism and… At any given time Anders has at least three
art books checked out from public libraries.
Series after Series
Painters of major influence have been Salvador Dali, Turner, Van Gogh,
Mark Tobey, Max Ernst, Léger, Marcel Duchamp, Jackson Pollock, Paul Klee,
Larry Rivers, Marc Chagall, Winslow Homer, Miró, Pablo Picasso, Matta,
René Magritte, Rufino Tamayo, Francis Bacon, Frank Lloyd Wright
and many more. Anders also learned from his friends and contemporaries
as well as current events and geologic history.
Time passing is an integral part of Anders’ process. Some of these
boards have been in progress for thirty years. There is no need
to rush. When they no longer need to be in in the in progress
stacks they move to the storage stacks. There is a spirit that comes
out of this process, a timeless spirit. There are paintings that
challenge Anders, but there are no paintings that he hasn’t given up on.
He works until there is a moment when a spirit has emerged.
The first painting Anders sold was a board that he used to clean his
brushes on. This was the culminating event signifying graduation from
the school of 50,000 mistakes. This period had lasted frustrating five
years. Anders moved on to a 30 year apprenticeship that shared time
with painting, on average 100 works a year, photography, music, video,
and story telling. Today, 2015, Anders moves with the curiosity of
an explorer and the confident agility of a master. This is what he
does. Refining. Reflecting. Rationalizing. Realizing.
Anders is a direct descendant of cave painters and drummers.
But aren’t we all?
Anders prefers to paint standing up or low to the ground. Each day he
comes to the workbench there is only one issue on hand, where does
today begin? What board, canvas or watercolor to start with? What
colors to open or squeeze? Does he start with a brush, knife, or
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Volkswagen enthusiasts and SUV lovers in the United States have something to look forward to in 2024 as the German automaker has unveiled the latest iteration of its popular Tiguan model for Europe. The Tiguan has long been a staple in Volkswagen’s U.S. lineup, but it’s been a while since it received a comprehensive overhaul. This new third-generation Tiguan promises to be a game-changer, with a host of updates and innovations.
One of the key changes in this new Tiguan is its foundation. Volkswagen has integrated its cutting-edge MQB Evo platform into the design, a move that not only enhances the vehicle’s structural integrity but also contributes to improved aerodynamics. The sleeker shape of the SUV boasts a drag coefficient of just 0.28, demonstrating Volkswagen’s commitment to optimizing efficiency and performance.
Under the hood, the 2024 Tiguan will be offered with a variety of engine options to cater to different preferences. This includes conventional gasoline engines, efficient turbodiesels, and a fascinating mild-hybrid setup. However, the highlight is undoubtedly the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant. Volkswagen claims an impressive electric range of up to 62 miles, although it’s essential to note that this figure is likely based on the more optimistic WLTP test cycle. Real-world electric range in the U.S. is expected to be slightly lower, as per the EPA standards. Unfortunately, detailed specifications for the PHEV and other powertrain options are still under wraps.
Inside the new Tiguan, Volkswagen has spared no effort in revamping the interior to create a more user-friendly and luxurious driving experience. Notable updates include a redesigned steering wheel with physical buttons and a new rotary dial controller for various functions, such as stereo volume control. The centerpiece of the cabin remains the 15-inch touchscreen display, flanked by intuitive touch controls for the climate system. This touchscreen unit is likely an upgraded version from Volkswagen’s other models, featuring backlit buttons and an enhanced infotainment system.
Comfort and convenience are also top priorities for the new Tiguan. The interior boasts an abundance of ambient lighting, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Furthermore, the seats can be equipped with massage and automatic heating functions, ensuring a pleasurable ride regardless of the weather or road conditions. Cargo space has also received a boost, with an additional 1.3 cubic feet, bringing the total to just over 23 cubic feet. For U.S. consumers, an even more spacious long-wheelbase version will be available, offering even more room and potentially a third row of seats.
Safety has not been overlooked in the new Tiguan, with a comprehensive suite of standard safety technologies. This includes lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, road sign recognition, and automatic emergency braking. Volkswagen is also offering a parking assistance system and a trailering assistance function, catering to a wide range of driving scenarios.
For American buyers, the good news is that the U.S. will receive the longer version of the Tiguan, a tradition carried over from the previous generation. This extended version is expected to be unveiled next year and promises to offer additional space and possibly a third row of seats. While the diesel engine option may not make it to U.S. shores, the plug-in hybrid variant appears to be a strong contender in the increasingly competitive hybrid market.


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In Tennessee, an assisted living facility can offer medical services, but it must provide personal services, which are defined as assistance with ADL's, protective awareness, safety, room and board, laundry services, the ability to intervene if there is any type of crisis and other non-medical services. Medical services that be provided in an assisted living facility include medication administration, intermittent nursing care, providing medical supplies and equipment, hospice care, and other therapies. Medical services must be performed by an appropriately licensed health care professional.
A resident cannot be admitted or allowed to stay in a Tennessee assisted living facility if he or she has an active infectious and reportable disease, is a danger to himself or others, has a stage III or IV ulcer, is aggressive or requires chemical or physical restraints. A resident is not a candidate if he or she needs continuous nursing care. However, once a resident, if there is an injury or illness that requires nursing care for up to three 21 day periods, then the facility may allow the resident to stay.
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Standardization in chemistry may be critical for any wide variety of reasons.
No matter whether it really is utilized within a lab setting or inside the classroom, it can enable to make sure that everybody is on the same page. It could also support to maintain every single step of a course of action straight and smooth. Standardization in chemistry can be vital for some varieties of experiments or for chemists who need to maintain their chemical composition charts straight.
What is standardization? It is a method that tends to make it simpler for men and women to complete tasks. It means that diverse materials or processes might be combined without having to be concerned about confusion. The word "standard" itself implies that the whole approach might be consistent throughout. It might also imply a regular measurement method for consistency and accuracy.
Standardization in chemistry is usually applied within a wide variety of strategies. There are diverse methods to identify how standardized your supplies are, but here are some of probably the most frequent.
There will be the "Word Equation Worksheet Chemistry", which can be employed for chemistry experimentation. It tends to make it possible for distinctive reactions to occur collectively instead of taking a number and multiplying by them. It's also applied for defining reaction percentages or fractions of the maximum solution. This can be also made use of within a selection of experiments, for example getting the ideal volume of one chemical for any provided set of circumstances.
There would be the "Horizontal Word Equation" applied in chemistry research. These may be completed on a sheet of paper or inside a personal computer program. That is also made use of for determining reactions and amounts. It may be applied to calculate percentages and their resulting values.
There will be the "Unified Horizontal Word Equation" employed in chemistry experimentation. ewriters It makes it possible for it to become far more precise. It may also be employed for common calculations and to acquire comparisons involving two sets of final results. This really is also employed in pre-service workshops, exactly where there are extra varieties of reactions involved.
There could be the "Wall Charting" applied for distinct sorts of chemistry research. It can be made use of for experimenting with unique concentrations or reactions. It can also be employed to appear at relationships amongst reactions or information from different analyses.
There would be the "Principle Principals" used in standardization in chemistry. This can be a chart that is certainly made up of various similarities. It helps to possess a thing to refer to so that the people today involved with all the experiment can have a reference point. This chart is utilized to measure the amount of standardization within the process.
There is the "Design Standardization Chart" utilized in standardization in chemistry. This is used for illustrating the various components of reactions and tends to make it simpler to find out what is going on and what might be expected. It truly is also used to show when chemical compounds happen to be mixed and made use of.
There is definitely the "Hydrostatic Standardization Chart" utilized in creating chemical compositions. It's utilised for visualizing the regular ratios of density of unique molecules. It could also be employed to ascertain if various liquids are a combination of various components. It is actually also made use of for showing distinctive mixes and having a comparison between 3 distinctive styles.
There will be the "Standard Line Mixer" utilised in standardization in chemistry. It has lines that assistance to indicate that the compounds are becoming mixed. Additionally, it makes it easier to establish the amounts of compounds needed to create the mixture.
Standardization in chemistry is applied for a lot of distinctive purposes. It is used for simple expertise and understanding too as for making chemical compositions and benefits. It truly is also applied for how reactions are interpreted.

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2 CD / Paradizo / 2011-05-01Works: Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata for Harpsichord in E major, K 206/L 257; Sonata for Harpsichord in D major, K 443/L 418; Sonata for Harpsichord in F minor, K 462/L 438; Sonata for Harpsichord in F major, ...
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Ochsner's fully-accredited, 4-year program offers residents a dynamic mix of private- and public-sector patient-centered training. Training is weighed equally between obstetrics and gynecology, and each house officer has the opportunity to learn this specialty under the supervision of experienced staff physicians.
We are committed to maintaining an environment in which residents and faculty can improve their knowledge and skills, and learn from each other. Ob-Gyn Residents will be incorporated into the department’s clinical, teaching, and research activities in a supportive and collegial fashion.
It is our intention that each trainee will assume graded and increasing responsibility. Sensitivity and responsiveness to our residents’ needs are central to the success of the educational mission. To this end, help will be offered as for physical, emotional and didactic special needs.
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Abstract: The preponderance of domestic violence due to drug abuse is a rising problem all over the world. The paper focuses on investigating the interrelationship between drug abuse and domestic violence. Various families and interpersonal relationships are adversely affected by the drug abuse of an individual. An exploratory research method complementing secondary research is used for this study. This study is doctrinal. The researcher has analyzed the available literature and studies on domestic violence and drug abuse. The aim is to draw an inference based on observations. Drug abuse has affected a multitude of people from all over the world. A majority of the population is affected by this problem. Adolescents are easy targets for drug sellers to sell drugs and make them an addict. This social menace had affected the general public extensively. A multitude of health hazards is a result of a drug overdose. The practice of consuming a particular product multiple times a day makes a person addict. People get addicted to a drug which further results in abuse of the drug. Changes in physical and psychological health are common in drug addicts. The initial change which is noticeable is the behavioral change in a new drug addict. Drug addiction induces aggression in the behavior of a person. Global lockdown due to the Corona Virus (COVID 19) had resulted in Work From Home culture. It has facilitated drug addicts/alcoholics to unbend themselves from physical activities. Due to lock down all over the world people are solitarily confined in their own house. A sudden change in the paradigm of life has shifted the center of attention of people. People are distracted from their actual work aim towards other activities. Drug abuse is a facilitative factor in rising cases of domestic violence. This study answers the question regarding the association between drug abuse and domestic violence. Further different measures are required to control drug abuse with domestic violence. In the present situation of lockdown, there is a crucial need to develop preventive measures to control drug abuse leading to domestic violence.
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- “Addiction and Domestic Violence” Available at https://www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/domestic -violence/
- “Co-occurring Disorders” Available at https://www.rehabspot.com/treatment/co-occurringdisorders/
- “The Key Links Between Domestic Abuse and Substance Abuse” Available at https://oceanrecoverycentre.com/2019/10/the-linksbetween-substance-abuse-and-domestic-violence/
- “Exploring The Connection Between Domestic Violence and Addiction” Available at https://www.theblackberrycenter.com/domesticviolence-and-addiction-exploring-the-connection/
- “Understanding the Connection Between Drug Addiction, Alcoholism, and Violence” Available at https://americanaddictioncenters.org/rehabguide/addiction-and-violence
- “The Dangers of Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse” Available at https://futuresrecoveryhealthcare.com/blog/dangersdomestic-violence-and-substance-abuse/
- “Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse: A Volatile Mix” Available at https://harrishousestl.org/domestic-violencesubstance-abuse-volatile-mix/
- “What Role Does Substance Use Play in Intimate Partner Violence? A Narrative Analysis of In-Depth Interviews With Men in Substance Use Treatment and Their Current or Former Female Partner” Available https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08862 60519879259
- “Health Consequences of Drug Misuse Prenatal Effects” Available at https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/healthconsequences-drug-misuse/prenataleffects#:~:text=Studies%20show%20that%20various %20drugs,condition%20called%20neonatal%20absti nence%20syndrome.
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Washing sweatpants without shrinking them is essential to maintain their fit and comfort. Follow these steps to keep your sweatpants in great condition:
- Read the care label: Check the instructions for washing and drying your sweatpants. Follow the recommended temperature and cycle settings.
- Use cold water: Washing in cold water helps prevent shrinkage. Hot water can cause the fabric to shrink.
- Gentle cycle: Opt for a gentle or delicate cycle to minimize agitation and reduce the chances of shrinkage.
- Avoid high heat: When drying, use a low heat setting or air dry to prevent excessive heat that can shrink the fabric.
- Stretch after washing: Once your sweatpants are dry, gently stretch them to reshape and restore their original fit.
How to Wash Sweatpants Without Shrinking?Sweatpants are a cozy and comfortable piece of clothing that we all love to wear. However, one common problem with sweatpants is that they tend to shrink after washing. This can be frustrating, especially if you've found the perfect pair that fits just right. But fear not! There are ways to wash your sweatpants without worrying about them shrinking. In this article, we will explore some tips and tricks to help you maintain the size and shape of your sweatpants while keeping them clean and fresh.
Understanding the FabricThe first step in washing your sweatpants without shrinking them is to understand the fabric they are made of. Most sweatpants are made from a blend of cotton and polyester, which makes them soft and stretchy. Cotton is a natural fiber that tends to shrink when exposed to heat, while polyester is a synthetic fiber that is more resistant to shrinking. By knowing the fabric composition of your sweatpants, you can choose the right washing method to prevent shrinkage. When it comes to washing sweatpants, it's important to follow the care instructions on the garment's label. This will give you specific guidelines on how to clean and care for your sweatpants. In general, it is recommended to wash sweatpants in cold water on a gentle cycle. Avoid using hot water, as it can cause the fabric to shrink. Additionally, using a mild detergent specifically designed for delicate fabrics can help preserve the shape and size of your sweatpants.
Pre-Washing PreparationBefore washing your sweatpants, there are a few steps you can take to further prevent shrinkage. Firstly, turn your sweatpants inside out. This will protect the outer surface of the fabric from direct agitation and reduce the likelihood of shrinkage. Secondly, check the pockets and remove any items that could get damaged or cause damage during the wash cycle. Lastly, if your sweatpants have any drawstrings, make sure to tie them securely to prevent tangling and potential damage. Once you have prepped your sweatpants for washing, it's time to select the appropriate washing method. As mentioned earlier, washing them in cold water on a gentle cycle is ideal. The cold water will minimize the risk of shrinkage, while the gentle cycle will provide a gentle and thorough clean without excessive agitation. Additionally, avoid using fabric softeners, as they can leave a residue on the fabric and affect its stretchiness.
Air Drying and ReshapingAfter washing your sweatpants, it's crucial to air dry them instead of using a dryer. Heat from the dryer can cause the fabric to shrink, so it's best to let them dry naturally. Lay your sweatpants flat on a clean, dry towel or hang them on a clothesline. Make sure to reshape them while they are still damp to maintain their original size and shape. Gently stretch and smooth out any wrinkles or creases. This will ensure that your sweatpants retain their comfortable fit. While air drying your sweatpants, avoid direct sunlight as prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause fading. Instead, choose a well-ventilated area or use a fan to speed up the drying process. Depending on the thickness of the fabric and the weather conditions, it may take a few hours to a full day for your sweatpants to completely dry. Patience is key to preventing shrinkage and maintaining the longevity of your favorite pair of sweatpants.
Additional Tips to Prevent ShrinkageTo further protect your sweatpants from shrinking, here are some additional tips to keep in mind: 1. Avoid using hot water: Stick to cold water when washing your sweatpants to minimize the risk of shrinkage. 2. Don't overfill the washing machine: Overcrowding the machine can lead to excessive agitation, which may cause the fabric to shrink. 3. Skip the dryer altogether: If possible, always air dry your sweatpants to maintain their original size and shape. 4. Use a fabric conditioner: Adding a fabric conditioner specifically designed for delicate fabrics can help keep your sweatpants soft and prevent shrinkage. 5. Store them properly: When not in use, fold your sweatpants neatly and store them in a cool, dry place to maintain their shape. By following these tips and tricks, you can keep your sweatpants looking and fitting their best. Remember, prevention is key when it comes to avoiding shrinkage. With the right care and washing techniques, you can enjoy your favorite pair of sweatpants for years to come without worrying about them shrinking.
Key Takeaways: How to Wash Sweatpants Without Shrinking?
- Wash sweatpants in cold water to prevent shrinking.
- Avoid using hot water or high heat in the dryer.
- Turn sweatpants inside out before washing.
- Use a gentle detergent that is suitable for delicate fabrics.
- Air dry sweatpants instead of using a dryer if possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I wash sweatpants without shrinking them?
Yes, you can wash sweatpants without shrinking them by following a few simple steps. Firstly, turn the sweatpants inside out to protect the outer fabric. This will help minimize friction and prevent the sweatpants from shrinking. Secondly, choose a gentle cycle and use cool or lukewarm water. Hot water can cause shrinkage, so it's best to avoid it. Lastly, opt for a mild detergent that is gentle on fabrics. Harsh detergents can weaken the fibers and lead to shrinkage. By taking these precautions, you can successfully wash your sweatpants without worrying about them shrinking.
Additionally, avoid using the dryer as the heat can also cause shrinkage. Instead, let your sweatpants air dry naturally. Lay them flat on a clean surface or hang them up to dry. This method will help maintain the original shape and size of your sweatpants, leaving you with a comfortable and well-fitting garment.
Should I wash sweatpants in hot or cold water?
It is recommended to wash sweatpants in cold or lukewarm water to prevent shrinking. Hot water can cause the fibers to contract and result in shrinkage. By using cooler water temperatures, you can minimize the risk of your sweatpants shrinking during the wash cycle. If your sweatpants are heavily soiled, pre-soak them in cold water with a mild detergent before washing. This will help loosen dirt and stains without subjecting the fabric to hot water.
Cold water is also gentler on the fabric and helps preserve the color of your sweatpants. It prevents colors from bleeding or fading, ensuring that your sweatpants look vibrant and fresh even after multiple washes. So, when washing your sweatpants, opt for cold or lukewarm water for the best results.
Can I use the dryer to dry sweatpants without shrinking them?
Using a dryer to dry sweatpants can increase the risk of shrinking. The heat generated by the dryer can cause the fabric to contract and result in a smaller size. To avoid this, it is best to air dry your sweatpants instead. Lay them flat on a clean surface or hang them up to dry. This method allows the sweatpants to dry naturally without subjecting them to excessive heat.
If you're in a hurry and need to use the dryer, choose the lowest heat setting possible. Additionally, remove the sweatpants from the dryer while they are still slightly damp. This will prevent over-drying and minimize the risk of shrinkage. By taking these precautions, you can safely dry your sweatpants without sacrificing their size and fit.
Should I use fabric softener when washing sweatpants?
Using fabric softener is not recommended when washing sweatpants, especially if they are made of synthetic materials. Fabric softeners contain chemicals that can coat the fibers of the sweatpants, making them less breathable and reducing their ability to wick away moisture. This can result in a less comfortable wearing experience.
Instead of fabric softener, opt for a mild detergent that is suitable for delicate fabrics. These detergents are designed to clean without leaving a residue that can affect the fabric's performance. If you want to add a touch of softness to your sweatpants, consider using a vinegar rinse. Adding half a cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle can help remove any detergent residue and leave your sweatpants feeling soft and fresh.
How often should I wash my sweatpants to prevent shrinking?
The frequency of washing your sweatpants depends on various factors, such as how often you wear them and the activities you engage in while wearing them. Generally, it is recommended to wash sweatpants after every 2-3 wears to keep them clean and fresh. However, if your sweatpants are not visibly soiled or have only been worn briefly, you can extend the time between washes.
It's important to note that excessive washing can cause wear and tear on the fabric, potentially leading to shrinkage over time. To prolong the lifespan of your sweatpants, consider spot cleaning them when necessary and only washing them when they truly require it. By following these guidelines, you can prevent unnecessary shrinking and maintain the quality of your sweatpants for longer.
How To Prevent Shirts from Shrinking in the Wash
Final Summary: Keep Your Sweatpants Fresh and Fitted!So there you have it, folks! Now you know the secrets to washing your beloved sweatpants without the dreaded shrinkage. It's all about taking the right precautions and treating your cozy companions with a little extra TLC. Remember, sweatpants are not just an essential part of your loungewear collection, but also a statement of comfort and relaxation. To ensure your sweatpants stay fresh and fitted, start by checking the care label for any specific instructions. Washing them in cold water and using a gentle detergent will help maintain their shape. Avoid using excessive heat during the drying process, and if possible, air-dry your sweatpants to prevent any unwanted shrinkage. Additionally, turning your sweatpants inside out before washing can protect the vibrant colors and delicate fabric. Lastly, always remember to store your sweatpants properly, away from direct sunlight and in a cool, dry place. By following these simple steps, you can keep your sweatpants looking and feeling their best, without compromising on comfort. So go ahead, embrace your cozy side, and enjoy your sweatpants without worrying about them shrinking. Happy lounging!
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The Social Sense
I do not like long-standing engagements. How can you tell whether on a certain day three or four weeks ahead you will wish to dine with a certain person? The chances are that in the interval something will turn up that you would much sooner do and so long a notice presages a large and formal party. But what help is there? The date has been fixed thus far away so that the guests bidden may be certainly disengaged and it needs a very adequate excuse to prevent your refusal from seeming churlish. You accept, and for a month the engagement hangs over you with gloomy menace. It interferes with your cherished plans. It disorganizes your life. There is really only one way to cope with the situation and that is to put yourself off at the last moment. But it is one that I have never had the courage or the want of scruple to adopt.
It was with a faint sense of resentment then that one June evening towards half past eight I left my lodging in Half Moon Street to walk round the corner to dine with the Macdonalds. I liked them. Many years ago I made up my mind not to eat the food of persons I disliked or despised, and though I have on this account enjoyed the hospitality of far fewer people than I otherwise should have done I still think the rule a good one. The Macdonalds were nice, but their parties were a toss-up. They suffered from the delusion that if they asked six persons to dine with them who had nothing in the world to say to one another the party would be a failure, but if they multiplied it by three and asked eighteen it must be a success. I arrived a little late, which is almost inevitable when you live so near the house you are going to that it is not worth while to take a taxi, and the room into which I was shown was filled with people. I knew few of them and my heart sank as I saw myself laboriously making conversation through a long dinner with two total strangers. It was a relief to me when I saw Thomas and Mary Warton come in and an unexpected pleasure when I found on going in to dinner that I had been placed next to Mary.
Thomas Warton was a portrait-painter who at one time had had considerable success, but he had never fulfilled the promise of his youth and had long ceased to be taken seriously by the critics. He made an adequate income, but at the Private View of the Royal Academy no one gave more than a passing glance at the dull but conscientious portraits of fox-hunting squires and prosperous merchants which with unfailing regularity he sent to the annual exhibition. One would have liked to admire his work because he was an amiable and kindly man. If you happened to be a writer he was so genuinely enthusiastic over anything you had done, so charmed with any success you might have had, that you wished your conscience would allow you to speak with decent warmth of his own productions. It was impossible and you were driven to the last refuge of the portrait painter's friend.
'It looks as if it were a marvellous likeness,' you said.
Mary Warton had been in her day a well-known concert singer and she had still the remains of a lovely voice. She must in her youth have been very handsome. Now, at fifty-three, she had a haggard look. Her features were rather mannish and her skin was weather-beaten; but her short grey hair was thick and curly and her fine eyes were bright with intelligence. She dressed picturesquely rather than fashionably and she had a weakness for strings of beads and fantastic ear-rings. She had a blunt manner, a quick sense of human folly, and a sharp tongue, so that many people did not like her. But no one could deny that she was clever. She was not only an accomplished musician, but she was a great reader and she was passionately interested in painting. She had a very rare feeling for art. She liked the modern, not from pose but from natural inclination, and she had bought for next to nothing the pictures of unknown painters who later became famous. You heard at her house the most recent and difficult music and no poet or novelist in Europe could offer the world something new and strange without her being ready to fight on his behalf the good fight against the philistines. You might say she was a highbrow; she was; but her taste was almost faultless, her judgement sound, and her enthusiasm honest.
No one admired her more than Thomas Warton. He had fallen in love with her when she was still a singer and had pestered her to marry him. She had refused him half a dozen times and I had a notion that she had married him in the end with hesitation. She thought that he would become a great painter and when he turned out to be no more than a decent craftsman, without originality or imagination, she felt that she had been cheated. She was mortified by the contempt with which the connoisseurs regarded him. Thomas Warton loved his wife. He had the greatest respect for her judgement and would sooner have had a word of praise from her than columns of eulogy in all the papers in London. She was too honest to say what she did not think. It wounded him bitterly that she held his work in such poor esteem, and though he pretended to make a joke of it you could see that at heart he resented her outspoken comments. Sometimes his long, horselike face grew red with the anger he tried to control and his eyes dark with hatred. It was notorious among their friends that the couple did not get on. They had the distressing habit of tripping in public. Warton never spoke to others of Mary but with admiration, but she was less discreet and her confidants knew how exasperating she found him. She admitted his goodness, his generosity, his unselfishness; she admitted them ungrudgingly; but his defects were of the sort that make a man hard to live with, for he was narrow, argumentative, and conceited. He was not an artist and Mary Warton cared more for art than for anything in the world. It was a matter on which she could not compromise. It blinded her to the fact that the faults in Warton that maddened her were due in large part to his hurt feelings. She wounded him continually and he was dogmatic and intolerant in self-protection. There cannot be anything much worse than to be despised by the one person whose approval is all in all to you; and though Thomas Warton was intolerable it was impossible not to feel sorry for him. But if I have given the impression that Mary was a discontented, rather tiresome, pretentious woman I have been unjust to her. She was a loyal friend and a delightful companion. You could talk to her of any subject under the sun. Her conversation was humorous and witty. Her vitality was immense.
She was sitting now on the left hand of her host and the talk around her was general. I was occupied with my next-door neighbour, but I guessed by the laughter with which Mary's sallies were greeted that she was at her brilliant best. When she was in the vein no one could approach her.
'You're in great form tonight,' I remarked, when at last she turned to me.
'Does it surprise you?'
'No, it's what I expect of you. No wonder people tumble over one another to get you to their houses. You have the inestimable gift of making a party go.'
'I do my little best to earn my dinner.'
'By the way, how's Manson? Someone told me the other day that he was going into a nursing-home for an operation. I hope it's nothing serious.'
Mary paused for a moment before answering, but she still smiled brightly.
'Haven't you seen the paper tonight?'
'No, I've been playing golf. I only got home in time to jump into a bath and change.'
'He died at two o'clock this afternoon.' I was about to make an exclamation of horrified surprise, but she stopped me. 'Take care. Tom is watching me like a lynx. They're all watching me. They all know I adored him, but they none of them know for certain if he was my lover, even Tom doesn't know; they want to see how I'm taking it. Try to look as if you were talking of the Russian Ballet.'
At that moment someone addressed her from the other side of the table, and throwing back her head a little with a gesture that was habitual with her, a smile on her large mouth, she flung at the speaker so quick and apt an answer that everyone round her burst out laughing. The talk once more became general and I was left to my consternation. I I knew, everyone knew, that for five and twenty years there had existed between Gerrard Manson and Mary Warton a passionate attachment. It had lasted so long that even the more strait-laced of their friends, if ever they had been shocked by it, had long since learnt to accept it with tolerance. They were middle-aged people, Manson was sixty and Mary not much younger, and it was absurd that at their age they should not do what they liked. You met them sometimes sitting in a retired corner of an obscure restaurant or walking together in the Zoo and you wondered why they still took care to conceal an affair that was nobody's business but their own. But of course there was Thomas. He was insanely jealous of Mary. He made many violent scenes and indeed, at the end of one tempestuous period, not so very long ago, he forced her to promise never to see Manson again. Of course she broke the promise, and though she knew that Thomas suspected this, she took precautions to prevent him from discovering it for a fact.
It was hard on Thomas. I think he and Mary would have jogged on well enough together and she would have resigned herself to the fact that he was a second-rate painter if her intercourse with Manson had not embittered her judgement. The contrast between her husband's mediocrity and her lover's brilliance was too galling.
'With Tom I feel as if I were stifling in a closed room full of dusty knick-knacks,' she told me. 'With Gerrard I breathe the pure air of the mountain tops.'
'Is it possible for a woman to fall in love with a man's mind?' I asked in a pure spirit of inquiry.
'What else is there in Gerrard?'
That, I admit, was a poser. For my part I thought, nothing; but the sex is extraordinary and I was quite ready to believe that Mary saw in Gerrard Manson a charm and a physical attractiveness to which most people were blind. He was a shrivelled little man, with a pale intellectual face, faded blue eyes behind his spectacles, and a high dome of shiny bald head. He had none of the appearance of a romantic lover. On the other hand he was certainly a very subtle critic and a felicitous essayist. I resented somewhat his contemptuous attitude towards English writers unless they were safely dead and buried; but this was only to his credit with the intelligentsia, who are ever ready to believe that there can be no good in what is produced in their own country, and with them his influence was great. On one occasion I told him that one had only to put a commonplace in French for him to mistake it for an epigram and he had thought well enough of the joke to use it as his own in one of his essays. He reserved such praise as he was willing to accord his contemporaries to those who wrote in a foreign tongue. The exasperating thing was that no one could deny that he was himself a brilliant writer. His style was exquisite. His knowledge was vast. He could be profound without pomposity, amusing without frivolity, and polished without affectation. His slightest article was readable. His essays were little masterpieces. For my part I did not find him a very agreeable companion. Perhaps I did not get the best out of him. Though I knew him a great many years I never heard him say an amusing thing. He was not talkative and when he made a remark it was oracular. The prospect of spending an evening alone with him would have filled me with dismay. It never ceased to puzzle me that this dull and mannered little man should be able to write with so much grace, wit, and gaiety.
It puzzled me even more that a gallant and vivacious creature like Mary Warton should have cherished for him so consuming a passion. These things are inexplicable and there was evidently something in that odd, crabbed, irascible creature that appealed to women. His wife adored him. She was a fat, frowsy, boring person. She had led Gerrard a dog's life, but had always refused to give him his freedom. She swore to kill herself if he left her and since she was unbalanced and hysterical he was never quite certain that she would not carry out her threat. One day, when I was having tea with Mary, I saw that she was distraught and nervous and when I asked her what was the matter she burst into tears. She had been lunching with Manson and had found him shattered after a terrific scene with his wife.
'We can't go on like this,' Mary cried. 'It's ruining his life. It's ruining all our lives.'
'Why don't you take the plunge?'
'What do you mean?'
'You've been lovers so long, you know the best and the worst of one another by now; you're getting old and you can't count on many more years of life; it seems a pity to waste a love that has endured so long. What good are you doing to Mrs Manson or to Tom? Are they happy because you two are making yourselves miserable?'
'Then why don't you chuck everything and just go off together and let come what may?'
Mary shook her head.
'We've talked that over endlessly. We've talked it over for a quarter of a century. It's impossible. For years Gerrard couldn't on account of his daughters. Mrs Manson may have been a very fond mother, but she was a very bad one, and there was no one to see the girls were properly brought up but Gerrard. And now that they're married off he's set in his habits. What should we do? Go to France or Italy? I couldn't tear Gerrard away from his surroundings. He'd be wretched. He's too old to make a fresh start. And besides, though Thomas nags me and makes scenes and we frip and get on one another's nerves, he loves me. When it came to the point I simply shouldn't have the heart to leave him. He'd be lost without me.'
'It's a situation without an issue. I'm dreadfully sorry for you.'
On a sudden Mary's haggard, weather-beaten face was lit by a smile that broke on her large red mouth; and upon my word at that moment she was beautiful.
'You need not be. I was rather low a little while ago, but now I've had a good cry I feel better. Notwithstanding all the pain, all the unhappiness this affair has caused me, I wouldn't have missed it for all the world. For those few moments of ecstasy my love has brought me I would be willing to live all my life over again. And I think he'd tell you the same thing. Oh, it's been so infinitely worth while.'
I could not help but be moved.
'There's no doubt about it,' I said. 'That's love all right.'
'Yes, it's love, and we've just got to go through with it. There's no way out.'
And now with this tragic suddenness the way out had come. I turned a little to look at Mary and she, feeling my eyes upon her, turned too. There was a smile on her lips.
'Why did you come here tonight? It must be awful for you.'
She shrugged her shoulders.
'What could I do? I read the news in the evening paper while I was dressing. He'd asked me not to ring up the nursing-home on account of his wife. It's death to me. Death. I had to come. We'd been engaged for a month. What excuse could I give Tom? I'm not supposed to have seen Gerrard for two years. Do you know that for twenty years we've written to one another every day?' Her lower lip trembled a little, but she bit it and for a moment her face was twisted to a strange grimace; then with a smile she pulled herself together. 'He was everything I had in the world, but I couldn't let the party down, could I? He always said I had a social sense.'
'Happily we shall break up early and you can go home.'
'I don't want to go home. I don't want to be alone. I daren't cry because my eyes will get red and swollen, and we've got a lot of people lunching with us tomorrow. Will you come, by the way? I want an extra man. I must be in good form; Tom expects to get a commission for a portrait out of it.'
'By George, you've got courage.'
'D'you think so? I'm heartbroken, you know. I suppose that's what makes it easier for me. Gerrard would have liked me to put a good face on it. He would have appreciated the irony of the situation. It's the sort of thing he always thought the French novelists described so well.'

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|My prints document the movement of light over the local landscape, capturing a moment in colour. Regular furrows and pylon lines provide stripes, ploughed fields provide a colourful patchwork and framing this scene are the man-made structures, the rigid lines of fences and the cattle barns, turning the landscape into a geometric study.
|I live in rural Aberdeenshire and the weather has a huge effect on the terrain. Some days the fields and stretches of water are lit up by a shaft of bright light and the tones of the colours change completely. When I return to my studio each day, I turn my memory of the composition into a collage or drawing and then eventually into a print.
I love the immediacy of making a monoprint. I like the vibrancy of the oil based ink, building up texture and often adjusting colours by overprinting extra tones to make the hues vibrate against each other. Usually, only at the end, when it is all printed, does the effect reveal itself. For me the simplicity of the work comes from a direct feeling, a response to a moment.
|Oxford born, Hetty Haxworth studied at the Glasgow School of Art and has exhibited widely in the UK and abroad. Her work has been shown at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, the Royal Scottish Academy and the Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts, The Scottish Society of Artists and selected touring shows to Ohio, Australia, LA, Denmark and Brussels. She now lives and works from a studio in rural Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
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Birds’ Natural Diet
Birds have a diverse range of natural diets depending on their species and habitat. Some birds are carnivorous and primarily feed on insects, fish, or small mammals. Others are herbivorous and mainly consume seeds, fruits, nectar from flowers or leaves. Some birds even have an omnivorous diet where they eat both plant-based food as well as small creatures like insects.
Most bird species also require essential nutrients such as proteins for muscle development and repair; fats for energy; carbohydrates to fuel their activities; vitamins to maintain healthy organs; minerals to support bone strength and overall health.
The Impact of Processed Food on Birds
While some processed foods may provide instant gratification for humans (hello french fries!), these types of foods do not offer the same nutritional value necessary for optimal growth in most animal species – including birds! Consuming too much processed food can lead to obesity in some bird populations while causing organ damage over time due to high salt levels.
In addition to this risk factor, feeding wild animals like birds human-made foods often leads them into unhealthy behavior patterns: relying solely on handouts instead of searching out more nutritious options available in nature.
Should You Feed French Fries To Birds?
The answer is NO! Feeding french fries or other junk food items to wild animals is strictly prohibited by law because it has been known that consuming such harmful products could be dangerous if not fatal for them. Instead, try offering healthier options such as dried fruit bits (raisins), nuts (unsalted peanuts), seeds (sunflower) along with fresh vegetables like carrot pieces!
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[From March Issue 2011]
The demand for “joshikai” is booming. These are women-only events. Joshikai members eat out, go shopping, travel, throw home parties and do much more. This new phenomenon is currently being widely reported on in magazines and on TV.
And more restaurants are expressing their interest by offering “joshikai sets” which include many vegetables dishes and desserts that women find pleasing. Any group of like-minded women can get together for a joshikai. But why is this kind of a women-only event gaining such popularity?
On one weeknight, a joshikai of eight women in their 30s was held at an Italian restaurant in Tokyo. They are like-minded colleagues who all work at the same company. The moment a pizza arrives at the table hot from the oven, they devour it. “We want to eat delicious food to our hearts’ content. With men present, it is hard to satisfy our appetite because we become self-conscious around them,” they explain.
SERIKAWA Nako, who was in charge of the dinner arrangements, says she was most careful in choosing the right restaurant. “Women attach importance not only to the taste of the food but also to the atmosphere of the place. When it is a women-only event, we also feel like getting dressed up. So, I tried to choose a place with an upmarket feel.”
Weekend joshikai are usually held at someone’s home. The women go shopping for ingredients, prepare the food and cook together. AKASHI Asuka, who hosted an event at her apartment, says “It’s fun to get together and cook. It brings back childhood memories of girls playing house.” The women discuss many things, including romance, fashion and gourmet meals.
According to the “Survey of Joshikai,” carried out by the Macromill Inc. research company in March 2010, about half of the working women aged 20~49 living in the Kanto region participate in at least one joshikai per month.
One participant says, “In these women-only situations, we can really be ourselves, sympathize with each other and be encouraged. I would say that men would never understand these kinds of feelings. To tell the truth, I have more fun at joshikai than when spending time with men. It is a very pleasant diversion.”
In January of this year, the Silky Style Company launched “jo4-kai.com,” a joshikai service information and reservation website. The director, YAMADA Naoko, says, “Many women felt empathy for the American movie ‘Sex and the City’ which described the friendships and lives of four women in their 30’s. I think the movie greatly influenced joshikai. They were reassured about their friends’ importance, about being able to share stories about their unhappy and hard days, and then have their friends help revitalize them for the next day.”
Text: MUKAI Natsuko
[From March Issue 2011]