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Philip (Steve Martin) runs a lifeline out of a decrepit building which is due to be replaced by condos any time, but he doesn’t have the heart to tell his staff Mrs. Munchnik (Madeline Kahn) or Catherine (Rita Wilson). Meanwhile, Catherine has befriended Gracie (Juliette Lewis), a local pregnant girl whose partner Felix (Anthony LaPaglia) is an ex-con who has no job and keeps getting hurt and treated by local vet Dr. Kinsky (Rob Reiner). Then there is Louie (Adam Sandler playing his somewhat mentally lacking character by doing a stupid voice) and Chris (Liev Schreiber) a transvestite who needs to get away from his appalling family.
Perhaps in the nineties it was more okay to make fun of mental illness. I don’t recall. What I know is that this film is somewhat of a strange mix of good and bad representations – Philip and several other characters balk when they see a man in a dress, but it doesn’t take them too long to accept him – so bad then good… There are some things that kind of work in this film, but overall it is just a massive mess that, if it worked in 1994, it doesn’t hold up now.
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The British Blues Exhibition covers the wider cultural dimensions of British Blues music.
The first content for our page on Art begins with examples of the work of Gilson Lavis, drummer with Jools’ Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.
View the page here – https://britishbluesexhibition.wordpress.com/culture/art.
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Today's quote comes from a letter Jane Austen wrote to her sister, Cassandra, on Friday, May 31, 1811.
I thought to provide you with the lyrics to "Here we go 'round the mulberry bush", or perhaps "Mulberry Fields" by Lucille Clifton, which is brilliant, but a bit too dark for what I wanted.
Instead, I'm going with a silly sort of poem by William Jay Smith, entitled "Moon", which is written using a form of accentual verse in three stanzas composed of rhymed triplets.
Read the last stanza here.
LOVE that quote! So diplomatic.
I doubt he will answer to "Moon".
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If the characteristics mentioned below are recognised in a person who attempts to heal someone, and if he possesses them then one should be certain that such a person is a magician.
The magician asks the name of the ill person and the name of the mother.
The magician requests some form of clothes of the ill person for example, shirt, hat or handkerchief.
Sometimes the magician requests an animal that he sacrifices without reciting “Bismillah (Begining in the name of Allaah).” then he rubs the blood of the animal on the person’s body and he throws the rest on uninhabited land.
The magician writes spells and talismans (ta’weez).
The magician recites the spells and talisman that cannot be understood by normal people.
The magician gives the patient a veil that has boxes and the boxes contain numbers or letters.
The magician orders the patient to seclude himself from the people for a specific period and to lock himself in a room where sunlight cannot reach him.
The magician sometimes asks the patient not to touch water for a specific period which is normally forty (40) days. And this sign is clear evidence that the Jinn the magician uses are Christian.
The magician gives the patient some things that he needs to bury in the ground.
He gives the patient some papers that he needs to burn and inhale the smoke from the burning paper.
He may chant or murmur in a tongue or language that nobody understands.
The magician sometimes tells the patient his name, the name of his city and the reason for his visit, all as soon as he sees him.
The magician gives the patient a piece of paper or a plate with some letters inscribed on it, and the patient has to mix it with water and drink it.
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The ProxiGuard Patrol Management System works on Windows-based PCs. It is used for the processing, verification, display, and printout of guard tour data obtained from the Guard Tour readers.
Intelligently Designed for Easy, fool-Proof Operations: Automatically complete tasks such as communicating with the readers, timeclock adjustment, data upload, data upload, inteligent data identification, patrol plan verification, data verification, exception handling, etc. It is easy to set up and use.
Multible User Configurable Reports: Several reports to chose from: BASIC REPORT, FREQUENCY REPORT, PATROLS DETAILS, SHIFT & MAP REPORT (graphical report). All reports can be viewed on the screen, printed, emailed or exported to MS EXCEL or PDF.
Automatic Verification System: The software automatically performs data processing and verification tasks when it receives guard tour data from the readers.
Automatic Data Backup and Data Archiving: The software automatically performs backup and old data archiving in the background without the need of user intervention.
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Easter is just around the corner and it’s the perfect way to express our creativity. From home decor to our Easter baskets and eggs. I’m sure some of us have put up or are in the process of putting up our Easter decorations and getting the materials ready for the egg hunting. We may still be boiling eggs and painting them or if you’re like me who wants it done FAST, buy those plastic eggs (which you can recycle for next year) and put candies or goodies in, the kids will love them! Whichever way, it is a fun process and a time to get your kids involved. So, while you are getting creative you are spending quality time with your family and to me, that’s a great experience. Don’t forget your camera and document this tradition so you can share the moments!
If you’re still in the process of getting your Easter stuff done and ran out of ideas, there are great ones from Martha’s website. There are also some cool stuffs you can try out for creating eggs with style, home decor, and if you don’t like to use plastic eggs but still want something you can reuse for next year, get the how-tos from this eggs-traordinary site.
As for my home, it’s a hint of Easter here and there. While we were in Singapore, Easter is not a BIG thing so this tradition is new to the kids. It can be expensive buying stuff so get creative. I used a ceramic bread basket and put some straws from the basket an “Easter Bunny” left at the front porch the other day, put some ribbons on top and got some eggs from the store. I will reuse the plastic eggs that Charlize will be using in her school’s Easter party for our egg hunting. Charlize will help me put in the goodies, that will be fun! And I’ll leave “carrot trails” to help the kids find the eggs… they will think they are looking for Easter Bunny and follow the trail that will lead them to him. It would be great if we can have a real live bunny, unfortunately, no pets are allowed in our place. So for now, I’ll have to think of something but I’m sure they will be having fun looking for the eggs and forget they were really looking for Easter Bunny…. but then again with kids these days, who am I kidding?
Later on when I have the pictures of Easter, I’ll use the ribbons on my Easter basket for my scrapbook page. Cut out some egg shapes from cardstock and use paint or glitter to decorate it or find something from my “belly” (embellishments) box. Charlize would be very excited to help in decorating the cut egg shapes. This will be a fun project for us! Hope it will be for you too.
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Myoda, Toshio, "The mechanism of carbon dioxide fixation by the acid-fast organism, Mycobacterium phlei " (1959). Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 2589.
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Aldrovandi was born in Bologna to Teseo Aldrovandi and his wife, a noble but poor family. His father was a lawyer, and Secretary to the Senate of Bologna, but died when Ulisse was seven years old. However, when Pope Gregory XIII, a member of Ulisse's mother's family was elected in 1570, the family's fortune improved. His widowed mother wanted him to become a jurist. Initially he was sent to apprentice with merchants as a scribe for a short time when he was 14 years old, but he found his vocation, after studying mathematics, Latin, law, and philosophy, initially at the university of Bologna, and then in Padua in 1545 and becoming a notary. His interests successively extended to philosophy and logic, which he combined with the study of medicine.
In June 1549, Aldrovandi was accused and arrested for heresy on account of his espousing of the anti-trinitarian beliefs of the Anabaptist Camillo Renato. By September, he had published an abjuration, but was transferred to Rome, and remained in custody or house arrest until absolved in April, 1550. During this time, he befriended many local scholars. While in light captivity there, he became more and more interested in botany, zoology, and geology (he is credited for the invention/first written record of this word). From 1551 onward, he organized a variety of expeditions to the Italian mountains, countryside, islands, and coasts to collect and catalogue plants.
He obtained a degree in medicine and philosophy in 1553 and started teaching logic and philosophy in 1554 at the University of Bologna. In 1559, he became professor of philosophy and in 1561 he became the first professor of natural sciences at Bologna (lectura philosophiae naturalis ordinaria de fossilibus, plantis et animalibus). Aldrovandi was a friend of Francesco de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany (1574 – 1587), visiting his garden at Pratolino and travelling with him, compiling a list of the most valuable plants at Pratolino.[b] He also formed fruitful associations with botanical artists such as Jacopo Ligozzi, to further develop illustrated texts. He died in Bologna on 4 May 1605, at the age of 82.
Over the course of his life, he would assemble one of the most spectacular cabinets of curiosities: his "theatre" illuminating natural history comprising some 7000 specimens of the diversità di cose naturali, of which he wrote a description in 1595. Between 1551 and 1554, he organized several expeditions to collect plants for a herbarium, among the first botanizing expeditions. Eventually, his herbarium contained about 4760 dried specimens on 4117 sheets in sixteen volumes, preserved at the University of Bologna. He also had various artists including Jacopo Ligozzi, Giovanni Neri, and Cornelio Schwindt, compose illustrations of specimens.
At his demand and under his direction, a public botanic garden was created in Bologna in 1568, now the Orto Botanico dell'Università di Bologna. Due to a dispute on the composition of a popular medicine with the pharmacists and doctors of Bologna in 1575, he was suspended from all public positions for five years. In 1577, he sought the aid of pope Gregory XIII (a cousin of his mother), who wrote to the authorities of Bologna to reinstate Aldrovandi in his public offices and request financial aid to help him publish his books.
His vast collections in botany and zoology he willed to the Senate of Bologna; until 1742 the collections were conserved in the Palazzo Pubblico, then in the Palazzo Poggi, but were distributed among various libraries and institutions in the course of the nineteenth century. In 1907 a representative part were reunited at Palazzo Poggi, Bologna, where the 400th anniversary of his death was memorialized in a celebrative exhibition in 2005.
He was the first to have extensively documented the neurofibromatosis disease, a type of skin tumour. Recently, however, it has been observed that in a work by Andrea Mantegna's, this type of disease had been pictured 80 years earlier than in Androvandi's work.
The wrinkle ridge Dorsa Aldrovandi on the Moon is named after him.
The Civico Orto Botanico "Ulisse Aldrovandi" in San Giovanni in Persiceto is named in his honor.
The plant genus Aldrovanda is named after him.
The standard author abbreviation Aldrovandi is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.
^ As in the title page of his Le antichita de la citta di Roma brevissimamente raccolte, 1556.
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^ Ruggieri, M. (2003). "From Aldrovandi's "Homuncio" (1592) to Buffon's girl (1749) and the "Wart Man" of Tilesius (1793): Antique illustrations of mosaicism in neurofibromatosis?". Journal of Medical Genetics. 40 (3): 227–232. doi:10.1136/jmg.40.3.227. PMC 1735405.
Bianucci, Raffaella; Perciaccante, Antonio; Appenzeller, Otto (October 2016). "Painting neurofibromatosis type 1 in the 15th century". The Lancet Neurology. 15 (11): 1123. doi:10.1016/S1474-4422(16)30210-1. PMID 27647642.
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Findlen, Paula (1994). Possessing Nature: Museums, Collecting, and Scientific Culture in Early Modern Italy. Berkeley: University of California Press. ISBN 978-0-520-07334-0.
Tosi, Alessandro, ed. (1989). Ulisse Aldrovandi e la Toscana: carteggio e testimonianze documentarie. Firenze: L.S. Olschki.
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If you have relevant tech, please express interest by January 18th, with invited final responses due by February 15, 2018. Final selection will be announced in March 2018. Selected performers will be funded at $50,000 for an initial first cut prototype. Some will be selected for a second funded validation prototype (at $100,000) over a total period of 18 months. The goal at the end of the second round is to have commercially-relevant capabilities that are also ready as a minimum viable product for initial field testing with responders.
Will the Smart Cities Actuator Make Me a Gazillionaire?
As they like to say in The Hunger Games, “may the odds be ever in your favor.” Meaning, that even though many people die along the way, and that your odds of hitting it big are likely smaller than you think, you never know, it’s the most exciting game in town, and what else were you planning to do with the next few years of your life anyway? Starting and running a business is sort of like that. What the actuator can do is substantially improve your odds of getting to a decent exit.
Here’s how it works. Firs t, the failure rate for new businesses is very high. Per the attached chart, almost 78% of all startups fail within the first 5 years…only 22% survive. The comparable number for accelerator graduates is that, after 5 years, 33% are still in business, an increased survival rate of 50% compared to the population of all new businesses.
Accelerator graduates also do m uch better at fund raising. There are about 800 accelerator graduates on average per year nationally, out of a total of nearly 600,000 new businesses created per year, or roughly 1/10th of 1% of all new businesses. Yet according to Pitchbook, this small population of companies accounted for almost 33% of the Series A capital raises in 2015.
As part of my research into accelerator models I created a reference model, based on industry averages for funding at various stages of maturity, along with the likelihood that a company will move from one stage to the next.
For a new startup company entering a typical accelerator program (and receiving an average $100K investment to start), about 2/3 of those companies will go on to receive Angel round funding on the order of $250K. Half of those will raise a seed round of $1M, and so forth down the fund-raising line.
When you start stacking up those probabilities, here is what you get. For a single company coming out the end of the pipe with Series B funding, it takes three candidate companies who have raised a Series A round. Nine with a seed round, eighteen Angel round companies, and twenty-seven accelerator entrants needed to account for the successive attrition through the fund-raising rounds (very much in line with The Hunger Games odds, by the way!).
Now some companies don’t go through this entire process, and many of the outcomes prior to a Series B can be very nice outcomes for the entrepreneurs. But, the reality is that accelerator graduates do MUCH better than non-accelerator startup companies in terms of both survival and fund-raising, and yet even with these advantages the numbers show only about 4% of these companies go all the way to complete a Series B funding round.
One last consideration: the accelerator you’re in matters. Check out our next post for some more insight on metrics to help understand accelerator performance, and see the difference that a robust accelerator program can make.
In a perfect world, the odds will be ever in your favor, and perhaps the coveted Initial Public Offering (IPO) will occur. Home free at last! Gazillionaire, here we come!! But, life is never quite that easy. Check out this great story from the L.A. Times for some additional insights into the tricky internal company business of going through an IPO.
Next (Monday 3/13): How do we know the Actuator is Working?
How Did the Smart City Actuator Originate?
With any activity of the magnitude of our Smart City Actuator there are numerous threads that lead to it’s creation. This post covers three threads among many, from the CIT perspective: the motivation, the mission, and the experience base that makes it possible.
The motivation is fairly simple. When I look out the window, the new Innovation Center Silver Line Metro station, two years in the making and now well along towards completion, connects via a new Innovation Avenue linking it to Rte 28 just north of Dulles Airport. It is not hard to imagine that buildings will soon replace the trees in the foreground as the property around the station is developed.
The full Silver Line extension reaches well past the airport into Loudoun County, and last summer it became public that 22 City Link, the developer of the Gramercy District station in Ashburn was intent on building a smart city. So the tactical motivation was obvious: what a great target of opportunity to build an innovation district along this Dulles corridor and perhaps beyond, connecting with similar-minded initiatives along the Silver Line and more broadly in Virginia and elsewhere.
The second thread is mission. As Virginia’s Accelerator, our CIT mission is to accelerate innovation commercialization and entrepreneurship across the Commonwealth. We do this through a number of programs, including grants (CRCF), direct investment (GAP), business accelerators (MACH37 and EMERGE), support to communities implementing new capabilities (Broadband) and others. Part of this effort involves looking forward to rapidly evolving technologies and how they will manifest in the market, and clearly the set of technologies around Internet of Things, autonomous everything, data analytics, and smart cities more broadly are an area of exceedingly rapid growth. Combined with the development happening literally on our doorstep, this was a no-brainer as a focus area that fits squarely in our mission sweet spot.
There is another aspect of our CIT mission that is also critical to this focus area: our Statewide charter. As we look more broadly across Virginia communities, many of them are interested in adopting some aspect of this technology set. Many businesses already support specific products or niches within the broader space. Virginia Universities have world-class research under way in many of these areas. And State Agencies, such as VDOT in the transportation space, are working to understand and provide leadership in this new set of technologies that will certainly change the face of many Government functions and services.
Two critical aspects for the success of a program like the Actuator are the depth of the mentoring community, and the opportunities to scale initial prototypes to a larger number of market opportunities. Our Statewide charter means that we are already aggressively pursuing partnerships with communities, businesses, State and local Government entities, and Universities to help harness this enormous set of resources. Through these collaborations we can help ensure the success of the Actuator and provide economic development opportunities throughout the region.
The third thread that led to the Smart City Works Actuator is the experience base we are fortunate to be working with to launch the Actuator. CIT of course brings ten years of direct investment and interaction with early stage companies through our various programs, along with direct accelerator experience via MACH37 and EMERGE; we know what it takes to build one, and how to make it succeed.
It was obvious from the very first meeting that a partnership between CIT and Smart City Works would lead to something special, and the preliminary activities to bring it to reality have only reinforced that initial impression. What you see is only the beginning!
Every now and again the stars seem to align in a way that dares you to ignore the possibilities. For the Smart City Works Actuator, the motivation, mission, experience base and timing have all aligned, and we are fortunate to be in a position to seize the opportunity.
Next (Monday 3/6): What Are the Economics of an Actuator?
In a previous post we announced the Smart City Works Actuator and described the types of technologies we will be evaluating. But, hang on a minute, what the heck is an actuator anyway? In the spirit of “practice what you preach”, one of the things we teach innovators is how to describe their business in a 3 second sound bite (in case TV news ever asks…). So here is my sound bite for an actuator: it is a combination accelerator and incubator, with built-in path-to-market opportunities. Well…ok…so what is an accelerator and an incubator, and how are they different? This chart from AlleyWatch provides a nice summary.
Traditionally, accelerators are intensive training programs for newly formed or forming businesses, combined with some initial equity investment and extensive mentoring, and designed to position products in the market and secure early customers. Critically, the long-term success of an accelerator depends on the business success of the companies that participate.
Traditional incubators tend to be more like co-working spaces where early-stage companies of varying maturities can conduct business and collaborate with peers. Generally the success of an incubator is less directly tied to the success of the companies located there, with the implications that there is typically no seed funding or equity stake for the incubator and less of a focus on a large mentor network. More recently, these “traditional” models are converging, with accelerators providing co-working types of spaces for their graduates, and incubators more actively mentoring and even investing in a few companies using the incubator spaces.
Independent operations that may be focused on economic development or investment returns.
As examples, Stanford and Carnegie-Mellon have well-known university-based entrepreneurship programs, as do many others. Stanford’s program is loosely associated with Y-Combinator, an independent accelerator operator focused on investment returns. TechStars is an independent accelerator operator with a large number of “franchisees” around the globe; roughly half of their business is from custom programs sponsored by specific corporate partners. In the Washington, D.C. area, AOL Fishbowl and others provide independently operated incubator space, and 1776 represents a network of such spaces. In this categorization, CIT is an independent accelerator operator (MACH37 and EMERGE) with an economic development mission.
So, back to Actuator. The Smart City Works Actuator is a combination accelerator and incubator. That is, we expect to work with both newly forming businesses and somewhat more mature early stage companies. In our other accelerator operations, CIT has found that even the more mature of these companies can usually gain significant value from the intensive training opportunities and strong mentor network associated with accelerators in the AlleyWatch figure, while startup companies that graduate from the accelerator program continue to need the extended time frames and community support more typical of incubators. The Actuator is designed to provide both. There are also differences in the funding models indicated in the AlleyWatch figure; those will be the topic of a later post in this series.
The remaining portion of the Actuator sound bite is “built-in paths to market.” One of the reasons that Corporate engagements via accelerators or incubators have become popular is the implicit path-to-market that a Corporate sponsorship implies. Corporations typically engage because they have difficulty innovating on their own, and are looking for additional products or capabilities to fill out their product lines. And in the end, many successful entrepreneurial companies are in fact acquired by Corporations; it is tempting therefore to focus primarily on this strategic path-to-market and ignore others.
But this path is not without issues of its own, and many other paths to market exist as entrepreneurial companies enter their rapid growth phase. The accelerator approach of seeking external funding to fuel growth is of course an option. In addition to these however a core component of our Actuator is engagement with a range of testbed, pilot, and early deployment opportunities. We are putting in place a set of working agreements with Virginia Universities, State Agencies, localities around the Commonwealth and private organizations such as the Gramercy District, all leading towards direct opportunities for our Actuator cohort ventures to show their capabilities functioning in the real world.
The tagline we use for this type of emergent ecosystem is Capital, Curriculum, Community. But if someone asks you what an Actuator is, just tell them: its a combination accelerator and incubator with built-in path to market opportunities.
Next (Thursday 3/2): How did the Smart City Actuator Originate?
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Early in 2011, I celebrated the 600th post – and recently #800, plus my first month with 3,000 hits. I started the year with John, and he’s still here. (I couldn’t resist.) Others are still here too, and new regulars have joined us. Many thanks to everyone and hopefully something below will strike your fancy … or at least jog a memory chip. Do you have any favorites from here?
I continued eclectic nature of posts, yet keeping the tradition of Monday Morning Entertainment and Friday’s Opinions in the Shorts, the OITS starting at v81 and now at v122.
I worked in posts on All-Time Baseball Teams of all Harrys, Rons, Larrys, food names, and others – yet brought forth a series of the relationship between religion and science.
I enjoy doing the posts about numbers, and also working in pieces of handbell music.
I pledged respectful behavior in my first post in Aug 2008 – with that I know I have done well. In appreciation to the readers who frequent these electronic pages, here is a trip down memory lane – the posts I enjoyed the most.
On a GOP Glimpse at 2012 (Mar 23) – A reminder, a March post!
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Enough with the questions and the lamenting about the passage of time, I have a race to tell you all about. Held on the Saturday before Easter, the Hop Hop Half Marathon served as sort of a trial run for me. Six weeks out from Newport I wanted to test my fitness level, and even more importantly, my pacing. I struggle with pacing myself evenly and I know that this is going to be a key element in my marathon success.
I’m going to put it right out there and acknowledge that this was a tough race for me. I did not taper, as I was considering this just part of my training plan, and I definitely felt fatigue in my legs and body when pushing my speed. I also got caught up in a bit of self-doubt about my clothing choices at the last minute, which resulted in me hastily adding an extra layer on top, which I almost immediately regretted after the run got going. I overheated and struggled with the ramifications of that for the majority of the race.
Despite all of that, I only finished 31 seconds short of my half-marathon PR AND I did a relatively consistent job (with the exception of one tough mile) of pacing myself evenly, while staying in tune with my level of effort and my actual pace time. There’s also something to be said about the level of mental focus that I had to hone in on, given the challenges I was having.
The course was the same as last year, which is to say, it was absolutely enjoyable and peaceful. The route took us along the Columbia River, with what was a clear, impressive, and positively imposing view of Mt. Hood for more than half the route, until we made the turn around. The staff and volunteers from Foot Traffic were great and the logistics of the run all seemed to go off without a hitch. I also was super lucky to cross the finish line when I did. About 10 minutes later, as I was in my car and headed home, the sky absolutely opened up and those still out there were treated to some serious rainfall!
It was a tough race for me – a really tough one, actually. But it served its purpose. Looking at it from the perspective of it being one part of a larger plan and goal, I’ll even go as far as to say it was successful in some ways, too. I feel good having that trial run under my belt – and I hopefully learned a lesson about making last minute wardrobe decisions based on pre-race anxiety!
I realize that there have been oh-so-many posts about the wacky winter weather we’ve all been having this year, but here’s one more for you, anyway. I had to write it, as it includes my VERY FIRST SNOW DAY! Exciting, right?
As you may recall, I live in Portland, OR and I’m originally from Phoenix, AZ. My geography has left my exposure to snowy conditions quite rare and I have never in my life had an official snow day. On Thursday, however, the snow started to fall and I headed out of work a few hours early – knowing it was going to wreak havoc on my bus ride back across the Willamette River. By Friday morning, the snow was starting to accumulate and it wasn’t letting up. I was thankful to the powers that be whom opted to close down my office for the day, thus letting my snow day began! Snowlandia continued throughout the weekend – culminating in thick, dense layers of ice which starting FALLING FROM THE SKY (or, you know, tree tops and buildings and such).
I did some running on the treadmill throughout the weekend, because in all honesty, running in the snow was a bit confounding to me. I know people do it, but how, exactly? I found myself feeling cooped up, though, and headed out for a couple of walks over the course of the weekend. It was gorgeous!
How was your weekend? Any snow-filled festivities come your way?
Tomorrow morning I will race for the last time in 2013 at the Holiday Half Marathon in North Portland. I also ran this event last year and recall it being a very wet, windy and cold morning. The extreme frigid and icy weather that we’ve been experiencing the last week or so was making very extremely nervous for the prospects of this year’s race, however, things seem to be easing up. Thank goodness! When I went for a training run last night, the 37 degree temperature felt like such a warm relief compared to the days prior!
Heading in to this last race of the year, I’m finding myself having some mixed emotions. I’ve been training consistently, and have noticed myself getting a bit faster, but I probably haven’t focused on specific training patterns as much as I should have in order to really deliver a peak performance. Due to this, my confidence in delivering a PR is not super high, though I find myself still hoping that I might be able to achieve one, nonetheless. I’ve also been having some weird pain in my left foot that I’m not super happy about. I don’t think it’s anything serious, but it feels like it needs some tending to after tomorrow’s race is said and done.
I’ve been a bit tired lately and am looking forward to finishing the season strong, and then allowing myself some more relaxed running and cross-training for a month or so to rest and recuperate from this past year. During this time I will also work on planning out my major 2014 racing events – so I’m sure I’ll be posting more about that soon. I’m excited to think about what the coming year will bring for my running.
If you’re up and about Sunday morning and think of it, please feel free to send some good running vibes my way! I’ll, of course, report back about how it goes next week.
Anyone else preparing for their final races of the year?
My alarm beeps at 5am on Saturday mornings, just like it has all week long, but instead of snoozing for another half an hour, I generally get right up. On Saturdays, when so many others are sleeping in, resting from their work weeks, I pop out of bed and begin a well-practiced routine.
Saturdays are my long run days. Some runners love long runs, others loathe them. I pretty much consider them sacred.
I shuffle into my kitchen, where a glass of water and a Picky Bar await. Snack consumed, I make my way back to my bathroom for teeth-brushing, contact-inserting, and, well, using the bathroom, of course.
Then . . . I wait.
Needing to pass some time for my pre-run snack to settle a bit, I crawl back into bed, pop myself up against the wall, and crack open a book. I avoid the news, the internet, or anything else that would shock me into the events of the real world before I’m ready. 30 minutes fly by and it’s time to change.
Running clothes are donned, shoes laced, cap pulled on over my messy hair and out I go. Pausing only at the edge of the sidewalk to give my Garmin time to lock on to a trusty satellite, I am off.
Most of the year, it’s still dark. The streets are calm and quiet. I pass by dim storefronts and glance inside, peeking at the goods which line the shelves and wait to find a home. My eyes wander across the lawns and porches of houses that tease me with glimpses of cozy kitchen tables and warm fireplaces. Stop lights tell me “Don’t Walk”, but after glancing in all directions, I generally see that it’s all clear and run right on through.
Early risers creep their cars through the drive-in coffee windows and the sun starts to rise. Depending on the time of year, it may be warm or frigid, dry or wet – all of it telling. It is on these runs when I watch the seasons change. I notice that what was once 30 minutes spent in darkness turns to 45 as the winter inches in. I watch ducks usher in the summer mornings with their quacks and squirrels gather up their food stores as the warm weather fades. I notice the very first of the leaves fall and the precocious flower buds of early spring.
My first loop – just over 8 miles – eases me into my day. It’s a loop that I’ve run many times and is by now comfortably familiar to me. I traverse it with gut recognition and instinct, providing me the time to fully wake up and warm up. My mind drifts, not thinking per se, but just letting random thoughts pass through. Some are meaningless and others seem genius at the time, though I can never remember them later. Mostly, I am just completely present in my thoughts, in my body, and in my city.
By the time I sprint up the stairs to my apartment for a quick pit stop, I’m totally engaged. I spend no more than five minutes inside. Bathroom. Water. Snack. Back out I go.
My second lap varies. The distance and route bend to my particular goals and feelings on any given day. By this time of the morning, though, the sun has risen and the day’s mood is making itself known. Have the clear skies brought the other runners, cyclists, and rowdy kids playing in the streets? Or, are the grey skies rushing people from one shelter to another? Either way, I run on with thoughts of breakfast starting to enter my mind. My day’s task list begins to take over head space, too, and my body begins to yearn for coffee.
Regardless of the specifics of that morning’s second loop, I tend to run a path that leads me down some fun hills, spitting me out into one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in my town. Those last few miles, momentum building and spirits lifting, are the best. This is where the calmness of the morning turns into energy for the day. It’s also where the negative split takes hold. And, for those of you who are runners, too, you know how much we love a negative split.
Then, just like that, I’m home. I kick my way through the parking lot, stop at the door, click stop on my trusty Garmin, and begin the rest of my day. Shower. Coffee. Food. Compression socks.
On Friday I turned 33.
I’m pleased to say that my (usual) birthday anxiety this year was fairly minimal, so I was able to enjoy it mostly stress free.
I took the day off work and enjoyed a (well earned) long weekend. It was three days filled with amazing food, good people, and fun outings.
Since everyone else was at work on Friday, I enjoyed a leisurely day about town on my own. It started with a morning run (of course) and then I headed to one of my favorite breakfast spots, the AND Cafe, for an absolutely delicious vegan, gluten free waffle covered with mushroom-dill gravy and savory tofu. I scored a deeply discounted frock at J. Crew and returned home in time to rest up before heading back out with Mr. Move Eat Create and a good friend to catch The Pet Shop Boys in concert at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
When I returned home, the night was finished off with birthday cake! If you’re ever in Portland, by the way, do yourself a favor and pay a visit to Back to Eden Bakery. This 100% plant-based, gluten free bakery is amazingly delicious and my toasted hazelnut cake with vanilla bean frosting was so good I can’t even do it justice.
Saturday was an absolutely beautiful day for my weekly long run (15 miles this week). Coffee and my favorite oatmeal from Harlow re-fueled me afterwards. Enjoyed along with a good book to read over breakfast, I couldn’t have asked for a better start to the day.
Saturday evening was my official birthday dinner at Portobello, my favorite place in town for an upscale, yet relaxed meal. My delectable (vegan, gluten free) feast included an appetizer of pommes frites, a couple of whiskey drinks, the first pizza I’ve had in months, and a salted caramel hot fudge sundae. In my excitement to eat it, I forgot to take a picture of the sundae! You’ll have to take my word for it that it was beautiful and amazingly tasty.
Oh, and of course there was presents! Here are a few of them. Can you tell I’m a reader?
I wish I could do it all over again. Here’s to another year!
I surprised myself this weekend. I ran the Pints to Pasta 10k on Sunday and managed to pull out a much better performance than I had anticipated.
Looking serious before the start. Kudos to anyone who recognizes what my tattoo is.
I say that because I have not been ‘officially’ training for this race. I’ve been focusing very specifically on building my weekly mileage at the expense of any real speedwork or fine-tuning for any performance peak. I plan to add more variety (including speedwork) back to my training techniques once I’m comfortable averaging right around 40-43 miles per week on a consistent basis. I signed up for this 10k knowing full well that was my plan and, as such, I expected that my pace would be slow, but I still wanted to participate in the event regardless.
Reuniting with Mr. Move Eat Create after the finish.
This was my first 10k race, since I jumped right from 5ks to half-marathons and then the full marathon in my running, and I will say that I was pleased to see how much I enjoyed racing this distance. The route was quite enjoyable, too. We started in North Portland, headed South, crossed the Broadway Bridge, and then headed further South along the waterfront.
Yes, that’s right, we crossed a bridge. This is another reason that I surprised myself.
I am TERRIFIED of water and, by extension, bridges. While various things may freak me out to some extent, this is my major fear. I don’t know how to swim (no triathlons in my future!) and deep water really unnerves me. I cross the various Portland bridges by car or bus almost every day to commute across town, but crossing one on foot felt even scarier to me. I was definitely intimidated by the prospect, but decided to look at it as another challenge to conquer. I even managed for a short time to look out over the side of the bridge at the Willamette River below without getting overwhelmed by the watery aisle of terror and death that flowed beneath my feet, and without hesitating in my stride one bit.
Another thing that stands out for me about this race was my prowess on hill inclines. Now, this race was not very hilly at all, but where hills did exist, I was quite happy with how I took them. I managed to gain some solid momentum on the elevation increases and passed quite a few other runners in those key spots. Living in a hilly neighborhood is paying off!
On almost a whim, I decided to register for the C.A.T. (Cancer Awareness & Treatment) 5k held on the Fourth of July. Having spent the last several months focusing on building endurance (and then subsequent recovery time) for the Newport Marathon, I had not done any speed work for slower races. I had no idea how I would perform, but wanted to get out and see what I would do at my post-marathon training baseline fitness level.
The C.A.T. 5k is a walk and run event held in Hillsboro, a suburb of Portland, and raises funds for a local cancer treatment center. The course travels through the center of the town and along some lovely residential streets, as well. 1000 participants were on hand for the event, along with dozens of friendly and courteous volunteers. I didn’t get any pictures, as I went alone and brought nothing beyond what I needed for the race, but it was an enjoyable morning.
I am pleased to report that, despite not having worked on my speed much at all over the last several months, I did set a new PR for the 5k distance! This progress is quite exciting and makes me think that with some additional focus and attention, I can continue to bring down my time.
I finished in 62nd place, in a time of 24:16. I would love to get my 5k time down to under 23 minutes, so that’s something to shoot for. Next up on my race calendar is the Pints to Pasta 10k in September. I’ll certainly be adding some speed work into my training to see what I can do there!
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The West Virginia Roughriders are a professional indoor football team based in Wheeling, West Virginia. They were founded in 2016 as the Richmond Roughriders and played at the Richmond Coliseum in 2017 and 2018. They were members the Arena Pro Football (APF) league in 2017. The Roughriders initially announced they were joining the National Arena League (NAL) for the 2018 season but then later joined the American Arena League (AAL). After the one season in the AAL, the owner announced he was creating his own league, Professional Arena Football, and left the AAL but the new league never gained traction and the team returned to the AAL. Concurrently, the Roughriders also moved to Wheeling due to arena issues in Richmond.
The Roughriders were first formed in October 2016 as members of Arena Pro Football's inaugural season. The team would go undefeated in the 2017 season in the unstable APF. The Roughriders defeated the Florida Tarpons 71–61 to capture the APF's only championship.
At the end of the first season, the APF was announced to have merged with the Can-Am Indoor Football League for the 2018 season to create the American Arena League (AAL). The new league initially announced the Roughriders as members in the league, but ownership claimed they were still exploring their options and never committed to the AAL. On July 20, 2017, the National Arena League announced it had conditionally approved a team from Richmond as members for the 2018 season with the Roughriders confirming that they were finalizing their NAL expansion requirements. However, on September 13, 2017, the team announced that they were instead joining the American Arena League citing that the AAL would be a better fit for them.
In December 2017, rapper Jim Jones became part owner of the team along with the original owners Gregg Fornario and Mike Kacor. Jones immediately made the news by publicly offering the then-currently unemployed and controversial former NFL quarterbacks Colin Kaepernick and Johnny Manziel a position on the team. On January 26, 2018, the team announced the signing of controversial former NFL defensive lineman Greg Hardy. The signing gained significant media attention, mostly criticizing the move in response the on-going Me Too movement, heightened attention to the treatment of women, and Hardy's 2014 domestic violence charge.
In the 2018 season, the Roughriders continued to have success and went 7–1 for the season and first place finish, only losing to the Georgia Doom. After the Atlanta Havoc lost their final game of the season, also to the Doom, the Roughriders earned home field advantage for the playoffs. They defeated the Carolina Energy 57–43 in a semifinal game before facing the Havoc. The Roughriders led the game through the first half, but the Havoc came back to win the inaugural AAL championship game 58–50. After the end of the season, the Roughriders home, the Richmond Coliseum, was scheduled for demolition and to be replaced by a new venue. The team claimed any new arena would be priced out of their affordability and the Roughriders could not return to Richmond for a 2019 season. Majority owner and general manager Gregg Fornario stated they were looking into venues in Hershey, Reading, and Wilkes-Barre in Pennsylvania, Norfolk in Virginia, and Atlantic City in New Jersey.
On August 15, 2018, Roughriders' owner Gregg Fornario announced his intentions of creating a new league called Northern Arena Football (NAF). His Roughriders team was not initially planning on leaving the AAL with the NAF only having teams north of the Maryland-Pennsylvania border. However, by August 28, Fornario had rebranded the new league as Professional Arena Football (PAF) with multiple divisions, Northern Arena Football and Southern Arena Football, and the Roughriders were announced as part of Professional Arena Football on August 30, leaving the AAL. The league was also announced to have the New England Cavalry and Marion Mambas as member. By November 2018, no new teams had been accepted by the PAF and Fornario decided to not launch the league in 2019.
After the loss of the Richmond Coliseum, the Roughriders also settled on a lease to use WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, West Virginia, becoming the West Virginia Roughriders. However, Fornario's plans to launch the new league fell through and the team rejoined the AAL for the 2019 season as part of a new Northern Division.
^ a b c As only eight league games can count for league standings, at the beginning of the season, AAL team owners chose which games they play against in-league opponents in excess of the eight games that do not count towards their overall league record.
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^ "Rapper Jim Jones to Kaepernick, Manziel: Join my arena football team". New York Post. December 7, 2017.
^ "Richmond Roughriders Announce the Signing of Former Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl Defensive Lineman Greg Hardy". American Arena League. January 26, 2018.
^ "Richmond Roughriders sign former NFL Pro Bowler Greg Hardy". WTVR-TV. January 26, 2018.
^ "WOODY: Roughriders decision to sign Greg Hardy completely inappropriate". Richmond Times-Dispatch. January 29, 2018.
^ "Roughriders likely to leave Richmond; 'Our arena got taken away from us'". Richmond Times-Dispatch. July 19, 2018.
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One aspect of the present subject matter relates to an implantable medical device. An embodiment of the device comprises a rechargeable power supply adapted to be recharged through an ultrasound signal, a neural stimulator connected to the rechargeable power supply, and a controller connected to the rechargeable power supply. The neural stimulator is adapted to generate a neural stimulation signal for delivery to a neural stimulation target through an electrode. The controller is further connected to the neural stimulator to control the neural stimulator according to a neural stimulation protocol. Other aspects are provided herein.
This application relates generally to implantable medical devices and, more particularly, to implantable and rechargeable neural stimulators.
The automatic nervous system (ANS) regulates “involuntary” organs. The ANS includes the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system is affiliated with stress and the “fight or flight response” to emergencies. The parasympathetic nervous system is affiliated with relaxation and the “rest and digest response.” The ANS maintains normal internal function and works with the somatic nervous system. Autonomic balance reflects the relationship between parasympathetic and sympathetic activity. A change in autonomic balance is reflected in changes in heart rate, heart rhythm, contractility, remodeling, inflammation and blood pressure. Changes in autonomic balance can also be seen in other physiological changes, such as changes in abdominal pain, appetite, stamina, emotions, personality, muscle tone, sleep, and allergies, for example.
Neural stimulation therapy has been proposed for a variety of reasons. Reduced autonomic balance (increase in sympathetic and decrease in parasympathetic cardiac tone) during heart failure has been shown to be associated with left ventricular dysfunction and increased mortality. Research also indicates that increasing parasympathetic tone and reducing sympathetic tone may protect the myocardium from further remodeling and predisposition to fatal arrhythmias following myocardial infarction. Direct stimulation of the vagal parasympathetic fibers has been shown to reduce heart rate via the sympathetic nervous system. In addition, some research indicates that chronic stimulation of the vagus nerve may be of protective myocardial benefit following cardiac ischemic insult. Neural stimulation also has been proposed to alleviate pain and as a therapy for hypertension.
It can be difficult to anticipate the amount of energy needed for neural stimulation. For effective therapy, it may be necessary to stimulate neural targets intermittently or continuously. Also, high current levels may be effective for a larger area, or lower levels may be effective for a smaller area. A flexible power management system is needed to improve neural stimulation devices.
An embodiment of the implantable medical device comprises a structure, a rechargeable battery connected to the structure, a transducer adapted to charge the rechargeable battery using ultrasound energy, a sensor electrically connected to the rechargeable battery, a neural stimulator electrically connected to the rechargeable battery, and a controller electrically connected to the rechargeable battery and adapted to communicate with the sensor and the neural stimulator. The structure is selected from a group of structures consisting of: a structure adapted to be chronically implanted within a vessel, and a structure adapted to be subcutaneously implanted using a hypodermic needle.
One aspect of the present subject matter relates to a system. An embodiment of the system comprises at least two implantable medical devices, where each device being adapted to be chronically implanted into a vessel. Each device includes a rechargeable battery and an ultrasound transducer connected to the battery and adapted to recharge the battery using an ultrasound signal, a neural stimulator adapted to be powered by the battery, a sensor adapted to be powered by the battery, a controller electrically connected to a neural stimulator and the pressure sensor, and a communication module adapted to be powered by the battery and to transmit and receive ultrasound communication signals to another implantable medical device.
One aspect of the present subject matter relates to a method of operating an implantable medical device with a pressure sensor and a neural stimulator chronically implanted in a vessel. According to an embodiment of the method, a pressure is sensed within the vessel using the pressure sensor, a neural target is stimulated using the neural stimulator, a power supply is recharged using ultrasound signals.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of one embodiment of a chronically-implanted device.
FIG. 2 illustrates an embodiment where the device implanted subcutaneously using a hypodermic needle.
FIG. 3 illustrates an embodiment where a chronically-implanted device, in the form of a stent, is placed within a vessel and where the device includes an encapsulated electronics platform.
FIG. 4 illustrates one embodiment of a chronically-implanted device in the form of a stent that includes an encapsulated electronics platform.
FIG. 5 illustrates one embodiment of a chronically-implanted device in the form of a stent that includes two encapsulated electronics platforms.
FIG. 6 illustrates an embodiment of a chronically-implanted device having a cylindrical or radially-oriented anode and cathode.
FIG. 7 illustrates an embodiment of a chronically-implanted device having a longitudinally-oriented anode and cathode.
FIG. 8 illustrates an embodiment where the chronically-implanted device is powered by a small rechargeable battery adapted to be recharged using ultrasound waves from an ultrasound power source.
FIG. 9 illustrates a system embodiment where two implantable neural stimulation devices are adapted to communicate with each other.
FIG. 10 illustrates a system including an implantable medical device (IMD) and a programmer, according to various embodiments of the present subject matter.
FIG. 11 illustrates an embodiment where an implantable medical device network includes a planet and a plurality of satellites formed by the chronically-implanted device.
Embodiments of the present subject matter provide implantable and rechargeable neural stimulators. Ultrasound energy can be used to recharge the stimulators. Some embodiments integrate a stimulator and a sensor in an implantable device, such that the device can autonomously provide stimulation therapy based on need. For example, a neural stimulator integrated with a pressure sensor can be activated when the sensor senses a higher blood pressure in the vasculature. The pressure sensor can use micro-electrical mechanical systems (MEMS) technology, for example. The devices can be implanted either subcutaneously or in the vasculature depending in the sensor-stimulator pair application. Examples of integrated sensors include sensors that can sense either electrical or physical physiologic parameters. These sensors can provide localized feedback for the neural stimulation. For example, a pressure sensor can sense high blood pressure and the stimulator can stimulate the appropriate nerve to lower the blood pressure. Such a system can be integrated into a device with a small form factor with its own power supply, such that the device is physically capable of being implanted through a hypodermic needle or intravascularly fed into a vessel, for example. A stent-like anchoring mechanism can be used in vasculature.
Embodiments also have the ability to wirelessly communicate other device(s), either inside or outside the body. Typically, such a system can communicate with another device within the body using ultrasound, which has minimal loss within the body. Communications with external devices can be performed using ultrasound, or inductive or RF telemetry. The intra-body communication allows the neural stimulation therapy to be to be coordinated with other implantable neural stimulators or other implantable devices such as from a cardiac rhythm management (CRM) device (e.g. pacemaker) also has such communication capability. Intrabody communication can significantly improve the efficacy of the neural stimulator, and the neural stimulation therapy.
The neural stimulator with integrated sensor can be chronically implanted to treat conditions such as hypertension and chronic pain. Some device embodiments have its own power source, and some device embodiments are powered remotely. Diagnostic and therapy functions can be performed at fixed times or based at least in part on feedback received from the sensor.
Neural stimulation can be used to provide therapy for a variety of systemic abnormalities like hypertension. Hypertension is a cause of heart disease and other related cardiac co-morbidities. Hypertension occurs when blood vessels constrict. As a result, the heart works harder to maintain flow at a higher blood pressure, which can contribute to heart failure. A large segment of the general population, as well as a large segment of patients implanted with pacemakers or defibrillators, suffer from hypertension. The long term mortality as well as the quality of life can be improved for this population if blood pressure and hypertension can be reduced. Many patients who suffer from hypertension do not respond to treatment, such as treatments related to lifestyle changes and hypertension drugs. Hypertension generally relates to high blood pressure, such as a transitory or sustained elevation of systemic arterial blood pressure to a level that is likely to induce cardiovascular damage or other adverse consequences. Hypertension has been arbitrarily defined as a systolic blood pressure above 140 mm Hg or a diastolic blood pressure above 90 mm Hg. Hypertension occurs when blood vessels constrict. As a result, the heart works harder to maintain flow at a higher blood pressure. Consequences of uncontrolled hypertension include, but are not limited to, retinal vascular disease and stroke, left ventricular hypertrophy and failure, myocardial infarction, dissecting aneurysm, and renovascular disease.
The ANS includes, but is not limited to, the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system is affiliated with stress and the “fight or flight response” to emergencies. Among other effects, the “fight or flight response” increases blood pressure and heart rate to increase skeletal muscle blood flow, and decreases digestion to provide the energy for “fighting or fleeing.” The parasympathetic nervous system is affiliated with relaxation and the “rest and digest response” which, among other effects, decreases blood pressure and heart rate, and increases digestion to conserve energy. The ANS maintains normal internal function and works with the somatic nervous system.
The heart rate and force is increased when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated, and is decreased when the sympathetic nervous system is inhibited (the parasympathetic nervous system is stimulated). An afferent nerve conveys impulses toward a nerve center, such as a vasomotor center which relates to nerves that dilate and constrict blood vessels to control the size of the blood vessels. An efferent nerve conveys impulses away from a nerve center.
A pressoreceptive region or field is capable of sensing changes in pressure, such as changes in blood pressure. Pressoreceptor regions are referred to herein as baroreceptors, which generally include any sensors of pressure changes. The baroreflex functions as a negative feedback system, and relates to a reflex mechanism triggered by stimulation of a baroreceptor. Increased pressure stretches blood vessels, which in turn activates baroreceptors in the vessel walls. Activation of baroreceptors naturally occurs through internal pressure and stretching of the arterial wall, causing baroreflex inhibition of sympathetic nerve activity (SNA) and a reduction in systemic arterial pressure. An increase in baroreceptor activity induces a reduction of SNA, which reduces blood pressure by decreasing peripheral vascular resistance.
Direct electrical stimulation has been applied to the vagal nerve and carotid sinus. Research has indicated that electrical stimulation of the carotid sinus nerve can result in reduction of experimental hypertension, and that direct electrical stimulation to the pressoreceptive regions of the carotid sinus itself brings about reflex reduction in experimental hypertension.
Stimulating the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems can have effects other than heart rate and blood pressure. For example, stimulating the sympathetic nervous system dilates the pupil, reduces saliva and mucus production, relaxes the bronchial muscle, reduces the successive waves of involuntary contraction (peristalsis) of the stomach and the motility of the stomach, increases the conversion of glycogen to glucose by the liver, decreases urine secretion by the kidneys, and relaxes the wall and closes the sphincter of the bladder. Stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system (inhibiting the sympathetic nervous system) constricts the pupil, increases saliva and mucus production, contracts the bronchial muscle, increases secretions and motility in the stomach and large intestine, and increases digestion in the small intention, increases urine secretion, and contracts the wall and relaxes the sphincter of the bladder. The functions associated with the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are many and can be complexly integrated with each other. Thus, an indiscriminate stimulation of the sympathetic and/or parasympathetic nervous systems to achieve a desired response, such as vasodilation, in one physiological system may also result in an undesired response in other physiological systems. Aspects of the present subject matter provide implantable medical devices with a form factor (physical size and shape) adapted for minimally-intrusive implantation that allows the devices to be positioned to specifically stimulate desired nerves.
The baroreflex is a reflex triggered by stimulation of a baroreceptor. A baroreceptor includes any sensor of pressure changes, such as sensory nerve endings in the wall of the auricles of the heart, cardiac fat pads, vena cava, aortic arch and carotid sinus, that is sensitive to stretching of the wall resulting from increased pressure from within, and that functions as the receptor of the central reflex mechanism that tends to reduce that pressure. A baroreflex response can be induced by stimulating some afferent nerve trunks, such as the vagus, aortic and carotid nerves, leading from the sensory nerve endings. Stimulating a baroreflex inhibits sympathetic nerve activity (stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system) and reduces systemic arterial pressure by decreasing peripheral vascular resistance and cardiac contractility.
Some aspects of the present subject matter locally stimulate specific nerve endings, such as nerve endings near or by arterial walls, rather than stimulate afferent nerve trunks in an effort to stimulate a desire response (e.g. reduced hypertension) while reducing the undesired effects of indiscriminate stimulation of the nervous system. For example, some embodiments stimulate baroreceptor sites in the pulmonary artery. Some embodiments of the present subject matter involve stimulating either baroreceptor sites or nerve endings in the aorta, the carotid sinus, the chambers of the heart, the fat pads of the heart, and some embodiments of the present subject matter involve stimulating an afferent nerve trunk, such as the vagus, carotid and aortic nerves, and various branches of these nerves such as a cardiac branch of the vagus nerve. Some embodiments stimulate afferent nerve trunks using an intravascularly placed electrode positioned in a blood vessel proximate to the nerve, such that the electrical stimulation transvascularly passes through the vessel wall to stimulate the nerve trunk.
Neural stimulation has been proposed to provide remodeling therapy to reverse the stiffening process caused by hypertension, and to provide a therapy for myocardial infarction to reduce or prevent myocardial damage caused by highly stressed regions of the heart. With respect to remodeling, the slow and progressive lowering of blood pressure enables the slower reversion of the stiffening process through the reverse remodeling. Blood pressure is reduced without compromising cardiac output in the process, thus avoiding undesired patient symptoms. With respect to myocardial infarction therapy, it is noted that an increased baroreflex stimulation compensates for reduced baroreflex sensitivity through quick vasodilation and associated decrease in systemic blood pressure, and improves the clinical outcome in patients following a myocardial infarction.
Neural stimulation can also be used to stimulate sensory nerves to block pain signals from reaching the brain. The stimulation can stimulate production of endorphins, which are chemicals produced in the brain, often in response to stress and pain, that reduce pain perception. In addition to blocking neural signals to block pain, the neural stimulation can be used to block or stimulate other neural pathways, such as to prevent or stimulate a particular muscle contraction.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of one embodiment of a chronically-implanted device. According to this embodiment, the chronically-implanted device 100 forms an intravascular neural stimulator and sensor that includes a power/communication circuit 102, a control circuit 104, a neural stimulation circuit 106, and a sensing circuit 108. The components of the chronically-implanted device 100 will be described in more detail below. The neural stimulation circuit 106 functions as a therapy-providing circuit which is operative to provide the desired therapy, such as neural stimulation therapy to treat hypertension and neural stimulation therapy to alleviate pain. In an embodiment, the sensing circuit 108 is operative to sense pressure.
The illustrated power and communication circuitry 102 includes a rechargeable battery, which is capable of being recharged using ultrasound signals. In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the power and communication circuitry 102 are combined into one box to illustrate that they are capable of being integrated. Alternatively, the power circuitry and communication circuitry are capable of being separate circuits. With respect to an integrated power/communication circuit, data is capable of being encoded into the power transmission as a modulation of the power signal. As such, one embodiment of the chronically-implanted device 100 provides a combined power/communication link 112 between the power/communication circuit 102 and the external device 110. Also with respect to an integrated power/communication circuit, some embodiments share sub-components such as ultrasound transducer(s). Another embodiment of the chronically-implanted device 100 provides a power link and a separate communication link between the power/communication circuit 102 and the external device 110. One embodiment of the chronically-implanted device 100 provides wireless (e.g. ultrasound), combined power/communication link. Furthermore, with respect to device embodiments that include separate power and communication links, the power link is capable of being wireless (e.g. ultrasound), and the communication link is independently capable of being wireless (e.g. ultrasound). For example, the circuit 102 in the illustrated device can include a transceiver and associated circuitry for use to communicate with a programmer or another external or internal device. Various embodiments have wireless communication capabilities. For example, some transceiver embodiments use a telemetry coil to wirelessly communicate with a programmer or another external or internal device. Some communication modules have transducers for use to communicate through ultrasound signals.
According to one embodiment, the chronically-implanted device is an intravascular device. For example, one device embodiment has the form of a stent or a stent-like device. Some device embodiments communicate to other implantable medical devices 114 using communication link 116. Some embodiments use an ultrasound communication link 116. According to various embodiments, the device functions as a satellite and communicates to a planet by way of ultrasound energy.
According to one embodiment, the chronically-implanted device includes control circuitry 104 to control the functions of one or more of the subsystems or components shown in FIG. 1. According to various embodiments, the chronically-implanted device employs a dedicated controller to monitor, to control, or to monitor and control the functions of any or all of the components. According to various embodiments, the controller is adapted to trigger the sensing circuit, the stimulating circuit, or the sensing and stimulating circuits. According to one embodiment, the controller is used to manage system power by controlling power flow between the power circuitry and other system components. The controller is capable of controlling the operation of any system component, and of providing the system clock for electronics timing and functionality. According to one embodiment, the controller is a state machine. The illustrated device includes controller circuitry 104 and a memory 118. The controller circuitry is capable of being implemented using hardware, software, and combinations of hardware and software. For example, according to various embodiments, the controller circuitry includes a processor to perform instructions embedded in the memory to perform functions associated with NS therapy such as AHT therapy. The illustrated IMD is adapted to perform neural stimulation functions. Some embodiments of the illustrated IMD performs an anti-hypertension (AHT) function.
The illustrated device further includes neural stimulation circuitry 106. Various embodiments of the device also includes sensor circuitry 108. The neural stimulation circuitry is used to apply electrical stimulation pulses to desired neural target sites, such as baroreceptor sites in the pulmonary artery, through one or more stimulation electrodes. In various embodiments, at least one electrode is connected to the neural stimulation circuitry using a lead such that the neural stimulation circuitry applies electrical stimulation through the lead and electrode. In various embodiments, at least one electrode is wirelessly coupled to the neural stimulation circuitry such that the neural stimulation circuitry wirelessly applies electrical stimulation to the electrode. Such wireless embodiments provide additional flexibility in placement of the electrode(s) and device. In various embodiments, at least one electrode is integrated with or otherwise formed on the housing of the device such that the neural stimulation circuitry applies electrical stimulation through the electrode on the housing. The sensor circuitry can be used to provide feedback for the neural stimulation. For example, the sensing circuit 108 can be used to detect and process ANS nerve activity and/or surrogate parameters such as blood pressure, respiration and the like, to determine the ANS activity.
According to various embodiments, the stimulator circuitry 106 includes modules to set any one or any combination of two or more of the following pulse features: the amplitude of the stimulation pulse, the frequency of the stimulation pulse, the burst frequency or duty cycle of the pulse, and the wave morphology of the pulse. Examples of wave morphology include a square wave, triangle wave, sinusoidal wave, and waves with desired harmonic components to mimic white noise such as is indicative of naturally-occurring baroreflex stimulation.
Various implantable neural stimulator embodiments include an integrated pressure sensor (IPS), to monitor changes in blood pressure, for example. Thus, the sensor monitors the effect of the neural stimulation. In various embodiments, for example, micro-electrical mechanical systems (MEMS) technology is used to sense the blood pressure. Some sensor embodiments determine blood pressure based on a displacement of a membrane. The stimulator and sensor functions can be integrated, even if the stimulator and sensors are located in separate devices.
This device, for example, is capable of being intravascularly introduced or subcutaneously introduced by a hypodermic needle to stimulate a neural target, such as the baroreceptor sites in the pulmonary artery, the aortic arch, the ligamentum arteriosum, the coronary sinus, and the atrial and ventricular chambers, and neural targets such as the cardiac fat pads.
Thus, various embodiments of the present subject matter provide an implantable neural stimulation device that automatically modulates neural stimulation using an IPS based, at least in part, on localized feedback from the integrated pressure sensor. This localized sensing improves feedback control. According to various embodiments, the device monitors pressure parameters such as mean arterial pressure, systolic pressure, diastolic pressure and the like. As mean arterial pressure increases or remains above a programmable target pressure, for example, the device stimulates the baroreflex at an increased rate to reduce blood pressure and control hypertension. As mean arterial pressure decreases towards the target pressure, the device responds by reducing the stimulation of the baroreflex. In various embodiments, the algorithm takes into account the current metabolic state (cardiac demand) and adjusts neural stimulation accordingly. A neural stimulation device having an IPS is able to automatically modulate neural stimulation, which allows an implantable NS device to determine the level of hypertension in the patient and respond by delivering the appropriate level of therapy.
An aspect of the present subject matter relates to a chronically-implanted stimulation device specially designed to treat hypertension by monitoring blood pressure and stimulating baroreceptors to activate the baroreflex and inhibit sympathetic discharge from the vasomotor center. Baroreceptors are located in various anatomical locations such as the carotid sinus and the aortic arch. Other baroreceptor locations include the pulmonary artery, including the ligamentum arteriosum, and sites in the atrial and ventricular chambers. In various embodiments, the neural stimulation device is integrated into a pacemaker/defibrillator or other electrical stimulator system. Components of the system include a pulse generator, sensors to monitor blood pressure or other pertinent physiological parameters, electrodes to apply electrical stimulation to neural targets, algorithms operated on by a controller to determine the when and how to administer stimulation, and algorithms operated on by the controller to manipulate data for display and patient management. The controller is adapted to control the neural stimulator to provide a neural stimulation therapy using feedback from the pressure sensor. According to various embodiments, the therapy includes one or more of a treatment following myocardial infarction, a treatment to alleviate pain, and a therapy for hypertension. As those of ordinary skill in the art will understand upon reading and comprehending this disclosure, other neural stimulation therapies can be performed.
According to one embodiment, the electrical stimulation functions provided by the intravascular device involves only a minimally invasive surgery, even when several electrodes are placed for multisite pacing. Strategies that incorporate multisite pacing are believed to offer therapeutic advantages.
FIG. 2 illustrates the device 200 implanted subcutaneously using a hypodermic needle 220. One embodiment of the chronically-implanted device is an intravascular device. One intravascular device embodiment has a structure of a stent for preventing restenosis. For example, in the embodiment in which the chronically-implanted device has a stent-like form, the structure of the expanded device exerts a pressure on vascular walls to prevent restenosis. Additionally, various embodiments of the chronically-implanted device includes appropriate sensors for monitoring mechanical/fluid properties such as the hemodynamic properties of blood flow and pressure. The sensing function is described in more detail below. Embodiments of the stent-like, chronically-implanted device include balloon-expandable stents and self-expanding stents. The expanded stent applies pressure against the interior of the vessel to widen the vessel. The catheter is removed, leaving the expanded stent securely in place. Furthermore, one embodiment of the chronically-implanted device has the structure of and performs the mechanical function of a vascular occlusion device.
FIG. 3 illustrates a chronically-implanted device 300 in the form of a stent placed within a vessel 322 in which the device includes an encapsulated electronics platform. Intelligent functions, in addition to the mechanical function of preventing restenosis, are capable of being performed by the stent because of circuitry, or microsystems, contained on the electronics platform.
The chronically-implanted device diminishes problems associated with invasive surgical procedures because the device is small and is capable of being placed by a hypodermic needle or a catheter, for example, into position through the vascular network or through the lumen of other canals or tubular structures of a biosystem.
According to various embodiments, the chronically-implanted device of the present subject matter may be formed to function as a variety of stents. These stents include, but are not limited to, a coronary stent, a vascular stent, a tracheobronchial stent, a colonic/duodenal stent, an esophageal stent, a biliary stent, a urological stent, a neurovascular stent, an abdominal aortic aneurysm stent, a renal stent, and a carotid stent.
FIG. 4 illustrates one embodiment of a chronically-implanted device 400 in the form of a stent that includes an encapsulated electronics platform 424. The electronics platform 424 includes the circuitry from the various embodiments previously shown and described with respect to FIG. 1. FIG. 5 illustrates one embodiment of a chronically-implanted device 500 in the form of a stent that includes two encapsulated electronics platforms 524. Additional electronic platforms may be incorporated as desired. One embodiment of the device includes at least one dedicated electrical connector that couples two or more electronics platforms. One embodiment of the device uses an insulated strand of mesh 526 from the stent structure to couple two or more electronics platforms.
The stent-like structure of one embodiment of a chronically-implanted device includes at least two conducting portions separated by an insulator. One of the conducting portions functions as an anode and another functions as a cathode. These conducting portions are used, according to various embodiments of the chronically-implanted device, to provide electrical therapy (e.g. neural stimulation), to receive power transmissions, and/or to receive and transmit communication transmissions.
FIG. 6 illustrates one embodiment of a chronically-implanted device 600 having a cylindrical or radially-oriented anode 628 and cathode 630. FIG. 7 illustrates one embodiment of a chronically-implanted device 700 having a longitudinally-oriented anode 728 and cathode 730. According to various embodiments, these split stent-like structures are formed from a conventional stent. The conventional stent is cut as required to form or isolate a radially-oriented anode and cathode or a longitudinally-oriented anode and cathode. The anode and cathode are recombined using an insulator material 632 or 732.
The chronically-implanted device includes power circuitry. According to various embodiments, for example, the power circuitry forms part of the power/communication circuit 102 of FIG. 1. As illustrated in FIG. 8, some embodiments of the chronically-implanted device is powered by a small rechargeable battery adapted to be recharged using ultrasound waves 836 from an ultrasound power source 838. The use of ultrasound allows the device to be recharged remotely. The illustrated device 800 includes an ultrasound transducer 840, or an array of transducers, to convert the ultrasound signals into an electrical signal. Examples of ultrasonic transducers include an acoustic, piezoelectric, electrostatic, and magnetostrictive devices. Recharging circuitry 842 is connected to receive the electrical signal from the transducer and process the signal to charge to battery 834.
The chronically-implanted device includes communication circuitry used to communicate to an external device. According to various embodiments, for example, the communication circuitry forms part of the power/communication circuits 102 of FIG. 1. Embodiments provide communication between the chronically-implanted device and the external device using ultrasound waves, for example. As illustrated in FIG. 9, two implantable neural stimulation devices 900A and 900B are adapted to communicate with each other. Each device has communication circuitry 944 with an ultrasound transducer 946 for receiving and generating an ultrasound signal. The communication circuitry is adapted to process the signals into information understandable by the device.
According to one embodiment, the neural stimulator has adjustable stimulation parameters such as pulse width, frequency, duty cycle, burst duration, amplitude, stimulation modes (bi-polar or uni-polar, for example), and stimulation site if multiple sites are available. According to one embodiment, the neural stimulation circuitry receives its parameters from the controller.
The device includes electrode(s) to provide neural stimulation. Some device embodiments sense electrical signals with electrode(s). Some electrode embodiments are connected to the device by a lead or tether. In some embodiments, the electrode is attached to the device housing; and in some embodiments, the electrode forms at least part of the device housing.
Electrode embodiments include intravascularly-placed electrodes and electrodes placed subcutaneously. With respect to intravascularly-placed embodiments, at least one an electrode is placed in a blood vessel and positioned to transvascularly stimulate a nerve on or near the extravascular surface of the vessel. Transvascular stimulation avoids direct contact with nerves during stimulation and reduces problems associated with neural inflammation or injury induced by direct stimulation. Transvascular stimulation using intravascularly-fed leads provides relatively non-invasive access to anatomical targets and points of innervation.
In an example, the expandable electrode includes a mesh, at least part of which is electrically conductive. In an example, the expandable electrode is formed from Platinum or Platinum-Iridium. In an embodiment, the expandable electrode is similar to a stent. A nerve trunk extends on or near an extravascular surface of the blood vessel. An expandable electrode can be implanted at or near a location in the blood vessel where the nerve trunk crosses the blood vessel. In an example, the expandable electrode transmits neural stimulation energy through a predetermined surface area of the wall of a blood vessel. In an example, the expandable electrode has a length that provides enough surface area that there is at least some flexibility in the placement of the expandable electrode in the vessel with respect to the target nerve. In an example, the length of the expandable electrode is about 0.5 to 2.0 cm.
In an embodiment, the entire surface area of the expandable electrode that touches the blood vessel wall is conductive. In an embodiment, at least a part of the surface area of the electrode is non-conductive. For example, an electrode can be formed and positioned to deliver stimulation to through a conductive part of the electrode to a portion of a blood vessel that is proximate a nerve. The expandable electrode has an expanded diameter that is sized for implantation in a blood vessel of a particular size range. In one example, where the electrode is size for implantation in the internal jugular vein, the expanded diameter is about 0.5 to 1.5 cm, and the length of the electrode is about 1.0 cm.
In an example, the expandable electrode is covered with a drug, such as a drug that prevents occlusion, or a drug that reduces inflammation of the blood vessel near the electrode. The expandable electrode is coupled to a power source that delivers an electrical stimulation. The electrode can be coupled to the power source through a lead, or the electrode can form at least part of a device structure that contains the power source.
The electrode(s) may be implanted in various locations in the body, including a variety of locations near a trunk or branch of a sympathetic or parasympathetic nerve system. In an example, the electrode transvascularly stimulates a peripheral nerve trunk. Examples of a peripheral nerve trunk include the vagus nerve, aortic nerve, and carotid sinus nerve. In another example, the electrode stimulates a nerve branch, such as a vagal cardiac branch. The electrode(s) can be implanted in various vessels or chambers such as the superior vena cava (SVC) to transvascularly stimulate a nerve or nerve trunk on or near the SVC, and a coronary sinus.
Electrodes can be implanted within the atria, the ventricle, superior vena cava, inferior vena cava, aorta, right pulmonary veins, and right pulmonary artery, and coronary sinus. An electrode can be implanted in one or more of the blood vessels listed above at a location where a nerve, nerve branch, or nerve trunk passes an extravascular surface of the blood vessel. The implanted electrode transvascularly stimulates a nerve, nerve branch, or nerve trunk through the blood vessel. In one example, an electrode is implanted in the SVC near a vagal nerve trunk. In another example, an electrode is implanted in the coronary sinus near a vagal nerve trunk.
In another example, a cardiac fat pad is transvascularly stimulated by an implanted electrode. A cardiac fat pad is located between the superior vena cava and aorta, a cardiac fat pad is located proximate to the right cardiac veins, and a cardiac fat pad is located proximate to the inferior vena cava and left atrium. Electrodes implanted in the superior vena cava, aorta, cardiac veins, inferior vena cava or coronary sinus can be used to stimulate various cardiac fat pads.
Electrodes can be implanted at locations in blood vessels near a vagus nerve. The right vagus nerve trunk extends near the carotid artery and subclavian artery. The left vagus nerve extends near the carotid artery and subclavian artery. Additionally, electrodes can be implanted in the carotid sinus near the carotid sinus nerve.
The left vagus nerve extends next to a subclavian artery also extends past the ligamentum arteriosum. Various nerves extend around the arch of the aorta. The anterior pulmonary plexus crosses the left pulmonary artery. The right vagus nerve extends past a subclavian artery and the cupola of pleura. Cardiac nerves extend past the brachiocephalic trunk near the trachea. Cardiac nerves also extend past the arch of an azygos vein to the right pulmonary artery. A left phrenic nerve extends past a cupola of pleura, an internal thoracic artery, and left pulmonary artery. The vagus nerve, recurrent laryngeal nerves, cardiac nerves, and the anterior pulmonary plexus extend near the left pulmonary artery and ligamentum arteriosum. An expandable electrode, such as a stent, is chronically implantable in these blood vessels to transvascularly stimulate a nerve or nerve trunk that extends on or near these blood vessel. For example, the vagus nerve can be transvascularly stimulated from the azygos vein or internal jugular vein. An afferent nerve conveys impulses toward a nerve center, and an efferent nerve conveys impulses away from a nerve center. Both afferent and efferent nerves can be stimulated transvascularly. In other examples, nerve trunks innervating other organs, such as the lungs or kidneys are transvascularly stimulated.
According to one embodiment, the sensor functions provided by the device are capable of providing continuous intravascular measurements, such as blood pressure, blood flow and vessel size. According to one embodiment, the chronically-implanted device, or system of devices, communicates with a central unit, such as an implantable device, and monitors blood flow, blood pressure, and vessel inner diameter.
According to various embodiments, Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology is used to fabricate the required circuitry for the chronically-implanted device on silicon substrate. Currently, for example, the MEMS circuitry is between about 1 mm×3 mm for some of the present applications; however, the MEMS circuitry is capable of being otherwise sized. MEMS devices have been used in catheter-based systems to measure intracardiac pressure and temperature.
In general, a MEMS device contains micro-circuitry on a tiny silicon chip into which some mechanical device such as a sensor has been manufactured. These chips are able to be built in large quantities at low cost, making the MEMS device cost-effective. MEMS technology integrates mechanical elements, sensors, actuators, and electronics on a common silicon substrate using microfabrication technology. MEMS combines silicon-based microelectronics with microsensors and microactuators to provide a complete system on a chip. The micromechanical components are fabricated using micromachining processes that are compatible with the integrated circuit process sequences. Parts of the silicon wafer are selectively etched away or new structural layers are added to form the mechanical and electromechanical devices. According to various embodiments of the chronically-implanted device, at least one of the components (i.e. the power circuitry, the communication circuitry, the control circuitry, the stimulation circuitry, and the sensing circuitry) are integrated onto silicon MEMS technology to reduce size.
Examples of pressure sensors include capacitive membrane and piezoelectric sensors. According to various embodiments, the capacitive membrane sensor is used to measure pressure within the vessel wall, to derive flow, to derive rate, to monitor cardiac output, to monitor hemodynamic stability, and to monitor Electro-Mechanical Dissociation (EMD). It was stated earlier in the background that there is a correlation between cardiac electrical abnormalities and coronary vascular abnormalities. However, it is possible that the electrical functions appear normal but the mechanical functions are abnormal, or that the mechanical functions are normal but the electrical functions appear abnormal. EMD identifies conditions in which electrical and mechanical functions of the biological system are not in accord or agreement with each other.
According to various embodiments, the piezoresistive sensor is used to measure pressure within the vessel wall, to derive flow, to derive rate, to monitor cardiac output, to monitor hemodynamic stability, and to monitor EMD. In one embodiment the piezoresistive sensor is used to measure contraction strength of the heart.
FIG. 10 illustrates a system 1050 including an implantable medical device (IMD) 1052 and a programmer 1054, according to various embodiments of the present subject matter. Various embodiments of the IMD 1052 include neural stimulator functions only, and various embodiments include a combination of NS and CRM functions. The programmer 1054 and the IMD 1052 are capable of wirelessly communicating data and instructions. In various embodiments, for example, the programmer and IMD use telemetry coils to wirelessly communicate data and instructions. Some embodiments use ultrasound transducers for communications, and some embodiments use ultrasound transducers to recharge the IMD. Thus, the programmer can be used to adjust the programmed therapy provided by the IMD, and the IMD can report device data (such as battery data and lead resistance) and therapy data (such as sense and stimulation data) to the programmer using radio telemetry, for example. According to various embodiments, the IMD stimulates baroreceptors to provide NS therapy such as AHT therapy. Various embodiments of the IMD stimulate neural targets using a lead fed through vasculature. Various embodiments of the IMD have a form factor conducive to subcutaneous implantation through a hypodermic needle. According to various embodiments, the IMD includes a sensor to sense ANS activity. Such a sensor can be used to perform feedback in a closed loop control system. For example, various embodiments sense surrogate parameters, such as respiration and blood pressure, indicative of ANS activity. Thus, various embodiments provide a pressure sensor to sense pressure. According to various embodiments, the IMD further includes cardiac stimulation capabilities, such as pacing and defibrillating capabilities in addition to the capabilities to stimulate baroreceptors and/or sense ANS activity.
According to one embodiment, the chronically-implanted device is incorporated as one or more satellites in a satellite-planet configuration. FIG. 11 illustrates an implantable medical device network including a planet 1160 and a plurality of satellites 1162 formed by the chronically-implanted device. The planet 1160 can be either another implantable device (e.g. cardiac rhythm management device) or an external device (e.g. programmer). The satellites are capable of being placed throughout a biosystem according the desired application.
In general, the planet is implanted or externally retained. The planet is capable of wirelessly communicating, i.e. without a direct electrical connection, to each satellite using ultrasound, for example, or is capable of being tethered to each satellite. The planet individually commands each satellite to provide sensing functions and therapy functions such as delivering electrical pulses or drugs. In another embodiment, the satellites function autonomously and are in communication with the planet. This communication is initiated by the planet and/or by the satellite in various embodiments. Additionally, each satellite is capable of determining when a sense event has occurred, along with an identifying code indicating to the planet which satellite detected the sense event. In one embodiment, the planet processes the encoded signals received from the network of satellites, assigns time values to each satellite when that satellite detects a sense event, compares the time values to a template of normal time values, and determines if a therapy should be applied. Further, the planet selects and applies the appropriate therapy for the sensed event. In various embodiments, the satellites are self-powered using a rechargeable battery capable of being recharged using ultrasound.
According to various embodiments, the therapy includes one or more of a treatment following myocardial infarction, a treatment to alleviate pain, and a therapy for hypertension.
Neural stimulation therapies can be used to treat one or more of a variety of conditions, including but not limited to arrhythmias, heart failure, syncope, or orthostatic intolerance. In an example, an efferent peripheral nerve is transvascularly stimulated by an implanted expandable electrode. In another example, an afferent peripheral nerve is stimulated.
In an example, electrical stimulation is transvascularly delivered to a parasympathetic nerve to reduce chronotropic, ionotropic, and dromotropic responses in the heart. In a therapy example, electrical stimulation is transvascularly delivered to a parasympathetic nerve trunk during heart failure. In another therapy example, electrical stimulation is transvascularly delivered to a parasympathetic nerve trunk following a myocardial infarction to protect against arrhythmias or prevent cardiac remodeling.
Transvascular stimulation of a vagus nerve trunk is used in a number of therapies. In an example, vagal nerve stimulation simultaneously increases parasympathetic tone and decreases sympathetic myocardial tone. In an example, a vagus nerve trunk is transvascularly stimulated following cardiac ischemic insult. Increased sympathetic nervous activity following ischemia often results in increased exposure of the myocardium to epinephrine and norepinephrine. These catecholamines activate intracellular pathways within the myocytes, which lead to myocardial death and fibrosis. This effect is inhibited by stimulation of the parasympathetic nerves, such as vagus nerves. In an example, vagal stimulation from the SVC lowers heart rate, overall blood pressure, and left ventricular pressure. Stimulation of the vagal cardiac nerves following myocardial infarction, or in heart failure patients, can be beneficial in preventing further remodeling and arrhythmogenesis.
In other examples, transvascular neural stimulation is used to treat other conditions such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) or neurogenic hypertension, where an increase parasympathetic cardiac tone and reduction in sympathetic cardiac tone is desired. In another example, a bradycardia condition is treated by transvascularly stimulating a sympathetic nerve trunk. In another example, the ionotropic state of the heart is increased by transvascularly stimulating a sympathetic nerve trunk.
Another example of a neural stimulation therapy includes Functional Electric Stimulation (FES), such as may be used in a therapy for foot drop, standing, walking, hand grasp, and shoulder control. FES can be used as a therapy for spinal cord injuries, and its debilitating effect on a variety of bodily functions. In various embodiments, electrodes used in FES therapies can be subcutaneously placed near or next to a desired nerve for the therapy. Other examples include therapies for the treatment of stroke, epilepsy, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and pain. Various facial nerves can be stimulated to treat facial droop, migraine headaches and other headaches, for example. These therapy examples are not intended to be exclusive, as those of ordinary skill in the art will understand, upon reading and understanding this disclosure, how to apply the present subject matter for other neural stimulation therapies.
This disclosure includes several processes, circuit diagrams, and structures. The present invention is not limited to a particular process order or logical arrangement. Although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that any arrangement which is calculated to achieve the same purpose may be substituted for the specific embodiments shown. This application is intended to cover adaptations or variations. It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. Combinations of the above embodiments, and other embodiments, will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. The scope of the present invention should be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled.
wherein the power supply, the electrode, the neural stimulator, the controller and the pressure sensor are adapted to be chronically implanted in the blood vessel.
2. The device of claim 1, wherein at least one of the electrode and the pressure sensor are integrated with a housing of the implantable medical device.
3. The device of claim 2, wherein both of the electrode and the pressure sensor are integrated with a housing of the implantable medical device.
4. The device of claim 1, wherein the controller is adapted to autonomously control a neural stimulation process in response to a sensed pressure within the vessel.
5. The device of claim 1, wherein the controller is adapted to control a baroreceptor stimulation process in response to a sensed pressure within the vessel.
6. The device of claim 5, wherein the controller is adapted to control a vagal stimulation process in response to the sensed pressure within the vessel.
7. The device of claim 5, wherein the controller is adapted to control neural stimulation of a cardiac nerve in response to the sensed pressure within the vessel.
8. The device of claim 1, wherein the device has a structure adapted to expand to secure the device in the vessel.
9. The device of claim 1, wherein the controller is adapted to respond to a sensed pressure within the blood vessel by activating the neural stimulator to deliver the neural stimulation therapy.
10. The device of claim 1, wherein the neural stimulation target is an afferent nerve trunk outside of the blood vessel, the electrode and the neural stimulator are adapted to cooperate to transvascularly stimulate the afferent nerve trunk from a chronically implanted position within the blood vessel to trigger a baroreflex response, and the controller is adapted to control the neural stimulator to deliver a baroreflex therapy.
11. The device of claim 1, wherein the neural stimulation target includes a baroreceptor, the electrode and the neural stimulator are adapted to cooperate to stimulate the baroreceptor from a chronically implanted position within the blood vessel to trigger a baroreflex response, and the controller is adapted to control the neural stimulator to deliver a baroreflex therapy.
wherein the rechargeable power supply and the communication module share subcomponents.
13. The device of claim 12, wherein the device is adapted to communicate with at least one other implantable device using ultrasound communication signals.
14. The device of claim 12, wherein the device is adapted to communicate with an external device using ultrasound communication signals.
15. The device of claim 12, wherein the rechargeable power supply and the communication module share at least one ultrasound transducer.
wherein the neural stimulation target includes a sympathetic or a parasympathetic nervous system target, and the controller is adapted to control the neural stimulator according to a neural stimulation protocol to elicit a sympathetic or parasympathetic response.
17. The device of claim 16, further comprising a sensor connected to the controller, and electrically connected to the power supply.
18. The device of claim 16, wherein the neural stimulator is adapted to deliver the neural stimulation signal through a lead to the electrode.
19. The device of claim 16, wherein the neural stimulator is adapted to wirelessly deliver the neural stimulation signal to the electrode.
20. The device of claim 16, wherein the controller is adapted to control the neural stimulator to deliver a hypertension therapy.
21. The device of claim 16, wherein the controller is adapted to control the neural stimulator to deliver a remodeling therapy.
wherein the neural stimulation target includes sensory nerves that, when stimulated, block pain signals from reaching a brain of the human, and the controller is adapted to control the neural stimulator to deliver a therapy to alleviate pain.
wherein the neural stimulation target includes a nerve for a particular muscle of a human that, when stimulated, stimulate or prevent a contraction of the particular muscle, and the controller is adapted to control the neural stimulator according to a neural stimulation protocol to control the contraction of the particular muscle.
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Transition by Iain Banks. I couldn’t really choose any other author at the moment, could I? It’s a cracking read, and I also really enjoyed the audiobook version (even if it was abridged) when it was released as a series of free podcasts on iTunes a few years ago.
I set it free on the 1730 East Coast London King’s Cross to Edinburgh train, somewhere between Grantham and Newcastle… The train was busier than I’d expected (no free tables or seats to leave it on!) so I thought I’d ask the chap behind the counter in the buffet car if I could leave it there. He was very lovely, seemed to like the idea, and asked what book it was in case he fancied reading it himself!
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The sun is out. I’m delivering Meals On Wheels and checking out all the house colors. Nothing worked for me. What I did notice was tons of heads popping out from all over the place — behind shrubs, cars, garbage cans . . . It seems like everyone was out weeding, planting, raking, etc. Me? I took an Aleve this morning. Still recouping from Monday night seder when my back failed on me. I really need to get out and pull up all those dandelions. I love to feel the snap of that tap root. I guess I’ll wait til the next sunny day which, according to the weather report, will be on Tuesday. Back should be better by then.
I’m around 80 dollars into paint samples for the exterior of my house. I started out with red/purple.pink, gold, tan, khaki, and am now buying blue/green paints. I’m thinking of turquoise. Today I bought a sample that might be the one. It’s more green than blue. I’ll show it to Drew tomorrow.
I’m thinking of cutting back these daily entries. It’s not hard to write 300 words every day but I’m already boring myself. Sometimes I write a little something and then go back and add words just to get to my quota. And seriously now, who cares but me? So I guess I can change all the rules.
New rules: I’ll write at least 5 days a week and there is no word limit.
but other tickets may still be available.
I ran off to deliver Meals on Wheels this morning but not before Hannah’s phone call, “Tickets for LCD go on sale at 11 am today. Rachel and I need 2 tickets each. I’m busy and so is Rachel.” (That was code for HELP, OMG.) Drew was home and spoke to her. Lucky break, he was taking the day off and will be able to try for the tickets.
When I walked in the door at 10:54 am, drew-in-pajamas was sexily (apparently this is not a word and the spell check wants to change it to senile) sitting in front of his computer. In just 6 minutes the tickets will be going on sale. They were playing at MSG, plenty of tickets. Since I came home early I thought I would take my laptop and sit next to him — just another opportunity to be close to Drew. We were on just as the tickets went on sale. Ticketmaster web site was a mess. They were on sale, they were not. Then they were on sale again. And then they were gone. I quickly scoured the internet for tickets and lo and behold . . . plenty of tickets already available for double the price. How can that be?
Tomorrow meeting the girls in the city for brunch. But first I go for a foot massage with Lucy in the East Village. Looking forward to it! I can’t believe I have to eat again tomorrow. I am sooo full! Most definitely better take my cholesterol pill tonight! More tomorrow and maybe a pic of the squirrel in my yard.
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The final pictures of 2011 – collages for December.
You can see these pictures in wonderful quality at Blipfoto.
Drawn with right index finger on iPad. First attempt.
OK, must admit I used the Tracing Paper app and a bit of practise would help (and I have DS sitting beside me and he keeps jiggling around as kids do).
Now, where’s that stylus….. AMAZON???? Quick, quick, quick on that delivery please!!
Hope you’ve had a great day.
Its a tradition with my favourite group of internet friends to light a candle on Christmas Day, its a way of feeling closer even though we are spread throughout the world.
I’d like to share this with all of you too.
Hoping Santa was good to you, he went to Space NK and the Apple store for me!
Best wishes to everyone out there reading my blog.
I hope you all have a wonderful day with lots of laughter and happiness.
Taken mid-afternoon when a sizeable amount had melted.
Getting in is always a challenge (when laughing it’s even more so) – can you see how short I am how high up it is?
The head of the valley looked spectacular.
He waited for just one shot, then turned and walked off.
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For those of you who are big Lost fans out there (like me) that just can’t wait another 815 minutes for some quality Lost action on January 31, I present to you the Find 815 website. Once you’re on the site, be sure to register first and start from chapter one. The site will try to start you on the latest chapter, which you won’t notice until you’ve ruined some surprises in future chapters.
So far, the site is just as confusing as the show, but it has its share of easter eggs and clues if you just look for them. As an added bonus to the first 4,815,162,342 visitors, when you visit the site, J.J. Abrams personally adds a cookie to your computer that allows you to see the Cloverfield Spoiler video. Oh wait, I was just told that it only puts more money in J.J.’s checking account. Pity.
More to come this week on Lost and the upcoming Cloverfield (anagram?) theatrical release, so check back in soon.
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At Just as Planned we love weddings, cakes and all things nice.
We love a good surprise wedding at Just as Planned and the surprise wedding of Thomas and Joanne is no exception.
Thomas and Joanne have been together for 10 years and wanted to do something a little different for their wedding, so their chose to surprise their guests!
Guests arrived to their house expecting an engagement party and were floored when they found it was to be their surprise wedding.
After meeting through mutual friends sparks flew from day one. Kylie told Just as Planned “I have found the man I would spend the rest of my life with”.
Mark proposed on their anniversary after a romantic dinner at the same restaurant they shared their first day then followed by a stroll down the same beach.
Candy buffets are still popular for weddings, engagements and birthday parties. A few years ago we put together this post on how to create a DIY candy buffet and we wanted to share it again for you.
Here are 6 simple ideas to help you create a beautiful, fun and yummy Candy Buffet for everyone to enjoy.
You don’t need to spend a fortune on Jars or Vases. Most people have a vase or two at home. Also make a few phone calls to your Mum, Sister, Aunty or Friends and find out what vases they have hidden away. A cost-effective alternative is to visit your local flea markets or thrift stores.
You can always find a great bargain there and it wont break the bank. Also consider using decorative glasses for items such as lollipops and musk sticks.
Whilst out searching for your vases, also look out for some great scoops or spoons. You may not need one for every jar as you can scatter then around the table.
Another great option is to visit your local kitchen store and purchase some white serving spoons. White is great for any colour scheme you have chosen and you can always use them again at home.
There are so many options available now. Favour bags are cost-effective and are available in a variety of different colours and styles. To add some extra flair, consider using items such as Asian take away container or Popcorn Cartoons.
Now for the fun part, Candy. You can still be really creative when purchasing your candy. Consider your style, theme and colour scheme when purchasing your candy. When buying Candy, I stick to the brands I know. This way you know it tastes good and your guests will enjoy.
You should allow about 250 – 300 grams of Candy per guest. If the Candy Buffet is going to be used instead of dessert I would suggest adding just a little be more.
Jelly Beans: Everyone loves Jelly Beans. You can purchase Jelly Beans in single colours or as a mixture of different colours. They are very affordable and a lot goes a long way.
Strawberries “n” Creams: A classic. Great for weddings, kids birthdays and even Pink themed baby showers.
Conversation Hearts: A great way to get everyone talking. Printed message on delicious candy.
Milk Bottles: Another Classic, but great for any theme of colour scheme.
Lollipops: Available in different shapes and sizes that can be matched to your theme. Consider using lollipops to add some height and a splash of colour to your Candy Buffet.
This is where you can let your imagination go wild. Decorating the Vases or Jars are a great way to add some extra colour and WOW factor to the Candy Buffet.
One of my biggest tips is to go out and buy some sticky dots. They are a small round double-sided dot which can be used to hold up your ribbon around the Vase or Jar without ruining the surface.
A printed table cloth or runner can add that extra bit of flair to your Candy Buffet. An affordable option is to visit your local fabric store and ask them what is currently on special or for what is on the cutting floor as you don’t need a lot of fabric.
Have them used as a hanging decoration above or place on the table o add some more colour.
Simple and effective way to grab everyone’s attention. Available in varies colours and themes there is one to match every event.
I am not going crazy. Simply wrap in decorative wrapping paper and you can place your Candy Jars or Vases on top to add some extra height to your Candy Buffet. They are great as they are sturdy and you can unwrap and use again for your next event. Another great decorating idea is to visit your local second-hand book shop and purchase some classic hardcover books. Glue a number together and use them as a feature stand for your biggest vase or jar.
Check with your local craft store as the best glue to use.
There is no right or wrong way when setting up your Candy Buffet.
The first step is to grab all of your empty decorated vases and jars and place them on the table. Then spread them out ensuring that your guests can access each vase easily. This is so they are not having to lean over and potentially knock over the vase or jar.
Once you are happy with the layout, then you can place the Candy in the Vase or Jar.
When planning your wedding there is plenty you need to think about. From where to host your big day to how your guests will get from the ceremony to reception – and everything in between. It can be tempting to start dreaming early on about things like lighting, table centrepieces and colour palettes. But before you do, there are some key elements to take into consideration.
Here is a helpful list of the top questions to answer before finalising your wedding day decisions.
Will you have one location, or two?
Have you thought about hosting both your ceremony and reception in the one place? Not only does this eliminate travelling between two places, but it often means you have more freedom in planning the timing of your day. You won’t need large gaps to transport everyone from one place to another. And you won’t need to give time to organising transport, either.
With everything in one location, you can save time and streamline your decorating. Whether you hire a wedding planner to organise the decoration for you, or you go for a DIY approach, decorating one location has to be easier than two! Use statement pieces, unique colours and lighting, or strategic pieces of furniture to separate the ceremony and reception areas, or the cocktail and canapes area from the dinner setting.
When choosing the date and location there is one thing you absolutely must consider first: the season of your big day and the type of wedding that allows. If the location you have your heart set on only suits an outdoor setting, is there sufficient shade for a hot summers day? Does the venue have outdoor heating facilities such as a bonfire or outdoor heaters for winter?
If you want the best of both worlds, consider a marquee with a full or partial clear ceiling and walls – allowing you to enjoy the elements of the great outdoors while being protected from any weather.
The second thing to consider is the decorations. Does the setting speak for itself, needing little more than some fairy lights, floral arrangements and dance floor? Or is it a total blank space, allowing you to create a completely unique concept that reflects you as a couple?
When decorating a blank space such as a marquee or hall, choose items that instantly create a feeling of wedding luxury. Think soft fairy lights strung across the ceiling, classic tiffany chairs, statement table centrepieces, and an abundance of flowers and greenery.
Do you want space for a dance floor?
Weddings are a fabulous excuse to let down your hair and have a boogie. But some enjoy it more than others. And that is why you need to think about how much space you might need for the all important dance floor – if any at all.
The venue you choose may have room enough for a dance floor. However if you’ve chosen an outdoor or marquee wedding, ensure there is an adequately spaced, safe and reasonably flat area for your first dance.
A good solution for uneven ground or backyard weddings where a pool takes up extra space is a professionally erected dance floor. These dance floors can come in a range of materials and styles, to be raised like a stage, erected over pools, or put flat on the ground.
How should you plan the table layout?
What is the one thing a couple always does at their wedding? They walk around the tables to say a friendly ‘Hello!’ to all of their guests. How many weddings have you been to where the tables are squished together, leaving barely any room to get in and out, let alone walk around freely?
When planning the shape, size and layout of your tables at your reception space, consider how much room you need. If you have any elderly guests on the list, consider will they need space for a wheelchair or walker to get to their seat? Can they be seated close to the entrance?
What about accommodating children at your wedding–is there space near their table for them to play? Whether you opt for long tables placed together, or round tables scattered around the room, ensure you’ve thought about who needs to get where and when.
A great rule of thumb is to arrange your tables in a general U shape, with the bridal table at the top and the bar and music at the other end. This will ensure extra space to move in the middle, no one has a bad seat, and even better, no one is seated right next to the music where it might get too loud!
Will you make an entrance?
How do you want to enter your reception? Will you stroll in from the ceremony alongside your guests, champagne in hand? Or perhaps you want to make an entrance following a romantic photoshoot? Deciding the style of celebration you prefer will have an impact on the decor of your reception room.
If you like the idea of a little bit of luxury, and want to make your guests feel special too, consider laying out a red carpet entrance. If whimsical romance is your style, a flower-filled archway also makes for a beautiful entryway. Or if you find yourself throwing an outdoor wedding, an arch alter backdrop could double as your entrance to the reception venue – your guests following you through straight after the ceremony!
Whatever style wedding you are dreaming of, considering logistics and space first is an absolute must.
You don’t necessarily need to compromise on those hanging planter boxes, or the long tables with church pews your heart is set on. But thinking about your space and how they will fit in with your day will make the rest of your planning decisions that much easier.
Get the big decisions out of the way first, and you can start dreaming all you want over table settings and in season flowers!
For further advice on wedding decorations and planning you can contact Nathalie at Pillingers Hiring Service. Pillingers specialise in wedding hire, everything from large marquees and flooring to cutlery and table centrepieces.
Our good friends from FreshFlowers.com.au have put together a great DIY post on how to make a flower crown.
If you don’t remember the heady days of the 60’s then you might not know what a flower crown is and why in the world you might want to make one. For those of us who were young and flamboyant in the 60’s however, we remember these whimsical and girly flower crowns with affection.
So it was quite a surprise to realise that floral crowns are making a big comeback with young girls today and that just about everyone wants to be seen wearing one of these fabulous floral creations.
They look absolutely beautiful on blushing brides and you can match them to your wedding dress and to the bride’s dresses as well. You don’t have to keep them to weddings though, because they bring a fresh and girly feel to just about any happy event.
Making your own floral crown is really easy if you have a ready supply of flowers in your garden. Otherwise, if your garden is bereft of flowers, then you can simply order flowers online and have it delivered in Melbourne or any other cities across Australia.
So grab your girlfriends and have a wonderful day making these beautiful floral crowns for yourself and each other.
You need to collect your supplies together which includes, flower wire, tape and wire cutters, as well as a selection of fabulous flowers and some greenery.
Measure the circumference of your head and add about 10cm, cut the wire and bend the ends over to form a circle big enough to sit on your head. Then wrap the tape along the wire, making sure that you cover all of the floral wire (you need to wind the tape around the wire a couple of times).
Decide whether you want to make a full crown or a half floral crown, then select the greenery and tape this to the wire, making sure to cover all of the wire where you want to add flowers (half or a full crown design). You will have to tape each of the greenery stems about 3 or 4 times around to make sure they stay in place nicely.
Once you have covered the wire with the greenery, select your flowers and trim the stems leaving about 10cms or so to make it easier to attach the flowers to the wire.
Arrange your flowers along the greenery covered circlet and tape each stem in place with the floral tape (3 or four times should do it).
The design of your floral crown is limited only by your imagination – wear them to weddings, parties, family get-togethers and even dates.
I just love showcasing our amazing Australian designers and it was hard trying to pick my top 10. There is so much talent and I am sure you will have your own favourite.
So in no particular order here are my top 10 favourite Australian wedding dress designers.
Do you get the sneaky suspicion you are becoming a Bridezilla?
Wedding planning is hard and stressful and can make the nicest, calmest bride to be into a Bridezilla.
Here are five signs you may be a Bridezilla. If any of these ring true, take a step back and reflect on why you are planning the wedding.
1. Are your friends and family avoiding you?
The number of catch ups are dwindling. It maybe you are talking too much about the wedding. Now we do need to face the facts that not everyone will be a thrilled as you about your upcoming wedding and you do need to ensure that you remember there are other important such as birthdays that will still occur. Take some time out of your wedding planning and reconnect with your friends and family. You may also consider having a wedding planning free weekend away your with fiancée.
b. reaching for the wine?
It is time to regroup and enjoy the planning process. Your wedding day goes by so quickly so the planning process should be an enjoyable time.
You have sent an email 10 minutes ago and they have not responded.
This is time is also stressful for the bridal party especially bridesmaids. When you choose your bridal party also make sure you outline any expectations. I am not saying lay down the rules but it is important that you let them know if they will have any expenses (will they need to pay for their dress, hair, make up, etc). This will ensure that your bridal party can start saving and will help eliminate any undue stress.
I am a huge fan of the checklist and I get great satisfaction from crossing off an item on the list. However you can overdo the checklist and make your wedding be a more like a drill team.
You now want a firework display as you leave and you will get it, no matter what.
Your wedding day is to share your love story with your family and friends. Will they remember the firework display, maybe but you can still have the wedding of your dreams within your budget. When planning your wedding stick to your budget, otherwise you will find yourself stressing even more about where you will find the money you don’t have or you will start go without (remember those all important catch ups with friends and family) to find the added money.
If you find yourself still stressed and need some assistance.
Are you at the early stage of planning a wedding or in count down mode for the big day?
Are you worried that your wedding day will turn out badly or you have missed an important detail?
Just as Planned now offers a 45 minute consultant to help you with all of your wedding planning needs.
For only $49.95 you will receive a 45 minute consultant and $50 worth of wedding planning tools.
All of the planning over the page 12-18 months has all lead to your Wedding Day. By creating a Wedding Day run sheet it ensures your Bridal party (maid of honour, bridesmaid, fiancée, best man, groomsmen), your ceremony, reception venue, florist, photographer and the car hire know when and where they need to be. Most of all once you have completed your run sheet, print a copy of each of your suppliers and the bridal party.
At Just as Planned we have created a blank template for you to completed your own Wedding Day run sheet.
Below is an example of a run sheet and some hints and tips to make sure your wedding day goes… Just as Planned.
Day before: If you are leaving for your honeymoon straight away, make sure your bags are packed and don’t forget your passport.
5.30pm Guests arrive at the reception – canapes and drinks are served.
Tip: Ensure you have the set list for the DJ, band or reception venue and test the volume to ensure the guest can hear all of the toasts.
Cash strapped couples can feel a little left out of the decadent wedding game. There are so many different ways you could spend a fortune on the wedding of your dreams. Luckily, having a budget does not mean that you need to abandon all your dreams. In fact, it can keep you focused and mindful of the things you really want to make your special day. Here are some tips.
Bespoke invitations are beautiful but the costs really add up especially if you have a large guest list.
If you print out your invitation on the computer, it will look a bit corporate and dull. That is until you unleash your creativity (and a bit of pinterest inspiration). You do not need to be a graphic artist to pick out some cardboard and ribbon and other embellishments to bling it up a little. Most of us are capable of doing a bit of gluing, cutting and bow tying with a bit of practice. The benefit is that the choices are endless and you will come up with truly unique invitations.
One of my friends inspired me to handwrite my invitations. She said that her mother did not like computer generated invitations and so she handwrote all invitations to her 21st birthday party. I taught myself calligraphy from a book and, after a few practice attempts, I handwrote each and every invitation to our wedding (we had 120 invitees!) It meant that our invitations looked like they cost thousands when in fact they were less than $1 each. I would only recommend this for the truly dedicated and organised but I did find it therapeutic after I got into a rhythm and I learnt a new skill I have used on birthday cards since our wedding.
A florist told me when I got married that it is flowers, after the Bride, that draw the most attention at a wedding. Although all wedding vendors will say that about whatever it is they are selling, I tended to agree with her.
While florists can do truly beautiful arrangements, it is not necessary to have professionally arranged flowers. We bought enormous bunches of wildflowers from the markets on the morning of our wedding. My mother tied bunches of them for me and my attendants and put some in large vintage cream cans my parents-in-law had for the ceremony. They were very striking and cost less than $50.
If you prefer more polished flowers, I went to a wedding where the Bride and her attendants carried a single red rose and there was one on each table at the reception. Elegant, simple and classy but it would not have broken the bank even with the highest quality roses.
To some people food is more important than it is to others. However, if you have people travelling long distances for your wedding, you will need to make sure that there is enough food for your guests. Grumbling tummies after spending the day with you does not make for well wishes.
You can save a lot of money on catering by having a cocktail reception rather than a sit down meal. Many couples baulk at this idea because it seems too informal. Ironically, the most formal society weddings in England are cocktail style. You just need to make sure that there is enough food and there are plenty of chairs available for people to sit down if they need a rest.
If you do want a sit down reception, try getting a quote from your preferred reception centre for a “function” rather than a wedding and asking if you can set up the tables yourself. You may find that the quote is significantly lower.
Wedding cake is often wasted. The tradition of giving each guest a piece of the cake as they left is well and truly dated. Most guests just left it in their cab or in their pocket and forgot about it. Why not get your wedding cake to double as dessert? You are not limited to fruit cake and you can have more than one type of cake. Some people now have wedding cakes made out of wheels of cheese. You can present different cakes with the same icing to create a more traditional wedding cake. I have seen Brides present their wedding cakes on boxes under satin or velvet to create a tier effect if your cake is too soft to stand on top of each level. Homemade cakes can look more professional and polished if you decorate them with flowers rather than amateur piping.
Specialist wedding dress shops tend to be very expensive. One of my friends wore a beautiful cream silk designer label dress she picked up in a high end boutique for $600. Expensive for an evening gown but very cheap for a wedding gown.
If you have been sketching your dream wedding dress since you were a little girl, ask around for recommendations on home based seamstresses. You would be astonished to find the quality of tailoring available from home based businesses.
Why not put together a list of “extras” that you would really like if you could only afford it. Guests will undoubtedly be asking what you want as Engagement and/or Wedding gifts. If they know that you dearly wanted a string quartet, a soloist, hand crafted chocolate truffles as bonbonniere or a vintage Rolls Royce wedding car they may be able to get it for you. Your cousin might play in a quartet, your Great Aunt might love to make your bonbonniere and your best friend’s parents might be members of a vintage car club.
Kate Schwarz is the developer of Gift Club – an App for iPhone with an Android version coming soon.
After the wedding, you can use the wish list for birthdays, Christmas, baby showers… You just keep your wish list current and it is searchable whenever anyone wants to buy you a gift for any reason. There is no risk of causing offence because the wish list is searchable and people will only look it up if they have already decided to give you a gift.
It is incredible the connections I have made with the most inspiring and uplifting women. These women have all helped and inspired me to continue on my own path. 💛Never underestimate your own voice- it could change someone’s life. 💛Never underestimate a kind smile- it could make someone’s day. 💛Never underestimate a kind word- it might be just what someone needs to hear. 💛Never underestimate your own power. Be exactly who you are. People will be drawn to the REAL you. Make each moment count. What you do today can have the biggest ripple effect, not only in your life but those of others.
If you see an image I have not linked or given credit to, please let me know so I can give you the proper credit. If an image that belongs to your company has been used and you would prefer we not post it, please email me @ justasplanndau@gmail.com and I will gladly remove it.
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When you are looking at a beautiful garden full of fruits, flowers, and vegetables do you just want to dive right in and start picking all of its bounty right away or do you want to continue to let it grow into a more fruitful harvest? There are benefits to picking early and letting it grow some more but it all comes down to the perfect timing when all its goodness is at its peak. You don’t want to pick too early and you don’t want to wait too long. With knowledge and experience you can tell when the right time it is to pick and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Take time to build the foundations you hold dearly in your life. Sometimes things just need a little more time to mature before they are ready. Don’t be in such a big rush to get it all done now. You are not in a hurry, it’s not a race. Have self-discipline in everything that you do so that you don’t cut any corners and miss anything. It’s fine to have goals, hopes, dreams, aspirations, and so forth but you don’t have to achieve it all at once. Take the time to cultivate what needs to and let it grow. Let your relationships grow, let your knowledge grow, let your experience level grow, let your influence grow, and then ultimately watch your impact grow.
This statement has two sides to it depending on your attitude towards the situation which has both a positive and a negative. The negative side to it is when you you think it’s over and you “give up” then, you’re right, “it’s over”. But, if you look at this from a positive perspective and think of this as an opportunity, then your journey to something better has just begun.
After all, if you have hit rock bottom and think it’s over, there is nowhere to go but up, thus beginning your journey to something better than where you previously were. So my challenge to you is this; when you think you have hit bottom and it looks like it’s over, embrace the idea that it’s not over but the beginning to something better.
Have a great day everyone and don’t forget to visit leadertank.com for to read The Tank and Daily Fuel for more Leader tips, tools, techniques, resources.
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On October 3-6, 2008 Radical Women is hosting The Persistent Power of Socialist Feminism conference at The Women’s Building in San Francisco.
The conference features activists and scholars from Central America, Australia, China, and the U.S. The agenda includes panel discussions, keynote speakers such as civil liberties attorney Lynne Stewart, organizer-training workshops and strategy sessions. Topics include: multiracial organizing in a society divided by racism, the dynamic leadership of youth and queers, a labor revival ignited by immigrants and women of color, and the need for an independent grassroots feminist movement.
In today’s tumultuous political climate, we hope this event will produce concrete plans to energize and focus the women’s movement on the many issues that affect us all. The event is open to all genders.
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2019-04-18T18:50:19Z
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https://feministphilosophers.wordpress.com/2008/07/25/socialist-feminism-conference/
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The mission of the Bioinformatics Division of the BISR is to support HICCC investigators by giving them access to key expertise in the use of advanced data analysis tools and methodologies for research publications and grant proposals, reflecting established best practices, access to state of the art software, databases, and models for basic research, and access to high-performance computing infrastructure for data analysis and data sharing.
The Biomedical Informatics Shared Resource uses the iLab Core Management System for service requests and billing. Before you can request services, you must log into iLab and be approved as a lab member. To access iLab, go to https://cumc.corefacilities.org and log in with your UNI and password.
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2019-04-18T16:20:14Z
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http://cancer.columbia.edu/research-group/biomedical-informatics
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google
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Hello and welcome to my site, constructed quickly and easily thanks to Google. It's a few years old, and running out of space, so I've added a new Epic blog which will be more regularly updated. This site is all about Epic, which is a tabletop miniatures wargame (see the link down the bottom on the left if you don't know what that means). The game is set in Games Workshop's Warhammer 40,000 Universe, which essentially takes the cultural archetypes established by writers such as J.R.R Tolkien, and places them into a science fiction setting 38,000 years into our own future. Space faring Humans meet Space Orks, Space Elves (Eldar), and Chaotic Entities. Added to this mix are the bio-engineering Tyranids, which have similarities to the generic 'alien' archetype, from sources such as 'Starship Troopers', and the 'Alien' series of movies.
I hope you enjoy browsing the site. Long Live Epic!
Games Workshop, the Games Workshop logo, Epic, Battlefleet Gothic, the Battlefleet Gothic logo, Specialist Games, the Specialist Games logo, and all associated marks, names, races, race insignia, characters, vehicles, locations, units, illustrations and images from the Warhammer 40,000 universeand the Warhammer World are either ®, TM and/or © Copyright Games Workshop Ltd 2000-2007, variably registered in the UK and other countries around the world. Used without permission.
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2019-04-18T10:18:25Z
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https://sites.google.com/site/epic40k/home
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Porn
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Business
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wordpress
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In the Old City of Lavapies, this library still stands with its ever pensive statue outside.
As the Old City, Lavapies has the most intricate and picturesque street signs, each with their own illustrations referencing the street’s history.
A close-up shot of the grand statue of King Alfonso XII, the most prominent feature in Parque de Retiro.
Even the lamp posts were beautiful!
This statue at Parque De Retiro shows a fierce mermaid dominating some unfortunate crustacean as paddlers look on.
The better you know me, the more a photo of a pastry will make sense to you. What is cuter than a panda pastry?
One of the most famous tourist destinations in Madrid, the Parque Del Retiro is often full of families and amorous couples lounging, tanning, snacking, and, of course, enjoying the impressive architecture.
A barber shop in Lavapies with classical Spanish tiling around the exterior transforms an ordinary shop into a surprisingly elegant piece of art.
Imposing and beautiful, many a photo was taken of this stunning basilica.
As a way to make money, people in Madrid often dress up in quirky outfits(Elmo, Aliens, Mickey Mouse, etc.) and pose in public squares. Not sure what this man’s act in the Royal Palace Courtyard was but when he lit up, I couldn’t resist taking a shot.
After deciding to investigate the Sevilla Metro stop, we walked down the street and stumbled upon this stunning building glistening in the sun, which turned out to be the Palacio De Cibeles.
Formerly the grand post office of Madrid, this locally beloved building now serves as city hall.
The absolutely incredible Edificio Metrópolis is definitely at the top of my list of favorite sights in Madrid.
Of course I couldn’t just post one photo of this incredible palace!
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2019-04-21T16:20:37Z
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https://melsimm.wordpress.com/madrid/
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Arts
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typepad
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How many authors get to promote their first novel with a custom-built interactive game? Daria Snadowsky's got to be one of the few. First, you may remember, she got this fun, racy cover for Anatomy of a Boyfriend...and now Random House has debuted a really nifty, kinda irresistible game to go with it. Even if you're not in the market for a boyfriend, we highly recommend you try Build Your Own Boyfriend just for the goofy sound effects and the chance to prove you're never to old to play with dolls.
Stay tuned--we've got an interview with Daria coming soon..
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2019-04-23T15:13:14Z
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https://bookburger.typepad.com/bookburger/daria_sandowsky/
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Geek factor: Many gel pens use dye-based inks that enterprising thieves can wash off checks. The 207's pigment-based ink embeds itself into the paper, resisting chemical erasing techniques. Wait ... you still pay by check?
Perfect for: The hopelessly paranoid.
Geek factor: It's the most common pen in the world, and it can deposit ink on paper. But two things about the Cristal stand out: the iconic design (it's in MOMA's collection) and the low price (great for people who use once and misplace).
Perfect for: The loss leader.
Geek factor: Sure, fountain pens are fussy and retro. They're also a joy to write with, especially when they're built like this classic German instrument. A huge ink reservoir means you can pen miles of pretentious prose between fill-ups.
Perfect for: The verbose dandy.
Geek factor: Order the body, then choose from 40 ballpoint, gel, and mechanical-pencil inserts. Collect 'em all—the CB8 holds three at a time—and deploy the right writer for any situation.
Perfect for: The change agent.
Geek factor: LAMY's indestructible Safari is a dangerous gateway fountain pen—cheap, fun, low hassle. So be warned: A taste of this rig and you could end up trading your mom's TV for just one more cartridge of blue-black ink.
Perfect for: The fountain-pen curious.
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2019-04-25T16:18:44Z
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https://www.wired.com/2011/04/pl-filter-pens/
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Some days I sit here and think “Am I really making a difference?” I have so many students and not enough time to meet with them individually that I begin to wonder why I’m actually here. Then days like today happen. I had the chance to meet with a third year student who wants to practice English so she can go live in England one day. Just to invest in her life and hear about her interests and what she wants to do was so fun and so fulfilling. By the end she and I were planning our next meeting, looking forward to hanging out again! It’s times like these that I get really excited about my job. I know that while I may not make a huge difference in every single student I come in to contact with, I definitely have an amazing opportunity to help a few in a really profound way. I pray that I do not squander these opportunities but use them instead to bring God glory and maybe I’ll have the privilege to bring a few people closer to Him.
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2019-04-20T10:47:22Z
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https://7000milesandcounting.wordpress.com/2013/05/
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In my mind are thoughts that can hurt me or harm me. I am constantly choosing the contents of my mind, since no one else can make this choice for me. I can choose to let go of everything but my loving thoughts.
I am determined today that all my thoughts be free from fear, guilt or condemnation, whether of myself or others, by repeating: I can elect to go of all thoughts that hurt.
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2019-04-20T06:37:15Z
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https://pathtoselflove.wordpress.com/
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This article is about the television show. For other uses, see Return to Eden (disambiguation).
Return to Eden is an Australian television drama series starring Rebecca Gilling, James Reyne (of Australian Crawl fame), Wendy Hughes and James Smillie. It began as a three-part, six-hour mini-series shown on Network Ten on 27-29 September 1983. Gilling and Smillie, now joined by Peta Toppano would reprise their roles for a 22-part weekly series that began airing on 10 February 1986.
Return to Eden was created by Michael Laurence, and was also an international success, particularly in France where it has been shown 13 times.
My name is Stephanie Harper, and this is Eden – here my father was king. On the day he died 17 years ago, I was 23, lonely and afraid. If I'd known then of the nightmare that lay ahead, I think I'd have chosen to die with him.
Stephanie Harper (Gilling) is a dull, frumpy 40-year-old heiress. Rich but insecure, and with two failed marriages behind her, she marries a handsome but unscrupulous younger man, tennis pro Greg Marsden (Reyne). Stephanie believes that she has found true love, but after the wedding, Greg promptly begins an affair with Stephanie's best friend Jilly Stewart (Hughes). Greg then plots to get rid of Stephanie and lay claim to her fortune. Whilst on their honeymoon, Greg pushes Stephanie into a crocodile-infested swamp, and he and Jilly watch as she is apparently mauled to death.
However, Stephanie miraculously survives and is later found washed up on a river bank by hermit Dave Welles (Kerr). Dave nurses Stephanie back to health, but her face and body are horrifically scarred from the encounter with the crocodile. Dave gives her precious gems that he mined locally, so that she can use them to try to move on with her life. Stephanie sells the gems and goes to an island clinic where she meets Dr. Dan Marshall (Smillie), a brilliant plastic surgeon who uses his talents to repair her face and body. After months of operations and physical exercise, Stephanie has been transformed into a very beautiful woman. Using the new alias of Tara Welles, given to her by Dave, Stephanie returns to Sydney and becomes a glamorous supermodel to later appearing on the cover for Vogue. Using her new identity and fortune, she plots her revenge on both Greg and Jilly and aims to take back what is rightfully hers, particularly her beloved family home Eden, a vast mansion estate in the Northern Territory.
The mini-series was shot in Sydney, the Darling Downs, the Barrier Reef and Arnhem Land and had a budget of AUS$2.5 million. The Eden property itself was shot on location at Jimbour Homestead. American director Karen Arthur directed the mini-series.
Such was the enormous success of the mini-series that Return to Eden returned as a regular weekly series. Produced in 1985 and screened in 1986, the weekly series had a budget of AUS$8 million.
The events of the series take place seven years after the end of the mini-series, with Stephanie now married to Dan Marshall and living at New Eden, a mansion in Sydney. Stephanie's children, Sarah and Dennis, both teenagers in the mini-series, are now adults, played by Nicki Paull and Peter Cousens. The opening episode featured Jilly's release from prison and the discovery that she is Stephanie's half-sister. Ongoing storylines dealt with her bitter jealousy and rivalry with Stephanie as she strives to take what she believes should rightfully be hers. The most prominent storyline was Stephanie's continued attempts to keep control of the family company, Harper Mining, which ruthless businessman Jake Sanders (Abineri) was trying to take away from her. It was revealed that Jake was in fact the late Greg Marsden's brother, out to avenge his death, and he teamed up with Jilly to eventuate his goal. Rebecca Gilling and James Smillie reprised their roles from the original mini-series, while Peta Toppano replaced Wendy Hughes as Jilly, playing her as a glamorous, scheming "superbitch", much in the style of Dynasty's Alexis Colby.
The final episode screened in Australia on 8 July 1986 concluded with a cliffhanger ending in anticipation of a second season. Closing scenes featured Dennis being knocked unconscious and kidnapped by an unseen assailant, meanwhile, upstairs at Stephanie's mansion while a party went on downstairs, Jilly pulled a gun on Stephanie in another attempt to kill her. Jake attempted to wrest the gun from Jilly but the gun went off in the struggle, fatally wounding him and splattering Stephanie with his blood. Stephanie then grabbed the gun away from Jilly as Jake careened into the hallway, where Stephanie briefly held him. He careened down the hallway before falling down the stairs where he dies in full view of the shocked party guests. A horrified Stephanie, with blood on her face and clothes and still holding the gun in her hand, appears at the stairway. Jilly then appears and descending the stairs shouting after Jake she tells everyone that she just saw Stephanie shoot him.
The show's ratings had not been high enough in Australia to justify a renewal so this cliffhanger was never initially resolved for Australian audiences. The actors playing Stephanie, Jilly and Dennis were later brought back to film a hasty five-minute conclusion to the various unresolved story threads that was added to the end of the final episode. Dennis' abductor, revealed as his half-brother and Stephanie's long-lost son Chris (Harvey), quickly abandoned his plan to hold Dennis to ransom when Dennis told him that as Ahmal's son he would stand to inherit millions. Chris knew Stephanie had been arrested for Jake's murder. He had been following Stephanie so had witnessed the shooting incident from the bedroom balcony, and had taken photographs that proved what had really happened. He quickly cleared Stephanie who was released while Jilly was arrested for Jake's murder.
This new ending was never seen in the original Australian run and only included in the version of the last episode that was sold internationally. Network Ten repeated the series twice in the 1990s and at least one screening contained the revised ending.
The 1986 series of Return to Eden was clearly intended as an Australian answer to the glamorous American "supersoaps" Dallas, Dynasty and Falcon Crest, with the requisite ostentatious fashions, boardroom struggles, bedroom romps and outrageous storylines. It is fair to argue that Return to Eden successfully delivered all the stock soap pleasures with the Australian setting giving the show a certain ironic distance.
Return to Eden was screened on ITV and was a huge ratings hit during the summer of 1986 (the three-part mini-series had been screened in September 1984). The 1986 UK transmission also ended with the original cliffhanger, as did the 1989 repeat screening. However, the newer ending was screened many years later when the series was repeated on UK satellite television, primarily the now defunct Granada Plus, which showed it twice. It was shown again in the UK in 2010 by the satellite channel CBS Drama, which showed both the original 1983 mini-series and immediately followed this with the 1986 sequel series which included the revised ending.
Return to Eden was remade in India as the 1988 film Khoon Bhari Maang. It starred Rekha was directed and produced by Rakesh Roshan. The film was a critical as well as box office success.
Both the original mini-series and the follow-up weekly series have been made available on DVD in Australia. Kaleidoscope Film has released the original 1983 mini-series as two "Region 0" discs. Unfortunately, even though the packaging states "Digitally Enhanced", the picture quality of the discs actually leaves a lot to be desired and is reproduced from many generations of copies down from the master. Bonus extras on the discs include interviews with Rebecca Gilling and James Reyne in 2001.
The 1986 series was released as a six-disc set in Australia by MRA Entertainment. Although the picture quality is generally better than the mini-series, there is some tape distortion and interference on some of the episodes during the series. The episodes end on the newer 'zoom-in' Worldvision logo (present after the company was sold to Spelling Entertainment in 1988) except for the final episode which uses the original 'scroll' logo and is obviously the originally aired episode. The DVD boxset does not include the revised ending, leaving the last episode with the unresolved original cliffhanger.
The series has also been released on DVD in the Netherlands in a nine-disc set, which contains the revised ending.
In 2012, the Nine Network announced it was planning to remake Return to Eden as a six-hour mini-series, however in March 2013 it was announced that the planned remake had been shelved for the time being due to financial reasons.
A soundtrack album for the series, featuring music composed by Brian May (not to be confused with the Queen guitarist) was released on vinyl during the show's original airing. It was reissued on compact disc on the Buy Soundtrax label in 2010.
1. "Main Titles/Return to Eden"
2. "The Return to Eden"
4. "Problem for Dan and Steph"
10. "A Man Not A Boy"
Notes about the CD: Track 1 is actually the feature-length opening theme of Return to Eden the series, used in the first episode. Although Track 19 is labelled "Closing Titles", it is actually the series' regular opening theme music.
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^ "Return to Eden Series Finale Ending (1986)". 17 June 2018. Archived from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
^ "Nine new Dramas: Return to Eden, Underbelly: Squizzy, Gallipoli". 18 July 2012. Archived from the original on 8 November 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
^ Idato, Michael (11 March 2013). "Nine shelves Return to Eden remake". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 2 October 2016. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_to_Eden
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After we left The Ferret Inn, we were off to Woodmont, Maryland, to Frisky’s Wildlife and Primate Sanctuary, another beneficiary of a contribution from my Oticon prize. Run by Colleen Layton and Scott Robbins, Frisky’s is a private wildlife sanctuary, state licensed rehabilitator, and a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Both Colleen and Scott work full time jobs in addition to caring for the animals and grounds of their 5-acre property. Since 1970, the sanctuary has cared for injured and orphaned wildlife, domestic animals such as rabbits and farm animals whose owners can no longer care for them, and primates that come from sanctuaries or private owners from across the country.
When we arrived at the sanctuary, we were met by Colleen and one of her invaluable volunteers, Joyce. Joyce introduced us to many of the primates, spending time with each and telling us a little about them, including names, disposition, and why they do not make good pets. A sweet infant monkey will grow into a difficult adult—becoming the wild animal it was meant to be. That’s why so many of them end up in sanctuaries like Frisky’s. A pet monkey is expensive to house and feed, and, if a monkey is well cared for, it can live 20-40 years. That’s a long term commitment! Read Monkey Matters Magazine‘s article, Pet Monkey: A Reality Check, and National Geographic‘s article on The Perils of Keeping Monkeys as Pets.
One of the more lively ones was Oogie, a White-faced Cinnamon Capuchin who was featured on Animal Planet’s “Pet Psychic.” Oogie came to the sanctuary nearly blind, with cataracts in both eyes. Because of the high cost of this type of surgery, only her right eye could be operated on. During her recent physical, they discovered she is losing the sight in that eye. Frisky’s is hoping to raise funds to operate on the left eye to save her remaining eyesight. If you would like to help, consider donating to Frisky‘s. FYI: As instructed, we kept the “two foot rule” of space between us and all the primates. We were especially mindful of Oogie, who kept tossing things out of her cage at us whenever we passed by. I think I would do the same if I had poor eyesight!
Currently at the sanctuary there are 24 monkeys, two Coatimundi, a Cocktoo, four Cockatiels, two African Grey Parrots, two adorable long-haired goats, a Mink, and various guinea pigs, rabbits and birds (many Zebra Finches and two Goffin Cockatoos). The Guinea pigs and rabbits are available for adoption as are most of the birds (except for the African Grey Parrots).
The mink, Trixie, is about five years old and was found in the woods by someone who thought she was a ferret. She cannot be released. Joyce and her husband, Matt, love taking care of the two Coatimundi and are the only volunteers that work with them since they have bonded with them. Weeble is a 12 year old male and was a product of divorce. He ended up with the wife, and when she couldn’t handle him, she had him declawed in hopes it would work. It didn’t, so she turned him over to Frisky’s. The female, Katia, is 14 years old. Her family moved to the area eight years ago and when they took her to a vet for her yearly physical, they discovered it was illegal to own a Coatimundi in Maryland. Katia found a loving home at Frisky’s. Joyce provided this photo of Weebles being brushed by Matt, as well as the photos of Bimbo (shown in her cage with Joyce) and Oogie.
Joyce also introduced us to Bimbo, one of the oldest primates at Frisky’s. Affectionately known as the resident grandmother, Bimbo arrived at the sanctuary from Pennsylvania in April 2000, shortly after her owner died. Since she was domesticated, she could not be placed in a zoo. Now 37 years old, she has gained a bit of celebrity status in Maryland. Find out what her special talent is here.
The monkey pictured below is Grisha, a Marmoset. He is about four years old and was surrendered when his owner could no longer handle him. Exotics, as a rule, do not make good pets. And this is especially true with monkeys. Joyce said owners think if they get them when they’re young, they will bond with them, and that’s not usually the case. As they get older, they become more, well, monkey-like…and they treat you like they would another monkey. Anything goes! This is why so many exotic animals end up in sanctuaries like Frisky’s.
Also pictured is Sweetie, a beautiful white Cockatoo. Sweetie is 14 years old and was the product of divorce. Sweetie gave us a quite a performance, dancing and cooing as Colleen sang to him. Afterwards, I got some sweet shots of him cuddling with Colleen.
One of my favorite sanctuary residents was Jackie, a Vervet Guenon. Her cage was filled with stuffed animals, most numerous were her teddy bears, which she treats like they are her babies. She loves to look at herself in the mirror and I got the shot below showing her doing just that. She stroked and preened several of the stuffed animals and made funny grunting noises while she did it. She seemed very docile and sweet.
The adorable goats pictured below (Dennis, white and Dominic, black) are Pygmy goats, born in 1993. Dominic loves to stand on a metal drainage cover in the middle of the yard. Joyce isn’t sure if it’s because it’s drier than the grass or if he just feels like he’s on a throne! Dennis and Dominic came from a breeder. Their mother had given birth to four babies and that apparently was more than she could handle. She tried to gouge out one of Dennis’ eyes and chewed off part of his ear. The breeder decided to take him to Frisky’s to save him and ended up sending two goats. Both had internal and external parasites when they arrived. Colleen said the vet named Dennis after “Dennis the Menace” and said he was in so much trouble but came out all right in the end!
Frisky’s does not receive any county, state, or federal funding. The sanctuary survives only by public donations. Frisky’s is enrolled in two charity campaigns: Combined Federal Campaign Code #37712 and Maryland Charity Campaign Code #7150. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Frisky’s has no paid employees, so every dollar you give goes directly to help care for the animals. Consider sending a check or donating items on the wish list. Most of the items on the list are simple and inexpensive. Every little bit helps!
Frisky’s website is full of great information, such as things to consider when adopting any pet, tips for saving spring wildlife, information on how you can volunteer, and there is even a donation wish list for items needed to keep the sanctuary thriving. I noticed some of their “most needed items” were bird, guinea pig, rabbit, and hamster food, as well as Timothy hay, so I picked up a few items at Petco to donate in addition to the check.
Frisky’s is located at 10790 Old Frederick Road, in Woodstock, Maryland. Tours and groups for educational purposes can be arranged, but only by appointment. Colleen can be reached via phone at 410/418-8899, fax 410/418-5402, and e-mail at friskyswildlife@yahoo.com. For directions to the sanctuary, click here. The 1/10 mile long driveway to the sanctuary is lined on both sides by 80 foot high pine trees—a really majestic entrance!
Frisky’s accepts all wildlife—regardless of physical condition, mental handicaps, or problems—providing the best care, medicine, and food to each animal as soon as it arrives. As soon as they are physically fit, Frisky’s will return the animal back to nature or the State Park. If the animal is domestic, Frisky’s will find adoptive homes.
On the website, Colleen describes the sanctuary residents: “If it’s not sick, orphaned, or mentally or physically handicapped, then it does not belong here.” She jokingly includes herself in this description, saying, “You would have to be crazy to live like this.” She wouldn’t have it any other way, nor would she accept a paycheck for the work she does.
Thank you, Colleen and Joyce, for the wonderful insight into what you do for all these animals!
Yesterday Michael and I drove up to Columbia, Maryland, to meet Nancy Wilson, who operates The Ferret Inn. The Ferret Inn Rescue & Shelter was one of five non-profit animal organizations that will receive a portion of the charitable contribution I was awarded by Oticon last month in Denver. Oticon is a leading hearing aid manufacturer and I won a Focus on People award in the adult category in this year’s awards program. Learn more about the 2008 Focus on People awards event from my posting here and see Oticon’s recent press release here. Barbara Kelley nominated me for the award. Barbara is the editor of Hearing Loss Magazine, which I design and produce bimonthly for the Hearing Loss Association of America. Our most recent cover feature was Reed Doughty of the Washington Redskins.
I have chosen to donate my charitable contribution from Oticon to several animal-focused groups in honor of my very dear and greatly missed friend, George Hope Ledbetter, who passed away a year ago this November 9. George loved animals (as does his wife, Carmen) and I wanted to do something special to honor his memory. The other designees are Gene Baur’s Farm Sanctuary in upstate New York; Happy Tonics, Inc. in Shell Lake, Wisconsin; Wild Bunch Wildlife Rehabilitation, in Alexandria, Virginia; and Frisky’s Wildlife and Primate Sanctuary in Woodstock, Maryland. I shot the photograph below of George, with his beloved cocker spaniel, Angus, just after George retired from the Air Force.
Since The Ferret Inn is only about an hour away, I called Nancy to ask if I could present the check in person and see her operation. Michael and I had eight ferrets from about 1992-2004 and although we are ferret-less now, they still hold a special place in our hearts. On the way to Columbia, we stopped at Petco to pick up some ferret treats, a hammock, and some toys as an extra donation.
Nancy and her husband, Tom, operate the shelter and currently take care of 60 ferrets (down from 80!). They had a recent influx of 21 ferrets who arrived via a research facility. Two have since found their “forever homes.” In the first photo below, Nancy is surrounded by some of those ferrets.
The Ferret Inn has a staff of devoted volunteers to tend to these wonderful little critters. Nancy’s cat, Joey, competed for our attention and served as a sentry for this business of ferrets. (Did you know that a group of ferrets is called a “business” of ferrets?).
Michael named our first ferret Bandit—because of the mask around his eyes. If you know anything about ferrets, naming a masked ferret “Bandit” is about as generic and unoriginal as you can get. We did get better with names as time went by, though. One of our most rambunctious ferrets was named “Pogo Diablo”—translated as “Jumping Devil.” And that he most certainly was. Our ferret names, in order of acquisition, were: Bandit, Silver (another unoriginal name, silver is the name for a particular ferret coloring), Missy, Callie Jo, Ben, Pogo Diablo, Jessie Bell, and Ginger (yet another name for a particular ferret coloring). Jessie Bell and Ginger were adoptees from the Alexandria Animal Shelter. The shelter presently has six beautiful ferrets up for adoption here.
The cages at The Ferret Inn were labeled with fun names such as Napster, Jezebel, Peaches & Herb, Snickers, Jackie-O, Hunny, Cotton, Kitty & Kat, Shark (ferrets are commonly called “carpet sharks”), Bonnie & Clyde, Isis, Calypso, and Thelma & Louise (one of which is featured below, pulling her stuffed toy into a crinkle tube). Thelma & Louise were rescued from a “ferret mill” in Ohio, just two of more than 600 that were rescued and placed in rescue shelters across the country! Nancy’s ferrets are clearly well-loved, happy, and healthy. Click here to see other ferrets up for adoption at The Ferret Inn.
The Ferret Inn is an approved 501(c)(3) non-profit and has been in operation since 1999. They specialize in ferret rescue, placement, and boarding. Since their inception, they have placed approximately 900 ferrets. If you want to learn more about ferrets or might consider adopting one (or two!), call Nancy at 410/531-4936 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST, or e-mail ferretpassion@verizon.net. There is an adoption application available for download here. The Ferret Inn also has ongoing opportunities for volunteers—click here for details.
Can’t adopt right now? Then consider donating to The Ferret Inn! Donations help offset high veterinary costs and keep the ferrets healthy and happy until they find their “forever homes.” Every little bit counts. The Ferret Inn takes donations via credit cards and through PayPal on their website here.
Michael and I noticed the beautiful fall color around this retention pond—less than a mile away from our home—so we hurried back home to grab our photo gear and go back to capture some images. The light was glorious, the weather was mild, and the wildlife was most cooperative.
Last year the leaves peaked for us much later (Nov. 17), so one afternoon I took advantage of the perfect light and shot some images in our neighborhood. See those photos in my posting here.
And for something completely unrelated…if you’re a football fan (especially of the Washington Redskins), click here for a recent posting on my main blog. I had the opportunity to photograph a player at Redskins Park a few months ago!
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"My name is Ray William Johnson and I approve this message"
"2 camels in a tiny car!"
"...or you get squaids. It's some serious sh*t."
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2019-04-26T06:57:25Z
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https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A3%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BD%E3%83%B3
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Federal prosecutors in Manhattan released a memo on Friday detailing the extent of Michael Cohen’s crimes and recommended a 3 1/2-year sentence and a $100,000 fine for the former lawyer for President Donald Trump.
In August, Cohen pleaded guilty in the Southern District of New York to eight federal crimes, including tax fraud, bank fraud, and campaign finance violations that he said he carried out at Trump’s behest. Cohen could have faced up to 65 years in prison if he had gone to trial and had been convicted.
Last week, Cohen pleaded guilty to one count of lying to Congress, a crime that usually merits a sentence of about six months in jail, as part of a plea deal to cooperate with Mueller’s investigation. He specifically pleaded guilty to lying in his September 2017 testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee regarding the times during which the Trump Organization actively pursued a deal to build a Trump Tower in Moscow amid the 2016 election.
A separate sentencing memo for that guilty plea also filed by the special counsel Robert Mueller’s office on Friday described a pattern of dishonesty, but recommended a more lenient punishment that allows Cohen to serve a sentence concurrent with the one he serves for the crimes he pleaded guilty to in the Southern District of New York.
Even though his first plea deal did not include a formal cooperation agreement, a sentencing memo submitted last week by Cohen’s lawyers said Cohen has offered to assist law enforcement at every possible turn.
The memo said Cohen has given 70 hours of testimony to the special counsel’s office alone, has met with federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York and state investigators in New York, and has also cooperated with a separate unknown “open inquiry” conducted by the New York State Attorney General’s Office.
Both the SDNY prosecutors and the special counsel emphasized how Cohen’s pervasive dishonesty impeded the investigation, with Mueller’s office saying Cohen made false and misleading statements in his first meeting with the special counsel’s office, the same false statements he made in his Congressional testimony.
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Thanks to Ferghal Kelly for sharing this Guardian article – it raises lots of questions about the sort of society we are aspiring towards with the four capacities of Curriculum for Excellence. I’ve never really understood the emphasis on confidence to perform that is celebrated in our schools, and have seen a lot of questionable behaviour that passes for confidence in many situations, so is it time to re-evaluate the four capacities? Could it be that worshipping the extrovert ideal is actually just wrong? There might be some quiet voices among a generation of young people who would thank us for raising this question.
Plenty of food for thought here, Catriona! I’m not sure, though, that self confidence equates to extroversion. I think individuals who are naturally introverted and reflective need a sort of quiet confidence and self assurance if they are indeed to make their mark in the world. Perhaps we need to unpack what we mean by a ‘confident individual’; to nurture those who display that quality in less obvious ways; and to raise awareness amongst more extrovert leaders of the range of ways in which confidence can be manifested. Thanks for starting the ball rolling – for me, anyway!
Thanks for your thoughts Hilary – and it’s lovely to hear from you! You’re right to flag up the danger of blurring the boundary between confident and extrovert, and I was aware of this when I posted (and should have clarified, in hindsight) but my concern is that confidence in schools is too often understood as extrovert, and maybe that’s where the conversation needs to start?
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Members of Church of the Holy Spirit in Lebanon, NJ travel to NYC for a guided tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Our personal guide was Fr. Ed Murphy. This field trip was the second event in our church’s special event "Renewal of Beauty"
More photos of the museum are available here.
The gas company is installing a new gas main in the right of way behind my home. They have been working on this project for a couple of weeks now and are almost done. There have been some heavy pieces of construction equipment in use as well as many trades.
While recently dog sitting for my oldest daughter (who doesn’t have dogs – long story) I caught some photos of my new friends sleeping in a warm sunny spot.
Cirrus Fan. While driving the other day, the fan shape of the clouds caught my eye. I wasn’t too crazy of the trucks in the foreground but the clouds were moving fast and I wanted to catch them like they were.
On a recent trip to LBI, we took in a sunset cruise near Barnegat Lighthouse.
There were this small sailboats all following one another at one point.
On a recent trip to LBI, Watching the tall waves break at the shore. This was taken with a point and shoot and then cropped and zoomed further hence the slightly pixelated look.
Other LBI wave and sand photos can be found here.
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I didn’t know what I had till it was gone. During my PhD at the University of Pittsburgh, I had access to the Scopus database of citation data. I proceeded to use it for various citation analyses. I graduated and moved on, swapping that university affiliation for a collection of at least five others. None of these has access to Scopus. I miss it! I need it to do my research!
Why? I’m working on a large scale citation analysis. This would be easy with ISI Web of Science if my collection were based on a particular journal, or an author last name or one of your other small set of field tags. It isn’t. Instead it is based on an interdisciplinary domain, and includes thousand of articles across hundreds of journals and authors and subjects. I keep track of my cohort of articles through their PubMed identifiers. ISI Web of Science doesn’t allow query by PubMed ID (or DOI, or any other unique article identifier number). Google Scholar isn’t up to the task either.
Scopus allows me to query for the citation histories of these articles by their PubMed ID (or, alternatively, doi). Furthermore, I can do this across a large number of Scopus articles by ORing the PubMed IDs together, say 500 at a time. Kind of a pain, but easily done in parallel with watching a movie, so no problem.
I won’t bore you with the details, but I’m jumping through all sorts of hoops to gain access to Scopus. So far my trek has involved getting fingerprinted and sending away for an FBI police record check to obtain visiting researcher status. In parallel I’m taking advantage of a work trip to stop by the British Library in person. I haven’t succeeded yet (I apparently need access to the British Library Reading Rooms. They are closed on Sunday, as I type this from the lobby of the British Library), but hopefully I’m getting close.
Dear Scopus, you know what would make this a lot easier? The ability to buy a personal subscription. I’d buy one. I have money for that. Unfortunately, you only offer access through institutional subscriptions. I’ve talked to librarians at many of my institutions, and they aren’t keen to buy an institutional Scopus subscription… they view it as an upstart “European” also-ran to ISI Web of Science. You and I both know that isn’t true, but it is a really steep hill for me to climb to convince them, as an individual postdoc researcher. Let me have a free personal trial, let me buy a personal subscription.
fwiw, as I’ve described before, neither Scopus nor ISI Web of Science is currently equipped to provide the citation-history of datasets (though Scopus is closer because it supports query by DOI). As far as I know, there is no API access to Scopus or ISI Web of Science or CrossRef that allows me to do this sort of data collection programatically (I’d love to be wrong! Tell me if I am wrong!). Bulk programmatic access is powerful, and it *is* possible through PLoS and PubMed Central to their publication subsets. I wish it could be available for all articles. I’d pay.
The demand for article-based metrics is growing as more people realize that evaluating research articles by their journal impact factor is harmful and irresponsible. Existing tools, you aren’t ready!
If it was the opposite – you needed access to WoS – you could do that through DIALOG with transactional pricing. Scopus isn’t available through DIALOG which is a shame.
1) Find free scientific article (or a free version version) not indexed in Google Scholar.
Users’ search queries are automatically expanded with synonyms/acronyms.
Example: Search query “DNA” has the following equivalent alternatives: “deoxyribonucleic acid”, “desoxyribonucleic acid ” or “ADN”.
You can refine your search results by article, patent, thesis or poster.
In conclusion, FreeFullPDF will not replace Google Scholar, but it appears to be a good complementary tool for scientific research.
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Postsecondary students are highly mobile; About two-thirds attend more than one postsecondary institution, and one-quarter attend more than two institutions. Thus, student transfer between colleges must be a smooth process if students are to succeed. Unfortunately, many barriers arise for students throughout the transfer process, impeding their ability to attain a degree. A new issue brief suggests two tools to aid in this process: articulation agreements and prior learning assessments.
An articulation agreement, typically agreed upon by at least two institutions, is a policy that clearly specifies how and which credits will be accepted by another college toward a degree program. All but six states support statewide articulation agreements connecting public postsecondary institutions across the state. Though articulation agreements are becoming more common, the issue brief points out that they still do not exist among all institutions and that many of students’ credits are still lost in the transfer process.
The brief also recommends using prior learning assessments to allow more experienced students to earn credit for out-of-classroom college level experience.
Many institutions are making strides in implementing articulation agreements and prior learning assessments, but more widespread use and improvement of the tools is needed to remove barriers for transferring students.
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Welcome back to another installment of “Last Week in Geekdom” where I comb the internet for all the news you need to know so you don’t have to. It’s admittedly been a weird couple weeks for this blog. My full time job is in its busy season right now as well as dealing with some motivational blocks. I’m going to try and get some more reviews and write-ups out this coming week including one on the movie Maquia that I got a chance to see last week. But in terms of news for this week, here are some of the important highlights from down below: Crunchyroll has added a ton of new titles to its catalogs including 90’s and 2000’s classics like Outlaw Star and Trigun; Image’s series Saga will be going on indefinite hiatus to let the creators recharge; and Bongo Comics, Matt Groening’s publisher, will be shutting down permanently in October. I encourage you all to check out the articles and videos I have featured down below as well, and as always, have a happy Sunday!
Kyoto Animation has announced it will be producing an adaptation of Hiro Yuki’s 20th Century Electricity Catalog novel.
Sentai Filmworks has launched a new children’s label, leading off with Sanrio’s Hello Kitty series.
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas novel author Yoru Sumino shares some mixed feelings on the film adaptation on twitter.
GKIDS will be screening Studio 4°C’s animated film Mutafukaz (aka MFKZ) in North America beginning October 11th.
Penguin Highway film wins the Satoshi Kon Award at Fantasia International Film Festival.
Crunchyroll has added a ton of new titles to their catalog, including: Outlaw Star, Trigun, My-HiME, and Nichijou.
Anime film In This Corner of the World gets an extended version with new title and 30 minutes of additional footage.
Production I.G. has begun accepting submissions for its first ever Anime Indies Award that is focused on uncovering new voices in the animation industry.
Manga about character who starts flame wars online, Today I Went Up in Flames, cancelled after fans discover author’s racist and controversial Tweets.
The original producers and designers for Digimon have teased a new film that will feature aged-up characters including Tai and Matt.
Teen Titans voice actor Tara Strong has claimed that the series may be revived for a season 6 if the new Teen Titans Go! movie does well at the theaters.
Rick Remender’s comic The Last Days of American Crime has been optioned into a film adaptation for Netflix.
Ted Adams, co-founder and CEO of IDW Publishing has stepped down in order to take a more creative role in the company.
Locke & Key has officially been picked up by Netflix for a 10-episode, hour-long television series.
Snapchat and DC Entertainment are teaming up to bring MAD Magazine content to Snapchat starting September 1st.
Nick Drnaso’s Sabrina has become the first ever graphic novel nominated for Man Booker Prize.
Saga authors Brian K Vaughan and Fiona Staples have announced an indefinite hiatus for the comic that could last a year or more.
Bongo Comics, founded by Matt Groening and publisher of the Simpsons comics, has announced it will be closing for good in October after 25 years on publishing.
Gail Simone reflects on the closing of Bongo Comics, publisher of the Simpsons, and former employer.
BookRiot sits down with the editors and creators of the new DC Vertigo line of comics, discussing their stories and what they want to accomplish by bringing back this imprint.
Jennifer Sherman on Anime News Network discusses why Mirai of the Future failed to make a huge impact at the Japanese box office this year.
Japan Expo gathered together the staff and creators of Cowboy Bebop for its 20th anniversary in a round-table discussion of the show’s origins and production troubles.
Zeria discusses the kinds of conspiracy theories that have circulated around the anime fandom, specifically about the production of Flip Flappers, Kare Kano, and Darling in the FranXX.
The Canipa Effect takes a look at the animation of My Hero Academia including how the specific staff brought in for the production added their own spin on the art.
The Pedantic Romantic considers the purpose of Trigger’s Patreon and how it might not actually be as helpful to the industry as the company lets on.
Welcome to the Hell Zone discusses some great school girl comedies and how they seem to get it right in terms of story, characters, and comedy.
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If you have read my (much) older posts, you will know that we enjoy travel and with that, photography to record our traveling. In the spring of 2016 our family had a truly awesome Vacay, visiting Wales, London, Germany, and Rome. Where countries are listed, we visited different towns and cities. It was a glorious time to trundle around together, and the weather in Europe is so much more inviting in March than it is in Newfoundland, where we are still shrouded in snow and cold at that time of the year.
Rome was the one place on the itinerary that we had never seen, and so was an amazing experience. We stayed at a wonderful bed and breakfast that was very close to everything, Gialel Bed & Breakfast. I would recommend it to anyone! And contact them through their website. They say they will beat the booking website prices. Our second piece of advice is use the Hop on Hop off Bus Tours. We suggest the red bus, there are all sorts of them (we took one from a different company). With a 48 hour pass we were able to spend 2 days visiting all the major sights without concern about how we were going to get around. We only had to be aware of when the last bus for the day left the stop we were at. It was great.
A few shots from the Vacay in Roma.
Everywhere you looked there were ruins, either preserved, built into new buildings or standing sentinel on their own. And of course, there were people everywhere! And we weren’t there in tourist high season.
We came across this marvelous art store. This only shows you one side of it, but the other half of the building was full of papers and pigment powders and brushes!! Oh so beautiful.
The Da Vinci Museum was full of reproductions of his inventions, and his journals and notebooks.
Fascinating to see his ingenuity.
Also ingenious was the parking. This isn’t the only example we saw of creative parking. Creative driving was also very much in evidence.
Below are just a few more shots of this amazingly picturesque city.
And what led me to tell you about last year’s holiday? Well, this did. This is Vicolo Della Torre, Trastevere. This laneway in the old quarter of Rome, across the river, arrested me as I passed. Laundry hung in the alley, sun beamed in, and even this early in the season shutters and windows were open and plants were beginning to leaf. I wonder which tower the Torre references?
I loved the strong perspective and sharp contrasts, and hope I was able to do it justice.
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I’m contemplating writing my memoirs. I hear they are in vogue. I fear, however, that my offering might not be as eagerly anticipated as Tony Blair’s memoirs, published today under the title A Journey. I can make my peace with that, however, since Amazon.co.uk has predicted that Tony Blair’s will be “the biggest political memoir of all time”. It was inevitable that this publication would be swathed in controversy, and it hasn’t disappointed. Even the book’s title incited dispute, and it was changed from The Journey. The indefinite article is known for its ability to dispel allegations of narcissism.
Blair is no fool. He knows that his legacy has been tarnished by the war in Iraq. Now he is endeavouring to rectify this both through his words and his actions. His decision to dine at the White House tonight, where he will engage in Middle East peace talks, sends out a message of his dedication to the cause. This could easily be dismissed as more hype, much as his donation of the royalties to the Royal British Legion was. Cynics suggest that Blair has left the country in order to avoid the spotlight. It is undeniable that the book’s publication today has attracted significant media attention, but it seems counterintuitive to suppose that Blair is seeking refuge from this in America. After all, he is about to embark on an international tour to promote the book. Is that the action of a man who is media-shy? I think not.
No, it seems that his motivation lies elsewhere. He has acted consistently in the weeks preceding the publication of his memoirs. Whatever his ulterior motives for donating the royalties to the British Legion may have been, this was still a substantial sum of money which will allow the charity to continue its essential work. His choice to direct the money in this way displays a commitment to remedying the aftermath of “the nightmare that unfolded” in Iraq. His enthusiastic involvement in the Middle East peace talks again demonstrates his concern, and the timing of his visit to the US actually appears to have been politically astute. He has been keen to emphasise the effort he has devoted to the peace process since leaving Downing Street. Perhaps this dinner is another verse of his mea culpa. This seems more likely than the idea that the erudite, calculating Blair should be running away.
Whilst his decision to take Britain to war in Iraq was viewed as defining his premiership, this is not a single issue memoir. Blair illuminates several of the political and personal challenges he has faced throughout his career, as well as offering his opinions on Brown’s ill-fated leadership and the future of the party. Whilst he does not explicitly comment on the contemporary leadership contest, he does cast veiled aspersions on the ability of Ed Miliband and Ed Balls to offer a viable solution to the country’s financial problems. It is this aspect of the memoirs which is likely to have an impact on the party, as Blair delivers very clear advice on how the party could be returned to its former glory.
Actually, this advice could be summarised in two words: New Labour. Blair attributes Gordon Brown’s decline to his departure from the New Labour ideology. His words do ring true: “Labour won when it was New Labour… It lost because it stopped being New Labour”. Then again, it is hardly surprising that he should be an advocate for that manner of government.
The current leadership candidates have consistently been wary of praising the benefits of New Labour, which David Miliband recently dismissed as “a thing of the past”. The aim seems to be to appeal to the Left. Neither Brown nor Blair is especially popular with the British public any longer, so this is an understandable reaction, but is it a wise one? We shall have to wait and see whether Blair was correct, and whether the next Labour leader will take heed of his warnings.
Actually, maybe this memoir-writing lark is too stressful after all.
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Foxconn staff in China have been demanding better conditions for years.
Consumer electronics manufacturer Foxconn is giving employees more union rights at its factories in China after criticism about working conditions and a series of labor disputes.
The company, headquartered in Taiwan, said employees would get the chance to vote for representatives free from management influence, and top officials would be elected by secret ballot.
Foxconn has been under fire for harsh labor conditions at its Chinese plants. The company makes an estimated 40% of the world's consumer electronics gadgets, including parts and products for Apple (AAPL), Intel (INTC), Microsoft (MSFT)and Cisco (CSCO).
Pressure on Foxconn to act intensified after Apple joined the Washington-based Fair Labor Association at the start of 2012. The FLA went on to criticize Foxconn for several labor-rights violations, including requiring its employees to work excessive overtime and paying salaries that were too low to cover basic living expenses.
Workers went on strike in October in protest over conditions on the iPhone 5's production lines, a month after 40 people were injured in a protest that forced the temporary closure of another plant. A series of suicides at Foxconn factories in 2010 sparked a wave of publicity about unsafe facilities.
Foxconn said it was introducing the new measures in line with an action plan agreed to with the FLA following its March 2012 assessment.
It said it would increase the number of representatives of junior employees on all union committees, and look to raise awareness of the union by distributing pamphlets explaining the changes across all Foxconn sites.
"Following the pamphlet's publication, all Foxconn campuses have been carrying out elections to increase the number of junior employee representative positions," it said in a statement. "The management is not involved in any aspect of this election."
The election of the chairman and other members of the group-wide union leadership would be held every five years by secret ballot, it added.
Foxconn has had a union in China since 2007, and held elections for representatives in 2008 and 2011. It says 70% of elected representatives at its mega-campus in Shenzhen are frontline workers and 30% are other staff and management.
But it faces a tightrope walk between increasing worker democracy and satisfying the need of its western clients for improved conditions, and protecting its relationship with China's leaders, who would view the emergence of truly independent unions as a threat.
"Our hope is that our efforts in implementing these reforms will not only benefit Foxconn, but also help lift the standards and practices for our industry in China," Foxconn said.
Unions in China are affiliated to the official All-China Federation of Trade Unions. They are supposed to represent workers' interests with management on issues such as health and safety and overtime but according to Dr Jackie Sheehan, associate professor in Contemporary Chinese Studies at Nottingham University, representatives tend to be hand picked to make sure they don't rock the boat. If they do, they're often dismissed or disciplined.
Sheehan said the Foxconn move could be significant if the company followed through with the pledge to inform workers about the existence of the union.
"Most Foxconn workers don't know they're supposed to elect their union representatives," she told CNNMoney. "Trying to educate hundreds of thousands of workers in Foxconn's case will take months, and many of them only stay six months -- it's like running up the down escalator."
China was engaged in a very gradual process of reform and was keen to find a way of ensuring effective union representation to keep its workforce happy without losing control, she said. Regions like Guangdong, where many multinational companies are based, were very aware of their public image.
"Guangdong province likes being known as the workshop of the world but it doesn't want to be known as the sweatshop of the world.
The FLA's investigation found a large majority of workers were unaware of the union's activities and collective bargaining agreement, the majority of members of union committee were managers and that candidates for election were often supervisors or senior staff nominated by managers.
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Russian tampering with the election?
Russian tampering with the election? Who do you believe: Hillary Clinton, NY Times, Washington Post, CNN, MSNBC, etc…Or these guys?
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Shake with cracked ice. Strain into glass and serve.
The Golden Dream is an IBA official cocktail made with Galliano and Cointreau. It is classed as an "after dinner" drink.
The Golden Dream was popular during the 60s and 70s and originated at the Old King Bar in Miami, mixed by Raimundo Alvarez.
The cocktail was dedicated to actress Joan Crawford and became quite popular at the end of the 1960s on the east coast of the United States.
^ "IBA Official Cocktails". International Bartenders Association. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
^ Maynard, Nora (22 February 2008). "Straight Up: Golden Dream Cocktail for Oscar Night". Kitchn. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
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Just so it’s clear, this post was written for Arena 1 before Arena 2 was released. I won’t be revising this post for Arena 2.
I have an inexplicable love for tank teams so I’ve been interested in making an Awoken Astaroth team as soon as she was revealed. Sure, she was a disappointment with her initial stats, but it was only a matter of time before they buffed her (I wasn’t expecting quite this much, though). My interest piqued when Game8 added her to their S-tier, something I never would have guessed based on my perception of the team at the time. Game8 obviously isn’t the word of god, but the fact that they would put themselves out there with that rating meant that Astaroth could actually be the elite row leader wood never had. I don’t plan on going too in-depth, but I do want to use this post to superficially explore her capabilities in the Arena, the current barometer of a team’s endgame viability.
If you keep the 10 HP latents, you can drop 1 wood and 1 light latent.
If you keep the resist latent setup, you can drop 4 HP latents. This means you and your friend can safely add skill delay resists to their Ra Dragons without having to overwrite any resist latents. Of course, friends that still have 5 HP latents are still compatible.
As usual, I’m not 100% confident in my math, so do the calculations yourself to double check or wait for another source to confirm it (hopefully someone out of JP that can confirm it in-game). But if this is true, then this makes it really easy to incorporate skill delay resists into builds that existed before the latent was released.
(12/18/2015) There was recently a stat buff to Isis that can change this math a bit, check out the implications here.
For those few looking to run Ra Dragon to farm the Ultimate Arena, you should start planning out your latents now. While the easiest path is seven dark latents and five light latents to survive either Kali’s nuke, not everyone can afford all those, especially after just dropping 300k MP on Ra Dragon. Outside of NA someday being able to farm resist latents, the only alternative to conserve MP is farming HP latents. However, when HP latents are brought into the picture, the calculations get complicated since the amount of HP gained depends on the monster you give the latents to. Things get further complicated when factor surviving other large hits like DQ Hera or Parvati. This post will look into possible latent set ups for a Ra Dragon team.
NA has always lagged far behind JP in terms of +egg accessibility. It took us seemingly forever to get 3x normals and coin Star Vault, but we eventually did get it. On deck is 10x descendeds and now that JP has gotten it twice — meaning the they didn’t regret doing it the first time — there’s a good chance that it will eventually come to NA. Considering that it’s by far the best method for farming +eggs by almost every metric, it’s in your best interests to be prepared for whenever it hits NA.
I’ve had several weeks to think about what to write about Zhou Yu, but outside of a few fairly obvious applications there really isn’t much to say. In a way, he’s much like Sphinx where he isn’t necessarily poor, especially when compared to other farmable options, but most will only see him as an awoken uevo fodder. With that in mind, I’m going to trying to keep this post short and sweet.
Zeus & Hera aren’t incredibly interesting. Almost all of their value resides in their 45% gravity, making them terribly one-dimensional with a very narrow selection of proper applications. Perhaps this negative sentiment is influenced by the general stigma towards tank teams — in particular teams that prefer to rely on gravities and nukes rather than conventional combo-based damage — but the playstyle is completely legit and Zera is an essential core to such teams. Outside of this obvious application, Zera can fill a few niche roles, but in general there are other, better options.
After what feels like years of waiting, Sphinx is finally going make his (alleged) debut on NA servers. He’s largely seen as an annoying speed bump along the road to awoken Egyptian goodness, but does he have any other use? His leader skill is pretty much irrelevant; Sonia Gran is a much better option if you’re looking for a farmable combo lead. He’s not bad as a combo sub, but much of his usefulness is overshadowed by LKali. It may not seem fair to compare REM and farmable monsters, but LKali is so ubiquitous and critical to rainbow teams’ success that it’s a hard issue to avoid. He still has value as a farmable sub for Awoken Horus and Shiva, but in the end he’s something you’ll want to quickly replace.
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2000-02-09 Assigned to SIGMA GAME INC. reassignment SIGMA GAME INC. ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: CRAWFORD, CURTIS J., JACKSON, JAMES P.
2005-04-27 Assigned to MEGABINGO, INC. reassignment MEGABINGO, INC. ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: SIGMA GAME, INC.
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A method for operating a rotating reel type slot machine, or a video machine which depicts rotating reels, is described herein which allows a player to save in memory one or more symbols from one or more previous games and use those symbols in a current game to obtain a winning combination. In one embodiment, multiple sets of reels are employed, and saved symbols from a primary sets of reels may be used for any of said multiple sets of reels in subsequent games. In one embodiment, additional coins may be deposited to allow the use of saved symbols with additional reel sets. In another embodiment, a special symbol displayed by a first set of reels causes corresponding reels in second and third sets of reels to stop at the special symbol.
This is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/735,908, filed Oct. 25, 1996,now U.S. Pat. No. 5,997,401 entitled Slot Machine With A Symbol Save Feature, by Curtis J. Crawford.
This invention relates to slot machines and, in particular, to an additional playing feature for a slot machine.
FIG. 1 illustrates the well known basic circuitry of a modern slot machine 10 which incorporates rotating reels. In such a slot machine 10, each of the reels 12, 13, and 14 has a variety of symbols printed on its periphery. Each of the reels 12-14 is driven by a separate stepper motor 16 which rotates in response to pulses from a CPU 18. When the pulses to a stepper motor 16 are terminated, the reel stops abruptly.
In modern slot machines, the stopping positions of the reels 12-14 are predetermined using a random number generator consisting of a random number generator program in the program ROM 20 carried out by the CPU 18. The required number of pulses to the three stepper motors are then generated to display the symbol combination at the predetermined reel positions.
In one common type of slot machine, the number of pulses after the reel has reached a zero position are counted to determine the final position of the reels. In another type of machine, each of the reels has tabs that are sensed by a photodetector to determine the angular displacement of the reel and thus the final displayed symbol. Other means for detecting the positions of the reels exist and are well known.
A money detector 22, which may detect coins or other currency, issues a command to the CPU 18 that the slot machine 10 is ready to be played. The player may then pull a handle 24 or press a button to initiate play.
After the reels have stopped, and the CPU 18 determines the final stop positions, the stop positions are then applied to a pay-table ROM 26, which cross-references the final displayed symbols with a monetary payout to the player. This payout is then conveyed to a payout mechanism 28 which issues coins or credits to the player. A display 30 may also be activated, signaling a win to the player.
The above general description of a modern slot machine would be well known in the art, and such a programmable machine offers great advantages. Slot machines are varied by simply changing the operating program in the program ROM 20 and the award program in the pay-table ROM 26. The front glass of the slot machine is also changeable to convey particular features of the machine.
Additional detail of such conventional slot machines is found in U.S. Pat. No. 4,095,795 to Saxton et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 4,448,419 to Telnaes; and U.S. Pat. No. 4,573,681 to Okada, all incorporated herein by reference.
One well known award criterion for a 3-reel slot machine is the matching of symbols in a horizontal direction. After each game, the player again pulls the handle so that each game is completely independent of all previous games.
Although the slot machine of FIG. 1 is very successful, even more player appeal would be created by allowing the player additional possibilities for winning.
A method for operating a rotating reel type slot machine, or a video machine which depicts rotating reels, is described herein which allows a player to save in memory one or more symbols from one or more previous games and use those symbols in a current game to obtain a winning combination. The invention may be implemented by relatively minor changes in the software code in the program ROM and the pay-table ROM of a conventional slot machine.
The display glass of the slot machine contains an area for displaying the saved symbols. If a video slot machine is used to implement the invention, the video screen may display the saved symbols.
In another embodiment, special symbols, such as winning symbols, are saved automatically by the machine. This concept can be extended to a slot machine having multiple sets of reels, where a winning symbol displayed by a primary set of reels causes the corresponding reel in one or more secondary sets of reels to stop on the same special symbol.
FIG. 1 illustrates well-known circuitry for operating a slot machine.
FIG. 2 illustrates the circuitry of FIG. 1, but augmented to incorporate the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a front view of a slot machine incorporating the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flow diagram illustrating the basic steps carried out by the slot machine in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 5 illustrates circuitry similar to FIG. 2, but modified for controlling a video slot machine displaying rotating reels.
FIG. 6 is a front view of a machine incorporating an embodiment of the invention using three sets of reels.
FIG. 7 is a functional diagram of the machine of FIG. 6.
FIG. 8 is a video version of the machine of FIG. 6 or any other machine described herein.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a method performed by a machine, such as that in FIG. 7, where special symbols displayed by a primary set of reels cause corresponding reels in secondary sets of reels to stop on the same special symbol.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart of an alternate embodiment method using multiple sets of reels.
FIG. 2 illustrates the circuitry used in a slot machine in accordance with the present invention. Elements identified with the same numerals in the various figures may be identical and will not be redundantly described.
The slot machine of FIG. 2 performs the same functions as the conventional slot machine of FIG. 1 but has an additional feature. This feature will be referred to as a symbol save feature, which allows a player to save any displayed symbol for use in a subsequent game. Symbols may be saved manually by pressing a button, or, alternatively, the machine may automatically save special symbols for the player's use in later games. A description of the invention will be presented with reference to FIG. 2, the front view of a slot machine in FIG. 3, and the flowchart of the slot machine operation in FIG. 4.
In step 1, a coin is deposited through slot 32 (FIG. 3) and is detected by a coin detector 22 (FIG. 2). A paper currency slot and reader may also be incorporated in the slot machine of FIG. 3. The detection of the coin and the pulling of handle 24, or the pressing of button 34, initiates a next game, as indicated in step 2 of FIG. 4.
A CPU 36 (FIG. 2), under control of a program ROM 38, rotates the reels 12-14 by issuing pulses to stepper motors 16, as indicated by step 3 in FIG. 4. In step 4, a random number generator in the program ROM 38 selects the final reel positions for reels 12-14. CPU 36 issues the required number of pulses to stepper motors 16 in order to cause the reels 12-14 to reach their final positions. The positions of the reels 12-14 may be determined by either counting the number of pulses to each stepper motor 16 or by counting pulses generated by a photo-optical element which detects tabs around the periphery of each of reels 12-14. Such methods of selecting a final reel postion and stopping the reels at the selected reel positions are well known and commonly used in the art. In step 5, the reels are stopped at their selected positions.
The reels are displayed through display windows 40, 41, and 42 in FIG. 3. A slot machine incorporating this invention may include more than 3 reels. In the particular embodiment shown in FIG. 3, three consecutive symbols on each of reels 12-14 are displayed through the display windows 40-42. A symbol may be any image and may even be a blank. Three paylines 44, 45 and 46 are printed on the display glass of the slot machine to identify the paylines which are applicable for a particular play. Typically, the deposit of one coin will activate the center payline 45, and additional coins will activate the paylines 44 and 46. A winning combination of symbols appearing across any activated payline will result in a win for that player.
In step 6 of FIG. 4, a pay-table ROM 48 (FIG. 2) is addressed with an address based upon the number of coins played and the final reel positions. For example, if three coins were played, a winning combination across any of the three paylines 44-46 would be acknowledged by the pay-table ROM 48 as a win. The pay-table ROM 48 provides a signal to CPU 36 to control a payout mechanism 28 to provide the number of coins or credits to the player corresponding to the winning symbol combination, as shown in step 7 of FIG. 4.
The operation of the preferred slot machine, thus far, has been that of a conventional slot machine. The present invention can also be used in slot machines which have only a single payline or which use a CRT or other flat screen display to represent the rotation of reels rather than provide actual mechanical reels.
After the reels have stopped, the player may elect to save one or more symbols displayed for each reel position. This may be accomplished by pressing one or more buttons 48, 49, and 50 (FIG. 3) associated with each reel. In one embodiment of a slot machine having three paylines, there are three buttons per reel to select a symbol on any one of the paylines. Hence, up to three symbols per reel may be saved. In another embodiment, only one symbol per reel can be saved.
In another embodiment, only special symbols may be designated by the machine as the symbols applicable to the symbol save feature. In such an embodiment, the machine itself may automatically save these special symbols are they appear in the display windows 40-42.
The manual saving of symbols by buttons 48-50 or the automatic saving of symbols is indicated by the symbol save controller 52 in FIG. 2 and indicated by step 8 in FIG. 4.
The saved symbols are stored in a symbol save memory 54 (FIG. 2), and the save symbols are displayed to the user in display areas 56, 57 and 58 in FIG. 3. In one embodiment, an image of the saved symbol(s) is illuminated in areas 56-58 in FIG. 3. Any arrangement of a display for displaying the saved symbols to the player may be used, and such a display is designated as display 60 in FIG. 2.
In the preferred embodiment, any symbol from a reel which is saved by the player or the machine only applies to that same reel position in subsequent games. Thus, the saved symbol originally displayed in display window 40 will appear in display area 56 and can only be later used in combination with symbols displayed in windows 41 and 42 or with symbols saved in display areas 52 and 58. In another embodiment, the origin of the saved symbol is not relevant, and the saved symbol(s) can be used with any reel combination.
The player may then deposit more coins and initiate a next game, as shown in step 9 of FIG. 4. The step of saving symbols, instead of being conducted before additional coins or credits are wagered, may be conducted after additional coins or credits are wagered but before the initiation of the next game. Again, the reels are rotated, the final reel positions are randomly selected, and the reels are stopped, as shown in steps 10, 11, and 12, respectively, in FIG. 4.
A winning combination of symbols may now be determined by using the currently displayed symbols by the reels 12-14 and the saved symbols from one or more previous games. The pay-table ROM 48 is then provided an address which may be based upon, for example, the number of coins played, the saved symbols, and the symbols displayed by the reels to determine whether there is a winning combination of symbols and to determine the award to be played to the player, as shown in step 13 of FIG. 4. Other criteria for addressing the pay-table ROM 48 or other circuitry for providing an award to the player may also be used.
The output of the pay-table ROM 48 is provided to CPU 36, which then controls the payout mechanism 28 to provide the corresponding award to the player for the winning symbol combination, as shown in step 14 of FIG. 4, and the display of the saved symbols is extinguished.
If a winning combination used any of the saved symbols, the saved symbols are canceled, as shown in step 15 of FIG. 4, and the display of the saved symbols is ceased.
The player may now select additional symbols to save and store in the symbol save memory 54, as illustrated by the return path in FIG. 4.
Any method and means of indicating symbols to be saved and applying the saved symbols to a subsequent game are envisioned by the invention. For example, separate buttons may be provided for saving particular symbols and then selecting which symbols in a subsequent game to replace with the saved symbols.
FIG. 5 illustrates the circuitry used in a video slot machine which displays an animated version of rotating reels on a CRT 62. A video controller 64 controls CRT 62 and receives commands from CPU 36. One skilled in the art would understand the requirements for video controller 64 and CPU 36, since these devices would be generic to a wide variety of video slot machines. In a video slot machine, a separate display to identify the saved symbols is not required since the saved symbols would be displayed on CRT 62.
One skilled in the art could easily modify conventional slot machine programs stored in a program ROM to incorporate the symbol save feature of this invention. One skilled in the art could also easily modify the conventional program in a pay-table ROM to take into account the symbols saved in memory 54 when determining whether a winning combination exists. The symbol save controller 52 may easily be implemented by determining the displayed symbol corresponding to buttons 48-50, since the final positions of the reels are already known by CPU 36. Accordingly, one skilled in the art may implement numerous embodiments of this invention without further technical description.
Another embodiment of the invention is illustrated in FIG. 6. Elements labeled with the same numbers as in FIG. 3 may be identical. The slot machine 70 incorporates multiple sets of reels along with the symbol save feature. Machine 70 uses three sets of reels 72, 73, 74, but the number of sets of reels may be four, five, six, or more. Also, shown in FIG. 6, each set of reels has three reels 75, 76, 77; however, there may be four, five, six, or more reels per set. Also, the embodiment shown in FIG. 6 uses three paylines per reel; however, other embodiments of the invention use a single payline per reel set. As in the embodiment of FIG. 3, saved symbols are available for use in subsequent games until used in a symbol combination.
The invention of FIG. 6 allows the player to save any symbol from the primary set of reels 72 to be subsequently used in either the next game or any subsequent game for any of the sets of reels 72, 73, 74. The saved symbols are stored in memory and displayed in windows 78, 79 and 80. Windows 78, 79 and 80 correspond to reels 75, 76, and 77, respectively.
Buttons 48, 49 and 50, as in FIG. 3, select the particular symbol to be saved from an associated reel in the primary set of reels 72, and the saved symbols are displayed in the windows 78, 79, and 80. In one embodiment, if three coins are inserted in slot 32, activating all three paylines 81, 82, 83, then three symbols may be saved from each of the primary reels and displayed in the associated windows 78-80. If only one coin is inserted, only the center payline 82 is activated, and only symbols on the center payline may be saved.
Once the symbols are saved and the handle 24 is pulled to initiate a subsequent game, the saved symbols are applied to the respective reels in any of the reel sets to achieve the highest paying combination. Not all saved symbols need be used in any one particular game.
In another embodiment, the player is given the opportunity to decide whether to apply the saved symbols to a particular reel by pressing any of the buttons 84, each identifying a particular set of reels 72, 73, 74. Buttons 48-50 may then be used to replace a particular symbol on an associated reel with a saved symbol.
The game algorithm is similar to that described with respect to FIG. 4 except that the saved symbols are obtained from the primary set of reels 72 and may be applied to either the secondary sets of reels 73, 74 or, additionally, applied to the primary set of reels 72. This provides additional chances to the player to win.
The invention of FIG. 6 can generate a higher revenue than prior art machines since the player can be required to insert additional coins to bring into play the secondary set of reels. For example, the player may be required to deposit three coins to activate the three paylines of the primary set of reels 72 and activate the symbol save feature for only the primary set of reels 72. With six coins deposited, the player may additionally activate the three paylines of one of the secondary sets of reels 73. Additional coins can be used to activate additional paylines and additional reel sets to provide the maximum chance of winning.
In another embodiment, symbols from any of the reel sets 72, 73, and 74 may be saved, and additional symbol save windows may be added. In such an embodiment, any combination of the saved symbols may be applied to any of the sets of reels to greatly increase the chances of a winning combination.
FIG. 7 illustrates the internal circuitry within the machine 70 which, in one embodiment, includes stepper motors 86, 87, and 88 (other stepper motors not shown) for each of the reels 75-77 and 93-98 in each of the reel sets.
Cable 100 illustrates a plurality of wires connected to the stepper motors to controllably start and stop each of the reels to display a particular symbol. The remainder of the circuitry is virtually identical to that described with respect to FIG. 2. The program ROM 38 includes instructions to carry out the program previously described with respect to FIG. 6, and the pay-table ROM 48 is programmed to provide suitable awards for the various possibilities of winning yet still provide the machine 70 owner with a profit over the long term.
Elements labeled with the same numerals in the various drawings may be identical to one another. The internal structure of the video slot machine 112 may be similar to that shown in FIG. 5.
In an alternate embodiment, symbols saved by a player result in the corresponding reel not spinning for the next game or any subsequent game unless the reel (whether physical or video) is released by the player by pressing a button or the saved symbol is used in an award payout. Subsequent games use the saved symbol. In such embodiments, a separate display area for the saved symbol is not needed. This concept may be used in single or multiple reel sets embodiments.
In another embodiment, the symbols on the periphery of the reels, whether video or physical reels, include certain special symbols, such as a wild card or a winning symbol (e.g., a cherry resulting in an automatic win) that is automatically saved without player intervention. In such a case, step 8 in FIG. 4 is performed automatically by the machine by detecting that the special symbol is one of the symbols in the final combination of displayed symbols. The saving by the machine may either be by storing the saved symbol in a memory and displaying that symbol in a separate display area or by preventing the reel (either physical or video) from spinning in a subsequent game until used.
In another version of a slot machine with a symbol save feature that does not require player intervention to save a symbol, winning symbols or other special symbols displayed by the primary set of reels cause the corresponding reel in a second or third set of reels (see FIG. 7) to stop on that same winning symbol. This process is described more fully in the flowchart of FIG. 9.
In step 1 of FIG. 9, the player makes a wager in a gaming machine having multiple sets of reels, such as that illustrated in FIG. 7 or in the video version of FIG. 8. By depositing additional wagers, the player activates additional sets of reels. For purposes of this example, it will be assumed that there are three sets of reels, although this invention may be implemented with two sets of reels or more than three sets of reels.
In step 2 of FIG. 9, the reel sets activated by the wager (assume three reel sets activated) are caused to spin by the associated stepper motors.
In step 3, the reels in the primary set of reels 72 (FIG. 7) stop sequentially, typically from left to right. For each reel that has stopped, a determination is made in step 4 of FIG. 9 whether that symbol is a winning symbol, or other predetermined symbol having value. One example of such a symbol is a cherry, which is an automatic winner. Assuming the leftmost reel of the primary set of reels stops on a cherry, the process proceeds to step 5, which causes the leftmost reel in the secondary set of reels 73 to stop on a cherry. As understood by those skilled in the art, the symbols displayed by the various reels are controlled by CPU 36 in FIG. 7; the CPU may control the number of pulses provided to the stepper motors after a zero position to obtain the desired symbol or detect codes around the periphery of the reels. Thus, a winning symbol (i.e., a cherry) is displayed by the leftmost reel in both the primary set of reels 72 and the secondary set of reels 73. In one embodiment, the leftmost reel in a third set of reels 74 is also stopped on a cherry.
As the reels of the primary set of reels 72 sequentially stop, any special symbols displayed on these reels then cause the corresponding reels in the other sets of reels to stop at that symbol, thereby at least duplicating the winning symbols. If the symbols displayed in the primary set of reels 72 are not special symbols, such as winning symbols, then the reels in the additional sets of reels 73 and 74 are stopped sequentially at random positions (step 6).
When all the reels have stopped spinning, the player is then paid out the winnings for the symbol combinations in the three sets of reels (step 7).
The process of FIG. 9 may be modified in various ways to attract players' interests. For example, one variation is illustrated in FIG. 10 which has the same steps 1-6 as FIG. 9 but includes the additional feature of causing any winning symbols obtained in the second set of reels 73 (FIG. 7) to also be displayed in the third set of reels 74. More specifically, in step 7 of FIG. 10, a determination is made whether any of the symbols displayed by the second set of reels 73 is a winning symbol, such as a cherry. If yes, the process proceeds to step 8, which causes the corresponding reel in the third set of reels 74 to stop on that winning symbol, thus guaranteeing a win in both the second and third sets of reels.
Conversely, if no winning symbol is displayed in the second set of reels 73, the reels in the third set of reels 74 are sequentially stopped randomly (step 9).
In step 10, all the reels have stopped and the player is paid for the winning combinations of symbols in the three sets of reels.
The concepts described with respect to FIGS. 9 and 10 apply to any predetermined symbols that are believed valuable enough to be duplicated in other sets of reels. Using these techniques, the player is motivated to make an additional wager to activate multiple sets of reels since the chances of winning are greatly enhanced. Additional wagers may also be multipliers of any award, as well as providing the player more chances to win.
an award table for awarding a payment to said player for winning combinations of symbols using both said one or more saved symbols and currently displayed symbols for determining a winning combination of symbols.
2. The slot machine of claim 1 wherein said display portion comprises said rotatable reels rotated by a motor.
3. The slot machine of claim 1 wherein said display portion comprises an electronic display for displaying said rotatable reels on a display screen.
4. The slot machine of claim 1 wherein said selector comprises a plurality of actuators associated with each of said rotatable reels, wherein activating one of said plurality of actuators stores a displayed symbol on an associated reel as a saved symbol in said memory for use in a subsequent game.
5. The slot machine of claim 1 wherein said selector comprises a different selector for each of said rotatable reels.
6. The slot machine of claim 1 wherein said rotatable reels comprise a first reel, a second reel, and a third reel, said selector comprising a different selector for each of said rotatable reels, wherein activating a selector for one of said rotatable reels causes a displayed symbol on said one of said rotatable reels to be saved for use in combination only with symbols displayed by the remaining rotatable reels.
7. The slot machine of claim 1 wherein said rotatable reels comprise a first reel, a second reel, and a third reel, said selector comprising a different selector for each of said rotatable reels, wherein activating a selector for one of said rotatable reels causes a displayed symbol on said one of said rotatable reels to be saved for use in combination with displayed symbols on any of said rotatable reels.
8. The slot machine of claim 1 further comprising a circuit for canceling one or more of said saved symbols in said memory after a payment to said player has been made for a winning combination utilizing one or more of said saved symbols.
9. The slot machine of claim 1 wherein said display portion displays multiple sets of reels.
10. The slot machine of claim 9 wherein said multiple sets of reels comprises a primary set of reels and at least one secondary set of reels, wherein said selector allows said player to store at least one displayed symbol per reel in said primary set of reels as one or more saved symbols in said memory for use in a subsequent game, wherein said one or more saved symbols being available for use by said player to replace symbols displayed by at least said secondary set of reels.
11. The slot machine of claim 10 wherein said stored symbols are available for use by said player for replacing symbols on reels within said primary set of reels and symbols within said secondary sets of reels.
12. The slot machine of claim 1 wherein said selector automatically applies said saved symbols to replace symbols displayed in a subsequent game.
13. The slot machine of claim 1 wherein said selector allows said player to select which displayed symbols are to be substituted by said saved symbols.
14. The slot machine of claim 1 wherein said selector comprises one set of actuators for identifying saved symbols and another set of actuators for applying said saved symbols in a subsequent game.
determining a payment to a player for a winning combination of symbols using both saved symbols and currently displayed symbols for determining a winning combination of symbols.
16. The method of claim 15 wherein said step of selecting comprises touching an actuator associated with each of said reels to save a symbol displayed by an associated reel.
17. The method of claim 15 wherein symbols saved during said step of selecting are used in combination with any other symbols displayed by said reels for determining a winning combination of symbols.
18. The method of claim 15 wherein symbols saved during said step of selecting are used in combination only with symbols on reels other than the reel associated with the saved symbol, for determining a winning combination of symbols.
19. The method of claim 15 further comprising the step of canceling one or more saved symbols once it has been determined that a winning combination of symbols uses said one or more saved symbols in combination with one or more currently displayed symbols on said reels.
20. The method of claim 15 wherein said displaying rotating reels comprises displaying said rotating reels on a video screen.
21. The method of claim 15 wherein said displaying rotating reels comprises displaying physical rotating reels through a display window.
23. The slot machine of claim 22 further comprising a monetary detection unit which allows said player to utilize saved symbols for additional sets of reels upon additional payment.
24. The slot machine of claim 22 wherein said selector allows said player to store at least one displayed symbol per reel only from said first set of reels as one or more saved symbols in a memory for use in a subsequent game.
25. The slot machine of claim 24 wherein said one or more saved symbols are available for use by said player for substituting symbols in at least said second set of reels.
26. The slot machine of claim 22 further comprising a monetary detection unit which allows said player to utilize said saved symbols for additional reel positions upon additional payment.
an award table for awarding a payment to said player for winning combinations of symbols using said special symbol from said first game and symbols obtained by spinning and stopping remaining reels in said next game.
29. The slot machine of claim 28 wherein said display portion comprises said rotatable reels rotated by a motor.
30. The slot machine of claim 28 wherein said display portion comprises an electronic display for displaying said rotatable reels on a display screen.
31. The slot machine of claim 28 wherein said special symbol includes a winning symbol.
determining a payment to a player for a winning combination of symbols using said special symbol from said first game and symbols obtained by spinning and stopping remaining reels in said next game.
33. The method of claim 32 wherein said special symbol includes a winning symbol.
said controller detecting whether any special symbol has been displayed by any reel in said first set of reels and, in response, stopping corresponding reel(s) in said second set of reels to display said special symbol.
an award table for awarding a payment to said player for winning combinations of symbols in both said first set of reels and said second set of reels.
36. The slot machine of claim 34 further comprising a third set of reels and wherein said controller detects whether any special symbol has been displayed by said first set of reels and, in response, stops corresponding reels in said second and said third sets of reels to display said special symbol.
37. The slot machine of claim 34 further comprising a third set of reels and wherein said controller detects whether any special symbol has been displayed by said second set of reels and, in response, stops corresponding reels in said third set of reels to display said special symbol.
38. The slot machine of claim 34 wherein said special symbol includes a winning symbol.
39. The slot machine of claim 34 further comprising a monetary bet detector, said detector signalling to said controller to activate said first set of reels upon a first bet amount and activate said second set of reels upon an additional bet amount.
detecting whether any special symbol has been displayed by any reel in said first set of reels and, in response, stopping corresponding reel(s) in said second set of reels to display said special symbol.
determining a payment to a player for a winning combination of symbols in both said first set of reels and said second set of reels.
42. The method of claim 40 wherein said plurality of sets further comprises a third set of reels, said method further comprising detecting whether any special symbol has been displayed by said first set of reels and, in response, stopping corresponding reels in said second and said third sets of reels to display said special symbol.
43. The method of claim 42 further comprising detecting whether any special symbol has been displayed by said second set of reels and, in response, stopping corresponding reels in said third set of reels to display said special symbol.
44. The method of claim 40 wherein said special symbol includes a winning symbol.
45. The method of claim 40 further comprising detecting a monetary bet and activating said first set of reels upon a first bet amount and activating said second set of reels upon an additional bet amount.
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Frances and Patrick met as blissfully young college students enamored with one another. He went to the University of Southern California. She eventually went to the University of California, Los Angeles. And they've been together for more than 8 years now! Hip hip, hooray!
On May 27, 2012 Frances and Patrick will be getting hitched in the beautiful city where they met: Los Angeles! They are excited to get married in front of their closest friends and family.
Where the heck are they getting married exactly?
Where do we spy and lurk to see what they want as gifts?
Who the heck is in their wedding party?
Frances and Patrick would like to extend a special thank you for all those traveling from Canada, Colorado, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, Utah, and possibly from Dubai, to our wedding in Los Angeles. It means a lot, and we look forward to seeing all of you at our wedding.
See you all on Sunday, May 27, 2012!
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those with insight into service on a Javelin Squadron back in the day.
Also any photos, if possible, that anyone might like to contribute.
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Joe DeMaina, Dave Basile and others made statements at the Sept 14th hearing.
The Board of Selectmen have not acted on requests to incorporate the agreed upon noise standards into the general bylaws so the police can enforce them.
e. The 2007 presentation that National Development used at Town Meeting to sell the project.
Reminder the Noise and Berm hearing is this evening (Thursday ) Sept 14th at 7:00 PM at the Merritt Center, 600 Market Street.
There will be a public hearing regarding the MarketSteet Berm and Noise Issues on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 7pm in the Al Merritt Room – 600 Market Street, Lynnfield (Entrance is found between Fugakyu and Sweet Greens, proceed to 2nd Floor). For those unable to attend, feedback can also be shared via email at msac. The deadline for all feedback shared via email is Tuesday, September 12, 2017.
Established by the Lynnfield Selectmen on May 8, 2017, the MarketStreet Advisory Committee’s (MSAC) mission is to establish a means of effective and ongoing communication for Lynnfield residents, Town of Lynnfield representatives, and WS Development and National Development, the firms that own and manage MarketStreet Lynnfield. The result of this communication will lead to better collaboration and a strengthened partnership between all parties involved with MarketStreet Lynnfield. This Committee will play a critical role in making sure MarketStreet Lynnfield is a success for the Town of Lynnfield now and in the future.
Made up of 13 Lynnfield residents representing all four precincts, MSAC has spent the summer getting organized, establishing processes and identifying top matters of interest concerning MarketStreet. The matters of interest include the Berm, (the hill between Walnut Street and MarketStreet), Noise Management Improvement, Traffic Improvement, Advisement on Parking, Advisement on Financial Impact, Updating on the Development of Building 1350 (the building with Lahey Health as a tenant) and Advisement on the Potential Development of a Theatre/Cinema (currently, there is no theatre/cinema proposal from National Development for consideration). Sub-committees have been assigned to each matter of interest and have been tasked to educate themselves on stakeholders’ perspectives and report back to MSAC on their findings. The committee at large will consider those findings and when applicable, draft an advisement to be given to the Board of Selectmen.
Among other resources, feedback from Lynnfield residents is paramount to this discovery process. MSAC will designate an agenda item at upcoming meetings to hear feedback on these matters of interest.
The first two matters of interest discussed will be the Berm, and Noise Management Improvement. MSAC invites residents to share feedback on these topics by attending the MSAC meeting on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 7pm in the Al Merritt Room – 600 Market Street, Lynnfield (Entrance is found between Fugakyu and Sweet Greens, proceed to 2nd Floor). For those unable to attend, feedback can also be shared via email at msac. The deadline for all feedback shared via email is Tuesday, September 12, 2017.
This MSAC hearing is limited to feedback relative to the Berm and Noise Management during the September 14th meeting. Future MSAC meetings will be designated as hearings for the remaining matters of interest.
At the Tuesday Board of Appeals Agenda is the application for a special permit by King Rail Golf Course for the Clubhouse. Anybody interested in influencing the hearing deliberations should attend this meeting on Tues Sep 12, 2017; 7:30PM at the Middle School.
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What does my username show up as?
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(United States) Does Subway still have pizza?
What do the police in the U.S. do with cash confiscated from drug dealers/robbers/other criminals?
Does it become taxdollars, do the cops keep it in their own pockets, what happens to the cash money?
Can you see my name, or just a question mark?
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I've found an original fictional story so good that I really wanted to get it to someone to make it into an actual movie, surely it's happened.
Can you really spoil yourself?
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What do you think of the YouTuber SSSniperWolf?
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As we travel through our lives, we know that we will encounter ups and downs, joy and grief, pleasure and pain. We get better at life as we go along. We get life experience. We understand that we cannot control everything, but it is also true that our efforts will help us lean in the direction of the outcomes we want. So it matters that we keep trying to be better and do better. We know that it matters how we go at our lives.
There is no secret that will once and for all provide us with certainty about our own well-being or about our safety, health or happiness. We have no guarantees about the well-being of our loved ones, either. The truth is that we are in an ongoing, uncertain, and fluctuating reality. Our best bet is to remain flexible, keep learning new skills and systems, and develop our understanding of the current reality.
What we want to develop is the capacity to be sturdy. To trust in our own competence and values, and to engage with what life throws at us. It is not possible to avoid pain and not wise to simply seek pain relief. We cannot prevent losses or unexpected change. What we can do is build our robust sense of optimism, take the best care we can of ourselves and our loved ones, and trust in the inherent reasonableness of the larger picture. The wonderful book Unraveling the Mysteries of Health, by Aaron Antonovsky, describes salutogenesis, a sense of robust well-being, which rests on 3 concepts: Life is Comprehensible, Life is Manageable, and Life is Meaningful. If we can arrive at a place of endorsing those ideas, we can develop an internal health that will be constructive both in our psychological and our physical experience.
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I have offered music data of Dragon Quest and Baroque music.
Uploaded Sekka Yufu Shizukana Yoruni (静かな夜に) at YouTube (demo part 8).
Uploaded Sekka Yufu Shizukana Yoruni (静かな夜に) at NICO NICO DOUGA (demo part 8).
Download (free) and install it in your OS.
Use the cellular phone which can play SMAF data.
To make music data, I referred to sound sources such as CD and radio, and scores. I used the following MIDI sound sources to make them.
I created MP3 data as follows.
I connected SC-88ST's analog output to M-AUDIO DELTA Audiophile 2496's analog input and recorded analog data as WAVE files. Or, I recorded the data as WAVE files using software synthesizers, such as DXi.
I encoded the WAVE files into MP3 files using LAME.
Copyright (C) 1997-2015 Tete, All rights reserved.
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This checklist is provided to help you implement a plan of action to keep an upper hand in the challenge of your pancreatic cancer. This checklist is constructed from personal experience. Its purpose is to help you get organized when you're forced to switch into overdrive to meet the demands of the cancer and also accommodate your emotions that can be equally as daunting and consuming.
1. Risk factors for pancreatic cancer include: chronic pancreatitis, smoking and diabetes mellitus (which affected my father and became, in our eyes as we look back, the first symptom of what eventually became his cancer).
2. Symptoms: weight loss, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, change in urine color (may become dark with a coffee grain appearance). You may experience back pain as epigastric pain radiates in 50% of these cases. Cancers in the head of the pancreas may cause jaundice, an enlarged liver, and a palpable gallbladder, also called "Courvoisier's sign". You may experience one, all, or any combination of these symptoms. Jaundice and change in urine color were the first physical signs that alerted my father to his cancer. He made two office visits to his regular physician during the time he had jaundice who made no mention of it despite, his conducting a physical exam. It was a passing comment by a phlebotomist two weeks prior to his visit to this doctor who first brought the jaundice issue to my father. My father respected physicians and was quite upset with this phlebotomist for making such a statement. As it turned out, she was the one to note that something was wrong but because of her position and my father's perception that it was inappropriate for her to make a such a statement, he dismissed it. Doctors are not infallible. If you observe a change in your lifestyle or detect something that doesn't appear appropriate to you, make an effort to be emphatic in explaining your concern to your physician. If you do not receive a satisfactory acknowledgement of your concern, go for a second opinion.
3. A diagnosis of a pancreatic tumor is made. This is usually done by a CT scan and possible CA19-9 blood marker. A CT scan is more accurate than a transabdominal ultrasound. Endoscopic ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are promising new diagnostic modalities, although their test characteristics have not been well described. Be advised that CA19-9 markers may not be covered by Medicare, due to its assumed "experimental" status.
4. In some cases an ERCP may be conducted. This procedure is conducted via the radiology department. The procedure is invasive and expensive but allows direct visualization of the ampulla and radiographic visualization of the intrahepatic and pancreatic ducts-information that is helpful when malignancy is suspected. ERCP also allows dilation of a stenotic ampulla or stent placement (which helps to alleviate jaundice).
5. Now is a good time to purchase that medical dictionary. As you have seen, there is a lot of medical and science terminology being thrown at you. A personal recommendation is Mosby's Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Dictionary. The cost is around $32 but it contains practically every term that you will encounter including those "annoying" acronyms you will see over and over again.
Additional information about better cancer care at major medical centers can be found in an article by Joseph Simone and Maria Hewitt. Simone, is the medical director at the Huntsman Cancer Foundation and Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. I found this article in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, May 14, 1999, page 11-B.
7. There are at least a dozen highly regarded cancer centers that have their own web sites . Another way to see if a cancer center has extensive experience is by checking published research articles on pancreatic cancer from doctors affiliated with these institutes. If you live near a medical library, library or medical center that has MEDLINE, that is a wonderful place to begin. These on-line data bases can limit a search based on keywords or subjects. Medline is not the only on-line data base but it came in rather handy for us. You will also want to check out the National Cancer Institute's web site. They also have an 800 number: 1-800-4-cancer. They offer a service that will give you information on clinical trials that are being conducted in your region of residence.
Please note: In my research of clinical trials for my father, some trial eligibility requirements indicated that the patient have had no chemotherapy or resection, etc. Although time and treatment is of the essence, I do want to mention that you take into consideration some of these eligibility requirements if you are interested in enrolling in any clinical trials.
8. Housing - Okay, so now you've done some of your initial research and planning. If you are a candidate for the Whipple procedure™ and you have found a medical center that you feel is appropriate for you - you should contact their patient services department to see if they offer housing. Many medical centers offer housing, free shuttle service and meal plans at their facilities at reduced rates.
9. If you are going to a medical center, away from your home, for chemotherapy or radiation treatments, you will also want to check out these services.
10. Begin a binder to place all your newly acquired research articles, newspaper clippings, lab reports and discharge reports. Having this information will be handy if you plan to enroll in other medical center clinical trials or just to keep abreast of what has been occurring in your own health care. Become an active and educated participant in your health care with your medical team. You can compartmentalize your information into areas such as; research, lab results, wellness information, alternative treatments, pertinent clinical trials, travel/accommodations, etc.
11. One final thought on treatments/therapies - There have been a number of newly-regarded therapies. Anti-Angiogenesis is just one of the new therapies being conducted at a few medical centers. There are a number of new procedures in the research phase that can be considered if chemotherapy or radiation is not a viable option for you. Be sure to check with your medical team to see if they know of any or if you qualify for any of these therapies. In your literature search, you will undoubtedly come across articles on some of these therapies. You should bring these to the attention of your physician to see if they are aware of them and if they are applicable or are of possible benefit to you.
12. Financing your cancer care - Some of you may be short on funds and think that perhaps, you can't afford to go to medical centers away from your home. This is where you need to become creative. If we refer to the beginning of the AIDS crisis, many patients and their loved ones implemented guerilla tactics to avail themselves to treatments, drugs, housing, and other ancillary needs not covered by health insurance companies or social agencies. They had the ability to create foundations and organizations that covered needs such as; meal delivery, rent subsidizing, medical supplies, etc. You can do the same for pancreatic cancer.
How you ask? Here are some suggestions. Your church, the local media, The American Cancer Society, your local civic group. Some local retailers may be able to assist you in a monetary way. Let's take a look at some of the possibilities.
a. If you need to fly to another city to attend a particular medical center, you can inquire if that airline has any programs that offer discounted airfares for patients and their immediate family members. Also check with your local travel agency. If you have a large corporation in your town that owns a company jet or the local town millionaire who is involved in philanthropic causes and owns a personal plane, may be another option. You may also want to contact the Dream Foundation at (805) 564-2131. They assist adults with life-threatening diseases. They are not affiliated with The Make a Wish Foundation but act in a, somewhat, similar manner.
b. Hotels. Some hotels have arrangements with local medical centers to offer discounted rates to families who have a loved one receiving medical care. Check with that medical center's patient services department for more information.
c. The local media. Pancreatic cancer is not a highly publicized disease. Your local newspaper or TV station may want to do a human interest story on pancreatic cancer involving the town's practicing oncologist speaking about the devastating effects of this disease and its need for greater public attention. The piece could also incorporate your current situation as a patient living with pancreatic cancer. In the piece, the journalist mentions that money is needed for you to be able to travel to a particular medical center for treatment or money is needed to help defray costs. A trust account can be set up at a local bank where donations from interested townspeople can be made. We see these stories all the time. There is no reason for you not to think of this as an option.
d. Your local church. A collection may be taken up to help defray the cost of your medical care. Perhaps a potluck can be held or a church dinner with the proceeds being donated to help with your expenses.
e. Friends and relatives. Gifts are a beautiful way to show that you care and are supportive of your friend or loved one who is living with pancreatic cancer but as the saying goes, "Nothing says I care better than money". Think of what that money would mean to someone who is dealing with their cancer and also dealing with the stress of insufficient funds? If you are a friend or relative reading this, you may want to make the gesture of a cash gift to show just how important this person's survival is to you. There is nothing worse than to be dealing with a major illness and also wondering how you are going to pay your bills or finance your care.
f. The American Cancer Society or a local cancer organization or support group. You may want to enlist the help of these organizations. I'm not sure what assistance you may receive from The American Cancer Society. They may have knowledge as to established Foundations that have allocated monies for such needs. You may also want to contact a local cancer support group. People who were cancer patients may be empathetic to your cause and may happily want to donate money to you to see you also become a survivor of cancer.
g. Your local retailer. Many stores make donations to local fund-raising activities. You may inquire about a local retailer donating a percentage of its daily receipts to your cancer care. I have seen TV news pieces that reported on certain local stores sponsoring such events - it is one more option you have to utilize.
The main objective is to do whatever you can to keep you or your loved one alive. There are many other sources you can utilize to help find funding but the main thought is "you got to play in the game if you want to win". You may want to submit suggestions, via email, to me and I will forward them to other interested emailers.
13. NUTRITION. Nutrition is an important element in keeping yourself fit to endure your chemo- or radiation therapy. It is also important to nutritionally rebuild yourself after surgery. There are many wonderful books available at your local library on the subject of nutrition and cancer. You may also want to spend a morning at your local bookstore perusing nutrition magazines. Your local cancer agency may also have brochures on nutrition and cancer available. As I have previously stated, I don't endorse or advocate any particular therapy, book or item. You should make yourself aware of as much information from all areas of theory, as it pertains to pancreatic cancer. You can write to me to get a list of pertinent available readings.
14. Keeping abreast of your chemo- or radiation therapy. Communication with your physician is key to your survival. As I have mentioned before, its your life and you must become an active partner in your health care. Report any physical symptoms or "odd" feelings you may be experiencing with your therapy. Discuss a plan of action with your physician. Some patients do not respond to certain types of therapies. Ask your physician for the response rates of your currently prescribed therapy(s). Ask them what the course of action would be if such a failure occurs. In the literature that I have read, it is indicated that when a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is made (the primary cancer), it is rarely confined to the pancreas and there is usually metastatic activity occurring in another organ, this is the reason why pancreatic cancer carries a low survival rate. Look, you've already been dealt the most disheartening news, a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Now, it is time to take charge of the situation and do all you can to keep this cancer in check and to keep yourself alive!
15. DON'T LET YOUR CANCER CONSUME YOUR LIFE!!. You undoubtedly are saying to yourself, "What! is this guy nuts? He has us doing all this work and now tells to also have a life?" You have been given a jump on things so that you don't have to spend endless hours just getting to the point of having a plan of action. It is imperative that you make time to do relaxing and enjoyable things. Go to the movies, a concert, sporting event, read, watch TV, exercise. Pamper yourself with a massage, or a weekend trip or vacation. You can accommodate your cancer care, your family, your job and recreation. Remember, that in putting forth all this time and effort to extend your life, that you don't forget that you still have a life!
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i say this is my heart.
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Once you register, you can find the write option in the menu.
because the sky is limitless, because the stars shine my way in the night, because love is the only solution and because there sometimes are no reasons at all.
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Finally, yes we did it!!! Summer University in Yerevan has made its final start! 20 young people from 15 different countries are already enjoying their 3rd wonderful day in Yerevan.
Preparation works were exhausting and sometimes even hard to handle, but as usual we made it. Now the fun has begun. Are you ready to rock? I guess we all are. During the participants’ stay here, we are not only going to travel around Armenia and see historical monuments and interesting places, but also chill out to our heart content. So surely this is going to be an exclusive summer exchange event, which needs both your informative and exciting charge. So let’s warm up!!!
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My dog is on point. Hurry, hurry, gotta get closer. The pointing pose is too much. I gotta get a picture, chance missing birds. Sugar is out in front of me, good photo angle, birds still holding. Soon I am along side of her, with yet another good angle for pictures. Now I am approaching the chukar twilight zone. That is the area in front of my dog, where I have now found myself, and my job to flush birds, yet seeing another spectacular picture from a front angle, not often achieved. I can now hear the music playing of that long ago tv show..do-do, do-do…do-do, do-do – it plays over and over in my head as I try to get photo while anticipating that telling sound of bursting birds trying to escape dire circumstances.
Now, I’m not really a numbers kind of guy or a fan of trophy hunting, but I am an opportunist. You know, like when you have hiked your buns off and worked hard to gain elevation, and suddenly see a bunch of birds grouped close together and chance to get more bang for your buck. Like was the case for me a few hunts ago, when 8 birds were spotted in front of my dog, only yards away, all standing high, like prairie dogs trying to see what danger lurked near by. Then came that same music again..do-d0, do-do…as I had suddenly stepped into the Twilight Zone again.
What to do? The birds were poised to do something (like exiting from a four-legged threat) and I thought my chances for a photo were nil. All this despite the fact that it was one of those rarest of opportunities to get such a grand photo (more Twilight Zone music please). But, thinking those birds would flush before I could raise my camera, I felt greed creeping in, too. (hate to admit) With one ground sluicing shot, I might get several birds and make all my effort pay off at the end of the day. All this of course, knowing full well that killing birds on the ground never works very good to begin with. Sure enough, when the dust settled, only dirt remained. Not even a feather was ruffled, and I was only 25-30 yds distant from them. Surely, it was that damn Twilight Zone effect, again. Buyers remorse set in, as I felt terribly guilty about taking such an irresponsible shot, vowing to myself never to do that again.
It’s hard to find a good hunter to point for these days.
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Person demonstrating the Allergic Salute.
The allergic salute (sometimes called the nasal salute) is the characteristic and sometimes habitual gesture of wiping and/or rubbing the nose in an upwards or transverse manner with the fingers, palm, or back of the hand. It is termed a salute because the upward movement of the hand acts as an unintentional gesture. The habit of using the hand to wipe the nose is observed more often in children but is common in adults as well. Saluting most commonly temporarily relieves nasal itching as well as removing small amounts of nasal mucus.
In people who are experiencing seizures, nose wiping has been observed as a semivoluntary action.
The upwards wiping of the nose and nostrils allows for running mucus to be wiped off quickly and easily. Also, as the nostrils are being pushed up the air passages through the nose become temporarily propped open. This is especially beneficial if the air passages are swollen and the nostrils are itchy due to irritations such as allergic rhinitis.
The mucus that is wiped onto the hand will most likely carry bacteria and other germs which could then in turn be passed along to other people. Habitual as well as fast or rough saluting may also result in a crease (known as a transverse nasal crease or groove) running across the nose, and can lead to permanent physical deformity observable in childhood and adulthood.
^ Jim McMorran; Damian Crowther; Stew McMorran; Steve Youngmin; Ian Wacogne; Jon Pleat; Clive Prince. "allergic salute - General Practice Notebook". Gpnotebook.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
^ "Allergic Salute". Medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
^ "Allergic rhinitis: spring into action" (PDF). Retrieved 2015-02-11.
^ "Ask the Allergist - What Are Allergic Shiners". Acaai.org. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
^ N.J (2012-01-08). "What is an "Allergic Salute"?". My-health-inf.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
^ "This is How Germs Spread... It's Sickening!". Health.ny.gov. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
^ Pray, W. Steven (2005). Nonprescription Product Therapeutics. p. 221: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN 0781734983.
^ "White Line On Nose In Children". Livestrong.Com. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
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A Shi'ite Anthology was written by Allameh Tabatabaei and translated by William Chittick, State University of New York Press. 1981. ISBN 0-87395-511-0 Created by the Prophet Muhammad and his twelve Imams, the Hadith is an ancient and profoundly influential body of religious texts in Shia Muslim literature, second in importance only to the Koran itself.
Allamah Sayyed Muhammad Husayn Tabataba'i is the author of many studies in Islamic philosophy. His book Shia Islam, edited by Seyyed Hossein Nasr, was also published by the State University of New York Press.
This article related to Shia Islam is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.
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My name is Alessandra and I’m a 23 year old Californian who decided to step a little outside my comfort zone. Ok, a lot outside my comfort zone. Now I know I’m not blazing any trails here. Teaching English in Thailand wasn’t just developed and I know people leave home and travel all the time. But for me, this was a huge leap of faith.
I graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Psychology. I played softball for four years and was the centerfielder for the 2005 National Championship team. This is what has defined me for so long. Or in other words, this is how I have defined myself. When I left Michigan, I felt lost. I was no longer a college athlete or even a college student. I went from seeing my best friends every waking minute of the day, to never seeing them and barely speaking to them. I joined the workforce at a small money management firm in my hometown of Pasadena. But I still felt lost. I didn’t feel like what I was doing was important or that it was helping me figure out who I really am. I always yearned for more. I was constantly thinking of the next big thing I was do or where I was going to go. But those were just words. I didn’t have the courage to make them my reality.
I realized that I needed to get out. I needed to see the world and experience another culture, another country. I needed to push myself and discover that I could depend on myself. My entire life I have been depending on others. Not just wanting them in my life, but needing them. I wanted to change that.
I chose Thailand. Everyone asks me why Thailand. I just felt like that’s where I wanted to go. Where I needed to go. I just felt it. So here I am.
Being in Thailand has opened my eyes to the amazement of being in another country. Of living and learning another culture every day. It has made me want more. It has lit that fire in my heart to discover other places, people, history, everything.
Claiming my place to the right of this beautiful photographer in her “about me photo”…. Alessandra you are one talented, and gorgeous little lady!
Welcome to Thailand (my motherland).
Hi Alessandra, just stumbled upon your site and thought to drop you a line. Love it! Keep up the great work.
I met this guy from the US in Ecuador who told me about Thailand, since I’m interested in wandering around Asia at some point.
I heard how he had planned to spend some weeks enjoying the local life, but then ended up living there for three years.
So your leap of faith is far from sounding wrong or anything of the sort. Nice blog and keep it up.
I like your blog. It’s cool that you’re living in Thailand now. I live in Malaysia btw. Enjoy your experiences. =) Keep on living the experience!!
You are doing exactly what I want to be doing. I’m about to graduate and everyone keeps asking me what I am doing or why I am not following in the path of what I majored in. I’ve always felt like there is so much more than just following the crowd or doing what I “should” do. I hope I am able to be as courageous as you within the next year!
just stumbled upon your blog and i must say WOW!!
I had a great surprise finding your blog and looking at your photos and reading your blog entries, I also Lived In Langsuan for 6 months and taught at the same school as you and recognise your students as my own students 2 years ago. I have included the url to my own photo blog ( http://call-centre-campaigns.co.uk/?paged=8 ) that I’m building at the moment please have a look through it and you will see many familiar photo’s.
So its been a great pleasure to also read your experience and being able to relate to every word and having had a lot of the same feelings and thoughts during my time there and wouldn’t change them for the world Langsuan had a big impression on my life and I have travelled a lot, but in some way’s its an incredibly amazing and special place, and its the people and the way of life still untouched by tourism and still incredibly natural and real SPECIAL. I intend to return later this year for a visit and to say Hi to the teachers and locals that befriended me during my visit and time there.
Hey, just wanted to say I am a fan. Love your site and following your travels. I plan on doing some traveling in Asia this year, and this blog is a big inspiration.
Just graduated from college myself and i am too feel lost but too scare to venture out.
Don’t be! Pick an adventure and take it!
I enjoy reading your blog. It is totally relatable to me as I love to travel and spent some time abroad as well. Living in another country was a very positive experience for me. I learned alot about myself.
I am folllowing your blog and hope to read more about your travels and experiences!
Hi, I had the chance to live in Califonia for 4 months… well J about 30 years ago!!!
When I was your age, I decided to do exactly the same thing you did… welcome to the club!
There is so much to see… you picked up Thailand (country I love a lot) but you may get surprised with the passing of time… how quickly you will get costumed to love all the country of this beautiful word.
Take care, Alessandra, will get soon in touch again with your adventure!
I totally agree! I graduated in ’05 and felt like I wanted to see the world and not work the rest of my life just for the sake of working. I went to Spain and stayed for three years and am now trying to go back to do my Masters there.
I’m trying to come live in Spain in a few months! I would love some advice!
that’s right. Keep following your heart, your passion. As Joseph Campbell said paraphrased, it won’t lead you wrong. This is a big planet, with awesome interesting people and experiences all around the world. Keep sharing yours and inspiring others!
If you’d like, come check out my travelogues, drop me a line.
hi my name is casey and i love your photography you have a good eye on photos.
PS i am a big fan of your website your biggest yet.
Stumbled upon your blog and really enjoyed it.
The pictures are good, compositions (setting) and ideas are really good.
I’m happy your chose to live in a different country. It really does help us understand the world we’re living in better.
Which type of equipment are you using to take those photographs?
Hey, you have some amazing pictures. Good job! Also, your stories are rather very inspiring. Keep us updated! Cheers and Go Blue!
felt like dropping a line. I did the same thing last year and I chose Thailand as well… it’s been the most amazing experience of my life.
Now I’m back to work in Italy, but I’m ready to do it again as soon as possible.
Enjoy and keep us updated!
I love hearing stories about others doing the same thing!!! I would love to come to Italy one day! Soon!!
you wanna try a place called railay beach and ko jum. Phi is nothing but a tourist attraction.
Hi! Am Emilian Kondela a tour operator in Tanzania, Arusha. i am the owner of bush duiker tours & safaris. I would like to congratulate you for your effort of travelling abroad, also i would like to welcome you to my country Tanzania, we have special and unique place to visit it.
Nice to meet you, I like your dreams…like mine!!!
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The sites listed here are tools that you can use in your classroom for instruction, student projects or as collaboration and productivity tools. Please feel free to explore the resources and share how you have used it in your classroom. There is so much that we can learn from one another!
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Forskolin (also referred to as Coleonol) is really a labdane diterpene that is definitely produced by the Indian Coleus plant (Coleus forskohlii). Forskolin is often used to elevate levels of cyclic AMP (cAMP) in the research and study of cell physiology. Forskolin activates the enzyme adenylyl cyclase and improves intracellular levels of CAMP.
Above all Forskolin is often a chemical material that is the root extract from your plant Coleus Forskolin, far more commonly identified as the Indian Coleus plant. The plant is part of your mint family and because the title indicates was to begin with seen in India.
The next technique that Forskolin performs is through escalating the amounts of thyroid hormone generation. Thyroid manufacturing is stimulated meaning that our metabolisms are sped up, which consequently, can lead to a decline in pounds. One other gain of Forskolin is its ties to the nourishing coronary heart and lungs. Forskolin may be proved within a review from 1974 where exactly the compound contributed to the dilation around the blood vessels for the heart. This has then led on to your decreasing of hypertension and aided in protecting against blood clots from accumulating. Improved blood circulation stems from this in addition to an elevated control within the move of ions, which all backlink again to sustaining a wholesome heart.
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There are currently just 19 stocks in the Russell 3,000 that have a share price over $100. Conversely, there are a whopping 1,228 (42%!) stocks in the index with a share price under $10. We went back and checked how these numbers looked at prior market peaks and troughs over the last decade. As shown below, at the market's all-time highs on October 9th, 2007, there were 82 stocks in the Russell 3,000 trading above $100/share and just 338 trading below $10/share. At the market's 2002 lows, there were only 11 stocks trading above $100/share, which is well below the current 19, but there were significantly less stocks trading below $10/share. At the market's peak in 2000, there were 90 above $100 and 394 below $10.
Below we provide a table of the 19 stocks in the Russell 3,000 currently trading above $100/share.
Any stock under $5 is a penny stock,way to go GM you have joined NT.
Why don't the Berkshire Hathaway stocks qualify for the Russ 3000? They are certainly well over $100 per share.
Did you ever do a study of the market movements relative to the days of the week? Turnaround Tuesdays seem to be carrying over from the dotcom days.
What were the 11 stocks trading over 100 on 10/9/02?
This information is very valuable for me. Now I have a good idea about what business I can invest. Thank you so much. Great site.
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experience #2: Ok. Kittens to attract people doesn’t work. Are ostrichs better?
Last time I posted a few kitten pictures, which, to answer questions, was indeed Thai cats (but not siamese cats which is indeed from Thai origin – Witness the evil 2nd trial to attract people talking about kittens on an ostrich post).
So, today i’m going to try some ostrich. Why ostrich? Because I think it’s one of the most funny looking and acting animals in the world. Try to film a show in the middle of ostrichs and you’ll always have a neck springing out on the side of the screen!
They got this Oh-no-I’m-not-planning-anything-Just-walking-by-Keep-going attidude.
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Thanks for sharing this – it’s important.
First off sorry your going through this. Second thanks for sharing this experience. I have been an endurance athlete for a very long time and have hit a wall this past year. I have been getting migraines and almost pass out most workouts. I finally went and saw a Dr and he immediately refereed me to a cardiologist. I am going in for testing next week and am so nervous. The cardiologist said from looking at my EKG and from my symptoms that I will be that person that is out for a ride and have a heart attack or stroke. I really did appreciate you sharing your experience. I agree with you that just because we are in shape and eat healthy doesn’t mean anything!
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California is in a bad way, after years of no one wanting to take responsibility for the state’s budget. The University of California has responded to it budgetary problems by raising undergrad fees by 32% and sacking anyone who’s easy to get rid of. At UC Berkeley students staged a sit in protest supported by many staff and students outside. They all had legitimate concerns that education was being trashed because of the incompetence of others (blame who you like for the situation, but universities are not to blame). The sit-in was ended by police in riot gear: no discussion.
They call it a victory. Unfortunately, it’s not. I hope it’s the start of concerted resistance against those who wish to make others suffer for their financial incompetence. However, this is how you resist this stuff. I’m sorry to say that we may be seeing more people taking this kind of defensive protest against savage cuts.
Categories: politics | Tags: Berkeley, California, cuts, resistance, University of California | Permalink.
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For other uses, see Yusuf (disambiguation).
Yusuf (Arabic: يوسف Yūsuf and Yūsif) is a male Arabic name, meaning "God increases" (in piety, power and influence) in Hebrew.
It is also transliterated in various other ways including Jusuf, Yosef, Yossef, Youcef, Yousaf, Yousef, Yousif, Yousof, Youssef, Youssif, Youssof, Youssouf, Youssuf, Yousuf, Yusaf, Yusef, Yuseff, Yusof, Yussef or Yusuph.
It is the Arabic equivalent of the Hebrew name Yosef and the English name Joseph.
Yesuf is a cognate Ethiopian name, derived from the Hebrew and Arabic origin.
^ From the Hebrew יהוה להוסיף YHWH Lhosif meaning "YHWH will increase/add".
This page lists people with the surname Yusuf. If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name(s) to the link.
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Jeong Gu (1543 - 1620) was a Korean politician and philosopher, historian, writer, Confucian scholar and poet of the Joseon Dynasty. a penname was Hangang (Korean: 한강, 寒岡), Chinese style name was Dogah (Chinese: 도가, 道可) or Gabo (Chinese: 가보, 可父).
This page was last changed on 29 December 2016, at 20:51.
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Colbert on the Marriage Hearings: You May Never Think of Dairy Products in Quite the Same Way Again! - Her voice was clear and musical, but deeper than woman's wont.
Colbert on the Marriage Hearings: You May Never Think of Dairy Products in Quite the Same Way Again!
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Just like in the movies I must say. If you are going to southern Luzon to visit Mayon, might as well drop by to one of the many ATV tours offered in the area. A fun way to experience the terrain of the volcano in wheels!
An ATV or All-Terrain Vehicle also known as quad, quad bike, three-wheeler or four wheeler as define by the American National Standards Institute is a popular tourist attraction in the south. It travels in low pressure tires, a seat straddled by the operator with handle bars on the front for steering. Basically, it is like driving a motorcycle (bicycle) with three, four or six tires (6 tires used for specific applications). Amazing!
Depending on the type of ATV you need to know the basics of driving specially changing gears. Luckily for us non-drivers, most of the ATVs being used in these tourist spots use only forward and backward gear shifts! Your speed will depend on gas. You just have to start the engine, shift gear to forward, press gas then go! Enjoy driving! Have fun. Wait! make sure you wear helmet and other protective gears for your safety. Don’t forget the brakes to decelerate!
Below are some photos we took.
ATV- Mud trail in Albay, behind is the Mayon volcano, dressed with clouds.
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Speaking at the International Climate Change Congress, the former US Vice President and imminent environmental activist Al Gore expressed hope that a broad consensus on a new and ground-breaking climate deal would be reached soon. Al Gore pointed out the new steps initiated by the current US President Barack Obama, to promote renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions, as one of the main reasons for an emerging possibility of successful negotiations for a new climate deal.
President Obama has been quite aggressive in breaking away from the policies of his predecessor, President George W. Bush. His administration has answered to the critics of United States’ climate policy (or the lack of it!). No doubt the confidence among the environmental activists, like Gore, is high given the revolutionary measures announced by President Obama.
The European Union has been eagerly waiting for some kind of cap and trade scheme from the United States so that the much needed credit to finance the technology transfer from developed nations to poor nations could obtained.
The European Union is also looking at the United States to pass a carbon tax bill which eventually could form the foundations of a global carbon tax effective enough to replace the current Clean Development Mechanism of offsetting carbon emissions. A national carbon tax in the United States would put pressure on rest of the world and especially the advanced developing countries like India and China to agree to a global carbon tax, and possibly mandatory emission reduction targets.
The Obama administration has also pledged billions of dollars of investments in renewable energy in the form of direct infrastructure spending in building wind farms and solar power plants, tax rebates to families who wish to install solar panels and in research & development of new and affordable forms of renewable energy.
The steps taken by the United States may very trigger steps from the European Union to adopt stricter carbon emission reduction targets potentially laying foundations of long-term targets.
For the first time in almost a decade the United States has acknowledged its responsibility as being the one of the largest polluters in the world. India and China have long accused United States of being negligent towards its duty to act decisively on critical environmental issues. Now that the times have changed the pressure to act is now on the developing nations.
A carbon tax could be revenue-neutral (and this idea has Republican support) and would create incentives for India and China to enact their own, laying the groundwork for worldwide incentives for GHG emissions reductions. See “Imagine: A Harmonized, Global CO2 Tax” at http://www.carbontax.org.
The recent carbon bill introduced in the Congress calls for providing rebates to individuals and companies to compensate them for any financial losses as a result of carbon tax. However, some believe that the low income families would be the hardest hit and the $500/year rebate proposed by White House would not be sufficient to cover the losses.
I’m totally for a global carbon tax and a national carbon tax in United States would help the build pressure on countries around the world to agree to the same.
It’s important to make the whole scheme revenue neutral, as you said, and the equivalence fee on imported goods could be one of the ways. But again the governments around the world would not want to take away more money from the people than it can give back – the economy would need all the consumer spending it could get at this time. Clearly, we need to think revenue neutral before we could think of carbon neutral.
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What Can You Do for Yourself This Week?
Negative emotions can eat a hole in our souls.
If your body and mind have been taking an emotional beating, you will certainly need a bit of self-care and well-being to get over it, and get through it in whatever ways and means are available to you — or new ones that you create.
Self-care is where we take our power back.
What is the one thing you could do for yourself this week?
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Come, you discerning, let us delight today in the teaching, whose taste is sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.
The Church in the world is a great harbour, full of peace; whoever toils, let him come in and rest at her table. Her doors are open, and her eye is good, and her heart is wide. Her table is full, and sweet is her mingled (cup) to them that are worthy. You lovers of the world, come in from wandering in the evil world, and rest in the inn that is full of comfort to him that enters it. You weary labourer, that strives to enrich yourself by vexatious toilings, why do you run after riches that cannot be held fast? O you rich, that go astray with your riches, possess God, and hate the wealth that after a little while shall not be yours. O you unquiet soul, that cleaves after gold, woe to you for that which spends you with your toiling after it! O you that are greedy of mammon, incline your ear hear, and cast from you that grievous load which does not profit you.
Come to prayer, and bring with you your whole self. Let not your mind remain in the market about your business. If you are here, let also your inner man be here within the doors of the crowned (bride). Why is your thought gone forth and distracted after affairs, so that when you art here you art not here, but there? Outside amid the markets your mind is wandering, (taken up) with reckonings and profits; fetch it, that it may come in and ask for its Life. Stand not with one half of you within and one half without, lest when you are divided your prayer lose itself between the two parts. Stand at prayer a united and complete and true man, and all whatever you ask you can obtain from God. Why are you impatient to be off when He has not given to you? Stay long and knock at the Physician, and beseech Him, and bring the tears of repentance and besprinkle His doorstep; entreat much; and if for love He does not give to you, yet to persistence He will not be able to deny all her requests. Be insistent at the Physician’s door, and give not over; for if you be backward He will not bind you up. Why do you stand still? Persistence knows how to obtain mercy of Him; and unless He give to her she will not suffer Him to depart.
O you penitent, be insistent; and whatever you ask, you shall receive from the Giver of all things good. Why art you impatient to be gone about your business? Why are you disquieted to depart and go about your affairs? Why do you run after the world which may not be kept fast? Why have you spent your days in vanity? Why are the hours of the Church esteemed by you as idleness? Why is the service not accounted by you as a banquet? Why are you diligent when you do your own work, but here remiss and cold and slack in asking?
Mercy has brought you into this house that is full of profit; think it not loss if you remain here long. Be patient and listen to the sound of the Psalms which the finger of prophecy played to the words of David. Hearken to the Hymns sung by chaste women with voices of praise, which the wisdom of the Highest has given to the congregations. Hear the Prophets who, as it were through pipes of choice gold, pour forth from their mouths life into the ears of men. Hearken to the Apostles who, like the channels of rivers, arc opened and water the King’s garden with lofty streams. Bend your ear to the pulpit of the Godhead, and receive from it precious pearls. Learn and give assent to the (two) Testaments, rivers both which hold for you life unending. Hear the New, and hearken to the Old; and see that in both one truth is spoken unto you. Lo, you hear from the Old of the four rivers which flowed from the blessed source of Eden; and again in the New (you have) the Apostles like four rivers, who went forth into the four corners (of the world) and watered them.
Life flows from the service of the house of God; you lovers of life, refuse not the profit that comes from there. The soul of man is receptive of impressions and in whatsoever she meditates, she is dyed withal and becomes (the colour) of the same. When she hears the dirges of the wailing women, she overflows with grief and pours out tears over the departed; and when again she hears the songs and jests of the actors she waxes wanton, that with a loud voice she may pour forth laughter. When she hears evil reports, dread comes upon her; but if she hears good tidings, she is glad. And every wind that blows towards her moves her; and in whatsoever direction it be, each time she turns. When, then, she hears the sound of the service of God’s house, spiritually she is moved with love towards God; and as it were she despises the evil world and its affairs, and comes in and mingles with these godly meditations; and she cleaves to and loves that spiritual conversation. She scorns the world and its affairs and its doings; and she is steeped in these voices of holiness, and all carnal thoughts depart from her. And the soul scorns the love of the world and its pleasures, and thoughts of wantonness and remissness. And when she hears these voices that are sung to her, she is chaste and lowly and full of hope and moderation. Therefore it is right that he who enters in to give himself to prayer should be long in God’s house.
O Lord and Master of my life, take from me the spirit of sloth, faintheartedness, lust of power and idle talk. But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love to Thy servant. Yea, O Lord and King, grant me to see my own errors and not to judge my brother, for Thou art blessed from all ages to all ages. Amen.
Virtues are formed by prayer. Prayer preserves temperance, suppresses anger, restrains pride and envy, draws down upon the Holy Spirit into the soul and raises man to heaven.
Prayer is by nature a dialogue between man and God. It unites the soul with its Creator and reconciles the two. Its effect is to hold the world together.
We must also know, beloved brethren, that every secret converse, every good care of the intellect directed toward God and every meditation upon spiritual things is delimited by prayer, is called by the name of prayer, and under its name is comprehended; whether you speak of various readings, or the cries of a mouth glorifying God, or sorrowing reflection on the Lord, or making bows with the body, or psalmody in verses, or all other things from which the teaching of genuine prayer comes. From genuine prayer, the love of God is born, for love comes of prayer.
Though we are not all called to the trial of martyrdom, we are all bound daily to fight, and to conquer too. By multiplied victories which we gain over our passions and spiritual enemies, by the exercise of meekness, patience, humility, purity, and all other virtues, we shall render our triumph complete, and attain to the crown of bliss. But are we not confounded at our sloth in our spiritual warfare when we look on the conflicts of the martyrs? “The eloquence of the greatest orators, and the wisdom of the philosophers were struck dumb: the very tyrants and judges stood amazed and were not able to find words to express their admiration, when they beheld the faith, the cheerfulness and constancy of the holy martyrs in their sufferings.
But what excuse shall we allege in the tremendous judgment, who, without meeting with such cruel persecution and torments, are so remiss and slothful in maintaining the spiritual life of our souls, and the charity of God! What shall we do in that terrible day when the holy martyrs, placed near the throne of God, with great confidence shall display their glorious scars, the proofs of their fidelity? What shall we then show? shall we produce our love for God? true faith? a disengagement of our affections from earthly things? souls freed from the tyranny of the passions? retirement and peace of mind? meekness? alms-deeds and compassion? holy and pure prayer? sincere compunction? watching and tears?
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Beth Haller, Ph.D. is an instructor in the Applied Adult Disability Studies minor at Towson University, where she also teaches in the Communication Management master’s program in the Department of Mass Communication at Towson University in Maryland. She is the author of Representing Disability in an Ableist World: Essays on Mass Media (Advocado Press, 2010) and the author of Byline of Hope: Collected Newspaper and Magazine Writing of Helen Keller (Advocado Press, 2015). She is also the former co-editor of the Society for Disability Studies’ scholarly journal, Disability Studies Quarterly, (2003-2006). She is adjunct faculty for the City University of New York’s Disability Studies master’s and undergraduate programs and for York University’s Critical Disability Studies graduate program in Toronto, Canada.
Beth Haller was a Fulbright Specialist at the University of Sydney, Australia, and Curtin University Australia in February 2015 for the project, “Disability, the Media, and Digital Technology: Issues, Challenges, and Future Research.” In 2013-14 Haller participated in the MIUSA Empower Partnerships for Inclusive Communities Professional Exchange Program, a state department-funded project to partner with a disability organization in Serbia, Centre LIVING UPRIGHT, and a journalism school in Serbia, Novi Sad School of Journalism (NSSJ). She has provided media and disability consulting to the Open Society Institute Disability Rights Initiative for media training for the African Youth with Disabilities Network, to the University of Russian Academy of Education, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia for its center training journalists to cover disability issues, to the media monitoring project of Disability Rights Promotion International, Toronto, Canada, and research support for the Center for an Accessible Society, San Diego, Calif., 1998-2003.
Her media and disability research has been published in Disability Studies Quarterly,Canadian Journal of Disability Studies, Disability & Society, Journalism Studies, Journal of Popular Film and Television, Research in Social Science and Disability, Journal of Comic Art, Journal of Magazine and New Media Research, Mass Comm Review, andJournalism History. Haller is a native of Fort Worth, Texas, and received her undergraduate degree in journalism from Baylor University.
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Kingdom Journey’s: Are humility, suffering, significance and calling linked?
Got a few enemies? If not, why not?
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*in hushed tones* I want in too, man . . .
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a person especially interested in high-fidelity sound equipment and recordings on tape or disks.
1. the state or condition of an audiophile.
2. the state of one who listens to high-fidelity equipment solely for the quality of reproduction. — audiophilic, adj.
1. a list of musical recordings, usually with commentary, often concerning one composer, performer, or performing group.
2. the analysis, history, or classification of musical recordings.
3. the methods of such analysis or classification. — discographer, diskographer, n. — discographical, diskographical, adj.
the zealous study and collection of phonograph records. Also called phonophily . — discophile, diskophile, n.
British. a lover and collector of phonograph records.
an instrument for reproducing sound from records; a phonograph; a gramophone.
a juke-box, record-player, or player piano operated by the insertion of a nickel or other coin. See also 159. FILMS .
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I share again today an Accordion Fold Card with the must have Painted Season Designer Series Paper.
This paper you can get FREE through March 31 or while supplies last as a bundle, or just the paper itself.
Last Tuesday I shared a creative fold video, and did all four prints of this paper, to cover all four seasons. You could do the same with this creative fold.
I started with a piece of the Designer Series Paper that measured 5 1/2" x 12". I scored it along the 12" side at the 4 1/4", 7 1/4" and at the 10 1/4". The cool thing about this fold is that is shows off both sides of your designer series paper.
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Brush, ink, rubbing stone and paper: these four tools are used by calligraphy artists to create their works. Their aim is to understand the things they present from the inside and to be captivated by them. Whether it is representations of plants, animals and landscapes or noble works of writing: it’s always the one in all and the all in one that’s sought after.In the 17th century, the Chinese painter monk Bitter Gourd wrote a pioneering treatise on painting under his artist‘s name Shitao (stone wave). In it he dealt in detail with the properties of ink and brush. He wrote that images always lack the “heavenly power” when the artist fails to practice “pure serenity” and to master the “brisk life force” in the interplay of ink and brush. Contemplation and concentration are the two states of mind worth striving for that should flow into the artist’s empty wrist in order to guide the brush over paper as if dancing. This way, an image is created that touches and moves the viewer. Students are trying to emulate their master painter.
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Because some ties are simply...Meant to be.
I have to stop to watch TV Darma... I'm totally sad right now! Fortunately in a little while I'll watch Merlin so I'll be happy again soon!
Btw I'm sad 'cause I watched Grey's Anatomy and I saw someone who I didn't want to see again and not because I dislike him... not at all!
Oh Gosh the episode starts with Iz and Danny's sweater... *Ery starts to cry as a baby* this footage is so sweet *________* and so sad! And Alex is in Iz's bed... poor Alex... not yet time to be happy for you mate!
- I mean, how good of a friend can she be?
No!! The annoying girl will work with them meh!
What stories by the way I want to know some stories! Come on!!!
- Stuff from the past, iz.
When I saw Danny in the lobby walks next to Iz I was so sad... he tried to talk to her and she tried to avoid him. He was so sweet when he says to her something about her hair and he smiled to her... :( I'm so worried about Iz... This visions are so real... and she's not House who is addicted to vicodin... I'm worried about her health!
LOL at Lexie with hers scratch arms and the face of Christina when she justify her self sayng: "These are scratches from my kitten" !!
- You're a cat person?
LOL I luv Lexie! And Derek is wright: Lexie is Meredith's family. She have to go to her and asks her if she have some problems! Go Mer!
You know, you look good. Tired, but good. Did I mention I find the short hair kind of sassy?
Christina/Hunt I approve!!! I don't understand the guy but I like him!
I want a guy so badly smashed up, it takes all day to fix him.
I want to rock a surgery. I don't want to talk about Hahn.
Take the heart, man. Take the heart if they offer it.
This scene was one of my favourite: Iz finally face Danny and start to talk to him. And he want to be touch by her as much as she want to touch him but she is scared... so scared about that! He want to prove to her that he is real... but how could be real... he's gone... gosh I'm crying like a baby right now just to think about it! He is there for her! But why for her.
I'm so worried! She needs him but why so badly, why???
- Touch me. Izzie... Touch me. I'll prove it to you.
- No! Why are you here? Why?
In the lobby again... She say that she love him and she will always love him so he will never be forgotten by her!!
I love you. I will always love you. You own a piece of me. So even though you'll be gone, You will never be forgotten, not by me.
Will you burn this for me?
I said good-bye. I burned the sweater.
Izzie, look at me. Touch me. You see? I told you I was real.
How amazing was this episode???
Yes it was so strange at the end I don't understand how could it be possible... but did you see the promo of the next episode???
You watch Merlin too? WOW how amazing was the episode last night??? Escalibur and my cute Dragon!!! Awww! And the next one! I can't wait!!!
Yes! The episode was GREAT!! I was just about to go squee about it in my journal. I loved that he finally got to see Excalibur. And I loved how Uther recognized the "bond" between Merlin & Arthur, hee! I can't wait for next week.
I loved Uther too... for the first time! YAY!
T_____________________T Stupendo picspam. Mi viene da piangere.
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Apparently, it was at his request that Andy was renamed from Andrew.
Herbert is in a Latino comedy troupe, 'Culture Clash' who have done a lot of film, TV and live theatre work and have written a book, also called 'Culture Clash' which contains some of their best-known material.
Another case of the voice possibly more recognized than the face. For Jane though, it's for a good reason. In the '80s, she was in this little band called 'The Go-Go's.' You may have heard of them.
Chances are, if you've watched any sort of animated series in recent memory, you've heard her voice. Some of her credits include 'Animaniacs', 'Tiny Toon Adventures', 'The Simpsons' , 'Dilbert', 'Futurama' and about a million others.
Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein have been writing comedy together for 20 years. Their career began at their Washington, D.C. high school, where the two founded one of the first high school humor magazines in the country.
After college, Bill and Josh wrote for Spy, National Lampoon, and "America's Most Wanted" before moving to Los Angeles. In 1992, they joined "The Simpsons" in its third season. From 1992-1994, the two wrote 12 episodes, including "Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy" and "Who Shot Mr. Burns (Parts One and Two)." In 1994, they were promoted to Executive Producers and served as head writers for the show's 7th and 8th seasons. In their tenure, the pair earned three Emmy Awards, a GLAAD Award, and a Peabody.
In 1998, Bill and Josh left "The Simpsons" to join Castle Rock Entertainment where they developed Mission Hill.
Lauren MacMullan has been an animation director for 10 years. She has directed, designed, and animated commercials for Nintendo, MTV, Cartoon Network, Reebok, Captain Crunch, Panasonic, and the Fox Kid's Network, including a long-running series for Marshall's with Olive Jar Studios in Boston. Lauren was a winner of MTV's World Problems/World Solutions Storyboard Contest in 1992, and her resulting 20-second piece, "Feet", went on to win prizes at Annecy and first prize at the Cardiff International Film Festival.
In 1993, Lauren moved to Los Angeles to work as an animation director on the primetime show "The Critic". She has also directed episodes of the Emmy award-winning show "King of the Hill".
Lauren attended Harvard University, and was briefly President of the Harvard Lampoon before flunking out for a few years.
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You are currently browsing the category archive for the ‘Health Savings Accounts’ category.
How can Dr Carson be leading in a national poll for president and get a pass on a some, well, scientifically suspect beliefs such as “his statement in the wake of the Oregon mass shooting that it would be advisable to attack an armed gunman during a mass shooting ‘because he can’t get us all‘?” Or. how can folks want a president who is doing infomercials on neutraceuticals which misrepresent scientific fact and when called on it, deny having been paid for what was almost certainly a paid gig?
He points out that surgeons are trained to believe that their skill is what stands between the patient and death and the loss of that faith leads to a crisis, one that a successful surgeon may never experience. He or she may not be good (and there is now a scorecard to look at) but will never admit defeat.
Dr Ganguli points out that we as a society feel the need to ascribe trust to the MD. Our Hippocratic sales pitch has been an effective marketing strategy. He goes on to point out that self reflection and knowing our limits are keys to maintaining this trust. I am afraid that these are qualities Dr Carson does not have.
…..success (in lowering healthcare costs and increasing quality of healthcare/better outcomes for patients) …will require the ability to embrace the messiness of disease and the complexity of patients, rather than providing idealized solutions that impress in the boardroom but flop in the examination.
It is refreshing not to have a wonkish campaign for the Republican nomination. Both 8 years ago and 4 years ago terms like “bending the cost curve” and “medical loss ratio” were being used by the actual candidates. Voters don’t want to hear that. They want common sense solutions for common sense problems. For healthcare, the answers are simple—after all, we’ve all been to the doctor, right? Make the sick folks make choices. Get ’em out and working. Since Dr Carson is, well, a doctor, his common sense answers are just the prescription for our sore ears.
ObamaCare, he opines, is way too restricting. Why should people need to have the details of what they purchase?
A major problem is that many people in our entitlement society see nothing wrong with forcing others to provide for their desires. In a free and open society, anyone should be able to purchase anything they want that is legal.
Most people will want to get the biggest bang for the buck and will independently seek out both value and quality. That, in turn, will bring all aspects of medicine into the free-market economic model, thus automatically having an ameliorating effect on pricing transparency and quality of outcomes.
If accounts are established at the time of birth, they will be even more potent because the vast majority of people will not experience catastrophic or even major medical events until well into adulthood. By that time, a great deal of money will have accumulated.
The 5 percent of patients with complex pre-existing or acquired maladies would need to be taken care of through a different system, similar to Medicare and Medicaid, but informed by the many mistakes in those programs from which we can learn. Even this kind of system should have elements of personal responsibility woven into it.
Healthcare in this country costs about $8,000 annually for each man, woman, and child, of which the government currently pays around $5,000.- President Carson would put $2,000 into everyone’s account. Already he’s saved us money!
Five percent of the population accounts for almost half (49 percent) of total health care expenses with most of those people being on Medicare or Medicaid.- Um, does that mean we bonus everyone $2,000 and then have to pay the same amount for folks on Medicare anyway? Or does their account magically grow?
The lower 50 percent of spenders accounted for 3 percent of the total national health care dollar.- Uh, oh, here’s a problem. We have taken this money out of health care and moved it into a savings account for healthy people.
High spending persists over multiple years for many patients, while others return to more normal spending levels after an expensive episode. There is also evidence that high spending occurs near the end of life for many patients, particularly within the Medicare population- Well, this is a problem…what happens when the savings account runs out? I guess they are walking to the homeless food site.
Interestingly, Dr Carson performed operations that cost the patient’s insurance $3,000,000 on a routine basis. He never published his results, but the operation he became famous for (separation of twins joined at the head) apparently has a mortality of 50%, and an unknown but high rate of severe disability. It is clear that informed consent remains a real problem regarding outcomes without surgery. Since these operations occur in the first year of life, the twins could kick in the first $4,000 from their HSA. Wonder if having to collect $2,996,000 from the health savings accounts of 1498 of the parent’s closest friends and family would make a difference?
The Governor awoke at midnight on January 1, the first full day of Obamacare and shivered. He knew that people who did not deserve healthcare would be getting it starting now. He could hear the clock chiming the quarter hour in the mansion and suddenly felt a cool chill. “Jefferson Davis, you leave me alone” he said.
The Governor was silent. He saw poor people in open wards with wounds that will never heal because of poor nutrition. He saw medical students doing operations with no supervision. He saw people dying of pneumonia because they were placed on the wrong antibiotics.
They go to the Druid City Emergency Rooom and see a person with an obvious skin cancer who is uninsured being told that he’ll need to bring $400 to have his dermatologic surgery in Tuscaloosa or else drive to the residency clinic in Birmingham. They can tell that he doesn’t have the transportation and likely won’t go.
Portability of insurance across state lines – could work with ObamaCare, understand Blue Cross of Alabama had a little something to say about that.
Tort Reform – with the entire legislature Republican you should be able to do that. What’s the hold up?
Change Medicaid awards so that those states with more poor people get more Medicaid – Didn’t Obama try to do that for you?
“2014” the aide yells back.
“Don, the good news about being way behind is you don’t have to repeat the last 20 years. Did you know that a healthy woman, let’s call her Ms Cratchit, with a car who lives in rural Alabama has a less than 1/100,000 chance of dying in childbirth in 2014 and her baby Tim has a chance of dying of much less than 1/1000. Did you know that Ms Cratchit with diabetes and no car, has a personal risk of death about twice that of her non-diabetic self. Tim has about a 1/100 chance of death. This needs to be changed.
…and it was always said of him, that he knew how to use ObamaCare well, if any governor alive possessed the knowledge. May that be truly said of us, and all of us! And so, as Tiny Tim observed, God Bless Us, Every One!
How much would you pay for a rebuilt breast?
I was reminded in the comments to my last post (found here) that the concept of “insurance” leading to increased risk taking behavior is known as “moral hazard.” To oversimplify, to those who do not want to cut their feet, shoes are form of insurance. That makes them a moral hazard. Wearing them encourages risk behaviors (such as walking where nails might be sticking up out of boards). If you want to be extra-sure not to cut your feet, go around barefoot all the time, so the argument goes. In this vein, health insurance (pooled resources paid out to the sick for purposes of correcting illness sequelae) leads to ill-advised health behaviors (smoking, drinking, whoring) and should be abolished. This theory was first brought to the public square in 1963 (article here) when health insurance in this country was about 10 years old and there were no NICUs, very few cardiac care units, limited (or no) effective treatments for cancer, and health care quality was pretty much a crap shoot.
Do you think that this kind of redistribution of risk is a good idea? Do you think that people whose genes predispose them to depression or cancer, or whose poverty complicates asthma or diabetes, or who get hit by a drunk driver, or who have to keep their mouths closed because their teeth are rotting ought to bear a greater share of the costs of their health care than those of us who are lucky enough to escape such misfortunes?
For example, consider Elizabeth, who has just been diagnosed with breast cancer.Without insurance, she would purchase only the $20,000 mastectomy required to rid her body of the cancer. If she had purchased an insurance policy for $4,000 that paid off with a $40,000 cashier’s check upon diagnosis of breast cancer, she might purchase the $20,000 mastectomy and also a $20,000 breast reconstruction procedure.
He points out that a moral hazard exists, according to some, because the additional cost to Elizabeth for the reconstruction in the scenario is $0 and the real cost therefor is artificially elevated. In real life, he astutely observes, few would have a mastectomy just to get a “free” new breast and many would make exactly the same decisions regardless of the payment structure. Thus the effect of the moral hazard on care decisions remains unknown but it is likely that the presence of insurance does not effect peoples behaviors as much as other pressures. Nyman goes on to say that providing access to money dedicated to paying for health care leads, oddly enough, to appropriate purchase of health care all other things being equal.
The solution to our health care PAYMENT woes are invariably low co-pays for appropriate care, low premiums so everyone is in the game, and low (even subsidized) prices for the right care. The solution for the DELIVERY side is a well regulated care delivery system to negate the effect of information asymmetry. More on that, later.
I am teaching a class tomorrow entitled “Health Care Reform” to the first year medical students. I pulled out my slides from last year (January, had just come back from DC, was convinced that we would have something on the President’s desk by July) and made some changes. The good news was that I only had to add a couple of pieces of information to the talk. The bad news is that we don’t have change yet, but it may be closer than we think.
Why don’t we yet have health care reform? There was an article in the New Yorker several years back that did a very nice job of describing the concept of moral hazard and why there is a policy dispute about health care as a social good. Gladwell points out that many feel (most fall on the “conservative” end of the spectrum although not all) that the uninsured who pay cash rarely have no health care expenses and the very wealthy spend a lot on health care. In a market system those paying cash are paying closest to the true value so it must be that those who are wealthy view health care as a luxury item. It would not be morally right to give all Americans access to this luxury.
Free care improved the control of hypertension. The poorest patients in the free care group who entered the experiment with hypertension saw greater reductions in blood pressure than did their counterparts with cost sharing. The projected effect was about a 10 percent reduction in mortality for those with hypertension.
Free care marginally improved vision for the poorest patients.
Free care also increased the likelihood among the poorest patients of receiving needed dental care.
Serious symptoms were less prevalent for poorer people on the free plan.
Cost sharing also had some beneficial effects. Participants in cost sharing plans worried less about their health and had fewer restricted-activity days (including time spent in seeking medical care).
In addition, the experiment examined whether shouldering more of their own health care costs leads people to take better care of themselves. It did not. Risky behaviors were not affected — rates of smoking and obesity, for instance, did not change.
Mr Gladwell points out that the real objection to universal coverage, from a policy standpoint, is that some people (those with disease) will consume more resources than they will have been predicted to pay for. In other words, the objection is that resources are redistributed from those who are healthy to those who are unhealthy. Susan Channick expanded this in an article on why we will never have a single payer system in this country. She lists the reasons as inertia, path dependence, the expense of the Medicare program, the American belief in looking to the private sector for solutions to even large social problems, the fear of big government coupled with the belief that government is the problem rather than the solution, the political preference for incrementalism over fundamental change, and cultural beliefs such as the belief that while all Americans enjoy equality of opportunity, only those able to capitalize on the opportunity are entitled to enjoy its fruits. This last one is the most profound, as the implication is that we Americans who are healthy deserve to be healthy and owe nothing to our unhealthy neighbors.
In an article in the New England Journal, Thomas Murray points out that the Judeo-Christian tradition as articulated in the Bible includes the concept of “stewardship.” He says that “Landowners are instructed in Leviticus: “When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap to the very edges of your field, or gather the gleanings of your harvest; you shall leave them for the poor and the alien.” The obligation is not limitless: the landowner does not have to prepare a meal for the “poor and the alien,” does not have to surrender the entire crop, and should protect the land to ensure that it remains productive. But when food is more than sufficient to feed all, allowing some people to starve is indecent and represents a failure to live up to universal moral duties.” Lets all try to live up to that standard.
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The massive Equifax data breach potentially affected 2.5 million more people than the company initially stated, according to findings released on Monday.
That brings the total number of people caught up in the massive hack to 145.5 million.
Equifax (EFX) will alert the additional potentially affected consumers by mail. The website used to determine whether someone was impacted in the breach will be updated to include the new potential victims by October 8, the credit monitoring company said in a statement.
Equifax hired cybersecurity firm Mandiant to investigate the major breach in August - a month before it publicly disclosed that the personal information of millions of customers might have been compromised. On Monday, Equifax announced Mandiant completed its forensic investigation and revised the number of people impacted by the hack.
The new findings included only U.S. consumers, but Equifax also said personal information of 8,000 Canadian consumers was impacted, down from an initial estimate of 100,000.
Federal and state officials are probing the breach and potential executive insider trading.
Former Equifax CEO Richard Smith, who is testifying on Capitol Hill this week, says he is "very sorry" for the security breach that could put millions of people at risk for identity theft and credit fraud.
Smith is slated to appear before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Tuesday and is expected to testify that human error and technical failures allowed hackers to access personal identifying information.
Hackers accessed names, addresses, social security numbers, and some driver's licenses through a flaw in software known as Apache Struts. The flaw was disclosed in March, but Equifax failed to detect and fix the hole. Criminals stole the data between May and July, Equifax said.
The company is offering free credit monitoring and credit freezing for people who are concerned about their data falling into the wrong hands.
Smith retired last week. Equifax's chief information officer and chief security officer also retired last month.
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Maybe pizza’s no longer so good!
This entry was posted in Uncategorized on September 30, 2018 by Jonathan Caswell.
IN THE FALL OF ONE’S LIFE…WE MIRROR THE TREES…!
AND WE APPLAUD HER POETIC EXPANSIVENESS!
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Lord, lead me by your hand.
Lord, help me to understand.
Help me to know what to do.
In your mercy I will remain.
In my every trail we talk.
Your Holy Spirit leads the way.
But for certain things I readily fall.
My picture file is too big, anyway!
And very hard to find things in!
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Karey A. Harwood is Associate Professor of Religious Studies in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at North Carolina State University where she won the Outstanding Teacher Award from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in 2010. She is also Associate Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies, a program in Interdisciplinary Studies at NC State. She received her Ph.D. from the Graduate Division of Religion at Emory University where she studied religious ethics and the sociology of religion and morality and was awarded a Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Grant in Women’s Health in 2001. The focus of her research has been in biomedical ethics and reproductive technologies. Her book, The Infertility Treadmill: Feminist Ethics, Personal Choice, and the Use of Reproductive Technologies, examined both the social context of reproductive technologies and the individual experience of infertility, including the tendency of reproductive technologies to function as a consumeristic rite of passage in coming to terms with infertility. Her more recent work grows out of civic engagement with public education in North Carolina and focuses on competing world views vying to shape public education in a 21st century democratic society.
Biomedical ethics, reproductive technologies, feminist ethics, sociology of religion and morality.
Harwood, Karey. The Infertility Treadmill: Feminist Ethics, Personal Choice and the Use of Reproductive Technologies. University of North Carolina Press, 2007.
Harwood, Karey. "Decentering Whiteness in Feminist Bioethics: Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) as an Illustrative Case." In Reproductive Ethics II: New Ideas and Innovations, edited by Lisa Campo-Engelstein and Paul Burcher, Springer Press, 2018, p. 99-112.
Harwood, Karey. “Egg Freezing and the Feminist Quest for Equality in the Workplace.” In Reproductive Ethics: New Challenges and Conversations, edited by Lisa Campo-Engelstein and Paul Burcher, Springer Press, 2017, p. 63-75.
Harwood, Karey. “On the Ethics of Social Egg Freezing and Fertility Preservation for Nonmedical Reasons,” Medicolegal and Bioethics, vol. 5, 2015, p. 59-67.
Harwood, Karey. “Bad Habit or Considered Decision? The Need for a Closer Examination of Prospective Parents’ Views.” International Journal of Feminist Approaches to Bioethics, vol. 7, no. 1, 2014, p. 46-50.
Harwood, Karey. “Egg Freezing: A Breakthrough for Reproductive Autonomy? Bioethics, vol. 23, no. 1, 2009, p. 39-46.
Harwood, Karey. “Teaching bioethics through participation and policy-making.” Essays on Teaching Excellence, POD Network in Higher Education, vol. 16, no. 4, 2004-2005.
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I am Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Singapore campus of ESSEC Business School Paris-Singapore. I have a PhD in marketing from SUNY-Binghamton. If you are interested in my research, please visit my website (www.ashwinmalshe.com).
1. Marketing-finance interface: How marketing strategy affects financial outcomes such as stock returns, firm risk, cash flows, etc.
2. Social media marketing (SMM): Is SMM just an extension of traditional advertising or it is changing the fundamentals?
3. Marketing strategy: Do firms’ financial policies affect their marketing strategies?
4. Internet advertising: Does misplaced advertising affect brand perceptions?
5. Investor behavior: Does culture affect stock market riskiness?
6. Trade credit: Why are trade credit terms so stable within industries?
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This category combines all articles with disputed statements from November 2015 (2015-11) to enable us to work through the backlog more systematically. It is a member of Category:Articles with disputed statements.
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I found a rhythm in my jumps, a sort of regularity. Each jump put another good two hundred yards between us and the Halkan’s fortress. The sheer sensation of being so powerful was enough to set up a large grin on my face and having Kellan in my arms was close to perfection. For her that way of travelling was really hard but she never complained. Once out of town the landscape was mostly barren with little signs of human activity, most of it from farms. There were few stone paved roads and no sign of shrines or churches. Our passage was always noticed, everybody took cover when we approached a farm or a village. That was a real problem for me, it was impossible to be undetected.
After an hour or so I took a break near a little river. I wasn’t tired at all but I was worried about Kellan. She was pale, but still in full control of herself. She removed my helmet and the body armor, both far too big for her frame. Then she looked at me and started to laugh.
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2019-04-24T03:56:17Z
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https://angelobenuzzi.wordpress.com/tag/earth/
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The Ambrose Hotel, a chic small boutique hotel in Santa Monica may just be one of the pioneers in green hotels. In 2008, the Ambrose was awarded the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Existing Buildings (LEED-EB) Certification by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) for a hotel. Such accolade was the first ever to be garnered by a hotel.
Just how did the Ambrose earn the Silver Rating? Serving organic continental breakfasts, offering bio-diesel fueled taxis and hybrid limousine services. For employees, the hotel provides complimentary bus passes and bike lockers, as well as a shower in the hotel so employees can cleanup before work, and even pays for employees to take volunteer opportunities.
The hotel also attaches a “green meeting planner” to any email sent to groups requesting rental of their 3,562 sq.ft. space. The hotel also composts, use green-cleaning products in all hotel rooms, and a long list of environmental initiatives. Its no surprise then that the hotel has won several green awards for its work in the hotel and with the community.
The USGBC also has local chapter meetings where any architect, designer or even just green building enthusiast can attend and network on green plans for their community.
This entry was posted in USA and tagged Eco-Tourism, Green Architecture, Green Buildings, Sustainability. Bookmark the permalink.
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2019-04-25T08:18:43Z
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https://endangerededen.wordpress.com/2010/05/30/green-chic-the-ambrose-santa-monica-ca/
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Of the thinkers and artists that have influenced my approach, Viktor Frankl is one of the most instrumental in how I envision healing for my clients. There is a reason Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning can declare on its cover, “over 12 million copies in print”. Within the slim volume contains some of the most profound ideas for transcendence of suffering that has graced modern thought.
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2019-04-19T11:05:12Z
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https://nutritionpharmacist.wordpress.com/2017/08/14/viktor-frankl-meaning-from-the-noetic/
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I call myself a “restless creative,” jokingly say I have two modes, obsessed and completely disinterested. I follow my obsessions and slowly, painfully, I’m getting comfortable with doing that.
Here’s what I love, the big stuff that I’ve made “a job” of sorts: making chainmaille and wire jewelry, painting (oil and watercolor), henna/mehndi, photography, writing, journaling, nature journaling, being in love with my family and my many critters (2 horses, 2 dogs, 3 cats, and several African cichlid fish).
Here’s the little stuff I also love but the obsession with them shifts and I leave them behind and come back to them: glass working, metalsmithing, crochet, crafting, polymer clay, origami, kirigami, poetry, sewing, cooking, canning, herb gardening, my planner, drawing, philosophy and Eastern and earth-centered spirituality, liberal politics, animal rescue and animal issues, dog obedience & agility, napping with cats, horseback riding and natural horsemanship training, website design, gaming (tabletop pen and paper RPG games like D&D, board games, hiking, kayaking, cycling, yoga, aromatherapy, cleaning my house (yeah, unfortunately, that usually lands last on the list until I inexplicably get obsessed with it… *sigh*).
My home is decorated in a style I call “early bibliophile” which means I firmly believe that one can never have enough books. Words are life. I live on them.
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2019-04-19T04:33:38Z
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https://deannalack.wordpress.com/about/
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A 798 year old copy of the Magna Carta, one of four 1217 copies that still exist, goes on display for five days from today at the Supreme Court. The copy, belonging to Hereford Cathedral, is on an eight stop world tour as part of the celebration of the 800th anniversary of the Great Charter (see also : See a 13th Century copy of the Magna Carta here in Singapore). The document is also accompanied by the only surviving copy of a 1215 writ, a letter issued by King John to local authorities to announce the issue of the charter.
The display of the 13th century documents is part of the “800 years of Magna Carta” exhibition and is accompanied by an exhibition by the Supreme Court of Singapore “Magna Carta and Us”. The Supreme Court exhibition presents a collage of historical footprints which traces the birth and development of the Singapore Constitution and the rule of law in Singapore to the Magna Carta. Both exhibitions were opened last evening by the British High Commissioner for Singapore, His Excellency Scott Wightman and the Chancellor of Hereford Cathedral, Reverend Canon Chris Pullin. A replica of the British Museum’s 1215 copy of the Magna Carta was also presented by the gentlemen to the Supreme Court and was received by Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon.
More information is available at the British High Commision’s website as well as the Supreme Court’s website.
A close-up of a replica of the 1215 Magna Carta presented by the British Museum to the Supreme Court.
A replica of the seal of King John.
The presentation of the replica of the 1215 British Museum Magna Carta to the Supreme Court (from left to right: Reverend Canon Chris Pullin, Chancellor of Hereford Cathedral; British High Commisioner to Singapore Scott Wightman; and Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon).
A replica of the Hereford Cathedral’s 1217 copy – the actual copy, is one of four that now exists and is also on display at the exhibition.
A replica of the Hereford Cathedral’s 1215 Wirt of King John – the actual copy, is the only one that has survived and is also on display at the exhibition.
A panel at the exhibition.
Information presented at the exhibition includes that on the Magna Carta, the Hereford Cathedral’s copy and the Cathedral itself.
The late Nelson Mandela on the significance of the Magna Carta.
The Supreme Court’s accompanying exhibition ‘Magna Carta and Us’.
The declaration of Independence on display at ‘Magna Carta and Us’.
The historic Magna Carta, the Great Charter, dates back to 1215. It serves as the foundation of the principles in English Law – later Common Law, which Singapore and the UK both share – that everyone, even the ruler, is subject to the law, and that everyone has certain rights that must be protected by the law. We in Singapore will get to see a rare copy of it when Hereford Cathedral’s copy of Magna Carta, just one of four copies from 1217 still in existence, goes on display at the Supreme Court from 19 to 23 November 2015. The document will be accompanied by the only surviving copy of the 1215 King’sWrit, a letter from King John to local authorities announcing the issuing of Magna Carta.
An image of part of the Hereford Cathedral’s 1217 copy of the Magna Carta that will be on display at the Supreme Court (source: Hereford Cathedral).
Brought to Singapore as part of a world tour of nine cities to mark the Magna Carta’s octocentenary, the stop in Singapore is also to mark the island nation’s golden jubilee, and to recognise Singapore’s status a legal hub. The other stops in the tour are New York, Luxembourg, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Malta and Lisbon. The document is being conveyed by British Airways in its First Class flight and airport facilities. Sponsors for the exhibition in Singapore are UK law firm Clifford Chance and its local partner Cavenagh Law LLP.
The display of the Magna Carta in Singapore will be complemented by an accompanying exhibition that the Supreme Court of Singapore is holding, titled “Magna Carta and Us”. This accompanying exhibition will present a collage of historical footprints tracing the birth and development of the Singapore Constitution and the rule of law in Singapore to the Magna Carta.
More information is available at the British High Commision’s website and also at the Supreme Court’s website.
Magna Carta is Latin for ‘Great Charter’. If you could issue a Great Charter of your own, what would put in it?
To enter our ‘Magna Contest’ tell us what rules you would put into your own Great Charter.
Everyone must speak to their neighbours at least once a day.
In order to increase happiness, good food must be shared.
For the benefit of tired eyes, all people to stay in bed an extra hour on Mondays.
Selected entries will receive two cinema tickets to watch the new Star Wars Film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which was filmed in the UK. To apply, please e-mail your rules for your own Great Charter to Competitions.Singapore@fco.gov.uk or message us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UKinSG.
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2019-04-24T02:00:54Z
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https://thelongnwindingroad.wordpress.com/tag/sg50/
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2019-04-21T14:33:52Z
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The White Ball Project Forum: Re: new manager ?
Posted by Vespa on May 6, 2015, 9:23 pm, in reply to "Re: new manager ? "
Now Kevin's gone, in your eyes he's turned into the greatest thing since the invention of the wheel?
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2019-04-26T03:42:08Z
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"Seriously. They're laughing pretty hard."
Today, I pulled a Jed Bartlet. I did not do this by pulling random trivia out of the air, nor did I do this by being way more awesome than you.
Finish the sentence: "The President, while riding a bicycle on vacation in Jackson Hole..."
Yeah. (For those of you who aren't TWW fans, read the icon.) Hey, it's not my fault the sidewalks around here are so tiny! That tree came out of nowhere!
The tree was out to get you, wasn't it?
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2019-04-18T12:18:32Z
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https://raindroproses.livejournal.com/631546.html
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Blood Related 2nd Edition release date announcement.
Hi all, well it’s been a while now since my last post and I’d like to thank those of you who have hung around and those of you who are new visitors. Blood Related, the 2nd Edition, is being released by the good folk at Black Bed Sheet Books this Halloween. I have also relaunched the Facebook page for Blood Related where most of the fresh info about the book and the upcoming sequel will be posted. Please visit and ‘like’ the page to stay updated.
Here is the new cover designed by CyrusFiction Productions, Black Bed Sheet Books, and Blood Soaked Graphics.
The new Blood Related cover.
Well, things are happening with Blood Related. My contract is nearly finished with Angelic Knight Press, consequently I have been thinking a lot about where this novel is going and where it has been. For it is not a stand-alone novel in a sense, as I have always planned it to be the central story in a trilogy that would span 3 generations of the characters therein. After accepting the initial publishing offer from AKP a year ago, I also received a couple of other offers a few days after I had signed with them. I stuck with AKP because they gave me my big break as a first-time novelist and for that I am eternally greatful. We haven’t always had the same vision for the book but that hasn’t been a problem as the suggestions offered by AKP were such that they only served to enhance the work. I feel a little bit sad about leaving AKP after a year but I have had another offer from the good folks at Black Bed Sheet Books – one of the inital publishers who wanted to publish BR a year ago.
Sooooo, I have decided to make the leap and relaunch Blood Related with BBSB, who have also offered to publish the sequel when it’s finished. It was a difficult decision to make and I thought long and hard about it. I didn’t expect to make a lot of money from my book in the short term and feel that is a pretty unrealistic expectation for any debut Indie author, but I have big plans for the complete saga and feel that positioning the work with BBSB will best serve this purpose. That is, not to make money but to grow as a series with an increased focus on the Horror of it all (and hopefully make a few dollars on the way). Nicholas Grabowsky has been an unflinching ally since I approached him over a year ago about Blood Related – the timing wasn’t right then, but the stars have aligned so to speak and i’m very happy to be on board (post August 1) with Captain Grabowsky at the helm. Amongst many other things, Nicholas is the author of Halloween IV and The Everborn, and has a long pedigree of involvement in the Indie and Pro Horror markets. As a result of his tireless work within the Horror industry he has attracted an impressive stable of authors to BBSB. Black Hamster TV is another wing of BBSB’s diverse media presence online and real world: you may have heard of ‘Francy & Friends Radio‘, Hacker’s Source, or Shot in the Dark Comics, all affiliates of BBSB.
In the past, I’ve invested my writing career into publishers and agents that fell short of even minimal expectations. As a result, I’ve become fiercely independent. I’ve been working for myself and as a result brought myself farther into my career, and I have the will and means to do the same for you.
As you can see, the appeal of having someone like Nicholas in your corner, is quite an advantage and a privilege. So it is with a touch of sadness that I bid farewell to AKP and thank them for taking a chance on me and my work and wish them continued growth and success, but it is with a glad heart that I cross the threshold and enter the DownWarden world of Black Bed Sheet Books and all it has to offer. It is hard for an indie writer to get ahead and unfortunately one must make difficult decisions to do so; life is short but the road is long – the journey twists and turns, climbs and falls, and as long as the way is forward, the horizon looks a bit brighter with every mile forged ahead. Thankyou to everyone for your past and continued support. More treasures in store for you shortly, I promise.
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2019-04-22T11:59:59Z
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https://bloodrelated.wordpress.com/tag/black-bed-sheet-books/
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As you might recall, one of my New Year’s resolutions is to complete a triathlon this summer. I’ve begun training, and have a couple potential races picked out, but I’ve been extremely underwhelmed by the presence of a triathlete “community” in Arkansas. Luckily, I have found one great resource: Go! Running, a new local running store here in Little Rock.
I was surprised when I stopped in at Go! Running several weeks ago for a look-around. I found one corner of the store stocked with triathlon apparel, and tri racing shoes winked at me from the middle of the well-stocked shoe wall. Turns out that the owners, Gary and Erin Taylor, are both phenomenal runners who ran at the collegiate level for University of Arkansas. Gary is a certified USA Triathlon coach, and is very passionate about the sport. Go! Running’s mission is to help people find success and happiness in a healthy lifestyle. They have great brands including Nike, Asics, Brooks, Mizuno, Saucony, K-Swiss, and my new favorite, Moving Comfort. More importantly, they have expertise, and truly strive to support all levels of runners, walkers, and triathletes.
Last weekend, LUNA Moms Club had a moms night out at Go! Running. Owner Erin Taylor graciously hosted us with refreshments, a full-on fashion show, and great information on running and fitness gear. In addition to showing us the latest fashions, gear, and technology for our workouts, Erin taught us how to pick out, put on, and properly fit our sports bras. Afterward, there was a retail-therapy feeding frenzy, with moms hunting down the “perfect run skort” they had seen in the fashion show, getting fitted for shoes, overflowing the dressing room and two restrooms in the stock room, crowding one another at the full length mirror, and even a few brave ladies who tried on clothes right out in the middle of the store.
apparently is an organic sort of thing, and the closest Little Rock gets to a triathlon club. Go! Running also has a Tuesday night run that is open to all ages and paces (jog strollers welcome!). With the two kiddos, it will be hard to fit in the Friday swims and the Tuesday runs on a regular basis, but I certainly do hope to get out for both every once in a while.
Erin, whose career background is in Marketing, likes to sponsor community fitness events. I first met Erin at the Dino Dash, a huge 5K event benefiting the Museum of Discovery. She told me how she remembers bringing her kids to the very first Dino Dash years ago when there were just 50-some participants. Now, she’s happy to see the event has grown to 1200 participants, and proud that Go! Running is a part of that success. I have a feeling that Go! Running is going to be part of many successful athletic endeavors (for both individuals and community-wide) in the coming years.
I’m going to need lots of helpers!
and think my not-smart phone is so funny.
a self hosted blogs always wins.
about cooking, traveling, fitness, and potty.
what kind of drinks will be at tonight’s venue!
to see if I’m a swag winner.
I can send this note without having to use a stamp!
WordCamp, that is. I’m all signed up and anxiously awaiting my trip to Fayetteville, Arkansas to attend WordCamp Fayetteville. WordCamp is a small conference for people who use the WordPress platform to blog (and/or do other more techie stuff that I don’t understand). WordCamps are held all over the country, but this is the first one in Arkansas. Other than clues that the names of the conference sessions give me, I have no idea what to expect. I won’t know anyone there. That really doesn’t bother me, except that I just hope I’m not the only one that doesn’t know how to code in HTML or why I get 20 hits a day on my blog for people searching for “fire ant”. I also hope no one laughs when I ask about the “fire ant” search issue.
I’m really quite excited. I’m looking forward to learning more about blogging and WordPress, and for the prospect of connecting with other bloggers. I am also pretty stoked about getting away for a couple days. Hubby booked my hotel room for me, and got an upgrade to business class. I don’t know what that means, but maybe I’ll get some free chocolate or something. Either way, hopefully the end result is that I will come back from WordCamp Fayetteville with some new tricks up my sleeve to try out here on the blog.
Who put the MOM in MOMcation?
I’ve said it over and over, and just in case you didn’t hear, MOMcation 2010 could not have happened without the planning committee. These moms put in countless hours with no compensation, except for the rather pitiful snacks I supplied at our meetings. They each applied their own special talents to MOMcation to make it special.
Valerie was the chief “getter of prizes”. She wrangled more cool prizes and swag than any one person on any project I’ve ever seen. She also organized the jewelry making, deal finding, and cooking I workshops. V is for Versatility and V is for Valerie!
Nicole championed the t-shirts and the wine, showed off her charm at an early morning television promotion, and was “the woman behind the curtain” during the actual event, where she helped with anything I needed, and then some. And let’s not forget the book discussion.
Liz rounded up the yoga instructor, scored us some awesome spa gift certificates, and always, always gave me her open, honest opinion when I sent out frantic emails about some minor detail I was stressing over.
And Ashlee, who couldn’t join us the night of our group picture, was the logistical guru. She asked the questions that needed asking (How far to the nearest hospital? Don’t you think we should keep track of the potential sponsors we contact?) and she often found the solutions to those questions. She set up our document-share site for us, and created the spreadsheets we needed to track everything. She also created our flyer, and was brave enough to lead those 6:30am trail runs that most of us never even knew happened.
My “fun” in planning MOMcation was getting to work with these great women. At some point, our committee meetings became a great excuse for us all to get together every few weeks. Thank you, Valerie, Nicole, Liz, and Ashlee, for putting up with me, and for putting together a great event. I hope these quotes from the MOMcation feedback forms let you know how appreciated you are.
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2019-04-18T20:34:57Z
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https://insteadofthedishes.wordpress.com/category/parties-and-events/
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