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Draw whatever the hell you want.Alright...
I'm pretty sure this is going to be a rant (not that I have ever posted those before ) but bear with me because I just... I got to say something about this subject.
"You have a lot of talent and you waste it on drawing stupid dogs!"
"Don't you understand that series is for CHILDREN? You're too old!"
"If you want people to take your work seriously, stop drawing stupid animals!"
"All you draw is cats. Can't you draw anything else? I'm so done with your unoriginal bullshit art."
"Wolves, wolves, wolves. All you ever draw is wolves! BORING!"
"Are we ever going to see anything but shitty cartoon dogs from you?"
I'm sure all of us at some point in our artistic lives have dealt with someone who decided it was a good idea to rag on your choice of artwork subject matter. If not yet, you will... trust me. We ALL go through it.
It's hard enough to deal with it from strangers but it's another thing when it comes from people you know. Family, friends,
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The Pixlett fraud has been fixed!I have some AMAZING NEWS ;A;
Everyone who has been scammed by Pixlett / ToxicMutagen is getting fully reimbursed by Paypal for our losses!
First off, the other night, when I logged onto Paypal, I saw messages that the chargebacks filed against me had been closed! :'D
In the "Status Details" section, it appears as though Paypal actually decided to investigate against Pixlett and realized that maybe HEY, THIS IS SUSPICIOUS AFTER ALL
Then, when I checked my email last night, I had some emails from Paypal.
They wrote that they are making an exception to the chargeback rule, and fully refunding me ALL money that I lost due to Pixlett (from the first incident in July!)
(P.S. I don't know why the percentage signs are showing up in the email, but the amounts are how much I got chargebacked for.)
So yes, this means that WE WON.
After being told by Paypal over and over that
Your character in Missing Halloween!INTRODUCTION
Missing Halloween, an animation about two kids trick or treating, was previewed last year on Youtube:
However, the deadline was missed and was decided to remain its production on hold.
But not anymore, of course! Halloween is coming soon after all!
Are you looking forward to watching Missing Halloween?
Do you design your own characters?
Would you like to help with Missing Halloween's production?
Then this is your chance!!!
You can get your design featured in the animation Missing Halloween!
In the animation, there's a part of the story where it features locals in costume giving candies to the two main kids.
This is where you come in!
I decided that instead of randomly designing these people, I can give my fans the opportunity to have their designs featured in the animation!
And if there are too many designs contributed, I can use the others as kids who Trick or Treat in the background!
things i lermed for how to do art-sketch when u feel a burning flame in your heart.
-keep a list of things u want to draw for when the flames are burnin but the brain's not churnin
-don't try to draw if u feel empty and sad, go outside and flail ur legs back and forth instead, write off entire weeks for exercise and doing real life instead of art if you gotta, it's not something u'll forget how do so don't stress
-you can draw anytime even in the morning if you want to
-especially try to do the good lineart on the faces and eyes early in the day before the coffee kicks in
-don't start with the eyes don't start with the eyes DON'T start with the eyes start with the hair to warm up your pencil THEN do the eyes
-pray/dance/meditate before u pencil the eyes
-don't erase it, just transform tool on the computer
-what is traditional media? its where you lower your standards and try to calm down, good luck with patience
-back up BACK UP hold ur paper far away from your face and unfold that pretzel of a spine to check on
tagged!Questions for you-
1. which one of my ocs do u like ? umm.. well... hmm... i guess you never made her an official OC but
2. do you like pickles? yes! I lav them!
3. how do you draw? traditionally usually, using basic shapes to create the form.
4.who is your fave oc of yours or some of your favorite ocs? Felix and Renegade are my babies. X)
5. fave snack food? uhh.. i dunno. i dont really snack!
6.have you helped someone today or made them smile? Ive certainly tried!
7.how much do you appreciate fan art? Lots! whether its for me or somebody else. its a wonderful way to express love for something!
8.how did you find deviant art? on accident, looking for Warrior Cat pictures.
9.fave saying ? "its time to be yourself, and never apologize." - Solomon Olds
10.well well well well well PINEAPPLE! LOVE DEM THINGS! they burn my mouth. ;_;
too lazy to make questions right naow. XD will i a bit.
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EPA Awards $120,000 in Urban Waters grants to Revitalize Mystic River Watershed
EPA is awarding $120,000 to two organizations working to clean up the Mystic River Watershed, just outside Boston, Mass. The funding will help protect urban waters from pollution, thus protecting the health of thousands of urban residents who enjoy outdoor recreation on the Mystic River.
Settlement Nets $5.7 Million for Cleanup Costs at A.C. Lawrence Superfund Site in S. Paris, Maine
In a legal settlement, ConAgra Grocery Products Co. agreed to pay $5.7 million, reimbursing EPA for cleanup costs at the A.C. Lawrence Leather Company Sludge Lagoons Superfund Site in South Paris, Maine. This is good news for all US taxpayers. Under the "polluter pays" principle, EPA tries to ensure that responsible parties pay for cleanups, and not the local community or average citizens.
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Southbank, Melbourne-Inner, VIC
- Guests: 2
- Bedrooms: 1
Bedroom breakdown
Bedroom 1 - 1x Queen
- Bathrooms: 1
Property features
- Wireless Internet
- Swimming pool
- Air conditioning
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Come and stay in one of the most sought-after entertainment areas in Melbourne, located only metres away from the ritzy Crown Casino & Entertainment Complex of Melbourne, Melbourne Aquarium & Melbourne's Exhibition Centre, our well-appointed furnished apartment offers guests comfort, convenience and easy access to CBD with trams running in front of the apartment building
A short stroll to dazzling waterfront promenades, and Melbourne's rich cosmopolitan lifestyle: cafes, restaurants, shops and nightclubs Our Southbank furnished apartments are undeniably one the most centrally located places in Melbourne
Our well-appointed apartment comes with stylish kitchen (stainless steel appliances, dishwasher), spacious 1 or 2 bedroom (s) with built-in robes, furnished with contemporary designed furniture, offer large open plan living dining area, well equipped bathroom and laundry facilities (dryer and washing machine), as well as a private balcony with splendid city views by day - and dazzling ambiance by night…
Our furnished apartments have all the resort facilities such as a 25 metre indoor heated pool, full-size tennis court, fitted gymnasium, extensive landscaped garden courtyard & paved areas, BBQ area, 24 hrs video security, onsite security officer, full security system - electronic audio intercom to apartment
The fine print
- EasyPay - Rent-A-Home provides a secure online payment facility.
Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Bank Transfer
- Minimum Stay 7 Nights
Guest reviews & questions
Customer Reviews
1 reviews
Good location
Questions & Answers
No questions asked by other visitors.
Standard Features
- Domestic
- AirCon
- Clothes Dryer
- Cooking Facilities
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Telephone
- Washing Machine
- Entertainment
- Internet Connection
- Stereo/Music system
- General
- Child friendly
- Luxury
- Balcony
- Gym
- Parking
- Swimming Pool
- Tennis Court
- Views
- Transport
- Bus
- Train
- Walk to the shops
Bedroom configurations
- Bedroom 1 – 1x Queen
Standard Charges
- Departure Clean - $45 inc. GST Per Booking
RatesRates are not available online for this property, please request a quote using the form below.
Property managers will respond with pricing and availability, usually within 24 hours.
Availability & Price
from $158 to $326 per night*
Min 7 nights stay
How do I make a booking?
From a Quote
- Step 1) Search the website and Add properties to MyList. Submit your preferred properties by using Request a Quote. Property Managers will send you confirmed price and availability.
- Step 2) Then you can Make a Booking or reservation form by clicking 'Make Reservation' from your Quote. Alternatively a Reservation form (PDF or Word Doc) can be downloaded from our Visitor Terms & Conditions page or your Quote.
- Step 3) Once we receive your "RZ" reservation request, a consultant will process all details and send a "BK" Booking Confirmation, payment receipt with arrival and key collection information.
From a Tariff or Hot Deal
- Step 1) Search using your desired location and dates. The Tariff Price will be shown in the results.
- Step 2) Then you can Make a Booking or reservation form by clicking 'Make Reservation' from the search results or property page. Alternatively a Reservation form (PDF or Word Doc) can be downloaded from our Visitor Terms & Conditions page or your Quote.
- Step 3) Once we receive your "RZ" reservation request, a consultant will process all details and send a "BK" Booking Confirmation, payment receipt with arrival and key collection information. Payment can be made with credit card or by direct deposit.
Are pets permitted?
Some properties allow Pets and will display Pets Permitted. Visitors will need to advise the type and size of pet and whether the pet is indoor or an outdoor pet.
Properties that do not show Pets Permitted will not accept pets.
A Pet Bond might be required to clean. deodourise and disinfect the property prior to the next visitor arrival to ensure the property is allergy free.
Availability calendar not up to date?
rentahome does encourage our property managers to update their availability calendars as often as possible.
Unfortunately it isn't always as frequent as we'd like, each calendar has a date of which the calendar was last updated so you who how up to date the listing is.
This is why rentahome has the quote process, it confirms the current availability of your selected property/s and the best rate available for your stay.
Are visitors able to inspect properties?
rentahome welcomes inspections however they may not be always feasible and are generally only available for longer stays of three months or longer.
The property must first be quoted as available with a price for your requested dates.
To request an inspection simply login to your Quote at the below link using your quote number and surname: http://www.rent-a-home.com.au/home/my/quotedetails.aspx
Scroll down to your preferred property and under the photo there will be a button 'Request Inspection', click on 'Request Inspection' and fill in your details. Your details will be sent to the property manager who will make contact within 48hours to arrange an appointment.
If there is no 'Request Inspection' button, this means the property manager does not provide inspections.
Please note that properties are not held and may be booked by other visitors.
Will I have to pay a security deposit?
A Bond/Security Deposit may be required by the Property Manager the amount will vary depending on the property manager. If so, this payment will take place outside of the Rentahome EasyPay System and you may be asked to direct transfer funds into the Property Manager's bank account or a credit card imprint may be requested. Rentahome does not become involved in the payment or return of bonds or security deposits. Return of these amounts is based on the Property Manager's terms and conditions and their inspection of the property after your stay.
The Security Deposit (Bond) is required to cover any damage or incidential costs incurred during your stay at the property. If there is no Damage or Additional Costs then the Security Deposit will be refunded. If the amount of the Damage or Additional Costs are greater than the Security Deposit, then the Guest will be required to pay the difference.
On Arrival, please report any damage or requirement maintenance immediately to the property manager, as you will be liable for any Damage on your departure.
A Bond applies for properties under a Lease agreement. The Bond is typically lodged with a government Bond Authority and returned at the the end of the stay following an Exit Inspection and review of the Condition Report.
Payment Options
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Visa, MasterCard and American Express cards accepted.
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Some local organizations teamed up at the Cincinnati Museum Center to help veterans in the Tri-State.
Easter Seals Tri-State and the Dixon Center hosted the first of five 'Military & Veterans Initiative' meetings to help military veterans re-integrate into the community.
Leaders from the military, education and healthcare communities gathered to map out the current veteran services available in our area.
Organizers hope to help veterans access all the local resources available to them. In addition, their goal is to determine where gaps exist in areas like employment, education, health and well-being, family resources, housing and more.
Officials say nearly 50,000 military men and women have been wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. Approximately 11-20% of Middle East veterans stuffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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Research tells us that the more children read, the better they read. And the more children read outside of school, the better they perform in school.
This ongoing summer literacy partnership between the Massachusetts Teachers Association, the Boston Red Sox and The Hanover Insurance Group is a great source of pride for MTA members because it has encouraged students to read hundreds of thousands of books over the summer when they are away from school.
"We are proud to help offer these programs throughout the state," said Linda M. McGowan, president of The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, Inc. "The MTA Red Sox Reading Game really encourages children to catch the reading fever, enabling them to maintain and enhance their scholastic abilities while school is out. And the Most Valuable Educator Program is a great way for students to recognize those teachers who work so hard every day to encourage their success."
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Registration Opening Dates
This is a reply I just posted to a question in another thread about registration open dates but realized it was buried where others may not see it!
Registration Opening Dates
I spoke with SportsBaseOnline (SBO) earlier today and just spoke with Robert Leipold (Velo Promo) on the phone. SBO is just the registration site and their dates are placeholders until the promoter gives them the real registration dates. If you look at one of the Merco races, you'll see what a page looks like when registration is open.
According to Robert, the following races will be open at midnight January 1st (along with the comments Robert made about each event):
1. Cantua Creek (they can add groups, so no need to rush)
2. Dinuba (never fills up)
3. Pine Flat (never fills up)
Snelling is supposed to open at the same time (midnight January 1st) BUT they have not received the event permit back from USA Cycling yet. He doesn't expect to get it because of the holidays. As soon as he knows when the registration will open, he will post it on his Velo Promo website. At this point, he *thinks* the registration could open next Monday or Tuesday at midnight. Snelling is the race that fills up super fast, so you have to get registered ASAP after it opens.
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'Heart Soul Detroit' features 50 iconic people that call Detroit 'home'."I did 70 interviews. My editor, Matt Lee and I devised the list that we thought would make a nice portrait of the city," said Jenny Risher, photographer.After the interviews, Lee and Risher sorted through and took the list down to 50.An opening reception and book release party will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25.College for Creative Studies (CCS)Center Galleries, Manoogian Visual Resource Center301 Frederick Douglass, Detroit(313) 664-7800Free parking is available in the CCS structure on Brush, north of Frederick Douglass.For more information, visit www.heartsouldetroit.com.
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Education in the United States
Education in the United States is mainly provided by the public sector, with control and funding coming from three levels: state, local, and federal, in that order. A child education is the biggest assets that a American society has, education has always be the cornerstone to any great society. Beauty, we have been reminded many times, is in the eye of the beholder, and so is education reform. Reforming...Read More
The American Dream
The American Dream is a national ethos of the United States, a set of ideals in which freedom includes the opportunity for prosperity and success, and an upward social mobility achieved through hard work. In the definition of the American Dream by James Truslow Adams in 1931, "life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or...Read More
10 Things America Must Change to Turn the Country Around by Kelly D. Price
America is facing many problems, leading to a downward spiral towards economic collapse and colonialism (by foreign control). Most Americans are oblivious of the facts, but need to know them if we are ever to recover as a nation. Here are just ten problems America is currently facing. Be warned–this list may shock you! 1. Our Pledge of Allegiance states we are "one nation under God" therefore...Read More
More Fathers Are Leading Single-Parent Households, Study Says by Darren Sands
Disparity reflects society's cultural changes Single fathers may be younger, poorer and less educated than married ones, but they raise eight percent of households with children — that's nine times higher than the same amount of single-father homes in 1960. Those numbers are according to Pew Research Center's analysis of Decennial Census and American Community Survey. "The number of single...Read More
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On June 15, Face2Face Africa, a premier media and events company that supports and highlights leaders of African descent in the Diaspora, will host its annual F.A.C.E. List Awards, honoring women and men of color who have shown excellence in their industries. The event will take place at The Times Center in the heart of New York City. Sponsored by State Farm and Arik Airlines, and hosted by Eric J....Read More
How One Black Entrepreneur 'Powers' Obama's Africa Strategy by Derek T. Dingle
President Obama's Africa strategy has moved forward as other countries invest more into the continent. President Obama just ended his whirlwind multi-country tour of Africa. Traveling to Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania over six days, his first major trip to the continent included moments both powerful and poignant: The First Family's tour of the famous slave trade memorial, Maison Des Esclaves...Read More
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Only 2% of women and minority owned businesses break the $1 million revenue mark One week after the national celebration of Small Business Week, Diversity Business Strategist Shayna Rattler is waving the flag for women and minority business owners. She shows them how to attract and retain lucrative corporate contracts. Rattler says that only 2% of women and minority owned businesses break the $1...Read More
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HONG KONG – Swiss food company Nestle and French rival Danone are cutting the price of infant formula milk in China after Beijing launched an investigation into possible price-fixing and anti-competitive behaviour in the sector. Wyeth Nutrition, which Nestle bought last year, said on Wednesday it had been cooperating with a probe by China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and...Read More
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Base leadership has asked the Army Corps of Engineers to revise the recently released restricted area proposal.
Public involvement raised concerns over the language and restriction of access to the waters and bayous surrounding Tyndall. The proposal, which was based on a Tyndall security assessment conducted by both Air Force and Joint Staff Vulnerability Assessment teams, was meant to mitigate security concerns.
"The intent of the proposal was to gain jurisdiction for the Tyndall AFB Security Forces in the waters surrounding the base, in order for them to protect and secure the installation." stated Col. Mark O'Laughlin, 325th Fighter Wing vice commander. "We never intended to close off any recreational areas or fishing spots. Unfortunately, the legal verbiage did not match our designed intent.Thanks to the voices of some key local organizations and individuals, the discrepancy was brought to our attention."
Currently, Tyndall Security Forces must request assistance from outside agencies such as the U.S. Coast Guard or Florida Fish and Wildlife and wait until they arrive. The administrative process to gain jurisdiction has been in the works for about ten years before being proposed May 9 on www.regulations.gov under COE 2013-3001 to gather public comments.The original proposal was briefed to more than a dozen local agencies and organizations with no noticeable negative reactions before it was signed by the previous wing commander in August of 2012.
These security buffer zones around the installation are not unique to Tyndall. According to Major Anthony McCarty, 325th Security Forces commander, MacDill AFB in Tampa, Eglin AFB in Fort Walton and NSA Panama City all currently enforce similar security zones. In fact, Tyndall's proposal was for a significantly smaller buffer zone.
"Colonel David Graff, the 325th Fighter Wing and Tyndall Installation commander, has suspended any further actions on the proposal until the language is revised and community concerns have been considered," Colonel O 'Laughlin said discussing the way forward. "Keeping the base safe and secure from threats is our job. Utilizing enhanced security areas around the installation will help us accomplish this goal. However, we must and will work with our community partners and local officials to develop and implement a plan that is easily understood and does not unnecessarily restrict access to the marvelous bays and bayous surrounding Tyndall."
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Exciting featherweight champion Jose Aldo is a little more than a week away from defending his title in front of an arena of his fellow Brazilians with powerful wrestler Chad Mendes standing in his way, trying to fulfill a dream of his own by laying claim to divisional gold.
However, before they mix it up inside the Octagon the two talented 145ers are set to sit down with media during a conference call this afternoon and discuss their upcoming bout. Joining them on the line will be middleweights Vitor Belfort and Anthony Johnson, two apt adversaries also scheduled to face off on January 14 at UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes.
As always Five Ounces of Pain will be tuned in and listening throughout, ready to relay interesting information and scintillating soundbytes to readers as things unfold in real time. The call starts at 1:00 PM EST so make sure to check back in and see what the quartet of competitors had to say with their respective match-ups creeping ever closer.
Read below for UFC 142 conference call highlights:
Jose Aldo
- It means everything for him to fight in Brazil but he hasn't focused on that, just on training
- Doesn't think the time difference between US/Brazil will have an impact on his performance
- Has been a great pleasure to train with Gray Maynard and feels it has helped him out a lot in preparing for Mendes / Says Maynard is a great guy who has helped out everyone at Nova Uniao
- Believes he's seen some flaws in Mendes' attack that he can exploit
- Still considering 155 but trusts his coaches to tell him when the time is right
Chad Mendes
- Feels great and is excited about trying to take out Aldo in his home-country
- Doesn't care about who Aldo is training with and knows his wrestling will be superior regardless
- Says his trip in MMA has been a fast ride and an "awesome experience", refers to seeing his poster in Times Square on NYE
- Doesn't see any holes in Aldo's games but acknowledges there are certain areas he's stronger in compared to others
- Believes Aldo has all the pressure / "He's fighting in front of his home crowd, he has the belt…I'm the up-and-comer, I'm the underdog."
- Thinks past opponents have tried to stand in front of Aldo too much rather than push the pace
- It has been beneficial to have Urijah Faber as a teammate based on Faber's past experience with Aldo
- Clarifies his wrestling comment in saying Faber and Mike Brown aren't as explosive with their takedowns
Vitor Belfort
- "No matter where you go the Octagon is the Octagon."
- Admits there is pressure to fight in Brazil but it's also a pleasure
- Believes MMA will pass up soccer in popularity, says Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos got higher ratings than Argentina vs. Brazil
- Taking things one step at a time and isn't thinking about coaching TUF against Wanderlei Silva
- Loved Nate Diaz vs. Donald Cerrone / Hard to pick one favorite
- Belfort does not look to God for wins; he looks to God in daily life
- Wants to "ride the wave" of the UFC in Brazil
Anthony Johnson
- Says it's an honor to fight in Rio de Janeiro
- "I don't mind coming into anyone's backyard and putting on a good show, fighting to the best of my abilities."
- Weighs 215 right now and is happy at 185
- Staying with the "Blackzilian" camp
- Motivated by the fact he gets to face someone with Belfort's reputation, appreciates the UFC's faith in him
* – UFC officials confirmed there will be an event on April 14 in Stockholm, Sweden
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== Customizing the Sample Code==
== Customizing the Sample Code==
Now we will customize the sample code by showing some texts at some location.
Now we will customize the sample code by showing some texts at some location. be strings : "Place Name Here", "Description Here" and "Rating Here". To show them on some location we have used the current location of the device itself.
==Changes in Design Page==
==Changes in Design Page==
Revision as of 00:09, 31 December 2012
This article explains how to run the sample code provided by GART (Geo Augmented RealityToolkit) in Windows Phone. It will also let you know how to customize their sample code.
Windows Phone 7.5
Augmented Reality means placing some virtual object(s) on to the real view of the world. We can place any image, attach video or audio on a real world view to modify/duplicate the actual view of the world. To know more about Augmented Reality, you may go through the Wikipedia.
To implement Augmented Reality, some APIs are available in Windows Phone. A couple of them are GART and SLARToolkit. In this article, we will make use of GART.
NOTE: You can not test the sample code provided by GART in emulator, the functionality will not be shown.
Downloading & Running the sample code provided by GART
- Go to this page and download the Samples.
- Unzip the Samples file into your workspace and import the project named "SimpleAR"
- Build the project and try to run it on device to check what it does.
Summarizing the functionalities provided by SimpleAR project
The sample code SimpleAR project does the following things for us.
- Capturing the camera view
- Showing the current location using Bing Maps
- Showing a virtual circle embedding a cone which reflects the direction in which the device is moving
- Adding/Deleting labels (3 labels maximum in the default sample code, but you may add more) from the view
- Rotating the view
The virtual circle embedding a cone can be shown directly on the view provided by the camera or on maps. This circle can be made visible/invisible as well depending on the requirements.
NOTE: To understand more about this project, please go through the documentation here.
Understanding the Design Page
The resources part of the design page of the SimpleAR project would be like:
<maps:ApplicationIdCredentialsProvider x:Key="BingCredentials" ApplicationId="AsoYwOquow1D9inkw-YSN1iYJ7xPqmsKHvKPUZP_7B_swwwPTbdEDyoF_gibHtpT" />
This sample app makes heavy use of the Bing Maps to show the locations on the map. For this, a key and an AppId has been allocated above.
<shell:ApplicationBarIconButton x:Name="RotateButton" IconUri="/icons/appbar.rotate.png" IsEnabled="True" Text="rotate" Click="RotateButton_Click"/>
<shell:ApplicationBarIconButton x:Name="HeadingButton" IconUri="/icons/appbar.heading.png" IsEnabled="True" Text="Heading" Click="HeadingButton_Click"/>
<shell:ApplicationBarIconButton x:Name="MapButton" IconUri="/icons/appbar.map.png" IsEnabled="True" Text="map" Click="MapButton_Click"/>
<shell:ApplicationBarIconButton x:Name="ThreeDButton" IconUri="/icons/appbar.3D.png" IsEnabled="True" Text="3D" Click="ThreeDButton_Click"/>
<shell:ApplicationBarMenuItem x:Name="AddLocationsMenu" Text="add locations" Click="AddLocationsMenu_Click" />
<shell:ApplicationBarMenuItem x:Name="ClearLocationsMenu" Text="clear locations" Click="ClearLocationsMenu_Click" />
Via above code, four ApplicationBarIconButton and two ApplicationBarMenuItems are placed. Each of the icon button or menu item is associated with its event handlers which will carry out their corresponding tasks (as mentioned above).
<Grid x:Name="LayoutRoot">
<ARControls:ARDisplay x:Name="ARDisplay" d:LayoutOverrides="Width">
<ARControls:VideoPreview x:Name="VideoPreview" />
<ARControls:OverheadMap x:Name="OverheadMap" CredentialsProvider="{StaticResource BingCredentials}" />
<ARControls:WorldView x:Name="WorldView" />
<ARControls:HeadingIndicator x:Name="HeadingIndicator" HorizontalAlignment="Center" VerticalAlignment="Center" />
Above, ARControls:ARDisplay is the main control in which four views have been placed. These four views will act as the children of the parent control - ARDisplay. The views used are:
- VideoPreview - to show the camera view
- OverheadMap - to show the Bing Maps
- WorldView - to place the virtual things or we can say to actually implemented the Augmented Reality in our app
- HeadingIndicator - to show you the headings (if any)
The Bing credentials are provided with the OverheadMap view to use the Bing Maps.
Code Behind
We will not go in detail to understand the code behind file here not only because it's already mentioned in the documentation section on the GART site but the main focus of this article is to know "How to customize the sample code provided by GART".
Still if we try to summarize, the main points would be:
- Started the AR service in OnNavigatedTo()
- Will stop the service in OnNavigatedFrom()
- The four ApplicationBarIconButtons will do their corresponding tasks.
- On pressing "Add Location" menuItem, we are generating three instances of ARItem type providing them the Content value and GeoLocation value. These three instances are added one by one into the ARDisplay control via
The ARItem class originally is defined as:
public class ARItem : ObservableObject
public ARItem();
public object Content { get; set; }
public GeoCoordinate GeoLocation { get; set; }
public Vector3 RelativeLocation { get; set; }
public Action<ItemCalculationSettings, ARItem> WorldCalculation { get; set; }
public Vector3 WorldLocation { get; set; }
- On pressing "Clear Location" menuItem, the already added ARItem instances are cleared using
It is suggested to understand the code till this point so that you can try running the app on device as we are going to customize this example in the next section.
Customizing the Sample Code
Now we will customize the sample code by showing some texts and an image at some location. The image will be a static image embedded in the project. The text strings would be: "Place Name Here", "Description Here" and "Rating Here". To show them on some location we have used the current location of the device itself.
Changes in Design Page
We will add two more menuItems named ShowCustomizedMenu and ClearCustoizedMenu via: Inside Application Bar:
<shell:ApplicationBarMenuItem x:Name="ShowCustomizedMenu" Text="show customization effect" Click="ShowCustomizedMenu_Click" />
<shell:ApplicationBarMenuItem x:Name="ClearCustoizedMenu" Text="clear customization effect" Click="ClearCustoizedMenu_Click" />
Inside ARDisplay control:
<ARControls:WorldView x:Name="WorldView" ItemTemplate="{StaticResource CityItem}"
Above, we are attaching a style template like:
<maps:ApplicationIdCredentialsProvider x:Key="BingCredentials" ApplicationId="AsoYwOquow1D9inkw-YSN1iYJ7xPqmsKHvKPUZP_7B_swwwPTbdEDyoF_gibHtpT" />
<DataTemplate x:Key="CityItem">
<Border BorderBrush="Black" BorderThickness="4" CornerRadius="8" Background="#FF003847" Width="320">
<StackPanel Margin="4">
<TextBlock x:Name="NameBlock" TextWrapping="NoWrap" Text="{Binding Content}" FontSize="38" VerticalAlignment="Center" Margin="0,0,4,0" d:LayoutOverrides="Width" Grid.Column="1" TextTrimming="WordEllipsis"/>
<TextBlock x:Name="DescriptionBlock" TextWrapping="Wrap" Text="{Binding Description}" FontSize="24" VerticalAlignment="Center" Margin="0,0,4,0" d:LayoutOverrides="Width" Grid.Column="1" TextTrimming="WordEllipsis" MaxHeight="168"/>
<TextBlock x:Name="RatingBlock" TextWrapping="Wrap" Text="{Binding Rating}" FontSize="22" VerticalAlignment="Center" Margin="0,0,4,0" d:LayoutOverrides="Width" Grid.Column="1" TextTrimming="WordEllipsis" MaxHeight="168"/>
Changes in Code Behind File
- Declare an ObservableCollection<ARItem> type object like:
private ObservableCollection<ARItem> locationsCollection;
- Initializing it in the constructor like:
locationsCollection = new ObservableCollection<ARItem>();
- We will declare new event handlers like:
private void ShowCustomizedMenu_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
private void ClearCustoizedMenu_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
private void GetData()
// Start with the current location
GeoCoordinate current = ARDisplay.Location;
locationsCollection.Add(new Places()
GeoLocation = new GeoCoordinate(current.Latitude, current.Longitude),
Content = "Place Name Here",
Description = "Description Here",
Rating = "Rating Here"
ARDisplay.ARItems = locationsCollection;
Above, we have used a new class named Places which we will derive from ARItem like shown below:
namespace SimpleAR
public class Places: ARItem
private string description;
private string rating;
public string Description
return description;
if (description != value)
description = value;
NotifyPropertyChanged(() => Description);
public string Rating
return rating;
if (rating != value)
rating = value;
NotifyPropertyChanged(() => Rating);
The above declared class Places is derived from ARItem, also we have added two new string items into the class named Description and Rating. While constructing the instance of Places class, if either of the two new member variables values will be changed then only they will be reflected.
Running and Testing the customized sample code
Now build the project and run it. Try to press the "show customization effect" menu item and you should be able to see the effects.


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In his last five starts, Amazombie has three wins, a second and a third, including a game head victory at 11-1 last out in the Sunshine Millions Sprint on Jan. 29. It was the first stakes start and thus the first stakes win for the California-bred son of Northern Afleet. Why the delay?
"He was getting better and better, and that was the spot to go," said trainer Bill Spawr, who is winning at a 30 percent clip at Santa Anita this meet, with six wins from 20 starters, and has Amazombie at the ready for Sunday's $100,000 Sensational Star Handicap scheduled for about 6 ½ furlongs on turf. "He's training well for this race, too, so we're excited about that. He's very consistent and he keeps improving.
"Ever since we gelded him (in January of 2010), he's been a different horse." Spawr continued. "He just keeps improving, mentally and physically, things you can't see on paper."
Spawr is enjoying a solid meet. "We're trying to run more horses, but the races don't always go," he said. Amazombie is owned by Spawr and his long-time "very close friend," Tom Sanford.
Amazombie, a 5-year-old California-bred gelding, has a 6-3-2 record from 15 starts, with earnings of $308,708.
The field for the Sensational Star: J P Jammer, Martin Garcia, 114; Nikki'sgoldensteed, Martin Pedroza, 113; Quick Enough, Patrick Valenzuela, 121; Dancing in Silks, Garrett Gomez, 120; Hot Damon, Joel Rosario, 113; Korban, Victor Espinoza, 113; Colgan's Chip, Brice Blanc, 117; Cayambe, Rafael Bejarano, 119; Amazombie, Mike Smith, 122; and Earnednevergiven, David Flores, 118.
When it comes to hitting big shots, Kobe Bryant has nothing on Kerwin John. The personable 35-year-old rider from St. Croix in the Virgin Islands tossed in a three-point shot that hit nothing but net to give Santa Anita's jockeys an exciting 36-35 overtime win last night over Holy Angels School before a capacity crowd at La Salle High School in Pasadena.
"The game was tied at 33 at the end of regulation," said HRTV's Kurt Hoover, who coached the riders. "We played a two-minute overtime and Kerwin hit a three-pointer from the baseline that just swished with about six seconds left to win it. It hit nothing but the bottom of the net.
"The place was packed. People were lined up everywhere. It's one time where you can say it was a standing room only crowd and be telling the truth. It was a great game. I've been coaching the jocks about 12 years and I can't remember the last time we won."
John recounted the winning play. "We were down by two points with 20-some seconds left and Corey (Nakatani) brought the ball up (court) and passed it to me. I drove in, then I backed up past the three-point line, shot the ball, and I made it. When it left my hand, I felt it right away (that) it was going in, and I hadn't played in like two years, man.
"I played a little bit in the Virgin Islands, but not much, mostly in the streets, but not on any teams."
Christian Santiago Reyes was high scorer with 12 points for the jockeys, who led at halftime, 23-21.
The 44th annual Holy Angels-Santa Anita Jockeys Charity Basketball Game benefited the Holy Angels athletic department and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF).
Garrett Gomez joined a list of legendary riders when he was named winner of Santa Anita's George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award yesterday.
Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens, the 1996 Woolf winner, made the announcement on HRTV following Thursday's fifth race.
Gomez was among five Woolf finalists who included Joe Bravo, Javier Castellano, Corey Lanerie and Gallyn Mitchell.
"It's a great award, especially since it's voted on by your peers," said the 39-year-old Gomez during a break at Clockers' Corner Friday, where it was business as usual working horses. "To know that your peers think enough of you to vote for you is very special.
"I was surprised. Nobody told me (in advance of the announcement). Mike Willman (Santa Anita Publicity Director) had me in the winner's circle but asked me questions about other things and was kind of holding me there, and all of a sudden he asked me to walk with him, and it was right towards Stevens.
"That's when I felt like I was a deer looking in the headlights. It was funny, because I came to work yesterday thinking it was kind of time that the Woolf Award winner was announced, because I've been excited about it for the last couple years.
"I was hoping I'd get a chance to get back on the ballot again this year, and I got lucky enough to win it."
Joe Talamo was a featured guest on sports talk radio superstar Jim Rome's show Friday morning after winning Thursday's feature race on Diamond Geezah, co-owned by Rome. Diamond Geezah prevailed by a scant nose for trainer Mike Mitchell in the $63,000 Down the Hill Purse at about 6 ½ furlongs on turf.
"It feels great," said Rome, whose Jungle Racing owns the winner in partnership with Dr. Dan Capen. "It's been a long time since I've been in the winner's circle and now that I'm here it feels good."
When asked how he felt when Diamond Geezah was declared the winner via photo finish, Rome responded, "That was one of the greatest things that's happened to me in this business. I'm very glad we got that bob."
Added Talamo, who has 18 wins on Santa Anita's turf course through Thursday to lead runner-up Garrett Gomez by seven: "I try to be optimistic in photos, but I really couldn't tell who won. The blinkers made a big difference. When we crossed the dirt he just took off."
Rome led his show Friday morning with Trevor Denman's stretch call of yesterday's feature and Denman was again center stage later in the broadcast, as Rome re-aired the winning call to lead in to his interview with Talamo.
Antares World faces a daunting challenge in Saturday's Valentine Dancer Handicap, despite receiving seven pounds from co-highweights Evening Jewel and Unzip Me, who are assigned 125 each in the race for older California-bred fillies and mares scheduled for one mile on turf.
The consistent 4-year-old filly owned by Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and trained by Steve Specht has a 6-3-2 record from 16 starts, with earnings of $302,708, but was disappointing when eighth last out in the Sunshine Millions Distaff behind Evening Jewel on Santa Anita's dirt track. Antares World has two wins from six starts on turf.
"If it comes off the grass, I'm coming out," Specht said. "She didn't run at all in the Distaff; she had a perfect trip and backed up, and this filly never gives up. Her other disappointing race was in the Providencia (Grade II at 1 1/8 miles on grass last April). She was in the one hole that day and ran the first half a mile with her head in the air until she got shuffled back to last.
"She actually came back on, because she was a good 10, 12 lengths off of them and closed ground."
The field for the Valentine Dancer, which goes as the seventh of nine races: Evening Jewel, Victor Espinoza, 125, 8-5; Camille C, Alonso Quinonez, 115, 15-1; Warren's Got Game, Patrick Valenzuela, 113, 15-1; Bran Jammas, Garrett Gomez, 116, 8-1; Antares World, Martin Garcia, 118, 8-1; Catsalot, Brice Blanc, 115, 15-1; La Nez, Martin Pedroza, 118, 4-1; and Ultra Blend, Joel Rosari, 123, 5-2. Party with Brando, Unzip Me and Saanneen were scratched.
Following tonight's last race, friends and family of Noble and Beryl Threewitt are invited to gather in the Chandelier Room at Santa Anita in appreciation of their many contributions to racing.
Threewitt, who trained more than 2,000 winners including 1954 Preakness winner Correlation, retired as one of the most highly respected horsemen in California racing history on Feb. 24, 2007. Threewitt was on hand when Santa Anita opened on Christmas Day 1934 and was a popular and welcome fixture at The Great Race Place spanning eight decades.
He died at the age of 99 last Sept. 16. His wife died last July 12 at the age of 98. They were married 77 years. Threewitt would have been 100 years old yesterday.
Tony DeFranco, the executive director of the Don MacBeth Memorial Jockey Fund, died last Friday in Woodland Hills, California, after a long illness. He was 70 years old.
Since its formation in 1987, the MacBeth Fund has raised and distributed over $3 million to more than 2,500 injured jockeys and exercise riders. The organization was created by comedian Tim Conway and Judy McCarron.
"Tony was the guy who fielded all the requests for assistance and he was also the guy who organized all our fund-raisers such as the Jockeys Across America event, the jockey dinner at the Pamplemousse Grille and the team penning competitions," said Chris McCarron, vice president of the MacBeth Fund.
"He worked closely with thousands of jockeys and racetrack personnel through the years and he will be greatly missed. The sport of racing and more specifically jockeys, were much better off because of the work Tony did."
DeFranco, a native of Patterson, New Jersey, spent most of his career as a Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) administrator but had also dabbled in the acting profession with his good friend Conway before he was hired by the MacBeth Fund in 1987.
DeFranco is survived by his wife Phyllis, son Anthony, Jr. and daughter Dana, as well as two grandchildren.
A memorial Mass is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at St. Bernardine's Catholic Church in Woodland Hills. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to: The Don MacBeth Memorial Jockey Fund, P.O. Box 18470, Encino, CA 91416.
For the third consecutive year, Jerry and Ann Moss were named Owners of the Year and their mare Zenyatta Horse of the Year by the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC). They also will receive the award for "Most California Purse Money Won."
The awards for "Most California Stakes Races Won" and "Most California Wins" went to the Craig Family Trust and La Caňada Stables, respectively. New California owners Anthony Ramsden and William Warren were chosen in a tie as Rookies of the Year. "Story of the Year" went to Zenyatta's 2010 California campaign.
The Mosses led all owners in California by purse money won with $1,497,593. They campaigned Zenyatta, who would also be named 2010 Horse of the Year nationally, as well as stakes winners Neko Bay and Cozi Rosie. Jenny Craig, who races as the Craig Family Trust, won eight stakes races with her two standouts Sydney's Candy and Twirling Candy. La Caňada Stables won a remarkable 59 races in California in 2010. Among their winners was Royal F J, who ran third in the Grade II Del Mar Derby.
Ramsden won two races and over $80,500 in earnings, and his Locksley Hall ran second in the Harry Henson Stakes at Hollywood Park. Mr. Warren also won two races with his horses finishing on the board in 75% of their starts and with earnings of $80,000.
The selection process included a media selection committee comprised of representatives from northern and southern California track publicity, print media, television, and local handicappers. The winners were chosen by a combined vote of the media committee and members of the TOC board of directors. The Mosses were selected to receive this year's Ed Friendly Industry Service Award. The award is presented annually to recognize outstanding contributions and service in the Thoroughbred racing industry. The Mosses became Thoroughbred owners in 1970, had their first stakes win in 1981, and won the Kentucky Derby in 2005 with 50-1 shot Giacomo.
Jerry Moss has served on the California Horse Racing Board since 2004. The Mosses generously donated a portion of Zenyatta's 2010 earnings to racing charities but they are best known for their unmatched generosity in sharing their great mare with her many fans, making her available to delight the racing public on numerous occasions.
FINISH LINES: Robert B. Lewis Stakes winner Anthony's Cross worked four furlongs at Hollywood Park Friday in :48.80 for Eoin Harty. The son of Indian Charlie is pointing to the Grade I, $1 million Santa Anita Derby on April 9 . . . Santa Maria Stakes winner Vision in Gold, prepping for the March 12 Santa Margarita Stakes, went four furlongs at Hollywood for Ron Ellis in :47.80, breezing, while Thunder Road Handicap winner Fluke went five furlongs at the Inglewood track in 1:00.40 for Humberto Ascanio, who had three horses entered in today's first race at Santa Anita . . . Today's sixth race is named for the California Tech basketball team and its coach, Jamayne Potts, who ended a 26-year, 310-game losing streak Tuesday with a 46-45 win over Occidental . . . Chantal Sutherland will be Steve Andersen's guest at Saturday's Daily Racing Form seminar, 11:15 a.m. in the East Paddock Gardens, weather permitting . . . HRTV's Kurt Hoover and Jason Levin of "Inside Racing" on XTRA (570 AM), Los Angeles, 7 a.m. Saturdays, will be Jack Disney's guests on Sunday's Fans' Forum, 11:15 a.m., also in the East Paddock Gardens.


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Saint Andrew's star basketball players Bonzie Colson and Henry Bolton committed to Division one schools on Monday.
Colson, the son of the Rhody legend will play for Mike Brey at Notre Dame.
Point guard Bolton, originally from Portsmouth elected Utah State., which is one of the better
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"A lot of people wanted me to go to URI because my dad went
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Peabody, MA — Michael "Bowl" Doherty, 58, of Peabody, formerly of Revere and Everett, passed away July 10. He was the beloved husband of 18 years to Judith S. "Judi" (Dodge); cherished father of Peter A. Morand Jr. and Jillian E. Morand, both of Peabody, Jessica F. Perreault and her husband, Joseph, of Haverhill; dear brother of William E. Doherty of Ft. Pierce, Fla., Russell E. Doherty and his wife, Linda, of Revere and Susan J. Rothwell and her husband, Stephen, of Hanson, Mass. He is also lovingly survived by his granddaughter, Raegan F. Perreault; his mother-in-law, Theresa (Hanright) Dodge of Peabody and her late husband, Ralph E. Dodge. He was the brother-in-law of R. Steven Dodge of New Hampshire, Karen DiSabatino and her husband, James, of Georgetown, Michael T. Dodge and his wife, Rosemary, and Marla Dodge, all of Peabody. Many nieces and nephews also survive him.
Mr. Doherty was the former Credit Manager for T.D. Bank and Citizens' Bank. He was a former member of the 27th Lancers-Reveries of Revere, a member of the Time Exchange-Timebank of the North Shore, the Paul Lydon Aquatic Center of Danvers, and the Adaptive Sports' Association at Boston's Spaulding Rehab.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Vertuccio & Smith Home For Funerals, 773 Broadway, (Route 107), Revere, on Monday, July 15, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, (corner of Beach Street and Winthrop Avenue), Revere at 10:30 a.m. Visiting hours are Sunday only, 4 to 8 p.m. Parking available left of the funeral home. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Heart & Stroke Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-4688. Please visit www.vertuccioandsmith.com.


text: This is a photographic log of a cross-country trip I took with my sons in the summer of 2005. We drove from Urbana, Illinois to Randle, Washington, and then came back. We camped in state parks and National Parks most of the way in both directions, and there are many photographs of mountains and scenery. This is a huge book with over 400 pages and many hundreds of images. About 1/4 of the photos in this book feature my sons or friends or family, so it probably isn't a suitable book for wide audience. However, people who know us, or who are merely curious about what it would be like to drive across the country, might enjoy the book. The text I wrote to go along with the photographs isn't philosophical or intellectually stimulating. I just describe what the photographs show and explain where we went.


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In the modern era of minimally invasive techniques, surgical robotics brings with it advantages and disadvantages. The wide range of applications for gynecologic oncology discussed here represent the initial attempts to simplify complex procedures.
Laparoscopic surgery has profoundly revolutionized the concept of minimally invasive surgery in the past 3 decades.1 Studies have shown that laparoscopy has several advantages compared to laparotomy, including faster postoperative recuperation, shorter hospitalization course, cosmetic benefits, decreased blood loss, improved intraoperative visualization, and fewer complications.2,3 Despite these factors, several drawbacks exist with conventional laparoscopy. These include 2-dimensional views, counter-intuitive hand movements, a gradual learning curve, operator fatigue, and tremor amplification.4,5
Computer-enhanced telesurgery, called robotic-assisted surgery, is the latest innovation in the minimally invasive surgery field. It attempts to overcome the disadvantages of conventional laparoscopy by offering improved dexterity, coordination, and visualization.6
The technology for today's robotic surgery evolved from the voice-activated robotic arm, AESOP® (Computer Motion, Santa Barbara, CA), to the current platform of surgical robots, the da Vinci Surgical System® (Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA). The da Vinci was first approved by the FDA for general laparoscopic surgery in 2000. But it was not until 2005 that it was approved for gynecologic surgery, such as hysterectomy. It has since been incorporated into the gynecologic armamentarium with increasing frequency.
In gynecologic oncology, the robot has been increasingly used in a variety of applications, not only for radical hysterectomies in cervical cancer patients but also for pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomies and trachelectomies. In addition, it has a wide range of utility in the management of endometrial and ovarian cancer. The objective of this review is to critically examine this novel technology and its current applications in malignant conditions.
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The setup of the da Vinci Surgical System is based on the principle of robotic telepresence: The main surgeon is seated at a master console away from the operating table, remotely guiding the movements of a patient-side robotic device with a camera arm and 2 or 3 operative arms. The latest version, the da Vinci Si model, also supports an assistant surgeon's console. The placement of the accessory ports in gynecologic oncology surgery varies with the type of procedure planned. Pelvic lymphadenectomy and para-aortic lymphadenectomy up to the inferior mesenteric artery have similar port placements (Figure 1). If lymphadenectomy above the inferior mesenteric artery is planned, trocar placement must be modified (Figure 2). (Thorough description of this technique is beyond the scope of this article but has been detailed elsewhere.7)
Cevical Cancer
There is a rapidly growing body of literature for robotic procedures in treating cervical cancer, as there appears to be more of a need for complex and intricate procedures in the management of this malignancy. Robotic surgery specifically allows fine tissue dissection necessary in such procedures as ureterolysis and pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy (Figure 3). Since Sert and Abeler reported the first case of a robotic- assisted laparoscopic radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy in 2006, a number of articles have been published regarding robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy, pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy, trachelectomy, parametrectomy, and ovarian transposition.8,9
When comparing robotic-assisted radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy with laparoscopic procedures, the results are either comparable or robotic procedures are found to be superior: Nezhat et al found operative time, estimated blood loss, and hospital stay to be equivalent. 10 Sert and Abeler have shown that robotic procedures are technically feasible and offer similar histopathologic results, including number of lymph nodes, parametrial tissue, and vaginal cuff size.11 They also found that robotic-assisted laparoscopy was associated with decreased blood loss and shorter hospital recovery when compared with laparoscopy.10,11
When comparing robotic-assisted radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy to laparotomy, multiple studies have shown that robotic procedures are associated with a lower incidence of complications, decreased blood loss, higher lymph node retrieval, shorter hospital recovery, and equivalent outcomes.12-16
Robotic surgery utilized to treat cervical cancer is similar to laparoscopic surgery in the types of complications encountered. In a review of the literature, Cho and Nezhat noted that the most common complications occurring with robotic surgeries are lymphocysts/lymphoceles, pelvic infection, and vaginal cuff complications. In comparison, procedures performed via laparotomy involve wound and gastrointestinal complications.9
Endometrial Cancer
Minimally invasive techniques have been used more frequently in the management of uterine malignancy. The Gynecologic Oncology Group conducted a randomized prospective study comparing laparoscopy to laparotomy in the surgical treatment of uterine cancer.17 The investigators reported that laparoscopy is feasible and safe in terms of short-term outcomes and results in fewer complications and shorter hospital stay. They are continuing to collect data on long-term survival and recurrences in the 2 groups.
The majority of studies investigating robotic-assisted techniques and management of endometrial cancer have been case series, with more current studies evaluating the difference between laparoscopy and laparotomy.9 Two recent reviews of the literature arrived at the same conclusion: Robotic-assisted techniques when compared to laparoscopic treatment of endometrial cancer have similar perioperative clinical outcomes. 9,18 In comparison to laparotomy, robotic and laparoscopic procedures had decreased blood loss and hospital stay but longer operative times. Lymph node retrieval was comparable among all 3 groups.
The robotic technique is especially useful in morbidly obese patients with endometrial cancer. Studies have shown that when robotic surgery in obese patients is compared to laparoscopy, robotic surgeries have shorter operative times, less blood loss, and increased lymph node retrieval. When compared to laparotomy, robotic surgeries have decreased blood loss, hospitalization time, complication rate, and wound problems (Figure 4).9
The most common complications noted with robotic surgery in treating endometrial cancer are conversion to laparotomy, vaginal cuff complications, and lymphocyst/ lymphocele complications. These are similar to the complications encountered with laparoscopic surgery. The unique complications affecting laparotomy procedures involve the incision and infectious issues.9
Ovarian Cancer
The data on the application of robotic technology for ovarian cancer staging are scant. There are only case reports or series in the literature documenting the experience with ovarian carcinoma and robotic-assisted laparoscopy.9 Six research groups included ovarian cancer in their case series analysis, each including up to 64 patients, with no subgroup analysis specifically for ovarian cancer patients. The average operative time and blood loss were not specifically reported for the subset of ovarian cancer patients.9
The review of the literature revealed multiple case reports and series but few randomized prospective studies. Most articles have been written within the past 3 years. Clearly, this is a burgeoning field, and much research is still necessary to validate its position as an established tool for use in gynecologic oncology. Most studies support equivalent data between robotics and laparoscopy when outcomes such as operative time, estimated blood loss, and length of hospital stay are compared. This provides support to the potential role of robotics in gynecologic oncology as a useful adjunct to laparoscopy and a potential replacement in certain cases.
One of the main advantages of robotic-assisted laparoscopy over conventional laparoscopy is the improvement of surgeon ergonomics leading to decreased surgeon fatigue. Also, as with endometrial cancer, robotic-assisted laparoscopy has led to improved perioperative outcomes in the morbidly obese.
However, there are several drawbacks of the present da Vinci system that deserve mention. One of these disadvantages is the lack of tactile feedback. This accounts for approximately 11% of ruptured suture materials. 19 The loss of haptics can be overcome with more experience and training. Seamon et al demonstrated that more conversions are expected during the initial transition to robotics; beyond the 65th percentile of procedures, no conversions were seen.20
Secondly, the high cost of the system is often a deterrent. The substantial financial cost of robotics compared to the conventional laparoscopy causes practical barriers to its utilization. The average unit costs about $2 million, with the instruments averaging $2,000 per 10 uses. There are scant data regarding the financial impact of the robot, although Bell et al reported that laparotomy procedures were costlier than robotic procedures due to the increased length of hospital stay.19,21 As robotic technology becomes more familiar and prevalent, the cost of supplies and equipment may decrease.
Robotics presents a new paradigm in the field of minimally invasive surgery, but like any novel technology, it has its advantages and limitations. The initial experiences with case series and cohort studies appear promising, but with the lack of randomized prospective studies, there continues to be the need for further research in this field. In terms of gynecologic oncology procedures, longterm outcome studies comparing robotic, laparoscopic, and laparotomy approaches also need to be evaluated.
Robotic-assisted laparoscopy has made minimally invasive procedures possible in certain patients, such as the morbidly obese. The advantages it provides in cases that require fine dissection and decreasing operative fatigue in extended cases have had a significant impact on its utility. However, the cost and complexity of the device and setup must be taken into account in selecting operative cases.
In the modern era of minimally invasive techniques, current developments in surgical robotics represent only the initial attempts to simplify complex laparoscopic procedures. Much research and development are still needed to fully appreciate the potential of robotics in the operating arena and to adequately train the surgeons of the future.
The authors report no actual or potential conflicts of interest in relation to this article.
Farr R. Nezhat, MD, FACOG, FACS, is Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic and Robotic Surgery, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Medical Center, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY. Shao-Chun R. Chang-Jackson, MD, and Uchenna C. Acholonu Jr, MD, are Fellows in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Medical Center, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY. Jennifer E. Cho, MD, is a Faculty Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northshore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY. Amirhoushang A. Shamshirsaz, MD, is a Postdoctorate Immunology Fellow, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.


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