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Michael was born with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a fatal genetic disorder that gradually weakens the body's muscles.
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Michael acquired DMD as a result of a gene passed on from mother to child, but the condition did not manifest itself until he was five years old. "I started walking on my tiptoes, because the disease began by making my heel cord tighten," he said.
By this time Michael's parents already suspected something was wrong; they just had no idea of what the subsequent tests would reveal.
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The doctors found clear signs of muscle degeneration rendering the preliminary diagnosis definitive.
By Grade 5, Michael was relying upon a scooter, but it was needed only for longer distances as he could still walk on his own. But midway through Grade 7, Michael became confined to a wheelchair where he has remained ever since.
Steve and Susan refrained from telling Michael about his condition, wanting to postpone the news until it became inevitable. When they did, they were candid about his prognosis, but optimistic that his daily program of steroids would hinder the progress of the disease until such time as better treatments or even a cure could become available.
Michael has been on a steadily increasing steroid regimen since he was six years old. The side effects include slowing down growth and the onset of puberty.
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When Michael first discussed the prospect of a fundraiser at O.T., he envisioned an event modeled on the documentary film Darius Goes West, a movie that tells the story of Darius, a young man also afflicted with DMD, who travels west in a tricked out RV with a group of friends and records their adventures along the way.
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These words closely echo Michaels's own response to his situation, and though his original plan became mired in complications due to American movie rights and regulations, Michael remained determined to find a venue that would promote his cause.
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Michael has already pursued and realized one of his paramount dreams to ride all the "scariest" roller coasters in North America. He loves them because they're fast, and as he confesses, "I guess I'm just a thrill-seeker at heart."
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We were on the Disney Dream last October & unfortunately got caught in Hurricane Sandy. We ended up changing cabins after the first night, so stayed in 2 cabins. When we were packing to leave the ship we did not check very well as all we wanted to do was get off the ship as my daughter was quite ill. When we got back to the villa,we discovered we did not have our camcorder discs in our bags and know we had left them in one of the cabins. We did contact the lost property and explained that on our last night it was so rough that doors were opening and everything was flying around so there was every chance these discs may have fallen somewhere and they are fairly small so they may need to search for them. Unfortunately after about a month of constant emails from me it seemed like they were not going to turn up. These discs had some very precious recordings on them and I am still heartbroken that they were lost. My question is how long do they keep your details on file, for instance if they were found 3/4 months later would they still contact you? I was just wondering if it would be worthwhile contacting them again? We are going to Florida again in 4 months time and as I am sorting out my camcorder it has reminded me about this and would be so delighted if these could be found. We know for certain they were left on the ship, so really cannot understand why they have not been found yet. Sorry if this has gone on abit, still upsets me so much about the recordings I lost Thank you to anyone who reads this and has any suggestions
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Cameron Diaz in Esquire UK's November 2012 Issue
Cameron Diaz Sexes Up Esquire UK and Shares Excitement About Aging
Cameron Diaz Sexes Up Esquire UK and Shares Excitement About Aging
Cameron Diaz celebrated her big 40th birthday in August, and just a few weeks before marking the milestone, she posed for Esquire UK — her full interview appears in the November issue, which goes on sale Thursday, Oct. 4, on newsstands and digitally. Cameron got sexy in lingerie for photographer Terry Richardson and touches on getting older, marriage, and kids in the publication. Here's more from Cameron Diaz in Esquire:
- On getting older: "There's no such thing as anti-aging — it's all a crock of sh*t, you can't go back in time. So for me, it's about living in this moment, the best that I can. Contentment is about coming to terms with life as it is, rather than getting all pissed off that things didn't fit into your little prescribed box. And it's much bigger. For the first time in my life I'm content. I'm so excited. Getting older is the best part of life. Like, I know more than I've ever known. I have gratitude. I know myself better. I feel more capable than ever. And as far as the physicality of it — I feel better at 40 than I did at 25."
- On marriage: "It just wasn't the thing I was drawn to. I certainly didn't want it in my twenties. Or my thirties. And I'm going to be 40 in three weeks. So we'll see! I'd always wanted to get hitched in Vegas at least three times. It's funny because as my girlfriends get older, I see how their relationships have evolved, and you know, the people you're drawn to changes. I'm not attracted to the same people that I was drawn to in my twenties."
- On having kids: "I don't need to have the children in my life be a part of my literal flesh. And anyway, there's still a possibility of that, I aint that old. Believe it or not, I'm feeling very...capable."
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MESNIERE Nov. 8, 1966 VTOL AIRCRAFT HAVING FREELY PIVOTED PROPULSION MEANS Filed Jan. 5, 1965 6 Sheets-Sheet 5 Nov. 8, 1966 MESNIERE 3, 84, VTOL AIRCRAFT HAVING FREELY PIVOTED PROPULSION MEANS Filed Jan. 5, 1965 6 Sheets-Sheet 6 United States Patent The present invention relates to a method and the means for carrying it into effect, permitting the evolution of a flying machine with fixed wings during the various phases of flight, vertical, hovering, transitory and cruising. At the present time, there exist several kinds of methods for attempting to resolve the problem in question. Some of these utilize different engines for providing the necessary thrust during vertical flight and that necessary during horizontal flight. Some utilize the same engines for providing the necessary thrust, both during vertical flight and during horizontal flight. For this purpose, the engines employed in these methods are provided with orientatable discharge nozzles, or alternatively they are themselves pivoted. In this latter kind of method, the flying machines comprise at least three propulsion units, in order that the conditions of equilibrium maybe satisfied in all the phases of flight, by situating the center of gravity of the machine inside the polygon defined by the extreme positions of the resultant of the thrust as a function of the individual variations of the said thrusts. The method according to the invention enables the problem to be resolved in a particularly simple and effective manner by utilizing only two propulsion units of conventional type, such as for example that of the faired propellor, associated with a mechanism adapted to modify the orientation of the said propulsion units by aerodynamic reaction, these two propulsion engines providing the flying machine with fixed wings on which they are mounted with the possibility of effecting all the phases of flight comprising vertical take-off, hovering flight, flight at cruising speed, and vertical landing. The method according to the invention is essentially characterized by the fact that it consists: of mounting two identical propulsion units symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal plane of symmetry of the machine so that they can pivot freely about a common axis of rotation perpendicular to the said plane of symmetry and to the axes of thrust of the said propulsion units; of arranging the said axis of rotation in such manner that it is located substantially above the center of gravity of the machine; and of causing at will a pivotal movement of each of the propulsion units by aerodynamic reaction on at least one flap place-d in its discharge flow and articulated on an axis perpendicular to the axis of thrust and parallel to the pivotal axis of the propulsion units, by the action of a control device. In accordance with other characteristic features of the invention: The control device for the flaps is arranged in such manner as to bring the flaps back automatically to zero incidence with respect to the discharge flow when the corresponding propulsion unit has pivoted through a certain angle previously determined. The fixed-wing system of the flying machine is arranged in such manner that the position of the centers of the lifting thrust is as close as possible to the common transverse pivotal axis of the propulsion units. The invention is also directed, by way of new industrial products, to flying machines with fixed wings which carry into effect the method described above. 'ice Other characteristic features, advantages and particularities of the present invention will be brought out from the description which follows below with reference to the accompanying drawings which represent diagrammatically and simply by way of example and without limitation, one form of possible construction of a flying machine with fixed wings which carries the invention into elfect. In the drawings: FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 show the machine in perspective respectively during the phases of vertical flight, transistory flight and horizontal flight. FIGS. 4, 5, 6 and 7 are diagrams showing the balance of the dynamic forces applied to the machine during the different phases of flight. FIG. 8 is a detail view to a larger scale, showing in perspective one type of propulsion unit or so-called faired propeller, utilized in one preferred form of embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 9 and 10 are explanatory diagrams showing in elevation the aerodynamic pivoting device for this propulsion unit, respectively at the beginning and at the end of the pivotal cycle. FIG. 11 is a view in perspective of an aircraft to which the invention is applied. FIGS. 12, 13 and 14 are respectively a side view, a view in plan and a front view of the aircraft of FIG. 11. Very generally, the flying machine according to the invention which is shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, comprises essentially a cellule 1 with fixed wings v and v a rear tail unit 2, and two pivoted propulsion units p and p More particularly, taking the case of FIG. 1 for which the propulsion units p and p give a vertical thrust from top to bottom, the axes x x and y y,, are by hypothesis horizontal, at right angles to each other and intersect at O. The axis Z 2' which is vertical by hypothesis, passes also through 0 and defines with x x' the plane of symmetry of the machine 1. According to a feature of construction in accordance with the invention, the center of gravity of the machine is located on the axis 2 z and below the axis y y' which is coincident with the pivotal axis of the propulsion engines p and 11 Furthermore, the respective axes of thrust Z1 2' and Z2, z' of the propulsion units are arranged at equal distances from the plane of symmetry defineed by the axes x x' and 2 z' and parallel to this plane. The propulsion units p and p are arranged in such manner that by virtue of appropriate fairing and mechanisms, which will be dealt with in detail later, they are able, through the intermediary of the coupling points l and I situated on the axis y y' and at equal distances on each side of the point 0, to pivot simultaneously or not simultaneously and to place themselves in any position between two limits defined by the vertical position of FIG. 1 and the substantially horizontal position of FIG. 3. The conditions of vertical 'or hovering flight of the machine shown in FIG. 1 are indicated diagrammatically in FIG. 4, in which it has been assumed for the sake of simplicity that the orientation and the thrust of the propulsion units p and 12 were identical. It can be seen that the machine is subjected to an upward movement when the resultant R of the reaction mt (of the thrust mt of the propulsion units) is not zero with the force of gravity mg and is directed upwards following a vertical direction. The downward movement is defined by the reversal of the direction of the resultant R whereas the machine is in stationary flight when the resultant R is zero because of the equality of the forces -mt and mg. It is easy to see from FIGS. 5, 6 and 7 that the point 0 represents the point of application of the forces mr and mg, and that this point is located on the pivotal axis y For aerodynamic reasons which are explained later, the centers of thrust v and v of the wing elements v and v are as close as possible to the axis y 31' In order to effect a transitory flight, it is necessary to cause the propulsion units 17 and p to pivot as has been shown in FIG. 2. The movement of the machine can be eifected, without lift from the wing system, as indicated in FIG. 5 or with lift from the wing system as indicated in FIG. 6, it being understood that in all cases the initiation of a movement of translation assumes the appearance of a resultant R (FIG. 5) or R (FIG. 6). This resultant can only be obtained by a more or less pronounced inclination to the vertical of the thrust reaction mt, the thrusts mt of the propulsion units p and .1 being again assumed to be equal and parallel. It is known that such a resultant can only be defined in magnitude, sense and direction by the magnitude and the inclination of the thrust reaction mt and by the magnitude of mg or of the resultant R which is substituted for it during the appearance of the lifting force mp. In this latter case, the centers of thrust v, v of the wings v and v are such that the point of application of the lifting force has a tendency to coincide with the point 0, in order to prevent the appearance of a dangerous couple. The cruising flight of the machine as shown in FIG. 3 is reduced to the case of flight of a conventional machine. In this case (see FIG. 7) the lifting force mp being equal and opposite to the force of gravity mg, the resultant at O is zero. The thrustreaction mt alone produces the movement of the machine. It will be understood that all the essentials for piloting are made possible with the method according to the invention by: A voluntary action on the value of the inclination of the axes z z; and Z2, 2' of the pro propulsion units p and 17 such that these axes can pivot independently of each other and can come, for example (see FIG. 3), one into the position Z z after having pivoted through a positive angle a and the other into the position 2 z after having pivoted through a negative angle t? or viceversa; A voluntary action which permits the modification, independently of each other, of the thrusts of the propulsion units p and p In order to ensure the inclination of the propulsion units, it could a priori have been desired to have available as in certain known prior systems,'jacks of such a kind that the resultant action of these jacks tends to create a couple about the point 0 by virtue of a judicious positioning of the points of application of the representative line of force of these jacks on the vectors mg and mt. Now, it has been shown that the equilibrium of such a system is very delicate due to the very fact that the desired points of application have not been fixed by definition. According to the invention, the inclination of the propulsion units is obtained in a particularly simple and effective manner by the utilization of a means which employs the aerodynamic reaction of flaps with a variable incidence. There will now be described by way of example only and without limitation, one possible form of construction of such a control device for the pivotal movement of a propulsion unit, constituted in the present case by a faired propeller. For this purpose, reference will be made to FIGS. 8, 9 and 10, relating to the propulsion unit p only, it being understood that the'other propulsion unit p is mounted and actuated in the same manner. . The unit 11;; pivoting about the axis y y' is constituted by a multi-blade propeller h with variable pitch, mounted on the axis Z2, z (on a streamlined barrel casing f which is coupled by arms I) to a fairing c). The propeller receives its motion through the intermediary of a shaft a placed in the interior of a tube s rigidly fixed to p and pivoting in bearings r r which are in turn fixed to the wing element v Rigidly fixed to this pivoted unit 11 a set of two flaps d and d coupled rigidly together by cross braces e, is arranged in the discharge flux of the propeller. The two ,flaps which form a single unit are articulated on a common axis y y parallel to the pivotal axis y y' and supported by bearings rigidly fixed to the fairing c. In accordance with an essential feature of the invention, a mechanism is provided which enables the set of flaps d d to be pivoted at will on the axis y y so as to subject it to the aerodynamic action of the discharge flow of the propeller and to cause the pivotal movement of the unit p the said mechanism being furthermore designed in such manner that when the unit p pivots, the flaps d d gradually and automatically return to zero incidence when the unit 11 has pivoted through the desired angle. The mechanism in question is essentially constituted by three crank-arms l l l freely articulated on three axes parallel to y y' which are respectively fixed to the unit p (axis of the crank-arm 1 to the tube .9 (axis of the crank-arm l and to the wing system v (axis of the crank-arm 1 In addition, a tie-rod t couples the set of flaps d d to the crank-arm 1 a tie-rod t connects the crank-arm l; to the crank-arm 1 a tie-rod 1 couples the crank-arm l to the crank-arm l and a tie-rod 1., couples the crankarm l to an appropriate control means of any kind, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc. (not shown), actuated by the pilot or by remote-control. The operation of the pivoting control device is as follows: Assuming that the various constituent parts of the whole of the propulsion unit t are in the relative positions shown in FIG. 9, corresponding to the cruising flight of FIG. 3, and that it is desired to pivot this unit through an angle ,6 so as to bring the axis Z2, 1' of the propulsion unit p into the position 12 z'ga, also shown in the same FIG. 3 and to which FIG. 10 corresponds, the procedure is as follows: By means of the control device (not shown) which has been referred to above, the rod is actuated in the direction F through a distance corresponding to the value of the desired pivotal angle. This has the result to cause the pivoting, through the intermediary of the tie-rods t t and t of the crank-arms l l 1 together with the set of flaps d d so as to bring these into the respective positions shown in dotted lines, 1' 1' 1'; and d d' From this moment, the discharge flux of the propulsion unit p shown diagrammatically by the series of arrows F impinges on the flaps occupying the position d' d the incidence of which is no longer zero, which generates by aerodynamic reaction a force ma directed downwards. This force will rotate the unit pg in the direction F about the pivotal axis y y' It is immediately apparent from a study of FIGS. 9 and 10, that by reason of the arrangement of the mechanism the crank-arms Z and 1 remain in unchanged relative positions during the pivotal movement of the propulsion unit 1 in the direction F whereas the crank-arm 1 rotates in the direction F since its base is compelled to follow a circumference C of radius R and its axis a circumference C of radius R This pivotal movement of the crank-arm 1 has the result of causing the set of flaps d d to rotate in the direction F As soon as the said flaps have reached the position at which their incidence is zero with respect to the discharge flux of the propulsion unit p the latter will again have reached a stable position of equilibrium. In other words, it can thus be seen that the unit p as soon as it is unbalanced by the couple created by the force ma, will seek a new position of stable equilibrium and this will be found when the said force ma is brought to zero by a zero incidence of the flaps d [1 with respect to the discharge flux of the propulsion unit. This new position of equilibrium will remain stable as long as the said flaps maintain zero incidence. It is furthermore apparent that the degree of movement may be as large as can be desired, and that the pivotal movement of the propulsion unit can take place in either the positive or negative direction, since in order to do this it is only necessary to actuate the control rod L, in the direction F or in the opposite direction to F The piloting of a flying machine according to the invention is effected, for pitching, by symmetrical operation of the flaps located in the discharge of the propulsion units, while the piloting in the rolling direction and yawing is obtained by variation of the thrust of the propulsion units and actuation of the rudders. In the form of embodiment shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, the machine comprises a fuselage 1, a landing gear 1a and a tail unit 2, all these parts being of a conventional type. The fixed wing system 4, without dihedral, the leading edge of which is straight and the trailing edge has the form of a V, the point of the V being directed towards the rear, is placed above the fuselage 1 and is coupled to the fuselage by masts 5 and 6 through the intermediary of section elements 7 and 8 rigidly fixed to the said fuselage. It is also built into and fixed at the rear point of the V on the tail-fin 9. The propulsion set 10 is constituted by four turbo-prop engines joined together in two independent units, one for driving a propeller 11 housed in a fairing 12, the other for driving a propeller 13 housed in the fairing 14. Each of these fairings can turn freely about the axis of rotation or pivotal movement y y' perpendicular to the longitudinal plane of symmetry of the flying machine, their positions being controlled by an aerodynamic control flap d d mounted in the discharge flow of the propellers 11 and 13. For the purpose of simplicity, the conventional means employed for producing the rotation of the propeller, the control of its speed and the variation of its pitch have been deliberately omitted, it being furthermore understood that propulsion units of any other type than that taken by way of example in the description could just as well be utilized without thereby departing from the scope of the invention. Similarly, it is quite clear that the form of construction of the flap control device which has been shown in the drawings and described above, has only been taken purely by way of explanation and not in any limitative sense, and with the sole object of making the principle of the invention clearly understood, and that all devices adapted to attain the same result by utilizing equivalent means for acting on flaps of any shape and in any number located in the discharge flux of a propulsion unit would still remain within the scope of the invention. 6 I claim: 1. A flying machine with a fixed wing system capable of maneuvering during the various phases of flight, vertical, hovering, transitory and horizontal, the said flying machine having two identical propulsion units arranged symmetrically with respect to its longitudinal plane of symmetry, the said propulsion units being freely articulated on a common pivotal axis erpendicular to the said plane of symmetry and. to the axes of thrust of the said propulsion units in which: an arrangement of the whole of the machine such that said pivotal axis is located before the intake side of the propulsion units; at least one flap located in the discharge flow of each of the propulsion units, the said flap being articulated on an axis which is perpendicular to the axis of thrust and parallel to the pivotal axis of the propulsion unit; and control means for each of the propulsion units, permitting the incidence of the said flap to be varied at will with respect to the discharge flow so as to cause the pivotal movement of the corresponding uni-t by aerodynamic reaction. 2. A flying machine in accordance with claim 1, in which the control means for the said flaps comprises: shafts coupled to the fixed wing system of the flying machine; two crank-arms pivoting on said shafts; a shaft coupled to the propulsion unit; a crank-arm pivoting on said shaft; a control member of any appropriate type; and rigid couplings arranged respectively between one of the crank-arms coupled to the wings and said control member; between this crank-arm and the second crank-arm coupled to the fixed wing system; between this second crank-arm and the crank-arm coupled to the propulsion unit, and finally between this latter crank-arm and the flap located in the discharge fiow of the corresponding propulsion unit, whereby the said flaps are progressively and auto matically brought back to zero incidence with respect to the discharge flow, as and when the propulsion unit pivots and has reached the desired angle of rotation, which is pre-determined by the initial angle of incidence given expressly to the said flap. FOREIGN PATENTS 437,447 10/ 1935 Great Britain. MILTON BUCHLER, Primary Examiner. L. C. HALL, Assistant Examiner. Patent Citations
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What we've been witnessing is the decline of state-society relations in which citizens no longer believe in their leaders, governments or certain policies -- and they are speaking out in violent and non-violent ways. There's a recurring feeling that there must be a better, more legitimate way to govern.
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami killed more than 35,000 people in Sri Lanka, injuring more than 21,000. Over 1,000 children were orphaned and more than 7,000 children lost one parent.
10 years on, let's take a moment to remember lives lost, and fundamentally changed in an instant. And let's pause to reflect and wonder at the resilience and hope within all of us. Today, almost anywhere on Sri Lanka's coastline, you would hardly know the magnitude of horrors endured there.
This week's passing into law of Australia's Migration and Maritime Powers Legislation Amendment Act, which comes on the heels of a year of tightened border controls and refugee intake policy changes, could chill regional cooperation.
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Living with her father in Tennessee, Eugenie has pushed the envelope of long-distance learning from her rural bedroom. For her academic audacity and global vision, Eugenie will be awarded Luce Leader 2015 of the J. Luce Foundation at a special reception.
I wonder if world leaders observing this call to greater awareness are also waking up to a new dimension of leadership, for both themselves and those they've been tasked with leading.
The 10-year anniversary of the December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami will find the world in a sobering situation. Conflicts in Iraq, Syria and elsewhere continue without apparent end, while the World Health Organization calls the Ebola outbreak in three West African countries "the most severe acute public health emergency seen in modern times."
The forces of corruption in many countries -- be they organized crime, violent gangs or government officials -- feel increasingly threatened as the anti-corruption warriors build powerful public support and find officials willing to stand up and join the cause.
Why is it that extracting coal, oil and natural gas so often ends up being at odds with the rule of law and the premises of democracy? Is Richard Berman right -- does the industry have a choice between winning dirty and losing clean?
One month before news of this story broke, my wife and I hung up the phone with our cryo-bank, ordered another vial of our donor sperm and are currently waiting for the right time to try again. What if the sperm waiting at our doctor's office for us isn't what we anticipate? Would we be mad? Yes.
Human rights are for all, and Burma's freedoms have been long fought for both inside the country and internationally that sought to increase freedoms and not to merely switch roles in a game of oppression. Let us move forward for human rights for all and to realizing the dream of the UDHR.
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Dr. Zahid J. Abdou, MD
Internal Medicine, White Memorial Medical Group
- 1701 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Ste 100
Los Angeles, CA 90033 - 1 Office Location
- (323) 987-1362
Dr. Zahid J. Abdou graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1991. He works in Los Angeles, CA and specializes in Internal Medicine. Dr. Abdou is affiliated with California Hospital Medical Center and White Memorial Medical Center. He speaks Chinese, English and Spanish.
Gender: Male
Years in Practice: 24 Years
Languages Spoken: Chinese, English, Spanish
Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
Graduation Date: 1991
Hospital Affiliations: California Hospital Medical Center, White Memorial Medical Center
Specialties: Internal Medicine