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I am looking to plan a trip to Paris and am interested in going in December b/c of time availability. How is the weather? Is it cold and rainy and gray? Or cold and crisp and sunny?
How is Paris in December?
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On the rainy days its chilly and rainy. On the sunny days it's chilly and sunny. On the other days its chilly and gray. Remember that daylight hours are short and sun won;t warm the temps much. And by chilly I mean mostly 40s - colder at night at times. It rarely gets cold as in full winter (at least in comparison to the NE US).
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I love Paris any time of the year! It might rain or even sort of snow, could be windy... but it is PARIS!
Do not forget to bring waterproof boots, coat and gloves (you can get nice scarf or pashmina right there -- excellent souvenir!) -
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December is not the best time to visit Paris.Is cold,rainy , damp, you can you feel the chills in your bones..
Paris weather is very changeable, you may be lucky and have sunny days but I doubt it.
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December is Paris without flowers, predominantly gray, dark early and not light until well into the morning. Of necessity, our first two visits were in December. After that, always May, June, or July.
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"dark early and not light until well into the morning"
I guess it's a glass-half-full or -empty kind of thing.
I love Paris when daylight hours are short. Paris by night is magical to me. It isn't called the City of Lights for nothing! -
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Paris in December is miserable weather-wise. Indeed, most of Europe is miserable weather-wise, during December.
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Weather is always relative. Where are you traveling from? Paris in December was warmer than where I live so I found it quite pleasant. Temperatures seemed to range from 35-50 degrees when we were there. We had cloudy days but less rain than we had when we visited in May-June. The days are short, but Paris is beautiful after dark and the holiday lights and decorations in December make it even more bright. And in December you don't have to wait until 10:00 o'clock to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle!
It may not be the best time to visit for a lot of people, but it's certainly not a bad time. -
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We did not find December in Paris too bad. In addition to the rain and chill it can be breezy. But it is tolerable if you dress for it. The plus side of this time of year are the smaller crowds and the Holiday decorations all over the city. The surprsing thing are all of the fresh flowers in the markets. If we could have gone in December this year we would have.
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DH and I have travelled to Paris many times in December, usually for a long weekend (from NY). Sometimes it rained, which caused the chill to go deep into your bones. But a perfect reason to stop and have onion soup, hot chocolate at Angelina's, some wine in a cozy cafe. And the food, good, hearty stick to your ribs type (and it is game season which makes DH very happy). The rain also adds a whole new dimension to Paris IMHO. Yes it gets dark early, but I agree with JeanneB, Paris at night is magical. Other times, it was bright winter sun and dry. So you just never know. The best part to me and DH was the lack of hordes of tourists. We could actually walk along the Seine without dodging the tour groups. And everything is all decorated for the holidays which is just gorgeous (check out Galleries Lafayette, the whole building is done in lights)
All that said, if it was my very first time to Paris, I may not want to go in December. But, the very first time I went to Paris many years ago was in October, and all it did was rain for a solid week. Can't plan for the weather. -
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Can't speak for December (maybe next year!), but I've been twice in January.
Yes, gray skies prevailed and the days were short. And the wind was quite cold some days.
We took cabs far more than we do on more "seasonal" trips.
That said, winter has its own delights. Non-existent crowds, for one. Menu items include hearty stews and more "comfort food" items for a tasty change. With dark coming at 4:30, the evening meal takes on even more significance. It wasn't unheard of for us to linger almost 4 hours over dinner. And red wine never tasted so good!
The only other downside I can think of was the thoroughly frozen fountains. I did miss the water splashing over the lions at St Sulpice! -
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I forgot about the fountains--but we were surprised to see the fountain in the gardens of the Palais Royal working. We walked a lot in December, more than we would have in the summer heat. But hot or cold, you have a reason to stop for seasonal refreshment. -
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I've been in December. When I was there, there was a bit of a drizzle every day, so I bought an umbrella at Monoprix. Temperatures were in the 40-50 range. Not cold not warm, just right
I've been in most seasons. While it is true that summer/spring are nicest for the gardens and greenery in general, there is something special, a different vibe, about the city. Darker earlier, the wet sidewalks reflecting the neon lights of the restaurants, the welcoming warmth when you walk into a cafe or restaurant...with the greenery gone, the 'bones' of the city are exposed..and what grand bones they are.
Go...crowds smaller, the arts and entertainment scene in full swing, the Christmas lights on the Champs, the holiday windows at the Grands Magasins, go. -
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I've been to Paris many times in January and February and always found the weather to be ok, not bitterly cold or terribly rainy. Mostly bright sunny weather with some drizzle now and then. Actually have had better weather in Paris then what I experience in the NE. I pack for the worse case scenario and have never had to use all the cold weather gear I've brought. Often its warmer than expected and I end up buying some tops and even a jacket or 2 to wear in temps in the 50's. I don't mind it getting dark early, as others have said, it is the city of lights. I've been to Paris in the Fall and had dreary, rainy weather and in July a couple times and it was miserably hot and very crowded. For me Paris is not a place that the weather really matters.
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Good weather is important to me..If it is gray, cold,rainy and I can feel the chills in my bones, I could be in Paradise and still feel miserable.
I know people that adore that kind of weather. Of course at Chacun a Son Gout.
I love the sun,it gives me energy,sparkle and a different outlook on life.
I dont enjoy sitting at a cafe for a long period of times..30 minutes is what I can take.
We dont want to scare you tissoct,but at least you know what to expect..
Bon Voyage!! -
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We were in Paris the 18th through the 26th of December in 2006.
First four days, glorious sunshine - temp in lower 50s during the day...mid 20s at night.
Last four days, temp about the same, but it was overcast (don't think we had any type of precipitation).
Paris in December (for us) was wonderful.
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Paris should be seen in all seasons. If you have missed any season or month, it is another reason to return.
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We've been twice in December right after Christmas. It was a damp-cold, but definitely doable. We live in New England and are used to pretty cold weather. That said, wear layers and you will be just fine.
The holiday rush is all around and it's fun and can be exhilarating. True it's dark early, but there are places to go after dark; restaurants, clubs, museums. I would go in a minute. Paris is great any time of the year. -
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I've been to Paris for Christmas. It was cold, sometimes sunny and bright, sometimes dark and gray--you know, weather. It didn't really change anything for us. The city looked beautiful, so many streets decorated with holiday lights. We certainly enjoyed ourselves immensely. I'd go again in a heartbeat. Wanna put me in your suitcase?
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While it is true that summer/spring are nicest for the gardens and greenery in general, there is something special, a different vibe, about the city. Darker earlier, the wet sidewalks reflecting the neon lights of the restaurants, the welcoming warmth when you walk into a cafe or restaurant...with the greenery gone, the 'bones' of the city are exposed..and what grand bones they are.
Michel Paris, well said! I feel exactly the same way. -
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Add me to the group that enjoys Paris in any and every season. I've been during blizzards/ice storms and summer heat waves and most everything in between, enjoyed it all in different ways. Frankly, the cold is easier to handle for me than the heat - you can always pile on another layer of clothing but there's a socially defined limit as to how much one can remove to contend with the heat.
One thing I do recommend for winter visits is to plan to wear layers that an be removed when going indoors, as the heat is often quite stifling. Most pubic venues have cloakrooms. -
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<<I love Paris when daylight hours are short. Paris by night is magical to me. It isn't called the City of Lights for nothing!>>
We think alike Jeanne. I completely enjoyed Paris in late November and in December. I'd go in December in a heartbeat.
"Darker earlier, the wet sidewalks reflecting the neon lights of the restaurants, the welcoming warmth when you walk into a cafe or restaurant...with the greenery gone, the 'bones' of the city are exposed..and what grand bones they are."
That's lovely, Michel. -
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<<How is the weather? Is it cold and rainy and gray? Or cold and crisp and sunny?>>
I've seen both in November and December. -
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You are definitely after my heart!
My fondest memory of Paris is sitting in the window of a little cafe across from Notre Dame on a damp, drizzly, frosty night.
It was mid-November and the plane trees had just dropped their yellowed leaves. The damp streets sparkled in the lamp light and the leaves made them look like they were paved with gold. All that with the soft-lit cathedral as a backdrop.
I cherish that "instamatic" memory. It's warmed many a cold winter night here at home. -
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Ditto Kerouac. And like RonZ, I also will arrive on 12/11. I have seen it in summer and fall, and now winter. Guess 2010 will need to be spring.
I live in a cold weather place now, so my thoughts on Europe in the winter are "I could be cold and at home where it gets dark at 4:30, or in Paris or Salzburg or wherever that also gets cold and dark at 4:30. And I would rather be in Europe." Also there is something about the Christmas and Holiday decorations and activity that puts me much more in the spirit while on holiday, than on the bus coming home from work in my own town. -
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I'm in Paris now. Arrived yesterday and will be here until Dec. 14th.
I was here last year the first half of Dec. and have also spent Christmas in Paris.
Yesterday was rainy, some wind..not too pleasant a day. Supposed to be rain the next few days.
It will not bother me much. I have things to do...
I will be passing on the weather and other things with my running report...
Joan -
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So, not to belabor the point, but does it tend to pour? I see people on other threads suggesting leather jackets and an umbrella for early November. Will a warm, water-resistant (resistant only) coat suffice? Or should I take my (rather unattractive) waterproof raincoat?
Thanks for the poetic descriptions of Paris in Winter. This will be my first visit in November. As I think back, it actually poured during my first trip ever in October many years ago. I mean really poured, thunder and lightning at the Louvre, etc. I was still a happy camper! -
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I don't remember it pouring when I was there so I think your warm coat with an umbrella will suffice. However, no one can guarantee that it wou't pour. Bring hat and gloves too and you'll be fine.
I do remember one thing. I was shopping and it started to rain. By the time I got back to the hotel, the paper bags were falling apart. After that I took my large Longchamps pliage along to use as a shopping bag. Any type of nylon bag would work though. -
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Well I was just there last weekend and on Sunday it POURED. All day! It also poured one day when we were there at the end of April. So it can pour at any time of year!
That said we are heading back for a week for New Years this year so you can tell where we stand on the issue! -
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So, not to belabor the point, but does it tend to pour? I see people on other threads suggesting leather jackets and an umbrella for early November. Will a warm, water-resistant (resistant only) coat suffice? Or should I take my (rather unattractive) waterproof raincoat?
It isn't likely to pour, but the odds are that there will be some rain. Paris sees about 2 inches of precipitation in an average December and has an average of 16 wet days. I don't think you need rain gear, but I would probably consider an umbrella if my coat was only water resistant.
I would think carefully about my shoe choice, though, and try to have something that could handle any rain while walking around. -
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tg: Agree completely: waterproof footwear is the most important!
I think it's hard to say on the coat. I prefer a lightish, waterproof, windproof raincoat. One that can be crumpled up and in a bag or tied around the waist if it gets too warm. Removable layers underneath with silk underwear, scarf, boots, gloves, as needed. I would worry that a heavier coat might be cumbersome later in the day, especially if it gets damp. -
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Completely agree on having footwear that stays dry. That can make all the difference on being comfortable and even after a rain, lots of puddles sometimes.
I think someone on this thread mentioned layers--I find that the museums, restaurants, stores etc tend to keep the heat up much higher than I am used to. Being able to take off my coat and a layer is key to me to stay comfortable. I like to take a pashima, use it as an extra layer if need be on my coat and then as a wrap once inside buildings.
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I have beem to Paris in late November and June. I LOVED November, but not so much June. I didn't mind cold and gray. The architecture of the buildings actually look beautiful in the dreary weather. Not as many crowds, Christmas lights! It was beautiful. We felt like we had the city to ourselves. In June, it was hot, humid, and just sooooo many people. We are returning to Paris next week.
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is this your first trip to Paris? I think that makes a difference. If it is your first trip you might want to experience it at its best. If its a second trip I think you would love Paris anytime of year and you could get in all those activities and museums that you haven't seen before.
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I thought maybe someone had the same question, only for current dates. Does not seem so!
a bientot...
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I love Paris BEST in December for the following reasons:
1. No lines at the museums. When I tried to see the Van Goghs and other art in early June, (after waiting an hour to get in) the rooms were so densely packed that I could barely see the art and certainly couldn't enjoy it. When I went I went in December, there was no line and maybe 10 people in each room at most.
2. It is dark early. I hate to say it, but that's an advantage because Paris is more beautiful at night, no argument. Place de la Concorde never looked so beautiful. It was breathtaking. I'm convinced that it is partly because there is less foliage in the winter and so buildings and monuments that are lit up in light and views to the Eiffel Tower are just that much more visible and dramatic. The cloud cover creates a dramatic backdrop. The pictures I took were way better.
3. The Champs Elysees in the several weeks before Christmas (and I think even a week after Christmas). What a party! They put up many blocks of structures on both sides full of food stands, gift shops, ice skating, beer gardens, an arts and crafts village, all lit up in serious holiday lights. You would have to be quite cynical and lifeless not to find this scene fun.
4. Airfare and lodging are cheaper
Having said all of this, it is critical to bring proper clothing and be prepared for some cold weather (although its not brutally cold like upstate NY) and occasional rain. Dressed properly, its perfectly comfortable and maybe even preferable to the brutal heat that can occur in the summer.
I'm already looking forward to trying to get back next December! -
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Airfare may be cheaper in December (early Dec), but lodging is not. The week between Christmas and NY is about the most expensive time in Paris for lodging costs. July-August is the cheapest.
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Talk Abstract: With the end of Dennard scaling, improving energy efficiency is recognized as one of the most important challenges in the semiconductor industry. From data centers, where electricity costs dominate operating expenses, to mobile phones, where battery life is precious to all users, fundamental increases in energy efficiency are critical to drive our next generation computer systems. This design paradox that requires designers to extract much more performance for much less energy has traditionally pushed engineers to employ hardwired accelerators. Application-specific integrated circuits, or ASICs, provide the most efficient hardware implementations of specific functionality at orders of magnitude lower power or higher performance than desktop processors, but at the cost of programmability. ASICs and other hardware accelerators cannot execute wide ranges of applications, some of which have not even been written yet, that users rely upon. In this talk, I will present an approach that enables general-purpose processors to reach new levels of energy efficiency without sacrificing the ability to execute arbitrary code. This approach relies upon the observation that short instruction bursts, regardless of the application that they come from, exhibit regularity and can be exploited by creating custom hardware matched to their properties. Since these customizations are at such a fine granularity, they do not sacrifice programmability like traditional methods.
Speaker Bio: Scott Mahlke is a Professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at the University of Michigan where he leads the Compilers Creating Custom Processors group (http://cccp.eecs.umich.edu). The CCCP group delivers technologies in the areas of customized processors for energy-efficient computing, reliable system design, and compiler code generation for heterogeneous systems. Prior to joining academia, Scott was a Senior Researcher at Hewlett-Packard Laboratories. He was one of the original contributors to both the OpenImpact and Trimaran compilers for VLIW processors. Scott's achievements were recognized by several awards, including the Morris Wellman Professorship in 2004, ACM SIGARCH/IEEE-CS TCCA Most Influential Paper Award in 2006, Young Alumni Achievement Award in 2007, Ted Kennedy Family Team Excellence Award in 2009, and the EECS Outstanding Achievement Award in 2011. Scott received the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1997.
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By Clark Howard
Is your power bill getting too costly? Now may be the time to consider installing solar at your home.
Residential solar installations are expected to be up 50% year over year. A small number of states where laws are favorable to solar account for a big chunk of that growth: States like California and Arizona, where the sun is friendly to you, and then New Jersey, which may seem odd, but the laws in the state are favorable.
In many other states, the power companies have used their influence to stop residential solar installs from happening. That shows the power of corruption in state legislatures.
But the reality is solar has become economically compelling. The cost of panels has declined rapidly after many technological breakthroughs.
Yet you should only consider solar if you're planning to stay in home for 7 years or longer and you have a clear shot of the Southern sky.
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The process starts by going online to a solar company's website and putting in your street address. This will allow the company to use a satellite map to pinpoint your home and assess your solar potential. Have your past year's electric bills handy, because you'll be asked about your energy usage.
Your property will also need a fairly clear shot of the Southern sky. Don't worry if your roof is too shaded. You can still have ground-mount panels installed in a sunny spot on your property.
Some of the more popular solar companies include SolarCity.com, Sungevity.com, SunRun.com, Sungevity.com, and Us.SunPowerCorp.com. Know that it is an unstable field, so there will be casualties as some companies go out of business and others start up.
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While some people buy their system outright, most people put solar on their home through a lease agreement—often called a power purchase agreement (PPA).
With a lease, there are no upfront installation costs for you. You just pay a flat monthly fee or rate for the equipment and the energy you generate. The solar company typically handles necessary permits and takes any tax breaks or renewable energy credits—not the homeowner. They're also the ones who handle ongoing maintenance and repair.
But there is a drawback to a PPA. Installing solar with a PPA does create a drag when you sell your home, because a buyer has to qualify for both a mortgage and the long-term PPA on your panels. Very often, it can be harder for a buyer to qualify financially for the PPA than for the mortgage to buy your home!
Ultimately, my preference is for you to buy solar equipment, rather than lease it, if you're financially able to do so. There's even a 30% federal tax credit to sweeten the deal for buyers. Read my discussion about whether or not solar energy incentives whether are a good use of government money here.
In some states where leasing is banned, you may be able to get a loan. With a loan, you own the system and you pay back what you've borrowed on favorable terms. You get the tax credits, you get the energy savings, and you have the risk but of the loan that turns into an asset. The energy savings over time will make your wallet smile.
Loans may make it possible for more people across the income spectrum to save money with solar.
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Always remember to ask these questions of any company you're vetting to do an installation. The following is excerpted from my book Clark Howard's Living Large for the Long Haul, where I discuss solar panel installation on pages 147-151.
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You might want to consider solar shingles if you live in a restrictive covenant community that prohibits traditional panels. The solar shingles are small and they look just like the traditional asphalt ones you're used to. They even get nailed to your roof in the same way! You just need an electrician to hook them up to your home's electrical system.
Solar shingles are not as efficient as traditional solar panels, but The New York Times reports they can offset your bill by 40 to 80 percent, and they're typically 15 percent cheaper than a solar panel system. Visit DowPowerHouse.com for more details. So far they're only being sold in California, Colorado, and Texas.
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The longstanding assumption in the real estate market is that buyers don't really value energy-saving stuff like putting in solar panels. But that turns out to be wrong.
In 2011, the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory released the results of a nearly decade-long study of home resale values in California. The study found the typical home with whole house solar sold for $17,000 more than a home that didn't have it in the state. That can recoup virtually all, if not all, of any installation costs.
In a similar vein, green-certified homes can command 9% more in offers when it's time to resell. That's according to a 2012 study out of UCLA that looked at sales of more than 1 million California homes between 2007 and early 2012.
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Bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate: a valid innovation
Despite all alternative techniques, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) remains the reference standard in the surgical management of male LUTS. During the last decade, TURP has undergone significant technical improvement with a major impact on the incidence of intra- and postoperative complications. Recently, different manufacturers introduced bipolar TURP. Early studies addressed some advantages regarding the improved safety of the bipolar devices, because they allow the use of physiological sodium chloride as irrigant. On the other hand, bipolar technology is still criticised by well-experienced advocates of monopolar TURP emphasising a higher rate of strictures in comparative studies.
Therefore, the European Society of Urotechnology (ESUT), invited experts from all relevant faculties (i.e. electrophysics, experimental and clinical urology, anaesthesiology) as well as representatives of the involved industry (Erbe, Fresenius-Kabi, Gyrus, Olympus, Storz) to discuss the actual situation (see photo). De La Rosette (Amsterdam), Faul (Memmingen) and Rassweiler (Heilbronn) chaired the meeting. Fastenmeier (Munich) and Farin (Tuebingen) focused on the basics of high frequent electrosurgery for TUR, emphasising the importance of high temperatures around the loop to create a plasma or light-arc, which facilitates the cutting through tissue. Significant progress has been made by down-regulation of the electrical output once the light-bow has been created. Earlier measurements of the heat distribution versus neutral electrode during mono- and (quasi)bipolar resection showed significant differences (i.e. with a more focused field of bipolar TURP).
However, due to the significant and better conductivity of sodium chloride than Purisole (resistance 40 vs. 800 Ohms) a higher energy input is necessary (i.e. 480 vs. 230 W) for plasma formation around the loop. Technically, all different bipolar modifications enable TUR in irrigation fluids with high conductivity (NaCl, Ringer`s lactate) by approximation of the neutral electrode close to the loop (Table 1). Since, the current does not flow exclusively between two electrodes (i.e. definition of bipolar electrosurgery), these modifications should be better called ìquasi-bipolarî. Due to the same reason, for both (mono-, and bipolar) the use of lubricants with high conductivity (i.e. more than 4 mmho/cm = conductivity of muscle) is very important to minimise the risk of conductive trauma of the urethra. Hahn (Stockholm) reviewed the current incidence of fluid absorption during TURP with the risk of minor and major side effects for the patient (i.e. if more than 1L) even with delayed manifestation. Serum natrium cannot be used as indicator, if sodium chloride represents the irrigant. It was emphasised, that fluid overload with sodium chloride (i.e. following capsular perforation) may have deleterious consequences. Interestingly in animal studies, Ringer`s lactate proved to be superior over sodium chloride as high conductive solution. Modern methods for detection of fluid absorption still include the injection of ethanol, but also of nitrid oxide (NO) in the irrigation fluid.
Table 1: Handling of different bipolar devices compared to monopolar TURP
Criteria | TURP monopolar | Olympus | Gyrus plasmakinetic | Storz |
Size (F) of | 24-26 | 24-26 | 26 | 24-26 |
Active Loop | Normal size | Smaller | Two sizes | Smaller |
Neutral Electrode | At skin | Resection sheath | Proximal to loop | Opposite to loop |
Life-time of loop | Resterilisable (100-200g) | Resterilisable (100-200g) | Disposable (one case) | Resterilisable (60-80g) |
View during resection | +++ | +++ | +++ | +++ |
Hagg (T¸bingen) and Leyh (Garmisch-Partenkirchen) presented recent improvements of (quasi) bipolar and monopolar TURP. Whereas, recent bipolar systems have tried to minimise the energy for plasma formation (i.e. warmed sodium chloride, modified generators), new monopolar HF-generators combined intervals of cutting and coagulating current (i.e. cocut, dry-cut) to reduce the degree of bleeding during TURP. With both techniques, the speed of the loop may also be used to vary the degree of simultaneous coagulation.
Hoffmann (Marburg) reviewed the actual techniques of TURP, emphasising the need of a structured standardised procedure (i.e. Mauermeyer, Nesbit), whereas there is no evidence in the literature, that one technique is superior over another. The role of low-pressure systems with continuous irrigation was recommended especially for larger glands (i.e. >50 gs). Also, novices should at least be trained to perform a video-TUR. With the introduction of the new monopolar generators, the role of vaporisation techniques (i.e. TVP; Rotoresect) or broad loops diminished significantly.
Michel (Mannheim) summarised the existing experimental studies with four different bipolar devices in comparison to monopolar systems. Most experiments used an ex-vivo study of a blood perfused porcine kidney. The initiation of the cut was slower with all devices (i.e. most pronounced with ACMI/VISTA), but on higher output powers bleeding was less compared to monopolar technology. More importantly, however, the coagulation depth was significantly reduced (141 vs. 287 micron), which could be reconfirmed by pathological studies after TURP (Rassler). Overall, the energy input during bipolar was higher compared to monopolar. The Olympussystem was tested in an ex-vivo study using porcine vagina and bladder wall. Thereafter, the impact on nerve-stimulation (i.e. obturator nerve) was examined in vivo showing significantly less limb contraction compared to monopolar resection. That may favour the bipolar technology for other indications such as TUR of bladder tumours.
Patel (London), Janetschek (Linz), Rassler (Leipzig) and Rassweiler (Heilbronn) presented an overview of the actual modifications of the bipolar devices of Olympus, Gyrus and Karl Storz (Table 1,2): Due to the longest time of development the Gyrus technology was considered as most matured; more than 900 patients have been already enrolled in phase IIIstudies. Unfortunately, however, most of the studies have only a small number of patients in every arm. Olympus is still working on enhancing the system to improve the ignition of plasma formation with minimal energy input and the safe conduction of the current via the shaft. Storz focuses on the life-time of the loop, which theoretically represents the safe modification. In contrast to Gyrus, the loop is resterilisable, but actually provides a relatively short life-time (60-80 g of resection weight).
Table 2: Definition, advantages and possible disadvantages of bipolar TURP
Definition of bipolar electrode |
An electrode whereby two active electrodes are attached to a single support and having a structure that allows high frequency electric current to pass through these two electrodes when electrified (International Electrotechnical Commission 1998). |
Advantages of bipolar technology |
• Less conductive trauma (i.e. resulting to a lower rate of bladder neck stenosis or urethral strictures) |
Potential disadvantages of bipolar technology |
• Higher risk of conductive trauma if current is deviated (i.e. via sheath) due to higher energy levels for ignition of plasma (i.e. insufficient lubrication). |
Madersbacher (Vienna) prepared an overview of Phase III-studies comparing bipolar and monopolar TURP: There are advantages for bipolar technology concerning the rate of TUR-syndrome / fluid absorption, bleeding, catheter time, whereas the resection speed was similar. In two studies using two different devices (Gyrus, Olympus) a higher rate of urethral strictures was detected
(Table 3).
Table 3: Bipolar versus monopolar in phase III-studies
a) Comparison of irrigation and fluid absorption
Authors | N | Peroperative | Postoperat. | Fluid | Change in Na (mEq/L) |
- bipolar (Vista) | 30 | 19.6 | 9.9 | 133.3 | -1.2 |
Tefekli 2005 | 96 | ||||
- TURP | 47 | 18.3 | 7.8 | n.a. | n.a. |
- bipolar (Gyrus) | 49 | 11.4 | 6.9 | n.a. | n.a. |
Hon 2006 | 160 | ||||
- TURP | 79 | n.a. | 28.3 | 334 | -2.2 |
- bipolar (Gyrus)+ | 81 | n.a. | 20.4 | 305 | -2.0 |
de Sio 2006 | 70 | ||||
- TURP | 35 | n.a. | 52 hrs | n.a. | -0.9 |
- bipolar (Gyrus) | 35 | n.a. | 30 hrs | n.a. | -0.6 |
Ho 2006 | 100 | ||||
- TURP | 52 | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. | -10.7 |
- bipolar (Olympus) | 48 | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. | -3.2 |
n.a. = not available; *present study; + plasmakinetic vaporisation
b) Perioperative results after bipolar and monopolar TURP
Authors | N | Bleeding | TUR-syn | Catheter | Urethral |
Singh 2005 | 60 | ||||
- bipolar (Vista) | 30 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 3.3 |
Tefekli 2005 | 96 | ||||
- bipolar (Gyrus) | 49 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 6.1 |
Starkman 2005 | 43 | ||||
- bipolar (Gyrus) | 25 | 0.0 | 6.6 | 1.8 | 6.6 |
Hon 2006 | 160 | ||||
- bipolar (Gyrus)+ | 81 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 |
de Sio 2006 | 70 | ||||
- bipolar (Gyrus) | 35 | 5.7 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
Patankar 2006 | 104 | ||||
- TURP | 51 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 1.8 | n.a. |
- bipolar (Gyrus) | 53 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | n.a. |
Ho 2006 | 100 | ||||
- TURP | 52 | 3.8 | 3.8 | n.a | 6.3 |
- bipolar (Olympus) | 48 | 6.3 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
n.a. = not available; *present study; $ fluid absorption; + plasmakinetic vaporisation;
At the end of the ESUT-expert meeting, the conclusion was that TURP still represents the standard in the surgical management of male LUTS, particularly with recent developments. Bipolar technology has proven to be safe and effective. It may offer some advantages with respect to the reduction of TUR-syndrome, less conductive trauma (i.e. tissue charring), cheaper irrigation solution, and a shorter catheter time. However, larger randomised multi-institutional trials have to substantiate these advantages. Further indication may include TUR of bladder tumours. Future experimental studies should focus on the improvement of the electrical efficacy of quasi-bipolar devices, including the development of special irrigation fluids, modification of the loops, and temperature measurements to evaluate the risk of any conductive trauma of the urethra. A consensus paper is currently being prepared.
Figure 3: Technical modification of (quasi)bipolar resectoscopes
a) Gyrus with neutral electrode proximal to loop
b) Storz with neutral electrod opposite to loop
c) Olympus using the sheath as neutral electrode


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My sister and her BF have decided to go with us in April. My mom wants them to stay in one of the 7 downtown hotels because they are cheaper? Anyone have any recommendations?
If price is an issue, why not one of the values? If anything, transportation around the property would be taken care of....
My sister and I stayed at the Holiday Inn on Hotel Plaza Boulevard which is a quick walk from Downtown Disney, in January. It's on Disney Property, but not considered part of the Disney resort hotels. We had a very enjoyable stay ~ it was clean and comfortable and the staff was very pleasant. They do have direct transportation to all of the parks.
I recommend signing up for the Mousesavers newsletter and perusing their website. They often have reader discounts for those hotels. We stayed in the Doubletree Guest Suites in July 2009 on a Mousesavers rate, and it worked out really well. It's an all-suite hotel, so each room sleeps at least 6 and has a living area and sleeping area. One thing to consider with off-property hotels is that some charge for parking and other things, so it's good to make sure to account for all costs. It's still likely that all the hotels down there will be cheaper, and probably include some form of breakfast (except the Hilton). The bus transportation in that area isn't as good as Disney's but it's sufficient. We took the LYNX from the airport to save money (the stop was right across the street from our hotel) and were perfectly find relying on the provided transportation the whole time. I really enjoyed the proximity to DTD, because it made resort hopping easy. It was also a short walk to a grocery store.
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A suspect was arrested after his vehicle wrecked along the highway. Aerial video of yesterday's chase showed officers swarming the driver, who emerged with a bloody face as he was being taken into custody.
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Netherlands playmaker Rafael van der Vaart remains determined to prove his worth at Real Madrid, despite continuing to be linked with a move away from the Bernabeu.
The 26-year-old was recently rumoured to be a January target for Chelsea if they are able to have a FIFA transfer suspended, but van der Vaart wants to earn a second chance with Real.
He told his club's official website: "I wasn't fit early in the campaign and there was a lot going on in my head. I didn't do well in training.
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Martinez, a Robertson junior and a three-time state champion, was honored as the tournament's outstanding middleweight wrestler.
The Cardinals, who'd entered Saturday's semifinal round as the No. 3 team in the 18-team draw, wound up dropping to sixth place with 111 team points by the end of the tourney.
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The three-day tournament wrapped up Saturday in Albuquerque.
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New Mexico Highlands basketball teams hope a little holiday season home cooking will leave a pleasant taste in their mouths this weekend when league rival Colorado-Colorado Springs comes to town.
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And the winner is ... the New Mexico Highlands Cowgirls!
Highlands' women surprised the field by capturing a team title in the Colorado School of Mines Alumni Extravaganza indoor track and field meet this past weekend in Golden, Colo.
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In the sport of athletics, the four-minute mile is the act of completing the mile run (1,760 yards, or 1,609.344 metres) in less than four minutes. It was first achieved in 1954 by Roger Bannister in 3:59.4.[1] The "four-minute barrier" has since been broken by many male athletes, and is now the standard of all male professional middle distance runners. In the last 50 years the mile record has been lowered by almost 17 seconds.[2] Running a mile in four minutes translates to a speed of 15 miles per hour (24.14 km/h, or 2:29.13 per kilometer, or 14.91 seconds per 100 meters).
Breaking the four-minute barrier was first achieved on 6 May 1954, by Englishman Roger Bannister,[3] with the help of fellow-runners as pacemakers.[4] Two months later, during the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games hosted in Vancouver, B.C., two competing runners, Australia's John Landy and Bannister, ran the distance of one mile in under four minutes. The race's end is memorialised in a statue of the two (with Landy glancing over his shoulder, thus losing the race) placed in front of the Pacific National Exhibition entrance plaza.
New Zealand's John Walker, the first man to run the mile under 3:50, managed to run 135 sub-four-minute miles during his career (during which he was the first person to run over 100 sub-four-minute miles), and American Steve Scott has run the most sub-four-minute miles, with 136. Algeria's Noureddine Morceli was the first under 3:45. Currently, the mile record is held by Morocco's Hicham El Guerrouj, who ran a time of 3:43.13 in Rome in 1999.
In 1964, America's Jim Ryun became the first high-school runner to break four minutes for the mile, running 3:59.0 as a junior and a then American record 3:55.3 as a senior in 1965.[5] Tim Danielson (1966) and Marty Liquori (1967) also came in under four minutes, but Ryun's high-school record stood until Alan Webb ran 3:53.43 in 2001.[6] Ten years later, in 2011, Lukas Verzbicas became the fifth high-schooler under four minutes.[7]
Another illustration of the progression of performance in the men's mile is that, in 1994, forty years after Bannister's breaking of the barrier, the Irish runner Eamonn Coghlan became the first man over the age of 40 to run a sub-four-minute mile.[8] Because Coghlan surpassed the mark indoors and before the IAAF validated indoor performances as being eligible for outdoor records, World Masters Athletics still had not recognised a sub-4-minute-mile performance as a record in the M40 division. Many elite athletes made the attempts to extend their careers beyond age 40 to challenge that mark. Over 18 years after Coghlan, that was finally achieved by UK's Anthony Whiteman, running 3:58.79 on 2 June 2012.[9]
No woman has yet run a four-minute mile. As of 2014[update], the women's world record is held by retired Russian Svetlana Masterkova, with a time of 4:12.56 in 1996.[10]
In 1997, Daniel Komen of Kenya ran two miles in less than eight minutes, doubling up on Bannister's accomplishment.[11] He did it again in February 1998, falling just .3 behind his previous performance, still the only individual to accomplish the feat.[12]
Some sources (including Olympic medalist Peter Radford[13]) contend the first successful four-minute mile was run in London by James Parrott on 9 May 1770.[14][15] Parrott's route began on Goswell Road, before turning down Old Street, finishing at St Leonard's, Shoreditch. Although timing methods at this time were – following the invention of the chronometer by John Harrison – accurate enough to measure the four minutes correctly the record is not recognised by modern sporting bodies.[16] Neal Bascomb notes in The Perfect Mile, however, that "even nineteenth-century historians cast a skeptical eye on the account."[17]
It is also reputed that Glenn Cunningham achieved a four-minute mile in a workout. In addition to being unsubstantiated, a workout run would not count as a record.[18]
In 1988, the ABC and the BBC co-produced The Four Minute Mile, a miniseries dramatisation of the race to the four-minute mile, featuring Richard Huw as Bannister and Nique Needles as John Landy (who was simultaneously pursuing the milestone). It was written by David Williamson and directed by Jim Goddard.
In 2004, Neal Bascomb wrote a book entitled The Perfect Mile about Roger Bannister, John Landy, and Wes Santee portraying their individual attempts to break the four-minute mile and the context of the sport of mile racing. A second film version (entitled Four Minutes) was made in 2005, starring Jamie Maclachlan as Bannister.
In June 2011 the watch used to time the original event was donated by Jeffrey Archer to a charity auction for Oxford University Athletics Club and sold for £97,250.[19]


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Thanks for the info, and thanks Joel. I'll likely be taping up my leading edges as you have. I do no indoor flight but am landing mainly in grass fields.. so protection would be good. I did a first flight on my 3 hyperion 180s at lunch today. Set the timer for 3:30.. to break them in well. Figure I'll do that the first 5 flights or so. Tried to really be easy on them but seemed likely at least as strong as my MadDog 200mahs.
Had a great moment today thought I would share. First Hyperion flight, I am in a field near work. The best I could find where I can do lunch flights, a 365' baseball field (so roughly 120 yard circular area), but surrounded by 50' big, ugly concrete light poles. About a minute in... about 125' up... wind about 7mph.. out of the corner of my eye I see a shape. It gets closer and then I see it is a large hawk.. gliding on the wind.. doing the typical slow circles. Seems he had seen the Beast and wants a closer look. Cut back throttle to maybe 2/3, gently pull up and roll over into him. He flies up and gently turns to match. For about a solid minute we are doing lazy figure 8's and turns.. actually flying together. Never once was he aggressive, nor was I. Very cool to see his wings wiggling gently and correcting in the winds, just as mine were (love AS3X). As a side note the park/field workers had seen me pull in the park and driven over... putting up their feet on their golf cart and watching the flight, and now this very cool show. After maybe just over a minute of flying around, weaving, and circling one another slowly the hawk pulled off and I went to full throttle for some loops and rolls... feeling rather fired up! Overall a great lunch break. Once I told my daughter of the encounter she suggested how cool would it be to mount a camera on the beast. A hawk's eye view 150' up actually flying right there with a hawk would be "BEAST" as she says lol. Anyone know of a camera that may work?? I go to this field a lot, and he/she might be back to fly with me again... if so I am finding a camera Ray |
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I have, however, thermalled in my full size glider opposite a Red Kite! That was beautiful also nearly had a head on collision with a Crow once, I was all for teaching it a lesson when at the last minute I realised it was heading for the canopy and I might have a hard time landing with bird guts all over the windscreen I swear that I saw it laughing at me as I banked away... |
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Erkq... Now that was some cool footage. Where do you get these cameras? Most importantly though... fill me in on the carbon fiber rods I see bracing the tail... where did you get those mounts? and can I get some good pics??
Silent and Turner... Great stories. When thinking how awesome it would be to fly planes, I never once thought of maybe flying with birds.. very nice bonus. On a side note.. Can you guys give me some wind flying tips for the Beast 3D. Like what you do or how do you setup different, and how high of winds do you fly in? For me it seems anything over about 8mph the plane will climb into the sky like mad, even putting the battery 2cm or so more forward than usual. Afraid to go too far, but thinking it should be way forward. Of course elevator controls are overly touchy too. I did put it up once in 14 mph wind, with 20 mph or so gusts... that was a handful for me, and hardly fun. Tips would be great. So great to have a group with so much more experience with the very same plane, thanks for everything. |
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Anyway - as far as flying in wind it really depends a lot on how much experience you have. I'm still relatively new to the hobby (been flying for about 14 months now) and I've found that in the first 6 months or so I really had no business flying in much wind (anything over 5mph for my V1 Beast was too much and anything over 8mph was too much for my larger planes) but as time and my skills have progressed I can now safely fly my 3D Beast in winds up to around 15mph and my larger planes much the same. HOWEVER... I also find that I don't particular enjoy flying in wind over 10mph. But that's based on my flying style. I largely fly low to ground and in harrier and that can be a disaster on windy days (especially if it's gusty). I prefer more 3D flying so hovers and harriers just aren't as fun in windy conditions. If I were to do mainly circuit flying then higher winds wouldn't be as big of a deal. Also - some poeple enjoy "parking" the plane in the wind and sort-of playing with the wind. This can make for some beautiful flying when done right and every now and then I do enjoy doing that. On one particularly windy day I played around with my 3D Beast by trying to land it in the hatchback of my car. That was pretty fun and made somewhat difficult by the windy conditions - I could come in nice and slow due to the strong headwing but as soon as I ducked below the shelter of the car, the plane's flying habits rapidly changed. I WAS successful by the way - I've got it on video too! In short - it comes down to experience and your own personal flying style. You may find that you CAN fly in windy conditions but you're just not having as much fun. And at the end of the day, fun is what this hobby is all about so you might as well make that your top priority. |
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Funny what we see when we look through a camera's eyes. Those cf rods bracing the tail are stock! Have a look at your Beast under the tail. |
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Ok I feel like an idiot lol.. I cannot find for the life of me the plug I need. I need the plug that the battery plugs into. I dont need it to have a wire but that would be a problem. I am converting a few planes to use my hyperions so I dont have to carry around a ton of different batteries. Can someone PLEASE provide a link for me? Im begging you lol.
Took the beast out today and had a blast. Last flight I was messing around on 100% rates without any expo and nosed it into the ground full throttle. I was going into the wind and caught a gust and it just spun to the ground too fast for me to react. Snapped the left aileron off and broke the bottom left wing clean off. Laughing all the way to the bird! Was a clean break so I just threw some ca on and shes good as new. This thing rocks! |
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Your Private Beach Paradise!
Long Key Home
2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms / Sleeps 9
Bedrooms: | 2 |
Bathrooms: | 2 |
Sleeps: | 9 |
Type: | Home |
Per night: | $243 - $300 |
Per week: | $1,700 - $2,100 |
Pets allowed: | Yes |
Internet: | Yes |
Family reunion
August 4, 2014
We were a party of 7 and there was plenty of room for everyone. The house sets up beautifully for those wishing to take advantage of the view and use the patio. We brought our two dogs and with the gate in front we never felt they were in danger. Stayed from Saturday to Saturday which was the perfect amount of time. Plenty of good restaurants between Islamorada and Marathon which takes about 15 minutes to get to. Great charter fishing in Marathon ("Main Attraction"), both captain and mate were fantastic. Highly recommend this property if you really want to sit back, relax and enjoy The Keys the way they are meant to be.
Tom Gieseking, Orlando, Florida