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The Grammy Awards may be a bit more tame this year, as stars are urged not to wear provocative clothing to the Feb 10 broadcast. Fret not! A source close to Rihanna tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively that she's planning on wearing something 'very sexy,' regardless of the advisory.
CBS issued a wardrobe advisory to stars attending the Grammy Awards on Feb. 10, banning provocative clothing which reveals cleavage, sideboobs and butt cheeks. However, don't expect Rihanna to follow the rules — she's unapologetic!
A source close to Rihanna tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively, "She will wear something very sexy by a few of her favorite designers. She really isn't trying to give anything away — that would ruin the whole damn surprise."
Remember, Rihanna is a good girl gone bad. She knows exactly how to spice things up! That's why she's also going to the awards ceremony with Chris Brown!
Rihanna & Chris Brown Are Going To The Grammys Together
Chris, 23, will be on Rihanna's arm at the Staples Center in L.A. on Feb. 10, four years after Breezy beat RiRi after a pre-Grammys party.
A friend close to Rihanna tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively, "Rihanna's turned up and getting into that performers frame of mind right now. She's focused and looking forward the the Grammys and [she] will be with Chris the whole night, so you know that's going to be extra f**king special. He already told her he would go with her, so its a wrap."
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Okay Karrueche, I mean Kiki and friends stop being cowards and posting hateful stuff about Rihanna; unless you wish to use your real identities and stop faking. Also, you have to know this article is BS and she will not be the only one not adhering to the rules. None of these stars like to be told what to do.
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she a piece of poop that's what she is!! we want to see STARS not hookers!!! showing that she wants her way and she got no shame!!and showing too that it's true that they are rich,spoil and rotten hollywood ppl and they need to go by the rules or get RID of them!!! BYE riri!!!she is a very BAD person anymore!!! she says she doesn't care will guess what we the America's ppl don't care for her too!!!only this lil girls like her like her!!!!
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Why is she bad? Did she do anything to you? So what if she smokes she has came up from her music and not lying on her back. She made all her money the honest way. So if she wants to F___ every man she meet she can. How is it your business. If she did F___ all those people, they werent ugly, broke or married so what. If she did or didnt. Its no bodys business and I bet you would if you could. Back up off her, she is still human and yes I applaud her for being herself and not giving a mutherF______ about what you and anybody else has to say. How many N____ have you slept with and yes count the ones from your teenage years too. Thats right you have slept with more than Rihanna. Leave her alone at least she is down to earth and not stuck up and fake.
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Whether you are talking about its rivers, the Chesapeake Bay, mountain treasures or the Atlantic Ocean itself, it's hard to think of a small state blessed with so many enticing bodies of water as Maryland.
And while Midwesterners may have their beloved Lake Michigan, there's nothing in nation quite like the variety found in the Free State, says Lisa Gutierrez, who heads the Public Access, Water Trails and Recreation Planning Program for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
"Maryland's diverse topography means that no matter what outside adventure is to a person's liking – we have it," Gutierrez says. "We have the ocean on the east, mountains on the west, the meandering waterways and the Chesapeake Bay in between."
And in a few months, championship athletes will enter the scene. In September, Maryland will welcome athletes from more than 35 countries for Deep Creek 2014, the IFC Canoe Slalom World Championships.
The event will be held at the Adventure Sports Center International (250 Adventure Sports Way, McHenry, Md.; 1-877-300-2724), located in the Fork Run Recreation Area. Deep Creek also boasts the only mountaintop recirculating whitewater course in the world (manmade, of course) and it's perched atop Wisp Mountain. It's only the second time in its 25-year history that the event has been held in the United States. The last time it was held in the United States, it was here!
Something for everyone
While Deep Creek 2014 will surely draw spectators from everywhere, the rest of the summer tourists can take part in whitewater rafting, kayaking, river boating, and land-based activities such as rock climbing, hiking and biking. This all takes place in and around Deep Creek Lake, located in Garrett County in the westernmost part of the state, bordering West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
"To have the event in Western Maryland and bring that international spotlight is great, because Deep Creek Lake is popular all year round with boating and waterskiing," say Gutierrez. In fact, Garrett County is home to three other waterways that vacationers love: the Youghiogheny River, the Savage River, and Jennings Randolph Lake.
For those who want a more laid-back experience, they might want to consider a flat-water guided paddling excursion. "This is particularly nice for a family who does not have experience with these activities," says Connie Yingling, a spokeswoman with the Maryland Office of Tourism Development (866-639-3526). "Plus, a guide can talk about the history and heritage of the area, as well as the ecology and wildlife."
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As for trails, it's hard to beat the old towpath that runs along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal (301-582-0813). It winds throughout the state, beginning in Washington D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood and ending in Cumberland, almost 185 miles away. Designated a national park in 1971, much of the old canal is popular with bikers, hikers and campers.
"It's so diverse both in terms of its historical standing and its beauty," says Maryland-based historian and writer Charles W. Mitchell. "Like all the sites in Maryland, the topography changes as you go west. You go away from the metropolis of Georgetown and you see how picturesque it is." The towpath also connects to the Great Allegheny Passageway, allowing you to bike from Pittsburgh to Washington D.C., if you feel so adventurous.
"While the C&O canal is the national park, there's also the canal, and the Potomac River is adjacent to the canal," Gutierrez says. "The Potomac River corridor is a big deal to Maryland." While it may not seem so large, the river covers 405 miles—the overwhelming majority through Maryland—making it one of the largest on the Atlantic Coast.
And if you're curious what you can do along the Potomac—or anywhere else within the state where there's water—DNR has a website (dnr.maryland.gov/boating/mdwatertrails/) that lists it all. "It's every water trail guide and map," Gutierrez notes, "so it shows every public launch site in the state—all the areas where you could launch a boat or a kayak."
On the water
It's impossible to overlook either the Chesapeake Bay or Atlantic Ocean. If you had a choice to do just one thing on a visit, Gutierrez suggests heading to Annapolis, where you can experience waterfront restaurants, riding on a sailboat, or renting a canoe or paddleboard from downtown. In Baltimore the Inner Harbor hosts similar diversions, including a chance to explore the area via water taxi.
Yingling also highly recommends the Assateague Island National Seashore and Assateague Island State Park. The National Seashore occupies a special spot in Maryland history. With a north entrance eight miles from Ocean City, it's one of the few places in the United States where you can view wild horses. The Maryland portion is on the upper two-thirds of the 37-mile barrier island and is open year round, 24 hours a day (7206 National Seashore Lane, Berlin; 410-641-1441).
Not far away, of course, is Ocean City, an Atlantic Ocean tourist destination with its boardwalk restaurants, shops and rides and a place where you can also get in your share of fishing. Assateague and Ocean City are known for some of the best inshore and surf fishing opportunities along the Atlantic Coast. Flounder fishing is usually good from April through October with some of the best months being April to May and September to October. Many popular game fish concentrate in the waters near Assateague, including croaker, bluefish and sea trout.
No matter how you plan your trip, you'll never be far away from hopping from one experience to something completely different. "We're unique that way in that we have such a variety of waterways," Gutierrez says. "We can offer any experience you are looking for—whether you are angling, paddling, surfing, or rafting. You can do it all in one day, too, driving from one end of the state to the other."
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I can count the number of visual novels I've played on Anne Boleyn's right hand.
In fact that final one is the reason why I started to watch anime in the first place. Anyway, I started to hear about a Visual Novel about disabled people that has roots in the cesspool called 4Chan. My first reaction was "well that is what I expect from there", but I then started to hear that it is, surprisingly, not the scum-sucking piece of shit that it sounds like. That it might actually be thoughtful and might even be called good. So I decided to jump head first into the damned thing and I might as well write about it while I'm doing it
Just so you know I'm dong this by feel, I have no idea who I might end up with, hell I might even end the game all alone. I will underline and bold all choices that I make but I won't always say what they all were. Also If I end up writing something offensive at all I'm truly sorry, I know this can be a delicate matter for people so if I do offend you just write me off as a fucking internet moron and move on.
I start in a snowy forest. I'm told that it is a popular area for couples. A note in my hand says to meet here at 4:00PM. I pass the time thinking philosophically about the world, "The Snowflakes falling from the white-painted sky are the only sign of the time passing in this Stagnant world." Then a sound from behind startles me. "Hisao? You came?" I turn to face the person.
My heart begins to beat heavily. I try to start some kind of conversation using that all time classic "Here we are. Out in the Cold." A gust of wind shocks our bodies and with my heart in my mouth. She begins to talk but before she can finish her sentence I step towards her and plant my lips on hers. When our lips finally part she whispers "Take me." and I do.
The End.
Well that wasn't all that bad. It was very short, the music and art wasn't that bad but I don't see why it took five years for it to be made.
Okay, okay. That isn't how it goes. The truth is I have a heart attack. No really look.
I'm told I have Arrhythmia and had to live the last four months in hospital. Not surprisingly, I'm totally fucking bummed out by this fact. The girl that was there when I had the heart attack visited for about six months before she stopped coming. One day the Doctor comes to tell me and my disembodied parents that I can leave. Yay! back to my old school where I can live out the rest of my school life being known as the strange kid that has a heart attack every time a girl touches him. Life is going to be awesome!
Actually I'm told that my parents have enrolled me into a boarding school for disabled students to have a normal education. The place is called the Yamaku Academy and has a "24-hour nursing staff on hand" I'm pretty much told I have no choice in the decision, that I'm going if I like it or not.
I'm dropped of at the gates to my new home some time later. I make my way towards the Main Entrance and mentally comment on how creepy the place is while it is empty. In the main entrance I meet a man called Mutou. He says he is my homeroom teacher and that I have to see the nurse later on in the afternoon. We walk to classroom 3-3 and he asks me If I want to introduce myself or if he should do it. I say I will and he goes in first. I read myself and step in to see my classmates.
I introduce myself and get a round of applause from everyone but the girl with only one arm. They are either being polite or I have serious charisma. Mr Mutou then begins to talk and when he is done he also gets a round of applause. Which is weird. Hell this time even the girl with one arm claps. I guess I'm not as charismatic as I hoped. Mutou says we are going to do some group work and pairs me up with Shizune Hakamichi the class representative, saying she'll be able to "explain things to me".
I take a seat next to Pinky who it turns out isn't Shizune and is in fact Misha Something-something. The blue haired girl next to her was the actual person I was looking for. Pinky here is just her interpreter. Turns out Brain (you know pinky and the brain) is deaf and mute. Mutou must of been messing with me with the "explain things to me" line. We joke about our names and honorifics in that way I will just never be able to understand. They offer to give me a tour of the school later and then we do our work until lunch.
The three of us head down to the Cafeteria. There is a wide range of food which is probably because there are many varying dietary needs for the students. You know, instead of the school just being super nice about how much food they will serve. We sit down at a table and I ask where the Library is, Pinky tells me where it is and then the two start to have a conversation between themselves. It's just a quiet conversation what with Brain being deaf and mute and all that.
When lunch is over we head back to class to find a girl with long straight black hair.
While playing this part for the first time (I've ended up playing this section three times while writing this) I realised I had a problem. I can't remember Japaneses names to save my life. Hell I can't remember names full stop. So I'm using nicknames. Thing is I don't want the nicknames to be based entirely on the disabilities of the characters. While I did name Pinky based on the fact that she has pink hair, one of her physical traits, I think that is acceptable because I've used the same nickname for characters in shows like Saki and Bodacious Space Privateers (they are not Pirates they have a Letter of Marque). So what is my problem here? Because I'm going into this with barely any prior knowledge I can't just default to her real name because I don't know it. I could just read the website to find out, but I don't want to ruin the experience. So either I have to come up with a nickname based on what I've seen so far (and I'm not sure naming her after Old One-Eye the unkillable T-Rex from the fantastic 2000AD series Flesh is a good idea, or that PC). Or I could just refer to her as The Girl With Straight Hair (TGWSH), or I could write this paragraph explaining that I tried to avoid the whole thing.
We sit in our seats and finish the day's classes. I realise that I'm surprisingly tired and begin to wonder if this a side effect of staying in hospital doing sod all but read for four months. When the final bell comes Pinky and Brain say that they have some work (trying to take over the world) to do so they can't give me a tour of the place, but they will take me to the nurse before they leave me to my own devises.
The nurse turns out to be a dude (bummer). He gives me a rundown of the facility and says that the place is equipped for almost any medical situation, except for brain surgery. Not only is he not a hot woman he also makes terrible jokes. He also says that I can't play football (soccer-football not hand egg-football) I'm starting to hope for a "go crazy and kill the Nurse" ending. However there is a pool. After that I head to my dorm for some rest. Before I go in my room (119) I introduce myself to room 117, Kenji.
Kenji is already my favourite character, first thing he does is ram his face into yours to see you, due to him being short-sighted. It then turns out he is a paranoid conspiracy nut. First thing he does is tell you he was spying on two people who went into your room, who turn out to of just been your parents. He also tells you to trust no-one but yourself then goes back into his room. I go into my room and take my medication and go to sleep.


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Jason Mattox, where do you call home?
J: Bloomington, Indiana.
What are some of the most challenging things for you as a painter?
J: The most challenging things are doing the prep work and coming up with new ideas, so that way things don't always look the same.
Where do your ideas originate from, is it a simple line and it goes from there or a complex sketch to reality. Any computer planning?
J: When it comes to pinstriping, I make a center line and the design flows with whatever I am painting. Helmet and tank designs happen with tape. I start with a basic idea of where I want panels and what I want in them. I discuss elements (bubbles, lace, fish scales) and possible colors with clients, but I never sketch things out.
Your pin striping is pretty insane, did you apprentice with anyone or learn on your own?
J: I apprenticed under Doug Dorr from California. We communicated mostly over the internet, but I was able to fly out to him twice to work with him one-on-one.
Other than motorcycles and helmets are there any other things you like to paint or are possibly well known for?
J: I have had many opportunities to work with many different canvases. I have pinstriped cars, motorcycles, and helmets. In the last year I have worked a lot with Kandies. I do art panels with Kandies and pinstriping, as well as cutouts and shift knobs. I also stripe handbags, purses, bowling pins, Christmas ornaments, and more.
Who is your biggest inspiration and/or motivator?
J: My beautiful girlfriend. She is my biggest supporter and always pushes me to do my best. Even when I feel like giving up, she is there for me. We are a team.
If you could jump on a bike right now and just go, where would you go and why?
J: To Texas, because it is so cold here. We are expecting snow. Again. This is ridiculous.
What is the coolest project or all time favorite piece you have ever painted?
J: Really, right now is the coolest time of my painting career. I don't have a favorite project or piece I am working on right now. The projects I am working on currently are for amazing clients who are super supportive and willing to give me my creative license. I have been doing a lot of work recently for repeat clients. I do have to say, however, that doing those welding helmets recently were an interesting challenge, for an awesome client.
When did motorcycles come into your life? Did you find them or did they find you?
J: About four years ago I sold my '53 Chevy and got a basketcase of a bike that never made it to one piece. Circumstances, life, whatever happened, it wasn't the right bike for me. It didn't fit. About two years ago I got a project bike and have really been able to put the time, money, and work into it. It runs, mostly, and I just finished flaking the tank that'll sit on it soon. Bikes kind of found me, but I finally found the right bike.
What's your all time favorite bike and would you sell everything to have it?
Pretty much anything that Max from 4Q builds. I just really like his bikes. They are designed well. The fact that he builds them and paints them means a lot to me.
I don't know that I would sell EVERYTHING to have one. But pretty close.
Where did the name Timebomb Kustoms originate?
J: I was a really angry person for a long time, like I was a ticking time bomb ready to explode at anytime. It's who I was. Now, I don't know. Sometimes at night I'll come home after working in the studio all day and go right back out to tape out a helmet, or work through a color scheme, or else I feel like my head will explode. I've grown a lot as a person and an artist, but I still feel like I'm a time bomb. For better, not for the worst.
Any place of serenity for you, while you're painting, riding, or something completely different?
J: I really like going to the races. We live close to Bloomington Speedway. I raced a bit when I was younger and it gives me a lot of peace.
Are there any other types of art medium you have dabbled in or mastered?
J: Not really. I don't feel like I've mastered anything that I do. I still watch tutorials, talk to other painters, and am constantly looking for new challenges.
Favorite cartoon as a kid and do you still watch it today?
J: GI Joe was my favorite. I tried to rewatch it on Netflix, but it wasn't the same. I love Venture Brothers and Mike Tyson Mysteries a lot.
Anyone you would like to thank or give a shout out to?
First and foremost, my mentor, Doug Dorr, who took the time out to show me how to pinstripe. Without him I wouldn't be here. All the talented painters who have taken time out of their lives to answer my questions, like Flying Weasel, Tuki, JP Rodman, and Relic. Also, all my awesome clients. Without them, I wouldn't be the person, or artist, that I am today.
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There will be live tunes from the one and only Big Boss Sausage!
We will be unveiling the '74 Harley Fuckin' Davidson Shovelhead giveaway bike in the bar, and tickets to win it will go on sale as well: $10 apiece, or 3 for $25.
Weekend passes for Strange Days 5 will also be available for just $20.
After the outdoor bar closes at 11:00pm, people are welcome to come back to the Rickey Farm for camping: 442 Rt. 94, Vernon, NJ 07462. Stay tuned for frequent updates!
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Royals manager Ned Yost wants to think about the first five weeks of the season, not the last three.
An early lead started to evaporate when Josh Hamilton homered leading off the seventh inning, and Los Angeles beat Kansas City 5-2 Sunday for its eighth straight win.Following a 17-10 start, the Royals have lost 16 of 20 -- including nine of their last 10. In only three of those 16 losses have the Royals scored more than three runs."I'll remember our good start, and where we're at now," Yost said. "We've got to get back to doing a nice job."The Royals have dropped from first place on May 1 to fourth place in the AL Central."We haven't played well, and we know it," designated hitter Billy Butler. "I'll stand up and say we're not playing the way we can. It's frustrating. A lot of guys in here are frustrated. That doesn't change our goals. They're the same as they were in spring training."Butler was ejected in the sixth inning by plate umpire Marty Foster for arguing a called third strike. Jeff Francoeur, who is hitting .219, replaced Butler as the DH and stranded four runners with flyouts in the seventh and ninth innings."There were scoring opportunities in both at-bats," Yost said. "Being a professional, Billy can't allow that to happen, but being human, it does happen."The Angels were unable to get into their dugout until about 90 minutes before the game because bees swarmed into it. A beekeeper was summoned to solve the problem.Jerome Williams (4-1) then allowed two runs and seven hits in six innings for the Angels, on their longest winning streak since taking eight straight from May 22-29 last year. When they play at the Freeway Series rival Dodgers on Monday, they can stretch a winning streak to nine for the first time since August 2004.Los Angeles trailed 2-0 before Hamilton homered on the first pitch of the seventh from Wade Davis (3-4), giving the former AL MVP home runs in consecutive games for only the third time since signing with the Angels during the offseason. Hamilton has five RBIs in his past five games after driving in five in his previous 39.Davis walked two of his next three batters, Bruce Chen relieved, and J.B. Shuck and Erick Aybar hit consecutive RBI singles for a 3-2 lead.Luke Hochevar walked Mark Trumbo and hit Howie Kendrick with a pitch in the eighth, and Shuck and Chris Iannetta hit consecutive run-scoring singles against Aaron Crow.Ernesto Frieri pitched an eventful ninth for his 10th save in 11 chances, getting in trouble when he walked Chris Getz and gave up Alcides Escobar's third hit of the game. Alex Gordon struck out, Jeff Francoeur flied out in a 12-pitch at-bat and Eric Hosmer grounded out, ending the 28-pitch innings."Francoeur had a great at-bat," Yost said. "We were hoping he might get ahold of one."Davis did not allow a runner past second in the first six innings."We got into trouble in the seventh," Davis said. "The walks put us in a bad spot. The biggest goal is to keep it at zero. With the way we've been playing, we needed a win."Kansas City built its lead on David Lough's two-out RBI triple in the second and a run-scoring throwing error by Williams on a pickoff attempt at first with runners at the corners in the fifth. George Kottaras drew his 10th walk in his 35th plate appearance and swiped second for his first steal since June 22, 2010.Game notes
LHP Danny Duffy, who had elbow ligament-replacement surgery last June, threw three scoreless innings Sunday for the Royals' Double-A Northwest Arkansas team to begin his minor-league injury rehab assignment. Duffy allowed two hits, walked two, struck out four, had a wild pitch, a balk and hit a batter at San Antonio. He threw 37 of 63 pitches for strikes. ... RHP James Shields, who starts for the Royals on Monday against St. Louis, is 0-3 in four May starts. The Royals have scored a total of five runs in those four starts. ... Angels manager Mike Scioscia, who was ejected by Foster in the ninth, said RHP Jered Weaver, who threw a bullpen session Sunday, will start Wednesday against the Dodgers. Weaver went on the DL on April 8 with a broken left arm. ... RHP Billy Buckner was designated for assignment, a day after he threw five scoreless innings to beat the Royals for his first major league victory since 2009. ... Angels RHP Kevin Jepsen was activated from the DL.
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2nd | D Lough tripled to deep right center, L Cain scored. | 0 | 1 | |
5th | G Kottaras scored on throwing error by pitcher J Williams. | 0 | 2 | |
7th | J Hamilton homered to right (385 feet). | 1 | 2 | |
7th | J Shuck singled to left, H Kendrick scored, C Iannetta to second. | 2 | 2 | |
7th | E Aybar singled to left, C Iannetta scored, J Shuck to second. | 3 | 2 | |
8th | C Iannetta singled to center, M Trumbo scored, H Kendrick to third. | 4 | 2 | |
8th | J Shuck singled to center, H Kendrick scored, C Iannetta to second. | 5 | 2 | |
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Attendance | 24,475 (64.6% full) - % is based on regular season capacity |
Game Time | 3:38 |
Weather | 81 degrees, cloudy |
Wind | 11 mph |
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The client wanted to keep the exterior's cottage look. Due to its history, this home is listed as a protected structure, which meant Doyle couldn't knock it down and had to work within its tiny footprint. But since the house had been remodeled in the 1960s, the interior could be changed dramatically.
The cottage has no front or back garden, and originally had only one tiny toilet that had to be accessed from the outdoors.
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The cottage has no front or back garden, and originally had only one tiny toilet that had to be accessed from the outdoors.
Traditional forms fall away inside, as you can see in these photos of the redesign, shot before the home was furnished and decorated.
The original layout had divided the house with a galley kitchen down the middle — right inside the entrance — with the bedroom on one side and a small living space on the other. The odd layout made the 280 square feet feel even smaller. The client wanted to maximize the space and light in the home.
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The original layout had divided the house with a galley kitchen down the middle — right inside the entrance — with the bedroom on one side and a small living space on the other. The odd layout made the 280 square feet feel even smaller. The client wanted to maximize the space and light in the home.
Doyle and his team removed the home's original low ceiling and inserted a plywood cube, each side with its own function. The kitchen takes up one side, access to the shower room is around the corner, a sleeping loft sits on the top, and this side holds storage and a small utility space. "It became apparent very quickly during the design process that every last inch of space needed a specific purpose and dedicated use," says Doyle.
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BEFORE: Water pouring in through a leaky roof caused damage throughout the home. Unoccupied for the past 10 years, the house had no functioning gas or electric system. The kitchen was terribly outdated — an awkward mix of tastes and styles from different eras.
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AFTER: The rear side of the cube now holds the kitchen and additional storage. The railing above opens to the bedroom at the top of the cube, which faces rear windows and skylights. Nothing exists from the previous kitchen — sleek cabinetry, durable countertops and modern appliances now make up a simple space that works perfectly for a second home.
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Because the cottage had been left unoccupied and in a terrible state for so long, it was difficult for the client to envision how the interior could become livable. While she wanted it to be comfortable and full of light, she didn't have any preferences stylewise, so Doyle and his team were essentially left with a blank slate.
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BEFORE: The original living space was outdated and suffering from severe water damage. Wallpaper peeled from the walls, and old linoleum covered the floors.
Fisherman's Cottage
AFTER: Even though the cube takes up about half of the floor space in the house, it allots far more living space than the original divided layout did. "This project was about working from the minimum upwards," says Doyle. "We looked at the minimum size of each of the elements or functions, and allocated space to them after that."
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Stairs built into the plywood cube lead up to the sleeping platform.
The home's small size made work challenging for the construction team, particularly with no exterior garden to retreat to. Doyle had to make sure that only a couple people were in the home at the same time, so construction could be safe and efficient.
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The home's small size made work challenging for the construction team, particularly with no exterior garden to retreat to. Doyle had to make sure that only a couple people were in the home at the same time, so construction could be safe and efficient.
A surprisingly spacious loft takes advantage of the cottage's sloped ceilings. Large skylights let in afternoon and evening light but keep the room from becoming too bright in the morning. Closet and storage space built into the wall eliminates the need for a dresser or wardrobe.
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What an inspirational remodel! wish it was mine!
10 Likes December 30, 2012 at 2:51PM
How clever! Great solution for such a small space.
13 Likes December 30, 2012 at 2:55PM
This is visionary design. Truly creative and totally livable!
8 Likes December 30, 2012 at 2:59PM
So bright - lovely!!?
2 Likes December 30, 2012 at 3:11PM
The bedroom loft is amazing!
4 Likes December 30, 2012 at 4:39PM
Love it. We can live beautifully and small
2 Likes December 31, 2012 at 5:23AM
What a turnabout! You wouldn't expect to see that interior from the outside. Nice to see old houses preserved. While I like traditional things I also love to see this type of innovation. A useful liveable house.
5 Likes December 31, 2012 at 9:06AM
What a clever idea to build that cube!! Love the use of space here.
1 Like December 31, 2012 at 9:55AM
Just fabulous!
Like December 31, 2012 at 10:45AM
Brilliant idea and we have exactly the right place to do it.
Like January 2, 2013 at 3:17AM
beautiful! i'll take it...
Like January 2, 2013 at 3:41AM
Beautifully innovative! I could wish that the cube didn't look quite so much like plywood, but perhaps it looks better in person. Photos sometimes don't do justice to reality. But wow, what a fantastic concept!
1 Like January 2, 2013 at 5:52AM
Fiona Taylor
Wow! I love the contrast between old and modern. It was so dilapidated before, and now it's so beautiful. I know someone mentioned that they didn't like the plywood, but I do. Genius!
2 Likes January 2, 2013 at 6:03AM
Incredible, appealing use of space!
1 Like January 2, 2013 at 7:21AM
280 sq. ft.? I love that space! Nice find Vanessa, and very well photographed. The loft sleeping area is fantastic.
1 Like January 2, 2013 at 7:56AM
Besides talking me out of keeping the lino, I could see me there
1 Like January 2, 2013 at 7:56AM
Bellisimo.......It would be my Palacio.............
Like January 2, 2013 at 10:03AM
I could live here! *year-round! More pictures, please!
3 Likes January 2, 2013 at 10:30AM
Nancy Reinke
Great use of an amazingly small space. If I had purchased a cottage like this I would have restored the interior to a traditional style. But that's just me and not meant at all as a criticism. Different tastes is what makes interior design so interesting. It's fun to see the vision of others come to life. Well done.
2 Likes January 2, 2013 at 10:51AM
Debie Wilson
I love this, changing the way we think! :)
Like January 2, 2013 at 11:10AM
Nice job! Something three dimensional like a natural wreath would look great on that wall.
Like January 2, 2013 at 11:24AM
Wow....love it, instead of our 4000 square foot antique.
1 Like January 2, 2013 at 12:34PM
As sonn as I saw it, I knew it must be Ireland. It is an Irish streetscape that is fast disappearing so it is good to see this one preserved.
4 Likes January 2, 2013 at 12:41PM
The home in Bary, Ireland is beautiful. One question where is the bathroom?
6 Likes January 2, 2013 at 4:30PM
@grammy---I'm guessing under the bedroom, BUT--I'd love to see the pictures!!
3 Likes January 2, 2013 at 5:44PM
Love it. Would love to see it w/ furniture. I'm hoping to see more photos sometime!
5 Likes January 3, 2013 at 1:15AM
This is fantastic! I would love to see a photo after it was furnished and decorated.
5 Likes January 3, 2013 at 7:49AM
Cathy Minard__OShea
Very inventive design with surprising spaces to discover around every corner!
Like January 3, 2013 at 6:17PM
Bruce W. Hambly
Brilliant use of the space! What a lovely little cottage!
Like January 3, 2013 at 8:13PM
There is way, way too much 'cube' for that smattering of 'cottage'.
Like January 3, 2013 at 9:15PM
Brilliant! Very well thought out.
Like January 5, 2013 at 12:19PM
I like the loft area, it's really spacious. I'm not sure of the big 'wall' right in the middle as you walk in. Maybe if it was painted white to look more like a wall it would feel more in place. I live in a really small space too and that wall feels a little confining even though everything has it's place and is well thought out. I like the built in wall storage. I like the idea.
3 Likes January 5, 2013 at 7:03PM
Fine Art & Portraits by Laurel
Great job! Absolutely brilliant. Wish we could see the living room furniture and the bathroom.
Like January 5, 2013 at 10:46PM
I'd like to know where the immersion heater is located.
This is an amazing renovation.
This is an amazing renovation.
Like January 6, 2013 at 8:23AM
I am amazed to see such a small space used so well. I would appreciate seeing a lot more small spaces of this caliber! This is imaginative and refreshing! Did they scale the furniture to the space?
It is easy to have a fabulous home if you have a credible decorator, thousands of feet to decorate along with an unlimited budget.
It is easy to have a fabulous home if you have a credible decorator, thousands of feet to decorate along with an unlimited budget.
Like January 6, 2013 at 12:51PM
Hope Combest
That is so cute! Love it! Good job, Design Team!!
Like January 15, 2013 at 7:26AM
I would like to see the bathroom
1 Like January 17, 2013 at 6:40PM
I love the window over the sleeping area. I have the same setup with the bed under the window. I could stay in bed all day. The sun shines in a slant, I can watch the clouds scudding by in thhe bright blue sky. The rain falling on the glass is soothing. At night I can see the moon and stars. In winter, the snowflakes drifting down is magical. I love this tiny home!
5 Likes January 23, 2013 at 11:57PM
Is this like a crawl space?Maximum height? 5'?
The dropped floor in kitchen is an absolute for this to work?i wish the dimensions were posted.thank you. Great job!!
The dropped floor in kitchen is an absolute for this to work?i wish the dimensions were posted.thank you. Great job!!
Like February 11, 2013 at 2:55PM
Would like to have seen bathroom completed, & living area decorated...looks great...ideal size for a weekender for two!
Like August 14, 2013 at 4:11AM
Brilliant transformation - from hovel to light filled space. hard to believe that they could get so much out of 280ft'. It's a challenging idea - what do we really need ? What would we give up to go simple? SO many things we keep are to maintain ourselves in larger spaces
2 Likes August 14, 2013 at 4:46AM
My first home was a condo in a reclaimed school. I had 16-foot ceilings and a sleeping loft above the kitchen. Unless you have mighty ventilation over the stove, I don't recommend it. Everything I kept up there smelled like everything I cooked below.
2 Likes December 18, 2013 at 8:58AM
Does any one know the paint color of the salmon/red-colored door? I'm building a house at the beach and love the color. Thanks
Like September 16, 2014 at 7:43PM
I love the hidden sleep area on top of the cube. Such a unique design.
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US 5449380 A Abstract An apparatus and method for cauterizing the endometrial tissue of the uterus includes an inflatable balloon mounted to the end of a cannula and spring members which shape the balloon to approximate the bicornual shape of the uterus. A heating coil heats a saline solution to approximately 190°-210° F. and a pump circulates the saline solution through the cannula and inflates the balloon. The inflated balloon contacts substantially all of the intrauterine surface and is held in contact with the surface for 5 to 7 minutes until the tissue has been necrosed. A fiberoptic scope is used to monitor balloon placement and cauterization effect.
Claims(12) 1. An apparatus for ablating tissue in a uterus, comprising:
(a) a cannula having a proximal end and a distal end; (b) an inflatable balloon attached to the distal end of the cannula; (c) spring members attached to the distal end of the cannula and having free ends engaged with the balloon to conform the balloon to the shape of the uterus; (d) inflation means for circulating an inflation fluid through the cannula and into the balloon and for inflating the balloon; (e) heating means for heating the inflation fluid to an elevated temperature; and (f) purging means for removing air from the balloon and cannula without significantly removing inflation fluid from the balloon and cannula. 2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the cannula has a longitudinal axis and wherein the spring members have a contracted position in which the spring members are substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cannula and an extended position in which the spring members arch away from the longitudinal axis of the cannula to conform the balloon to a substantially bicornuate uterus shape and to direct portions of the balloon into cornual regions of the uterus.
3. The apparatus of claim 2 further comprising:
restraining means for holding the spring members in the contracted position; and releasing means for releasing the spring members for movement from the contracted position to the extended position. 4. The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the restraining means and the releasing means comprise a tubular sheath positioned around the cannula, the tubular sheath slidably mounted in a longitudinal direction and having a distal position wherein the tubular sheath is disposed around the balloon and spring members and restrains the spring :members in their contracted position, and a proximal position wherein the tubular sheath is positioned adjacent to the balloon and spring members and releases the spring members into their extended position.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising insulating means for preventing transfer of heat between the inflation fluid and the exterior of the cannula.
6. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the invention further comprises two lumen located within the cannula, the lumen extending longitudinally from the proximal end of the cannula to the distal end of the cannula, one lumen supplying heated fluid to the balloon and the other lumen returning fluid from the balloon to the heating means.
7. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a scope extending from the balloon to the proximal end of the cannula.
8. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising:
a battery for providing power to the inflation means and heating means, the battery positioned inside the handle. 9. An apparatus for ablating tissue in an organ comprising:
(a) a cannula having a proximal end, a distal end, a throughbore, and a hole formed through a wall of the cannula, the hole being in fluid communication with the throughbore; (b) an inflatable balloon attached to the distal end of the cannula; (c) shaping means for mechanically shaping the balloon to approximate the shape of the organ; (d) inflation means for circulating an inflation fluid through the cannula and into the balloon and for inflating the balloon; and (e) heating means for heating the inflation fluid to an elevated temperature; and (f) purging means comprising a porous plug positioned in the hole, the plug having pores sized to allow passage of air therethrough and to prevent inflation fluid from passing therethrough. 10. The apparatus of claim 9 further comprising a handle connected to the proximal end of the cannula, said handle having a hole therein in fluid communication with the cannula and wherein the purging means includes a porous plug positioned in the hole.
11. The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the heating means is within the handle.
12. The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the handle has a second hole therein in fluid communication with the cannula and a valve connected to the second hole.
Description The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for necrosing the lining of a body cavity and, more particularly, for doing so using a balloon shaped to conform to the shape of the organ. A tissue ablator is a device used to cauterize, or induce necrosis of, living tissue. Intrauterine tissue ablators are useful for treating menorrhagia and metrorrhagia, excessive bleeding conditions sometimes evidenced by pain or discomfort. Ablation is usually accomplished by thermal or cryogenic treatments. One thermal procedure involves treatment of the tissue with a laser or electrocautery device. A physician using this procedure for uterine ablation must "paint" the intrauterine surface with the laser beam or electrocautery probe, making it difficult to uniformly treat the entire intrauterine area. Incomplete treatment results in continued bleeding or discomfort. Also inherent in the laser and electrocautery techniques is the risk that an area of the tissue surface will be punctured from prolonged exposure to the beam or probe. Another method of organ ablation involves an inflatable bladder which is inserted into the organ and inflated with a thermal or cryogenic substance. The inflated bladder contacts the surrounding tissue and the extreme temperature of the thermal or cryogenic substance in the balloon causes the tissue to necrose. One such device intended for intrauterine cauterization is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,949,718. An inflatable bladder located at the end of a cannula is inserted into the uterus. A liquid medium is used to fill the bladder, causing it to inflate inside the organ. Heating coils located inside the bladder heat the medium to temperatures of 1900° to 215° F., temperatures known to induce necrosis of endometrial tissue. The temperature of the medium is maintained until the tissue surfaces in contact with the bladder are cauterized. U.S. Pat. No. 5,105,808 describes an intrauterine cauterizing method utilizing the device just described. This device suffers from several disadvantages. Firstly, the bladder used is substantially spherical, whereas the uterus is bicornuate in shape. The cornual regions of the uterus therefore remain untreated because the spherical bladder does not make contact with them (see FIG. 1). Moreover, the device does not allow the physician to visually verify that the bladder has been properly placed or that the entire endometrial surface has been sufficiently cauterized. The patient may continue to suffer bleeding or discomfort as a result of incomplete cauterization. Finally, the heating element is located inside the body during treatment. The heating coil reaches temperatures much higher than the fluid temperature and its placement in the bladder creates the risk that the patient may be burned. The present invention cauterizes tissue by circulating a heated fluid through a balloon which is inserted into a hollow organ on the tip of a cannula. The apparatus includes an inflatable balloon attached to the distal end of a cannula, an inflation means for circulating an inflation fluid through the cannula and the balloon, and a heating means for heating the inflation fluid to an elevated temperature. The balloon is mechanically shaped to approximate the shape of the organ. The present invention provides several advantages over the prior art. A primary advantage is that conforming the balloon to the approximate shape of a uterus allows the entire surface of the uterus, including the cornual regions, to be contacted and treated by the balloon (FIG. 2). FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional side elevation of a uterus showing an inflated spherical balloon encountered in the prior art. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional side elevation of a uterus showing an inflated balloon of a tissue ablation apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a partially cut away side perspective of the tissue ablation apparatus. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a cannula taken on the plane designated by 4--4 in FIG. 3. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional side elevation of the tissue ablation apparatus with parts broken away and the heater shown in schematic representation. FIG. 6 is a partially cut away side perspective of the distal portion of a tissue ablation apparatus having a tubular sheath positioned in the distal position. FIG. 7 is a schematic representation of the tissue ablation apparatus illustrating the process of filling a cannula with inflation fluid. Referring to FIG. 3, an organ tissue ablator 200 according to the present invention is comprised of an inflatable balloon 10 which is sealed around the distal end of a cannula 20. A handle 25, having knobs 42 for controlling inflation and heating functions, is attached to the proximal end of the cannula 20. FIG. 3 shows a side perspective of a longitudinal portion of the device, including the cannula 20. At the core of the cannula 20 is a flow tube 28 which is comprised of a pair of lumen 30, 32. The lumen are sealed from one another by a wall 40 and extend the entire length of the cannula 20. Surrounding the flow tube 28 within the cannula 20 is an insulation tube 105 which consists of a pair of air-filled channels 110, 112 (See FIG. 4). A slidably mounted tubular sheath 60 surrounds the cannula 20. The tubular sheath 60 can be manually moved between a proximal position as shown in FIG. 3 and a distal position which is shown in FIG. 6. A fiberoptic tube 130 is positioned between the tubular sheath 60 and the cannula 20 to provide visual access to the balloon location via a fiberoptic scope 135. FIG. 4 shows a cross-sectional view of the cannula 20, fiberoptic tube 130, and tubular sheath 60 taken along the plane designated by 4--4 in FIG. 3. FIG. 5 shows a cross-sectional side elevation of a tissue ablation apparatus and illustrates the positioning of the flow tube 28 inside the balloon 10. Each of the lumen 30, 32 has a side port 34, 36 which allows fluid to flow from the outward lumen 30 into the balloon 10 and from the balloon 10 into the return lumen 32. Handle 25 is located at the proximal end of the cannula 20. Inside the handle 25 is a fluid path 70 having an outward channel 72 and a return channel 74 which connect to the outward lumen 30 and the return lumen 32 respectively. Two holes 148, 149 pass from the fluid path 70 and through the handle 25. One hole connects with a porous plug 150 and the other leads to a stopcock 145. The fluid path 70 is filled with an inflation fluid 80 which may be a liquid or a gas. The preferred embodiment utilizes approximately 30-40 cc of a saline solution. A heating coil 90 situated within the fluid path 70 heats the inflation fluid 80 to approximately 190°-220° F., a temperature adequate to effect cauterization of endometrial tissue. A thermostatic temperature regulator 75 electronically maintains the heating coil 90 at the temperature necessary to keep the inflation fluid 80 at the cauterization temperature. A pump 100, driven by a battery powered motor 102, causes the inflation fluid 80 to fill and inflate the balloon 10. The fluid flow through the fluid path 70 and lumen 30, 32 is indicated by arrows in FIG. 5. The pump 100 circulates the fluid from the fluid path 70 to the balloon 10 through the outward lumen 30 and back to the fluid path 70 through the return lumen 32. The insulation tube 105, which surrounds the lumen 30, 32, limits the amount of heat transferred from the heated fluid in the lumen 30, 32 to the exterior of the cannula 20. A battery 140, located in the handle 25, provides the power necessary for the heating coil 90 and the motor 102. A pair of spring members 50, 52 is mounted to the distal end of the cannula 20, inside the balloon 10. In their normal outwardly biased extended position the spring members 50, 52 are arcuate in shape, arching outward from the longitudinal axis of the cannula 20. The spring members 50, 52, can be restrained in a substantially straight contracted position, designated 50a and 52a and indicated by dotted lines in FIG. 5, wherein they are substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cannula 20. FIG. 6 shows the distal end of the cannula 20 with the tubular sheath 60 in the distal position. When in its distal position, the tubular sheath 60 surrounds the balloon 10 and spring members 50, 52 and restrains the spring members 50, 52 to their straight contracted position. When moved to its proximal position, the tubular sheath 60 no longer restrains the spring members 50, 52, allowing them to spring into their open, arcuate positions as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5. Use of the preferred embodiment will next be described. A local anesthetic is administered and the cervix is dilated. Air is purged from the device by partially filling the system with saline solution. This partial filling is performed prior to insertion of the device into the uterus, with the tubular sheath 60 held in the distal position to prevent the balloon from inflating. Referring to FIG. 7, the device is held vertically with the handle 25 on top and the balloon 10 on the bottom to facilitate purging. Saline solution is slowly introduced through the stopcock 145 using a syringe (not shown) until no additional fluid will be accepted by the system. During filling, the fluid enters the flow path 70 (not shown in FIG. 7) and follows the path indicated by arrows in FIG. 7, pushing excess air out through the porous plug 150. The pores in the porous plug 150 are large enough to allow air to exit the system, but are small enough to prevent fluid from exiting. The system will therefore stop accepting fluid through the stopcock 145 when the system is full of fluid and all air has been purged. A one-way valve (not shown) is preferably located between the porous plug 150 and the flow path 70 to prevent air from entering the system after purging. The cannula is next inserted into the uterus with the tubular sheath 60 positioned in the distal position, such that the balloon 10 and springs 50, 52 are restrained by the tubular sheath 60 as shown in FIG. 6. The sheath 60 is then moved to the proximal position, allowing the springs 50, 52 to release into their resting positions as shown in FIG. 5. The positioning of the balloon and springs may be observed through the fiberoptic scope 135. Once the balloon 10 has been properly positioned, the system is filled completely with saline solution and the balloon 10 is inflated. Using a syringe, fluid is introduced through the stopcock 145 until the balloon is inflated. The stopcock is then closed. Once inflated, the bicornate shaped balloon makes contact with the uterine walls as shown in FIG. 2. The battery-powered pump 100 and heating coil 90 are next switched on. The fluid circulates into and out of the inflated balloon 10 via the lumen 30, 32. The heating coil 90 located in the fluid path 70 heats the fluid to approximately 210° F. and the temperature is maintained by the thermostatic controls 75. The apparatus is kept in place for approximately 5 to 7 minutes for effective cauterization. By looking through the fiberoptic scope 135, the physician can evaluate whether additional cauterization time is needed. The system is emptied of fluid after treatment by attaching the syringe to the stopcock, opening the stopcock 145, and siphoning the fluid from the system by withdrawing the barrel of the syringe. The present invention is described in relation to the preferred embodiment but is limited only in terms of the language of the appended claims. Patent Citations
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Got that? The problem isn't that Florida lets people carry concealed weapons, or that it allows them to kill on questionable pretexts. Instead, it just let the wrong guy have a gun.
But we need to ask whether any private citizen should be carrying a concealed weapon, and whether "Stand Your Ground" measures make people trigger-happy. And most of all, we need to think about the most common victims of our lax gun laws: African Americans.
Nationwide, blacks are far more likely to die from firearms than are white people. Not surprisingly, then, African Americans also favor gun control more than whites do. In a 2010 poll by the Pew Research Center, asking people whether it was more important to "protect gun rights" or "control gun ownership," 53 percent of whites chose gun rights and 39 percent selected gun control.
Among African Americans, by contrast, just 27 percent deemed gun ownership rights more important; meanwhile, a whopping 64 percent called gun control the more important goal.
These numbers don't sit well with the gun lobby, which has often suggested that strict gun control actually discriminates against racial minorities. Its evidence? Some of our earliest restrictions on guns barred African Americans from owning them.
That's true. And it's also irrelevant. Especially in the years right after the Civil War, racist whites strove to keep guns out of black hands. But it hardly follows that today's gun-control laws are racist, or that African Americans would be safer if they armed themselves.
Ditto the irrelevancy of the often-cited facts that the militant Black Panthers protested California's gun-control laws, and that even the famed pacifist Martin Luther King, Jr. applied for a gun license in the late 1950s after his house was firebombed. Not surprisingly, the white-supremacist government in his native Alabama rejected the request.


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The noted essayist compiles many of his pieces into this collection to discuss the top issues affecting his former home. Miller is now the W.M. Keck professor of environmental analysis at Pomona College.
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The Associated Press just dropped the Term 'illegal immigrant' from its style book, the touchstone of word usage in American journalism. What does this say about the state of the immigration's debate?
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Conservative pundit Timothy Graham from Newsbusters.com and Nora Lopez, Metro editor for the San Antonio Express-News, join us to discuss this decision.
The Express-News stopped using the term years ago.
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