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Constructive class work for Pinkerton students
Pinkerton Academy senior Stephanie Crepeau puts the finishing touches on a wheelchair ramp building students constructed for a Derry man. (Courtesy) |
The students were contacted earlier this winter by Kerry Durso, an independent living services coordinator from Concord, who asked whether the department could build a wheelchair ramp for a disabled man in Derry who had limited resources to pay for the modification, according to building sciences teacher David Howes.
Pinkerton senior Stephanie Crepeau took the lead in preparing the proposal for the project for Michael Gronlan.
An experienced building construction student, Crepeau said she has prepared a number of proposals, but she said she especially likes the chance to work on projects that help people in the community.
"I love doing this kind of community service and doing this kind of project where we give our time to install the ramp," she said.
Crepeau said the project was fairly straightforward, with the more senior students starting off the project and the younger students finishing up the decking, railings and the posts. The ramp was built on-site at the school and later installed at Gronlan's home.
The major challenge of the project was determining the pitch and making sure it wasn't too steep or too shallow, Crepeau said.
Although the students did donate their time for the project, Gronlan paid for the materials and was so happy with the completed project he gave the building department an extra $150 for tools and materials, Howes said.
The building construction department typically works on several community projects each year, Howes said.
The department is now working on a picnic-type table for the Derry Fire Department's kitchen.
Howes said the community projects bring an extra sense of fulfillment and real-world experience to the students that they might not get just working on projects in class.
As for Crepeau, she said she loves everything about building and construction, and plans on studying construction management in college next year.
Howes said he expects Crepeau will have no problem excelling in the construction industry.
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Commuter Bus Fire Affecting Beltway Traffic
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Capital Beltway Lanes Open Again After Fuel Spill
All lanes of the Capital Beltway have reopened after a crash and fuel spill in Montgomery County.
Police: Body Found On Capital Beltway Shoulder
Montgomery County police say a man's body was found on the shoulder of the Capital Beltway in Silver Spring.
Police: 1 Dead After Beltway Crash In Md.
Maryland State Police say one person is dead and another is injured after a two-vehicle crash on the inner loop of the Capital Beltway near College Park.
Police: Alcohol A Factor In Crash That Left Infant Critically Injured
Maryland State Police say alcohol and aggressive driving are factors in a Capital Beltway crash involving a tractor-trailer that left an infant in critical condition.
Motorcade From Walter Reed May Affect Traffic
Authorities are warning that a motorcade from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda to New York City may affect traffic during the morning and evening rush hours along Interstate 95 and the New Jersey Turnpike.
Police Identify 3 Victims Of Beltway Crash
Maryland State Police say two people are dead and several others injured after a three-car collision on the Capital Beltway.
2 Prince George's Firefighters Injured In Crash
Authorities in Prince George's County are investigating a crash involving a fire truck from the Greenbelt fire station that injured two firefighters.
Another Stay-Away Weekend On I-495 Near Alexandria
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Update (9:42 a.m.): Updated with Monday market open information.
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- RBC Capital Markets upgraded Ross Stores (ROST - Get Report) to "outperform" from "sector perform" and set an $81 target price. The firm noted business has remained strong despite overall weakness in the apparel space.
The stock was up 1.08% to $73.76 at 9:41 a.m. on Monday.
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- Net operating cash flow has slightly increased to $340.78 million or 2.22% when compared to the same quarter last year. The firm also exceeded the industry average cash flow growth rate of -18.94%.
- ROSS STORES INC' earnings per share from the most recent quarter came in slightly below the year earlier quarter. This company has reported somewhat volatile earnings recently. But, we feel it is poised for EPS growth in the coming year. During the past fiscal year, ROSS STORES INC increased its bottom line by earning $3.87 versus $3.53 in the prior year. This year, the market expects an improvement in earnings ($4.20 versus $3.87).
- ROST's debt-to-equity ratio is very low at 0.07 and is currently below that of the industry average, implying that there has been very successful management of debt levels. Even though the company has a strong debt-to-equity ratio, the quick ratio of 0.35 is very weak and demonstrates a lack of ability to pay short-term obligations.
- Regardless of the drop in revenue, the company managed to outperform against the industry average of 7.2%. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues slightly dropped by 0.7%. The declining revenue appears to have seeped down to the company's bottom line, decreasing earnings per share.
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Guiltless Salmon Burger
Use small amounts of high-quality protein to make burgers, burritos, quesadillas, and stews tasty and satisfying. (This recipe calls for wild salmon, which offers health-promoting omega-3 fatty acids and has less worrisome toxins and PCBs than farmed salmon.) The salmon burger contains about 10 fewer grams of fat than the traditional beef burger. You can cook one up in less than six minutes.
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Calories | 246 |
Total Fat | 18g |
Saturated Fat | 3g |
Cholesterol | 60mg |
Sodium | -- |
Total Carbohydrate | 20g |
Dietary Fiber | 4g |
Sugars | -- |
Protein | 20g |
Calcium | 142g |
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- 1 pound(s) skinless wild salmon fillet
- 1 tablespoon(s) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon(s) reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon(s) soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon(s) Asian sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
- 1/3 cup(s) sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoon(s) peanut oil
- 4 whole wheat buns
- 4 slice(s) tomato
- 1.5 cup(s) baby greens
- Remove and discard any bones from salmon, then cut into 1-inch pieces. In a food processor, pulse salmon just until finely chopped (do not overprocess). Transfer salmon to a medium bowl. Add mustard, mayonnaise, chives, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Form mixture into four 3 1/2-inch patties. Generously sprinkle one side of each patty with sesame seeds.
- Brush peanut oil over bottom of a large nonstick skillet to coat evenly. Place skillet over medium-high heat. Place burgers, seed side down, in skillet; cook until sesame seeds brown lightly, 2 to 3 minutes, reducing heat slightly if necessary. With a spatula, gently turn burgers over and cook just until opaque in the center, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer salmon burgers to buns, and top with tomato slices and greens.
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Oregon: Principal claims he's losing his job for being gay 5
6:07 PM — A gay principal in the US state of Oregon says he's losing his job at a school due to his sexuality.
FBI investigates gay and racist hate incidents at Ohio's Oberlin College
4:06 PM — The FBI has launched an investigation following a series of homophobic, racist and anti-Semitic incidents at an American university historically known for its tolerance.
Zimbabwean PM Morgan Tsvangirai accused of 'hate speech' by gay rights group 11
3:15 PM — Zimbabwean PM Morgan Tsvangirai has been criticised for denouncing homosexuality and reportedly saying marriage "should be between a man and a woman."
Poll: Support for same-sex marriage among US Catholics rises to 54% 8
1:50 PM — A new poll shows support for same-sex marriage among US Catholics continues to rise.
US State Department launches new online LGBT travel guide 6
1:16 PM — The US State Department has launched a new website designed to help LGBT travellers.
New LGBT inclusive domestic violence law signed by Obama 6
11:35 AM — President Obama has signed the Violence Against Women Act, which now also protects LGBT Americans from domestic violence and sexual assault.
Canadian Government provides funding to Uganda's embattled LGBT campaigners 8
10:59 AM — A leading Canadian newspaper has revealed that Canada is quietly supporting the efforts of LGBT Ugandans in their fight against the country's proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill.
7th March 2013
Massachusetts: School faces backlash and accusations of 'blasphemy' for staging gay biblical play 16
6:47 PM — The head of a school in the US state of Massachusetts says a student production of a play that retells the biblical story of Genesis with gay characters will go on as planned despite objections.
US: FBI to investigate killing of Mississippi gay mayoral candidate Marco McMillian as a possible hate crime 5
6:03 PM — The FBI will investigate last week's killing of gay mayoral candidate Marco McMillian as a possible hate crime, the agency has confirmed.
Scotland: Christian teacher says being forced to teach about same-sex marriage contributed to a breakdown 33
5:12 PM — A committee of MPs has heard that a Christian teacher in Scotland claims he was forced to teach about same-sex marriage against his wishes – and the stress contributed to a breakdown.
UK: MPs hear of Christian teacher disciplined for refusing to read pro-gay Penguin book to class 52
5:09 PM — A solicitor from the Christian Institute has told a committee of MPs that a primary school teacher was previously disciplined by a head teacher for refusing to read 'And Tango Makes Three' – a children's book about two male penguins looking after a female chick.
FIFA investigates claims that lesbians have been banned from playing professional football in Nigeria 9
2:15 PM — Following the comments of the chair of the Nigeria Women Football League, FIFA has written to the Nigerian Football Association over reports that lesbians have been banned from football in the west African country.
Lady Gaga fan group claims Madonna has 'encouraged gay men to have unprotected sex' 27
1:15 PM — Even though Madonna has always stressed the importance of condoms, a Lady Gaga fan group claims the Material Girl "encouraged gay men to have unprotected sex" during the 1980s.
Third claim of police brutality at Sydney Mardi Gras after man claims he was stripped naked in drugs search 12
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TUC: Catholic gay teachers could be sacked by their schools for entering into same-sex marriages 19
11:27 AM — The TUC says it's worried by the fear of gay teachers being sacked at Catholic Schools for entering into same-sex marriages.
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Ann Widdecombe blames Tory Eastleigh by-election defeat on PM's same-sex marriage stance 45
6:43 PM — Ann Widdecombe says David Cameron's decision to press ahead with equal marriage explains last month's Tory defeat in the Eastleigh by-election.
US: Congressman calls on FBI to investigate the killing of gay Mississippi mayoral candidate 1
5:38 PM — A Mississippi congressman is asking the FBI to investigate the killing of gay mayoral candidate Marco McMillian.
Study: HIV linked to greater risk of heart attacks 8
4:17 PM — A study has found people living with HIV are nearly 50% more likely to have a heart attack.
South Africa: Gay man killed after going on online date in Cape Town 1
3:20 PM — Reports out of South Africa say a gay man has been killed after going on a date with a person he met over the internet.
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My nipples are very sensitive to the extent of just being braless and feeling them against a silk blouse. I love having my nipples pinched and manhandled during sex...or anytime for that matter...love to have them pinched when I least expect it and more so when someone may see. Wow, what a turnon for me!
I would love to "manhandle" your nipp'les if you will "manhandle" mine. Deal?
I love women with sensitive nipples, they are so fun to play with and usually are very good lovers.
Me too it really gets me off. I thinking about piercings
My gf has such sensitive stiff thick nipples, that she can *** from *** worship alone . her nipples are hard wired to her ***** . i f i get her nipples stiff in public, guaranteed her panties are soaked. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm but nothing gets her off more than when i suckle her as she is riding my thick ****. cheers to you Kara
Kara, you are a hot woman! Love your sense of adventure. My wife and I have just recently started playing around like this (she's started letting me play with her ******* and pinch her nipples in public). See my latest story if you like. Thanks for sharing!
id love to tease and pinch them for you they look so perfect
getting nipples pinched must feel good to ladies i want to try doing to kara i would love penching nipples baby
I know the erotica pinching nipples can bring. Is it wear as a male I get off on it as well even putting clamps and clothespins on them when doing things to myself privately.
i know what you speak off, i work my nipples when i stroking and it gets me oozing pre *** all the mor. thanks for sharing
Well, if you like surprise pinching.... I'd be happy to surprise you sometime!

Maybe slipping my hand around your silky top from behind while you are handing out a tray of food at a party.......unable to stop me while knowing friends look on, not shocked but smiling at the delight on your face, eyes closed.... the other hand encircles from the other side....someone grabs the tray before it drops to the floor... the room turns to look as you moan.....
I just gave'm a quick tweak. Did you feel it?
Are you able to get bras that are thin so that your nipples can be stimulated even when you are wearing a bra, and so that if your nipples get hard and stiff they can be clearly seen? I would love to see you like that at work. :)
I am married to a wonderfull guy and we have a tremendous sexual relationship. One thing he is crazy about is me sucking and biting (hard) his nipples, I love doing it and seeing the pleasure he gets from this, it drives him insane and he gets the ultimate arousal from it, many times I get him to *** this way.

More guys should open up and experience the delights of our bodies.

His nipples are now much bigger than when we first met and they are constantly stiff and protruding, people have mentioned this and it just excites us more.

Go do it
*Winking* back at you Kara3............mmmmm.........my thoughts go to more than winking.........
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A Champagne toast to the last tax of 2013
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Cutty Sark enters the ultra-blend whisky niche
Cutty Sark is taking on the ultra-blend whisky category dominated by the likes of Johnnie Walker Blue Label and Chivas Royal Salute. Cutty Sark Tam o'Shanter is an offshoot of the Scottish distiller's limited production 25-year-old blend that was awarded a gold medal at this year's International Spirits Challenge. Production will be limited to 5,000 […]
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New Rochester distillery to begin working Monday
ROCHESTER — Yet another craft distillery is on the horizon for New York State. Jason Barrett, president and head distiller at the new Black Button Distilling operation, today announced he has received his state liquor license, the second of seven licenses necessary to open his business. "We start the distilling process next Monday with our […]
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Inaugural Craft New York Beer Fest set for Saturday
A reminder for those of you who don't mind driving a bit to sample craft beers: The first-ever Craft New York Beer Fest is scheduled for this Saturday in Syracuse. The event, which the sponsoring New York State Brewers Association (NYSBA) hopes to make an annual one, will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. […]
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Middleburgh nano brewery project takes another step
MIDDLEBURGH — The in-development Green Wolf Brewing Company is a step closer to reality. The Schoharie County microbrewery has just received approval from the Middleburgh Zoning Board. Earlier, the project received approvals from the Middleburgh Planning Board and the Schoharie County Zoning Board. Plus, the State Liquor Authority has informed owner Justin Behan that his […]
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Microbrewery and bar-restaurant in the works for Troy
TROY — The city may become home to a second craft brewery if approval of a $50,000 loan from the Troy Local Development Corp. is any indication. The organization has unanimously approved such a loan for Kevin Blodgett's Trojan Lofts LLC company to support the transformation of the former Trojan Hardware buildings at Congress and […]
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Gin comes of age, especially at microdistilleries
• From The New York Times John Little, the founder and master distiller of Smooth Ambler, a West Virginia microdistillery, fell into the aged-gin business by accident. Early in 2012 he had just distilled a batch of his standard gin when he realized he was out of bottles to put it in. "So we put […]
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French Brothers Boat Trips
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Club competitions
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by Björn-Lars Blank
The Netherlands didn't wait long to leave a mark in this year's U16 European Championship Women.
Right in the first game of Group C, the Dutch surprised reigning Champion Spain in dramatic fashion.Entering the overtime with 63 points each, the Netherlands outlasted Spain in the last two minutes of play, escaping with a 71-67 victory.
Kourtney Treffers had an incredible game, posting 26 points along with 12 rebounds. Her go ahead basket in the overtime (69-67) sent the Dutch right on the winning track. In very intense two minutes, both teams turned over the ball a couple of times, until Isabella Slim was able to convert a Spanish turnover into points for the Dutch. With 1:20 minutes remaining, the game was still everyone's to take. In a dramatic final minute no team managed to light up the scoreboard again. Finally, the Netherlands took the win and got the perfect start in this tournament.
In regulation, Elena de Alfredo of Spain sank a jumper with only two seconds remaining to tie the game and force the extra period. After leading for the most parts of the game, this huge shot kept the Spanish hopes for an opening win alive.
Over the course of the first three quarters Spain led the game. Irene Gari was very active in the opening minutes, scoring 12 points in the first quarter. Spain led by 22-14 at that point of the game. In the second and third quarter they held on to their solid lead. The Dutch fought back and tried to turn the game around. Entering the fourth quarter with a six point deficit, they rallied and tied the game just to be on the verge of victory seconds before the final buzzer. De Alfredo tied the game, but the Dutch recovered from that last second shock in overtime.


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US 5779727 A Abstract A highly maneuverable surgical scissors at the end of an 8 mm. diameter flexible arm 45 cm. in length and controlable by a scissors handle at the opposite end is designed for modern thoracoscopic and laparoscopic surgery through a "button-hole" access port in a minimally invasive procedure.
Claims(6) 1. A hydraulically operated surgical scissors comprising:
a tubular flexible arm containing over its length a sealed pliable tube filled with fluid, said flexible arm having a first and a second end; a manipulator attached to the first end of said flexible arm, said manipulator including a tubular member aligned with said flexible arm and containing a slideable piston having first and second surfaces, said first surface in communication with said sealed pliable tube for exerting a force against said tube, said manipulator including a pair of normally open, elongated scissor handles with thumb and index finger rings protruding from an open end of said tubular member, said handles being pivoted together near the center of their lengths, each handle of said pair being pivotally coupled to a corresponding short link which is pivotally coupled to said second surface of said piston whereby closure of said finger rings forces said piston against said pliable tube; and an operator removably attached to the second end of said flexible arm, said operator including a scissors having a pair of blades having first and second ends, said blades being closed by the movement of an operator piston in contact with said sealed pliable tube. 2. The surgical scissors claimed in claim 1 wherein said operator includes a spring associated with said scissors for returning said scissors to an open position upon the removal of force on said pliable tube by said manipulator.
3. The surgical scissors claimed in claim 2 wherein said blades of said scissors are normally held open by said spring and are closed by a force against said operator piston by said pliable tube.
4. The surgical scissors claimed in claim 1 wherein said operator includes a tubular housing aligned with the second end of said flexible arm, said operator piston being in a first end of said housing joining said flexible arm, the first end of said scissors blades protruding from a second end of said housing.
5. The surgical scissors claimed in claim 4 wherein said operator includes:
the pair of scissor blades, said pair of blades being pivoted together at the approximate center of their lengths, said second ends of said pair of blades being bent in an obtuse angle whereby the second end of one of said blades will overlap the second end of the other one of said blades; a cone formed on the surface of said operator piston opposite said pliable tube, said cone having its apex between the overlapped second ends of said blades for separating said second ends and for closing said first ends upon an application of force on said operator piston by said pliable tube; and spring means between an inner wall of said tubular housing and said blades for opening said first ends upon removal of said force. 6. The surgical scissors claimed in claim 1 wherein said scissor handles of said manipulator are urged into their normally open state by spring means.
Description This invention relates to surgical instruments and in particular to a very small and maneuverable surgical scissors that can be manipulated deep inside the body of a patient from a position outside the body. The constraint of high medical costs has spurned the impetus to adopt less invasive and more innovative procedures as more practical alternatives to expensive medical procedures. A minimally invasive procedure cuts across the time and cost of morbidities and hospitalization attendant to more standard surgical approaches. And with the use of video imaging minimally invasive procedures have been successfully achieved even in major operations in abdominal and thoracic surgery. As a new emerging technology, video assisted thoracoscopic or laparoscopic surgery has certain difficulties to overcome. One of the most interesting parts of this innovative approach in surgery is the ability of the surgeon to operate on a wide scope inside the chest or abdomen through a button-hole access port. These ports serve as access for deep surgical instrumentation and, of course, for the videoscope for visualization. At the present time the thoroscopic devices available are rigid and offer little room for rotation, angulation or reverse manipulation. In laparoscopic surgery, the softness of the abdominal wall may yield a certain degree of maneuvers through button-hole access ports. Peculiar to thoroscopic operation, however, the rib cage limits this degree of freedom in laparoscopic surgery. The ribs and costal cartilages being firm and fixed oppose any torque or rotating motions and require additional ports for directional maneuvers. Rigid instruments become more difficult to manipulate. While rotational, reverse and other angular directions of motions are paramount in surgical technique of cutting, sewing and tying deep structures inside the chest, good outcome of surgery may not have to be compromised. When called for, flexible instruments will make surgical instrumentation more manageable. This invention is for a surgical scissors that is flexible and completely maneuverable through a button-hole access port. Briefly described, the invention is for a surgical scissors that is designed for deep instrumentation in thoracocopic and laparoscopic surgeries. The scissors is attached to the end of a sealed hydraulic tube and may be removed and replaced with other instruments for cutting, sewing, tying or deep tissue retracting. When attached to the flexible tube, the scissors is widely maneuverable inside a chest or abdominal cavity through button-hole access ports in a minimally invasive procedure. dr In the drawings which illustrate the preferred embodiment of the invention: FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the surgical instrument; FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the manipulator in an open position; FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the manipulator in a closed position; FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view of the flexible arm; FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the scissors in an open position; and FIG. 6 is a sectional view of the scissors in a closed position. The invention is for a surgical instrument that is specially designed for deep instrumentation in thoracoscopic and laparoscopic surgeries through button-hole access ports and with the aid of video imaging. Its flexibility makes it easy to maneuver in a wide range of rotation, angulation or reverse motion inside a chest or abdominal cavity in a minimally invasive procedure. The scissors assembly may also be removed and replaced with various instruments for cutting, sewing, tying. or deep tissue retracting. The surgical instrument may be made of metal or plastic material and , as shown in FIG. 1, constitutes three major components: the manipulator 10 which resembles a scissors handle, the and the tubular flexible arm 14 which is coupled between the manipulator 10 and the operator 12 and hydraulically transmits the cutting motions of the manipulator to the operator. Each of these major components can be assembled and disassembled for cleaning, sterilization, repair and replacement, if not made disposable. The operator 12 may be screwed into the end of the flexible arm 14 and may be replaced with other operator components of intended use. The manipulator 10, shown in detail in FIGS. 2 and 3, is comprised of a pair of levers 16, 18 that are pivoted together near their centers at fulcrum 21. Levers 16, 18 each have ring handles for a thumb and index finger at one end and the opposite ends are pivotally coupled to the first ends of piston rods 20, 22. the second ends of which are pivotally coupled together and to the center of a cup shaped piston 24. A spring 26 is connected to the first ends of the piston rods 20, 22 to keep the ring handles of the levers 16, 18 normally spread apart. The piston 24 has a diameter that enables it to slide freely within the tubular member 28 so that its end surface will contact the sealed flexible tube 30 in the flexible arm 14. The flexible tube 30 is a soft waterproof rubber sheath filled with its entire length water or saline that is moved by the action of the piston 24 to transmit the piston force to the opposite end of the flexible arm. FIG. 3 illustrates the mechanical action of the manipulator from its position in FIG. 2. In FIG. 3, the ring handles of the manipulator have been closed to force the piston 24 to move in the tubular member 28 against the end of the liquid filled rubber tube 30 in the flexible arm 14. This will transmit energy through the flexible arm to the operator 12 at the opposite end of the arm. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the tubular flexible arm 14 showing the moveable and sealed soft rubber sheath 30 at the ends. The flexible arm 14 is protected by a metal or plastic coil 32 which FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the tubular flexible arm 14 showing the moveable and sealed soft rubber sheath 30 at the ends. The flexible arm 14 is protected by a metal or plastic coil 32 which enables the arm to flex or twist to sharp angles without kinking and remain so until readjusted. While the flexible arm 14 may be made of different sizes and lengths, an overall length of 45 cm. and a diameter of 8 mm. may be considered standard. The flexible arm if firmly secured to the manipulator by a screw attachment which permits the removable of the individual parts for cleaning and sterilization. The closing of the levers 16, 18 of the manipulator 10 moves the piston 24 against the end of the soft rubber tube 30 in the flexible arm 14, as shown in FIG. 3. This exerts a corresponding force against the first side of a piston 34 in the operator 12 located at the end of the flexible arm opposite the manipulator. The piston 34 slides freely within a tubular member 36 and functions to open and close the cutting blades 38, 40 of a surgical scissors, as shown in FIG. 5. The operator assembly which includes the surgical scissors may be removed from the flexible arm for cleaning, or it may be replaced by other operators such as graspers or other necessary fixtures. The first side of the piston 34 is contacted by the soft rubber hydraulic tube 30 in the flexible arm 12. The second side of piston 34 is a cone 42 with its apex on the centerline of the piston and pointed from the piston. The cone 42 functions to close the blades 38, 40 of the scissors by forcing apart the blade extensions 44, 46. The blades 38, 40 of the surgical scissors are pivoted together near their centers at the fulcrum 48 and extend back in the tubular member 36 where they are tapered and bent in an obtuse angle to form free ends or blade extensions 44, 46. The ends of the blade extensions slightly overlap and are held in this position by the apex of cone 42 while the cone and piston 34 are in a relaxed position as shown by the arrow of FIG. 5. In this position, the blades 39, 40 are open and semi-circular springs 50, between the interior wall of the tubular member 36 and the blades at their obtuse angle bend, urge the blades to remain in this open position. As the handles 16,18 of the manipulator 10 are closed, the piston 24 of the manipulator moves against the hydraulic tube 30 in the flexible arm 12, and the tube exerts a force against the first side of the piston 34 in the operator 12, or scissors assembly. The piston and its cone 42 are therefore moved so that the cone forces apart the blade extensions 44 and 46 to close the blades 38,40, as shown in FIG. 6. As the handles 16,18 of the manipulator 10 are opened, the force applied to the piston 34 is relaxed so that the semi-circular springs 50 in the scissors assembly can again open the blaces 38,40 and reset the piston 34 and cone 42 to the position shown in FIG. 5. The hydraulic scissors thus functions as an ordinary scissors so that when the manipulator is closed, the operator assembly blades close. The additional feature of the hydraulic scissors is the ability to bend the flexible arm reverse or to any angulation desired while making a cut. Patent Citations
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The asterisk in the FIRST SENTENCE of the Key Findings refers one to the footnote defining domestic rightwing terrorists as HATE groups:
The DHS/Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) has no specific information that domestic rightwing* terrorists are currently planning acts of violence, but rightwing extremists may be gaining new recruits by playing on their fears about several emergent issues. The economic downturn and the election of the first African American president present unique drivers for rightwing radicalization and recruitment.
The footnote sets the tone that the term "domestic rightwing terrorists" refers to members or potential members of HATE groups. Veterans who support, maintain or seek membership in hate groups qualify as domestic rightwing terrorists under that definition. The report does NOT in any way represent ALL veterans as domestic rightwing terrorists. That misinterpretation is maliciously incendiary and just plain STUPID!
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I am wondering how many times I need to exercise for it to really count. I have read rather conflicting ideas.
One place said three times a week is fine, which is roughly every other day. Another said at least five times a week.
How often does one need to exercise and for how long? Currently I am exercising four days a week (mainly cardio) for 45 minutes each time. It's not likely that I can do much more, given my time constraints. I'm in fairly good shape and exercise to maintain my weight and fitness, rather than lose weight, although I am working on toning up more.
I'd like to hear from others to see how often they exercise and for how long. Thanks!
I found the answer to your question, at least from one source who sets the national guidelines for exercise in healthy adults. The answer was so long, that I created a separate SHARE blog, that you can read here: http://empowher.com/share/strength/national-fitness-and-exercise-guideli...
The short answer: exercising FEWER than 2 days/week, for less than 10 minutes, is insufficient in developing or maintaining fitness, presumably this is regardless of your current fitness level or future fitness goals. I thought this would help to have some kind of concrete information.
July 29, 2008 - 2:33pmI agree with alysiak's response that quantity, frequency and duration, along with intensity-level, of your exercise depends on your current fitness level and future fitness goals.
However, there are national standards and guidelines published by the American College of Sports Medicine (www.ACSM.org) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.CDC.gov) regarding Physical Activity and Public Health. The American Heart Association (www.americanheart.org) also endorses these guidelines.
I'll look into the most recent national guidelines and post again soon...
July 29, 2008 - 1:29pmIf you're already fitting what concentrated exercise you can into your schedule, and aware of what other daily activities count toward your calorie burn, you already know what you need to do - for you. If you feel you need to "tone more," incorporate some hand weights or resistance bands into your routine.
The first question anyone should ask: what are my fitness goals. Then, you can find a program that works for you.
Sidebar: most people forget to count their daily activities as part of their daily exercise. Doing housework, laundry, walking up and down the stairs, walking across the parking lot, etc., even just breathing, all burn calories and impact heart rate. Don't believe me? Get a good fitness heart rate monitor (HRM) that also calculates calorie burn.
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Sacred Places: George Oommen / a solo exhibition
This November, a memorable solo exhibition is coming to Agora Gallery, featuring the work of George Oommen, an artist who pours the passion and beauty of his memories and the delight and intelligence of his inner life into his lively, energetic creations. The result is a show which honestly reflects the painter's integrity and experiences, yet also reaches out to an audience of diverse backgrounds and knowledge, tapping into the best that is universal to humanity.
Oommen is continually inspired by Kerala, the place he was born and raised at the southern tip of India, and which he describes movingly as 'an earthly paradise.' He returns there every year for an annual visit of a few weeks, and he always returns to Boston, where he now lives, reinvigorated and ready to infuse the images and sensations of Kerala into the paintings he creates at home. The contrast between the tropical climate and vivid colors that he loves so much in his birthplace, and the austere ambiance he values in Boston, is something that never ceases to interest and intrigue him, and has resulted in a rich treasure trove of artwork.
This Indian heritage comes into play in another way as well, as Oommen is fascinated by the stylistic influence of Indian miniatures, to which he was exposed from a young age. The compact forms he often favors in his artwork owe a direct debt to this formative influence, and the artist enjoys experimenting with variations of the concept of a square within a square – so that the work is contained and structured, yet full of potential. Paradoxically, this geometric arrangement seems to evoke a sense of limitless space.
With his background as an architect and a city planner, Oommen is no stranger to the need for rationality and considered planning. Yet he combines these traits, and the intellectual rigor that lies behind them, with a passionate, energetic lushness of color and atmosphere that balances and even enhances the emphasis on the strength of line which also has a role to play in the works.
The artist manages to convey an element of magic with his works, partly through the bright, vivacious colors he prefers to employ. He is particular about the paint he uses, requiring a medium which is pliant, allowing him to achieve both areas of dense color and particularly runny washes.
Sensual yet spiritual, and rooted in the everyday while reaching towards the most transcendent aspects of life, the works both demand and reward attention and an open-minded, receptive attitude.
You can see more of George Oommen's emotive works on ARTmine, and learn more about him on his artist page on the Agora Gallery website.
Exhibition dates: November 1, 2012 – November 21, 2012
Reception: Thursday, November 8, 2012 6-8 p.m.
Gallery Location: 530 West 25th St, New York City
Gallery Hours: Tues – Sat, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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Susan Marx says:
I have traveled to Kerala, India. An absolutely beautiful colorful vibrant place. George Oommen's paintings capture the spirit of Kerala perfectly.
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Congratulations and best of luck on your exhibition!
Susheela Rajan says:
amazing paintings.
all the best for the Exhibition.susheelacca
Santha john says:
I have come all the way from Hyderabad just for this! congratulations! Santha
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We are coming from Denver, Colorado to see this exhibition and to meet George.
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I am transported by George's work. I am lucky to have his work in my house. Just exquisite!
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Best of luck and may you have continued inspiration and enjoyment in what you are doing.
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Rachel Zoe and husband Rodger Berman stepped out to celebrate the stylist-turned-designer's "Major Must Haves" from Jockey at the Sunset Tower in West Hollywood on Wednesday.
"Rachel and Rodger arrived hand in hand. They mingled together and when Rachel had business to tend to, Rodger still enjoyed himself, chatting with guests and their team," an onlooker tells PEOPLE. "He had a proud eye on Rachel."
The parents to Skyler, 19 months, "worked the room like partners," the source says.
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The 2012 London Olympic Games have come to a close, but don't worry – we've got everything you missed while you were singing along to One Direction and the Spice Girls during Sunday's closing ceremony. Here are five fun things you may have missed this weekend:5. Stephen Baldwin Is a Real-Life Hero!
Stephen Baldwin may play a hero in the movies, but this weekend he proved he's also a hero in real life! The actor, 46, helped a woman having a seizure in New York City on Thursday. "I held her hand and said a few prayers," Baldwin said. (Read about Baldwin's bravery.)4. Hats Off to Stylish Mom Rachel Zoe
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Rachel Zoe is apparently taking a stylish approach to raising son Skyler.
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quote:I've said I'd like to go, but there were reports of people standing in line for upwards of 6 hours to get their bottles this year...
quote:I agree, but I much prefer the reserve society model where I don't have to wait in line for the beer
quote:At DLD?
quote:I have a El Catador Club membership.
quote:(imperial stout brewed with raspberries and aged in port barrels)
quote:Yep... I'll have to dig up the video, its on one of the beer sites. A guy does a pretty long rant about the allocation and claims he waited 3-4 hours before ultimately walking away.
quote:I have a El Catador Club membership. It's early but works well so far. We can reserve extra bottles online. Reserving a 110K+OT today. (imperial stout brewed with raspberries and aged in port barrels)
quote: Message Posted by tetu I still have the MoaS waiting for you.
quote:Also, and this is not a popular opinion, but I don't even think that Dark Lord is as good as some other normally-commercially-available stouts.


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I guess this is good news. Boston Red Sox - Papelbon signs one-year, $6.25m contract - The Boston Globe
the more $$$ he makes the more I see that deer in the headlights look from him. I guess he's worth it when compared to other relievers in baseball. Just seems kind of nuts to pay a guy huge money who may already be on the back nine for all we know.
Yeah ... he's earned his money here but somehow I think his days here are numbered. I hope he has a better year of course ... why not I am a Sox fan. It seems like he struggled for velocity last year. Hopefully it was an injury or training issue and he has a better year this year.
It's all good, Dalero. I just pulled this link from the official site. Papelbon, Red Sox avoid arbitration | redsox.com: News
Paps is an enigma. I can't tell if he's pushing for these one-year deals because he wants to hurry to free agency or if he really does prefer to have that pressure on him all the time.


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People always ask: What do governors get out of going on all those trade missions?
Well, Wednesday, Gov. Bob McDonnell announced that his recent trip to Asia resulted in $25 million worth of soybeans from a Chesapeake business going to China.
The deal between Perdue Agribusiness and the Dandong Port Group Co. was struck after the governor's trip to China, Japan and Korea in May. McDonnell (R) said he expects to return to China next year.
The vessel carrying the soybeans, Corviglia, left Chesapeake in late October and arrived at the Port of Dandong Monday night.
State officials say the deal has the potential to make China Virginia's top agricultural export recipient. Last year, Virginia agricultural exports to China reached $194 million.
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This is an exciting exhibition from the international Quilt Art group, showcasing new work by 19 members. Each artist produces highly individual work and has a unique voice within the group. Unifying the work is a shared vision: to extend the boundaries of quilting as an artistic medium and achieve wider recognition of the quilt as a contemporary art form.
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- Eszter Bornemisza, Hungary
- Elizabeth Brimelow, England
- Jette Clover, Belgium
- Yael David-Cohen, England
- Fenella Davies, England
- Ann Fahy, Ireland
- Dirkje van der Horst-Beetsma, The Netherlands
- Inge Hueber, Germany
- Sara Impey, England
- Val Jackson, England
- Allie Kay, Ireland
- Cherilyn Martin, The Netherlands
- Sandra Meech, England
- Dominie Nash, USA
- Mirjam Pet-Jacobs, The Netherlands
- Karina Thompson, England
- Janet Twinn, England
- Anne Woringer, France
- Charlotte Yde, Denmark.
This is a group of artists who are experimenting with shape, material and technique to push the boundaries of their chosen medium of quilting, and I really liked the way their work and this exhibition made me think again about what a quilt can be.
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It is often claimed that small and young firms account for a disproportionately large share of net employment growth. We conduct a meta-analysis of the empirical evidence regarding whether net employment growth rather is generated by a few rapidly growing firms—so-called Gazelles—that are not necessarily small and young. Gazelles are found to be outstanding job creators. They create all or a large share of new net jobs. On average, Gazelles are younger and smaller than other firms, but it is young age more than small size that is associated with rapid growth. Gazelles exist in all industries. They seem not to be overrepresented in high-technology industries, but there is some evidence that they are overrepresented in services.
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- Gazelles as job creators: a survey and interpretation of the evidence
- Open Access
- Available under Open Access This content is freely available online to anyone, anywhere at any time.
- Journal
Small Business Economics
Volume 35, Issue 2 , pp 227-244
- Cover Date
- 2010-09-01
- 10.1007/s11187-009-9172-z
- Print ISSN
- Online ISSN
- 1573-0913
- Publisher
- Springer US
- Additional Links
- Topics
- Keywords
- Entrepreneurship
- Firm growth
- Flyers
- Gazelles
- High-growth firms
- High-impact firms
- Job creation
- Rapidly growing firms
- Industry Sectors
- Authors
- Magnus Henrekson (1)
- Dan Johansson (2)
- Author Affiliations
- 1. Research Institute of Industrial Economics, Stockholm, Sweden
- 2. The Ratio Institute, Stockholm, Sweden


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ARIZONA CITY, Ariz. (AP) -- The mother of a teenage burglary suspect is in custody for allegedly punching a Pinal County sheriff's sergeant.
Sheriff's officials say Sanqusia Johnson, 37, is being held on suspicion of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, disorderly conduct and obstruction of a governmental operation.
They say two boys aged 16 and 17 were spotted Saturday evening by a deputy on patrol in Arizona City.
The deputy recognized the juveniles and knew detectives wanted them for questioning in connection with several recent residential burglaries.
Sheriff's officials say both teens were detained.
But when authorities were set to question the 17-year-old, sheriff's officials say Johnson arrived and allegedly became belligerent and confrontational with the deputies and sergeant.
They say Johnson allegedly struck the sergeant in the face with her left hand.