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This invention provides for an improved implantable prosthetic device and in particular to a prosthetic ligament or tendon. One process provides for a means by which tensile loads may be transferred from one-load bearing member of the prosthesis to another so that damage at different sites is isolated. Another process provides a means by which the prosthesis is more abrasion resistant.
1. A prosthetic ligament comprising a plurality of load-bearing members of expanded porous polytetrafluoroethylene, said ligament having two fixation sites at opposite ends of the prosthetic ligament and further having at least one unification site having a length located along a longitudinal axis of the prosthetic ligament between said two fixation sites, wherein at least a portion of the length of the at least one unification site is located in a bone contacting region of the prosthetic ligament, said at least one unification site comprising gathered members helically-wrapped with a narrow film of expanded porous polytetrafluoroethylene and an outermost wrap of a wide film of expanded porous polytetrafluoroethylene surrounding said helically-wrapped, gathered members.
2. A prosthetic ligament as described in Claim 1 in which one of said at least one unification sites is a centrally located unification site between the two fixation sites and extends along said longitudinal axis of the prosthetic ligament.
3. A prosthetic ligament as described in Claim 2 in which said centrally located unification site extends for at least 5 cm along a longitudinal axis.
4. A prosthetic ligament as described in Claim 1 in which said helical wrap has a pitch that is biased to provide a greater number of layers at the ends of said wrap than in the center.
5. A prosthetic ligament as described in Claim 1 having at least two unification sites between said two fixation sites.
6. A method for manufacturing a ligament or tendon prosthesis comprising the step of providing a ligament or tendon having a plurality of expanded porous polytetrafluoroethylene members and two fixation sites at opposite ends thereof, gathering said members together at at least one unification site having a length located along a longitudinal axis of the prothesis between said two fixation sites, wherein at least a portion of the length of the at least one unification site is located in a bone contacting region between the opposite end of the prothesis, and wrapping the gathered members first with a narrow film of expanded porous polytetrafluoroethylene in a helical configuration and subsequently wrapping said at least one unification site with a wide film of expanded porous polytetrafluoroethylene so as to surround the helical wrapping.
This application is a continuation-in-part application of Ser. No. 07/184,470 filed on Apr. 19, 1988 now abandoned
The present invention relates in general to an improved implantable prosthetic device and in particular to a prosthetic ligament or tendon.
Ligaments are load-bearing structures that connect two skeletal members. Tendons are load-bearing structures that attach muscle to bone. Occasionally, the natural ligament and tendon will fail or need repair. The generally accepted method of reconstruction of ligaments and tendons is through the use of tissue transplanted to the defect site from elsewhere in the body. Reconstructions often fail due to a number of factors, including insufficient strength of the transplanted tissues, dependence of the transplanted tissue on revascularization for viability and inadequate strength of attachment or fixation of the transplanted tissue.
There have also been many attempts to develop a prosthetic replacement for damaged ligaments and tendons. Many of these attempts have often either failed or have brought on a new set of complications.
It is generally recognized that one of the necessary properties for a successful ligament or tendon prosthesis is ultimate fixation by host tissue. This is desirable because fixation by screws, staples, or other rigid devices is unlikely to persist without deterioration of fixation strength over time. Many attempts have been made to provide for tissue ingrowth into a prosthetic ligament device. Included among these attempts are:
(1) U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,971,670; 4,127,902; and 4,129,470 to Homsy; U.S. Pat. No. 4,149,277 to Bokros and 4,668,233 to Seedhom et al, all of which teach attachment through tissue ingrowth into porous areas of the prosthetic devices;
2) U.S. Pat. No. 3,613,120 to MacFarland; U.S. Pat. No. 3,545,008 to Bader; and U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,209,859 and 4,483,023 to Hoffman; all of which teach tissue attachment to porous fabrics with various methods of maintaining apposition to the repaired tissue.
An expanded polytetrafluoroethylene prosthetic ligament, described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,049,155 teaches the use of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (hereinafter PTFE) in a single continuous filament looped to form parallel strands in which the strands are fixed together at the ends to form at least one eyelet. This product has proved to be a significant improvement over the above devices. In some circumstances, however, there has been evidence of non-uniform tensile loading across the cross-section of the prosthesis arising from non-uniform fixation by tissue and of stress concentrations and abrasion in areas where there is contact with bone edges.
In prosthetic devices that allow for tissue ingrowth, the ingrowth by host tissues may be a non-uniform occurrence whereby sections of the prosthetic device may become well fixed by tissue attachment while others may not become fixed at all. Non-uniformity is especially apparent during the period when tissue begins to grow into the device. The net effect of this variable tissue fixation is a great variation in the effective length of load-bearing members. As tissue grows into some portions of the prosthesis, the effective lengths of those portions are shortened to the distance between where the ingrowth has occurred. This is illustrated in FIG. 1a wherein the length of non-ingrown load-bearing members is the distance between the two fixation sites as designated by L0 and the shortened length of ingrown load-bearing members is designated by L1. When the prosthesis is subjected to tensile loading, those shorter load-bearing members which are fixed by tissue undergo a greater strain than those members which have no ingrowth. Consequently, the shorter members are subject to rupture first. Upon the rupture of these members, the loads are transferred to the next shortest members, and so on, causing a progressive rupture of the cross-section of the prosthesis at a relatively low load.
Another failure mode of prosthetic ligaments or tendons is a result of the methods of attachment to bony skeletal members. Many of these methods involve drilling tunnels in the connecting bones, routing the prosthesis through the tunnels, and fixing the ends to the bones. In vivo, prosthetic devices are subject to tension and flexion at multiple sites along the longitudinal axis of the device causing high stress concentrations at these sites. These stress concentrations, combined with relative movement of the prosthesis, may result in early failures due to abrasion and multi-site rupture of individual load-bearing members. Two major sites of impingement of a cruciate ligament prosthesis in the knee, for example, are the intra-articular bone tunnel exits on the tibia and femur, with various other sites in the intercondylar notch of the femur as well.
The severity of multiple site damage to a multistranded prosthesis is due to the accumulation of damage. This is illustrated in FIG. 1b wherein a hypothetical prosthesis has a total of 6 load-bearing members. In FIG. 1b, three strands are cut at one site and three strands are cut at another site. The prosthesis has lost all of its tensile strength since there are no intact load-bearing members left. This example illustrates how even slight to moderate damage at several different sites can result in severe or total loss of strength of the prosthesis due to the cumulative effect of local damage.
The present invention provides an improved structural prosthetic device for repair or replacement of the soft tissue of the musculoskeletal system, particularly tendons and ligaments. One of the processes produces a novel prosthesis comprised of a plurality of polymeric, load-bearing members that provide ultimate fixation by tissue ingrowth. The improvement lies in providing a means by which tensile loads may be transferred from one load-bearing member to another so that damage that occurs at different sites along the prosthesis is isolated. This provides a prosthesis that is more resistant to damage whether the damage occurs as a result of abrasion or as a result of uneven loading due to non-uniform tissue ingrowth.
The invention further provides an improved prosthesis that achieves the purposes above wherein one set of embodiments comprise individual load-bearing members unified together at one or more points along the length of the prosthesis to form unification sites. These unification sites can be achieved by uniting the individual load-bearing members to one another by, for example, bonding using heat, pressure, chemicals such as adhesives, or by mechanical means or any combination of the above. Embodiments may also utilize load-bearing members that have sufficient elasticity or recovery to compensate for differential loading.
FIG. 1a shows the effective lengths of load-bearing members with no tissue fixation L0 and with tissue fixation L1.
FIG. 1b shows the effect of cumulative damage.
FIG. 1c shows the isolation of damage using the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of one prosthesis constructed in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 2a is an enlarged view of the cross-section along line A--A of FIG. 2.
FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of one prosthesis constructed in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 3a is an enlarged view of the cross-section along line B--B of FIG. 4.
FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view of another prosthesis constructed in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 4a is an enlarged view of the cross-section along line C--C of FIG. 4.
FIG. 4b is an enlarged view of the cross-section along line C--C of FIG. 4 of an alternative embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view of one prosthesis constructed in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 5a is enlarged view of the cross-section along line D--D of FIG. 5.
FIG. 5b is an enlarged view of the cross-section line E--E of FIG. 5.
FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view of one prosthesis constructed in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 6a is an enlarged view of the cross-section along line G--G of FIG. 6.
FIG. 6b is an enlarged view of the cross-section along line F--F of FIG. 6.
FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view of another prosthesis constructed in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a schematic perspective view of another prosthesis constructed in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 8a is an enlarged view of the cross-section along line H--H of FIG. 8.
FIG. 9 is a schematic perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view of another prosthesis constructed in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a schematic perspective of the reinforced prosthesis constructed in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 11a is a schematic perspective of the reinforced prosthesis after the precompression step of construction.
FIG. 11b is a schematic perspective of the reinforced prosthesis after the helical wrapping step of construction.
FIG. 11c is a schematic perspective of the prosthesis after the tangential wrapping step of construction.
The inventive article and process described herein is to provide an improved synthetic prosthesis for replacement or reconstruction of ligaments or tendons. The prosthesis provides for ultimate fixation by tissue ingrowth directly into tensile load-bearing members wherein the improvement reduces the loss in strength which may result from non-uniform tissue ingrowth and from multiple site impingement or abrasion. An alternative embodiment of this device is constructed from polymeric materials that exhibit high elongation to failure along with minimal non-recoverable deformation.
Among the polymeric materials useful in this invention are polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene, siloxane, polyurethane, polyimide, polyamide, polyaramide, and polytetrafluoroethylene. The preferred material for the improved prosthetic is porous PTFE such as described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,953,566, and 4,187,390, both of which are incorporated by reference. Porous PTFE of these patents is generally characterized as having a microstructure consisting of nodes interconnected by fine fibrils and having a void volume of greater than 30% and a high matrix tensile strength. Several variations of porous PTFE are suitable for use in this invention. One type of porous PTFE is made in accordance with U.S. Pat. No. 3,953,566 that has not undergone final heat treatment to amorphously lock porous PTFE.
Another suitable porous PTFE material is made in accordance with U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,598,011 and 4,482,516, also both of which are incorporated by reference, wherein the material has a coarse microstructure having relatively large nodes and long fibrils.
Alternatively, a suitable porous PTFE material may possess either rapid recovery or elastic characteristics. Porous PTFE having rapid recovery characteristics is disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,877,661 and 5,026,513.
Embodiments of the present invention provide a means for individual load-bearing members to transfer tensile forces between one another. This ability to transfer tensile loads is achieved by providing one or more unification sites wherein load-bearing members are gathered and bonded together (i.e. unified). The members must be sufficiently bonded at each of these sites to allow the transfer of tensile forces from one load-bearing member to another. Consequently, accumulation of damage at multiple sites is prevented. FIG. 1c shows the hypothetical prosthesis described above having a single unification site and two discrete compartments. Here, the same number of load-bearing members as in FIG. 1b are cut; however, due to the unification site, tensile forces are transferred and the overall loss of strength of the device is minimized. Damage at different sites is no longer cumulative.
FIG. 2 shows a schematic view of one embodiment 40 of the prosthetic device. In this embodiment, a strand of polymeric material, is looped about itself a multiplicity of times to form multiple loops of parallel strands 42. Each end of the multiple loops is gathered and formed into fixation sites preferably eyelets 44 for initial fixation of the prosthesis.
The unification site 46 is generally located in the central one-third of the prosthetic device, dividing it into discrete compartments, a cross-section of which is shown in FIG. 2a. The central one-third generally corresponds to the intra-articular portion of a joint in the case of a cruciate ligament prosthesis. The unification site not only isolates damage which may occur at the edges of the bone tunnels, but also makes this portion of the device more abrasion resistant.
The unification site 46 is made by gathering the strands 42 of the device, compressing them together under pressure and heating them so that the strands are adhered together. A film of polymeric material, preferably a film of porous PTFE, is wrapped around this compressed region, compressed further, and heated thereby binding and reinforcing all strands.
An alternative embodiment of the device is shown in FIGS. 3 and 3a. Here, the device is comprised of individual strands 52 and is identical in construction to that shown in FIG. 2. The device is tensioned bringing all of the individual strands together and heated to above about 345� C. so that all strands are heated to above the crystalline melt point of PTFE. The strands retain their shape and integrity, but are sufficiently adhered to one another so that tensile forces may be transferred from one strand to another. This allows strands having shorter effective lengths to share the load with strands having longer effective lengths. An enlarged cross-sectional view showing the adhesion of the strands 52 to one another is shown in FIG. 3a in contrast to those shown in FIG. 2a wherein the strands are separate. Eyelets 54 similar to those described above are also constructed.
Optionally, to provide higher degree of abrasion resistance, the central one-third of the device 56 may be compressed, wrapped, and recompressed as previously described.
Another embodiment is comprised of a braid of polymeric material, preferably porous PTFE, as shown in FIG. 4. Again, the ends of the device may be formed into eyelets 64. The braided strands 62 are gathered and unified with a wrap of polymeric material 66 as previously described. The entire device may be tensioned and heated as described previously to bond the individual strands 62 together along the length of the device as shown in FIG. 4a. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 4b, the strands need not be bonded together.
In yet another embodiment, a device is comprised of a plurality of polymeric strands, the preferred polymer being porous PTFE, manufactured by but not limited to any of the processes described above, wherein the strands are unified at multiple selected sites such that the device is segmented into a plurality of individual compartments 76, as illustrated in FIG. 5.
The device 70 is comprised of fixation eyelets 74 and individual strands 72 that are divided into a number of compartment segments 76 by thermally bonding the strands 72 at selected unification sites 78 along the longitudinal axis of the device. The number and placement of the unification sites vary and is dependent upon the length and application of the device. The length of an individual segment 76, (i.e., a distance between two consecutive unification sites 78), may vary, but is preferably greater than 5 mm. and most preferably is between about 10 to 15 mm. FIG. 5a shows an enlarged cross-section of the segment 76 wherein the strands act as individual load-bearing members. FIG. 5b shows an enlarged cross-section of the unification sites 78 wherein the strands act as a single unified body. The load-bearing members 72 are thus able to transfer loads such that tensile forces on individual load-bearing members are distributed to all other members.
FIG. 6 shows an embodiment 80 comprising strands 82, fixation eyelets 84, and circumferential restraints such as plugs 88, wherein the plugs create unification sites 88 and a number of compartments 86. The strands 82 are comprised of a flexible polymer, preferably porous PTFE. Strands 82 are unified at selected intervals along the longitudinal axis of the device by plugs 88 that are thermally, chemically, or mechanically bonded to the strands. Plugs 88 are made of the same polymer as the strands 82 or any other high-strength, biocompatible material. The outer diameter of the plug 88 is chosen such that the plugs 88 fit snug into the bone tunnels. The strands within the plugs, as shown in FIG. 6b, are bonded together so that they are sufficiently adhered to each other to distribute the load among them. The plugs 88 are spaced along the device so that one or more of them are placed within each bone tunnel after implantation.
FIG. 7 shows another embodiment wherein the device 90 is segmented along its longitudinal axis at unification sites by tying the individual strands 92 into knots 98.
FIG. 8, illustrates still another embodiment of the inventive device whereby circular rings 108 are applied around load-bearing strands 102 at selected unifications along the longitudinal axis of the device 100. The rings 108 are made of stainless steel or any other high strength biocompatible material. The load-bearing members 102 are able to share a tensional load due to frictional cohesiveness created by compressive forces of the rings. FIG. 8a is an enlarged view of the cross-section H--H shown in FIG. 8. It shows compressed load-bearing strands 102 under the unifying ring 108.
A GORE-TEX™ Cruciate Ligament Prosthesis commercially available from W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) was used as the precursor device for this example. The ligament consisted of a tripartite braid of multiple strands of porous PTFE with eyelets for use in fixation.
First, the precursor device was unbraided. It was then placed on a rack with pins through the eyelet. Tension was applied to the device while the central one-third was compressed in a heated die having approximately a 0.250 inch diameter. It was held compressed at 330� C. for 3 minutes, causing the individual strands to adhere to each other in a compressed segment. After removal of the device from the die, the compressed segment was wrapped with 60 layers of porous PTFE film made in accordance with U.S. Pat. No. 3,593,566. The wrapped segment was then placed in another heated die and held compressed at 370� C. for 3.5 minutes. This second heat treatment and compression caused the film to adhere to itself and to the load-bearing members.
The resulting device was similar to that shown in FIG. 2 where the overall construction was comprised of strands 42 of microporous PTFE having two eyelets 44 and a unification site 46. The unification site allowed strands to transfer loads to one another, providing equal load distribution. The unification site also provided abrasion resistance.
A prosthetic device was obtained and constructed similar to that described in example 1 in which a unification site was made in an unbraided GORE-TEX™ Cruciate Ligament Prosthesis.
The device was placed under tension in an oven heated to 385� C. and heated for 5 minutes, causing the strands to adhere together.
The resulting device produced a ligament similar to that shown in FIG. 3. The adherence of strands allowed tensile forces to be transferred from strand to strand, equalizing load distribution.
The basic precursor of this device was identical to that described in examples 1 and 2 wherein a GORE-TEX™ Cruciate Ligament Prosthesis was unbraided.
A central unification site was made similar to that described in Examples 1 and 2 and shown in FIG. 9 wherein the central unification site 111 covers the central one-third of the device 110.
An additional cylindrical die was used to compress strands 113 at four additional sites, two sites at each end between the central unification 111 and eyelets 115. The unification sites 117 were spaced 1.5 cm apart and were about 0.25 cm in length. The device was restrained in a rack with pins through eyelets to prevent shrinkage. Each of the four additional sites 117 was compressed for two minutes at a temperature of 370� C. After this precompression, the sites were wrapped with 60 layers of a film of porous PTFE. Each site was then recompressed for four minutes in a die heated to a temperature of 370� C. The device was removed from the rack after complete cooling of these unification sites.
A Dacron� Augmentation Graft commercially available from Stryker Corp. (Kalamazoo, Mich.) was used as the precursor device for this example. The device consisted of four high strength load-bearing tapes within a Dacron� velour sleeve.
The precursor device was modified to create two compartments 203 of load-bearing members, separated by one unification site 201, as shown in FIG. 10.
The unification site 201 was constructed by tying a knot in the device 200. After applying tension to secure the knot, the unification site was further reinforced with an adhesive, Loctite� #495.
A comparison was made between a standard control Stryker device and one made in accordance with the present invention. To mimic abrasion, two of the four load-bearing strands were cut on each of the control and modified devices. The strands were cut at two sites, two inches apart, leaving three strands intact at each site. For the modified device, one strand was cut in each compartment.
Each device was then tested in tension to failure on an Instron #1331, tensile testing machine. The crosshead speed was 280 mm/minute which corresponds to an initial strain rate of 2.6%/ second for an 18 cm initial length.
Results are summarized in the table below. The device modified in accordance with the present invention demonstrated a 66% improvement in tensile strength over a control device in the presence of multi-site damage.
TABLE 1______________________________________Device Pounds to Break______________________________________Control Device 255Device with one 425Unification site______________________________________
A GORE-TEX� Cruciate Ligament Prosthesis commercially available from W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) was used as the precursor device for this example. The ligament consisted of a tripartite braid of multiple strands of porous PTFE with eyelets for use in fixation.
First the precursor device was unbraided. It was placed on a rack with pins through the eyelets. Tension was applied to the prosthesis while the central region of at least 5 cm and preferably 8.5 cm was precompressed in a heated die having approximately a 0.250 inch diameter. It was held for approximately 3 minutes at a temperature of 330� C. causing the individual strands 301 to become adhered to each other in a precompressed, unified segment 303 as illustrated in FIG. 11a.
After removal of the prosthesis from the heated die, the central precompressed segment was helically wrapped as shown in FIG. 11b with 12.7 mm wide porous PTFE film 305 made in accordance with U.S. Pat. No. 3,593,566. The film was applied such that the amount of overlap in the central region was approximately 25% per wrap while the amount of overlap in the remaining one centimeter at either end of the compressed unified segment was approximately 50% per wrap. Thirty-eight passes were made resulting in approximately 55-60 layers of film in the central 6.5 cm of the compressed uniform segment and 75-80 layers in the 1 cm at either end of the compressed unified segment. Using a hot (greater than 300� C.) probe, the loose end of the film was tacked down to prevent unwinding of the film. The purpose of the helical wrap was to provide hoop strength required to maintain the unification and provide abrasion resistance. The purpose of applying more film at the ends of the precompressed segment was to prevent flaring of the ends of the precompressed unified segment at the unified/non-unified transition.
To minimize the number of exposed film edges which could potentially catch on bone edges and consequently peel off, a second wrap component 307 was applied tangentially as shown in FIG. 11c. This second film component was made of the same PTFE film described above except that it was 5 cm and preferably 8.5 cm in width. Four layers of this film were applied by first tacking the wide film to the helically-wrapped compressed unified segment. Tacking was accomplished by placing a die heated to 375� C. on the film for 25 seconds. Four layers of film were then applied by rotating the prosthesis four times. Finally, the loose end was tacked down in a manner similar to that just described. The tangential component of the film wrap resulted in just one exposed film edge 302 running longitudinally down the length of the compressed unified helically-wrapped segment (FIG. 11).
After both the helical and tangential components of the wrap were applied, the prosthesis was placed in another heated die with a diameter of approximately 0.250 inches for approximately 3.5 minutes. This heating caused both film components to shrink, further compressing the central 8.5 cm segment of the prosthesis.
While the invention has been disclosed herein in connection with certain embodiments and detailed descriptions, it will be clear to one skilled in the art that modifications or variations of such details can be made without deviating from the gist of this invention, and such modifications or variations are considered to be within the scope of the claims hereinbelow.
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Inland Kaikoura Ranges to...
Hanmer Springs..a great roadtrip and when you plan some time, you'll find many good hiking tracks,or stop for fishing at the Waiau River. Skifields at Mt.Lyford are open from late July.
then drive on to Hanmer Springs and relax in the Sulphur Pools.
stay a nite, camping is good or book a room, the Heritage Hotel has all creature comfort waiting for you. but also fine Chalet accommodation for selfcatering options.
have a look at my Hanmer Springs page
- Spa and Resort
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Ohau Point seal pups in summer
About 27.5km north of Kaikoura, along the coast, you'll find Ohau Point - yet another in a pantheon of scenic SH1 viewpoints. In the early morning sun, we saw newly-born fur seal pups playing in the tidal pools, while the older generation lazed on their rocky perches. Aquatic vegetation swayed gently on the swells... All very relaxing!
It is a beautiful 22 minute drive from Kaikoura - well worth it.
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Bio-bonanza at Goose Bay
Immediately to the south of a peninsula jutting into the Pacific Ocean, the sea floor drops away to tremendous depths up to 6,705m. This geological phenomenon is known as the Kaikoura Canyon - and it brings an area of high biological productivity within a stone's throw of Goose Bay...
Goose Bay is situated about 17km south of Kaikoura on the coastal road (SH1) between Christchurch and Kaikoura. It is a beautiful 14 minute drive with wonderful vistas of picturesque coves, craggy islands, dazzling vegetation and, of course, the rolling blue ocean.
Goose Bay is a great spot from where to view the solitary or communal activities of New Zealand fur seals and passing pods of dolphins. During our visit in January we were fortunate enough to see seal cubs splashing about in small rock pools.
Recognizing the scenic value of this location, authorities have wisely provided areas for vehicles to pull over. It is well worth the effort.
Goose Bay also offers some very popular camping options.
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Amazing Sound
While waiting for the bus I headed over to the beach and sat down on the smooth rocks. I started listening to the waves on the beach and heard the most incredible sound. The waves would crash against the pebbles, which sounded normal. However, as the water receded it sounded like rain. Probably the best description would be hundreds of rain sticks going off at once. While you're in Kaikoura be sure to take a minute and listen to the waves crashing on the beach. It's unforgettable!
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has is own attraction, like Gore Bay, ca 8 km or Motunau Beach, great fishing spot and..fossil hunters paradise.
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Newcastle United boss Kevin Keegan says young winger James Milner is a key part of his plans.
He told nufcTV: "Sometimes people say that his delivery lets him down but against PSV it was top class. He's played up front but he could play anywhere, if you asked him to play full-back he could.
"He's worked extremely well and has never stopped running."
And, with Milner not due to turn 23 until next year, the Newcastle boss firmly believes that we're yet to see the very best of the former Leeds United starlet.
"He's a gem of a player," added Keegan. "Everyone at the club loves him. He works hard in training and wants to improve himself.
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Food and Dining Briefs for May 27
The North County Wine Company: Tastings daily at 1099 San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos, plus special events from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon-6 p.m. Sundays. Call 760-744-2119 or visit www.NorthCountyWineCompany.com.
Stone Brewery: The Escondido brewery and restaurant is hosting events at 1999 Citracado Parkway in Escondido. The bistro also hosts movies in its garden. Call 760-471-4999 or go to www.stonebrew.com.
-- June 14: Women Only: Strong Ales
-- Aug. 3: Fresh Dinner
T&H Prime Meats & Sausage: The shop now offers tastings from 10 San Diego wineries from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays for $5, which includes four tastes and a San Diego Vintners Association souvenir wine glass, at 735 E. Mission Road, San Marcos. Call 760-471-9192.
Vine to Glass: The Oceanside wine bar holds tastings six days a week and has biweekly events for $10 to $15; small-production boutique wines are available by the glass or bottle. Beer tastings are $6; antipasto platters are $15. The bar is open 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; and 12 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Vine to Glass is at 210-A N. Coast Highway in Oceanside; call 760-757-2254 or go to vinetoglass.com.
Vino100: Wine tasting events are offered at 5 p.m. at 133 S. Las Posas Road in San Marcos. Call 760-591-9113 or go to vino100sanmarcos.com.
Vinz Wine Bar: Full restaurant menu with wide wine menu by the glass or bottle. Tastings are from $5-$10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 3 to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and come with charcuterie and cheese. Live music on Saturdays. Vinz is at 201 E. Grand Ave., Escondido. Call 760-743-8466 or visit vinzwinebar.net.
The Wine Spot: Tastings at its new location, 2917 State St., Carlsbad. House tastings are offered any time; call for the tasting of the week. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday; call 760-434-9463 or visit the-wine-spot.com.
Wine Street Inc.: Weekly tastings from 3-7 p.m. Fridays, with appetizers. Wine Street is at 6986 El Camino Real, Suite D, Carlsbad. Call 760-431-8455 or visit www.winestreet.com.
Wine Styles: The Encinitas wine store hosts tastings from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 1-6 p.m. Saturdays. Cost is $15 or $10 for WineClub members and includes six to eight wines and snacks. The shop also hosts WineDown Fridays, where guests enjoy wine and live music and can bring in food to socialize. Call 760-633-0057.
Send information about local food products, food events or classes to Food Editor Pam Kragen, North County Times, 207 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Escondido, CA 92025; fax to 760-745-3769, or e-mail to email@example.com.


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'Whip and Thong' Gp Censured
By ANDREW DAGNELL
A DOCTOR who broke down on a reality TV show has been rapped for insulting his patients and being rude to colleagues.
Dr George Skea worked as a GP for 10 years, witha stint at healthcentres in Rhymney, Caerphilly, and Abertillery, BlaenauGwent, before becoming a psychiatric doctor. He even starred in anITV1 fly- on-the-wall documentary called At The Doctors.
But the work load got too much for him – and the cameras filmed him storming out of his job after he reached the end of his tether in 2003.
Last week the Scot was pulled in front of the General Medical Council for a SECOND time after persistent inappropriate and unprofessional behaviour.
InApril 2007DrSkeawasordered to beregularlyreviewedbyaseniorafter he suggested to a new GP that a female colleague would look good dressed in black leather knee-high boots, a whip and thong.
He also asked a colleague whether they would let him suck their toes.
The GMC panel said: "During a telephone conversation with a paediatric SHO on November 11, 2004 yousaid 'Hi, it's George Skeahere, one of the GPs on call, um, can I beg your indulgence please please and if you want to stick your big toe down I'll suck it as well'.
"On Saturday, February 5 2005, the service manager for Gwent General Practice Out of Hours Service was introducing a newmale GP to female staff at the Mamhilad Call Centre when you said words to the effect of 'wait till you see her in her black leather knee-high boots and her whip and thong'.
"You have admitted that your conduct on both occasions was inappropriate and unprofessional. The Panel is of the view that all colleagues and patients are entitled to expect a reasonable standardof courtesy andmanners from you and it concurred with the assessors in the judgement that your relationship with colleagues and patients was unacceptable."
Along with the fact he had a history of poor record-keeping, Dr Skea was told to report back in 15months' time so the GMC could check up on him.
But during that time he still managed to make mistakes – including being rude about a mentally-ill patient who had been sectioned.
Thisweek theGMCpanel said: "The last of her reports details a complaint made against Dr Skea by a patient regarding a conversation about the patient's detention under the Mental Health Act.
"Although this was described as a 'casual encounter', and although there may have been some misunderstanding about the content of the discussions, it was deemed inappropriate by the investigating team in that it had taken place in a public area.
"ThePanelhasbeenprovidedwitha copy of the investigation report in which it was recommended that Dr Skea write a letter of apology to the patient and reflect on the incident."
He was ordered to bemore polite to his patients – and told he would be scrutinised for another year.
The GMC panel said: "This Panel has not had the benefit of hearing evidence directly from Dr Skea, but it considers that the lack of focus and limited progress may raise questions with regard to harmful deep-seated personality or attitudinal problems and his potential and willingness to respond positively to retraining."
Dr Skea's career has been a controversial one. He sparked patient revolt when his six-month contract at Bridge Health Centre, Abertillery, was not renewed.
Andwhile filmingAtTheDoctors he delivered a tirade against the health service inWales, threatening to throw in the towel at his practice in Rhymney.
At the time he told the film crew: "There are an awful lot of very, very good, very conscientious, very caring people in the Valleys. They really are the salt of the earth.
"But there's another groupthat sees youasapublicservant. Theywantyou in a shed at the bottom of the garden, available like that.
"After a while you just get burned out – you just can't hack it any more.
You need 28 hours a day and eight days a week."
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Your browser does not support iframes.The Cubs and Mariners played a spring training game in Mesa, Ari. Thursday afternoon.As you can imagine, it gets pretty warm under the desert sun. And the heat was apparently so much for one fan at Hohokam Stadium during the game that he decided to shed his shirt to keep cool.But one stadium vendor didn't believe that was enough to keep the fan properly cooled. So, he decided to dump an icy cold beverage over the fan's head during the eighth inning."I'm going to pretend I didn't see that," said one broadcaster.Oh, but you did. There is no turning back, sir.It's good to know at least one fan enjoyed watching the Cubs play this season. The prospects of another losing campaign look imminent for Chicago.
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One of the few things I am pretty good at is old song trivia. That's why what I am about to tell you was so maddening.
Years ago, a friend of mine and I were driving along and got in a traffic jam on I-271. One of us said: "It looks like there's somethin' happenin' here."
The other one said: "What's the name of that song?"
And neither of us knew right off the bat. So we started going through the words.
"Let's see: 'There's battle lines being drawn. Nobody's right if evervbody's wrong.'" Like that. Figuring eventually the title of the song would be in the words somewhere.
We would go dry for a while and then one of us would say: "What a field day for the heat. Thousand people in the street."
Eventually we re-constructed the whole song and never did figure out the title.
Naturally, the first person we ran into the next day had it: "For What It's Worth," by Buffalo Springfield.
Oh yeah. Right, right, right we said.
Just a stupid little story, but vivid in my mind.
That's the way with memories. They are important and fun and forever.
And this one came to mind again a couple of weeks ago on our way to Blossom Music Center when we passed the intersection of Rt. 303 and I-271, the former site of the 20,000 seat Richfield Coliseum. That's where Phil Yanchar and I were going the night that goofy old song popped into our heads.
It became the "former site" when the folks from the Cuyahoga National Recreation Area bought the property, tore down the once-magnificent Coliseum and returned the land to its natural state, a commendable act.
Come to think of it, I have lots of memories from the Richfield Coliseum.
I remember when Frank Sinatra was the opening act. A Reflector reporter and her husband got all dolled up and went to see him.
Over the years, performers as diverse as Elvis and Pete Maravich and Michael Jordan were showcased in the Richfield Coliseum.
I saw Linda Ronstadt in concert there. Fleetwood Mac, too.
But my Billy Joel tickets were the best concert seats I've ever had. I scalped them from a guy in a hotel parking lot. It felt as illegal as a drug deal. He reached out the window of his car, clutching the two tickets so I could see they were authentic. I held out the money, and we both grabbed.
The result was seats where I looked Billy Joel right in the eye from 25 feet away when he pivoted on his piano stool. The saxophone player came into the stands and played from behind our seats. Yes!
That happened at the Richfield Coliseum.
The highlight of my life as a professional basketball fan happened there, too. During the so-called Miracle at Richfield run in the late 1970s, I secured a photographer's pass through this newspaper. I sat right on the floor. Not in a chair at floor level ON the floor under the basket.
Some of the greatest basketball players ever John Havlicek, Nate Thurmond, Dave Cowens, guys like that were so close I could touch them during the game. And what games they were: Cavs and Celtics for the right to play for the NBA championship. I've never seen such sustained noise and excitement. Right there in the Richfield Coliseum.
And now it's gone. The landscape plantings from near the building's front entrance are the only remaining frame of reference.
Only in America would they sacrifice such a fine, serviceable building after fewer than 30 years in service. I wonder what ever happened to the beautiful loges to the 20,000 upholstered seats to Pete Franklin's old radio booth.
They tore up the parking lot where I lost my car one time. Forgot which entrance I used. I had to wait for maybe 10,000 cars to leave so I could see what was left.
So many concerts, so many games, so many memories.
But now the space is just a field of wild grasses and saplings.
I'm not complaining; I like wild grasses and saplings. But I just felt compelled to share the nostalgia generated by a trip past the old Richfield Coliseum ... for what it's worth.


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So that's out of the way. Now, as the title suggests, we have other business to attend to. This will probably go on for a bit, so I suggest either skimming it, or just reading sections that interest you. AND COMMENT.
EditingObviously, as I'm over 9,000 points now, I really like editing pages on Giant Bomb. I couldn't really explain why this is, I just really enjoy spreading the knowledge I have of these games and characters. It's really compelling honestly, and I think if there are even a handful of other people like me out there, we can really build Giant Bomb into an amazing repository of video game information. I've really enjoyed reading pages on games I've never heard of, and writing pages for some awesome games. It's a great community experience, and I can safely say, after almost two months on this site, Giant Bomb hit it out of the park on this one. Other elements of this site have not been meshing with me so well, as you'll (hopefully) read below.
Forum ModerationNow most of you likely to be reading this blog and looking at my profile probably know me and the mods have been having a bit of an ongoing skirmish for the past while now. I've talked with them at length on the issue (Those of them who aren't too condescending to even deign to have a fair discourse [OH LOOK! It's been deleted. How convenient]), but I still feel there's more to say on the matter. There's been a bit of a crackdown on topics and the types of topics allowed in the forums recently. As some of you may have noticed, this has severely dampened activity. Me and a few others have gone after this, but we're always dismissed as a trouble-making, "Vocal minority", as they like to put it. Putting aside the fact that our vocal minority is undoubtedly larger than their whole mod team, after putting some thought into it, it comes down to this.
The sorts of shenanigans that the GB staff pull off, and indeed, the sort of vibe I think the were going for with the site, is not allowed on the forums. Whereas Jeff, Ryan, Brad, and Vinny take to the whole videogames thing with their tongue planted firmly in cheek, hoping to have some fun, the forums are focused primarily on: "SERIOUS DISCUSSION", with very little room for the sorts of fun-time shenanigans that I think was the whole appeal of Giant Bomb to me in the first place. It's a jarring juxtaposition, and one I'm not sure was entirely intended.
I could go on, but I doubt you wish to hear me wax on for paragraphs about forum moderation, fascinating though it is.
Rolling with mah homiesHowever, despite the state of the forums, I've still managed to find a nice little niche in his community full of awesome, like minded guys (and gals) who seem to share interests and ideas (ironically pretty much exclusively using exterior services as opposed to GiantBomb itself). Both Bomb Squad (By invitation only at this point), and the GB IRC are full of tons of awesome guys, and if you happen to be reading this blog and not really frequent either of those, I recommend you check em out. Just some shout-outs to cool dudes (I can't fit everyone on here, but I love you all ;))
- jensonb: Hangs out in the IRC, sweet guy and one of the first people I really met on GB
- Pyromaniac: Can be found around the place, has REMARKABLY similar tastes to me, and is my points rival (Although now I guess I'm like 1,000 ahead of him! CATCH UP PYRO!)
- Jayge: BS dude, he's in the IRC nowadays and on the forums, cool guy.
- Pepsiman: Cool wiki mod I kinda met early on in GB's life, nice to chat with
I think that's a great example of the community power of Giant Bomb, and it's one of the reasons I spend so much time on this site. It's done a great job at building a community around itself in a very short amount of time.
Force UnleashedI've been on about this a bit in various forums, but I couldn't really resist a chance to post about it here. First off: FUCK YOU WHOEVER PUT ENDING SPOILERS ON THE REBEL ALLIANCE PAGE!!! I did NOT appreciate that. Did not appreciate that at all. Anyways, seething rage aside, game looks good. No, no 9.0 AAA! good, but solid and something that will entertain me for quite some time. There's a poster over on the GameFAQs forums who got an early copy, and he's been filling us in with information. Apparently the game's criminally short: 10 levels, ten hours, including cutscenes on medium difficulty. However, I really enjoyed the demo and as long as the full game is more of that with stronger Force powers and different environments, I'm down with that. Any game that lets you pull a TIE Fighter out of the air with your mind is a winner in my book.
The "lightbat" doesn't actually bother me that much honestly. Game seems to play well enough, and the main gimmick of wreaking havoc with the Force clicks with me on a primal level. Maybe it's not the best example of game design, but bashing in a door by flinging Stormtroopers at it sure is DAMN FUN. And really, that's all I wanted from this game anyways. A good story and some fun gameplay. Force Unleashed seams to be delivering both of those, so I'm not sure I understand the backlash to the title. Perhaps people let themselves get overhyped on the technology?
I know for one that Jayge has a burning hatred of Euphoria Physics, but I personally don't get it. Smacking a Stormtrooper into a box will make him stumble backwards over it on his knees, tossing one towards a railing will have him reach out for it, they'll generally react well to the environment. The AI may be incredibly dumb, but I think the physics works well. DMM is in a similar boat. It may have been overhyped, and it isn't on everything, but it sure as hell is spectacular when it works. Seriously, just messing with doors is tons of fun, to try and see how warped you can get them by using different force combinations and from different angles. I think TFU was all a matter of poorly managed expectations. Which brings me on to...
Mirror's EdgeHoly crap this game looks damn good. Damn good. After reading the most recent EGM coverstory, I'm even more excited for it (even though their "blowout" was remarkably light on content). I honestly could care less for the story, but it seems as though DICE has utterly nailed the feeling of movement and the proper way to tackle first-person perspective, and Full-Body Awareness. By integrating your limbs and allowing you to see them quite often, instead of ust when you look down, it seems as if DICE might have nailed this look finally. Previous first-person games always had a slight disconnect between the player and the action, but from what I've seen, it really looks like this could close the gap. Interestingly enough, the DICE guys were talking in the EGM story about how they actually had to fudge some of the animation regarding Faith's limbs, as that isn't quite how it would look in real life, because your eyes focus on odd things when you're running. The dudes spent a while talking about how previous first-person games mounted the camera on your chest, as opposed to your head. Your head generally stays focused on your objective, regardless of what your body is doing. Seems like these guys really have got a good thing going, and I can't wait until November 11th.
In Other News
- The Large Hadron Collider fired it's first test shots, we did not all die
- Jeff Green has left 1UP to go work on Sims games. This is a great loss for the community, as he was as some liked to put it, an "elder statesman" for the games industry and gaming journalism, and I think he always had some interesting insights to share. He's still maintaining a blog called Greenspeak, but it will be corporately monitored no doubt. It'll be interesting to see what this means for GFW radio...
- Joystiq are idiots
- I have officially made my first mod enemy in MB
- I added like 200 points tonight, but I'm still dropping in overall rank :(


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3 bedrooms, 2bathrooms (sleeps 10)+ den
This pet friendly home is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath that sleeps 10 in historic Port Madison. It has a stunning view of the bay with a parade of boats coming and going well on until dusk. There is an extensive deck with grill, hot tub and two outdoor dining tables. The house sits on 3/4 of an acre and has large evergreen trees with an collections of rhodondendrons...come see the spring show! There is a large lawn for croquet or simply relaxing in the hammock.
The King Bedroom has a HDTV/DVD as does the media room which has a hide-a-bed. The king bedroom comes equipped with an iPhone docking station for charging and listening to your favorite music. The Queen room sleeps two in an antique four poster bed. The Bunk room has two bunkbeds and a hide a crib in the closet that sleeps four. The Media Room has a very comfortable hide a bed with foam mattress that sleeps 2. The home has wi-fi and cable if you tire of the spectacular surroundings and need screen time.
The house has two decks with a hot tub on the lower deck that looks out on the bay. A large lawn for croquet, hammock, playing with the dog.
The house is part of the Port Madison Water Company and so it enjoys a Private Beach, dock, boat ramp, and walking trails in the woods!
Recent Review
Wonderful vacation home, wonderful location!
About the Owner
This property is owned by a longtime Bainbridge Island family that moved here from Seattle 50 plus years ago. It is our little piece of heaven that we have to share with you. It is managed by two sisters, one who lives in Oregon and one in Seattle who along with their brother look forward to their children enjoying this property with their children!
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4.9 based on 9 traveler reviews
Beautiful place inside and out!
Wonderful vacation home, wonderful location!
The pictures do not do the property justice!
The pictures do not adequately describe the beauty of the property.
The floor to ceiling windows on one side of the house all look out over Port Madison..the rooms and view are spectacular.
Everything is furnished..we did hunt for plates for 2 days...they are in a drawer under the knives.
The house is very kid friendly. We did not have kids but is would have been perfect for them..even special plates and glasses. Thanks Phyllis
Beautiful, comfortable, low-maintenance-- perfect!
So glad you ladies had a great time. Isn't Marche lovely for dinner? Looking forward to having you back next year. Your 41st is special too. Thanks for your kind words.
Anne and Carol
perfect weekend getaway
Glad the ladies had a good time. Hope we see you all next year!
Great Local Rental!
From the Owner
"Jake's Retreat was the original owner's little piece of heaven for over 55 years. It has been passed down to his kids who are keeping if for their children to enjoy. The original house was build in 1910 and has undergone three major additions/remodels that have tripled the size of the little cabin that Jake bought with his young bride in 1956."
Activity and Interests
Bainbridge Island is a wonderful getaway only 35 minutes by ferry but worlds away. The town of Winslow has lovely restaurants, shops, groceries, and all services in a small town feel. The Olympic Penninsula is only a 30 minute drive northwest of the Hood Canal bridge where you can enjoy hiking, cross country skiiing, sightseeing, ocean beaches, and golf. If you choose to stay close and tour the Island take advantage of its quaint Island ambiance. If you want big city excitement Seattle is a scenic 35 minute ferry ride away where you can take advantage of all a big pacific rim city has to offer and then come back to your quiet spot on the Island as the end of the day!
Rental rates
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High Season
May 2 2015 - Sep 29 2015
3 night minimum stay
Mid Season
Oct 1 2015 - Dec 30 2015
2 night minimum stay
Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.
Additional information about rental rates
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Several have mentioned the use of fresh water for flushing a toilet. I can't imagine the use of fresh water to move sewage when you're trying to conserve water. Also, many speak of showering. We never "shower" when we are conserving fresh water. After bathing in salt water, a cup of fresh water is carefully poured from our head down, - maybe a second cup for those with long hair. I like aeventyr60's & MarkofSeaLife's use of the spray bottle. Some assumed use of water just makes no sense at all,- why would you need to run water over your toothbrush before putting it in your wet mouth? Now I must admit, when we are picking up water every few days, we are showering freely and washing dishes when rinse water flowing down the drain, but 1.7 gallons/day/person is easy in conservation mode.
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PULLING off the improbable, Café France shocked NLEX with a 66-52 decision that snapped the three-time champion's record streak in the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup yesterday at Trinity University of Asia Gym.
Jens Knuttel and Marion Magat fueled the Bakers' assault in the second half of the stunning victory that halted the Road Warriors' phenomenal 24-game winning run dating back in January.
"The motivation was to make history," said Café France coach Egay Macaraya. "I give it to the boys. They never gave up. And I guess it's also the Christmas season. A lot of miracles happen and this is one of those miracles."
Newcomer Fruitas completed a day of upsets as the Shakers downed last conference's finalist Big Chill, 88-81, in the second game.
Carlo Lastimosa pumped in 32 points to fuel the Shakers' strong second half, which they kicked off with a pivotal 12-0 run for a 51-39 lead after a halftime deadlock at 39.
"Lastimosa has been consistent," Fruitas coach Nash Racela said of the St. Benilde gunner, who also shot 30 last week. "But it was our defense that was remarkable today, with guys like (Joseph) Terso and (Anjo) Caram taking turns in defending (Terrence) Romeo."
Café France climbed to a share of third at 4-2 with Big Chill and idle Cagayan Valley, while Fruitas improved to 3-3.
Knuttel poured in all of his 14 points in the second half where the Bakers drilled 15 unanswered points that turned a 40-48 deficit into a 55-48 advantage. Magat delivered 13 markers, 14 rebounds and a couple of blocks.
"All good things come to an end," said coach Boyet Fernandez after his Road Warriors absorbed their first setback this conference for a 7-1 card.
"We didn't play defense today. I told them at halftime that we're not playing the way we should be playing. We have to make stops. Eventually Café France caught us in the fourth, then we couldn't set up and we were rushing our shots. I hope this will be a lesson for all of us."
The scores:
First Game
CAFE FRANCE 66—Knuttel 14, Magat 13, Padilla 10, Jamon 9, Lopez 6, Alas 5, Parala 5, Mendoza 2, Pogoy 2, Magbitang 0, Antipuesto 0, Dela Cruz 0.
NLEX 52—Pascual J. 10, Ganuelas 7, Sangalang 7, Salva 6, Long 5, Alas 5, Pascual R. 4, Slaughter 2,Amer 2, Lanete 2, Garcia 2, Hermida 0, Sumalinog 0, Camson 0.
Quarters: 11-13, 25-32, 44-48, 66-52
Second Game
FRUITAS 88—Lastimosa 32, Adeogun 14, Caram 8, Terso 7, Colina 6, Silungan 6, Escueta 6, Escobal 3, Belleza 3, Antonio 2, Dela Rosa 1, Mendoza 0, Pascual 0.
BIG CHILL 81—Romeo 18, Buenafe 13, Montilla 13, Bringas 12, Collado 12, Villahermosa 5, Canlas 4, Cortes 2, Santos 2, Canta 0, Semira 0, Lozada 0.
Quarters: 19-26, 39-39, 62-59, 88-81
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As there are no specifics about headsize/player levels or game, can you give us a quick rundown on roughly the size of each, what it might be suited for; 3.0, 3.5-4.5, 5.0+, etc... Just an idea of where you think the different frames might fall - IF you think that sort of division would be applicable....
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100: this has almost the same exact specs as the babolat aeropro or pure drive . The difference is the way the racquet is constructed and the stringing scheme. shots are all easier becaise of the stringing syytem however I actaullay tightened up the strings to 62 . They come strung at unbelievably low 45 ....so please bear that in mind when demoing. I would say the stick is good for anyone from 4.0- pro
108- does everything the 108 does but a bit easier . It's just a bit lighter and a bit bigger. I never thought I could play with a racquet this big but it's was actually fun. These sticks are so well constructed amd sp head light that you can play with any size . 3.5-pro
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HOUSTON An alert grandmother rushed her 13-month-old grandson to the hospital, possibly saving his life, after seeing multiple bruises and burns he sustained while in the care of his mother s boyfriend, according to Houston police. The boy s mom is now charged for not getting her son any help.
Carey Deshawn Forris-Clemons, 20, was charged with felony injury to a child and Christalyn Thompkins, 22, was charged with felony injury to a child by omission.
Police said the boyfriend, Forris-Clemons, regularly babysat his girlfriend s son while she went to work at a Dollar Tree store.
The boy s mother, Thompkins, said he called her on February 12 to tell her that her son had fallen down the stairs. She said she did not immediately rush home, choosing to finish out her 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. shift, but was horrified at the sight of her child when she did arrive. She said her little boy looked like a monster.
Thompkins said she was in a state of shock after seeing her son like that, but did not call the ambulance because she did not know how she would get home from the hospital, according to court documents. She said she gave her little boy pain medicine and ice packs for the swelling on the next day.
When the boy s grandmother called to say she would be picking him up for the weekend, Thompkins told her that he was bruised after falling down the stairs. The grandmother said she was picking her grandbaby up anyway.
When the grandmother arrived, Thompkins was once again at work and Forris-Clemons was babysitting the child alone.
The shocked grandmother said nothing about the toddler s appearance, but immediately rushed him to the hospital.
Doctors at Texas Children s Hospital found bruises all over the little boy s body.
The child was found to have suffered a subdural hemorrhage and had extensive bruising to his arms, legs, thighs belly and back. He also had bruising and abrasions to his face and ears, in addition to burns on his fingers.
Doctors said those bruises were not all consistent with a fall down the stairs. They said the boy also suffered a whiplash-type injury to the skull that would have immediately altered his level of consciousness. Doctors said that any competent caregiver should have recognized that the child was in immediate need of medical care.
Doctors concluded that the findings were indicative of child physical abuse and were inflicted by a person with the size and strength of an adult. They also indicated there was medical care neglect on behalf of the mother.
Investigators called Forris-Clemons for his side of the story, but he refused to talk. He also refused to allow them to come into the home and see the stairs the boy was supposed to have fallen down.
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PIERRE, S.D. – The semi final round of the Class 11AA high school football playoffs is tonight in Pierre and Watertown. In Pierre, the top seeded Governors look to advance to the Dakotadome for the first time in 25 years when they host Harrisburg in one semi final game. The other semi final is in Watertown where the second seeded Arrows host 3rd seed Yankton. There are also two semi final games in the Class 11AAA playoffs tonight as well, Both are in Sioux Falls where Sioux Falls O'Gorman takes on Sioux Falls Lincoln and Sioux Falls Roosevelt hosts Brandon Valley. The 11AA championship game is a week from tonight in the Dakotadome in Vermillion. The 11AAA championship game will be a week from tomorrow night.
The semi final round of the Class 11A and 11B playoffs along with the 3 9 man classes of football will be played tomorrow across South Dakota. In the 11A semi finals, defending state champion Dell Rapids plays at top seed Madison and West Central travels to Hot Springs. In the 11B semi finals, Canton plays at top seed Winner and Parkston will take on St. Thomas More in Rapid City. In the three 9 man classes of football, in Class 9AA, Bridgewater-Emery-Ethan travels to top seed Gregory while third seed Deubrook Area visits 2nd seeded Arlington. In 9A, the semi finals are set with Wolsey-Wessington traveling to Leola to face Leola Frederick and 3rd seed Potter County meeting unbeaten and 2nd seed Howard. And in the 9B Class, Harding County travels to Hamlin and Wall goes to Avon.
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It was a true team effort last Monday as all four senior Lady Comets varsity basketball players scored and two underclassmen clinched the victory.
The non-conference win over a very tough and determined Keystone team was the fourth win in a row for Amherst.
"We played extremely well in the first half. We put together another half that went as well as the last couple of games we played with continuing really great defense. I think we relaxed in the second half," said coach Kevin Collins.
The Comets dominated the Wildcats in the first half, scoring 22 points while holding off the deadly shooting of McKenah Peters and Darcy Irish.
Sydney Click, Brianna Crapo, and Sydney Roule all hit for three-pointers.
Mallory Sliman, Sher Champe, and Brooke Wallace each hit twice from the floor. Natalia Joseph made the first of her two free throws for the night.
Keystone was held to three baskets, one from Peters, a three-pointer by Irish, and another hoop from Madi Bonner for a 22-9 score at the half.
The start of the third quarter saw a let-up in the Comets offense though the defense continued to contain the Wildcats.
Trouble came from multiple Amherst fouls that opened the scoreboard to a barrage of free throws. Keystone made 15 of 25 foul shots to get back into contention.
"We let them in the game. You let teams in the game and they're going to give you a dogfight. They're a young team over there but they've got some talent," Collins said.
The savior of the evening was Wallace. She scored all three Comets goals in the second half and added four free throws as the Wildcats evened the score at 31 with just two minutes remaining.
"She's special," Collins described Wallace. "When she starts to trust her left hand a little bit more I think she's going to be that much more special. She has all the moves in the world to the left. Now she has to finish them with that left hand."
The third of her hoops pulled Amherst to a 33-31 lead. Peters hit one of her free throws to pull the 'Cats within one point.
Sara Elliott managed to draw a foul that sealed the win for the Comets. She sank both for a 35-32 Senior Night victory.
"Sara hit 12 in a row against North Olmsted. She's not afraid of the spotlight. She steps up and makes shots. I think toward the end she was trying to do a little too much handling the ball," said Collins. "Those free throws were huge. She's a top player and she's only going to get better."
Asked after the game how she felt leading her team to a big win, Wallace gave credit to her teammates' belief in her.
"I didn't even know I made that many baskets. I feel like I missed more than I made. My team kept passing to me, especially Sher Champe. She never gives up on me. She's like I'm giving you the ball. You're going to make the next shot," she said.


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Norfolk, Ont. mink farmers make Faces of Fur calendar
Sandra admits the anti-fur lobby is huge and recalls 450 mink being released by activists who broke into the cages on a Simcoe farm a few years back
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Sandra admits the anti-fur lobby is huge and recalls 450 mink being released by activists who broke into the cages on a Simcoe farm a few years back
Two Tony Award-winning musicals and a hit London play are among the productions in the Mirvish 2015-16 season.
The author looks back at the Depression and the brutal poverty he experienced in his youth, and sees how history is repeating itself.
Other than nabbing a suspect, there's nothing more satisfying to a young constable than putting one over on his sergeant.
Big Music Fest will also feature Rod Stewart, Blondie, Jane's Addiction and several other popular bands as it returns to McLennan Park in Kitchener from July 10-12.
1967 will be coming alive again at this year's Heritage Day celebration being hosted by the Goulbourn Township Historical Society on Saturday, Feb. 14.
Maple man Eric Spence, who died two years ago at 71, tried to disinherit one of his two daughters because she had a baby with a white man.
Jim Leek, 58, was diving at the French Reef off of Key Largo on Thursday, Jan. 29
Along with husband, internationally known pianist Anton Kuerti, the couple helped established the world acclaimed local musical festival, The Festival of the Sound, in the summer of 1979 at their cottage in Parry Sound.
Matthew Halton is considered to be one of the best war correspondents of World War II.
You've never seen dance moves like this before! South African master Vincent Mantsoe performs his solo works NTU (Nothing) and Skwatta at Harbourfront Centre Theatre from Jan. 29-31, a DanceWorks presentation. danceworks.ca
Happy birthday, Susan Dey, born on this date in 1952. Here she is on the keyboards in Partridge Family video
The "Winnipeg Falcons" Heritage Minute tells the story of a team of Icelandic-Canadians who served in the First World War before bringing home the very first gold medal in Olympic hockey.
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Evan Bayh wants out of Washington but wonders if the partisan bickering he leaves behind will one day be swept aside by a new Ross Perot riding a third-party tidal wave of public anger.
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Republican "blank page" challenges Obama
The next U.S. presidential election is more than 2-1/2 years away. But pollsters are already asking how President Barack Obama would stack up against a Republican challenger.
Gingrich once again at head of Republican pack
Once, a first-term Democratic president failed to deliver on healthcare reform and found his party swept from office by a wave of voter anger that brought Republican Newt Gingrich to the forefront of American politics. Could this history lesson from the Clinton era be repeated?
Tea Party 'warriors' take aim at Florida Senate race
Conservative Tea Party activists had loads of fun in Boston last month helping Scott Brown chuck Teddy Kennedy's forever-Democratic Senate seat into Republican waters.
Obama plays to disaffected audience but most don't blame him
When President Obama reaches the podium for tonight's State of the Union address, he'll turn to a TV audience fed up with Washington and its incessant partisan bickering. But guess what: most viewers won't be blaming him.
More than 90 percent of the American public thinks there's too much partisan infighting and 70 percent say the federal government isn't working well, according to an NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll.
But who's the culprit? Only 27 percent blame the president. The biggest target of public disaffection are Republicans in Congress — at 48 percent — followed by congressional Democrats at 41 percent. Conducted Jan. 23-25, the survey of 800 adults has a 3.5 percent margin of error.
If the numbers are accurate, Obama's message may find a fair amount of audience sympathy, particularly for his much-anticipated emphasis on jobs, the economy and curbs on Wall Street's excesses.
Nearly three-quarters say not enough has been done to regulate Wall Street and the banking industry, while 51 percent want more emphasis on economic matters than they've seen up to now.
In fact, poll respondents are fairly optimistic about Obama's future, with 54 percent saying he is facing either a short-term setback or no setback at all. There are even signs that his overall job approval rating has begun to edge up.
Is Obama a party animal? U.S. political trends make it so
The folks at Gallup say Barack Obama is easily the most 'polarized' first-year president of the postwar era — and they're not talking about pre-digital camera snapshots.
They mean that Obama, like his immediate predecessors, is the object of growing partisanship within American public opinion.
Obama finished his first year in office on Jan. 19 with an 88 percent job approval rating among Democrats but only 23 percent approval among Republicans.
That leaves a 65-percentage-point gap between the two partisan lines, eclipsing the previous first-year polarization record of 52 points, held by Democrat Bill Clinton.
If Obama's numbers don't change, he will exceed Republican George W. Bush as the most polarized of post-World War II presidents. (Over the course of Bush's presidency, Republicans and Democrats were 61 points apart on average.)
But there's something more afoot than the individual horse races.
Gallup says its findings illustrate an upswing in voter partisanship since the time of Republican Ronald Reagan. Before the 1980s, partisan approval gaps ranged from a low of 19 percent for Democrat Lyndon Johnson to a high of 34 percent for Republican Richard Nixon.
"Obama — like his immediate predecessor Bush — sought to bring Americans together after periods of heightened political polarization in the United States. But despite their best intentions and efforts, both men's approval ratings have been characterized by extreme partisanship," Gallup said.
"The way Americans view presidents has clearly changed in recent decades, perhaps owing to the growth in variety, sources and even politicization of news on cable television and the Internet, and the continuing popularity of politically oriented talk radio."
Most Americans want Republican input on healthcare – poll
Most Americans want President Obama and the Democrats to jettison the healthcare bill they almost got together before this week's political earthquake in Massachusetts and instead look for something Republicans can support.
Poll suggests political consequences from U.S. healthcare deal
Think today's U.S. Senate election in Massachusetts could be bad news for President Obama? Then consider what pollsters are saying now about the healthcare reform debate's potential effect on the November congressional elections.


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