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Simon Raven's novel The Judas Boy (1968) contains a terrific scene in which an historian named Tom Llewellyn, then engaged on a BBC television series, rings up his friend Professor Robert Constable, head of the fictitious Lancaster College, Cambridge, for an intellectual chat. Llewellyn's great interest is the nature of power, and his thesis that, here in the third quarter of the 20th century, power is an increasingly random affair. "It is almost impossible to see it as concentrated in any definite person or persons," he crisply informs the man on the end of the phone, "if only because the world has long since become too complicated for even the most determined and intelligent individual to exert his will, except in very limited areas."
Constable, not immediately convinced by this argument, is brought into line by an illustration from his own professional life. He is the Provost of Lancaster, Llewellyn reminds him, and by definition the most powerful man in the place. On the other hand, his power can never be exercised outright. He can recommend, he can persuade, he can influence, and he can intrigue, but when it comes to doing or acting he cannot dismiss a servant without ratification from a sub-committee. Nonsense, Constable demurs, he can easily get what he wants if he goes about it in the right way. In that case, Llewellyn explains, he is essentially a diplomat, exercising the kind of authority that exists only in so far as the wielder of it is seen.
This exchange leapt back into memory as I began reading some of the publicity attending last week's publication of Power Trip, a book in which Damian McBride, the one-time Downing Street spin doctor, attempts to lift the lid on Rebekah Brooks's allegedly malign influence on public life during Gordon Brown's time as Prime Minister. According to McBride, the former Sun editor was at this point "the most powerful person in Britain", able to throw her metaphorical weight about in such episodes as a campaign to ensure that Paul Stephenson became the Metropolitan Police Commissioner and a government reshuffle in which, against expectation, the Blairite Tessa Jowell kept her post.
McBride also maintains that a Sun journalist told him that Brooks wanted to see the Labour MP Tom Watson "dead" (politically that is – those involved seem to have stopped short of a murder plot) for scheming to force Tony Blair to resign in 2006. It is a bravura exercise, which makes Mrs B sound like a cross between Lucrezia Borgia and Shelob from The Lord of the Rings, and yet, judged by the Raven paradigm, it is hard to imagine that Rupert Murdoch's principal henchwoman was quite the behemoth that McBride represents her to be. She could pull strings, she could utter numberless quiet words in favourably disposed ears, she could make one hell of a fuss on her employer's behalf, but when it came down to it the only direct exercise of authority in which she could engage was to ensure that certain words were printed on pieces of newspaper.
Which, as media historians hasten to assure us, is an enviable form of power, however diminished by falling circulations and the rush to cyberspace. At the same time a glance around public life in 2014 is enough to demonstrate that most of the old sources of direct authority have been emasculated, either by that tantalising abstract democracy, or by the diffusion of power into oligarchy, or merely by way of the administrative complexity by which nearly all contemporary life is waylaid. Certainly, Brooks in her prime was a force to be reckoned with, but did she have as much power as, say, Hugh Cudlipp, the editor of the Daily Mirror in the 1950s, when the paper had a circulation of five million and Labour leaders quaked in their boots when criticised by it?
As for the other authority figures at large in the public sphere, politicians long ago became ciphers. After all, how much real power does David Cameron exercise? He is the first minister of what is supposedly a sovereign state, but unable, owing to our EU membership, to control who passes back and forth across its borders, and uncomfortably aware that much of the military hardware dotted around the nation is owned by one of our allies. He is, additionally, part of a coalition, which severely limits his room for practical manoeuvre, and while he may, more or less, be able to decide who he wants to see around him at the Cabinet table, scarcely any action that he undertakes, from the appointment of the humblest junior minister to the view he takes of President Putin, can be pursued without a series of consultations, diplomatic bunfights and inches given and received.
And so Cameron, like the chief executive of a public company, the senior partner of a Big Four accountancy firm, the vice-chancellor of a university, or the manager of a Premiership football club, is essentially a co-ordinator, esteemed, and occasionally revered, never likely to be ignored by his colleagues or the world at large, but about as capable of genuinely autonomous action as Mr Punch.
Curiously enough, the proof of this long-term retreat from the concept of individual authority can be found in art, and especially literature, where its absence has left a thematic hole that has never been filled. The Victorian novelist, for example, was intensely interested in power, to the point where certain 19th-century novels turn into a causative chain of who owns and can therefore direct the actions of whom. On the other hand, these threads were usually very easy to gather up, a matter of the Queen sitting on her throne, her ministers assembling at Westminster, great landowners administering their estates, and a handful of financiers controlling the money supply.
But the "state of the nation" novel, in which the Victorians excelled, is almost impossible to carry off these days, if only because the sources of power – financial power especially – are so difficult for the non-specialist to locate and, if found, to understand. Even John Lanchester's Capital, for instance, a work by one of the few modern novelists with sufficient knowledge to be able to explain how the modern City of London operates, sometimes reads like a collection of fiscal essays, so esoteric is the information that Lanchester is trying to get across.
Naturally, there are other forms of power – familial, emotional, generational – but the citizens of a supposedly free country with a fine democratic tradition are entitled to know who directs the course of their lives, and whether or not these entities are accountable. It is a cliché, of course, to remark that one of the great drawbacks of a world in which "power" consists of backstairs intrigue and inference, is that it can't be brought to judgement. Simultaneously, you have a suspicion that there are still large numbers of individually powerful people, but that they sit not in No 10 or the White House but in the offices of commodity broking firms and arms traders.
It would be nice if a journalist like Brooks, rather than caballing over the status of some favoured Cabinet minister, could tell us all who they are. We may not be able to do anything about them, or limit their influence, but merely being able to identify them would be a comfort of a sort.
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A Japanese company is selling these plastic bottles that hold 1.4 grams of green tea or other additives in the top. Twist the cap to release the tea into the water, creating an instant serving of cold-brewed tea. (The bottles in the picture are actually a kale-based health drink.) I've no idea how much better the "instant" green tea might taste, but it's a clever, if still wasteful product. Wouldn't it be better just to sell the instant tea? I'm of slightly mixed emotion, though, since one of the things I love about Japan's ever-present vending machines are the cheap, unsweetened green tea always at ready. When I was a sweaty foreigner tromping through Tokyo, I guzzled more than my fair share. (I had also packed a whole carton of American Spirit cigarettes, fearing I wouldn't be able to find any in Japan. Then I got there and realize that not only were American Spirits on sale in almost every cigarette vending machine, but they were actually cheaper than in New York.) Bottle Innovations: Instant fresh tea [Trends in Japan]
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Looks like some one has re-purposed Binary Chemical Weapon technology for the soft drink market, or maybe they're hoping that the military takes up their patent on the device for big huge sums of cash.
There is indeed a security problem, #1… how do they keep pranksters from twisting all the caps in the store?
MRSCIENCE- they use the Orange Ball, of course. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dieCVYpc158
Oh, do I love Ito En teas… glad I located a source in colorado!
LOL @ MrScience. I never thought of that.
I have thought some more though. They could just sell the tops, with (Whatever flavour) in, you just carry the tops around to flavour the bottle of water you buy at wherever.
Sure, if 120-160 yen is "cheap"

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London Grammar's "Hey Now" was exclusively unveiled this week for Dior's new J'adore Dior campaign that begins today. Check out the new, global spot HERE. The film features the radiant Charlize Theron bathed in gold as she moves through the Galerie des Glaces at Versailles, bringing the trio's hit song to life. Dior cites that, "All it takes is three notes, three perfectly calibrated notes to transport us into the captivating world of the English group London Grammar."
"Hey Now" is featured on London Grammar's critically acclaimed debut album "If You Wait," noted by Pitchfork to be "a stylish debut that demonstrates both their immense talent and impressive instincts." The New York Times has also praised the band, observing "Longing, loving, leaving: Those are the boundaries of the impeccable pop universe that London Grammar has built for itself."
London Grammar will perform at various international festival dates before returning to the U.S. this fall for a run of shows across the country. The upcoming U.S. dates follow several sold-out stateside tours, a recent sold-out show at LA's Wiltern Theatre and multiple stints opening for Coldplay. Full list of U.S. tour dates is below:
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I n these waning days of summer, there is still a sea of things to do for those who want to make a day of it, or even a night of it, on the breezy high seas. Ports both near and far are offering sunset music cruises, boat rides through caves and under rainbows and even a chance for your child to serve as captain of the ship. Here's where to set your sails before the weather takes a turn for the worse in coming weeks:
Architecture and Sightseeing Cruises
Kykuit Cruise
Saturdays and Sundays,
through Nov. 7
Pier 78, W. 38th Street
New York
Built in 1913 and home to four generations of the Rockefellers, Kykuit is about 45 minutes north of Manhattan in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. It is open to the public seven months of the year and boasts panoramic views of the Hudson River and formal gardens that are considered to be among the best examples of beaux-arts landscaping in America. Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller added notable works of 20th-century sculpture to the gardens, including pieces by Henry Moore, Alexander Calder and Louise Nevelson. New York Waterway's day cruise up the Hudson to the Kykuit also takes in nearby Philipsburg Manor, a working 17th-century colonial farm. Tickets for adults and children are $60, including boat, bus transfers and site admission. The boat departs at 10:30 a.m. and returns at 6 p.m.
'The Northern Lights Tour'
Aug. 21
'The Southern Lights Tour'
Sept. 11
Boston Harbor Cruises
One Long Wharf (one block from
Fanueil Hall Marketplace)
Lighthouses, a classic icon of the New England shoreline, are the focus of two cruises sponsored by the New England Lighthouse Foundation. The Northern Lights cruise includes Boston Light, a National Historic Landmark and the first lighthouse built in America (1716; rebuilt in 1776) and ends at Thatcher Island, home to two of the only twin lighthouses left in the U.S. Southern Lights sails to Plymouth. It stops along the way at several lighthouses in Boston Harbor, then continues along the Massachusetts coastline. Doug Bingham, an expert with the Lighthouse Foundation, guides the tours, which leave Boston at 10 a.m., returning at approximately 3 p.m. Tickets are $27 for adults, $25 for seniors and $17 for children.
Architecture Foundation River Cruise
Chicago River at Michigan Avenue
and Lower Wacker Drive
Through October
Chicago is known for its breadth of architectural design, and among the Chicago Architecture Foundation's most popular tours is a 90-minute river cruise around the famous Loop, with six hourly departures. CAF volunteer guides provide commentary, showcasing more than 50 examples of Chicago's riverfront architecture, from 19th-century railroad bridges and warehouses, to 20th-century bridge houses and skyscrapers. Highlights include the Wrigley Building and the work of Mies van der Rohe. Tickets: $18 a person.
Shakespeare by the Sea
Through Sept. 26
Halifax, NS, Canada
Festival of the Sea
Sept. 18
Point Pleasant Beach, N.J.
Chicago Air and Water Show
Aug. 21-22
Chicago, Ill.
Seneca Lake Whale Watch
Aug. 20-22
Geneva, N.Y.
Jazz on the Water Festival
Aug. 27-29
Newport, Ore.
On The Waterfront
Sept. 3-5
Rockford, Ill.
Canyon Tour
Rainbow Bridge Tours
Through Oct. 31
Wahweap Marina (near Page, Ariz.)
Lake Powell, created during the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona in 1956, stretches from the Glen Canyon Dam up the Colorado River through Utah, for 186 miles. A full-day tour of Rainbow Bridge, the world's largest natural bridge, runs seven hours, and includes a box lunch. En route to and from Rainbow Bridge, the cruise takes in several of the 96 canyons that make up Lake Powell. A half-day tour, five hours, also includes lunch. The full-day tour is $92 for adults, $69 for children ages three to 11. Half-day trips are $69 for adults and $49 for children. The Wahweap Marina is near Page, Ariz., which is a two-hour drive from Flagstaff.
Scenic Boat Ride at
Mammoth Cave National Park
Through October
Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave, Ky.
Beneath the sandstone ridges of Mammoth Cave National Park lies one of the most extensive known cave systems on earth, with more than 350 miles of passageways mapped and surveyed (and more are being discovered all the time). A one-hour cruise on the Miss Green River II provides a waterborne sightseeing-cum-spelunking tour, winding between limestone cliffs and cave entrances, and the chance to see some of the more than 200 species of animal life that call the park home. Entry to the park is free. Cruise departure times vary, but generally include three cruises during the day and one sunset cruise. The cruise is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children under 12 (children under two are admitted free). Mammoth Cave National Park, accessible from Interstate 65, is about 90 miles from Nashville, Tenn., and Louisville, Ky.
Catalina Adventure Tours
Open all year
Boat Landing, Avalon and Santa Catalina Island, Calif.
Santa Catalina Island, 22 miles off the coast of Los Angeles (an hour by boat) is a haven for a variety of animals and sea life and has benefited from the efforts of the Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, which now owns about 88% of the island, including most of the coastline. Glass-bottom boat rides afford a dry look at the world beneath the waves. Catalina Island Adventures' 35-minute tours, which run both day and night (courtesy of 18,000-watt lighting) explore the teeming waters of Lovers Cove. Passengers can also feed fish through a specially designed tube. Tickets for adults are $9, for seniors (over 55), $7.50 and for children under 12, $4.75. Children under three are admitted free.
The Cascade Sternwheelers
Through Oct. 3
1200 NW Front Ave.
Cascade Locks, Ore.
The Columbia River Gorge, one of the windsurfing capitals of the country, is also abundant with natural wonders such as cascading waterfalls and wildlife that includes eagles, mountain goats and caribou. A two-hour tour out of Cascade Locks (about an hour east of Portland) aboard a sternwheeler riverboat takes in sights either leading up to Portland's harbor to the west or the less populated terrain to the east. The narrated tour is $12.95 a person; brunches on Saturdays and Sundays are $25.95 a person.
Sunset Bat-Watching Cruise
Through October
Capital Cruises
14705 Bescott Drive
Austin, Texas
The arches under the Congress Avenue Bridge on Town Lake in Austin are the summer home for more than a million Mexican free-tail bats, which mainly live in caves in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, but also use buildings and bridges for stopover sites during migration. Each evening from March through October, Capital Cruises takes bat watchers up close and personal to the colony as it spectacularly departs en masse at dusk to begin its nocturnal search for food. The cruises last an hour and feature commentary about the bats; the boat sails 15 minutes before sunset every night. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6.50 for seniors and $5 for children ages three to 12.
For Kids
'Good Ship Lollipop' Cruise
Daily through Labor Day;
Weekends, September and October
9 Station Square Dock
Sitting at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers, which unite to form the Ohio River, Pittsburgh thrived as a leading industrial city in the 19th century, known as much for its bustling steamboat port as for its iron and steel works. Today, the Gateway Clipper fleet of steamboats offers a variety of tours geared for children, including the Good Ship Lollipop Cruise, during which Lolli the Clown entertains. It sails on the hour from 11 a.m. through 4 p.m.; tickets are $6.50 for adults and $4.50 for children. A "Family Fun" cruise runs Sundays, throughout the year, and features a magic show in addition to a historical travelogue. It boards at 1:30 p.m. and sails from 2 to 4. Tickets are $8.75 for adults, $5.50 for children under 12.
'Captain and the Kid' Cruises
Through October
Lake Champlain Shoreline Cruises
Burlington Boat House, College St.
Burlington, Vt.
This tour takes in geographic landmarks unique to Lake Champlain (which borders New York and Vermont) and their role in American history, highlighting the famous adventures of Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys. There's a "Captain and the Kid" program on the daily 1µ-hour sightseeing tours: a child rides in the pilot house with the captain, has a picture taken with him and receives a "Captain's Certificate" at the end of the cruise. The program carries no extra charge on top of the $3.95 ticket (for children between three and 11); $4.95 for adults.
Sunset Concert Cruise
Through Sept. 22
Gills Rock Harbor, Gills Rock, Wis.
Door County Peninsula, a region rich in fishing history, separates Green Bay from Lake Michigan and is a popular vacation spot for Wisconsonites. For almost 20 years, Sunset Concert Cruises have provided musical entertainment in a variety of styles (and a casual buffet dinner), from Dixieland to folk to classical, while plying the waters of the bay and lake, past the limestone bluffs of nearby Pilot and Plum islands. Before musical performances, the captain narrates a history of the area. Among upcoming acts are the Frogwater Band, which features Celtic fare, on Aug. 28; the Milwaukee Mandolin Ensemble, on Sept. 2, which highlights turn-of-the-century music; and Le Jazz Hot, a quintet in a "Benny Goodman Revival," on Sept. 8, 9, 21 and 22. The tours run from 6 to 9 p.m. through Labor Day, and 5 to 8 p.m. after. Tickets are $38.50 a person. Gills Rock, where the cruises originate, is at the tip of Door County Peninsula, about 90 miles from Green Bay, and 45 miles from Sturgeon Bay.
Talking Head / Dennis Conner
Dennis Conner is no weekend sailor. The veteran skipper has won the America's Cup race four times and captured an Olympic gold medal in 1976. But when he's not competing, Mr. Conner still enjoys finding new waters to sail. We asked the 56-year-old yachtsman, who is preparing for another America's Cup run in 2000, to discuss a few of his favorite boating spots.
Off the coast of Miami: "It's quite a unique stream of water. It can get quite choppy, and before the new navigation technology was available, it was harder to sail. The stream from the Gulf of Mexico travels at three knots there, so it's a challenge. And the water is warm, which I like."
Hawaii: "Obviously, Hawaii is fabulous. The racing off the coast of the islands is as good as it gets. But it's also always windy. You can count on the trade winds there to have 15 to 20 knots every day."
San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington: "It's hard not to think of the Pacific Northwest -- my grandfather had a place on Lopez Island there. It's a great place to have a power boat to be able to troll around for offshore cruising. But it can either be calm or windy like heck."
The Eastern Caribbean: "From St. Thomas to Antigua and along the British Virgin Islands, you can't beat it almost any time of the year. Fabulous cruising, great sailing. In Antigua, there's an entire race week, and those are the best regattas from a standpoint of fun and amenities."
Newport, R.I.: "It's a lot of fun to visit and there's just great sailing there in the summer. And from Newport, it's not far to go up to Maine for wonderful cruising."


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When I went to the themes page the FIRST time to check out themes and maybe install a new one, all the images (screenshots, etc) showed the no-image icon from the very start.
I figured I would try anyway. Uploaded a .png for header.
Instead of showing the header image, my site is showing a GIANT header placeholder with the no-icon image. Its a huge square, when my image is 1200x100 px, long, like a banner.
I came here to read about it....
I deleted ALL plugins.
I refreshed and dumped my cache.
I installed twenty12.
I'm having a similar issue on an install I did a couple of weeks ago, and I gave up because I couldn't fix it and ended up just removing all images from the site- which is a dumb fix, we need images. So I'd like to figure this out.
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Systems and method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention can includes an implant comprising a first wing, a spacer extending from the first wing, and a distraction guide. The distraction guide is arranged in a first configuration to pierce and/or distract tissue associated with adjacent spinous processes extending from vertebrae of a targeted motion segment. The implant can be positioned between the adjacent spinous processes and once positioned, the implant can be arranged in a second configuration. When arranged in a second configuration, the distraction guide can act as a second wing. The first wing and the second wing can limit or block movement of the implant along a longitudinal axis of the implant.
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19. A distractor instrument, comprising:
a first distractor member that engages at a distal end to a first skeletal segment;
a second distractor member that engages at a distal to a second skeletal segment; a distractor device mounted to proximal ends of the first and second distractor members;
a distraction actuator attached to the distractor device, wherein the distraction actuator is actuated to apply a distraction force to the first and second distractor members to distract the first and second skeletal segments relative to one another.
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32. A distractor instrument, comprising: first and second distraction members that each engage a respective skeletal segment, wherein the distraction members can be distracted to cause distraction of the skeletal segments.
33. An instrument as in
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38. A method of distracting a pair of spinous processes, comprising: using one or more distractor elements to engage the spinous processes to apply a distraction force to the spinous processes.
39. A method as in
40. A method as in
41. A minimally-invasive surgical procedure, comprising: localizing a surgical point of interest using a localizing needle that points to the point of interest; and placing an implant at the point of interest using the localizing needle as a guide.
42. A procedure as in
43. A minimally-invasive surgical procedure, comprising: localizing a surgical point of interest using an x-ray to identify the point of interest; relating the point of interest to a delivery apparatus; and delivering an implant to the point of interest using an inserter device that pivots about a central axis such that the inserter device travels along a curvilinear path that contains the localized point of interest.
44. A skeletal implant holder, comprising: a hand-operated handle assembly; a holder assembly attached to the handle assembly, the holder assembly configured to be removably attached to an implant, wherein the handle assembly can be actuated to secure the implant to the holder assembly and to detach the implant from the holder assembly, and wherein the holder assembly is configured to apply a first force to the implant in a first direction and a second force to the implant in a second direction opposite the first direction when the handle assembly is actuated.
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49. An implant for implanting between a pair of skeletal segments, comprising: a first segment; at least one wing attached to the first segment, the wing movable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration wherein the wing can engage a skeletal segment as an anchor when in the expanded configuration; and a second segment removably attached to the first segment, wherein the second segment can be detached from the first segment to disengage the wing from the skeletal segment.
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U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/663,918 entitled INTERSPINOUS PROCESS IMPLANT HAVING DEPLOYABLE WING AND METHOD OF IMPLANTATION, by Zucherman et al., filed Mar. 21, 2005 (Attorney Docket No. KLYC-01114US1).
This U.S. Provisional Patent Application incorporates by reference all of the following co-pending applications and issued patents:
U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 60/663,885, entitled "Interspinous Process Implant Having Deployable Wing and Method of Implantation," (Attorney Docket Number KLYC-01114US0) filed concurrently;
U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/850,267, entitled "Distractible Interspinous Process Implant and Method of Implantation," filed May 20, 2004;
U.S. Pat. No. 6,419,676, entitled "Spine Distraction Implant and Method," issued Jul. 16, 2002 to Zucherman, et al.;
U.S. Pat. No. 6,451,019, entitled "Supplemental Spine Fixation Device and Method," issued Sep. 17, 2002 to Zucherman, et al.;
U.S. Pat. No. 6,582,433, entitled "Spine Fixation Device and Method," issued Jun. 24, 2003 to Yun;
U.S. Pat. No. 6,652,527, entitled "Supplemental Spine Fixation Device and Method," issued Nov. 25, 2003 to Zucherman, et al;
U.S. Pat. No. 6,695,842, entitled "Interspinous Process Distraction System and Method with Positionable Wing and Method," issued Feb. 24, 2004 to Zucherman, et al;
U.S. Pat. No. 6,699,246, entitled "Spine Distraction Implant," issued Mar. 2, 2004 to Zucherman, et al; and
U.S. Pat. No. 6,712,819, entitled "Mating Insertion Instruments for Spinal Implants and Methods of Use," issued Mar. 30, 2004 to Zucherman, et al.
This invention relates to interspinous process implants.
The spinal column is a bio-mechanical structure composed primarily of ligaments, muscles, vertebrae and intervertebral disks. The bio-mechanical functions of the spine include: (1) support of the body, which involves the transfer of the weight and the bending movements of the head, trunk and arms to the pelvis and legs, (2) complex physiological motion between these parts, and (3) protection of the spinal cord and the nerve roots.
As the present society ages, it is anticipated that there will be an increase in adverse spinal conditions which are characteristic of older people. By way of example only, with aging comes an increase in spinal stenosis (including, but not limited to, central canal and lateral stenosis), and facet arthropathy. Spinal stenosis results in a reduction foraminal area (i.e., the available space for the passage of nerves and blood vessels) which compresses the nerve roots and causes radicular pain. Humpreys, S. C. et al. Flexion and traction effect on C5-C6 foraminal space, Arch. Phys. Med. Rehabil., vol. 79 at 1105 (September 1998). Another symptom of spinal stenosis is myelopathy, which results in neck and back pain and muscle weakness. Id. Extension and ipsilateral rotation of the neck and back further reduces the foraminal area and contributes to pain, nerve root compression and neural injury. Id.; Yoo, J. U. et al., Effect of cervical spine motion on the neuroforaminal dimensions of human cervical spine, Spine, vol. 17 at 1131 (Nov. 10, 1992). In contrast, neck and back flexion increases the foraminal area. Humpreys, S. C. et al., at 1105.
Over time, loss of disk height in the thoracic and lumbar regions, as well as the cervical region can result in a degenerative cascade with deterioration of all components of a motion segment resulting in segment instability and ultimately in spinal stenosis. During the process of deterioration, disks can become herniated and/or become internally torn and chronically painful. When symptoms seem to emanate from both anterior (disk) and posterior (facets and foramen) structures, patients cannot tolerate positions of extension or flexion.
Pain associated with stenosis can be relieved by medication and/or surgery. It is desirable to eliminate the need for major surgery for all individuals, and in particular, for the elderly.
Accordingly, a need exists to develop spine implants that alleviate pain caused by spinal stenosis and other such conditions caused by damage to, or degeneration of, the spine. Such implants would distract, or increase the space between, the vertebrae to increase the foraminal area and reduce pressure on the nerves and blood vessels of the spine.
A further need exists for development of a minimally invasive surgical implantation method for spine implants that preserves the physiology of the spine.
Further, a need exists for an implant that accommodates the distinct anatomical structures of the spine, minimizes further trauma to the spine, and obviates the need for invasive methods of surgical implantation. Additionally, a need exists to address adverse spinal conditions that are exacerbated by spinal extension.
Interspinous Implants
As can be seen, the spacer 120 can be teardrop-shaped in cross-section perpendicular to a longitudinal axis 125 of the implant 100. In this way, the shape of the spacer 120 can roughly conform to a wedge-shaped space, or a portion of the space, between adjacent spinous processes within which the implant 100 is to be positioned. As shown in
The first wing 130 is likewise teardrop-shaped in cross-section perpendicular to a longitudinal axis 125 of the spacer 120 and distraction guide 110. The dimensions of the first wing 130 can be larger than that of the spacer 120, particularly along the axis of the spine, and can limit or block lateral displacement of the implant 100 in the direction of insertion along the longitudinal axis 125. As with the spacer 120, the first wing 130 can have other cross-sectional shapes, such as elliptical, wedge, circular, oval, ovoid, football, and rectangular with rounded corners and other shapes.
The implant 100 of
Alternatively, various fasteners can be used to secure the second wing 160 relative to the remainder of the implant 100. For example,
The distraction guide 210 includes a tip from which the distraction guide 210 expands, the tip having a diameter sufficiently small such that the tip can pierce an opening in an interspinous ligament and/or can be inserted into a small initial dilated opening. The diameter and/or cross-sectional area of the distraction guide 210 gradually increases until it is substantially similar to the diameter of the spacer 220. The tapered front end eases the ability of a physician to urge the implant 200 between adjacent spinous processes. When urging the main body of the implant 200 between adjacent spinous processes, the front end of the distraction guide 210 distracts the adjacent spinous processes and dilates the interspinous ligament so that a space between the adjacent spinous processes is approximately the diameter of the spacer 220.
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The first wing 230 has a lower portion 231 and an upper portion 232. The upper portion 232 is shaped to accommodate the anatomical form or contour of spinous processes (and/or laminae) of preferably the L4 (for an L4-L5 placement) or L5 (for an L5-S1 placement) vertebra. The same shape or variations of this shape can be used to accommodate other motion segments, such as motion segments in the cervical and thoracic regions. The lower portion 231 can also be rounded to accommodate the spinous processes. The lower portion 231 and upper portion 232 of the first wing 230 act as a stop mechanism when the implant 200 is inserted between adjacent spinous processes. The implant 200 cannot be inserted beyond the surfaces of the first wing 230. Additionally, once the implant 200 is inserted, the first wing 230 can prevent some side-to-side, or posterior-to-anterior movement of the implant 200.
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For both the implant 100 of
Implants Having Deployable Second Wing
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The implant 300 includes an insert 370 having an insert body 372 and a first wing 330. As shown in
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Implants and methods for positioning such implants between spinous processes in accordance with the present invention are not meant to be limited to embodiments as described above and otherwise herein, but rather are meant to include any implant having a second wing deployable by urging an insert within a main body positioned between adjacent spinous processes. Myriad different variations may be readily apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art. For example, in an alternative embodiment, the main body 301 of the implant 300 of
In other embodiments, a first wing 310 can extend from the main body 301 rather than, or in addition to, a first wing extending from the insert 370. When the main body 301 is initially positioned between the adjacent spinous processes, movement of the main body 301 along the longitudinal axis 325 can be limited in the direction of insertion. As the first wing 310 extending from the main body 301 contacts one or both of the adjacent spinous processes, further movement of the main body 301 in the direction of insertion can be limited or blocked. The first wing 310 can thus act as a hard stop, allowing the main body 301 to be positioned without requiring a position of the main body 301 along the spinous processes to be estimated, thereby easing implantation.
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Once the implant 700 is arranged as desired, the actuator arrangement can be actuated to deploy the upper and lower winglets, 712,714, thereby forming a second wing 760 as shown in
Once the implant 800 is arranged as desired, the actuator arrangement can be actuated to deploy the upper and lower winglets, 812,814, thereby forming a second wing 860 as shown in
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As mentioned above, in other embodiments in accordance with the present invention, the winglets can be deployed from the distraction guide using a mechanism other than a screw and threaded collar. For example, one or more gears can be employed. Further, in still other embodiments the upper and lower winglets can have a shape along other than those shapes shown in
Materials for Use in Implants of the Present Invention
In some embodiments, the implant, and components of the implant (i.e., the spacer, the distraction guide, etc.) can be fabricated from medical grade metals such as titanium, stainless steel, cobalt chrome, and alloys thereof, or other suitable implant material having similar high strength and biocompatible properties. Additionally, the implant can be at least partially fabricated from a shape memory metal, for example Nitinol, which is a combination of titanium and nickel. Such materials are typically radiopaque, and appear during x-ray imaging, and other types of imaging. Implants in accordance with the present invention, and/or portions thereof can also be fabricated from somewhat flexible and/or deflectable material. In these embodiments, the implant and/or portions thereof can be fabricated in whole or in part from medical grade biocompatible polymers, copolymers, blends, and composites of polymers. A copolymer is a polymer derived from more than one species of monomer. A polymer composite is a heterogeneous combination of two or more materials, wherein the constituents are not miscible, and therefore exhibit an interface between one another. A polymer blend is a macroscopically homogeneous mixture of two or more different species of polymer. Many polymers, copolymers, blends, and composites of polymers are radiolucent and do not appear during x-ray or other types of imaging. Implants comprising such materials can provide a physician with a less obstructed view of the spine under imaging, than with an implant comprising radiopaque materials entirely. However, the implant need not comprise any radiolucent materials.
One group of biocompatible polymers is the polyaryletherketone group which has several members including polyetheretherketone (PEEK), and polyetherketoneketone (PEKK). PEEK is proven as a durable material for implants, and meets the criterion of biocompatibility. Medical grade PEEK is available from Victrex Corporation of Lancashire, Great Britain under the product name PEEK-OPTIMA. Medical grade PEKK is available from Oxford Performance Materials under the name OXPEKK, and also from CoorsTek under the name BioPEKK. These medical grade materials are also available as reinforced polymer resins, such reinforced resins displaying even greater material strength. In an embodiment, the implant can be fabricated from PEEK 450G, which is an unfilled PEEK approved for medical implantation available from Victrex. Other sources of this material include Gharda located in Panoli, India. PEEK 450G has the following approximate properties:
It should be noted that the material selected can also be filled. Fillers can be added to a polymer, copolymer, polymer blend, or polymer composite to reinforce a polymeric material. Fillers are added to modify properties such as mechanical, optical, and thermal properties. For example, carbon fibers can be added to reinforce polymers mechanically to enhance strength for certain uses, such as for load bearing devices. In some embodiments, other grades of PEEK are available and contemplated for use in implants in accordance with the present invention, such as 30% glass-filled or 30% carbon-filled grades, provided such materials are cleared for use in implantable devices by the FDA, or other regulatory body. Glass-filled PEEK reduces the expansion rate and increases the flexural modulus of PEEK relative to unfilled PEEK. The resulting product is known to be ideal for improved strength, stiffness, or stability. Carbon-filled PEEK is known to have enhanced compressive strength and stiffness, and a lower expansion rate relative to unfilled PEEK. Carbon-filled PEEK also offers wear resistance and load carrying capability.
As will be appreciated, other suitable similarly biocompatible thermoplastic or thermoplastic polycondensate materials that resist fatigue, have good memory, are flexible, and/or deflectable, have very low moisture absorption, and good wear and/or abrasion resistance, can be used without departing from the scope of the invention. As mentioned, the implant can be comprised of polyetherketoneketone (PEKK). Other material that can be used include polyetherketone (PEK), polyetherketoneetherketoneketone (PEKEKK), polyetheretherketoneketone (PEEKK), and generally a polyaryletheretherketone. Further, other polyketones can be used as well as other thermoplastics. Reference to appropriate polymers that can be used in the implant can be made to the following documents, all of which are incorporated herein by reference. These documents include: PCT Publication WO 02/02158 A1, dated Jan. 10, 2002, entitled "Bio-Compatible Polymeric Materials;" PCT Publication WO 02/00275 A1, dated Jan. 3, 2002, entitled "Bio-Compatible Polymeric Materials;" and, PCT Publication WO 02/00270 A1, dated Jan. 3, 2002, entitled "Bio-Compatible Polymeric Materials." Other materials such as Bionate�, polycarbonate urethane, available from the Polymer Technology Group, Berkeley, Calif., may also be appropriate because of the good oxidative stability, biocompatibility, mechanical strength and abrasion resistance. Other thermoplastic materials and other high molecular weight polymers can be used.
Methods for Implanting Interspinous Implants
A minimally invasive surgical method for implanting an implant 300 as shown in
Once the main body 301 is satisfactorily positioned, an insert 370 can be positioned within a cavity of the main body 301, causing the distraction guide 310 of the main body 301 to be arranged in a second configuration so that at least a portion of the distraction guide 310 forms a second wing. The insert 370 can be inserted along a line that is generally colinear with the line over which the main body 301 is inserted. The anatomy of the neck is such that it is most convenient and minimally invasive to enter the neck from the side with respect to the main body 301 and the insert 370.
Further, a minimally invasive surgical method for implanting an implant as described in
Once the distraction tool has been removed from the incision, the implant can be positioned at the dilated opening, and the distraction guide of the implant can be urged through the dilated opening (Step 110). The implant can be further urged through the opening until the spacer is positioned as desired between the adjacent spinous processes of the targeted motion segment (Step 112). The spacer is free to rotate so that the load is distributed more evenly over the surface of the spinous processes. Optionally, the implant can be urged through the dilated opening until the first wing contacts the adjacent spinous processes, thereby blocking further movement in the direction of insertion. Once the implant is properly arranged, the insert can be positioned at the distal end of the implant so that the insert can be urged into and through the hollow cavity of the hollow central body (Step 114). As the insert is seated inside of the cavity, the distraction guide splits, and the upper winglet and the lower winglet deploy as a second wing. The remaining tools can be removed from the incision, and the incision can be closed (Step 116). Preferably during insertion, the distraction end pierces or separates the tissue without severing the tissue.
Further, a minimally invasive surgical method for implanting an implant as shown in
Once the distraction guide has been removed from the incision, the implant can be positioned at the dilated opening, and the distraction guide of the implant can be urged through the dilated opening (Step 210). The implant can be further urged through the opening until the spacer is positioned as desired between the adjacent spinous processes of the targeted motion segment (Step 212). The spacer is free to rotate so that the load is distributed more evenly over the surface of the spinous processes. Optionally, the implant can be urged through the dilated opening until the first wing contacts the adjacent spinous processes, thereby blocking further movement in the direction of insertion. Once the implant is properly arranged, an actuation tool can be inserted within the incision at an opposite side of the adjacent spinous processes from the point of insertion (Step 214). The actuation tool can engage the actuation arrangement, and can actuate the actuation arrangement so that the upper winglet and the lower winglet deploy as a second wing, as described above (Step 216). The remaining tools can be removed from the incision, and the incision can be closed (Step 218). Preferably during insertion, the distraction end pierces or separates the tissue without severing the tissue.
The foregoing description of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to practitioners skilled in this art. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, thereby enabling others skilled in the art to understand the invention for various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is intended that the scope of the invention be defined by the following claims and their equivalents.
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4. Approve minutes of the November 18th, 2013 & November 25th, 2013 Special Meeting
5. Approve 1st reading of Budget Amendment #3
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This holiday season, Louisa police will be out in force cracking down on drunk drivers throughout the region with aggressive Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement.
From Dec. 13, 2013, to Jan. 1, 2014, state and local law enforcement will be watching for drunk drivers to help keep roads safe for holiday travelers.
Unfortunately, the excitement and celebrations of the holiday season can lead to terrible decisions-- and serious legal consequences.
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"The December holiday season is the 'most wonderful time of the year,' and we are going to keep our roads safe for travelers heading to visit friends and family," said Louisa Police Chief Greg Fugitt. "This holiday, we will show zero tolerance for drunk drivers on the road. If you choose to drive drunk, we will see you, we will stop you, and you will be arrested."
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ALAMEDA (AP) - The Oakland Raiders found the pass rusher they wanted when they selected Buffalo linebacker Khalil Mack with the fifth overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night.
SANTA CLARA (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers selected defensive back Jimmie Ward from Northern Illinois with the 30th pick in the NFL draft Thursday night.
MIAMI (AP) - Strange as it sounds, missing shots worked wonders for the Miami Heat.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The estranged wife of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling will fight to retain her 50 percent ownership stake in the team, her lawyer said Thursday, adding an unwanted twist to the NBA's plan to force new ownership on the franchise.
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Kawhi Leonard scored 20 points, Tony Parker had 16 points and 10 assists, and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 114-97 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night for a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Just as he has to wait to come into games, Jamal Crawford had to be patient about receiving the NBA Sixth Man Award.
NEW YORK (AP) - Jadeveon Clowney just wants it to be over already.
OAKLAND (AP) - Golden State Warriors co-owner Joe Lacob has never been afraid to take a risk. And he knows his latest move - firing coach Mark Jackson - comes with a lot of risk.
SANTA CLARA (AP) - The way things have gone for the San Francisco 49ers recently with issues off the field, general manager Trent Baalke finds himself being questioned about the importance of drafting for character.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - As the game went on, Gerrit Cole's fastball got faster, and the San Francisco Giants couldn't catch up.
OAKLAND (AP) - Fill-in starter Drew Pomeranz pitched five scoreless innings for his second win in his past 20 starts and the Oakland Athletics salvaged a split of a doubleheader by beating the Seattle Mariners 2-0 in the nightcap Wednesday.
SANTA CLARA, (AP) - Clint Irwin made seven saves in the Colorado Rapids' fourth shutout in five matches, a 0-0 draw with the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Trainer Bob Baffert barely had 14 hours to digest his Kentucky Derby victory with American Pharoah before hearing the inevitable question.
HOUSTON (AP) - Blake Griffin had 26 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists for his second straight triple-double to lift the Chris Paul-less Los Angeles Clippers to a 117-101 victory over Houston on Monday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Braden Holtby stood in a corner of the Washington Capitals' locker room, his arms folded across his chest, his voice low and monotone, his demeanor as steady and calm as when he was protecting the net.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Madison Bumgarner refuses to talk about the notion of getting on a roll. It's not the way he operates, and his way has worked out pretty well so far.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Star Wars promotion in Minnesota brought more forces going against the Oakland Athletics.
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Josh Hamilton played in extended spring training for the Texas Rangers on Monday, his first game of any kind since last October.
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The Brewers rallied for three runs in the eighth inning to win Craig Counsell's managerial debut, a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night.
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Craig Counsell enjoyed a solid but unspectacular major league career, hitting .255 over 16 seasons. He is confident he will have more success as a manager.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - San Francisco 49ers fullback Bruce Miller has been charged with misdemeanor vandalism after he was investigated in a domestic case stemming from an argument with his girlfriend that led to his arrest March 5.
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The Pins and Needles Quilt shop hosted over 40 quilters who were making their way to the Paducah, Ky. AQS Quilt Show.
The ladies are from the Southern Stitches Quilt Shop which is in an outlying Georgia town. The ladies were thrilled with their stop in Chattanooga. They were warmly welcomed by the shop owner and staff, offering discounts, refreshments and treat bags. The quilters stocked up on fabrics, notions and gift items.
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Hunger Games Set Secrets!
"My boyfriend, Tristan Klier, had his winter formal coming up, but it was girls-ask-guys, so I had to ask him. I'm home-schooled so I was really excited for the chance to get to go to a school dance. When I asked Tristan if he wanted to go, he said he didn't because he was really bad at dancing. But I convinced him to go with our group of friends."
"My friends Pia and Haley were going to the dance too and they came over to get ready at my house. I wore gold glitter eye makeup. I just thought it was really pretty."
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A dress fit for a princess! Naomi Watts looks stunning in lace at the Paris premiere of Diana
The film has received a barrage of negative reviews since its UK premiere in London on Thursday evening.
But despite the mounting criticism aimed at new biopic Diana, its leading lady appeared to be in high-spirits when she hit the red carpet in Paris, where the much maligned film is receiving its French premiere.
Having stepped out in a stunning white gown from Marchesa that, to all intents and purposes, had distinct shades of the late Princess's style about it, British born actress Naomi Watts was once again on form when she arrived at Cinema UGC Normandie for the first official screening of Oliver Hirshbiegel's latest feature.
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Leading lady: Naomi Watts attends the French premiere of Diana in Paris on Friday evening
Dressed in a frilly, knee-length dress with a distinctive lace cut-out detail across the chest, the 43-year-old star cheerfully posed for photos before signing autographs for waiting fans.
Naomi accompanied the dress with a pair of glittery heels, while a tasteful clutch gave the overall look an elegant flourish.
She was joined at the event by co-stars Naveen Andrews, who plays heart and lung surgeonsurgeon Dr. Hasnat Khan, and German director Hirshbiegel.
Looking good: Naomi catches the eye at the French premiere of Diana
Stunning: Naomi Watts looks elegant in a layered sheer white dress from Marchesa with lace cut-out detail across the chest
Over here: Fans clamour for Naomi's attention as she hits the red carpet at the Cinema UGC Normandie in Paris
Naomi had arrived in Paris by Eurostar hours earlier with son Alexander before venturing out for a spot of shopping.
If she was troubled by the wave of terrible reviews that have followed her new film across the Channel it didn't appear to show as she browsed local shops in central Paris during a break from her promotional duties.
The actress had previously talked about how she felt like 'a ghost' while filming the biopic, which charts the final few years leading up to Diana's tragic death in 1997.
She told The Telegraph: 'Sometimes I felt like I was watching a ghost. It's not just the technical side of it, it's not about a nose or hair, at least half of it is coming from within. She becomes that character – it's in the eyes, basically.'
Sign your name: The Australian actress signs an autograph on Friday evening
In a string of one-star reviews the biopic has been called 'fabulously awful' and 'squirmingly embarrassing, atrocious and intrusive'.
Another critic said the much-loved Princess of Wales 'has been recast as a sad-sack singleton that even Bridget Jones would cross the street to avoid'.
The Daily Mail's critic Christopher Tookey said it was 'dire' and 'Barbara Cartland meets Hollywood'.
'It never succeeds in being moving, or even involving. It's not even enjoyably bad,' he wrote on Friday.
Standing out: The actress looks good as she attends her second premiere in as many days
A review in The Times, which gave the film one star out of five, praised Watts for 'doing her level best with a squirmingly embarrassing script' but added that 'this film is still atrocious and intrusive'.
It said the film 'bumps up romance and trivia at the expense of some serious comment about the Royal Family's control of her access to her sons, who hardly feature, and Diana's disturbed behaviour'.
Guardian critic Peter Bradshaw wrote 'poor Princess Diana'.
He continued: 'I hesitate to use the term 'car crash cinema'. But the awful truth is that, 16 years after that terrible day in 1997, she has died another awful death.
Spending spree: Naomi Watts splashed out in Paris on Friday
Shrugging it off: Naomi Watts steps out for a spot of shopping in Paris ahead of the French premiere of Diana
Someone's happy: But Naomi's new film has been savaged by critics
'This is due to an excruciatingly well-intentioned, reverential and sentimental biopic about her troubled final years, laced with bizarre cardboard dialogue - a tabloid fantasy of how famous and important people speak in private.'
In his one-star review, Mirror critic David Edwards writes that it can 'only be described as a fabulously awful film'.
He said the much-loved Queen of Hearts 'has been recast as a sad-sack singleton that even Bridget Jones would cross the street to avoid' while adding that the film is 'a cheap and cheerless effort that looks like a Channel 5 midweek matinee'.
Previously: Naomi Watts attends the London premiere of Diana on Thursday evening
The main event: Naomi arrives at the UK premiere in London's Leicester Square on Thursday night
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4.2 Room cleanliness
3.9 Service & staff
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for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Posted Jul 3, 2015
First time there 3 years ago was better, but still worth the money.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Wonderful place, hope to return soonPosted Jul 3, 2015
Had a wonderful time, food was great, room are comfortable, will recommend
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from campos
Nice room had a view of ocean an close to poolsPosted Jul 2, 2015
We had so much fun here that we have made plans to come back.the staff her was great, food was awesome
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No beach No funPosted Jun 30, 2015
Pros: The service, the amenities, the food, and the ambiance.
Cons: Stop trying to sell the guests things they don't want!
Location: Location is terrible! Everything is very far away for the exception of 5th Avenue in Playa del Carmen to do a little gift shopping.
My wife and I went to this resort because it was all inclusive and it was very well priced. You get what you pay for! We did not have a beach we could actually swim in or even see our feet much less. This place is a timeshare shark tank called Circle One and they would not let up with all the sales pitches. If you want to do any excursions you must block off an entire day because everything is so far and very expensive. Our taxi driver told us it would be cheaper to take a taxi and buy a ticket at the entrance of the excursion, he was correct on both counts. There's photographers everywhere and although you don't have to buy the pictures once you go see them you'll fall in love with them till you see the price! On a positive note the food at the buffets was excellent, the pool was nicely kept, the staff was the best (Angel & Maximiliano were top notch), our room was awesome with all kinds of nice perks (free alcohol and daily fruit baskets), and most of all we had fun and relaxed because the service was out of this world.
by A verified traveler from Valparaiso, IN.
Decent hotel. A good family all inclusive.Posted Jun 30, 2015
Hotel staff friendly and pleasant. The grounds are a little too spread out. Small beach. Not a good beach resort. Big pools with Alot of seats. Pools were a little too dirty. All the restaurants had very good food. No swim up bar which would have been nice. No wait staff for the bars. You have to get everything yourself. I wouldn't go back to this resort. But I did enjoy our stay there. I would give it a 3.5 out of five.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Chicago, IL
Very nice resort! We had a great time!Posted Jun 30, 2015
Pros: Everybody there is so nice and friendly. Food is awesome, clean.
Cons: Offer pull out couches Add more fans in the open areas and restaurants
Location: Playa del Carmen Xel ha Xcaret Xplor
It wasn't easy looking for a resort for me and my teenage kids, so I decided to go to this resort because it was closer to the activities that we were planning on doing. I didn't want to take my kids to the crazyness of Cancun. The resort is huge, the service is amazing, everybody there is so nice, kind, helpful, happy, very welcoming. The food was amazing all day long, especially in the restaurants for dinner. The pools and other facilities were always clean. The beach was not as "clear" as the ones in Cancun but it was not that bad. The rooms are very nice and clean. I wish they had a pull out sofa. I had to put the two beds together for me to sleep in the middle. The only down part of the resort is the WIFI service. It was extremely hard to Skype home or check my emails. Also, they only provide one access for internet. I heard that you could buy extra access but I didn't do it. Also, the computer room was not working at that time and I couldn't access my emails. In general, I will strongly recommend this resort, clean, close to everything, beautiful, excellent food and service and especially really safe
for Familiesby A verified traveler from Kansas City
Nice, big property with friendly staff!Posted Jun 22, 2015
Pros: It was an overall nice, pleasant experience!
Cons: Rooms will need to be updated soon.
Location: The resort is located a few kilometers north of downtown Playa Del Carmen.
The resort is well maintained, room(s) were clean with no issues.The balcony areas should be sprayed for ants, they were outside, but I did not see any in the room(s). The staff were all very nice, the pools were great and cleaned often. The food was very good and the food and beverage staff were remarkable, with a special shout out to Carlos, Juan and Lizbeth! Due to a storm on the weekend of our arrival, the beach was not usuable due to seaweed and the water was quite dingy, although it cleared up some towards the end of the week.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from md
BeautifulPosted Jun 21, 2015
Wonderful food. Hard workers. Not as personable and friendly as other resorts I've been to.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Illinois
Nice location close to town.Posted Jun 18, 2015
Pros: The food and the drinks were better other resorts we have been at.The grounds are vary nice and almost jungle like.
Cons: The rooms need updating and more air conditioning. After being in the heat all day by the pool AC in the bar and restaurants would be nice.
Location: Not to far from airport and town is 4 or so miles away.
We found the food to be better than other resorts we have stayed at. They let you go to the better restaurants every night your there and the food was vary good. The resorts rooms are outdated and the beds are vary hard. The rooms were kept vary clean by the staff. The Wi-Fi is weak in most of the resort some place like the lobby worked better. The resort also lacks Air Conditioning in many area's of the resort, the bar, three of the restaurants have no AC. It is also a vary large resort you have to walk or take a tram around the grounds.
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This resort was too spread out for my and my 80 year old Mom. I had to enlist a wheelchair from the resort (at a $17.00 cost) to shuttle her around from restaurant to restaurant and pool. The WiFi, which was only free for one device per room and at a cost per device did not work. The resort is pretty run down (rooms, pool area). I thought it was worth what I paid. Not much ...


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