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As American as Apple Pie. (Going Down the Road)
Hightower, Jim, The Nation
The Powers That Be constantly try to keep the progressive majority divided: workers against environmentalists, enviros against farmers, farmers against consumers, consumers against workers, and around and around it goes. As we squawk and squabble with each other, they scoot off with ever more of our money and power, laughing all the way.
It's when we break this self-defeating circle that we put a little progress back in "progressive," much to the consternation of those Powers That Be, as we've seen recently with coalition efforts to pass everything from living-wage ordinances to public financing of elections. It's never easy to forge such coalitions--about like trying to load frogs in a wheelbarrow--but it's essential to the development of a true progressive movement that can be stronger than our separate parts.
If you were to map out a rational coalition strategy for a movement, you probably wouldn't start by trying to link farmers and farmworkers, two groups that have a long history of animosity and conflict. But organizing a movement sometimes has less to do with rationality than it does with creativity and opportunity, and, as Guadalupe Gamboa puts it, "In times of trouble is when people are open to new ideas."
A Different Way
* Lupe Gamboa is a regional director of the United Farm Workers of America (UFW), and from his base in Washington State this grassroots union leader knows plenty about times of trouble. The number-one crop there is apples, mostly produced around the central Washington towns of Wenatchee and Yakima. The apples are picked and packed by some 60,000 farmworkers, of whom 95 percent are Mexicans, averaging only $7,000 a year in pay, with no benefits. They live in cramped and often squalid housing, are constantly exposed to pesticides and suffer everything from ruined backs to early death as they toil in one of America's most dangerous industries.
So, time to strike against the apple growers, right? [inverted exclamation mark]Huelga!
No, says Gamboa and the UFW, we need a different way, because family farmers are not really the power in this multibillion-dollar industry. Indeed, farmers are suffering too, typically getting less money for their apples than it costs to produce them, which means they're being squeezed out of business. It's not that they're inefficient producers but that, ironically, both the apple farmers and workers are literally at the bottom of a food chain controlled by massive, monopolistic middlemen dictating prices from far-away corporate headquarters.
In the big-business fresh-apple economy, those who do the most get the least, which is perverse since, after all, an apple is an apple. From tree to you, very little has to be done to it. Yet only a pittance of what you pay in the supermarket trickles back to the actual producers. Here's how today's apple dollar is sliced: Workers get 4 cents, the farmer gets 7 cents, wholesalers and transporters take 21 cents and then comes the hog. The retailers, dominated by Wal-Mart and Safeway, grab 68 cents of every dollar. …


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A joint replacement system particularly useful in total hip arthroplasty includes a prosthesis presenting a macrotextured dimpled surface thereon for promoting biological fixation of the prosthesis to the surrounding bone. The prosthesis may be, for example, a femoral prosthesis which is designed for insertion along the intramedullary canal of a bone. The femoral prosthesis presents a body portion having a cruciform cross-section and a distal portion which is wide in the coronal plane for conforming to the endosteum of the bone but narrow in the sagittal plane for provide good flexure with the bone. The femoral prosthesis is configured to leave a portion of the intramedullary canal undisturbed to provide better circulation to the bone-growth regions after surgery. The prosthesis may also be an acetabular component having the macrotextured outer surface which permits the shell-like acetabular component to be thinner and also to avoid the necessity of pins or screws ordinarily required to attach an acetabular component to the acetabulum of the pelvis. The invention further includes a novel method of implanting the prosthesis which includes leaving a portion of the intramedullary canal intact rather than reaming out the intramedullary canal to receive the prosthesis as is conventional.
1. A prosthesis for surgical implantation into a bone, comprising:
an elongated shank having a surface and said shank extending between proximal and distal ends, said shank having a relatively wide proximal end and an opposed, relatively narrow distal end,
said proximal end having a generally cruciform cross-section with four circumferentially spaced radially extending lobes each including a respective bone engaging surface,
said distal end having a generally rectangular cross-section with a pair of opposed, relatively wide distal-defining surfaces and a pair of opposed, relatively narrow distal-defining surfaces;
a first plurality of depression formed in at least a portion of said bone engaging surface;
a second plurality of depressions formed in at least a portion of said distal-defining surfaces of said distal end,
each of said depressions being discrete, non-linear and spaced from adjacent depressions on said body and configured for enhancement of bone-prosthesis fixation,
the surface of said shank between the first and second plurality of depressions being essentially smooth and free of depressions.
2. A prosthesis for surgical implantation into a bone as set forth in claim 1 said first and second plurality of depressions having a minimum dimension of about 1 mm and a maximum dimension of about 3 mm.
3. A prosthesis for surgical implantation as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first and second pluralities of depressions are provided by cold-working the surface of the prosthesis.
4. A prosthesis for surgical implantation as set forth in claim 1 wherein said first and second pluralities of depressions are arrayed in at least two adjacent columns.
5. A prosthesis for surgical implantation as set forth in claim 4 wherein said first and second pluralities of depressions in one of said columns are staggered relative to the depressions in an adjacent column.
6. A prosthesis for surgical implantation as set forth in claim 1, said bone engaging surfaces tapering into said elongated shank.
7. A prosthesis for surgical implantation as set forth in claim 1, said first and second plurality of depressions being coated with a bone growth promoting material.
8. A prosthesis for surgical implantation as set forth in claim 1, said depressions being in the form of dimples which are essentially circular in plan configuration, with a diameter of from about 1-3 mm and a depth of up to about 2 mm.
This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 07/833,488, filed Feb. 10, 1992, now abandoned.
1. Field of the Invention
This invention concerns a joint replacement system including a prosthesis having a novel exterior surface configuration for improved fixation within the surrounding bone. In preferred embodiments, the system includes a femoral prosthesis and a complimentary acetabular component which optimize the biological fixation of the bone during post-operative osteogenesis.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Many patients have enjoyed the benefits of joint replacement surgery wherein an artificial joint is substituted for a degenerate or damaged biological joint. This type of surgery is particularly prevalent in the hip joint, where often the preoperative patient experiences substantial pain in even the routine task of walking. The hip joint replacement operation is typical of joint replacement operations, in that the bone comprising the existing joint is removed and a hip replacement system including a femoral component and an acetabular cup (together with a friction-resistant insert) are substituted. Such surgery is commonly referred to as total hip arthroplasty.
This type of surgery requires a great deal of time in the operating theater. Before the surgeon can begin the process of implanting the replacement components, he or she must first make a posteriorlateral incision, retract or dissect the covering musculature, dislocate the hip, and remove the femoral head. The acetabulum must also be reamed out to receive the acetabular cup, and the femur drilled and reamed to receive the femoral component. The greater the amount of bone removed from the medullary bone space, the more effort will be required and the more stress placed on the surrounding bone during surgery. Therefore, prostheses which "fill the medullary bone space" may cause femoral crack or complete fracture during insertion. When the prosthesis fills the medullary bone space, the surgeon loses the margin for sizing error. In addition, when little or no cancellous bone is left, blood vessels are lost and bone regeneration to the prosthesis is limited.
One trend which has developed is the use of a "custom" cementless prosthesis, where biological fixation is employed to hold the prosthesis in place. Custom implants allow the surgeon to tailor the prosthesis to the desired length, diameter, and curvature of the patient to enhance the fit and function of the joint replacement. Uncemented implants appear preferable in patients placing more stress thereon, such as heavier patients, those which are more active and younger patients which will have an implant over a greater length of time. In order to be successful, uncemented implants must achieve long-term fixation necessary for a pain-free function and positive bone growth around the prosthesis. One preferred method of biological fixation at present is a coating of hydroxyapatite (Ca10 (PO4)6 (OH)2) which enhances bone fixation to the prosthesis as opposed to the uncoated surface of titanium or stainless steel.
Another problem associated with a cementless prosthesis is stress-shielding. This phenomena occurs when the bone fixes biologically to the tip of the prosthesis shank but the body or proximal portion of the prosthesis remains loose. Over time, the bone may wither away from the proximal portion, leading to weakening and eventual failure of the prosthesis due to loss of bone support and resulting metal fatigue. These problems are not generally encountered in cemented prostheses where the proximal or body portion is initially cemented to the surrounding bone.
One of the most significant stresses encountered by a cementless total hip arthroplasty patient post-operation is climbing stairs. This exercise concentrates the stress at the end of the prosthesis because of the stress riser or concentration developed at that point. This occurs for two reasons: the bone is designed to flex slightly while the prosthesis itself is more rigid, and the cavity created by the surgeon may be larger than the prosthesis, causing some stress concentration.
Typical acetabular components affix to the pelvic bone by pins or screws which are inserted therein. The acetabular component thus relies on the pins to hold it in place. This requires a greater acetabular component "shell thickness" to hold the pins or screws, thereby either requiring more removal of the patient's bone or a smaller thickness of the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMPE) insert which has some cushioning properties. The screws are both expensive (being made of titanium or less advantageously of stainless steel) and subject to corrosion.
There has thus developed a need for an improved joint replacement system requiring less time, effort and expense during surgery, providing improved biological and mechanical fixation, creating less stress on the surrounding bone, and leaving a portion of the endosteum or inner cortex of the bone intact to promote the flow of blood and biologic fixation therewithin.
These and other objects are largely solved by the joint replacement system and method of implantation disclosed herein. While the ensuing discussion concerns a femoral prosthesis and an acetabular prosthesis, hereinafter referred to as an acetabular component for use with the human hip, this application is merely exemplary and the concept of the present invention is equally applicable to other joints and to veterinary applications.
Broadly speaking, the present invention includes a prosthesis having a dimpled, macrotextured surface presenting an array of bone growth affixation sites. The surface covers a portion of the prosthesis and presents a dimpled, golf-ball like surface preferably presenting a plurality of offset rows whereby the regenerated bone will grow into the dimples and help hold the prosthesis in place. In the examples illustrated herein, a femoral prosthesis and acetabular component are illustrated, each presenting the macrotextured surface on at least a portion thereof.
The preferred femoral component is made of titanium or titanium alloy and provided with a cruciform contour upper section which engages with the endosteum or inner cortex tapering to a distal portion. The tip of the distal portion is elongate in the medial-lateral dimension and narrow in the anterior-posterior dimension, permitting enhanced flexion of the prosthesis with the surrounding bone. The cruciform design is employed where the femoral bone is most massive and, rather than "filling the medullary bone space", the cruciform shape reduces the risk of damage to the bone and increases the number of fixation points to significantly reduce micromotion occurrence between the implant and the patient's bone. The cruciform cross-section provides a 4-beam design proximal to the femoral stem which is believed to provide optimal proximal fixation and load transfer. The cruciform design at the upper portion also lessens the cross-sectional area enabling the surgeon to obtain a more precise fit at the crucial points of engagement with the inner cortex without the need for further precise concentration on the interior areas, and presents less work for the cutting broach to perform in shaping the canal for receiving the prosthesis than in conventional bone-filling designs. By this it is to be understood that the cancellous bone within the endosteum is softer and easier to remove than the "hard" bone between the endosteum and the periosteum. Finally, the cruciform design lessens the bulk of the prosthesis and presents a lower modulus of elasticity than conventional designs fostering a more flexible prosthesis which is more flexible and thus more likely to move in concert with the surrounding bone, thus reducing pain. As the cruciform shape tapers down to a thin profile from anterior to posterior when viewed in section, the distal portion of the prosthesis becomes even more flexible during the most common flexing encountered by a patient such as climbing stairs.
In addition, the preferred femoral prosthesis of the present invention includes a hydroxyapetite or other bone-growth promoting coating extending circumferentially around the body portion. The distal portion presents a biogrowth distal segment also providing a hydroxyapetite coating extending longitudinally along a discrete segment thereof and separated from the coated body portion by an uncoated region on the prosthesis shank. The biogrowth distal segment is configured to provide sufficient but not overextensive fixation to ensure that the body or proximal portion is sufficiently biologically affixed to the bone and avoid stress shielding. Thus, the hydroxyapetite coating may extend only along a discrete portion of the medial and lateral edges of the distal portion of the prosthesis for first time total hip replacements, or in revision surgery where bone irregularities may require increased fixation, circumferentially around the distal portion of the prosthesis.
The acetabular component is hemispherical in shape and is relatively thin and shell-like. The macrotextured surface is preferably produced by cold working, this imparting strength to the preferably titanium or titanium alloy acetabular component. The acetabular component can thus be thinner than conventional acetabular cups, and thus a greater thickness of the UHMPE insert can be provided. The acetabular component is provided without the need for pins or screws and is coated with hydroxyapatite to promote bone adherence to the surface for cooperating with the dimples to provide enhanced biological fixation. A hole at the top of the acetabular component provides some relief during its press-fit installation, as well as acting as an affixation point during installation or subsequent removal.
In accordance with the method of the present invention, the surgeon prepares for a total hip arthroplasty in the conventional manner, such as described, for example, in the publication BIAS™ Total Hip System, Surgical Technique by Ramon B. Gustilo, M.D. and Richard F. Kyle, M.D., a copy being furnished herewith and the disclosure thereof incorporated herein by reference. However, instead of using a rasp to completely remove the intramedullary canal, a custom broach corresponding to the shape of the prosthesis is employed, leaving a substantial portion of the cancellous bone intact. The acetabulum is reamed out to a dimension 2 to 4 millimeters smaller than the corresponding depth and diameter of the hemispherical-shaped acetabular component using a single-use reamer. This enables a precise bone preparation and fit. The acetabular component is then press-fit into the reamed area without the use of screws or pins, or the necessary holes in the pelvic bone to receive them. The bone growth to the macrotextured surface provides good biologic fixation which favors an initially superior press fit, long term fixation, and enhanced durability of the UHMPE insert. The hole in the top of the acetabular component improves the press-fit and prevents the acetabular component from "bottoming out" and thus giving better stress loading throughout the arcuate surface. The surgeon then proceeds with the surgery as is conventional and described in the aforementioned publication.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a prior art hip replacement system including a femoral prosthesis, modular head, and acetabular component with ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene insert;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the hip replacement system of the present invention including the femoral prosthesis, modular head and acetabular component;
FIG. 3 is a fragmentary front elevational view of a patient's hip showing the hip replacement system hereof implanted into the femur and pelvis with portions shown in phantom;
FIG. 4 is an enlarged, fragmentary perspective view of a patient's hip similar to FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is an enlarged end elevational view of the femoral prosthesis hereof with the modular head mounted thereon and showing the macrotextured surfaces;
FIG. 6 is an enlarged side elevational view of the femoral prosthesis shown in FIG. 5;
FIG. 7 is a transverse cross-sectional view of the body of the femoral prosthesis taken along line 7--7 of FIG. 6 with the surrounding femur shown in phantom;
FIG. 8 is a transverse cross-sectional view of the body of the femoral prosthesis taken along line 8--8 of FIG. 6;
FIG. 9 is a transverse cross-sectional view of the body of the femoral prosthesis taken along line 9--9 of FIG. 6;
FIG. 10 is a transverse cross-sectional view of the distal portion of the femoral prosthesis taken along line 10--10 of FIG. 6 with the surrounding femur shown in phantom;
FIG. 11 is an enlarged fragmentary view of the femoral component with the acetabular component hereof shown in section and located in the reamed-out acetabulum of the patient; and
FIG. 12 is an enlarged fragmentary view of the femoral component hereof with lines of bone growth shown extending across the dimpled, macrotextured surface.
Referring now to the drawing, a prior art hip replacement system is shown in FIG. 1 and includes a femoral prosthesis A, a modular head B, an acetabular component C and an ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMPE) insert D. The femoral component is provided with a shank E including an elongated distal portion F which is cruciform in cross-section and a proximal triangular body G with a Morse taper stem H. Either a fiber metal surface I or mesh is provided on the body G. The acetabular component C is provided with a fiber-metal back surface J and three smooth pegs K integrally formed therewith for load transfer, stability in rotation, and interoperative positioning. Other acetabular components include holes for receiving screws therethrough. The insert D is sized to be snapped into the acetabular cup and to received the modular head B therein.
The hip replacement system 10 in accordance with the present invention is shown in FIGS. 2 through 12 and broadly includes a femoral prosthesis 12 and an acetabular component 14. The prosthesis 12 is adapted to receive a modular head 16 which is conventional and made of cobalt-chrome alloy. The modular head is presently provided in standard diameters of 22, 26, 28 and 32 millimeters, although other sizes could be provided as warranted by the physique of the particular patient. An acetabular liner 18 of UHMPE is provided to fit within the acetabular component 14 and receive the head 16 for ball and socket movement therewithin.
In greater detail, the femoral prosthesis 12 presents a Morse taper stem 20 extending from a proximal body portion 22 which is generally cruciform in cross-section. The body portion 22 gradually tapers to shank 23 presenting tip 24 at the end of distal portion 26 thereof. The distal portion 26 is generally rectangular or oblong in cross-section. The length L of the femoral prosthesis 12 from the proximal body portion 22 to the distal portion 26 is shorter than the prior art prosthesis shown in FIG. 1 in order to minimize loss of bone tissue. For example, the prosthesis shown in FIG. 1 is typically 180 mm in length, whereas the preferred femoral prosthesis 12 in accordance with the present invention is about 100 mm in length.
Preferably both the body portion 22 and the distal portion 26 are provided with a macrotextured surface 28 characterized by an array of depressions or dimples 30 cold worked into the surface of the prosthesis. Each dimple 30 is preferably circular in shape although it is contemplated that other shapes of depressions could be employed. The dimples 30 are equally sized and about 1 to 3 mm across and no more than about 2 mm deep, with 1 mm being more preferable. The dimples 30 are arrayed in offset columns and rows to provide a staggered array whereby bone will grow into and affix to one or more dimples, as shown in FIG. 12. Typically, the dimples 30 are arrayed in at least two columns 33 and 34, whereby the corresponding rows 35 and 36 are staggered or offset. The femoral prosthesis is preferably provided with a hydroxyapatite coating 32 extending circumferentially around the body portion, and a segment of the distal portion 26 for promoting the growth of bone to the metallic prosthesis 12. An uncoated region 38 may separate the coated portions.
The femur 40 in which the prosthesis is implanted includes the medullary canal 42, the endosteum or inner cortex 44, and the periosteum 46 or outer cortex which surrounds the hard portion of the bone. As shown in FIGS. 5 through 10, at least some of the surfaces of the prosthesis 12 in engagement with the surrounding endosteum or inner cortex 44 are macrotextured with dimples 30 to provide sites for positive fixation of the prosthesis 12 as a result of post-surgical osteogeneration.
FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate the cruciform transverse cross-sectional design of the body portion 22 of the prosthesis 12, further illustrated in the transverse cross-sections thereof shown in FIGS. 7, 8 and 9. Body portion 22 presents four outwardly extending lobes 48, 50, 52 and 54 arranged at generally 90� angles. In the preferred embodiment, the distance the lobes extend varies according to the anatomy of the patient and the prosthesis 12 is customized to conform to the femur 40 of each individual patient. The recesses 56, 58, 60 and 62 between the lobes are generally rounded to limit the stress accumulation during loading caused by walking and other exercise, it being noted that the recesses 56, 58, 60 and 62 are well interior to the endosteum 44 so that a substantial portion of marrow within the medullary canal remains with the patient. Viewing FIGS. 5 through 10, it may be appreciated that the prosthesis tapers from the proximal portion 22 to the tip 24 in the sagittal plane (anterior to posterior) for bending with the femur while remaining relatively wide in a frontal or coronal plane (lateral to medial direction) for providing good fixation to the inner cortex. Thus, at distal portion 26, the prosthesis is oblong or rectangular in cross section presenting medial edge 64, anterior edge 66, lateral edge 68 and posterior edge 70 as shown in cross-section in FIG. 10. Each of the lobes 48, 50, 52 and 54 are macrotextured radially at their furthest surfaces to provide proximal biogrowth segments, as is approximately 2 to 6 cm longitudinally of the medial edge 64 and the lateral edge 68 of the distal portion 26 which engages the endosteum beginning about 2 cm from the stem tip 24.
The hydroxyapetite coating 32 on distal portion 26 defines a biogrowth distal segment 27. The biogrowth distal segment 27 extends longitudinally approximately 2 to 6 cm and may extend circumferentially around the distal portion 26 as shown in FIG. 2 for improved fixation in revision hip replacements or only on the medial edge 64 and lateral edge 68 as shown in FIGS. 5, 6 and 10 for first-time hip replacements. By separating the biogrowth distal segment 27 from the hydroxyapetite coating which extends circumferentially around body portion 22, by an uncoated region 94, the body portion 22 including lobes 48, 50, 52 and 54 avoids stress-shielding by the distal portion 26 which would otherwise cause metal fatigue and failure in the shank 23 of the femoral prosthesis due to inadequate fixation of the body (or proximal) portion 22 to the surrounding bone.
The acetabular component 14 is substantially hemispherical in shape and is provided with an outer surface 72 which is macrotextured and provided with dimples 30 in much the same manner as a golf ball. The dimples 30 again are preferably 1 to 3 mm in diameter and no greater than 2 mm deep, and more preferably about 1 mm in depth. The dimples are arranged in a staggered array, as shown in FIG. 2, with adjacent rows 74 (comprised of dimples 74A, 74B, 74C and 74D) and 76 (comprising dimples 76A, 76B, 76C and 76D) of dimples 30 being offset as shown. Hydroxyapetite coating 32 preferably covers outer surface 72. The acetabular component 14 is shell-like in configuration and is preferably about 2 to 4 mm in thickness.
As shown in FIG. 11, acetabular component 14 defines a hole 78 which is provided with an internal thread 80 is provided at the center of the acetabular component 14. The opening widens to a dished-out portion 82 to resist bottoming out of the acetabular component 14 against the pelvis 84.
The procedure for implanting the hip replacement system 10 hereof is largely conventional and set forth, for example, in the booklet entitled BIAS™ Total Hip System, Surgical Technique, by Ramon B. Gustilo, M.D. and Richard F. Kyle, M.D., with some variations. For example, the use of the reamer shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 of the Bias™ Total Hip System, as well as the powered flexible reamer usage shown in FIG. 18 thereof, are omitted. The hip replacement system 10 preferably includes a custom femoral component 12 particularly configured for the individual patient. In this manner, the surgeon uses X-rays and other diagnostic tools to prescribe a femoral component 12 which is tailored to the femur 42 and pelvis 84 of the individual patient. It is to be understood that standard sized femoral prostheses 12 in accordance with the present invention will be satisfactory, but that improved results will often be obtained if a custom prosthesis is provided. Rather than using conventional reamers and broaches, a single use broach, that is a broach designed exactly to conform to the prosthesis and for use with only a single patient, is used to provide an exact fit of the femoral prosthesis 12 within the femur 42. Similarly, the acetabular component 14 can be configured for the individual patient and a single use reamer is employed to ream out a cup-shaped hollow 88 in the patient's pelvis 84 corresponding to the arcuate surface of the acetabular component, but slightly smaller to ensure a good press-fit. The opening 78 and adjacent dished-out portion are substantially centrally located, i.e. substantially equidistant from all locations around the circumferentially extending marginal edge 90 of the acetabular component 14 which engages the annular lip 92 of the insert 18.
The configuration of the femoral prosthesis 12 presents a smaller portion which engages the hard bone surrounding the inner cortex, and thus it is easier for the surgeon to broach out the opening to receive the prosthesis 12. This enables the surgeon to make a more exact fit as he is less exhausted and prone to error. The cruciform body design provides excellent stability and still leaves a portion of the marrow occupying the medullary canal intact to leave blood passages open for osteogenesis. The single use broach which conforms exactly to the shape of the femoral prosthesis 12 with regard to the portion engaging the bone thus need not disturb the remainder of the medullary canal and inner cortex, thus shortening the time spent in preparing the femur for insertion of the prosthesis.
A single use reamer is employed to ream the acetabulum to a dimension approximately 2 mm less than the diameter across the acetabular component 14, so that a good press fit is ensured. The opening in the top of the acetabular component 14 also provides a relief for some of the compression and aids in providing a good press fit, as well as avoiding "bottoming-out" during subsequent activity by the patient. Moreover, the thinness made possible by the cold-working of the acetabular component enables the surgeon to remove a lesser amount of bone from the pelvis 84 than with conventional components, and no additional drilling is required to provide sites in the pelvis 84 for receiving pins, screws and the like. The surgeon then press-fits the UHMPE insert 18 into the shell-like acetabular component 14. After the modular head 16 is press-fitted to the stem 20, the entire hip replacement system is fitted together and the surgeon proceeds with the surgery as is conventional.
Post-operation, the bone of both the pelvis 84 and femur 42 begins to grow. As the particular pattern of bone growth cannot be anticipated, the bone growth is along some random patterns according to the stress placed on the bone-prosthesis interface as illustrated by the random bone growth lines 86 shown in FIG. 12. Both the outer surface 74 of the acetabular component 14 and the body and distal portions of the femoral prosthesis 12 are coated with hydroxyapatite, and the bone grows onto the portions of each. Particularly beneficial is the macroengagement and fixation made possible by the dimpled surfaces, which provides a biogrowth topography to maximize bone-prosthesis fixation and durability of the interface. By arranging the dimples in columns and rows, the bone growth is more likely to engage at least one, and possibly two or more dimples 30. Rather than using horizontal or vertical ridges which require anticipation of the bone growth patterns, the dimples 30 enable a plurality of small sites for receiving bone growth therein. Thus, the bone is able to "decide for itself" the vector of growth it will address in the remodeling process. The growth of bone into the dimples 30 further strengthens the hydroxyapatite-metal interface and lessens the likelihood that the hydroxyapatite coating will be sheared away from the metal and thus it is believed that the regenerated bone thus actually serves to hold the coating to the metal.
While the preferred embodiment of the above invention has been cast in reference to a hip replacement system in referring to the preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention could be readily employed in both human and veterinary applications, and for other joints besides the hip. In any location where biological fixation is desired between a joint replacement component and the surrounding bone, the principles taught by the invention disclosed hereof may be employed. For that reason, the scope of the invention shall be determined by the following claims and not limited to the specific embodiment and application disclosed hereinabove.
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This is traditionally the surfer's hangout in Tamarindo, where the talk around the pool bar is all about surfing. The place has been looking a little bedraggled of late, but some redecorating is underway. The large villas with kitchens have a bedroom with a double bed and two futon couches, handy for groups of friends on a budget. Avoid Rooms 101 to 107, which face the pool's supporting wall. Poolside rooms can be noisy when the area is filled with frolicking kids. Even though it's across the street from the beach, it's still quite close to Tamarindo's beach break, and a quick paddle to the river-mouth break and Playa Grande. Roxy Quiksilver Surf School sells gear in the hotel's surf shop and offers lessons, including mother-and-daughter lessons. Surfing legends Robert August and Wing Nuts, of Endless Summer movie fame, still make occasional visits. Sunset happy hour here is very popular.
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Okay! Thought I'd finally get one of these little jobbies. Oh and by the way, comments and crits are always ALWAYS welcome.
First a bit about me, I just turned 16, I'm a sophomore in high school, and of course, my name is Chris.
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Okay, try not to laugh too hard at the Sketch Up - I got it as straight as my nerves would allow. The capstones will be 4 inch block in real life - I just couldn't find a model of one and I used what I could find.
The house will be dry stacked for eventual dis-assembly. I'm not spending three hundred bucks for my dogs to eat plastic doghouses. The $30 or so every few months for toys rated as 'tough' which only survive a few months at best is bad enough.
I'm kinda stuck on the roof, though. I need to be able to take it off to do the periodic house keeping but it needs to stay on despite the dogs inevitable mangling (I figure I can recycle the block - the roof is pretty much a write off). The other problem is my extremely limited power tool access - I want to make as few cuts as possible and long angles on plywood are out of the question.
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Actually, that's what I had in mind - it's the 'how to keep the roof on' part that I'm not sure about.
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Pour a base or get some concrete posts, lay them flat, put on some insulation board and one of James's small ovens. It is all sisassemlable ??? and you can then officially join the club and share your cooking experiences with us.
Another advantage is that some heat may leak down and keep them warm in the colder months when you need all that cooking and pizzas.
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1) I'm considering that, actually. I may just wait until summer and give them my old tires once I buy new ones. Attachment 17982 I haven't managed to find any - most retailers recycle theirs.
2) You want me to put a $2000 minimum oven in with the Destructive Duo? And, should it miraculously survive, cook where the pups poop? Attachment 17981
I did mention these houses are going into the kennels, right? Oh, I didn't? Okay, forget that last bit then. Attachment 17983
I'm still not putting an oven - cast, cob, brick or otherwise, where the Dogs of Destruction can get to it. Besides, I need to be able to remove it when I move - which I hope will be within the next year!
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You have a couple of tyre biters ?
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Obviously, you are going for utility before beauty, so just lay some block on top of the roof to hold it in place. That would be standard Arkansas roofing code....
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Not until I manage to get them some tires - but that should happen at my next tire change.
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Wolf and Zebra's adventure: San Francisco to Ushuaia
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We are a South African (Zebra) and a Frenchman (Wolf) who met in California and are now going to ride down to the Southern tip of Argentina.
We both share a great passion for travel and motorcycles, and ever since we met at Thunderhill raceway we've been dreaming of traveling the world on two wheels. This February we're starting with South America on a pair of DR650s. We've been planning for months: working on the bikes, packing up the apartment, figuring out the route and now we are *almost* ready to go.
We'll post updates here every so often, but please feel free to follow our blog or like us on social media too!
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Let me know when you are close to Nicaragua. We have a room and food for you at our house where you can relax. Enjoy the ride south
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Thanks Salcar. We'll definitely be in touch when we get down there.
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We are almost down to 2 weeks to departure date!
This week has been the first week where we have both been funemployed and able to focus 100% of our time on trip preparation. This has helped reduce the panicky feeling that we might not get it all done. Some of the key decisions we made this week include:
- The locator beacon we will take: ACR PLB (You can read why we chose this over the delorme or spot here)
- The health insurance I will buy for the next 12-18 months on the road - IMG Long Term Medical plan I researched this topic very thoroughly, and this plan offers coverage in the US as well as abroad, has emergency evacuation coverage and does not exclude motorcycle riders as long as the motorcycle is for transportation and you are not riding in any professional capacity. I read all 25 pages of the plan to verify this information. It ends up being roughly $1100 for 1 year with a $1000 deductible, which is the cheapest option I could find with the coverage I need. There are some specific eligibility requirements depending on your citizenship but I was able to meet them easily (for me it was to be outside of the US for 6 months out of the next year)
- Chosing a second camera to document the adventure: Sony RX-100 It always surprises me how long it takes to research these things, especially if you want to be thorough about it.
We also have the Wolfmobile and the Zebramobile both running after all our work on the wiring harness to hook up all our extras - cigarette chargers, battery meters, heated grips and euroswitches so we can turn off our headlights if we want to. The last orders have been placed at Amazon for all the items we still need. Now we're just going to have to figure out how we fit it all into our luggage! We'll post pics next week when we attempt some trial packs...
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I'll be watching this one too! I'm right ahead of you guys, probably crossing over to mainland Mexico in a week or two so who knows, maybe we'll cross paths! Good luck!
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We just finished our trip tuckers to tdf. You may find some useful stuff in there
The drs were great
Colleen carried a waterproof snapshot camera around her neck for that all important shoot
Make sure all your stuff is waterproof or watertight
Did you upgrade your suspension
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We have made several upgrades to the DRs including the suspension. We are putting together the full list - it's still in progress right now - here.
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2" are really good. very comfortable.
Hand guards too.
Head light guard. Couldn't find any so I made them.
Spare pilot jets are good, as are the little carb filters from the intake line.
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On the road at last!
We finally got every last little thing out of the apartment, and all the things coming with us for the next year or so packed on the bikes. The apartment looked very empty, and the bikes looked very loaded up. The Zebra and Wolfmobile have become the Donkey and Mulemobile. After packing, repacking and rearranging, we have convinced ourselves that it's not actually so bad, once you take the tire-pile out of the equation. We'll use up what's left of our stock tires as we pound the California asphalt down to Mexico and once we hit Baja, we'll change tires... and neither of us can wait to lose the extra load.
We spent the first night camping in Big Sur and thanks to the storm that has been following us from San Francisco, we were lucky enough to have the opportunity to test the waterproofing of our tent. We have decided that we need to buy a new tent. The wind howled all night long and we did not get much sleep. Determined to salvage the Big Sur leg of the trip, the Wolf convinced me to attempt the dirt road option to get back to highway 1. My limited dirt-riding skills were tested very hard by slippery conditions, and I ran out of talent on a few occasions sending the Zebramobile nose first into the mud. The Wolf would come running to my rescue, but the wind was so strong, it often blew the Wolfmobile over while he was helping me. Fun times!
Our soggy campsite >>
The views on 1 were amazing >>
We eventually made it back to highway 1 after almost 5 hours of mucking about in rain and mud. Coffee and sun revived our spirits in Cayucos (thanks for the recommendation Dana) but they were dashed again by a massive downpour on 101 near Pismo Beach, so we decided to find a hotel and hang everything we own hanging out to dry. Most of the stuff that was wet was from the camping fiasco or had been stored in our non-waterproof backpacks. We were very happy to see our rollbags and saddlebags kept their contents nice and dry. Thanks Michnus and All Terrain Gear
The next two nights were spent visiting friends in SoCal as we approach the border and thankfully the rain has let up and we've even seen some sun here and there. Everywhere we go we have been told how it hasn't rained here for over a year, so I guess we just got lucky . We'll take one more day to plan our Baja route then we'll cross over into Mexico tomorrow
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Hell yeah! I have been looking forward to the start of this one!
I am looking forward!!
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Not quite the Baja 1000...
The days leading to our departure from the US were mostly soggy so we comforted ourselves with some pancakes in Solvang and motorcycle porn at the Solvang motorcycle museum.
Everyone we encountered marvelled at how it was the first rain in those parts in over 18 months of course. After a fun sunset jaunt on Mulholland Drive, we reached Rancho Santa Margarita where the Heys family brought some much needed warmth and sun to our lives. Ryan serenaded us over lunch after a trip to REI for a critical tent upgrade, while boots and gloves were drying out in the sun. Afterwards we headed to Carlsbad to see our good friends Rowan, Erin and Petunia and I was finally united with my RevIt riding gear that had been shipped there. It was at this point that we realised our time had been completely monopolised by wrapping up our lives and setting up the bikes, and wed done very little planning for the days ahead. We imposed ourselves on our hosts for 2 extra days so we could wrestle our GPS software into submission and figure out where to aim once we crossed the border at Tecate.
The border crossing was smooth and easy, but still took a couple of hours, so we found ourselves riding the La Rumorosa mountain pass after dark. Our destination for the night was Cañon Guadalupe and so that meant navigating the dirt road in the dark, which would not have presented any problems it it wasnt for the sand. The sand that would become the bane of my existence for the next week or so. It was a long few hours, but the night sky was spectacular, and the Wolf was mostly patient, so we eventually found the entrance to the hot springs and picked a spot to test out our fancy new tent for the first time.
The next morning Oscar, who owns the land, set us up with our own private campsite, palapa and hot tub fed by the natural hot spring. Imagine a personal paradise, nestled amongst rocks and palm trees, with a perfectly flat, tent-sized piece of ground right next to a natural rock pool filled with water heated by the heart of the earth. There is nothing like a day of waterfalls followed by an evening of soaking in a hot tub in the moonlight to recover from a long night of riding sand.
After a full recovery, we faced the sand and dirt once again to get to San Felipe.
As we arrived we spotted a herd of dirt bikes at a beachfront restaurant and decided to stop for a beer. It turned out the dirt bikes belonged to a bunch of guys from Reno who were on a weeklong tour of Baja. They showered us with advice, recommendations and even donated a AAA map of Baja to our cause. Special thanks for the juice recommendation guys, Gabriels jugos were amazing! Armed with our new-to-us map we boldly aimed at Bahia San Luis Gonzaga were we planned to spend the next night. (We felt the recommendation from The Reno crew to ride all the way from San Felipe to San Ignazio was poquito loco!) Some time after the pavement had ended and turned into dirt, which just happens to be part of the Baja 1000 route, we spotted some sparkles in the distance. To our great surprise the sparkles turned out to be the multitude of cans decorating the surrounds of the renowned Cocos Corner. We had apparently missed Gonzaga entirely.
Coco is an amazing old character who spends his days manning his little cantina where he sells beer and sodas to passing drivers and riders and regales them with stories. Over the years, hes lost both his legs, but this has not stopped him from running his operation accessible only by dirt roads. Coco gruffly greeted us, and told us in no uncertain terms that we should not ride any further, but stay in one of his trailers. No charge he assured us, we just needed to buy a couple of beers or cokes and that would be that. He asked us if wed like meat or potatoes and the next thing we knew the Wolf and I were making tacos in Cocos kitchen as he barked directions at us. 3 Alaskan guys, immediately dubbed Chupa Cabras, Nalga Seca and Espanto Pajaro by Coco, joined the party and we spent the evening around the fire while the Wolf shared pilot stories with Nalga Seca.
The next day was once again a late start after waiting for Coco to get back with some extra gas for us, since we missed the Pemex in Gonzaga Doh! I cruised along the road from Cocos to Chapala and began to feel cocky about my off roading skills. This would not last long. After a quick taco in Bahia de Los Angeles we embarked on what I will now refer to as the death ride to Bahia San Rafael, which is the same road as the Baja 200 race.
It might not have been so bad, but since we had to wait on gas in the morning, we once again found ourselves riding by moonlight. Then the gravel began. And the rock gardens. And, of course, more sand. For many miles, there was a 15cm wide path of packed dirt lined with a foot of gravel on either side threatening to swallow the Zebramobiles front tire at every opportunity and throw him down to the ground. We battled along for 6 hours to cover the 50 miles. Yup, that is embarrassingly less than 10 miles per hour, and probably some kind of record for that stretch of road. The Wolf could have killed that road in 2 hours flat, but he patiently picked up my bike for me the countless times I crashed and coached me through all the obstacles. We finally arrived and Panchos beach and threw up our tent. I was beyond grateful we had bought the tent that was easy to erect.
The next day once again called for a recovery day.
Pancho welcomed us with coffee, and proceeded to tell us he would make us some lunch. In his youth Pancho apparently had a penchant for gambling but when his good fortune ended he found himself cooking on fishing boats for a living. 24 years ago he planted himself down on this small slice of paradise, now known as Panchos beach and frequented by about 1000 tourists annually. Lunch preparation turned in to a private cooking lesson on how to make flour tortillas, and the cooking lesson turned into a Spanish lesson. Needless to say, the tortillas were amazing and the fish stew was the best thing weve eaten on the trip so far. We capped off the day with a nap in Panchos palapa on the beach. It was a good thing the day was so perfectly relaxing, because the road to get to Vizcaíno would once again test my resolve and every ounce of skill I do and do not have. 100 miles of sand, punctuated with treacherous rocky mounting passes and steep cliff drop offs, and 14 hours later, I had only crashed twice (Progress!) but I had cried a few fearful tears, a few despondent tears and a few tears of exhaustion. Morale was very low. On our arrival in Vizcaíno we booked ourselves into a nice hotel, showered, fed ourselves and passed out after agreeing to stick to pavement for a little while. Morale had improved a bit by morning.
We set off for Mulege at around 10am and had a very relaxed ride, albeit on sore backsides; one doesnt recover from 14 hours in the saddle overnight. A lemonade in San Ignacio and an ice-cream in Santa Rosalia later, we found ourselves in the charming town of Mulege, where we are now finally updating the blog and doing some bike maintenance in the courtyard of Hotel Hacienda, shaded by a giant lemon tree and the most impressive magenta bougainvillaea I have ever seen.
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Coffee and conversation , Dining out , Hobbies and crafts , Movies/Videos , Museums and art , Music and concerts , Exploring new areas , Nightclubs/Dancing , Shopping/Antiques , Travel/Sightseeing , Watching sports , Wine tasting
Aerobics, Dancing, Other types of exercise, Weights / Machines, Yoga
I exercise 1-2 times per week.
I have Cats, Dogs
I have pets back in NJ and I hope to be able to adopt a dog in the future. Right now is not the right time... but I hope that I can soon. There is nothing better then coming home to a wagging tail and puppy love.
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
The sound of thunder/rain during a storm, trying out new restaurants, spending a Sunday being lazy, cuddling on the coach and watching a funny movie, and celebrity gossip (that is my guilty pleasure).
Spend time by the pool, catch up with family and friends, a day in Sedona, and exploring new things.
Don't judge me, but I loved Fifty Shades of Grey. Before that I finished the Sookie Stackhouse series (13 books). I read that over the past few years. And the The Hunger Games (series). I seem to like science fiction books (mainly).
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Assistant Manager
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Rock & road: Jordanian mountain adventures
I left the Wadi Rum desert, a landscape with stark contrasts between sand and sky...
To take a bumpy drive with Amer and Craig
Down this mountainous, meandering road
To walk through the sic
And enter Petra.
The art of staying true to yourself
South African contemporary artist Esther Mahlangu clearly has her own design aesthetic.
Drawing from geometric patterns found in clothing and jewelry from her tribe, the South Ndebele people, Mahlangu painted the exteriors of her home/art compound in these bold, awesome colors. Esther is part of the Ndebele community that lives in the Gauteng, just north of Pretoria. She is actually quite famous - her art has been exhibited in galleries all over the world.
Esther's compound is full small houses and buildings, all with a different architectural design.
You think this is cool? Have you seen Esther's art car for BMW?!
Typically made of copper or brass, the stacks of gold rings around Esther's neck and calves represent her wealth and status among the South Ndebele people.
Trying on one of Esther's headbands in front of a mirror. Man, I should have bought it!
Three shades of blue in Cabo San Lucas
One of the most magnificent hotel pools I've ever seen is the infinity pool at Esperanza. The design is positively brilliant.
The Folklore and the Fury
I wrote the article posted below for a think tank based here in Tel Aviv, the Moshe Dayan Center. It's about the religious aspects of the current conflict in the Central African Republic, which are quite interesting. Christians, Muslims and animist amulet-toting rebels have caused a clash of kingdoms.
It has been reiterated time and again that the roots of the current civil war in the Central African Republic (CAR) stem exclusively from a political and economic origin. Yet, as you read these lines, amulet-toting animist rebels, Christians, and Muslims are targeting and killing each other by the thousands, so one has to wonder how and why the topic of religion is purportedly irrelevant to this crisis.
Though CAR's current crisis was dubbed an 'unholy war' to further propagate the idea that religion is a latent aspect rather than the cause, the focus on proving why the conflict was not founded on a clash of faiths has left the details of the actual religious contentions by the wayside. Though there is sufficient evidence to prove that the conflict did not stem from theological differences, the current religious discourse in the region is characterized by fury, deeply-held group identity, and tribalist folklore.
It is estimated that as of January 2015, there have been over 6,000 casualties of the CAR's civil war, and roughly 25% of the population has been forced to leave their homes. Murder, rape, and other war crimes have been committed by two armed parties: the predominately Muslim Séléka, a rebel militia faction, and the Christian and animist Anti-balaka, the opposing rebel coalition.
Click here to read the rest of the article.
Shore life: Udaipur, India
One afternoon while I was traveling in Udaipur, India, I took a boat ride at sunset. Udaipur is an artsy, stylish resort destination known for its many lakes (there are 7!) and decadent palaces. It is referred to as the 'Venice of the East'.
The top of the boat was covered by a tasseled, gold threaded linen with dark orange gems and mirrors sewn into its pattern.
We sailed around for about an hour and I was awestruck by the scenery.
It was so quiet, peaceful and still out on the water; all of the life and commotion on the shore felt miles away. Throughout the ride I watched the reflections of all the different colors swirling around on the water.
Old world intrigue from times past.
Ready to go?
Who isn't wearing this hat in the Caribbean? Channeling Sir Sean Connery while waiting to check out of my room at La Samanna.
Rocks of the Kasbah
Walking Kasbah du Toubkal's mountain path at twilight.
I took this shot while walking back to my room; I was struck by the light and the way the sun was setting. This gorgeous lodge is located in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Kasbah du Toubkal is a traditional Kasbah and a trekkers retreat. Expect Berber hospitality, friendly fellow mountaineers and stunning rooftop views.
Fendi takes a vacation
Fendi Resort 2015.
I worked at Fendi as a summer sales intern when I was 18 years old. It was 2005, the year when 'Spy Bags' were flying off the shelves.
I remember commenting on how clever it was to incorporate the shape of a magnifying glass into the bag's design and that it must be the reason why it's called the 'Spy Bag'. All of the employees in the store - including the manager - seemed to miss this little detail. Apparently the revelation was quite shocking.
Fendi is one of my top ten favorite designers of all time because of their originality in bag design (peekaboo micro bags!) and impeccable...irresistible...incredible...way of incorporating fur into their designs. Colored fur, that is.
I love Miyuki Ohashi's illustration of Fendi's 'Primavera Estate' fur coat from Resort 2015. While I appreciate refined fashion drawings, I prefer Ohashi's free brush strokes and abstract style. As a teenager I took many courses in fashion illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology and Parsons The New School for Design; I have long admired the art form.
I've never been sure of my place in the industry, but I always knew I wouldn't become a designer. Instead, I observe and marvel. PS: Resort is my favorite season - I know I'm alone on this.
The Condé Nast Traveler Book of Unforgettable Journeys
The Condé Nast Traveler Book of Unforgettable Journeys ignited my romance with travel.
I read the Book of Unforgettable Journeys during my morning and evening commute on the train from Long Island to Manhattan. I was 23 years old, fresh out of college and working at Forbes Magazine as an entry-level assistant. The period of adjustment right after college was a very difficult time for me, so dreaming about traveling to these new and interesting places all over the world made my imagination soar.
Only a year or so after reading the book, I resigned from my position at Forbes, became a travel writer and visited 18 countries in a single year.
Of all the essays in this collection, I can immediately recall which stories really spoke to me without having to glance at the table of contents: the kooky southern gothic culture of Savannah, GA; the Middle Eastern mystique of Petra, the ancient Nabataean rock city in Jordan; and the steadied, contemplative experience of walking through a traditional rock garden in Japan. These stories opened my mind, and when I finished the book I was dying to travel all over the world...so I did!
I hope this book gives you the same level of inspiration. All it takes is booking that ticket!


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Let's see... half Viking warrior, half computer genius, abs of steel, biceps like Hercules, and when I'm not chasing pirates off the coast of Venice Beach, I'm downing another shot of sake after putting waaay too much wasabi on my California roll. I'm a web app developer for start-up companies. It's awesome being on the ground floor of a new company... Friendship is also important to me, as are 80's cover rock bands, soccer, fancy restaurants, house parties, and relaxing in hot tubs. Living in the valley means I go on a lot of hikes. Griffith Park is my Sunday tradition—if you come, I'll make a picnic. I like the idea of moving forward and finding ways to improve myself. Sometimes I make headway, other times I feel like an idiot. It's when I break through that wall that I feel a sense of accomplishment. It's what I live for. When I first came to LA, I was all about making money and building my career. Then it was exercise, physical stuff. Now it's music; I'm learning guitar... The kind of women I find attractive love exercise and hiking, want to travel, and are totally passionate about something. I don't care if you're learning how to juggle flaming machetes, rescuing gerbils from delinquent owners, or styling hair at a salon, enjoy the out of it, will you? ;) Did I mention there will be wine, cappuccinos, joking around, and cuddling up to watch great films? If you think we might get along, send me a message and let's chat.
Music and concerts , Nightclubs/Dancing , Playing sports , Travel/Sightseeing , Video games
Other types of exercise, Soccer, Walking / Hiking
I exercise 3-4 times per week.
I like Cats, Dogs
Middle of the Road
Wherever my friends are. If I had a billion dollars I'd travel to my favorite places in a private jet fit for a Saudi prince... And exchange my usual escapes to Vegas with weekends in Osaka, Honolulu & Berlin.
My family tops the list. I make it a point to visit them in Michigan during the holidays. My friends are like family too, and I wouldn't be where I am today without them. Also: Insightfulness, Thoughtfulness, Ambition, Epistemological Relativism.
Bars/venues with live music. Throwing around kettle bells Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Warm showers. Hikes in the valley. Kicking it back in a hot tub. Playing tennis & soccer semi-unprofessionally. And falling asleep in the sun on the beach.
"A Short History of Nearly Everything"
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Irving, TX-based Michaels Stores has hired Demandware to relaunch its website and e-commerce capabilities. The service provider will add enhanced customer ratings, product reviews, a hosted social community and user-generated content to the company's site.
Luxury goods company Gucci Group has picked Demandware to manage its e-commerce initiatives, the companies announced April 20. Gucci Group will use Demandware's platform to build e-commerce sites for its Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Bottega Vaneta, Sergio Rossi, Stella McCartney and Yves Saint Laurent brands in the US and Europe.
Demandware, Inc. the global leader in on-demand ecommerce, today announced the launch of Mirapodo.de on the Demandware® eCommerce Platform. Mirapodo is the new online shoe boutique of the Otto Group, the world's second largest online retailer and Germany's largest retailer.
Demandware, Inc., the global leader in on-demand ecommerce, today announced the availability of pre-built, no cost ecommerce integrations with the launch of Demandware LINK. Through Demandware LINK, Demandware clients and developers will have access to an extensive library of integrations between more than 25 best-of-breed third-party technologies and the Demandware® eCommerce Platform. Demandware LINK was created to remove the integration hurdles that retailers face when adopting ecommerce technologies and is based on the belief that ecommerce vendors, not retailers, should assume the cost and complexity of integrating ecommerce applications.


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Renfro Lands in Jail
The 23-year-old actor was sentenced to 10 days in jail on Wednesday, March 8 when he pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, and thus violating his probation. He was immediately taken into custody and sent to prison.
Renfro already has two prior DUIs. For the plea agreement for this current one, the
The last can either serve as a condition of probation or as an alternative sentence. In the program, the offender observes an evening in the emergency room of a local trauma hospital and then visits the Department of Coroner to witness an autopsy procedure (usually a substance abuse-related traffic fatality).
In return for pleading guilty to DUI, other charges, including driving with a suspended license, were dismissed.
Just two days earlier, on Monday, March 6, Renfro was in court on separate heroin charges, in which he was ordered to attend a rehab program. The sentence stems from a December arrest in which he admits to trying to buy heroin in a drug sting in downtown LA from undercover cops.
He has a history of run-ins with the law including: a 1998 arrest on cocaine and marijuana charges for which he struck a plea bargain, probation for attempted theft of a yacht in 2000, an arrest for underage drinking a year later and a 2002 bust for public intoxication and driving without a license.
Renfro first broke out in 1994's "The Client" and went on to lead roles in "Apt Pupil," "Bully" and "Telling Lies in America." He was most recently seen in a supporting part in "The Jacket."


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Franchise Encyclopedia ▪ Previous Season ▪ Next Season
Record: 56-26, Finished 1st in NBA Central Division (Schedule and Results)
Coach: Frank Vogel (56-26)
PTS/G: 96.7 (24th of 30) ▪ Opp PTS/G: 92.3 (2nd of 30)
SRS: 3.63 (8th of 30) ▪ Pace: 92.5 (20th of 30)
Off Rtg: 104.1 (23rd of 30) ▪ Def Rtg: 99.3 (1st of 30)
Expected W-L: 54-28 (6th of 30)
Arena: Bankers Life Fieldhouse ▪ Attendance: 717,542 (15th of 30)
NBA 2014 Playoffs:
Lost NBA Eastern Conference Finals (2-4) versus Miami Heat (Series Stats)
Won NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals (4-2) versus Washington Wizards (Series Stats)
Won NBA Eastern Conference First Round (4-3) versus Atlanta Hawks (Series Stats)
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Transactions listed are from July 1, 2013 to June
30, 2014.
Click on the Team for team roster and stats.
Click on the Player for career stats and accomplishments.
July 3, 2013
Signed Donald Sloan as a free agent.
July 10, 2013
Signed C.J. Watson as a free agent.
Signed David West as a free agent.
July 14, 2013
Signed Chris Copeland as a free agent.
July 27, 2013
Traded Gerald Green, Miles Plumlee and a future 1st round draft pick to the Phoenix Suns for Luis Scola.
September 10, 2013
Signed Ron Howard as a free agent.
Signed Darnell Jackson as a free agent.
December 29, 2013
Assigned Solomon Hill to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the D-League.
January 4, 2014
Recalled Solomon Hill from the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the D-League.
February 1, 2014
Signed Andrew Bynum to a contract for the rest of the season.
February 6, 2014
Assigned Orlando Johnson to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the D-League.
February 13, 2014
Recalled Orlando Johnson from the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the D-League.
February 20, 2014
Traded Danny Granger and a 2015 2nd round draft pick to the Philadelphia 76ers for Lavoy Allen and Evan Turner.
Waived Orlando Johnson.
June 26, 2014
Drafted Louis Labeyrie in the 2nd round (57th pick) of the 2014 NBA Draft.
June 27, 2014
Traded Louis Labeyrie to the New York Knicks for cash.


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Dixie Chick Emily Robison and her husband, singer Charlie Robison, have divorced.
The San Antonio Express-News reports that Charlie Robison filed for divorce in January. The couple were at the Bexar County Courthouse on Wednesday when the divorce was finalized.
The divorce filing states their marriage had "become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities."
The couple, married in 1999, have three children.
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Despite being among the more lucrative Facebook applications, (Lil) Green Patch accounts for less than 3% of The Nature Conservancy's online fundraising — which itself generates just 10% of all individual donations to the group, Citro said.
Yet the conservancy is less concerned with raising big bucks than with planting seeds for future support from the younger generation active on social networks.
"It's really a great branding tool," Citro said. "It's helping spread the word, educating people about our organization and its mission."
The group recommends its social-networking activities to past donors who cannot afford to give cash because of the bad economy but still want to help, she said.
Even if social-networking sites draw relatively little money now, it's imperative for nonprofits to explore them, said Melissa Brown, associate director of research for the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.
Surveys by the center show that direct mail and phone solicitation have become less successful in recent years, while Internet fundraising has risen steadily. As more users gravitate to social networks, it makes sense for nonprofit groups to follow.
"This is a time for experimenting with the social networking, figuring out how it can work for your organization," Brown said.
The Humane Society of the United States used a Facebook application to promote this year's "Spay Day" drive in support of spaying and neutering.
The campaign invited people to upload photos of their pets to a Humane Society website and solicit contributions from family, friends and others. A Facebook application — and other interactive "widgets," or small programs for blogs and MySpace pages — helped participants reach more potential donors.
The "Spay Day" drive raised $600,000 from about 40,000 participants, said Carie Lewis, the Humane Society's Internet marketing manager. It's uncertain how much was generated through Facebook. But this year's campaign, the first to use the application and other widgets, was more successful than previous ones. In 2008, the 31,000 participants raised only $72,000.
NCM Fathom Events, an entertainment company based in Centennial, Colo., sponsored a four-day fundraiser in March for the anti-poverty group CARE using another rapidly growing site, Twitter.
For every "tweet," or short message, supporting the campaign, Fathom Events made a pledge. The "tweet-a-thon" raised $5,000 for CARE, said Tobin, whose company promoted it.
Social-networking sites "lower the fundraising barrier," offering nonprofits an inexpensive way to reach mass audiences, Tobin said.
"Before, you had to have a budget for advertising space," he said. "What you need to have now is a really good idea that people gravitate toward. If you have that and make it fun or pull at the right heartstrings, you can get a lot of activity going."
One potential pitfall: "Donor fatigue" might set in as social-networking sites become increasingly cluttered with pleas for help from do-gooders, said Lee Rainie, director of the Pew Internet and American Life Project.
As people's time and wallets are stretched ever thinner, they could decide that installing an application is their "charitable good deed for the day," leaving them less inclined to write a check or volunteer at the soup kitchen, Rainie said.
"This is making the battle for people's contributions and charity endeavors and volunteer time all the more competitive and brutal," he said.
Marble, one of the (Lil) Green Patch players, said she appreciates that the game is simple to use and doesn't badger her to send cash. She just hopes the requests to swap plants don't get out of hand.
"If it gets too much, I might consider uninstalling or just clicking the 'ignore' button on all of them," she said. "But that hasn't happened yet, so I'm still playing."


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This past May, Girl Scouts from the Cambridge-Isanti area made a difference in their community by raising money and awareness in support of neglected and abandoned animals. For all their ...more Cambridge-Isanti Girl Scouts Help Neglected Animals and Earn Bronze Award
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Dawson Girl Scouts Resolve School Safety Issue + Earn Bronze Award
8 June 2012
Eleven Girl Scouts from Dawson, MN, recently earned their Bronze Award after making their community a safer place. The girls from Troops 30207 and 30228 chose to tackle a safety ...more Dawson Girl Scouts Resolve School Safety Issue + Earn Bronze Award
Troop 12771 Earns Girl Scout Bronze Award by Helping Animals
20 May 2012
Earlier this month, Girl Scout Juniors in Troop 12771 of Plymouth, MN, made their second trip to the Golden Valley Animal Humane Society to donate pet supplies and handmade blankets. ...more Troop 12771 Earns Girl Scout Bronze Award by Helping Animals
Troop 11476 Write Books and Earn Bronze Award
18 April 2012
In May Junior Girl Scout Troop 11476 of Blaine, Minn., completed their Bronze Award project by illustrating and writing book sets, which the troop presented to the Kindergarten students at ...more Troop 11476 Write Books and Earn Bronze Award
Troop 10075 Earns Their Bronze Award
18 April 2012
Girl Scout Troop 10075, 5th graders from Chanhassen and Victoria, earned their Bronze Award this year by volunteering with Cornerstone Women's Shelter. They coordinated a drive for pajamas and shoes ...more Troop 10075 Earns Their Bronze Award
Bronze Award Project: Sewing Bags for Children
19 May 2010
After completing the Agent of Change Journey book, Hutchinson Girl Scout Junior Troop 30413 decided to sew bags for children for their Girl Scout Bronze Award project. The bags included ...more Bronze Award Project: Sewing Bags for Children
Girl Scout Bronze Award: Wood Duck Houses
18 May 2010
Fifth grade Edina Girl Scout Junior Troop 12211 from Normandale French Elementary School got together in the fall of 2009 to start working on the Bronze Award and agreed early ...more Girl Scout Bronze Award: Wood Duck Houses
Thinking Day Bronze Award Project
12 May 2010
On February 19, Fairmont Troop 30213 helped celebrate World Thinking Day with 145 Girl Scouts in their service unit. For their Bronze Award, as Girl Scout Juniors, they hosted a ...more Thinking Day Bronze Award Project
Girl Scout Troops 10451 + 10398 Bronze Award
16 December 2009
During the spring and summer of 2009, Girl Scout Troops 10451 and 10398 earned badges, completed the "Sign of the Star," and participated in the Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas Scoping ...more Girl Scout Troops 10451 + 10398 Bronze Award
Jordan Girl Scout Bronze Award Project
9 October 2009
Jordan Girl Scout Junior Troop 21220 spent time planting flowers around Lagoon park in Jordan. This community service opportunity was just one of many planned activities to help the troop ...more Jordan Girl Scout Bronze Award Project