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Sackmaster Vernon Gholston and productive all-around LB Larry Grant
are gone. That's about the only negative on what was the nation's
best total and scoring defense. The stunning decisions by LB James
Laurinaitis and CB Malcolm Jenkins to return for their senior
seasons, when they would've been first round draft picks this year,
makes the already good-looking defense something special. All four
starters return to the secondary that helped lead the way for the
nation's best pass defense. Laurinaitis and running-mate Marcus
Freeman will make up for the potential issue at the third
linebacking spot, while Lawrence Wilson, Cameron Heyward, and
Thaddeus Gibson are great-looking ends who should be camped out in
opposing backfield. The key will be the tackles. Mediocre last
season, at least by Buckeye standards, Todd Denlinger, Doug
Worthington, Dexter Larimore and Nader Abdallah are expected to be
far better.
Tackles: James Laurinaitis, 121
Sacks: James Laurinaitis, 5
Interceptions: Malcolm Jenkins, 4
Star of the defense: Senior LB James Laurinaitis
Player who has to step up and become a star: Sophomore LB
Tyler Moeller
Unsung star on the rise: Sophomore DT Dexter Larimore
Best pro prospect: Junior CB Malcolm Jenkins
Top three all-star candidates: 1) Laruinaitis, 2) Jenkins, 3)
LB Marcus Freeman
Strength of the defense: Experience, secondary, NFL measurables
across the board
Weakness of the defense:
Interceptions, tackle
Defensive Line
Projected Starters: How do you replace the
14 sacks and all-around talent and production of a Vernon
Gholston? You don't but Ohio State has options to rotate around
and still get into the backfield. Bring in the guy who was
supposed to out-Gholston, Gholston, 6-4, 274-pound junior
Lawrence Wilson. The tackle-sized defender has been this
close to blossoming into a superstar, but he didn't get his
chance early on. Once he got the starting nod, he didn't have
any luck breaking his leg in the season opener. Healthy again,
he has the size, the motor, and the pass rushing ability to grow
into a superstar. Now is his time.
On the other side will be sophomore Cameron Heyward,
the son of the late NFL star Craig "Ironhead" Heyward. A
monstrous 6-6, 287-pound who has the agility and athleticism of
a much smaller player and the size to be a rock against the run.
He made 33 tackles, 2.5 sacks and ten tackles for loss as a true
freshman. A huge hitter who improved as the season went on, he's
expected to go from very good to special, but he'll have to
prove he can be the No. 1 guy with Vernon Gholston gone.
The defensive tackles were a question mark going into last year,
and they turned out to be the team's weakest link. 6-6,
276-pound junior Doug Worthington made 24 tackles and a
sack, but he took his lumps and now has a year of experience.
More of an oversized end playing on the inside, he can play
anywhere on the line and will move around where needed. With
4.75 speed in the 40, he has the step on the interior to grow
into a dangerous pass rusher.
6-2, 292-pound junior Todd Denlinger is one of the team's
strongest players, and now he has to play like it on the inside.
The starter for the first half of the year, he struggled after
suffering a knee injury finishing up with just 13 tackles and a
sack. While he's not huge, he has all the measurables with speed
and quickness to go along with his strength. There's no reason
he can't put it all together and become a special all-around
presence.Projected Top Reserves: It takes
a lot to get head coach Jim Tressel raving, but he gushes when
it comes to the potential of 6-2, 300-pound sophomore Dexter
Larimore. With tremendous quickness and one of the team's
biggest players, he's a tough defender who'll beat people up on the
inside with more time. He made 16 tackles and 5.5 tackles for loss in a
limited role, and he should be a major factor in the rotation behind Denlinger.
6-4, 300-pound senior Nader Abdallah will be a regular
behind Worthington after making 18 tackles and a sack as a
key backup. He struggled a bit with his consistency and he
hasn't lived up to his hype and billing after a tremendous high
school career, but the light appeared to go on this spring. He
has the tools, now he has to use them.
Is Thaddeus Gibson the next Vernon Gholston? No, but the
former linebacker has the speed and the pass rushing potential
to be productive in a supporting role. He made 11 tackles and a
sack, but he spent most of his time on special teams. Now he'll
play behind Wilson as a 6-2, 240-pound speed rusher.
Watch Out For ... Larimore. The big, talented
tackle has the moves of an end and the strength to hold his own
on the inside against the run. He'll spend a few games camped
out in opposing backfields.
Strength: Getting to the quarterback. Gholston might be gone, but his lost production will be made up
for by getting more from all four spots. Unlike last year, the
tackles will do a lot more to get into the backfield, while
Wilson and Heyward blossom with more
Weakness: Proven backup ends. Wilson and Heyward might be fine,
but they'll need Gibson and former walk-on
Tom Ingham to provide help in a rotation. There's help on the
way from the recruiting class, but the less they're needed, the
Outlook: How good is the defense? The
tackles, by OSU's high standards, had a bad year, Gholston was streaky, and top end prospect, Wilson, was
knocked out for the year with a broken leg and the D still
finished sixth in the nation in sacks, eighth in tackles for
loss, and third against the run. The scary part about it is that
now the tackles will be better. There's a good four-man rotation
that should be tremendous, while Wilson should blossom into a
Rating: 8
Projected Starters: In one of the biggest
upsets of the 2008 season, James Laurinaitis decided to
come back for his senior season. In a weak year for linebackers,
he would've been the first one taken and a near-certain top 20
overall pick, but instead he now has a shot to finish up his
career as, arguably, one of the five greatest linebackers to
ever play college football. A winner of the Butkus Award as the
nation's best linebacker, and the Nagurski Award (in 2006) as
the nation's best defensive player, he has made 236 tackles, 17
tackles for loss, nine sacks and seven interceptions in the last
two seasons, highlighted by a 19-tackle day last year in the win
over Wisconsin. He made 18 stops in the national title loss to
LSU. Numbers don't begin to show just what he means to the
defense. A tough leader and versatile player able to operate
inside and out, and while he's not a freakish athlete, like A.J.
Hawk was, he has 6-3, 240-pound size and the range to make plays
all over the field.
While not the pro prospect James Laurinaitis is, 6-1, 239-pound
senior Marcus Freeman could've turned pro early after
finishing second on the team with 109 tackles, 1.5 sacks and 9.5
tackles for loss as he proved he was fully past the knee injury
that knocked him out for the entire 2005 season. While he could
stand to do a bit more against the pass on the weakside, he's
not bad covering running backs out of the backfield and is a
rock against the run. He was good from start to finish, but he
started to blow up late in the year with 14 stops against Penn
State, 18 against Illinois and 14 against LSU. He could still
stand to get a bit bigger, but with his speed and athleticism,
he's going to be a star as is.
Losing Larry Grant on the
strongside hurts. Senior Curtis
Terry might end up seeing too much time at fullback to be a
regular starter on the outside. Originally considered the main
challenger to take over the open starting strongside job, he
worked more and more on offense as spring ball went on and could
end up being too valuable to go back to the defense. He's a
6-1, 229-pound speedster who can also shine on special teams
after missing all of last year with an ankle injury.
Projected Top Reserves: There will be a rotation of players to fill
the hole on the strongside with sophomore Tyler Moeller getting
a shot. Undersized at 6-0 and 216 pounds, he's not big enough to
be a full-time rock against the run, but he's very quick and is
always around the ball. He's more physical than his size would
suggest, but he'll likely end up transitioning to the weakside
at some point in his career.
Working behind Freeman once again will be 6-0, 229-pound
sophomore Ross Homan after making 12 tackles and two
tackles for loss in four games. He has the speed and the
all-around talent to grow into a major factor, after making 28
tackles as a reserve in 2006, but he has to bounce back after
missing almost all of last year with a turf toe problem. He's
extremely tough with unlimited range.
It's hard to see too much action playing behind Laurinaitis, but junior Austin Spitler is still a good
reserve who'll make an impact on special teams as well as an
occasional fill-in in the middle. He made 26 tackles and a sack,
but he didn't do much to get into the backfield. A true middle
linebacker at 6-3, and 234 pounds, he's being groomed for the
2009 starting gig.
Watch Out For ... the strongside job to be a bit of
an issue. Whomever is in the spot will be helped by having Laurinaitis and Freeman picking up the slack, but it
would be nice if one player emerged. The position likely won't
be settled until the start of the season, if at all.
Strength: Laurinaitis and Freeman. An argument
could be made that the USC linebacking tandem of Rey Maualuga
and Brian Cushing might be the best in America, but Laurinaitis
and Freeman would be No. 1A, if not the best. These two make up
for a lot of mistakes made by the rest of the defense.
Weakness: Proven, full-year production on the strongside. Larry
Grant solved this problem last year, but now it's an issue
again. The overall stats will turn out fine, but it would be
nice if this could turn into a strength.
Outlook: With two All-America-caliber stars in Laurinaitis and Freeman, the linebacking corps will
be among the best in America. There are good backups to count on
in a pinch, but the starting strongside job will be the focus
until Moeller, or possibly Terry, takes
the gig by the horns.
Rating: 9
Defensive Backs
Projected Starters: James Laurinaitis
returning for his senior season was a shock, and senior
Malcolm Jenkins coming back was a jaw-dropper. One of the
nation's best all-around defensive backs, the 6-1, 201-pound
All-American has the size, the 4.3 speed, and the tackling
ability making 47 tackles and a team-leading four interceptions.
He has 137 career stops with eight picks, and now he'll make
everyone's all-star team and be the premier cover-corner in
college football. Everyone will stay away from him, but they did
last year, too, and he still produced. His worth is more than
just stats; he erases everyone's No. 1 receiver.
Returning on the other side will
be junior Donald Washington after a productive 39-tackle,
one interception season. A very smart, very athletic playmaker
over his first two seasons, he held up well when teams were
staying away from Malcolm Jenkins. While he had problems this
spring and was suspended, sort of, for a while and might end up
missing a game or two this September depending on what he did
(the coaching staff is mum) and what the punishment is, he'll
still be one of the Big Ten's better No. 2 corners. He'd be a
No. 1 almost anywhere else.
Returning at strong safety is junior Kurt Coleman, a
tough 5-11, 192 pounder who was considered a backup going into
last year but finished up as the starter in every game making 64
tackles, third best on the team, with four broken up passes.
While he's not all that big, he's added some bulk and is
extremely strong for his size and is good at getting into the
backfield when sent. While he's an excellent open-field tackler,
he needs to do more when the ball is in the air.
Junior Anderson Russell is one of the team's most
experienced and versatile defensive backs. Able to shine at
either safety spot, he stepped into the free safety job and
started every game finishing fourth on the team with 63 tackles
and three sacks with five broken up passes. He proved he was
more than fine after suffering a knee injury as a freshman
showing off his 4.4 speed and full-throttle playing style. A
decent hitter at 6-0 and 205 pounds, now he has to pick off a
pass or two.
Projected Top Reserves: Expected to take over the
strong safety spot last year was senior Jamario O'Neal,
but he ended up getting pushed out of a spot by Coleman and
will now be a backup and special teamer again. Tremendously fast
and very versatile, he could play corner if needed, but he's too
good a hitter to not be a safety. He only made 14 tackles and
will make his biggest impact on special teams, but he can step
in from time to time anywhere in the defensive backfield.
With great potential, but still a bit green, is junior FS
Aaron Gant, who had problems with a foot injury and never
made much of an impact last year making just six tackles. A big
tackler, he should be fine against the run, but he needs playing
Looking to get into the corner mix are two good prospects,
redshirt freshman Eugene Clifford and sophomore Chimdi
Chekwa. They're both big, with the 6-2, 191-pound Clifford a
bit bigger, and they're both fast, with the 6-1, 188-pound
Chekwa a bit faster. Chekwa can do a little more and can move to
safety if needed, but he has the skills to become a shut-down
Clifford's a scary-good prospect with all the measurables, but he has to get out of the doghouse after being
suspended from the national title game last year after failing a
drug test. Tremendously strong, very athletic, and with a
phenomenal size/speed ration, he can do it all. Now he has to do
something after missing last year hurt.
Watch Out For ... a bit of an issue with suspensions
early on.
Washington, O'Neal, and
Clifford weren't technically suspended this
spring, and they practiced, but they were suspended. No one's
talking about why, and the speculation is rampant considering
Clifford's previous for failing a drug
test, and while he and O'Neal have been held out,
Washington has been practicing with the team.
Strength: Stopping the pass. Of course, that's
what the secondary is supposed to do. OSU was fourth in the
nation in pass efficiency defense and first overall in pass D
allowing a mere 150 yards per game. With all four starters
returning, expect more of the same.
Weakness: Interceptions. Malcolm Jenkins came up with four and
the rest of the secondary picked off a mere three. Coming up
with more takeaways isn't a must for this defense's success, but
it would be nice.
Outlook: There's a lot to be excited about as the
nation's best pass defense brings everyone back. As long as
there isn't a suspension problem with
Washington, O'Neal, and
in the doghouse this
off-season, everything should be fine. Jenkins should be
in the NFL right now, but he'll be an All-America shut-down
performer no one will want to throw at. There are strong
backups, next-level starters, and for so much returning
experience, enough youth to build around for next year, too.
More interceptions would be nice, and everyone will have to do
more with the pass rush to likely be a little bit weaker, but
there's no reason to worry.
Rating: 10
Special Teams
Projected Starters: Aaron
Pettrey was supposed to be the next great Buckeye kicker, and then
senior Ryan Pretorius stepped in and became a star nailing 18 of
23 field goals including a 50-yarder. When he got the ball off, he
nailed it missing just one attempt, but he got four blocked. The walk-on from South Africa is a great athlete and has
a good leg, but not a cannon. He can hit from 50 yards, but he doesn't
have much more range. That's nitpicking; he'll be among the best in
Senior A.J. Trapasso has been excellent for the last four years
averaging 40.9 yards per kick over his first three seasons and put 21
inside the 20 last year. With consistent accuracy and the leg to bomb
the offense out of jams when needed, he should be an all-star and in the
mix for the Ray Guy Award.
Ohio State usually has a tremendous return game, but it was awful last
year on kickoff returns averaging a mere 17.65 yards per try. Maurice
Wells and Ray Small will try to improve after struggling to
break anything, while receiver Brian Robiskie will likely take
over the punt return duties from Small. Robiskie only got seven tries,
but he averaged 8.6 yards per attempt. Brian Hartline could see a
few tries as well after averaging 11.4 yards per try.
Watch Out For ... Pretorius to be a Lou Groza
finalist and Trapasso to be a Ray Guy finalist. These two are
special kickers who'll be major weapons once again.
Strength: Big legs. Trapasso and Pettrey were
consistent, showed good range, and don't miss. The only way to stop them
is to block their boots.
Weakness: The return game. Small wasn't the answer. There's
too much speed and too much talent up and down the Buckeye lineup to be
this bad again.
Outlook: The kicking game should be the best in
America with Trapasso certain to average over 40 yards per punt and
Pretorius a near-lock to hit around 80% of his field goal tries.
The coverage teams could stand to be a bit better, but they're hardly
going to be a liability. The big issue is the return game. The punt
return production was non-existent at times, while the kickoff returns
weren't anything special. If OSU improves in both areas, there won't be
any real knocks on the entire team.
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1. A nucleus prosthesis for insertion in an intervertebral cavity, the prosthesis characterized in that it comprises:
a first and a second interlocking structural component, each made of a semi-rigid, deformable elastic material suitable for supporting a compressive load and in that, the second structural component inserts substantially within the confines of an envelope defined between surfaces of the first structural component;
insertion tubes which guide the first structural component of the nucleus prosthesis into the to-be-filled intervertebral cavity and, after insertion, hold the first structural member in place; and
a rigid stem connected to the first structural component via a connection, the rigid stem guiding the second structural component through the tubes, into engagement with a central cavity of the first structural component after insertion into the intervertebral cavity.
2. The nucleus prosthesis according to
the first structural component takes the form of a hollow sphere flattened at the poles and the central cavity is accessible via a deformable opening in the first structural component; and
the second structural component is substantially a full sphere, which is able to pass through the deformable opening into engagement with the central cavity, in order to form an elastic block which cannot be expelled from its housing when the prosthesis is subjected to imposed mechanical forces.
3. The nucleus prosthesis according to
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This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No., PCT/FR02/03103, filed on Sep. 12, 2002, of the same title, and claims priority under the Paris Convention to French patent application 01/11905, filed on Sep. 14, 2001, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference thereto.
The present invention concerns an intervertebral disk prosthesis and means for its insertion as well as an insertion procedure. This prosthesis, after insertion and removal of the means of insertion, replaces the nucleus of the existing cavity after partial or total ablation of the latter by preserving the ring of the intervertebral disk concerned.
We would like to briefly bring to mind the construction of an intervertebral disk linking to vertebral bodies and whose functioning is complex. This disk is comprised of a centrally located nucleus pulposus and of an annulus fibrosus—peripherical structure containing the nucleus and solidly bringing together the vertebral plates. As all the elastic links of the human body, the intervertebral disks are subject to degeneration, particularly those of the lumbar vertebral column which are most often subjected to stress.
Most of the pathologies of the disk come from the fissure of the annulus which lets part of the nucleus escape, the latter then forms a flange which is often in contact with the nervous system, where the most sensitive area of the annulus is. This disk hernia will press the nervous roots or the dura mater and causes intense pains and can even lead to paralysis.
However, a degenerated disk can be treated by replacing the whole or part of the nucleus and the damaged annulus. Many invasive systems replace the totality of the nucleus as well as the major part of the annulus. However, even if these reproduce the adequate mechanic responses, they all have the inconvenience of being very difficult to anchor, forcing the operator to add external elements to the prosthesis which are fixed to the vertebras. These metallic pieces cause the organism to react, which will tend to block movements and the prosthesis becomes inoperable.
Patent EP 0,919,209 describes a nucleus prosthesis comprised of dry hydrogel, which after implantation will take on water and swell by at least one millimetre in height. The incision of the annulus must be in this case larger in order to let the block pass, thus diminishing its function as a barrier wall, the inventors then proposed to place two smaller blocks, each block entering one another by a small opening, in this case the blocks don't have any mechanic link and there remain empty spaces inside the cavity which cannot be filled in any way. With so many constraints appearing on the already damaged annulus, this places in doubt the lifespan of the implant and the viability of the annulus.
Patent application No. 0,100,127 solves the problem by means of an elastic envelope, by an opening in the annulus which will adjust to the cavity by elastic expansion. A viscose filling material must be then injected which by being polymerised will fill the prosthesis and thus fill the cavity. This operation requires a supplementary injection step which, in certain cases can be constraining in that it increases operation time.
Patent EP0621 020 A is essentially based on the insertion means which in this case are specifically adapted to ball-type spherical materials and which do not resemble the elastic, form-adjustable materials which are the core of the present invention, the former not at all making unpatentable the latter.
The U.S. Pat. No. 5,800,549A is a force generator for the injection of a vertebral-column implant, the means put into operation are different from those of the present invention which uses extremely simple means based on readily available materials.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,645,597 A describes a method enabling the withdrawal of the nucleus, then a prosthesis comprised of an elastic ring covered by two membranes, the ring having a hole for the passage of a gel introduced with a syringe which will fill the centre of the prosthetic cavity. In the present invention, the prosthesis is comprised of two parts out of which each part is perfectly polymerised before being separately introduced and precisely guided in relation to one another.
Patent EP 1132031 A solves a different problem from that solved in the present patent application, in that in this prior art the question is to make a graft grow on a damaged bone, the injected particles are of the non-malleable bone, which has nothing to do with the problem that the present application wishes to resolve.
The invention relates to a device that is used to fit a nucleus prosthesis comprising: a deformable elastic nucleus prosthesis which can adapt to the shape of intervertebral cavities, said prosthesis consisting of two parts, namely a male part and a female part; and an insertion assembly which is connected to the nucleus prosthesis. The elastic deformation of the inventive nucleus prosthesis makes it possible for the prosthesis to be inserted into the intervertebral cavity. According to the invention, said prosthesis is inserted using the elasticity thereof and the insertion means which form part of the device before insertion but which can be subsequently removed. The invention also relates to different forms of prosthesis and insertion devices.
The present invention does not require any product injection, it solves the posed problem by means which are completely different from this prior art, the latter not taking away from the novelty and the inventive activity of the present invention in any way.
None of the documents examined so far have attempted to connect the characteristics of the nucleus prosthesis to the means of insertion used.
The drawings, serving to understand the invention, are:
Device 3 for the installation of a nucleus prosthesis together with its insertion means includes, in a first embodiment,
Means 1 is itself formed of means 12 referred to as the female part, made out of elastically deformable material whose form may be a hollow sphere with flattened poles, formed:
This means 11 has in its rearward part a flange 113 whose form is determined so as to be embedded in the opening 122 which elastically deforms during the introduction. Once this operation is carried out, the male part 11 takes its definitive place and cannot be expelled from the female part 12.
The nucleus prosthesis 1 is introduced into the cavity 4 between adjacent vertebrae (ie., intervertebrally) by an insertion assembly 2 allowing its introduction, namely:
The tube 24 contains the male part 11 guided by stem 21, this mean 24 will be used as a push rod for the female part 12 compressed inside the tube 23.
Tube 25 threaded on stem 21 is used as a push rod for the male part 11 towards the female part 12.
The method of insertion 5 includes 7 steps;
The female part 12 can have an opening 122 which can be either a circular form or the shape of a slit traversing through the prosthesis 12 in sectors, which is presented in the form of a split ring.
There always exists in this opening 122 a constriction 123, which will prohibit the male part 11 from being expelled once positioned in the female part 12. The external forms of the envelope, when not under strain, can vary, the essential function being to adapt to the cavity, intervertebrally, to fill without risk of slip or expulsion.
The male part 11 (
In another embodiment (see
Means 12 includes an opening 122 allowing the introduction of means 11 (male part 127 m). Means 11 preferably has the shape of a one way cork, it comprises a full deformable spherical head 111 as well as, if necessary, a slightly extending cylindrical body, and is placed at the periphery of the ring.
In this solution, the anchoring of the male part 11 in the female part is ensured by a one way system of overlapping of the male parts 128 m and female parts 128 f, a system integrated into the shape of the parts during manufacture.
Upon the introduction, the male part 11 draws aside opening 122 of the ring, the latter, due to elasticity, afterwards comes to be closed again on the male part 11. Moreover, (see
The female part can have a metal insert receiving the threaded rod 127 m, which is visible under X rays. Once prosthesis 1 is in place, the position of the insert makes it possible to check the stability of the prosthesis over time, it also allows easy disassembly of the stem 21 once the prosthesis is installed.
All the embodiments which consist in introducing a nucleus prosthesis with its means of insertion in an osseous cavity, then to withdraw these insertion means, are a part of the invention and are claimed as such. They can comprise either the means described in the present invention, or equivalent means as soon as they make apparent possible cuts or removable means or provisional fixings.
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Church to host Tenderloin Dinner: Marquis Memorial United Methodist Church will host its Tenderloin Dinner at 4:30 p.m. March 9 in the church social hall. The menu will consist of pork tenderloin, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, brown beans, macaroni and cheese, bread, dessert, coffee and tea. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 4-12. Take out orders are available by calling 886-1176.
Openings for ringers announced: The area's community choir, The Mountain Ridge Ringers, has openings for ringers for the spring concert season. Ringers must be 18 or over and be able to read music. Bell techniques are taught during rehearsals. which are held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday evenings. For more information, call (540) 588-4382 or 886-7215.
Mowtown comes to Luray: Dust off your dancing shoes and step back to the days of Motown with "The Winstons" at 7:30 p.m. March 9 and the Center for the Performing Arts, One East Main St. Tickets are $15 ($8 under 18) and are available at Luray/Page County Chamber of Commerce, Luray Copy Service, Luray Apothecary, Stanley Pharmacy and InstantSeats.com. For more information, visit www.performingartsluray.org.
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Bingo slated at Community Center: Weyers Cave Community Center will host its Tool and Designer Handbag Bingo March 9. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., games will start at 6:30 p.m. and a Silent Auction will be conducted from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The cost is $10 per card or 4 cards for $25. Proceeds will benefit Valley Associates for Independent Living, Inc. (VAIL). Concessions will be available. To reserve tickets or for more information, call 433-6513 or 1-888-242-VAIL.
Broadway Musical trip announced: Waynesboro Parks and Recreation will host a trip to see Dreamgirls from 5 to 12 p.m. April 11 at a cost of $75. The fee includes van transportation and admission ticket. Registration deadline is one month before each show. For more information, call 942-6735.


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Article about planning the 2010 golf activities. Beginning in Febrary we have our first meeting so time is of essence.
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Final Golf Event of 2009
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This historic Italianate townhouse is dressed for any occasion with black kitchen cabinets — in its own version of the little black dress. Tailored cabinetry features beaded inset doors with white accents outlining the panels. A custom range hood also was painted pitch-black with white-accented panels to match. The raised panel molding reads like a string of pearls — so chic. Marble counters reverse the scheme since they are mainly white with dark gray veining. Together with an undermounted farmhouse sink offer ample space for prepping. Over-the-sink lighting is a white barn-style pendant.… Continue Reading


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FIFA has officially licenced a third company to provide goal-line technology systems.
German company CAIROS has had its system approved by world football's governing body and will be able to tender for its use in next year's World Cup finals and the Premier League.
The other two systems already licenced are those produced by Hawk-Eye, the British firm now owned by Sony, and the German-Danish system GoalRef.
CAIROS were one of the first companies to come up with a goal-line technology (GLT) system that used a microchip in the ball, a collaboration with sportswear manufacturer adidas that was trialled without success in 2005.
Adidas are not involved with the latest product, which is similar to GoalRef's in its use of magnetic fields where sensors in the goal are activated when the ball crosses the line.
"CAIROS has met all of the requirements set out by FIFA for its goal-line technology... which passed all of the test criteria," read a statement from the company.
"It was subsequently granted an official licence by FIFA for goal-line technology."
Only last week FIFA confirmed it will use goal-line technology at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and is now seeking tenders from companies wishing to cover the Confederations Cup in June, as well as next year's global showpiece.
FIFA had originally been opposed to the use of goal-line technology but president Sepp Blatter changed his mind after England midfielder Frank Lampard had a clear goal disallowed against Germany at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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Clip on wings for Mosquitor.
We know we are getting a 2013 Weapons Pack, with the Rattlor armor, hopefully a Netossa weapon and the Strobo gun.
I would like to see a bashed up Power-sword and shield, similar to the electronic Power-sword that came with King He-Man.
I further would like to see blue armour for TOD Zoar, silver M-A-A Armor and proper some nice guns for the Palace guards.
Also the She-Ra shield in silver with a blue gem and the BP She-Ra tiara with a silver decal would look great.
Lastly I would love a dark blue cape for Evil-Lyn and the cross-bones Filmation sword for Skeletor.
What other weapons or weapons repaints would you like to see in this upcoming weapons pack?
Who is the real protector of Grayskull?
Clip on wings for Mosquitor.
I think the missed the figures to include him, so he'll be added to this.
Magenta Faker stuff
Orange 200x sword
Yellow Zodac blaster for Sy-Klone
Repaints of the Snakemen armor
Kowl + Imp definitely.
An orange 200x sword.
Fakers battle armour.
Netossa sword
A perch for the TOD Zoar
Catra whip in black (without the stupid comb attached) & Crossbow
Crossbow for Mosquitor
Filmation She-Ra shield in silver
Filmation He-Man sword
Silver Trap-Jaw attachments for Roboto
All 3 gems for He-Ro's Staff, so we can swap out what we have.
Silver Goddess spear
Strobo gun
Rattlor armor
Star Sister shields
A gold sword of protection with pink stone
Spell effects
Blood tanks for Mosquitor / and wings.
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Orange Havoc Staff for Faker
TOD Zoar gray/blue perch and armor
Netossa Sword (repaint BP She-Ra Sword)
Blue Goddess Spear for Netossa
General Rattlor Armor
purple crossbow for Mosquitor (can be a repaint of an existing bow, but an insect-like head would be cool!
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But...there is, unseen by most, an underworld, a place that is just as real,
but not as brightly lit... a DARKSIDE.
my most wanted items are:
Skeletor's Havoc staff in 200X colors
Horde Prime's crossbow for Hurricane Hordak
TOD Sorceress Zoar perch in metallic blue or pearl white, not 2Cgrey
Zoar Armor in metallic blue or pearl white
Mighty Spector whip
Rattlors armor
Strobo's gun
Mosquitor blood tanks
Netossa mask
Shard of Darkness with metal neckless
Jitsu's 200x belt
Something that could pass for a Blackstar sword. Not because I care about he cartoon, but that sword is really cool.
Got Man-E-Faces, Give 'em Whiplash when I Battle-Cats
Another Zoar....
Recent.... Lizard Man
Wanted.... NA She-Ra, Jitsu....
Needed.... Dragstor
Oh man, did I forget to use these [sarcasm][/sarcasm] again? Sorry....
I want to see other things finished that have been started...Teela's sheild in RED...to finish the set from the last pack...and the 5 red weapons rack weapons in silver to match the other weapons rack weapons...we will soon have a castle we need a complete single color weapons rack!
MY Feedback Thread : http://www.he-man.org/forums/boards/...d.php?t=191572
Blue Zodac gun for Stinkor (as seen in UK comic #65)
Silver Trap Jaw weapons for Roboto
Netossa's missing accessories - her helmet and a repainted Bubble Power She-Ra sword
Black Catra whip (Polly Pocket colour)
Smaller and more visually appealing rock attachments for Rokkon and Stonedar. Not a fan of the big chunky ones we are getting.
Orange 200X power sword
Rattlor armour
Strobo gun
Jitsu 200X belt
Silver Goddess spear
Bow bow/ quiver in brown or black
Snakemen weapon repaints
Silver Gy-Gor axe
Snake Mekanek neck and head
... and another Ruben mace to make the whole set pop.
Horde armbands!! 2 at the least, preferably at least 3. Silver GG spear for Netossa. Ratlor armor.
Pink Zodac head
Capes for male and female
Rattlor Armor
Strobo gun
Zoar armor and perch
Spector whip
Havoc staff vac metal gold
Horde arm bands
Goddess Staff in silver for Netossa
Bubble Power She-Ra's sword in blue and silver for Netossa
Netossa's mask
Rattlor Armor
King Hsss' staff in orange for Kobra Khan
Clawful's staff in yellow/black wash for Mer-Man
Skeletor armor and sword in Magenta for Faker
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Crimson Fury ~ Kex Queen ~ Hawke ~ Red Beast ~ Angast ~ Delora ~ Quakke ~ Lord Masque ~ Zilora ~ Three-Beast Robowoman ~ DC He-Man ~ DC She-Ra ~ DC Stratos
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Weapons Pak 4:
- Energy Blast for female spell casting hand
- Black Stinkor Gun and Shield with Orange Highlights
- 200x Colored Havok Staff
- Silver/Blue Goddess Spear (Netossa or Frosta)
- Blue Bubble Power Sword (Netossa or Frosta)
- General Rattlor Armor
- Strobo's Gun
- Trap Jaw Laser Bow from Filmation (Black or Maroon)
- Skeletor's Filmation Bone Sword
- Spell Book Holder
Filmation He-Man sword
Orange Havoc Staff
General Rattlor Armor
Crossbow for Mosquitor
Star Sisters Shields
Catra whip in black!
Netossa mask and sword
Snake Mekanek head and neck
Alternate Mer-Man head in TRU blue colors.
Skeletor armor and sword in magenta for Faker
Black stinkor gun and tank
Skeletor bone sword
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Trap Jaw weapons in silver for Roboto
She-Ra sword in silver with a blue jewel
200x Power Sword in orange
200x armor for Rattlor
Strobo's gun
Horde Prime crossbow weapon in red for Hurricane Hordak
GG spear in silver for Netossa
Netossa's head gear
He-Man's shield in purple
Strobo's gun
Netossa's sword and mask
Rattlor's armor
Mini-comic Emerald Staff (unless they plan to release it with Delora or Hawke)
Skeletor's gun from the Classics mini-comic
Jitsu's 200X belt
Mosquitor's blood tanks or wings
Shields for the Star Sisters
Blasts of energy for Evil-Lyn or Shadow Weaver
20 Most needed characters before MOTUC ends...
Heroic: King Miro / Hawke / Dakon / Delora
Evil: Evilseed / Lodar
POP: King Micah / General Sunder/ Twiggets 3 pack
Horde: Vultak / Hunga / Prahvus
POG: Veena
SnakeMen: Sssqueeze
Rock People: Granita
NA: Darius / Sebrian / Crita
I hope we can get Kowl in the Weapon's Pak (and possibly the other version of him that won't be in the WP with a 2014 figure), as well as a weapon and face plate for Netossa, gun for Strobo, and armor for Rattlor. Otherwise, sensible repaints and other requested new weapons would be nice.
- Rattlor armor
- Strobo gun
- Hordak staff in translucent red
- Evil-Lyn cape in dark blue
- Keldor cape in black (for Skeletor)
- Zoar armor and stand in blue
- Trap-Jaw weapons in silver (for Roboto)
- She-Ra shield in silver
- Green Goddess spear in silver (for Netossa)
- He-Man shield in gold (for King Randor or King He-Man)
- Vikor axe in black/metallic blue (for Kronis/Trap-Jaw)
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My first Nieuport was a 17 converted and painted to represent a Belgian operated fighter of the first world war. Problems with weight, wing incidence and dihedral caused it to be a tricky and poor performer, but I liked the looks.
The horizontally mounted servo with its later inverted V shaped servo arm to induce more aileron differential on the vertical pushrods
First fitting of the node 0,8mm torque rods, held in position by cutoff servo arm tips glued into small slots in the wing.
additional torque tube glued around the original piano wire. The thin nylon flying wires were glued with a toothpick and pu wood glue once the wing had been forced into the desired dehidral
Wheel parts or different origins were mated using non permanent glue to keep some elasticity in the assembly.
Love at first sight (with the glider) when first seen after rollout by the Swiss previous owner out of his surgically clean end organized garage
A 2006 picture of the full size Blanik in its Slovenian hangar, in the back a Polkarpov PO2 which might have towed it during the 60's.
Anybody wants spaghetti? Connecting my receiver to the existing dual power box
Comparing the wing and aileron areas of the Blanik with the similar span Ka6e wing
The slim yellow same scale single seat Ka6e (crash remains) alongside the Blanik two seater
What a beauty (I mean the glider) with its spoilers out as per failsafe settings, minutes before I take it in the air for its maiden in Belgium
shims hardly visible, orange aluminum strap to firmly keep the high torque servo in place, pushed in its cavity by the additional balsa strips mounted on the cover
Looking backwards in the cockpit from right to left: black hook servo, surfaced electronic controller, wheel well reinforcements, elevator servos flanking the rudder servo
Sticky: Wooden Breitling? slope glider
As purchased, note the lumps of undefined glue to keep the lead weight and old batteries in position
3 structural cracks around the back of the wing attachment, that could have developed further if not strengthened from within and behind.
Intermediate new battery pack position (it was positioned a bit further back under the servo tray after initial test flying. Rx a little further back, and battery charging cable from the external switch visible before being stowed for flight.
Finally a glider that fits on the table again. That plain looking wooden wing gives it that retro look, but also a feel of solidity. Wings and tail are raised sufficiently not to be damaged landing in high grass commonly found when slope flying.
Ungainly and hard to remove masking tape found on various parts of the glider were kept in place during the first test flights (for ease of location of the very delicate CG position).
Last landing on day one test flying, in front of me on the grass, while a high performance 6m glider on a chariot awaits my full-stop to be towed in the air from the tarmac.
Sticky: Hangar9 B25 Mitchel full electro
Both FMS 140cm foamies represent the same TB25N that I flew with in real life. To the left painted to portray Loty's II of 320sqn, to the right the scheme worn as from year 2000 to represent N5-149 Sarinah of 18sqn
The 2m span Hangar9 model as acquired 3rd hand (but seemingly unflown)
Cracked (and even partly missing) wood around the servo plate of the rudder, servo arms of left and right rudder had to be mechanically readjusted for symmetric deflection.
Except for a single hinge, nothing but gravity was supposed to keep that nose in place or in shape.
Do you like spaghetti? Even without wing connectors or receiver, it was a challenge to connect all this to 2 different batteries in the nose. The removable tray had to hold two more, one for each engine.
Size matters...even my living room table (dinner for6) is barely large enough for this comparison photo shot.
Sticky: Hype DG1001M foam motorglider
exaggerated mold marks on the underside of the horizontal T-tail stabilizer
Bottom of the wings, the top one as it came out of the box, the bottom one after being filled and sanded
Underside of the stabilizer and one treated wing already vinyled, other one and fuselage awaiting treatment.
Tight fit for the mixer and receiver in the space in between the servos. 160gr battery in the nose, pilot added to the front cockpit.
Preparing for a flight, engine pylon extended after connecting the power. Don't be impressed by the 2m wingspan, this still remains a small model.
takeoff with full up elevator to prevent the nose from scraping the runway (photographer deliberately on the "hot" side for pictures due to the sun.
Not scale, but essential to keep track of the model when thermaling high in the sky, and therefore only applied to the underside, the dark panel accents
Slim DG1001M next to similar 1000gr weight stable wing Ka8b foamy, ready to embark for the maiden flight
As found, the owner also sold his WACO, but that was a SAITO petrol powered model that didn't fit in my wish-list
Internet picture from another owner who still had to cut off the copper tube and cap the end as per written instruction to the left of it
After assembling it on a 6-person table, it could go nowhere else, and I had to bring the SIG balancer and my bathroom scale to the living to perform the weight and balance
I could not imagine somebody building such a towhook anno 2008 on the outside of an 11 lbs scale glider.
Internet picture of how another builder installed a correct pivoting nose-hook in the Flair Ka8 structure. How will I do the change without damaging the nose beyond aesthetic damage.
Impossible to bring my eyes that low in the cockpit, so I lowered the camera below the instrument panel and took a blind shot of the interior towards the nose cone
That one-piece polyester nose and the plain planking are solidly glued to the frame, even removing the fabric will not produce sufficient space to work towards the towhook
Real Ka8s have recessed vertical instrument panels under the bow. This cockpit is so large and visible a detailed interior with pilot is a must, and will replace the loose exposed R/C stuff as installed by the previous owner.
My restored Multiplex Ka6e in all her glory just minutes after the completion. The details of how I got there can be read in this text
filling up depressions and checking the transparency of potential covering materials
Using scrap inferior quality vinyl to experiment on the nose
lacquer base filler paint drying on the tail surfaces
Sanding the top coat off before applying the vinyl layer over the smooth surfaces
Cut and paste system to modify the former 3-abreast servo tray into a more roomy cockpit space
The towhook servo mounted on the plywood frame fixing the nose lead, and the blocks to accept the magnetically held instrument panel
Using epoxy to fill all unnecessary orifices and dents
Sticky: Multiplex 3,88m Ka6e glider
As advertized on a Belgian popular second hand website
Red color on bottom of the wings and tail make it easier to spot below clouds
wooden safety dowel between wings, old servo's, receiver plus satelite and CC10A voltage regulator below, towhook release glued on the port fuselage side and ols switch orifices epoxied flush
internet picture re-sized and glued to plywood panel oncorporating Deans battery plug and main power switch in the lower part
Battery squeezed by instrument panel and temporary seatback panel
Pilot installed in his cockpit, more reclined seat still to be made
ready for the progression, Parkzone Ka8b foamie, Graupner ASW22 vintage model, 30 year old Multiplex Ka6e
Pilot displays glider size in front of the audience prior to the first flight, picture taken as precaution before possible mishap
Sticky: Build log Windrider B737 Jetair
OO-JAR Landing back at the Boeing plant after its first test flight
Straightening transport damage to the starboard aileron. Note although panel lines appear straight, most are curved and make cutting and vinyling much more time consuming.
Flap cutouts, foam flap and balsa covering, Reinforcement CF strip through wooden engine mount dry fitting
Flap CF reinforcements before and after hinge supports, top view of wing with intact fake spoilers and CF strip over flap servo cutout and engine nacelle hole
vinyled flap plus actuator, canoes, aileron and flap servo wire routing, and flap hinge positioning before vinyling on other wing.
critical passage of wires around the engine nacelle supports without cutting in the wooden pylons
custom LEDlight subassembly positioned above the carved out reception space
Isolation liquid rubber applied over the assembly and reinforcement wires of the winglet before final mating
Sticky: Parkzone Ka8b glider
full scale Ka8b as pictured at Weelde airfield around the turn of the century
kit pilot head only half the size of the too large tire, amended cockpit with period instrument panel after modification.
Battery as first adjusted for erroneous 75mm cg, Spectrum AR600 receiver forward right, extra battery switch middle left
My finished model after its third flight, in good company with the other models I flew that week
smaller scale wheel behind fake leather skid envelope
Finished model spoilers extended
The real PL54 in company of another Ka8b from the Belgian air cadets on a sunny day
Sticky: Stampe SV4b
Stampe V41 OO-LUK as seen after the turn of the century on the annual Schaffen old timer fly inn
Two stroke engine still mounted on worn out internet purchased model of unknown origin
Shortly after I got it and had performed some cosmetic enhancements I discovered the sorry state of the basic airframe, covering and landing gear
My unorthodox but effective way of solving a serious wing warp error over wintertime
Those half a kilo batteries (each) have to slide in backwards through the metal pivoting cowling panel
Hatch raised to show batteries secured in position, and 90A ESC at an angle into the cool airstream. 12AWG EC5 paralel connections not plugged in yet for safety.
Back pilot removed to expose old Multiplex servo's. Separate battery for receiver and servo's can be slid in through the bottom before the wing is attached. Cockpit pictures glued to their respective panels and magneto key for back seater on the tunnel.
That is how I got it
First rack and build table
build table well filled with assembly of Hunter
Further arrival of jets and transports complicate matters
The back of the A-class Mercedes well filled with an FMS P51, E-flite SE5a, battery case, knee cushion and folding field seat
More forward the FMS PT17 and Robbe F16 and on the flattened out passenger seat the separate fuselage and wings of the Dynam DC3. On the passenger footwell the transmitter and battery charger case, more batteries and the technical box
Everything I need compactly stowed in only 4 field boxes. DX7 now gone but DX10 also fits in new soft berth. Battery boxes are iron, note custom wheel chocks for windy days.
To be modified T28 arrived, BH F16 being worked on, large foam box on the wall is a Windrider Boeing 737. Triple rack installed on the wall
The triple rack being filled with completed models during spring 2013
My modified FMS Spitfire compared to the real one
Ample space under Mustang cockpit. 10cm male to male run under cardboard towards receiver further back.
Short 3cm male to male connectors towards vertically mounted receiver. Partially opening fuselage wing assembly allows adjustments to the pots on the Dynam DC3/Skybus
Back seat cutout and footwell filled with foam for level Stabilisation installation, receicer opposite side
Cover plate installed but still allowing pot adjustments and cable output towards servos and receiver.
Partially sliding stabilizer under cockpit separation allows pots to be adjusted in place. Receiver moved sideways with satellite in the back of the FMS Stearman.
Short 3cm HK male to male connectors between easy access stab pots and vertical receiver on the side of the FMS Spitfire cockpit space
Sticky: FMS Stearman PT17
A nostalgic formation as we often flew around Antwerp end 90's, aircraft 309 chosen as the subject of this build log.
Contents of the box, with all tiny hardware neatly packed in individual plastic bags
First cosmetic enhancements, how to turn a flying nun into a pilot figure.
Painted engine and functioning oil cooler grille at the bottom.
All previously painted parts ready for final assembly.
Great results, with custom wooden wheel chocks and visible flying wire interplane sticks made of old paint brush handles. Note the added ground handling handles at the lower back of the fuselage
carving out the tailwheel assembly for tightening an otherwise inaccessible screw. This also provides a good view of the FMS system to crate the tail surface wires.
Sticky: My model aviation history
Modified FMS model and real aircraft compared. The real one crashed and was rebuilt with a higher positioned back cockpit, but I prefer the looks of the low one.
FMS V6 Mustang, straight out of the box but with a couple of coats of varnish to solidify and protect. It became my testbird for various gyro's.
My model on the ground compared to the real aircraft on final approach
Robbe F16 on the side of my first Lander Hawker Hunter (with retracts and flaps). This Hunter is my tryout bird for a much more modified two-seat Hunter, the real XL600 which I flew in similar colors early eighties.
Air Force vinyl covered fully detailed model with triple speaker sound module, in front of almost stock training T28, both originating from the same FMS ARF model.
Robbe F16 colors are far away from the original 1991 KB F16 FA94 Tiger, but still make an attractive and much more visible model in the air. I never flew our sister's squadron tiger painted aircraft but why not as a model?
Prop, gear and interplane struts all benefit from simulated wood paint by applying a darker brown over still wet lighter. The aging of the flanders field weathered wings looks very realistic without being overdone.
Precision touchdown of my SE5a on the narrow Hasselt hardened strip. The speed is exactly what it should be, resulting in a two-point touchtdown with the tail slightly low. The skid had been exchanged for a tailwheel since, because I now mostly operate fr
Just before touchdown on my feet in a nose high attitude with minimal speed to avoid nosing over during the belly landing.
My first model aircraft, a Cox Curtiss Helldiver pictured early 60's
Svenson Westerly and second hand classic Kwik Fly Mark 3
Robbe F86 nano series with Hype F104 in the background, the latter still untouched and not very scale.
Fleet as pictured in my garden during summer 2011
Giant Stuntmaster (only 1m span)
entering the rc scene again with a Graupner Junior and Spectrum DX6i transmitter.
Battered repaired magister 0.49 powered early circular flight model
Sticky: Multiplex Funcub
The full size PA18 at aero Kiewit during the mid 70's. The club also had 00-KIW sporting exactly the same colors.
Ready for the maiden on the grassfield
front right fuselage crushed after the crash. small round hole on top to access receiver compartment. Opening behind cockpit where the battery had to be slid in. New painted fuselage next to old.
Cutoff at tail where the complete assembly was grafted to a new fuselage, as well as the wing
Taking off across the construction works of our new rc runway
Sticky: Lander Hawker Hunter EDF
The real hunter T7 pictured in its military glory days in 15 sqn operating Buccaneers. None of those latter had dual sticks so Hunters were assigned for pilot proficiency training and checks.
This is a later stage picture with reinforced carbon rods, but illustrates wel how cramped things are and have to be streamlined in the intake.
clean exhaust, thin wings with deployed split flaps, and delicate gear legs. Balljoint connections on high mounted elevator pushrods (disregard drying ski boots in the background)
What a streamlined design, now about 60 years old, but many still flying around.
The F16 already has more than 100 successful flights, but after a year I still have to get that Hunter to be equally docile in the air
Visible break point between carbon strips and cockpit magnets (due to much too heavy lead nose)
minimal wing rod penetration in the wing caused easy break after hard landing, probably would have failed as easy with high G maneuvring


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UPDATE 12:20 PM: Kyle McPherson is listed as the starter tonight in Indianapolis on the MiLB.com schedule page. He will be making his Triple-A debut.
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Holy Women: Lives of the Women Saints... Plays Corpus Christi Church
Tonight at 7:30pm, Holy Women: Lives of the Women Saints in the StaiNed Glass Windows of St. Bede's Chapel will have its New York premiere at Corpus Christi Church (529 West 121st Street, NYC). Holy Women is a new Cantata for nine singers and chamber ensemble composed by Robert Sirota, with a libretto by Victoria Sirota. It was commissioned by Palladium Musicum and premiered last November at St. Bede's Chapel in Greenwich, CT.
The performers, conducted by Robert Sirota, include sopranos Maeve Hoglund, Amy Justman, Michelle Repella, and Jessica Klein; mezzo sopranos Abigail Fischer, Laurel Masse, Margaret Peterson, Amy Baumann; contralto Lisa Chavez; Christopher James, flute; Lauren Blackerby, oboe; Jordan Dodson, guitar; Victoria Sirota, organ; Nicholas Mann, violin; and David Geber, cello.
Holy Women tells the stories of the nine women saints - whose lives spanned 16 centuries - represented in St. Bede's Chapel's magnificent staiNed Glass windows. Each window tells the story of a different saint, depicted with specific images and symbols emblematic of her life. In Holy Women, the saints are arranged in three groups: the Mystics (Saints Walburga, Catherine of Sienna, and Theresa), the Martyrs (Saints Ursula, Barbara, and Agnes), and the Mothers (Saints Anne, Elizabeth, and Mary). The Cantata is a conversation with and among these women.
The staiNed Glass windows in St. Bede's Chapel were designed by two prominent London firms. The north window, installed in 1915, was designed by influential London artist Christopher Whall and his daughter, Veronica, and reflects the influence of the arts and crafts movement in England at the time. The south window was designed by the highly regarded London firm of James Powell & Sons and installed in 1921.
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Ive been asked to fix a Wii for a friend of my girlfriend. Im told it was dropped from about 5', but that's all I know. Ive never opened one before, so after finally cracking the case open, I took apart everything I could find (tested before I took it apart, of course) and put it all back together, but it still will not suck in a disc when it is inserted in the slot. The strange thing is, putting a disc in the slot will turn the console on, so the sensors arent the problem.
Does anyone have any ideas, anything I can look at, parts I can test, etc? All the ribbon cables appear fine and are seated properly.
Dvd's Not Pulled In By Drive
Started by AfterTheInsanity , Oct 01 2008 01:22 PM
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Posted 01 October 2008 - 01:22 PM
Posted 02 October 2008 - 04:25 AM
Do you hear any noise of gears running when you try to put the disk in?
Posted 02 October 2008 - 01:09 PM
None at all. The leads from the board to the motor at the back look ok - perhaps the motor is dead?
Posted 02 October 2008 - 08:57 PM
Put a voltmeter on the motor solder points and I get nothing with a disc shoved in the drive.
Posted 05 October 2008 - 01:52 AM
I have the equipment and spare parts needed to test and repair it.
Contact me thru my website www.boxxdr.com
Contact me thru my website www.boxxdr.com
Posted 05 October 2008 - 04:05 AM
if you dont hear a motor spin up a few seconds after you turn the wii on then the motor is damaged. However if you do hear the drive spin up the motor is ok, and ou are probably missing a spring, or the dvd mechanism is busted. I would just replace the whole dvd mechanism should be around ~100
Posted 07 October 2008 - 04:34 PM
Turns out there was a blown fuse on the DVD board
Posted 13 October 2008 - 03:42 AM
I hope you put a new fuse in and didn't just bridge. Congrats on your excellent troubleshooting.
Posted 19 November 2008 - 09:39 AM
I hope you put a new fuse in and didn't just bridge. Congrats on your excellent troubleshooting.
I bought some Schurter fuses like these. I am not 100% on if that is the proper replacement. Saw the recommendation in this thread here. Anyone confirm that this is actually the correct fuse to replace what is pictured in the first message of that thread?
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