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Norway has less oil than Canada. Yet Norway has put more than $1 trillion US in their version of the Heritage Fund. University is free through the postgraduate level. Norway taxes the profits of its oil companies, which are entirely publicly owned, up to 78 per cent. It's obvious what Alberta needs to do. Too bad Prentice can't see it.


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Here is the route, not difficult to work out this time, thanks to the map provided by the organisation. Anticlockwise, in red, its more of a short endurance loop with a few dune crossings, its in a zone frequented by dune buggies and rails. I normally dont put this stuff out the day before but given the tail of the field are opening the course, I dont think they have the means to make this useful by this time...
In respect of getting a more precise picture out there of each special I think it is going to be very difficult this year.
Looks like they are going to screw the Google earth mapping nuts (like me), by duping everyone into where the Dakar special is not going to be running by publishing even more inaccurate maps. I have spent the past hour trying every which way to get some proper maps and distance tables off the official website, like IL SS FL etc - no can do, not even on the french site. Any bright sparks out there have a hotline to someone who can help us from the ASO?
What I have found are some basic maps, but none of the usual long sections with the distances...
Im hoping against hope that they actually publish them in some kind of live popup on the day..otherwise we will have a lot of F5ers twiddling thumbs...The maps are a joke with only the liaisons being more precisley shown but the specials with a only a very vague flamboyant line, which I do not believe is anything line the actual route except the general direction over the course of the route.
So you see what I mean look at Stage 2 & 3 below, both start from the same bivouac near Pisco
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The portal has to display the content related to an individual dance company/dance school, but there has to be also a feature to find the dance company by style or by region. In the ultimate way first select the style and then start searching for the associated schools by region. This means that I need to get some filter, group by and sorting features. The ideal picture is to have a dynamic search option of Style, Region and maybe also City
To my understanding is your Loop Buddy - in combination with Custom Press - a good way to set up the details around the dance companies and to use the available queries to present them in a certain way.
I have been watching some of the movies and documentation. I still have the following questions before I may decide to go for the Developer Pack of Builder Theme, which includes the Loop Buddy plugin:
Is this Loop Buddy plugin limited to your Themes or will it work also with other Themes?
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An instrument useful in performing lumbar arthrodesis with a minimal approach which spares the lumbar muscles from surgical disruption and includes one of two retractor designs having blades angled approximately 90° with respect to each respective retractor handle. One blade is bent at an end portion thereof in a direction away from the handle portion. The other blade has first and second blade faces, with the second face having at least two toothed structures located thereon.
1. A surgical retractor device for use with a rod implant, comprising:
a handle and a blade, said blade angled with respect to said handle at approximately 90°, said blade having a depth ranging from 2-10 cm and having first and second faces, said first face being substantially perpendicular to said second face, said first face being angled approximately 90° with respect to said handle, and said second face having at least two toothed structures oriented co-planar with said second face and substantially perpendicular to said first face, said at least two toothed structures situated proximate two indentations, at least one of said two indentations sized for stabilizing the retractor against the rod implant, said at least two toothed structures and said indentations located along a forward projecting lateral edge of said second face.
2. The device as claimed in
3. The device as claimed in
This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/236,584 filed on Sep. 29, 2000. The entire disclosure of the provisional application is considered to be part of the disclosure of the accompanying application and is hereby incorporated by reference.
The present invention is directed to a method and device for microsurgical intermuscular lumbar anthrodesis.
Results of posterior lumbar fusion have frequently been compromised by residuals from muscular and neurovascular disruption accompanying anthrodesis. An approach along the lateral aspect of the multifidus avoids disruption of the dorsal lumbar musculature and allows for segmental pedicle fixation without disturbing the neurovascular supply to the erector spinae or multifidus. Detachment of the segmental insertion of the multifidus to the mamillary process provides access for a microsurgical transforaminal interbody fusion.
Present techniques of lumbar anthrodesis including instrumentation and interbody fusion provide a reasonable expectation of fusion with surgery, however, outcomes remain limited by pain and adjacent segment failure. To the extent this results from fusion it may be unavoidable. Limitations from denervation, devascularization and disconnection of lumbar musculature and the disruption of musculoskeletal integrity of adjacent segments may be largely avoidable.
There is therefore a long felt, but unsolved need for a method and device in order to perform an instrumented lumbar arthrodesis with a minimal approach which spares the lumbar muscles from surgical disruption.
FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of the retractors of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a partial perspective view of the retractor blade ends of the retractors of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a view of the retractor blade ends as depicted in FIG. 2, but viewed from a reverse angle.
A surgical approach between the erector spinae and multifidus approaches the lateral facet and superomedial transverse process directly with no muscular detachment and avoids both the medial and lateral branches of the dorsal primary ramus and associated vesels. Orientation is appropriate for direct placement of pedicle fixation with minimal muscular retraction. Mobilization of a 4 to 5 cm midline incision allows direct bilateral exposure. Medial retraction of the multifidus after detaching its tendinous insertion to the mamillary process is simplified by stabilizing the retractor 20 against the rod. Interbody fusion is accomplished via a transforaminal approach. Microsurgical technique allows for coagulation and sharp division of the inferior foraminal vein (or plexus) and retraction of foraminal fat with preservation of undisturbed perineural and epidural tissue planes to minimize potential for fibrosis. Interbody fusion is performed conventionally with bone and or synthetic devices. Use of an intradiscal spreader and securing the opening with the segmental fixation simplifies preparation of the disk space and improves restoration of lordosis with dorsal compression after grafting.
The lumbar musculature posteriorly may be considered as a medial and lateral complex. The bulk of the medial musculature is the multifidus which is supplied by the medial branch of the dorsal primary ramus of the nerve and accompanying vessels as well as the artery related to the pars interarticularis. The bulk of the lateral musculature is the longissimus thoracis and illocostalis supplied by the intermediate and lateral branches of the dorsal ramus. Approach is the intermuscular plane along the lateral aspect of the multifidus allows direct access to the lateral facet and superomedial transverse process in an area devoid of muscle attachment. While the medial branch traverses the lateral facet to the mamilloaccesory notch and the intermediate and lateral branches penetrate the longissimus and iliocostalis from their ventromedial surface, approach for pedicle screw placement may be consistently accomplished without disturbing nerves or vessels.
After reflection of the thoracolumbar fascia the erector spinae aponeurosis may be divided along the course of its fibers. Some superficial fibers of the multifidus may be seen joining the underside of the ESA. There is a tendency for the longissimus to wrap slightly over the dorsal aspect of the multifidus which may typically be well seen on the preoperative CT or MRI. As one drops down the lateral aspect of the multifidus the tendinous insertion to the mamillary process is typically well seen with a little fat present both in the intermuscular plane and lateral to the facet. Additionally the contrasting course of the longissimus and multifidus is often seen.
In some individuals the bulk of the multifidus in the lower lumbar spine may make for a relatively oblique approach and potentially make it relatively more difficult to approach pathology in the spinal canal. In this situation a muscle splitting approach through the multifidus may still minimize the required exposure.
Once the instrumentation is placed, exposure for the fusion is performed. Dividing the insertion of the multifidus to the mamillary process on the superior articular process of the lower vertebra allows retraction of the multifidus over the facet capsule with no further muscle detachment required. While use of a hand retractor 20 may be adequate to pull the multifidus medial against the spinous process, it is preferable to retract using leverage against the rod or instrumentation. Removal of the inferior articular process and a portion of the superior articular process provides direct access to the foramen. Use of the operating microscope allows for an interbody fusion with exposure and visualization comparable to microdisectomy. Exposure of the superior aspect of the pedicle of the lower level confirms location and allows coagulation and division of the inferior foraminal vein or plexus in a safe location. If the exposure is extended cephalad in this plane, the epidural vessels and fat may be minimally disturbed and retracted preserving the epidural and penineural planes while exposing the disc. There is generally a window 10 to 12 mm in width allowing work in the disc with no retraction of neural elements. Intradiscal fusion may be accomplished conventionally with bone or prosthesis. The use of intradiscal spreaders with temporary fixation from the instrumentation allows for easier work in the disc space and subsequent compression on the graft allows restoration of lordosis. With care it is possible to bridge the foraminal space with graft for posterior facet fusion.
In most cases canal pathology may be adequately treated. One can, however, go to the midline to be sure of adequate decompression. Once the inferior articular process is removed the ligamentum flavum and hypertrophic buildup most commonly associated with degenerative stenosis and instability can generally be removed exposing the lateral dural sac as necessary. Most central disc protrusions have been successfully removed as well as superior or inferior fragments.
Preferably, and as one of skill in the art will appreciate, an intermuscular plane of exposure provides easy access to the spine, minimizes disruption to the erector spinae and multifidus and avoids damage to the neurovascular supply of posterior musculature. The present invention is particularly useful in performing an instrumented transforaminal interbody and facet fusion performed while detaching only the insertion of the multifidus to the mamilliry process at the level of fusion. In a preferred embodiment, the retractor 10 of the present invention hooks on the lateral facet cephalade to the transverse process, retracting the longissimus laterally. In such a manner, the superomedial transverse process and lateral facet is free of muscular attachment allowing palpation of the local anatomy for pedicle screw placement. Preferably, the screw is placed just cephalade to the assessory process avoiding any muscle detachment being required. At the caudal vertebrae, the retractor may be hooked against the multifidus below the transverse process allowing visualization of the extent of fixation desired. Using the present invention, it is possible to perform an instrumented lumbar fusion comparable to that accomplished with a mid-line approach, but with much less invasive paramedian approach, requiring decreased neurovascular and muscle dissection and sparing adjacent segments.
To provide further written description and enablement support for the present invention, the following U.S. patents are incorporated in their entireties by this reference: U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,891,147; 6,270,498; 6,080,155; 6,245,072; 5,895,352 and 6,206,826.
The present invention is directed to a method and device for performing an instrumented lumbar interbody fusion utilizing a minimally invasive approach. As set forth herein below and as reflected in the figures, the present invention is generally directed to the use of a tissue retractor 10 for use in lumbar arthrodesis which comprises an elongated retractor 10 having a handle 12 at one end and a retractor blade 14 at a second end, the retractor blade 14 having a hooked forward projecting prominence 16 to engage a lateral facet or muscle, the retractor blade 14 being angled with respect to the handle 12 and having a depth so as to provide adequate retraction when performing a screw placement operation. The forward projecting prominence 16 has a width approximately equal to a width of the retractor blade 14, and has a semi-circular shaped front edge 17. A separate retractor 20 has a similar handle 12 and has a blade 14 angled with respect thereto at approximately a 90° angle. Such retractor blade 14 having first and second faces 18 and 19, respectively, with the first face 18 being substantially perpendicular to the second face 19 and the first face 18 being angled approximately 90° with respect to the handle 12, whereas the second face 19 has at least two co-planar toothed structures 22 a and 22 b at a position located farthest from the handle end. The toothed structures 22 a and 22 b are situated adjacent two co-planar indentations 24 a and 24 b. The toothed structures 22 a and 22 b, and the indentations 24 a and 24 b are located along a lower portion of a forward projecting lateral edge 26 of the second face 19. The indentations 24 a and 24 b are semi-circular in shape. The retractor of the present invention is used in the method as further set forth below.
While various embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, it will be apparent that further modifications and adaptations of the invention will occur to those skilled in the art. It is to be expressly understood that such modifications and adaptations are within the spirit and scope of the present invention.
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A remember a few years back some British artists created 3d lcd technology. They figured out how to lay stips of film onto normal lcd screens. It would split the the image so every other line on the screen would be project off to either the left or right eye. The only problem it had was that if you moved more then 15 degrees of center of the lcd the image was only apparent in 2d. To add it to the manifacturing of a standard lcd would cost less then $5 in parts. At the time no one was interested in the tech. They were working on a better version that would have multiple left/right fields so you could view it from any angle.
It's a great example of how some of the best technology comes from the little guys. No scientist, simply 2 people who had been making holographic photos for 20 years and figured out a cheap way to use it with computers. I'd love for them to release a monitor film-screen that you could just clip on over an lcd and turn it into 3d. All it would need is drivers to interlace the left and right eye images on the screen. And maybe a few adjustments up and down to get the film-screen inline with the monitor.
I thought of that idea years before they did... I was only about 18 at the time and didn't have the forsight to patent it.
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Green Bay - Green Bay Packers linebacker Nick Barnett is known for his feisty and tough play.
But there's a time and a place for living with pain and fighting through an injury to play at all costs.
And this is not it.
Seven months after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and undergoing surgery Nov. 20, Barnett has just recently begun to run, jump, cut and plant on the still-healing leg. Barnett will push everything else to the limit, but with this knee he will follow the exact rehabilitation guidelines even if it means missing the initial instillation of the new 3-4 defense.
"There's a lot of injuries that I've gotten back on the field too soon," Barnett said last week after an offseason practice. "This is one of those that you don't get back on the field too soon because it'll have long-term effects on my career. So I'm just going to wait until I'm ready.
"I'm running pretty good; I feel pretty good. It's still more mental than it is physical at this point. It's being confident on planting on that knee. I think that will come in time with repetition and putting it through those activities."
Barnett has sought out fellow Green Bay linebacker Brady Poppinga for feedback because Poppinga had the same injury on his left knee at the end of his rookie season in 2005. Although Poppinga returned about eight months later, he still had to put in the time and Barnett is resigned to do the same. His return could occur sometime in training camp but that remains undetermined.
"I'm right on schedule. We've got this full month of June and after this month I should be feeling really good," Barnett said.
"It takes time for you to gain confidence in the knee that has been reconstructed. I've talked to Brady all the time. He said the same thing, to just not even think about it and just run the drills, and over time you'll just forget about it and start getting more confident."
Barnett also added that as he breaks into football movements again, "internally it doesn't feel like it's supposed to yet."
When he does make a full return to the field, Barnett is expected to start next to A.J. Hawk at inside linebacker. From what he has seen in walkthroughs and on the sideline, Barnett's first
impression of the new defense isn't clear yet, but he sees potential.
"It's hard to tell when you're not in there and going," Barnett said. "You know obviously I liked the last scheme pretty well; it was suited for a linebacker like myself. But this one is suited for a linebacker as well.
"What I like the most about this defense is the switching up of coverages. It's not just man the entire time and then called something else to sugarcoat that it's man. There's a lot of diversity in the way we can cover."
One thing Barnett isn't worried about is his weight. Since this defense lines up with just three defensive linemen, some coordinators have preferred to go with bigger linebackers weighing 240 pounds or more.
That naturally led to questions about Barnett, who is on the small side in any scheme.
Barnett plays comfortably - and some would even say at a Pro Bowl level - at 232 pounds. Barnett feels strongly that he can still play at that weight in this scheme.
"You don't need the size when you've got the power. It's just about how you attack," Barnett said. "It's not like you're on the line. You're running, same thing we were going before."


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clothing, at least at that time," Kane said. Kane recalls his first taste of Versace, a pair of jeans. "I remember Luther Vandross had turned me on to Versace in 1990. I remember a girl ironing the jeans for me and she was, like, 'What the hell
'American Idol' Recap: Top Six Sing Queen's Hits
more chances with her vocals. In the second round, the contestants got to choose their own songs. Jessica chose Luther Vandross 's "Dance with My Father" in honor of her father who is going to be deployed again with the military soon. Booted
'American Idol' Addresses Jermaine Jones' Elimination
will.i.am and Iovine weren't feeling it. They suggested he switch to another hit from 1994 - Mariah Carey and Luther Vandross ' cover of "Endless Love." Though it wasn't a vocal home run, Brackensick's dreamy looks into the camera while
'American Idol' Recap: Steven Tyler Teases Jennifer Lopez on Oscars Dress, J-Lo Denies Nip Slip
gentle giant," for a second shot as the 13th guy competing for America's vote. He tugged at the heartstrings with Luther Vandross 's emotional song "Dance with My Father." Randy appreciated Jermaine's big, low voice being back on the show
Whitney Houston: The Voice
Whitney's voice transfixed. Even those who thought they'd heard all. As vocal coach Roger love points out. Luther Vandross used to say that a lot of singers feel like they're getting paid by the Whitney Houston never really tried to put
'American Idol' Kicks Off Hollywood Week: Contestant Symone Black Falls Off Stage
doctor's office specializing in infectious diseases, but he's a self-professed germaphobe. He tried out with Luther Vandross 's version of "Superstar." They're in same group with Symone, the teen who fell off the stage, so we'll
'American Idol' Portland, Oregon Auditions: Jermaine Jones Impresses with 'Superstar' Voice
his family when he was young. He stands 6' 8? and currently works as a music teacher. Jermaine tried out with Luther Vandross 's version of "Superstar," and Randy was impressed with his ability to sing with a wide, dynamic range. Jennifer
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Catching Up With Billy Currington
my mom and dad they always played all those old Merle Haggard Willie Nelson records and also. Know all the arm be Luther Vandross many of them. So our group so many different types of music and I don't know legislate allow you the first thing
American Idol 'Final Four'
scene. I didn't to single handedly also bring back Luther Vandross is not look just like except for the fact that it ..... have a career going forward that does have that's Luther Vandross quality suit to his voice. And federal warrant for
Daddy-Daughter Dance in Harlem Raises Funds with Fun
classics like "My Girl" by the Temptations ; "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Diana Ross & The Supremes and Luther Vandross ' "Dance with My Father". "I was so excited I couldn't sleep last night!" one little girl told us. "I just
America's Fattiest Foods
Luther Burger is named in honor of local R&B crooner Luther Vandross . The Luther is built on "buns" that are actually ..... the ideal choice for whom it was named after, as Luther Vandross himself suffered from hypertension and diabetes
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deep south Georgia has something Luther yes this was very trying to find out why it's called that claim named after Luther Vandross who knows why. being put it on her show a to burger is hamburger. With With cheese with the Friday and instead upon
Bride's Guide: Q&A for the Big Day
Father-Daughter Dance: 1. "Daughters," John Mayer 2. "Father and Daughter," Paul Simon 3. "Dance With my Father," Luther Vandross 4. "My Little Girl," Tim McGraw 5. "Isn't She Lovely," Stevie Wonder 6. "I Loved Her First," Heartland
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bride to be sandy chambers they were married the live right here on. GMA in Times Square was eight years ago 2002 Luther Vandross the late great that the vandross was singing was a beautiful. And letting you know what they say first comes love
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Decatur, Ga., who substituted a donut after running out of hamburger buns, he called it the Luther Burger, after Luther Vandross . The sandwich made its way up the East Coast and was spotted at the Big E, a state fair in Massachusetts this fall
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Impossible Dream' When Hudson was filming "Dreamgirls," the song she listened to the most was "Impossible Dream" by Luther Vandross . The song reminded Hudson that she was living her own dream, however impossible it seemed when she was young
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devoted to old-school hip-hop artists such as Ice Cube and 2Pac (93.3 FM), one for smooth jazz artists such as Luther Vandross and Boney James (103.5 FM) and one for local music (107.1 FM), including national stars Lyle Lovett, Lucinda
Pop Music: The Best Songs About Dads
considered a lot of songs. I'm sure there are plenty people who will say I forgot "Dance With My Father" by Luther Vandross , "Daddy Daddy Daddy" by Janis Joplin, "Father Figure" by George Michael or even "Gone Daddy Gone
Chikezie's Taking It Easy
because I'm just showing respect to those who basically taught me. How to say you know listening to people like Luther Vandross . Stevie Wonder they taught me how to sing you know. And double album probably won't sound exactly like what would
Jazz Great Marcus Miller
to one of the big music releases of the day Grammy Award winning musician Marcus Miller. He has written several of Luther Vandross is biggest even collaborated with stars like Miles Davis. Now is out with his new album which hits stores today it
The Best Gift for Father's Day
words just can't explain. There was no pain, just love. From my one, my only father. I guess my friend Luther Vandross ' song says what is really the best gift for Father's Day: "Back when I was a child before life removed all the
Child Prodigy Sings Chinese Opera
Symphony's Chinese New Year concert. When Thompson isn't listening to Chinese opera, the prodigy enjoys the music of Luther Vandross . For more on the Great Wall Youth Orchestra and Chorus, click here.
In Memoriam -- Sept. to Dec. 2005
doesn't fit, you must acquit." Saul Bellow, 89 -- Novelist and Nobel laureate. Anne Bancroft, 73 -- Actress. Luther Vandross , 54 -- Singer. L. Patrick Gray, 88 -- FBI Director under President Nixon. "And Mark Felt, who was my trusted
Child Prodigy Sings Chinese Opera
Symphony's Chinese New Year concert. When Thompson isn't listening to Chinese opera, the prodigy enjoys the music of Luther Vandross . For more on the Great Wall Youth Orchestra and Chorus, click here.
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music was the music with the joy in it. As children, my parents had us listening to Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker, Luther Vandross , Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, and Christian groups like Paul Porter and the Christianaires. We were learning
In Memoriam -- May to August 2005
stack defense. "Pump it in there baby. Just keep matriculating the ball down the field, boys." July 3, 2005 Luther Vandross , 54 -- R&B singer who won eight Grammy awards and sold more than 25 million albums. Gaylord Nelson , 89 -- Former
Queen Latifah Dazzles Fans
Badu and Jill Scott, with whom she is currently performing in the Sugar Water Festival, in a special tribute to Luther Vandross . Colorful Career Latifah has often been referred to as the first female rap star. Many say the Newark, N.J
R&B Legend Luther Vandross Dead
The voice that set the tone for so many romantic evenings has been silenced. Soul singer Luther Vandross has died at the age of 54. With eight Grammy awards, nearly a dozen platinum albums and a voice brimming with yearning, Vandross
A New Year in Bad Behavior
was told Wednesday that she wouldn't be part of the show. Jackson had been scheduled to take part in a tribute to Luther Vandross . The reason given was that Vandross himself would not be attending. 2004: Year of the Celebrity Bore My instincts
Beyonce, Vandross Win 5 Grammy Awards
Balladeer Luther Vandross , recovering from a stroke, won four Grammys on Sunday including song of the year for "Dance With My Father," and Beyoncé earned
Beyonce, Vandross Win 5 Grammy Awards
Balladeer Luther Vandross , recovering from a stroke, won four Grammys on Sunday including song of the year for "Dance With My Father," and Beyoncé earned


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Writing an Equation to Describe Pictures - Problem 1
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When asked to write an equation based on changing patterns in a picture, first identify what is the same between the pictures or the images. This will be the constant term in the equation. Next, identify what is changing between the pictures. This will be the variable being multiplied or divided by a number. Write the patterns using words, then replace the words with corresponding variables. Use this equation to determine how many units the nth picture will have by plugging in the value to the equation.
In this problem, we're given a series of pictures and we're asked to write an equation, to describe the number of boxes that show up.
Looking down here, we can see this 0 pattern has 2, that one has one jitter of 5, one jitter of 5, 6, 7 and 8, whatever that is. We're going to have to find a rule to describe how this is changing. In the next part, what we're going to have to do, is figure out how many boxes will the 8th picture have.
Let's go ahead and start looking at a couple of strategies, for how to approach this problem. The first thing, is to look for what part of the picture, is staying the same in each one of these groupings. Take a second and see if you can see which part stays exactly the same. It's these two right here. These 2 boxes on the bottom they're not changing at all. There's always like plus 2. There's some 2 that shows up somewhere in my equation because there's 2 boxes that are always there.
Then we have to look at what part is changing. Here we go. I have this up and down part here has 3 boxes, then it has 6, here it has 9, 3 6 9. Hopefully that's a pattern that is starting to ring bells in your head.
What this is is this number down here times 3. I have 3 boxes there which is 3 times 1. Then I have 3 times 2; I have 6. 3 times 3. First, I'm going to write this equation using words and then we can write it using mathematical symbols.
The way I would write it in words, would be to say, number of boxes is equal to 3 times the picture number then plus 2; because we have those two on the bottom that stay the same the whole time. Let me tell you how that that one more time. The number of boxes in each grouping is equal to 3 times the picture number. Because I have 3 going vertically and then you can see this is 3 times 1, 3 times 2, 3 times 3. 3 times the picture number and then plus those that stay constant.
If I were to write this only using mathematical symbols, it would look like this; y equals 3x plus 2. Number of boxes equals 3 times the picture number plus that 2.
Those of you who've already learned about slope and y intercept, might recognize that that kind of makes sense. The 0 grouping when your x number is 0, that's equal to the y intercept number. It's pretty cool I think it's neat when you can connect pictures to graphs and I think it's kind of neat.
Part b; how many boxes would the eighth picture have? If you want to, you can do this like the meat ball way where you go through and you draw like gazillion boxes. And it takes you all day and you're like trying to know how many they are the eighth. There's a short cut. Use your equation. We know the number of boxes is equal to 3 times the picture number plus 2.
To solve this part b, I would say, number of boxes equals 3 times the picture number plus 2. That's 24 plus 2 which equals 26 boxes. I like that short cut because, you didn't have to go through and draw tons of patterns. And you might have made a mistake or whatever, you can just go right to the answer when you know the equation.
Again guys, just want to summarize, the important thing to look for when you're given a series of pictures, is to look for patterns and what stays the same, what's the constant as opposed to what's changing. This is the part that's changing in this particular example.
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Offshore 3D Laser Scanning01/01/1970
|Versatility in many challenging applicatieons
|Surveying is benefiting from continually evolving new technologies. One is 3D laser scanning, which is often used for measurements in complex industrial installations such as pipeline-rack crossings or entire petrochemical installations. Laser scanning is also increasingly being used in the field of prototyping and cultural heritage. In fact, it is safe to assume that this technology will be beneficial in any challenging environment, or for complex shapes.
|Sven Van den Ackerveken, Globe NV, Belgium
Laser scanners emit a narrow laser beam and then receive and process the signal returned by reflection from the object. Depending on the model selected, laser scanners can measure between 100 and 500,000 points per second. The range varies between 20 and 100 metres, with an accuracy of between ± 1mm and 5cm. The devices generate a point cloud of hundreds of thousands of surveyed points. These in turn can be used to create an exact but rudimentary 3D model of the object, which can be converted by software into a fully-fledged 3D model, recognisable by anyone. It is this processed 3D model that may ultimately be used for countless applications.
|Biography of the author
Sven Van den Ackerveken joined Globe NV at the start of 2004 where he works as a junior sales officer. He participated as a guest speaker in the 3rd DiMENSIon Conference in Paris in 2004 and in the Kuwait Oil & Gas Conference in 2005. Before working at Globe, he spent four years at the University of Antwerp, Belgium, where he studied Applied Economic Science specialising in International Management. He has also participated twice in exchange programmes (Marquette University, Milwaukee, USA and Universidad de Carlos III, Madrid, Spain).
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How to Use QPS' Qimera to Validate Processed Point Files
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