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Central African Republic Overview
The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country in central Africa, with a population of 4.5 million. The country's history has been marked by political instability. In 2013, a major security and humanitarian crisis ravaged the country.
In December 2012, a coalition known as Séléka ("alliance" in the Sango language), composed of five different armed movements, launched an insurrection against the Government of President François Bozizé, which culminated in a coup d'état in March 2013 (despite the signature of a peace agreement in January 2013 in Libreville, Gabon).
The ousted Bozizé was exiled, and Michel Djotodia, the leader of the rebel forces, assumed power, becoming the first Muslim Head of State of a majority Christian country. Clashes, stemming from sectarian violence between supporters of the defeated president and the forces of the new regime, plunged the country into chaos.
The toll taken by the crisis, which rocked the country in 2013, was heavy: over 1,000 people were killed, and close to one million people fled their homes, with refugees currently representing nearly one quarter of the population. According to the United Nations, 2.2 million people are currently in desperate need of humanitarian aid.
On January 9, 2014, a special summit of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), convened by Idriss Déby, the president of Chad, aimed to find solutions to the crisis. Accused of passivity in the face of the crisis, Michel Djotodia stepped down. On January 20, Catherine Samba-Panza, the mayor of Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic, was elected interim president by the National Transitional Council (NTC). Her mission is to bring peace to the country, revive a completely paralyzed administration, and facilitate the return of hundreds of thousands of displaced people to their homes. Based on the transition timetable, general elections (legislative and presidential) should be held by the first half of 2015 at the latest.
Economic and Social Context
Even before the onset of the political and security crisis that devastated the country's economy, the poverty rate in the Central African Republic (62 percent) was one of the highest in the world. Social indicators place CAR among the least developed countries in the world. Thus, the "2013 Human Development Report" of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP)—which classifies countries based on their human development index (HDI)—ranks CAR 180th out of 187 countries. In 2007, the country prepared a Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP-1). Yet, life expectancy (48 years) remains among the lowest in the world, and infant and maternal mortality rates have deteriorated over time.
Although the country possesses abundant natural resources, they are under-exploited. Its main exports are wood and diamonds, and subsistence agriculture accounts for almost one third of GDP.
In 2014, the country's economic outlook is uncertain given the profound impact of the 2013 crisis on the Central African economy: -19.8 percent GDP growth based on October 2013 projections. In 2012, growth (4.1 percent) showed an increase over 2011 (3.3 percent), based on World Bank and IMF estimates (in their November 2013 mission reports). The economy remains fragile owing to successive crises, and the resources generated by CAR are inadequate for its development. State tax revenue represents less than 10 percent of GDP and is unable to finance basic public services. As a result, over 80 percent of public investment is externally financed.
In June 2012, the Central African Republic signed an Extended Credit Facility (ECF) with the IMF. In June 2009, the Central African Republic had reached the completion point under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative, and total debt stood at less than 30 percent of GDP in 2012.
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The Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP-1) prepared by the CAR Government remains the reference document for programming external assistance. It consists of three strategic pillars:
- Pillar 1: Restore security, reinforce peace efforts, and prevent conflict;
- Pillar 2: Promote good governance and the rule of law; and
- Pillar 3: Rebuild and diversify the economy.
During FY 2011, World Bank aid totaled approximately US$39 million, with US$7 million provided by the International Development Association (IDA), US$19 million from IDA's Crisis Response Window, an additional US$5 million from IDA for flood response, and US$8 million from the State and Peace Building Fund.
After the 2013 crisis, the World Bank Group announced the release of US$100 million in emergency aid to restore basic public services and provide food, health care, and other vital services to the Central African people. The World Bank will also restructure its portfolio in order to release these funds on an emergency basis. The first tranche of funds disbursed will expedite the process of delivering aid to the country's many refugees and other people displaced by the conflict in the capital and in rural areas.
In 2014, the World Bank's portfolio in the Central African Republic (CAR) stands at approximately US$200 million in undisbursed funds under a grant from the International Development Association (IDA).
The World Bank Group will act quickly, in collaboration with United Nations agencies and civil society organizations, to establish emergency medical aid to avoid the spread of disease among the displaced population and to implement public works programs that will provide desperately needed jobs and income for the Central African people.
Last Updated: Jan 23, 2014
The Emergency Urban Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Maintenance (PURISU) project has enabled the Government of CAR to significantly improve the lives of its citizens:
- 46,600 people are protected against periodic flooding;
- 541,118 people have access to year-round passable roads; and
- 53,460 have access to an operational solid waste management system.
The damage caused by the catastrophic floods in the southwestern districts of Bangui on June 14–15 and July 3–4, 2009 was assessed at between US$10 million and US$15 million.
An integrated technical assistance program for the municipality of Bangui, financed by three donors, was implemented. World Bank support included: (a) a US$150,000 grant under the global facility for disaster reduction, reconstruction, and flood preparedness; (b) a US$200,000 grant in the context of PPI operations in Africa for solid waste management planning; and (c) a proposal to Cities Alliance for technical assistance with urban development of up to US$500,000.
Transport: With the recent approval of a third additional financing grant in the amount of US$125 million for the CEMAC Transit and Transport Facilitation project, the International Development Association (IDA) became the main donor in this sector in terms of financial commitments and provided funding for the Government's investment program. This funding is concentrated mostly on the international corridor with Cameroon and Chad and the latter's links to the national network. Results have already been obtained with respect to improving some of the main regional roads with support from the European Commission and IDA (Sibut-Grimari road).
Energy: Complementary French Development Agency (€4 million) and World Bank (US$8 million) projects are helping to partially restore a reliable electricity supply from Boali 1 and two hydropower facilities to Bangui customers, in particular the water utility and hospitals. This support will help reverse the serious deterioration of CAR's energy infrastructure and supply and will improve the financial and management capacity of ENERCA, the energy utility. These two projects are also improving the financial and operating performance of the sector through the introduction of cost-efficient light bulbs and prepaid meters. Provision of safer and more reliable electricity services, mainly to Bangui, will make a significant contribution to security and public confidence during the important transition to stability.
Education: Finalization of CAR's National Education Strategy laid the foundation for the country's successful application to the Education for All-Fast Track Initiative Catalytic Fund for a grant of US$37.8 million, facilitated by the World Bank. Results are demonstrated by the improved basic institutional capacity in this sector, but more predictable funding flows and scaled up capacity-building efforts will be needed during subsequent phases to sustain administrative infrastructure, strategic planning, and managerial improvements.
Health: The World Bank-financed Multi-Sector HIV/AIDS, Health and Education Emergency Support Project (US$17.5 million) helped CAR combat HIV/AIDS and provide basic health and primary education services. This project, which closed in March 2012, helped strengthen the capacity of the Government to provide preventive services as well as care and treatment to the sick.
Community Development
The World Bank helped the Government establish a community-led development program including the development and restoration of productive infrastructure, particularly among the most fragile or conflict-affected population groups.
Last Updated: Jan 23, 2014
CAR is a member of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) and participates in three regional projects: (i) CEMAC Trade and Transit Facilitation, (ii) the CEMAC Regional Financial Institutions Support mechanism, and (iii) the Central Africa Backbone Project. The transport sector in CAR is dominated by the road sector, with a low level of service (less than 1,000 kilometers are paved, and a large share of the network is in a condition of quasi abandon or inaccessible due to security concerns). This translates into very high transport costs to and from CAR. Another substantial issue is the lack of an operating private sector able to carry out works and deliver services under acceptable conditions, resulting in expensive procurement processes. The Government has prioritized the link to Cameroon and the east-west axis, while trying to progressively improve the condition of the key roads between regions. Funding for both maintenance and rehabilitation is woefully inadequate. The main donors are the European Community, the African Development Bank and IDA, the IMF, and France.
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Everett, WA – Today the campaign of Rick Larsen challenged John Koster's false new ad which claims that Rick Larsen supports sending jobs to China.
"John Koster needs to resort to outright lies to distract voters from the fact that he is marching in lockstep with national Republicans who want to protect tax breaks for companies that send American jobs overseas," said Brooke Davis, Larsen's Campaign Manager. "The facts clearly show that for Rick Larsen, creating jobs here in Northwest Washington remains job number one."
Koster's latest television ad alleges that Rick Larsen helped to create jobs for the Chinese--rather than for Americans--by voting for the Recovery Act, echoing a claim national Republicans have been making that a large percentage of Recovery Act dollars have gone to build windmills in China.
News outlets and independent organizations agree: the latest Republican attack is completely false.
FACT: Incorrect to Say Money Going to Chinese. The non-partisan, Pulitzer Prize-winning Politifact stated flatly: "It's incorrect to say that any stimulus money has gone to Chinese turbine manufacturers, let alone 80 percent of the $2 billion spent on renewable energy projects." Politifact, 2/17/10.
FACT: 100% of Money Goes to Wind Projects Built in the US. The American Wind Energy Association found that, "100% of Recovery Act money goes to wind projects built in the US" and, "Every penny of the money from the Recovery Act is provided as a tax credit for investment in American wind projects built in the U.S." American Wind Energy Association
FACT: By Law, Wind Projects Funded by Recovery Act Built in US. By law, 100% of wind projects that receive incentives through Recovery Act are built in the United States by American workers to provide power for U.S. homes and businesses. According to Department of Treasury guidance, "Property which is used predominantly outside the United States does not qualify for a payment under section 1603." US Treasury Department
"The facts in this case are clear," said Davis. "Rick Larsen is fighting for jobs right here in Northwest Washington, while John Koster wants to protect tax breaks for companies that ship American jobs overseas. And no attempt to distort Rick Larsen's record is going to change that."
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Lakeside Park is a home rule-class city[1] in Kenton County, Kentucky, in the United States. As of the 2010 U.S. census, the city had a total population of 2,668.
Lakeside Park was incorporated in 1930.[2]
Lakeside Park is located at 39°1′59″N 84°34′5″W / 39.03306°N 84.56806°W (39.033113, -84.568160).[3] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), of which 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) is land and 1.28% is water.
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 2,869 people, 1,237 households, and 755 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,746.8 people per square mile (1,438.6/km²). There were 1,288 housing units at an average density of 1,682.1 per square mile (645.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.72% White, 1.60% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.59% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. 1.15% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,237 households out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,781, and the median income for a family was $70,000. Males had a median income of $50,171 versus $30,329 for females. The per capita income for the city was $29,711. About 0.5% of families and 1.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.1% of those under the age of 18 and 4.2% of those 65 and older.
- ^ "Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform" (PDF). Kentucky League of Cities. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
- ^ Kleber, John E. The Kentucky Encyclopedia. University Press of Kentucky. p. 533. ISBN 0-8131-2883-8.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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Stained glass dating from 19th century depicting Christian Saints, St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland
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St. Patrick's Cathedral
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Wellington Monument in Phoneix Park
September 2012
The Irish White House in Phoneix Park. The buses drove so fast a crooked picture was the best I would do.
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Beautiful shop front
Bridge over the River Liffy
July 2012
One of the many bridges that allow you to cross over the river Liffy.
Monument of Light
July 2012
Me compared to this this very tall spire in the middle of the city. Can't miss it.
Guinness Storehouse
July 2012
Guinness Storehouse and gravity bar. Go inside see how the beer is made and have you a pint in the Gravity Bar. Great views of Dublin from there.
Queen of Tarts
July 2012
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You're right - just don't always have much time! But I try to use them only around a few more sensitive plants. Also have some resident frogs though, so would like to try eliminating all poisons, as I'm worried they could be harmed by pellets.
Nematodes for caterpillars it is then! Do you happen to know when they would be at their most active Verdun? It certainly looked like caterpillars could be the culprits, rather than snails, just because of the speed at which the leaf-stripping happened.
Which day are you all heading to Anglesey Abbey?
That's interesting Dove - thanks.
Hello Verdun
Yes, I'd initially thought vine weevils too 9we've been plagued the past 2 years and I've used nematodes), but as you said, the leaves were completely stripped bare, rather than having notches nibbled out of them.
Little swines.
I had slug pellets down for snails and used nematodes for slugs.
So by process of elimination, could it be caterpillars?
Wonder if there are nematodes for them too...my garden will be awash with about 3 different kinds by Spring, at this rate!
You too crack me up
And thanks for the link Dove
I may be able to, depending on dates - keep me posted on when you're all going nut - would love to come (and meet some of you peeps too)
Thanks! I shall do that
hope for my skimmias yet then!
Emma, were your cucumbers in pots?
Tomatoes - too wet, too cold, not enough sun, no greenhouse - grrrr.
Oh, and bloody snowdrops! Second year in a row I've had no luck, after spending hours on hands and knees planting bulbs in Autumn argh!
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On the House-passed transportation bill yesterday, Notes the Wall Street Journal's Sarah Leuck: "The House bill still contains a provision that drew a White House veto threat: a clause that would allow Congress to reopen the bill. The provision could open the way for lawmakers to insert more special projects, and would require Congress to revisit the issue of how federal Highway Trust Fund dollars are distributed between states or risk delaying fiscal 2006 highway funding until after the construction season begins."
The vote on this was 417 to 9, so we guess the ranks of hard-core budget-cutters in the Congress is less than a baker's dozen . . . what, with the 4128 earmarks and all. Rep. Flake, call your office. LINK
We don't quite understand how the veto threat will play out.
And on the Senate side, reports Joel Havemann of the Los Angeles Times, a $2.6 billion budget that preserves tax cuts and puts the deficit at $362 billion made it thought the Budget Committee. Meanwhile, fiscal conservatives in the House are squeaky-wheeling it, demanding a new procedure to keep spending bills from busting the budget. LINK
The New York Times' Stolberg and Kirkpatrick on GOP Senators divided over Medicaid cuts, and the passage of Sen. Corzine's non-binding amendment that expresses the desire to not increase a state's Medicaid burden. LINK
Judd Gregg has ice water in his veins.
The Wall Street Journal's Greg Ip on Chairman Greenspan's latest deficit warnings: "Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, continuing his warnings over the federal deficit, said the budget shortfall is a larger risk to the U.S. economy than the gaping trade deficit or large household-debt burdens."
"'Our fiscal prospects are . . . a significant obstacle to long-term stability, because the budget deficit is not readily subject to correction by market forces that stabilize other imbalances,' Mr. Greenspan said in a speech to the Council on Foreign Relations in New York."
The Congress:
The New York Times perky Carl Hulse looks at the divide on the other side of the aisle over bankruptcy, with Sen. Carper and John Podesta (and Tom Harkin) at loggerheads about substance and symbolism. LINK
Jennifer Brooks of Gannett News Service details the bankruptcy bill that made it through the Senate last night. LINK
If you hadn't noticed it, a coalition of center-left, libertarian, and even some conservative blogs waged an unsuccessful campaign to block the bill.
John Harwood's Washington Wire in the Wall Street Journal Notes: "After success on bankruptcy and class-action legislation, business lobbyists want to maintain momentum with progress on Central American trade expansion, energy incentives, extension of capital gains and dividend-tax relief. Quick work is seen as vital before budget issues draw lawmakers' attention. One potential casualty: the asbestos bill. Pennsylvania's Specter cancels Senate Judiciary Committee vote after consensus eludes fellow Republicans. If Republicans exercise "nuclear option" against judicial filibusters, Democrats have threatened to halt floor action."


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Stereotaxic Arc Systems are common instruments in neurosurgery for accurately directing a probe into the head and brain. Among the many types of arc concepts for such instruments is the target-centered arc. This involves an arc system which provides spherical radii from a multiplicity of directions depending on the rotation angles of the arc. All of the radii converge to the target point, thus the name target-centered arc. Prior to this invention, all such systems with two trunion bearings have an axis of arc rotation which has a fixed orientation relative to the patient's head. This causes a limitation in directions of approaches to desired targets. The present invention involves a new concept of target-centered arc, in which the access of rotation of the two trunions and their connected arc itself can be varied in orientation, leading to an unprecedented wide range of approaches to any anatomical target and great versatility of the arc system in surgery.
1. A target-centered stereotactic system for establishing a variable direction of access to a target in the living body comprising:
a) a body-fixed means which includes an opening for receiving a portion of the living body and can be attached to the living body in a fixed orientation relative to said living body and defining an x, y and z axis;
b) a transverse arc which is a portion of a circular arc segment and which is adapted to be rotatable connected relative to said body-fixed means;
c) rotation means comprising two rotating bearings operatively connected to said transverse arc and also securable relative to said body-fixed means which allows said transverse arc to rotate about an arc axis that is parallel to the plane of said transverse arc;
d) a slide means attached to and slidable along said transverse arc for determining a variable radial path relative to a circle having a diameter which lies along said arc axis with the center of said circle defining an anatomical target within the living body;
e) reorientation means which allows variation of the angular orientation of said arc axis to said body-fixed means and thus said living body; and
f) translation means adapted for translating said transverse arc relative to said body fixed means and thus said living body along each of said x, y and z axis, so as to move said anatomical target in said living body; whereby all of the variable radial paths defined by said slide means pass through said target, and whereby said variation of said arc axis orientation augments the range of said possible radial path to said anatomical target and whereby said slide means enables an approach of a surgical probe means to said anatomical target along a radial direction.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said body-fixed means has an axis of orientation which can be oriented approximately in the anterior-posterior (A-P) direction relative to said living body and wherein said reorientation means enables the arc axis to be established and fixed either parallel to said axis of orientation or perpendicular to said axis of orientations.
3. The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said body-fixed means has a plane of orientation and wherein said reorientation means enables the arc axis to be set at various angular positions about an axis that is perpendicular to said plane of orientation.
This application is a continuation of application(s) Ser. No. 08/632,596 filed on Apr. 15, 1996 now abandoned, which is a continuation Ser. No. 08/472,732 filed Jun. 7, 1995, now abandoned, which is a continuation of Ser. No. 08/207,793 filed Mar. 7, 1994, now abandoned, which is a continuation of Ser. No. 07/921,955 filed Jul. 29, 1992, now abandoned, which is a continuation of Ser. No. 07/764,108 filed Sep. 23, 1991, now abandoned, which is a continuation of Ser. No. 07/631,227 filed Dec. 21, 1990, now abandoned, which is a continuation of Ser. No. 07/478,757 filed Feb. 12, 1990, now abandoned, which is a continuation of Ser. No. 07/189,568 filed May 3, 1988 now abandoned.
A stereotaxic arc system is a device commonly used in neurosurgery to quantitatively and accurately direct a probe into the body to a desired target seen on x-rays or tomographic imaging. There have been dozens of such devices invented in the last forty years. One class of such stereotaxic systems is the so-called target-centered arc concept. In this concept, an arc system which has been coupled by various means to the patient's body, as in the case of neurosurgery by fixation means to the skull, and the arc elements themselves can be rotated so as to provide radio guidance direction for a probe into the head. FIG. 1 illustrates the prior art in target-centered stereotaxic systems. Typically, the major arc element 1 is a so-called transverse arc which is usually a segment of a circular arc that rotates on a bearing or bearings 5 a and 5 b at one end, sometimes referred to as trunions. It further has a slide element 2 that runs along it which carries the probe guide 2 a. With a combination of the rotation of the arc 1 about its axis and the probe slide 2 on the arc, one can achieve an infinite number of spherical radii 3 to the center 4 of the circular arc. The anatomical target, furthermore, is placed at the center of these arc radii, thereby enabling that all radii 3 will pass through that target 4. To move the target to the center of the arc, usually one has means to translate the arc in Cartesian or rectilinear movements, x, y and z, or in clinical jargon, anterior-posterior (A-P), lateral, and vertical. Typically, this is done by either moving the patient's head itself so that the target is at the center of the arc, or by moving the arc relative to the patient, who is secured in a head ring, to achieve the same end. Thus, the name target-centered arc means that the target is placed at the center of a spherical arc system. This construction has great utility'since once the target has been identified, that is its A-P, lateral, and vertical coordinates determined by x-ray or tomographic scanning, the target can be moved quantitatively by means of Cartesian slides so that the target lies at the center of the arc system. Thus, the surgeon may have great flexibility in choosing the desired arc settings for an optimal approach to the target.
There are many popular arc systems on the market today and designed over the past forty years which use this concept. Among them are the Todd-Wells Guide (USA), the Leksell System (Sweden), the Hitchcock (UK), the Laitinen System, and the Patil System (USA). All of these systems have the same basic characteristics. They have an arc system, which we can refer to as a transverse arc, which rotates about an axis relative to a base structure or base frame. The structure itself is coupled to the patient's head, and the head can be translated in Cartesian coordinates, x, y and z, or equivalently, A-P, lateral, and vertical, so that the anatomical target can be moved to what is the center of the radii that are defined by the circular arc. The circular transverse arc 1 can be moved on a bearing or trunion 5 a or 5 b about the axis of rotation 7. In addition, a probe guide carrier or transverse slide 2 moves along the circular arc to give a second angular degree of freedom. The combination of the arc rotation on its trunion or axis and the transverse slide movement can enable any probe direction 3 to be achieved. Since the target is at the isocenter of the two arc movements, that is all radii constitute radii for a sphere converging to the point 4 where the target 4 is located, then the probe automatically, when directed radially, will achieve the target from any of the slide or arc movement directions. This is the arc-centered or target-centered concept.
Although this target-centered design is simple and easy-to-use, in the two trunion designs prior to this invention there have been limitations in the angular range that the probe guide can achieve the target. In particular, the bearing or trunion 5 a or 5 b is always fixed in a particular location relative to the base frame 271 and thus relative to the patient's head, or to a body-fixed coordinate axis such as the anterior direction 6 as shown in FIG. 1. For example, in the Todd-Wells and Leksell, Patil, and Laitinen frames, the trunions are always located laterally or to the side of the patient's head (axis labeled by R (right) and L (left in FIG. 1), and thus at a fixed angular orientation relative to the target which is the center of the arc. This means that since the slide 2 cannot come down and pass the trunion position of 5 a and 5 b (or the bearing, if that is what supports the arc 1), then there is always a blind spot in the range of motion of the slide, where the probe cannot pass because it is obstructed by the trunion. Also, if you want a pure lateral approach, that is to say, an approach where the probe goes through the trunion hole, for example, you have limitations in the clearance between the probe and the trunion hole, which is restrictive in a surgical context. Typically too, these instruments have other structural obstructions to probe movement. For example, in the Leksell and Patil the transverse arc at certain angular orientations and slide positions will present an obstruction of the probe path by hitting the frame structure that supports the transverse arc and trunions itself.
The Hitchcock frame has only one trunion and only a partial arc segment for its transverse arc. This means it has a limited transverse arc range for a given trunion position and has less stability than the two trunion design show in FIG. 1. It does have a reorientable single trunion axis, but the limitations of the of the single trunion restrict its range and usefulness.
An objective of the present invention is to circumvent these limitations to the target-centered arc concept. The essential means by which we have done this in the present invention is to provide a way that the two trunions 5 a and 5 b themselves, and thus the axis of orientation 7 of their transverse arc, can be changed relative to the base frame 271 or the body-fixed coordinate axes such as 6 (anterior). For example, the trunions, instead of being placed laterally left and right on the patient's head, can be changed to an A-P, or anterior-posterior, orientation without having to release the patient's head from the frame and put the frame on at 90�. This concept of a movable two trunion angular orientation relative to the patient's head has been described in a paper by Cosman and Wells presented at the Stereotaxic Society Meeting in Montreal, June 1987.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the prior art with regard to target-centered two trunion arc systems. The transverse arc 1 is attached to trunions 5 a and 5 b and can rotate about the axis 7 by bearings in the trunions. Transverse carrier probe guide 2 a or direction-determining guide which guides the probe track 3 to the target 4. The trunion axis 7 is oriented from left (L) to right (R) as shown relative to the patient's head. The head is fixed to some other object in the apparatus not shown, such as a head ring, and that head ring can be translated in x, y, z Cartesian space relative to the arc target 4 so that the arc target position can be translated to any physiologic point in the patient's head. The salient point here is that in the prior art the two trunion axis 7 remains fixed in angular orientation relative to the patient's head once the head ring attachment to the arc system has been secured to the patient's head.
To describe the situation in FIG. 1 in another way, the rotation of transverse arc 1 around its trunions 5 a and 5 b constitutes one angular movement or degree of freedom of probe track 3. The probe slide 2 moving on transverse arc 1 constitutes a second and orthogonal angular degree of freedom. The combination of these two rotations constitutes a two-dimensional angular degree of freedom which means that probe direction 3 covers a range of directions within the limits of the movements of the slide 2 on arc 1 and the rotation of transverse arc 1 about its trunions 5 a and 5 b. All of the radial directions 3 established in this way pass through the center of the circular arc 1. This means that if an anatomical target is translated to the position 4 at the arc center, then all radii will pass through that target. Thus if probe carrier 2 a can be used to guide a surgical instrument or a beam of particles, then that instrument or particles will pass through the anatomical target if it is placed at the arc center. The range of radii achievable in such a situation can be likened to a surface area on the unit's sphere and an accompanying solid angle of approach in the terminology of solid geometry. The ideal stereotaxic system would maximize the solid angle or range of two-dimensional angle of approaches as described above. It is an objective of this patent to describe an augmentation of this range of approaches which has to do with the reorientatability of axis 7.
FIG. 1 is the prior art known in schematic form for a target-centered stereotaxic system with fixed trunion orientations. The line elements show schematically what would constitute mechanical pieces in the stereotaxic ; system.
FIG. 2 is one embodiment of the present invention showing a target-centered stereotaxic arc in schematic form in which the transverse arc axis can be changed in its orientation relative to the patient's head or body-fixed means. In this case, the trunions are changed from the left-to-right orientation to the anterior-posterior orientation.
FIG. 3 is another schematic diagram illustrating the present invention in which the rotation axis of the transverse arc is shown in a multiplicity of orientations perpendicular to an axis which could be thought of as the long axis or axial direction relative to the patient's body.
FIG. 4 is an embodiment of the present invention which shows the target-centered concept and also means for translating the position of the anatomical target to the center of the arc radii. In this embodiment, the trunions or bearings for the transverse arc axis can be oriented in the left-to-right position or in the anterior-posterior position. In the particular figure, the trunions are shown in a left-to-right position.
FIG. 5a is a schematic diagram of the device in FIG. 4 viewed from above looking down on the patient's head. In FIG. 5a the trunions are positioned in the left-to-right orientation.
FIG. 5b is a schematic diagram of the same device as in FIG. 5a illustrating the present invention, but in this case the trunions of the transverse arc axis are located parallel to the anterior-posterior position relative to the patient.
FIG. 6a is another schematic embodiment of the present invention in which the body-fixed head ring can be translated relative to a larger arc ring. The larger arc ring has a rotatable bearing which allows the transverse arc axis and its associated trunions to be rotated in an arbitrary angular direction about the long axis of the patient's body. FIG. 6a is a view from above looking down on the patient's head with the apparatus attached. In FIG. 6a the trunions are in the position of left to right relative to the patient.
FIG. 6b shows the same schematic apparatus of FIG. 6a except that the trunions have been rotated to an arbitrary angle relative to the body-fixed head ring which shows the added reorientation degree of freedom described in this invention.
FIG. 2 shows a schematic diagram illustrating the present invention. Again, we have the patient's head with a body-fixed coordinate system x, y and z (12′). The target-centered arc, similar to that in FIG. 1, is also shown in the solid lines with trunion axis 7′ running from left (L) to right (R), and transverse arc 1′ rotating around the trunions with the probe carrier 2′ and the probe guide 2 a′ again guiding the probe direction 3′ to the target 4′. With rotations of the transverse arc 1′ about axis 7′, and slide movements of carrier transverse slide 2′ on the transverse arc 1′, almost any direction 3′ can be achieved to target 4′. However, an exception is that the trunions 5 a′ and 5 b′ being on the left and right of the head, there is a limitation to how far carrier transverse slide 2′ can slide down on arc 1′ before bumping the trunions. This is one of the fundamental drawbacks of the previously designed target-centered arcs. Also shown in FIG. 2 is the relevant part of the present invention, namely the dashed lines showing the trunions 8A and 8B in an anterior-posterior position with associated rotation axis 6→ coming from front to back of the patient's head. In this situation, transverse arc 1″ rotates around axis 6′, and transverse carrier 2′ slides on transverse arc 1′ so that probe tract 3″ can now achieve all directions including coming along the left-right direction (LR) in the horizontal plane 27. What is assumed here is that the head ring or body-fixed portion of the stereotaxic apparatus (not shown), that is attached to the body-fixed coordinate system 12′, remains fixed relative to the patient and the entire arc system and trunions can be rotated 90� relative to the patient, so that the trunions 8 a and 8 b can be oriented 90� to trunion positions 5 a′ and 5 b′. This degree of freedom of being able to move trunions has never been designed into a stereotaxic system until this invention.
FIG. 3 shows another configuration of the arc system in which the trunions 9 a and 9 b can be rotated in the plane indicated by the dashed circle >281 so that they can be oriented on an axis which is arbitrary in that plane 281. Notice for example the axes 28 and 29 which have been rotated at some arbitrary angle relative to axis 7″ so that the trunions in 8 a″ and 9 b″′ or 9 a′ and 9 b′ are now at arbitrary positions. The corresponding transverse arc for these trunion positions is not shown in FIG. 3. In both FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 no specific means for translating target position 4′ and 4″ relative to the body-fixed coordinate origin 12′ and 12″ has been illustrated, but that will be shown later in FIG. 4 and beyond. We note that the design of FIG. 3 was reported by Cosman and Wells at the above-mentioned Montreal meeting in June 1987.
FIG. 4 shows a more specific device design which indicates both the capability for angular reorientation of the trunions as described above, as well as the capability for translating the target position to the target center 17. Here we see a base platform 18 with slide grooves 20 a and 20 b located on the left and right side relative to the patient's head, as well as slide grooves 19 a and 19 b that are in the anterior and posterior position relative to the patient's head. The platform 18 is secured or fixed to the patient's skull by means of posts 21. The vertical posts 16 a and 16 b run in the grooves 20 a and 20 b along the anterior-posterior (A-P) or the x-axis direction. The trunions, 14 a and 14 b, run up and down in the vertical or z direction on the posts 16 a and 16 b, and in turn are attached to rectangular carrier 30 that can rotate about the trunion axis 31. On the upper portion of rectangular carrier 30 is a slide element 26 which is attached to the transverse arc 22, and this enables that the transverse arc can be slid in the lateral direction relative to the patient's head in this case or the y-axis direction. Again, the transverse arc 22 has a transverse slide which is 23 and probe carrier 24 to give probe guide direction 25 to a target on arc center 17. This illustrates then how the arc target 17, which is the center of the transverse arc 22, can be translated relative to the body-fixed origin 32. Thus, one can place the arc-centered target position at any anatomical position or anatomical target in the patient's head by such a movement. The entire assembly of trunions, vertical posts 16 a and 16 b can be taken up off the lateral slides 20 a and 20 b and placed in the anterior-posterior (A-P) located slides 19 a and 19 b so that the trunions will then be oriented in the front-to-back orientation as illustrated by the dashed trunions 8 a and 8 b in FIG. 2. This is diagrammatically shown in FIG. 5 which is a view down from above onto base 18 of FIG. 4 showing the different trunion positions. In FIG. 5a the trunions 14 a′ and 14 b′ are to the left and right of the patient's head respectively, the head being fixed by head posts 21′ to the base plate 18′. The other features of the arc and rectangular attachment to the trunions are as discussed relative to FIG. 4. In FIG. 5b we see the same base plate 18″ fixed to the head by post 21″, but in this case the trunions 14 a″ and 14 b″ are positioned on the base plate 18″, in the anterior and posterior orientations, respectively. The present invention, therefore, provides a means for changing the orientation of the trunions relative to the body-fixed means, in this case the base plate 18 of FIG. 4, after that body-fixed means has been attached to the patient's head. This will give maximum flexibility in the positioning and clearance of the arc movements after the patient has been prepared and set into the fixation means for the surgical procedure. As explained above, in all other stereotaxic systems to date the trunions have been fixed in a particular orientation such as left and right relative to the body-fixed means and do not provide for the kind of flexibility discussed relative to figures above. In FIGS. 4 and 5 the trunion orientations consist of two discrete orientations, namely left and right in FIGS. 4 and 5a and an anterior and posterior (front and back) in FIG. 5b relative to the patient's head or the body-fixed means, i.e. base plate 18, 18′ and 18″.
As indicated in FIG. 3, the orientation of the trunions can be at any angle relative to the anterior-posterior or left-to-right directions, not just the two discrete orientations as shown in FIG. 5. Indeed, the trunions could be attached to a structure which can rotate in any position relative to the patient fixation or body-fixed means. For example, in FIG. 6a and 6 b, we see a circular head ring 118 and 118′, respectively, with body-fixed origins of their coordinate systems 112 and 112′, respectively. In FIG. 6a, the trunion-carrying ring 115, which can be angled in any orientation relative to fixation means 118, as are shown in this particular FIG. 6a with the trunions 114 a and 114 b in the left and right, or lateral orientation, relative to the head ring 118 and head. The arc 122 attaches to the trunions and the probe guide 124 can slide on arc 122 in any angular orientation to give a probe direction 125. In FIG. 6b, we see that the trunions have been rotated on ring 115′ to a different angular orientation relative to the body fixation means 118′. There is an attachment of x, y and z slide movements coupling body fixation means 118 and the trunion carrying element 115, but this is not shown in FIG. 6. This can be done in any number of ways which are obvious, and one method has been described in the Montreal paper by Cosman and Wells.
In a similar fashion, and as an extension of the ideas shown in FIG. 6, the trunions could be rotated in a direction out of the plane of the paper; that is to say, the axis between the trunions could be rotated about a line within the plane of the paper and passing through the target isocenter 117 and 117′. It is also clear that many body fixation means, trunion carriers, and arc configurations can be devised by those skilled in the art. The transverse arcs shown in the figures are semicircles, but clearly they could be smaller or larger sectors of a circular geometry. The trunions could be replaced by simple shaft bearings, or orthogonal arc elements to accomplish similar movement of the arc about an axis. The transverse arc need only be supported on one end and these have only one bearing or trunion, not two as shown in the figures. Illustrated in the figures for body-fixed means are rings and platforms that can be anchored to the skull by appropriate posts and skull pins. Many other variations of the body fixation means could be devised that attach to the skull or any other part of the body in a variety of ways. These concepts could be extended to portions of the body other than the skull and could be used for passage not only of probes into the body but also alignment of collimators for external beam irradiation or any other applicators which require a stereotaxic quantitative guidance to a point in space. The latter application is becoming of increasing importance, and the present invention concept of a reorientatable arc axis which achieves a wider unobstructed range of approach to anatomical targets could have major importance. That anatomical point in space which would be at the center of the arc movements could be determined by various imaging modalities which are now in current use in medicine, such as x-ray, angiograms. CT or MRI scanners, and P.E.T. scanners.
It is also worth noting that the way one achieves the reorientation means of the arc system relative to the body-fixed means can take many forms. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the reorientation means actually consists of grooves tracks that run in orthogonal directions on the base plate 18 which in turn is fixed to the patient. Thus, one can say that the reorientation means consists of structures on the body-fixed means itself. These structures accept the arc system as described above.
In contrast, as described by FIGS. 2, 3, and 6, it could be that the body-fixed means is a rigid head ring onto which an arc system can be attached. The arc system itself may have an azimuth or horizontal bearing structure that allows the transverse arc to be rotated about the patient's long axis or the axis of the head ring as illustrated graphically in FIG. 6a and 6 b. The point here is that the reorientation means in these embodiments is completely embodied within the arc system. Thus the reorientation means may be partly in the body-fixation means, partly in the arc system, or partly combined in both of them. It also goes without saying that the arc system and the body-fixation means may be structurally integral, that is to say they are normally not separated. One could, for example, imagine the arc system to have head posts that can be fastened to the skull, and on the arc system is a means of changing the orientation of the trunions, as for example in a rotating bearing or slide mechanisms, etc.
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A term "EC fan" (electronic commutation) is generally used to mark energy-saving AC fans. In fact, these are DC (brushless) fans with AC/DC module and other electronics. EC fans reach up to 90% efficiency and they consume 50% less energy than traditional AC fans.
At the same time, a typical "50Hz" motor noise is eliminated at EC fans and practically the only noise source is aerodynamic noise depending on overall fan design.
A good example of a modern fan is for example the type G1G140-AW31-42 i.e. radial (centrifugal) fan with 140mm diameter. Efficient motor with a "Soft start" function enables to control fan speed through a DC input (0-10V) or PWM. To check a proper function, the fan also features "Tach" output (2 pulses / revolution) as well as locked motor protection.
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I am delighted to report that in 2011, three years after the fact, that putting together a compact, powerful, and efficient electric vehicle drivetrain for local commutes (such as your campus, neighborhood, or urban area) using both R/C hobby hardware and specialized EV components is now cheaper and easier than ever. Price competition, new technologies, and just plain increased availability of fabrication and material resources means that building an electric personal transport device is now within the capabilities of just about everyone.
I will assume that you already know the fundamental parts of an EV or have built them before. If not, you're welcome to refer to my previous Instructable on this topic (linked above), or check out one of the many great Instructables on EV systems. This Instructable is intended as a conglomeration of resources, and so will discuss the pros and cons of component choices, specific vendors, design strategies, and other high-level considerations. It will also offer tips and tricks that I've found or had passed on to me pertaining to building small electric scooters. The guide will be overtly calibrated towards said scooters, since I favor them over electric bicycles, though much of the advice is just as pertinent to e-bikes. It should also be helpful for the occasional odd electric skateboard or other unconventional vehicle.
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"For the perfect fit in ski clothing, I would suggest matching your personal measurements with the sizing chart. Obermeyer has a sizing chart unique to their clothing line. It is located just to the right of the product picture."
Answer by Ashley (Peter Glenn Staff) on 10/25/2011 - 11:55 am
"How much insulation has this pant?? will keep me warm enough??"
Question by Maria on 10/24/2011 - 10:51 pm
"These do not have an insulation. These are a stretch pant. For warmth, I would suggest wearing some Hot Chillys thermal underneath. "
Answer by Ashley (Peter Glenn Staff) on 10/25/2011 - 8:54 am
"what is the length of this pant in size 6 or 8 petite?"
Question by Eleanor on 11/12/2011 - 11:08 pm
"The size 6 and size 8 petite has an inseam of 29". These pants really do look very stylish!"
Answer by Sarah (Peter Glenn Staff) on 11/14/2011 - 12:17 pm
"Are these pants low rise or high rise?"
Question by Erica on 2/25/2012 - 1:48 pm
"These pants have a high waist to lock out cold air and snow from coming in."
Answer by Ashley (Peter Glenn Staff) on 2/27/2012 - 8:51 am
"What is the lenght of these pants in size 8 and 10?"
Question by Erica on 2/25/2012 - 1:48 pm
"The inseam for both 8 and 10 will be about 29.5"."
Answer by Ashley (Peter Glenn Staff) on 2/27/2012 - 10:43 am
"Do these pants have a zipper on the bottom on the side to adjust it around the ski boots?"
Question by Erica on 2/25/2012 - 1:50 pm
"Yes, these pants have a zipper right around the ankle to fit nicely around your ski boot."
Answer by Ashley (Peter Glenn Staff) on 2/27/2012 - 10:45 am
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