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A compact excimer laser system is provided that includes argon fluoride laser gas, electronic, and laser head all compactly arranged such that the patient bed can rotate over all of these components. This allows the patient bed to be rotated for easy egress of the patient without striking the head against an optical extension through which the excimer laser is fired onto the patient's eye. Further, an automated lamellar keratoplasty system is incorporated into the electronics and components of the laser system so that laser in situ keratomileusis can be easily performed.
1. A compact excimer laser surgery system comprising:
a patient bed enclosure with a patient surface and a patient height, said patient bed enclosure surrounding an open space, wherein the patient surface is rotatable on an axis that is generally parallel to a final laser beam path;
a laser disposed in said open space;
an electronics package for providing computer control disposed in said open space;
a laser head located adjacent to said patient at a height less than said patient height, said laser head being connected to said electronics package for receiving power.
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1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to laser systems for eye surgery, and more particularly to a compact excimer laser eye surgery system particularly suited for laser in situ keratomileusis.
2. Description of the Related Art
Since the invention of spectacles, doctors and scientists have striven to improve human vision. From eye glasses, to contact lenses, to radial keratotomy, doctors have sought more convenient and permanent solutions to defective vision.
The development of the excimer laser provided a unique opportunity for vision correction. The excimer laser, especially an argon fluoride excimer laser operating at a 193 nanometers, removes tissue through a non-thermal process of "ablation" in which the molecular bonds of tissue are literally broken. This allows precise amounts of tissue to be removed without heating the surrounding tissue-heating that can burn that tissue leading to scarring. This ablative process using the excimer laser has been employed in a number of ways to literally reprofile the surface of the eye. These techniques are described, for example, in Assignee's U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/338,495, filed Nov. 16, 1994, and Ser. No. 08/324,782, filed Oct. 18, 1994, which are hereby incorporated by reference.
These techniques have been taken a step further through the development of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), a technique in which the surface layer of the eye is resected, and the underlying stromal tissue is removed using this laser ablation technique. That surface layer is then replaced, and the epithelium then regrows, holding the surface layer in place. This technique has been patented by Gholam Peyman in U.S. Pat. No. 4,840,175, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
Both of these techniques, however, benefit from efficient and compact workstations. These techniques generally should be performed in surgical quality clean rooms. Such clean rooms tend to be expensive, so any reduction in the amount of space taken by an excimer laser surgery system would be beneficial. Further, devices providing an integration of functionality and an increase in efficiency are also greatly desirable.
Therefore, according to the invention, an excimer laser system is constructed in a highly compact form, in which a patient bed forms an enclosure in which is placed the gas bottle for the excimer laser system, typically holding argon fluoride gas, along with electronics for powering and controlling the excimer laser system. Further, the patient bed enclosure can preferably be rolled away to allow easy access to these components for maintenance and service.
The laser head is placed immediately adjacent to the bed, but below the height of the bed. The bed includes a bearing, allowing the bed to rotate over the laser head and away from an excimer laser optical extension through which the laser beam is fired into the patient's eye. This allows the patient to sit up without striking his or her head. Further, the bed can be rotated 90�, allowing non-laser ophthalmic surgery to be performed using the same equipment in the same clean room.
Further according to the invention, an automated lamellar keratoplasty (ALK) system is integrated into the laser system, providing both computer and monitoring and connections for a microkeratome. Two foot switches are provided, one for advancing and retracting the microkeratome, and the other for activating the vacuum to the microkeratome. This integrated system allows an easily used and controlled system for performing laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK).
A better understanding of the present invention can be obtained when the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment is considered in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:
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The optical extension 114 also includes an eye tracking system which partially uses the optical path extending through the physician workstation enclosure 112. The eye tracking system preferably employs a high speed video camera and dedicated electronics, and works in conjunction with the computer system to maintain the laser optics aligned with a desired point on the patient's eye.
The patient bed enclosure 100 also includes a foot rest 117 for the physician to use during surgery. This foot rest 117 further includes two foot switches 119 and 121, which control the vacuum and power to a microkeratome in an automated lamellar keratoplasty (ALK) system used in a LASIK procedure. This is further discussed below in conjunction with
Preferably, the eye tracking system also employs Transputer™ boards manufactured by INMOS Limited used in conjunction with a Transputer Frame Grabber™ manufactured by Parsytech, GmbH, installed in the computer system.
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Also from this position, it is seen that adjacent to the patient bed 102 is the laser head housing 118. This laser head in the laser head housing 118 fires the laser beam, preferably a 193 nanometer excimer laser. This beam is fired parallel to the floor and then is reflected vertically up through the physician workstation enclosure 112, and then out through the optical extension 114. The laser beam is then reflected down into the patient's eye at a center point 120.
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Three more views of the patient bed 102 and the patient bed enclosure 100 are shown in
The patient bed enclosure 100 is rolled over those components in a direction 131 and then locked into place with the stops 130 before the system is operated.
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Such systems, however, require monitoring and control, so preferably the two foot switches 117 and 119 are provided for the ALK system 300. These switches turn the vacuum on and off power the microkeratome. The vacuum and power for the ALK are provided integrally through the laser system L through two ports 306 and 308. Preferably, a nurse will be stationed adjacent to the doctor and attach the microkeratome when it is needed. The ports 306 and 308 can of course be located elsewhere on the laser system L, but their integral nature assists in the operation. Further, the ALK system is coupled to the electronics 202 for monitoring. For example, if the vacuum fails, one would immediately wish to cease blade movement, because high speed blade movement is necessary to prevent binding with the lamellar flap as it is taken. Further, the ALK system can be further integrated and controlled through computer access via the computer system in the electronics 202. The computer system is preferably integrated to the electronics 202 and provides control for various systems, including the display 110, the control inputs 108, and the keyboard 106. Further, the computer system preferably controls the eye tracking system, the aiming system, the laser head 204 and the firing of the laser head 204. Further, the computer system preferably includes a remote disk drive slot 312, for example for the insertion of a preprogrammed shot pattern, such as that described in assignee's co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/656,855 entitled "Distributed Laser Surgery System" and filed concurrently herewith.
The computer system can be further integrated with the automated lamellar keratoplasty system 300. The automated lamellar keratoplasty system 300 typically provides a vacuum pressure output signal, microkeratome voltage and current output signals, as well as control inputs. The computer system can both display the microkeratome voltage and current and vacuum pressure, and generate warning messages or disable both the power source within the automated lamellar keratoplasty system and the vacuum source within the automated lamellar keratoplasty system should there be a failure. Further, the computer system can be disposed between the automated lamellar keratoplasty system 300 and the foot switches 119 and 121, so that the computer system itself controls the automated lamellar keratoplasty system 300 responsive to the foot switches 119 and 121.
Further, using the keyboard 106, the user in such a situation could set the power level of the power source in the automated lamellar keratoplasty system 300 and the vacuum pressure of the vacuum source within the automated lamellar keratoplasty system 300 using feedback on the display 110 on a routine executing in the computer system of the electronics 202.
In view of the foregoing discussion and figures, it will be appreciated that the system provides a compact excimer laser surgery system with a rotatable bed for patient convenience and for non-excimer laser operation. Further, an integrated ALK system provides for the convenient performance of laser in situ keratomileusis.
Finally, arrangement of components underneath the patient bed enclosure and patient bed, their arrangement next to the laser head, reduces the space taken by the system, thus providing for the more efficient of clean room environments.
The foregoing disclosure and description of the invention are illustrative and explanatory thereof and various changes in the size, shape, materials, components, circuit elements, wiring connections and contacts, as well as in the details of the illustrated circuitry and construction and method of operation may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.
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Insurance demand under ambiguity and conflict for extreme risks: Evidence from a large representative survey
This paper investigates how the general public behaves when confronted with low probability events and ambiguity in an insurance context. It reports the results of a questionnaire completed by a large representative sample of the French population that aims at separating attitudes toward risk, imprecision and conflict and at determining if there is a demand for ambiguous and extreme event risks. The data show a strong distinction between two aspects of the problem : the decision of purchasing insurance and the willingness to pay. In the decision to insure, more than 25% of the respondents refuse to buy insurance and people are more willing to insure in a risky situation than in an ambiguous one. This certain taste for risk can be explained by the respondents' observable characteristics. In addition, it highlights a lack of confidence in the insurance markets. When it comes to willingness to pay, people exhibit ambiguity seeking behaviors. They are willing to pay more under risk than under ambiguity (embracing here imprecision and conflict), revealing that people consider ambiguous situations as inferior. Furthermore, respondents behave differently under imprecision and conflict. They exhibit a preference for consensual information and dislike conflicts. However, the willingness to pay is poorly correlated with observable characteristics.
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 FAQs released
Just in case you missed it, seeing as IW/Activision likes to wait until the last possible minute to release PC related info.
I'm extremely excited about the PC version of Modern Warfare 3 this year, because weve been taking your feedback since Modern Warfare 2,and the franchise as a whole, on what you wanted to see in the PC version of Modern Warfare 3 and the team at Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games has put aton of emphasis on delivering a PC experience that brings in all the great things we added in Modern Warfare 2:
Lobby System
Matchmaking with a Party
Matchmaking for Public Games
Steam Integration (Friends List, Server Browser,Achievements, Join on Friends)
While combining it with your favorite features from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare:
Dedicated Servers (Join your favorite or set up your own,without any 3rd party hosting requirements)
In-game Server Browser that allows you to filter by ping, map, gametype, hardcore, voice, password, and more.
In addition, we're supporting PC specific features that give you even more control over your experience like RCON, Custom Game Saving, NoGFX / Audio Card Requirement on DS.exe, Voice Chat, and SSAO.
Beyond that, we know our PC audience has sent in a ton of questions to us via @fourzerotwo, Sledgehammer Gamess QotW, and to the forums and wanted to knock out someof the most asked questions in a quick and easy FAQ so that you can make a fulland informed decision when pre-ordering Modern Warfare 3.
Does the PC version of Modern Warfare 3 support the same Private Match options?
Yes! PC players can fully customize their private / dedicated server games through full control over Class Restrictions, Custom Gamemode creation, access to unique private match modes like One in the Chamber,Gun Game, and Infected, as well as save their custom games for future use.
Will Modern Warfare 3 have Dedicated Servers?
Yes! Modern Warfare 3 supported matchmaking as well as Dedicated Servers, allowing players to find and filter via an in-game server browser or set-up their own Dedicated Server for complete control, without being restricted by any 3rd party hosting requirements. If looking for a Dedicated Server to join, if you choose not to set up your own, you can filter and favorite by Ping, Map, Gametype, Hardcore Variants, Voice, Password, and many other options.
Will MW3 on PC have unique graphic options available?
Yes! You have a lot of graphic options, including enablingand disabling of new rendering features such as SSAO, you'll also be able to modify DOF, Shadows, Anti-Aliasing, Texture Resolution and more.
Will Remote Console (RCON) be available to server admins?
Yes! You'll be able to admin your server using RCON. We'll support all things you'd expect, such as Kicking & Banning players, map rotation, private chat to players, reloading the map, and more.
Does Modern Warfare 3 on PC support an in-game Server Browser? Can you also use matchmaking?
Yes! In addition to the public matchmaking system for finding Ranked public games, you can use the in-game server browser to find and favorite unranked Dedicated Servers to join, which can be filtered by a number of options mentioned above.
How is Modern Warfare 3 on PC handling anti-cheat?
Security is a major focus for Modern Warfare 3, especially coming out of Modern Warfare 2. We will be utilizing multiple methods of Anti-cheat and Security methods, including Steam's VAC system, CEG, and our own propriety methods implemented to provide multiple layers of defense in keeping online multiplayer fun, fair, and secure for all players without limiting the control they expect on PC.
Will Modern Warfare 3 on PC support STEAM?
Yes! MW3 is fully integrated with Steamworks, including the Steam Friends List (in addition to the in-game friends list), Steam Server Browser (in addition to the in-game one), Steam Achievements, and the ability to join friends matches.
Will Spec Ops have matchmaking on PC?
Yes! As well as Spec Ops specific leaderboards and a full progressive ranking system.
What is the Maxplayer count for Modern Warfare 3 on PC?
Currently it is 18 players max (in Ground War) but it may increase post launch.
Will Modern Warfare 3 on PC have LAN support?
What is the overall design philosophy regarding PC? How is IW/SH providing for the unique needs of PC players?
We value the PC player and have gone to great lengths inproviding a more rich experience for our players. We keep our ear near the ground and try todeliver items most requested. The big feature for MW3 we are supporting is Dedicated Servers, this includes a serverbrowser, voting, RCON, and more. Also weve implemented some PC only rendering features including SSAO. Lastly we are embracing the STEAM platform by integrating fully with Steam including friends list, STEAM achievements.
How is the game being optimized for PC hardware?
We do wide testing across all tiers of PC, in our office wehave an old minspec machine that receives just as much care as our top tier PC. Weve also engaged the hardware manufactures for wider compatibility testing for us to ensure an optimized bug free launch.
Can we set our max FPS?
No. Setting Max FPS is not a user controllable option.
Will 'lean' be in the game?
No. We chose to keep lean out of the game to keep the gameplay experience universal across all platforms. This was a gameplay design decision.
Will there be Modtools for Modern Warfare 3 on PC?
Mod Tools will not be shipped at launch. As always we are continually evaluating features to support post launch and this is one requiring further discussion.
What is the MinimumSpecs for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on PC?
OS: Windows® XP / Windows Vista® / Windows® 7
Processor: Intel® Core 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom X38750 processor or better
Memory: 16 GB free hard drive space / 2GB RAM
Video Card: Shader 3.0 or better 256 MB NVIDIA®GeForce 8600GT / ATI® Radeon X1950 or better
Sound Card: DirectX® 9.0C or later
Re: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 FAQs released
yea.....aint gonna touch this for awhile...been screwed over way too many with lies from the cod franchise since mw2.
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lol rudedog just come off your site to post this here lol
No lean = no purchase for me....i also think there will be quite a few cvars locked ala the decision not to edit max fps... :thumbdwn:
I was looking for this to be just as customisable as CoD4 but it seems its just going to be MW2 with dedicated servers...
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no ranked in dedis = no point
no elite on pc = shows they don't care
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seems activision isnt trying very hard to advertise this as in recent years, maybe cause they dont have to anymore
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Yea I'm glad I didn't pre-order this. What a waste. Why would I pay $60 for MW2.1?
Honestly, what's new in this game? This is like a $60 map pack.
Re: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 FAQs released
theyve all been since cod 2. fun but man just had enough
Re: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 FAQs released
But MW3 is almost exactly the same as MW2, especially if you're not going to play competitively, which seems to be the only reason for dedicated servers...
Re: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 FAQs released
16GB seems rather large considering BF3 is only 12GB.
Re: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 FAQs released
elite is their $50 a year premium social and stats tracking system + all dlc for the game, its for pc too but not the beta
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Lame questions... I'd have gone more for this...
Does it use the same old engine we've seen the last 10 years?
Yes... we want to sell 6 million copies to console nubs with rich moms, why would we use anything but a weathered money maker. Dx9 rocks, Microsoft and Sony told us. But we've done a quick and dirty port to the PC so you guys can give us some money too...
Why do you guys keep posting lame announcements everytime something happens with BF3?
Cause we don't want to look irrelevant with our 10 year old DX9 engine. We are important dammit!
When are we going to get an updated, DX11 engine for the PC?
PC? like the big thing we code the game on? The next COD will play on my cellphone and consoles.
Re: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 FAQs released
Good to know the truth finally. I hope the net code is redone as well. It has been spotty since MW2, and even blops.
I also really hope the balance the game for both modes. Not just adjust hp damage, and remove the hud. And ffs don't nerf snipers by removing quick scope. Especially in hardcore more, when pistols can 1 shot across the map.
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Adrien Broner vs. Gavin Rees
2013-02-16 : Adrien Broner 134 lbs beat Gavin Rees 134½ lbs by TKO at 2:59 in round 5 of 12
- Location: Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
- Referee: Earl Brown
- Judge: Eugene Grant
- Judge: John Keane
- Judge: Julie Lederman
- Ring Announcer: Michael Buffer
- Aired On: HBO World Championship Boxing (Main Event)
- World Boxing Council Lightweight Title (1st defense by Broner)
- The Ring Magazine ranked Broner #1 at lightweight and #6 pound-for-pound. Rees was ranked #6 at lightweight.
- Rees was ranked #1 at lightweight by the WBC, #2 by the WBA and #5 by the WBO.
- Rees was a 14 to 1 betting underdog.
- There was a crowd of 4,812 at Boardwalk Hall.
- Both Broner and Rees weighed 150 pounds in their dressing rooms before the fight.
Broner scores TKO vs. pesky Rees
By Dan Rafael, ESPN.com, February 18, 2013
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Although lightweight titleholder Adrien Broner was a prohibitive favorite to beat Gavin Rees -- the latter a 40-to-1 longshot on at least one gambling website -- it was a fun fight for what turned out to be the expected Broner blowout.
Broner dropped Rees twice and retained his 135-pound world title on a fifth-round knockout when Rees' trainer, Gary Lockett, threw in the towel at Boardwalk Hall before a crowd of 4,812 on Saturday night. But it was quite interesting getting to that point.
Rees, a former junior welterweight titlist from Wales, was a pesky fighter who showed great grit and determination. He landed more shots than anyone probably expected and had the crowd cheering, but Broner didn't seem too troubled.
Broner, with a significant height advantage (although the official tale of the tape laughably listed them both at 5-foot-7), stayed calm and focused and went to work, eventually turning the fight into a rout.
"I knew he was going to come to fight. He's a world-class fighter," said Broner, who is known as "The Problem." "He kept coming through every shot like it was his best shot. I knew he would hang. He's a world-class fighter.
"When you have two world-class fighters going toe-to-toe, it's going to be a fight. He's tougher than a steak that's well done."
Broner didn't do much of anything in the first round, but the fighters traded quite a bit in the second round. A right hand hurt Rees, but then the challenger landed a flush shot when Broner was looking at referee Earl Brown, which brought the crowd to life.
Still, it was clear that Broner's size, speed and overall skills were going to be too much. He badly hurt Rees (37-2-1, 18 KOs) in the third round with a fast eight-punch combination while Rees was trapped on the ropes.
In the fourth round, Broner landed a tremendous right uppercut to send Rees to the canvas, flat on his back. Rees, 32, was shaky when the fight resumed, and Broner landed several hard shots before the round concluded.
Broner (26-0, 22 KOs), 23, of Cincinnati, was in command in the fifth round when he landed a digging left hand to Rees' liver. Rees dropped to a knee and was clearly winded. He made it to his feet and was game, but as Broner was teeing off, Lockett climbed up the steps and threw in the white towel, prompting Brown to call off the fight at 2 minutes, 59 seconds.
Lockett is familiar with Boardwalk Hall and knockout losses. He was knocked out by Kelly Pavlik in the same ring in a 2008 world middleweight title fight.
"I tried to pull him out after the fourth round," Locket said. "But Gavin said, 'There's no way I am quitting.' He's so tough and so proud. He wouldn't let me."
Broner closed the show by landing 40 of 57 power shots, according to CompuBox.
"I got reckless in the third and fourth rounds, and that was pretty much the end of it," Rees said. "I disagree with Gary pulling me out, but he knows I would have boxed on until I was knocked out cold. I was always going to get up. Quitting is not a part of my way of life."
For the fight, Broner landed 149 of 309 blows (48 percent). Rees was credited with landing 88 of 262 (34 percent). Even if Rees was disappointed by Lockett's intervention, a knockout seemed imminent -- it was only a matter of time.
"We knew Gavin was going to come in, and I wanted Adrien to take his time and pick his punches," trainer Mike Stafford said. "We knew Gavin was going to be game but make mistakes. Adrien countered each mistake he made."
"I'm disappointed with my performance," said Rees, who moved down in weight in 2010 and eventually won the European title. "I made a lot of mistakes. I think I have a better skill set than that. I didn't show it."
Broner, a former junior lightweight titlist, moved up in weight in November and stopped Antonio DeMarco -- considered by many to be the top lightweight in the world going into the fight -- in the eighth round, also at Boardwalk Hall. Now a lightweight, Broner is running into the same issue he had at 130 pounds: a lack of significant opponents to face.
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With Rees out of the way, the question again becomes: Who's next? Broner fights in a division with little star power and no big names. Many have called for him to move up to the talent-rich junior welterweight division, but he has said he isn't quite ready.
Still, there is one potentially interesting fight for him at lightweight -- a unification bout with Ricky Burns of Scotland. Burns will fight Miguel Vazquez in another unification bout on March 16 in London, and Broner would like to fight him if he wins.
"If I fought Ricky Burns, he would get burned up," Broner said. "I want to fight him, but if he doesn't want to fight me, oh well."
Broner was Burns' mandatory challenger when Burns held a junior lightweight belt, but he moved up in weight and didn't fight him. Broner went on to win the vacant title at 135.
"I don't care what they put in front of me," Broner said. "I will fight them."
If you ask Rees, Broner probably would beat whoever "them" is.
"He hits incredibly hard for a lightweight," Rees said. "I knew he was going to be powerful, but his power really stunned me.
"Broner is the best I've been in with. He's not a superstar in the making. He's already there. Nobody ever treated me like that in a boxing ring. Best of luck to him in the future. He is going to go a very, very long way."
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Funny, witty, intelligent and of course awesome female who is born & raised in Los Angeles. I really enjoy spending time with my friends & family, exploring Los Angeles & pretending to be a "hipster". I love to read everything and anything. I realize that life is an adventure. So if you don't get out of the box you've been raised in, you won't understand how much bigger the world is around you. That is why one of my goals in life is to travel the world and embrace the cultures around me. My dreams are to flourish in my career and live life to the fullest! Like a lot of driven individuals, my career takes up most my time but I want someone to spend my down time with. I'll be honest, I am looking for some one who is interested in a more serious type of relationship yet can have fun! I'am looking for someone who is kind hearted, funny, spiritual, family oriented, enjoys the simple things and has a vision for his life. Interested? Send me a message and we can go from there :).
Coffee and conversation , Business networking , Cooking , Dining out , Museums and art , Music and concerts , Exploring new areas , Nightclubs/Dancing , Performing arts , Religion/Spiritual , Travel/Sightseeing , Wine tasting
Aerobics, Yoga
I exercise 3-4 times per week.
I like Dogs
My dream is to travel the world and immerse myself in different cultures. However of the places I have traveled I found couple places I loved, such as Dublin, London and of course Los Angeles.
Watching Modern Family, Park and Recreations, documentaries and the Bloomberg channel. Listening to all kinds of Music (recently Hipster BBQ on Pandora). Going to Museums and exploring LA.
For fun I enjoy traveling to different countries, trying new restaurants/foods, and going to places I never been to with my friends.
Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hanh and Power by Robert Greene. I also enjoy listening to audiobooks and just refinished the Harry Potter Series.
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|5'2" (157cms)
|5'5" (165cms) to 6'11" (210cms)
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|Slender, Athletic and toned
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|No Way
|Social Drinker
|Medical / Dental / Veterinary / Fitness
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|$75,001 to $100,000, $100,001 to $150,000
|Never Married
|Never Married
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|Asian, Other
|Asian, East Indian, White / Caucasian, Other
I'm from Indian decent.
|Christian / Other
|Christian / Protestant, Christian / Other
I consider myself as a non-denominational Christian. I believe in my faith. I find spirituality and meditation fascinating. I believe that we should not only take care of ourselves physically but we are also responsible spiritually/mentally.
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Humanitarian Aid in Post-Soviet Countries
An Anthropological Perspective
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An anthropologist among aid workers. Her objective: to study that exotic tribe, humanitarian and development workers, along with their state and non-state partners, as they "export democracy" to post-soviet countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus. Her method: to join the tribe for ten years....
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1855 $50 Wass Molitor Fifty Dollar Fine 15 PCGS....
2009 December Houston, TX US Coin Auction #1132
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Extensively-Used 1855 Wass Molitor Fifty, Fine 151855 $50 Wass Molitor Fifty Dollar Fine 15 PCGS. K-9, R.5. The so-called Large Head variant. Because of the large size of the coin the head still does not seem large, but when compared to the Small Head twenties of the same year this designation makes more sense. The Large Head twenty and fifty dollar coins of 1855 had the central obverse device of Liberty modeled after the federal double eagles of that time.
Large Head Variant, K-9
Large Head Variant, K-9
Both Wass and Molitor were Hungarian immigrants and both had experience with mining and metallurgy in their native country. The quality of their gold coins was unquestioned and ranked alongside those of Moffat, Kellogg, and Humbert. As a result, they were heavily circulated and they were saved, as the other reputable companies' products were. This is an important distinction when studying this fascinating series. The rarest coins today were usually from companies that had low assay values and subsequent low acceptability in Gold Rush California. This coin is not unusual for a Wass, Molitor. While it is heavily abraded and shows signs of extensive wear, this is how many of these pieces are found because they were widely circulated as trusted stores of value.
The surfaces show heavy marks on each side, most likely from contact with other heavy coins. The fields have a pronounced reddish tinge with lighter, yellow-gold accents over the high points of the devices. Listed on page 373 of the 2009 Guide Book. (PCGS# 10363)
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This property allows you to book online with a credit card. After submitting a reservation request, the owner or manager has 24 hours to accept, at which time your card will be charged and you will receive an email confirmation
Recent Sandestin Area reviews
"We have stayed in this resort for years and were not disappointed in this lovely vacation home. It has a great location close to Baytowne Wharf and is clean and tastefully decorated. The entire rental process was extremely easy. We have already booked a return visit this year and can't wait to return!"Guest: Dave Date of Stay: May 2015 Review Submitted: May 29, 2015View listing
"Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very clean and cozy, upscale decorations, great view. Had everything we needed. The only thing that we had trouble with was opening the patio doors. They were very hard to open. Other than that we will probably reserve the unit next yr!"Guest: A guest from Franklin, TN Date of Stay: June 2015 Review Submitted: July 4, 2015View listing
"Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful accommodation and wonderful weekend"Guest: A guest from Gulfport, MS Date of Stay: April 2015 Review Submitted: May 5, 2015View listing
"My husband and I spent our honeymoon here and we absolutely LOVED it. Just a 30 second walk from the beach and minutes from all the happenings in Destin! We highly recommend this house to anyone looking to enjoy their vacation!!"Guest: Tyler and Brooke Zugg Date of Stay: March 2015 Review Submitted: March 12, 2015View listing
Sandestin Area Travel Tips
Get ready for some fun under the sun along the beautiful coastal waters of Destin, Fla. This sandy beachfront community features a wealth of outdoor activities and excursions that will make this vacation a standout in the memory bank. Located on the Florida panhandle, visitors will enjoy the shimmering waters and warm breezes that drift up from the Gulf.
The city as we know it today was established by Captain Leonard Destin, who moved to the northwest Florida coast from Connecticut in the mid-1800s. Captain Destin pioneered the fishing industry in the town that bears his name, and that tradition is still a major part of the community's economy today. The largest and most elaborately equipped fishing fleet docks here in Destin due to its close proximity to the 100 Fathom curve and deep Gulf waters.
Golfers Paradise
Golf has become a popular activity among tourists and locals alike, and visitors have a wide selection of courses to choose from. Whether you're a PGA professional or an amateur golfer, you'll be sure to find a course that is both challenging and fun. These are some of the best fairways scattered in and around the city of Destin:
- Raven Golf Club was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., and features an array of stunning vistas that carve through the marshes and pine groves of Sandestin. The 6,900-yard, par-71 course will present golfers with a challenging and strategy-filled match that is sure to test almost every club in their bags. Over the past few years, this club has played host to PGA events as well as NCAA championships and has been honored by quite a few publications as one of the best courses in Florida.
- Burnt Pine Golf Club is a spectacular 7,000-yard jewel that rests upon the Emerald Coast of Florida. The back nine stretches out along the shoreline of the Choctawhatchee Bay, which provides some absolutely breathtaking natural beauty. The front nine is spread out through the lush pine groves and wetlands that populate the area, but look out - these pretty vistas provide some tricky obstacles as you make your way from tee to tee. The course was designed by architect Rees Jones, and has been hailed as a superior one by Golf Magazine and other publications.
- The Links Golf Club deviates from the classic designs of other courses in the area and presents golfers with rolling hills throughout the fairways, as is typical in links-style courses. Resting along the coastline of the Choctawhatchee Bay with a backdrop provided by the Baytowne Marina, this picturesque landscape envelops players with a sense of calm and tranquility. Unless of course your ball ends up in the pits of one of the many bunkers that surround the manicured greens.
Relaxation and Beaching it Easy
There are numerous public beaches that sprawl along the beautiful Emerald Coast. The white sands and warm Gulf breezes make leisurely living come naturally to even the most high-strung travelers. Sink your toes into the sand and take a load off at one of these excellent beaches:
- Barracuda Beach located at Barracuda and Scenic 98 is open to the public, and presents guests with wide-open expanses of sun-baked coastline. Work on a killer tan or try your hand at some sandcastle construction at this incredible oceanfront locale.
- Calhoun Beach near Restaurant Row is another prime public spot that enables travelers to enjoy the coastal views. Open from dawn to dusk, this beach presents a great view of the crashing waves that surge inward from the Gulf.
- Norriego Point Beach is located on the eastern tip of the peninsula and overlooks Destin Bay. Pack a picnic lunch or a romantic sunset dinner for two on the sands of this natural sanctuary and watch the boats as they slowly drift into the harbor.
Activities in Sandestin
If lounging about in the sand all day gets a little hard to handle, there are quite a few local spots that make for an engaging and fun-filled excursion. This quiet oceanfront community offers visitors an array of great activities spread throughout the town. Take an afternoon to discover some of these excellent hangouts:
- The Destin History and Fishing Museum features a variety of exhibits that document the history of this once quaint fishing village. Visitors will find a variety of antique fishing equipment, including one split bamboo pole and Penn reel that belonged to the late American author Ernest Hemingway.
- Destin's Main Street Market was established by transplants Tom and Amy Holt as a way to promote local farmers and their produce. Every Saturday morning, guests can find a wide spectrum of fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs and baked goods, making the perfect picnic or just something to snack on during deep excursions.
Transportation To and Around Sandestin
It's easy to get to Florida, lodging from Okaloosa Regional Airport, just 45 minutes away. Sandestin resort rentals are 60 miles east of Pensacola, about an hour and a half from Pensacola Regional Airport, and Sandestin is just an hour from Panama City-Bay County Airport. In Sandestin, much of your days' activities are within walking distance, and Destin's great shopping and restaurants are just a short drive away.