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Thomas L. Constable
Senior Professor Emeritus of Bible Exposition, Adjunct Professor in Bible Exposition
Diploma, Moody Bible Institute, 1960; BA, Wheaton College, 1962; ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary, 1966; ThD, 1969.
Dr. Constable is the founder of Dallas Seminary's Field Education department (1970) and the Center for Biblical Studies (1973), both of which he directed for many years before assuming other responsibilities. Today Dr. Constable maintains an active academic, pulpit supply, and conference-speaking ministry around the world. He has ministered in nearly three dozen countries and written commentaries on every book of the Bible. Dr. Constable also founded a church, pastored it for twelve years, and has served as one of its elders for over thirty years.
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- Thomas Constable's Notes on the Bible: Volume III Job-Song of Solomon (Volume III): Tyndale Seminary Press: 2012
- Thomas Constable's Notes on the Bible: Volume II Joshua-Esther: Tyndale Seminary Press: 2011
- Thomas Constable's Notes on the Bible: Volume I Genesis-Deuteronomy: Tyndale Seminary Press: 2010
- The Lord's Prayer, Giving Ourselves to Prayer: PrayerShop: 2008
- Talking to God: What the Bible Teaches about Prayer: Wipf & Stock Publishers: 2005
- Nelson's New Testament Survey: Discovering the Essence, Background & Meaning About Every New Testament Book : Nelson: 2003
- New Testament Explorer: Thomas Nelson: 1999
- "Notes on Job and the Pastoral Epistles" in Ryrie Study Bible Moody Publishers: 1995
- "A Theology of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth" in A Biblical Theology of the Old Testament Moody Publishers: 1991
- "What Prayer Will and Will Not Change" in Essays in Honor of J. Dwight Pentecost Moody Publishers: 1986
- "Commentaries on 1 and 2 Kings" in The Bible Knowledge Commentary Scripture Press: 1985
- "Commentaries on 1 and 2 Thessalonians " in The Bible Knowledge Commentary Scripture Press: 1983
- "The Gospel Message" in Walvoord: A Tribute Moody: 1982
- Constable, Thomas L., "Bible Study Notes—2 Corinthians." Kindred Spirit 31, no. 1 (2007).
- Constable, Thomas L., "An Overview of 2 Timothy." Kindred Spirit 27, no. 3 (2003).
- Constable, Thomas L., "Priorities: How Should We Pray for Others." Kindred Spirit 26, no. 2 (2002).
- Constable, Thomas L., "If I Had More Faith Would God Answer My Prayers?." Kindred Spirit 21, no. 4 (1997).
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X Factor 2012 Top 4 Power Rankings: Emblem3 Wins Semi-Finals
It's time for The X Factor's semi-finals, and the contestants have been whittled down to four lucky souls. We've ranked the remaining acts based on their performance during this week's thrilling and chilling (read: chill bumping) episode, and the competition is fierce like Demi's fluffy eyebrows. Spoiler alert: Reed Deming wins.
Name: Emblem3
Ranking: 1
Pros: Emblem3 is feeling the rain on their skin, and when we say rain we mean ocean water. You guys, they sang "Baby I Love Your Way" by Peter Frampton because it reminds them of "simpler times." Apparently, Emblem3 is in a really complicated period right now — but it's doing great things for them. In fact, their performance of The Beatles' "Hey Jude" had us collapsed on the floor in a fit of happy-yet-sad tears.
Cons: For some reason Emblem3 decided to perform part of "Baby I Love Your Way" while lying down. Whatever, we assume they were lulled to sleep thanks to that unfortunate jazzy saxaphone.
Name: Tate Stevens
Ranking: 2
Pros: Despite the fact that Tate decided to wear a washed denim shirt to the semi-finals, he rocked his rendition of "Bonfire" by Craig Morgan while a stack of burning tires ignited behind him. Which naturally caused our inner environmentalist to be super concerned. Tate's explanation for choosing this unusual song is simple: dude loves bonfires. It's just like, kumbaya everyone.
Cons: Tate inspired L.A. Reid to wear a cowboy hat for most of this episode, which we take as a sign of the coming apocalypse. Also, his rendition of "Fall" by Clay Walker was a slight let down after his upbeat first song, but pshhhh whatevs. After all, Tate dedicated the song to his wife, aka us.
Name: Carly Rose Sonenclar
Ranking: 3
Pros: Tragically, Carly wasn't able to get through this episode without wearing a fedora. But the good news? Her vocals on "Imagine" by John Lennon were nothing short of spectacular, and she played the piano. Yoko Ono's jaunty top hat is so proud right now. However, does Carly have what it takes to win the competition? See cons.
Cons: The judges were slightly underwhelmed by Carly's performance of "Your Song" by Elton John, and Simon straight-up hated on "Imagine." The problem? Carly just can't stop, won't stop singing ballads, and she needs to break out of her shell if she's going to win! Maybe she could try wearing a beanie? Or, like, a beret?
Name: Fifth Harmony
Ranking: 4
Pros: Um, Fifth Harmony performed "Impossible" by Shontelle in Spanish, but there are more important things to discuss. Like their rendition of "Anything Could Happen" by Ellie Goulding, in which they sat at a table filled with glitter, balloons, and cake, while men dressed like butterflies frolicked about serving them tea. Also, they were wearing tutus for no explicable reason, and we half expected one of them to go Black Swan crazy and murder everyone. All we know is that Britney Spears described this event as "magic," and we have to agree.
Cons: We have nothing bad to say about these flawless creatures. Except that they're more than likely going to be sent packing next week. Either way, we just lived through something together, guys. If the world ends on December 22, at least we'll have this.
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Gua Sha is a traditional healing technique widely used in Asia, in Asian immigrant communities, and by acupuncturists and practitioners of traditional East Asian medicine worldwide. With Gua sha, a smooth-edged instrument is used to apply unidirectional surface pressure that raises transitory petechiae and ecchymosis, similar to the petechiae raised by cupping but typically over a larger area.
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I am so looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow, it is going to be a wonderful day! I just wanted to touch base with you to pass on some information and give you my contact number - please don't hesitate to call me if I can be of any help.
Registration for the walk begins at 9am Saturday morning. We'll be meeting in the plaza area of Chase Palm Park, 323 E. Cabrillo Blvd. The park plaza is on the corner of Garden and Cabrillo - you can find parking either directly across from the park on Garden, or you can park along the beach on Cabrillo - both are city lots. The walk will kick off at 10am - we'll be walking through the park, along the beach, along the bird refuge and then back. Chase Palm Park http://santabarbaratournow.com/santa_barbara_java/chase_palm_park_1.php is beautiful, plenty of things to keep you entertained either before or after the walk.
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf will be providing coffee during the registration period, there will also be an Officer from the Santa Barbara Police Department there to hand out ID/fingerprint kits for all of the children. We've also had a generous donation by local florist, Passion Flowers www.passionflowers.biz , of Gerbera Daisies for all walkers. Be sure to swing back by the Registration area after you've finished "taking steps to raise awareness," to pick up your flowers.
I wanted to mention also that Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara is also hosting a Children's Festival on the day of our walk. For those interested in checking it out after the walk, here is the information: http://www.sbparent.com/Events_Calendar/Special_Events.html The admission and activities are free. And for those of you driving South after the walk, The Strawberry Festival is going on in Oxnard this weekend: http://www.strawberry-fest.org/
The weather for Santa Barbara on Saturday is forecasted to be beautiful, partial clouds with a high of 65 - perfect walking weather. It has been a little foggy in the mornings, bring a sweater/jacket just in case.
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I know eavesdropping is rude, but sometimes I cant help it.
Like when some bozo is bellowing into a cell phone in the booth behind you, its hard to ignore the rant about his Mazda transmission being toast--and Amy Lous packed on 20 pounds, dude!
The funny thing is, Im literally half-deaf (half in one ear, half in the other) and wear two hearing aids, but I overhear conversations all the time. I cant make out what the preacher is saying from the pulpit, but can hear a soft voice saying Remember Grannys moonshine? 15 feet away. Its weird.
Important Note: Its not just me whos the eavesdropper in our house. Last week my husband heard me announceto the dog, no lessWhoops, were out of Band-Aids.
He came around the corner with book in hand, reading glasses on his head and caution in his eyes. Why does the dog need a Band-Aid? he asked, cautiously. (My husband, you may have guessed, is a cautious man.)
She doesnt. I do. I have a blister, I replied.
Then why did you tell Nicky we werenever mind, he sighed. He knew he didnt want to hear the answer, which would be something along the lines of, Well, why WOULDNT she want to know?
Here are just a few overheard (and partly heard) lines that have come my way recently. And its not like I hang out in weird places; I havent been to a biker bar in years. (Long story, that.) You can hear the most amazing things in a drugstore, at the airport, waiting in line or sitting in the vets office.
. afraid of hogs since she was four.
Her husband found out she was cheating when he saw another mans name tattooed on her rear.
I cant eat artichokes. They actually make me choke.
Ray Romanoisnt he that red-headed guy?
. prayed for Teddy Kennedy.
I havent liked cats since Uncle Julius died.
. Its a fruit compote, how hard can it be?
Did you know you cant mail a live snake?
a 20-pound test line!
He wont admit it, but I KNOW who he voted for.
Heartburn is in your head.
never was his kid.
Doctor Oz says hang upside down like a bat.
The funniest thing I think Ive ever overheard was months ago, in the parking lot of the Bi-Lo grocery on Orangeburg Road. I walked by two men deep in conversation next to a beat-up pickup truck. One was about 20 years older than the other.
Just as I passed the older man growled, I want your refrigerator off my porch, boy. I got better places to keep my beer.
You know how sometimes the planets align and all the elements fall into place and you witness something you realize is the funniest thing you will ever see or (over)hear? That was this. A perfect moment.
My knees buckled and my eyes rolled up--if I hadnt been wearing sunglasses Id have been a goner. By the time I staggered into the vestibule, I had one hand clapped over my mouth and was shaking with suppressed hysterics.
I grabbed the handle of a grocery cart and doubled over laughing. Naturally, people gave me a wide berth, like I was drunk or crazy.
I havent laughed that hard sincewell, ever. I still wonder about that fridge. And the beer.
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- Two new and five known oxazoles were identified from two different Pseudomonas strains in addition to the known pyrones pseudopyronine A and B. Labeling experiments confirmed their structures and gave initial evidence for a novel biosynthesis pathway of these natural oxazoles. In order to confirm their structure, they were synthesized, which also allowed tests of their bioactivity. Additionally, the bioactivities of the synthesis intermediates were also investigated revealing interesting biological activities for several compounds despite their overall simple structures.
- Synthesis of szentiamide : a depsipeptide from entomopathogenic Xenorhabdus szentirmaii with activity against Plasmodium falciparum (2012)
- The synthesis of the recently characterized depsipeptide szentiamide (1), which is produced by the entomopathogenic bacterium Xenorhabdus szentirmaii, is described. Whereas no biological activity was previously identified for 1, the material derived from the efficient synthesis enabled additional bioactivity tests leading to the identification of a notable activity against insect cells and Plasmodium falciparum, the causative agent of malaria.
- Diversity of Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus spp. and their symbiotic entomopathogenic nematodes from Thailand (2012)
- Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus spp. are bacterial symbionts of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs). In this study, we isolated and characterized Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus spp. from across Thailand together with their associated nematode symbionts, and characterized their phylogenetic diversity. EPNs were isolated from soil samples using a Galleria-baiting technique. Bacteria from EPNs were cultured and genotyped based on recA sequence. The nematodes were identified based on sequences of 28S rDNA and internal transcribed spacer regions. A total of 795 soil samples were collected from 159 sites in 13 provinces across Thailand. A total of 126 EPNs isolated from samples taken from 10 provinces were positive for Xenorhabdus (n = 69) or Photorhabdus spp. (n = 57). Phylogenetic analysis separated the 69 Xenorhabdus isolates into 4 groups. Groups 1, 2 and 3 consisting of 52, 13 and 1 isolates related to X. stockiae, and group 4 consisting of 3 isolates related to X. miraniensis. The EPN host for isolates related to X. stockiae was S. websteri, and for X. miraniensis was S. khoisanae. The Photorhabdus species were identified as P. luminescens (n = 56) and P. asymbiotica (n = 1). Phylogenenic analysis divided P. luminescens into five groups. Groups 1 and 2 consisted of 45 and 8 isolates defined as subspecies hainanensis and akhurstii, respectively. One isolate was related to hainanensis and akhurstii, two isolates were related to laumondii, and one isolate was the pathogenic species P. asymbiotica subsp. australis. H. indica was the major EPN host for Photorhabdus. This study reveals the genetic diversity of Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus spp. and describes new associations between EPNs and their bacterial symbionts in Thailand.
- Cytosolic re-localization and optimization of valine synthesis and catabolism enables increased isobutanol production with the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae (2012)
- Background: The branched chain alcohol isobutanol exhibits superior physicochemical properties as an alternative biofuel. The yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae naturally produces low amounts of isobutanol as a by-product during fermentations, resulting from the catabolism of valine. As S. cerevisiae is widely used in industrial applications and can easily be modified by genetic engineering, this microorganism is a promising host for the fermentative production of higher amounts of isobutanol. Results: Isobutanol production could be improved by re-locating the valine biosynthesis enzymes Ilv2, Ilv5 and Ilv3 from the mitochondrial matrix into the cytosol. To prevent the import of the three enzymes into yeast mitochondria, N-terminally shortened Ilv2, Ilv5 and Ilv3 versions were constructed lacking their mitochondrial targeting sequences. SDS-PAGE and immunofluorescence analyses confirmed expression and re-localization of the truncated enzymes. Growth tests or enzyme assays confirmed enzymatic activities. Isobutanol production was only increased in the absence of valine and the simultaneous blockage of the mitochondrial valine synthesis pathway. Isobutanol production could be even more enhanced after adapting the codon usage of the truncated valine biosynthesis genes to the codon usage of highly expressed glycolytic genes. Finally, a suitable ketoisovalerate decarboxylase, Aro10, and alcohol dehydrogenase, Adh2, were selected and overexpressed. The highest isobutanol titer was 0.63 g/L at a yield of nearly 15 mg per g glucose. Conclusion: A cytosolic isobutanol production pathway was successfully established in yeast by re-localization and optimization of mitochondrial valine synthesis enzymes together with overexpression of Aro10 decarboxylase and Adh2 alcohol dehydrogenase. Driving forces were generated by blocking competition with the mitochondrial valine pathway and by omitting valine from the fermentation medium. Additional deletion of pyruvate decarboxylase genes and engineering of co-factor imbalances should lead to even higher isobutanol production.


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Book Review: Ten Key Formula Families in Chinese Medicine. Huang Huang
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When it comes to the study and effective application of Chinese herbal medicine, correctly interpreting classical herbal literature is no easy task. Most textbooks on the subject present an herbal formula monograph that identifies, among many things, the formula name, ingredients, source text, signs and symptoms for which the formula is indicated, and formula composition. Formulas are also organized in chapters based on what disorder category the formulas treat; such as formulas that tonify, and formulas that expel parasites � none of these are organized by a specific herb family per se. This is where Dr. Huang Huang�s Ten Key Formula Families in Chinese Medicine is somewhat different. For Dr. Huang, this book is not one that "�discusses the definition of formulas, but one that describes formula presentations.� In his book, Dr. Huang states that formula families versus formula categories are used to provide a strong foundation in the basic principles of Chinese herbal medicine�s pattern recognition.
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Scott Vincent Sica could face the death penalty in his trial for the slaying of Jonesville police Sgt. Greg Martin in 1996.
Two additional men were charged with first-degree murder in the Martin case on Jan. 28. When Brian Eugene Whittaker took the stand for his first appearance he shared his version of what took place the night of Oct. 5, 1996. Whittaker claimed that Sica was the shooter in the crime.
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According to statements made by Whittaker during his cross examination by the defense, the three men had plans to rob a Huddle House in Jonesville, but their robbery was nixed after an employee shut the back door of the restaurant that the trio planned to use as an entry.
All three men were charged with attempted armed robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon.
Whittaker said that following the botched robbery he and Sica parted ways with Oldroyd. Whittaker and Sica started to leave town in a stolen Dodge truck when Sgt. Gregory Martin stopped them on I-77 in Jonesville. Whittaker claims that before Martin approached the window, Sica had shoved a handgun down the front of his pants.
Whittaker said that Martin asked the two men to step out of the vehicle while he searched the interior. Martin then pulled out a duffel bag containing masks and robbery paraphernalia that Whittaker and Sica had used for their crimes, according to Whittaker. Sica then opened fire on Martin, shooting him at point blank range, according to Whittaker.
Whittaker said that he and Sica then fled the scene and headed to Tennessee. According to Whittaker, they stopped in Gatlinburg to meet with Sica's parents and then travelled to Nashville where they stayed with Sica's grandmother. Whittaker claimed that he was too afraid of Sica after what happened that night to try to part ways with him.
"I was afraid of Scott after what he did to officer Sgt. Martin," Whittaker said on the stand. "It was always on the back of my mind that he would shoot me too."
Whittaker said that he moved out of Sica's grandmother's house when she insisted that he start paying rent. He moved in with one of Sica's friends in Lebanon, Tenn. Whittaker said that Sica moved into his friend's residence not long after he moved. Whittaker claims he stayed in Lebanon for a few months before reconnecting with his parents in Florida.
Whittaker claims he had a good relationship with his parents until he, Sica and Oldroyd committed a robbery of a Home Depot while living in Florida. Whittaker said that after a few months in Lebanon he decided to move to Kansas and that he and his father reconnected. His father then begged him to come home so they could get it all figured out, Whittaker said.
Whittaker said that he never spoke a word about what happened that night on I-77, even while on the drive home with his father from Kansas to Florida.
"I just never spoke it aloud," Whittaker said tearfully on the stand. "I never told anybody; I just held it inside."
Whittaker said that he served time in prison in 1998 for the Home Depot robbery that he and Sica committed in Florida. He claimed that he never mentioned the murder of Sgt. Gregory Martin because he "wanted that part of his life to be over" and that he "didn't want to live that life anymore."
After serving a two-year prison sentence for the Home Depot robbery he returned to work and continued his life in Cape Coral, Fla. as normally as he could, eventually marrying.
In October of 2012 FBI agents came to Whittaker's home after they linked him to the crimes committed by Sica. Whittaker said that the agents asked him about the stolen truck and his relationship with Sica.
According to the defense Whittaker told police that Sica would try to blame him for everything and that he swore to God that he didn't shoot.
The defense asked Whittaker if that statement was in response to questioning and Whittaker said that it was not.
"These were not in response to questions, that was volunteered information?" asked Sica's attorney Dan Dolan of Winston-Salem.
"Yes," replied Whittaker.
Whittaker said that he willingly provided DNA samples and fingerprints at his local police department after the FBI agents came to his house. He claims that he told the agents everything that happened on Oct. 5, 1996.
"Everything I said was true," Whittaker claimed on the stand.
The defense questioned Whittaker about what he was asked off the record during the DNA sampling and fingerprints. Whittaker claims that he did not speak about the event related to the crime with anyone, but that the agents and that all of their conversations related to the case were recorded while in the police station.
Whittaker said agents release him after providing fingerprints and a DNA sample and answering additional questions from the FBI.
Whittaker claims that agents told him that he would end up serving time, but they didn't mention that he would or might be sentenced to death.
Whittaker claims that no promises have been made as to the outcome of the case by anyone involved in the case and that to his knowledge his lawyer has not been made a deal either.
Judge Edgar B. Gregory presided over the hearing and ruled that the state's argument met requirements for a death penalty case. He set a review hearing for June 3.
Marc Peterson Oldroyd, the second suspect arrested on Jan. 28, was given a first appearance hearing and Judge Gregory ruled that he be held without bond due to his first degree murder charges. Oldroyd did not speak during his hearing.
Both Oldroyd and Whittaker will face a Rule 24 hearing that will decide whether they too will face the death penalty. Their next trial dates are set for March 25.
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Interview with George Toma, who has has worked every Super Bowl as Field Consultant.
The Super Bowl is considered a national security event each year which means lots of resources go into protecting those in and around the stadium.
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch talked to the media.
Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey talked to the media.
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Another frigid day in the Meadowlands. We are happy to report the weather will get better by the weekend and game day may be the best day of the week with temp near 40 and NO precipitation.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning spoke on media day.
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman spoke on media day.
Denver Broncos head coach John Fox spoke on media day.
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll spoke on media day.
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The Seattle Seahawks arrived in New Jersey last evening around 8:00pm EST. They will use the NY Giants practice facility all week, located right next to MetLife Stadium. QB Russell Wilson met with the media upon their arrival.
The official game program for the Big Game is drawing some sneers from folks on the New Jersey side of this event.
With the matchup now set between the Broncos and Seahawks, the focus becomes the tickets to the Big Game and what people are willing to pay to see this historic event.
Fans attending the Super Bowl in the Meadowlands will not be allowed to tailgate.
A New Jersey man has filed a lawsuit against the National Football League, claiming that it is withholding Super Bowl tickets from the public and allowing resale prices to soar out of the reach of many average football fans.
One feature that makes MetLife Stadium unique from other football venues are the four giant jumbotrons that hang from the upper deck in each of the four corners of the stadium.
Only in Dallas can fans get the kind of access to the players that football fans of the Jets and Giants get at MetLife Stadium.
For any team that visits MetLife Stadium, site of Super Bowl XLVIII, they are keenly reminded of the success enjoy by the New York Giants.
Like their partner, the NY Giants, the Jets get a sizable amount of premium space to do what they choose at MetLife Stadium.
When the Giants and Jets joined hands to get the state of the art MetLife Stadium built through private funding, each team was allowed to have approximately 5,000 feet of premium space to do what they pleased with.
On May 25, 2010, it was announced that MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey would host the first ever cold weather, open air Super Bowl.
The Vince Lombardi Trophy is being shown off for the media.
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC 4 Utah) – Make-A-Wish Utah is sending an Ogden teenager to Super Bowl XLVIII in New Jersey.
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The teams are training for The Big Game.
Times Square will become "Super Bowl Boulevard" on Wednesday.
A look at MetLife Stadium.
Take a look at the press box at MetLife Stadium.
How MetLife Stadium was built.
Where the teams will practice before The Big Game.
A look at security at The Big Game.
What to expect at MetLife Stadium leading up to The Big Game.
It's become an expectation of ALL NFL venues these days, to have high-end luxury seating and there's no better stadium when it comes to amenities than MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
MetLife Stadium, home to Super Bowl XLVIII is distinguished by an outer skin of aluminum louvers and by interior lighting that switches colors depending on which team is playing at home.
MetLife Stadium will be the first open-air venue for The Big Game.
Officials will be ready for any weather at The Big Game.
The Big Game is big business all around the country.
Learn about the official game balls.
Big security precautions will be in place for The Big Game.
Learn about the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Luxury seats will be at a premium for The Big Game and will not be cheap.
Ticket prices for The Big Game will likely set a new record.
Lean more about the home for The Big Game.
MetLife Stadium is the only venue that's home to two teams.
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The Wolves strive to provide their fans the best entertainment value in sports. Here's your one-stop guide to all of the fun activities that go on at Wolves games throughout the season:
Get your favorite hat, jersey, or souvenir signed by a Wolves player! Autograph sessions will be held after select home games in the Southeast lobby behind Section 116. View select dates.
Skate on the Wolves home ice after select home games! The Allstate Arena ice will be open for a public skate. Sorry, no skate rentals available. Don't forget your signed waivers. Safety first! View select dates.
Take your best slapshot in the Slapshot Cage or take on the AHL's best against the boards at the Check-It, located in the Northwest lobby behind section 109. Get three shots or three hits for just $1! Proceeds benefit Chicago Wolves Charities.
Direct your attention to the top of the arena during each intermission for a chance to catch prizes from the Wolves Blimp, presented by K-1 Speed and WhirlyBall.
Chuck-A-Puck is held during the second intermission or immediately following select home games. Pucks may be purchased throughout the concourse for $2 each or 3 for $5. Chuck your puck toward the on-ice targets and if your puck lands in the helmet, you'll win $500 or $250 for closest to the helmet if no puck lands in the helmet! Other prizes include Hills Bros. Coffee products for pucks landing closest to the other targets.
Win a jersey off a player's back! Scratch & Win cards are available at every home game for only $1. Scratch-off cards are available at the Chicago Wolves Charities table in the Southeast Lobby behind Section 116. As a thank you for supporting Chicago Wolves Charities, you will also receive a special offer from Circle K with your Scratch and Win card.
Wolves memorabilia will be raffled at select home games at the Chicago Wolves Charities table, located in the Southeast Lobby behind Section 116. Raffle tickets may be purchased for $2 each or 3 tickets for $5. The winner will be drawn at the end of the second intermission.
Collect all six issues! Breakaway Magazine is the official program of the Chicago Wolves and is a free giveaway for the first 7,500 fans at all Saturday home games!
Fireworks Every Night! Get to your seats early to catch the pregame fireworks and laser show before EVERY home game! CAUTION: The pregame show contains loud noises.
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Bid on game-used equipment and memorabilia at the Chicago Wolves Charities table at home games. Past items include: sticks, gloves, skates, pucks, jerseys, and more! A letter of authenticity and receipt for tax purposes is included for all auctioned items. Proceeds benefit Chicago Wolves Charities. Bidding closes at the end of the second intermission.


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A system and method for installing a shoulder prosthesis. The method includes removing the original humeral head and shaping the proximal end of the humerus with one or more implements to prepare the humerus to receive the shoulder prosthesis.
1. An apparatus for repairing a fractured humeral bone, comprising:
a shoulder prosthesis having a head for placement outside the humeral bone and a shaft that is positionable within the medullary canal of the humeral bone, the shaft having one or more holes; and
a positioning jig for positioning the shoulder prosthesis at an adjustable height in the medullary canal of the humeral bone, the positioning jig including
a first mechanism configured to engage a broken or cut surface of the humeral bone, and
a second mechanism coupled to the first mechanism and configured to engage and hold the shoulder prosthesis at the adjustable height relative to the first mechanism engaged with the broken or cut surface of the humeral bone,
wherein the positioning jig is configured to target one or more locations on the humeral bone corresponding to the one or more holes, so that a fastener may be inserted through the humeral bone and at least one of the one or more holes.
2. The apparatus of
3. The apparatus of
4. The apparatus of
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7. An apparatus for repairing a fractured humeral bone, comprising:
a shoulder prosthesis having a head for placement outside the humeral bone and a shaft positionable within the medullary canal of the humeral bone, the shaft including a plurality of spaced reference marks, the reference marks being disposed along the shaft and configured for measuring height; and
a positioning jig for positioning the shoulder prosthesis at a desired height in the medullary canal, the positioning jig including
a first mechanism configured to engage a portion of the upper arm, and
a second mechanism coupled to the first mechanism and configured to engage and hold the shoulder prosthesis at the desired height relative to the first mechanism engaged with the portion of the upper arm.
8. The apparatus of
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This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/507,564, filed Feb. 18, 2000 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,494,913, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/191,928, filed Nov. 13, 1998, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,102,953, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/165,475, filed Oct. 2, 1998, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,193,758, and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/040,504, filed Mar. 17, 1998, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,961,555. These priority applications are each incorporated herein by reference in their entirety for all purposes.
This invention relates generally to bone prostheses and more particularly to a system for facilitating installation of a shoulder prosthesis.
When a joint, such as the hip or shoulder, becomes impaired due to arthritis, disease or trauma, it is sometimes necessary to replace all or part of the joint with a prosthesis to restore function. For instance, hip replacement, where a prosthesis is provided to replace the femoral head and in some cases all or part of the acetabulum, has become a common procedure to treat femoral head fractures and arthritis in elderly patients. As a result of anatomical constraints and challenges in the shoulder, shoulder implants have historically been much less successful and less common than hip replacements. Recently, however, shoulder arthroplasty has emerged as an accepted treatment for severe arthritis and humeral head fractures.
As a consequence of the increasing acceptance of shoulder prostheses, many different devices have been developed to address various problems that have arisen and to offer additional benefits and features. In the simplest form, a shoulder prosthesis is formed as a single piece with a head to articulate with the glenoid cavity, and a stem to extend down the medullary canal of the humerus and support the head. While simple to construct, unitary implants do not offer any adjustability to accommodate the natural variations in size and geometry that occur among joints of different patients. To accommodate these variations, a large stock of devices must be manufactured and maintained to insure that an adequate match can be achieved during an operation. Stocking the large number of devices is a significant expense with one-piece designs, and in some cases a surgeon may not be provided with sufficient flexibility to achieve an ideal fit to the patient.
To avoid the expense of maintaining a large stock of single-piece prosthetics and to provide increased flexibility to surgeons, many shoulder implant makers have gone to a modular design that is assembled during the operation from two or three pieces. These pieces include a head to articulate with the glenoid and a stem structure on which the head is mounted and secured to the bone. In some cases, the stem includes a separate body portion disposed between the head and an intermedullary portion of the stem that extends down the medullary canal. By utilizing a modular design, a wide variety of devices can be assembled from only a few pieces, thus providing increased flexibility to accommodate anatomical variation and eliminating much of the cost associated with maintaining a large selection of one-piece devices.
Existing modular shoulder designs most commonly rely on a taper lock mechanism to secure the head to the rest of the implant. In at least some devices the portion of the taper lock on the head is offset to compensate for anatomical posterior offset of the humeral head. For instance, the taper lock portion on the head may be offset by 2-4 millimeters. By rotating the head, any offset between plus and minus the 2-4 millimeters can be achieved. Unfortunately, rotating an offset head can introduce a medial/lateral and/or superior/inferior offset at the same time the anterior/posterior positioning is adjusted. Furthermore, the offset between the center of the taper lock and the geometrical center of the head creates a torque which tends to rotate the head relative to the remainder of the implant, thereby increasing the chance of loosening of the head. As the offset increases, the resultant torque increases as well, making this a greater problem for larger offsets. Although such problems are incumbent in existing offset head designs, a posterior offset is generally desirable to better match the natural anatomy.
In addition to the specific drawbacks associated with various existing implant designs, there are a number of general problems inherent in shoulder replacements. In particular, it is generally difficult to establish the proper position and orientation for the implant in the humerus. One of the more important variables is the rotational position, or retroversion, of the head on the humerus. Anatomically, the average retroversion between a plane defined by the perimeter of the anatomical head and the axis of the flexed forearm is approximately 30-degrees. Unfortunately, with existing implants and techniques for their installation, it has been very difficult to reliably reproduce desired retroversion. Establishing correct retroversion is important because incorrect retroversion can lead to problems with subsequent dislocation.
In addition to the retroversion of the implant, it is necessary to establish the correct height of the implant on the humeral shaft. With existing designs, the surgeon slips the stem into the medullary canal and makes an educated guess at the proper height. Excess height may create too much tension in the deltoid, while inserting the implant too far down the humerus can result in deltoid lag. Similarly, the offset of the face of the head relative to the stem must be established correctly or excess or insufficient tension in the rotator cuff may be created. Unfortunately, with existing designs there is no way to evaluate implant height or head offset prior to final installation, after which correction is difficult.
When an implant is used as treatment for an arthritic shoulder joint, it is necessary to remove the existing humeral head and prepare the proximal end of the humeral shaft to receive the implant. It is important that the humeral preparation be accurate so that the position of the implant, which is determined in part by the configuration of the proximal end of the humerus, replicates the original anatomic position of the humeral head.
The present invention is a system and method for installing a shoulder prosthesis having a head and an elongate stem portion including a proximal end connected to the head, a distal section for insertion into a medullary canal of a humeral bone. The method includes removing the original humeral head and shaping the proximal end of the humerus with one or more implements to prepare the humerus to receive the shoulder prosthesis.
A shoulder implant constructed according to the present invention is shown generally at 10 in
Shaft 16 is shown in greater detail in
A rounded and tapered distal tip 40 is formed on the end of medial region 34. Shaft 16 preferably includes a central canulation 42 which can be used to guide the implant into the humerus with the aid of a guide wire. As best shown in
As indicated in
A small finger 62 projects down from the distal end of body 18 adjacent the socket to engage alignment notch 44 as the body is installed on the shaft. See
Body 18 includes a medially facing inclined mounting surface 80 at the proximal end onto which head 12 is mounted. Head 12 is secured to body 18 by coupling structure 82 which includes a fitting in the form of a pedestal or dovetail 84 located on mounting surface 80. As shown in
Head 12, which is preferably formed as a unitary member, as opposed to being assembled from two or more components, includes a generally semi-spherical articulation surface 90 which is adapted to engage the glenoid cavity in the shoulder. See
As best shown in
In the most commonly occurring fracture pattern, the anatomic head fractures generally through the articular margin and plane. The articular plane defines generally the distal extent of head 12. This is important when it is necessary to remove the head as part of a revision procedure, because the present invention allows the head to be removed from an anterior direction without dislocation of the joint and the associated trauma. This is not the case with existing implant heads, which cannot be separated from the body for removal without first dislocating the joint. It is desirable, although not required, that the head not project substantially beyond the articular plane in the present invention so that it is possible to slide the head out of the joint in an anterior direction without disruption of the surrounding bone. Because the remainder of the humerus is distal to the articulation plane, the head may be slid out in that plane without disruption of the surrounding bone as long as the head does not project substantially beyond the articular plane. Thus, the coupling structure is adapted to allow the head to be installed on and removed from the stem without dislocating the shoulder after the implant has been installed in the shoulder.
Head 12 includes a mounting surface or backside 100 disposed opposite the articulation surface and separated from the articulation surface by the articular margin. Backside 100 includes a portion of coupling structure 82 in the form of a transverse track or undercut channel 102. Channel 102 is cut to match the cross-sectional shape and taper of dovetail 84 and includes an open end 104 and an inner end 106. A cylindrical recess 108 extends from the perimeter of the head past the inner end of the channel and to a stop 110. A groove 112 is formed in recess 108 near the edge of the head.
The channel is sized so that the head is guided onto the body and the dovetail taperlocks in the channel when the head is properly positioned. See
A locking member in the form of a screw 114 is provided to draw the head firmly onto the body to properly seat the taperlock. In particular, after head 12 is initially positioned on the body, as shown in
When it is necessary to remove the head, as in a revision, a tool 120 with a flange 122 secured near the tip of the tool is utilized. See
Installation of the implant of the present invention is facilitated by a targeting/installation instrument, shown generally at 130 in
Once the instrument is mounted to the implant, the stem is inserted into the shaft of the humerus. In the typical fracture pattern, the head and greater and lesser tubercles are separated from the remainder of the humerus, leaving a pipe-like upper shaft. As a result, there is no remaining reference for the correct height of the implant head relative to the top of the humeral shaft. It is important to position the head at the correct height relative to the humeral shaft to avoid excess tension on the deltoid muscle by having the head too high or deltoid lag where the head is too low and the deltoid must undergo some contraction prior to starting to move the arm.
The height adjusting mechanism allows the surgeon to temporarily set the height of the head and then evaluate the deltoid tension. In particular, as shown in
After establishing the correct height the surgeon can use the retroversion guide to set correct retroversion, as shown in
Once the correct height and retroversion is established, a cannulated drill guide 170 is inserted through guide holes 172 provided in the distal end of the template member. See
As shown by the dotted lines in
The targeting/installation instrument is provided in left and right versions, although it would also be possible to make mounting bar 134 reversible or symmetric to accommodate left and right bodies. In addition, a longer template member would be used with the longer shafts used to treat mid-shaft fractures.
Installation and alignment of the implant can also be facilitated by placing indications or reference marks on the implant, as shown at 200 in
In use, the surgeon first installs one or more trial prostheses to obtain proper fit and positioning in the fashion described above. The trial prostheses are typically identical to the actual prosthesis, but are assembled from a kit of components that are reused from operation to operation. The trial prostheses are equipped with reference marks at the same locations as the actual prosthesis. Once the correct fit and positioning are established, the surgeon notes which gradation is positioned adjacent to the top of the humeral shaft. The surgeon then marks the bone with a methylene blue dye marker at the top of the shaft in line with the angular indication. The surgeon can then take the actual implant and place it in the bone and replicate the trial position, which includes an angular orientation and a depth component, by aligning the previously noted marks on the actual implant with the previously determined location on the bone.
The alignment marks may be implemented on a modular or unitary implant and may be used alone or in conjunction with the above-described targeting instrument. Moreover, such marks are beneficial, even when used without a trial device, to verify that an implant has not moved after the desired position has been established.
Another embodiment of a body for use with a shoulder implant according to the present invention is shown at 218 in
As best seen in
In the disclosed embodiment, the tapered bore is positioned approximately 1 millimeter offset from the center of the head as depicted at 227 in
In addition to providing the body in left and right versions, it may be desirable to provide multiple left and right bodies with various offsets. Because heads are substantially more costly to produce than bodies, providing multiple bodies offers a more economical approach to achieving a wide variety of anatomical offsets. The body can be manufactured by machining from bar stock or may be cast. Another benefit of providing side-specific bodies is that the size of the body can be kept to a minimum in comparison to adjustable bodies. Minimizing the size of the body reduces the amount of bone that must be removed to install the implant.
The anterior/posterior offset described in the context of a cylindrical taper lock may also be implemented on the dovetail taper lock previously described by simply offsetting the taper lock in the head or on the body or both.
When one of the implants describe above is used as treatment for arthritis rather than fracture repair, it is necessary to resect the humeral head. It is important that the resection process leaves a surface at the top of the humeral shaft with a correct retroversion, inclination and height because the resection-surface supports and orients the prosthesis. The first step in this process according to a preferred embodiment of the present system is to make a coarse resection of the head. The coarse resection can be accomplished with a saw, osteotome or other tool.
Once the initial, coarse resection is complete, a reamer, such as shown at 300 in
Reamer 300 includes a distal fluted section 302 and a proximal ratchet drive handle 304. A clearance notch 306 is located just below a depth line 308 or other suitable reference indicia. The reamer is driven in until the depth line is aligned with the top of the greater tuberosity. This depth is chosen to locate the head of the implant at the correct height in the subsequent steps. When the final reamer is driven so that the depth line is aligned with the top of the tuberosity, it is relatively stable and is used as a reference for the remaining steps. Use of a single reference structure for several or all of the preparation steps increases the accuracy and ease of preparing the humerus. It will be appreciated that while the resection method described herein includes using the reamer as a reference structure, it is within the scope of the invention to remove the reamer from the medullary canal after the bore is formed and install any suitable device as the reference structure.
A cutting guide 310 is attached to reamer 300 at a neck 312. See
The cutting guide includes mounting holes 322 on each side (see
The indexed pivot coupling allows the sighting arm to be rotated incrementally, in intervals of ten degrees for instance. The pivot is marked so that the surgeon can select the desired retroversion angle indicated by the alignment structure, i.e., 30-degrees, and then rotate the cutting guide until the sighting arm is aligned with the forearm. See
Once the retroversion is set, the cutting guide defines the height, inclination angle and retroversion angle of the resection-surface by guiding one or more cutting instruments used to form the resection-surface. Since cutting guide 310 is attached to the reamer, the resection-surface is defined relative to the medullary canal, thus providing a customized fit to the humerus. Cutting guide 310 defines the resection-surface and guides the cutting instruments without requiring attachment to the humeral head. Thus, cutting guide 310 provides a simplified resection procedure over cutting guides which must be attached (e.g., by screws, etc.) to the humeral-head, and then removed after the head has been resected.
Exemplary cutting instruments are illustrated in
Once the platform is properly shaped, a chisel bushing 343 is installed in the cutting guide, as shown in
The result of the above steps is that humerus will fit very closely around the shoulder implant, without significant vertical, lateral or rotational play. This close fit leads to a more secure connection of the implant in the humerus and better surgical results.
It is believed that the disclosure set forth above encompasses multiple distinct inventions with independent utility. While each of these inventions has been disclosed in its preferred form, the specific embodiments thereof as disclosed and illustrated herein are not to be considered in a limiting sense as numerous variations are possible. The subject matter of the inventions includes all novel and non-obvious combinations and subcombinations of the various elements, features, functions and/or properties disclosed herein. No single feature, function, element or property of the disclosed embodiments is essential to all of the disclosed inventions. Similarly, where the claims recite "a" or "a first" element or the equivalent thereof, such claims should be understood to include incorporation of one or more such elements, neither requiring nor excluding two or more such elements.
It is believed that the following claims particularly point out certain combinations and subcombinations that are directed to one of the disclosed inventions and are novel and non-obvious. Inventions embodied in other combinations and subcombinations of features, functions, elements and/or properties may be claimed through amendment of the present claims or presentation of new claims in this or a related application. Such amended or new claims, whether they are directed to a different invention or directed to the same invention, whether different, broader, narrower or equal in scope to the original claims, are also regarded as included within the subject matter of the inventions of the present disclosure.
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OMG what IS this thing?
Hello friends and neighbours!
So, I went out to buy a new MT short.
So, I went to the shop and asked for one.
And the shopkeeper showed me something like THIS:
A Muay Thay short, but with long legs?! (And it was pink, too.)
WTF!? Have I missed something or what?!
Disturbed, and afraid of being laughed at in class,
No, my question is - WHAT IS IT?
For which sport is it used? Are there really Muay Thay/Kickboxing people wearing this kind of trousers?
:shock:Okay, thanks a lot! Now, with my five or six years that I trained KB in total, I never saw anything even remotely alike.
I thought something like "well, so those are Systema Trousers", or the like.
Now, then again, we used to wear the white trousers that went with the gi in the ASK training.
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Style: Cross Fit, small arms.--
I decided I'd have a pretty avatar for a while.
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Style: Student Jutsu--
They are Magic Pants.
Go ask about them in DHS, they'll be able to tell you more."Listen to Iscariot you Vicchysoise ninja-fuckers!" - kohadril
"Are you going to rise to godhood out of the ashes of Earth? " - frumpleswift
"I'll pray for you Iscariot." - Mas
"Iscariot, check your pulse and report back. We need to know if you are in fact, not alive." - Lu Tzu
"Iscariot is victorious!" - Dai Tenshi
"More God delusions." - DAYoung
"Iscariot, despite our obvious doctrinal differences, I salute your exquisite bastardry, and take back half of all the bad things I ever said about you." - Zendetta
i keep tryin to spar, but nothin happens!
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they'd just get annoyed that not only were you asking about magic pants in dhs, but that you were using the term incorrectly.
as the saying goes, "you're not even wrong."
edit: i'm organizing a no-gi night for my karate class, and i have a sudden fear that someone will show up in kickboxing pants as pictured.
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Friday, November 22, 2013
A Maryville man turned himself in to Georgetown police Wednesday, five days after being accused of rape.
Pablo Alberto Vargas, 23, had been wanted by police since the alleged incident.
According to a police report, officers responded to the Maryville home at about 8:50 a.m. Friday and met the woman who said the incident happened the previous day.
The woman said she went to bed at about 8:45 p.m., about two hours after Vargas.
She said she told Vargas to stop touching her several times but his advances continued. The woman says she was raped by Vargas.
She also said she was held against her will during the ordeal.
She said she was not able to call for help until Vargas went to work. The woman said she had to walk to the home of a friend to call because Vargas took her phone and car keys.
Vargas, charged with criminal sexual conduct in the first degree and kidnapping has been released from jail under a $45,000 bond.
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text: Giorgio Armani Blush (500) Lip Maestro ($32.00 for 0.22 fl. oz.) is a medium rosy pink with subtle warm undertones and a hint of mauve. In the tube, it looks more mauve than when swatched and applied–it definitely has a rosier hue on. MAC Shanghai Spice is warmer, less pink. MAC Flamingo is sheerer, pinker. NARS Montego Bay is a bit warmer. Cle de Peau #124 is shimmery and sheerer. Lancome Voile de Rose is similar.


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Sheer Rib Tights
Style # 199332
With sheer ribbing and ultra-soft stretch, this pair of bebe tights are sure to give fave dresses an instant makeover. Try them a little black dress for a femme-fatale touch.
- 100% nylon.
- Hand wash
- Imported.
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a US size S.
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SO disaccppointed! these tights ran within an hour of putting them on from the seam at the crotch. February 4, 2013
great fit! im so glad i bought these! they are sooo warm! i wear these with shorts, skirts, and dresses and they are great! i was concerned that they would not fit because I've tried tights elsewhere in size m/l but they did not come up past my thighs. but these fit perfect. for reference i am 5'5" and 155 lbs and i got the M/L. January 5, 2013
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Gov. Martin O�Malley plans to reintroduce a bill to provide funding for an offshore wind farm — legislation that has twice failed to make it out of the General Assembly, an administrations spokeswoman said Wednesday.
�We�re hoping to introduce something similar to last year,� said spokeswoman Takkira Winfield, noting that the details of the bill are still being hammered out.
�I had worked with the governor�s people on how to get that extra vote in my committee, and I think he�s optimistic that he has the votes to pass the bill,� said Sen. Thomas McLain Middleton (D-Dist. 28) of Waldorf, chairman of the Finance Committee, where O�Malley�s bill died last year.
Sen. Catherine E. Pugh (D-Dist. 40) of Baltimore, who opposed the bill last session, said she continues to have questions.
�I hope [the bill] in improved from the last time I saw it, but I still have concerns,� Pugh said, including whether minority businesses would be involved in the development of offshore farms.
�We�re asking the public, everyone, to pay to jump-start this industry,� Pugh said. �There ought to be some inclusiveness in ownership, given the diversity of the state.�
Also, Pugh said, she would like to see more movement on studying the state�s natural gas reserves, which are currently sitting idle due to an executive order stalling permits for drilling using hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. The controversial procedure pumps water and chemicals into the rock formations where gas is trapped.
Extensive studies on the health and environmental effects must be done before the state will issue permits, according to the executive order, but no funding mechanism for the studies has been proposed.
�Natural gas is going to lower utility bills more than any other method,� Pugh said. �It�s a job creator, and I would like to see Maryland get in on it.�
Sen. E.J. Pipkin (R-Dist. 36) of Elkton, also on tshe Finance Committee, said he also would like to see O�Malley proceed on natural gas.
�The governor has got to have higher priorities in his portfolio than wasting billions of dollars on the most expensive form of energy there is,� Pipkin said.
�Since this was originally introduced, the price of natural gas has plummeted, making wind energy make even less economic sense ... We need to take a hard look at natural gas.�